diff --git "a/TinyStories_1853.txt" "b/TinyStories_1853.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1853.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +One day, Joey and his mom went to the park to swing. Joey couldn't wait to feel the wind in his hair! He imagined all sorts of dreams he could make up as he flew higher and higher and higher. He imagined he could fly like a bird, so he pretended he had wings! + +His mom smiled and said, "You're so weird Joey!" + +Joey laughed and said, "But I love it!" + +Just then, the swing broke and Joey fell to the ground with a thud! He was sad and scared, but luckily, his mom was close by. She quickly rushed to his side to make sure he was okay. + +Joey was okay, but he never wanted to swing again. The experience was too weird and scary. He had learned a valuable lesson that day: don't take your dreams for granted! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to read. Whenever Mia went to the store she would grab one of her favorite magazines. + +Today, Mia’s mommy asked her to tidy up her room. But when Mia opened the door, it looked very messy. She sighed. So Mia began to pick up all of her toys and put them away. When she got to a pile of magazines, Mia suddenly had an idea. She grabbed the pile and ran to the living room. + +When Mia’s mommy saw her daughter carrying the magazines, she smiled. "Oh, Mia!" she said. "What are you doing?" + +Mia smiled and said, "I want to make a nice, tidy place to read my magazines!" + +Mia’s mommy was very impressed. Together they got all the magazines in order and Mia had a neat place to read her favorite stories. + +When Mia was finished, she looked around and smiled. Then, she grabbed a magazine and snuggled up in her very own special reading spot. +Once there was a big hurricane that zoomed around the world. It zipped through many different countries, making its way around the globe. Its powerful winds were amazing and it made many things fly away. + +But then one day, something special happened. The hurricane spotted two kids playing in the park. It liked them so much that the hurricane decided to show them something cool. So it zipped down from the clouds and zoomed around the park in a circle, making the most incredible shapes! + +The kids were amazed. They cheered and cheered as the hurricane moved and changed. They laughed and smiled and hugged each other. The hurricane was so happy that it had shown them something so amazing. + +When the hurricane finished its show, it zipped back up into the sky and continued its journey around the world. But even though the hurricane was gone, the kids never forgot the amazing time they had. +Molly was a little girl who loved to play with her toys. She had a big yellow ball that she liked to roll around the house. One morning when she woke up, she saw something special. It was her teddy bear! It was so big and furry! + +Molly pointed at it and said "Teddy!" She held out her arms and gave it a big hug. Even though the bear was just a toy, Molly felt like it understood her. + +Later on, Molly's mom came into her room and gave her a big grin. She pointed at the teddy bear and said "I picked that out for you! I'm so glad you like it." + +Molly was so thankful. She pointed at her mom and gave her a hug. She said "Thank you!" Her mom smiled and hugged Molly back. + +Molly was so grateful for her mom and her new teddy bear. She knew she was lucky to have them both. +Once upon a time there was a turtle. He was slow, but he was determined to reach a big mirror at the end of the lake. + +One day he saw something in the water. It was a fish! The turtle said, "Hi Fish, do you know the way to the big mirror?" The fish said, "Yes, I do! Follow me!" + +The fish swam fast and the turtle followed him. After a while, they reached the big mirror. The mirror was so shiny, the turtle thought he could see the whole world inside! + +The fish said, "This is your mirror, turtle. Look at it and find out who you are!" So the turtle looked and looked until he could see his reflection in the mirror. + +"That's me!" said the turtle. "I'm slow, but I'm happy." The fish smiled and said, "You can reach anything you want if you take your time. Just keep swimming slowly and you'll reach your destination." + +The turtle thanked the fish and swam away. From that day on, he was never afraid to reach for his dreams. +Once upon a time two best friends were walking in the park. One of them was dreaming of a big avocado tree with lots of avocado on its branches. The other one said " I feel so guilty for not sharing my avocado with you". The one dreaming was so happy and replied "I only need one avocado to fulfill my dream. After all, sharing is caring". Then he hugged his friend and they continued walking around the park. They spotted an avocado tree and the dreamer was so happy. After plucking a yummy avocado, they shared it among them both and opened a big jar of some special dip that was just great with the avocado. They enjoyed their snack for a bit, till one of them said "Let's go home now". As they walked back, they couldn't help but smile with joy, knowing that dreams do come true. +Once upon a Wednesday, there were two friends, Sam and Jane. Sam was feeling very rough and started to cry. Jane heard Sam crying and came over to him. She asked him, "Why are you crying, Sam?" Sam looked up with tears in his eyes and said, "I'm so rough today." Jane gave Sam a big hug and said, "It's okay, don't cry. Let's play a game together and have some fun!" Sam smiled and stopped crying. He and Jane played together until it was time to go home. + +The end! +One day, Aunt Karen went out for a walk. She told her 3 year old niece that she would be back soon. But Aunt Karen never returned. + +The little girl was very sad as she sat outside, looking for her aunt. Her mum and dad had been trying to find Aunt Karen all day, but there was no sign of her. + +The little girl cried. She noticed a dead bird in the bushes, and started to cry even more. + +Mum: "It's OK, darling. Where do you think Aunt Karen might have gone?" + +The little girl wiped away her tears and said: "Maybe Aunt Karen has disappeared?" + +Mum: "Let's hope not. We will keep looking and I'm sure we will find her." + +The little girl felt a bit better and started to look for her aunt. Sadly, Aunt Karen had disappeared and the little girl never saw her aunt again. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jake. Jake was really excited because it was his birthday! His mom wanted to bake him a very special birthday cake, but she didn't know how. + +Jake's mom asked Jake if he could help her make the cake. So, he went with her to the store to buy the ingredients for the cake. + +They got back home and quickly started baking the cake with lots of love. When the cake was finished, it looked so tasty! + +Suddenly, the doorbell rang. It was Jake's cousin, who had come to help him celebrate his birthday. It was very exciting! + +Unfortunately, the cake was so big that it wouldn't fit in the fridge. Jake's mom didn't know what to do! + +So, Jake came up with an idea. He quickly cut the cake into smaller pieces and put it in the fridge. It was the perfect solution and Jake was so happy he could help his mom. + +The birthday cake was finished in time and everyone enjoyed it. It tasted so delicious! + +Jake was really happy he could help his mom make a tasty birthday cake, and everyone had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, there were two young friends, Sally and Mark. Mark was very creative and loved to invent games. + +One day, Mark said to Sally, "Hey Sally, let's play a game! Let's have a race. I'll get a sack, and we'll see who can run the fastest!" + +Sally was very excited. She said, "OK! That'll be fun!" + +Mark got a big sack and placed it at the end of the garden. He said, "OK, the goal is to get to the sack first. Ready? Go!" + +Sally and Mark ran as fast as they could, trying to be the first one to get to the sack. Sally won the race and was so excited she could hardly contain her happiness. She jumped up and down and said, "I won! I won!" + +Mark smiled and said, "Well done, Sally. That was a very creative race!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She lived in a big house with her parents and one day she woke up feeling very curious. She went to explore the house and saw a big wardrobe in the corner of the room. She imagined it was a doorway to a magical world, so she opened it. + +Inside it, Mia found a beautiful garden. She curiously explored the place and soon came across two birds, one black and one white. They both looked at Mia and the black bird said, “you should always be kind to others." + +Mia thought about these words and realized that it was very important. She thanked the birds and went back home feeling very wise. From then on, Mia was very kind to everyone and soon realized how much better her life was because of it. + +Moral of the story: always be kind to others! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a basket and every day, she would fill it with fun things like toys and books. One day, the little girl wanted to go for a walk. She stepped outside and started down the path. + +The girl's eyes lit up when she saw a big tree at the edge of the meadow. She stepped closer to the tree and put her basket on the ground. She was about to start looking for interesting things under the tree, when she heard a voice say: "Hi there." + +The girl looked up to see a funny-looking rabbit standing on his hind legs. + +The girl smiled and said "Hi! What's your name?" + +The rabbit's name was Chuck. He said, "I'm a bit bored. Are you looking for something fun to do?" + +The girl nodded, so Chuck said,"Let's play a game. I know a place where we can find lots of baskets filled with fun things for us to use. All you have to do is step this way!" + +So the little girl stepped after Chuck and soon they came to a big, grassy field filled with colorful baskets. Chuck smiled and said,"Let's explore!" + +So the little girl and Chuck explored and played for the rest of the day. When it was time to go home, the little girl thanked Chuck for showing her such a fun, exciting adventure and said +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were called Tim and Pam. Tim was having a party and he wanted to bring an extra special treat. So he bought a thick pastry! It was the biggest pastry he had ever seen! + +Tim was so excited. He wanted to share it with Pam so he went to her house. He couldn't wait to show her the pastry. When he arrived, he held up the pastry and said, "Look what I have for you!" + +Pam smiled and said, "Wow, that looks yummy!" Then she got a crazy idea. She said, "Let's see who can throw it the highest!" + +Tim was confused. He said, "Why do we have to throw it?" Pam laughed and said, "It'll be fun! Come on, let's do it!" + +So Tim and Pam counted to three and then they both threw the pastry up into the air. It went higher and higher until it was so high they couldn't see it anymore! + +When the pastry finally came down, they both laughed and cheered. They had never had so much fun with a pastry before! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He wandered away from his home, following a cushion that he had found in the grass. Off he went, trotting down the path and through the woods. + +"Where are you going, Jack?" asked his mom from the window. + +"I'm gonna follow the cushion," said Jack. + +His mom smiled, but she was worried. "Be careful, okay?" + +But Jack kept going, until he ran into a terrible storm. He hid under a tree, but the rain was pouring so hard he was sure he was going to get soaked. Suddenly, he heard a rumbling in the distance. He peeked out of his hiding spot, and saw a terrible sight: a tornado was coming fast! + +Jack ran back home as fast as he could, but it was too late. The tornado was right behind him! As it ripped through the village, Jack looked back one last time. His cushion was gone, taken away in the twister. + +Jack and his family were safe, but all of their things were gone. It was a terrible ending to Jack's adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ella. She was very adventurous and loved to explore the world. One day she was out walking when she saw something on the ground. It was a diary! She was so excited and picked it up. She ran home with the diary so she could open it and find out what was inside. + +When she got home she opened the diary and started reading. To her surprise it was full of lots of different adventures! Every page had a new exciting story. She was so excited she wanted to share the exciting news with someone. + +She ran outside and shouted "Mommy, I found a diary! It's so adventures! Can I show you?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, let's have a look!". + +Ella opened the diary and started to read the stories to her mom. She was so thrilled to have found something so adventurous. Her mom even said she could keep the diary and the adventures could be her own! + +Ella was so happy. She was so proud of her own diary and knew it would be lots of fun to read and explore. She would never get bored of her own adventures. +Mina and Lola were two very best friends. They liked to do everything together and even looked alike. One day they decided to go visit the park. When they arrived, they were very excited. + +Mina shouted, "Let's go to the playground!" + +Lola smiled, "Ok. I can't wait to see what we find there!" + +The girls ran around the park, exploring every corner. They looked at the trees and the birds and even stopped to watch a squirrel run up a tree. + +Then, Mina noticed some tiny heels. She asked, "What are these?" + +Lola said, "I don't know. I think they're left by a princess!" + +Mina smiled and felt a bit anxious. She looked around and said, "I want to pick one up, but I'm afraid." + +Lola said, "It's ok. I'll come with you. We'll do it together." + +So, the two girls walked over to the tiny heels. Mina picked one up and hugged it close. She felt brave and excited and not so anxious anymore. + +The girls smiled, happy to have shared this special moment. +One day, a furry little bunny was hopping around the garden. He looked around, but he wasn't sure what he was looking for. Suddenly, he spotted a small patch of flowers. He hopped over to them and noticed that the petals were starting to bloom. + +The bunny was so excited. He put his little paws up to his face, and exclaimed, "Beautiful!" + +The flowers didn't respond, but a small bee came buzzing by and asked, "What do you see?" + +The bunny replied, "I see something beautiful. They are blooming and I love it!" + +The bee smiled and said, "That's the best time of the day - seeing something bloom." + +The moral of this story is that it's important to take the time to appreciate the beauty around us. Every day brings something new, and it's up to us to find time to enjoy it. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Jane. Tom had a closet filled with all kind of delicious things. One day Jane asked Tom if she could try something from his closet. Tom said, "Yes!" + +He opened his closet and Jane saw that it was filled with all kinds of yummy treats. She couldn't believe it! She asked Tom, "What kind of delicious things do you have in your closet?" + +Tom smiled and said, "I have chocolates, brownies, and candy. Pick one and try it!" Jane was so excited that she picked up a piece of chocolate and took a bite. It was so delicious! She said, "Thank you, Tom! I love it!" + +Tom was glad that Jane enjoyed it. He said, "You're welcome! Whenever you feel like having something tasty, come to my closet, okay?" Jane agreed and they both enjoyed their delicious treat. +Once upon a time, two friends - Peter and Taylor - were enjoying a bright and sunny day. Peter was looking around at all the pretty things he could find. + +"I have an idea, Taylor! Let's decorate the playground and make it look even more beautiful!" said Peter. + +Taylor thought this was a great plan and went off to find something special to help them decorate with. A few minutes later, he came back with a big bag full of colourful coins and beads. + +"Look at all these beautiful coins," beamed Taylor. "Maybe we can hang them from the tree and make a light and sparkly decoration!" + +He and Peter got to work. They threaded the coins in and out of the branches and when they finished, the result was magical. A shimmering curtain of coin decorations glowed brightly in the sunshine. + +The playground looked even more special with its new light decorations. Peter and Taylor's friends were so happy and excited that they jumped and cheered when they saw it. + +"Thank you both!" they said. It was the most beautiful playground they had ever seen. Peter and Taylor were very proud of what they had accomplished. +One day, Jack was polishing his car in the driveway. He had been cleaning it for hours and was making it look shiny and new. He was almost done when he suddenly realized he had forgotten something important -- he had no gas in the car! He knew he had to go find some gas. + +He got on his bike and rode to the nearest gas station. The man at the station was very helpful. He said, "Here, I've got just the thing -- some of this gas will get you running in no time!" +Jack thanked him and paid for the gas. + +The gas was disgusting. It smelled terrible and it was a strange brown color. Still, Jack put the gas in his car and started it up. Sure enough, the gas worked perfectly and the car was ready to go! + +Jack couldn't believe how quickly he had been able to get the car running again. "Thanks so much" he said, smiling at the man. The man said, "You're welcome. Don't forget to keep polishing that car of yours!" +Once upon a time, there was a fox. Every day, the fox would laugh and run. One day, the fox decided to go on an adventure. + +The fox walked through the woods but he soon became very scared – he saw something very dangerous and he wanted to run away. + +Before he could run away, he heard a voice. + +The voice said, "Do not be scared, fox. I will not hurt you". + +The fox replied, "Who are you? And why are you here?" + +The voice said, "I am the lion, I am here to keep you safe. I know these woods can be dangerous. Come, let's laugh together". + +And so, the fox and the lion laughed and laughed. They laughed until the sun set and their adventure was over. + +Then the fox said goodbye and ran home in the dark. The fox was happy, he had a new friend and he knew he was safe. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. Her name was Lucy. + +One morning, Lucy woke up in her house. She felt fit and ready to explore. + +Lucy asked her mom, “Can I go outside and play?†+ +Mom replied, “Yes, but don’t go far! Stay in the garden.†+ +So, Lucy ran outside. In the middle of the garden, a maze was waiting for her. + +She walked around the maze, enjoying the twists and turns. + +At the end of the maze, she found a big surprise. A fit and fluffy puppy! + +Lucy went back inside and said to her mom, “I found a puppy! Can we keep him, please?†+ +“Yes!â€, said mom. + +And that’s how Lucy got a lovely puppy to keep her company. The end. +Jim was a very happy 3 year old. He loved to watch the beautiful fireworks as they sparkled in the night sky. Every night, he would find a comfortable spot to lay down, close his eyes and yawn as he watched the colors twinkle above him. + +One night, Jim’s dad asked him if he wanted to go see the fireworks up close. Jim said yes and they went to the park. When they arrived, Jim saw that the fireworks were even more beautiful close up. He couldn't believe how bright and shiny they were. + +Jim smiled and yawned as his dad explained how the fireworks are made. His dad told him how the colors are created when the firework is lit and how the sparks fly in the sky. Jim was so excited. + +When the fireworks show began, Jim couldn't help but yawn with amazement. He was so happy to be watching the beautiful fireworks. As the finale lit up the night sky, Jim knew he would never forget this special moment. +One day, a small girl was playing in the park with her friend. She noticed that her friend was very smart. She could name animals, count to ten and even solve puzzles. The girl wanted to be smart like her friend, so she started to shout out the answers to all the questions. + +The girl kept shouting for a few more minutes until her friend put her hand up to stop her. Her friend said “You don’t need to shout to be smart. You can be just as smart as me if you stay quiet and think carefully about the answers!â€. + +The girl was surprised. She thanked her friend and promised to remember her advice. From then on, she listened carefully to people and thought before she spoke. Sure enough, she soon became just as smart as her friend! + +The moral of the story is that if you stay quiet and think carefully, you can be just as smart as anyone else. +Once there was a little girl named Emily. She was only three years old, but very curious. One day, Emily walked to the stairs and looked up. She saw the upstairs was empty and wanted to explore. + +Her mom saw this and said, “What are you doing, Emily?†+ +“I want to try the upstairs," said Emily. + +“I don’t think that’s a good idea," said her mom. “It looks a bit too empty up there. Why don’t you try something else?†+ +But Emily was determined. She quickly ran up the stairs and peeked around. It was just as empty as it looked! While she was exploring, she heard her mom calling her. + +“Emily, come back downstairs right now," her mom said. + +Reluctantly, Emily followed what her mom said and came back downstairs. + +“See, I told you it was too empty upstairs," said her mom. + +“Yes mom," Emily said with a smile. + +But Emily still liked to try new things, so she was content with the experience. +Once upon a time, there was a good little girl. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, a big storm arrived. It was a hurricane! It destroyed everything in its path. Houses were broken, trees were knocked down and the sky was full of dark clouds. The little girl was scared. She wanted the hurricane to leave! + +Luckily, the good little girl had an idea. She ran inside, grabbed some pots and pans and went back outside. She ran around her garden, banging the pans and making lots of noise. + +The noise frightened the hurricane and it decided to leave! The little girl was very happy! The hurricane was gone and everything was good again. +Once there was a boy named Jake. He was three years old and he liked to explore. One day he was walking down the street when he heard a noise from inside an open gate. He peeked inside and saw a dead bird lying on the ground. He felt sad for the bird and said, 'Hi bird, come and play with me!' + +But the bird didn't move. Jake stepped over the gate and went closer to the bird. But when he touched it, he realized it was dead. He was sad and he started to cry. + +Then, he heard a scary voice coming from inside the gate. It said, "Who's there, who's playing with my bird?" He was so scared that he started to run. + +But the voice was too powerful and it grabbed him and dragged him to the dark house. He never came back. + +The End. +Fred and Sally were playing together outside. It was a beautiful sunny day and they were having so much fun. + +“Let's make a journal!†Fred said to Sally. + +“What's a journal?†Sally asked with a curious look on her face. + +“A journal is a special book, where you can write or draw things,†Fred explained. + +Sally was very excited. “Let's do it! I want to write about the fun day we had together,†she said. So Fred and Sally started to work on their journal. + +Fred wrote about how they'd caught bugs and how many swings they'd had. Sally mentioned the flowers they'd seen, and the shapes of the clouds in the sky. She also drew some impressive pictures of the trees and the grass. + +Afterwards, Sally and Fred looked at their journal and smiled at each other. It was so nice to have a reminder of their time together. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy was very alert and paid close attention to the baby. She wanted to make sure the baby was safe and sound. + +One day, the baby was in the kitchen and he saw something strange. On the counter, there was a big, hot pot of soup. He wanted to touch it but he couldn't reach it. + +The mommy saw him and called out to him. "My sweet baby, don't touch the soup. It's too hot and you might get hurt!" + +But the baby didn't listen. He still wanted to touch the soup, so he reached out and did. + +Unfortunately, the soup was too hot! The baby felt a burning sensation on his hands and he started to cry. + +The mommy came over and hugged him right away. She was so sad that he got hurt and she said, "My sweet baby, now you know why it's so important to listen to mommy. Next time, do not touch something unless I tell you it's okay." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and follow their rules. They know what is best for you! +Once there was a boy named Sammy. He was three years old. He cared about everyone. He had a toy pistol that he liked. + +One day, Sammy saw a man in the street. He was generous with his time and money. He gave some people food and money too. + +Sammy wanted to help the man too. He walked up to the man and gave him his toy pistol. The man was very surprised. He thanked Sammy for his generous gift. + +He gave Sammy a big hug to thank him. Sammy was so happy to have helped the man. He knew that he really cared about giving to others. +Once there was a fierce board. It was hard and strong. One day, a young boy saw the board. He wanted to give it a try. He ran to the board and tried to jump over it. He couldn't do it. It was too fierce. He tried again and again but still couldn't do it. + +So he asked his mom for help. His mom smiled and said, "I know what to do, my dear". She gave him some practice boards. They were smaller and softer. He practiced jumping over the boards again and again. + +Finally, the boy was ready. He could jump over the fierce board. He was so excited and proud of himself. He jumped over the board again and again, until it was dark outside. + +The boy had proved to himself that nothing was too fierce for him. He was brave and he could do it. +Once upon a time there was a loyal mouse. He lived near a special cheese kitchen. This cheese kitchen was special because it delivered the most delicious cheese to all the creatures in the woods. + +One day, the mouse met a larger creature who needed cheese delivered to his house. The mouse was happy to oblige and he bravely trotted over to the cheese kitchen. + +The mouse asked, "Do you have any cheese to deliver?" + +The cheese kitchen replied,"Yes, we have very delicious cheese here. Do you have someone who needs it?" + +The mouse was so proud that he could help his new friend. He answered, "Yes! Can you please deliver it to his house?" + +The cheese kitchen was more than happy to deliver the cheese. The mouse thanked them and ran all the way back to his friend's house with the cheese. His loyal actions had made his friend very happy! +One day, Jason and his dad were playing in the park. Jason had just learned how to jog, so his dad asked him if he wanted to join him for a jog. + +"Yes, yes! I want to jog!" said Jason, excitedly. + +So the two of them jogged around the park. Then, after a few laps, Jason stopped and said he was tired. + +"Let's keep going," said his dad. "I think you can do it if you try hard enough. Come on, I'll race you to the end." + +This made Jason even more excited, so he started running again! He ran so fast that he ended up beating his dad. + +"You won!" said his dad happily. "Great job, you got a good score!" + +Jason beamed with pride, knowing that he had done his best and gotten a good result. His dad smiled and said, "Let's go get some ice cream to celebrate!" + +Jason was so happy that he decided to run all the way to the ice cream shop! Overall, it was a fun and exciting day for both of them. +Peter was polishing his favorite toy - a car - in the backyard. He was using a rag to make it look shiny in the sun. Suddenly he heard something strange. It sounded weird. He stopped polishing and listened. + +It was the sound of something searching. Peter peeked over the fence and saw a tall man searching the neighbor's garden. The man was walking around, looking for something. Peter thought it was strange and wanted to find out what the man was doing. + +He approached the man and said, "What are you doing?". The man was startled and said, "I'm searching for something very important, and it's none of your business! Now go back home!" + +Peter was determined to find out what the man was looking for. He kept searching with the man until they eventually found what they were looking for - a watch! + +Peter had solved the mystery and he felt proud of himself. He and the man polished the watch until it shined wonderfully. Peter and the man shared a smile and went on their way, happy that the mystery was solved. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy. His name was John and he loved to search for adventure. + +One day, John decided to go on a journey with his bow and arrow. He was feeling very brave and adventurous. + +As he was walking, he heard a loud noise. He stopped and looked around, but he couldn't see anything. He kept walking until he saw a big, scary cave. John was scared, but he wanted to explore the cave. + +He slowly entered inside and kept searching. He kept walking until he heard a growl. He was very scared, but he slowly looked around the corner. + +John saw a big, dangerous lion! He slowly backed away and tried to stay quiet. He slowly crept back out of the cave and ran away. He ran as fast as he could until he was safe. + +John was proud that he was brave enough to search for adventure, even though it had been a bit dangerous. +One day, Jack was out walking with his wife. She asked him if he wanted to play a game. Jack said, 'Yes! Let's play a matching game. We have to be careful!' + +So they began to look around them. The wife saw a pretty flower, and Jack saw a blue bird. Both said the same thing at the same time, 'We have a match!'. + +They kept walking, looking for things to match. Suddenly, the wife saw something blue and Jack saw something white. 'Look, we have another match!' they said together. + +They kept walking, looking for more matches. They saw a beautiful yellow butterfly, and Jack saw a yellow flower. 'Look, we have another match!' they said, clapping their hands together. + +Jack and his wife were very happy and excited. They had found a lot of matches. They kept looking and soon it was time to go home. They had a lot of matches, but they still had not found them all. So they looked around one more time and soon they had one more match. They smiled at each other and said, 'We found all the matches!' +Once upon a time there lived a boy, named Jack. Jack loved to play hide and seek with his friends. + +However, one day Jack's friends decided to follow him to a strange place. When Jack didn't know, his friends hid in the bushes near the entrance of the place. + +Jack was surprised when he stepped inside the place. He saw a lot of weapons available for use. Jack thought to himself that no one would ever use these weapons to strike. + +Suddenly, someone called out to him. It was his friends. They had come to ask where Jack had gone. Jack told them that because of the weapons available to use, he had decided not to stay in the place. + +Jack's friends were also scared but they wanted to know why Jack was scared. Jack told them that he was scared of the weapons and the harm they could do if somebody strikes with them. + +His friends learnt an important moral that day. They realized that even if something looks available to use, it was better to not use it instead of causing harm to someone. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. She loved the colour orange and would often tell her mother how much she loved the colour. + +One day, she went out for a walk with her mother and came across a tall orange rail. She was very excited to see it as she had never seen something that colour before. + +She asked her mother if she could climb on the rail. Her mother encouraged her to do it. So, she started to climb the rail. + +Suddenly, the rail started to shake. Before the little girl could get down, the rail collapsed. + +The little girl was very sad. Her mother was worried but encouraged her to try and stand up. The little girl couldn't get up as her leg was hurt. + +The end. +Once upon a time, in a big, dark forest there was a little girl named Emily. Emily loved to explore the forest. Today, Emily was feeling brave and decided to go look for adventure. + +As she walked through the trees, Emily heard something fly by. When she looked up, she could see a big, white angel. Emily was so excited! She tried to follow the angel, but it flew away too quickly. + +Emily kept walking and soon she got to a big, wet lake. She felt brave, so she tried to walk across it. But when she put her foot in the lake, she slipped and got very wet! + +Suddenly, the angel appeared again. It flew down and hovered over the lake. The angel looked at Emily and said, "You tried your best. You should never give up!" + +Emily was so amazed. She smiled and thanked the angel before running back home. Emily never forgot how the angel taught her to keep trying and never give up. +Once upon a time, two best friends were playing together in the park. One was a little girl named Trina and her best friend was a little boy named Tim. As they played tag, they ran around the park, laughing and giggling. + +Tim suddenly stopped and said, "Hey Trina, what do you care about the most in the world?" Trina thought for a moment and then answered, "I care about my family more than anything. They give me a lot of love and help me when I need it." + +Tim smiled and said, "Me too. I'm really happy we are friends and that I can share my thoughts with you." + +As they continued to play, Tim carefully bent down and picked up a bright yellow page from the ground. He showed it to Trina and said, "Hey, let's make a special deal! If we keep this page, it can remind us of our friendship. We can look at it whenever we feel lonely". + +Trina smiled and nodded, remembering that she would care about Tim forever, just like her family. + +The two best friends made the deal and kept the page safe. Every time they looked at the page, they felt so happy and blessed. That bright, yellow page was a reminder that no matter what the future held, they would always care for each other. +Once there was a little boy named Ben. Ben loved to ride his wheel all around the town. He was gentle with all the animals that he saw. One day, Ben saw a pretty blue cat. The cat looked thirsty so Ben decided to invite it for dinner. + +Ben took the cat home and cooked the cat some soup. The cat was very happy with the soup and started purring. Ben petted the cat and thanked it for coming over. + +The next day, Ben rode to the park on his wheel. He saw the same blue cat, but this time it had a friend. He looked around but couldn't spot any other cats. All the sudden, he noticed the cat's friend was a big tiger! The tiger started to growl and Ben was so scared he fell off his wheel. + +The tiger was very angry and came closer and closer. Ben didn't know what to do! He was very scared and started to cry. The tiger was not gentle - he growled louder and louder and bit Ben's arm. + +Ben ran away as fast as he could back to his house. He was very sad that he had been so gentle with the cat and now the tiger had hurt him. The tiger never came back again, but Ben still remembers the bad incident every time he sees a cat. +Maggie was very enthusiastic. She was in the kitchen, looking at all the things she could play with. + +Her eyes lit up when she saw the iron. It was shiny and she was sure it would make a nice toy. + +Maggie picked up the iron and shouted “Look!†+ +Her brother, Joe, looked over and said, “That’s an iron, not a toy!†+ +Maggie was disappointed, so Joe said, “I’ll show you something fun. Come with me.†+ +Joe led the way and Maggie followed eagerly. She was excited to find out what he had planned. +Jim and Anna were walking through the woods. Suddenly, Jim stopped and said, "We have to part." +Anna felt anxious. She didn't understand why he said that. + +"We have to part and never see each other again," Jim said. + +"Why?" Anna asked. + +Jim sighed. "My lawyer said it's the law." + +Anna's heart sank and her eyes filled with tears. She didn't want to part. + +Jim hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, but it has to be this way." + +They had to part. Anna cried as she watched Jim walk away. She'd never see him again. +Once there was a clever squirrel called Sid. He was very intelligent and loved exploring the outdoors. One day, he was out exploring when he came across a cone. He wanted to know what was inside, so he quickly snapped it open. Inside he found a delicious nut. + +Sid was pleased and he started to munch on the nut straight away. But just as he was about to finish his snack, a bigger squirrel spotted him. He quickly snapped his paws and scurried away. + +The bigger squirrel was angry with Sid. He told him that he should always be careful where he goes and not just take things from others. Sid learnt an important lesson that day. He realised that being intelligent doesn't always mean you should act without thinking. He also realised that it is important to be considerate and share things with others. +Once upon a time there was a harmless bunny. He was wandering around, happily hopping here and there without a care in the world. He came upon a net that had been left in the grass. He stopped to investigate. + +The bunny asked, "What is this net?" The net replied, "I'm here to help restore the area." The bunny was confused. He thought a net was meant for catching things, not restoring. + +So he asked, "How does a net restore?" The net said, "It catches the bugs and pests that are destroying the land. That way it can be restored to the way it used to be." + +The bunny thought it sounded like a great plan. But suddenly a big bear came out of the woods. It was huge and fierce. The bear saw the net and growled. + +The bunny asked, "What's wrong, Mr. Bear? Is there something wrong with the net?" The bear said, "Yes, it's hurting the land and the animals that live here." + +The bunny thought for a second, then had an idea. He said, "Let's take the net out, and put it somewhere harmless where it can't do any damage. That way the land can be restored." + +The bear thought it was an excellent idea, so the bunny and the bear worked together and got rid of the net. They were able to restore the land without any further harm +Once upon a time there was a park with an incredible swing. Every day happy children came to play. One day two children, who were best friends, went to swing together. + +The first child said to the second: "Let's go higher on the swing!" The second child smiled and said "Yes!" + +They each grabbed onto the swing and started to push themselves back and forth. The second child said "Listen, can you hear the wind?" + +The first child listened carefully and said "I can hear it. It sounds so nice, like someone whispering secrets to us." The second child squealed with delight. + +The two friends then pushed each other on the swing as high as they could. They laughed and giggled in delight as they soared higher and higher. + +When they finally stopped, they looked at each other with big smiles on their faces. It had been an incredible experience! +Jill was walking around her backyard and stared at the big, soft cows that were trotting around. She wanted to get closer and said, "Moo!" to them. She reached out her hand to see if she could pet one, but the cow stepped away from her. Jill was sad until she saw something sparkly in the corner of her eyes. She ran over to find a ball made of soft material. She smiled and hugged it close. + +She threw the ball as far as she could and the cow ran after it. Jill laughed as the cow chased the ball and couldn't help but stare. Eventually the cow came back with the ball in its mouth. Jill couldn't believe it and hugged the cow. The cow felt soft against her skin and she hugged the cow a little tighter. + +Jill was excited and shouted, "Mommy! Come and see the cow!" Her mother came over and laughed at how happy Jill was. Then she said, "Why don't you play with the cow, Jill? You can have loads of fun together!" + +So Jill and her cow friend played together all day long, until the sun went down. Jill said goodbye to the cow and waved as it trotted away. She had had the best day ever with her new cow friend. +Once upon a time, there was a nation of very strong people. +Everyone in the nation was kind and helped each other. +One day, a little three-year-old child was feeling scared. +He didn't understand why he was feeling scared and called out for help. + +One of the very strong people from the nation came to his aid. +The kind person put their arm around the child and said "Don't be scared, I'm here to comfort you". +The warmth of the arm made the child feel better and the fear in his heart melted away. + +The whole nation smiled and was so proud to have such a kind and strong person living amongst them. They all knew that they could always count on each other, no matter how scared they felt. + +The child never forgot the kindness and strength of the strong person of the nation. He would cherish their comforting warmth forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sam. She was a humble girl who loved helping others. One day, she was out walking in the forest and she found an axe lying on the ground. She decided to pick it up and take it to her Grandma. + +When Sam got to Grandma's house, Grandma was very surprised. She asked Sam, "Where did you get this axe?" Sam smiled and said, "I found it in the forest." Grandma was very pleased and said, "Thank you, Sam! I can use this axe to chop the firewood. You are such a helpful girl." + +Sam smiled and continued to speak. "Grandma, I want to help you even more. What else can I do?" Grandma replied. "You can help be by being patient and humble. Always remember, humility is a powerful thing." + +Sam smiled and gave her Grandma a big hug. She said, "Yes, Grandma. I'll try to be humble and helpful." Before Sam left, she hugged her Grandma one more time and thanked her for the wise words. +Once there was a raven who loved to laugh. He would laugh all day long and have so much fun! + +One day he found a very easy way to make himself laugh. He hopped up on a tree branch and looked around. There was a small pond nearby and he noticed something funny. + +He noticed that there was a funny looking fish swimming in the pond. The fish had funny eyes and a funny nose! The raven just couldn't help but laugh. + +The funny fish noticed the laughing raven and asked, "Why are you laughing?" + +The raven looked back at the fish with a big smile on his face and said, "I'm laughing because you look so funny!" + +The funny fish laughed too and they both laughed until they couldn't laugh any more! They had so much fun that day, laughing and having a good time. +One day, there was a father and son walking in the country. They were enjoying the fresh air, the wildflowers and the chirping of the birds. + +The father stopped and looked around. He pointed up to the blue sky. + +"Let's cut the wildflowers so we can make a crown," the father said. + +The son was very excited. He picked some daisies and handed them to his father. + +Suddenly, the son felt uncomfortable. He realised that this was not his country and he was not allowed to cut the wildflowers. + +The father sensed the son's uneasiness. He put a hand on the son's shoulder and said, + +"It's ok, son. We can pick the wildflowers, but we don't need to cut them. We will just take them home with us to enjoy." + +The son smiled and continued to pick the flowers. They went home with a bouquet of daisies and a story to tell. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Tonya. Tonya loved to dream. She would close her eyes and imagine she was a large cop. She could ride around in a big car. + +One day, Tonya went to the park with her mom. There she saw a real cop. The cop looked so large and strong. + +Tonya asked her mom, "Mom, can I talk to the cop?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, sweetie. Go ahead." + +So Tonya walked up to the cop. She said, "Hello, sir. I like to dream I am a big cop." + +The cop smiled. He said, "Dreaming is fun. Keep dreaming and one day your dreams might come true." + +Tonya thanked the cop and ran off to play. She knew one day she would make her dreams come true. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Ella. Ella was three years old and she was very excited. She got an invitation in the mail and it said there was going to be a party. Ella was so happy - she had never been to a party before! + +When Ella got to the party there were lots of happy people. Ella found a special dress and tried it on. But it didn't fit! It was too tight and it had a broken zipper. Ella was sad, she wanted to wear the dress to the party but she couldn't. + +But all of the other people at the party thought Ella looked beautiful in her own clothes and they said she could stay. They invited Ella to dance and play games with them! Ella had so much fun at the party, she was glad she was there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Carol. She was very brave and she loved exploring. Every day she would start her adventures by walking in the forest near her home. + +One day, she decided to go further than she ever had and started walking up a big hill. When she reached the top, she gasped in amazement. She had discovered a beautiful palace, made out of shining stones. + +Carol's eyes widened and she started an enthusiastic run towards the palace. But, as she got closer, she felt weak. All of a sudden, two big guards appeared in front of her. + +“Hello, little girl,†one of the guards said. “Where do you think you’re going?†+ +“I-I,†Carol stammered. “I just wanted to see the palace.†+ +The guards nodded and smiled. “Come with us,†they said. + +Carol followed them inside and saw the most magnificent things! She saw dragons, magical creatures, and all sorts of wonders. She was on such an incredible adventure! + +Carol was so happy with her discovery and she thanked the guards for showing her the way. She promised them that she would come back soon and started walking back home. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Anna. Anna was a very brave girl, but sometimes she was scared of big things. + +One day, Anna heard a noise from outside her house. She peeked out the window and saw a big, dark scale. It was very uncomfortable and she was scared. + +Anna then heard her mum call out 'Anna, come over here.' Anna went over to her mum, who said 'Honey, do you want to marry the scale?' + +Anna thought for a moment and then bravely said 'No, I'm scared of it, but maybe I can try to make friends with it'. + +So, Anna and her mum went outside and Anna said 'Hello there scale, i'm Anna, would you like to be my friend?' + +The scale stood still and Anna was feeling a bit uncomfortable, but then she heard a very soft 'hello' from the scale. + +Anna was so excited, she had a new friend! She and the scale became best friends and she soon was no longer scared of big things. +The town wanted to celebrate a very special occasion. Everyone gathered to plan how they could make the day successful. They decided they would need some special ingredients. They went to the store to get some peanuts. + +The day of the celebration arrived. The town was filled with excitement and anticipation. Everyone smiled. They were looking forward to seeing what they had been planning. + +Finally, the time came. Everyone gathered around and the surprise was revealed. There were delicious peanut goodies! It was a huge success and everyone had a wonderful time. They celebrated with the delightful treats. Everyone was happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane who loved to play with her blocks. Every day, she would count her blocks and line them up in order. Jane loved playing with her blocks so much that she started to become very selfish with them. + +One day, Jane's friend Amy came over for a play date. Jane wanted to show Amy her blocks, but when Amy asked to borrow one, Jane refused. She said that Amy couldn't have one to play with and that they were all hers. + +At first Amy was very sad, but then she got an idea. She asked Jane if she could all of the blocks take it in turns to play with, instead of her being selfish with them. Jane thought about it for a minute and then agreed. + +From then on, Jane and Amy took turns playing with the blocks and having fun. Jane discovered that it was much more enjoyable when she wasn't so greedy with her blocks. Now Jane knows that it's better to be helpful than helpless. +One day, there was a clever kangaroo who was hopping along happily in the forest. Suddenly, he heard a roar that scared him. He hopped away quickly and looked around. He saw a big lion with a long tail! But the clever kangaroo was quick, so he hopped away without the lion seeing him. + +Then, he met a clever little mouse. The mouse showed the kangaroo a small, dark cave, and said he could hide inside there. So, the kangaroo hopped into the cave, and the lion couldn't see him. The kangaroo was so thankful for the mouse's help! + +The kangaroo stayed inside the cave until the morning, when the lion was gone. He thanked the little mouse again and hopped out of the cave. He never felt so glad to be safe in the bright sunlight. + +The kangaroo learned his lesson. Now he was careful not to be too far away from his home. He always kept an eye out for lions, just in case! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was just three years old. She was always very curious and filled with joy. + +One day, the little girl went for a walk with her mom. The little girl asked her mom about wisdom. Her mom smiled and said: “Wisdom is like a seed that you need to raise. As you raise it, it will grow and help you know more.†+ +The little girl loved this idea. All day she tried to raise her own wisdom, but she didn't know how. + +Then one day, her mom took her to the library. They looked at all the books and the little girl felt helpless. She didn’t know which book to choose. So her mom showed her a book filled with stories and pictures. + +The little girl slowly raised her wisdom by reading more and more books. With each book, her wisdom grew stronger. She was no longer helpless. + +In the end, the little girl's wisdom helped her learn and discover more about the world. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She enjoyed playing in the park with her friends. One day, when she was walking in the park, she saw a dark sack. Emma thought it looked fun, so she decided to pick it up. + +Inside the sack, Emma was surprised to find out it was an invitation. It was written in a beautiful script and said, 'You are invited for an adventure in the dark forest'. + +Emma couldn't resist the mystery of the invitation and decided to go. She put on her warmest coat and the dark sack, and bravely entered the dark forest. As soon as she entered, she saw a magical fairy! Emma was delighted and the fairy was excited to meet her. + +The fairy invited Emma to join her on a journey in the forest. Emma couldn't believe it! She said "Yes!" and hopped onto the fairy's back. + +The fairy and Emma explored the dark forest together. Emma discovered a world full of secrets and surprises. She had never been so happy! At the end of their journey, the fairy and Emma decided to stay friends forever. +A little girl was walking in the park. She noticed the soil was very soft. + +Suddenly, a clever squirrel jumped up to her shoe. He wanted to eat a nut from her pocket. + +The girl smiled and said, “Hello, little squirrel. Would you like a nut?†+ +The squirrel nodded and stood still, waiting for the nut. + +But then a bird flew close by and the squirrel ignored the girl. + +He jumped away and ran after the bird. He wanted to catch the bird’s feathers. + +The girl laughed and said, “That squirrel is too clever for his own good!†+ +But the squirrel paid no attention and ignored her completely. +Once upon a time, there was a happy frog named Tom. Tom was green and cheerful, but he was always alone. One day he wanted to move to another pond. Tom wanted to find friends. + +He hopped and hopped until he came to a pond. The pond was full of happy animals, but they didn't seem interested in talking to Tom. The other animals were too scared of the green frog. + +Tom said, "I'm friendly, why won't you talk to me?" + +The other animals replied, "We don't know you. You're a strange color and we don't know if we can trust you." + +Tom was very sad. He thought if only he could show them that he was friendly, he could find friends. Then he had an idea. He smiled and said, "Let's play a game!" + +The other animals were happy about this and soon they all were having fun together. When the game was over, they said goodbye to Tom and thanked him for his cheerful attitude. Tom finally had the friends he had been looking for! + +From then on, Tom moved from one pond to the next, making more friends everywhere he went. +There once was a small, alert girl. She was only three years old. One day, she found an empty purse in her garden. She was so excited! She picked it up and brought it inside. + +The girl wanted to grow something inside the purse. She thought and thought about what to grow. Then, she decided to plant some sunflower seeds. She went to the garden and filled the purse with soil. She planted the seeds, gave it some water and said, "Grow, sunflowers, grow!" + +The weeks passed and the girl watched anxiously as the sunflowers started to grow. Every day, she'd go out to the purse and water the flowers, and eventually, they started to bloom. + +The girl smiled as she looked at her sunflowers. She was so proud of herself. She said, "I grew these beautiful sunflowers!" +Dave and Jill were best friends. They liked to do everything together. One day, Dave said to Jill, "Let's get some jazz!". Jill was so excited. They raced to get it. + +When they arrived at the jazz store, Dave and Jill were a little worried. They didn't know what to get. Dave looked around and saw a cool jazz CD. "Let's get this one!" he exclaimed. + +Jill got worried. "We don't have enough money," she said. Dave thought for a minute before reaching into his pocket. He had enough money and bought the CD. + +Dave and Jill were so happy. They ran out of the store and danced to the jazz. They had so much fun getting jazz together. +Lena and her family were at a festival. Everyone was having a great time. Lena was playing with her friends. She saw several people standing near the food stand and noticed how compassionate they were. + +Lena and her friends went over to the group of people to join in. They were helping the festival staff hand out free food to those in need. + +Suddenly, Lena's dad spoke up. He said, "Lena, thank you for showing so much compassion. What you did was very meaningful." + +Lena felt very proud. She had learned how important it is to treat people with kindness and compassion. From then, Lena made sure to always play with friends in a way filled with understanding, love and care. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Jack was playing in the park while Jill was washing her clothes with soap. She wanted the clothes to be extra clean, so she was using a lot of soap. + +Jack and Jill heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw two white birds matching in the sky. The birds were swooping and twirling, which made them look almost like one bird. + +"Look at that!" said Jack. "Those birds are matching so beautifully!" + +But Jill was still washing her clothes and said, "That's nice, but I need more soap. These clothes are so dull!" + +Jack quickly ran to his home and came back with soap. After more scrubbing, the clothes were finally clean and sparkly. + +Jack and Jill watched the birds matching until the sun set. They said goodbye and each went on their way, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Dave. He loved to play outside and have lots of fun. One day, Dave's mom asked him to do an exercise. It was a very serious exercise, and Dave was unsure about what to do. + +He asked his mom to explain the exercise to him, and his mom smiled. She said that he had to answer a few questions. Dave was happy to do this. He thought it would be fun. + +He started to answer the questions and did a great job. He answered each question in a very serious way. After he finished, Dave was very proud of himself. He had done a difficult exercise, and he knew that it was the right answer. +John and his dad were going out for a day on their boat. John was really excited, he had been asking to go out for days. + +"I want to fish Dad, can I fish?" asked John. + +"Yes son, of course you can fish," smiled Dad. + +John put on his life vest and grabbed the fishing rod. Dad started up the boat and drove them to the reef. + +When they arrived, John started fishing. He dropped the line into the water and waited. His dad encouraged him from the boat. + +John waited and waited, but he didn't catch anything. He was starting to get bored. + +Suddenly, he felt a tug on the line. The rod bent and the line started to move. + +John was so excited and he right away started to pull the line towards him. He could see something in the water and it was big! + +Dad was also excited. "That's a big fish John!" he said with a smile. + +John was so happy that he had caught the fish. Everyone on the boat was very envious. + +But then, just as the fish was about to get pulled onto the boat, the line snapped and it swam away. + +John was sad, but Dad hugged him and said, "Don't worry, next time we will be sure to not spoil the surprise!" +Once upon a time, a happy little girl named Sarah took a journey to a magical land. She packed her bag with a few things and zipped it shut. She said goodbye to her parents and hopped on a magic carpet. + +Off she flew until she reached the magical land. It was beautiful, full of lush greenery, colorful flowers, and friendly animals. Just then, an earthquake shook the ground beneath her and Sarah was scared. She wanted to go back home. + +But then she heard a friendly voice say, “Be brave, for you will be happier if you stay!†It was the great and wise Wizard of the land. He gave her a hug, and Sarah felt much better. She listened to the words of the wizard and bravely stayed in the magical land. She smiled, for she was happy now. +Jim was thirsty. He wanted to get some milk. He went to his kitchen and opened the fridge. Inside the fridge, there were lots of things. He saw a bottle of healthy milk. Jim smiled. He picked up the bottle of milk and opened it. + +He said, “Yum! It smells tasty!†+ +Jim grabbed a cup and poured some of the milk into it. He liked to have a little treat in the morning. He took the first sip of healthy milk and said, “Ahhh! That's refreshing!†+ +Jim was happy that he had gotten some healthy milk. He finished the cup and put the bottle back into the fridge. He walked out of the kitchen with a big smile on his face. + +Jim was ready for his day. +Once upon a time, there was a generous bird. It had bright feathers and loved to fly in the sky. One day as the bird was flying, it saw a mug that was lying on the ground. The bird was excited, so it swooped down and picked up the mug. + +The bird flew off, carrying the mug in its claws. As it flew, it stopped to rest on a tree. Suddenly, it heard a voice. It was a little boy who said, “Hey bird! Can I have that mug?†+ +The generous bird thought for a moment, and then said, “Yes, sure! You can have it if you want. I don’t need it.†The boy was very happy and thanked the bird. He hugged the mug and ran off, beaming with joy. + +The bird smiled, and then flew off, happy to have made someone else happy. As it flew, it knew it had done a kind deed and spread some joy. +Once upon a time there was a mother rabbit who was in a hurry. She had planned out the perfect day for her and her family. "Children!" She called out. "Come quickly, we're going to the park today!" + +The three little rabbit children excitedly hopped over to their mother at once. "Yes, mama! Hurry, hurry! We're ready to go!" + +The mama rabbit chuckled and shook her head. She snugged the neck of each little rabbit and smiled in amusement. Then she gracefully lead them to the park. + +Once they arrived, the little rabbits saw all the rides, games and food. But the mama rabbit put out her paw. "Wait children. Before we proceed, there's one rule that we must stick to. We must always remember to prioritize safety, no matter what." + +The little rabbits understood and happily followed their mama's instructions throughout the entire day. At the end of the day, they said goodbye to the park and returned home with a valuable lesson. They learnt that hurrying must never come at the expense of safety. + +Moral of the story: Safety should always come first! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John. John was very curious and one day he decided to explore his backyard. He saw a gigantic tree with lots of fruits and he wanted to try one. + +John ran to the tree and started to pick some of the fruits. Suddenly, there was a loud noise! + +John was scared at first, but he looked around to find the source and noticed a big bird with angry eyes looking at him. The bird said "Hey! What are you doing? You're disturbing my home!" + +John said "I'm sorry, I just wanted to try the fruit". + +The big bird said "No more! The result of disturbing my home will be very bad and you won't be happy". + +John thought deeply and he suddenly had a great idea. He said, "If I help you plant the fruits, you won't be disturbed anymore and I can still eat the fruit when it's ripe. Sound good?". + +The big bird was amazed by the idea and agreed. They started planting the fruits, and when the fruit was ripe it was so amazingly delicious. John was so happy he got to enjoy his very own fruit and the bird was happy to have a peaceful home. + +The end. +One day in the park, Andy saw a swing. He happily shouted, " Swing!" He ran to the swing and jumped on. He enjoyed swinging back and forth. He loved feeling the wind blowing through his hair. + +Suddenly, a big raindrop landed on his head. Andy realized it was raining and he was getting wet. He got off the swing and tried to run away. + +But it was too late! He was already completely wet. He started crying, but then his mom came to help. She held him in her arms and said, "It's okay, even when we're wet, it's still sweet." Andy smiled and hugged his mom. + +Then they picked up the swing and ran home together. Andy couldn't wait to play with the swing again when the rain was over. +Once there was a girl named Abigail. She was three years old and she loved chocolate. One day, Abigail got to choose what she wanted to eat. She could choose between an apple or chocolate. She was excited to make her choice. Abigail chose the chocolate because it was easy to eat. She was so happy that she got to eat her favorite food! She ate the chocolate slowly and savored every bite. When she finished, Abigail was so full and happy. She said she couldn't wait to make another delicious choice! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Daisy and Ruby. Daisy wanted to go on an adventure. + +"Let's go on a dive!" said Daisy. + +"What is a dive?" asked Ruby. + +"It's when someone jumps into the water and looks for patterns and shapes," Daisy said. + +So Daisy and Ruby got their swimsuits and ran to the beach. As soon as they got there, Daisy jumped in and started to swim. + +Suddenly, Daisy saw a navy boat in the distance. She swam towards it and looked inside. There were some very polite sailors inside and they had lots of treasure. + +So Daisy swam out the boat and shared the treasure with Ruby. They were so excited! + +They decided to dive again and explore all the secrets they could find in the big sea. With big smiles on their faces, they swam around until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Sue and Tom. They both liked to play and laugh a lot. + +One day, Sue and Tom went to the park. They saw a charming lake and had so much fun. Tom found an old stone and they laughed and laughed. Sue also found a bright yellow flower and they both laughed even more. + +After an exciting day, Sue and Tom went to a nearby cafe for a yummy dessert. They enjoyed two ice cream sundaes, and their faces lit up with joy. They laughed and told each other jokes. + +Sue and Tom had such a great day. When it was time to leave, they said goodbye and hugged each other. Then, Sue and Tom walked away, still laughing and giggling about their fun day. +Mama and Papa took Lily to the hospital. It was a tall building with lots of people. Papa said the hospital was going to teach Lily something special. Mama and Papa waited in the waiting room. It was very warm in there. + +Lily went into a special room with a nice doctor. The doctor was very friendly. He said, “Hello Lily! I am here to teach you something special. It is going to help you to make your arms and legs stronger. Would you like to try?†+ +Lily smiled and nodded. She was so excited. The doctor showed Lily how to do different exercises. He was so nice and patient. When Lily finished, the doctor said, “You have done very well. Come back in a few days and I will teach you some new exercises.†+ +Mama and Papa were very proud of Lily. They gave her a big hug. “You have been so brave,†said Mama. Papa smiled and said, “You have done very well.†+ +Lily felt very warm inside. She knew that the hospital had taught her something special. +Once upon a time, there was a strong boy. He had a special mitten. It was his very favorite mitten. One day, the boy put on his mitten and went outside. Suddenly, he received a surprise! It was a present. When he opened it, he saw something special. It was a matching mitten. Now, he had two strong mittens! He was very excited. He showed his new mitten to his friends. They all played together and had lots of fun. The strong boy and his mittens were never apart. They were best friends forever. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Bob. He was three years old, and he loved to dress up in his mom's apron. His mom said it made him look very impressive. + +One day Bob went into his mom's room and he saw a secret box. He opened it and he was amazed! Inside was a special apron. It had bright colors and lots of fun decorations. He put it on and smiled. + +Bob went outside to show it off and every one was amazed! They all said it was so very impressive. Even Bob's mom had never seen an apron like it. + +Bob was proud of his special apron and he wore it all the time. He loved how it revealed his best self to the world. He felt brave and happy whenever he wore it. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Jack and Jill. They were walking along in the park when they saw a big cauliflower. Jack thought it looked funny and asked Jill, "What is that?" Jill smiled and replied, "That is a cauliflower." Jack was curious and asked, "What can you do with a cauliflower?" Jill mentioned that you can eat it and it's really easy to make. + +Jack was very excited and suggested that they make a cauliflower dish for supper. Jill agreed and they went to the store to buy the ingredients they needed. After they got home, they made a yummy cauliflower dish and it was easy. Jack and Jill were so happy with their meal and even mentioned it to their mum later that night. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Frank and Joe. Frank was always in trouble because he was always forgetting things and never listening to his parents. His parents were always very worried about him. + +One day, Frank forgot to close the fridge door after getting a snack. His mom saw the open fridge and came to him. She said, "Frank, please don't forget to close the fridge door." But Frank thought, why should I close the fridge? + +Then, Joe reminded Frank that the fridge was very big and black, so it would absorb all the cold air from inside. Frank quickly closed the door and said, "Oh, I didn't think about that. Thanks Joe." + +This reminded Frank that it was always important to remember these small things. He made a promise to himself to always listen to his parents and do his best. + +Moral of the story: Always remember the small things, as it can make a big difference! +Once upon a time, there was a naughty potato. He loved to do naughty things all the time. One day, he was feeling very tired and decided to take a nap. + +He looked for the perfect spot for his nap and finally settled on snuggling up to a giant tree. But as he was about to drift off, he heard a voice from above! + +"Hey! What are you doing, naughty potato?" asked the voice. + +The potato was so scared that he almost jumped out of his skin! He looked up and saw a bird looking down at him. + +"I was just trying to sleep," the potato said, sheepishly. "I'm so tired!" + +The bird sighed and said, "Well, you can't sleep here. This is my home and I don't want a naughty potato taking up my space!" + +The potato apologized and quickly found another spot to sleep. He eventually fell asleep, but the bird watched him the whole time to make sure he stayed out of trouble! +One day, Sam's mommy said it was time for an adventure. She was so excited to go outside, so they gathered their things and went. They walked around their neighbourhood and noticed that everything seemed normal. The sky was a bright blue and everything was so peaceful. + +As they strolled, Sam and his mom kept talking and talking. Sam asked his mom why everyone seemed so happy and why all the days seemed the same. His mom smiled and said that it was the same every day because people enjoyed the normal, peaceful times. + +Little did Sam and his mom know, there was something brewing on the horizon. Suddenly, a huge storm erupted and the sky turned a deep grey. Sam and his mom quickly ran back home and as they huddled in the safety, Sam's mom looked into his eyes and said, "See, even though it seemed normal, nature can surprise us. Always be prepared for anything." + +The storm soon passed and the day seemed normal again. Sam and his mom happily went back outside and continued their adventure. Sam thought about what his mom said and remembered to always be ready for anything. +One day, a three-year-old boy named Jimmy was playing in his room. All of a sudden, the lights in his bedroom went off and he heard a loud noise from outside. Jimmy panicked and started to cry. + +His mom heard the noise and came rushing into Jimmy’s room. “What's wrong, Jimmy? Are you scared?†she asked with a gentle voice. + +“The light isn’t working and it’s dark and loud outside,†Jimmy replied, his voice trembling. + +His mom hugged him tight and said, “It’s okay Jimmy, there’s nothing to be scared of. That noise was really loud, but it was just thunder and lightning.†+ +Jimmy started to feel better, but then he heard a harsh voice from outside. It was the voice of a man shouting. He started to panic again. + +His mom said, “Don’t worry Jimmy, the man is just a neighbour and he’s far away. He can’t hurt you. Everything is going to be okay.†+ +Jimmy hugged his mom and smiled. He felt safe and secure, and soon the lights came back on in his bedroom. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. The girl liked to learn new things every day. + +One day, the girl wanted to try something new. She went to the store and saw lotion. It was very sparkly and smelled really nice. The girl wanted to try it. + +The girl took the lotion home and tried it. It felt very smooth and made her skin feel nice. She smiled because it felt so good! + +Then, the girl saw her mom using another kind of lotion. It wasn't sparkly or smelled nice. It was just an ordinary lotion. The girl wanted to learn more about it. + +The mom told the girl that the ordinary lotion was for special times. The girl was excited to learn more and try the ordinary lotion. She used it every day and felt special. The girl had learned a new thing. +Once upon a time, there was a family of three, Mom, Dad and a little girl called Mary. Mary was very excited because today they were going to the park. Dad said to Mary, “Let’s get ready to go.†+ +The family got in their car and drove to the park. Mary loved the long ride in the car. She saw lots of interesting motions outside the window, like clouds and cars. Eventually, they arrived at the park. + +The park was full of excited children and their parents. Mary ran around, exploring the different trees and flowers. She loved the fresh air and the bright green grass. + +Eventually, Mary got a little bit tired. She found a comfortable spot underneath a tree and lay down. But, she wasn’t relaxed long before she felt an uncomfortable motion. Dad noticed what was happening and said “Mary, there’s a bug crawling on you. Here, let me help you.†Dad then took the bug away and Mary felt much better. + +The family enjoyed the rest of the day at the park. Mary was so excited for their next visit, she couldn’t wait. +Once there was a little boy called Jack. He loved playing outside. + +One day, Jack was playing in his garden when he heard a strange noise from his shed. He opened the shed door and saw a big sack. + +Jack was curious, so he opened the sack and heard something coming from inside. He said to the sack: "Hello! Who's in there?". + +Suddenly, an animal popped out of the sack. "I'm a puppy," the pup said. "I was looking for someone to play with me." + +Jack and the pup started playing together. They had a lot of fun and became the best of friends. And they were so happy! +Harry and his mom were in the kitchen. Harry was helping his mom make pancakes. First, his mom started getting the ingredients together. Then she plugged in the stove so the pancakes could cook. + +"Look, Harry," said mom, pointing to the stove. "This is a stove. Can you say stove?" + +"Sto-ve!" Harry tried to say. + +His mom smiled. She mixed the ingredients together to create the pancake batter and poured it into the pan. + +"Now we wait," said his mom. + +The stove started getting hot and the batter began to cook. It sizzled and popped and started to get fat and fluffy. + +"That looks amazing!" said Harry. + +His mom laughed. They waited a few more minutes and the pancakes were ready. + +"Let's eat!" said Harry's mom. + +Harry and his mom ate the delicious fat pancakes and then went off to play. +Once upon a time there were two boys who were very good friends. + +One day, their teacher asked them to share a wide, blue ball. + +The first boy said, "No, that's my ball!" + +The second boy said, "That's so stupid! Why don't we just share the ball?" + +The first boy thought about it, then said okay. He gave the ball to his friend and they both started to play with it. + +They ran and kicked the ball around, chasing each other and having lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, they decided to share the ball equally between them, and they both went home happy. +Once there was an elderly man who had a special dress. He wore it every day, and he never let anyone wear it besides himself. One day, a small child saw him wearing it and asked the elderly man if he could try it on. The elderly man said no, but the child felt unhappy about this and longed to put the dress on. + +The next day, the child was playing in the park and saw the elderly man again. The elderly man told the child sternly and firmly that the dress was only for him, and he shouldn't even think about wearing it. The child, feeling sad and ashamed, ran away. + +Later that night, the child decided to take the elderly man's dress. He crept up to the old man's house and was about to take it off the hanger when the elderly man walked out of his house and saw what was going on. + +The elderly man was very angry. He scolded the child at the top of his voice and told him to leave and never come back. The child realized that he had made a mistake and began to cry. The elderly man felt a little bit sad and said, “If you had just asked nicely, I would have let you wear the dress. Now, never do this again!†+ +This sad story has a moral value: we should always ask for permission before doing something that doesn't belong to us. +Once upon a time there was a generous girl who loved music. She owned a special flute and she could make beautiful music with it. She would take her flute with her wherever she went and zip around town playing her music for others. + +One day, the generous girl was playing her flute in the park and a mean lion heard her music. He growled and told her to stop playing her music so loudly. The generous girl was scared and started to cry. She didn't understand why the lion was so mean. + +At that moment, a wise wizard appeared and said: "Don't worry, generous girl. I have been expecting you. I know how you can take care of the lion." The generous girl got excited and forgot about being scared. + +The wizard asked the generous girl to play her flute for the lion. She zipped to the far side of the park and played the most beautiful music the lion had ever heard. The lion was so moved that he stopped being mean and they even became friends. + +The generous girl and the lion became fast friends and they would zip around town making beautiful music together. +Once upon a time, there were two furry friends. They were called Tim and Tom. + +Tim wanted to play together, but Tom wanted to go outside by himself. Tim begged Tom to let him come too, but Tom said no. + +So Tim put on his helmet and urged Tom to come outside. He said, "Let's go together, Tom! It'll be more fun that way." + +Tom said no again. He said it was too risky and he did not want Tim to get hurt. + +But Tim was not afraid. He kept on urging Tom to go outside with him. + +Finally, Tom agreed. He put on his helmet too and the two furry friends went outside to have an adventure. They had lots of fun and neither of them ever got hurt. + +The end. +David was a small boy who loved to explore. One day he decided to take a walk in the park. He came across a big gate and decided to open it. Inside he saw a hairy dog. David was scared, but the dog wagged its tail and brought him a treat. It was an invitation. + +David accepted and petted the dog. They played together and soon became good friends. + +"Why do you walk around the park alone," asked the dog. "I'm looking for a new adventure," said David. + +The two were having a good time, when suddenly the owner of the dog arrived. He told David that furry animals need a lot of love and attention and if we care for them well, they will bring us happiness and lots of surprises. + +David learned an important lesson that day: if we take care of furry animals, they will bring us joy. +One day, Amy and her mom went to the park. Amy was happy to play and explore. + +"What do you want to do first, Amy?" asked mom. + +Amy smiled and pointed to the swings. "Swing!" she said. + +Mom laughed. "Let's go to the swings," she said. + +They reached the swings and Amy hopped off into a green one. It was very comfortable. Amy pushed with her legs, higher and higher until she felt like she was flying. + +"When you're done, yell 'Finished!'," said Mom. + +So Amy yelled "Finished!" when she was ready to get off the swing. Mom helped her down and they went to explore other parts of the park. +Once there lived a little girl called Betty. One day she was walking by the beach and she spotted a beautiful pebble lying on the sand. She went closer, picked it up and marvelled at its beauty. + +But just then, a mean, ignorant lady came along and tried to take the pebble from her. She shouted, “That’s mine! Give it to me!†+ +Betty was very scared but she held her ground. She said, “No! I found this pebble and I’m not giving it away!†+ +The lady got very angry, but Betty didn’t give in. With the help of a kind man nearby, she was able to gain the pebble and keep it with her. In the end, the mean, ignorant lady had to leave empty-handed. + +Betty was happy that she had stood up for what was hers. The pebble was now hers forever. +Pam was a young girl who loved to play and have fun. One day, she was outside playing in the garden. In the garden there was a big pot. Pam was very curious about the pot. She peered inside the pot and it seemed sweet. She could not resist the temptation and she stuck her hand in the pot. + +But what Pam didn't know was that the pot was full of bees! Suddenly, the bees started to swarm around her and Pam was so scared. She ran away, crying and screaming. + +Meanwhile, her parents saw what happened and were very sad. They had warned her before not to touch the pot and that it could be dangerous. + +The next day, Pam's parents took her to the doctor and he said that the bees had stung her and she now had a severe allergic reaction. The doctor said that she would need treatment for a long time and she would feel unwell for a while. Pam was very sad and wished she had listened to her parents. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Abby. She was three years old and loved to play. Every day she played in her bedroom with her favorite toys. + +One day while she was playing, Abby noticed something shiny on her bedroom wall. She walked up to it and realized it was a big mirror! Abby was amazed. She started to look at herself in the mirror and found that she looked very high! Abby smiled when she saw herself. + +Suddenly, Abby started to feel a strong wind coming from the mirror. It started to blow her toys around her room! Abby was scared and tried to resist but the wind was too strong, even for Abby! + +Still fighting the wind, Abby noticed the mirror was shaking too. It started to move higher on the wall and Abby could see different things in the mirror. She saw birds and trees, and even people walking on a street. + +Eventually, Abby found the strength to resist and the wind died down. Everything in her room was back in place. Abby smiled as she looked into the mirror and knew she was strong enough to fight anything! +Sam ran to the window and looked out. It was snowing. "Look!" he shouted. "It's snow!" + +His mum smiled and said, "Yes, it is. It's very heavy snow." + +Sam's eyes grew wide. "Can I go outside and play in the snow?" + +Mum replied, "Not right now. You need to put on a warm coat and boots." + +Sam looked disappointed, but then mum said, "Why don't we feed the birds?" + +Sam nodded and went outside to get the birdseed. He scooped some up in his hands and scattered it on the lawn. The birds came and ate it right away. + +They watched the birds and then went back inside. Sam was so excited that he asked his mum, "Can we do it again?" + +Mum laughed and said, "Yes! We can feed the birds again tomorrow." +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jill. Jill wanted to measure things. +Every day, Jill would measure different things. She measured her toys and measured her pet. She even measured the plants in her garden. + +Then one day, Jill decided to measure her food. She measured her sandwich and her ice cream. She even measured her birthday cake. It was so tasty! + +Jill was so excited about measuring that she decided to keep track of all of it. She found a journal and wrote down all the things she measured. She had so much fun measuring and writing it down. + +Jill continued to measure things every day. She measured her favorite chair and her pet turtle. She even measured her shoes! Every day she would write it all down in her journal. It was the best way for Jill to measure all the things she loved! +Once there was a grandma and a grandson called Seth. It was sunny and warm outside so Grandma suggested to Seth that they go for a walk. Seth was very excited. He grabbed his yellow cane and hooked his arm onto the crook. + +As the duo walked along, grandmother noticed the incredible wonders of nature around them. The trees were shaking in the wind and the sun was shining brightly. Seth enjoyed looking at all the colours around him and pointing everything out to his grandma. + +Suddenly, Seth tripped and fell on the floor. He was scared and started crying. Grandma gave him a hug and said: "It's okay Seth, I'm here. Nothing has changed, everything is alright". She pointed the little spoon of yellow paint on the cane he was holding onto. + +"You see, the cane is still yellow, no matter how many times it changes," Grandma said. "That's why you should never give up, no matter how many times you fall. You just need to keep going." + +Seth smiled back at his grandma and said, "Okay Grandma, I understand!" Being wise and understanding, Seth had learned to take his falls and keep on going. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to go on adventures. One day the little girl decided to go on a walk outside. As she walked the roads, the little girl saw the traffic getting thicker and thicker and the sky becoming gloomier and gloomier. + +The little girl kept walking until she came across a big hill. She went up the hill and when she reached the top, she couldn't believe her eyes! There, in front of her, she saw a very special item that seemed to fit perfectly with the gloomy day - an umbrella. + +The little girl was so excited. She started to jump up and down and said, "Yay! This umbrella will keep me dry from the rain!". But then, out of nowhere, came a deep and booming voice. It said, "No, little girl! This umbrella is to help you have more adventures in the rain!". + +The little girl thought and then nodded her head, smiling. Now she knew! She was ready to take to the streets and explore, taking her special umbrella with her. No more worries about rain slowing her down! +It was a gloomy day and Joe was feeling bored. He wanted to go out and play, but it was raining. Suddenly he saw a sparkle near the park bench. He went closer, and he found a big block of ice! Joe asked, "Ice, what are you doing here?" + +The ice replied in a loud voice, "I am waiting to be set free!" Joe smiled and said, "I can help you, let's go!" Joe and the ice walked together to the pond. + +They were lucky and the sun was shining. Joe put the ice inside the pond and it slowly began to melt. The ice thanked Joe and said before melting away, "I hope it will be a sunny and cheerful day!" + +Joe watched the ice slowly disappear and he felt happy. He skipped back home with a big smile, knowing that he had helped to set the ice free! +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. The baby was very small and only three years old. One day, the mommy told the baby, “Let’s go for a walk.†The baby was unhappy and made a wish. She wished she could stay home and play. + +The mommy smiled and said, “Don’t worry. It will be fun! I will lead you.†The baby was still uncomfortable, but she trusted her mommy and followed her outside. + +As they walked, the baby discovered beautiful flowers blooming by the steps. Each flower petal was colored differently, like a rainbow. But the biggest surprise was seeing a butterfly flying from one petal to another. The baby was in awe and ran to chase the butterfly. + +The mommy watched and smiled. Then, she said, “You want to explore the world around you, but don’t forget to follow me so you don’t get lost.†+ +The baby understood the moral lesson. From that day on, she enjoyed exploring but always remembered to follow her mommy’s lead. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was walking around the field. Suddenly she heard a loud noise. It scared her and she started to run away. + +Sarah stopped near a big pole and trembled. She looked around and saw a big bird. It flew to the pole! + +"What are you doing?", Sarah asked it. + +"I'm scared of the pole," the bird said. "It looks tall and dangerous." + +Sarah felt frightened too. She looked up and saw the pole. It seemed like it could fall and hurt her. + +The bird said: "Let's go closer and take a look. Maybe it won't scare us if we get closer." + +As Sarah and the bird came near the pole, they realised that the pole was made of plastic! They laughed and felt happy. + +The pole didn't scare Sarah anymore. She was brave and strong and could face anything. +Mia was running around the house, showing off her amazing new dress. As she twirled, the skirt of the dress spun around her. She felt so special. + +Mia's mom called out to her, "Mia! Come here please!" Mia rushed to the living room and was soon looking at her mom, who had a big surprise. + +"Look what I have!" said her mom, as she took out a box of makeup. It contained colorful eyeshadow, blush and lipsticks. Mia couldn't believe it. + +Mia asked, "What's that?" Her mom said cheerfully, "It's makeup! It will make you look even more beautiful!" + +Mia thought it was amazing and thanked her mom. But then she felt embarrassed after hearing her mom say she was already beautiful before. + +"You don't need makeup to be beautiful Mia. You are already amazing," her mom said as she hugged her. + +Mia smiled and hugged her mom back. She was so happy to know that she was already special and amazing, even before the makeup. +Jim and Mary were walking through the park. Mary's toy was on a bookshelf and she wanted to get it back. She said, “Can I get my toy, please?" +Jim said, “I’m sorry. The bookshelf is too high for you.†+Mary looked very sad so Jim had an idea. He said, “Let’s go get Mommy. She can help, OK?†Mary smiled and they began to run. +When they found Mommy, she was happy to help. She said, “Let’s go get your toy!†They quickly walked back to the bookshelf and Mommy helped Mary reach her toy. +Mary smiled and she said, “Thank you Mommy. I’m sorry I asked you to come all the way here.†+Mommy said, “That’s okay. I’m happy to help.†And she hugged Mary and Jim. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy who was very careless. She never put things away and always left her stuff everywhere. One day, her mum was very angry. + +Mum said: "Lucy, why are you so careless? You have spread your stuff all over the place!" + +But Lucy just laughed and said: "Mummy, it's okay. I can put it all away." + +So Lucy began to pick up her stuff and put it away carefully. Mum smiled and said: "Good job, Lucy. Next time be careful to not spread your stuff around!" + +And Lucy smiled and said: "Yes, Mummy." + +The moral of the story is to always be careful with your stuff. Don't be careless and spread your stuff around! +Once there was a young fox who wanted to fix things. He loved to build and try to figure out how to make things better. + +One day, he found a dead bird in his garden. He felt sad and wanted to fix the bird so it could come back to life. + +He thought and thought and finally came up with an idea. He took some twigs and a few feathers off the bird and built a little house for it. He put the house in the garden and decided to wait and see what would happen. + +Suddenly, the house started to shake. His mouth opened wide in amazement as the dead bird came back to life! The young fox was so excited that he had fixed the bird, that he shouted out loud. + +The bird hopped out of the house, thanked the fox and flew away. The young fox was pleased and proud that he fixed the bird's life, and he never forgot that moment. +Once upon a time, there was a famous factory. Everyday, a lot of people visited this factory. One day, a brave and curious 3-year-old girl named Chloe decided to go to see what was inside the factory. + +When she got there, she saw many machines inside. There were hundreds of buttons and knobs. Suddenly, she heard a voice from one of the machines. The voice said "I'm very dizzy. I need to be weighed". Chloe was very surprised. + +Chloe said "Can I help you? I can help you to be weighed". The machine said "That would be fantastic! Please press the red button, it will help me." + +Chloe walked closer, and saw a big red button. She pushed it, and suddenly the machine was lighter. The machine thanked Chloe and said "Thank you for helping me. Without your help, I wouldn't have been weighed." + +Chloe felt very happy and smiled. She turned to the factory and said "That was a lot of fun!" She then ran home, proud that she was able to help the machine. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Bear. Bear was a very curious bear. One day, Bear decided to spring and explore the world. He hopped and jumped and bounded until he ran into a big, messy dough. + +"What is this," Bear asked himself. He leaned in close and took a big sniff. He smelt something sweet and delicious. + +"It's dough!" Bear shouted. He reached in and started to squish the dough between his paws. + +Just then, a big voice rang out. "Don't be so messy," it said. + +Bear looked around and saw a big, wise owl perched in a tree. "Ah," Bear said, "I didn't mean to be so messy." + +The owl nodded. "Yes, it's important to be careful with things. Respect the things that we come across in this world, just like we respect each other." + +Bear nodded. He cleaned up the dough, thanked the owl for his advice, and then went on his springy way. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to treat things with respect. Even if something is sweet and delicious, like a piece of dough, it's still important to treat it with care. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very scared. She had to go through the dark woods by herself. She looked all around, but didn't know which way to go. + +All of a sudden, she heard a voice say, "You don't have to be scared anymore. I will lead you out of the woods." + +The little girl turned around and saw a kind old man. He smiled at her, and said, "I promise to lead you, follow me and you will get out of here." + +The little girl felt relieved and followed the old man. He walked slowly, but steadily, and soon enough, she saw the first glimpse of light. She was so relieved and ran out of the woods as quickly as she could. + +The little girl thanked the old man for leading her out of the woods, and he said, "You are welcome. I am glad you are no longer scared!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was visiting a park with his Mom. He saw a smelly bench and asked his Mom if he could sit on it. His Mom said, "No Tom, that bench is smelly, let's go sit somewhere else." Tom said, "Ok, Mom." + +Tom and his Mom walked around and found a nice, clean bench. Tom said, "Wow, this bench looks perfect!" His Mom smiled, and said, "Let's put our things on the bench and sit down." So they did. + +As they were sitting there, they saw two boys walking towards them. The boys had a litter bag with them. The boys put the litter bag on the smelly bench! Tom said to his Mom, "That's so wrong, why did they do that?" His Mom said, "Those boys should be more careful and friendly to the environment. We should respect our surroundings." + +Tom nodded, and said, "I understand, Mom. Let's go pick up the litter and put it in the trash." So they both went to the smelly bench, picked up the litter, and put it in the trash. + +At the end of the day, Tom learned that it is important to respect and protect nature. By doing small acts of kindness like picking up the litter, we can all make a big difference in our surrounding environment. +"Look, mommy!" said Jack, as he looked out of the window. +"What is it, Jack?", asked Mommy. +"It's a blooming tree!", he replied. + +Mommy smiled. "That's right, Jack. Spring has come and the tree is blooming beautifully." + +"I wanna make an ornament for the tree!", said Jack excitedly. + +"You can do that, Jack," said Mommy. "Let's get some supplies and you can make an ornament to put on the tree!" + +Jack and Mommy went to the store and bought some shiny paint and paper. Back at home, Jack got to work with Mommy's help to make the ornament. It was a bit messy but hide managed to stick it onto the tree. + +Jack stepped back to admire his work. The tree looked extra beautiful with the shiny ornament. Jack smiled at the sight and hugged Mommy's neck. +"I love my blooming tree!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Janie. She was playing in the garden with her best friend, Piggy. + +"Let's play a game!" Janie said excitedly. + +Piggy smiled. "What kind of game do you want to play?" + +"Let's get some salt and pretend it's snow!" Janie said, twirling around with delight. + +Piggy felt a bit nervous. He wasn't sure about playing with salt. "Are you sure it's safe?" he asked. + +Janie nodded confidently. "Yes, it's just pretend!" + +So Janie and Piggy got some salt from the kitchen and spread it around the garden. They laughed and jumped as the salt sparkled like snow. + +"I'm so glad we played our salt game," Janie said, hugging Piggy. + +Piggy smiled. He was glad too. +Once upon a time, there was a pale crane named Fred. Fred wanted to play all day, so he planned to fly up to the clouds. + +When Fred was halfway up, he spotted a kite in the sky. He thought it was funny, so he decided to have a chat with the kite. "Hi Kite! What are you doing up here?" + +"I'm planning my own adventure!" said the kite with a smile. + +"That sounds like fun!" said Fred. "Can I join you?" + +The kite thought for a moment. "Sure!" said the kite. "We can plan together!" + +So Fred and the kite played and planned all afternoon. They flew around the clouds and raced the wind. All too soon, it was time for Fred to head back home. + +"It was nice to have a friend today," said the kite. "I hope we can play together again soon!" + +Fred smiled. "Me too!" he said. + +And with that, Fred flew back home, happy and excited for the next adventure he and his friend the kite would plan. +Once upon a time there was a nice green pond. In the middle of the pond lived a frog. Every day the frog liked to kneel down next to the pond and look around. + +One day the frog was kneeling when a little boy came running up. The boy squealed "Hi!", and the frog smiled. + +The boy asked, "What are you doing?" + +The frog answered, "I'm looking around!" + +The boy looked around too, but he didn't see anything. He asked, "What are you looking for?" + +The frog said, "I'm looking at how nice the pond is." + +The boy thought the pond was very nice. He said, "Yes, the pond is really green!" + +The frog nodded and smiled. Then the little boy ran away and the frog continued kneeling and looking around. +One day, Tommy wanted to play outside in the sun. But his mom said "No, Tommy, it's too hot outside. Go inside and sit in the shade!" + +Tommy was sad and so he started to cry. His mom sighed and said "No more tears, Tommy. Take your medicine and rest." + +She gave him some light green liquid and Tommy scrunched up his face. He didn't want to drink it. His mom said in a stern voice, "Tommy, take your medicine or I'm gonna give you a slap." + +Tommy gulped the medicine down and ran to the couch in the living room. He laid down and felt a cool sensation in his body as the medicine began to work it's magic. + +He soon felt better and smiled as he heard his mom say, "See? That medicine was light on your tummy, wasn't it?" + +Tommy grinned and nodded. He knew that his mom had been right about the medicine and that the slap he had been threatened with had been a warning for him not to moan about taking his medicine. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three years old. She loved playing in her garden. + +One day she decided to pick some of the minerals in her garden. She filled her pockets with the minerals. She was so proud of them! + +But when she went inside, her mom found out. She was ashamed of the little girl! She said to her in a kind, stern voice: “What have you done? You must not take things that don’t belong to you! It’s wrong!†+ +The little girl felt bad. She knew she had done something wrong. She felt ashamed and put the minerals back in the garden. + +From then on, the little girl learned to respect other people's things. She remembered her mom’s kind words, and was no longer ashamed. + +The moral of the story is that we should always treat others' things with respect and never take something that does not belong to us. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier. He was always very clean and tidy, because he took care of himself. He wore his uniform every day, so he looked smart wherever he went. + +One day, the soldier went to a park to play some games. He noticed that some of the other children were not wearing very nice clothes. The soldier felt sad and so he went over to the children. He asked them why they did not look as clean and tidy as he did. + +The children told the soldier that they did not have the right clothes to wear. The soldier understood, so he gave the children some of his clean clothes. + +The children were so pleased. They said they felt very special in their new clothes. The soldier smiled and told them an important lesson: when we take good care of ourselves, we can help others too. + +The children thanked the soldier and ran off to play. It was a happy ending for everyone. +Mia was very excited. She was about to finish making a special painting. As she started to mix some colors together, she noticed how the texture was becoming more and more orange. It was exactly the color she wanted. + +Mia immediately ran to the living room with the painting in her hand. She was showing the masterpiece to her mother. "Hey, mum! Look at what I made!", she said with a big smile. + +Her mother noticed how carefully Mia had used the paint to make different textures. She said: "Mia, this painting looks wonderful. Did you make it all by yourself?". + +Mia was very proud of her accomplishment. She said: "Yes, I did it all with orange paint. Do you like it?". + +Her mother smiled and said: "Yes, it's beautiful. I'm so proud of you". + +Mia was so happy that she had finished her special painting. She knew it was something she could be proud of forever. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - a puppy and a kitty. The puppy was very young and they were always together, playing and running around. + +One day, the little puppy saw something strange in the corner of the yard. It was a heel. He ran up to it, but it was too big for him to pick up. The kitty saw his little friend and said: + +“Let me serve you.†+ +The kitty carefully picked up the heel and brought it over. The puppy was so excited that he jumped up and licked the kitty on the nose. + +The heel was very old and pale, but the puppy was already happy. He started running with the heel and the kitty followed him. All day long, the two played together until it was time for the puppy to go home with his heel. + +The moral of the story: It is always better to serve than to be served. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who was very creative. One day, she wanted to win something special. So she went outside and saw a beautiful pony in the field. She was so excited that she ran to the pony and gave it a hug. + +“What’s your name?†She asked. + +“I’m Daisy!†The pony replied. + +Lucy was thrilled. She said, “Can we play a game together?†+ +Daisy agreed and the two of them played all afternoon. + +In the end, Lucy won the game and Daisy gave her a big hug. Lucy was so proud of herself for being so creative in the game. She thanked Daisy for the hug and asked if she could come back and play again. + +Daisy said, “Sure! Come back anytime!†+Once upon a time, there was an ugly noise. It was very loud and scared many animals. No one wanted to be near it. + +But one day, a brave little bird had an idea. He flew down and made friends with the noise. He showed it that he valued and appreciated it. + +The noise slowly became quieter and friendlier. Soon, other animals came to visit. They thought the noise was still strange and a bit scary, but they enjoyed being around it. + +The little bird was happy. He showed everyone that the noise could be valued, just like other animals and people. The birds and animals all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a young boy called Tom. He was very excited. He was always looking for something new and exciting to do. + +One day, Tom saw something glimmering in the distance. He ran over to it and found a shiny sword. Just as he held it in his hands, a voice called out behind him - it was his best friend, Kate. + +"What is that?" she asked in amazement. + +"It's a sword!" Tom said excitedly. + +Kate smiled. "It looks like it needs help. Can I help you?" + +Tom nodded. Together, they polished the sword until it shined like the sun. + +Tom could hardly believe his eyes. He thanked Kate for her help and together they went off to find new adventures, the sword firmly in his hand. +Once upon a time there were two friends; Jack and Joe. One day, Jack and Joe were walking around and saw some lovely weather. It was so nice outside, Jack said to Joe, "Let's go for a walk". Joe agreed and off they went. + +When they were walking, Jack noticed that Joe was envious of the beautiful weather. Joe didn't think it was fair that Jack got to go outside and enjoy the sun, while he was stuck inside. He said to Jack, “It’s not fair! I want to go outside too!" + +Jack knew that this was not a nice way to feel and he wanted Joe to not be so envious. He said, “No matter what the weather is like, we can still have fun together." Jack thought for a moment and then an idea popped into his head. So, he said to Joe, “Let’s play a game! We can pretend the weather is whatever we want it to be!†+ +Joe smiled and he said, “Okay - let’s play!†So, the two friends ran around, pretending the weather was one thing, then another. They laughed, they ran, and they had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, Jack and Joe were tired but happy. They had learned a valuable lesson in their game that day – that friendship is not dependant on the weather +Jack and his mommy were out for a walk in the park. Jack loved to walk and he liked the rhythm of his steps on the path. He made sure to take big, clear steps. + +His mommy had a big smile on her face. "I like this rhythm too, Jack," she said. + +But then, something strange happened. Suddenly, Jack tripped and fell down. He felt a sharp pain in his leg and started to cry. + +His mommy's smile disappeared. "Come on, Jack," she said, "we have to go home now." + +Jack was sad because he had been having so much fun. But he knew there was nothing he could do. He limped home with his mommy, filled with sadness that his walk had ended so badly. +Once upon a time a little boy called Larry had a very special gift; he could bake the most delicious cream cakes in the world! He was humble and never boasted about his talent for baking. In fact, most of his friends didn’t even know he could cook. + +One day, Larry wanted to surprise his friends by baking them a special cake. He worked really hard and when it was finally finished he proudly presented it to them. + +His friends were so amazed at the cake they asked where he had learned to bake it so well. Larry simply smiled and said “I have a very special gift.†+ +The moral of this story is that we should always be humble and generous with our gifts. We should never be too proud to share our talents with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Mike who was very adventurous. Every day he would explore the woods near his house and look for new and exciting things to do. + +One day, Mike was walking through the woods and he stumbled across something very shiny. It was silver and it was in the shape of a bell. He picked it up and the bell started to ring. + +Mike was so excited about his discovery that he quickly ran back to his house to show his mum the silver bell. + +"Mum, look what I have found!" he shouted. + +Mum smiled and said, "Oh, that is a very interesting and special bell. Where did you get it from?" + +"I found it in the woods" replied Mike. + +Mum and Mike then had a big hug and she thanked him for being so adventurous and brave to bring home the silver bell. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Jojo who lived in a small house in the woods. One day, he decided to clean his house from the dust. He took out his feather duster and started to dust everywhere. He brushed the sofa until it sparkled, and wiped the tables until they shone. + +After a while, Jojo turned to the corner and noticed that something was still dirty. He took a closer look and saw a big pile of dust! He decided to finish cleaning it, so he picked up the duster and started brushing the dust away. + +But when he finished, the dust was still there! He hadn't finished the job. He started to get frustrated, so he said out loud, "How am I going to finish cleaning this mess?". + +Suddenly, a voice spoke from behind. Jojo turned around and saw daddy rabbit. He smiled, and said, "Don't worry, Jojo. You can get help to finish this. All you need to do is get a vacuum cleaner and it will help you get rid of the dust." + +Jojo was so thankful, he said, "Thank you, Daddy Rabbit! I'm so glad I asked for help to finish cleaning this mess". Then, he took Daddy Rabbit's advice and soon the house was clean and sparkling! +Bobby was feeling very frustrated. He had been trying to put together a toy truck all day, but it just wasn't working. He had almost given up, when he heard his mom talking about a tutor. + +"Mom, what's a tutor?" asked Bobby. + +"A tutor is somebody who can help you with something when you have trouble," she answered. + +Bobby thought about this for a minute. "I need help with this truck. Can the tutor help me?" + +His mom smiled. "Let's find out." + +They found a tutor who was very persistent. He helped Bobby understand how to put the truck together. Each time Bobby got stuck, the tutor pointed him in the right direction. Bobby finally finished the truck and was very proud of himself. Thanks to the tutor, he had learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy and a little girl called Alex. Every day, Alex would wave goodbye to mommy and daddy before she went to work. She worked in a big building and made lots of friends who she would wave to when they left for the day. + +One day, it started to get dark and gloomy outside. Alex went to work, but no one else was there. She was sad and lonely, so she started to wave her arms, hoping the gloom would go away. + +Suddenly, a bright light shone down all around Alex. She waved both her arms to the sky and all of the gloom disappeared. Then, Alex saw that all of her friends were back. They were all waving to her and thanking her for bringing back all of the sunshine! +Once upon a time, there was a little sheep. She was soft and gentle, and very easy to take care of. She lived in a green meadow and liked to wander around and explore. + +One day, there was a cold winter wind that blew across the meadow. The little sheep began to shiver, so she decided to go look for shelter. + +She walked through the meadow for a long time until she spotted a nice warm barn. The little sheep was so excited! She walked up to the barn and asked through the door, "Can I come in? I'm shivering!" + +A kindly farmer opened the door and said, "Of course, you can come in! Just make yourself at home. You're safe and warm now." + +The little sheep felt so grateful. She stepped inside the barn and snuggled up in the hay. The farmer gave her some oats to eat and the little sheep felt happy and content. + +And then the little sheep stayed warm in the barn until the winter was over. She continued to make the barn her home and the farmer was so pleased to have her there. Life was easy and cozy in the barn, and the little sheep lived a happy life there from then on. +Once upon a time there was a tall boat. It was so tall that it looked like it could sail all the way to the moon. One day, the boat sailed away and sailed, sailed, sailed until it came to a far away island. + +When the boat reached the island, two little boys were on the beach. "We would love to go for a sail, can we?" the boys asked. The man in the boat said: "Yes, sure! Come aboard." + +The boys smiled and hopped into the boat. Then the man said that he had a special treat for them. He handed it to them and they were very excited. They laughed and popped the treat into their mouths. + +But it was a bad treat, and it made the boys very sick and sad. The man laughed and laughed. Then the boat sailed away, leaving the boys on the beach, feeling very ill. +"Mom!" shouted Ben excitedly. Ben was three years old and loved to kick a ball. + +Mom smiled and said, "Let's go outside and you can kick the ball!" + +Ben and Mom went outside and Ben started to kick the ball. He kicked it hard, and it flew through the air and landed in the bushes. + +Mom called out, "Oh no! Let's go and get it!" + +They went to the bushes, but the ball wasn't there. Mom and Ben searched for a long time, until Ben noticed something fragile in the grass. He bent down and picked it up - it was a tiny bird's egg! + +Mom said in a hushed voice, "Look Ben, it is so fragile! We must be very quiet and not disturb it." + +Ben and Mom left the egg in silence. Ben was so excited about finding the egg that he forgot all about kicking his ball. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to draw on the pavement. She asked her mom if she could borrow some chalk. Her mom said yes, so the little girl was so excited! She got lots of colours of chalk and it was incredible. + +The little girl just couldn't wait to draw with all the chalk so she started drawing straight away! She drew the most beautiful pictures with lots of colours and it looked amazing. + +Jumping, twirling and giggling, the little girl finished her artwork, proud of her incredible creation. Everyone who passed by stopped and gave her lots of compliments. + +The little girl was so happy and now she can't wait to borrow her mom’s chalk again and draw even more! +Mom and Dad were taking the 3 year old child to the airport. The child was excited. She looked out the window and wondered what things she'd see. + +When they arrived, the child was amazed. She saw planes and people everywhere. She asked Dad, "Where do the planes go?" + +Dad smiled and said, "They go to different places all around the world." + +The child stared in wonder. She thought it was so exciting. + +But after watching the planes take off and land for a while, the child started to get bored. + +Mom said, "Why don't we go and explore the airport? There's so much to see!" + +The child was excited again and started exploring with Mom and Dad. She couldn't believe how much there was to see in the airport. + +They found lots of different shops, places to eat and games to play. The child especially enjoyed the playground area. + +The child had so much fun that she forgot about being bored. She was filled with wonder for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time there was a silly bear. He was walking around by a stream. He was feeling very happy and wanted to go on an adventure. So he decided to leave the stream and explore. The silly bear found himself in a big field full of tall grass. He jumped up and down in the grass and ran around in circles. He had so much fun! But then he heard a noise coming from the stream. So the silly bear went back to the stream, and there he saw a huge fish! He smiled at the fish, and the fish smiled back. He gave the fish a friendly wave and then he left so he could explore some more. The silly bear kept exploring all day. He ran, jumped and played until it was time to go back home. The silly bear was sad to leave but he was happy to have had such a fun adventure! +Moe was walking in the park and he saw something exciting. He noticed a bike with a big handle. He smiled and ran towards it quickly, and said excitedly, "Wow! What a cool bike!" + +Moe was so excited and he asked his dad, "Can I ride it?" +His dad smiled and said, "Yes, but first you need to learn how to handle it." Moe smiled and said, "Okay, I will do it!" + +Moe began to practice. He rode the bike very fast, and he was so happy. His dad was proud to see how he was mastering the handle. + +Moe practiced until he was riding the bike confidently. When he finished, he smiled and hugged his dad. Dad said, "You did it, Moe! We are so proud of you." +Once upon a time, there was a fireman who wanted to travel. He thought it would be a lot of fun. He packed his bag and set off! + +He hadn't gone very far when he started to feel dizzy. He stumbled and almost fell. Suddenly, he heard a voice call out, "Are you okay, fireman?" + +He looked up to see a little girl with big, blue eyes staring up at him. He smiled and said yes, but he was feeling a bit dizzy. + +The girl took his hand and said, "Come this way. I know a place where you will feel better." + +She took the fireman to her house and made him a drink and some toast. After he ate and drank, he felt much better. + +The fireman thanked the girl for her kindness and set off again on his travels. He never forgot how kind the little girl with the big, blue eyes had been and whenever he felt dizzy, her words would come back to him and make him smile. +Once upon a time, there was a 3 year old called Jenny. She had a pet dog called Jake. Jake was a very naughty dog and always wanted to go outside and explore. + +One day, when Jenny and Jake were playing in the yard, they noticed something shiny in the grass. It was a pistol! + +Jenny said to Jake, “Let’s crawl over and take a closer look!†+ +So, the two crawled over to the pistol. Jenny carefully picked it up and said, “Wow, it's shiny!†+ +Suddenly, they heard a voice. It belonged to an old man. + +He said, “Ah, I see you have found my lost pistol! Thank you for returning it, I am very grateful.†+ +Jenny smiled and said, “You’re welcome!†+ +Then the old man thanked Jenny again and went on his way. + +Jenny and Jake were very happy. They had helped the old man, and that made them feel very proud. +Farmer Bob had a big surprise when he walked past his farm one morning. The corn field was full of tiny bubbles. He was curious, so he walked closer to take a look. He noticed the bubbles were coming from the ground and it was making him shiver. + +Bob suddenly heard a voice coming from the ground. It was a very small voice. + +"Hello, my name is Peter. I'm stuck down here. Please help me!" + +Bob was surprised. He looked around and noticed something small at the edge of the field. It was Peter, a little 3 year old boy! + +"What are you doing down there, Peter?" asked Bob. + +"I was eating strawberries and I accidentally fell down the hole," he replied. + +Bob understood. He reached inside the hole and grabbed Peter by the waist. Peter thanked him with a smile and Bob took him back home. + +When they arrived, Peter's mom was very happy. She gave him a big hug and made them both a cup of yummy apple juice. Even though it was a bit sour, Peter and Bob really enjoyed their morning drink. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit called Flopsy. Flopsy was so charming and sweet. + +One day, Flopsy decided to go to the garden to find something to eat. Flopsy was hopping around, looking around for something tasty when he saw a carrot in front of him! He bowed to pick it up and it was delicious. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from behind him. It was his friend Wilbur the squirrel. "What are you doing Flopsy?" Wilbur asked. Flopsy replied, "I'm eating a carrot - it's so yummy!" + +Wilbur thought this was a great idea and hopped over to look for his own carrot. He found one quickly, bowed down to pick it up and started to eat. + +Flopsy and Wilbur continued to pick carrots throughout the day and were very happy with their harvest. They chatted and laughed, having a very charming time before hopping back home after a fun-filled day. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jake and Spike. They were playing near the river when Jake found an old pass. He excitedly called Spike to come see it. + +'It's an old pass,' said Jake. + +'Let me have a look,' said Spike. + +Jake hesitated. 'No, I found it, it's mine,' he said. + +Spike became angry. He said, 'No, it's not. You're being very careless. Give me the pass!' + +Jake held on to the pass and refused to let it go. Suddenly Spike quit and ran away home leaving Jake alone. + +Jake looked at the pass in his hand and smiled. Now he had the old pass all to himself. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jimmy and Jenny. They decided to go for a walk in the woods. + +Jimmy brought a glove with him and said, “I’m going to put it in the tree for safekeeping.†Jenny warned him that someone might find it. But Jimmy was being selfish and said, “I will remember where it is and only I can reach it.†+ +The two continued walking and soon they heard a bird chirping and laughing. The bird said, “You are so selfish! One day soon, you will find out how bad it can be.†+ +Jenny didn’t want to believe the bird, but when they went back to the tree, the glove was gone! + +The two were very sad. Jenny said “Jimmy, you were selfish. Don’t you see that someone else could have reached the glove?†+ +Jimmy realized his lesson and said, “Next time, I promise to be generous and share with everyone.†+ +The moral of this story is to not be selfish and remember to share with others. +One warm day, two friends played in the park. One friend was called Sally, and the other one was called Jane.The sky was blue and the birds were singing. + +Sally said, "Let's balance on the left side of the seesaw!" + +Jane replied, "Let's go for it!" + +Sally hopped onto the seesaw and started bouncing up and down. Jane began to join her, then they were both balanced on the left side. They laughed and laughed, because it made them feel so lively. + +Suddenly, the seesaw flipped over, and they both fell off! They stood up and laughed, then they decided to try again. This time, they kept it steady. They balanced on the left side with ease. + +The friends stayed balanced for a few minutes before getting off. They felt so lively, they decided to go and play again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Alicia. She was so loyal and loved to play. One day, she was asked to pack a big box. She loved to help and so she happily agreed. + +She started to pack the box with lots of toys and soft blankets. Alicia was so happy to be one the job. She worked hard and eventually finished packing the box. But when she looked inside, something wasn't right. + +Suddenly, she noticed a little puppy at the bottom of the box! Alicia was so surprised and excited. She set the puppy free and both of them started to play. + +But then, a mean lady came and took the puppy away. Alicia was so sad, but there was nothing she could do. She waved goodbye to her loyal and fluffy friend and watched him leave forever. +Amy and her mommy were in Amy's bedroom packing. Originally, they were going to the beach but suddenly their plans changed. + +Mommy said, "We are going to do a trade, Amy!" + +Amy was confused. She asked, "A trade? What does that mean?" + +Mommy smiled and explained, "We are going to trade places and stay somewhere else for a little while. It will be lots of fun!" + +Amy was still confused but she helped her mommy pack. When they were done, they were ready for the trade. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He was very kind and always ready to help people. One day, there was a big storm outside. The old man decided he was going to introduce himself to the storm. + +He carefully ventured out into the storm and said, "Hello storm, my name is George. It's nice to meet you." The storm was very loud and wild, but the old man stayed brave and waved his hand. + +The storm was so surprised that someone wanted to make friends. The storm was happy and started to calm down. The old man saw the storm settling in and said, "Well, now that we know each other, what do you say we go for a walk?" + +The storm got excited and agreed. The two went for a long walk and laughed and talked about every kind of topic. After the walk, the storm returned home and the old man returned back to his own house. + +The old man and the storm would meet up every week and go for walks. The storm was happy to have a friend, and the old man was happy to have found a new companion. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mollie. She had a big smile and always wore a red hat. Every day, she would go to the park to play. + +One day, when Mollie arrived at the park, she noticed that somebody had taken her hat. She looked all around but could not find it. She was very upset. + +Mollie decided to ask the park keeper if he had seen her hat, but he shook her head sadly and said, “No, I’m sorry.†+ +Mollie was feeling very sad and angry. She stomped off and cried, “I will miss my hat.†+ +She never did find her hat and was never able to replace it. Every day, she would return to the park and sadly look around for it. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily decided to take a trip to the luxury store. It was a warm day and Lily was excited to explore the store. + +When she got there, she saw many different kinds of things she had never seen before - items she had only heard about in stories. She was fascinated by them. + +Lily asked her Mom: "What are these things?" + +Her Mom replied, "They are luxury items. They change to different shapes and sizes." + +Lily was amazed by the changes. She asked, "Can I touch them?" + +"Of course," said her Mom. + +Lily touched the items carefully. She was so excited by the warm feeling the luxury items gave her. + +Lily took a deep breath and said, "I love luxury!" +Once upon a time, there was a mum and her son. The boy was three years old. He loved pies. His mum went to the shop to buy him a pie. + +The shopkeeper said that the pies were available. He gave the pie to the mum. The mum gave the pie to her son. + +The boy was very happy. He asked his mum if he could eat the pie. She said he could. + +The boy started to eat the pie. He ate the whole thing. Then he said he was full. + +The boy's mum said it was time to end. She took the boy home. He smiled, still thinking of the delicious pie. He was happy. + +The end. +One day on Tuesday, Sam and his Mom were at the beach. They were having lots of fun. Sam saw a pale crab on the sand. He wanted to pick it up. + +Mom warned Sam, "That crab is too fast. He might pinch you if you get too close." + +Sam looked sad, "Can't I pick it up, just this once?" + +Mom smiled, "No, it's too dangerous. You need to stay back and be careful." + +Sam heard Mom's warning and kept his distance. He watched as the crab quickly scuttled away. + +Sam thought, "I guess Mom had a good reason to warn me." He smiled and waved goodbye to the pale crab. +Once upon a time there was a bunny named Fluffy. He was the most silly bunny around! One day Fluffy hopped into the woods, and he saw something sparkling in the grass. Fluffy hopped closer and found a shiny pin lying on the ground. Fluffy had never seen anything so sparkly before! + +Suddenly, Fluffy heard a voice. It was an old owl, perched up in a tree above him. + +"Fluffy, this pin is magical. If you can gather the courage to touch it, its special powers will heal your silly heart." + +Fluffy looked up and thought for a moment. He reached out and touched the pin. Suddenly, the pin started to glow. A warm and calming feeling spread through Fluffy's heart and suddenly he felt much better. He felt like all his silliness had disappeared. + +Fluffy hopped away happily, but he always remembered the magical pin and the wise old owl. +One day, a boy was walking in the park with his parents. He saw a big hole in the ground, "What is this?", he asked. His parents said, "It's a pit." His curiosity was sparked, so he wanted to explore it. + +The boy walked closer to the pit. He thought it was cool and wanted to jump inside. His parents told him no, but his persistence paid off and his parents eventually let him climb down. + +Once inside the pit, the boy was amazed by the sights and sounds. He saw some helpful bugs, jumping from leaf to leaf, and heard the birds chirping. He felt like he was in a whole new world. + +After a while, he decided to climb back up. His parents were surprised to see him and asked him what had happened. The boy told them that he had become helpful to the bugs and animals he saw in the pit. He said that he had made new friends and had a great time. + +His parents were glad to hear that he had become helpful and excited that he had made so many new friends. From that day on, they called the boy "the Helpful Explorer". +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom loved his mummy very much. One day, Tom went to the store and was looking around. He saw something special - perfume! He wanted to buy it for his mummy, so he insisted on the shopkeeper giving it to him. + +When Tom got home, he was so excited to give his mummy the present. He waited eagerly for her to come home, holding it tightly in his hands. + +Finally, his mummy arrived. Tom ran to her with the gift and her eyes sparkled when she saw it. She thanked him and gave him a long hug and a kiss. She then opened the bottle of perfume and it smelt beautiful. She said she loved it and thanked Tom again. + +Tom was very pleased and gave his mummy another long hug. They were very happy together. +One day, a little girl was playing in the garden. She noticed her daddy coming out of the shed carrying a shiny knife. Her daddy saw the little girl and said, “This knife is very valuable, so you must be obedient and not touch it, ok?†+ +The little girl nodded, understanding that the knife was very valuable. + +Later that night, the little girl was playing with her toys in her bedroom. She noticed the shiny knife on top of the shelf, and despite her daddy’s warning, she decided to take it. + +When her daddy saw the knife in the little girl’s hand, he was very angry. He scolded the little girl for not being obedient. + +The little girl was very sad and she quickly put the knife back on the shelf. She started to cry, feeling bad for not following her daddy’s instructions. + +Her daddy put his arm around her and said, “It’s alright, sweetheart. Just make sure to always value my warnings, ok?†+ +The little girl nodded and promised to always be obedient. From then on, she always followed her daddy’s warnings and valued his words. +One day, a little girl was walking in the woods with her mom. She heard a funny sound, so she asked her mom, "What was that?" Her mom said, "Oh, that was a wolf". The little girl was so curious, so she said, "Can we go and see him?" Her mom said, "Okay, come". + +So they went to where the sound came from. When they arrived they saw an amazing wolf. He was so big and so beautiful. The little girl was so excited and she smiled. She said, "He's so cool, can we pet him?" Her mom said, "No, no. Wolves are wild animals and we must be careful". + +The little girl nodded her head and said, "Okay". Then the two of them just looked at the wolf, marveling at his amazing fur and the way he moved. They stayed there until it was time to go home. + +The little girl had a great time - she learned so much about animals that day. She couldn't wait to go back and explore more of the woods! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Alice. Every day, they went to the gym together and celebrated their friendship. + +One day, they arrived at the gym and it was very dark. Sam was scared, but Alice wasn't afraid. She said, “It's alright, the lights will come back on soon.†Sam wondered how Alice knew. + +Then, Alice opened the door to the gym and the room filled with bright light and the sound of music. She had planned a surprise party for Sam! Sam was so happy and he celebrated with his friend. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help each other, even when things are dark. Celebrating with friends can make life brighter! +Mama opened the door and stepped onto the porch. It was terrible! The railing was broken and the steps were wobbly. She sighed. + +"Mama, why is the porch so terrible?" asked Bobby. + +Mama smiled down at her three year old son. "We need to fix it." she said. + +Bobby looked up at her with big eyes. "Can I help?" he asked eagerly. + +Mama laughed and nodded. "Yes, of course you can help." She passed Bobby a hammer and a few nails. + +Bobby grinned and went to work. Soon, he managed to fix the railing and the steps. He beamed proudly at Mama. + +"Wow Bobby, you did a great job!" said Mama. + +Bobby felt so happy as he grinned and gave Mama a big hug. He had fixed the porch and now it look wonderful. +Once there was a young girl named Lucy. She wanted to learn how to pray so she asked her mother for help. Her mother told her that praying can help her be thankful for all the things she already has. + +One day, Lucy and her mother were walking by a park. There was a couple of children playing there who did not have very nice clothes on. Lucy looked at them and asked her mother why they did not have nice clothes like her. + +Her mother replied, "Let us pray for those children, Lucy. There is a lot of value in praying for others." She taught Lucy how to fold her hands and close her eyes while she prayed. + +When they said their prayers, they both felt happy and thankful. Lucy understood that true value means to pray for others, even if she did not know them. + +So, every day, Lucy made sure to take some time to pray for things and people she treasured. This taught her that in life, it is important to give more than to get. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. She liked to wander in the woods around her house. + +One day, while Daisy was wandering in the woods, she came across a small cabin. Curious, she walked up to it and knocked on the door. + +The door opened and an old man peered out. He had a thoughtful look on his face. + +“Excuse me, sir,†Daisy said softly, “What is this place?†+ +The old man smiled kindly. “It is a place of contemplation and reflection,†he replied. “This is a place for thinking.†+ +Daisy nodded and thanked the old man before turning and walking away. As she walked back through the woods she thought about what the old man had said. She realized that the cabin was a special place - a place for deep, meaningful thoughts. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to take the time to think and contemplate. Taking time to reflect and ponder the big questions of life helps us to become more thoughtful people. +Once upon a time there was a poor girl who loved perfume. Every day she would go to the shops and look at all the lovely perfumes, wishing she could buy one. + +One day, the girl was walking past the perfume shop when the shopkeeper called out, "Come in and try this lovely perfume!" The girl was so excited and she went in. + +The shopkeeper said, "Now, use the perfume sparingly and make it last." The girl thought about this, and she realised it was good advice. She bought the perfume and was very careful not to use it all at once. + +The girl enjoyed her perfume for a long time. She would use it when she felt like it, but always tried to use it sparingly so it would last. + +The moral of the story is to use what you have wisely. That way, it will last longer and you'll get to enjoy it for much longer! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Elly and Finley. Elly was a kind and wise girl, while Finley was more playful and mischievous. One day, the two friends were playing in a meadow and they saw a beautiful plant with long green leaves. + +Finley wanted to take the plant with him, but Elly stopped him. "It's not good to take things that don't belong to us," Elly said. But Finley insisted. Elly came up with a wise suggestion. "Let's just keep the plant here. We can come to visit it every day and take care of it. That way, it won't disappear." + +Finley thought about it and agreed, and both of them remained in the meadow, taking care of the plant and enjoying the beauty of nature. + +The moral of the story is that it's better to respect what we have, and to remain where we are. That way, things will never disappear from our lives. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce island. On the island, two friends, Sally and John, were planning. + +Sally said, "Let's go on an adventure!" +John smiled and said, "That sounds fun!" + +They both grabbed a backpack and started walking around the fierce island. Suddenly, Sally stopped and pointed. + +"Look John! It's a big tree with a path that leads inside. Let's go explore!" +John smiled and said, "I can't wait to see what adventures we find inside!" + +So the two friends took their backpacks and began exploring the tree. As they walked, they talked about all of the fun things they were going to do on the fierce island. They were excited to plan the perfect adventure! +Once upon a time, there lived two brothers named Sam and Pat. Sam was very popular and everyone loved him, while Pat was not so popular. + +One day, their mom told them that they had to clean the windows of their house to make it nice and shiny. + +Sam started working right away, but Pat started to play with his toys. + +Sam said to Pat, "Come on! We have to get these windows dry." + +But Pat said, "No! I don't want to do that, it's not fun!" + +Sam replied, "Pat, if we work together, we can make this work faster. Besides, it's important to help each other and at the end, if you help me I'll give you a special gem." + +Pat thought about it and realized that Sam was right. So, he joined Sam and together they cleaned the windows quickly. + +When they finished, the windows were so clean and shiny that it almost looked like there were gems in them! + +Sam showed Pat the special gem he was talking about and said, "See, when you do something good and help others, you get something even more valuable back in return". + +Pat was very happy and learned the valuable lesson that day: it's always better to work together and help each other than to be unable to get something done alone. +Once upon a time there was a girl with a bow. She was so proud of her bow. So one day she decided to fill it with something special. She took it outside and looked around. + +Suddenly, she saw a pond. It was so clear, she could almost see the bottom. She smiled. This was going to be perfect! + +The girl carefully took a few steps into the water. With her hands, she filled her bow with the clean water. + +“This is perfect!†she smiled. + +She brought the bow back home and carefully placed it on her table. Her heart was full of joy. She knew that this bow was now special and amazing. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was very curious and always looking for new things. One day the boy was taking a walk in the park and he noticed a spider running across the ground. He got excited and asked his mom, "Can I catch it?" His mom replied, "Yes, but be very careful because a spider can be very serious!" The little boy cautiously caught the spider and made sure not to get too close because he had heard stories of spiders being dangerous. He held the spider delicately and watched as it crawled across his arm. After some time he let the spider go in a safe place and the boy continued walking with his mom. As they were walking the little boy smiled and said to his mom, "That was so much fun! Can I do it again tomorrow?" His mother smiled and said, "Maybe if it's not too serious!" +Once upon a time there was a girl named Kim. She was three years old and was very creative. + +One day, Kim wanted to go shopping with her mum. She was so excited that she couldn't wait and she started to rush around. She ran around the house looking for her shoes and jumper until she was ready to go. + +When they arrived at the store, Kim saw lots of colorful labels on the clothes. She was amazed and asked her mum what they were. Her mum explained that the labels were like a sign or a seal to tell you who made the clothes. Kim was very impressed and started to look at all the labels to see who was the most creative. + +Kim rushed around the store while looking at the labels. Before long, she had a big smile on her face, happy to have found the most creative label of all. + +Kim's mum smiled too, pleased to know her daughter had enjoyed the shopping trip. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named John. He had a magical box. Every time he opened the box, the world would be empty. John was sad and didn't know what to do. + +One day, an old man came to him and said: "John, open the box. Add something to make the world special". John thought for a moment, then he had an idea. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a shiny stone. He added the stone to the box and smiled. + +The world changed and became full of life. Colorful flowers, singing birds and tall trees filled the empty space. John was happy and he thanked the old man. + +The old man smiled and said: "My friend, always remember that the world becomes more beautiful when you add something special." +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amanda. She was a very modest girl who liked to balance her parents' dictionary on her head. It was quite heavy but she was determined! + +One day, her mom noticed her balancing the dictionary and said, "Amanda, why do you do this? It's so heavy." Amanda smiled and said, "I'm practicing to be a gymnast, Mommy!" Her mom smiled and said, "Well if you want to learn about balance, it's best to practice with something lighter." + +The next day, Amanda came home from school with a brand new ball. "Mommy, can I practice balancing it now?" she asked. Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, but don't forget to use bigger things too - like that heavy dictionary on your head." Amanda smiled as she rolled the ball around and carefully tried balancing it. + +Months passed, and Amanda improved her balance. On her birthday, her mom presented her with a brand new balance beam! She hopped on and started practicing right away. Every day she got better and better. + +By the end of the year, Amanda was balancing on the beam like a champion! She even managed to balance her parents' dictionary on her head! Everyone was amazed. Amy had truly mastered her skill. +One day, Matty was playing in his backyard. He saw a pond and started to walk towards it. His mom saw him and said, "Matty, don't touch the pond!" Matty became nervous, but kept walking closer to the pond. His mom warned him again to stay away, but Matty was curious and wondered what was in the pond. + +Matty finally reached the pond and he couldn't resist the temptation to see what was inside. He lifted his hand to push away some of the leaves that covered the top of the pond. Suddenly, his mom warned again, "Matty, don't push those leaves!" + +Startled, Matty ran back away from the pond. He was scared but eventually he built up enough courage to push away the leaves. To his surprise, there were frogs swimming around in the pond! Matty was so excited that he started to laugh. He had never seen so many frogs in one place. + +Matty had been so nervous before pushing away the leaves, but now his fear had been replaced by amazement and joy. He stayed to watch the frogs for a while before heading back to his backyard to play. +Once upon a time there was a young girl who loved playing on the beach. One day, the little girl decided to look for shells on the beach. She carefully walked around and found many shells that were fragile, just how she liked it. + +On her way back, the girl noticed a vendor, selling ice creams and popsicles. She wanted one so bad and forgot where she was. She was so excited that she started running towards the vendor and then suddenly she slipped! + +The little girl started to cry and the vendor ran towards her. He picked her up, wiped her tears and said “You need to be careful, especially when you’re walking near the beach. The sand can make it very slippery!†+ +The little girl hugged the vendor and thanked him for his words. She knew the moral of his story. From then on she always made sure to walk carefully and slowly near the beach and take care of her fragile shells. +Jack and Jill were very excited. They were going to the park to feed the birds. They grabbed their picnic basket and ran outside. + +When they arrived at the park, they saw a deep pond. Jack decided to try something new and jumped into the pond. He swam all the way to the bottom and saw something shiny. It was a novel. He couldn't believe his luck! + +He grabbed the novel and swam back to the surface. Jill was so excited to have the novel that she hugged Jack and they started to eat their picnic. + +Suddenly, they heard flapping overhead. It was a giant bird! It had spotted the novel and wanted to eat it. With a loud screech, the giant bird swooped down and grabbed the novel in its beak. There was nothing they could do to get it back. + +Jack and Jill were so sad and all they could do was watch the bird fly away with the novel. They had no novel and all their food was eaten! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma who loved to collect things. Every day, she would look around her garden and pick up leaves, flowers, and whatever else she could find. + +One day, Emma decided to explore her neighbourhood. She came across something very unexpected: a shiny, white zipper. It glistened in the sun, and Emma couldn't help but pick it up. She tucked it safely into her pocket, planning to take it home and add it to her collection. + +When Emma arrived home, she showed her parents her new zipper. + +"What is it?" her father asked. + +Emma smiled. "It's a surprise!" she said. + +The next day, Emma's mother took her shopping for something special: a new white dress with a sparkly zipper. Emma was so excited that she put it on right away. + +"You look beautiful!" said her mother, smiling. + +Emma was thrilled with her new dress. She realized that the zipper she had collected from her neighbourhood was the same kind as the one on her dress. + +"I'm glad I collected that zipper," she said. "It was the perfect surprise!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He had a big red wheel and he enjoyed riding it every day. One day, when he was riding his wheel, an ordinary man came up to him. + +"Hey boy, can I have that wheel?" The man asked. + +Jack shook his head. "No, this is my wheel," he said. + +But the man didn't listen and he tried to take the wheel away from Jack. Jack was scared and started to cry. He tried his best to keep the wheel but the man was too strong. + +The man acted meanly and kept the wheel. He then ran away and Jack couldn't do anything. Jack had lost his wheel and he was very sad. + +The man never came back and Jack was never able to get his wheel back. He tried his best, but it was all for nothing. + +Jack never rode his wheel again and lived an ordinary life without it. +Once upon a time, there were two sisters called Daisy and Lucy. Daisy was 3 years old and Lucy was 5 years old. + +The two sisters were playing happily in the garden, until Daisy wanted to play with Lucy's new toy. Daisy slapped Lucy's hand away and took the toy. + +When Lucy saw this, she felt very sad and started to cry. Daisy was surprised. She asked Lucy why she was so upset. Lucy said that she didn't like it when Daisy slapped her. + +Daisy began to feel very sorry. She paused for a minute and apologized to Lucy. She said she didn't mean to be so rude. + +The two sisters hugged and went back to playing. Daisy learned a valuable lesson that day - being different doesn't mean you have to be mean to each other. +Sam was playing in the garden. He had lots of bubbles and was having lots of fun. He dropped one of the bubbles and it started to slip down the hill. Sam followed it. It went all the way down to a disgusting puddle. Sam didn't want to touch it, but he still wanted his bubble back. He tried to reach for it, but it kept slipping away. He tried to get closer, but he slipped and fell into the puddle! He was so sad. But then, the bubble reached Sam and he was so happy! He got up, grabbed his bubble and ran off, giggling. He was very lucky that his bubble had managed to slip its way back to him. +Jimmy and his mom were sitting on the grass, watching the sunset. It was a beautiful, lively evening. + +Jimmy looked up at his mom with wide eyes. "Mom," he said, "Look! The sunset's so pretty." + +His mom smiled and nodded. "Yes it is, Jimmy. Sunsets are one of the best things to watch!" + +Suddenly a butterfly flew by. Jimmy watched it flutter in the air. "Look, Mom!" he shouted. "A butterfly!" + +His mom chuckled. "Yes, it's lovely, isn't it? Watching animals can be fun too." + +Jimmy couldn't believe his eyes. He was filled with happiness. He smiled at his mom and laughed. They stayed a little longer, watching the sun slowly go to sleep. + +When it was dark, they said goodbye to the sunset and walked back home, still feeling the lively atmosphere of the evening. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She was always very excited to play in the garden. One day, Emma decided to take her spade outside and scatter the soil. + +As she was scattering the soil, something sparkled in the sunlight. To her surprise, Emma found a box filled with sparkly treasures. When she tried to open it, the box wouldn’t budge. + +“Wow, what could it be?†asked Emma. + +Her dad heard the noise and came running. “It must be a treasure box! Let me help you,†he said. He carefully opened it with his spade and everyone was so amazed at the beautiful things in the box. + +Unfortunately, all the treasures were spoiled. Emma was very sad. “Oh, that’s too bad,†said her father. But don’t worry, he said, “We still have each other and that’s the best treasure of all.†+ +Emma smiled and hugged her dad. She knew that no matter what, she would always have her dad to rely on. +Once upon a time, there were two children who lived in the same town. One was called John and one was called Mary. + +One fine day, the two friends were playing in the park together. As they played, John started to gaze at something in the distance. He pointed and said, "Look, Mary! It's an onion!" + +Mary quickly ran towards the onion. It was deep in the ground and looked very tasty. Just then, John started to laugh. + +"What's so funny?" asked Mary. + +"Well, we can't eat it," chuckled John. + +Mary frowned and said, "Oh, why not?". + +John smiled and said, "Because it's way too deep in the ground." + +Mary shrugged and started to play with John once more. The two friends laughed and smiled as they gazed happily at the deep onion across the park. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah who was playing in the garden. She was very careless and picked up a bow and arrow to play with. + +Suddenly, a rabbit appeared. Sarah was so excited and slowly moved closer to get a better look. But then, the rabbit was scared and slapped Sarah with its paw! Sarah was surprised and ran away. + +When she got home, she told her mom what had happened. Her mom said, "Next time be more careful with the bow and arrow. Plan carefully before doing something." + +Sarah understood and promised to always be careful with the bow and arrow. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a child called Ted. Ted was very stubborn and he wanted to build something. He found a pocket and put it in the middle of the room. Then Ted went and grabbed a big box of blocks. + +He started building with them and soon a tower was made! Ted was so proud of himself and so excited. He was determined to make it even bigger. + +But then his mom came in. She saw him building and said sternly, "Ted, you know you are not allowed to use those blocks. Put them away right now!" + +Ted was so disappointed. He didn't want to listen to his mom but he knew he had to. He put away the blocks and sighed. He tried to be stubborn, but he had to obey. He'll never be able to build again. +Once there was a farmer. He was walking around in the countryside when he saw a little mouse. He was scared because he thought the mouse was going to eat all his food in his cow shed. So he started to yell at the mouse. + +The mouse was so scared and hid in the tall grass. The farmer's yelling made everyone around him scared too. + +Just then, the farmer's best friend, a Wise Owl, flew down to him. The owl said: "Friend, why are you yelling? That mouse is so small and can't harm you or your food. You need to be kind and not yell like that." + +The farmer looked ashamed and said sorry to the mouse. He said: "I'm so sorry. I was scared and didn't know what to do." + +The mouse replied: "It's ok. I understand. I'll go now and be safe." + +The moral of the story is: don't always yell at people, especially when they can't harm you. We should be kind and try to find a better solution. +One day, Elle was playing with her new wheel. She was so excited to go for a ride. She shouted, "Whee!" Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and became fearful. She looked around and saw a big bright light coming towards her. She screamed and ran away. + +Elle asked, "Mommy, what was that?" Mommy replied, "It was just a big truck, sweetheart. It's okay." + +Elle felt better and slowly returned to her wheel. She looked at it in awe and said, "It is so big and colorful!" + +Mommy said, "Yes, it is. But be careful. Don't get too close to the road." + +Elle nodded and said, "Okay. I won't be fearful." She was happy to enjoy her wheel again! +Once upon a time, there were two friends: a lion and a mouse. The lion was very big, and the mouse was tiny. One day, they were walking together and came across a beautiful diamond. + +The mouse said, "I bet I could carry it. Let's weigh it, and see if I can carry it." +The lion said, "That is a good idea! I will find the scales and we will find out." + +So, the mouse and the lion found the scales and put the diamond on them. It was too heavy for the mouse to carry, but the lion could carry it easily. + +The mouse was disappointed, but the lion said, "You may be small, but you are still attractive and special. You bring other gifts to this world, and those gifts are just as valuable as the diamond." + +Moral of the story: Everyone is special and valuable, even if they cannot do something that someone else can. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tommy. Tommy was very excited because it was a holiday. He was jumping around and singing songs. His mum was very happy, but his dad was very grumpy. + +Tommy's dad said, "We need to pay for the holiday, Tommy". Tommy's mum said, "Don't worry, we can pay later". + +Tommy was confused and asked, "What does pay mean?". His dad explained, "Paying means giving money to someone, so we can go on holiday". Tommy smiled and said, "Oh ok! Let's go pay and get our holiday!" + +His mum smiled and said, "Yes, let's go pay for the holiday". His dad was still grumpy, but he went with them anyway. + +Once the family had paid for the holiday, Tommy was very happy. He hugged his mum and dad and said, "Yay! We have a holiday to look forward to!" His dad smiled back and said, "Yes, that's right." + +The family spent a happy holiday together. Even his grumpy dad seemed to be enjoying them self. +The sun was shining and birds were singing when Doug and his mum went to their first meeting. Doug felt a bit dull but was excited to finally go to the meeting. When they arrived, Doug saw a lot of people and his mum said that they would get to meet them all soon. + +Doug was scared because the people were all strangers to him. When his mum knocked on the door, one of them opened it. He went in and saw that the people were talking and smiling. His mum whispered that they were here to forgive. + +At first Doug was confused, but then he remembered that his mum often said that forgiving others was important. He smiled and walked up to the strangers. Soon enough, everyone was talking and laughing like old friends. Doug was so happy that he could forgive and everyone was happy. +Once there was a girl named Abigail. She was three years old and lived near a park. One day, Abigail was out walking in the park when a storm started. She looked up and saw the dark grey clouds. + +Abigail was scared. She shouted up at the sky. “What’s happening?†she cried. + +The storm replied with a loud roar. Abigail was even more scared. She started to run home as fast as she could. The storm followed her, getting harder and louder. + +Finally Abigail reached home and slammed the door shut. The storm still roared outside but Abigail was safe. She breathed a big sigh of relief and sat in the sofa. + +The storm slowly went away and Abigail felt calmer. She thanked the sky for protecting her and then headed off to bed. +Once upon a time a little girl was playing in her garden. She saw a soft bunny, hopped over to it and cuddled it. She said, “Hi bunny, I’m gonna miss you at night.†+ +The bunny said, “Don’t worry, I’ll wait here for you.†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “Thank you! I’ll come back tomorrow.†So she said goodbye to the soft bunny and went off to bed. + +The next day when the little girl came back outside to see her bunny, she discovered that it had gone! She cried and said, “Where’s my bunny? I miss him so much!†+ +Just then she saw something near the hedge. The soft bunny was peeking out and said, “I waited here like I said I would! I was just hiding, I haven’t gone away.†+ +The little girl smiled and hugged the bunny tight. She said, “I’ll never miss you again.†+ +The bunny smiled back, content to never have to wait and hide again. +Once upon a time there was a very sleepy little girl named Abigail. She was walking through the woods when she came across a castle. + +When Abigail saw the castle, she wondered how she could get inside. She approached the castle and called out, +"Hello! Is anyone there?" + +Suddenly, a small dwarf appeared at the castle entrance. He said, "I am the castle guard. Can I help you?" + +Abigail said, "I'm trying to get into the castle, can you help me?" + +The dwarf replied, "Of course I can help you. I will manage it for you." + +The dwarf opened the door and allowed Abigail to enter the castle. Abigail was so happy that she thanked the dwarf and said goodbye. + +Abigail explored the castle for the rest of the day, until she was so tired that she fell asleep in one of the bedrooms. + +The next day when Abigail woke up, she realized that she had managed to explore a castle! +One day, Joe was so excited to eat his breakfast. He ran to the kitchen and saw a big, shiny bowl of cereal, sitting on the counter. Joe was so ready to eat it, he quickly grabbed the bowl and rushed over to the table. + +But Joe's mom stopped him. She said that he can't eat breakfast until all of the family had arrived. Joe was a little bit angry, but he knew that he had to wait. He sat at the table and waited impatiently. + +Finally, all the family members arrived and they were all ready to eat breakfast. Joe quickly grabbed his bowl, and he was the first one to start eating. Everyone laughed and cheered for him, and Joe was so happy. He had solved the problem and he could finally enjoy his breakfast. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a shield. The shield was fragile and she needed to take care of it. + +One day, the little girl decided to feed the shield. She took some food from the kitchen and set it down by the shield. She said to the shield, “here you go, I want to feed you.†The shield seemed happy, so she kept feeding it every day. + +One day, the little girl heard a noise outside. She peeked through the window and saw a dragon! The dragon was coming closer and closer. The little girl was scared, but she held her shield tight. + +The dragon said, “I'm here to destroy your fragile shield.†But the little girl was brave. She said, “No, my shield is special. Please go away.†+ +The dragon flew away and the little girl's shield was safe. She hugged her shield and thanked it for protecting her. She kept feeding it every day, so that it could stay strong. +Once upon a time, two friends, Jack and Jill, were playing on a bright, sunny day. They were having lots of fun until, all of a sudden, a mischievous wind started to blow. + +Jack said to Jill, "Let's make a tower using these stones, it will be fun!" + +Jill didn't want to but Jack kept on asking, so she agreed. They looked around to find some clear stones to build their tower, but all they could find were some food items. + +Jack said, "Let's use these food items to make our tower. It will be more fun!" + +Jill didn't like this idea, but Jack kept on asking, so she agreed. They started to build the tower but the mischievous wind kept on blowing, and soon the tower was destroyed. + +Jack and Jill were disappointed, so they cheered each other up by eating the food items they had collected. + +The moral of this story is to remember that we should never destroy our food. We should always cherish what we have been given and not take it for granted! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Joe and Jane. Joe wanted to gain more money so he decided to do a bad thing. + +He snuck into a dark house in the middle of the night and tried to steal money. But the police caught him! + +Joe was very scared and said to Jane, "Oh no! The police are taking me to jail!" +Jane replied, "Don't worry, I am sure you will be okay." + +The police took Joe to jail and he had to stay there for a long time. But when he was released, he had learned his lesson. Joe knew that it is better to gain things with kindness and hard work. +Once upon a time there was a lazy bear. The bear wanted peace but all of the other animals wouldn't leave him alone. The bear wasn't sure what to do. + +One day the bear spoke to the forest animals. He said, "Let's sort out this problem together, can we do that please?" The animals got together and agreed to help the bear find peace. + +The animals wore their thinking caps and searched to the best of their ability. Finally, the fox had an idea. He said, "Friends, I think I might know how we can help the bear. I think we can make a special kind of bed just for him." + +The animals all thought this was a great idea and they all worked together to make the best bed for the bear. When the bed was finished, the bear was so happy! He finally had the peaceful bed of his dreams. + +From that day on, the lazy bear could sleep better than ever before and all the animals could see that he was much, much happier. +Once upon a time, there was a driver. He was a very bright driver and he had a very important job. Every day, he would go to the post office and sort the letters and packages. He knew how to do his job really well, and all the other drivers were very proud of him. + +Every morning, the driver would get up early. He would put on his uniform and grab his sorting bag. Then he would drive to the post office. He would bring all the letters and packages inside and sort them into big metal boxes. + +Even though his job was hard, the driver loved it. He liked talking to all the other drivers, and he was very proud of his sorting. Whenever the boxes were finished, he would look at them with a big smile and feel very happy. + +The driver knew that all the people in town were grateful for his work. They knew that he was always there, sorting their letters and packages, and they thanked him very much. Everyone was proud of the bright driver and all the good work he did. +It was a bright, sunny day and Jimmy was excited to go for a ride in his red fire engine. He loved pretending to be a brave fireman, rushing to put out fires and save the day. + +He liked pushing the pedal to make it go, and the wiggling the steering wheel this way and that. "Wheeee!" he shouted as he drove around. + +But then he saw a tire that was stuck in a muddy puddle. He got off and tried to pull it out, but it wouldn't budge. Jimmy was confused. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. He turned around and saw a real fireman, standing beside a big red truck. + +"Hey kiddo!" the fireman said, "Let me help you out with that." He bent down and with one tug, the tire was free. + +Jimmy was so excited he jumped up and down. He thanked the fireman, and gave him a big hug before getting back onto his own fire truck. Jimmy waved as he drove away, feeling proud to be a ride-along fireman. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly. She was only three years old, but she had a very big dream. She wanted to eat a delicious waffle. + +One day, she asked her mom if she could have a waffle. Her mom smiled and said, "Let me see what we have in the kitchen." + +Molly followed her mom into the kitchen and saw a big, heavy box sitting on the counter. She asked her mom, "What’s in the box?" + +Her mom opened the box and revealed delicious, golden waffles. Molly's eyes lit up and she couldn't believe it. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for making my dream come true!" + +Molly and her mom enjoyed the waffles together and Molly had the best day ever. +Little Lina was playing in the park. Suddenly, she noticed a large flag. The flag was heavy. She ran over to it, fascinated by its size. + +"What is this, mommy?" she asked. + +Her mother smiled and said, "That is a flag. It is a sign of what a country stands for and remains to be." + +Lina looked at the flag in awe. She asked, "What can it remain?" + +"It can remain strong and proud," her mother said, "It will never back down, no matter how hard it may be." + +Lina nodded. She understood. She smiled and ran back to play in the park. The flag remained in the wind, proud and strong. +One day, a farmer and his wife were taking a walk in the countryside. They were looking at the beautiful trees and flowers. The farmer noticed a cool breeze and whispered to his wife how pleasant it felt on his face. Suddenly, they heard a noise coming from behind some bushes. + +The farmer peeked in and saw a little 3 year old girl. She was crying. The farmer quickly asked, "What's wrong, little one?" + +The girl looked up and said, "I'm lost and I can't find my mom and dad." + +The farmer and his wife sympathized with the little girl and asked her about her parents. Suddenly, the little girl's eyes lit up and she said her mom and dad were at the nearby lake. + +The farmer and his wife quickly led the little girl to the lake. + +When they arrived, they saw the little girl's relieved parents. They were so happy to be reunited with their daughter. The farmer and his wife smiled and whispered how cool it felt to be part of such a happy moment. +Once upon a time there lived a grumpy guard. He was very strong and guarded a big castle. Everyday he kept watch over the castle walls and nothing could ever get past him. + +One day, a young princess came to the castle gates. The guard was suspicious and didn't want to let her in. + +The princess said to the guard, "Please sir, I'm only here to study!" + +The guard was still grumpy, but eventually agreed to let her in. + +The princess thanked him and went inside to look around. She studied each room and every painting carefully. The guard watched her the entire time, making sure she didn't cause any trouble. + +When the princess had finished, she thanked the guard for looking after her. Even though he was grumpy, she was very grateful. + +The guard was surprised that the princess was so nice. He even smiled! + +From then on, the guard was always less grumpy and allowed princesses to study in the castle often. + +The End +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Mike. Bob was a flea and Mike was a mouse. Every day they would play together in the forest. + +One day Bob wanted to try something new. He told Mike to let him jump on him, just to see what it was like. Mike was a bit scared, but he said okay and let Bob jump on him. + +Bob jumped, but this time he jumped much higher than before and he kept jumping onto Mike. Mike started to get scared and he tried to stop Bob, but Bob was so ignorant that he kept jumping higher and higher. + +Finally, Bob jumped so high that he was too far away for Mike to get him. Bob kept jumping away, until eventually he was out of sight. + +That was the last time Mike ever saw Bob again. Mike was so sad, so he never let another flea get on him again. The bad ending was that Bob was lost forever and Mike was left all alone. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bola and Sam. They loved spending time with each other, but sometimes had different ideas on what would make them happy. + +One day, Bola asked Sam if he wanted to go get coffee. Sam smiled, but said he didn't want to. Bola was surprised, but asked again. + +"No," Sam said. "Coffee is not good for me." + +Bola was sad and said, "Please Sam! Let's just go get some coffee. It won't hurt." + +Sam didn't want to send Bola alone, so he finally agreed to go. + +When they arrived, Sam ordered a green tea instead of coffee. Bola was very glad, but also surprised. + +"That's ok," Bola said. "I'm happy you sent me, but why didn't you get coffee?" + +Sam smiled and said, "It's just not good for me." + +Bola nodded. From that day on, they were always careful to look out for each other, so they could make good choices. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who had a unique TV. He loved playing with his TV and it was his favorite thing in the world. + +One day, the little boy wanted to show his TV to all his friends and so he decided to carry it to the park. He was so careful with it and made sure it didn't wobble too much while he was walking. + +Once he got to the park, he was so excited to show his TV to his friends. However, when he put it down, he couldn't find it! Someone had taken it without him noticing. + +He asked his friends if they had seen it but they had not. The little boy was so sad and disappointed that he had lost his unique TV. + +Soon, a policeman came by and asked the little boy if he was okay. The little boy explained what had happened and the policeman promised to help him find it. + +The policeman searched everywhere and eventually found the person who had taken the little boy's TV. + +The policeman returned the TV to the little boy and he immediately hugged it tight, so relieved that it was back in his possession. The police officer said, "Remember to be careful from now on and always keep an eye on your stuff.†+ +The little boy thanked the policeman and promised to never let his unique TV out of his sight again. +Once there was a beautiful little girl named Lucy. One day, she saw a shiny razor on the floor. She was curious and wanted to touch it, so she grabbed it. Her Mom saw her and said "No, Lucy! Razors can be very dangerous if you are not careful. We need to prevent you from getting hurt." Lucy was sad, so her Mom showed her a thin scarf instead and said "Look, this scarf is so thin and pretty. Let's play with it instead." Lucy was delighted. She enjoyed playing with the scarf and was very careful with it. She never touched the razor again. Thanks to her Mom's warning, Lucy was able to prevent herself from getting hurt. +Once upon a time there was a little sail and it went for a sail on the sea. It wanted to find adventure and have fun. But the sails of the little sail couldn't catch any wind, so it struggled to move even an inch. + +The little sail looked around and saw a big, fast sail coming towards it. "Hey, you!" shouted the big, fast sail. "Come sail with me and we'll go places!" + +So the little sail and the big, fast sail set off on an adventure. They found strong winds that made them sail faster and farther. Soon enough, they spotted a beautiful island in the horizon. + +The two sails joyfully sailed towards the island but soon they were met with strong currents. The little sail struggled to stay close behind the big, fast sail. With the help of the big sail, the little sail finally made it to the island. + +The two sails enjoyed their adventure and never stopped sailing together. They sailed all the way to the tropics, continuing to explore the world. +Jim was feeling ready. He looked around his room and smiled. Everything was neat and tidy. He had put all of his toys away, hung all of his clothes on hangers and made his bed. He was ready to go. + +He looked at his reflection in the mirror and, with a blink, all his excitement came out. Then, he heard a knock at the door. + +"Come in," he said. + +In came his mom. "Are you ready to go, Jim?" she asked. + +Jim smiled and blinked. "Yes, Mom," he said, "I'm ready!" + +His mom smiled. She gave him a big hug, then grabbed his hand and said, "Let's go!" + +Jim and his mom walked out the door, ready to start their day. +It was a hot day and Tom was getting very sweaty. He wanted to go for a jog, so he decided to head over to the subway. + +Tom ran to the subway station, but when he got there, he felt embarrassed. Everyone was looking at him and he felt silly. He was already covered in sweat and he was sure they could tell. + +He continued to jog and eventually saw a familiar face. It was his friend, Emma! Tom was so surprised and smiled from ear to ear. He quickly jogged towards her, but before he got there, she had a big surprise for him. In her hand was a cool water bottle, just for him! + +Tom was so relieved. He quickly took the water bottle and drank it down. He thanked Emma for the drink and for understanding how embarrassing it must have been for him. After a few more moments of chatting, they jogged away, back to their homes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to try lots of different things. One day, she wanted to do something special. + +The little girl got out some paint. She wanted to make something that was fancy. She looked at the paint and tried to decide what to make. + +The little girl started to draw a picture. She tried to make it look pretty. As she painted, she thought about how nice it would look when it was finished. + +When the little girl was done, she looked at her picture. It was fancy! She was so happy with her painting. Everyone was so impressed with it. + +The little girl was glad she tried something new. She was proud of herself for making something so fancy. +Once there was a girl called Ella who was three years old. She loved going on holidays. She was so excited when her mum said they were going on a trip. + +On the morning of the trip, Ella packed her suitcase and they said goodbye to Grandma and Grandpa. Ella was sad to leave them behind, but she knew she would see them again soon. + +As they were travelling, Ella could smell something delicious. It was spicy! She asked her mum what it was and her mum told her the name of the dish. + +"It's called curry," said Ella's mum. "It's made with spices and vegetables. You can only get it one time every year!" + +The moral of this story is that we should appreciate things while we have them and not take them for granted. We should miss something only when it's gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a bad leash and she wanted to make it better. So she took it outside and said, "Bloom, leash, bloom!" + +The leash didn't bloom, so Lucy said to the sky, "Why won't the leash bloom?" + +The sky answered, "Perhaps it needs more water. Go get help!" + +So Lucy went and got help from a friendly spider. The spider said, "I can help you make the leash bloom. All it needs is lots of love and care." + +Together, Lucy and the spider watered and cared for the leash. Soon, it began to bloom with beautiful pink and purple flowers. + +Lucy was so happy. She ran around the yard, shouting, "My leash is blooming! My leash is blooming!" + +And ever since then, she and her leash have been the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were playing in the park. Jack showed Jill the drawings he had made in his folder. + +“Look at how healthy my drawings are!†he said happily. + +Jill looked carefully. “I like them!†she replied. + +But then she noticed something else in Jack’s folder. + +“What’s that?†she asked. + +Jack felt embarrassed. “It’s nothing. I don’t value it,†he said. + +Jill looked concerned. “Why don’t you value it?†+ +Jack sighed. “It’s nothing important.†+ +Jill shook her head. “No, Jack. Everything is important, even if it isn’t as healthy as your drawings. Value everything.†+ +Jack smiled. He understood what Jill was saying. He put the item back in the folder. + +Moral of the story: Value everything! +Once upon a time there was a pair of brothers who lived in a big house. One brother was selfish, and the other brother was kind. The selfish brother wanted to create something special but he was never happy with the things he made. + +One day the kind brother had an idea. He thought that if he could make something using a tomato, his brother might be happy. So he went outside to find a big tomato. + +That night, the kind brother cut the tomato and made a beautiful necklace out of the tomato slices. He gave it to his brother, but the selfish brother didn't like it. He said it was silly and he wanted to create something better. + +The kind brother was sad, but he still tried to help his brother. He told him that making things with love was more meaningful than making something just to be better than someone else. + +The next day, the selfish brother went outside again. This time, he wanted to make something special for his brother. He worked really hard, and when he was done, he proudly presented his brother with a necklace he had created using a tomato. + +The kind brother was so happy and thanked his brother for the thoughtful gift. From then on, the brothers were always happy and worked hard together to create many wonderful things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Mike. Mike was only three years old, but he loved to explore. One day, Mike decided to climb a mountain. He was so excited! + +He said to his mom, "Can I go outside and climb a mountain?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, but be careful." + +Mike was so happy that he ran outside. He saw a mountain, and it was perfect. Mike said, "This mountain is perfect for me!" He began to climb the mountain. + +The mountain was tall and it was difficult, but Mike kept climbing. Finally, he made it to the top of the mountain and said, "Woo-hoo! I did it!" + +Suddenly, Mike heard a voice say, "You did it! That was perfect!" Mike looked around and saw a kind, old man. They began to talk, and Mike told the man all about his adventure. The old man listened and smiled. He said, "That was a perfect adventure. You should be proud of yourself!" Mike smiled, and they talked until it was time to go home. + +The old man said goodbye and Mike waved. He knew he would never forget this adventure! +One sunny day, two little boys were at the park. One of them had an expensive model car in his hands. He was admiring it, when the other little boy said, "Let me play with it!" + +The first little boy said, "No! It's my toy and it is very expensive." + +The other little boy said, "Please, I just want to swing it around in my hands." + +The first little boy thought it over and finally said, "Okay, you can swing it, but be careful. I don't want it to break." + +The second little boy said, "I promise. I'll swing it carefully." + +The second little boy carefully swung the model car around in his hands. But then, it flew out of his hands and onto the ground. + +The first little boy gasped, "My toy!" + +They both ran over to see if the expensive model car was broken. Thankfully, it wasn't. After a few deep breaths, the two little boys continued to play together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a sad little elephant called Spike. He was feeling very miserable. Spike lived near the sea and he was always alone. He longed for someone to support him. + +One day, he was walking along the beach when he heard a voice call out his name. He turned around to see an old turtle walking slowly towards him. The turtle said, “Hello Spike. I am here to support you.†+ +Spike felt so happy and grateful. He had never had someone to care for him before. The turtle gave him a big hug and said, “I will always be here for you.†+ +From that day on, Spike was no longer miserable. He and the turtle became the best of friends. Together, they explored the beach and always had a lot of fun. + +Spike was so thankful for the support he received from the turtle. It was the best feeling ever! +Mum and Dad took their little boy to the beach for the day. It was a sunny and warm day, and the boy was so excited! He ran around and played in the sand and sea. He enjoyed the feeling of the water dripping down his skin and the warmth of the sun. + +He found a beautiful seashell and picked it up. He ran to Mum and said, "Look what I found!". Mum smiled and said, "It's beautiful, sweetheart. Now go and play some more!". + +The boy went back to the water and kept splashing and enjoying the day. Eventually, he got so hot that he forgot all about the shell he had found. + +He ran back to Mum and said, "I'm hot! I need a towel!". Mum gave him a yummy smelling towel and said, "Here you go. Let's get you to a nice cool spot and spoil you with some ice cream". The boy was excited and thanked her. + +But as they were walking back, Mum saw a seagull pick up the seashell he had left behind and fly away with it! She gave him a sad smile and said, "Oh no, sweetheart. That was a special shell you found. It's a shame you forgot it, it would have been so perfect for your collection". + +The little boy was gutted. He never got to keep the shell, and he never got to enjoy eating the +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Bob. One day Bob decided to go for a walk. On his walk he saw a big cake. It smelled so nice that Bob stopped to look at it. + +Bob could not help but take a piece. He tasted the cake and it was delicious. When Bob took another bite, he heard a voice. + +"Bob, you must yield the cake," said the voice. Bob was surprised and he looked to see where the voice was coming from. It was a man. + +"But why must I yield the cake?" Bob asked. + +"It belongs to someone else and it's not useful for you," the man replied. + +Bob thought for a moment and then he saw that the man was right. He gave the cake back to the man. + +"Thank you," the man said. "You are kind and have done a very useful thing". Bob smiled, happy that he had done the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was an orange frog who was always feeling an urge. But he never knew what it was. The frog would sit by the pond, waiting for something to happen. + +One day, something did happen. A big, mean dog arrived at the pond, looking for something to eat. The orange frog saw the dog, and felt a strong urge to run away. But his little, froggy legs were too weak, so he just stayed put. + +Then the dog saw the frog, and wanted to catch him. The frog was so scared, he felt an urge to hide, but instead he just stayed still. Unfortunately, the frog was too slow this time. + +The dog leapt towards the frog, but instead of catching him, it went right by. And with a thunderous roar, the dog was gone. + +The orange frog felt relieved, and laid down to rest. But he should have known that the urge he felt was warning him. Unfortunately, it was too late and the orange frog had met his end. +There was once a witch who was very mean. She wasn't happy and wanted to make other people unhappy too. She decided to provide a group of children with a very difficult task. She assured them that if they did not complete the challenge, they would be punished. + +The children were very scared, especially as they did not know what the witch wanted them to do. They quickly got to work, but soon realized it was impossible. They were frightened and ignorant of their next move. + +However, one brave little boy stepped forward and without hesitation asked the witch for help. He asked for the witch to provide clear instructions so that the children could understand the challenge. + +The witch was surprised, but pleased with the boy's kindness and courage. She felt sad for not thinking of giving instructions earlier, and realised her behaviour had been unfair and unkind. She was happy to help the children by providing clear instructions that everyone could understand. + +The children quickly completed the task and the witch congratulated them. From that day on, the witch made sure to be kind, patient and understanding when providing tasks to her helpers. +Timmy was playing in the yard when he heard an interesting noise. He went over to the fence to see what it was. There was a big open field with people hitting little white balls with sticks. Timmy asked his mom, "What are they doing?" + +His mom explained, "That is called golf. People use clubs to hit a little white ball into a hole. It's a lot of fun." + +Timmy asked, "Can I try it?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, when you understand how to do it." She showed him how to swing the club and how to hit the ball. + +Timmy had so much fun hitting the ball. Soon he was able to hit it far and understood the game. He couldn't wait to go back and play. +One day, a creative girl called Mary wanted to go for a walk. She put on her shoes and hopped outside. The sky was dark and Mary shivered as she looked around. + +Mary heard a voice calling her name. It was Granny! She wanted Mary to come over to her house. Mary said yes and she went on a big adventure. She went through the fields and through the woods. + +When Mary arrived at Granny's, Granny smiled and waved. She asked Mary to come in. + +Mary followed Granny into the house. Inside, it was dark and there was a scary monster! Mary was scared and started to cry. Granny told her not to worry, the monster was just make-believe. + +Granny showed Mary some fun and creative things to do, like playing with modeling clay and making paintings. Mary enjoyed it so much that she stayed at Granny's until the sun was high in the sky. Then, she went home with a smile on her face. +One day, a little girl and her mom went to celebrate. The mom was so excited, she was wearing her favorite hockey shirt and hat with a big smile. The little girl asked her mom where they were going to celebrate and the mom replied with a humble answer, "We are going to the ice rink". The little girl was so excited, she couldn't help but jump up and down. + +When they arrived, the little girl was amazed by what she saw. Hundreds of people were skating around the massive ice rink and playing hockey. She watched in wonder as some of the players were throwing and batting the hockey puck around and into the net. She couldn't contain her excitement and started clapping her hands. + +The mom let the little girl choose one of the teams and she chose the red team. As they watched, they got to see the red team score a goal and they started to celebrate. The little girl held her mom close and clapped her hands even more. + +After watching for a while, the mom and the little girl went home, holding hands and talking about what a wonderful day they had. The little girl was so excited to be able to celebrate and watch hockey, and she couldn't wait to go back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Charles. Charles wanted to go explore the world and see distant flags. He wanted to climb tall mountains and pinch the flags that he could see from far away. + +So one day, Charles took his first step towards his dream. He gathered some supplies and said goodbye to his family. Charles started walking and soon he reached a tall mountain. + +Charles was looking up at the clouds when he saw a flag. He was so excited, he started running up the mountain. But as he got closer and closer, Charles realized something was wrong. He could feel a sharp pain in his fingers, he had been pinched! + +Turns out, the flag Charles was planning to pinch belonged to a giant hawk! The hawk swooped down and picked Charles up in his claws. The giant hawk flew Charles to a far off land and dropped him off in a deep, dark mountain. + +Charles was lost and he never made it back home. His family never knew what happened to him. They never saw Charles again and the flag he wanted to pinch still hangs from the giant hawk's nest. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Fred. He was very dependable and listened attentively during lectures. One day he had a long lecture and was very tired. His teacher noticed this and asked him to wipe the board. + +Fred went to the front of the class and took the cloth. He began to wipe the board but the cloth was too wet. He accidentally dropped it and it made a huge mess. The teacher was very angry. + +"That's it Fred! You should have been more careful", screamed the teacher. + +Fred felt so sad that he could not hold back his tears. The teacher was not pleased and sent him to the Principal’s office. + +When the Principal heard the story, he decided to punish Fred harshly. He told Fred he would not be attending lectures for a whole week. + +Fred was very sad, but he accepted the punishment. He had learned his lesson: to always be dependable and never mess up again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl, who liked to go to the market. But the market was very dead, with no people or animals around. One day, she decided to go rock the market, to bring some life and fun to it. + +The little girl started to rock the market, clapping and laughing as she did. Soon, a little neighbor boy saw what she was doing, and asked her why she was doing it. + +"I'm rocking the market to make it lively. Then I can have some fun!", the little girl said. + +The neighbor boy thought for a moment before saying, "No, no! That's no way to do it. If you want to liven up the market, you need to get some friends, put up a jump rope, and sing and dance together!" + +The little girl smiled, thanked the neighbor boy, and ran off to get some friends. After she collected enough of them, they started to rock the market in the best way they knew how. Soon, it was lively again! +Once upon a time, there was a very happy girl named Lila. She had a nice yellow dress and she liked to slide down hills. One day, Lila wanted to go to the top of a big hill and slide down. + +Lila's mom watched as Lila climbed to the top of the hill. She said, "Lila, be careful! Don't slide too fast." + +Lila nodded her head. She was so excited to slide! She sat down at the top and pushed off. The wind was blowing in her hair and she felt the grass tickling her stomach. The slide was a perfect fit for Lila and she went faster and faster. + +At the bottom of the hill, Lila's mom ran over. She said, "Wow, Lila, you slid so fast! Are you okay?" + +Lila smiled and said, "I'm fine! Can I slide again?" + +Lila's mom laughed and said, "Okay, but be careful!" + +So, Lila went back to the top and slid again and again until the sun started to go down. Lila and her mom walked home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Bess. She was only three years old and wanted to explore her world. One day, she saw a bowl and wanted to catch it. + +She ran as fast as she can and almost touched it, but it was too high. She was sad, but then noticed a tall tree and decided to climb up. But, it was very scary for her. + +Then she heard a voice behind her. It was Grandma. Grandma said, "Be brave and you can catch your bowl. Just believe in yourself". + +Bess felt encouraged and got up the tree. She was so happy when she caught the bowl! + +Grandma was so proud of her and said, "You see, Bess, if you believe in yourself, you can achieve anything - no matter how scary it seems". + +That day, Bess learned an important lesson - never give up on your dreams! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Julie. She was three years old and loved to play outside. +One day, she grabbed her red hoop and headed outside. She carefully ran and slipped the hoop around a tree so that she could play. +Suddenly, the hoop slipped off the branch and fell to the ground. Julie was upset and started to cry. +Her mom came over and said, "What happened, sweetheart?" + Julie said, "My hoop slipped off the branch and now it's dull." + +Then Julie's mom smiled and said, "Let's put some sparkles on it!" +Julie went inside with her mom and grabbed a bag of glitter. Together they sprinkled the glitter all over the hoop. + +Julie was so happy! She now had a bright and shiny hoop. She grabbed the hoop and held it with a big smile. + +"Thanks, Mommy!" said Julie. +"You're welcome," said Mommy. "Now go have fun!" + +Julie ran outside and began to twirl the hoop around with a big, bright smile on her face. +Once there was a little girl called Heather. She loved to splash in the bathtub. She would mix the water around, feeling the texture with her hands. She liked the way it squished between her fingers. But one day she was upset because there was too little water and it was not deep enough for her to splash. + +"Mami, why can't I splash?" she asked. + +"I'm sorry, my love, we don't have enough water for you to splash," her mother said. + +"Can we get some more water from somewhere? Please, I want to splash!" Heather pleaded. + +Her mother smiled and tapped her nose. "Let's try the lake! Maybe there is enough for you to splash around in!" + +So, Heather and her mother drove to the lake and sure enough, there was enough water for her to splash in. Heather was delighted, and she splashed and splashed around, feeling the cool wet texture. + +"Look, Mami! I love to splash!" Heather said happily. + +Her mother smiled. "Me too, my love. Let's splash together!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved rockets. Everyday he would take his rockets to the park to play. + +One day, when the little boy was at the park, something bad happened. Two bigger boys came and wanted to take the little boy's rockets away. + +The little boy said: "No! Those rockets are mine!" + +The bigger boys laughed. They said: "We're stronger than you. If you don't give them to us, we'll do something bad!" + +The little boy was really scared, but he didn't want to give up his rockets. Then, he thought of an idea. He said: "You can take my older rockets, but leave my new rocket alone." + +The bigger boys were happy. They took the older rockets away. The little boy was relieved that his new rocket was safe. + +He quickly took the new rocket and ran away! He was very proud of himself that he was brave enough to stand up to the bigger boys. And he never forgot to take his new rocket everywhere he went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenn. She was wearing a red dress with yellow stars. + +One day, Jenn went to the museum with her mom and dad. Inside, the museum walls were covered with different paintings. Jenn was very curious, so she wanted to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, Jenn noticed something funny. It was a painting of a stretchy man! He was pulling his arms and legs very far and it looked like he was about to fall apart! Jenn smiled and her parents laughed. + +Jenn took a few steps toward the painting and tried to stretch just like the man in the painting. She put her hands out to the side and tried to stretch as far as she could. + +Her dad chuckled as he watched Jenn try her best to copy the man in the painting. He smiled and said, "That's my little girl! Always stretching out to new things!" +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old. He was very fond of books. He loved to read. + +One day Jack saw a piano. He wanted to read music from it. He asked his Mom, "Can I read the piano?" + +His Mom said, "Yes, but it has to be normal. No playing loud music at this hour." + +So Jack sat down at the piano and opened the book of music. He read the notes slowly and with care. He was careful to be normal. + +Jack played the notes he read from the book. After a while he managed to play a nice little song. His Mom was impressed. + +Jack was so proud of himself! He was happy that he could read music from the piano. +Once upon a time there was a bear and a rabbit. They wanted to make something fun and special. + +The bear said, "Let's make a circle!" + +The rabbit said, "Yes, that sounds great!" + +So the bear and the rabbit started working together. The bear pushed the dirt and the rabbit pulled it. They made a big, rough circle. + +The bear said, "Look how big and rough our circle is!" + +The rabbit was very proud. "We did a great job!" he said. + +They both smiled and hopped around the big, rough circle together. They had a lot of fun! +A fat car drove past a farmer's house. Inside the car were three children. They spread out their big blankets and said, "Let's have a picnic!" The farmer smiled and said, "That's a great idea!" The picnic was so much fun that the children spread it out for the whole day. They enjoyed playing and eating until the clouds got dark and the picnickers had to say goodbye. The farmer waved as the fat car drove away, happy that the children had enjoyed their picnic so much. +One morning, Bob wanted to explore. He pulled on his favorite hat and his boots and headed out the door. + +Bob walked and walked until he came across a jungle. He was intrigued by all the tall trees and different plants. He started to explore the jungle. + +While looking around, he saw a red box. He cautiously walked up to it and tried to pull it open. After a few tries, the box opened! He was surprised to see lots of useful items inside. + +"What is all of this?" Bob said aloud. + +Suddenly, a voice from the sky answered, "These are things you can use in the jungle! Enjoy!" + +Bob was so excited and happily took out a few items from the box. He knew he could use them to explore the jungle even more. + +He started running around the jungle and had a lot of fun. He never knew the jungle could be so much fun! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Peter and Jane. They always played together. One day, they decided to explore the woods. + +Peter and Jane were walking when suddenly Peter stepped on something soft. He looked down and saw his ball! Peter was so happy! But then he noticed that Jane had disappeared. + +Peter shouted, "Where are you, Jane?" + +Jane popped up from behind a tree. She was holding something. She said, "I found this! It's a body!" + +Peter was worried. He thought it belonged to a person and asked, "Whose body is it?" + +Jane softly replied, "I don't know, it might be a lost cat." + +Peter looked more closely and saw it was a stuffed toy. He said, "Oh, it's just a toy!" + +Jane smiled. She said, "You are so thoughtful, Peter. Let's see if we can find the person who lost it." + +Then they looked around until they found the person and returned the beloved toy. The person was very happy and thanked Peter and Jane. + +The two friends were so proud that they solved the mystery and returned the toy. They were the best of friends! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. Mary loved animals and was always asking her mom questions about them. One day, Mary noticed a small cricket hopping across the floor. She thought it was so cute that she asked her mom if she could keep it as a pet. + +Mary's mom said, "Well, you may keep him as long as you promise to take good care of him." Mary was so happy that she quickly agreed. + +She named her new cricket friend Bobo and asked her mom what she should feed him. Her mom said, "Give him some lettuce and some carrots - he'll like that." So every day Mary put a little bit of each in Bobo's terrarium and Bobo seemed to love it. + +Mary enjoyed playing with Bobo and one day she decided to build him a small playground. She got some leaves from outside and thoughtfully arranged them, making sure there were plenty of places to hide and have fun. When she was finished, she asked her mom if it looked fine. Her mom smiled and nodded, "It looks very fine, Mary. Bobo will love it!" +One day Tom and his mom decided to take a relaxing walk in the park. As they strolled, Tom noticed a small radio sitting on a bench nearby. His mom stopped and smiled. She reached over and picked up the radio and said, "Tom let's listen for a bit." + +Tom was curious. He had never heard a radio before. His mom turned it on and it started playing a nice slow song. Tom's eyes lit up with delight. He started to relax and hummed along with the music. + +Mom smiled, "We'll take it home and you can listen to it every day while you play. It will remind you of this day and how special it was, OK?" + +Tom nodded eagerly. He grabbed the radio and gave Mom a big hug. He knew that listening to the radio would be a great way to relax after a long day of play. +Once upon a time there was a chubby whale living in the ocean. He was always looking for a new adventure, and one day he decided he wanted a friend to join him. + +The whale swam around looking for someone who might want to come along and one day he spotted a girl sitting on the beach. He waved at her and called out, “Hello, do you want to come swim in the ocean with me?†+ +The girl was surprised. She had never seen a talking whale before. She thought for a minute and then said, “I’m not sure. Can you tell me more about yourself?†+ +The whale smiled and said, “Sure. I’m a chubby whale. I live in this ocean and I love swimming and having fun. What do you think?†+ +The girl smiled and said, “That sounds great. I would love to come with you†and so off they went. The whale led her around the ocean, showing her all the different sights and mentioning fascinating facts about the animals she saw. + +The two soon became the best of friends and shared countless adventures together. +Bob was cool and he had a special glove. He held his glove tight and said, "I'm going to sharpen the pencils!" + +Bob took his glove and sharpened all the pencils in the box. He sharpened them until they were nice and pointy. That was done quickly and easily - thanks to Bob's special glove! + +Then Bob smiled. He knew something extra fun was going to happen. He put on the glove, and suddenly he had super-sharp vision! He could see through walls and spot things that were far away. He was so happy with his new powers! + +Bob noticed something down the street that was really cool. He quickly ran toward it, his glove tight in his hand. Bob found a giant pencil, even bigger than the ones he had sharpened earlier. He used his glove and sharpened the giant pencil until it was as sharp as could be. + +Bob was so proud of himself. He had used his special glove to sharpen things and it had also given him super-sharp vision! His cool glove had served him so well. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old man who used to ride the subway every day. + +One day, when the man got on the train, he noticed something strange; everyone else on the subway was recording something. The old man was confused. He asked the woman sitting next to him, "What are they recording?" + +The woman replied, "Everyone is recording the subway. They want to make sure the train ride is safe." + +The man was still confused. He grumpily remarked, "That's a silly thing to do. Nothing bad ever happens on the subway." + +But little did the old man know that soon he would find out just how wrong he was about the subway being safe. Much later that day, a thief got onto the train and began to rob all of the passengers. Everyone except for the grumpy old man. Because everyone else had been smart and had recorded their ride, they were able to file a police report and stop the thief. + +The old man now realized the importance of recording the subway ride. From then on, whenever he rode the subway, he was sure to record it. +Once upon a time, there was a huge body. It was so big and tall that it wouldn't fit in the room. + +One day, the huge body started to clap. It was so loud that the walls shook! + +"Who's there?" asked a little voice. It was a 3-year-old girl. She had woken up from the noise. + +The huge body said, "My name is Clappy. I'm here to make you smile!" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Hi, Clappy! Would you like to play a game?" + +Clappy said, "I would love to! What game shall we play?" + +The little girl said, "Let's play clap hands. You clap your hands and I'll clap mine!" + +So they started clapping together. Clappy was so excited. He clapped his hands so loudly, he almost made the room fly! + +The little girl laughed and said, "Clappy, that was fun!" + +Clappy smiled and said, "Yes, it was! Let's do it again!" +Mum and Dad took Johnny to the park. They wanted to build something fun. Johnny started collecting sticks and stones. Mum said, "Let's build a house." Dad said, "Good idea!" + +They worked together, Dad put the sticks together and helped Johnny stick the stones in the right places. When the house was finished, it was soft and cozy. Johnny said, "This is my house!" Dad said, "Let's go for a visit!" + +They looked in each room and opened the windows to let some air in. Then Mum said, "Let's have lunch." Johnny said, "Yummy!" + +After lunch, they lay down on the soft grass and looked up at the sky. The sun shone and the clouds moved by. Mum said, "What a lovely visit." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. He was walking in a park filled with trees and it was a beautiful, sunny day. He saw a leaf on the ground, thin and light. He picked up the leaf and carried it in his hands. + +Joe stopped by a pond and looked at his leaf. Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from the pond, saying “Can you carry me too?" Joe looked down, but he couldn't see anyone. He was scared, but he really wanted to help. So he carefully put his thin leaf and lifted the creature out of the pond. It felt warm and light, like the leaf. + +Joe gasped - it was a tiny frog! He asked Joe, “Can you take me home?†Joe laughed and said, “Sure, I can carry you.†So he carefully carried the frog home in both his hands. He showed his parents the frog and asked if he could keep it. They said yes, and Joe was so happy! + +From that day on, Joe and the frog were the very best of friends, and every day Joe would carry the frog around the park to play. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Tommy and Wilma. Tommy was intelligent, while Wilma was helpful. + +One day they both decided to go on an adventure. They looked east and saw a long path leading away. "Let's explore that way," Tommy said. + +So they followed the path. As they walked on, they found lots of things to see. Wilma even spotted some birds in the trees. + +But the further they walked, the darker it got. Wilma started to worry that they were lost. "Don't worry," Tommy said. "I'm smart. I will lead the way and make sure we get home safe." + +And sure enough he did. After a while they found the path home and followed it back. + +The moral of the story is that even though Tommy was intelligent and Wilma was helpful, it was Tommy's intelligence that lead them home safely. +Once there was a boy named Kevin. He lived in a big city. He was only three and he wanted to be famous. + +One day, Kevin's mom took him to a park. Kevin was excited, but he made sure to stay close to his mom. Suddenly, Kevin saw a big, squishy frog! He wanted to touch it but his mom said 'no way'. + +"Please mom," Kevin begged, "I just want to squeeze it." But his mom was worried he might hurt the frog and said 'no'. + +But Kevin wasn't ready to give up. He begged his mom to let him squeeze the frog, until eventually she said 'OK'. He slowly and gently squeezed it. + +Then something magical happened! The frog told Kevin that he was going to be famous. He was so excited he yelled "Yay!" + +The next day, Kevin was the most famous kid in the city. Everyone in the park knew his story and wanted to hear more. Kevin smiled, knowing that it had all started with a squeeze. +Once upon a time, there was a big surprise in the sky. A comet flew through the night above the towns' roofs. Everyone was very excited to see it! + +But then, something bad happened. A careless old man was too distracted by the comet in the night sky, so he didn't see the hole in the ground in front of him. He tripped and fell! + +Everyone was worried about the man. They thought he might be hurt. But then, something magical happened. When he got up, the man saw the comet in the sky again, and a big smile appeared on his face. + +He saw the comet as a sign of good luck. It made him forget about the pain from his fall. Everyone was very surprised and happy. + +The old man wasn't careless anymore. He was more careful from then on and he continued to be happy every time he looked up to the night sky and saw the beautiful comet. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with dolls and dress them up in pretty clothes. One day, she found a new doll that was very special. It was a model doll with long, flowing hair and a beautiful dress. + +Lily was so excited to play with her new doll, but she noticed that the doll seemed restless. She tried to give her a toy to play with, but the doll didn't seem interested. So, Lily decided to give her a new outfit to wear. She dressed the doll in a sparkly dress and put a bow in her hair. + +As soon as the doll was dressed up, she seemed much happier. She started to dance and twirl around. Lily was so happy to see her new friend having fun. From that day on, Lily and the model doll became best friends and had many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy and his family went to the park. They saw a big row of trees and decided to have a picnic under them. + +While they were eating, Timmy saw a little puppy. The puppy looked miserable and sad. Timmy went to the puppy and said, "Why are you sad?". The puppy said, "I lost my toy and I can't find it." Timmy laughed and said, "Don't worry, we will help you find it!" + +They all looked for the toy together and finally found it. The puppy was so happy that he started jumping and wagging his tail. Timmy and his family were happy too and they all laughed together. From that day on, the puppy and Timmy became best friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Benny got very hungry and decided to go home to eat some carrots. + +On his way home, Benny met a sly fox who said, "Hey Benny, I know where there are some delicious carrots. Follow me!" Benny was very hungry and trusted the fox, so he followed him deep into the forest. + +But when they got there, the fox showed his true colors and tried to eat Benny! Benny was very scared and ran away as fast as he could. + +From that day on, Benny learned to only trust his true friends and to always stay alert when someone new comes along. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little mouse who lived in a hole in the wall. One day, the mouse went outside to find some food. Suddenly, he stepped on a sharp nail and it hurt his little paw. + +"Ouch!" said the mouse. "My paw hurts!" + +A kind bird saw the mouse and asked, "What happened?" + +"I stepped on a sharp nail," replied the mouse sadly. + +The bird said, "Don't worry, I will help you." The bird carefully removed the nail from the mouse's paw and the mouse felt much better. + +"Thank you so much," said the mouse. "You're very kind." + +The bird smiled and said, "No problem. We should always help each other." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the forest. One day, he saw a wild rabbit hopping around. He wanted to pet the rabbit, but his mommy said, "Be careful, Timmy. Wild animals can bite." + +Timmy was sad because he couldn't pet the rabbit. But then, he saw a unique bird with colorful feathers. The bird hopped closer to him and said, "Hello, Timmy! My name is Polly." Timmy was surprised that a bird could talk. He asked, "Can I pet you, Polly?" Polly replied, "Of course! I won't bite you. I'm a friendly bird." + +Timmy was happy to have a new friend. He played with Polly all day long. When it was time to go home, Timmy said goodbye to Polly and promised to visit her again. From that day on, Timmy learned that not all wild animals are mean and that some animals, like Polly, can be unique and friendly. +Once upon a time, there was a fat bunny who loved to hop around the forest. One day, the bunny met a friendly frog. "Hello, Mr. Frog!" said the bunny. "Would you like to hop with me?" + +"Yes, please!" replied the frog. + +So, the bunny and the frog hopped around the forest together. They saw many things, like trees and flowers and birds. Suddenly, the bunny spotted something delicious. "Look, Mr. Frog! There's a whip cream cake!" said the bunny. + +"Oh boy, I love whip cream cake!" said the frog. + +The bunny and the frog hopped over to the cake and ate it all up. They were very happy and full. "Thanks for hopping with me, Mr. Frog," said the bunny. + +"Thank you for showing me the whip cream cake," replied the frog. + +And with that, the bunny and the frog hopped away, looking for more fun adventures in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her red glove. One day, her friend came over to play. Her friend was very bossy and always wanted her way. Lily didn't like that her friend was always telling her what to do. + +But one day, Lily accidentally lost her red glove while playing. She looked and looked but couldn't find it. Her friend got mad and said it was Lily's fault for losing it. Lily felt sad and wanted her friend to forgive her. + +But her friend didn't forgive her and went home. Lily felt lonely and sad without her friend. She wished she could find her red glove and make her friend happy again. But the red glove was lost forever, and Lily never saw her bossy friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly and sing all day long. One day, Tweety saw a big cage with a dirty floor. It was a jail! Tweety felt sad for the animals inside. + +Tweety wanted to help the animals escape from the jail. So, Tweety flew to the top of the jail and found the key. Tweety used the key to release all the animals from the jail. They were so happy to be free! + +Tweety and the animals danced and sang together. They were all so grateful to be free and have a new friend in Tweety. From that day on, Tweety and the animals played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. He would throw it up high and catch it again. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to count the number of times he threw the ball. Timmy counted and counted until he got tired. + +Suddenly, a fierce wind blew and took Timmy's ball away. Timmy was sad because he loved his ball. But then, he remembered that he had another ball at home. Timmy went back to his house and got his other ball. He threw it up high and caught it again. Timmy realized that even though he lost one ball, he still had another one to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run on the ground. One day, she saw a big, white bird in her yard. + +"Hello, birdie! What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I am looking for food," replied the bird. + +Lily wanted to help the bird, so she went inside to get some bread. She gave the bread to the bird and watched it eat. + +But then, Lily's cat came outside and scared the bird away. Lily was sad because she wanted the bird to stay. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friendly dog named Max. One day, while they were playing in the park, Lily saw a lost kitten. The kitten was scared and didn't feel safe. + +Lily said to Max, "We have to help the kitten. She needs a safe place to stay." Max agreed and they went to the kitten. Lily picked up the kitten and held her close. The kitten felt safe in Lily's arms. + +Lily said, "Max, can we keep her? She needs a home and we can take care of her." Max barked happily, which meant he accepted the idea. From that day on, the kitten had a new home with Lily and Max. They all became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty dress. One day, she saw a ballerina on TV who was very graceful. Lily wanted to be just like her. + +So, Lily asked her mommy if she could take ballet lessons. Her mommy said yes and took her to the dance studio. Lily learned how to bow at the end of her dance and how to spell her name in dance steps. + +At her first recital, Lily was nervous, but when she danced, she felt happy and free. She remembered to bow at the end and her mommy was so proud of her. After the recital, Lily's mommy spelled out her name in big letters with her arms and Lily giggled with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with a long hall. One day, Lily's mommy was troubled because she couldn't find her keys. She looked everywhere in the house, but she couldn't find them. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Why are you yelling, mommy?" Her mommy said, "I can't find my keys, Lily. I need them to drive the car." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, mommy. I'll help you find them." So, Lily went to the hall and looked around. She saw the keys on the floor near the door. She picked them up and gave them to her mommy. + +Her mommy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are so helpful!" From that day on, Lily always helped her mommy when she was troubled. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog named Freddy. He loved to jump and hop around his pond all day long. One day, he heard about a big race happening in the nearby meadow. Freddy wanted to join the race and show everyone how fast he could be. + +So, he hopped and jumped his way to the meadow. There, he saw many other animals getting ready for the race. He felt nervous but excited too. The race began, and Freddy hopped as fast as he could. He was doing great until he saw a big log blocking his way. + +Freddy didn't know what to do. But then he remembered a shortcut that he had seen earlier. He quickly returned to the shortcut and hopped his way back to the race. In the end, he won the race and everyone cheered for him. Freddy felt very happy and proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy got hurt and had to go to the hospital. Lily was sad and scared. She wanted to go with her mommy, but her daddy said she couldn't. + +Lily asked, "When will mommy come back?" + +Daddy said, "Soon, but we have to wait. The doctors are helping her." + +Lily didn't like waiting. She said, "I want to hurry and see mommy now!" + +Daddy replied, "We can't hurry, Lily. We have to be patient. The doctors are doing their best to help mommy get better." + +Lily waited and waited. Finally, her mommy came back home. She had a bandage on her arm, but she was okay. Lily was happy to see her mommy again. She hugged her and said, "I'm so glad you're back. The hospital sounds harsh and scary." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she had an idea to make a big castle out of blocks. She asked her brother, "Will you help me build a castle?" Her brother replied, "Yes, I will help you." + +They worked together for hours, building the castle higher and higher. Suddenly, Lily heard a harsh noise outside. "What is that noise?" she asked her brother. He replied, "It's the soldiers marching in the parade." + +Lily and her brother went outside to watch the soldiers march by. They were wearing shiny uniforms and playing music. Lily said, "I want to march like the soldiers!" Her brother said, "Okay, let's march back to our castle!" And so, they marched back to their castle, feeling proud and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fair complexion and loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing, she saw a patch of flowers and ran towards it. She touched the petals and said, "Mommy, look how pretty these flowers are!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, they are beautiful. Do you want to pick some and take them home?" Lily nodded her head and picked a few flowers. She put them in her hair and said, "I look like a princess now!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. One day, she saw a bunny who was very shy. The bunny didn't want to speak to Lily because he was too scared. + +Lily tried to be friendly and speak softly to the bunny. She told him that she loved to play in the grass too and that it was a nice day outside. After a while, the bunny started to feel more comfortable and spoke back to Lily. + +They became friends and played in the grass together. Lily was happy that she could help the shy bunny feel more comfortable and speak to her. From that day on, they would play together every time Lily went outside to play in the grass. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who was very impatient. She wanted everything to happen right away. One day, she was waiting for the bus and it was taking a long time to arrive. She started to feel very upset. + +A little girl saw the woman and asked her, "Why are you sad?" The woman replied, "I am waiting for the bus and it's taking too long. I am getting impatient." + +The little girl said, "Don't worry, I will comfort you. Let's sing a song together." The woman smiled and started to sing with the little girl. Suddenly, the bus arrived and they both got on. The woman was no longer feeling impatient because the little girl had comforted her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved getting massages. One day, she asked her mommy if she could get a massage. "Sure, sweetie," said her mommy. "But first, let's go to the store and buy some lotion." + +At the store, Lily saw a smart looking teddy bear. "Mommy, can I have that teddy bear?" she asked. "No, not today," said her mommy. "We're here to buy lotion for your massage." + +After they bought the lotion, they went back home. Lily's mommy gave her a massage and she felt very relaxed. "Thank you, mommy," said Lily. "I don't mind getting massages every day!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take pictures with her camera. One day, she went to the park to take pictures of the birds and flowers. It was very peaceful there. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a boy crying. She went over to him and asked, "Why are you crying?" + +The boy said, "I lost my toy." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, I can help you find it. I learned how to be a good helper from my mom." + +They looked and looked, but they couldn't find the toy. Then, Lily had an idea. She took a picture of the boy and said, "Maybe we can find your toy in the picture." + +They looked at the picture and saw the toy in the background. The boy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are a great helper!" + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help. Now let's take a picture together!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved horses. She had a toy horse that she always played with. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big, beautiful horse. + +Lily: "Mommy, can I ride the horse?" + +Mom: "No, honey. The horse is too big and we don't have a saddle." + +Lily was sad but she didn't give up. She went to the horse and petted it gently. Suddenly, the horse started to neigh loudly and ran away. + +Lily: "Oh no, the horse is running away! We have to unite and catch it!" + +Lily and her mom chased the horse and finally caught it. They gave it some water because it was very hot outside. From that day on, Lily and the horse became friends and they played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends and have fun. One day, she saw a knot on her shoe, but she ignored it and kept playing. + +As she was playing, she saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. She ran after it, but she tripped on the knot and fell down. She hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. + +Lily learned that it's important to take care of things, even if they seem small like a knot on a shoe. Ignoring things can lead to bad consequences. From that day on, she always made sure to check her shoes before playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to sing songs and dance to the rhythm of the wind. One day, Tweetie was flying in the forest and saw a big, dependable tree. Tweetie decided to rest on a branch of the tree and sing a song. + +As Tweetie was singing, a gust of wind blew and the branch started to shake. Tweetie got scared and wanted to fly away, but the branch was too high. Tweetie remembered that the branch had a little hole where he could close his eyes and be safe. So, Tweetie closed his eyes and went to sleep. + +When Tweetie woke up, the wind had stopped and the branch was still. Tweetie opened his eyes and saw that the dependable tree had protected him. Tweetie sang a song to thank the tree and danced to the rhythm of the leaves. From that day on, Tweetie always went to the dependable tree whenever he needed a safe place to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to sleep all day and never wanted to play. One day, Fluffy was sitting by the window when he saw a bird outside. + +Fluffy said, "I want to catch that bird, but I am too lazy to act." + +Just then, Fluffy's friend, a dog named Max, came over and asked, "What are you doing, Fluffy?" + +Fluffy replied, "I am just looking out the window. I want to catch that bird, but I am too lazy to act." + +Max said, "Don't be lazy, Fluffy. Let's go outside and play. Maybe we can catch the bird together!" + +Fluffy thought about it and decided to go outside with Max. They ran and played together, but they never caught the bird. Fluffy realized that it was more fun to act and play with his friend than to be lazy by the window all day. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play all day long. One day, Benny saw a cabinet in the corner of the room. The cabinet was big and brown. Benny was curious about what was inside, so he hopped over to the cabinet and opened the door. + +To Benny's surprise, the cabinet was filled with lively toys! There were balls, blocks, and even a toy car. Benny was so happy that he hopped around the room with excitement. He played with all the toys until it was time for bed. + +From that day on, Benny would hop over to the cabinet every day to play with his new toys. He was so grateful for the lively toys that he found in the cabinet. Benny knew that he would always have fun playing with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the zoo with his mommy and daddy. They would always look at the animals and have so much fun. + +One day, they went to the zoo and saw a big lion. Timmy's mommy was nervous because the lion was roaring very loudly. Timmy asked his mommy why she was nervous, and she told him it was because the lion was very big and loud. + +Timmy looked at the lion and said, "Don't be nervous, mommy. The lion is just saying hello!" His mommy smiled and felt better. Timmy was very brave and loved going to the zoo with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go on a vacation with her family. She asked her mommy, "Can we please go on a vacation?" Her mommy said, "Yes, we can go on a vacation." + +They went to the beach and had lots of yummy food. One day, Lily saw a little boy who did not have any toys to play with. She said, "Please play with me and my toys!" The little boy was very happy and played with Lily. + +Later, Lily's family went to get ice cream. Lily wanted a big scoop of ice cream, but her mommy said, "No, you can only have a little bit." Lily was sad and started to cry. Her mommy said, "It's important to be happy with what you have." Lily learned that it's not always about having more, but being happy with what you have. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Max. Max had a big, hairy dog named Spot. Max loved to play with Spot and they were best friends. + +One day, Max and Spot went to the park to play. At the park, they met a girl who had a cat. The cat was also big and hairy. Max said, "Hi, my name is Max. What's your name?" The girl replied, "My name is Lily. This is my cat, Mittens." + +Max and Lily played together while Spot and Mittens ran around. Max asked Lily, "Can Mittens speak like Spot?" Lily said, "No, cats can't speak like dogs. But they can meow." + +Max and Lily had so much fun playing together that they didn't want to leave. Max said, "I'm glad we met. Let's come back and play again soon!" And Lily said, "Yes, let's do that!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a little boy playing with his toy car. Lily wanted to play too, but she forgot to bring her toys with her. + +Lily started to worry that she wouldn't have anything to play with. Her mom saw her worrying and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can find something else to do." + +Just then, Lily saw a clear plastic bag on the ground. Inside the bag were some pretty rocks. Lily picked up the bag and showed her mom. "Look, Mommy! Can I play with these rocks?" she asked. + +"Sure, Lily. That's a great idea," her mom said. + +Lily and the little boy had fun playing with the rocks together. They forgot all about their toy cars and had a great time. In the end, Lily was happy she didn't have to worry anymore and found a new way to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she saw a colorful ball on the ground. She picked it up and played with it for a while. Suddenly, a boy came over and asked, "Can I play with your ball?" + +Lily said, "Sure, you can play with it." The boy was very happy and said, "Thank you! My name is Max. What's yours?" + +"My name is Lily," she replied. They played together for a while and had a lot of fun. Then, Lily saw a little hedgehog with spikes on its back. She said, "Look, Max! There's a cute little hedgehog over there." + +Max said, "I love hedgehogs! Let's go say hello." They walked over to the hedgehog and said, "Welcome to the park, little hedgehog!" The hedgehog looked up at them and smiled. From that day on, Lily and Max always played together in the park and looked out for the little hedgehog. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Fin. Fin was very playful and liked to swim all day. One day, Fin saw a shiny rod in the water. Fin thought it looked like a toy and wanted to play with it. So, Fin swam over to the rod and tried to pick it up with his mouth. But the rod was too heavy for Fin to carry. + +Suddenly, a little boy came along with his dad. The boy saw Fin trying to play with the rod and thought it was funny. The dad helped the boy catch a fish with the rod. Fin watched as the boy reeled in the fish. Fin was happy that the boy caught a fish, but he was also a little sad that he couldn't play with the rod. + +After the boy and his dad left, Fin continued to swim and play in the water. Even though he didn't get to play with the rod, Fin was still happy because he got to swim and have fun in his home under the sea. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. One day, they were making chocolate chip cookies. Lily's mommy asked her to pour the flour into the mixing bowl. Lily poured the flour carefully and it made a big cloud of white powder. + +After they mixed all the ingredients, they rolled the cookie dough into little balls. Lily's mommy accidentally bumped her thumb on the counter. "Ouch!" she said. Lily gave her mommy a kiss on the thumb to make it feel better. + +Finally, the cookies were ready to bake. Lily's mommy took them out of the oven and they smelled so yummy. "Can we eat them now?" asked Lily. "Yes, we can," said her mommy. They sat down and enjoyed their delicious cookies together. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together every day, but one day they had a quarrel. Timmy wanted to play with his toys, but Tommy wanted to play outside. They couldn't agree on what to do. + +The next day, Timmy looked at his calendar and saw that it was Tommy's birthday. He felt so frustrated because he didn't know what to give Tommy as a present. Timmy thought and thought until he came up with an idea. + +He went to Tommy's house and said, "I'm sorry we quarreled yesterday. Happy birthday! I made you a picture." Tommy was so happy and they played together all day long. From that day on, they never quarreled again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going on holiday with her family. One day, her parents told her they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited! She packed her swimsuit, sunscreen, and her favorite book. + +When they arrived, they discovered that the hotel they were staying in was very uncomfortable. The bed was hard, and the air conditioning was broken. Lily's mom said, "This hotel is not what we expected, but we'll make the best of it." + +Later that day, Lily and her family went to the beach. They played in the sand and swam in the ocean. Lily's dad said, "This is the best holiday ever!" Lily agreed, but she secretly wished they were staying in a more comfortable hotel. + +The next day, they went to a different hotel that was much nicer. Lily was so happy! She said, "I'm glad we discovered this hotel. It's much more comfortable." From then on, they had the best holiday ever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very glad because his family was going on a camping trip. They packed their car with lots of things and drove to the campsite. When they got there, they had to unpack the car and set up their tent. Timmy helped his dad unpack the car and his mom pitched the tent. + +After they finished setting up, Timmy wanted to explore the forest. He went for a walk and saw lots of animals. But then, he got lost and couldn't find his way back to the campsite. Timmy was very scared and started to cry. His parents searched for him, but they couldn't find him. + +As it got dark, Timmy got even more scared. He tried to find his way back but he couldn't. He was all alone in the dark forest. Timmy never saw his family again and he was never found. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was feeling scared because she couldn't find her favorite sheet. She searched and searched, but she couldn't find it anywhere. + +Lily's mom asked her, "What's wrong, sweetie?" + +"I can't find my sheet," Lily replied sadly. + +"Don't worry, we'll solve this together," her mom said. + +They looked all around the house and finally found the sheet in the laundry basket. Lily was so happy to have her sheet back. + +The moral of the story is that when we have a problem, we should ask for help and work together to find a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a big, blue sunflower in the garden. She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look at the pretty blue flower!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's a sunflower. It's very big and beautiful." Lily wanted to pick the flower and show it to her friends, but her mom said no. "We should leave it here so it can keep growing," her mom explained. + +As they walked away, Lily heard a sound. "What's that ringing noise?" she asked. Her mom listened carefully and said, "It sounds like the phone. Let's go inside and answer it." And so, they went inside to answer the ringing phone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big field behind her house. One day, Lily saw a caterpillar move slowly across the grass. She watched it carefully as it crawled along. + +Suddenly, Lily looked up and saw the most beautiful landscape she had ever seen. There were tall trees, colorful flowers, and a big blue sky. She ran towards it, feeling excited to explore. + +As she walked, Lily saw a fair in the distance. She could hear the music and laughter coming from it. She ran as fast as she could to get there. When she arrived, she saw people playing games and eating cotton candy. Lily was so happy she could hardly contain herself! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to cook with his mommy in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make soup. Timmy helped his mommy chop vegetables and put them in a big pot. + +After the soup was done, they invited Timmy's friend Billy over for lunch. Billy tasted the soup and said, "This is delicious! You guys are successful chefs!" Timmy was very happy to hear that. + +Later that day, Timmy's mommy asked him, "Did you gain any new cooking skills today?" Timmy replied, "Yes, I learned how to chop vegetables and make soup in a big pot!" +Once upon a time, there was a big king. He was very powerful and everyone listened to him. One day, the king asked his people to gather many flowers for his garden. The people were happy to help the king and they went to the fields to gather flowers. They picked many different colors and brought them to the king. He was very happy and thanked them for their help. From that day on, the king's garden was the most beautiful garden in all the land. +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, green dragon in the sky. The dragon was flying around and around, and Lily thought it was so cool. But then, she felt a cold wind blowing, and she knew she had to go home soon. + +As she was walking home, she saw a shiny rock on the ground. She wanted to grab it, but it was too heavy. Suddenly, the dragon swooped down and grabbed the rock with its big, strong claws. Lily was amazed! She waved goodbye to the dragon and went home to tell her mom about her exciting adventure. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who was very kind. She lived in a big house with her family. One day, the old lady went to the toilet and her family heard her laugh. They were happy to hear her laugh because she had been sad for a while. The old lady was very elderly, but she still loved to have fun. + +Her family decided to do something special for her. They made a cake and brought it to her. The old lady was surprised and happy. She laughed and ate the cake with her family. They all had a great time together. From that day on, the old lady was no longer sad. She laughed more and more every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bunny that she loved very much. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park to play. Lily brought her bunny with her so they could play together. + +While they were playing, Lily accidentally dropped her bunny and didn't notice. When they got home, Lily realized her bunny was missing. She started to cry and said, "Mommy, I miss my bunny. Where did it go?" + +Her mommy said, "Don't worry, we'll find it. Let's go back to the park and look for it." + +When they got back to the park, they saw a little boy playing with Lily's bunny. He had found it and was playing with it. Lily's mommy went up to the little boy and said, "Excuse me, that bunny belongs to my daughter. Can we have it back please?" + +The little boy said, "Sure! I didn't know it belonged to someone else. It's a very popular toy, everyone wants to play with it!" + +Lily was very happy to have her bunny back and said, "Thank you, mommy! I'm so glad we found my bunny. It's very well-loved!" +Once upon a time, there was an old lady who loved to cook beef. She was very old and wrinkly, but she still loved to cook. One day, she was cooking beef when she dropped it on the floor. + +"Oh no! My beef is dirty!" she cried. + +A little boy who was passing by heard her cry and said, "Don't worry, I can clean it for you!" + +The old lady was very grateful and thanked the little boy. But when the little boy tried to clean the beef, he accidentally dropped it in the trash can. The old lady was very sad and had nothing to eat for dinner that night. + +The little boy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make it worse." + +"It's okay," said the old lady. "I'll just have to cook something else. Thank you for trying to help me." + +And so, the old lady cooked something else for dinner that night, but she never forgot the kind little boy who tried to help her clean her beef. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the sun and the snow. He loved to smell the flowers and eat the carrots from the garden. But one day, Benny noticed that the forest was very smelly. He wrinkled his nose and said, "What is that smell?" + +Benny asked his friends, the birds and the squirrels, but they didn't know. So, Benny went to the wise old owl who lived in a tree. The owl said, "Benny, it's the season of fall. The leaves are turning brown and falling off the trees. They are making the forest smelly." + +Benny learned that every season has its own special smell. He realized that even though something might smell bad, it can still be beautiful and important. From that day on, Benny appreciated the different smells of each season and knew that every smell had a purpose. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a big, pink teddy bear. One day, Lily was playing with her bear and she had a wish. She wished that her bear could talk. + +Lily played with her bear all day and when it was time for bed, she hugged her bear tightly and fell asleep. When she woke up in the morning, she saw that her wish had come true! Her bear was talking to her! They talked and talked and had so much fun together. + +But then, it was time for Lily to go to school. She didn't want to leave her talking bear behind, but she knew she had to go. When she came back from school, she was so excited to play with her bear again. But when she got home, she saw that her bear had finished talking and was back to being a regular toy. Lily thought it was silly that she had wished for her bear to talk and now he was just a toy again. But she still loved him just as much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her pink ball. One day, she went outside to play with her ball. She threw it up in the air, and it came back down. She touched the ball and felt how bouncy it was. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a butterfly. It was pink, just like her ball. She wanted to touch it, but it flew away. So, she decided to turn around and go back inside. She played with her pink ball again, happy that it was always there for her to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a fat squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to eat acorns. One day, Sammy saw a big, shiny acorn on the ground. He was so excited to eat it! + +But just as Sammy was about to take a bite, a little bird named Rosie flew down and said, "Hey, that's my acorn! Don't pinch it!" + +Sammy felt bad for trying to take Rosie's acorn, so he said, "I'm sorry, Rosie. You can have it. I have plenty of acorns to eat." + +Rosie was happy and said, "Thank you, Sammy! You're a good friend." And from that day on, Sammy and Rosie shared their acorns and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a family. The family had a mom, a dad, and a little girl named Lily. Lily had a cat named Mittens. Mittens was different from other cats because he had three legs. + +One day, Lily was playing with Mittens outside when she saw a butterfly. She ran after the butterfly but accidentally left Mittens behind. Mittens was scared and lost. He meowed and meowed until a kind lady found him and brought him to the animal shelter. + +Lily was very sad when she found out that Mittens was missing. She told her mom and dad, "I care about Mittens. He's part of our family." Her parents hugged her and promised to help find Mittens. + +After searching for days, they finally found Mittens at the animal shelter. Lily was so happy to see him again. She hugged him tightly and said, "I love you, Mittens. You may be different, but you're still my best friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and drawing pictures. But she didn't like cleaning her room. Her mom would always ask her to help clean up, but Lily would feel sad and didn't want to do it. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend saw how dusty and messy the room was and said, "Lily, we can't play in here. It's too dirty." Lily felt embarrassed and sad. She wanted to play with her friend, but didn't know what to do. + +Then, Lily remembered what her mom had told her before. She could manage to clean up her room if she took it step by step. So, Lily started by picking up her toys and putting them away. Then, she used a cloth to dust off her desk and bookshelf. Soon enough, the room was clean and her friend was happy to play with her. + +Lily learned that even though cleaning may not be fun, it is important to keep things tidy. She felt proud of herself for managing to clean her room and knew that her mom would be happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a bedroom with lots of toys and a big bed. Her bedroom was very rich and colorful. One day, Lily's friend came to visit her. Lily wanted to give her friend a toy to play with. She looked through her toy box and found a doll. Lily gave the doll to her friend and they played together in her rich bedroom. They had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk down the bright street with her mommy. One day, they saw a cute puppy. "Can we pet him?" asked Lily. "No, he looks scared," said her mommy. + +Suddenly, a big dog came out of nowhere and started to chase them. Lily's mommy grabbed her hand and they ran as fast as they could. "Mommy, I'm scared!" cried Lily. "Don't worry, I won't let him catch us," said her mommy. + +As they ran, they saw a small alley. They squeezed through it and the big dog couldn't follow them. "Phew, that was close," said Lily's mommy. "I don't like that dog," said Lily. "Me neither," said her mommy. From that day on, they always walked on a different street. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily loved to play outside in the summer. She loved to run and jump and play with her toys. But one day, her mom warned her about the hot sun and told her to stay in the shade. + +Lily listened to her mom and stayed in the shade, but she was sad because she couldn't play in the sun. Then, her mom had an idea. She organized a special picnic for Lily and her friends in the shade. + +Lily and her friends had so much fun at the picnic, eating yummy snacks and playing games. Lily learned that sometimes it's important to listen to warnings and that being organized can make things even more fun. From that day on, Lily always remembered to stay in the shade on hot summer days and looked forward to more fun picnics with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who loved to soar high in the sky. He would fly and fly until he was tired. One day, he met a tough bird who had a wife. The tough bird was not nice to his wife and would always yell at her. + +The soaring bird saw this and felt sad for the wife. He decided to talk to the tough bird and tell him that it was not nice to yell at his wife. The tough bird did not want to listen and told the soaring bird to go away. + +But the soaring bird did not give up. He talked to the wife and told her that she deserved to be treated with kindness. The wife was happy to hear this and decided to leave the tough bird. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to treat others with kindness and respect, especially those we love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. They followed a path that led them to a big tree. Lily wanted to climb it, but it was too high for her. + +"I wish I could climb that tree," said Lily. + +Mommy said, "Let's try something. If we reverse our steps and walk backwards on the path, we might find an open space where you can climb a smaller tree." + +So, they turned around and walked backwards on the path. And guess what? They found an open space with a small tree that Lily could climb. She was so happy and climbed up to the top. From there, she could see the whole forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. It was very cold outside and the ground was icy. Lily's mommy warned her to be careful and not run too fast. + +Lily saw a big puddle and wanted to jump in it. Her mommy told her not to because she might soak her shoes. Lily listened and went to play on the swings instead. But when it was time to go home, Lily forgot about the puddle and ran towards it. She slipped and fell into the icy water. Her mommy tried to save her, but it was too late. + +From that day on, Lily's mommy always reminded her to listen and be careful, so that she wouldn't have any accidents like the one in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear named Benny. Benny loved to keep things safe in his cave. He would keep his honey jars, his favorite blanket, and his toys in his cave. + +One evening, while Benny was sleeping, he heard a loud noise outside. He woke up and went to see what was happening. He saw that his friend, a little rabbit, was stuck in a hole. Benny quickly went to help his friend and kept him safe in his cave for the night. + +The next morning, the little rabbit thanked Benny for keeping him safe. Benny was happy to help his friend and they spent the rest of the day playing together. From that day on, Benny knew that keeping his friends safe was the most important thing. +Once upon a time, a boy went to the beach with his mommy. He wanted to find a whale in the big blue sea. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find one. He was sad, but his mommy told him to keep trying. + +The boy kept looking and looking, and finally he saw a whale in the water! He was so happy and felt successful. But then, the whale got too close to the shore and got stuck in the sand. The boy and his mommy tried to help, but they couldn't. The whale couldn't breathe and eventually died. + +The boy was very sad and cried a lot. His mommy hugged him and told him that sometimes even when we try our best, bad things can happen. They said goodbye to the whale and went home, feeling sad but knowing they did everything they could to help. +Once upon a time, there was a big race in the forest. The animals were very excited to compete. The race was very competitive and everyone wanted to win. The rabbit was very fast, but the turtle was very slow. + +The race started and the animals began to run. The rabbit was in the lead, but he got too confident and fell down. The turtle kept going and eventually won the race. + +After the race, the animals gathered around to see who scored the highest. The turtle won the race, but everyone was happy because they had fun competing. The rabbit said, "I fell down, but I still had fun. Maybe next time I'll win." + +The animals all agreed and decided to have another race soon. They all went home feeling happy and proud of themselves for trying their best. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a spray bottle filled with water. Timmy was so excited to use it! + +As Timmy walked around the yard, he saw a mist floating in the air. He wondered where it came from. Then, he remembered the spray bottle in his hand. Timmy decided to spray the mist with water to see what would happen. + +Suddenly, a rainbow appeared in the mist! Timmy was amazed at the beautiful colors. He sprayed the mist again and again, watching as the rainbow danced in the air. Timmy was so happy that he had found something new and exciting to do outside. From that day on, he would always bring his spray bottle with him whenever he played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and create pictures with crayons. One night, Lily ate too many sweets and her tummy felt spoiled. She went to bed feeling sick and had a nightmare. In her nightmare, all her drawings came to life and started to chase her. She tried to run, but they kept following her. + +Lily woke up sweating and scared. She wanted to forget about her nightmare, so she drew a happy picture of a rainbow and sunshine. But when she showed it to her mom, her mom didn't like it. Her mom said it was a bad drawing and threw it away. Lily felt sad and cried. She wished her mom would like her drawings. + +The next night, Lily went to bed feeling sad. She had another nightmare, but this time, her drawings didn't chase her. Instead, they turned into monsters and started to attack her. Lily screamed for help, but no one came. When she woke up, she was covered in sweat and tears. She realized that her nightmare came true. From that day on, Lily stopped drawing and never created anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to paint. He would paint all day long. One day, he saw an alligator. The alligator was big and green. Timmy thought it was disgusting. + +But Timmy had an idea. He would paint the alligator. He thought he could make it look pretty. So, he got his paints and started to paint the alligator. But the alligator did not like it. It got angry and chased Timmy. + +Timmy ran and ran, but the alligator was too fast. It caught Timmy and ate him up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went outside to play in the yard. She saw a rake and decided to help her mommy by raking the leaves. She hoped her mommy would be happy. + +While she was raking, she saw a tiny bird sitting on a branch. The bird looked miserable and sad. Lily asked the bird, "Why are you so sad?" The bird replied, "I lost my nest in the storm and I have nowhere to go." + +Lily felt sad for the bird and hoped she could help. She went inside and asked her mommy if they could build a nest for the bird. Her mommy agreed and they built a cozy nest for the bird. The bird was happy and chirped a beautiful song. + +Lily was happy too, knowing that she helped the bird. She went back to raking the leaves, hoping to make her mommy proud. As she finished raking, her mommy came outside and said, "Lily, you did a great job! Let's go inside and have some warm cocoa." Lily smiled and felt proud of herself for helping the bird and raking the leaves. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who loved to play with her toys. She had many toys, but she always wanted more. She was very selfish and never shared her toys with anyone. + +One day, a kind girl came to the palace and asked the princess if she could play with her toys. The princess said no and told the girl to go away. The kind girl felt sad and left the palace. + +Later that day, the princess wanted to play with her toys again, but she couldn't find them. She looked everywhere, but they were gone. She realized that the kind girl had taken them. + +The princess felt angry and decided to go and find the kind girl. When she found her, she demanded that the kind girl give her toys back. The kind girl refused and the princess became very upset. She tried to take the toys back by force, but the kind girl was too strong. + +In the end, the princess was left with nothing. She had lost all her toys because she was too selfish to share. She learned that it's important to be kind and share with others. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a big castle. He loved to collect swords and had many shiny ones on his wall. One day, a little girl came to visit the old man and asked him if she could play with his swords. The old man disagreed and said, "No, it is not safe to play with swords." + +The little girl was sad and asked the old man, "Why do you like old swords?" The old man smiled and said, "These swords are very special to me. They remind me of my past and the battles I fought." The little girl was curious and asked, "Did you win all the battles?" + +The old man laughed and said, "No, I lost many battles too. But it is not about winning or losing, it is about learning from our mistakes and getting better." The little girl smiled and said, "I want to learn too!" The old man was happy and said, "I can teach you many things, but we will start with something safe, like playing with dolls." + +The little girl was excited and they spent the whole day playing with dolls and talking about old swords. From that day on, the little girl visited the old man every week to learn new things and play with dolls. And the old man was happy to have a new friend who disagreed with him but also listened to his stories. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a deep cut on his thumb and it hurt a lot. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, my thumb hurts so much. Can you help me?" + +His mom said, "Let me see. Oh no, it's a deep cut. We need to clean it and put a bandaid on it." + +Timmy said, "Will it come off soon?" + +His mom replied, "No, it will take some time to heal. But don't worry, I will take care of it and make sure it gets better." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. You're the best." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to eat jelly. He ate it every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new jar of jelly. It was grape flavor, his favorite! + +Timmy was so excited to eat the jelly, but he couldn't open the jar. He tried and tried, but it was too tight. "Mommy, can you help me open this jar?" Timmy asked. + +His mom tried to open it too, but it wouldn't budge. "Let's hang the jar upside down for a while," she said. "That way, the jelly will loosen up and be easier to open." + +So, they hung the jar upside down for a few minutes. When they tried to open it again, it opened easily! Timmy was so happy he could eat his jelly. He took a big spoonful and smiled. "This is so yummy!" he said. + +From that day on, whenever Timmy had trouble opening a jar, he would hang it upside down for a while. It always worked like magic. And he never ran out of jelly again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a delicate toy horn that she loved to play with. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend Timmy and ran over to say hello. + +"Hi Timmy, do you want to play with my horn?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, please!" Timmy said excitedly. + +Lily handed Timmy the horn to play with, but as he was playing, he accidentally broke it. + +"Oh no! My horn is broken!" Lily cried. + +Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry Lily, I didn't mean to break it. Can we fix it?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I know! Let's zip it back together!" + +So, Timmy and Lily zipped the horn back together and it was good as new. They continued to play together happily at the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a secret hiding spot under her bed. One day, her brother Jack found out about it and wanted to see what was inside. Lily didn't want him to know her secret, so she said no. + +Jack got mad and said, "I want to see! Let me look!" Lily didn't know what to do, so she leaned against her bed and thought for a moment. Suddenly, she got an idea. She said, "I'll show you, but you have to promise not to tell anyone." + +Jack agreed and Lily showed him her secret hiding spot. Inside was a gray stuffed elephant that Lily loved very much. Jack smiled and said, "That's cool! Can I play with it too?" Lily was happy that Jack liked her secret, so she said yes. They played together and had lots of fun. From that day on, Lily didn't mind sharing her secret with Jack. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his ball. But it was wet outside because it had rained. Timmy didn't mind because he loved to play in the wet grass. + +As Timmy was playing, he accidentally dropped his ball. The ball bounced and rolled away. Timmy chased after it, but it went into a big puddle. Timmy didn't want to get wet, but he still wanted his ball. He reached into the puddle and grabbed his ball. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a big flag with stars and stripes on it. It was the flag of his nation. Timmy didn't know what a nation was, but he knew the flag was important. He waved to the flag and said, "Hi, flag!" Then he ran back inside, happy to have his ball and see the flag. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play and explore her house. One day, she found a shiny penny on the floor near the furniture. She was so lucky to find it! + +Lily's mom saw her holding the penny and told her that she could learn about money by saving it in a piggy bank. Lily didn't know what that meant, but she thought it sounded fun. + +So, Lily put the penny in her piggy bank and learned that by saving her money, she could buy toys and treats. She was so happy and felt lucky to have learned something new. From that day on, she always checked the furniture for any more lucky pennies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to check the mail every day. One day, she saw a big truck arrive with a package for her. She was so excited to open it. + +But when she opened the package, she was disappointed. It was just a modest dress that didn't fit her. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom saw how sad she was and suggested they exchange the dress for something else. They went back to the post office and exchanged the dress for a new toy. Lily was happy again and couldn't wait to check the mail again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a happy clown named Bobo. Bobo loved to make people laugh and smile. One day, Bobo went to the circus and saw a high wire act. The high wire was very high up in the air! + +Bobo wanted to try the high wire, but he was scared. "I don't think I can do it," said Bobo to his friend, the ringmaster. "You can do it, Bobo!" said the ringmaster. "Just rub your lucky nose and believe in yourself." + +So, Bobo rubbed his nose and climbed up onto the high wire. He was doing great until he looked down and got scared. Suddenly, Bobo slipped and fell off the high wire. Everyone gasped as they watched him fall. + +Sadly, Bobo didn't survive the fall. The ringmaster and all of the circus performers were very sad. They realized that sometimes, even when you believe in yourself, things can go wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom went to the store and brought home a magazine. Lily thought the magazine was silly because it had funny pictures and stories in it. + +Lily's little brother, Jack, wanted to play with the magazine too. But Lily didn't want to share because she was afraid Jack would rip the pages. Jack got upset and started crying. + +Lily's mom heard Jack crying and came to see what was wrong. Jack told her that Lily wouldn't share the silly magazine. Lily's mom told Lily that it was important to share and be kind to her brother. + +Lily realized that she was being mean and decided to share the magazine with Jack. They both looked at the pictures and laughed together. They were happy and no longer fighting over the silly magazine. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very shy and didn't like to talk to people she didn't know. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They were having fun playing on the swings and the slide. But then, the sun started to go down and it got dark outside. + +Lily started to feel scared because she didn't like the dark. But then, she realized that her mommy was still with her and that made her feel better. They held hands and walked back home together. When they got home, Lily felt happy and safe. She realized that the dark wasn't so scary after all when she was with someone she loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cars and trains, especially the engine part. One day, she went to a park and saw a brilliant red car. She ran to it and screamed, "Wow, this car is so cool!" + +The car's owner, a kind man, saw Lily's excitement and said, "Do you want to sit in the driver's seat and pretend to drive?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, please!" + +As she sat in the car, she pretended to turn the engine on and off. She screamed, "Vroom vroom!" and pretended to drive around the park. The kind man smiled and said, "It looks like you're having a lot of fun." + +Lily smiled back and said, "Thank you for letting me sit in your brilliant car. It was so much fun!" The kind man replied, "You're welcome. Anytime you want to play with my car, just let me know." Lily left the park feeling happy and grateful for the kind man's generosity. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to go fishing with his dad. One day, Timmy's dad invited his friend over to go fishing with them. Timmy was happy to have another person to fish with. + +When they got to the lake, Timmy's dad showed them how to cast their nets into the water to catch fish. Timmy's dad had a big net and his dad's friend had a modest net. They all caught lots of fish and had a great time together. + +After they finished fishing, they went back to Timmy's house and his mom cooked the fish for dinner. It was delicious! Timmy was happy that his dad invited his friend to come fishing with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with clay. She would take the clay and make all sorts of things like animals and flowers. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Hi Lily!" said Timmy. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm playing with clay," replied Lily. "Do you want to play too?" + +"Yes, please!" said Timmy excitedly. "But my hands are not clean." + +"That's okay," said Lily. "We can wash them first. Then we can take the clay and make something fun together!" + +So they went to the sink and washed their hands until they were clean. Then they took the clay and made a big, colorful snake. They were so proud of their creation and decided to show it to Lily's mom. + +"Wow, that's amazing!" said Lily's mom. "You two did a great job. I'm so impressed!" + +Lily and Timmy were very happy and proud. They knew they had made something special together. And from that day on, they continued to play with clay and make all sorts of fun things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his backyard with his spade. He dug holes and made sandcastles with it. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend had a tasty-looking cookie with him. + +Timmy wanted the cookie, but his friend didn't want to share it. Timmy got upset and started to cry. His mom came outside and asked what was wrong. Timmy showed his mom the cookie and said he wanted it. His mom explained that it's not nice to take things without asking and that sharing is important. + +Timmy's friend saw that Timmy was upset and decided to share the cookie with him. They both enjoyed the tasty cookie together while playing with the spade. Timmy learned that sharing is important and it's always nice to show kindness to others. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy was very grumpy because he couldn't catch any fish in the pond. He tried and tried, but the fish were too fast for him. + +One day, Timmy saw a little frog hopping near the pond. He thought it was young and cute. Timmy wanted to catch the frog, so he slowly moved closer and closer. He reached out his hand and finally caught the frog! + +Timmy was so happy that he caught something. He let the frog go, and it hopped away. From that day on, Timmy wasn't grumpy anymore. He knew that if he kept trying, he could catch anything he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to play outside in the woods, but one day he got lost. He looked around and saw a big, scary monster! Timmy was troubled and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Timmy remembered his dad's axe. He believed that if he had the axe, he could scare the monster away. Timmy ran back home as fast as he could and grabbed the axe. He ran back to the woods and saw the monster again. + +Timmy held up the axe and yelled "Go away, monster!" The monster got scared and ran away. Timmy was so happy that he believed he could do anything. From that day on, Timmy knew that he could handle anything that came his way. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he went to the river with his mommy and daddy. There, he saw a man in a big boat called a kayak. The man looked strong and Timmy thought it was hard to paddle the kayak. + +Timmy's parents introduced him to the man and they all talked for a while. The man was very nice and showed Timmy his kayak. Timmy was amazed and asked if he could try it. The man said yes and helped Timmy get in the kayak. Timmy paddled hard and had so much fun! He was very happy to meet the man and try his kayak. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who loved shiny jewels. She had a big collection of them. One day, she asked her friend, a bird, to bring her a new jewel. The bird flew away to find one. + +After a while, the bird came back with a jewel. It was so shiny that the princess felt dizzy. She put it on her head and danced around. But then, the jewel made her feel sick. She fell to the ground and closed her eyes. + +The jewel was cursed. It made the princess sick and she couldn't wake up. The bird tried to help her, but it was too late. The princess had to say goodbye to her shiny jewels forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the playground every day. He would swing and climb and play with his friends. But his favorite thing to do was slide down the big yellow slide. + +One day, Timmy and his friends decided to have a race. They ran to the slide and lined up at the bottom. Timmy knew this was an important race. He wanted to win so badly. He took a deep breath and started climbing up the ladder. + +As Timmy climbed higher and higher, he could feel his heart beating faster. He knew victory was within his reach. Finally, he reached the top and sat down on the slide. He pushed off and started sliding down as fast as he could. The wind rushed through his hair and he felt like he was flying. And when he reached the bottom, he had won the race! Timmy felt so proud and happy. He knew this was an important victory. +Once upon a time, there was a fast car named Red. Red loved to speed around the town and feel the wind in his face. One day, Red saw a vendor selling ice cream on the street. Red stopped and asked the vendor for a cone. The vendor smiled and handed Red a delicious ice cream cone. + +Red was so happy with his ice cream that he forgot to speed away. He sat and enjoyed his treat while watching the people walk by. The vendor was happy to see Red enjoying his ice cream and smiled at him. + +After finishing his ice cream, Red thanked the vendor and sped away, feeling even happier than before. From that day on, Red would often stop by the vendor to buy ice cream and enjoy it at his own pace. The vendor became Red's friend and they would often chat about the weather and other things. Red was happy to have made a new friend and enjoyed his ice cream even more because of it. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little girl named Lily. She loved to play and have fun with her friends in the park. One day, Lily and her friends found a lost puppy. They were so happy and excited to play with the puppy, but they didn't know what to do with it. + +Lily's mommy saw them and asked what was going on. The children told her about the lost puppy. Lily's mommy explained that they needed to surrender the puppy to the animal shelter, so the puppy could find its way back home. + +At first, Lily was sad because she wanted to keep the puppy, but her mommy explained that it was the right thing to do. Lily surrendered the puppy to the animal shelter and felt proud of herself for doing the right thing. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we need to surrender things we love to do what is right and good for others. Lily learned that while it was hard to say goodbye to the puppy, it was important to do the right thing and take care of its body by bringing it to the animal shelter. +Once upon a time, there was a big family who lived in a big house. They were very rich and had lots of toys to play with. One day, they went to the park to play and the little boy lost his toy car in the sand. He couldn't find it and started to cry. + +His mommy saw him and came to help. She told him not to worry and that they would find it. She removed some sand and there it was! The little boy was so happy and hugged his mommy. They went back home and played with their toys together. The family was very happy to be together and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and collect rocks. One day, he found a shiny rock and was very proud of it. He showed it to his friend, Sarah, who also liked rocks. But Sarah was jealous of Timmy's shiny rock and wanted it for herself. + +Timmy didn't want to give up his rock, but he didn't want to make Sarah sad either. So, he had an idea. He told Sarah that they could add his rock to her collection and they could share it. Sarah was happy with this idea and they became friends again. + +As the seasons changed, Timmy and Sarah continued to play and collect rocks together. They were both proud of their collections and loved to show them off to each other. And they never forgot the lesson they learned about sharing and being kind to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved watching fireworks in the sky. One day, Timmy's mom took him to a big park to watch a firework show. Timmy was very excited and kept asking his mom, "When will the fireworks start, please?" + +As they waited for the show to begin, Timmy saw a man selling popcorn. He asked his mom if he could have some, but she said he was too fat and needed to eat healthy food. Timmy was sad, but he understood. + +Finally, the fireworks started and Timmy was amazed. The sky was filled with colorful lights and loud sounds. Suddenly, one of the fireworks fell down and started a fire on the ground. People started to panic, but Timmy remembered what his mom had taught him about fire safety. He ran to the popcorn man and asked for his bucket of water. Timmy poured the water on the fire and saved the day. Everyone cheered and Timmy felt very proud. His mom hugged him and said, "You are my hero, Timmy. Thank you for being so brave!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with pebbles and collect them in a jar. One day, she found a shiny pebble and showed it to her mom. "Mommy, look at this pretty pebble I found!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a beautiful pebble, Lily. But be careful, the ground is easy to trip on." + +Suddenly, the ground started to tremble and Lily and her mom held onto each other. "What's happening?" Lily asked. + +"It's just an earthquake, sweetie. We need to stay calm and wait for it to pass," her mom replied. + +After a few moments, the ground stopped trembling and Lily and her mom continued on their walk. Lily held onto her pebble tightly, grateful to be safe with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy cars and trucks. One day, she saw a big vehicle parked outside her house. It was so big that she couldn't see what it was. + +Lily asked her mommy what the vehicle was, but her mommy didn't know either. They decided to wait and see if someone would come to the vehicle. Later that day, a man came and got into the vehicle. He started the engine and drove away. + +Lily was so excited that they managed to find out what the unknown vehicle was. She couldn't wait to tell her daddy about it when he came home from work. From that day on, Lily looked for new vehicles to discover and manage. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted a sandwich. He asked his mom to make him one. His mom made him a big sandwich with cheese and ham. Timmy was happy and took a big bite. But then, he saw his friends looking at him and he felt embarrassed because he had a big piece of cheese on his face. Timmy quickly wiped his face and continued eating his sandwich. He loved how high it was stacked with tasty things inside. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little bunny. He loved to eat snacks like carrots and lettuce. One day, he met a big, mean fox who wanted to eat him for a snack. The bunny disagreed and tried to run away. + +But the fox was too fast and caught the bunny. The bunny was very scared and wished he had never disagreed with the fox. The fox ate the bunny for his snack and the bunny was never seen again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip around her backyard and play with her toys. One day, her mom told her they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited! + +When they got to the beach, Lily saw the ocean for the first time. She thought it was terrible because it was so big and loud. But her mom told her not to be scared and to stay close to her. + +As they were walking on the beach, Lily saw a boy skipping rocks into the water. She asked him if she could try and he said yes. She skipped a rock but it didn't go very far. The boy told her she needed to practice more. + +Lily didn't give up and kept trying. She skipped more rocks and they went farther and farther. The boy was impressed and told her she was getting better. Lily was so happy and proud of herself. She told her mom she wanted to come back to the beach every day so she could skip rocks all the time. +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, while they were playing, a stranger came up to them. He looked nice and had a big smile. He asked if he could play with them too. + +Lily's mommy and daddy said yes, and they all had a good time together. The stranger even bought them ice cream! He said he wanted to pay for their treats because he was happy to play with them. + +Lily learned that sometimes strangers can be good and kind. She was happy to make a new friend at the park that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to cook with her mommy. One day, they decided to make spaghetti for dinner. Mommy asked Lily to get the pepper from the cupboard. Lily found the pepper and gave it to mommy. They cooked the spaghetti and it smelled so good. + +After dinner, Lily was tired and went to bed. She had a dream that she was a princess and had a big castle. But then, something bad happened. A big monster came and tried to take away her castle. The monster revealed that he was actually a dragon and he breathed fire at the castle. The castle burned down and Lily woke up crying. + +She realized it was just a dream, but she was still sad. Mommy came to comfort her and told her that dreams aren't real. Lily hugged her mommy and fell back asleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends at the park. One day, she saw a shiny ring on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Emma. + +"Wow, that's pretty!" said Emma. + +Lily put the ring in her jug and carried it home. When she got home, her mom saw the ring and said, "That's a popular ring! You should wear it to school tomorrow." + +The next day, Lily wore the ring to school and all her friends thought it was so cool. They asked where she got it and Lily told them the story of how she found it at the park. From that day on, Lily's ring was the most popular thing in school. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing hide and seek. It was a regular day, just like any other day. Suddenly, a thick fog appeared and they couldn't see each other anymore. + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. But then she closed her eyes and imagined that the fog was just a big fluffy blanket. She knew that she had to be brave and help her friends. So, she called out to them and they all held hands and walked together. + +Eventually, they found their way out of the fog and back to safety. Lily learned that even when things seem scary, you can always imagine something better and be brave. She was proud of herself for helping her friends and learned that being brave is always the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with toys, especially cars. One day, Tim's mom bought him a big box with a surprise inside. Tim was so excited to see what was in the box. He quickly started to unpack the box and found a new toy car. The car was so impressive and had a shiny red color. + +Tim loved to play with his new car, but after a while, the battery ran out. Tim didn't know what to do, but his mom showed him how to change the battery. Tim was amazed by how easy it was to change the battery. He felt so proud of himself for learning something new. + +From that day on, Tim played with his impressive toy car every day. He loved to show it off to his friends and tell them how he changed the battery all by himself. Tim felt like a big boy now that he knew how to do something new. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the mud. He would make mud pies and throw mud balls at trees. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to come inside for lunch. Timmy didn't want to stop playing in the mud, but he knew he had to try to be a good listener. + +As he walked inside, Timmy accidentally stepped on his mom's favorite flower. He felt very sorry and said, "Mommy, I'm sorry for stepping on your flower." His mom forgave him and they had a yummy lunch together. After lunch, Timmy went back outside to play in the mud again. He had so much fun that he didn't even notice the time passing by. + +Before he knew it, the sun was setting and it was time for dinner. Timmy's mom called him inside and he tried to clean himself up as best as he could. He was still covered in mud, but his mom didn't mind. She was just happy to have her little boy back inside safe and sound. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. It was her birthday and she was so happy! Her mom made her a big cake with lots of yummy frosting. Lily's friends came over to play with her and give her presents. + +But then, a big storm came and everything went gray outside. It was so loud and it disturbed Lily's party. Lily got scared and started to cry. Her mom told her not to worry and that it was just a storm. She said that bad things can happen, but we should always try to be happy and not let them ruin our fun. + +Lily stopped crying and realized that her mom was right. She had a great birthday party with her friends and didn't let the storm disturb her fun. From that day on, Lily learned that even when things get tough, we should try to stay happy and not let them bring us down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to gather things. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a purple ball. She wanted to gather it, but it was too big for her to carry. + +Suddenly, she saw a man picking pears from a tree. She asked him, "Can I have a pear?" The man smiled and gave her a juicy, ripe pear. Lily was so happy! + +As she was eating her pear, she saw a little boy crying because he lost his purple toy car. Lily knew how it felt to lose something special, so she decided to help him find it. She gathered all the kids in the park to help look for the purple toy car. After a while, they found it under a bush. The little boy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Jack. Jack loved to fly his airplane high in the sky. One day, Jack saw a big cloud and he wanted to fill his airplane with it. He flew closer and closer to the cloud until he was right beside it. Then, he turned on a switch and the cloud went into his airplane. Jack was so happy that he filled his airplane with a cloud. He flew back down to the ground and showed all his friends. They were amazed and thought Jack was the best pilot ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing outside with her friends when she accidentally broke her toy car. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw that she was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily explained that her toy car was broken and she didn't know how to fix it. + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, I can fix it for you! I'm really good at fixing things." + +Lily was so happy and thanked Timmy. While Timmy was fixing the toy car, Lily sat in the shade under a big tree. It was a rare moment of peace and quiet for her. + +Finally, after a few minutes, Timmy fixed the toy car and gave it back to Lily. She was so happy and thanked Timmy again. From that day on, Lily and Timmy were the best of friends and would always help each other out when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his dog, Spot. One day, Timmy's mom said they needed to go to the store to sell some old clothes. Timmy didn't want to go, but his mom promised they would get ice cream after. + +At the store, Timmy saw a lady who looked sad. He asked his mom if he could give her a hug. His mom said yes, so Timmy went up to the lady and gave her a big hug. The lady smiled and said thank you. + +After they sold their clothes, Timmy and his mom went to get ice cream. Timmy got a mild flavor because he didn't like things too spicy. While they were eating, Timmy told his mom about the lady he hugged. His mom was proud of Timmy for being kind to someone who needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a bee named Buzz. Buzz was a very adventurous bee. He liked to fly around the flowers and collect nectar. One day, Buzz met a butterfly named Flutter. Flutter was very pretty and had colorful wings. Buzz wanted to tell Flutter about his adventures, but he didn't know how to talk to a butterfly. + +Buzz flew around Flutter and made buzzing sounds. Flutter understood and started to flutter her wings. They flew together and explored the garden. Buzz was happy to have a friend to share his adventures with. They saw many flowers and even a big red apple on a tree. Buzz told Flutter all about his adventures and she listened with interest. From that day on, Buzz and Flutter became good friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and generous dog named True. True loved to walk in the park and play with his friends. One day, True saw a little bird who had fallen from its nest. "Are you okay?" True asked the bird. "Yes, I'm fine," the bird replied. "But I can't fly yet. Can you help me get back to my nest?" True happily agreed and carried the bird in his mouth. + +As they walked, True noticed a mean cat lurking in the bushes. "Watch out for that cat," True warned the bird. "She's not very nice." But the bird didn't listen and flew away to the nearest tree. True continued on his walk and soon came across a group of dogs who were bullying a smaller dog. "Stop it!" True barked. "That's not nice!" The bigger dogs laughed and walked away. + +As True continued his walk, he saw the mean cat again. This time, the cat attacked True and hurt him badly. True tried to get up and walk away, but he was too hurt to move. "Help!" True yelped. But no one came to his rescue. True realized that sometimes, even when you are kind and generous, bad things can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink toy motor that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her motor. She put it on the ground and went to play on the swings. When she came back, her motor had disappeared! + +Lily was very sad and started to cry. Then, a kind old man saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told the man that her pink motor had disappeared. The old man said, "Don't worry, sometimes things disappear, but they can also reappear." + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and found her pink motor. She was so happy! She ran back to the old man and said, "You were right! My motor reappeared!" The old man smiled and said, "See, I told you things can disappear, but they can also come back. Remember to take care of your things so they don't disappear again." From that day on, Lily always took good care of her pink motor. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a little room with a big bed and a soft blanket. One day, Lily wanted to play with her toys, but she couldn't find them. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mommy, where are my toys?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, sweetie. Let's look for them together," her mom answered. + +Lily's mom was very dependable and always knew how to answer her questions. They searched the room and found the toys under the bed. Lily was happy and hugged her mom. "Thank you for helping me find my toys," she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to the doctor's office. Lily was scared because she didn't like the doctor's office. But her mommy said they were just going to test her hearing. + +When they got to the doctor's office, the nurse put some headphones on Lily's ears. The nurse played some sounds and Lily had to raise her hand when she heard them. It was difficult for Lily because some of the sounds were very quiet. But she tried her best and did a good job. + +After the test, the doctor said Lily had good hearing. Her mommy was happy and Lily was relieved. They walked out of the doctor's office and there was silence. Lily looked up at her mommy and smiled. She was happy that the test was over and she could go back to playing with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing in his yard with his toys. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Timmy was so excited to play with Billy, but Billy was impatient and wanted to play a different game. + +Timmy said, "Let's play with my toys in the yard!" + +But Billy yelled, "I don't want to play with your toys! Let's play my game!" + +Timmy felt sad because he really wanted to play with Billy. He didn't know what to do. Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He said, "Okay, let's play your game first and then we can play with my toys in the yard after." + +Billy smiled and said, "Okay, that sounds like a great idea!" + +Timmy was happy that he found a solution to their conflict. They played Billy's game and then had fun playing with Timmy's toys in the yard. From that day on, they always took turns playing each other's games. +Once upon a time, there was a little green frog named Fred. Fred lived in a big pond with his family and friends. One day, Fred heard a loud noise and saw a big bird flying over the pond. He felt scared and wanted to escape. + +Fred told his friend, a yellow duck named Dolly, about the bird. Dolly said, "Don't worry, Fred. I will prevent the bird from coming near us." Dolly quacked loudly and flapped her wings, scaring the bird away. + +Fred felt happy and safe again. He said to Dolly, "Thank you for helping me escape from the scary bird. You are such a brave and green friend." Dolly smiled and said, "Anytime, Fred. That's what friends are for." And they both swam happily in the pond together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a furry cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens were playing outside when they saw a big, mean dog coming towards them. Mittens was scared and ran up a tree, but Lily knew what to do. + +She picked up a rod and held it in front of her to prevent the dog from getting too close. The dog barked and growled, but Lily stood her ground. "Go away, dog!" she yelled. + +The dog didn't listen and kept coming closer. Just when Lily thought she was in trouble, a kind neighbor heard the commotion and came to help. He chased the dog away and made sure Lily and Mittens were safe. + +From that day on, Lily always kept a rod nearby to prevent any other scary animals from coming too close to her furry friend. And Mittens was grateful to have such a brave and smart owner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her birthday was coming soon. Her mommy asked her what kind of gift she would like. Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want a pretty doll." + +Mommy went to the toy store and asked the salesperson, "Can you recommend a pretty doll for my daughter?" The salesperson showed her a beautiful doll with a pink dress and curly hair. Mommy bought the doll and wrapped it up in a shiny paper. + +On her birthday, Lily opened the gift and was very happy to see the pretty doll. She hugged mommy and said, "Thank you, mommy! I love my gift so much!" Mommy smiled and felt happy to see her daughter so excited. + +Lily played with her doll all day and took it to bed with her. She felt anxious when she thought about losing it. Mommy told her, "Don't worry, sweetie. Your doll is safe with you." Lily felt relieved and went to sleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cat named Mittens who was very thin. Lily wanted to help Mittens get bigger, so she asked her mom to teach her how to pack healthy cat food in his bowl. + +Lily's mom showed her how to pack the cat food and explained how it would make Mittens stronger. Lily was very happy that she could help her cat. + +Every day, Lily would pack the cat food for Mittens and he started to get bigger and stronger. Mittens was very happy and would purr every time Lily gave him his food. + +From then on, Lily loved to pack healthy food for her cat and she was proud that she could teach others how to do it too. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Max. Max had a dog named Buddy. Buddy was deaf, which means he could not hear anything. Max loved Buddy very much and always took good care of him. + +One day, Max and Buddy went to the park. Max saw a little girl who was crying. Max went up to her and asked why she was crying. The little girl said she lost her doll. Max promised to help her find it. + +Max and Buddy searched the park for hours. Finally, they found the little girl's doll. The little girl was very happy and thanked Max. Max felt very proud of himself for helping someone. + +Suddenly, Max heard someone speaking loudly. It was a bad man who wanted to steal the little girl's doll. Max tried to stop him, but the bad man was too strong. Max got hurt and the bad man took the doll. + +The little girl was very sad and Max felt very upset. Max's mom gave him a reward for being brave, but Max didn't care about the reward. He just wanted to find the bad man and get the little girl's doll back. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hide in the forest and play games with his friends. One day, Benny's mom gave him a white bathrobe to wear after his bath. Benny loved his new bathrobe and wore it all day long. + +As Benny was playing with his friends, he saw a little bird who was sad because he had lost his nest. Benny thought it would be fun to hide the bird's nest in his bathrobe and surprise him. But when Benny put the nest in his bathrobe, he realized that it was not a good idea. The nest was too big and heavy, and Benny could not move. + +Benny learned that it is not kind to hide things from others, especially when it can cause harm. He apologized to the little bird and helped him find a new home for his nest. From that day on, Benny made sure to always be honest and kind to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink tea with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy made a great cup of tea for her. + +Lily took a sip and said, "Mommy, this tea is great!" + +"I'm glad you like it, sweetie," said Lily's mommy. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came into the room and demanded some tea too. "I want tea!" he said. + +Lily's mommy smiled and made another cup of tea for Lily's little brother. They all sat together and enjoyed their tea together. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. He loved to play by the sea and look at the big waves. One day, he saw a man with a big boat. Timmy asked the man, "Can I go on your boat, please?" + +The man said, "Sure, but first you must bow to the sea and say thank you." Timmy bowed and said, "Thank you, sea!" Then, he got on the boat and the man took him on a ride. Timmy was very happy and he saw many fish in the water. + +When they got back to the shore, Timmy said to the man, "Thank you for the ride. Can we do it again?" The man smiled and said, "Of course, young one. Anytime you want." Timmy was so happy that he jumped up and down and said, "Yay!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her cozy bathrobe after taking a bath. One day, Lily's mommy couldn't find her bathrobe. They searched and searched but couldn't find it. + +Lily wanted to help solve the mystery of the missing bathrobe. She looked under the bed, in the closet, and even in the laundry basket. Finally, Lily found her bathrobe hanging on the doorknob of the bathroom. + +Lily's mommy was so happy and proud of her for being a great detective and solving the mystery. She gave Lily a big hug and told her how wealthy she felt to have such a smart and helpful daughter. From that day on, Lily always made sure to put her bathrobe back where it belonged so they wouldn't have to solve the mystery again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was very smart and loved to play outside. One day, Timmy rode his bike too fast and hit a big rock. His bike tire popped and he fell off his bike. Timmy felt sad because he couldn't ride his bike anymore. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw him sitting on the ground with his broken bike. She asked him what happened and Timmy told her about the rock. Timmy's mom helped him fix his bike tire and he was able to ride again. But Timmy regretted going too fast and hitting the rock. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to ride his bike more carefully. He didn't want to get hurt again and he didn't want to break his bike tire. Timmy learned that it's important to be safe and not rush things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, his friend Billy came over to play with him. Timmy was happy to share his toys with Billy, but he was scared that Billy might break them. + +"Can we play with your toy crane, Timmy?" asked Billy. + +Timmy thought for a moment and then nodded his head. "Yes, we can share it," he said. + +Billy was happy and they played with the crane together. They took turns moving it up and down and pretended to build a big tower. Timmy was no longer scared because he was having so much fun with his friend. + +After they finished playing, Billy said, "Thank you for sharing your toys with me, Timmy. I had a great time." + +Timmy smiled and replied, "Me too, Billy. Let's play together again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going for rides in her daddy's car. One day, they were driving to the store when they stopped at a red light. + +Lily saw a man driving the car next to them. "Hi driver!" she said, waving her hand. + +The driver smiled and waved back. "Hello there, little one!" he said in a polite voice. + +Lily's daddy turned to her and asked, "Did you like that driver's car?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "I hope when I grow up, I can drive a car like that too!" + +Her daddy smiled and said, "I hope so too, my little one." And they continued on their way to the store. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very busy playing with his toys. He had a screwdriver and he was trying to screw a screw into his toy car. Suddenly, he heard his mom calling him. + +"Timmy, it's time for dinner!" his mom said. + +Timmy frowned because he didn't want to stop playing. But he knew he had to go eat. So, he put down his screwdriver and went to the kitchen. At dinner, Timmy's mom asked him how his day was. + +"I was busy playing with my toys," Timmy said. + +"That sounds like fun," his mom replied. + +After dinner, Timmy went back to his room and finished screwing the screw into his toy car. He was happy because he had fixed it all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an adorable puppy named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a big bird flying in the sky. + +Lily said, "Wow, Max! Look at the bird! It's so big and pretty!" + +Max barked, "Woof woof! I want to play with the bird!" + +Lily said, "No, Max. We can't play with the bird. We have to be peaceful and kind to all animals." + +Max asked, "What does peaceful mean?" + +Lily explained, "Peaceful means being calm and friendly. Like when we mail a letter to Grandma, we are peaceful because we want to make her happy." + +Max wagged his tail and said, "Oh, I understand now. Let's go home and mail a letter to Grandma!" And so they did, living happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his red ball. He would throw it up high and catch it. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his ball. He saw a guard standing near the gate. + +Timmy wanted to play inside the gate, so he asked the guard nicely if he could come in. The guard said no and told Timmy to play outside. Timmy was sad but he listened to the guard and played outside. + +After a while, Timmy got tired and wanted to go home. He remembered that he had left his ball inside the gate. He went back to the guard and asked if he could go inside to get his ball. The guard said no again and told Timmy to come back tomorrow. + +Timmy was sad again but he went home. The next day, he went back to the park to get his ball. He saw the guard again but this time, he didn't ask for permission. He climbed over the gate to get his ball. But as he was climbing down, he slipped and fell. He hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. Timmy learned that it's important to listen to the guard and not put himself in danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park with his mommy and daddy. The park was big and had lots of trees and grass. Timmy loved to run around and play on the swings and slide. + +One day, Timmy and his family went for a walk in the park. They wandered around for a while, looking at all the pretty flowers and listening to the birds sing. Suddenly, they came to a part of the park that was very deep. It was a big hole in the ground filled with water. + +Timmy's mommy and daddy told him to be careful and not get too close to the deep hole. Timmy was scared, but he trusted his parents and stayed close to them. They continued to wander through the park, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. Timmy was happy to be outside with his family and couldn't wait to come back to the park again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a big dinosaur. He was very happy until one day, he accidentally broke his leg. The dinosaur felt sad and couldn't walk anymore. His friend, a little boy, saw the dinosaur and wanted to help him. The boy knew how to repair things, so he decided to fix the dinosaur's leg. + +He went home and got his tools. He used a hammer and nails to fix the broken leg. The dinosaur was so happy, he could walk again! The boy was happy too, he felt proud of himself for helping his friend. The dinosaur and the boy played together under the light of the sun. They were both happy and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, his mom told him they were going on a trip to the beach. Timmy was so excited! He wanted to bring all of his toys with him. + +Before they left, Timmy's mom told him to pack his bag with his favorite toys. Timmy happily packed his bag and put his favorite toy on top. It was a little truck that he loved to play with. + +When they arrived at the beach, Timmy ran to the water to play. But when he came back, he saw that his bag was open and his favorite truck was missing! Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a kind man found Timmy's truck and returned it to him. Timmy was so happy and felt successful because he got his toy back. From that day on, Timmy learned to always pack his things carefully and keep his favorite toys on top. +Once upon a time, there was a big family. They all lived in a house with a big garden. The family had a big party, and everyone was happy. But then, something happened. The elderly grandma and grandpa started to argue. They were not happy with each other. Grandma said grandpa was always late, and grandpa said grandma was always grumpy. + +The young children in the family saw the problem and wanted to help. They drew a line on the ground and said that grandma and grandpa had to stand on opposite sides of the line until they could make up. Grandma and grandpa tried to talk, but they still argued. Then, the youngest child had an idea. She said, "Why don't you marry again?" + +Everyone was surprised by the idea, but grandma and grandpa liked it. They hugged and kissed and made up. They decided to have a second wedding and everyone was happy again. From that day on, grandma and grandpa were always happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky was a yellow duck and he liked to swim in the pond. One day, Ducky saw something unusual on the shore. It was a big rock that was shaking! Ducky was scared, but he wanted to know what was happening. He waddled over to the rock and saw a little mouse hiding behind it. The mouse was shaking because he was afraid of Ducky. Ducky told the mouse not to be afraid and they became friends. From that day on, Ducky and the mouse played together every day by the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweet. Tweet was very happy because she had a lot of friends. One day, Tweet was flying in the sky when she saw her friend, a little mouse named Squeaky, in trouble. Squeaky was stuck in a trap and couldn't get out. Tweet knew she had to save her friend. + +Tweet flew down and pecked at the trap until it broke open. Squeaky was so happy and grateful to be free. She thanked Tweet and they continued to play together. Later that day, Tweet received some mail from Squeaky. It was a beautiful drawing of Tweet being graceful in the sky. Tweet was so happy and hung the drawing up in her nest. From that day on, Tweet and Squeaky were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white cat named Snowy. One day, Lily and Snowy went for a walk in the park. They saw Lily's friend named Timmy. Timmy said, "Hi Lily! Do you want to jog with me?" Lily said, "Yes, I want to jog with you!" So, they jogged together and Snowy followed them. After they jogged, Timmy said, "Wow, that was fun! Snowy is a nice cat." Lily said, "Thank you, Timmy. Snowy is my friend." +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy with the laundry. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to add some soap to the washing machine. + +Lily was happy to help and added the soap carefully. Suddenly, her little brother came running in, shouting, "I want to help too!" + +Lily's mommy smiled and said, "Of course you can help! Why don't you add the clothes to the machine?" + +Lily's brother was so excited and quickly added the clothes. Together, they watched as the machine started to wash the laundry. Lily and her brother giggled and played while they waited for the laundry to finish. + +When it was done, Lily's mommy thanked them both for their help. Lily felt proud of herself for adding the soap and helping with the laundry. She even felt a little less shy because she knew she could be a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy king who ruled over a big palace. He never worked, and just slept all day long. One day, a brave knight came to the palace and asked the king for help. "Please, your highness, there is a dragon attacking my village. Can you help us?" he said. But the lazy king just said "No, I don't want to". + +The knight was very sad and left the palace. As he was walking away, he saw the dragon coming towards him. He tried to run, but the dragon was too fast. Suddenly, the knight remembered that he had a bow and arrow. He took it out and shot the dragon. But the dragon didn't die, it just got angry. + +The dragon started to breathe fire and burned down the knight's village. The knight was very sad and went back to the palace to tell the king what had happened. But when he got there, he saw that the lazy king was still sleeping. The knight tried to wake him up, but it was too late. The dragon had already burned down the palace and killed the lazy king. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to follow her mommy around the house. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Let's go have a meal at the park." Lily was so glad and ran to get her shoes. + +At the park, Lily and her mommy sat down to eat their meal. They had sandwiches, fruit, and juice. While they were eating, a big, mean dog came over and barked loudly at them. Lily got scared and tried to run away, but the dog chased after her. + +Lily's mommy tried to help her, but the dog was too strong. Lily fell down and got hurt. Her mommy called for help, but it was too late. Lily had to go to the hospital and get lots of stitches. Even though she was hurt, Lily was still glad to have her mommy by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the big blue sky and the fluffy white clouds. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a pair of scissors and asked her to cut some paper. Lily was very excited to cut the paper, but she had to be careful not to cut herself. She looked at the paper and tried to cut it straight. After a few tries, Lily was able to cut a perfect square. She was so happy and showed her mommy her high achievement. Her mommy was very proud of her! +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to sleep all day long in the hot summer sun. He would curl up on the porch and close his eyes, dreaming of chasing birds and mice. + +One day, Whiskers heard a noise in the bushes. He opened one eye and saw a little mouse scurrying by. Whiskers licked his lips and thought about chasing the mouse, but he was too tired to move. He closed his eyes again and went back to sleep. + +Later that day, Whiskers woke up to find the little mouse sitting next to him. The mouse had brought him a piece of cheese as a gift. Whiskers was surprised and grateful. He realized that sometimes it pays to be kind, even when you're feeling lazy. From that day on, Whiskers and the mouse became friends and enjoyed many lazy summer afternoons together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside and go on adventures. One day, Tim went on an adventurous walk in the forest. He saw lots of trees, birds, and bugs. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Tim got wet and cold. He needed to find a place to cover himself from the rain. He saw a big tree with lots of leaves and decided to go under it. + +As he sat there, he remembered something his mom told him. She said, "Always be true to yourself and never give up on your dreams." Tim felt happy and warm inside. He knew he was being true to himself by going on adventures and not letting the rain stop him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big boat sailing in the distant sea. + +"Mommy, look! The boat is sailing far away," Lily said excitedly. + +"Yes, it's very far," her mom replied. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a bird fall from the sky. She ran to pick it up and saw that it had hurt its wing. + +"Poor birdie, it fell down and hurt itself," Lily said sadly. + +Her mom helped her take care of the bird and they watched as it flew away into the distant sky. "Thank you for helping the bird, Lily," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily felt happy knowing that she had helped the bird and she continued to explore the world around her, always looking for new adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and exploring the world around her. One day, she found a needle on the ground. It was dirty and covered in mud. + +Lily picked up the needle and started playing with it. She pricked herself and started to weep. Her mother came over and saw what happened. She told Lily that needles can be dangerous and that she should never play with them. + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to be careful. She threw away the dirty needle and went back to playing. From that day on, she always made sure to look out for sharp objects and never played with them again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved playing with clay. He would make all sorts of things like animals, cars and even a castle. One day, Timmy's friend Billy accidentally broke his castle. Timmy was sad because he worked hard on it. + +Billy said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to break your castle." + +Timmy replied, "It's okay, Billy. Let's fix it together." + +They got some more clay and worked on the castle. Timmy showed Billy how to make the castle stronger. They made it even better than before! Timmy was happy that he could heal his castle and make it rich with new details. + +From that day on, Timmy and Billy played with clay together and made many more things. They knew that if something broke, they could always fix it and make it even better. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a cow. The cow was big and brown and very dependable. Every day, the farmer would milk the cow and she would give him lots of milk. + +One day, the farmer needed to go to the market, but he didn't want to leave his cow alone. He asked his son to hold the cow's rope while he was away. The son was happy to help and he held the cow's rope tightly. + +The cow was happy too, because she liked the farmer's son. She mooed softly and licked the boy's hand. The boy smiled and patted the cow's head. He knew he could depend on the cow to be his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who lived in the forest. The bear had a very big face and it seemed very scary to the other animals. But, one day, the bear met a little rabbit who was very thoughtful. The rabbit didn't seem scared of the bear's big face and asked him why he looked so sad. + +The bear told the rabbit that he was sad because he didn't have any friends. The rabbit thought for a moment and then had an idea. He told the bear that if he smiled more, other animals might want to be his friend. The bear thought this was a good idea and started to smile more. + +Soon, the other animals in the forest saw the bear's new, happy face and they wanted to be his friend. The bear was no longer sad and he had many new friends to play with. From that day on, the bear and the rabbit became the best of friends and had many fun adventures together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys on the floor. One day, she saw something weird on the floor. It was a big bug! She didn't like bugs because they scared her. + +Lily asked her mommy to help prevent bugs from coming into the house. Her mommy said they could use bug spray. They sprayed the bug spray all around the house and it worked! No more bugs on the floor. + +Lily was happy she could play on the floor again without any weird bugs bothering her. She thanked her mommy for preventing the bugs from coming inside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly crab named Mr. Crabbles. He loved to jump and play in the ocean with his friends. One day, Mr. Crabbles saw a shrimp swimming by. The shrimp was very small and pink. Mr. Crabbles thought the shrimp looked tasty, but he decided not to eat him because he wanted to be friends. + +So, Mr. Crabbles invited the shrimp to play with him and his friends. They all jumped and splashed in the water together. The shrimp was very happy to have made a new friend. From that day on, Mr. Crabbles and the shrimp played together every day. They were the best of friends and had lots of fun in the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his bouncy ball. He would bounce it up and down all day long. + +One day, Timmy's ball bounced too hard and went into a tube. Timmy was frustrated and didn't know how to get his ball back. + +Timmy's friend, Johnny, saw that Timmy was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told Johnny about his ball and the tube. Johnny had an idea and said, "Let's use a stick to get the ball out of the tube!" Timmy was happy and they tried it. They were able to get the ball out and Timmy was no longer frustrated. +Once upon a time, there was a happy zebra named Ziggy. Ziggy loved to run and play with his animal friends in the jungle. One day, Ziggy accidentally bumped into a grumpy lion named Leo. Leo was not happy and started to roar at Ziggy. + +Ziggy felt sad and scared. He didn't mean to bump into Leo. "I'm sorry, Leo," said Ziggy. "I didn't mean to make you angry." + +Leo stopped roaring and looked at Ziggy. "It's okay, Ziggy," said Leo. "I forgive you. Let's go play with our friends." + +Ziggy felt cheerful again and ran off to play with his friends. From that day on, Ziggy and Leo became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks, but one day his favorite green truck broke. Timmy was very sad because he loved that truck so much. + +His mommy saw that Timmy was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that his green truck was broken and he couldn't play with it anymore. His mommy promised to fix the truck for him. She took the truck and looked at the texture of the toy. She saw that one of the wheels was broken, but she knew she could fix it. + +After a few minutes, Timmy's mommy fixed the truck and gave it back to him. Timmy was so happy that he hugged his mommy and thanked her for fixing his truck. From that day on, Timmy played with his green truck every day and it never broke again. +On Tuesday, Lily and Ben went to the park with Mom. They liked the park because it had swings, slides, and a sandbox. They were very playful and happy. + +"Look, Mom, I can swing high!" Lily shouted as she pushed her legs. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben said, copying his sister. + +Mom smiled and watched them. She was proud of her children. + +Suddenly, she saw a big dog running towards them. It was brown and furry, and it had a long tongue. It looked friendly, but Mom did not know if it was. + +"Children, come here!" Mom called. "There is a dog coming!" + +Lily and Ben heard Mom and got off the swings. They did not want to meet the dog. They were scared of dogs. They rushed to Mom and hugged her legs. + +"Mom, is the dog bad?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, sweetie. Maybe it is just looking for its owner," Mom said. + +The dog reached them and stopped. It wagged its tail and sniffed them. It licked Ben's face and made him giggle. + +"Hi, doggy. You are nice," Ben said. + +The dog barked and wagged its tail more. It was playful and friendly. It wanted to play with Lily and Ben. + +"Mom, can we play with the dog?" Lily asked. + +Mom looked around and saw a man running after the dog. He had a leash in his hand. + +"Sorry, kids, the dog has to go with its owner. Maybe another time," Mom said. + +The man reached them and apologized. He said his dog's name was Spot and he had escaped from his yard. He thanked Mom for being kind and took Spot away. + +"Bye, Spot. We had fun," Lily and Ben said. + +Mom hugged them and said they were brave and good. She said they could have a snack and play some more. + +Lily and Ben smiled and followed Mom. They still liked the park, even with dogs. +Lila and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them race and crash and honk. But then Ben saw a big red car that Lila had. He wanted it for himself. He grabbed it from Lila and ran away. + +Lila was very sad and angry. She chased after Ben and shouted, "Give it back! It's mine!" Ben did not listen. He ran faster and faster. He did not see the rock in his way. He tripped and fell. The car flew out of his hand and broke into pieces. Ben hurt his knee and cried. + +Lila saw what happened. She felt sorry for Ben. She ran to him and said, "Are you okay?" She helped him get up and hugged him. She said, "I'm sorry I yelled at you. I know you liked the car. But it was not nice to take it from me." Ben said, "I'm sorry too. I was selfish and mean. I should have asked you first. Can you forgive me?" Lila nodded and smiled. She said, "Of course I can. You are my brother and I love you." + +They went inside the house and showed their mom what happened. Mom was not happy that the car was broken, but she was glad that they said sorry and made up. She cleaned Ben's knee and put a band-aid on it. She said, "This will help you heal. But you have to be more careful next time. And you have to share your toys and respect each other." Lila and Ben said, "Yes, mom. We will." Mom gave them a kiss and said, "That's good. Now, do you want some cookies and milk?" Lila and Ben said, "Yes, please!" They followed mom to the kitchen and sat at the table. They ate their cookies and drank their milk. They talked and laughed and played. They were happy again. + +The next day, they went back to the garden. They brought their toy cars and some glue. They worked together to fix the broken car. They made it look as good as new. They decided to take turns playing with it. They also played with their other cars and made them race and crash and honk. But they did not fight or grab or run away. They were kind and fair and gentle. They had fun and learned a lesson. They were good friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to play outside. One day, they saw a big pie on the window of their neighbor's house. It smelled so good and looked so yummy. They wanted to have a bite of the pie. + +"Let's go and take some pie," Ben said. "No one will know." + +"No, Ben, that is not nice," Lily said. "The pie is not ours. We should ask first." + +But Ben did not listen to Lily. He ran to the window and grabbed the pie. He ran back to Lily and said, "Come on, let's eat it." + +Lily was scared. She did not want to eat the pie. She knew it was wrong. She said, "No, Ben, I don't want to eat it. Put it back. Please." + +But Ben did not listen to Lily. He took a big bite of the pie. It was so sweet and juicy. He said, "Mmm, this is the best pie ever. You are missing out, Lily." + +But then, he heard a loud voice. It was their neighbor, Mrs. Jones. She saw Ben with the pie and was very angry. She said, "Hey, you little thief! How dare you steal my pie! That was for my grandson's birthday. Give it back right now!" + +Ben was scared. He dropped the pie and ran away. He cried and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." + +Lily was sad. She felt sorry for Ben and Mrs. Jones. She said, "I'm sorry, too, Mrs. Jones. Ben did not mean to hurt you. He just liked the pie." + +Mrs. Jones was still angry, but she saw that Lily was honest and kind. She said, "Well, thank you, Lily, for telling the truth. You are a good girl. But Ben needs to learn a lesson. He needs to say sorry and help me make a new pie." + +Lily nodded. She went to find Ben and told him what Mrs. Jones said. Ben felt ashamed and sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You were right. I should have listened to you. I should not have taken the pie. It was not nice." + +Lily hugged Ben and said, "It's okay, Ben. We all make mistakes. But we have to say sorry and fix them. Come on, let's go and help Mrs. Jones make a new pie." + +Ben nodded. He wiped his tears and said, "Okay, Lily. Let's go." + +They went to Mrs. Jones' house and said sorry. They helped her make a new pie. It was a brilliant pie. It was even bigger and yummier than the first one. They all sat together and ate the pie. They laughed and talked and had fun. Mrs. Jones forgave Ben and gave him a hug. She said, "You are a good boy, Ben. You learned your lesson. Next time, you can ask me for a slice of pie. I will be happy to share." + +Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Mrs. Jones. You are very nice. I will not steal again. I will ask first." + +Lily smiled and said, "Me too, Mrs. Jones. Thank you for the pie. It was delicious." + +They all smiled and said, "You're welcome. You're welcome." + +The moral of the story is: Do not take what is not yours. It is wrong and rude. Always ask first. If you make a mistake, say sorry and fix it. Be honest and kind. Then you will have friends and happiness. +Tommy loves to dress up as different things. He has a big box of clothes and hats and masks in his room. He likes to pretend he is a pirate, a doctor, a firefighter, or a superhero. Sometimes he asks his mom or dad to play with him and act out stories. + +One day, Tommy found a green bean in the kitchen. He thought it looked like a magic wand. He ran to his room and put on a wizard hat and a cape. He grabbed the bean and waved it around, saying "Abracadabra!" He felt very enthusiastic and happy. + +He decided to show his mom his new trick. He went to the living room, where his mom was reading a book. He said, "Mom, look what I can do with my magic bean!" He pointed the bean at the lamp and said, "Light on!" The lamp turned on. He pointed the bean at the TV and said, "Cartoon!" The TV switched to his favorite show. He pointed the bean at his mom and said, "Smile!" His mom smiled and hugged him. + +"Wow, Tommy, you are a very clever wizard!" his mom said. "How did you do that?" + +Tommy winked and said, "It's a secret. But I can tell you this: it's all thanks to my magic bean!" He put the bean in his pocket and smiled. He was very proud of his dress up game. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Lily had a small shovel and Ben had a big one. They were having fun. + +But then, Lily saw something move in the grass. It was long and thin and had scales. It was a snake! Lily was scared. She dropped her shovel and ran to Ben. She pointed at the snake and said, "Snake! Snake!" + +Ben saw the snake too. He was brave. He picked up his big shovel and walked towards the snake. He wanted to scare it away. He said, "Go away, snake! This is our garden!" + +The snake did not like Ben's shovel. It hissed and coiled up. It showed its fangs and its tongue. It was ready to bite. Ben was not so brave anymore. He stopped and backed away. He said, "Sorry, snake! You can have the garden!" + +Lily and Ben ran to the house. They found their grandma, who was elderly and kind. They told her about the snake. She hugged them and said, "You did the right thing, my dears. Sometimes, it is better to surrender than to fight. The snake was just protecting its home. Maybe we can make a new garden somewhere else." She gave them some cookies and milk and they felt better. They loved their grandma. +Tim and Mia liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big tank. The tank was green and had a long gun. It could make loud noises and move on the floor. + +One day, Tim and Mia had a fight. Tim wanted to play with the tank, but Mia wanted to play with it too. They both pulled the tank and shouted. "It's mine!" Tim said. "No, it's mine!" Mia said. They were very spoiled and did not want to share. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tim and Mia fighting over the tank. She was not happy. She took the tank away and said, "You are both being very naughty. You have to learn to share your toys. If you can't play nicely, you can't play at all." + +Tim and Mia were sad and angry. They did not like their mom's words. They wanted to play with the tank. They tried to get the tank back, but their mom was too strong. They cried and stomped their feet. They made loud noises like a lion. They roared and roared. + +Their mom did not like their noises. She said, "Stop roaring. You are not lions, you are children. You have to calm down and say sorry. Then maybe you can play with the tank again. But only if you share and take turns." + +Tim and Mia did not want to say sorry. They wanted to roar. But they also wanted to play with the tank. They looked at each other and sighed. They knew their mom was right. They said sorry to each other and to their mom. They hugged and smiled. They asked their mom if they could play with the tank again. + +Their mom was glad to see them being nice. She said, "Yes, you can play with the tank again. But remember to share and take turns. And no more roaring, please." She gave them the tank and watched them play. They made the tank move and make noises. But they did not fight. They played happily and quietly. They were good children. +Lily and Tom like to play in the kitchen. They want to make a pie for mom and dad. They find some flour, some sugar, some butter and some apples. They put them in a big bowl and mix them with a spoon. They are very happy. + +They roll the dough and put it in a pan. They cut the apples and put them on top. They sprinkle some sugar and cinnamon. They put the pie in the oven. They wait for it to bake. They smell something good. + +Mom and dad come home. They see Lily and Tom in the kitchen. They see the pie on the table. They are very surprised. They hug Lily and Tom and say thank you. They cut the pie and taste it. It is very yummy. They say Lily and Tom are very good cooks. They are very proud. + +Lily and Tom smile. They are very happy. They made a pie for mom and dad. They made a harmless pie. They did not make a mess. They did not make a noise. They did not make trouble. They made a pie. They made love. +Tom and Mia liked to go to the park with their mom. They liked to feed the ducks and the pigeons with bread crumbs. They also liked to chase the pigeons and make them fly away. + +One day, they saw a big cage with many pigeons inside. A man was selling the pigeons to people who wanted to keep them as pets. Tom and Mia felt sorry for the pigeons. They wanted them to be free and happy. + +"Mom, can we buy a pigeon?" Tom asked. + +"No, sweetie, we can't. We don't have a place for a pigeon at home. And pigeons are not happy in cages. They like to fly and explore," Mom said. + +"But Mom, they look so sad and nervous. They want to escape," Mia said. + +"I know, honey, but we can't do anything. The man owns the pigeons. He decides what to do with them," Mom said. + +Tom and Mia were not happy with Mom's answer. They looked at the cage and saw a small hole in the corner. They had an idea. They waited until the man was busy talking to a customer. Then they sneaked to the cage and opened the hole. The pigeons saw the opening and flew out of the cage. They were free! + +"Yay! We did it! We helped the pigeons escape!" Tom and Mia cheered. + +"Hey! What are you doing? Stop! Come back here!" The man shouted. He was angry and ran after the pigeons. But the pigeons were too fast and too smart. They flew away and disappeared in the sky. + +Tom and Mia ran back to their mom. They were proud and happy. They hugged their mom and told her what they did. + +"Mom, we set the pigeons free. They are happy now. They can fly and explore," Tom said. + +"Mom, we are sorry we disobeyed you. But we wanted to help the pigeons. They were sad and nervous. They needed to escape," Mia said. + +Mom was surprised and a little angry. But she also understood Tom and Mia's feelings. She loved animals too. She hugged them and smiled. + +"I'm glad you care about the pigeons. But you should not do things like that without asking me. You could have gotten in trouble. And you should respect other people's property. The man worked hard to raise the pigeons. He might have lost a lot of money," Mom said. + +"We're sorry, Mom. We didn't think about that. We just wanted to do the right thing," Tom and Mia said. + +"I know, sweeties. I'm proud of you for being kind and brave. But next time, please talk to me first. And maybe we can find another way to help the pigeons. Maybe we can donate some money to a bird sanctuary. Or maybe we can join a club that protects wildlife. What do you think?" Mom said. + +Tom and Mia nodded. They liked Mom's ideas. They learned a lesson. They still loved the pigeons. But they also respected the man. They hoped the pigeons were happy and safe. And they hoped the man was not too sad and angry. They decided to be more careful and thoughtful next time. They kissed Mom and thanked her. Then they went to feed the ducks and the pigeons with bread crumbs. They were happy too. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They name their cars and make sounds for them. Vroom, vroom, vroom! + +One day, they decide to have a race. They pick their fastest cars and line them up on the floor. They count to three and say, "Go!" They push their cars as hard as they can. They want to see who has the faster car. + +Lily's car is red and shiny. She names it Ruby. Ben's car is blue and big. He names it Bluey. They both think their car is the best. They watch their cars zoom across the floor. They cheer for their cars. Go, Ruby! Go, Bluey! + +But then, something bad happens. Their cars crash into each other. Bang! They make a big wreck. Their cars break into pieces. They fly everywhere. Lily and Ben are shocked. They stop cheering. They look at their cars. They are sad. They love their cars. They don't want them to be broken. + +They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "I'm sorry." They hug each other. They are still friends. They decide to share their cars. They pick up the pieces and try to fix them. They say, "It's okay. We can make new cars. We can name them again. We can play together." They smile. They are happy. They learn to be careful. They learn to be kind. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they see a big cake on the table. It looks yummy and sweet. They want to eat some. + +"Let's take some cake when mom is not here," says Tom. "She will not know. It is easy to do." + +"No, Tom," says Sam. "That is not good. Mom made the cake for dad's birthday. She will be sad if we eat it. We should wait and ask." + +Tom does not listen to Sam. He thinks Sam is silly. He takes a big piece of cake and eats it fast. He feels happy. He gains a full tummy. + +But soon, he feels sick. His tummy hurts. He wants to cry. Mom comes and sees the cake. She sees Tom's face. She knows what he did. + +"Tom, did you eat the cake?" she asks. + +Tom nods. He is sorry. He says, "Yes, mom. I ate the cake. I was hungry. I did not think." + +Mom is not happy. She says, "Tom, that was not nice. You were greedy and sneaky. You did not share with Sam. You did not respect dad. You did not obey me. You made a mess. You have to learn to be good." + +Tom feels bad. He says, "I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I will not do it again. I will be good." + +Sam comes and hugs Tom. He says, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. We are still friends. But next time, listen to me. I know what is right." + +Tom hugs Sam back. He says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. You are smart and kind. I will listen to you next time." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's good, boys. I'm glad you are friends. I hope you learned your lesson. Now, let's clean up and get ready for dad's birthday. Maybe he will share some cake with you if you are good." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches that being greedy and sneaky is not good. It can make you sick and sad. It can hurt others and yourself. You should be good and respectful. You should share and ask. You should listen to your friends who know what is right. +Lily liked to play in the bathtub. She had many toys that she could put in the water. She had a duck, a fish, a boat and a frog. She made them swim and splash and talk to each other. She had fun in the bathtub. + +One day, Lily saw something new in the bathtub. It was a big, black thing with wings. It was a bat. Lily was scared of the bat. She did not want to play with it. She wanted to get out of the bathtub. She called her mom. + +Mom came and saw the bat. She was not scared of the bat. She said the bat was lost and needed help. She said the bat was interesting and not bad. She said she would let the bat go outside. She asked Lily if she wanted to see the bat. + +Lily was curious about the bat. She said yes. She wanted to see the bat. Mom took a towel and gently picked up the bat. She showed Lily the bat's face, ears, eyes and teeth. She told Lily the bat's name was Bella. She said Bella ate bugs and slept in the dark. + +Lily looked at Bella. She saw that Bella was not scary. She was just different. She said hello to Bella. She said she was sorry for being scared. She said she hoped Bella would find her home. Mom smiled and said Lily was very kind. She said she was proud of Lily. She said she would let Bella go outside. She said they could watch Bella fly away. Lily nodded and smiled. She said she wanted to watch Bella fly away. She said she liked Bella. She said Bella was interesting. +Lily and Max are twins. They love to play with their toys and watch videos. But sometimes they fight over the same video. They want to watch what they like and not share with each other. They are selfish. + +One day, Mommy gives them a new video. It is about a big blue whale and a little fish. The whale and the fish are friends and help each other. Lily and Max both want to watch the new video. They grab the video and pull it hard. They yell and cry. They make Mommy sad. + +Mommy takes the video away. She says, "You cannot watch the video if you cannot share. Sharing is caring. The whale and the fish share and care. They are not selfish. They are kind. You should be kind too." + +Lily and Max feel sorry. They say sorry to Mommy and to each other. They hug and say, "I love you." They decide to share the video and watch it together. They learn from the whale and the fish. They are not selfish anymore. They are happy. Mommy is happy too. +Tim liked to watch the seals at the zoo. They were big and shiny and made funny noises. They could jump and splash and play with balls. Tim wanted to be a seal too. + +One day, Tim saw a man with a bucket and a whistle. He was the seal trainer. He could make the seals do tricks and give them fish. Tim thought the man had the best job in the world. He wanted to work with the seals too. + +Tim asked his mom if he could go and talk to the man. His mom said yes, but he had to be careful and polite. Tim ran to the man and said hello. The man smiled and said hello back. He asked Tim if he liked the seals. Tim said yes, very much. + +The man said he was glad, because he needed some help. He said one of the seals was sick and had to stay in a dull cage. He said the seal was bored and sad and needed a friend. He asked Tim if he wanted to be the seal's friend. Tim said yes, very much. + +The man took Tim to the dull cage. There was a seal inside. It looked tired and lonely. It did not make any noises. The man gave Tim a fish and told him to feed the seal. Tim held the fish and reached out his hand. The seal looked at him and sniffed. Then it opened its mouth and ate the fish. Tim felt happy. He fed the seal more fish and talked to it. The seal started to make noises and wag its tail. Tim felt happier. He hugged the seal and said he was its friend. The seal hugged him back and said it was his friend too. The man smiled and said he was proud of Tim. He said Tim did a good job. He said Tim could work with the seals anytime. Tim smiled and said thank you. He said he loved the seals. He said he loved the man too. The man hugged him and said he loved him too. Tim felt the happiest. He had the best day in the world. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play outside. They have a big ball. They kick the ball to each other. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big hill. They want to go up the hill. They think they can see more things from the top. They take their ball and run to the hill. + +"Be careful!" Mom says. "The hill is steep. You might fall down." + +"We will be careful, Mom!" Tim and Kim say. They start to climb the hill. They hold their ball. + +But the hill is hard. They slip and slide. They get tired. They are not at the top yet. + +"Let's go back, Tim," Kim says. "This is not fun." + +"OK, Kim," Tim says. "But let's roll the ball down first. That will be fun." + +They roll the ball down the hill. The ball goes fast. It bounces and jumps. It looks amazing. + +But the ball does not stop. It goes past Mom. It goes past the fence. It goes to the road. + +"Oh no!" Tim and Kim say. "Our ball!" + +They run after the ball. They forget to be careful. They do not look at the road. They do not see the car. + +"Stop!" Mom yells. She runs after them. She is scared. She cares for them. + +Will Mom catch them? Will the car stop? Will they get their ball back? What will happen next? +Tom liked to play outside at night. He liked to see the stars and the moon. He liked to catch bugs and put them in a jar. He liked to find worms and dig holes for them. He liked to make friends with the animals. + +One night, he saw something new. It was a worm, but not like the ones he knew. It was very long and thin. It had many colors. And it could glow. It glowed like a rainbow. Tom was curious. He wanted to touch it. He wanted to see if it was soft or hard. He wanted to see if it was friendly or mean. + +He reached out his hand and picked up the worm. It felt warm and smooth. It wriggled in his fingers. It glowed brighter and brighter. Tom smiled. He liked the worm. He wanted to keep it. He put it in his jar with the other bugs. He closed the lid. He thought the worm would be happy. + +But the worm was not happy. It did not like the jar. It did not like the other bugs. It did not like Tom. It was scared and angry. It wanted to go home. It wanted to be free. It started to glow even more. It glowed so much that it hurt Tom's eyes. It glowed so much that it made a loud noise. It glowed so much that it broke the jar. + +Tom was shocked. He dropped the jar. He saw the worm escape. He saw it slither away into the dark. He saw it disappear. He felt sad and sorry. He realized he had made a mistake. He realized he should not have taken the worm. He realized he should have left it alone. + +He learned a lesson. He learned that some things are unknown. He learned that some things are better to watch than to touch. He learned that some things are not meant to be friends. He learned to respect the worm. He hoped the worm would forgive him. He hoped the worm would find its way home. He hoped the worm would be happy. +Lily was a curious girl who liked to ask questions. She wanted to know everything about the world. One day, she found a big book with many pictures in her mom's room. She opened the book and saw animals, plants, and places she had never seen before. + +She was so happy to see the pictures that she ran to her mom and said, "Mom, look at this book! It has so many pictures! What are they?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "This book is a special book. It is a book of stories. Each picture tells a story about something that happened a long time ago or far away. Do you want me to read you some stories?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please! I want to hear the stories!" + +Her mom took the book and sat on the couch with Lily. She opened the book and pointed to a picture of a big boat with many animals. She said, "This is the story of Noah and the ark. Noah was a good man who loved God. God told him to build a big boat and provide a place for two of every kind of animal. God was going to send a big rain that would cover the whole earth. Noah did what God said and saved the animals and his family from the flood." + +Lily listened with wonder and asked, "How did Noah fit all the animals in the boat? How long did the rain last? What happened after the rain stopped?" + +Her mom answered her questions and read her more stories from the book. Lily learned about Abraham and Sarah, Joseph and his brothers, Moses and the Red Sea, David and Goliath, and many more. She was amazed by the pictures and the stories. She thanked her mom for reading to her and said, "Mom, I love this book! Can we read more stories tomorrow?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Of course, my dear. This book is a gift from God. It provides us with wisdom, hope, and love. It is the most important book in the world. I'm glad you are curious and want to learn more. You are a smart and sweet girl. I love you very much." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, mom. And I love God. And I love the stories. Good night, mom." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "Good night, Lily. Sweet dreams." +Sara and Ben were very hungry. They had been playing in the park for a long time. They wanted a snack. But their mom was not there. She had gone to the store to buy some things. She said she would be back soon. + +Sara and Ben looked around. They saw a big tree. It had many red and green fruits. They looked like apples. Sara and Ben liked apples. They thought the tree could provide them a snack. They ran to the tree. + +But when they got closer, they saw something else. There was a big sign on the tree. It said: "Do not pick the fruits. They are not apples. They are bad for you. They will make you sick." Sara and Ben were scared. They did not want to get sick. They backed away from the tree. + +Then they heard a sound. It was their mom. She had come back from the store. She had a bag in her hand. She smiled at Sara and Ben. She said: "I have a surprise for you. I bought some cookies and milk for your snack. They are yummy and good for you. Come and get them." + +Sara and Ben were happy. They ran to their mom. They hugged her and thanked her. They forgot about the tree and the fruits. They ate the cookies and drank the milk. They felt full and satisfied. They learned a lesson. They should not eat things that they do not know. They should listen to their mom. She always provides them what they need. +Lily liked to spring on her bed. She liked to jump up and down and make funny noises. She felt happy and free. + +One day, she heard a knock on her door. She stopped springing and ran to open it. It was her uncle Tom, who was a musician. He had a big guitar with him. + +"Hello, Lily!" he said. "Do you want to hear some music?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. She loved music too. She invited her uncle to come in. + +Uncle Tom sat on the bed and played his guitar. He sang a gentle song about the stars and the moon. Lily listened and clapped her hands. She liked the sound of his voice and the strings. + +"Can I try?" she asked. + +"Sure, Lily," Uncle Tom said. He gave her the guitar and helped her hold it. He showed her how to strum and pluck the strings. + +Lily tried to play the guitar. She made some loud and funny noises. She laughed and tried again. Uncle Tom smiled and encouraged her. + +"You are a natural musician, Lily," he said. "You have a lot of talent and joy." + +Lily felt proud and happy. She hugged her uncle and thanked him. She wanted to learn more music from him. She also wanted to spring on her bed again. She liked to do both. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they went with their mom and dad to a big park. The park had many hills and trees and flowers. It also had a valley where a small river flowed. + +Tom and Lily wanted to explore the valley. They asked their mom and dad if they could go. Mom and dad said yes, but they had to stay close and be careful. Tom and Lily said okay and ran to the valley. + +In the valley, they saw many things. They saw birds and bugs and fish. They saw rocks and grass and mud. They saw a bridge and a boat and a duck. They wanted to touch and see everything. + +Tom and Lily had to choose what to do first. Tom wanted to go to the bridge and see the fish. Lily wanted to go to the boat and see the duck. They could not agree. They started to argue. + +Mom and dad heard them and came to the valley. They saw Tom and Lily fighting. They were not happy. They told Tom and Lily to stop and share. They said they could take turns and do both things. Tom and Lily said sorry and hugged. They decided to go to the boat first and see the cute duck. Then they would go to the bridge and see the fish. They were happy again. They thanked mom and dad and went to play. Mom and dad smiled and watched them. They were proud of Tom and Lily. +Anna is a big girl. She likes to do things by herself. She is independent. She does not need help from Mom or Dad. + +One day, Anna wants to eat pasta for lunch. She asks Mom to cook pasta for her. Mom says yes and goes to the kitchen. Anna follows her and watches. + +Mom boils water in a big pot. She puts salt and pasta in the water. She stirs with a spoon. She says, "Anna, can you get a fork for me, please?" + +Anna nods and goes to the drawer. She opens the drawer and looks for a fork. She sees many forks. She picks one. She thinks, "This is my fork. I will use it to eat my pasta." + +She goes back to Mom and gives her the fork. Mom says, "Thank you, Anna. You are very helpful. But this fork is too big for you. You need a smaller fork. Can you get another fork for you?" + +Anna shakes her head. She says, "No, Mom. I want this fork. I can eat with this fork. I am a big girl. I am independent." + +Mom smiles and says, "Okay, Anna. If you want to try, you can try. But be careful. Don't hurt yourself. Don't make a mess." + +Mom drains the pasta and puts it in a bowl. She adds sauce and cheese. She gives the bowl to Anna. Anna takes the bowl and the fork. She goes to the table and sits down. She tries to eat with the big fork. She pokes the pasta with the fork. She lifts the fork to her mouth. But the fork is too heavy. The pasta falls off the fork. It lands on the table, on the floor, on Anna's clothes. + +Anna looks at the pasta. She looks at the fork. She looks at Mom. She says, "Mom, I think I need a smaller fork." + +Mom says, "I think so, too, Anna. Here, take this fork. It is just right for you. You can still be independent, but you can also ask for help when you need it. That's okay, too." + +Anna says, "Okay, Mom. Thank you, Mom. I love you, Mom." + +Mom says, "I love you, too, Anna. Enjoy your pasta." + +Anna takes the smaller fork. She eats her pasta. She is happy. She is independent. She is also smart. She knows when to end. The end. +Sara likes to write. She writes her name with big letters. She writes stories about her toys. She writes cards for her friends. She has a lot of paper and crayons. + +One day, it is winter. Sara looks out the window and sees snow. She wants to play in the snow. She puts on her coat and boots and hat and gloves. She goes outside with her mom. + +Sara sees a big hill of snow. She thinks it is a good place to write. She takes a stick and starts to write on the snow. She writes "Sara" and "Mom" and "Snow". She is happy. + +But then, a boy comes. He is bossy. He says, "This is my hill. You can't write here. Go away." He kicks Sara's stick and erases her words. He laughs. + +Sara is sad and angry. She says, "No, this is not your hill. This is for everyone. I can write here. You are mean." She picks up some snow and makes a ball. She throws it at the boy. He is surprised and gets hit in the face. He cries. + +Sara's mom sees what happens. She says, "Sara, that is not nice. You should not throw snow at people. You should say sorry." Sara says, "But he was bossy. He erased my words. He was not nice." Sara's mom says, "I know, but you should not be mean back. You should be kind. Maybe he will be kind too." Sara thinks for a moment. She says, "OK, I will say sorry. But he has to say sorry too." Sara's mom says, "That is fair. Come on, let's go talk to him." Sara and her mom go to the boy. Sara says, "I am sorry I threw snow at you. That was not nice. But you should not be bossy and erase my words. That was not nice either. Can we be friends?" The boy wipes his face and says, "I am sorry too. I was just bored. I wanted to play. Can we write together?" Sara says, "Yes, we can write together. What do you want to write?" The boy says, "How about 'Snow Friends'?" Sara says, "That sounds good. Let's do it." They take their sticks and write on the snow. They smile. They are snow friends. +Mira and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for worms and bugs. Sometimes they found roots that were big and brown. They wondered what plants grew from the roots. + +One day, they saw a root that was very big and shiny. It looked like a treasure. They wanted to pull it out and see what it was. But their mom said, "No, that is a rare root. It belongs to a special flower that only blooms once a year. You have to behave and leave it alone." + +Mira and Ben were sad. They wanted to see the rare flower. They asked their mom, "When will it bloom? Can we see it then?" Their mom said, "It will bloom in the spring. If you are good and do not touch the root, I will show you the flower then. It is very beautiful and colorful. You will like it." + +Mira and Ben agreed. They decided to behave and wait for the spring. They played with other roots and worms and bugs. They forgot about the rare root for a while. But when the spring came, they remembered. They ran to the garden and saw the rare flower. It was big and pink and yellow and purple. It smelled sweet and looked like a star. They were very happy and said, "Wow, mom, you were right. The rare flower is amazing. Thank you for letting us see it." + +Their mom smiled and said, "You are welcome, my darlings. You were very good and patient. I am proud of you. You can look at the flower, but do not touch it. It is very delicate and needs the root to grow. The root is its friend. We have to respect it and protect it." + +Mira and Ben nodded. They looked at the flower and the root. They felt a connection with them. They learned to appreciate the rare and the special. They behaved and enjoyed the garden. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the house. One day, they find a big black box in the attic. They want to see what is inside. + +They open the box and see many shiny things. They take some things out and play with them. They do not hear Mom call them for lunch. + +Mom comes to the attic and sees the mess. She is angry. She tells Tom and Sam to put everything back in the box and come down. She says she will lock the box and hide the key. + +Tom and Sam are sorry. They put everything back in the box and close it. But they forget one thing. It is a small black flashlight. It falls on the floor and rolls under the bed. + +Mom locks the box and takes the key. She tells Tom and Sam to go to their room and wait. She says she will come back later. + +Tom and Sam go to their room. They are sad. They want to play with the shiny things again. They look for the key, but they cannot find it. + +They see the flashlight under the bed. They think it is a toy. They grab it and turn it on. It makes a bright light. + +They are happy. They play with the flashlight. They make shapes on the wall. They pretend they are in a dark cave. + +They do not see Mom come back. She opens the door and sees the light. She is surprised. She smiles. She says she is sorry for being angry. She says she will show them what is in the box. + +She takes them to the attic. She unlocks the box and opens it. She tells them the shiny things are old coins and jewels. She says they belong to their grandpa. He was a treasure hunter. + +Tom and Sam are amazed. They ask Mom many questions. She tells them stories about grandpa and his adventures. They listen and learn. + +They are happy. They hug Mom and thank her. They say they love her and grandpa. They say they will be good and not make a mess. + +Mom hugs them back. She says she loves them too. She says they can play with the shiny things sometimes, but they have to be careful and put them back. She says she will not lock the box anymore. + +They agree. They put the flashlight back in the box. They close it and leave it in the attic. They go down and have lunch. They are hungry and eat a lot. + +They are happy. They have a big black box full of treasure and a small black flashlight full of fun. They have a Mom full of love and a grandpa full of stories. They have each other. They are brothers. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the garden. They had a lot of fun with the flowers, the bugs, and the dirt. Sometimes they helped their mom and dad with the garden work. They learned how to water the plants, pull the weeds, and pick the fruits. Mom and dad said they were very useful. + +One day, Tom and Lily found a big red ball in the garden. They were very happy. They took turns to kick the ball, throw the ball, and roll the ball. They laughed and shouted with joy. They did not see the cat sleeping under the tree. + +The cat did not like the noise. He did not like the ball. He wanted to sleep. He was very angry. He jumped out from under the tree and ran towards the ball. He scratched the ball with his claws. He bit the ball with his teeth. He made a big hole in the ball. + +Tom and Lily saw the cat and the ball. They were very sad. They loved the ball. They cried and yelled at the cat. They said, "Bad cat! Go away! You broke our ball!" The cat did not care. He hissed and ran away. + +Mom and dad heard the noise. They came to the garden. They saw Tom and Lily and the ball. They felt sorry for them. They hugged them and said, "Don't worry. We can get you a new ball. The cat did not know better. He was scared. You should be nice to him." Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "We are sorry, cat. We did not mean to bother you. We hope you are okay." They learned to be kind to the cat and the ball. They still liked to play in the garden. +Tom and Anna were twins who liked to play with their toys. But they did not like to tidy up their toys when they were done. They left them all over the floor, on the sofa, on the table, and even in the kitchen. Their mom and dad were not happy with them. They told them many times that they had to follow the law of the house, which was to tidy up their toys after playing. But Tom and Anna did not listen. + +One day, mom and dad had to go out for a while. They asked Tom and Anna to be good and to tidy up their toys before they came back. They said they would bring them a surprise if they did. Tom and Anna said yes, but they did not mean it. As soon as mom and dad left, they took out more toys and made a bigger mess. + +They played and played until they heard a knock on the door. They thought it was mom and dad, so they ran to hide their toys under the bed, in the closet, and behind the curtains. But it was not mom and dad. It was their grandma, who came to visit them. She opened the door and saw the mess. She was shocked and sad. + +"Tom, Anna, what have you done?" she asked. "Why is the house so messy? Where are you?" + +Tom and Anna came out of their hiding places. They felt ashamed and scared. They said sorry to their grandma, but she was not pleased. + +"Sorry is not enough, my dears. You have to show respect for your mom and dad, and for your home. You have to follow the law of the house, which is to tidy up your toys after playing. Do you remember what mom and dad told you?" + +Tom and Anna nodded. They remembered, but they did not do it. + +"Then you have to do it now. And no surprise for you today. Maybe next time, if you behave better. Come on, let's start tidying up." + +Tom and Anna helped their grandma to tidy up the house. They put their toys back in their boxes, on their shelves, and in their drawers. They cleaned the floor, the sofa, the table, and the kitchen. They worked hard and fast, hoping to finish before mom and dad came back. + +But mom and dad came back sooner than they expected. They saw the house was tidy and their mom was smiling. They were happy and proud of Tom and Anna. They hugged them and thanked them for being good. They gave them the surprise they had brought for them. It was a new book with stories and pictures. Tom and Anna were happy and grateful. They thanked mom and dad and grandma for the book. They learned their lesson. They promised to always tidy up their toys after playing. And they kept their promise. +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play soccer. They have a soccer ball and a goal in the park. They take turns to kick the ball and try to score. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Sam. He does not have a soccer ball. He asks Lily and Ben if he can play with them. Lily and Ben are nice and say yes. They lend him their soccer ball and let him join their game. + +Sam is very good at soccer. He kicks the ball very hard and fast. He scores many goals. But he does not pass the ball to Lily and Ben. He does not share. He does not say thank you. He does not smile. He only wants to win. + +Lily and Ben are sad and bored. They do not like playing with Sam. They want their soccer ball back. They ask Sam to give it to them. But Sam says no. He says it is his ball now. He says he will not lend it to anyone. He runs away with the ball. + +Lily and Ben are angry and hurt. They do not have their soccer ball anymore. They do not have fun anymore. They go home and tell their moms what happened. Their moms are sorry and hug them. They say they will buy them a new soccer ball. They also say they are proud of them for being kind and generous. They say they hope Sam will learn to be a good friend and to lend and share. + +The moral of the story is: Lending and sharing are good. They make us happy and friendly. Taking and keeping are bad. They make us lonely and mean. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and find things. Ben found a shiny rock. Lily found a stick. They were happy. + +Then, Ben saw something white in the sand. He dug more and more. He pulled it out. It was a big skull. It had no eyes or nose or hair. It was scary. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Ben said. "I found a skull!" + +Lily came over and looked. She was scared too. She did not like the skull. She wanted to go away. + +"Where did it come from?" Lily asked. "Is it a dinosaur?" + +Ben shook his head. He did not know. He looked at the skull. It had teeth. It had holes. It had dirt. + +"Maybe it is a pirate," Ben said. "Maybe he buried his treasure here." + +Lily thought for a moment. She liked treasure. She wanted to find it. + +"Maybe we can find it," Lily said. "Maybe we can be pirates too." + +Ben smiled. He liked that idea. He wiped the dirt off the skull. He put it on his head. It was too big. It fell off. + +"Arrr!" Ben said. "I am a pirate!" + +Lily laughed. She picked up the stick. She pretended it was a sword. She put an orange leaf in her hair. It was her hat. + +"Arrr!" Lily said. "I am a pirate too!" + +They ran around the park. They looked for treasure. They had fun. They were not scared of the skull anymore. They were pirates. +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They use the blocks to make a little mountain on the floor. They pretend the mountain is a big hill with snow and trees. They use toy cars and animals to go up and down the mountain. + +One day, they have a new friend, Lily, who comes to play with them. Lily sees the little mountain and says, "Wow, that's cool! Can I play too?" Anna and Ben say yes and share their blocks and toys with Lily. They show her how to make the mountain bigger and add more snow and trees. + +They have fun playing with the little mountain for a long time. They make stories about the cars and animals that live on the mountain. They use their voices to make sounds like honking, roaring and barking. They laugh and smile a lot. + +But then, Lily's mom comes to pick her up. She says, "Lily, it's time to go home. Say bye to your friends." Lily says, "Bye, Anna and Ben. Thank you for playing with me. I like your little mountain. Can I come again?" Anna and Ben say, "Yes, you can come again. We like playing with you. Bye, Lily." + +Lily goes home with her mom. Anna and Ben clean up their blocks and toys. They put the little mountain away. They say, "That was a fun day. We made a new friend. We hope Lily comes again soon." They hug each other and go to have a snack. +Lila is a small girl who likes to play outside. She has a big toy kangaroo that she calls Roo. Roo is soft and brown and has a pouch for Lila to put things in. + +One day, Lila and Roo go to the park with Mommy. They see a pond with ducks and fish. Lila wants to feed the ducks, so she takes some bread from Roo's pouch and throws it in the water. The ducks come and eat the bread and quack. Lila and Roo are happy. + +But then, Roo falls into the pond. Lila is scared and cries. Mommy runs and picks up Roo. Roo is wet and cold and sad. Mommy says, "Don't worry, Lila. We will dry Roo at home. He will be fine." + +They go back to the car and Mommy puts Roo on the seat. She turns on the heater and the air makes Roo warm. Lila hugs Roo and says, "I'm sorry, Roo. I love you." Roo feels better and smiles. He says, "I love you too, Lila. You are my best friend." + +When they get home, Mommy puts Roo in the dryer. The dryer spins and makes noise. Lila waits and watches. After a while, Mommy opens the dryer and takes out Roo. Roo is dry and fluffy and happy. Lila and Roo hug and play. They are happy. +Lily loved to play with her marbles. She had many marbles of different colors and sizes. She liked to roll them, sort them, and make patterns with them. She had a special marble that was her favorite. It was blue and shiny, and it sparkled in the sun. She called it her star marble. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and dad. She brought her marbles in a small bag. She wanted to show them to her friends. She found a nice spot on the grass and poured out her marbles. She started to make a big circle with them. She put her star marble in the middle. + +She looked up and saw Ben, her best friend. He was riding his bike. She waved to him and called his name. He saw her and smiled. He parked his bike and ran to her. He said hello and looked at her marbles. He said they were pretty. He picked up her star marble and said it was the prettiest of all. He asked if he could have it. + +Lily felt a sour feeling in her tummy. She did not want to give her star marble to Ben. She loved her star marble. She said no, it was hers. She asked him to give it back. Ben frowned. He said he liked it a lot. He said he would trade it for his bike. Lily shook her head. She did not want his bike. She wanted her star marble. She said please, give it back. + +Ben did not listen. He put the star marble in his pocket and ran to his bike. He said bye and rode away. Lily felt tears in her eyes. She cried and cried. She missed her star marble. She felt angry and sad. She did not want to play with her other marbles. She wanted her star marble back. She told her mom and dad what happened. They hugged her and said they were sorry. They said they would try to find Ben and get her star marble back. They said they loved her and her star marble was special. Lily felt a little better. She hoped she would see her star marble again. She hoped Ben would be sorry and give it back. She hoped he would be her friend again. She hoped her star marble would sparkle in the sun again. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. They both loved to paint with bright colors and make pictures of animals, flowers and houses. One day, they found a big box of paint in the garage of Ben's house. Ben's parents were wealthy and had many things, but they did not use the paint anymore. + +"Look, Lily, we can use this paint to make more pictures!" Ben said, excited. "Let's go to the backyard and find a big wall to paint on." + +Lily agreed and followed Ben to the backyard. They saw a big white wall that looked perfect for their painting. They opened the box and took out the paint cans and brushes. They started to paint on the wall, making a big rainbow, a sun, a tree and some birds. + +They were having so much fun that they did not hear Ben's parents come home. They did not see them walk to the backyard and see their painting. They did not hear them scream and get angry. + +"What have you done to our wall?" Ben's father shouted. "This is our new house, we just bought it, and you ruined it with your paint!" + +Ben and Lily dropped their brushes and looked at Ben's parents. They were scared and sorry. They did not know that the wall was new and that the paint was not for them. + +"We're sorry, we just wanted to make a picture," Lily said, in a small voice. + +Ben's mother was very mad. She grabbed Lily's arm and dragged her to the front door. She called Lily's parents and told them to come and get her. She said that Lily was not allowed to play with Ben anymore. + +Lily cried and said goodbye to Ben. Ben cried and said sorry to his parents. They both felt very sad and lonely. They wished they had not used the paint. They wished they had asked first. They wished they could still be friends. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. Lily saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. She said to Max, "Come with me, let's go up the hill. It looks fun." + +Max was scared of the hill. He thought it was too high and steep. He said to Lily, "No, I don't want to go. It looks scary. Let's stay here and play with the ball." + +Lily did not listen to Max. She said, "You are a baby. I am brave. I will go by myself." She ran to the hill and started to climb. Max watched her from the ground. He felt sad and angry. + +Lily reached the top of the hill. She felt proud and happy. She looked down and saw Max. She shouted, "Look at me, Max. I am on the hill. I am impressive." + +But then, she slipped and fell. She rolled down the hill and hurt her knee. She cried out loud. She felt pain and fear. + +Max heard her cry. He ran to her and helped her up. He saw blood on her knee. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will get you a bandage. It will make you feel better." + +Lily looked at Max. She felt sorry and ashamed. She said, "Thank you, Max. You are a good friend. I am sorry I ignored you. You were right. The hill was scary. Can we play with the ball now?" + +Max smiled and nodded. He said, "Yes, we can. And you are still impressive. You climbed the hill. But next time, be careful." + +They hugged and walked to the bench. Max got a bandage from his backpack and put it on Lily's knee. They played with the ball and had fun. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. One day, they find a big bathrobe in Mom's closet. It is soft and pink. They want to try it on. + +"Let's play princess and prince," Anna says. She puts on the bathrobe and ties the belt. "I am the princess and you are the prince. You have to serve me tea and cake." + +"OK," Ben says. He finds a toy tea set and a plastic cake. He puts them on a tray. He walks to Anna with the tray. He tries to be careful, but he trips on the bathrobe. The tray falls and the tea set and the cake break. + +"Oh no!" Anna cries. "You broke my tea set and my cake! You are a bad prince! You have to say sorry!" + +Ben feels ashamed. He did not mean to break the toys. He looks at Anna. She is angry and sad. He wants to make her happy again. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Ben says. "I did not see the bathrobe. It was too big for me. Can we still play together?" + +Anna looks at Ben. She sees that he is ashamed and sorry. She remembers that he is her twin and her friend. She feels sorry for him too. + +"It's OK, Ben," Anna says. "The tea set and the cake were old. We can play with other toys. You are still my prince and I am still your princess. Come, let's hug." + +Anna and Ben hug. They feel better. They take off the bathrobe and put it back in Mom's closet. They find new toys to play with. They are happy again. +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a big red bucket full of water. They wanted to have fun with the water. They took a cloth from the shed and dipped it in the bucket. Then they ran around and squeezed the cloth on each other. The water splashed and made them wet and giggly. + +But then they saw a wild cat in the bushes. The cat was black and had yellow eyes. It looked angry and scared. It hissed and showed its teeth. Lila and Tom were afraid of the cat. They stopped playing and ran to the house. They left the bucket and the cloth in the garden. + +The wild cat came out of the bushes. It was thirsty and hot. It saw the bucket and the cloth. It went to the bucket and drank some water. Then it saw the cloth and played with it. It bit and scratched and tossed the cloth in the air. It had fun with the cloth. It forgot to be angry and scared. It was happy and calm. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They like to slide, run, and swing. They take turns on the swing and say "please" and "thank you". + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He is rude. He does not wait for his turn. He pushes Anna and Ben off the swing and says "mine". He swings very high and fast. He laughs at Anna and Ben. + +Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They want to swing too. They ask the big boy to share. He says "no". He says they are too small and silly. He swings even higher and faster. + +Anna and Ben do not give up. They remain near the swing. They wait for the big boy to stop. They hope he will get tired or bored. They think of a plan. + +They see a big puddle near the swing. They run to the puddle and splash water with their feet. They make a lot of noise and fun. They pretend they do not care about the swing. + +The big boy sees Anna and Ben. He thinks the puddle looks more fun than the swing. He stops swinging and jumps off. He runs to the puddle and tries to splash Anna and Ben. But they are faster and smarter. They run away from the big boy and back to the swing. They swing high and fast. They laugh at the big boy. + +The big boy is sad and angry. He wants to swing too. He asks Anna and Ben to share. They say "no". They say he is too big and rude. They swing even higher and faster. + +Anna and Ben are happy and proud. They have the swing. They have a plan. They have each other. They remain on the swing until it is time to go home. +Sara and Ben were playing in the farm. They liked to see the animals and the plants. They saw the wheat that was yellow and tall. They wanted to touch it and make a crown. + +"Let's go to the wheat field," Sara said. "We can pick some and make a crown for you and me." + +"OK," Ben said. "But we have to be careful. The farmer does not like us to go there. He says the wheat is his food and we should not waste it." + +They ran to the wheat field and looked around. They did not see the farmer or his dog. They thought they were safe. They started to pick some wheat and twist it together. They made two crowns and put them on their heads. They felt like kings and queens. + +They did not hear the farmer coming. He was angry when he saw them. He shouted at them and chased them away. He took their crowns and threw them on the ground. He said they were naughty and they should not come back. + +Sara and Ben were scared and sad. They ran back to their house and locked the door. They hugged each other and cried. They wished they had not gone to the wheat field. They wished they had played with their normal toys. They learned their lesson and never went to the wheat field again. +Sam and Lily liked to play soccer in the park. They were on the same team and they wore red shirts. The other team wore blue shirts and they were very good. Sam and Lily tried hard to kick the ball and score goals, but the blue team was faster and stronger. + +The blue team scored three goals and the red team scored none. Sam and Lily felt sad and tired. They wanted to win, but they did not know how. They looked at the clock and saw that there was only one minute left. They knew they had to do something. + +Then, Sam had an idea. He whispered to Lily and told her his plan. Lily nodded and smiled. They waited for the blue team to kick the ball again. When they did, Sam and Lily ran after it. Sam got the ball and passed it to Lily. Lily ran with the ball and dodged the blue players. She saw the goal and kicked the ball hard. The ball flew past the goalie and into the net. Sam and Lily scored a goal! + +They were so happy that they jumped and hugged. They heard a whistle. It was the end of the game. The blue team won, but Sam and Lily did not care. They felt proud of their goal. They felt like they had a victory. They ran to their parents and told them what happened. Their parents hugged them and said they did a great job. They gave them juice and cookies and praised them for their effort. + +Sam and Lily learned that playing soccer was fun, even if they did not win. They learned that they could work together and try new things. They learned that scoring a goal was a serious thing, but also a happy thing. They decided to play soccer again next week and practice more. They hoped to score more goals and have more fun. They whistled on their way home. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big metal thing in the grass. It looked like a rocket. Ben was very enthusiastic. He wanted to go inside the rocket and pretend to fly. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go!" he urged. "It will be fun!" + +Lily was not sure. She thought the metal thing looked old and dirty. She was afraid it might be dangerous. She shook her head. + +"No, Ben, I don't want to go. It looks scary. Let's play somewhere else." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran to the metal thing and opened a door. He climbed inside and shouted. + +"Wow, this is cool! There are buttons and lights and wires. I'm going to be an astronaut!" + +Lily followed him slowly. She did not want to be left alone. She peeked inside the metal thing. It was dark and smelly. She saw Ben sitting in a seat and playing with the buttons. + +"Ben, stop it!" she said. "You don't know what they do. You might break something." + +But Ben did not stop. He was having too much fun. He pressed a big red button. Suddenly, the metal thing made a loud noise. It started to shake and smoke. Ben and Lily screamed. + +"Help! Help! We're stuck!" they cried. + +But no one heard them. The metal thing was too far from the playground. The smoke filled the air. The metal thing exploded. Ben and Lily were gone. +Tom is a dog. He likes to chew on bones. He finds bones in the trash. The trash is full of waste. Waste is things that people do not want. + +One day, Tom sees a big bone in the trash. He is very happy. He runs to the trash and pulls out the bone. He starts to chew on it. It is hard and tasty. + +But the bone is not a bone. It is a stick. A stick from a dead tree. A dead tree is a tree that has no leaves and no life. The stick is not good for Tom. It hurts his teeth and makes him sick. + +Tom feels bad. He stops chewing on the stick. He drops it on the ground. He looks for water. He needs water to feel better. He finds a bowl of water near a house. He drinks the water. He feels a little better. + +He learns a lesson. He does not chew on sticks anymore. He only chews on bones. Bones are good for him. He is a smart dog. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big pile of leaves. They run to the pile and jump in. They laugh and have fun. + +"Look, Ben, I have a big leaf!" Anna says. She holds a leaf that is bigger than her head. + +"Wow, Anna, that is a big leaf!" Ben says. He picks up a small leaf. + +"Can you throw your leaf, Ben?" Anna asks. She throws her leaf in the air. It floats down slowly. + +"I can throw my leaf, Anna!" Ben says. He throws his leaf as hard as he can. But his leaf is very light. It does not go far. + +"Your leaf is too light, Ben. It is easy to throw, but it does not fly well," Anna says. + +"Your leaf is too big, Anna. It is hard to throw, but it flies better," Ben says. + +They look at each other and smile. They have an idea. + +"Let's trade leaves, Ben!" Anna says. + +"OK, Anna, let's trade leaves!" Ben says. + +They swap their leaves and try again. They throw their new leaves in the air. Anna's leaf goes farther and Ben's leaf floats longer. + +They clap and cheer. They have more fun. + +They learn that different leaves have different weights. They learn that some things are easy to throw and some things are hard to throw. They learn that they can share and try new things. They are happy. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play knights and dragons. Tom has a sword made of wood. Sam has a shield made of cardboard. They know how to fight and have fun. + +One day, they see a big hill in the park. They think it is a dragon's cave. They want to go and see. They run to the hill with their sword and shield. They are not afraid. They are brave. + +But when they get to the hill, they hear a loud roar. It is a real dragon! It is big and green and has sharp teeth and claws. It is fierce and angry. It does not like visitors. It comes out of the cave and breathes fire at Tom and Sam. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They drop their sword and shield and run away. They do not want to play knights and dragons anymore. They want to go home and hug their mom. They know they are safe with her. They also know they should not go near the dragon's cave again. It is too dangerous. +Sara loves pink. She has a pink dress, a pink hat, a pink doll and a pink bike. She wants everything to be pink. One day, she goes to the park with her mom and sees a big slide. The slide is not pink. It is yellow and blue and green. Sara does not like it. + +"Mom, I want a pink slide!" Sara demands. She stamps her foot and crosses her arms. + +"Sara, you can't have a pink slide. The slide is for everyone to share. You can play on it if you wait your turn." Mom says. She tries to calm Sara down. + +"But I don't want to share! I want a pink slide now!" Sara shouts. She runs to the slide and pushes a boy who is about to go down. The boy falls and cries. Mom and the boy's mom rush to help him. + +"Sara, that was very naughty! You hurt the boy and made him sad. You have to say sorry and share the slide." Mom scolds Sara. She makes Sara look at the boy. + +Sara feels bad. She sees the boy's tears and his scraped knee. She remembers how she feels when someone pushes her or takes her toys. She does not want to be mean. She says sorry to the boy and gives him a hug. + +"I'm sorry, I was wrong. Do you want to go on the slide with me?" Sara asks. + +The boy nods and smiles. He takes Sara's hand and they climb up the slide. They go down together and laugh. Sara sees that the slide is not so bad. It is wide and fast and fun. She does not need a pink slide. She needs a friend. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play with trains. They have a big train set in their room. They make the trains go fast and slow. They make the trains stop and go. + +One day, they see a real train outside. It is very big and loud. It has steam coming out of it. The steam is white and hot. Lila and Ben want to see the train up close. They run to the window and look. + +But their mom is there. She says, "No, no, you can't go outside. The train is not safe. It can hurt you. You have to stay inside. You can play with your train set. It is safe and fun." + +Lila and Ben are sad. They want to see the steam. They want to hear the train. They want to touch the train. But they listen to their mom. They know she loves them. They know she wants them to be safe. + +They go back to their room. They play with their train set. They pretend their trains have steam. They make the steam with their mouths. They blow and puff. They have fun. They are safe. They are happy. +Lila and Sam were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with purple flowers. Lila wanted to pick one for her mom. + +"Look, Sam, purple flowers! They are so pretty!" Lila said. + +"Let's get one!" Sam said. + +They ran to the tree and tried to reach the flowers. But they were too high for them. They jumped and stretched, but they could not touch them. + +"Maybe we can climb the tree," Lila said. + +"I don't know, Lila. That looks hard. And mom said to be careful," Sam said. + +But Lila did not listen. She wanted the flower so much. She found a branch and started to climb. Sam followed her. They climbed higher and higher, until they saw the purple flowers. + +"I got one, I got one!" Lila shouted. She plucked a flower and held it in her hand. + +"Me too, me too!" Sam said. He reached for a flower, but he lost his balance. He slipped and fell from the tree. + +"Sam!" Lila screamed. She dropped her flower and looked down. She saw Sam lying on the ground. He was not moving. He was hurt. + +Lila started to cry. She wanted to help Sam, but she did not know how. She was scared and alone. She wished she had been careful. She wished she had listened to mom. She wished she had never seen the purple flowers. +One day, a jolly caterpillar was crawling on a leaf. He saw a big butterfly flying in the sky. He wished he could fly too. He asked the butterfly, "How can I fly like you?" + +The butterfly said, "You have to perform a magic trick. You have to make a cozy house for yourself and sleep inside for a long time. Then you will become a butterfly." + +The caterpillar was excited. He said, "Thank you, butterfly. I will try it." He looked for a good leaf and spun a silky house around himself. He went inside and fell asleep. + +After a long time, he woke up. He felt different. He pushed his way out of the house. He saw that he had wings. He was a butterfly. He was very happy. He flapped his wings and flew in the sky. + +He met the butterfly who helped him. He said, "Thank you, butterfly. You were right. I performed a magic trick and became a butterfly. Now I can fly like you." + +The butterfly said, "You're welcome, caterpillar. I'm glad you did it. You learned a lesson. If you work hard and be patient, you can achieve your dreams." They flew together and had fun. +Lily liked to play with her mom's jewelry. She liked the shiny rings and necklaces and bracelets. She liked to pretend she was a princess or a fairy or a star. She would put on the jewelry and look at herself in the mirror. She felt very pretty and happy. + +One day, Lily saw a new box on her mom's dresser. It was small and red and had a bow on it. Lily was curious. She wanted to see what was inside. She opened the box and saw a beautiful ring. It had a big stone that sparkled like a rainbow. Lily thought it was the most wonderful thing she had ever seen. + +She took out the ring and put it on her finger. It was too big for her, but she didn't care. She felt very special and proud. She wanted to show it to her mom and dad and everyone. She ran out of the room with the ring on her finger. + +But she didn't see her mom coming up the stairs. Her mom was carrying a cake with candles on it. It was her dad's birthday. Her mom had bought the ring as a surprise for him. She had worked hard and saved money for a long time to buy it. She wanted to make him happy and show him how much she loved him. She was very excited and nervous. + +She saw Lily running with the ring on her finger. She was shocked and angry. She thought Lily had taken the ring without asking. She thought Lily had ruined the surprise and the birthday. She yelled at Lily and took the ring from her. She told her to go to her room and stay there. She said she was very naughty and selfish. + +Lily didn't understand. She didn't mean to do anything bad. She just wanted to play with the ring. She just wanted to share the beauty. She didn't know it was her dad's present. She didn't know her mom was so upset. She felt very sad and scared. She ran to her room and cried. + +She wished her mom would hug her and say sorry. She wished her dad would come and see the ring. She wished she could make them happy and proud. She wished she could be a good girl and a successful princess. But she seemed to have done everything wrong. She seemed to have lost everything. She seemed to have no one. +Tom is a big truck. He likes to perform tricks for his friends. He can jump over ramps, spin in circles, and honk very loud. He is very good at performing. + +One day, Tom sees a big puddle of oil on the road. He thinks it looks fun to splash in. He does not know that oil is bad for trucks. He drives very fast and jumps into the oil. He makes a big mess. + +But then, Tom feels sick. His wheels are slippery and his engine is coughing. He cannot perform anymore. He is very sad and scared. He thinks he is broken. + +His friends see him and come to help. They are not mad at him. They know he did not mean to hurt himself. They tell him that oil is not harmless. It can make trucks sick. They tow him to a garage, where a nice mechanic fixes him. He gives him new oil and cleans his wheels and engine. + +Tom is happy again. He thanks his friends and the mechanic. He learns his lesson. He does not splash in oil anymore. He only performs on safe roads. He is a good truck. +Jill and Tom were twins who liked to play in the woods behind their house. They knew their mom and dad said to stay away from the old lumber mill, but they were curious and ignorant. They thought it would be fun to explore the big building with the rusty machines and the piles of wood. + +One day, they sneaked out of the house and ran to the lumber mill. They climbed over the fence and looked for a way in. They found a hole in the wall and crawled inside. It was dark and dusty and noisy. They heard strange sounds and saw shadows moving. They were scared, but they wanted to see more. + +They walked deeper into the mill, holding hands and whispering to each other. They saw a big saw that cut the wood into planks. They saw a conveyor belt that carried the wood to a stacker. They saw a crane that lifted the wood to a truck. They were amazed by the machines, but they did not know how dangerous they were. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar and a flash of light. The machines came to life and started to work. The saw began to spin and the belt began to move. The crane began to swing and the truck began to honk. Jill and Tom were trapped in the middle of the mill. They screamed and ran, but they did not know where to go. + +They tried to find the hole in the wall, but they could not see it. They tried to climb over the fence, but they could not reach it. They tried to call for help, but no one heard them. They were alone and afraid in the lumber mill. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad. They wished they had never come to the lumber mill. They wished they had not been so ignorant. +Mia and Leo are twins. They share a big bed and a big blanket. They like to cuddle and play together. But sometimes they want to do different things. + +One night, Mia wants to read a book. She turns on the lamp and opens her book. Leo wants to sleep. He turns off the lamp and pulls the blanket over his head. + +"Hey, stop that!" Mia says. "I need the light and the blanket!" + +"No, you don't!" Leo says. "I need the dark and the blanket!" + +They tug and pull on the blanket. They make a lot of noise. They wake up their mom. + +Mom comes to their room. She sees them fighting over the blanket. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. "Why are you not sleeping?" + +"Mia wants to read and I want to sleep!" Leo says. + +"Leo wants to sleep and I want to read!" Mia says. + +Mom sighs. She has an idea. + +"Maybe you need to separate," she says. "You are big enough to be independent. You can have your own beds and your own blankets. Then you can choose what you want to do." + +Mia and Leo think about it. They like to share, but they also like to have their own things. They agree to try it. + +Mom helps them move their beds and blankets. She gives them each a kiss and a hug. She turns off the lamp and leaves the room. + +Mia and Leo feel a little strange. They are not used to being apart. They miss each other a little. But they also feel proud. They are independent. They can do what they want. + +Mia reads her book. Leo sleeps. They are happy. They are still twins. They still love each other. But they also have their own space. They have learned to separate. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play together. They had a big building with many toys. They shared the toys and had fun. + +One day, a new boy came to play. His name was Ben. He wanted to play with Tom and Sue. But he was not nice. He took the toys and did not share. He broke the building and laughed. He pushed Tom and Sue and made them cry. + +Tom and Sue tried to resist. They said, "Stop, Ben! You are mean! Go away!" But Ben did not listen. He was bigger and stronger. He hit Tom and Sue and took all the toys. He ran away with the toys and left Tom and Sue alone. + +Tom and Sue were sad. They had no toys and no building. They had no friend. They hugged each other and cried. They wished Ben would come back and say sorry. But he did not. He was not dependable. He was a bad boy. He made Tom and Sue unhappy. The end. +Anna liked to look at the stars at night. She saw many bright dots in the sky. Sometimes she saw a big white ball. That was the moon. She wondered what the stars and the moon were. + +One night, she saw something else in the sky. It was not a star or the moon. It was a big thing that made a loud noise. It had a long stick on top that spun around. It had a light that flashed. That was a helicopter. Anna had seen one in a book. + +The helicopter flew over Anna's house. It stopped and hovered in the air. It shone a big light on the ground. Anna was curious. She wanted to see what the helicopter was looking for. She got out of bed and ran to the window. + +She saw a small thing on the grass. It was round and shiny. It glowed in the dark. It looked like a toy. But Anna had never seen a toy like that. It was mysterious. She wondered where it came from and what it did. + +The helicopter moved closer to the thing. It lowered a rope. A man came down the rope. He had a suit and a helmet. He picked up the thing and put it in a bag. He went back up the rope. The helicopter flew away. + +Anna was amazed. She wanted to know more about the thing. She wished she could have seen it better. She wondered if the man would come back. She wondered if there were more things like that in the sky. She went back to bed and dreamed of stars, moons, helicopters and glowing things. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to watch the birds and the dogs and the flowers. One day, they see a big purple ball on the grass. They run to the ball and want to play with it. + +But there is a problem. Tom wants to kick the ball. Lily wants to roll the ball. They do not agree. They start to shout and pull the ball. They are not friends anymore. + +Then, the ball flies away. It goes very fast and hits a tree. The ball pops and makes a loud noise. Tom and Lily are scared. They stop shouting and pulling. They look at the ball. It is not purple anymore. It is flat and gray. + +They feel sad. They do not have a ball to play with. They also feel sorry. They were not nice to each other. They say sorry and hug. They are friends again. + +They look around. They see a big purple flower near the tree. They run to the flower and smell it. It smells good. They smile and watch the flower. They are happy. +Tom and Sue were playing in the yard. They saw a big iron thing on the wall. It had a long rope and a hook. + +"What is that?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is for hanging clothes or toys," Sue said. + +They wanted to try it. Tom climbed on a chair and grabbed the rope. He pulled it hard. The iron thing moved and made a loud noise. + +"Wow, that's fun!" Tom said. + +He swung on the rope and laughed. Sue watched him and clapped. + +"Can I try too?" Sue asked. + +"Sure, come on!" Tom said. + +He let go of the rope and jumped off the chair. Sue climbed on the chair and reached for the rope. But she was too short. She stretched her arm and jumped. She caught the rope, but the chair fell. Sue was hanging in the air. She was fearful. She screamed. + +"Help! Help! I can't get down!" + +Tom heard her and ran to her. He tried to lift the chair, but it was too heavy. He looked around and saw a big stick. He grabbed it and pushed the chair with it. The chair moved and stood up. Sue let go of the rope and landed on the chair. She was safe. + +"Thank you, Tom! You saved me!" Sue said. + +She hugged Tom and cried. Tom hugged her back and smiled. + +"It's okay, Sue. I'm glad you're okay. But let's not play with the iron thing anymore. It's too dangerous," Tom said. + +"Okay, Tom. You're right. Let's play with something else," Sue said. + +They ran away from the iron thing and played with their ball. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play in the garden, but they did not like their big sister, Mia. Mia was bossy. She always told them what to do and what not to do. She did not let them have fun. + +One day, Mia said, "Ben and Lily, you have to help me clean the house. It is a mess. Mom and Dad will be back soon. If you don't help, you will be in trouble." + +Ben and Lily did not want to help. They wanted to play. They had a plan. They said, "Okay, Mia, we will help. But first, we need to go to the bathroom." + +Mia said, "Fine, but hurry up. You have five minutes." + +Ben and Lily ran to the bathroom. They locked the door. They opened the window. They climbed out. They escaped. + +They ran to the garden. They laughed and played. They had fun. + +Mia knocked on the bathroom door. She said, "Ben and Lily, are you done? Come out now!" + +She did not hear an answer. She got angry. She tried to open the door. It was locked. She said, "Ben and Lily, open the door! Don't make me mad!" + +She did not know that Ben and Lily were not there. They were in the garden. They escaped. They were happy. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a lot of fog in the air. They think it is fun to run in the fog. They can not see very well, but they can hear each other. + +"Where are you, Jen?" Tom calls. + +"I am here, Tom!" Jen answers. + +They run and run, but they do not find each other. They start to feel scared. They want to go back to their moms. + +"Let's finish the game, Jen!" Tom says. + +"OK, Tom! Let's go fast!" Jen says. + +They run as fast as they can. They hope to see their moms soon. They run and run, until they see a big tree. They know the big tree is near the park gate. They are happy to see the big tree. + +"Look, Jen! The big tree!" Tom says. + +"Look, Tom! The park gate!" Jen says. + +They run to the park gate. They see their moms waiting for them. They hug their moms. They are safe and warm. + +"Did you have fun in the fog, Tom and Jen?" their moms ask. + +"Yes, we did, but we are glad to finish the game!" Tom and Jen say. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and chase each other. Anna was fast, but Ben was faster. He always caught her and tickled her. + +"Stop, stop, Ben!" Anna giggled. "You are too fast for me!" + +Ben smiled. He liked to make Anna laugh. He saw a daisy on the grass. He picked it up and gave it to Anna. + +"Here, this is for you. You are my best friend," he said. + +Anna smiled. She liked the daisy. It was white and yellow and pretty. She put it in her hair. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are my best friend too," she said. + +They hugged and ran again. + +But then they saw a big dog. It was black and brown and angry. It barked and growled at them. It wanted to bite them. + +"Help, help, a dog!" Anna screamed. + +"Run, run, Anna!" Ben shouted. + +They ran as fast as they could. They speed to the house. The dog chased them. It was faster than them. + +"Help, help, Mommy!" Anna cried. + +"Help, help, Daddy!" Ben yelled. + +Mommy and Daddy heard them. They came out of the house. They saw the dog. They were scared too. + +"Go away, dog! Go away!" Mommy shouted. + +She threw a stick at the dog. The dog stopped. It looked at the stick. It ran to the stick. It picked it up. It ran away with the stick. + +Mommy and Daddy ran to Anna and Ben. They hugged them. They were pale and shaking. + +"Are you OK, Anna? Are you OK, Ben?" Mommy asked. + +"Yes, Mommy, we are OK," Anna said. + +"Yes, Daddy, we are OK," Ben said. + +They were OK, but they were still scared. They did not want to play in the garden anymore. They wanted to stay in the house. + +Mommy and Daddy took them inside. They gave them cookies and milk. They told them stories. They made them laugh. + +Anna and Ben felt better. They still had the daisy. They still had each other. They were still best friends. +Lily was a modest girl who liked to help her mom with the chores. She always did her best to sweep, dust, and mop the floor. She was happy to make the house clean and cozy. + +One day, Lily's cousin Max came to visit. Max was a rude boy who did not like to help at all. He only wanted to play with Lily's toys and make a mess. He threw the blocks, spilled the juice, and tore the books. He did not care about Lily's feelings. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She asked Max to stop and help her clean up, but he only laughed and said no. He said he was better than Lily and he could do whatever he wanted. He said Lily was a silly girl who only knew how to mop. + +Lily felt hurt and cried. She ran to her mom and told her what Max did. Her mom hugged her and said she was proud of her for being modest and helpful. She said Max was wrong and he needed to learn how to be kind and respectful. + +Her mom went to talk to Max and his mom. She told them what Max did and how he hurt Lily. She said Max had to apologize and help Lily mop the floor. She said he had to shut his mouth and open his ears. She said he had to listen and learn from Lily. + +Max was ashamed and sorry. He said he was sorry to Lily and her mom. He helped Lily mop the floor and put the toys back. He said he wanted to be a good cousin and a good friend. He said he wanted to be modest and helpful like Lily. + +Lily forgave Max and smiled. She said she was glad he changed his mind. She said she wanted to play with him and share her toys. She said she wanted to be a good cousin and a good friend. She said she wanted to be modest and helpful with him. + +The moral of the story is: Be modest and helpful, not rude and selfish. Respect others and their things, not hurt them and make a mess. Shut your mouth and open your ears, not laugh and say no. Listen and learn from others, not think you are better than them. +Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to zoom them on the floor, on the table, and on the couch. He made loud noises with his mouth as he zoomed them. + +One day, he zoomed his cars too fast and too hard. He zoomed them into the wall, into the lamp, and into the vase. He broke the wall, the lamp, and the vase. He made a big mess and a lot of noise. His mom and dad were very angry. They scolded him and took away his cars. They told him to be careful and respectful with his toys and the house. + +Timmy was very sad. He cried and said he was sorry. He missed his cars. He wanted to zoom them again. He did not know what to do. + +The next day, his mom and dad took him to the veterinarian. They had a dog named Spot. Spot was old and sick. He needed to see the doctor. Timmy liked Spot. He petted him and hugged him. He saw that Spot was in pain. He felt sorry for him. + +The veterinarian was very kind. He checked Spot and gave him some medicine. He told Timmy that Spot needed a lot of love and care. He told Timmy that toys are fun, but living things are more important. He told Timmy that he should be gentle and kind with Spot and other animals. + +Timmy understood. He thanked the veterinarian and promised to be a good boy. He went home with his mom, dad, and Spot. He gave Spot some water and a treat. He played with him softly and quietly. He did not zoom his cars. He learned his lesson. He was happy. +Sara was sad. She had a big cut on her knee from falling down. It hurt a lot and it was red and wet. Mommy put a band-aid on it and gave her a hug. + +"Mommy, will my cut heal?" Sara asked. + +"Yes, my sweetie, it will heal. But you have to be careful and not touch it or scratch it. And you have to eat healthy food, like fruit, to help your body heal faster." Mommy said. + +"Can I have a banana?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, you can have a banana. Bananas are good for you. They have vitamins and potassium. They make you strong and happy." Mommy said. + +Sara peeled the banana and took a bite. She liked bananas. They were soft and sweet and yellow. She saw a brown spot on the banana and showed it to Mommy. + +"Mommy, what is this?" Sara asked. + +"That is a bruise, my dear. Sometimes bananas get bruised when they are handled too roughly or when they are too ripe. Bananas are fragile, like your knee. They need to be treated gently and with care." Mommy said. + +"Oh, I see. I will be gentle with the banana and with my knee. I don't want them to hurt more." Sara said. + +"That's very good, Sara. You are a smart and kind girl. I love you very much." Mommy said. + +"I love you too, Mommy. Thank you for helping me heal." Sara said. + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of being gentle and caring with oneself and others, and of eating healthy food to heal faster. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a large hill. They want to climb it. + +"Let's go up the hill," Sara says. "Maybe we can see the whole park from there." + +"OK," Tom says. "But we have to be careful. It looks steep." + +They hold hands and start to climb. The hill is hard to climb. They have to use their feet and hands. They are tired and thirsty. But they keep going. + +When they reach the top, they are happy. They can see the park, the trees, the flowers, the swings, the slide, and the pond. They can also see a lot of mist. The mist is white and soft. It covers the sky and the sun. + +"What is that?" Sara asks. "It looks like cotton." + +"It is mist," Tom says. "It is water in the air. Sometimes it comes down as rain." + +"Wow," Sara says. "It is pretty. But it is also cold. And I can't see the sun. I miss the sun." + +"I miss the sun too," Tom says. "And I miss our moms. They are waiting for us at the bench. Maybe we should go back." + +"OK," Sara says. "But first, let's hug. We did a good job climbing the hill." + +They hug and smile. Then they hold hands and start to go down the hill. They are careful not to slip. They are happy to see their moms. They tell them about the hill and the mist. Their moms hug them and give them juice and cookies. They are proud of Sara and Tom. Sara and Tom are proud of themselves. They are good friends. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big box of toys. Anna likes the dolls and Ben likes the cars. They share the toys and have fun. + +But then Anna sees a bright cloth on the grass. It is red and yellow and green. It is very pretty. Anna wants the cloth. She runs to get it. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Anna says. "I found a bright cloth. It is mine now. I can make a dress or a cape or a tent with it." + +Ben looks at the cloth. He remembers the cloth. It is his cloth. He got it from his grandma for his birthday. He likes the cloth. He does not want to share it. + +"No, Anna, no!" Ben says. "That is my cloth. Give it back to me. It is not yours. You have the dolls. I have the cloth." + +Anna does not listen. She holds the cloth tight. She refuses to give it back. She says it is hers. She says Ben is mean. + +Ben is angry. He tries to pull the cloth from Anna. Anna pulls back. They fight over the cloth. They yell and cry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the garden. She sees Anna and Ben fighting. She is not happy. + +"What is going on here?" Mom says. "Why are you fighting? Why are you crying?" + +Anna and Ben tell Mom their stories. They both want the cloth. They both say it is theirs. They both refuse to share. + +Mom shakes her head. She takes the cloth from them. She says they are both wrong. + +"This cloth is not yours or his," Mom says. "This cloth is mine. I gave it to Ben for his birthday, but he did not take good care of it. He left it on the grass. It is dirty and wet. It is not a toy. It is a cloth. You can not play with it. You can only use it to clean or dry things." + +Anna and Ben are surprised. They look at the cloth. It is not bright anymore. It is dull and dirty. It is not pretty. It is not fun. + +They feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. + +Mom smiles. She gives them a hug. She says they can play with the toys again. But they have to share and be nice. + +Anna and Ben agree. They go back to the box of toys. They share the dolls and the cars. They have fun. They forget about the cloth. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and joke with each other. One day, they are playing with blocks and cars in the living room. Lily jokes that she is a doctor and Ben is a patient. She pretends to check his ears and nose with a toy stethoscope. + +"Ben, you are very sick. You need to go to the hospital right now. It is an emergency!" Lily jokes. + +Ben laughs and jokes back. "No, Lily, I am not sick. You are the sick one. You need to go to the hospital. It is an emergency!" + +They keep joking and laughing until they hear a loud noise from the kitchen. They stop playing and look at each other. They wonder what the noise is. + +They run to the kitchen and see their mom. She is holding a pot and a spoon. She has a big smile on her face. + +"Hi, kids. I was just making some noise to get your attention. I have a surprise for you. We are going to the zoo today. Isn't that great?" she says. + +Lily and Ben are very happy. They love the zoo. They hug their mom and thank her. They forget about their jokes and their emergencies. They get ready to go to the zoo and see the animals. They think it will be a great day. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play on the farm. The farm has many animals. Lily and Ben like to feed the animals and pet them. + +One day, they see a big tree. The tree has a rope. The rope has a tire. Lily and Ben want to swing on the tire. They think it looks fun. + +Lily goes first. She holds the rope and sits on the tire. She pushes with her feet and swings high. She laughs and says, "Whee!" Ben claps and cheers for her. + +Ben wants to try too. He holds the rope and sits on the tire. But he feels nervous. He does not like to swing high. He thinks he will fall. He says, "Help!" + +Lily sees that Ben is scared. She runs to him and holds his hand. She says, "Don't worry, Ben. I am here. You can do it." She helps him swing low and slow. Ben feels better. He smiles and says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." Lily smiles back and says, "You are welcome, Ben. You are a good friend too." They hug and swing together. They have fun on the farm. +Tommy likes to swim in the bathtub. He fills it with water and bubbles and toys. He pretends he is a fish or a shark or a dolphin. He splashes and kicks and makes noises. + +But today, Tommy's mom says he cannot swim in the bathtub. She says the water is dirty and he needs to get out. She says he has to wash his hair and his body with soap. She says he has to be clean and dry. + +Tommy does not want to get out. He does not want to wash his hair and his body. He does not want to be clean and dry. He wants to swim in the bathtub. He says no to his mom. He cries and screams and hides under the bubbles. + +His mom is not happy. She says he has to listen to her. She says he has to be a good boy. She says she will take away his toys if he does not get out. She says she will count to three. + +Tommy is scared. He does not want to lose his toys. He does not want to make his mom angry. He thinks maybe he can swim in the bathtub another day. He thinks maybe he can wash his hair and his body quickly. He thinks maybe he can be clean and dry and still have fun. + +He says sorry to his mom. He gets out of the bathtub. He washes his hair and his body with soap. He lets his mom dry him with a towel. He hugs his mom and says he loves her. + +His mom is happy. She says he is a good boy. She says she loves him too. She says he can swim in the bathtub again tomorrow. She says he can play with his toys in his room. She says he can have a snack and a story. + +Tommy is happy. He plays with his toys in his room. He eats a snack and listens to a story. He thinks swimming in the bathtub is fun. He thinks washing his hair and his body is not so bad. He thinks being clean and dry is nice. He thinks he loves his mom and his mom loves him. He smiles and falls asleep. +Sam and Lily liked to play with their toy boats in the pond. They each had a red boat and a blue boat. They would race their boats and see who was faster. Sometimes Sam won, and sometimes Lily won. But they always had fun. + +One day, they met a new boy at the pond. His name was Max. He had a big yellow boat that looked very fast. He asked Sam and Lily if they wanted to race with him. They said yes, and they each picked a boat. Sam picked his red boat, Lily picked her blue boat, and Max picked his yellow boat. + +They lined up their boats at the edge of the pond and counted to three. Then they pushed their boats into the water and watched them go. Max's boat was very fast. It zoomed ahead of Sam's and Lily's boats. Max laughed and said, "I'm the best! You're too slow!" + +Sam and Lily felt sad. They didn't like how Max was talking to them. They tried to catch up with their boats, but Max's boat was too fast. He reached the other side of the pond first and shouted, "I win! You lose!" + +Sam and Lily didn't want to play with Max anymore. They said, "We quit! You're not nice. You're too competitive. We don't like you." They took their boats and walked away from the pond. They decided to play somewhere else, where they could have fun and be kind to each other. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play cops and robbers. Tim is the cop and Sam is the robber. Tim has a hat and a badge. Sam has a mask and a bag. + +One day, they play in the park. Sam runs and hides behind a tree. He has a toy gun. He pretends to rob people. He says, "Give me your money or I will shoot!" He puts the money in his bag. + +Tim sees Sam. He chases him. He says, "Stop, robber! You are under arrest!" He has a toy handcuff. He tries to catch Sam. + +Sam is clever. He shakes the tree. He makes the leaves fall on Tim. Tim can't see. He sneezes. Sam runs away. + +Tim is not happy. He wipes his nose. He runs after Sam. He says, "You can't escape, robber! I will find you!" He is a good cop. He does not give up. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the pool. The pool is big and blue. They have fun in the water. + +One day, Lily has a sweet. It is red and shiny. She likes the sweet very much. She does not want to share it with Max. She puts it in her pocket. + +Max sees the sweet. He wants to try it. He asks Lily to share it with him. Lily says no. She says it is her sweet. She runs away from Max. + +Max is sad. He does not like Lily anymore. He thinks she is mean. He does not want to play with her. + +Lily eats the sweet. It is sour and bitter. She does not like it. She makes a face. She feels sick. She wishes she had shared it with Max. She thinks he is nice. She wants to play with him. + +She goes to find Max. She says she is sorry. She says she was wrong. She says she will share next time. She asks him to be her friend again. + +Max sees Lily. He is happy. He forgives her. He says he is her friend. He says he will share too. He hugs her. + +They go back to the pool. They have fun in the water. They are friends again. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. +Tom and Anna like to play in the big park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun with their friends. But sometimes they get tired and thirsty. Then they go to the small house near the gate. The small house has a machine that gives water. + +The machine has a big button. Tom and Anna know how to use it. They enter the small house. They take turns to push the button. The machine makes a noise and water comes out. They drink the water from a cup. They feel calm and happy. + +One day, they enter the small house and see a new button. The new button is red and shiny. It is next to the big button. Tom and Anna are curious. They wonder what the new button does. They look at each other and smile. + +Tom says, "Let's push it and see." Anna says, "OK, but be careful." They push the new button together. The machine makes a loud noise and a lot of bubbles come out. The bubbles are colorful and soft. They fill the small house. Tom and Anna laugh and play with the bubbles. They have more fun than ever. They forget about the water. They forget about the time. They forget about everything. They are in a bubble world. +Tom and Anna liked to play with their toys in the living room. They had a big sack full of different toys, like cars, dolls, balls and books. Sometimes they shared their toys, and sometimes they fought over them. + +One day, Tom found a radio in the sack. He turned it on and heard some music and voices. He liked the radio and wanted to keep it for himself. He said to Anna, "This is my radio. You can't have it. Go play with something else." + +Anna was not happy. She wanted to play with the radio too. She said to Tom, "No, this is our radio. We have to share it. Let me listen to it for a while." + +Tom and Anna started to argue. They pulled the radio from each other and made loud noises. They did not listen to their mom, who told them to stop fighting and be nice. + +Mom was persistent. She came to the living room and took the radio from Tom and Anna. She said to them, "You are both being naughty. You can't play with the radio until you learn to share and be kind. Now, go to your rooms and think about what you did." + +Tom and Anna felt sad and sorry. They realized they were wrong and they hurt each other. They went to their rooms and said sorry to mom. They also said sorry to each other and hugged. They promised to share their toys and play nicely next time. Mom was happy and gave them a kiss. She said to them, "I love you both. Now, you can have the radio back, but only if you play with it together and take turns." Tom and Anna agreed and thanked mom. They took the radio and played with it happily in the living room. They listened to the music and voices and learned new words. They also played with their other toys and had fun. They were good friends and good children. +Anna and her mom went to the mall. Anna liked the mall. She saw many toys and books and clothes. She wanted to buy everything. But her mom said no. She said they only had money for food and a new dress for Anna. + +Anna was sad. She did not want a new dress. She wanted a big teddy bear and a shiny car and a colorful ball. She started to weep. She weeped loud and hard. She lay on the floor and kicked her feet. She did not listen to her mom. + +Her mom was angry. She said Anna was naughty and rude. She said they had to go home now. She picked up Anna and carried her to the car. Anna weeped more. She did not want to go home. She wanted to stay at the mall. + +The car was hot. The sun was hot. Anna was hot and tired and hungry. She weeped and weeped. Her mom gave her some water and a cookie. She said she was sorry. She said she loved Anna. She said they would come back to the mall another day. + +Anna stopped weeping. She drank the water and ate the cookie. She felt better. She hugged her mom and said she was sorry too. She said she loved her mom. She said she liked her new dress. They smiled and drove home. +Lily loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk. She made big flowers, stars, and rainbows. She liked to show her mom and dad her art. They always smiled and said she was very good. + +One day, Lily saw a big white wall near her house. She thought it would be fun to draw on it with her chalk. She took her chalk and ran to the wall. She did not see the sign that said "No Drawing". She started to make a big heart with her name in it. + +But then she heard a loud voice. It was the man who owned the wall. He was angry. He saw Lily and her chalk. He yelled, "Hey, you! Stop that! You are making a mess on my wall!" He started to walk towards Lily. + +Lily was scared. She dropped her chalk and ran away. She did not say sorry. She did not look back. She ran all the way home. She hid under her bed. She felt guilty. She knew she did something bad. + +She heard her mom and dad come home. They called her name. They sounded worried. They looked for her everywhere. They did not find her. They did not see the chalk on her hands. + +Lily wanted to come out and tell them what happened. But she was afraid. She was afraid of the man. She was afraid of her mom and dad. She was afraid of the wall. She stayed under her bed. She wished she never drew on the wall. She wished she never took her chalk. She wished she could erase her mistake. +Tom and Lily are going to the beach with Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They want to play in the sand and swim in the water. They also want to find some shells to take home. + +Mom tells them to pack their bags. They need to bring some clothes, some toys, some snacks and some sunscreen. Tom and Lily pack their bags quickly. They do not want to waste time. They want to go to the beach soon. + +They get in the car and drive to the beach. It is a long drive, but they have fun singing songs and looking out the window. They see some cows, some birds, some trees and some flowers. They also see some signs that say "cheap shells for sale". Tom and Lily do not like those signs. They think those shells are not real. They want to find their own shells on the beach. + +They arrive at the beach and run to the sand. They see many shells of different colors and shapes. They pick up the ones they like and put them in their bags. They are careful not to break them. They also play with their toys, make sandcastles, dig holes and splash in the water. They have a lot of fun. + +They stay at the beach until the sun goes down. They are tired but happy. They say goodbye to the beach and get back in the car. They show Mom and Dad their shells. Mom and Dad say they are very pretty and very special. They are not cheap shells. They are shells that Tom and Lily found themselves. They are shells that they will keep and remember. They are shells that make them smile. +Tom and Mia like to play games. They are very competitive. They want to win every time. One day, they play freeze tag with their friends. Freeze tag is a game where one person is it and tries to touch the others. If they touch someone, that person has to freeze and not move. The others can unfreeze them by touching them. + +Tom is it. He runs after Mia. Mia is fast. She dodges and weaves. Tom can't catch her. He gets angry. He sees an orange on the ground. He picks it up and throws it at Mia. The orange hits Mia on the head. Mia falls down and cries. She is hurt and scared. + +The other friends stop playing. They run to Mia. They ask her if she is okay. They hug her and comfort her. They are mad at Tom. They tell him he is mean and he cheated. They don't want to play with him anymore. + +Tom feels bad. He knows he did something wrong. He says he is sorry to Mia. He says he was just trying to win. He says he will not do it again. He asks Mia to forgive him. He asks the others to be his friends again. + +Mia is kind. She says she forgives Tom. She says they can still be friends. She says they can play another game. She says they don't have to be so competitive. She says they can have fun and share. The others agree. They hug Tom and Mia. They pick a new game. They play together and laugh. They are happy. +Lily was playing with her dolls in her room. She liked to make them talk and dress them up. She had a big bed, a pink rug, and a lot of toys. She was happy in her room. + +But then, she felt something strange. The floor and the walls started to shake. She heard a loud noise. She was scared. She dropped her dolls and ran to the door. She wanted to find her mom and dad. + +She opened the door and saw the hall. It looked different. There were cracks on the wall and things on the floor. She saw a lamp that was broken and a picture that was fallen. She did not like it. She wanted her room to be the same. + +She ran to the living room. She saw her mom and dad. They were holding each other and looking at the TV. They looked worried. They saw Lily and hugged her. They said, "It's OK, Lily. It was an earthquake. It's over now. We are safe." + +Lily did not know what an earthquake was. She only knew that it made everything shake and look different. She did not like it. She wanted everything to be normal. She asked, "Can we go back to my room?" + +Her mom and dad said, "Yes, we can. But first, we have to check if it's safe. We have to be careful. There might be more things that are broken or fallen. We have to clean them up." + +Lily nodded. She understood. She wanted to help. She wanted to make her room nice again. She wanted to play with her dolls. She hoped that there would be no more earthquakes. She hoped that everything would be OK. +Lily and Ben are playing with a ball in the park. They like to throw and catch the ball. The ball is red and soft. Lily throws the ball to Ben. Ben tries to catch it, but he misses. The ball rolls away. + +Ben runs after the ball. He sees a big dog. The dog is brown and rough. The dog sees the ball too. The dog wants to play with the ball. The dog runs to the ball and picks it up with his mouth. + +Ben is scared of the dog. He stops and blinks. He does not know what to do. He wants his ball back, but he does not want to go near the dog. He calls for Lily. + +Lily hears Ben. She looks and sees the dog. She is not scared of the dog. She likes dogs. She walks to the dog and says, "Hello, dog. Can I have the ball, please?" + +The dog wags his tail. He likes Lily. He drops the ball and licks Lily's face. Lily laughs and pets the dog. She picks up the ball and says, "Thank you, dog. You are a good dog." + +She walks back to Ben and gives him the ball. She says, "Don't be scared, Ben. The dog is nice. He just wanted to play." Ben nods and smiles. He is not scared anymore. He says, "OK, Lily. Let's play again." + +They throw and catch the ball. The dog watches them and barks. They have fun in the park. +Ben and Mia are in the car with Mom. They are going to the park to play. But there is a lot of traffic on the road. The cars are not moving fast. They are moving slow. Ben and Mia are bored. + +"Mom, why are we not at the park yet?" Ben asks. + +"Because there is too much traffic, honey. We have to wait for the cars to move," Mom says. + +"Can we play a game?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, what game do you want to play?" Mom says. + +"I spy with my little eye something yellow," Mia says. + +Ben looks out the window. He sees a lot of things that are yellow. He sees a yellow bus, a yellow sign, a yellow flower, a yellow balloon. He does not know which one Mia is thinking of. + +"Is it the yellow bus?" Ben guesses. + +"No, it is not the yellow bus," Mia says. + +"Is it the yellow sign?" Ben guesses. + +"No, it is not the yellow sign," Mia says. + +"Is it the yellow flower?" Ben guesses. + +"No, it is not the yellow flower," Mia says. + +Ben is running out of ideas. He looks harder. He sees something else that is yellow. It is small and round and shiny. It is in the car next to them. It is a yellow candy. + +"Is it the yellow candy?" Ben guesses. + +"Yes, it is the yellow candy!" Mia says. + +"Yay, I got it!" Ben says. + +"Good job, Ben!" Mom says. + +The car next to them has a boy and a girl. They see Ben and Mia looking at them. They smile and wave. The boy holds up the yellow candy. He unwraps it and puts it in his mouth. He chews it. He makes a funny face. He does not like it. He spits it out the window. + +"Yuck, that candy is bad!" the boy says. + +"Ha ha, that is funny!" Ben says. + +"Maybe it is a lemon candy. Lemons are sour," Mia says. + +"I like lemons. They make me pucker," Ben says. + +He pretends to chew a lemon. He makes a sour face. He puckers his lips. Mia laughs. She pretends to chew a lemon too. She makes a sour face. She puckers her lips. Mom laughs. She joins them. She pretends to chew a lemon. She makes a sour face. She puckers her lips. + +They all make funny faces and laugh. They forget about the traffic. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make it their house. + +They cut out a door and a window and drew flowers and stars on the box. They put a blanket inside and some pillows. They pretended to be a family. Lily was the mom and Max was the dad. + +They had a lot of fun in their box house. They cooked pretend food and read pretend stories and sang pretend songs. They were very cheerful. They loved each other very much. + +One day, Lily said to Max, "Let's get married!" Max said, "Okay!" They put on their nicest clothes and found some rings and flowers. They asked Lily's big sister to be the priest. She said, "Okay!" + +They stood in front of their box house and held hands. Lily's sister said, "Do you, Lily, take Max to be your husband?" Lily said, "I do!" She said, "Do you, Max, take Lily to be your wife?" Max said, "I do!" She said, "You may kiss the bride!" Lily and Max kissed and hugged. + +They were very happy. They had a big party with cake and juice and balloons. They invited all their friends and family. They danced and laughed and played. They lived happily ever after in their box house. The end. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a radio. The radio can play songs and stories. + +One day, Tom and Lily are bored. They do not want to play with their toys or read their books. They want to hear something new. They look at the radio. They have an idea. + +"Let's listen to the radio!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Lily says. + +They go to the radio. They turn it on. They hear a loud noise. It is not a song or a story. It is a beep beep beep. + +"What is that?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is broken." Lily says. + +They try to change the channel. They turn the knob. But the noise does not stop. It is still loud and annoying. + +"Stop it! Stop it!" Tom says. + +He is angry. He hits the radio. The radio falls on the floor. It breaks into pieces. + +"Oh no!" Lily says. + +She is scared. She runs to the door. She calls their mom. + +"Mom! Mom! Come here!" Lily says. + +Mom hears Lily. She comes to their room. She sees the broken radio. She sees Tom and Lily. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +Tom and Lily are quiet. They do not know what to say. They are sorry. They look at Mom. They hope she is not mad. + +Mom is not mad. She is calm. She hugs Tom and Lily. + +"It's OK. It was an old radio. It was not working well. It was making a loud noise. It was not your fault." Mom says. + +"Really?" Tom and Lily ask. + +"Really. But next time, if you want to listen to the radio, ask me first. I can help you find a good channel. And if you don't like the noise, don't hit the radio. Just turn it off." Mom says. + +"OK. We will. Thank you, Mom." Tom and Lily say. + +They smile. They feel better. They love Mom. + +Mom loves them too. She picks up the broken radio. She throws it away. She gives Tom and Lily a new radio. It is a nice radio. It can play songs and stories. It is not loud. It is just right. + +Tom and Lily are happy. They thank Mom. They turn on the new radio. They hear a song. They like the song. They sing along. They stretch their arms. They dance. They have fun. They forget about the old radio. They enjoy the new radio. They are twins. They are friends. They are Tom and Lily. +Sara liked to sing and dance. She learned many songs from her mom and dad. She liked to wear her pink dress and her shiny shoes. She felt happy when she sang and danced. + +One day, she had a big show at her school. She was going to sing and dance with her friends. She was very excited. She put on her pink dress and her shiny shoes. She took her tube with her. Her tube was a toy that made funny noises when she blew into it. She liked to use it in her songs. + +But when she got to the school, it was raining. The sky was dark and gloomy. She felt sad. She did not want to sing and dance in the rain. She wanted to see the sun and the clouds. She wanted to hear the birds and the bees. She wanted to feel the warm and the breeze. + +Her mom and dad saw that she was sad. They hugged her and kissed her. They told her that they were very proud of her. They told her that she was a star. They told her that the rain would not stop her from shining. They told her that everyone would love her show. They told her that they would be there to watch her and applaud her. + +Sara felt better. She smiled and thanked her mom and dad. She went to the stage with her friends. She sang and danced with her tube. She made funny noises and funny faces. She had fun. The rain stopped. The sun came out. The sky was bright and blue. The birds and the bees came out. The warm and the breeze came out. Everyone watched her and applauded her. She felt happy. She was a star. +Lily likes to wear tops with flowers on them. She has many tops in her closet. She wants to pick one for today. She asks her mom to help her. + +"Mom, can you help me wear a top?" Lily says. + +"Sure, Lily. What top do you want to wear?" Mom says. + +Lily looks at her closet. She sees a red top, a blue top, a yellow top, and a pink top. All of them have flowers on them. She likes all of them. She does not know which one to choose. + +"Mom, I like all of them. Which one is easy to wear?" Lily says. + +Mom smiles. She picks up the pink top. She says, "This one is easy to wear, Lily. It has buttons on the front. You can open and close them by yourself. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily nods. She takes the pink top from Mom. She opens the buttons. She puts her head and arms through the top. She closes the buttons. She looks at herself in the mirror. She sees the flowers on her top. She smiles. + +"I like this top, Mom. It is easy to wear and it is pretty. Thank you for helping me, Mom." Lily says. + +"You're welcome, Lily. You look very nice in your pink top. Are you ready to go?" Mom says. + +Lily nods. She hugs Mom. She says, "Yes, Mom. I am ready to go. Let's go!" + +They hold hands. They walk out of the door. They go to the park. Lily has fun in her pink top. She sees other kids wearing tops with flowers on them. She says hello to them. She makes new friends. She is happy. +Sara liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to stir and pour and taste. One day, mom said she had a surprise for Sara. She said it was in the fridge and Sara could find it after lunch. + +Sara was very curious. She wondered what the surprise could be. She ate her sandwich and drank her juice very fast. She decided to look in the fridge as soon as mom left the room. + +She opened the fridge and saw many things. She saw milk and cheese and eggs. She saw apples and carrots and grapes. She saw a big yellow cake with white frosting and sprinkles. Sara's eyes grew wide. She loved cake. She decided to take a bite. + +She reached for the cake and pulled it out of the fridge. But the cake was heavy and slippery. Sara lost her balance and dropped the cake on the floor. The cake splattered everywhere. Sara started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came back to the kitchen. She saw the mess and Sara's tears. She was not angry. She hugged Sara and said it was okay. She said the cake was for Sara's birthday. She said they could make another one together. Sara smiled and said she was sorry. She said she loved mom and cake. Mom said she loved Sara too. They cleaned up the mess and decided to have fun. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They have a big ball and a kite. They run and laugh and have fun. But one day, the wind is very strong. It blows the kite high in the sky. Lily and Ben try to hold the string, but it is too tough. The string hurts their hands. They let go of the string. The kite flies away. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They want their kite back. They look for the kite in the park. They see it in a tree. They try to get it, but the tree is too tall. They see it on a roof. They try to get it, but the roof is too steep. They see it near a lake. They run to the lake. They hope they can get it. + +But the kite is not on the land. It is on the water. The wind has pushed it to the middle of the lake. Lily and Ben cannot swim. They cannot get the kite. They are very sad. They cry and cry. They wish they had their kite. + +A duck sees the kite. It likes the kite. It thinks it is a friend. It swims to the kite. It pecks the kite. It tears the kite. The kite is broken. The duck is happy. It has a new toy. + +Lily and Ben see the duck. They see the kite. They see the tear. They are very angry. They shout at the duck. They want their kite. But the duck does not care. It swims away with the kite. Lily and Ben are very sad. They have no kite. They have no fun. They go home. +Ben 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 rocks for eyes. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Ben said. "Do you like winter?" + +The snowman did not reply. He just stood there, cold and quiet. + +Mia laughed. "Ben, snowmen can't talk. They are not alive. They are just snow." + +Ben frowned. He wanted the snowman to be his friend. He was persistent. He tried again. + +"Mr. Snowman, do you want to play with us? We can make snowballs and throw them at each other. It will be fun!" + +The snowman did not reply. He just stood there, still and silent. + +Mia shook her head. "Ben, it's no use. Snowmen can't hear you. They have no ears. They are just snow." + +Ben was sad. He liked the snowman. He was persistent. He tried one more time. + +"Mr. Snowman, please talk to me. I like you. You are my friend. Please say something!" + +The snowman did not reply. He just stood there, frozen and lonely. + +Mia felt sorry for Ben. She hugged him. "Ben, don't be sad. The snowman can't talk, but he can listen. He can see how much you care for him. He is your friend, even if he can't say it." + +Ben smiled. He hugged Mia. He looked at the snowman. He felt happy. + +"Thank you, Mia. You are right. The snowman is my friend. And you are my best friend. I love you." + +Mia smiled. She loved Ben too. They both waved at the snowman. The snowman did not reply, but he seemed to smile. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big tree with many pears on it. They wanted to pick some pears to eat, but the tree was too high for them. + +They saw a ladder leaning on the wall. Tom had an idea. He said, "Let's use the ladder to climb the tree and get some pears." Lily was not sure. She said, "But Mom said we should not use the ladder without her. It is not safe." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He said, "Don't be scared. It will be fun. Come on, follow me." He took the ladder and put it against the tree. He climbed up the ladder and reached for a pear. + +Lily was worried. She said, "Tom, be careful. The ladder is shaky. You might fall." She knelt on the ground and prayed for Tom. + +Suddenly, a strong wind blew. The ladder wobbled and Tom lost his balance. He screamed and fell to the ground. He hurt his arm and his leg. He cried loudly. + +Lily ran to Tom and hugged him. She said, "Tom, are you okay? I'm sorry you got hurt. I will get Mom to help you." She was alert and ran to the house to call Mom. + +Mom came quickly and saw Tom on the ground. She said, "Oh, Tom, what happened? Why did you use the ladder without me? You know it is dangerous." She took Tom to the doctor and bandaged his wounds. + +Tom felt sorry for what he did. He said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I was greedy and foolish. I did not listen to Lily. She was right. I should not have used the ladder without you. I learned my lesson. I will never do it again." + +Mom said, "I'm glad you learned your lesson, Tom. But you should also thank Lily. She was brave and smart. She knelt and prayed for you. She was alert and got me to help you. She loves you very much. You should love her too." + +Tom said, "I do love her, Mom. She is the best sister ever. I will always listen to her and be nice to her." He hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my hero. I'm sorry I was mean to you. Will you forgive me?" + +Lily said, "Of course, I forgive you, Tom. You are my brother and I love you. I'm happy you are okay. Let's be friends and play together." + +Mom said, "I'm proud of both of you. You are good children. Now, let's go home and have some pears. I picked some for you from the tree. They are sweet and juicy. You can share them and enjoy them." + +Tom and Lily said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best mom ever. We love you." They smiled and went home with Mom. They ate the pears and were happy. They learned that it is better to be safe than sorry, and to be kind than greedy. +Lily likes to paint. She has many colors of paint in small bottles. She also has a big paper and a brush. She wants to make a picture of her family. + +She opens the bottles and pours some paint on a plate. She dips her brush in the paint and starts to draw. She makes a big circle for her head, and a smaller circle for her nose. She makes two dots for her eyes, and a curve for her mouth. She uses yellow paint for her hair, and pink paint for her cheeks. + +She makes another circle for her mom's head, and another one for her dad's head. She makes them have brown hair and blue eyes. She gives them smiles and noses too. She uses red paint for her mom's dress, and green paint for her dad's shirt. + +She looks at her picture and feels happy. She thinks it is very pretty. She wants to show it to her mom and dad. She picks up the paper and runs to the kitchen. She sees her mom and dad eating salad and fruit. They are healthy and strong. + +She says, "Look, look, I made a picture of us!" She holds up the paper and shows them. Her mom and dad smile and hug her. They say, "Wow, Lily, you are a great painter! We love your picture. It is beautiful and colorful. You are very clever and creative." + +Lily feels proud and happy. She says, "Thank you, thank you, I love you!" She puts the picture on the fridge with a magnet. She sits down and eats her salad and fruit. She is healthy and strong too. She thinks painting is fun. She wants to paint more pictures later. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they see a big jar of gum on the kitchen table. The gum is colorful and shiny. Sara and Ben want to try the gum. + +They go to their mom and request some gum. "Mom, can we have some gum, please?" they ask together. Mom looks at the jar and smiles. "You can have one piece each, but only after lunch. Gum is not good for your teeth if you eat it before food," she says. + +Sara and Ben nod and wait for lunch. They eat their sandwiches and fruit quickly. Then they run back to the jar and pick one piece each. Sara chooses a pink one and Ben chooses a blue one. They unwrap the gum and put it in their mouths. + +They chew and chew and blow bubbles. The bubbles are big and round. Sara and Ben laugh and clap. They think the gum is impressive. They show their bubbles to mom and dad. Mom and dad are impressed too. They praise Sara and Ben for being good and patient. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They like the gum and they like their mom and dad. They share their gum with each other and blow more bubbles. They have fun with the gum. +Lila was a bird who loved to soar in the sky. She had a long tail that made her look pretty. She liked to fly high and fast and see the sun and the clouds. + +One day, she saw a big kite that looked like a dragon. It had a long tail too, but it was red and green and had teeth. Lila wanted to play with the kite, so she flew closer to it. + +But the kite was not friendly. It tried to bite Lila with its teeth. Lila was scared and flew away. But the kite followed her and pulled her tail. Lila felt a pain and cried. + +She saw her friend Ben, who was a bee. He heard her cry and came to help. He saw the kite and was angry. He flew to the kite and stung it with his sting. The kite let go of Lila's tail and fell to the ground. + +Lila thanked Ben for saving her. She was hurt and sad. Her tail was broken and she could not fly fast anymore. She was slow and tired. + +Ben said he was sorry for her tail. He said he would stay with her and help her. He said she was still pretty and brave. He said they could still soar together, even if they were slow. + +Lila smiled and hugged Ben. She felt better and happy. She said Ben was her best friend. They flew away together, slow but free. +Sara likes to draw. She draws with many colors. She draws flowers and birds and stars. She feels happy when she draws. She wants to show her drawings to Mommy and Daddy. + +She finds a big frame in the closet. It is shiny and pretty. She thinks it will make her drawings look more nice. She takes the frame and puts her best drawing in it. She feels proud of her work. + +She runs to the living room to show Mommy and Daddy. But they are not there. They are in the kitchen. They are talking loud. They sound angry. Sara feels scared. + +She walks to the kitchen with the frame. She hopes they will stop talking and look at her drawing. She says, "Mommy, Daddy, look what I made!" + +But they do not hear her. They keep talking. They say bad words. They do not see the frame. Sara feels sad. + +She puts the frame on the table. She wants to go away. She turns around. But she bumps into a chair. The chair falls. The frame falls. The glass breaks. The drawing tears. Sara feels hurt. + +She cries. She cries loud. Mommy and Daddy stop talking. They look at her. They look at the frame. They look at the drawing. They feel mad. + +They yell at Sara. They say, "What have you done? You are so clumsy! You are so naughty! You ruined the frame! You ruined the drawing! Go to your room!" + +Sara feels bad. She feels very bad. She runs to her room. She slams the door. She hugs her teddy bear. She wishes she had never drawn anything. She wishes she had never found the frame. She wishes Mommy and Daddy loved her. +Lily loved to dress up as a princess. She had a pink dress, a shiny crown, and a wand that made a funny noise. She liked to pretend that her room was a castle and that she had many friends to play with. + +One day, her mom said they were going to visit her grandma, who lived far away. Lily was excited, because grandma always had yummy cookies and stories to tell. She wanted to dress up as a princess for grandma, too. She packed her dress, her crown, and her wand in a bag and got ready to go. + +On the way, they passed by a big hill with a real castle on top. Lily gasped and pointed. "Look, mom, a castle! Can we go there?" she asked. Mom smiled and said, "Maybe another day, sweetie. We have to get to grandma's house soon. But I have a surprise for you there." + +Lily wondered what the surprise was. She hoped it was something to do with princesses and castles. She imagined what it would be like to live in a castle and have tea parties and dances. She felt happy and curious. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Lily ran to hug her. Grandma hugged her back and said, "Hello, my little princess. I have something for you in the living room. Come and see." Lily followed her and saw a big box with a bow on it. She opened it and found a beautiful dollhouse that looked like a castle. It had rooms, furniture, dolls, and even a horse. Lily squealed with joy and thanked grandma. She said, "This is the best surprise ever! Can I play with it?" Grandma nodded and said, "Of course, dear. It's yours. I made it for you, because I know how much you love princesses and castles." Lily hugged her again and said, "I love you, grandma. You are the best." She took out her dress, her crown, and her wand and put them on. She said, "Now I can play with my castle and have yummy cookies, too." She smiled and felt very happy. +Lily liked to fold paper. She could make hats, boats, and birds with paper. She had a big box of paper in many colors. One day, she found a shiny paper that was silver and gold. She wanted to fold it into a star. + +She cut the paper into a square and folded it in half. Then she folded it in half again. She made a pointy shape with the paper. She cut some bits off the paper to make it look like a star. She opened the paper and saw her star. It was very pretty. + +She wanted to show her star to her mom. She ran to the kitchen with her star. But she did not see the candle on the table. She got too close to the candle and the paper touched the flame. The paper caught fire and made a big spark. Lily was scared. She dropped the paper and screamed. + +Mom heard Lily scream and ran to the kitchen. She saw the paper on fire and the spark on the table. She quickly put out the fire with a cloth. She hugged Lily and checked if she was hurt. She was not hurt, but she was very sad. She cried and said sorry to mom. + +Mom said it was okay and she was not angry. She said Lily did not mean to start the fire. She said Lily made a beautiful star, but she had to be careful with fire. She said fire was very hot and dangerous and could hurt people and things. She said Lily should always ask mom or dad before playing with fire or candles. + +Lily said she understood and she would not play with fire or candles again. She said she was sorry for her star and the paper. Mom said she had more paper in the box and they could make another star together. She said they could hang the star in Lily's room and it would shine without fire. Lily smiled and said she liked that idea. She hugged mom and said thank you. Mom said she loved Lily and they went to get more paper. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a bright red truck. It has a big hose and a loud siren. Lily and Tom want to see the truck. + +They run to the truck, but they do not look where they are going. Lily trips on a rock and falls down. She hurts her knee and cries. Tom stops and helps her up. He says, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily nods, but she is still sad. She sees a man in a yellow hat. He is a firefighter. He comes to Lily and Tom. He says, "Hello, kids. Do you want to see the truck?" + +Lily and Tom say, "Yes, please." The firefighter smiles and takes them to the truck. He shows them the hose, the siren, and the ladder. He says, "This is how we put out fires and save people." + +Lily and Tom are amazed. They say, "Wow, that is cool." The firefighter says, "Do you want to drink some water? It is hot today." He gives them each a cup of water. They drink the water and feel better. + +Lily says, "Thank you, firefighter. You are very nice." The firefighter says, "You are welcome, Lily. And you, Tom. You are a good friend. You helped Lily when she tripped." + +Lily and Tom hug the firefighter. They say, "Bye, firefighter. We will see you again." The firefighter says, "Bye, kids. Have fun and be careful." He waves to them and drives away. + +Lily and Tom go back to the park. They play and laugh. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big kite in the sky. It was red and yellow and green. It looked like a bird. + +"Wow, look at the kite!" Lily said. "I want to fly it!" + +"Me too!" Tom said. "Let's go and ask the man." + +They ran to the man who had the kite. He was sitting on a bench. He smiled at them. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "Do you like my kite?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lily and Tom said. "Can we fly it, please?" + +The man was compassionate. He liked to share. He said, "Sure, you can fly it. But be careful. The wind is strong today. It can pull the kite away." + +He gave them the string. Lily and Tom held it together. They felt the wind tug at the kite. They laughed and watched it soar. + +"Thank you, thank you!" they said to the man. + +"You're welcome, you're welcome," he said. "Have fun!" + +Lily and Tom flew the kite for a long time. They felt happy and free. They made a new friend. They learned about the wind and the kite. They had a good day. +Anna liked to play with her pet bird, Sunny. Sunny was yellow and green and sang very sweet songs. Anna kept Sunny in a cage in her room, but sometimes she opened the door and let Sunny fly around. Anna gave Sunny seeds and water every day. She loved Sunny very much. + +One day, Anna's friend Lily came to visit. Lily saw Sunny in the cage and said, "Can I play with your bird?" Anna said, "Yes, but be careful. Sunny is very shy and he likes his cage." Lily nodded and opened the cage door. She tried to catch Sunny with her hands, but Sunny was scared and flew away. He flew out of the window and into the sky. + +Anna and Lily ran to the window and saw Sunny flying high and far. Anna started to cry. She said, "Sunny, come back! I miss you!" Lily said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't mean to scare him. Maybe he will come back soon." But Sunny did not come back. He liked the light and the air and the trees. He found other birds to sing with. He was happy and free. + +Anna was very sad for a long time. She wished she had not let Lily play with Sunny. She wished she had not kept Sunny in a cage. She learned that some animals are not meant to be pets. They need space and freedom and friends of their own kind. She decided to never keep a bird in a cage again. She hoped that Sunny was safe and happy wherever he was. + +The moral of the story is: Respect the needs and feelings of other living beings. Do not force them to do what you want. Let them be themselves. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and balls. But they do not like to eat their vegetables. Mom always tells them to eat their vegetables, but they say no. They say vegetables are yucky and make them sick. + +One day, Mom makes a big pot of soup for lunch. She says it has carrots and potatoes and peas and beans. Tom and Sam do not want to eat the soup. They want to eat pizza or cake or candy. They say soup is yucky and make them sick. Mom says they have to eat the soup or they will get no dessert. Tom and Sam are angry. They think Mom is stupid. + +They have a plan. They wait until Mom goes to the phone. Then they sneak to the kitchen. They see the soup on the stove. They see a big spoon. They see a turn. A turn is a thing that makes the soup hot or cold. They have an idea. They use the spoon to take some soup. They use the turn to make the soup very cold. They think this will make the soup taste better. They are wrong. + +They take a big sip of the soup. They spit it out. The soup is very cold and very yucky. They feel sick. They cry. Mom hears them. She comes to the kitchen. She sees the soup. She sees the turn. She sees the spoon. She sees their faces. She knows what they did. She is not happy. + +She says, "Tom and Sam, you are very naughty. You did not listen to me. You did not eat your vegetables. You made a mess. You wasted the soup. You are stupid. Now you will get no dessert. And you will have to eat the soup for dinner. And you will have to clean the kitchen. And you will have to go to bed early. And you will have no toys. And you will have no fun." + +Tom and Sam are very sorry. They wish they had eaten their vegetables. They wish they had not touched the turn. They wish they had not been stupid. They say, "Mom, we are sorry. We will eat our vegetables. We will not touch the turn. We will not be stupid. Please forgive us. Please give us dessert. Please let us play." + +Mom says, "Maybe tomorrow. But not today. Today you have to learn your lesson. Today you have to eat your soup. Today you have to be good." + +Tom and Sam eat their soup. They do not like it. They clean the kitchen. They do not like it. They go to bed early. They do not like it. They have no toys. They have no fun. They are sad. + +They say, "We will never be stupid again. We will always eat our vegetables. We will always listen to Mom. We will always be good." + +The end. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They had a big hoop that they could roll on the grass. Lily liked to make the hoop go fast and far. Max liked to jump inside the hoop and pretend he was a frog. + +"Look, Lily, I am a frog!" Max said, hopping in the hoop. "Ribbit, ribbit!" + +"That's funny, Max!" Lily said, laughing. "Can you guess what I am?" She rolled the hoop around her waist and spun it. "I am a dancer!" + +Max clapped his hands. "You are a good dancer, Lily! Can I try?" + +"Sure, Max, here you go!" Lily said, giving him the hoop. "But be careful, it's hard to spin it." + +Max put the hoop around his waist and tried to spin it. But he was too small and the hoop was too big. It fell to the ground and rolled away. + +"Oh no, the hoop!" Max said, running after it. "Come back, hoop!" + +Lily ran after him. She saw the hoop rolling towards a dog. The dog was brown and fluffy. It had a red collar and a tag that said "Spot". Spot saw the hoop and thought it was a toy. He ran to the hoop and grabbed it with his mouth. + +"Hey, that's our hoop!" Lily said, reaching for it. "Give it back, doggy!" + +Spot wagged his tail and looked at Lily and Max. He thought they wanted to play with him. He dropped the hoop and barked. "Woof, woof!" + +Lily and Max looked at Spot. He was adorable. He had big eyes and a wet nose. He licked their faces and made them giggle. + +"Maybe we can share the hoop with him," Lily said, smiling. "He seems nice." + +"OK, Lily, let's share," Max said, nodding. "But you go first. You are the dancer." + +Lily picked up the hoop and spun it again. Max and Spot watched her and clapped. They took turns playing with the hoop and the dog. They had a lot of fun in the park. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and eat snacks. One day, they find a big cake in the kitchen. It looks yummy. They want to eat it. + +But Mom says, "No, you cannot eat the cake. It is for Grandma's birthday. You have to wait until later. Go play outside for a minute." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They want the cake now. They do not listen to Mom. They sneak into the kitchen when Mom is not looking. They take the cake and run to the backyard. + +They eat the cake very fast. They do not share. They do not speak. They only eat. The cake is sweet and soft. They think they are happy. + +But soon, they feel sick. Their tummies hurt. Their mouths are sticky. Their faces are dirty. The cake is not yummy anymore. It is disgusting. + +Mom comes outside and sees them. She is angry. She says, "What did you do? You ate the cake! You were naughty. You did not listen. You did not wait. You did not share. You did not speak. You ruined Grandma's birthday. You have to say sorry. And you have to go to bed early. No more snacks for you." + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They cry. They say sorry to Mom and Grandma. They go to bed early. They do not sleep well. They have bad dreams. They are not happy. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your mom. Wait for your turn. Share with your friends. Speak nicely. Do not be greedy. Or you will have a bad ending. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. But today, they have to go to work with their moms. Their moms work in a big building with many people and computers. Lily and Ben do not like work. They think it is boring and noisy. + +They sit on a chair and wait for their moms. They have some toys and books, but they are not fun. They want to go outside and see the park and the animals. They have an idea. They whisper to each other. + +"Let's escape!" Lily says. + +"How?" Ben asks. + +"Look, there is a door. Maybe it goes to the park. Come on, follow me!" Lily says. + +They get up and walk to the door. They open it and see a hall. They run along the hall and look for another door. They find one and open it. They see a big garden with flowers and trees and a pond. They smile and clap their hands. + +"Wow, this is the park!" Ben says. + +"Let's play!" Lily says. + +They run and jump and laugh. They see a duck and a frog and a butterfly. They are happy. They forget about work and their moms. + +But their moms do not forget them. They finish their work and look for their kids. They do not see them on the chair. They are worried. They ask the other people. They look everywhere. They find the door and the hall and the garden. They see Lily and Ben playing. + +"Lily! Ben! What are you doing here?" their moms say. + +They run to them and hug them. They are angry and scared. + +"We are sorry, mom. We wanted to escape. We do not like work. We like the park. It is pretty and fun." Lily and Ben say. + +Their moms sigh. They are not happy, but they are kind. They understand their kids are bored and curious. They explain to them why they have to work and why they have to stay with them. They tell them they love them and they are proud of them. They also tell them they have to be careful and listen to them. + +Lily and Ben nod. They are sorry, too. They love their moms and they are proud of them. They also like the park, but they know they have to go back. They say goodbye to the duck and the frog and the butterfly. They hold their moms' hands and walk to the car. + +They learned a lesson. They do not want to escape again. They want to stay with their moms and be good. They also want to play with their friends and see the park. They think maybe they can do both. They ask their moms if they can come back to the park another day. + +Their moms smile. They say yes. They think maybe they can do both, too. They drive home and talk and sing. They are happy. +Lily was helping Mommy in the kitchen. She wanted to be a big girl and carry a plate to the table. Mommy said, "Be careful, Lily. The plate is heavy and hard. If you drop it, it will break and make a big mess." + +Lily nodded and held the plate with both hands. She walked slowly and looked at the plate. She did not want to drop it. She was almost at the table when she saw Spot, the dog. Spot was happy to see Lily and ran to her. He wagged his tail and jumped on her. + +Lily was scared and let go of the plate. It fell to the floor and broke into many pieces. Lily heard a loud noise and started to cry. Mommy came and hugged her. She said, "It's okay, Lily. It was an accident. You were trying to be careful, but Spot was too excited. He did not mean to make you drop the plate. We can clean up the mess and get another plate." + +Lily sniffed and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I wanted to help you." + +Mommy smiled and said, "You are a good helper, Lily. And I love you very much. Next time, we can put Spot in his bed before we carry the plates. Then he won't bother you." + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Mommy. I love you too." She gave Mommy a kiss and helped her pick up the pieces of the plate. Spot looked sorry and licked Lily's hand. Lily petted him and said, "It's okay, Spot. You are a good dog. But you have to be careful too." +Lily and Tom were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two black stones for eyes. They were very happy. + +"Look, our snowman is smiling!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is very nice. Do you think he can talk?" Tom asked. + +They went closer to the snowman and listened. They heard a small voice. + +"Hello, Lily and Tom. I am your snowman. Thank you for making me." + +Lily and Tom were surprised. They looked at each other. + +"Did you hear that? He can talk!" Lily said. + +"Yes, I did. How can he talk?" Tom said. + +They asked the snowman how he could talk. He said he had a magic word inside him. The word was "shiver". It made him alive and warm. + +"Shiver? That is a funny word. What does it mean?" Lily asked. + +"It means to shake because you are cold. Like this." The snowman shivered and his hat and scarf moved. + +Lily and Tom laughed. They thought it was funny. + +"Can we shiver too?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, you can. But you might need a coat and gloves. It is very cold outside." The snowman said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They ran to their house and got their coats and gloves. They came back to the snowman and shivered with him. They had a lot of fun. + +The snowman was happy too. He had new friends. He liked the white snow and the blue sky. He liked the word "shiver". It was his magic word. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big hill with many rocks. They wanted to climb it. + +"Let's go up there!" Tom said. "Maybe we can see the whole park from the top." + +"OK, but be careful. The rocks are hard and sharp." Lila said. She followed Tom as he started to climb. + +They climbed and climbed until they reached the top. They looked around and saw the trees, the flowers, the pond and the playground. They also saw something shiny on the left side of the hill. + +"What is that?" Lila asked. "It looks like a star, but it is not in the sky." + +"Let's go and see." Tom said. He ran towards the shiny thing. Lila ran after him. + +They reached the shiny thing and saw that it was a medal. It was gold and had a big letter A on it. It was hanging from a branch. + +"Wow, this is a mighty medal!" Tom said. "I wonder who left it here." + +"Maybe it belongs to someone who did something very good or very brave." Lila said. "Maybe they are a hero." + +"Maybe we can be heroes too." Tom said. "We can wear the medal and help people." + +"Or maybe we should give it back." Lila said. "Maybe someone is looking for it and is very sad." + +They looked at each other and thought for a moment. Then they decided to do the right thing. + +"Let's take the medal to the park keeper." Lila said. "He will know what to do with it." + +"OK, let's go." Tom said. He took the medal and put it in his pocket. They climbed down the hill and went to find the park keeper. + +They felt happy and proud. They had found a shiny and mighty medal, but they had also been kind and honest. They had been heroes in their own way. +Sam and Mia like to watch animals. They go to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They see many animals. They see big animals and small animals. They see loud animals and quiet animals. + +Sam and Mia see a monkey. The monkey is very flexible. It can swing and jump and twist. It has a long tail. It can hang from the tail. Sam and Mia think the monkey is funny. + +"Look, Mia, the monkey is hanging upside down!" Sam says. + +"I see, Sam, the monkey is very silly!" Mia says. + +The monkey sees Sam and Mia. It makes a noise. It shows its teeth. It throws a banana peel at them. Sam and Mia laugh. + +"Hey, monkey, that is not nice!" Sam says. + +"Monkey, monkey, do you want to play?" Mia says. + +The monkey makes another noise. It swings to another tree. It finds another banana. It peels the banana and eats it. It looks at Sam and Mia. It winks. + +Sam and Mia wink back. They like the monkey. They watch the monkey until it is time to go. They say goodbye to the monkey and to the other animals. They have fun at the zoo. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They gather leaves and flowers and make a big pile. They jump on the pile and laugh. + +"Look, Lily, I found a yellow leaf. It is like the sun," Tom says. + +"I found a red flower. It is like your shirt," Lily says. + +They show each other their finds and smile. They are happy. + +Then they see a bird. It is brown and white. It sings a pretty song. It lands on a branch near them. + +"Hello, bird. What is your name?" Lily asks. + +The bird tilts its head and looks at them. It sings again. + +"Maybe it is saying hello back," Tom says. + +They sit down and listen to the bird. They feel peaceful. They are friends with the bird. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big balloon in the sky. It was bright and colorful. Ben and Lily wanted to see it up close. + +Mom said, "That is a hot air balloon. It has gas inside that makes it float. The gas is hot and light. The balloon has a basket where people can sit and fly." + +Ben and Lily asked, "Can we go in the balloon, mom?" + +Mom said, "Maybe someday, but not today. The balloon is too far and too high. We can watch it from here." + +They saw the balloon go over the trees and the houses. It looked like a big ball in the sky. Ben and Lily waved at the balloon. They hoped the people in the basket saw them. + +Then, they heard a loud noise. It was like a big fire. They saw the balloon catch fire. The fire spread fast. The balloon became red and orange. The gas came out of the balloon. The balloon started to fall. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They hugged mom. Mom said, "Don't worry, the people in the basket are safe. They have a parachute. They can land on the ground. The firemen will help them." + +They saw the people in the basket jump out. They had a big cloth over their heads. The cloth opened like a flower. It slowed them down. They landed on a field. The firemen came with a truck. They put out the fire. They checked on the people. + +Ben and Lily were glad. They said, "The people are okay, mom." + +Mom said, "Yes, they are okay. They are brave. They had an adventure. But they are also lucky. The balloon was dangerous. We should not play with fire or gas. They can hurt us." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "We will not play with fire or gas, mom. We will be careful." + +Mom said, "That's good. Now, let's go home and have some ice cream. You did well today. You were calm and smart. I'm proud of you." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They said, "We love you, mom." + +They held mom's hand and walked home. They still looked at the sky. They wondered if they would see another balloon someday. They hoped it would be bright and safe. +Lily was sad. She wanted to play with her mom, but mom was busy. Mom had to work on her computer and talk on her phone. Lily sighed. She looked at her toys, but they were not fun without mom. + +She walked to the kitchen. She saw a big cake on the table. It was mom's birthday cake. Lily smiled. She wanted to taste the cake. She climbed on a chair and reached for the cake. But she was too short. She stretched her arm and her toe. She touched the cake with her finger. It was soft and sweet. + +"Yum!" Lily said. She licked her finger. She wanted more cake. She stretched again. But she lost her balance. She fell off the chair. The cake fell too. It landed on the floor. It made a big mess. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. She heard mom coming. She was scared. She hid under the table. + +Mom saw the cake on the floor. She was angry. She looked for Lily. She found her under the table. + +"Lily, what did you do?" mom asked. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to taste the cake. It was your birthday cake. I love you, mom." Lily said. + +Mom sighed. She was not angry anymore. She was sad. She hugged Lily. + +"I love you too, Lily. But you should not touch the cake. It was for later. Now we have no cake." mom said. + +Lily felt bad. She wanted to make mom happy. She had an idea. + +"Mom, can we make a new cake? I can help you. I can stir and pour and decorate. Please, mom." Lily said. + +Mom smiled. She liked Lily's idea. She was not busy anymore. She wanted to play with Lily. + +"Okay, Lily. Let's make a new cake. You can help me. It will be fun. And it will be our birthday cake." mom said. + +Lily was happy. She ran to the cupboard. She got the flour and the eggs and the sugar. She gave them to mom. They went to the oven. They mixed and baked and frosted. They made a new cake. It was bigger and prettier than the old cake. + +They put the cake on the table. They lit the candles. They sang happy birthday. They blew the candles. They cut the cake. They ate the cake. It was delicious. + +Lily and mom smiled. They hugged. They were happy. They had a good birthday. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they see a big red truck. The truck has a picture of pizza on it. Tim and Sam love pizza. + +"Look, Sam, pizza truck!" Tim says. + +"Yum, yum, pizza!" Sam says. + +They run to the truck. They see a man. The man is nice. He smiles at them. + +"Hello, boys. Do you want some pizza?" the man asks. + +"Yes, please!" Tim and Sam say. + +The man gives them each a slice of pizza. The pizza is hot and cheesy. Tim and Sam are happy. They thank the man. + +They sit on the grass. They eat their pizza. They look at the sky. The sun is shining. The sky is blue. They see some clouds. The clouds are white and fluffy. + +"Look, Tim, a cloud looks like a dog!" Sam says. + +"Look, Sam, a cloud looks like a car!" Tim says. + +They laugh. They point at the clouds. They make up stories about the clouds. They have fun. + +They finish their pizza. They wipe their mouths. They stand up. + +"Let's go play some more!" Tim says. + +"OK, let's go!" Sam says. + +They run to the slide. They slide down. They giggle. They are good friends. They have a good day. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today, they have to study for a test. They do not like to study. They think it is boring. + +They sit at the table with their books and pencils. Mom says, "You have to study hard, or you will not do well on the test." Tim and Kim nod, but they do not listen. They start to draw pictures and make noises. + +Mom comes back and sees their books. She is grumpy. She says, "What are you doing? You are not studying. You are wasting time. You have to learn about pigs and farms and animals. They are important." + +Tim and Kim do not care. They say, "We do not like pigs. They are dirty and smelly and noisy. We like cats and dogs and birds. They are cute and friendly and quiet." + +Mom says, "Pigs are not dirty and smelly and noisy. They are smart and useful and fun. They can do tricks and help farmers and make bacon. You have to respect them and learn about them." + +Tim and Kim do not believe her. They say, "Show us. Show us how pigs are smart and useful and fun." + +Mom says, "Fine. I will show you. Come with me." She takes them to the car and drives them to a farm. There, they see many pigs and other animals. Mom introduces them to the farmer. He is nice. He says, "Hello, Tim and Kim. Do you want to see my pigs?" + +Tim and Kim say, "Yes, please." They are curious. They follow the farmer to the pig pen. There, they see a big pig with a red ribbon. The farmer says, "This is Rosie. She is my best pig. She can do many tricks. Watch." + +The farmer whistles and Rosie comes to him. He gives her a treat and says, "Sit, Rosie. Sit." Rosie sits on her hind legs and wags her tail. Tim and Kim clap and laugh. They say, "Wow, Rosie can sit. That is amazing." + +The farmer says, "That is not all. She can also roll over, shake hands, and jump through a hoop. Do you want to see?" Tim and Kim say, "Yes, yes, yes." They watch as Rosie does more tricks. They are amazed and happy. They say, "Rosie is smart and fun. She is a good pig." + +The farmer says, "She is. She is also useful. She helps me with the chores. She can carry buckets, pull carts, and find truffles. Do you want to see?" Tim and Kim say, "Yes, yes, yes." They watch as Rosie does more chores. They are impressed and grateful. They say, "Rosie is useful and helpful. She is a great pig." + +The farmer says, "She is. She is also my friend. She likes to cuddle, play, and listen. Do you want to see?" Tim and Kim say, "Yes, yes, yes." They watch as Rosie cuddles with the farmer, plays with a ball, and listens to a story. They are touched and happy. They say, "Rosie is friendly and sweet. She is a wonderful pig." + +The farmer says, "She is. She is the best pig ever. Do you want to pet her?" Tim and Kim say, "Yes, yes, yes." They go to Rosie and pet her. She snorts and licks them. They giggle and hug her. They say, "We love you, Rosie. You are the best pig ever." + +Mom smiles and says, "See, Tim and Kim. Pigs are not dirty and smelly and noisy. They are smart and useful and fun. They are important and worthy and lovable. You have to respect them and learn about them." + +Tim and Kim nod and say, "We do, Mom. We do. We respect them and learn about them. We are sorry we were rude and lazy. We will study hard and do well on the test. We will not forget Rosie and the farmer and the farm. Thank you for showing us." + +Mom says, "You are welcome, Tim and Kim. I am proud of you. You are smart and kind and brave. You are my best twins ever. I love you." + +Tim and Kim say, "We love you too, Mom. You are the best mom ever." + +They hug and kiss and go back to the car. They are happy and excited. They have learned a lot. They have made new friends. They have had a lot of fun. They have seen how pigs are smart and useful and fun. They have seen how studying is not boring. It is interesting and rewarding and fun. They have seen how they can be better and happier and +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with a hole in it. Lily wanted to go inside the hole. She said to Tom, "Let's go in the hole. Maybe it is a tunnel." + +Tom was scared. He said, "No, Lily. The hole is dark and dirty. Maybe there are bugs or rats in there. We should not go in the hole." + +Lily was not scared. She was curious. She said, "But Tom, maybe the tunnel is fun and exciting. Maybe there are treasures or fairies in there. We should go and see." + +Tom did not want to see. He said, "No, Lily. The tunnel is dangerous and scary. Maybe there are traps or monsters in there. We should stay out." + +Lily was clever. She had an idea. She said, "Tom, I have a plan. Why don't we take a flashlight and a rope with us? Then we can see in the dark and pull ourselves out if we need to. Do you want to try?" + +Tom thought about it. He liked the idea of the flashlight and the rope. He said, "OK, Lily. You are clever. I will try with you. But we have to be careful and stick together. Do you promise?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "I promise, Tom. We will be careful and stick together. Let's go and explore the tunnel." + +They took the flashlight and the rope and went inside the hole. They found a tunnel that was long and winding. They saw many things in the tunnel. Some were good and some were bad. But they had fun and learned a lot. They were brave and happy. They were good friends. +Tommy was a big boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a lot of cars, trains, and planes that he could zoom around the floor. He also had a towel that he used as a cape. He pretended he was a superhero who could fly and save the day. + +One day, Tommy decided to show his mom his superhero skills. He put on his towel cape and ran to the living room. He saw his mom talking on the phone with someone. He thought she would be happy to see him. He jumped on the couch and shouted, "Look, Mom, I can fly!" + +But Tommy did not fly. He fell off the couch and landed on the floor. He hit his head and started to cry. His mom dropped the phone and ran to him. She hugged him and asked him if he was okay. She looked at his towel cape and said, "Tommy, what were you doing?" + +Tommy felt a pain in his head and a wetness in his pants. He realized he had peed himself. He felt embarrassed and sad. He did not understand why his mom was not proud of him. He did not understand why he could not fly. He did not understand why he had to wear a towel cape. He wished he had never tried to be a superhero. He wished he had just played with his toys. He wished he had a different story. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. But today it is very hot. The sun makes them sweat and thirsty. They do not want to share their toys or water. + +"Give me the ball!" Tom says. He is grumpy. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. She is grumpy too. + +They pull the ball from each other. The ball pops. They both cry. + +Mom hears them and comes outside. She sees the popped ball and the sad twins. + +"What happened?" Mom asks. + +"We were playing, but it is too hot and we are grumpy," Tom says. + +"We wanted the same ball, but it broke," Lily says. + +Mom hugs them and says, "I'm sorry, my loves. It is not fun to be hot and grumpy. How about we go inside and have some ice cream?" + +Tom and Lily smile and nod. They say sorry to each other and hug. They follow Mom inside. They are happy again. +Sara loves chocolate. She eats it every day. She does not like to share it with anyone. She is a spoiled girl. + +One day, Sara goes to the store with her mom. She sees a big chocolate cake. She wants it very much. She asks her mom to buy it for her. Her mom says no. She says Sara has enough chocolate at home. She says Sara needs to eat other things too. + +Sara is very angry. She cries and screams. She throws a tantrum. She hopes her mom will change her mind. She hopes she will get the chocolate cake. + +But her mom does not change her mind. She pays for the other things and leaves the store. She does not buy the chocolate cake. She tells Sara to stop crying. She says Sara is being very naughty. + +Sara is very sad. She does not get the chocolate cake. She does not get any chocolate at all. She learns a lesson. She learns that being spoiled does not make her happy. She learns that she needs to be nice and share. She learns that chocolate is not everything. +Lily and Ben love to watch shows at the theater. They like to see the people sing and dance and wear funny clothes. Sometimes they clap and laugh with the other people. + +One day, Lily and Ben go to the theater with their mom and dad. They have tickets for a show about animals. Lily and Ben are very excited. They want to see the lions and the monkeys and the birds. + +They go inside the theater and find their seats. They see a big stage with a curtain. They hear music and voices. They wait for the show to start. + +Suddenly, a man comes on the stage. He has a microphone and a hat. He says, "Hello, everyone! Welcome to the show! Are you ready to have some fun?" + +The people say, "Yes!" + +The man says, "Great! But before we begin, I have a special surprise for you. I need a volunteer from the audience to join me on the stage. Who wants to be part of the show?" + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They both want to go on the stage. They raise their hands and wave. + +The man looks around and smiles. He points at Lily and says, "You! The little girl with the pink dress! Come on up!" + +Lily feels happy and nervous. She gets up from her seat and walks to the stage. The people clap and cheer for her. + +Ben feels sad and jealous. He wanted to go on the stage too. He thinks, "That's not fair. Lily is so lucky. She doesn't belong on the stage. I do." + +He sits in his seat and pouts. He doesn't want to watch the show anymore. + +Lily goes on the stage and meets the man. He says, "Hello, what's your name?" + +Lily says, "Lily." + +The man says, "Lily, you are very brave and lucky. You are going to help me with a magic trick. Do you like magic?" + +Lily says, "Yes, I do." + +The man says, "Wonderful. Then follow me and I'll show you what to do." + +He takes Lily to a big box with a door. He says, "Lily, this is a magic box. I'm going to put you inside and close the door. Then I'm going to say some magic words and open the door again. And you know what? You will disappear!" + +Lily says, "Wow, really?" + +The man says, "Yes, really. But don't worry, it's only for a moment. You will come back soon. Are you ready?" + +Lily says, "Yes, I'm ready." + +The man says, "OK, then. Get inside the box and close your eyes. And remember, don't make a sound." + +Lily gets inside the box and closes her eyes. She hears the man close the door and lock it. She hears him say, "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, watch closely as I make this lovely girl vanish into thin air. Abra-cadabra, ala-kazam, Lily, Lily, go away!" + +She hears him open the door and say, "And now, let's see if she's gone. Ta-da!" + +She hears the people gasp and scream. She wonders what's happening. She thinks, "Did I really disappear? Where am I? When will I come back?" + +She waits for the man to say the magic words again and bring her back. She hopes he doesn't forget. She hopes he doesn't leave her in the box. She hopes she belongs to the show. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tube. The tube is red and yellow. It is a slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Anna says. She runs to the tube. She climbs up the ladder. She sits at the top. + +"Come on, Ben!" Anna shouts. "It is fun!" + +Ben is scared. He does not like the tube. It is too high. He shakes his head. + +"No, Anna. I don't want to go on the slide. It is scary!" Ben says. He stays on the ground. + +Anna is jolly. She does not mind. She smiles at Ben. + +"OK, Ben. You can watch me. I will go on the slide. Whee!" Anna says. She slides down the tube. She laughs. She lands on the grass. + +"Wow, Anna. You are brave!" Ben says. He claps his hands. + +Anna gets up. She runs to Ben. She hugs him. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. Do you want to try the slide now?" Anna asks. + +Ben thinks. He looks at the tube. He looks at Anna. He nods. + +"OK, Anna. I will try the slide. But you have to hold my hand." Ben says. + +Anna and Ben hold hands. They climb up the ladder. They sit at the top. + +"Ready, Ben?" Anna asks. + +"Ready, Anna." Ben says. + +They slide down the tube. They laugh. They land on the grass. + +They are happy. They are friends. They like the slide. +Tommy and his mom went to the park. Tommy saw a furry dog with a red collar. He liked the dog and wanted to pet it. He ran to the dog and said, "Hi, doggy! Can I play with you?" + +The dog barked and wagged its tail. It was happy to see Tommy. The dog's owner, a nice lady, smiled and said, "Hello, little boy. This is Spot. He is very friendly. You can pet him if you want." + +Tommy reached out his hand and touched the dog's soft fur. The dog licked his face and made him giggle. Tommy and Spot became friends. They played fetch with a ball and ran around the grass. Tommy's mom watched them and smiled too. + +After a while, the nice lady said, "It's time to go, Spot. We have to go home. Say goodbye to your new friend." She put a leash on the dog and started to walk away. + +Tommy felt sad. He wanted to play with Spot more. He said, "Bye, Spot. I like you. Can you come back tomorrow?" + +The nice lady said, "Maybe we can. You are very sweet and polite. You are welcome to play with Spot anytime. He likes you too. Bye, Tommy." + +Tommy waved goodbye and hugged his mom. He said, "Mom, Spot is a good dog. He is fun and kind. I want to be like him." + +Mom said, "You are already like him, Tommy. You are fun and kind too. You made a new friend today. That's very good. I'm proud of you." + +Tommy smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Tommy." + +They went home, happy and warm. + +The moral value of the story is: Be friendly and respectful to others, and you will make new friends. +Lila and Ben were playing on the beach. They liked to wave at the boats and the birds. They also liked to find pebbles and make patterns in the sand. Lila found a very pretty pebble. It was shiny and smooth and had many colors. She showed it to Ben and said, "Look, I found a pretty pebble!" + +Ben liked the pebble too. He wanted to have it for himself. He said, "Give me the pebble, Lila. It is mine now." He tried to grab it from Lila's hand. Lila did not want to give it to him. She said, "No, Ben. It is my pebble. I found it first." She held it tight and ran away from Ben. + +Ben was angry. He chased Lila and shouted, "Give me the pebble, Lila. Give me the pebble!" Lila was scared. She ran faster and faster. She did not see the big wave coming. The wave was very big and very loud. It splashed over Lila and Ben and made them wet and cold. The pebble slipped from Lila's hand and fell into the water. Lila and Ben could not see it anymore. + +Lila and Ben were sad. They lost the pretty pebble. They also lost their fun. They looked at each other and felt sorry. They said, "I'm sorry, Lila. I'm sorry, Ben." They hugged and made up. They decided to play together and share their things. They found another pebble and waved at the boats and the birds. They were happy again. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. They were having a lot of fun. + +But then, Ben felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to rub it, but it did not go away. He felt a big sneeze coming. He opened his mouth and said, "Achoo!" + +Lily heard Ben's sneeze and looked at him. She saw that his nose was red and wet. She asked, "Are you sick, Ben?" + +Ben shook his head and said, "No, I'm not sick. I just sneezed. Maybe there is some dust in the air." + +Mom heard them and came over. She checked Ben's forehead and said, "You don't have a fever, but you should blow your nose. Here, use this tissue." + +Ben took the tissue and blew his nose. He felt better. He said, "Thank you, mom. Can I play some more?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can play some more. But don't forget to drink some water and wash your hands later. And if you sneeze again, cover your mouth and nose with your elbow, okay?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will do that." + +Lily said, "Me too, mom. I don't want to sneeze." + +Mom said, "That's good, kids. You are very smart and careful. Now, go and have fun. But don't be too restless. You need to rest too." + +Ben and Lily said, "Okay, mom. We love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, kids. You are my spirit." +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then looked for Ben. She saw his red hat behind a big tree. She ran to the tree and shouted, "I found you, Ben!" + +Ben came out from behind the tree and smiled. He had a charming grin that made Lily laugh. He said, "You are very good at finding, Lily. But I have a surprise for you." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a shiny coin. He said, "This is for you, Lily. You can buy a candy or a toy with it." + +Lily was very happy and hugged Ben. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are very kind and generous. But why did you give me this coin?" + +Ben said, "Because you are my best friend, Lily. And because I surrender. You win the game of hide and seek. You are the best seeker ever." + +Lily and Ben held hands and walked to the candy store. They shared a candy and a toy. They were very happy and had a lot of fun. They were the best friends ever. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys. Lily has a drum. Tom has a car. They make a lot of noise. + +"Bang, bang, bang!" Lily hits the drum. "Vroom, vroom, vroom!" Tom zooms the car. + +Mom comes in. She is not happy. She says, "It is time to bathe. You are too loud. Put away your toys." + +Lily and Tom do not want to bathe. They want to play more. They say, "No, no, no!" + +Mom says, "Yes, yes, yes! You are dirty and smelly. You need to bathe. Come on, let's go." + +Lily and Tom follow Mom to the bathroom. They see the tub. It is full of bubbles. They see the duck. It is yellow and squeaky. They see the soap. It is pink and smells good. + +Lily and Tom change their minds. They think, "Maybe bathing is fun." They jump into the tub. They splash the water. They wash their hair. They play with the duck. They blow the bubbles. + +Mom smiles. She says, "You are silly. But you are also clean and sweet. I love you." + +Lily and Tom hug Mom. They say, "We love you too. And we love to bathe." +Tim and Jen were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big mop in the corner. They wanted to use it for fun. + +They took the mop and swung it around. They made a lot of noise and mess. They spilled water and soap on the floor. They laughed and giggled. + +Mom came in and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "What are you doing? You made the floor wet and smelly. You need to clean it up right now!" + +Tim and Jen felt sorry. They did not want to make Mom angry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were just playing. We will clean it up." + +They took the mop and tried to wipe the floor. But it was hard. The mop was heavy and wet. They could not squeeze it well. They made more bubbles and splashes. + +They did not give up. They worked together. They asked Mom for help. She showed them how to use the mop. She said, "You need to twist it and wring it. Then you can mop the floor gently. Do not swing it or spill it." + +Tim and Jen followed Mom's instructions. They twisted and wrung the mop. They mopped the floor gently. They did not swing or spill it. They cleaned up the mess. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "You did a good job. You succeeded in cleaning the floor. I am proud of you. But next time, please do not play with the mop. It is not a toy. It is for cleaning only." + +Tim and Jen nodded and said, "We understand, Mom. We are sorry. We will not play with the mop again. We love you, Mom." + +They gave Mom a kiss and went to play with their toys. They were happy and proud. They learned a new word and a new skill. They succeeded. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big shape in the sky. It was a plane. They wanted to see it better. + +"Let's step closer to the plane!" Ben said. + +"But it is too distant. We cannot reach it." Lily said. + +They stepped and stepped, but the plane did not get bigger. It got smaller and smaller. They were sad. + +A lady saw them and smiled. She came to them and said, "Hello, children. Do you like the plane?" + +"Yes, we do. But it is too distant. We cannot see it well." Ben said. + +The lady said, "The plane is far away because it is flying high. If you want to see it better, you can use these." She gave them a pair of binoculars. + +"Wow, thank you!" Lily and Ben said. They looked through the binoculars and saw the plane clearly. They saw the windows, the wings, and the tail. They were happy. + +The lady said, "You're welcome. Sometimes, things that are distant can be seen better with the help of others. That is a good lesson to remember." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They thanked the lady again and gave her a hug. They learned that sharing and kindness can make them see things better. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight over them. One day, they both want the same sweater. It is blue and soft and has a bear on it. + +Lily says, "It is mine! I saw it first!" Ben says, "No, it is mine! I like it more!" They pull and tug on the sweater. They yell at each other. They are very loud and angry. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees them fighting over the sweater. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it, both of you! Why are you yelling and fighting? You have many other sweaters and clothes. You can share and take turns. Fighting is not nice. It hurts your feelings and the sweater." + +Lily and Ben look at Mom. They look at the sweater. It is stretched and torn from their pulling. They feel sorry and sad. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were wrong. We don't want to fight. We want to share and be kind." + +Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "That is good. I am glad you learned your lesson. Fighting is not the way to solve problems. Sharing and talking are better. Now, let's fix the sweater and put it away. Then you can choose another one to wear. It is a clear and sunny day. You can go outside and play." + +Lily and Ben nod and smile. They help Mom fix the sweater and put it in the closet. They say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." They pick another sweater to wear. They go outside and play. They are happy and friendly. They don't yell or fight anymore. They have learned their moral value. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play and joke with each other. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. + +"Me first!" Tom says. He climbs up the ladder and slides down. He laughs and says, "That was fun!" + +"Me too!" Lily says. She follows Tom and slides down. She smiles and says, "That was fun too!" + +They take turns sliding and joking. They pretend to be animals and make funny noises. They have a lot of fun. + +After a while, their moms call them. "Time for lunch!" they say. They have a picnic on the grass. They have sandwiches, fruit, and salad. + +Tom and Lily sit next to each other. They eat their sandwiches and fruit. They like them. Then they look at the salad. They do not like it. It is green and leafy. + +"Yuck!" Tom says. He makes a face and pushes his salad away. + +"Yuck!" Lily says. She copies Tom and pushes her salad away too. + +Their moms see them and say, "You have to eat your salad. It is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy." + +Tom and Lily do not want to eat their salad. They have an idea. They whisper to each other and giggle. + +"OK, we will eat our salad," Tom says. He picks up a piece of lettuce and puts it on his head. He says, "Look, I am a rabbit!" + +Lily laughs and does the same. She says, "Look, I am a rabbit too!" + +They hop around and pretend to eat their salad. They think they are very funny. + +Their moms look at them and shake their heads. They do not think they are funny. They think they are silly. + +"Tom, Lily, stop joking and eat your salad properly," they say. They are not angry, but they are serious. + +Tom and Lily stop joking and look at their moms. They see that their moms are not happy. They feel sorry. + +"Sorry, mom," Tom says. He takes the lettuce off his head and puts it in his mouth. He chews and swallows. He does not like it, but he does not make a face. + +"Sorry, mom," Lily says. She does the same. She does not like it either, but she does not make a face. + +They finish their salad and drink some water. They say, "Thank you, mom." + +Their moms smile and hug them. They say, "You are welcome, Tom and Lily. You are good kids. We love you." + +Tom and Lily hug their moms back. They say, "We love you too, mom." + +They are happy. They have tight hugs and warm hearts. They are friends and family. They have a good day. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big rock with many colors on it. Anna likes the rock. She wants to take it home. + +"Look, Ben, a colorful rock! It is so pretty. Can I have it?" Anna asks. + +Ben shakes his head. "No, Anna, you cannot have it. It is too heavy. And it is not a toy. It is a mineral. Minerals are hard and shiny. They come from the ground. We should leave it here." + +Anna does not listen. She tries to pick up the rock. But it is too heavy for her. She cannot lift it. She pulls and pulls. She does not resist. She wants the rock. + +"Anna, stop! You will hurt yourself. And you will make the rock dirty. It is not yours. It belongs to the park. Let it go!" Ben says. + +Anna feels sad. She lets go of the rock. She looks at Ben. He is right. The rock is not hers. It is not a toy. It is a mineral. She says sorry to Ben. + +"It is okay, Anna. I know you like the rock. But we can look at it. We can touch it. We can learn about it. But we cannot take it home. Come on, let's go play with the swings. They are fun too!" Ben says. + +Anna smiles. She nods. She follows Ben. They go to the swings. They have fun. They forget about the rock. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with cars and bikes. They liked to go fast and make loud noises. They had a big race every week. They wanted to see who had more speed. + +One day, they had a very close race. Ben had a red car and Lily had a blue bike. They zoomed and zoomed along the path. They passed trees and flowers and birds. They cheered and shouted and laughed. + +"Come on, Ben, you can do it!" said Lily. + +"Come on, Lily, you can do it!" said Ben. + +They reached the end of the path at the same time. They both crossed the line together. They looked at each other and smiled. They had a tie. They both had the same speed. + +"Wow, that was a fierce race!" said Ben. + +"Yes, it was! You are a fierce racer!" said Lily. + +They hugged and high-fived. They were happy and proud. They decided to celebrate. They went to the park and had ice cream and cake. They shared their treats and stories. They had a lot of fun. They were best friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were knights and princesses. Tom had a toy sword and Lily had a crown. + +"Look, Lily, I have a powerful sword!" Tom said. "I can fight any dragon or giant." + +"Wow, Tom, your sword is very shiny and big," Lily said. "But where is your shield?" + +Tom looked around. He had left his shield in the house. He ran to get it, but he did not see the cat sleeping on the path. He tripped over the cat and fell down. His sword flew out of his hand and landed on the grass. + +"Meow!" the cat said, angry. It scratched Tom's leg and ran away. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. He had a red mark on his leg. It hurt a lot. + +Lily ran to help him. She saw his sword on the grass. She picked it up and set it next to him. + +"Here, Tom, here is your sword," she said. "Don't cry, it's okay. I will be your doctor and make your leg better." + +She took a band-aid from her pocket and put it on his leg. She gave him a hug and a kiss. + +"Thank you, Lily, you are very kind," Tom said. He smiled and hugged her back. + +They decided to stop playing knights and princesses and play doctors and nurses instead. They had fun and forgot about the cat and the scratch. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they see a big blue van in the street. It has a picture of a dog on the side. + +"Wow, look at that van!" Tim says. "It is so blue and big!" + +"Maybe it has a dog inside," Sam says. "Let's go and see!" + +They run to the van and look inside. They see a lot of boxes and bags. They do not see a dog. + +"Where is the dog?" Tim asks. "Maybe it is hiding." + +"Maybe it is in one of the boxes," Sam says. "Let's open them and find out!" + +They start to unzip the boxes and bags. They make a big mess. They find toys and books and clothes. They do not find a dog. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" a voice says. It is the owner of the van. He is not happy. He sees Tim and Sam and the mess they made. + +"Sorry, mister," Tim says. "We were looking for the dog." + +"What dog?" the owner says. "There is no dog in my van. That is just a sticker. Now get out of here and clean up this mess!" + +Tim and Sam are scared. They zip up the boxes and bags. They run away from the van. They do not play with cars and trucks anymore. They play with balls and bikes instead. +Lily and Tom went to visit their grandma with their mom and dad. They took a big car and put their luggage in the back. Their luggage had clothes, toys and books. They were happy to see their grandma, who gave them hugs and cookies. + +One day, they heard a loud noise outside. They ran to the window and saw a big truck hit their car. Their car was smashed and their luggage was everywhere. They were scared and sad. Their mom and dad ran outside to see what happened. They told Lily and Tom to stay inside with their grandma. + +Lily and Tom waited for a long time. They played with their toys and read their books, but they missed their mom and dad. Their grandma tried to make them feel better, but she looked worried. She talked on the phone and said some words they did not understand. + +After a while, a man came to the door. He wore a blue suit and a badge. He talked to their grandma and gave her a paper. Their grandma started to cry. She hugged Lily and Tom and told them something very bad. She said their mom and dad were dead. They would not come back. Lily and Tom did not know what dead meant, but they knew it was something very sad. They cried too. + +The man helped them pack their luggage. He said he would take them to a new home, where they would be safe and loved. He said their mom and dad would always be in their hearts. Lily and Tom did not want to leave their grandma, but they had no choice. They said goodbye and got in the man's car. They looked at their luggage and wondered what would happen next. They wished their mom and dad would return. +Tim and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big thing on the grass. It is light and round and has many colors. They want to play with it. + +"Look, a ball!" Tim says. He runs to the thing and tries to pick it up. But it is too big for him. He falls down and hurts his knee. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim cries. Mia runs to him and hugs him. + +"Are you okay, Tim?" Mia asks. She sees blood on his knee. She feels sad for him. + +"I'm okay, Mia. But the ball is too big. We can't play with it," Tim says. He points to the thing. + +Mia looks at the thing. She sees a string on it. She has an idea. + +"Maybe we can remove the string. Then the ball will fly away," Mia says. She pulls the string with her hands. The thing moves a little. + +"Help me, Tim. Pull the string with me," Mia says. Tim gets up and holds the string with Mia. They pull hard together. + +The thing lifts off the grass. It goes up and up in the sky. It looks like a rainbow. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tim says. He smiles and claps his hands. + +"We did it, Mia. We made the ball fly," Tim says. He hugs Mia. + +"We did it, Tim. We are so smart," Mia says. She hugs Tim back. + +They watch the thing fly away. They feel happy and proud. They go back to playing in the park. +Ben and Mia are playing with their toy planes in the garden. They like to make them fly and zoom in the air. Ben has a red plane with a big wing. Mia has a blue plane with a small wing. + +"Look at my plane, it can fly so high and fast!" Ben says. He throws his plane and watches it soar in the sky. + +"My plane can fly too, and it can do tricks!" Mia says. She tosses her plane and makes it spin and loop. + +They play for a while, but then Ben wants to try Mia's plane. He thinks it looks more fun. + +"Can I play with your plane, Mia?" he asks. + +"No, it's mine!" Mia says. She is stubborn and does not like to share. + +"Please, just for a little bit!" Ben begs. + +"No, no, no!" Mia yells. She holds her plane tight and runs away. + +Ben is angry and sad. He chases Mia and tries to grab her plane. They run and yell and fight. + +"Stop it, both of you!" their mom says. She hears the noise and comes out of the house. She sees them fighting over the plane. + +"What is going on here?" she asks. + +They both try to tell her their side of the story, but she does not listen. + +"That's enough, you two. You need to learn to share and play nicely. No more planes for today. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." she says. + +She takes the planes and puts them away. Ben and Mia go to their rooms, still mad at each other. They wish they had not fought over the plane. They miss playing with their planes and with each other. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many trees and flowers. One day, they saw a strange animal in the yard. It had a long nose, big ears, and a furry tail. It was an anteater. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "What is it doing?" + +"It is looking for ants to eat," Lily said. She was very intelligent and knew many things. "Ants are its favorite food." + +"Can we touch it?" Tom asked. He was curious and brave. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe it will bite us." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He ran towards the anteater and tried to poke it with a stick. The anteater did not like that. It turned around and snorted at Tom. Then it ran away to the west, where the sun was setting. + +"Tom, you scared it away!" Lily said. "That was not nice. You should not poke animals with sticks. They have feelings too." + +"I'm sorry," Tom said. He felt bad. He did not mean to hurt the anteater. He just wanted to see it better. + +"Next time, be more gentle and respectful," Lily said. "Maybe it will come back and let us watch it. Animals are amazing and we can learn from them." + +Tom nodded. He hugged Lily and said, "You are right. You are very intelligent and kind. I love you, sis." + +"I love you too, bro," Lily said. They smiled and went inside to have dinner. They hoped to see the anteater again someday. +Sara was eager to go to the park with her mom and dad. She loved to swing and slide and play with her ball. She put on her shoes and coat and ran to the door. But mom said, "Wait, Sara. We need to pack some snacks and drinks for the park. Can you help me?" + +Sara nodded and followed mom to the kitchen. Mom opened the fridge and took out some cheese and fruit and juice. She put them in a bag and gave it to Sara. "Can you hold this for me, please?" she asked. Sara smiled and hugged the bag. + +Mom went back to the fridge to get some water bottles. But she forgot to close the fridge door. Sara did not notice. She was too eager to go to the park. She ran to the door again and called, "Mom, dad, let's go!" + +Mom and dad heard Sara and came to the door. They saw the bag of snacks and drinks in her hands. They smiled and praised her for being a good helper. They did not see the open fridge door. They were too eager to go to the park. They took Sara's hand and left. + +They had a lot of fun at the park. They swung and slid and played with the ball. They ate the cheese and fruit and drank the juice. They laughed and hugged and enjoyed the sun. They did not think about the fridge. + +But when they came back home, they saw something wrong. The fridge door was still open. The fridge was warm and empty. The cheese and fruit and juice were gone. And on the floor, there were paw prints and crumbs and stains. A raccoon had sneaked into the house and eaten everything in the fridge. Mom and dad were shocked and angry. Sara was sad and sorry. She had left the fridge open. She had made a big mistake. She learned a lesson. She said, "I'm sorry, mom and dad. I won't do it again. Next time, I will close the fridge." +Tim and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide. They saw many things in the park, like birds, flowers and insects. + +"Look, Tim, a big insect!" Sam said, pointing to a grasshopper on the grass. "It is green and has long legs." + +"Wow, it is cool!" Tim said. "Can I catch it?" + +"OK, but be careful. It can hop away," Sam said. + +Tim ran to the grasshopper and tried to grab it with his hand. But the grasshopper was too fast and hopped over Tim's head. Tim fell on the ground and hurt his knee. + +"Ouch!" Tim cried. "It got away!" + +Sam ran to Tim and helped him get up. He saw a red spot on Tim's knee. + +"Are you OK, Tim?" Sam asked. "Your knee is bleeding." + +"I'm OK, Sam. It is just a little cut," Tim said. He looked around and saw the grasshopper on a leaf. He had an idea. + +"I know how to catch it!" Tim said. "I will chew it!" + +"What? Chew it?" Sam asked. "That is gross! And foolish!" + +But Tim did not listen to Sam. He ran to the leaf and opened his mouth. He tried to bite the grasshopper. But the grasshopper was too smart and hopped into Tim's mouth. + +"Yuck!" Tim shouted. He spit out the grasshopper and made a face. "It tastes bad!" + +Sam laughed and shook his head. He picked up the grasshopper and put it back on the grass. + +"Let it go, Tim. It is not food. It is a living thing," Sam said. "And you are not a frog. You are a boy." + +Tim nodded and rubbed his tongue. He learned his lesson. + +"Sorry, grasshopper. And sorry, Sam. You are right. I was foolish," Tim said. "Let's play something else." + +"OK, Tim. How about we play on the swings?" Sam said. + +"OK, Sam. That sounds fun," Tim said. + +They walked to the swings and played happily. They forgot about the grasshopper and the insect. They were friends. +Lily was playing with her doll in the living room. She liked to make her doll talk and sing and dance. She pretended that her doll was her best friend. She did not see the cord on the floor. The cord was from the lamp that Mommy had plugged in. The cord was long and black and shiny. + +Rex was a big dog. He lived in the same house as Lily. He liked to run and jump and bark. He did not like to play with dolls. He thought they were boring and silly. He saw the cord on the floor. The cord looked like a snake to him. He wanted to catch the snake and bite it. + +Rex ran towards the cord and opened his mouth. He was about to bite the cord when Lily saw him. She screamed, "No, Rex, no! That is not a snake! That is a cord! It is bad to bite cords! You will get hurt!" + +Rex stopped and looked at Lily. He did not understand what she was saying. He was ignorant. He thought she was trying to take his snake away. He growled and showed his teeth. He was angry and stubborn. + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not want Rex to bite the cord or to be mad at her. She loved Rex. She wanted him to be happy and safe. She ran to Mommy and told her what happened. Mommy came to the living room and saw Rex and the cord. She was worried and stern. She said, "Rex, drop the cord! That is not a toy! That is dangerous! You are a bad dog!" + +Rex dropped the cord and hung his head. He felt ashamed and sorry. He did not mean to be bad. He did not know that the cord was dangerous. He just wanted to have fun. He wagged his tail and licked Lily's hand. He wanted to say sorry and to be friends. + +Lily smiled and hugged Rex. She said, "It's okay, Rex. I forgive you. You are a good dog. You just made a mistake. Next time, listen to me. I know what is good and bad for you. I love you, Rex." + +Mommy smiled and hugged Lily and Rex. She said, "I love you both. You are a good girl and a good dog. But please be careful. Do not play with cords or anything that can hurt you. And do not bite or growl at each other. Be nice and gentle. Now, let's go and have a snack." +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play with toys and make noise. One day, they found a big trumpet in the garage. It was shiny and loud. They wanted to try it. + +"Can I blow it first?" Tom asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She grabbed the trumpet and ran away. + +Tom was angry. He ran after her and tried to get the trumpet back. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The trumpet broke in half. They both fell down and hurt themselves. + +They cried and cried. Mom and Dad came and saw what happened. They were not happy. They took the trumpet and threw it in the trash. They took Tom and Lily to their rooms. They said they had to stay there until they heal and say sorry. + +Tom and Lily were sad and lonely. They had no toys and no friends. They were sleepy, but they could not sleep. They wished they had shared the trumpet and played nicely. But it was too late. The trumpet was gone and so was their fun. +Tim and Mia were playing with their toy soldiers. They liked to pretend they were in a war and had to fight the bad guys. They made loud noises and moved their soldiers around the grass. + +"Bang! Bang! You are dead!" Tim shouted, pointing his soldier at Mia's. + +"No, I am not! You missed!" Mia said, hiding her soldier behind a rock. + +"Yes, you are! I am the best soldier ever!" Tim said, running towards Mia. + +Mia saw Tim coming and threw her soldier at him. It hit him on the head and he fell down. Mia laughed and said, "Ha! Now you are dead!" + +Tim rubbed his head and felt a bump. He started to cry. Mia felt sorry for him and said, "I am sorry, Tim. I did not mean to hurt you. Are you okay?" + +Tim sniffed and said, "No, I am not okay. You are mean. You ruined our war." + +Mia hugged him and said, "I am not mean. I was just playing. I like our war. You are a brilliant soldier. Can we be friends again?" + +Tim smiled and said, "Okay, we can be friends again. But next time, be careful with your soldier. It hurts." + +Mia nodded and said, "Okay, I will be careful. And you be careful too. We don't want to get hurt." + +They picked up their soldiers and continued to play. They managed to have fun and forget their fight. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they saw a big jar of cookies on the kitchen table. They wanted to eat some, but the jar was too high for them to reach. + +"Let's get a chair and climb up," Ben said. He dragged a chair from the living room and put it next to the table. Lily climbed on the chair and stretched her hand to the jar. She grabbed the lid and tried to open it, but it was too tight. + +"I can't open it," Lily said. "Help me, Ben." + +Ben climbed on the chair too and pushed the lid with his hand. They both struggled to open the jar, but it did not move. They pushed harder and harder, until the chair wobbled and tipped over. Lily and Ben fell to the floor with a loud thud. The jar also fell and broke into pieces. Cookies and glass scattered everywhere. + +"Ow, ow, ow," Lily and Ben cried. They had cuts and bruises from the glass and the floor. They looked at the cookies, but they did not want to eat them anymore. They were dry and dusty and had glass in them. + +Mom heard the noise and came running to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the twins crying. She was very angry and sad. + +"What have you done?" Mom shouted. "You could have hurt yourselves badly. You are not supposed to touch the cookie jar. It was for Grandma's birthday. Now we have no cookies and no jar. Go to your room and stay there. No cookies for you today or tomorrow." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They wished they had not tried to get the cookies. They went to their room and lay on their beds. They had no cookies, no fun, and no Grandma. They had a very bad day. +Lily and Ben wanted to decorate the big tree in the yard. They had many shiny things to hang on the branches. But they needed a star for the top. They looked around and saw a sheep in the field. + +"Let's ask the sheep if we can use his wool for a star," Lily said. + +"OK," Ben said. They ran to the fence and called the sheep. + +"Hello, sheep. Can we have some of your wool, please? We want to make a star for our tree," Lily said. + +The sheep looked at them and said, "Baa." + +"Please, sheep. It will be very pretty. And you have so much wool," Ben said. + +The sheep said, "Baa." + +The sheep was stubborn. He did not want to share his wool. He turned his back and walked away. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They did not have a star for their tree. + +Then they saw a bird flying in the sky. The bird had a shiny feather. + +"Look, a feather! Maybe we can use that for a star," Lily said. + +"Let's try," Ben said. They waved their arms and shouted to the bird. + +"Hello, bird. Can we have your feather, please? We want to make a star for our tree," Lily said. + +The bird looked at them and said, "Tweet." + +"Please, bird. It will be very pretty. And you have so many feathers," Ben said. + +The bird said, "Tweet." + +The bird was kind. He liked to share his feather. He flew down and dropped his feather in their hands. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They had a feather for their star. + +They thanked the bird and ran to the tree. They tied the feather to a stick and put it on the top. + +The tree looked beautiful. Lily and Ben smiled and hugged. + +The sheep saw the tree and said, "Baa." + +The bird saw the tree and said, "Tweet." + +The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. But they did not like the mosquitoes. The mosquitoes were small and mean. They bit Ben and Lily and made them itch. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. "The mosquitoes are biting me!" + +"Me too!" Lily said. "They are biting me too!" + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on the porch. She saw their red spots and felt sorry for them. + +"Mom, mom, mom!" Ben and Lily said. "The mosquitoes are biting us! They hurt!" + +Mom hugged them and gave them some cream. The cream made the spots feel better. + +"I'm sorry, my loves," Mom said. "The mosquitoes are very annoying. They like to bite people when it is warm and wet." + +"Can we make them go away?" Ben asked. + +"Well, we can try some things," Mom said. "We can wear long sleeves and pants. We can use some spray that smells bad to the mosquitoes. We can light some candles that make smoke. And we can stay away from the pond, where the mosquitoes live." + +"Which one do you recommend, Mom?" Lily asked. + +Mom thought for a moment. She wanted Ben and Lily to have fun, but she also wanted them to be safe. + +"I recommend that we do all of them," Mom said. "That way, we can be sure that the mosquitoes will leave us alone." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They did not want to be bitten anymore. They were fearful of the mosquitoes. They put on some long clothes, some spray, and some candles. They followed Mom to the other side of the garden, where there were no mosquitoes. + +They played and played and played. They forgot about the mosquitoes. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were happy to see their new home. They had a big car with many boxes. Mom and Dad said they had to unpack the boxes and put their things in their rooms. + +"Can we help?" Lily asked. She was six and liked to be helpful. + +"Yes, you can," Mom said. "But be careful with the boxes. Some are heavy and some are fragile." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They each took a small box and carried it to their rooms. Lily's box had her books and toys. Ben's box had his cars and trains. + +They opened their boxes and started to unpack. Lily found a shiny penny in her box. She smiled and put it in her piggy bank. She liked to save pennies for ice cream. + +Ben found a broken car in his box. He frowned and threw it in the trash. He did not like broken things. + +They finished unpacking and went to show Mom and Dad their rooms. Mom and Dad were proud of them. + +"You did a great job," Dad said. "You are very helpful and smart." + +"Thank you," Lily and Ben said. They hugged Mom and Dad. + +They were happy in their new home. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a tea set and Ben has a pirate ship. They pretend to have a tea party and a treasure hunt. + +"Would you like some tea, Mr. Pirate?" Sara asks, holding a tiny cup. + +"Yes, please, Miss Princess," Ben says, putting on a funny voice. He takes the cup and pretends to sip. "Mmm, this is very good tea." + +Sara smiles and pours more tea from the pot. She likes to play with Ben. He is her best friend. + +Suddenly, Ben sees something shiny under the sofa. He puts down the cup and crawls to the sofa. He pulls out a small wooden chest. It has a lock and a key. + +"Look, Sara, I found a treasure chest!" Ben says, excited. He shows the chest to Sara. + +"Wow, Ben, that's amazing!" Sara says, curious. She wonders what is inside the chest. "Can you open it?" + +Ben nods and puts the key in the lock. He turns the key and opens the chest. Inside, there are some coins, a necklace, a ring and a bracelet. They are all clean and shiny. + +"Wow, look at all these jewels!" Sara says, amazed. She picks up the necklace and puts it around her neck. "I feel like a real princess!" + +Ben picks up the ring and puts it on his finger. "And I feel like a real pirate!" he says, proud. He holds up the ring and pretends to talk to a parrot. "Arr, matey, we found the treasure!" + +Sara and Ben laugh and play with the jewels. They are very happy. They don't know that the chest belongs to their mom. She got it from her grandma. She keeps it under the sofa for safekeeping. She will be very surprised when she sees Sara and Ben with the jewels. But she will also be very proud of their imagination. +Sara likes to draw with pastels. She has many colors of pastels. She can make pink flowers, blue sky, green grass, and yellow sun. She likes to draw on big paper. + +One day, Sara wants to draw with her friend Lily. She asks her mom, "Can Lily come to play?" Her mom says, "Yes, Sara, Lily can come to play. I will call her mom and ask." Sara is happy. She gets her pastels and her paper ready. + +Soon, Lily comes to Sara's house. They hug and say, "Hi!" They go to Sara's room. Sara shows Lily her pastels and her paper. Lily says, "Wow, Sara, you have so many pastels. They are very pretty. Can I draw with you?" Sara says, "Yes, Lily, you can draw with me. We can share the pastels and the paper." + +They start to draw together. Sara draws a pink flower. Lily draws a blue bird. They use different colors of pastels. They make a beautiful picture. They are having fun. + +But then, Sara sees that Lily has a pastel that she likes very much. It is a purple pastel. Sara likes purple. She wants to use the purple pastel. She says to Lily, "Lily, can I have the purple pastel? I want to draw a purple butterfly." Lily says, "No, Sara, I am using the purple pastel. I want to draw a purple house." Sara says, "But I like purple. I want the purple pastel." Lily says, "But I like purple too. I want the purple pastel." + +They start to argue. They pull the purple pastel. They are not happy. They are not having fun. + +Their moms hear them. They come to Sara's room. They see Sara and Lily fighting over the purple pastel. They say, "Sara, Lily, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? You are friends. You should share and be nice to each other." + +Sara and Lily look at their moms. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, Sara. Sorry, Lily. We were not nice. We should share and be nice." They hug and say, "We are friends. We like to draw together." + +Their moms smile and say, "That's good, Sara and Lily. We are glad you are friends. You can draw together. You can use all the pastels. You can make more pictures. But remember, sharing is caring. And caring is fun." + +Sara and Lily nod and say, "Yes, mom. We remember. Sharing is caring. And caring is fun." They go back to drawing. They use the purple pastel and the other pastels. They make more beautiful pictures. They are happy. They are having fun. +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They like to run, slide, swing and climb. One day, they see a new thing in the park. It is a big maze made of wood. It has many walls and paths and doors. Anna and Ben want to try it. + +They go inside the maze and start to look for the way out. They turn left and right and go through the doors. They see many things in the maze. They see flowers, birds, bugs and toys. They also see some orange balloons. The balloons are big and round and shiny. They have strings that hang from them. + +"Look, Ben, balloons!" Anna says. She likes balloons. She runs to get one. She pulls the string and the balloon comes down. She holds the balloon and smiles. + +"Can I have one too?" Ben asks. He likes balloons too. He runs to get another one. He pulls the string and the balloon comes down. He holds the balloon and smiles. + +They are happy with their balloons. They forget about the maze. They start to play with their balloons. They bounce them, toss them, and hug them. They laugh and have fun. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a horn. It is the horn of the park keeper. He is telling them that the park is closing. They have to go home. + +"Oh no, we have to go!" Anna says. She looks around. She does not know where they are. She does not see the way out. She is scared. + +"Me too, I don't know where we are!" Ben says. He looks around. He does not see the way out. He is scared too. + +They hold their balloons and each other. They start to cry. They want to go home. They want their mom and dad. + +But then, they see something. They see a light. It is a light from a window. It is a window in the wall of the maze. They go to the window and look out. They see the park. They see the slide, the swing, the climb and the exit. They are happy. + +"Look, Anna, we found the way out!" Ben says. He points to the exit. + +"Yay, we found the way out!" Anna says. She nods to the exit. + +They go to the exit and leave the maze. They still have their balloons. They see the park keeper. He is waiting for them. He is not angry. He is smiling. + +"Hello, kids, did you have fun in the maze?" he asks. + +"Yes, we did, thank you!" Anna and Ben say. They show him their balloons. + +"Those are nice balloons, where did you get them?" he asks. + +"We found them in the maze, they were hanging from the strings!" Anna and Ben say. + +"Wow, that's lucky, those are special balloons, they are magic!" he says. + +"Magic? How are they magic?" Anna and Ben ask. + +"They are magic because they can make you happy, and they can help you find the way out of any maze!" he says. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Anna and Ben say. + +They thank the park keeper and say goodbye. They go to their mom and dad, who are waiting for them. They hug them and tell them about their adventure. They are happy. They still have their balloons. They are magic. +Mia liked to whistle. She whistled when she woke up, when she ate, when she played, and when she went to bed. She whistled happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. She whistled so much that her mom and dad sometimes asked her to be quiet. + +One day, Mia found a mouse in her room. The mouse was small and brown, with a long tail and big ears. Mia was not afraid of the mouse. She was eager to make a new friend. She whistled a friendly song to the mouse, hoping it would come closer. + +The mouse heard Mia's whistle and was curious. It peeked out from behind a box and saw Mia smiling at it. The mouse decided to be brave and came out of its hiding place. It ran across the floor and climbed on Mia's bed. + +"Hello, mouse," Mia said. "Do you like my whistle?" + +The mouse nodded and squeaked. It liked Mia's whistle. It was a nice sound. + +"Can you whistle, too?" Mia asked. + +The mouse shook its head and squeaked. It could not whistle. It only had a small mouth. + +"That's okay," Mia said. "You can still be my friend. We can whistle and squeak together." + +The mouse smiled and squeaked. It was happy to have a friend. It snuggled next to Mia and listened to her whistle. Mia whistled a soft song and the mouse squeaked along. They whistled and squeaked until they fell asleep. +Sara and Ben like to play with flies. They catch them in a jar and watch them buzz. They add more and more flies to the jar. They think it is fun. + +One day, they find a big fly. It is black and shiny. It has a long tail. Sara says, "Look, Ben, a big fly! Let's add it to the jar!" Ben says, "OK, Sara, but be careful. It looks scary." + +They catch the big fly and put it in the jar. The big fly is angry. It does not like the jar. It does not like the other flies. It bites them with its tail. The other flies die. The big fly buzzes louder and louder. + +Sara and Ben hear the noise. They run to the jar. They see the big fly and the dead flies. They are sad and scared. They want to let the big fly go. But the big fly is too strong. It breaks the jar. It flies out. It sees Sara and Ben. It bites them with its tail. Sara and Ben die. + +The big fly is free. It is happy. It flies away. It looks for more flies to add to its tail. It is not safe. +Tim and Mia went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. They liked to watch them and learn their names. + +Then they came to a big cage with tall birds. They had long necks, big eyes, and feathers. Mom said they were ostriches. Tim and Mia had never seen ostriches before. They were curious. + +One ostrich came close to the fence. It stared at Tim and Mia with its big eyes. It looked funny. Tim and Mia stared back. They giggled. + +"Hello, ostrich!" Tim said. "What are you doing?" + +The ostrich did not answer. It blinked and tilted its head. + +"Maybe it does not talk," Mia said. "Maybe it is shy." + +"Or maybe it is smart," Tim said. "Maybe it knows something we don't." + +"Like what?" Mia asked. + +"I don't know," Tim said. "Maybe it knows how to run fast, or hide, or fly." + +"Ostriches can't fly," Mom said. "But they can run very fast. They are the fastest birds on land." + +"Wow!" Tim and Mia said. "That is cool!" + +They smiled at the ostrich. The ostrich smiled back. It seemed to like them. + +Tim and Mia decided that ostriches were smart and friendly. They wanted to see more of them. They thanked the ostrich and waved goodbye. They followed Mom and Dad to the next cage. They wondered what other animals they would see. They were having fun at the zoo. +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food with pots and pans. But they also made a big mess. There was water and flour and ketchup on the floor. + +"Uh-oh," Tom said. "Mom will be home soon. We have to clean up." + +He grabbed a mop from the closet and started to wipe the floor. Lily helped him with a towel. They worked hard and fast. They did not want Mom to be angry. + +But they did not see the cat. The cat was sleeping on the couch. The cat heard the noise and woke up. The cat was curious. The cat jumped off the couch and walked to the kitchen. The cat saw the mop and the towel. The cat thought they were toys. The cat wanted to play. + +The cat ran to the mop and pounced on it. The mop fell over and hit Tom. Tom fell over and hit Lily. Lily fell over and hit the pots and pans. The pots and pans made a loud clang. Tom and Lily and the cat were all on the floor. + +"Meow!" the cat said. + +"Ow!" Tom and Lily said. + +They heard the door open. Mom was home. + +"Hello, kids," Mom said. "What are you doing?" + +Tom and Lily looked at Mom. They looked at the mess. They looked at the cat. They did not know what to say. + +Mom looked at them. She saw their faces. She saw the mop and the towel and the pots and pans. She saw the cat. She smiled. + +"I see you were trying to help me," Mom said. "That was very kind of you. But next time, please be more careful. And don't forget the cat. He likes to play, too." + +She hugged them and kissed them. She was not angry. She was compassionate. + +She helped them clean up the rest of the mess. Then they all had a snack. And the cat had some milk. They were happy. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big box under their bed. They open the box and see many shiny things inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. He picks up a round thing with a hole in the middle. It is red and gold and has strange marks on it. + +"What is it?" Lily asks. She picks up a long thing with a pointy end. It is green and silver and has a feather on it. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is magic," Tom says. He rubs the round thing with his hand. He hopes something will happen. + +Lily rubs the long thing with her hand too. She wants to see magic. They rub and rub and rub. But nothing happens. + +"This is boring," Tom says. He throws the round thing back in the box. + +"Maybe we need to say something," Lily says. She remembers a word she heard on TV. She holds the long thing in the air and says, "Abracadabra!" + +Suddenly, the room is filled with bright lights and loud noises. Tom and Lily see many things flying out of the box. They see balloons, candy, flowers, and animals. They hear music, laughter, and clapping. + +"Wow, it is magic!" Tom says. He grabs a balloon and a candy. + +"It is magic!" Lily says. She grabs a flower and an animal. + +They are very happy. They play with the things from the box. They have a lot of fun. + +After some time, their mom comes to their room. She sees the mess and the magic. She is very surprised. + +"What is going on here?" she asks. + +"Mom, look! We found a magic box!" Tom says. + +"We made magic with these things!" Lily says. + +They show their mom the round thing and the long thing. They tell her how they rubbed them and said a word. + +Their mom smiles. She is proud of them. She thinks they are very clever and creative. + +"That is amazing, my darlings. You are very successful," she says. + +She hugs them and kisses them. She helps them clean up the room. She lets them keep some of the things from the box. She tells them it is time for bed. + +Tom and Lily are very happy. They go to bed with their magic things. They dream of more magic. They love their mom and their magic box. +Lily liked to write. She wrote on paper, on books, on walls, on anything she could find. She used crayons, pencils, markers, and sometimes even lipstick. She wrote her name, shapes, animals, and funny words. She thought writing was fun and pretty. + +But Mommy did not like Lily's writing. She said Lily made a mess and ruined things. She said Lily had to write only on paper and only with crayons. She said Lily had to clean up her writing and say sorry. She was angry and sad. + +One day, Lily found a new place to write. It was the dishwasher. It was tall and shiny and had a big door. Lily opened the door and saw many plates and cups and forks and spoons. She thought they looked boring. She decided to write on them. She took a marker and wrote on every plate and cup and fork and spoon. She wrote her name, shapes, animals, and funny words. She thought they looked fun and pretty. + +But Mommy did not see Lily's writing. She closed the door and turned on the dishwasher. She wanted to wash the plates and cups and forks and spoons. She did not know Lily wrote on them. She went to do other things. + +Later, Mommy opened the door and saw Lily's writing. She was shocked and angry. She yelled, "Lily, what did you do? You wrote on the dishwasher and the dishes! You made a big mess and ruined them! You have to clean up your writing and say sorry! You are in big trouble!" + +Lily heard Mommy's yell and ran to the kitchen. She saw Mommy's face and the dishwasher and the dishes. She felt scared and sad. She said, "Mommy, I'm sorry. I just wanted to write. I thought it was fun and pretty. I didn't mean to make a mess and ruin them. Please don't be mad at me." + +Mommy sighed and hugged Lily. She said, "Lily, I love you, but you can't write on the dishwasher and the dishes. They are not for writing. They are for eating and drinking and washing. You have to be careful and respectful of things. You have to write only on paper and only with crayons. And you have to clean up your writing and say sorry. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Mommy, I understand. I'm sorry. I love you too. Can I help you clean up?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, you can help me clean up. Thank you. And maybe later, we can write together on paper and with crayons. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled and said, "That sounds good, Mommy. Thank you. I like to write with you." +Lily loved her kitten, Fluffy. She played with him every day. She gave him milk and toys. She hugged him and kissed him. Fluffy was happy with Lily. + +One day, a man came to Lily's house. He had a big bag. He said he wanted to sell Fluffy. He said he would give Lily money for him. Lily did not want money. She wanted Fluffy. She said no to the man. + +The man was grumpy. He said Fluffy was his kitten. He said he lost him a long time ago. He said he had a picture of Fluffy. He showed Lily the picture. It was a black kitten with a white spot on his nose. Fluffy was a white kitten with a black spot on his nose. They were not the same. + +Lily said the man was lying. She said Fluffy was her kitten. She said she found him in a box on the street. She said she had a collar for him. She showed the man the collar. It had Fluffy's name on it. The man was angry. He tried to grab Fluffy from Lily. + +Lily screamed. She held Fluffy tight. She ran to her mom. Her mom came out of the house. She saw the man and the bag. She saw Lily and Fluffy. She asked what was going on. Lily told her mom everything. Her mom was mad. She told the man to go away. She said he was a bad man. She said he could not sell Fluffy. She said Fluffy was Lily's kitten. She said she would call the police if he did not leave. + +The man was scared. He dropped the bag. He ran away. Lily and her mom hugged Fluffy. They were glad he was safe. Fluffy purred. He was glad he was with them. He did not want to go with the man. He did not want to be sold. He loved Lily and her mom. They loved him too. They were a happy family. +Lily was a thoughtful girl. She liked to stare at things and think about them. She stared at the sky and wondered what the clouds were made of. She stared at the flowers and wondered how they grew. She stared at the birds and wondered how they flew. + +One day, Lily found a chair in the garden. It was old and broken. The paint was peeling and the wood was cracked. Lily stared at the chair and thought about it. She wondered who made it and who used it. She wondered why it was left in the garden and what it was good for. + +Lily had an idea. She ran inside and got some paper and crayons. She came back and started to draw on the chair. She drew a sun and a moon and some stars. She drew a tree and a house and some people. She drew a cat and a dog and some birds. She made the chair look bright and happy. + +Lily was proud of her work. She smiled and sat on the chair. She felt like she was sitting on a magic chair. She stared at the sky and the flowers and the birds. She thought about all the things she could do and see. She was a thoughtful girl. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They also had a big bridge that they could put on the floor and make their cars go over it. + +One day, they were playing with their cars and bridge when Tim saw a new car that Sam had. It was red and shiny and had a button that made it go fast. Tim wanted to play with it, but Sam said no. + +"That is my car. You have your own cars. Go away!" Sam said. + +Tim felt angry and sad. He wanted to have the new car too. He thought of a plan. He waited until Sam was not looking and grabbed the new car. He ran to the bridge and put the car on it. He pressed the button and the car zoomed across the bridge. + +"Hey, that is my car! Give it back!" Sam shouted. He ran after Tim and tried to catch the car. + +But Tim was too fast. He ran to the other side of the bridge and caught the car. He laughed and said, "Ha ha, now it is my car!" + +Sam felt angry and sad. He wanted to have his car back. He thought of a plan. He ran to the bridge and pushed it over. The bridge fell to the floor and broke into pieces. + +"Hey, that is our bridge! Why did you do that?" Tim shouted. He ran to the bridge and saw that it was broken. He felt angry and sad. He wanted to have the bridge back. + +They both looked at each other and realized what they had done. They had broken their bridge and hurt their friendship. They felt sorry and ashamed. + +They decided to say sorry to each other and share their cars. They also decided to fix the bridge together. They used glue and tape and made the bridge whole again. + +They learned that it is not good to be greedy and mean. It is better to be kind and generous. They hugged and said, "We are friends again. We will share and care for our things." + +They played with their cars and bridge happily. They had a good time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain. One day, she went outside to splash in the puddles. She wore her favorite raincoat and boots, which she thought were very fashionable. + +Suddenly, it started to rain harder and the sky became gloomy. Lily's mom called out to her, "Lily, come inside! It's too wet and you'll catch a cold!" But Lily replied, "I just want to splash a little more, Mommy." + +So, Lily kept splashing and jumping in the puddles until she was completely soaked. When she finally went inside, her mom wrapped her up in a warm towel and said, "You look like a little fashion model in that raincoat, Lily!" And Lily smiled, happy to have had a fun time in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a butterfly with pretty wings fluttering by. "Oh, look at that charming butterfly. I want to catch it," said Lily. + +But her mom warned, "Be careful, Lily. Butterflies are delicate. You don't want to hurt it." + +"I will be gentle," promised Lily. She tried to catch the butterfly, but it flew away. Lily was sad and said, "I couldn't catch it. What can I do now?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can plant some flowers that will attract more butterflies. Then, you can watch them and admire their beauty." + +Lily was happy again and said, "That's a great idea! Let's do it!" So, they planted some flowers and soon enough, charming butterflies came to visit. Lily was thrilled and said, "Thank you, Mom. I love watching the butterflies. They make me happy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, she was playing with her toys in the backyard when she saw her big brother, Jack, riding his bike. + +Lily wanted to ride a bike too, so she asked Jack if she could borrow his. Jack said, "Be careful, Lily, don't tip over!" Lily promised to be careful and Jack let her borrow his bike. + +Lily was having so much fun riding the bike, she didn't want to stop. But she got too excited and tipped over! She wasn't hurt, but Jack came running over and said, "I told you to be careful, Lily!" + +Lily felt bad and apologized to Jack. She learned that it's important to listen to others when they give you advice and to be careful when trying new things. From that day on, Lily was more careful and always listened to Jack's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends, but one day she fell down and hurt her leg. She cried and cried until her mom came outside to see what happened. + +Lily's mom knew that she needed help, so she quickly called an ambulance to come and take her to the hospital. Lily was scared, but her mom held her hand and told her everything would be okay. + +As they waited for the ambulance to arrive, Lily's friend Sarah came over to see what was happening. Lily told her what happened, but Sarah thought it was boring and wanted to go play. Lily felt sad that her friend didn't want to stay with her. + +But then, when the ambulance arrived, Sarah saw how serious it was and realized that Lily needed her. She decided to stay and wait with Lily until her mom came back from the hospital. Lily was happy that her friend was there to send her off to the hospital with a smile. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Timmy and Tommy. They were very close and loved to play together. One day, they went to the park to play on the swings and slide. + +While they were playing, a big bully came and started to bother them. He wanted to take their toys and push them around. But then, a kind and compassionate lady came and ordered the bully to stop. She helped Timmy and Tommy feel safe again. + +However, as they were walking home, they saw the bully waiting for them. He had a mean look on his face and started to chase them. Timmy and Tommy tried to run away, but the bully was too fast. Sadly, they were both hurt and had to go to the hospital. They learned that sometimes, even when someone is kind to you, bad things can still happen. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his cube. It was his favorite toy. One day, Timmy's friend came to play with him. They laughed and played together. Timmy's friend told him a joke, and they both laughed so hard. + +After playing for a while, Timmy's friend had to go home. Timmy felt sad that his friend had to leave. He wanted to keep playing. So, he decided to play with his cube by himself. He built a tower with his cube, and it was so tall. But then, the tower fell and hit Timmy on the head. + +Timmy felt a warm pain on his head. He cried and cried. His mommy came to help him, but it was too late. Timmy had to go to the hospital. Timmy learned that he should be careful when playing with his toys. He learned that jokes are fun, but safety is more important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an old teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time for bed." + +Lily didn't want to go to bed yet, so she said, "Mommy, can I imagine that my teddy bear is talking to me?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. You can imagine anything you want." + +Lily picked up her old bottle and held it close to her teddy bear. "Teddy," she said, "do you want some milk?" + +The teddy bear didn't answer, of course, but Lily pretended that he did. "Yes, please," she said in a silly voice. + +Lily giggled and hugged her teddy bear tightly. "I love you, Teddy," she said, before finally falling asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Mr. Stamp. He loved to collect stamps and show them to his friends. One day, he found a very special stamp that he was very happy about. He showed it to his friend, Mrs. Shake, who was also bald. + +Mrs. Shake said, "Wow, that's a very nice stamp! Can I see it up close?" Mr. Stamp said, "Sure, but be careful not to shake it too much." + +Mrs. Shake took the stamp and started shaking it very hard. Suddenly, the stamp fell on the ground and broke. Mr. Stamp was very sad and angry. + +Mrs. Shake said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to break it. I was just excited." Mr. Stamp replied, "It's okay, accidents happen. But we should always be careful with things that are special to us." + +The moral of the story is that we should always be careful with things that are special to us, and not shake them too much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to see the hippos. Lily saw a big, grey hippo and said, "Wow, he's so big!" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, hippos are very big animals. Do you want to feed him?" + +Lily nodded her head and her mommy gave her a bucket of delicious vegetables. She threw the vegetables to the hippo and he ate them all up. Lily said, "I enjoy feeding the hippo. He's so cute!" + +Her daddy said, "Yes, he is a cute hippo. We should come back and see him again." And so, they all went home happy and excited to come back to the zoo someday. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went for a walk and saw a bright red flower. It was a poppy! Lily loved the poppy so much that she started to sing a song about it. + +"Poppy, poppy, you are so bright! +You make me feel happy and light!" + +Suddenly, a little bird flew down and landed on the poppy. "Hello, little bird," said Lily. "Do you like my poppy?" The bird chirped happily and said, "Yes, it's so pretty! Can I sing with you?" Lily smiled and together they sang a song about the bright red poppy. From that day on, Lily and the little bird became best friends and sang songs together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to do yoga with her mommy in the morning. They stretched their arms and legs and took deep breaths. + +One day, Lily's friend Billy came over to play. He was being very foolish and knocked over all of Lily's toys. Lily felt sad and didn't want to play anymore. + +But then, Billy saw how sad Lily was and he said sorry. Lily forgave him and they started to play again. They played hide and seek and Billy made Lily smile when he found her hiding in a silly spot. + +At the end of the day, Lily and her mommy did some yoga before bed. Lily felt happy again and knew that even when things don't go as planned, there is always a way to smile and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating spaghetti with sauce on top. One day, her mom made a delicate sauce with tomatoes and basil. Lily couldn't wait to try it. + +As she ate her spaghetti, she felt an urge to have more sauce. She asked her mom if she could have some more. Her mom smiled and gave her a little bit more sauce. + +Lily loved the delicate sauce so much that she even licked the plate clean. From that day on, she always asked her mom to make the same sauce whenever they had spaghetti for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods. One day, she saw a deer. It was very dark outside, and she was scared. + +"Hello, little deer. Are you lost?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, I am lost. Can you help me find my way home?" replied the deer. + +Lily was happy to help. She took the deer by the hand and led it through the woods. But then, they came across a big river. + +"I can't cross the river," said the deer. + +"Don't worry, I will help you," said Lily. She found a stick and helped the deer across the river. + +The deer was very grateful. "Thank you for helping me. I accept your kindness," said the deer. + +Lily smiled and they continued on their journey. Finally, they reached the deer's home. The deer was reunited with its family, and Lily was happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved spending time with his auntie, who was very kind and humble. One day, Timmy asked his auntie if they could go to the park together. + +"Of course we can, Timmy!" said his auntie with a smile. + +As they walked to the park, Timmy noticed that the trees were getting taller and the flowers were increasing in number. "Auntie, why are the trees getting bigger and the flowers growing more?" asked Timmy. + +"Well, Timmy, that's because it's springtime! The sun is shining more and the weather is getting warmer, which makes everything grow bigger and stronger," explained his auntie. + +Timmy was amazed by this and felt happy to learn something new. They continued to walk to the park, enjoying the beautiful spring day together. +Once upon a time, there was a funny clown. He wore a big red nose and had lots of colorful balloons. He made all the children laugh and smile. But one day, he spun around too much and got dizzy. He fell down and couldn't stand up. The children were worried and started to yell for help. Luckily, a kind person heard them and came to help the dizzy clown. He felt better soon and continued to make the children happy. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily found a tasty egg in her backyard. She was so happy and decided to take it inside to show her mom. But then, she accidentally dropped the egg on the ground and it cracked open. + +Lily tried to put the egg back together, but it was too late. Suddenly, something strange happened. The egg started to reverse and all the yolk and egg white went back inside the shell. + +Lily was amazed at what she saw, but then the egg started to shake and crack again. This time, a big, scary monster came out of the egg and scared Lily. She tried to run away, but the monster chased her and caught her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a blue dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +As she was playing, she saw an adorable puppy running around. She went to pet the puppy and said, "You are so cute and fluffy!" + +Suddenly, the puppy's owner came over and said, "Do you want to play with my puppy?" Lily was so excited and said, "Yes, please!" + +They played fetch with the puppy and had so much fun. Before they left, the puppy's owner said, "Do you want to come over and play with my other puppies sometime?" Lily's eyes lit up and she said, "Yes, please! What's your phone number?" + +The puppy's owner gave her the number and Lily went home, excited to call and set up a playdate with the adorable puppies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a spot on her shirt. It was a little dark spot. She tried to wipe it away, but it wouldn't go. So, she went inside to her mommy. + +Her mommy said, "Let me see the spot." She looked at it and said, "I think it's just some dirt. Let's wash it off." So, they went to the sink and mommy put some soap on it. Lily helped by poking at the spot with her finger. They washed it off and the spot was gone. + +After they washed the spot, they went back outside to play. The sun was shining bright and the light was making everything look pretty. Lily saw a butterfly and tried to poke it. But, the butterfly flew away. Lily laughed and said, "Silly butterfly!" and ran off to play some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very nervous because it was her first day of school. Lily's mommy walked her to the classroom and they entered the big door. The teacher said, "Welcome to school, Lily!" and gave her a big hug. + +Lily saw some other kids playing with toys and she wanted to join them. She went over and said, "Hi, can I play too?" The other kids said, "Yes, you can!" and they all played together. + +At the end of the day, Lily's mommy came to pick her up. Lily was happy because she had made new friends. She said, "I like school, mommy! Can I come back tomorrow?" And her mommy said, "Of course, Lily! You did a great job today." +Once upon a time, there was a sheep named Baa Baa. Baa Baa had a big wool coat that kept her warm. One day, Baa Baa's wool coat got broken and she felt very sad. + +Her friend, a little girl named Sally, came to visit her. Sally saw that Baa Baa's wool coat was broken and wanted to help. She brought some soft wool and fixed Baa Baa's coat. + +Baa Baa was very happy and thanked Sally for her help. Sally was glad she could visit her friend and help her feel better. From that day on, Baa Baa's wool coat was warm and cozy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run around outside in his shirt. One day, Timmy's mom asked him, "Timmy, where are you going?" Timmy replied, "I want to run and play outside in my shirt." His mom smiled and said, "Okay, but be careful not to get too dirty." + +Timmy ran outside and played with his friends. They played hide and seek and tag. Timmy was very fast and always won. After a while, Timmy's friend asked him, "Why do you always wear that old shirt?" Timmy replied, "It's my favorite shirt, and it's very comfortable." + +As the sun started to set, Timmy's mom called him inside. Timmy was tired and sweaty, but he was happy. He had a lot of fun running around outside in his shirt with his friends. Timmy went to bed that night with a smile on his face, dreaming of all the fun he would have the next day. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park to play. She saw a lizard on a tree and tried to catch it. But the lizard was too fast and ran away. + +Lily was sad and went back home. Her mommy asked her why she was sad. Lily said, "I wanted to catch a lizard, but it was too fast for me." + +Mommy said, "Don't worry, let's go bathe and then we can look for the lizard again. Maybe we can find it this time." + +Lily felt happy and graceful as she took a bath. After bathing, they went back to the park and saw the lizard again. This time, they were able to catch it and put it in a box to take home. Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, mommy. I love you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to the beach. She liked to play in the sand and collect seashells. One day, she saw a man selling oysters on the beach. Lily had never tried oysters before, but the man was very polite and offered her a taste. She tried one and it was delicious! + +The next day, Lily went back to the beach to play. She saw the man selling oysters again and wanted to have some more. But the man wasn't there anymore. Lily asked around, but nobody knew where he went. She missed the man and his oysters. + +Days went by and Lily went to the beach every day hoping to see the man again. One day, she heard a familiar voice. It was the man selling oysters! Lily was so happy to see him again. She ran over to him and he gave her a big smile. "I missed you and your oysters!" Lily said. The man laughed and gave her a bag of oysters to take home. From that day on, Lily would always look for the man selling oysters whenever she went to the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved aeroplanes and he had a big toy aeroplane that he played with all the time. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys but Timmy refused. His mom got angry and said, "Timmy, you need to clean up your toys or you won't be able to play with your aeroplane." + +Timmy didn't want to clean up his toys but he also didn't want to lose his aeroplane. So, he decided to clean up his toys. As he was cleaning, he noticed that his aeroplane was broken. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, my aeroplane is broken." His mom looked at the aeroplane and saw that it was beyond repair. + +Timmy was sad but his mom said, "Don't worry, we can get you a new aeroplane." Timmy was happy again and he learned that it's better to listen to his mom than to refuse to clean up his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and touch all the flowers. One day, she saw a weird bug with lots of legs. It scared her, but she was curious. She wanted to touch it, but she was afraid it might bite her. + +Later that day, Lily went for a walk with her mommy. They came to a big street and had to cross it. Her mommy held her hand tight so she wouldn't get lost. They made it safely to the other side and went to the park. There, Lily saw a big tree and wanted to touch its rough bark. She ran to it and hugged it tight. + +After playing in the park, Lily and her mommy went home. Lily was tired and went to bed. She dreamed about touching all the flowers and crossing big streets with her mommy. She thought about the weird bug and hoped it was okay. She fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to play in the park and collect nuts. One day, Nutty met a new friend, a crow named Blackie. + +"Hi, Nutty!" said Blackie. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, please!" said Nutty, excitedly. + +Blackie and Nutty played together all day, running and jumping and having fun. But soon, Nutty got thirsty. "I need a drink," said Nutty. + +"I know where we can find water," said Blackie. "Follow me!" + +They went to a nearby pond and Nutty drank some water. Then, Blackie saw a big black nut on the ground. "Look, Nutty!" said Blackie. "This nut is black. Do you want to eat it?" + +"Yes, please!" said Nutty, and they both enjoyed the delicious black nut together. They were happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a frog who lived in a swamp. The frog was very happy because he had many friends who lived in the swamp with him. One day, the frog had to decide where to go for a picnic. He wanted to go to a nice place with his friends. + +The frog thought and thought and finally decided to go to a green field near the swamp. The field was very nice and had many flowers. The frog and his friends had a great time at the picnic. They ate sandwiches and played games. + +After the picnic, the frog went back to his swamp. He was very happy that he made a good decision. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear named Benny. Benny loved to eat honey, but he couldn't find any in his usual spot. So, he went to the nearby town to find some. + +At the town, Benny saw a kind lady who asked him what he wanted. Benny said, "I want honey, please." The lady smiled and said, "I can serve you some honey." + +Benny was very happy and thanked the lady. He went back to his spot and ate the honey. He was so happy that he danced around and sang a song about his yummy honey. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat some fruit. He went to the kitchen and saw a big bowl of juicy prunes. He picked one up and took a bite. It was delicious! + +But then, Timmy heard his mom calling him for dinner. He knew he should pause eating the prunes and go to the table. After dinner, Timmy went back to the kitchen and finished eating the rest of the prunes. He was happy and full. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big, wide yard. She liked to run and jump and see the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a butterfly flying in the sky. She wanted to get a closer view, so she ran after it. + +As she chased the butterfly, she didn't notice that she was getting further away from her house. Suddenly, she couldn't see her house anymore! She was lost! She started to cry and wished she had stayed closer to her house. + +But then, she remembered something her mommy had told her. If she ever got lost, she should look for a tall tree and climb up to get a better view. So, she looked around and saw a tall tree. She climbed up and saw her house in the distance. She was so happy! She ran towards her house and her mommy hugged her tight. From that day on, Lily never wandered too far away from her house and always remembered to separate herself from things that could get her lost. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear named Benny. Benny lived in a big forest with his animal friends. One day, it started to rain really hard. Benny and his friends needed to find a place to stay dry. They looked around and saw a big port nearby. They all ran to the port and stayed there until the rain stopped. Benny and his friends were happy that they found a place to stay dry. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a house with an attic. The attic was very dark and scary. But one day, a little girl named Lily decided to explore the attic. She climbed up the stairs and looked around. It was so dark that she could hardly see anything. + +Suddenly, she found a bright lamp. She turned it on and the attic lit up. She saw many old things like toys, clothes, and books. She was very happy and started to play with the toys. But then, she saw a big box that didn't fit in with the rest of the things. She wondered what was inside. + +She opened the box and saw a beautiful dress. She tried it on and it fit perfectly. She was so happy and couldn't wait to show her mom. From that day on, Lily loved to visit the attic and play with all the old things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends heard a loud noise. It was thunder! Lily got scared and asked her friend, "What's that bad sound?" + +Her friend replied, "That's thunder. It happens when the sky is angry." + +Lily asked, "What can we do?" + +Her friend said, "Let's go store our toys inside and wait for the bad sound to go away." + +So, Lily and her friends quickly stored their toys inside and waited for the bad sound to stop. When the thunder stopped, they went back outside to play in the sunshine. Lily was happy to have such good friends who knew how to keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drive her toy car around the house. One day, her mom took her to the store to buy some candy. Lily was so happy and felt lucky to get some candy. + +On the way back home, Lily's mom lost control of the car and they crashed into a tree. They were hurt very badly and had to go to the hospital. The doctors tried their best to save them, but they couldn't. Lily and her mom passed away and went to heaven. + +Lily's dad was very sad and missed them so much. He knew they were in a better place, but he still felt sad. He would always remember the happy times they had together, driving around the house and going to the store to buy candy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her yard. One hot day, Lily was playing with her toys when her mom came outside. + +"Remember to drink water, Lily. It's very hot outside and you don't want to get sick," said her mom. + +"I will, Mommy," replied Lily. + +Lily continued to play, but soon she got very thirsty. She went inside to get some water and saw her baby brother taking a nap. + +"Shh, baby sleeping," whispered Lily to herself. + +Lily got her water and went back outside to play in the yard. She had so much fun, but when the sun started to go down, she went back inside to eat dinner with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to go for walks with his owner, Sarah. Sarah always put a leash on Max before they went outside. Max was happy to go for a walk with Sarah. + +One day, Sarah forgot to dress warmly before she took Max for a walk. It was very cold outside and Sarah got sick. She had to stay in bed for a few days. Max missed going for walks with Sarah. + +One day, Max saw a little girl walking by herself. Max thought he could go for a walk with her instead. Max ran up to the little girl and jumped on her. The little girl got scared and ran away. Max was not successful in making a new friend. + +Sarah was sad when she heard what happened. She knew she should have taken Max for more walks. Now Max had caused a problem and Sarah was not happy with him. Max learned that he should wait for Sarah to take him for walks and not try to go on his own. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack had a wife named Jill. Jill was very nice and always helped Jack with everything he needed. She was very reliable. + +One day, Jack had to go to work, but he forgot his lunch at home. He asked Jill, "Can you bring my lunch to me at work, please?" Jill said, "Of course, I can do that for you." + +Jill packed Jack's lunch and went to his work. When she got there, she saw that Jack was very busy. He didn't have time to eat his lunch. Jill said, "Don't worry, I can wait for you to finish your work." + +After a while, Jack finished his work and was very happy to see his wife. He said, "Thank you, Jill. You are the most reliable wife I could ever ask for." Jill smiled and they both enjoyed their lunch together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her shiny red boots every day. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to visit her grandma. Lily was excited because her grandma always gave her candy. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Lily noticed that it was very tidy. Grandma had cleaned everything up and there was no mess. Lily mentioned to her grandma that she liked her boots. Grandma smiled and said they were very pretty. + +After they had some candy, Lily's mom told her it was time to go home. Lily put on her boots and said goodbye to her grandma. She was happy that she got to wear her favorite boots and visit her grandma's tidy house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach and playing in the sand. One day, while she was playing, she saw a seal swimming in the ocean. She was so happy to meet the seal and they became friends. + +Lily loved the seal so much that she wanted to take him home with her. But her parents told her that seals are wild animals and they need to stay in the ocean. Lily was sad, but she promised to visit the seal every day. + +One day, Lily went to the beach and saw that the seal was gone. She asked the other animals if they had seen him, but no one knew where he was. She looked and looked, but she couldn't find him. Finally, she saw a man with the seal. The man said that he bought the seal from someone else because he was very expensive. + +Lily was very sad that her friend was taken away and sold. She learned that it's not good to take animals from their homes and that some people only care about money. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, Lily's friend Emma came over to play. Emma brought her toy car and Lily was excited to play with it. + +Emma said, "Let's add your dolls to the car and go for a ride!" + +Lily was anxious to try it out. She picked up her dolls and put them in the car. The car was wide enough to fit all of the dolls. Emma drove the car around the room, making silly noises and laughing. + +Lily and Emma had so much fun playing together. They talked and laughed until it was time for Emma to go home. Lily hugged her friend and said, "Thank you for playing with me. I had so much fun adding my dolls to your car!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her favorite flower, a poppy. The poppy was red and pretty. It made her happy to see it every day. + +One day, a loud noise disturbed the calm of the garden. Lily looked around and saw a big truck driving on the road next to her house. The noise was so loud that it scared the poppy and made it shake. Lily felt sad that her poppy was disturbed. + +She decided to pick the poppy and bring it inside her house where it was calm and quiet. She put it in a vase and looked at it with a smile. The poppy was safe and happy again, and so was Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a playful kitty. The kitty liked to run and jump and play with balls of yarn. One day, the kitty had an itch on its back. It tried to scratch it, but it couldn't reach. So, the kitty stood up on its hind legs and tried to scratch the itch. + +But, as the kitty stood up, it accidentally knocked over a vase. The vase broke into many pieces and made a loud sound. The kitty got scared and ran away. It didn't know what to do. The kitty felt very sad and didn't want to play anymore. + +The kitty's owner came back and saw the broken vase. They were very upset and scolded the kitty. The kitty felt even sadder and didn't know how to make things better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun, but it was too hot sometimes. She would sit under a big tree to get some shade. One day, she was sitting under the tree when she heard someone laughing. It was her friend, Tommy. + +Tommy came over and sat with Lily under the tree. They talked about their favorite toys and games. Suddenly, Tommy said, "I feel weak." Lily asked him if he was okay. Tommy said he was just tired from playing all day. + +Lily said, "Let's rest here in the shade and laugh together." They both laughed and giggled. It made Tommy feel better. They continued to play and have fun in the shade until it was time to go home. From that day on, they always found shade to rest and laugh together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. She knew it meant rain was coming. + +Lily ran inside her house and told her mommy, "Rain coming! Get umbrella!" Her mommy smiled and got an umbrella. Lily watched as her mommy poured hot chocolate into a mug. It smelled so good! + +As Lily sipped her hot chocolate, she felt a tickle in her nose. She sneezed and her mommy said, "Bless you!" Lily rubbed her nose and looked at her mommy. Her mommy smiled and said, "Your nose is clear now." + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went outside with the umbrella. The rain was pouring down hard! But they stayed dry under the umbrella. Lily was happy she had remembered to tell her mommy about the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat strawberries, they were her favorite fruit. One day, her mom brought home a big basket of strawberries from the market. But when Lily took a bite, she made a funny face and said, "Mommy, these strawberries are smelly!" + +Mommy replied, "Oh no, that's not good. Let me check." When mommy looked inside the basket, she saw that some of the strawberries were rotten. "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't notice that some of the strawberries were bad. We'll have to throw them away." + +Lily started to weep because she was sad she couldn't eat any more strawberries. But mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we will get more fresh strawberries next time. And we can make a yummy strawberry smoothie together." Lily smiled and stopped weeping. She was excited to make a smoothie with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a shield that he loved to play with. His shield was very strong and would protect him from anything. He would always carry it with him wherever he went. + +One day, Timmy was playing in the park when he saw his friend, Sarah. Sarah had a shield too, but it was not as dependable as Timmy's. Timmy saw that Sarah was sad because her shield was not strong enough to protect her. + +Timmy decided to unite his shield with Sarah's shield to make it stronger. "Let's put our shields together," Timmy said. "Together, we will be stronger and nothing can hurt us." Sarah was happy and they both put their shields together. + +From that day on, Timmy and Sarah were always together with their united shields. They were happy and nothing could hurt them because they were dependable friends who always looked out for each other. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy loved to play chess. He played with his grandpa every day. Timmy's grandpa always said, "Timmy, you are very smart. You will be a great chess player one day." + +One day, Timmy felt dizzy and couldn't play chess with his grandpa. He lay down on the couch and closed his eyes. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise outside. It was a bird chirping in the tree. Timmy smiled and felt better. + +When Timmy felt better, he played chess with his grandpa again. Timmy's grandpa was surprised how good Timmy played. Timmy's grandpa said, "Timmy, you are a great chess player. You are the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat yummy food. One day, he went to the fridge to get some apples, but there were none left. His friend Billy had eaten them all! Timmy was sad because he really wanted an apple. + +But then, Billy came over and saw that Timmy was sad. Billy was very thoughtful and knew that Timmy wanted an apple. So, he decided to share his last apple with Timmy. Timmy was very happy and thanked Billy for being so nice. + +From that day on, Timmy and Billy always shared their food with each other. They knew that sharing was a good thing to do and it made them both very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing to music. One day, she went to her friend Timmy's house. Timmy had a big collection of music. Lily asked Timmy if she could borrow some music to dance to. Timmy said yes and gave her a tough choice. "Do you want to borrow the music with fast beats or slow beats?" he asked. Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want to borrow the music with fast beats so I can dance really fast." Timmy smiled and gave her the music. Lily danced and sang all day long. She was so happy that she borrowed the music. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue was very special because he had a unique feather that shone in the sun. All the other birds were jealous of Blue's unique feather and didn't want to play with him. Blue was very sad. + +One day, Blue decided to fly away and explore the world. He soared high in the sky and saw many beautiful things. But as he flew over the ocean, he accidentally flew into a storm. The storm was very scary and Blue didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, Blue remembered that salt can help with storms. He flew down to the ocean and picked up some salt with his beak. He sprinkled the salt into the storm and it magically disappeared! Blue was very happy that he had solved the problem and he continued on his adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny. The bunny was so excited to explore the world! He hopped around in the grass, looking for interesting things. + +The bunny came across a flower. It was very pretty with lovely colors. The bunny stared at the colors, they were so vibrant. "If only I could be as pretty as that flower," he thought to himself. + +Suddenly, a little bird flew down. "What are you doing down there, little bunny?" it said. + +"I'm just admiring the flower," said the bunny. "It is so pretty with colors like that. I wish I had colors like that, too." + +The bird chirped and smiled. "You don't need colors like that," it said. "You're already very pretty just the way you are!" + +The bunny smiled and thanked the bird. He continued to hop around and explore the world, feeling more content than before. +Jackie was on her way home from school when she passed a huge house. It was full of toys and candy and Jackie wanted to play. She asked her mom if she could go in, but her mom said no. + +Jackie was angry and urged her mom to let her go in. Jackie's mom said that she was being too rude and that being nice was the only thing that will lead to yes. Jackie thought for a minute and then smiled. + +Jackie stood up straight and crossed her arms. She looked up at her mom with a big smile and said, "Please? I'm trying to imagine a nice image." Jackie's mom paused for a moment and then smiled back. She said, "Okay, you can go in for a few minutes." + +Jackie cheered and ran inside the house. She explored every corner of the house looking for a new game or toy. In the end she couldn't resist the temptation to jump in the river of candy and quickly dove in. Jackie had a great time and she left feeling happy and energized. +Tim was walking along the lake. He was looking for a new spot to fish and it was a very hot day. Tim was feeling very dull as he had already searched most of the lake but he had not found anything. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from the lake. He was very surprised and quickly looked around. But he could not see anyone. + +"Help!" yelled the voice again. Tim followed the shouted words and he saw a young boy swimming in the lake, struggling to keep above the water. In panic, Tim jumped into the lake and helped the young boy. After a few minutes, the boy was safe and out of the water. + +"Thank you so much," the young boy said with a relieved voice. + +"What happened? How did you get in here?" Tim asked. + +The boy looked embarrassed and he told Tim that he had been playing near the lake, but he had lost his balance and fell in. + +Tim was happy that he had been able to help the boy out, but he was also very sad that the boy had lost his balance and almost fallen into the lake. He wished that he could have been more careful around the lake. +One day, a small girl named Lucy was walking in the forest. She held onto a short chain in her hands as she looked around. Suddenly, a strong breeze blew through the trees and revealed a magical door in the ground. Lucy was very curious and started tugging on the chain. To her surprise, the door opened up and she saw an enchanting valley of flowers. + +The small girl was very excited and ran into the valley to explore. She had no idea what she was discovering but joyfully ran around looking at the different flowers. As she strolled between the blooms, she noticed something unusual. There was a small bridge leading to a crystal castle in the distance. She was ignorant to the magical world that she had stepped into and pulled on the chain to make the bridge extend across the river. + +When she reached the castle, an old man appeared in the entranceway. He smiled kindly at her and said, "Welcome Lucy, I'm so glad you decided to reveal this magical world to yourself". Lucy smiled back and the old man beckoned her inside. +Tommy and Mommy were out in the garden, picking blueberries. It was so much fun! But the blueberries were tough to get off the bush. + +Tommy frowned. "I'm stuck," he said. Mommy smiled. + +"We can do it," she said, kneeling down to help him. + +Together, they carefully plucked the blueberries from the bush. When they had enough, they went inside. + +Mommy started to make a blueberry pie. She mixed and stirred and soon, the pie was in the oven. + +When it was finished, it smelled delicious. Tommy smiled. + +"Yum," he said. Mommy chuckled, satisfied. + +"Let's dig in," she said; and they did. The blueberry pie was the best Tommy had ever tasted. +Cindy was a little girl who loved to go shopping. One day, she went to the store with her mommy and they were looking at the toys. She saw a colorful caterpillar and her face lit up. "Mommy, can I buy the caterpillar?" Cindy asked. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure! What do you think it's called?" + +Cindy thought for a moment and then said, "Unknown! I like it!" + +Her mommy put the caterpillar in the shopping cart and the two of them left the store. Cindy was so excited and couldn't wait to play with her new unknown caterpillar. + +When they got home, Cindy took her caterpillar out of its package and played with it all day. She loved it so much and was happy she was able to buy such a fun toy! +Once upon a time, there lived a small girl named Lola. One day, she wanted to explore an ancient fireplace. So, she ventured into a dark cave, with the fireplace at the end. + +"Wow," said Lola, "this fireplace is so old!" + +Suddenly, she heard voices coming from inside the fireplace. But before she could investigate, she heard a loud voice saying: "STOP!" + +Scared, Lola quickly ran out of the cave. She noticed that the entrance to the cave was now blocked by huge rocks. She was stuck and couldn't move! + +Lola panicked and cried for help, but no one came to rescue her. She was all alone in the cave. Eventually, Lola died a horrible death, trapped forever in the ancient cave. +Jimmy had a long day. He was very tired and just wanted to sleep. He had a nice warm bed just for him. As he laid down, he heard something strange. It sounded like a loud buzzing noise. Jimmy did not like the sound. He thought it was very stupid. + +Jimmy's mom came into the room. She looked at Jimmy concernedly. "What is that noise," she asked. + +Jimmy said, "I don't know. It's really loud and really annoying." + +Jimmy's mom replied, "That's the alarm. It's to remind us to stay safe. We need to resist it." + +Jimmy was confused. He didn't understand why he had to resist the alarm. But Jimmy decided to trust his mom and do as she said. + +Every morning, Jimmy heard the alarm. He knew it meant he had to resist. He tried his best to fight the sound and eventually, Jimmy got used to the buzzing. + +But then, one day the buzzing stopped. Jimmy was relieved. He didn't have to struggle anymore. The alarm had done its job and reminded Jimmy to stay safe. Jimmy had resisted the dumb alarm and now peace and quiet filled his room. +Once upon a time there was a very quiet girl. Her name was Lucy. She liked to tie things together. One day Lucy went to the library. She wanted to learn more about math. + +She saw many books about math. She got one and found a seat in the corner. Then Lucy started to tie strings to the pages. She felt very happy as she worked. + +When she finished, she had made a pretty flower out of the strings. Everyone in the library was amazed. They had never seen such a beautiful flower. + +Lucy smiled and said, "I made this math flower with strings." Everyone loved it and clapped for her. Lucy was very proud of her quiet creation. +Once upon a time, there was a goat called Hannah. She lived on a farm with her family and friends. One day, Hannah noticed that something was wrong. She was feeling unwell and starting to suffer. + +Hannah's farmer mum was very worried and decided to take her to the vet. On the way there, Hannah's mum said to her, "Don't worry, Hannah. We will make sure you get better soon." + +At the vet, Hannah received a check-up. They noticed that her ailment was serious and she needed surgery. She was very scared and started to cry. + +Luckily, the surgery went well and Hannah was soon feeling better. She was relieved and thanked her mum for taking her. + +At the farm, Hannah was happy to see all her friends again. From then on, she was more careful and always looked after herself. The other goats on the farm were grateful that she was okay and made sure she knew it. +Mia was a 3-year-old and loved playing with her dolls. Today, she decided it was time to bring out her favourite doll - a rose-coloured doll with curly hair. As Mia sat in her chair and brought her doll to life, she exclaimed "you fit perfectly!" + +Just then, Mia's Mom walked in. "What do you have there, Mia?" She asked. + +Mia held up her doll excitedly. "My rose doll!" She said clearly. + +Mia's Dad came in too. "Does your doll fit?" He asked. + +Mia nodded happily. "Yes, she fits perfectly!" + +Mia's Mom smiled, "I'm glad it fits! What do you want to do with it next?" + +Mia thought hard for a moment. "Let's go outside and take a walk with my rose doll!" + +So Mia, her Dad and her Mom put on their shoes and went outside. They had a lovely time together as Mia showed off her doll and showed how it fit perfectly in her arms. The sun was shining and the sky was clear. It was a perfect day for a walk with Mia's rose doll. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lilly. Lilly lived on a small island in the middle of the ocean. One day, Lilly wanted to go and explore the island. + +So she asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful. The island looks spoiled, so be careful where you go." + +Lilly was excited and she ran off. She saw animals, plants and so much stuff she had never seen before. + +When she got to the beach, she saw a boat and thought, "Let me go on this boat and explore the island more!" So she got in the boat and sailed away. + +She sailed to the other side of the island and was surprised by what she saw there. There was a great party going on! She asked a boy what was going on, and he said, "This is a spoiled island party! Come and have some fun!" + +Lilly was so excited and she joined them and had a wonderful time. The day passed quickly and soon, it was time to go home. + +Lilly learned a lot about the island that day and was so happy about it! +Tommy was playing in the garden one sunny day. He saw a butterfly fluttering nearby and decided to catch it - it looked so pretty! He jumped up and tried to catch it, but the butterfly was too quick for him. + +He sat down, disappointed. Suddenly, he heard a loud clapping sound coming from inside the house. He ran inside to see what was going on. + +He saw his Mom and Dad in the kitchen. Dad was looking at the faucet and frowning. "It's too difficult to fix this faucet," he said. + +Mom smiled at Tommy and said, "Don't worry Tommy, we'll find a way to get it fixed. Why don't you go back outside and see if the butterfly is still there? Maybe it needs your help too!" + +Tommy cheered up and ran back outside. He started clapping to try and get the butterfly's attention. The butterfly heard the noise, stopped fluttering, and flew towards Tommy. + +Tommy was so happy! He clapped and laughed - he had done something difficult and it felt great! +Today, Mommy and Daddy took the infant to the park. It was a gray, cloudy day but the park still looked fun. + +The infant started to crawl around the park, looking at the trees and the grass. There were so many things to explore. + +Mommy and Daddy watched the infant crawl around and laughed. They pointed out the ducks to the infant and the infant said “quack quack!†+ +The infant then crawled over to the swings, and Mommy pushed him until he laughed. Daddy showed the infant the slide and the infant slid down the slide, saying “Whee!†+ +Mommy and Daddy had a great time at the park, and the infant had lots of fun too. When it started to get dark, they said goodbye to the park and drove home. +Once upon a time there was a daddy and his daughter, Ella. Daddy was very proud of Ella, she was the smartest three year old around. + +One day, Daddy wanted Ella to learn how to be responsible. So, he told her to go to the store and buy a new toy. Ella squealed with delight. + +At the store, Ella saw lots of toys - but she couldn't decide which one to get. Then, she saw a bright pink doll that she absolutely knew she had to have. Daddy had warned her to pick something that was not too expensive, but Ella couldn't resist and decided to buy it. + +When Ella got home, she ran to Daddy and handed him the doll. Daddy was very surprised to see how expensive it was. He asked Ella why she chose the expensive one, but she just smiled. + +Daddy sighed and said: "No more store trips for you, Ella. We will have to shut this door for now." Ella looked sad, but she knew that Daddy was right. She hugged the doll and nodded in agreement. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Maria and Jack. Maria was a blue bird and Jack was a bear. + +One day they decided to go on an adventure. They hung their jackets on the back of a chair and started walking. + +After a while they reached a lake. Maria looked into the lake and saw something shining. + +“What is it?†Asked Jack. + +“It looks like pasta!†said Maria. + +Jack jumped into the lake, grabbed the pasta and hung it around his neck. It was a beautiful blue necklace. + +Maria and Jack laughed and enjoyed the rest of their adventure together. +One sunny morning, a little girl named Emma was playing in the park. She was so excited when she saw a big lake. She ran up to it and splashed around in the warm mist. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud slapping sound. She looked around and saw that a fish was slapping its tail on the water. Emma was amazed and couldn't believe what she was seeing. + +Just then, Emma saw a dark cloud coming from the sky. Emma got a little scared. She was worried that the mist was going to get too thick and that she wouldn't be able to see the fish anymore. + +But the fish wasn't afraid. It kept on slapping its tail against the water. The mist began to get thicker and thicker until it was like a thick fog. + +But then the cloud moved away and the sun came out. The mist began to clear up and Emma could see the fish again. She was so excited! She ran up to the lake and watched the fish swim around and slap its tail against the water. + +The fish was so happy to see Emma again. It continued to slap its tail against the water and Emma watched in amazement. She couldn't believe how brave the fish was! +One day, Johnny was busy doing his work. He was very excited that he was printing. He got all of the papers ready and the printer started. "Wow! It's printing the words in neat lines, just like mommy showed me," Johnny said in surprise. + +He watched the printer work its magic. Then, he noticed that something was wrong. The paper was coming out too dry. Johnny got scared. What was wrong? He ran to find his mommy. + +"Mommy, the paper is dry," Johnny said sadly. + +Mommy smiled and said, "It's ok. That just means the printing isn't working right. Let's try again and see if it works better this time." + +Mommy and Johnny tried one more time and this time, the paper came out perfect. It was all wet and the words were printed beautifully. Johnny was so happy! + +"Thank you mommy. I love printing!" +Once upon a time, there was a large police officer who wanted to fold a blanket. He crept into the house to look for the blanket, but he was scared. But he was brave and carried on searching until he found it, folded neatly on a chair. + +The police officer was very pleased and quickly picked up the blanket and ran. But outside, he heard a loud noise. Suddenly, the house was surrounded by a large group of people, angry at the police officer for taking the blanket. They shouted and the police officer was scared. + +Luckily, the police officer was very quick and was able to quickly fold the blanket so that it disappeared and he hid with it in his pocket. Then he ran away as fast as he could and the people couldn't find him. + +The police officer was very relieved and the people were very disappointed. But the police officer was very pleased he had been brave and managed to find the blanket and fold it away so quickly, despite the danger. +Once upon a time, there was Isaac and his pet dog, Ben. They were best of friends and did everything together. One day, Isaac wanted to watch his favourite show on TV, so he requested his mum to put the cable in. His mum agreed and very soon they had a lovely cable installed in their house. + +Isaac was so excited. He couldn't wait to watch his favourite show. With the help of his mum, he was able to switch on the TV in no time. When the TV had been switched on and the cable connected, Isaac let out a cheer! + +Ben was excited too, so he barked out of excitement. Hearing this, Isaac picked him up and hugged him tightly saying, "Shhh, Ben. Don't be too loud, we don't want to disturb anyone in the house." Ben licked him in understanding as Isaac quietly took his seat and began watching the show. + +Isaac kept petting Ben lovingly, who kept watching the show with him. It was a lovely moment shared by the two friends. +Once upon a time there was a root. She was friendly and strong. Root wanted to know the world, but she wasn't sure where to start. So, Root decided to ask the trees. +"Hey," said Root. "Do you know how I can learn more?" +The tree replied "Well, Root, I know you can find the answers by going on an adventure. Do you want to go?" +Root was excited. She knew that this is what she needed. +Root packed her things and thanked the tree for his advice. With a smile, Root began her great adventure. She wasn't quite sure what she would find out there, but she was certain she would learn a lot. +Root's journey was long and full of surprises. She met friendly animals, colorful flowers and lots of curious characters. Each one of them taught her something new, and soon Root began to know the world! +At the end of the adventure, Root was much wiser than she was before. She shared her newfound knowledge with the tree and thanked him for the advice. With a smile, Root promised to come back soon. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mollie. She was three years old and she had lots of dreams. She dreamed of a world full of happiness and joy. One day, Mollie was looking for something to wear. She opened her drawer and found a sock. She was so excited that she decided to make her dream come true. + +Mollie showed the sock to her mom. “Mom, this is a useful sock! I can use it to make my dreams come true!†+Mollie’s mom smiled and said, “Yes, my love. That sock is indeed useful! Why don’t you go outside now and see what kind of dreams you can make come true?†+ +So Mollie went out to the garden with her sock. She used her beautiful imagination to make her dream come true. She played with her sock and she smiled and laughed the whole time. When it was time to go inside, she hugged her sock tight and said, “Thank you, sock, for helping me make my dreams come true!†+ +Mollie was so happy and content that she went to bed with a big smile on her face. She knew that with her sock by her side, she could make any dream come true! +Tommy was excited to go to his friend's birthday party. When he got there, he saw that all of his friends were jumping up and down! There was tasty food, like celery and cake. Everyone was having a wonderful time. + +Tommy was enjoying the party when suddenly he tripped over something and fell down. To make matters worse, he couldn't get back up! Everyone was looking at him—it made him feel embarrassed. + +His best friend Ash came over and asked, "Are you okay?" + +"I'm okay, but I can't get up," Tommy said sadly. + +"Don't worry, I'll help you," Ash said with a smile. Ash grabbed Tommy's hand and pulled him up. + +Tommy could see that his friends were still smiling and excitedly talking about the party. He was glad that Ash had helped him so that he could still enjoy the party. +Once upon a time, there lived a charming fox. Every night it would venture into the nearby forest in search of food. The fox was covered with bright red fur. + +One night, the fox was out searching for food when it stumbled upon a family of hares. The fox saw them in the moonlight, hopping and playing around. + +The fox knew that it needed to feed, so it spoke to the hares. The fox said, "Please, can you spare some food?" The hares were friendly and agreed, kindly offering the fox all the food it could eat. + +The fox thanked the hares, then quickly gobbled up the food. Afterwards, it thanked the hares again and hopped away. The fox felt warm and full, happy that it had been so kindly fed by the hares. +Once upon a time, there were two friends – Jack and Jill. They were both very adventurous and always loved discovering new things. + +One warm day, Jack said to Jill, "Let's go and explore the forest!" + +Jill was fearful but excited. She glanced at the tall trees nervously and said, "Okay, let's go!" + +The two friends explored the forest for hours. They discovered small furry animals, colorful butterflies and fat juicy berries. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roaring sound coming from a nearby cave. Jack said, "Let's have a look!" + +Jack and Jill entered the cave together. Inside, they saw a huge pile of meat. Jack said, "Let's organize this meat. We can use it to make a delicious meal!" + +Jill lit up. She said, "Yes, let's do it! Come on Jack, let's hurry!" + +So Jack and Jill worked together to organize the meat. Soon, the tasty meal was ready. Jack and Jill ate it happily, feeling satisfied and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maria. She was three and very happy. One day, Maria's mommy took her to the mall. Maria couldn't wait to go exploring. + +When Mommy and Maria got to the mall, they got into the big, huge elevator. It was so tall and Maria was so excited. She looked around, amazed at all the buttons. + +Mommy said, "Let's clap and see what happens." So Maria and Mommy clapped their hands together. Suddenly, the elevator started to move. It went up and up and up. + +Maria and Mommy went to the top floor and when the elevator doors opened, Maria saw the most beautiful view. She gasped and started clapping. + +"Oh Mommy, look how beautiful it is!" said Maria, still clapping. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes it is beautiful, isn't it!" Then Mommy took Maria's hand and the two of them went off to explore the mall together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Nisha. She loved to go to the beach to have fun and play. + +One day, Nisha saw some fish swimming in the ocean and begged her mom to let her get in and explore. Her mom said ok, so Nisha got into the water excitedly. + +As Nisha was exploring the ocean, she realized something amazing: the fish were talking! She was so surprised! She saw them talking and laughing and playing together. + +Nisha was about to go back to shore, but she heard one of the fish say something silly. She couldn't help but laugh. She stayed and listened as the fish told jokes and silly stories. + +Finally, Nisha realized how fun and special it was to be able to talk to the fish and she smiled. She thanked the fish and said goodbye before heading back to shore. From then on, Nisha loved going to the beach and talking to all the special fish friends. +Once upon a time there was a huge acorn that fell from a tall tree. When the acorn arrived on the ground, it rolled along until it reached a pond. By the side of the pond was a little girl. She was only three years old. + +The little girl was fascinated by the acorn and she wanted to keep it. She picked it up and held it tight. Then, a duck arrived at the pond. He wanted the acorn for himself. He made a loud quack and said, "Give me the acorn!" + +The little girl didn't want to give the acorn away, but the duck was very persistent. She thought for a moment, and then she said, "No, it's mine! Go away!" + +The duck was not happy, but he left. The little girl was happy that she got to keep the huge acorn. She gave it a big hug and ran away with it. From that day on, she treasured it and always kept it close by. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ellie and Jack. Ellie was a very lively girl. She was always happy and wanted to dance. She asked Jack to join her. + +"Let's mix our dance, Jack," said Ellie. + +Jack clapped his hands and laughed. "Yes, let's mix our dance!" he said. + +So they mixed their dance together. They jiggled and jumped, spun and twirled. It was a very lively dance! Jack and Ellie smiled and laughed as they danced together. They felt very happy. + +After they finished their dance, they hugged and said goodbye. Ellie and Jack had a great time mixing their dance together. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful butterfly. The butterfly fluttered around and made everyone smile with its beauty. + +One day, the butterfly landed on a fence and saw a nail sticking out from the wood. The butterfly gingerly touched the tip of the nail with its wings and felt the sharpness of it. + +The butterfly didn't want anyone to get hurt, so it used its wings to push the nail back into the fence to make it safe. The butterfly worked hard, but the nail wouldn't move. Eventually, the nail popped out of the fence and flew across the yard! + +The butterfly was scared and quickly flew up into the sky. As it flew away, the nail came right behind it, quickly moving and destroying everything in its path. The butterfly was scared and flew as fast as it could, but the nail kept chasing it. + +Finally, the butterfly flew back to the fence and hid behind the wood. The nail came close and tried to follow it, but the wood of the fence was too strong for the nail to destroy. The butterfly was safe and eventually flew away, gracefully and happily. +Once upon a time there was a little mouse who loved to walk. He was always looking for something new and exciting. + +One day he was walking around when he heard a noise. He looked around, but he couldn't see anything. Then he heard it again. He was scared, but he wanted to find out what it was. He slowly made his way towards the noise. + +When he got closer, he saw a dead mouse lying on the ground. He was so sad, but he knew he had to keep walking. He whispered to his friend goodbye and slowly walked away. + +The little mouse kept walking, with a heavy heart. He knew that the dead mouse was gone, but he never stopped looking for something new and exciting. +Once there was a little boy. He was three years old and his name was Max. One day, Max wanted to go outside and play. He asked his mom if he could go outside and she said yes. + +Max was so excited and he made a plan. He was going to ride his bike to the nearby park. So he got his bike and put on his helmet, ready for his adventure. + +He was about to leave when his mom told him to wait. She said that she just heard some news on the radio. It said there was a storm coming and it could be dangerous. + +Max was fearful. He asked his mom if he still could go to the park. His mom said it was too risky and she said he needed to stay indoors. So Max stayed home and he made a new plan. Instead of going to the park, he decided to play board games with his mom. + +Max was happy. He could stay indoors and be safe, whilst still having fun! +Once upon the time, there was a spider named Tom. Tom was a very tiny spider, but he was brave! Tom wanted to prove he was brave by taking on a big challenge. One day, Tom saw a big tree and he decided he wanted to climb it. Tom knew it wouldn't be easy, but he wanted to try. + +Tom started to climb the tree slowly and carefully. He was making good progress but suddenly, he felt a sharp pain. Tom had been bitten! He looked down and saw a big, red ant. Tom was angry and scared, but he kept going. + +Suddenly, the spider felt something on his back! He turned around and saw another spider. The spider said, "Hey, I'm Lucy. I saw you climbing and thought I'd help out. This isn't easy, but I'm sure we can do it together." + +And so, Lucy and Tom finished climbing the tree together. It wasn't an easy challenge, but they had proved they were brave. They looked around and admired their work. From the top of the tree, everything looked so small. They had done it! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tom and Lila. Tom was a bit sad because he didn't want to go to school on Tuesday. + +Lila said to Tom, “It’s okay. You should be fit and ready to learn on Tuesday.†+ +Tom replied, “But I don’t want to go.†+ +Lila smiled and said, “Tom, why don’t you let me send you something special on Tuesday? It will make you feel better.†+ +Tom was excited and said, “Yes! Please send something special!†+ +On Tuesday, Tom opened the door and there was a big box full of color bubbles from Lila. Tom was so happy and he played with the bubbles all day. He was excited to go to school the next day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. She had a very curious nature and liked exploring her house. + +One day, Lily stumbled across a hidden room. She walked into the room and saw a mattress balancing on top of a pile of boxes. She nervously tapped the mattress, unsure of what it might do. + +As soon as Lily touched it, the mattress started bouncing! Startled, the little girl asked "What was that?" + +An old wise man, who was hidden in the corner of the room, said "It's magic! Once you find something like this, you can always come back for an adventure. The mattress will keep you balanced no matter where you go." + +Lily was amazed! She thanked the old man and ran off to explore her new discovery. She returned the next day and many after that, always finding a way to balance herself on the mattress and explore the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. He was three years old and so full of life. He was always trying to find new ways to fill his time. + +One day, Sam's mom said, "Sam, why don't you try to fit some of your building blocks together?" + +Sam thought this was a great idea, and he went over to his toy bin and pulled out all of his blocks. He took his time and began to fit the blocks together, one by one. + +Suddenly, he called his mom over and said, "Look Mom, I fit them together all by myself! Is this nice?" + +His mom was so proud that she gave him a big hug and said, "Yes, Sam, this looks very nice. I'm so proud of you for taking the time to do it." + +Sam smiled and hugged his mom tight. He was so happy to have done something nice and his smile lit up the whole room. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl named Lucy. She was very enthusiastic about the world around her and loved to explore. + +On one sunny day, Lucy decided to take her blanket and lay it down in the grass. She then found some small round stones and began to arrange them on the blanket, making a big circle. + +As Lucy started arranging the stones, she got more and more enthusiastic. She moved faster and faster, placing each stone carefully and precisely. Soon she made a perfect round, with all the stones in a neat line. + +Lucy stepped back and looked at her work. She was very happy with it and decided to fill the round with more things. She collected leaves and flowers, and carefully lay them in the middle of the round. + +When she was finished, Lucy smiled and sat down. She loved the round she had made, and was filled with a wonderful feeling of accomplishment. +Mama and Bob were playing in the park. Mama kept counting, "One, two, three, four…" + +Bob was very curious and asked, "Mama, what are you counting?" + +Mama smiled and said, "I'm counting the butterflies, sweetheart." + +Bob was fascinated. He wanted to count them himself. + +But Mama said, "You need to be more creative than that, Bob." She handed him a needle. + +Bob was puzzled and asked why he needed it. + +Mama said, "You can count the butterflies by making a special pattern with the needle. See if you can count them all.†She winked at Bob. + +Bob couldn't wait to get to work. He used the needle and created a beautiful pattern of colorful butterflies in the sand. When Bob was finished counting, he had made an incredible picture. + +Mama smiled and praised him. "Good job, Bob! That was very creative." +Once upon a time, there were two brothers named Jack and Mike. Jack was the older brother and he was very smart and intelligent. Mike was the younger brother and was still learning many things. + +One day, the two brothers were walking through a park. Suddenly, Mike spotted a beautiful red poppy and asked his brother Jack if he could pick it up. Jack hesitated for a moment, then replied “No, Mike. We can’t pick it up.†+ +Mike was disappointed but he understood his brother's answer. He asked Jack why he couldn't pick it up and Jack explained that the poppy belonged to someone else and it was not polite to take something without asking. + +Jack then said “Mike, it’s important we listen to grown-ups when they order us to not do something. Being intelligent means understanding that it is not right to ignore their request.†+ +Mike thought about it and nodded in agreement. From then on, Mike always remembered to obey his brother Jack's orders, no matter how difficult it was. + +Moral of the Story: Being intelligent means understanding that it is important to follow others’ orders. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Lily. She was three years old and loved going to the park. + +One day, after school, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily ran to the grass and started playing with her dolls. Then she saw some cones and ran to them. She picked up one and brought it over to her dolls. + +"Lily, don't play with the cones," warned her mom. + +But Lily didn't stop. She ran back to the cones and picked up a few more small ones and brought them back to her dolls. + +"Lily," scolded her mom, "stop playing with the cones, those aren't for you!" + +Lily started to cry and dropped the cones. She looked sadly at her mom and said, "I'm sorry mommy. Please don't be mad." + +Her mom smiled and lifted her up in her arms. "I'm not mad, sweetheart," she said as she hugged Lily, "just please don't play with the cones, okay?" + +Lily nodded and smiled at her mom. From then on, she only played with her dolls and no more cones. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to write. He wrote down stories in his journal, invented new puzzles in his notebook and wrote silly jokes in his diary. + +One day, he heard about a writing competition where he could win a super prize! He was excited. He immediately thought of all the stories he could write. + +His dad sat down with him, smiled and said: “My son, to win the prize, you have to be very competitive. That means you’ll have to work hard and think of the best stories.†+ +The little boy nodded, took out his pencil and got to work. After lots of hard work, he managed to write an amazing story that won the competition. + +He was so proud of himself and proudly accepted the prize. + +The moral of the story is that hard work can take you a long way. If you are brave enough to take a risk and try something different, you might discover great success! +Mia was in a hurry. She wanted to go to the sea and have lots of fun. All her friends had gone and she wanted to catch up. + +Getting ready to go was not easy. Mia had to bring some snacks, take a beach ball and wear sunscreen. Thankfully, she finished packing quickly and was ready for her adventure. + +When Mia arrived to the sea, she was delighted. She thought the sea was so beautiful. Everyone else was already swimming, so she quickly jumped into the water. + +Mia saw a group of dolphins. She was excited in a way she had never felt before. She tried to get closer so she can get a better look, but the dolphins moved away. Mia was disappointed. + +Mia started swimming away, but the dolphins followed her. She realized that they were polite dolphins who were just trying to be friendly. Mia was happy and started having lots of fun with them. She went back home with a smile on her face. +Molly and Sarah had been best friends since they were young. Every weekend they would go on an adventure together. This weekend, they decided to go for a walk in the park. + +Molly held out her hand and said, "Let's go!" Sarah eagerly took it and off they went. As they were walking, Molly began to smell something sweet. She waved her hand in the air and said, "What's that smell?" + +Sarah grinned and pointed to a nearby bush. It was covered in pretty flowers and the sun was reflecting off them. She said, "It's the perfume from those flowers. They smell so nice!" + +As the two friends kept walking, Molly looked around and spotted a shiny object on the ground. She bent down to pick it up and saw that it was a new necklace. She held it out to Sarah and said, "It's so beautiful, it almost shines!" + +The girls walked up to a mysterious-looking box and Molly saw that it was full of jewellery. Sarah had seen it too, and she said, "This must be where the perfume and new necklace come from. We should come here more often." + +Molly smiled and nodded her head. From then on, they visited the park every weekend and enjoyed the perfume and sparkly new jewellery that they found there. +Jill and Jack were very excited. They had invited their best friends to a sleepover. They were going to have a pink theme and they had even printed out lots of invitations. After they handed out all of the invites, they waited patiently for the day to arrive. + +When the day finally came, Jill and Jack had decorated their house with pink streamers and sparkles. Then, the doorbell rang. At last, their friends had arrived. They had all arrived in pinks outfits and were full of excitement. + +After everyone had arrived, the four friends played many games. They ate lots of pink cupcakes and read pink books. Then, they all snuggled up in big pillows and watched a pink movie until they all fell asleep. + +It had been a perfect pink sleepover. +Once there was a little girl who loved to swim. She would go to the beach all the time and splash around in the water. + +One day, she heard some news on the radio. It said that the beach was full of hungry fishes and they were coming close to the shore. She got very excited. + +So that day, the little girl ran to the beach with her swimsuit on. She jumped into the water and began swimming around. Everywhere she looked, there were all these fish swimming around. She watched them carefully and they looked so hungry. + +The little girl wanted to feed the fish. She opened her bag and took out some breadcrumbs that she had brought. She threw them into the water and watched them all rush to get it. She smiled and felt very happy. + +After that, the little girl swam for a few more hours and then went back home. She was very tired, but very happy that she had been able to feed the hungry fish. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He wanted to be brave, so he decided to enter a dark cave. He could feel a cold breeze and hear something strange in the distance. Jack took a deep breath and slowly stepped inside. + +When he arrived, he was amazed. The cave was full of stars! They were so bright and colorful that they lit up the whole cave. Jack was so excited he ran around, jumping and shouting with delight. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a little old man, who was sitting in the corner of the cave. The old man said, “Do you see the very big star in the middle?†+ +Jack looked around, and then he saw it. The star was so big and bright! He smiled and said, “Yes, I see it!†+ +The old man said, “That star is dead, but it still shines. It is an important reminder that there is always hope, even in the darkest of places.†+ +Jack thought about this for a moment, and then he smiled. He thanked the old man, and then he left the cave, feeling brave and hopeful. He knew that no matter how dark things seemed, he could always find a little bit of light. +Once upon a time, a long time ago, there was a girl who was only three years old. She lived with her family in a small house. Every day they went out and did lots of fun things. + +One day, the little girl found something in the garden. It was a small gold coin. She was very excited and asked her father what it was. + +"That is a valuable coin, princess," he said. "It is worth a lot of money." + +The little girl smiled and started to play with it. She valued it very much. + +But the next morning, when the family woke up, they were all very sad. The gold coin had gone missing! Nobody knew where it was. + +The little girl was very upset. She had valued that coin for so long and now it was gone. She broke down in tears and cried for hours. + +Sadly, the gold coin was never found. And the little girl never got to see it again. +Billy was a curious three-year-old. He was playing outside when he saw someone waving at him from far away. Billy waved back and the unknown person started walking closer. As the person got closer, Billy could see it was a farmer. The farmer was carrying a bag of corn. + +Billy was very excited. He asked the farmer: "What is in the bag?" + +The farmer smiled and said: "It is corn! I was just harvesting it from my farm. Do you want to see it up close?" + +Billy nodded his head eagerly and the farmer opened the bag. Inside, Billy saw the corn and he was amazed. He waved goodbye to the farmer and thanked him for showing him the corn. + +The farmer smiled and waved back. Billy watched as the farmer disappeared in the distance before he ran back to his house to tell his parents all about the amazing thing he saw. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Grace. Grace loved making surprising things for her friends. One day she forgot to make a surprise for her best friend. She felt helpless and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly she remembered a tree in the city park. She knew that if she climbed the tree she would get a nice surprise. So she ran all the way to the park and climbed the tree. + +When she reached the top of the tree, she found a nest full of eggs. She was so happy! She carefully collected all the eggs and ran home to show her friends. + +Grace's friends were super excited. They all thanked her and agreed that it was the best surprise ever. From that day, Grace always remembered to make surprising things for her friends so they would be happy! +Once upon a time, there was a powerful bear. His fur was as golden as the sun. Every day he would look at his fur and be amazed by its beauty. + +One day, the powerful bear was looking at his fur in a nearby lake, when he saw something strange. A tiny fire was burning near the edge of the lake. + +The powerful bear asked the fire, “What are you doing?†+ +The fire crackled back, “I’m having a lot of fun burning your fur!†+ +The bear was shocked and scared. He quickly jumped out of the lake and ran away. He never returned to the lake. + +The powerful bear was thankful for his fur and he made sure to keep it safe from the burning fire. +Tommy was so excited to go to the park with his mum. His mum told him to be careful, but Tommy was feeling brave. He ran around, playing with his red ball. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. + +Mum: "Oh no! That's an ambulance. It looks like something bad has happened" + +Tommy: "What can I do?" + +Mum: "We need to remember to value the people in our lives. Let's stand aside and make sure they can do their job." + +The ambulance drove quickly and stopped at a small house. The paramedics rushed in and a few minutes later, they brought out a man on a stretcher. He was wearing a bright red shirt. + +Tommy was very scared and he started to cry. His mum hugged him and said, "It's ok, Tommy. That ambulance will make sure the man is safe and will get him the help he needs. We need to value his life and the lives of others." + +Tommy thought about what she said and he nodded his head. He knew that all lives had value. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She was three years old and she lived with her mom and dad. +One day, Amy and her family went to the beach. Amy loved the beach and she wanted to play in the sand. +But, when they got there the wind was too strong for Amy. +Amy's mom said, "Amy, it's too windy today. You can't play in the sand." +Amy felt a bit sad, but she said, "Ok mom, I guess I'll stay here with you." +Just then, her dad said, "Don't worry, Amy. I have an idea. You can play in the house while mom and I take a walk along the beach." +Amy smiled and said, "Really? Okay, that sounds like fun." +So, Amy and her parents went inside. Her dad kissed her on the forehead and said, "Sorry the wind is too strong today." +Amy smiled and said, "That's okay dad. I'll have fun inside too." +And they all enjoyed themselves that day. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Ben. He was three years old and very curious. One day, he saw something in the garden that made him excited - it was his mum's modest telephone! + +Ben grabbed the telephone and took it inside to the kitchen. His mum saw him with the telephone and said, "What are you doing, Ben?" + +Ben replied, "Mummy, I'm going to do some cooking!" + +Mum laughed and said, "Ben, the telephone doesn't cook! You need to use the cooker for that!" + +Ben was disappointed but then he remembered all the fun things he could do with the telephone. He could talk to his Grandma on the other side of the world! + +He smiled and said, "OK, Mummy. Let's go and talk to Grandma!" +One day, two children, Sarah and Jack, were playing in their backyard. They saw a huge round ball rolling down the street. + +Sarah said, "That looks enormous, let's get it." + +Jack replied, "Yes, let's go get it!" + +They both ran to the enormous round ball and picked it up. It was so big that they had to push and pull the ball back to their backyard. + +When they got the ball, Sarah said, "Let's take care of it, Jack!" + +Jack carefully put the ball in the corner of the backyard and said, "We can use it all the time and play with it." + +They both decided to take care of the enormous round ball and play with it every day. They had lots of fun and were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola. She was three years old and loved building towers. One day, she asked her mom if they could build an even bigger tower together. + +Mama smiled and said, “Sure, let’s do it!†+ +Lola ran to get all of her building blocks while Mama got some boxes to help pack the blocks. Lola carefully stacked the blocks in an organized structure, while Mama watched patiently. + +At last, the tower was complete, and Lola smiled with pride. Mama said, “Good job, Lola! Now, let’s make sure the tower is stable by packing the bottom with blocks.†+ +Lola quickly grabbed some of her blocks and began packing the bottom of the tower with them. Mama watched and helped, being very patient with Lola. + +Soon the tower was stable and Lola and Mama celebrated by taking a picture of the tower they built together. + +The end. +John was an ambitious young man who wanted to make a living. Every day he would go to the market to sell his journals. He was very proud of his work and so decided to start a business. + +One day while he was at the market, he noticed an envious look on the face of one of his customers. He asked the customer why he was so envious. The customer replied that he wished he could also have his own business and make money like John, but he didn't have the money to start. + +John then smiled and said, "Then why don't you just buy one of my journals? I can sell you one for a very good price." The customer was very excited and bought the journal right away. + +John was very pleased about how his business was going. He had made a good sale and was able to help out someone in need. He was very proud of his success and vowed to always look out for other people in need. +"Mommy, can we go on a tour today?" asked little Johnny. +"Yes, we sure can," Mommy said with a smile. + +The two of them hopped in the car and drove away. +They drove and drove, until they stopped in a city. + +It was a big bustling city, and little Johnny was very excited! +They started walking around, enjoying all they saw. +They saw a large park, and a busy street filled with cars. + +Johnny started running around and exploring, while Mommy followed close behind. +"Are you ready for a little picnic?" asked Mommy. +"Yes!" Johnny said, enjoying the warm sunshine on his face. + +They sat in the park to eat and share stories. +After eating, Johnny and Mommy took a little tour around the city. Johnny asked lots of questions, and Mommy answered them all. + +When the tour was done, Johnny said he had enjoyed it very much. +"Me too, I'm so glad we came here today," said Mommy, smiling at Johnny. +The two of them hopped in the car and drove away, ready for their next adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. Anna was very lucky because she had a mummy. She loved her mummy very much. + +One day, as Anna was playing in the park, she suddenly realised that she had lost her mother. She started to cry and look around. She saw an old lady and asked her if she had seen her mummy. + +The old lady said “No, I haven’t seen your mum, but don’t worry. I am sure she is not far away. She will return soon". + +Anna felt better. She thanked the old lady and went to look for her mum. + +As she walked, something glittered in the sun. She went up to have a closer look - it was a lucky charm! Anna was so excited and thought it must be a good sign. + +And, of course, it was! Just then, Anna saw her mother walking towards her. + +They hugged with joy and Anna showed her mother the lucky charm. + +“See, mummy! We were lucky. I was lucky to find you and the charm!†+Once upon a time, there lived a brave lion in the jungle. Every day, he would proudly sit on the highest rock of the jungle to observe everything around him. One day, he saw something in the distance. It was an elephant, taking a seat near the edge of the jungle. The lion thought this was a strange sight and began to follow the elephant. + +The elephant eventually stopped and started to speak, "My friend, I am sad today. I hope that your seat is better than mine." The lion was taken aback but replied, "My seat is quite nice. What is troubling you?" + +The elephant looked deep into the lion's eyes before answering, "My home is being threatened. Lots of trees and animals will be destroyed." The lion was shocked and asked, "What can I do to help?" + +The elephant replied, "I need your help to protect our home in the jungle." The lion proudly answered, "Of course! I will do what I can to help." + +And that's how the lion and the elephant, with their newfound friendship, saved their beloved jungle. +Once there was a strong fish who lived in the sea. Every evening, he would swim with his friends near the shore. They would splash and splash and have lots of fun. + +One night, the strong fish swam out really far away from the others. He wanted to explore the deep sea. When the evening began to get dark, he was so far away that he was lost. + +That's when he saw the beautiful, bright lights in the distance. He followed the lights until he came to a magical place. There were lots of fish swimming in the water. They were so happy that the strong fish had come to join them. + +So together, the strong fish and all his new friends swam and played until it was time for the evening to be over. Then, the strong fish followed the same lights back to his friends at the shore. And that's how the strong fish found his way home. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. Every day she loved to run around in her backyard and draw with chalk. One day, Sarah wanted to draw a picture of a rainbow in her backyard. She found the chalk, but she couldn't reach the fence. + +Sarah tried her best to reach the fence, but it was too tall. She didn't give up - she tried and tried. But no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't reach it. + +Suddenly an idea came to her. She decided to use a large stick to reach the fence. She found a stick and used it to grab the chalk. Now she was able to reach the fence and make the rainbow. + +The moral of this story is that when you face something that is too difficult for you, it helps to think about how you can get around the problem. With a little bit of ingenuity and ingenuity, you can achieve things that were once thought impossible. +Henry the cat crept through the bush, his graceful strides sending tiny critters scattering. He was excited to explore and find new places. Suddenly he heard a voice from the other side of the bush. "Welcome!" it said. + +Henry leapt in surprise, for he knew that no one besides himself roamed around this quiet spot. He nervously peered through some of the twigs and leaves, and saw a little girl, smiling at him. + +"Hi," she said, still smiling warmly. "My name is Pia. Would you like to come and explore with me?" + +Henry was so excited by this offer, that he couldn't help but say yes. But there was something peculiar about the girl, something mysterious, like she knew something he didn't. He shook off the feeling and followed her further into the bush. + +Soon they stumbled across a clearing, and Henry was awestruck. In the middle was a beautiful campfire, and he realized that this was the mysterious thing Pia had been talking about. + +"Welcome to our secret fire, Henry," she said. "Every night, I come out here, set up a fire, and tell stories. It's all yours now." + +Henry smiled, realizing that Pia had been setting him up for a surprise the whole time. The way she'd gracefully welcomed him and asked him to come along had been a clue. He felt happy and grateful as +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very special. She was so gifted that she knew how to do all sorts of things that made everyone laugh and smile. + +One morning, she was playing with her toys in her room and she yelled out to her mom, "Mommy, I'm gonna do something amazing!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "What are you going to do, my darling?" + +The little girl told her mom about an incredible trick she had learned. She said, "I'm gonna take this pepper, put it on my head, and bow for it three times!" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Oh, my! That does sound amazing! Let's see you do it!" + +The little girl smiled and grabbed the pepper from the kitchen. Then she carefully placed it on her head and bowed for it three times. When she was done, everyone was clapping and cheering. + +The little girl had amazed her family and friends with her clever trick. She was beaming with pride and joy. + +The little girl's mom hugged her tightly and said, "You are so gifted, my darling. I'm so proud of you." +Mama, Papa, and Sammy all went to the park. Sammy was very excited to play with his blue baseball. + +Mama urged Sammy to hit the ball as hard as he could, and Sammy ran towards the ball with a big smile. He grabbed his baseball bat and swung as hard as he could. The ball flew through the air, so high and so far that it landed in the lake! + +Papa was embarrassed, but Mama just laughed. “If at first you don't succeed, try try again, Sammy," she said. + +Mama then threw the ball to Sammy and he swung his bat again. This time, the ball plopped onto the ground right in front of him and he cheered! He ran around the park, celebrating his success with his mama and papa. + +Mama and Papa were proud and they praised him. "You did great, Sammy," they said. + +Sammy smiled and felt happy. He urged Papa and Mama to throw the ball to him again, so he could try a few more times--just to make sure he’d really hit the ball! +Once upon a time there lived a married couple. They were very happy except for one thing- their house was always very messy. So one day, the husband said to his wife, "My darling, let's bury all the mess." + +The wife thought it was a good idea and so they began to collect all the mess. They buried it in a hole in their garden. + +When they had finished, they sat on the grass and looked at their achievement. The wife said sadly, "I'm still miserable". + +The husband put his arm around her and spoke kindly, "It's ok. We'll always be married and together we will make it better." + +The husband and wife hugged each other and stayed there for a long time. They were very happy. The End. +Benny the bunny was the smartest bunny in the bunny village. Benny was a great thinker and loved to design things. Today Benny decided he would design a bridge. + +Benny looked around the village and saw a perfect place for the bridge. He started gathering materials and put them together. His mom saw him working and walked over. "What are you building, Benny?" she asked. He proudly replied, "I'm designing a bridge!" + +Benny took out a giant roll of pink tape and put it all around the bridge. When he was finished, he stepped back to admire his work. It was magnificent! + +The next day, the whole village came to see Benny's bridge. Everyone cheered and laughed with amazement. Benny was so proud that he could design something so wonderful for everyone. He had designed the first bridge in the whole bunny village! +Once upon a time, there was a hippo who liked to swing in a nearby tree. Every day she would climb up and swing for hours. + +As she swung, she felt very free and careless. She did not care if anyone saw her. + +One day, a little bird was flying nearby and saw the hippo happily swinging. The bird flew down to chat. + +"Hi!" said the bird. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm swinging," said the hippo. + +"Oh, can I swing too?" asked the bird. + +But the hippo did not answer. She just kept swinging away, too carelessly to notice the bird. + +Suddenly, the branch broke and the hippo went crashing to the ground. The bird flew away, sad that the hippo had been so careless. + +The end. +Molly and her family were on a picnic in the park. She was happy to be outside and running free, having loads of fun. + +Molly's mom said, “Who wants to play a game?†+ +All the kids said “Yay!†+ +Molly's mom said “Let's play a clap game! Everyone clap your hands and make the shape of a cross.†+ +Molly tried hard to make a cross and clapped her hands together. After a few tries, she finally made a cross. Everyone applauded. + +Molly was so glad and smiled from ear to ear. Then her mom said “Let's play again!†+ +Molly clapped her hands together with excitement, eager to make a cross again. She was determined this time to get it right. With one loud clap, she made the shape of a cross. Everyone clapped for her and she was so proud and glad. + +Molly’s mom said “Now, let’s go home,†and the family headed home with happy memories from the park! +Once upon a time there was a small boat and it was filled with happy people. The boat had a big sail and it moved very quickly across the calm water. + +The people were singing and laughing as the boat sailed on, until the sky suddenly changed color. Rain began to fall and the people started to cry. + +One of the people, an old man, said, “The weather is not good. We must find shelter soon.†+ +The people on the boat were scared but they kept sailing until they found an old, empty house. The house was dark and quiet. They went inside and tried to make it warm. + +But then, suddenly, the wind started to blow and the people heard a loud crashing noise. They all looked out the window and saw a big wave coming towards them. The wave was coming closer and closer and they knew they had to act fast. + +The old man said, “We must all surrender to the wave. Let it take us to safety." + +The people all put their hands together and cried. Then, the wave swept them away and the boat moved swiftly across the water. + +In the end, the people on the boat were safe and calm again. They wept with joy, thankful for the old man’s wise words. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful cactus. He always wanted to protect the desert, so he watched over it carefully. + +The cactus was always diligent and alert, but one day, he saw something he didn't expect. The sky suddenly turned dark, and a big storm was coming. + +The cactus knew it had to protect the desert, and it did its best. But the storm was too strong and eventually the cactus was defeated. At the end of the day, the cactus was broken and the desert was in ruins. + +The cactus had done its best to protect the desert, but it hadn't been enough. It was a bad ending, but the cactus was very thoughtful and brave. +Once upon a time there was a clever rabbit. He lived in a little burrow, all of his own. Everywhere the cute bunny hopped, he would take something for himself and make it his own. + +One day he hopped up to a little girl's garden. There was lots of delicious food, and the little bunny wanted to take it for himself. + +The girl saw him and said, "No! That food is mine, not yours!" + +The clever rabbit thought for a moment. He hopped over to the girl and said, "I will share my food with you if you share yours with me!" + +The girl thought it over and smiled. She gave the little rabbit some yummy carrots. They shared their food, and they both had a big and happy lunch. + +From then on, the clever bunny and the little girl shared their food and were the best of friends. Even today, they still share snacks and laugh and play together! +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Tom. Tom was a happy boy but he always got into trouble. He was always trying to do things that his parents told him not to do. + +One time, Tom's mom told him to stay inside. She didn't want him to go out in the cold. But Tom didn't listen. He snuck out while his parents weren't looking. + +Tom was walking outside when he heard something. It was a voice. It said, "Tom, don't go any further!" Tom was scared and he ran home. + +When he got back home, Tom was surprised to find out that his mom knew he had snuck out. She was mad at him and she insisted that he stay in the house for the rest of the day. + +Tom was sad. His mom said that he could not go out unless he did what she told him. But then, Tom heard some news. He heard that a new ice cream shop was opening on the other side of town. Tom wanted to go see it! + +Tom begged his mother to let him go. But she said no. She insisted he stay inside. + +Tom tried to bargain with his mother. But she didn't change her mind. Tom was so sad he started to cry. His mother felt bad and decided that he could go but only if he was careful and stayed close to home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to grow things. She planted flower seeds, she watered them and watched them grow. She even planted a little tree in her backyard. + +One day, she was walking down the street and she spotted a barrel. It was so big and there was something inside. She was very curious and so she went over to have a closer look. + +It turns out the barrel was full of seeds. She was so happy that she began to plant them in her backyard. Pretty soon her backyard was full of flowers and trees growing everywhere. + +But the seeds had been planted in ignorant places. In the middle of the garden, there was a big barrel that was in the way of the plants. It was too big to move and so she had to figure out a way to get rid of it. + +She asked a lot of people for help and eventually, one day, a kind man with a truck came to help her. He loaded the barrel into his truck and drove away. + +From then on, the little girl was very happy, because she could watch all of her plants grow without the barrel getting in the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey who had a lot of fun playing with other animals in the jungle. All the animals would joke and laugh together. + +One day, the monkey went to the river to take a bath. Suddenly, a big, rough crocodile appeared and began to laugh at the little monkey. He said, "Hey little monkey! What are you doing in the river?" + +The monkey was so scared, so he tried to tell a joke to try and make the crocodile happy. He said, "Knock knock! Who's there? Banana! Banana who? Knock knock! Who's there? Banana! Banana who?" + +But the crocodile was not amused and he grabbed the little monkey with his rough teeth and swallowed him whole. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little bluebird. She sat in her nest and chirped happily to herself. One day she heard an alarm. She looked around and saw a big bow on the tree. + +The bird hopped out of her nest and flew to the bow. She hovered in the air and looked but she could not figure out why the alarm was ringing. + +Suddenly, a voice shouted, "It's a present! I put a present in the bow for you!". + +The bluebird was so excited. She gently tugged on the ribbon and opened the bow. Inside was a shiny blue toy. The bird cooed with delight and bounced around her nest, playing with her new toy. + +The little bluebird was so happy that she spread her wings and bowed to show her appreciation. She thanked the mysterious voice, but when she looked up no one was there. She never did find out who gave her the special present, but she was thankful for her new blue toy. +Once upon a time, there lived an old man. He loved his treasure more than anything else. One day, a little girl visited the old man. She asked him: + +"What do you love most, old man?" + +The old man replied: + +"I love my treasure more than anything else in the world." + +The little girl didn't understand why the old man loved the treasure so much, so she asked him: + +"But why is it so important to you?" + +The old man said: + +"My treasure is my most prized possession because it is full of wonderful memories. It makes me very happy when I look at it." + +The little girl then realized how important it was to cherish cherished objects and memories. Before she left, she gave the old man a hug and told him: + +"I will always love you and your treasure!" + +The old man was so moved by her words and he waved goodbye with a smile on his face. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to cherish the things we love, as they give us happy memories that we can treasure forever. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was very attractive, and always wanted to go outside and play in the pool. + +One day he asked his Mom if he could go play in the pool. His Mom said, "Yes, but don't squeeze the pool toys, okay?". + +Jack ran outside with excitement and when he got to the pool. He saw many colorful pool toys lying around. He wanted to pick them up and squeeze them. + +Jack tried to resist, but he couldn't help himself. He started squeezing some of the toys, even though he knew his Mom would be mad. + +Suddenly, he heard his Mom's voice. +"Jack, I told you not to squeeze the pool toys!" she said. + +Jack felt guilty, but he also felt frustrated. He wanted to play with the pool toys, but he knew his Mom said no. Jack was very sad and he put down the toys. + +In the end, Jack had fun playing in the pool without squeezing the toys. He did what his Mom said and he was happy. +Once there was a brave cow named Tony. One day, Tony was shaking his head and his body to get rid of some bugs. Suddenly, he saw a mouse scurrying around in the grass. + +Tony held his ground and started to shake his head and body even more. He was so brave! + +Then a farmer saw what was happening and ran over to Tony. The farmer said, "What are you doing, Tony? You must be brave!" + +Tony said, "I'm just shaking the bugs away! I am brave, farmer!" + +The farmer laughed and replied, "You sure are!" +There were two good friends – Tom and Jack. Tom asked Jack, "Let's get some pizza!" Jack was very excited and said, "Yes, let's go!" + +So they drove to their favorite pizza place and ordered a pizza. But when the pizza arrived, Tom said to Jack, "This pizza doesn't look right." Jack was confused and asked, "What do you mean?" + +Tom said, "They put all of the ingredients on the pizza in reverse order!" Jack was very upset and said, "We need to tell the waitress!" So they reversed their order, and the waitress apologized and said she would make them a new pizza. + +Tom and Jack were so happy when their new pizza came out that they decided to have a pizza party! Everyone ate pizza and had a good time! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Daisy who absolutely loved jellyfish. She had a bowl full of them in her room that she liked to look at and play with all the time. + +But one day, there was a terrible accident! Daisy had been playing with the bowl and it was knocked over. Her jellyfish had all gone! + +"Oh no!" she said sadly. + +Her mum heard her and came running in to see what had happened. She put her arm around Daisy and said, "It's okay sweetheart, don't worry. We'll replace your jellyfish, I promise". + +But Daisy wasn't happy about that. She wanted her old jellyfish back! + +"Mum," she said, "I don't want new jellyfish, I want my old ones!" + +But her mum said, "I'm sorry, Daisy, but we can't do that. We'll have to buy new ones and replace the old ones." + +Daisy was sad, but she knew her mum was right. So, soon enough, she had a new bowl of jellyfish that she loved to look at and play with. But, the memory of her old jellyfish still lingered in her heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse. The mouse was very weak and he wanted to soar high up in the sky. So the mouse decided to spread his wings and try to fly. He hopped and jumped, but he couldn't soar. He tried many times, but his wings were too weak and he couldn't fly. + +The little mouse was very sad. He wanted to soar high, to see the world from the sky. But he was too weak, and he had to give up. + +Desperate, the little mouse tried one last time. He spread his wings and jumped as high as he could. But he still didn't soar. He fell to the ground and landed with a thump. + +Sadly, the little mouse never got to soar up in the sky. He had to stay on the ground and he was too weak to try again. +Little Johnny was out in the yard playing with his bee friends. He recognized the bee by its bright yellow and black stripes. It was the most brilliant bee he'd ever seen. + +Johnny called out to the bee, "How do you do, little bee?" He wasn't sure if the bee would answer, but he enjoyed speaking to his friends, even if they never spoke back. + +Suddenly, the bee buzzed and said, "Hello, Johnny! I'm so happy to meet you!" + +Johnny was surprised. He never thought a bee could talk to him. But sure enough, the bee had spoken. + +"Wow! You're so brilliant!" Johnny said with a big smile. + +The bee replied, "Thank you, Johnny! I'm so happy you recognize how brilliant I am!" + +Johnny and the bee chatted for hours, becoming the best of friends. + +THE +Mary was in her room and feeling very bored. She looked around and saw her desk, but she had no idea what to do with it. She decided to lay down on it and have a little nap. She closed her eyes and got comfortable, and soon began to yawn. + +Just as Mary was getting ready to drift off to sleep, she saw the light coming through the window. She knew that she had to get up, and just as she was about to open her eyes she heard a loud noise. It was her mother calling to her, saying it was time to get up. + +Mary didn't want to get up, she really wanted to have a snooze, but she knew she had no choice. With a big yawn, she got off the desk and opened her eyes. She looked around her room and knew she had to get on with her day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Billy. One day, Billy was walking along a path in the woods. He saw a frog hopping along the path. Billy was amazed by the frog, so he followed it. + +The frog kept hopping down the path, and soon enough it stopped at a pond. Billy stopped and watched as the frog jumped into the pond. + +Billy was ready to leave when suddenly he heard a voice say, "Follow me, and I'll lead you somewhere special." Billy was surprised and scared, but the frog was very reliable, so Billy followed. + +The frog hopped around the pond and then to the other side of the path. The frog showed Billy a secret garden full of colourful flowers. The flowers had beautiful smells and were very pretty. + +Billy thanked the frog for leading him to the garden and gave the frog a hug. The frog smiled and hopped away. From then on, Billy was sure to always follow the frog whenever it came around. +Jack and Jane were best friends and loved spending time together. One day, Jack wanted to do something special for Jane's birthday. Jack had a special gift for her, but it was too heavy for him to carry by himself. + +So he went up to Jane and asked, "Can you help me carry this gift?" She said, "Sure! What is it?" + +Jack smiled and said, "It's a secret! You'll have to wait and see what it is!" + +So they set off together to find a place where they could open the gift. After a while, they came to a bright and sunny park and decided that would be the perfect place to open it. + +They opened the gift and Jane jumped with excitement. Inside was a bicycle! Jane was so excited; she had always wanted one of her own. She thanked Jack and said, "This is the most gifted present ever!" + +Jack smiled and said, "This was my way of saying happy birthday!" +It was a sunny day and Mom and Dad were at the playground with their three-year-old daughter. The daughter wanted to play on the swings. Dad said, “Let’s take turns. You go first.†+ +The daughter eagerly hopped into the swing and Dad began to push her. The little girl squealed with joy. + +After a while, the daughter asked Mom, “Can I have a turn?†+ +Mom said, “It’s not fair if I just push you. We need to take turns. I will go this time.†+ +The daughter said, “But I want to swing some more!†+ +Mom said, “That’s not fair. You need to follow my order and take turns.†+ +The daughter didn’t want to listen and pretended to go and sit on the swing, but she really just lied down on the ground and continued to play. + +Mom saw this and said, “Sweetheart, it’s not fair for you to take the swing without taking turns. Please listen to my order and take turns.†+ +The daughter slowly got up and said, “Ok, I’ll follow your order.†+ +Mom smiled and took her turn on the swing, and everyone was happy and had +One day, Henry wanted to have a sack race in the park. He asked his mom if they could go to the park. She said yes, so they went to find a perfect tree to hold the race. + +When they arrived, they saw a modest tree that was perfect for the race. Henry went to the tree with his big sack and asked his mom if she could help him. She said sure and held the sack while Henry got in to start the race. + +Henry said, "Ready, set, go!" and ran with the sack around the tree. His mom cheered him on while he made his way around the tree and back to the starting line. + +When he finished, he jumped out of the sack and ran to his mom with a big smile on his face. + +"Mom, I did it!" he said. + +"That's wonderful, honey," his mom said, giving him a big hug. + +Henry was proud of himself. He could hardly believe he won the sack race around the tree! +Hannah was very upset. It was Tuesday and the weather was bad. She did not want to go to school. Her mummy understood and she said, "It's ok, Sweetie. Why don't you try staying home today? We can do something fun together instead." + +Hannah was excited and she smiled. She gave her mummy a big hug. They decided to make cookies together. Hannah watched as her mummy got all the ingredients. She smiled as her mummy measured and mixed. + +Then it was time to put the cookies in the oven and wait. Hannah was so excited that she kept counting. She counted up to a hundred! Finally, it was time to take the cookies out. + +Hannah could not wait to try one. She took a bite of a cookie and said, "Mmm, I like it!" She was so happy that she had tried something new and it made her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy was three years old and loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lucy and her friends were playing in the park and she noticed a big tree. She walked up to the tree and hugged it. Lucy thought it felt good to hug the tree and it made her feel better. + +After Lucy hugged the tree, she saw her friends looking at her. She realized that hugging the tree was special, and it made her friends happy too. + +Lucy's friends went over to the tree and hugged it too. They all smiled together, feeling special and happy. + +Lucy remembered that hugging the tree was a good thing to do. She learned from hugging the tree that it was nice to share special moments with her friends. +The pig was very sorry. He was alone, and he wanted someone to be there with him. One day, he saw a little three-year-old girl walking in the forest. The pig asked the girl, "Will you be my friend?" + +The girl smiled and said, "Yes, I will." She and the pig had lots of fun playing games together. Every day, the girl went to visit the pig in the forest. + +One day, the girl told the pig that she was feeling hungry and asked him for something to eat. The pig was happy to help her, so he served her a big plate of food. The girl was so grateful, and she thanked him for being so kind. + +The next day, the pig was very surprised to see a hunter in the forest. The hunter said that he was hunting for food and he was going to use the pig. The pig was very scared, but he couldn't escape. The hunter killed the pig and served its meat to the girl. + +The girl was very sorry to see that the pig was dead. She was sad that she had eaten the pig's flesh and she vowed to never eat meat again. She wished she had never asked the pig to serve her. +Once there was a gentle bunny who lived in the forest. He had a very special, velvet blanket that was his most prized possession. Anytime he went to take a nap, he covered himself up with the velvet blanket. + +One day, he went out looking for some friends and he saw a bunny family across the meadow. He was so excited! He called out to them, but they didn't answer. As he started to walk away, the biggest bunny in the family stepped out and offered to be his friend. + +The gentle bunny was so happy! He reached behind him and pulled out his velvet blanket, then offered it to the bunny family as a gift. They were so touched and thanked him for his kind gesture. + +The gentle bunny went home feeling happy and content. From that day onward, no matter where he went, he always had friends because of the velvet blanket. +Once upon a time there was a kind old lady who lived in a small village. Every day, she would go out for a nice walk around the village. She loved to meet all the people she would find during her walks. + +One day, she saw a small boy who looked really sad. Seeing this, she decided to offer him a friendly smile and a kind "good morning" as she walked by. She was very happy when she saw the little boy's face light up with a smile. + +The little boy started to follow her and it soon became clear that he was lost. He had a piece of paper in his hands. He said he was looking for his home and he had lost the page with his address on it. + +The kind old lady was very concerned about the little boy and decided to offer her help. She knew exactly how to get him back home. She told the boy she knew a nice short cut and she would take him back home. + +They happily walked together until they reached his house. When they arrived, his family was very relieved and thanked the old lady for getting the little boy home safely. The old lady felt happy too, knowing she had done a good deed. + +The moral of the story is to always offer help when you can, as it can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They had known each other since they were little. One day, the friends disagreed over which flag to wave. One wanted a blue flag and the other a red flag. Neither could agree on which to choose. + +The two were sad because of the quarrel. So, they decided to unite together to make a new flag that included both colors. They worked hard for days, with help from their families, until they created a new, strong flag! + +The friends proudly waved their flag and all the children in the neighborhood joined in, each taking a corner of the flag. From that day on, the new flag was used to show the friendship and bond among everyone in the neighborhood. + +The moral of the story is that we can all unite together to make something strong, even if we don't always have the same opinions. Whenever disagreement arises, we can come together to create something beautiful! +Once upon a time there was a woman. She was tall and loved to help when she could. One day, the woman heard a sound coming from her garden. She went to see what it was and found a puppy. She smiled and said hello to it. + +The puppy looked up at the woman and wagged its tail. The woman was so pleased that she picked him up for a hug. Suddenly, the puppy recognized her! He had belonged to the woman before, when she was a little girl. The puppy barked happily, and the woman was so happy that tears came to her eyes. + +The woman laughed and said out loud, "Oh, I'm so sorry I had to give you away, but it was for the best." The puppy licked the woman's face and they hugged again. + +The woman was so glad to see the dog again. She took him inside and hugged him more. From that day on the woman and her puppy became best friends and never forgot each other. +Once upon a time there was a prince who lived in a castle. Every day, the prince would take walks around the grounds and chat with the birds and the animals. + +One day, the prince met a caterpillar. The prince knelt down and asked the caterpillar, "What are you doing?" + +The caterpillar explained, "I'm crawling to my home because I want to spin a cocoon." + +The prince smiled and said, "That sounds very normal! Can you show me how it's done?" + +The caterpillar nodded. He explained that he would spin a silky strand and wrap it around himself until he was safe inside his cocoon. Soon he would emerge as a beautiful butterfly. The prince thanked the caterpillar for the explanation and wished him a safe journey home. + +The prince continued his walk, feeling glad that he had met the caterpillar to explain the mystery of butterflies! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. She was only three years old and very adventurous. One day her dad asked her if she wanted to go golfing. She said yes! + +So they got their golf clubs and headed out to the golf course. When they arrived, Mia's dad showed her how to hold the golf club, and how to swing it. She swung her club and hit the golf ball, but it was going too slow. + +Mia's dad said, "Don't worry, Mia. You can raise the golf club higher for more power." Mia raised the club higher, and she felt the power. This time the ball flew really far! Mia was amazed and excited. + +They kept playing for a few more hours, and Mia got better and better each time. She really enjoyed her first time golfing with her dad. +Once upon a time there was a popular jet. Everyone loved it; its beautiful shape, how fast it flew, and the noise it made. + +One day the jet was going for a long trip. Before take off, the pilot noticed that something didn't fit. He asked his mechanic for help. The mechanic had a look and then informed the pilot: "I'm sorry, the engine does not fit. We can't take off with this jet." + +The pilot was not happy. He liked the jet very much and wanted to take it on the trip. "What can we do?" he asked. + +The mechanic thought for a moment, then he got an idea. He said: "Well, we could look for a different engine that will fit the jet and then it can go on the trip." + +So the pilot and the mechanic went on a search. They looked and looked, until finally they found the right engine to fit the jet. + +The jet flew away on its trip. Everyone was very happy and the popular jet was now able to travel as it was meant to. +One day, a little kitten named Mr. Whiskers was out walking with his mommy. As they were walking, Mr. Whiskers noticed something on the ground. He asked his mommy, "What is it?" + +At first, his mommy could not tell, but then she said, "Let's guess, it might be a paw!" + +Excitedly, Mr. Whiskers moved closer and saw it was a little bird paw. It was so fragile, so he looked around to make sure the bird was not near. He asked his mommy, "Where is the bird?" + +His mommy smiled and said, "It must have flown away. You see, birds don't like to stay in one place very long." + +So Mr. Whiskers watched the sky and when he saw a bird flying he said, "That must be it! Let's go play elsewhere, mommy!" + +And off they went, to have another grand adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a pet dog. The dog was very calm, and the little girl loved playing with it. They would spend hours together, playing games and going on adventures. + +One day, the little girl took her dog outside. Suddenly, the dog started barking. The girl saw a pill disappear in the grass! She had no idea what the pill was or where it had come from. + +The little girl picked up the pill and looked around. She saw a strange man watching her from the shadows. She quickly put the pill in her pocket and went back inside. + +The next day, the little girl noticed that her dog had gone missing. She asked her neighbours if they had seen it, but nobody had. The little girl was very sad, and she suspected that the mysterious man had taken her beloved dog. + +The little girl was never able to find out what happened to her dog. She was left with a feeling of sadness that remained with her for a very long time. The little girl never saw the mysterious man again, and the pill she found remained a mystery. +Little Joe was struggling in the sun. He wanted to play, but it was too hot. He frowned at the pale sky. + +Then his mommy came out. "Joe, why so sad?" she asked. + +Joe sighed. "Too hot," he said. + +His mommy smiled. "Let's try this," she said, and she made Joe a funny hat out of a big leaf. + +Joe put it on and laughed. "Now I'm comfortable," he said. + +So Joe and his mommy had a lot of fun in the pale sun. Joe was sweating, but he wasn't struggling anymore. He was happy! +Once upon a time there lived a mighty knight who needed to do the King a favour. The King had asked for a file of documents to be served to him, so the knight set off to serve the papers. + +"Good luck!", shouted his friends as the knight rode away. As he rode, the knight met a dragon who had never seen a knight before. + +"Who you?", asked the dragon curiously. + +The knight replied, "I am a knight and I serve the King. I am here to deliver a file of papers." + +The dragon smiled and said, "I can help you! I'm mighty and I can carry the file for you. That way, you can serve the papers even quicker!" + +The knight was so thankful for the dragon's help and they both went off to serve the papers to the King. When they arrived, the King was very pleased with the knight's quick work and thanked him greatly. + +The knight and the dragon were so happy and the knight returned home, knowing he had served the King well. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sally. She had beautiful blue eyes and red hair. One day, as Sally was walking through the forest, she saw a big mushroom. She wanted to pick it up and eat it so she reached out for it. + +Suddenly, a voice called out to her from behind a bush. It said, “Sally! Do not pick the mushroom!†+ +Sally was scared and turned to see who had spoken. It was a big, brown bear. It said, “That mushroom is not good for you to eat. It will make you sick!†+ +Sally was relieved that the bear had warned her. She thanked him and said, “I was not being very organized! I am glad you warned me.†+ +The bear smiled, and said, “It’s okay. Just remember to stay organized in the future and you’ll be safe.†+ +Sally smiled back at the bear and the two said goodbye. + +From that day on, Sally was always careful to stay organized when exploring in the forest. +Once upon a time, there lived a cute dolphin in a faraway ocean. She loved swimming every day and playing with other fish. One day, she noticed a big twist in the water. She was curious and decided to follow the twist. + +Eventually, she arrived at a beautiful coral reef. She couldn't believe her eyes. She was so excited to explore and made lots of new friends while swimming around the reef. + +When the dolphin started to leave, she realized that if she hadn't followed the twist in the water she would have never discovered the wonderful coral reef. + +From that day she learned that following your curiosity and taking a bit of a twist in life can lead to some amazing adventures! +One day, Emma was walking through the woods. Suddenly, she heard a loud snap! She stopped and looked around, but she didn't know what it was. + +Then, she heard a voice shout, "Hey! I need some help!" Emma followed the voice and soon found a rabbit at the foot of a tree. + +The rabbit said, "I need to get a book that's up high in the tree. Can you help me with that?" + +Emma smiled and said, "I can help!†She stretched her arms and managed to grab the book. She handed it to the rabbit. + +The rabbit smiled warmly and said, "Thank you so much! As a reward, I have a surprise for you!" + +It then hopped off into the trees. Emma wondered what the surprise could be, so she followed it. + +After walking for a while, Emma saw a warm, cozy little hut. She knew it belonged to the rabbit and was excited when she found out it was the surprise. + +From then on, Emma and the rabbit visited the hut frequently to read books and listen to stories. Every time, Emma was reminded of the snap she heard that day in the woods. +There was a boy named Jim. Jim was very smart. Everywhere he went, people said he was smart. One day, Jim was walking down the street and he heard something ringing. He looked around, but he couldn't see where the ringing was coming from. He thought it was strange, but he kept walking. + +Then, a few minutes later, he saw a shiny red phone booth. He wondered who would put a phone booth there. He walked closer and then he heard the ringing coming from inside. He opened the door of the phone booth and saw a big phone ringing. He picked it up. + +On the other end, someone spoke to him. The voice told him that he was very smart and that he had something to do. They told him to go to the park and wait for something special. Jim was very excited! + +He set off for the park and when he arrived, he saw something incredible. There in the middle of the park, was a big prize wheel. A voice said that it was Jim's turn to spin it. Jim spun the wheel and then, he won a brand new bicycle! + +Jim was so happy. He knew then that he was really smart and he promised himself that he'd never forget the sound of that phone ringing. +Once upon a time, there was a brown goat. Her name was Daisy. Daisy lived in a big field with lots of other animals. + +One day, Daisy said to the animals, “Let’s all unite! We can have fun together!†All of the animals in the field got excited and agreed. + +The animals asked Daisy, “How can we unite?†+ +Daisy thought for a moment and then smiled. She said, “Let’s all stand in a circle and hold hooves. That way we are connected to each other!†+ +So the animals got together in a circle and all held hooves. They laughed and cheered as they united in friendship. + +The animals had so much fun together, they decided to unite every day. They ran and played in the field and laughed until the sun went down. Daisy was so happy, and she was proud that she got all of the animals to unite. +Sammy and his mommy were going on an exciting safari. As they drove through the forest, Sammy saw animals everywhere. He saw elephants and monkeys, and they stopped to watch the lions. Suddenly, Sammy spotted a big crocodile hiding in the river. He pointed it out to his mommy and they both stepped back. But the crocodile started to come closer, with its big mouth wide open! + +"Mommy, what should we do?" said Sammy in a scared voice. + +"Hold tight Sammy, I'm going to spray it with my water bottle!" she said. + +Mommy picked up her water bottle and sprayed it at the crocodile. The water made the crocodile turn its head and it swam away. Sammy and his mommy were safe! + +As they continued their safari, they stopped at a delicious picnic spot. They ate sandwiches, apples and milk while they admired the beautiful surroundings. Sammy felt brave now that he had helped his mommy ward off that crocodile - and the picnic was yummy too! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Miranda. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, playing with her friends and watching the sunset. + +One day, her mum and dad warned her not to wander too far from home. Miranda was a very curious girl, and she wanted to explore behind the hill. But her mum and dad said she had to stay close by. + +The sun was beginning to set, but Miranda was determined to explore the area further. She sneaked off and went behind the hill, expecting to discover something special. + +When she got there, she saw the most attractive sunset she'd ever seen. It was so colourful and sparkly, and it made Miranda happy. She stayed for a few minutes more, then remembered her mum and dad's warning. She ran back home, smiling happily all the way. +Once upon a time there was a seal who wanted to be the best. He practised very hard and wanted to test himself to see how brilliant he was. + +So one day, he swam out to the deep blue sea and shouted, "Hello Everyone! I'm here to take a test." + +All the other seals popped their heads up and cheered, "Go, Seal! Show us what you can do!" + +The seal thought hard and decided to start with some backwards somersaults. So he jumped, spun and flipped through the water. When he finished, all the other seals clapped and cheered, "Brilliant! You did a great job!" + +The seal was so excited! He had passed his test and knew that he was brilliant. He thanked the other seals and they all laughed and smiled. He swam back home, feeling happy that he had done his best. +Once upon a time there was a jolly bear. He was always eager to support his friends who were in trouble. One day, the bear and his best friend, a rabbit, came across a board in the forest. The board was very small and looked like a toy. + +The bear said, "Let's play on this board!" The rabbit agreed and they both hopped around the board, having lots of fun. + +Suddenly, the board started to move and it quickly rolled away down a hill. The bear and the rabbit were not sure what happened. They went to chase after it, but it was too late. + +The bear and the rabbit watched in dismay as the board disappeared. They were very sad that they would not be able to play on the board again. + +The bear and the rabbit tried their best to support each other during this difficult time, but nothing seemed to make them feel better. The bad ending had taken away all their joy and made them feel sad. +Once upon a time there was a famous explorer called Jean. Every day Jean would take her microscope to a spot in the woods. She would place it on the grass and take many photographs. She was looking for something special. + +One day Jean saw a shiny rock in the distance. She ran to it and picked it up. When she looked closely through the microscope, she could see a tiny ant. It was like a tiny house. Jean knew she had found something special and belonged there. + +The next day Jean took her microscope back to the same spot. To her surprise, she had many followers. All of them wanted to know about the famous rock Jean had found the day before. + +Jean asked her followers to close their eyes and take their microscope and look closely at the rock. Then she said: "When you look closely through the microscope, you'll see a tiny ant that now belongs to all of us". When everyone opened their eyes, they saw the tiny ant through their microscopes and were amazed. Jean said that even though the ant was small, it belonged to all of them. +Tommy was eager to go to the playground. He hopped out of bed and ran to find his shoes. His mom smiled as she watched him. + +"Where do you want to go, Tommy?" his mom asked. + +Tommy pointed to the window and said, "Playground!". + +Mommy laughed and said, "Ok, let's go!". + +Tommy smiled as he and his mom walked outside. When they got to the playground, Tommy's eyes lit up. He headed straight for the slide. He grabbed the ladder and started to climb. + +When he got to the top, he stopped and stared. Down at the bottom was a long track. It was full of curves and looked like so much fun. + +The kids around Tommy were also eager to play. He smiled as they begged their parents to stay. Soon they all were racing up and down the track. + +Tommy watched them with a big smile on his face. He wanted to join in on the fun. He was eager to try it out but he was just a bit scared. + +Suddenly Tommy's mom stepped up beside him and said, "Come on Tommy, let's give it a go!". Tommy nodded and grabbed his mom's hand. Together they raced down the track. +Tom and Sarah were two friends who were taking a walk in the park together. They were delighted to see lots of flowers and happy birds, and they laughed and laughed. + +Tom spotted a scarf hanging in a tall tree, and he said to Sarah, "I can perform and get that scarf!" + +Sarah was worried, and said, "That's too high, it's not safe." + +But Tom was sure he could get it. He climbed up, high, higher and higher until he grabbed the scarf. He came back down safely and gave the scarf to Sarah. + +Sarah was so pleased, she said, "Now we can have a fun time, performing with the scarf!" + +Tom and Sarah laughed and skipped around the park, dancing with the colourful scarf. They were happy and safe! +Once upon a time there was a happy family who lived in a cozy home. One day, daddy had an idea. + +"Let's go to the grocery store," he said. + +Mommy and the little girl were very excited. They put on their coats, jumped in the car and drove to the store. + +When they arrived, they looked around in amazement. There were so many things to look at. They walked up and down the aisles, picking out all sorts of groceries. They were soon so full of food that they had to settle for a few more items. + +When they got home, the little girl was so excited to try the new foods! She ate something from each bag and was eager to try more. + +The family was happy to settle in for the night. They all enjoyed the new grocery items together and the little girl was glad that she could try something new. +Once upon a time there was a town. It was a nice fit town with plenty of places for its citizens to go. One day a strange woman appeared in the town. Many people were scared of her because she wore a very strange looking robe and had long, grey hair. + +The woman walked up to the big doors of the town hall. She took out a key and started to unlock the door. The town's citizens watched in amazement as the door slowly opened. Everyone was wondering why the woman wanted to unlock the door. + +Then the woman said, "I'm going to unlock the secrets of this town!" Everyone was frightened and began to flee in fear. + +The woman started to walk into the town hall and chanted something strange. Suddenly, a loud thunder clap was heard and the town hall was engulfed in a cloud of dust. After the dust cleared what was left behind was a destroyed town! + +The moral of the story is that you must be careful with who you trust, for secrets can unlock something you might not want to be unlocked. +Kai loved playing tag with his friends. He always was very fast and could never be caught. Today was no different and his friends disagreed, so they decided to include a pen in their game. Kai felt uncomfortable with the pen because it was a little too hard for him, but he agreed to play. + +When his friends got caught, Kai took the pen and ran away as fast as he could. Since his friends were bigger than him, they were able to catch up and take back the pen. To make matters worse, Kai had accidentally hurt his friends with the pen as he was running away. + +His friends were really upset and Kai tried to apologize with a hug, but his friends wouldn't accept it. In the end, Kai realized that he should have used a soft pen instead of a hard one. +Once there was a girl named Julia. She was very special because she was deaf. But she had a wonderful journal that she liked to cover with drawings and stories. One day, Julia was playing in the park when she saw another girl. + +The girl was covering her own journal with bright colored paper. Julia was very jealous and wanted the same journal. She asked the girl if she could have it, but the girl said no. + +Julia was so sad and angry. She felt like everyone else had something she didn't. She started to cry, but then the other girl said something that made her feel a little better. She said, "If you can't have this journal, why don't we make a new one together? We can cover it in drawings and stories like you do." + +Julia smiled through her tears. Together, they created the most beautiful, special journal ever. They filled it with things that Julia loved, and it became her very favorite thing. + +The two of them were best friends from then on! They continued to expand their journal and cover it with stories and pictures that were unique to them. + +No matter how many times Julia's journal was covered, it was always filled with stories and pictures that were special to her. And that's why she loved it so much. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Sam who loved to race. One sunny day, Sam and his parents went to the park. Sam was so excited to race and he ran around the park. + +Suddenly, Sam stopped and saw something really fragile. "What's that?" he asked. + +His parents answered, "It is a bird, Sam. Be careful, it looks very fragile." + +But Sam didn't care about being careful and he raced towards the bird. Suddenly, the bird flew away and Sam fell. He started to cry and his parents came over to comfort him. + +Sam tried to stop crying, but suddenly he found himself in big trouble. He had broken the bird's fragile wing! Sam burst into tears and his parents tried to soothe him, but nothing helped. + +Sam learnt a valuable lesson that day. He realised that he should always be careful and not race around carelessly. He will never forget the trouble he caused that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted a pet so badly. He was super excited, so he asked his parents if he could have one. But, the mom and dad said no, the house was already too full with two cats and a puppy. + +The little boy was sad and mad. He was so upset that he started to tremble. So, he went to his room and laid on his bed. He laid there for a long time, feeling all sad and spoiled. + +But then, he got an idea! He thought, if he couldn't have a pet, maybe he could have a water pet! So, he took his toy bucket to the kitchen and put it under the faucet. He turned the faucet on and created a little pond in his bucket. Then he watched with joy as a tiny fish swam around playfully. + +The little boy was so happy he named his new water pet "Faucet"! He was finally able to have a pet, and it made him so happy. He gave Faucet lots of love and care, and it was the happiest he had ever felt. +Logan was a very creative man. He was always coming up with new ideas and inventing new things. One day he decided to make an invention that would make his wife happy. He worked very hard and eventually invented a machine that could make breakfast for his beloved wife. She was so excited that she gave him a big hug and thanked him for his creativity. + +Logan loved his wife very much, but deep inside he was jealous of her success. She had achieved more than he ever had. He continued to work hard on his inventions but none of them ever seemed to be good enough to match his wife's achievements. + +One day Logan became so consumed by jealousy that he decided to shut down his wife's machine. He hoped this would make her rise down and make him the superior one in their relationship. However, his plan backfired and his wife was so angry that she yelled at him for being so foolish. All Logan could do was sit and watch as his wife stormed out of the house. + +The very next morning Logan woke up to an empty house. His wife had left him forever. Logan's foolish and jealous actions had caused him to lose the only thing he truly loved. He had ruined his own chance at happiness. +Once there was a little girl called Anna. She was only three years old. One day, she was playing in her garden when she saw something dark. It was a big and disgusting spider! "Eww!" she shouted in disgust. + +Anna ran inside and asked her mom what to wear to protect her. Her mom told her to go get her wellies so she can walk around in her garden more safely. + +Anna put on her wellies and went back outside. The spider was still there but this time it was further away - it didn't scare her anymore. She was able to explore her garden with no fear. + +Anna smiled and waved at the spider as she went. Safe in her wellies, Anna felt sure she could never be scared again! +Once upon a time, there was a dinosaur who liked to sit in the woods. On a gloomy day, the dinosaur decided to take a peek at what was lurking in the trees. He looked up and he saw a bear! + +The dinosaur was scared and he shouted: "What are you doing here?" + +The bear was friendly, and it said: "I'm looking for a snack! Do you have any food?" + +The dinosaur was relieved, and he replied: "No, I don't have any food, but you can sit with me for a while until the gloom clears. We can talk!" + +The bear and the dinosaur talked for hours, about everything from the weather to the stars in the sky. They soon found out that they had so much in common and became great friends. + +So from that day onward, the dinosaur and the bear would often sit together in the woods and chat about the world. +Once upon a time there was a tiny bear. He was always very happy and liked playing in the sunshine. One day he stumbled across some creamy stuff on the ground. He was very curious. He put some of the cream in his mouth. It was deliciously yummy and sweet. + +He thought he'd take some home to share with his friends. But then he heard a deep growl behind him. He turned around and there was a big, grumpy bear. + +Big Bear growled, “What are you doing with my cream?†+ +Tiny Bear was very scared and he couldn't understand what the big bear was saying. He felt ashamed for stealing and he knew he had done something wrong. He slowly backed away and ran back home. + +Big Bear watched him go and said, “You need to learn to understand the world around you, Tiny Bear. Then you won't get into so much trouble.†+ +From then on, Tiny Bear was more careful and began to understand the world better. He never stole again. +Timmy was frightened as he walked into the big, dark forest. He looked around, but he only saw trees everywhere. Suddenly, he saw a group of animals gathering under a tree. Timmy was scared, but he was curious too, so he walked closer. + +When Timmy got closer, he could see that they were gathering muscle. He didn't know what muscle was, but it made him feel curious. He asked the animals, "What are you gathering?" + +The animals all looked at him and one of them said, "We are gathering muscle. We have to store it so that we can have enough food for the winter." + +Timmy nodded, understanding that the animals had to work together to survive. He smiled at the animals and said, "I can help you gather muscle too!" The animals smiled back, happy to help Timmy learn more about gathering muscle. + +So, together, the animals and Timmy gathered muscle for the winter. Timmy wasn't so frightened anymore, now that he was helping the animals. He knew he had made some new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Matty. Matty wanted to explore somewhere new and exciting. He saw a messy bookcase and decided to have a closer look. Matty carefully approached the bookcase and tried to twist the door handle. It was stubborn and wouldn't budge. Matty said, "What is wrong with this bookcase?!" Suddenly, the bookcase creaked and opened with a twist. Matty's eyes widened with excitement. He was now in a very secret room! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was very tired after a long day of playing. It was time for dinner, so Jane went to the dinner table. + +When she got there, Jane saw something very special. On the table was a big, brown pastry! It looked delicious! + +"What is this?" asked Jane. + +Mommy said, "It's a special treat for dinner tonight!" + +Jane was very excited and couldn't wait to try it! She took a bite and it was delicious. The brown pastry was so yummy that Jane wanted more! + +As she was eating, suddenly an elf appeared. The elf said, "Hello Jane! Thank you for eating my magic pastry!" + +Jane was so surprised. She had never seen an elf before! + +The elf said, "You can have as many pastries as you want," and with a big smile, he disappeared. + +Jane was so happy that she finished the whole pastry! She enjoyed every bite! + +Jane knew it would be a dinner she would never forget! +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Daisy. She was 3 years old and had a very active imagination. One day, Daisy and her mom decided to go to the park. When they arrived, Daisy ran around and played while her mom enjoyed the sunshine. + +When Daisy got hungry, her mom gave her a napkin filled with snacks. Daisy's mom thought that Daisy was being rude when she said, "Momma, why do I have to eat with a napkin?". Her mom said, "It's polite. We must be respectful when we eat." Daisy said, "OK, I'll try!" + +So Daisy ate her snacks using the napkin. After her snack, Daisy went back to playing with her friends at the park. Together they laughed, chased each other around and enjoyed the fresh air. Before they knew it, it was time to go home. + +Daisy and her mom said goodbye to the park, and headed home with happy memories. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl who wanted to build something special. She decided to build a daisy! + +She worked on her daisy every day. She gathered petals from the fields and leaves from the trees. She put them together and shaped them with her hands. + +Soon, her daisy was complete. It was bright and beautiful and looked very successful. Everyone was very impressed. + +The happy girl was very proud of her daisy. She showed it to all of her friends and family. They all said it was wonderful. + +The happy girl beamed with delight. She felt so successful. She had done a great job of building her daisy. +Once there was a little boy named Johnny. Johnny loved to play outside in the garden with his mom and dad. One day, Johnny wanted to explore. So he ran up the stairs. At the top of the stairs was a little red ball. Johnny wanted to shoot it. So he picked it up and shouted, "I'm going to shoot it!" + +Mama heard him and said, "Johnny, no shooting inside. Go outside and shoot the ball." + +So Johnny ran outside and he saw a big open field. He set the ball on the grass and he took out his toy bow and arrow. He lined up the arrow, pulled the string back, and shot. The little red ball soared through the air and landed far away. Johnny was so excited and jumped and said, "I did it!" +"Come on kids! Time to go for a swim!" said Tom. Tom was a very famous man. He was known for his swimming skills. + +So he and two little kids, Elise and Roley, went to a beautiful valley. Roley saw a big lake and said, "Wow! Can we go swimming here?" + +Tom smiled. "Yes! You can! We can all go swimming here!" + +Elise said, "That sounds so cool! Let's go!" + +So they all went swimming in the lake. They swam and splashed around, while Tom taught the kids some swim techniques. + +The kids had so much fun. When they were done swimming, they all knew that this was going to be a day that they would always remember! +Once upon a time there was a seal that lived in the ocean. He was a very adventurous seal and loved to explore. One day he decided to go on a journey. As he swam far and wide, he saw all sorts of creatures and plants growing. + +The seal said to himself "This is amazing! I'm going to keep exploring to see what else I can find." + +Soon, he reached a beach. He saw little crabs scurrying around and went to take a closer look. But the crab said sternly in a rough voice "What are you doing here? This beach is too small for you to be comfortable." + +But the seal was not scared. He replied, " I'm looking for something adventurous! I promise I won't stay too long." + +The crab thought for a moment before softening and said, " Well, if you must, you can stay for a little while." + +And so, the seal explored the beach for some time before returning to his home. He had learnt a lot about his surroundings and was very happy. +Once there was a small girl who lived in a village with her family. Every year the village had a big festival and the day before the festival the family always went to the market to buy things for the big day. + +One year when the girl was three, her mum said to her, "I'm going to the market. Do you want to come and help me pick out the things we need for the festival?" + +The girl said excitedly, "Yes, I want to take!" + +So they went to the market and they looked at all the vegetables, fruit and spices that the different sellers were offering. Mum showed the girl the things they would need for the festival and explained to her why some of these things were necessary. + +At the end of the day the girl was tired but happy. She had enjoyed learning about the festival and helping her mum pick out the perfect things for the big day. + +The next day the village had their festival and everyone had a great time. It was a very good festival and the girl was proud that she had helped her mum. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to take part in traditions and be involved in activities that you enjoy. By taking part in them you'll not only have fun but you may also learn new things! +Once upon a time, there was a famous farmer and his two children. Jax and Andy were only three years old and were very excited to go play in the farm. They ran around exploring the sights, when Jax noticed something special. + +“Andy! Look! A butter dish!†he exclaimed, pointing towards the large wooden bowl. Without a word, Andy ran up to it. They both tried to open it, but it was stuck shut. + +“How do we solve this?†asked Jax, scrunching up his nose in concentration. Andy smiled and pointed at all the different tools around the farm, “maybe one of those will open the dish?†he said, pointing to the tools. + +The children started searching and quickly found the right tool to open the dish. “Quick! Hurry!†they shouted.Finally, they managed to open the dish, their eyes widening in awe as they looked inside. The inside was filled with delicious golden butter! + +Jax and Andy had solved the mystery of the butter dish! They looked at each other, giggling excitedly, and then went off to tell their famous farmer dad about their story. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were walking in the woods and soon noticed a very tall pine tree. Jack said to Jill, "Let's climb it!" + +Jill smiled and asked, "Please can I climb the pine tree?†+ +Jack nodded and said, "Yes, please. Let's climb it together!" + +Jack and Jill carefully climbed the pine tree and as they reached the top they discovered something very strange. It was a fake bird! It was made of wood and painted with bright colours. + +Jill was very excited and said, "I love this fake bird!" + +Jack smiled and said, "Please take it home with you, Jill!" + +Jill was so happy and thanked Jack. She carefully put the fake bird in her bag and they both went home with big smiles on their faces. +John was a young boy who loved to pray every night. He would get out of bed and kneel on the floor. He would clasp his hands tight and close his eyes. Every night, he would look up and pray to God. + +One night, John's mom gave him a note. It was written on purple paper and said, "Dear John, always remember to pray to God and he will protect you and keep you safe. Love, Mom." + +John was so happy he hugged the note tight. He looked up and prayed, "God, thank you for protecting me and thank you for mom's note. Please keep me safe, amen." + +John learned an important lesson that night. He learned to be grateful for everything he had and to remember to pray every night. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sam and Blob. They were out walking and saw a big hill in the distance. Sam said, “Let’s go up the hill!†Blob thought it sounded like fun and said, “I’m ready!†+ +They started walking up the hill, but it was very steep. Sam got out of breath, and he started to sneeze. Blob said, “Oh wow! What was that?†Sam replied, “It was a sneeze! It means I am tired.†+ +But Sam was very brave and kept walking up the hill. After a few minutes, they made it to the top. The result was amazing! They could see the whole town from up there. + +Sam and Blob were very excited. Sam said, “Let’s go down now.†Blob replied, “I’m ready!†They went down the hill, and the result was even better. They had a great time together. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jake. Jake liked to go outside and play in the garden. One day, Jake saw a big blue rug in the garden. It looked so soft and inviting, so he decided to step onto it. + +Suddenly, something scared Jake! From under the rug a loud roaring noise came out. Jake screamed and ran away. He was so scared, he couldn't believe his ears! + +"What was that noise?!" asked Jake's mom as he ran into the house. + +Jake told her all about the big blue rug, and the loud roaring noise that scared him. His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry Jake, it was just the wind! It's nothing to be scared of". + +Jake felt much better after that, and he even went back out to the garden to play some more. He never stepped onto that big blue rug again though! +Once there was a little girl who was very intelligent. Her family wanted her to lead the way. So they sent her out on a journey. + +The little girl came across something purple. She wanted to pick it up, but she didn't know what it was. She asked a nearby grown-up, "What is it?" + +The grown-up said, "It's a purple flower. Go ahead and pick it." + +The little girl was so excited. She grabbed the flower and put it in her bag. But suddenly the ground started to shake and the sky became dark. The grown-up said, "It's an earthquake!" + +The little girl was scared so she dropped her bag and ran back to her family. She was very sad to see that the earthquake had caused a lot of damage. Everything was destroyed. + +The little girl realized that her purple flower had led her to danger. She was sad and wished she had listened to her family. +Once upon a time there was a little rhinoceros named Jenny. She lived in a big, green meadow and liked to take naps in the warm sunshine. + +One day, as Jenny was taking a nap, a smooth, white stone caught her eye. Instantly, she wanted to have it, so she went to settle down next to it. + +Jenny said," I want this stone! It's so pretty. Can I keep it?" + +Just then, an old wise owl flew by overhead. He said,"My Dear, you can keep this stone if you promise to take good care of it." + +Jenny was so excited. She quickly said, "Oh Yes! I promise I'll take good care of it!" + +With that, she settled down in the meadow with her new stone and went back to taking her nap. + +Jenny never forgot the wise owl's words, and from that day forward, she kept her precious stone safe and sound. +One day, a mummy and daddy were talking. The mummy said, "We need to get something delivered to our house." The daddy said, "I'll call and have it delivered today." + +Then a big truck arrived. The driver had a big box for the mummy and daddy. The driver asked, "Who do I deliver this to?" The mummy said, "It's for us!" The driver put the box on the floor and went away. + +Mummy and daddy opened the box. Inside was an object for the ceiling. The object was big and brown. They put it on the ceiling. Then it started to make a noise. + +Mummy and daddy looked up and saw the object made them deaf. They were very surprised. They both said, "We must be careful with the deaf object on the ceiling." They were relieved that they had it delivered safely and they were extra careful around it. +Maisy was feeling very thoughtful one day. She wanted to do something special for her Mom and Dad. She went to the garden and found some flowers. She wanted to surprise her parents by putting them in the living room. + +Maisy put the flowers in a small pot and put it in the living room. She thought it was very pretty. Then she found some nice wrapping paper and carefully wrapped the pot with it, just like her mom did when she got presents. + +The flowers were wet, so Maisy had to find a way to dry them. She used the hair dryer and the flowers dried quickly. Now the flowers were perfect! + +Maisy put the pot with the dry flowers in the middle of the living room and put some small stuff around it. Then she waited. When her parents arrived, they were so thrilled to see the flowers and the thoughtful stuff around them. Maisy had made them very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a fine castle. The people of the castle had a thief they feared. One day, the thief came and stole some of their things. + +The people were sad and scared. They had to find him and stop him from taking their belongings. A brave knight said, "We must have the thief. I will find him for you." + +So the knight gathered his horse and went off to search for the thief. After hours of travelling, he came across a deserted hut. He could hear someone inside, so he slowly opened the door. He saw the thief, who was trying to hide from him. + +The brave knight shouted at the thief, "Stop. You have to give back the things you have taken! Now give them back!" The thief was scared, so he dropped all of the things he had taken and ran away. + +The brave knight and the people were happy. The thief was gone, and all of their things were safe. The people thanked the knight and said, "We are so lucky to have you!" The knight smiled and said, "No, you are lucky to be so fine." +There was a boy who was always very polite. He said please and thank you and was always very kind. His parents were very proud. + +One day the boy asked his mom if he could have a steak for dinner. His mom thought it was a great idea and said he could. + +The boy and his mom went to the store and found the perfect steak. It looked nice and juicy. + +When the boy got home, he asked his mom if he could cook it. She said he could and taught him how. + +After he cooked it, it looked delicious! His mom said it smelled so good she recommended that he have it for dinner every night! + +The boy and his parents enjoyed the steak and were very happy. The boy was proud of himself for being so polite and cooking such a delicious dinner! +Jimmy was a young chick. He loved to play outside and enjoy the sunshine. One day, he was walking through the park when he saw something that made him stop. It was an ugly dog. Jimmy didn't like it. He felt a shock in his body and he instantly hated it. + +He wanted to run away, but he couldn't. The ugly dog started to bark and it kept getting closer. Jimmy was scared, but then he remembered something. He was big and strong and he could stand up to the dog. + +He bravely stepped towards it and started to shout. The coat around its neck was big and scary, but Jimmy's brave voice made it tuck its tail and run away. + +Jimmy felt so pleased with himself. He had fought off the ugly dog and won! He was proud of the way he had been brave and he knew he wouldn't ever have to hate it again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tom. Tom was very excited, it was his birthday and he was turning three years old! + +He ran to his bedroom and looked around. He saw something big and round that he had never seen before. + +Tom shouted, "What is it?" + +His mum smiled and said, "It's a brain! It's a special present for you, happy birthday!" + +Tom was so excited, he grabbed the brain and ran around the house, playing with it. + +He asked his mum, "What does the brain do?" + +She explained that the brain helps you to think and learn things. + +Tom was so happy, he said, "What a great present, I can't wait to use my brain!" + +From that day, Tom was excited to learn new things and he used his brain every day. +Once upon a time there was a gifted little bunny called Mei. Mei was only 3 years old and wanted to learn how to cook. One day, her mummy took her to the kitchen to teach her. + +"Mummy, what are you going to teach me?" asked Mei excitedly. + +"Well, today I'm going to teach you how to bake a yummy cake," replied Mummy. + +Mummy and Mei made a yummy cake together. Mei followed Mummy's instructions carefully and soon the cake was ready. They decorated it with pretty sprinkles and it looked delicious. Mei was so proud of her work. + +Mummy said, "Well done Mei, you are so gifted! Let's have a slice of the cake when it has cooled down." + +Mei was one very happy bunny! +Once upon a time, there was a fierce bear. He had an exciting day ahead of him and he was ready to explore. He walked and walked for a long time until he came to a bookcase surrounded by tall trees. The bear was scared at first, as he had never seen a bookcase before. He stepped closer, unsure of what to do next. Then he saw it - a book lying on the top shelf of the bookcase. The bear was so excited to see it! He reached up and grabbed the book in his big fuzzy paws. Then something strange happened - he started to fly! The bear flew higher and higher in the sky, until he couldn't see the bookcase anymore. Finally, his flying adventure came to and end, and the bear landed safely back on the ground. He looked up in the sky and smiled, as he knew now he could fly whenever he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a baby Bear called Ben. Ben loved to explore his forest, but one day he was feeling very scared. He was cold and started to shiver. + +He looked around, feeling very frightened. Suddenly, a big, friendly Wolf appeared from behind a bush. + +“Don’t be scared, Bear,†said the Wolf. “I will keep you safe.†+ +Ben was happy to see the Wolf, and felt much better. He smiled and said, “Thank you! Where shall we start?†+ +The Wolf showed Ben safe places to explore and taught him what to look out for in the forest. Ben felt happy and safe so he stopped shivering. + +The Wolf and Ben became good friends and explored the forest together everyday! +One day, Timmy was out for a walk with his mum. As they were walking, he saw an enormous flood in the sidewalk. He asked his mum, "What is that?" + +Mum replied, "That is a flood, Timmy". + +Timmy wanted to go closer, so he took off his shoes and socks. But when he arrived at the edge of the flood, he realised it was deeper and wider than he thought. He took a few steps closer, but the water started to rise. + +Mum said, "Timmy, you have to come back. This flood is getting too big!" + +Timmy's mum took his hand and led him away. As they walked, they noticed that the flood was shrinking. Soon it was gone, leaving only a few puddles. + +Timmy said, "That was so enormous, wasn't it Mum?" + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes. It sure was!" +Once there was a little boy called Mark. He was three years old and loved to play. He had some toys that he could play with but he always wanted more. + +One day, his mother said to him, "Mark, if you don't stop asking for toys, it will hurt your Granny's feelings because she cannot afford it." + +Mark thought about this and spoke to Granny. He asked her, "Granny, is it true that if I want more toys then it will hurt you?" Granny looked at Mark and said, "Yes, that's right Mark. I want to make sure that you feel happy and I don't want it to increase my worry." + +Mark nodded and he knew what his mother and Granny were trying to tell him. He decided to be more thoughtful and to not ask for more toys if it was going to hurt his Granny. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to think of the feelings of others and to not ask for too much if it will increase someone's worries. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy. He loved playing in the park with his friends. One day, he saw a big stage in the park, and his friends were all going up to it. + +The little boy asked his friends, "What are you doing?" His friends replied, "We're playing a game. Do you want to play with us?" + +The little brave boy nodded and he followed his friends. They all kneeled down on the stage and prepared to play the game. The little boy had no idea what game they were playing, but he wanted to know. + +He asked, "What's the game?" The other players laughed and said, "It's a brave game. If you want to play, you have to be brave!" + +The little brave boy was scared, but he wanted to do it. He knelt down and said, "I'm brave, let's play the game!" + +Then the game was on! Everyone had a great time playing the brave game. The little brave boy was especially proud of himself for having the courage to kneel down and play with the other players. +Once upon a time there was a small rabbit. One day the rabbit was hopping through the forest and he came across something that scared him. + +The rabbit said in a scared voice, "Oh no! What is that?" + +Then he saw that it was just a pile of waste. He laughed and said, "Oh, I was so scared. It was just a small pile of yucky waste." + +The rabbit hopped away, feeling silly for being so scared. He felt happy to have discovered that the waste was just small and not something dangerous. +Dave was a little boy who loved to explore. One day, he saw an insect outside his house and decided he wanted to catch it. Dave ran outside and chased the insect, but he was not careful. Suddenly, Dave slipped and fell on the grass. He started to cry. + +Dave's mum heard him and came outside. She looked at him and said, "What happened, Dave?" + +Dave sniffed and said, "I wanted to catch the insect but I slipped and fell down." + +Dave's mum smiled and said, "Next time, be more careful. I'll help you catch the insect, okay?" + +Dave nodded and they went together to catch the insect. They were very careful this time and they were able to catch the insect without any accidents. From then on, Dave always remembered to be careful when chasing after insects. +Once upon a time there was a busy spider who was always running around. He was always trying to find something to do! + +One day, the spider was playing hide and go seek. He was so excited and he ran around looking for the best hiding spot. Suddenly, he saw a small hole and squeezed himself into it. + +He waited and waited but no one came to find him. After what felt like a very long time, the spider peeked out of the hole. He saw the sun high in the sky and realized he had been in the hole all day! + +"That was fun, I'm going to do it again tomorrow," the spider said as he scurried away. + +The next day, the spider was running around looking for somewhere to hide again. Much to his surprise, he found many more spiders playing hide and go seek! + +The busy spider smiled, knowing that it wouldn't be lonely to hide anymore. He had found a group of friends to play with! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to play. One day, Lucy was playing in her backyard, when her mum came out to talk to her. + +Mum: "Lucy, I'd like to invite Cat to our house. Can you go and ask her?" + +Lucy: "Yes! I invite Cat!" + +So Lucy trotted off to Cat's house, with Mum following close behind. She knocked on the door, and Cat answered. + +Cat: "Hi Lucy!" + +Lucy: " Will you come to my house? My Mummy has jam." + +Cat: "Yum! Jam sounds fit. Ok, I'll come." + +So Cat and Lucy headed back to Lucy's house. Mum welcomed Cat and gave her some jam. When Cat was done, Mum offered her another snack. + +Mum: "I made some cookies too. Would you like some?" + +Cat: "No thanks - I'm already too full." + +Lucy: "But I'm not! I want a cookie!" + +Mum: "No Lucy - you already had your snack. It's not fit to eat so much." + +Cat: "It's alright - why don't I split my cookie with Lucy? We can share!" + +Mum smiled. "That's a great idea. Let's share some jam +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and her name was Tina. One day, Tina's grandmother came to visit. She had a big surprise for her. + +Grandma said, "Tina, I have something for you!" + +Tina was so excited. + +Grandma gave Tina a new pair of pants. They were pink and had white polka dots. Tina was so happy. She put them on right away. + +Grandma smiled. "How do you like them?" + +Tina twirled around. "I love them. Thank you, Grandma!" + +Grandma said, "You're welcome, Tina. I'm glad you like them." + +Tina hugged her grandmother tightly. "Thank you for the new pants!" + +Grandma said, "You're very welcome, my dear." + +Tina smiled and kept twirling around in her new pants. She loved her surprise! +Once upon a time a wild spider appeared in the bedroom of a three year old girl. She was so surprised and said, "Oh wow! A spider!" As the little girl watched the spider, she got a little bit scared. + +Her mum noticed her worries and said, "Don't worry my little one, I will wipe the spider away." The little girl was happy to see that her mum was helping her. She looked closely as her mum wiped the spider away with a tissue. + +When the spider was gone, the little girl asked, "Where did the wild spider go?" Her mum said that the spider had gone to look for a new home outside. + +The little girl was relieved and smiled. She thought that the wild spider was very brave for going on such an adventure! +Once there was a pretty mother. She was preparing something very special for her children. She said, "We are going to prepare a surprise for tonight!" + +The children asked, "What is it, Mommy?" + +"It's a secret. You'll find out tonight," said the mom with a smile. + +The children ran off to get ready. They took out their best clothes and combed their pretty hair. + +When they were finished, they came back to the kitchen. Mom told them to close their eyes and she put something special in their hands. + +When they opened their eyes, they were so happy. There were nice juicy apples in their hands! + +The children thanked their mommy, and everyone hugged each other. It was a very special night! +Freddie and his Mommy were in the garden. He wanted to play with water. So his Mommy gave him a bucket and said, "Let's play water!" + +Freddie filled the bucket with water, grabbed a shield and ran around pretending he was a superhero. He used the shield to soak the ground and when some water splashed on Mommy, they both laughed. + +Freddie had fun soaking everything with his shield. He made sure the ground around Mommy's flowers stayed nice and wet. After he finished he said, "Look Mommy, I did it! It's perfect!" + +Mommy smiled at him and said, "Yes, Freddie. You did a perfect job. That's why you are my super hero!" +Once upon a time there was a house high up on the hill. It was a very tidy house, with a bright red chimney sticking out of the roof. Inside there was an old man who liked it very much. + +One day the old man had a visitor. It was a small girl who said her name was Ellie. Ellie was three years old and she was looking for someone to share with. + +The old man smiled kindly. "You can share with me," he said. + +Ellie was very happy and started to play with the old man. She played with his toys and helped to tidy up the house. As she cleaned the old man watched her with amusement. + +Ellie and the old man had so much fun together. Whenever it was time for her to leave she would always look up at the chimney to see if it was still there. + +"I will come back tomorrow," she said. + +"That sounds like a great plan!" the old man replied. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was very bright and had a beautiful smile. One night, Sarah wanted to sleep in her crib and started to miss it. + +Sarah said to her momma: "I miss my crib. Will you take me to it?" +Momma Thomas said: "Yes, I will take you to it. Let's go." + +So Momma Thomas helped Sarah to her crib and tucked her in. It was so warm and cozy and Sarah smiled at Momma Thomas before she drifted off peacefully. + +The next morning, Sarah woke up when the sun shone brightly. She missed her crib again and snuggled up in its warm and soft bedding. She knew she was home. +A woman was walking in the park. She saw a frog hopping in the grass. She said to the frog, "Hello! You are hopping so nicely. May I join you?" + +The frog said, "Sure! I enjoy regular hopping." The woman smiled and said, "Great. Let's hop together." + +The frog and the woman hopped around the park together. They hopped over hills, around trees, and over rocks. They stopped and hopped in a circle and laughed together. + +The woman said goodbye to the frog and thanked him for the hopping. The frog smiled and said, "You're welcome! I had fun hopping with you!" + +The woman waved goodbye and continued on her way. The frog stayed and continued to hop in the park. +One day, Mummy was walking through the market with her three-year-old daughter. Mummy stopped in front of a stall with lots of shiny ornaments hanging from it. + +Mummy said, "See that ornament, darling? It's very pretty. Maybe we could buy it for the house so it can be special." + +But the little girl shook her head and said, "No, Mummy. We don't need that one. We can just fix this ordinary one instead." + +Mummy was surprised and asked, "What do you mean, sweetheart?" + +The little girl pointed to an old ornament hanging from a nearby tree and said, "We have this one. It's old and not very nice, but if we fix it, it can be just as pretty as the other one." + +Mummy smiled. She was very proud of her daughter for thinking of creative ways to make things special. + +Together, they fixed the old ornament and hung it in the living room. It immediately made the room feel more special and cheerful. + +Mummy and her daughter were very content with their hard work. With a little bit of creativity and some help from each other, they had made something ordinary into something very special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mandy. She had a jar of sweets that she loved to look at and admire. One day she asked her mom, “Can I marry my jar of sweets?†Her mom said, “No, of course you can’t! You can only marry a person.†+ +Then Mandy had the bright idea to open the jar and make her loud noise with the treats inside. Her mom said, “Mandy, you mustn’t make such loud noises, it’s not nice.†+ +But Mandy didn’t listen, and she kept opening the jar and making loud noises. Finally, her mom got mad and took the jar away. Mandy felt very sad, and she never made loud noises again. + +The moral of the story is that it’s important to listen to your mom and follow her advice. Just because something seems fun, doesn't mean it’s the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a rag. It was red and hot. The rag was very special because it glowed whenever a special song was sung. + +One day, a boy came by and saw the rag. He wanted the rag to be his own because it was so special. The boy asked the rag, "Can I have you please?". But the rag wouldn't answer. It just kept glowing. + +The boy was so angry that he couldn't have the rag. He grabbed the rag and ran away. He ran until he was very far away from the rag's home. + +After some time, the rag stopped glowing. It was so hot that the boy had to put it down. The rag cried out, "Please don't leave me here!". But the boy didn't listen. He ran away, never to be seen again. + +The rag never glowed again and was left to be hot in the sun forever. +Once upon a time there was a poor family. The poor family had lots of things to organize but they did not have enough money. Every night, the family had to use their stove to cook dinner. + +One night, the family was very hungry, but the stove stopped working. The family was upset and didn't know what to do. They tried organizing their money but it still wasn't enough to buy a new stove. + +The poor family was sad but they decided to get creative! They organized their things and found something else to use as a stove. They used a large pot and a few bricks to build a makeshift stove. + +The family was happy again because they were able to cook dinner on their new stove. From then on, they knew how to organize their things and make the best of any situation. +Once there was a little boy who was very sad. He had a rock in his eye and it hurt. Every day he felt pain and bad feelings. + +One day, he met a kind old man who told him a story with a lesson: “Sometimes, if something hurts, the thing to do is to rock it!â€. + +The little boy didn’t understand, so the old man kindly explained: “If you rock it, it will make the hurt go away. You see, rocks can be moved and if you move it away, it won’t hurt. Then you can feel much better.†+ +The little boy was so happy. He tried it, and it worked! He was able to get rid of the rock in his eye and it didn’t hurt anymore. + +The moral of the story is that some times the best way to deal with a hurt is to try to rock it away. Then you’ll be able to feel much better and be happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lisa. Lisa loved to sail. Every morning, she would get up early and sail across the sea. + +One day, Lisa's mommy called her and said, "Lisa, I have a special job for you to do. Can you make sure the boat is safe?" + +"Yes, Mommy," Lisa replied. + +So Lisa got to work and made sure the boat was safe and secure. She made sure everything was in the right place before she sailed away. + +Once she was safely off, Lisa looked around and enjoyed the peacefulness of the sea. She felt so lucky to have this job! + +And that's how Lisa went sailing every day, keeping her boat safe and sound. +Mama was a hard worker. Every morning, she would get up early and go to her job. + +Mama made their house tidy. She put away their toys, swept the floor and did the laundry. Even when she was tired, she kept pushing forward. + +Mama always packed a lunch for her and her daughter, Molly. They would take a break together and eat their sandwiches. Molly enjoyed looking at the trees out the window during lunchtime. + +Mama told Molly, "You can be like me one day. You can work hard and make a tidy home." + +Molly listened carefully and nodded. She was still young, but she had already started to understand how important it was to work hard. + +And one day, when she was older, Molly did just that. She worked hard and kept a tidy house, just like her mama. +Molly was playing in the park. She ran and ran, struggling to keep up with her big brother. Suddenly, Molly saw something very exciting in the corner of the park. It was a big sweet strawberry print! Molly couldn't believe her eyes and she ran over to examine it more closely. + +Molly tried how to pick it up, but it was too big for her. She struggled and struggled to pull the print off the ground. She just couldn't do it. + +Suddenly, a kind old lady appeared out of nowhere. She patted Molly on the head and said "Let me help you, sweetheart." She knelt down and hoisted up the heavy print with ease. Molly thanked her with a sweet smile, and skipped off with the print held tightly in her tiny arms. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play in the park. Her name was Hannie and she was three years old. + +One day, Hannie was in the park playing with her friends. Suddenly, she heard a strange sound. She was frightened and looked around. She couldn't see what the sound was coming from. Her friends were just as scared. + +Then they heard the sound coming from a triangle-shaped tree in the park. They were very scared and didn't know what to do. + +So Hannie decided to go and listen to the triangle. She stepped closer, but as she got nearer, the sound got louder and more frightening. Finally, she was too scared, and she ran away screaming. + +Unfortunately, since she didn't listen to the triangle, she and her friends had to leave the park and never play there again. They were very sad and scared. +Once there was a brave little bear. His name was Benny. Every morning he'd wake up and watch the birds play in the trees. He'd watch the sun come up, and he'd make a brave promise to himself. + +One day, Benny went on an adventure. He walked through the woods with his eyes wide open. He bravely stepped over and around logs and stones, and he looked up to the sky in awe. + +Suddenly, Benny heard a noise. It sounded like a tiny voice. He peered around to see where it was coming from. + +It was a little mouse, who said, "Hello, brave bear. Would you like to watch the stars come out with me?" + +Benny smiled. He said, "Yes, I'd like that." So the brave little bear and the mouse watched the stars come out together, and they made a special promise to always watch the stars together. +Once upon a time there was a man who was walking in the woods. He was looking for something to sell. Suddenly, he found a strange dish on the ground. He picked it up and saw it was very old. + +He took the dish home and decided to sell it. He put the dish in the marketplace and waited. + +A little girl walked past the man. She saw the dish and asked to buy it. "How much is it?" the girl asked. + +The man thought the dish was worth a lot of money. He said, "50 coins". The girl was very sad. She only had 7 coins. + +The man had an idea. He said, "I'll tell you what. If you can drink the liquid in the dish, I'll give it to you for free. The liquid was very bitter, but the girl agreed. + +The girl drank the liquid in the dish and the man gave it to her for free. They both went away happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jody. She was very creative and loved to wander around the park. There were many interesting things to explore and she always had plenty of fun. + +One day, Jody was wandering around the park when she noticed something different in the sky. She looked up and saw a big navy plane flying above her. + +Jody stared up at the sky in awe. She watched as the plane flew over the trees and out of sight. + +Suddenly, one of her friends popped up beside her. It was her friend, Sarah. Sarah asked Jody what she was looking at. + +Jody told Sarah excitedly, "I saw a navy plane fly over the trees!" + +Sarah was amazed. She said, "Wow, I bet that was really cool to watch. Let's go to the park tomorrow so we can wander around and see what else we can find!" + +Jody grinned and agreed. She was excited to search for more creative things with her friend. + +The two friends went off, hand in hand, to explore the park together. What a wonderful adventure it was! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was 3 years old and very curious. One day, Sarah was walking in a park and saw a strange image on the ground. She ran to take a closer look and saw that it was an image of a beautiful castle. She was very excited! + +Sarah wanted to go inside, so she sat down and closed her eyes and wished very hard. Suddenly, a fairy appeared and offered to take Sarah on a magical journey to see the castle. She was so excited that she said yes. + +The fairy waved her wand and Sarah was taken to the castle. She explored all around it, but by the end of the day she was tired. The fairy offered to fly Sarah home and, with a tired smile, Sarah said yes. + +The fairy waved her wand and Sarah was whisked back home. When she opened her eyes, she found herself back in the park, but with a special image in her mind of the beautiful castle she had visited. +Lucy was a cheerful little girl. She was three years old, and she loved to play with all of her stuff. Her favorite was her stuffed rabbit, Lucy was never without it. + +One day, Lucy's mom said, "Lulu, why don't you go outside and raise your stuffed rabbit in the air? Maybe it will make you even happier!" + +Lucy smiled and ran outside. She enthusiastically shouted, "Come on, bunny, let's raise our paws to the sky!" As she did, the sun came out from behind the clouds and sparkled in the air. + +Lucy was so pleased that she cheered, "Yaaaay! We did it!" + +Her mom watched from the window and smiled. She thought to herself, "My little girl is just so cheerful!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She lived by the beach and loved playing there. One day Lucy went to the beach as always but it was very different today. There was no water and the beach was very dry. Lucy was disappointed because she couldn't play with her friends. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard someone calling out to her. It was a strange old man. He asked Lucy if she wanted to go on an adventure. He said they could reach a special reef if they travelled far away. + +Lucy was excited and told her mom she wanted to go. Her mom said it was okay and told her to be careful. Lucy and the old man went on their journey. + +They travelled for a long time and eventually reached the reef. But when Lucy and the old man reached the reef, the old man pushed Lucy in and disappeared. Lucy tried to reach the shore but the ocean was too deep. She yelled out for help but no one heard. Lucy started to cry because she was all alone and felt she was going to drown. + +The next day Lucy was found near the shore, but it was too late. She was very dry and had died trying to reach home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Fiona. She was very enthusiastic about everything and loved exploring new places. One day, Fiona's mom promised her that they would go to the museum together. + +Fiona was so excited. She asked her mom, “Will there be dinosaurs?†Mom smiled and said, “Yes, there will be plenty of things to explore in the museum!†+ +The two went to the museum the following day. Fiona was feeling very enthusiastic and she couldn’t wait to explore all the new things. She looked at dinosaur bones and examined shiny gems. She couldn't believe how many wonders were there. + +At the end of the day, Fiona's mom asked her, “Did you like the museum?†Fiona smiled and said, “Yes, mom! I had so much fun!" Mom smiled and gave her daughter a hug. They had kept their promise and enjoyed their time together. +"Come on, Sam," said Mommy. "Let's go get some books from the bookshelf." +Sam was very excited. He loved spending time with Mommy and going to the bookshelf. + +They got to the bookshelf and saw lots of books. Sam looked over all of them, but he couldn't decide. He wanted to pick one that was special. + +Suddenly, Sam saw a book with a big green frog on the front. "This one!" He said, pointing to the book. + +Mommy smiled. She took the book from the shelf and handed it to Sam. + +But then something sour happened. Sam ripped the book in half! + +Mommy looked sad. She reached over and hugged Sam. "It's ok," she said, "I have more books in the house." + +Sam smiled and they went to the house. He was sorry that he had torn the book, but he felt better knowing that Mommy still loved him. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old and very excited to go outside and play. + +As she got ready, her dad handed her an important bottle. Sarah said to her dad, "What is this?" + +Her dad replied, "This is for your drink. It's very important for you to keep it safe when you're outside playing." + +Then Sarah started outside to the park. Soon, she was running and playing with her friends. The sun was shining, and Sarah was having a great time. + +Then, to her surprise, she stepped on her important bottle! She cried out "Oh no! What will I do?" + +Sarah's dad came running over to her and said, "That's OK, we can buy another bottle. You can keep this one in your room as a reminder to always be careful." + +Sarah smiled and hugged her dad. She promised to always keep her things safe, and they both started back home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved pushing things. One day, she was pushing a big pile of leaves in the garden when she saw a very strange looking man. The man had a big, bushy mustache. + +The little girl stopped to look at him, and the man said, “What are you looking at?†+ +The little girl said, “I like your mustache. It’s so tidy.†+ +The man smiled. “Well, thank you! It takes a lot of work to keep it tidy.†+ +The little girl thought that was funny, so she decided to push the leaves all around the man with his mustache. She pushed the leaves here and there and then stepped back to look. + +The man said, “Well, I must say that was very tidy! You did a great job.†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “Thank you! I love pushing things.†+ +The man gave her a big smile and said, “Me too! Keep pushing!†+ +And so the little girl did, pushing things all around the garden with her tidy mustache friend. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Milly. She was only three years old and loved playing with her toys. + +One day, Milly spotted two colourful blocks on the floor. Out of curiosity, she picked them up and put them together. She leaned one block on top of the other block, and stepped back to see the result. She was delighted to see that it looked different to before. + +Milly shouted to her mummy. "Look mummy! I made something different!" + +Mummy smiled at her little girl. "That looks lovely Milly," she said. + +Milly was so pleased with herself. She leaned more blocks together, and watched happily as the result changed each time. + +From then onwards, every day Milly would make something new as she kept leaning the blocks. She was amazed by the different results she could make! + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a farmer named Tom who worked very hard at his mill every day. One day, Tom was baking some delicious bread when he heard a noise coming from the mill. He went to investigate and saw a little girl playing around the mill. + +Tom smiled and asked, "What are you doing here?" + +The little girl said, "I wanted to make something special. Can you help me?" + +Tom was pleased so he said, "Of course I can help you. What would you like to make?" + +The little girl answered, "I would like to make a cake for my mom. I want it to be very special." + +Tom agreed and went to gather the ingredients from his farm. He brought back flour from his mill and fresh eggs from his chickens. He also added some fresh berries from his garden. + +Once the cake was done, Tom put it on a plate for the little girl and said, "Now it's ready. Be sure to tell your mom it's not spoiled!" + +The little girl was very happy and thanked Tom before she ran to the house to give her mom the cake. Tom watched her go and smiled, knowing that a special moment had been made. +Mom was baking a cake and she asked her son to help. +Her son, Robert, asked why. +"Don't worry," said Mom, "I will explain it to you step by step." +Robert was excited. He couldn't wait for the explanation and already had his apron on. +Mom started by showing him how to mix the ingredients together. She said, "It's important to do it the right way." +As they mixed the ingredients, she said, "You can be useful by helping me stir the mix." +Robert stirred as Mom measured the sugar and flour. +"Now that we have the ingredients ready," Mom said, "we need to put it all in the baking pan." +Robert asked, "What comes next?" +Mom smiled, "You need to help me bake it. It takes a little longer but it will be worth it in the end." Robert nodded and his face lit up. +Mom could see he was excited and said, "Let's get baking!" +Robert happily helped Mom bake the cake. In the end, it was delicious and everyone enjoyed it. Robert was so proud of how useful he had been. +Once there was a boy, he was three years old. He was playing in the park, counting the leaves and then birds. One day, he spotted a man wearing a uniform. He was wearing a green uniform and looked very tough. The boy walked up to him and asked, "What do you do?" The man replied, "I work at the police station. I help keep the streets safe." The boy thought the uniform looked tough and asked, "Can I try it on?" The man kindly said yes, so the boy put the uniform on and admired himself in the mirror. He said, "I look tough!" and started counting the buttons on the uniform. + +The man was happy to see that the boy was enjoying counting the uniform and he smiled. Then the man said, "You should go to school and learn more about counting and uniforms!" The boy thought it sounded like a lot of fun and thanked the man for his advice. As he took off the uniform, he promised to come back to the park and count with the man again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Johnny. He went on a quick walk with his parents, who told him to stop to admire the unusual flowers nearby. Johnny was amazed and was about to pick a flower. Suddenly, his parents said sternly, "No, Johnny! You must not pick the flowers. It is not permitted." + +Johnny feeling sad, thought of a way to pick the flower without his parents noticing. He waited for them to look away and as soon as they did, he quickly took the flower and put it in his pocket. + +Just then, Johnny's parents saw the flower and asked him, "Did you just pick that flower?" Johnny was so scared that he could not answer. His parents immediately scolded him, "We told you not to pick the flowers! Now you must go home and stay there until we think of a punishment." + +Johnny was so upset. He wanted to pick the flower, but he was not allowed. His unusual adventure had a bad ending. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ed and Joe. They were playing at the park and seeing who could climb the highest on the monkey bars. + +Joe said, "Ed, I can climb way higher than you!" + +Ed wanted to prove he could climb higher, so he tried harder. As he climbed higher and higher, he saw a penny shining in the sun at the top of the monkey bars. + +He told Joe, "Look, I found a penny at the top!" + +Joe said, "You should keep it. It could be your lucky penny." + +Ed said, "No, I think we should share it. That's what friends do." + +So they shared the penny and then they played on the modern playground equipment. + +Ed and Joe learned a lesson that day: Friends share and look out for each other. That is a much better way to be than to be selfish and keep everything to yourself. +Once upon a time there was a chubby bird called Sam. He was looking for a special friend to invite to his pond. + +One day Sam saw a frog hopping by. He called out, "Hey you! Do you want to be my friend?" + +The frog answered, “Yes! I would love to be your friend.†+ +So the bird invited the frog to his pond. The frog was so happy that his left foot hopped a jig! They played together in the pond all day, until the sun began to set. + +The frog thanked Sam for inviting him and said, "I had the best day ever. I hope we can be friends forever." + +The chubby bird smiled happily, knowing he had found a special friend. +It was a bright and sunny day. +Sam was so excited to go on an adventure. +He was going to meet his cousins at the park. +He quickly ran to the park and found his cousins. +"Let's go treasure hunting!" said his cousins. +Sam was so excited and said "Yeah!" +They searched the park and after a while, they found a treasure chest. +Sam said, "What's inside?" +His cousins said, "Let's open it and see!" +When they opened the chest they found treasures. +The treasures made everyone very happy. +However, one of Sam's cousins felt miserable. +He said, "We found treasures but I don't see my favourite toy!" +Sam was very kind and shared his treasure with his cousin. +His cousin was so happy that his face glowed with joy. +They hugged and laughed together. +Sam said, "We met a treasure today, but not the kind of treasure we expected. We met the treasure of true friendship!" +Once there was a boy who wanted to make a place to play. So he spent a lot of time designing the perfect spot. He made the spot a beach by the ocean with soft sand and a shallow pool for splashing. He made it a safe and fun place to play. + +The boy brought his friends over to the beach and they played all day. They built sand castles and jumped in the waves. They flew kites and dug in the sand. Everyone had a lot of fun. + +When evening came, the friends said goodbye and the boy looked back at the beach. He was happy with the way he had designed it. The beach was perfect for playing! +Mommy was sitting in her favorite chair reading a book. She was so excited to get through the pages! Suddenly, her three year old daughter, Mary, came into the room with a notebook in her hand. + +"Mommy, I need some help with my notebook," Mary said. + +Mommy looked up and smiled. "Of course, sweetheart. What do you need help with?" + +Mary sighed. She was frustrated and wanted to do the work all by herself. "Can you please help me write the words in my notebook?" She asked. + +Mommy was happy to help. She came over and started writing the words with Mary. They worked together until they filled the whole notebook. + +When they finished, Mary was so happy. She thanked her mommy for helping. Mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, dear." + +Mary hugged her mommy and went off to show her notebook to Daddy. As Mary walked away, Mommy was filled with joy. She loved helping her daughter and was proud of how hard Mary was working. +Once upon a time, there was a small village, deep in a quiet forest. One day, an old man arrived to the village with a magical bag full of minerals. He told the people of the village that he had all the minerals needed to create a special potion, that would bring life back to the dead. + +The villagers were very excited and started asking the old man to use his magic. He agreed and the village started to gather the minerals for the potion. After a few days, everything was ready and the old man started to create the magical potion. + +The old man said: "Now watch this, this potion will bring life back to the dead. Believe in the magic of this potion and you will be blessed." + +And they did believe. As soon as the old man finished creating his potion, the dead started coming back to life. The village was happy, and the old man was thanked for all his help. + +The villagers asked him to stay, but the old man said no and left the village, but not before giving each villager a small bag filled with magical minerals. "Take these, so you can keep creating the potion when needed," he said before disappearing into the forest. +Once upon a time there was a poor family who lived in a small house. One day, the family needed to go on a trip. They gathered their luggage and made sure that they had everything that they needed before they set out. + +On their way, the father suddenly realized he had forgotten something! He quickly stopped the car and looked around. “Where is it?†he asked. + +The little boy of the family said, “Maybe it’s lost in the luggage?†He started to search through the bags, but couldn’t find it. + +The father said, “Let’s look again and this time, be very carefulâ€. So, the two of them searched through all of the bags, but sadly, it was nowhere to be found. + +The boy asked hopefully, “Are we going to search for it elsewhere?†+ +The father smiled and replied, “Yes, we will look for it everywhere until we find it. Don’t worry, we’ll find it!†So, the family continued on their journey, searching for the lost thing. +One day, a little girl was in her room. It was cold outside, and she was feeling chilly. She decided to bring a blanket. She went to the closet, opened the door, and grabbed a soft blanket. + +The little girl was so glad when she reunited with her cozy blanket, but it was not enough to keep her warm! She wanted to bring something else. + +She looked around her room and spotted a big teddy bear. She quickly grabbed it and hugged it tight. With her blanket and teddy bear, she kept warm until the sun came out and made the room a bit less cold. + +The little girl was now happy and content again. She was nice and warm, and happy to have her blanket and teddy bear with her. +One day, a little girl named Sarah was walking in the park when she saw something amazing. She saw a tree with a perfect, yellow sign. The sign said: "Welcome to the Park"! + +Sarah was so excited. She ran to the sign, touched it and smiled. Suddenly, she heard someone talking to her. It was a little bird sitting in the tree! + +"Hello Sarah," said the bird. "We need your help. See the heat? We can't stand it. Can you sign this sign to help us stay cool? Please help us!" + +Sarah smiled. She wanted to help the bird. She carefully signed the sign, so everyone would know how to stay cool. + +The bird thanked Sarah many times. "You are so kind!" it said. + +Sarah felt so proud. She knew she had done a perfect job. Together with the bird, Sarah looked up at the sign and smiled. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. One day, they were in the garden and their mother told them to pick up the apples. But the younger brother didn't listen and he started to play instead. The older brother was sad and he started to pick up the apples. + +The mother saw what was happening. She looked sternly at the younger brother and said: "Why are you so naughty?" + +The younger brother looked down and said: "I just wanted to play". + +The mother said: "Look, your brother is doing the work and you are not. If you want to play, you should help him. Then you can both enjoy the money you get for it". + +The younger brother was shocked and he started to help his older brother and the two of them worked together. + +At the end, the mother praised them for their hard work. She said "You both worked together and now you can gaze at the money you got from it". + +The two brothers were happy and they smiled at each other. The mother explained that working together will bring more rewards than being naughty. + +The two brothers learned an important lesson that day. They realized that they should always do their best and work together in order to get the most out of something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. She was three years old and she loved playing outside. One day, she decided to go for a walk in the woods. + +Lily walked and walked, until she came to an open white field. Suddenly, Lily noticed a butterfly, floating in the air. She wanted to watch it, but when she stepped forward to get closer, the butterfly flew away. Lily started to complain loudly. + +Just then, a bear came out of the forest. He had heard Lily's complaining. The bear said to Lily, "Why do you need to complain? There's so much beauty in this open white field and all the creatures around us. We should be thankful for what we can see." + +Lily understood the bear's words and stopped complaining. She smiled up at the bear and thanked him for his advice. From then on, Lily never complained again and only enjoyed the beauty around her. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us, instead of focusing on what we don't have. +Jimmy and his mom were walking in the forest when Jimmy discovered a huge mountain. + +"Mom, look! What is that?" He asked his mom, pointing to the red mountain. + +Jimmy's mom smiled and looked at the mountain. "That is a mountain, honey. Let's go check it out and see what we can find." + +So they went towards the mountain. They climbed up the huge big red mountain. It was huge! From the top of the mountain, they discovered an amazing view with a lake and lots of trees. Jimmy could see the sun sinking in the horizon. + +"Wow!" said Jimmy in amazement, "This is so beautiful!" + +"Yes it is, my boy," laughed his mom. + +The two of them held hands and watched the sun set together. It was a special moment for them both. +Mary was three years old and she loved flowers. She spent lots of time in the garden watching the flowers, butterflies and birds. One day, Mary heard her mum and dad talking about a famous flower. + +Mum said, “This flower is famous for being so beautiful.†+ +Dad replied, “It must be a very special flower.†+ +Mary was curious so she asked, “What flower is it?†+ +Mum explained, “It’s a lotus flower. We need to get a fork and dig it up.†+ +Dad looked at Mary and smiled, “Let’s go and dig it up together.†+ +So, Mary and Dad went out to the garden and dug up the soil with the fork. Soon, they saw a lotus flower starting to bloom. + +Mary was so excited, she ran back to Mum to show her the beautiful flower they found. Mum smiled and said, “You found a very famous flower. Well done, Mary!†+Billy was a three year old. One day, he was playing in the backyard with his clay, making modern sculptures. He was very proud of what he was doing and wanted to show his mom. He ran inside, only to find out that his mom was really busy serving dinner. + +"Mommy, look what I made," he said, but his mom had no time to look. + +"Not now, Billy," she replied. + +Billy was upset. He wanted his mom to see what he had made. "Please, mommy, look," he whimpered. + +His mom sighed. She could see that he was really eager to show her. She decided to take a few seconds to look at his sculptures. + +"These are really fantastic," she said, admiring his work. "You're really creative and modern!" + +Billy was overjoyed. He ran outside to continue making his clay sculptures, feeling proud that he had been able to serve up a creative adventure to his mom. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tim and Susan. Tim spoke to Susan, "Let's go out and play in the rain!" + +But, Susan said, "No way. It's too wet out there. I don't want to get wet." + +Tim said, "Don't worry! I have an umbrella. It will keep us dry." + +They went outside and it was really raining. Susan grabbed the umbrella, but it was very ugly. She said, "This thing is so ugly!" + +But Tim said, "That's ok. An ugly umbrella can still protect us. So, hold it up and we will stay drier!" + +So they played in the rain, and they stayed nice and dry. + +At the end of the day, Susan looked at the ugly umbrella and smiled. She realized that you don't need anything fancy to protect you. + +The moral of the story is even an ugly umbrella can keep us safe and dry. +Mandy was very popular and she loved exploring. One day, she found an old box in the woods. She opened the box and inside was a beautiful crystal! She wanted to take it home with her, so she urged her best friend and partner-in-crime, Todd, to help her carry it home. + +Todd was skeptical. He said, “Are you sure you should take it? Shouldn't we leave it here?†+ +Mandy just smiled and said, “Come on! Let’s take it home!†+ +So Todd agreed, and they brought the crystal home. That night, Mandy put the crystal in the special place she kept all her treasures. That night, she heard a strange noise - the crystal was talking! + +At first, Mandy was scared but then she realized the crystal was urging her to do something. She couldn't quite understand what the crystal wanted, but while she was trying to figure it out Todd said, + +"It's probably just your imagination. It's probably nothing.†+ +But Mandy knew that wasn't true. The crystal was urging her to look for something special. So she decided to listen to the crystal's cries and start her own adventure. That night, when she went to bed she felt excited about the crystal and she couldn't wait for morning to come. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny. He was very alert and liked to hop around the forest. One day, he spotted a big pile of carrots at the edge of the forest. The bunny was very excited, he wanted to get one of the yummy carrots. + +So, he jumped as high as he could but he couldn't reach the top of the carrot pile. He hopped around, thinking of a plan. He looked around and spotted a thumb stuck in the ground. + +"Ah ha!" the bunny shouted. He hopped over to the thumb, grabbed the thumb and reached for the carrots. With the thumb, he was able to grab a big, juicy carrot and eat it. + +The bunny was so happy with his plan, he couldn't help but jump around with joy. Even though he was small, he was so alert that he was able to find a way to reach the carrots. +Once upon a time there was a boy who had very messy hair. He was sad because it looked bad. His mommy said she had something to make it better - shampoo! + +She explained it would make his hair look clean and nice. The boy was so excited and ran to the bathroom. + +His mommy showed him how to put shampoo on his hair. She said to rub it all around, and then put it in the water to wash it off. The boy did as he was told, and when he was done, his hair felt so soft and smooth. + +Mommy then said it was time to replace the old shampoo with good shampoo. She handed the boy a bottle of shampoo, and said it was time to start again! This time, the boy's hair looked even better! + +The boy thanked his mommy and ran off to show off his nice, clean hair. They would never have to replace the shampoo again - it had been so good! +Once upon a time, there was a sweet cat called Ginger. Ginger lived with a family who loved and cared for her. Every day, Ginger would behave perfectly, curling up on the sofa or playing with her toys. + +One day, the family had a visitor come to their house. The visitor was not very nice and they did not like cats! They kept telling Ginger off and telling her not to make any noise. + +Ginger felt very sad and confused by the visitor's behaviour. She wanted to act friendly and make a good impression but the visitor said it was wrong. + +Ginger didn't know what to do, so she just stood up, arched her back and meowed softly. This made the visitor laugh and suddenly, things didn't seem so bad. The visitor soon softened and behaved more kindly towards Ginger. + +At the end of the day, the family were all happy and Ginger was given a special treat for being so sweet. From then on, whenever the visitor came to visit, Ginger always knew to act friendly and behave well. +One day, Mommy and Sarah went to the beach. They were so excited! Sarah ran ahead and saw the big waves. She couldn't wait to get in the water. + +"Mommy, can I splash?" Sarah asked. + +"Yes, you can splash," said Mommy with a smile. + +So Sarah splashed and splashed in the water. She had so much fun! She even pretended she was a mermaid. + +After some time, Sarah asked for something to drink. + +"How about some cocoa?" said Mommy. + +Sarah was so excited! She had never had cocoa before. But it was terrible. It was too sweet and it made her mouth pucker up. Sarah said she never wanted to have cocoa again. + +But despite the terrible cocoa, Sarah and Mommy had a wonderful time at the beach. +Little Joel went outside to play. He ran around and around the yard and jumped in the mud. His mom heard him and called out, "Joel, you're all muddy. Come wash up now!" + +Joel came running back inside and his mom brought him to the sink. She showed him how to turn on the tap and how to get his hands wet with the water. He used the soap and scrubbed away until all the mud was gone. + +Then they went outside again. Joel saw a high tree with lots of green leaves on it. He asked his mom, "Can I climb the tree?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Not too high, okay? And hold onto the branches so you don't fall." + +So Joel climbed the tree, but he knew not to go too high. He had fun pretending to be a monkey, swinging from branch to branch until his mom called him to come down. + +When he got to the ground, he had a big smile on his face. His mom hugged him and said, "That was fun! Now go wash up before dinner." + +And Little Joel went inside to finish washing his hands. +There once was a little girl who was always very naughty. She always used to disobey her parents and would never listen to them. + +One day, the little girl decided to wander into the bush by herself. She thought she would be safe and have lots of fun. But it was very rough and she soon got lost and scared. + +Her parents were very cross when they found out what she had done. They were so worried and angry. They decided to punish the little girl and forbid her from going into the bush by herself. + +The little girl was very sorry and promised to never disobey them again. She learned her lesson and realized that it was wrong to wander off by herself. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to listen to your parents and not disobey them. They only want what is best for us and we must always respect their advice. +A little girl named Lucy was playing in the park. She was having a lot of fun running around. She saw a big gym and walked up to it. She wanted to climb it but it looked too big. + +Lucy asked her dad, "Can I climb it?" +Her dad said, "Yes, but be careful and don't do anything silly." + +Lucy started to climb. She went slow and steady. Every time she got higher, she felt a bit scared, so she stopped and looked around. She saw her dad smiling and it made her happy. + +When she finally reached the top, Lucy felt very proud. She shouted to her dad, "Look, I did it!" He said, "Well done Lucy, that was very brave." + +Lucy smiled and climbed back down with a big grin on her face. She was so proud that she could climb the big gym all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to add things. She especially loved to add things to hats. One day, she found a hard hat and she wanted to add something to it. She asked her mom if she could, and her mom said "yes". + +The little girl joyfully grabbed some glue and a sparkly blue bow and went to work. She carefully glued the bow to the hard hat and it looked amazing! She showed it to her mom and said, "Look what I added!" Her mom was so proud of the little girl and said "It looks great! You did a beautiful job!" + +The little girl was proud of her work and held the hat close to her chest. She was so proud to show off her newly added hard hat. She put it on her head and proudly skipped around the house, showing it off to everyone. +Bob was playing in his garden on a summer day. The sun was shining and the sky was a beautiful shade of blue. Everything was perfect and Bob was having a great day. Suddenly he saw a vine, swaying in the breeze. He decided he wanted give it a twist. Bob grabbed the vine and gave it a strong tug. The vine did not move! He twisted it again and again but it wouldn't give. + +Bob decided to ask his mum for help. He ran to the house and shouted out, "Mummy! I need help!" + +Mummy smiled and came out to the garden. She said, "Let me have a look at this vine and see what's wrong." Mummy took the vine and gave it a mild twist. To Bob's surprise, the vine came right off in her hands. + +Mummy said, "The vine was blocked by some leaves, so it wouldn't move when you tried to twist it. But I've managed to get it out with a mild twist". + +Bob was so happy - he hadn't expected it to come off so easily! He thanked his mum and resumed playing in the garden. +Tim and his mom were at the market. They were getting groceries and had their cart full of food. + +"What should we get next, Tim?" Mom asked. + +"I want that huge fridge," he said, pointing at it and jumping up and down. + +Mom smiled. "That's crazy, sweetheart. That's too big for our house." + +But Tim wasn't done. He wanted the fridge, no matter how crazy it seemed. + +"I'm not finish yet," he said, determined. + +So Mom got the fridge, even though it was way too big. They pushed it back home and it fit perfectly in the kitchen. Now Tim and his mom had all the food they needed, and Tim was so proud of the crazy big fridge they got. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Rose who had the most beautiful wings. She loved to use her wings to fly high in the sky, soaring over the trees and open fields. + +One day, Rose decided to see how far she could fly. She spread her wings and began to soar into the clouds. As she flew higher, she grew tired, but refused to give up. + +"I can do it!" Rose said to herself. "I am strong and I will record this moment!" + +Just then something amazing happened. Little feathers from her wings started to glow a brilliant white light. The light was so bright and strong that Rose felt herself flying even higher. + +Eventually, Rose became too tired and knew she needed to go home. But before she did, Rose gave a loud cry and made a loud noise in the sky so loud that all the other birds heard her. All the birds were so proud and amazed. + +The next morning, Rose had grown a pair of extra strong wings. She knew that with those wings she could soar even higher, and that she would record her progress every time! +Once there was an old man. He lived in a small house and every day he liked to pick berries from the nearby forest. He was so elderly that bending down to get the berries was hard. + +One day, he reached for a berry on a high branch and it broke! The old man tumbled over and he hurt his arm. A big tear filled his eye as he lay there, feeling sorry for himself. + +The moral of the story is to be careful. Even if you try to do something that looks simple, you still should not take any chances. The elderly man found this out the hard way! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Amy. She was three years old. One day, Amy's parents took her to the park. + +Amy was so excited to go to the park. As soon as she got there she started to explore. She saw lots of interesting things. + +As she was walking along, Amy met a small slug. + +Amy said “Hello slug! What are you doing here all alone?†+ +The slug replied “I was looking for a tasty snack. I thought this park would have some really yummy food.†+ +Suddenly, Amy felt sad. She asked “But why are you here alone? Don’t you have a family?†+ +The slug was sad too. “No. I do not have a family. I had to leave because there was poison in my home and it was not safe for me.†+ +Amy was very sad to hear this. She decided she would help the slug. She said “Don’t worry, I will help you find a safe place to live. It might be difficult but I promise it will be interesting and you will be safe.†+ +The slug smiled and said “Thank you Amy. I am so happy that you are helping me.†+ +And from that day onwards, Amy and the slug became the best of friends +Once upon a time there was a little bear who wanted to have a snack. He looked around his garden until he saw a twig on the ground. He wanted to pick up the twig, so he asked his Mama: “Mama, can I pick up the twig?â€. + +Mama said “Yes, little one. Just stay close!â€. + +The little bear walked over to the twig and picked it up. He wanted to eat it right away so he asked: “Mama, can I eat the twig?â€. + +Mama smiled. “That’s not a snack, my little one. That’s for building. It won’t be easy, but why don’t you try to build something with it?†+ +The little bear looked around and spotted a pile of other twigs near the tree. He ran over and started to build. It was easy. He smiled and shouted “Look, Mama! I made a house!â€. + +Mama laughed. “Very good! Now stay here and watch your house, little one.†+ +The little bear was so proud. He stayed and watched his house with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a young girl who was very eager to explore. One day she urgently asked her mom if she could go to the castle. The mother said yes and so the girl was off! + +On her way to the castle she saw lots of sights and heard lots of sounds. When she finally arrived she was so excited! She ran up the giant steps of the castle and couldn't believe her eyes. Everything looked so beautiful. + +The girl then decided to explore every room of the castle. Everywhere she went she was met with new adventures and exciting surprises. She even danced in one of the rooms! + +At the end of the day the girl was tired, but still very eager to go back to the castle. She urged her mom to come back soon, and then she fell fast asleep dreaming about her next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a nice otter. He lived in a stream and liked to splash around with his friends. One day, he found a little shell under the rocks in the stream. He was so excited to have found something so special and he wanted to find a way to take care of it. He asked his friends for help. + +One of his friends said, “Maybe you should try improving it. You can give it a wash to make it look nice and shiny.†+ +The otter thought this was a great idea. He carefully washed the shell with some stream water, and when it was finished, it sparkled like a diamond! He was so happy with the way it looked. + +The otter's friends were very impressed with how he had improved the shell. They said, “Well done! You worked very hard and did a great job. Taking care of things can make them even better.†+ +The otter was so proud of himself. He learned a valuable lesson, that when you take care of something and put some effort into it, you can make it even better. +The day was bright and sunny. All the kids in the village were gathering in the center of town, as it was the day of the festival. As soon as the kids saw each other, they ran and hugged each other tightly. + +"Look what I have!" said one of the kids proudly, pulling out a colorful balloon. + +The other kids couldn't believe their eyes. All of them were eager to get themselves one of those balloons. + +The shop keeper recognized how much the kids wanted to buy the balloons, so he offered them a special deal. He said, "If you give me two hugs, you can get a balloon each!" + +The kids were very excited and agreed to the deal. One by one, they went up to the shop keeper and hugged him tightly. + +With each hug, they got an amazing balloon. The kids danced with joy in the streets. Even the shop keeper was happy. He knew he had done a good deed by making the kids so happy. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny who loved to play in his garden. One day he was hopping around, looking for something to do, when he heard a loud noise in the bushes nearby. He went to investigate and found an old, scary wrap. He just had to open it! When he opened it, a big creepy bug hopped out and scared the little bunny. The bunny was so disturbed that he ran away! + +The moral of this story is that sometimes it's best to leave things alone. Curiosity can be exciting, but if it disturbs something scary, it's best to just walk away and leave it be! +The little girl was out walking in the park. She saw a colorful cord lying on the ground. She bent down and picked up the cord and started to gather it carefully. + +"What are you doing?" asked a friendly voice. + +The little girl looked up and saw a friendly lady smiling at her. + +"I'm gathering this cord," said the little girl. + +The lady smiled and said, "That sounds like a really good idea! What are you going to do with it?" + +The little girl smiled. She said, "I don't know yet. Maybe I can make something colorful!" + +The lady chuckled and said, "That sounds like a plan! I'm sure whatever you make will be great!" + +The little girl thanked the lady, and then she happily gathered the cord and went off in search of new ideas for her colorful project. +Bzzy and Blla were the best of friends. They were always together, looking for something to do. Every morning, Blla came to Bzzy's house with her newspaper to see what kinds of activities there might be. One morning, when Blla arrived, she noticed that Bzzy had a big pile of icy blocks. She asked what Bzzy was planning and Bzzy said she wanted to match the blocks to make something special. + +Blla was so excited that she joined in the game, and together the two of them matched all the blocks. When they were finished, Blla and Bzzy had created a big and fabulous ice castle, with towers and walls and flags. + +Blla couldn't believe it. Obviously, Bzzy had thought of this plan before she showed up with the newspaper. She had known that if they put their minds together, they could do something special. + +Blla and Bzzy had a wonderful summer, playing in their icy castle every day. Even when summer was over, they still played with the ice blocks and remembered the day they had first built the castle. +Once upon a time, there were two kids, Jack and Jill. They were playing together, when suddenly Jack screamed because he saw a cliff. The cliff was very big and scary, so Jack started to cry. Jill couldn't hear him, because she was a bit deaf. She couldn't understand why Jack was crying, so she started to get mad. Jill screamed at him and asked why he was scared. + +Jack tried to explain, but his words were hard to understand. He pointed at the cliff, but Jill still didn't get it. Jack was so scared, he ran away and didn't stop until he was very far away from the cliff. All Jill could do was stand there with her hands on her head, feeling frustrated and scared. + +After a few moments, she heard Jack's voice again, coming from really far away. She followed his voice until she found him. As soon as they saw each other, they both started to laugh. They hugged each other and from then on, they never approached the cliff again. +Once upon a time, two friends named Sam and Mel decided to go on an adventure to the sky. They were excited and could not wait to zip up to the clouds. + +On their way, they saw a big tank of oxygen. Sam said to Mel, “Let’s take some of the oxygen so we can breathe up here in the sky!†+ +Mel was jealous of Samâ€���s idea, so he said, “No! That’s my idea and I don’t want you to have it!†+ +Sam thought for a moment and then said, “We can both have this idea. We don’t need to be jealous of each other. Let’s take the oxygen and share it together.†+ +Mel smiled and agreed, “Yes, that’s a much better idea!†+ +So they took the oxygen, zipped up to the clouds, and had a wonderful time. + +The moral of the story is that it’s important to share and not be jealous of each other. When we share and work together, wonderful things can happen! +Once upon a time there was a small, modest bird named Peep. Peep loved to whistle each and everyday. Peep would fly high in the sky and whistle very loud. Everyone loved to hear the sweet sound of her whistle. + +One hot summer day, Peep was flying and decided to get closer to the sun. Her wings started to slip but Peep didn't notice. Suddenly, her wings started to slip even more and it made Peep fall to the ground. Peep was so sad and wished she never flew too close to the sun. + +But then, something wonderful happened. Peep's friends, the larger birds, heard her whistle from the ground and flew to her rescue. They made a cozy basket with their wings and lifted Peep up in the sky. Peep was so happy and thanked her friends. + +From that day on, Peep was extra careful when flying high in the sky. She remembered to keep her wings steady to avoid slipping any further. Peep was grateful to have such wonderful and helpful friends. +There was a little boy named Sam. One day, he wanted to explore his favorite reef. He paddled his boat to the reef, but soon the sky grew dark. "Uh oh," Sam said. He could feel the wind getting colder and colder. Suddenly, he heard his mom's voice. "Sam, get back here! Its going to freeze!" His mom said in a serious voice. + +Sam's heart sank. He knew his mom was right, but he didn't want to leave the reef. He decided to take a few more moments to explore. Suddenly, he felt it - the air was so cold that everything had frozen. "Mom, I'm stuck!" Sam wailed. + +His mom flew to the rescue. With a few strong pushes, she managed to free Sam from the frozen reef. He was so relieved! On the way home, Sam made a promise to himself - he would always listen to his mom, especially when she sounded so serious. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little soldier. He lived in a village and everyone in the village was his friend. + +One day, the soldier imagined that he was a hero. He would go off and save the day, but always come back to the village. + +He spoke to all the animals in the village and they all said, “Yes, you can be a hero!†+ +The soldier was so happy to hear this, he couldn't help but smile. He smiled so much, his face nearly split in two! + +The soldier put on his armour and went out to save the day. All the animals cheered him on as he left. + +When he returned, the soldier was filled with pride. He had done his job and the village was safe. + +As he took off his armour, the soldier said, “Thank you for believing in me. I have learnt that with courage and determination, anything is possible. †+Once upon a time, there was a hunter. One day, he went walking in the woods. As he walked, he discovered something ugly. He had found a giant snake! He was very scared. But then he had an idea. He decided to be brave and catch the snake. He grabbed the snake and it tried to bite him. But he held it tight and took it home with him. He was very proud of himself. The hunter was now a brave hero and everyone was happy. The end. +John was walking in the woods. It was a hot and sunny day. He was looking for birds. Suddenly, he heard a strange sound. He stopped and listened carefully. + +John looked around, but he didn't see anything. Then he heard the sound again. He went closer to the sound. There, he saw a small animal. + +John said, "Hello! Who are you?" + +The animal said, "My name is Dave. I have a dirty knife and I can't put it down." + +John said, "Let me help you. It's not safe to carry a dirty knife around." + +John picked up the dirty knife and cleaned it. Then he said, "You should listen to your parents and listen to the birds. They have the best advice." + +Dave thanked John and said goodbye. John waved back and continued his walk in the woods. +Once upon a time there was a fat snake. He kept wriggling through the tall grass, looking for something to eat. After a while, he came across a small pond. He saw a little fish swimming around in the water and he wanted to eat it. But then a voice shouted, "No, keep away from him!" + +The snake looked up, and saw a little boy standing nearby. He had a stick in his hand and he was looking at the snake very sternly. + +The little boy said, "My mommy said I must keep the snake away, because he's really fat. So I have to make sure he doesn't hurt the fish in the pond!" + +The snake slithered away, and the little boy watched him go. He felt glad that he had kept the snake away and that the fish was safe. +Mia and Tom were the best of friends. They loved to play together, especially football. Tom was very loyal to Mia, always making sure she was safe and happy. Many times they had to stay and play together all afternoon. + +One day they decided to head out and have a game of football in the park. Mia got the ball ready and they signed up to play. Tom wanted to stay and play all day, but Mia wanted to go back home. + +Tom started to get angry. He shouted at Mia and said, "Why do you have to go home, I want to stay and play for longer!" + +Mia felt sad and scared. She told Tom that she was tired and wanted to go home. Tom said it wasn't fair how she was always going home and that he wanted to stay. + +Mia tried to explain to Tom that loyalty should go both ways and that sometimes it is ok to go home. Tom understood and they hugged each other. Then they picked up the football, said goodbye and went back home. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Susie. Susie had a very unique brain, it was always full of exciting ideas. One day Susie was walking along the beach, admiring the sunset and thinking of wonderful ideas. Suddenly she spotted something shiny melting in the sand. + +Susie ran over and picked up the object. It was an old melted clock, with a strange tattoo of an elephant etched onto the back. + +Susie noticed a man walking along the beach. She called out to him, “Excuse me sir, what is this unique clock?†+ +The man smiled and said, “That is a very special clock. It is called a Brain Clock, it is linked to your unique brain. Every time you have a great idea your Brain Clock will melt in the sand!†+ +Susie was amazed and smiled. She thanked the man and ran off to explore the world of new ideas, knowing that her Brain Clock was ticking away! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jenny. Jenny loved to wear her bright jacket. One day, she was going on a very exciting adventure. As she was getting ready to go, she blinked her eyes two times. + +Suddenly, something sparkled. Jenny bent down and saw a shiny gold coin. Wow! What a surprise. She quickly picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Jenny was so excited that she forgot to put her jacket on. She started to walk away when suddenly she heard someone call her name. + +"Jenny! Put your bright jacket on now!" + +Jenny realised that it was her mummy. She smiled and ran back to get her jacket. She put it on and gave her mummy a big hug. + +"Let's go on our adventure!" Jenny said happily. + +And with that, the two of them set off on their exciting journey. +Once upon a time, two friends, a rabbit named Pete and a mouse named Marley were playing together in the park. Suddenly, there was a loud thunder and a storm started. Marley was scared and wanted to hide. Pete said to her, "We have to unite, then the storm will not hurt us!" + +Marley thought about Pete's idea and agreed. The two friends hugged eachother and Marley felt brave. They went outside and looked at the storm. Pete said, "It's loud and it looks scary, but we are safe because we are united!" Then, the storm stopped and the sun came out. + +Marley and Pete were happy because they stayed brave and stayed united. The two friends hugged again and Marley said, "You are my true friend Pete and I won't be scared when we are together." +Little Sammy was a curious 3 year old. He often spent his days exploring. One day, he came across a strange object - a delicate mirror. He had never seen one such as this before. + +His curiosity got the better of him and he reached out to touch it. As his hand got close, he heard a loud voice shout, "No, don't touch it!" + +Little Sammy was startled but he slowly backed away and asked who had spoken. + +"It's me, the magic mirror," said the voice. "I'm very delicate and if you touch me, it could break me. However, if you are very careful, I can show you something very special." + +Little Sammy's excitement grew and he agreed to be careful. He was asked to move aside as a spray of twinkling, glowing stars formed around the mirror. He watched in wonder and awe as the stars circled around and formed an image of Sammy's future experiences. He knew that if he was careful, he would have many happy memories. + +Little Sammy thanked the mirror and promised to never touch it again. He carried the memory of what he had seen and left the forest with a smile, knowing that his future was bright. +Bob was walking in the park. He saw a bird with a colourful eye. Bob "wow, that eye looks so good!". He asked the bird if he could use his eye for a bit. The bird said, "Yes, you can use my eye. But remember to give it back when you are done!" + +Bob was excited and said "okay, thanks!" He looked through the bird's eye and saw a lot of pretty flowers in the park, some butterflies and a few cats. He was having so much fun. + +After a few minutes, he thanked the bird for letting him use his eye. The bird said, "you are very welcome! It was nice to share my eye with you". Bob thanked the bird and went back home, feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Sarah and Ellie. They were Both 3 years old. + +One day,they went for a walk in the forest. It was a warm, sunny day and the birds were singing up in the trees. As they were walking, they saw something amazing! It was a beehive with lots of little bees buzzing around it. Sarah and Ellie both admired the bees flying around in the light. + +"That's so cool!" Ellie said. + +"Want to try some honey?" Sarah said. + +And so, Sarah and Ellie tasted some of the honey from the beehive. It was sweet and delicious! They both admired the honey for its special taste. + +"Yum!" Ellie said happily. + +And ever since then, Sarah and Ellie have been admiring the honey from the beehive every time they go for a walk in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a wild bear called Bob. He loved to run around in the forest and eat lots of delicious food. But one day, Bob was out walking and he stumbled across something he had never seen before: a small barrel. + +Bob was very intrigued and he decided to investigate it. He pushed the barrel and realized it was empty. Bob was determined to figure out what was inside and he came up with a plan. + +He said to himself, "Let's escape this forest. I will hide inside the barrel and see where it takes me!" + +So Bob carefully climbed inside the barrel and rolled it out of the forest. Soon, he found himself in a strange new place where he was surrounded by people. An old man spotted Bob and he said, "Hey! Look what's available here!" + +Bob poked his head out of the barrel and realized the old man had found him a new home. From that day onward, Bob had a wonderful life and he never had to escape anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She was very creative and loved to make things. + +One day, something special happened. Daisy's mommy said, "Today is a treat day!" Daisy was so excited, she danced and clapped her hands. + +Her mommy said, "Let's go outside and make something creative!" Daisy followed her mommy out to the garden and they started to build. They made a amazing castle with flowers and rocks. + +"This treat is so much fun," Daisy said. Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Daisy, it is! You are so creative!" + +Daisy was very proud of what she had made and she couldn't wait to show her daddy when he came home. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Bob. He wanted to make a special present for his friend. So he went to the store and saw a machine that could print something from a drawing. Bob looked at the machine and asked the shopkeeper what it was. + +The shopkeeper said it was a special machine that could print out a picture. Bob was very excited, but then he asked if he could use it. The shopkeeper said that he could use it, but he would have to pay a small fee. Bob happily paid the fee and began to make his friend a special print. + +He sent a picture to the machine and soon it was printing out the picture. When it was done, Bob carried the print to his friend. His friend was so happy to have the special present. She said that it was the best present ever and thanked Bob very much. + +From then on, Bob and his friend would print special things for each other. Whenever either of them was looking for something special to give, they knew the printing machine was available for them. +Kara and Sam were having a great time playing in the park. They set up a tent and had lots of delicious treats they had brought with them. Sam said, “This is the best! Everything is so tasty!†Suddenly, the sun started shining too brightly and melted some of the treats. Kara said, “Oh no! What will we do now? The treats are melting!â€. Sam had an idea. He said, “Let’s go hide in the tent and keep cool. We can eat the treats that aren’t melted yet.†So the two of them ran to the tent and stayed inside until the sun went away. They had a great time eating and playing games in the tent. In the end, they still had some tasty treats left over. +Once there was a girl who loved learning. She was excited to learn about potato, so she decided to go on a big adventure. She searched high and low, but she couldn't find a potato anywhere. Suddenly, an enormous potato hopped out of a tree! She was so excited and she quickly hugged it. But the potato just rolled away and got bigger and bigger. It was so enormous it blocked out the sun. The girl was surprised and she knew she had to learn more. But then the enormous potato fell on the girl and scared her, so she ran away. She never saw the enormous potato again, and she learned a hard lesson that day: don't hug enormous potatoes! +Once upon a time there was a cow, and her name was Lulu. She was very curious, so she went on a hunt for something exciting. + +Lulu saw a velvet curtain hanging in front of her. She tried to push the curtain aside, but it was too heavy. Then she tried to climb the curtain, but it was too high. + +Suddenly, something smelled very tasty. It was coming from behind the velvet curtains! Lulu lifted the curtain and saw a table filled with yummy treats. + +Lulu said "Wow!" The treats looked very tasty. She wanted to try them, so she found a chair and tried to climb onto the table. + +But she was too small to reach the treats. She tried to grab them but she couldn't. She was sad and started to cry. + +Then, the little mouse saw her sad face. He said "Don't worry! I'll help you get a taste of the treats! All we have to do is try!" + +So Lulu and the little mouse tried and tried. Finally, they were able to get some of the tasty treats! Lulu was so delighted that she thanked the mouse with a big hug. + +They stayed by the table and enjoyed their treats, until the sun sank low in the sky. Then they went on their way, leaving the velvet curtain behind. +John was playing with his model car. He zoomed it around the room and was having fun. Then, he crashed it into the wall. His model car was now dirty. + +John started to cry. His mom came over and asked him what happened. "John, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" + +John sniffled and said, "My model car is dirty now." + +John's mom looked at the car and said, "It's alright, we can clean it up. Let's find a cloth and some water." + +John knew that he needed to fix his model car, but he was still sad. John's mom could see this and said, "John, I know that this is hard, but don't worry. Together, we can make your model car look new again." + +John hugged his mom and smiled. He was happy to know he could fix his model car. He grabbed the cloth and they cleaned it together. In no time, it looked as good as new! +One day, Jack was walking in the park and he found a bucket. He was so excited when he saw it, that he started clapping. Jack picked up the bucket and brought it to his house. + +At home, Jack's mom saw him with the bucket and asked, “What do you have there, Jack?†+ +Jack smiled and said proudly, “I found a bucket! Can I keep it, Mommy?†+ +His mom smiled and said, “Why not! We can make something sweet with it.†+ +So Jack and his mom got to work. They filled the bucket with eggs, sugar and butter. Jack clapped with excitement when he saw the mixture. + +Mommy put the mixture into the oven to bake. After a while, Mommy pulled out a yummy, sweet cake. + +Jack clapped and said, “Yay! I love it!†+ +Mommy smiled and said, “See, Jack? The bucket was very useful. You can keep it and find more creative ways to use it.†+ +Jack gave his mom a big hug and said, “Thank you, Mommy!†+Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lilly. One special day, Lilly and her parents were going to a hotel to see her uncle marry his beautiful bride. When they arrived, Lilly was so excited! All of the food looked so tasty, and it smelt so yummy! + +At the wedding, Lilly saw her uncle and his bride walking in and looking so happy. She wanted to be happy too, like her uncle. But then, Lilly saw a lady that she didn't know. She had a sad face and wasn't smiling. + +Lilly went over to the lady and asked her why she didn't look happy. The lady said "I was supposed to be married here today too but my groom never arrived. I'm so sad now". + +Lilly thought for a moment and then said "Don't worry. I will marry you! Then you can be happy like my uncle". The lady smiled and hugged Lilly. Everyone at the hotel was so surprised! + +The lady and Lilly said the words and became husband and wife. Everyone laughed and celebrated, and Lilly was so proud of herself! Finally, the lady was able to have a special day to remember just like Lilly's uncle. +Once there was a mama bear, who kept all her yummy food inside her fridge. One evening, she was feeling especially hungry, so she opened up the fridge door to take out a snack. + +But when she opened the door, she found that her snack had already been taken by someone else! + +Mama bear was made, and she wanted to find out who took it. She called out to her cubs, asking them if they knew anything. + +The cubs shook their heads and said they hadn't seen the snack. Mama bear knew they were telling the truth because Mama Bear was tough, and she could tell when her cubs were not being honest. + +MamaBear started to think, and she realised that only one person could have taken the snack. She told her cubs to keep the fridge door closed tightly and to never open it. + +Mama Bear said, “From now on, you must always keep the fridge door shut tight. That way, no one can get in and take away our yummy snacks!†+ +The cubs agreed, and they kept the door tightly shut after that. As a result, all the yummy food inside the fridge stayed safe and secure! +Once upon a time, there was a little seal who lived near the sea. He was a happy seal, and always wanted to explore. + +One day, the seal was walking along the shore when he saw something shiny. He ran to it and revealed a big electric hammer. The seal was so excited, he wanted to strike it. + +He grabbed it with his flippers and tried to strike it. Then he heard a voice from behind him. + +"Hey! That's my hammer. Put it down!" It was a man. He looked quite angry. + +"Sorry," the seal said, and put the hammer down. + +The man smiled, and said "It's ok, but be careful. You could get a nasty shock if you touch it". + +The seal thanked him and waved goodbye. But when he turned away, he tasted something bitter on his tongue. It was from the hammer! He had been struck by a shock from the hammer. + +The seal scurried away to safety, never forgetting the lesson he had learned that day. +The sun was shining and the birds were singing in the tree outside. It was a perfect day for a game of hockey. Pat and Sue were playing together in the park. + +"Let's run!" shouted Pat. They both took off running towards the hockey goal. Pat got there first. + +"Nice one Pat!" said Sue. "Look at this pretty hockey stick. Where did you get it?" + +"My dad bought it for me," said Pat, holding up the hockey stick. "It's my favorite!" + +The two of them played until they were both out of breath. + +"That was fun," said Sue. + +"Let's do it again tomorrow" said Pat, already looking forward to their next game. + +The two of them waved goodbye and ran off, eager to come back and play again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl called Mary. Mary wanted to drive her toy car very badly. But it was broken. Mary felt very sad. + +Mary's mom heard her crying and said, "Don't cry, my darling. We can try to fix your car. All we need is a needle." + +Mary was very excited. She grabbed the needle and started fixing her car. She drove it around the house and laughed and clapped. + +But then the needle got stuck in her hand! It was very painful. Mary began to cry. Her mom saw this and said, "Don't worry honey. I will take the needle out. Everything will be fine." + +Mary held her mom's hand and felt safe. In a few minutes, the needle was out and Mary was feeling better. + +From then on, Mary was very careful when she drove her toy car. She remembered not to touch the needle. +Once upon a time, there lived a mighty lion named Leo. He lived in a grassy savanna, surrounded by a large herd of friendly gazelle. One day, Leo decided to raise himself up onto the tallest tree in the savanna. He wanted to go higher than the other animals so he could see the beauty of his home from above. + +Leo had just raised himself onto the tallest tree when a neighbouring zebra came near. The zebra said to Leo, "Why do you think you're so mighty? You shouldn't be so proud of yourself!" + +Leo was angry. He roared loudly and said to the zebra, "I earned the right to be proud! I'm the king of this savanna, and I will raise myself up above the rest!" + +The zebra decided to challenge Leo. He said, "If you think you're so mighty, let's have a race! Let's see who can cross the grass faster! The winner will be crowned king of the savanna!" + +Leo agreed and the race began. The zebra ran quickly, but Leo was even faster. Before long, Leo had raised himself above the zebra and crossed the grass first. He had won the race and was now the undisputed king of the savanna. + +From that day forward, Leo was known as the mighty king of the grassy savanna. He was loved and respected by +Once upon a time there was a mitten. It was a very special mitten with a big red button on it. One day the mitten went on a journey. + +As it walked through the forest, it stopped by a river. It was here that the mitten saw a little fish. The fish looked sad and scared. + +The mitten was very kind-hearted, so it decided to help. It pressed the red button and the river started to sparkle. Suddenly, the fish swam over to the mitten and began to sign. + +The mitten was so surprised! But it knew that it had made the little fish feel safe and secure. The fish thanked the mitten with huge, fearful eyes and swam away. + +The mitten was so proud of itself. It had made the little fish feel better and had had a wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a young baby who was playing in the park. She was having lots of fun. Suddenly, a sour smell came over the park. The baby's mommy could tell that something was not right. She took the baby in her arms and said, "We have to save you!" + +The mommy quickly ran away with the baby. They headed to the nearest fire station. When they got there, the firefighters saw them and said, "What's wrong?" + +The mommy explained that there was a sour smell coming from the park. The firefighters went to investigate and soon found out that a building was on fire. The firefighters quickly put out the fire and everyone in the park was safe. The baby and her mommy were so happy. + +The firefighters were very proud for saving the baby and the whole park. They said, "Well done, mommy! You saved the day!" The mommy smiled and replied, "Thank you!" +Once there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and she loved to lift things up. One day, while she was playing outside with her friends, she found a big steak. Jane was very excited and quickly picked it up, but it was so heavy she couldn't lift it. + +"Oh no, I can't lift this steak," said Jane. Just then a friendly voice came from beside her. + +"Don't worry Jane, let me help you," said the voice. + +Jane looked up and saw a tall man. He was holding a long, flexible stick. The man gently used the stick to help Jane lift the steak. + +"Thank you sir!" said Jane. "How did you know I couldn't lift the steak by myself?" + +The man smiled and said, "I saw how hard you were trying, and I knew I could help. Little kids like you should always ask for help if they need it!" + +Jane thanked him again, and they both went on their way. Jane never forgot the day she met the kind man who used a flexible stick to lift her steak. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She was so full of energy and loved to play all day long. One day, Anna was playing in the garden when suddenly there was a loud ring. She looked up to see her mummy coming out of the house. + +"Anna, it's time for your nap," said mummy. + +Anna knew that this meant she had to stop playing and go inside for a rest. Anna felt a bit dizzy and slowly made her way inside. + +As Anna lay in her bed waiting to fall asleep, she heard the ring again. It was coming from her mum's bedroom. She started to think about the ring but then fell asleep. + +When Anna awoke from her nap, she remembered the ring. She asked her mum why it was ringing. Her mum explained that the ring was a special alarm clock which reminded mummy when it was time for Anna's nap. Anna laughed with delight. + +Anna was so happy that she had figured out the mystery of the ringing. And from then on, she always made sure to take a nap when the special ringing of the alarm went off. +Tomas was a really naughty boy. Whenever his mum asked him to do something, he would blink with his eyes and pretend not to hear her. Today his mum wanted him to go outside and play with his basketball. He didn't want to. + +"Tomas," said his mum, "it's a beautiful day out there! Go outside and play with your basketball!" + +Tomas blinked and shook his head. He tried to run away, but his mum was too quick and caught him by the arm. + +"Tomas, you're being very naughty," she said. "If you don't go outside and play I'm going to have to take away your basketball." + +Tomas started to cry. Then he saw his mum's face softening. + +"Please, Mum," he said. "I promise I'll go and play with the basketball." + +His mum smiled, and Tomas ran outside. He started to play and have lots of fun with his basketball. Before long, he had forgotten all about being naughty. +Once there was a poor boy. He was three years old and he really liked playing football. Every day, he would take his ball and kick it around the park. But he was lonely and nobody wanted to play with him. He asked some of the other children if they wanted to join him, but they just ignored him. + +The poor boy was sad and he started to cry. He wanted to have friends to play with, but no one paid him any attention. He was so lonely that he nearly stopped playing with his football. + +One day, however, something special happened! He was playing alone in the park when a group of children asked him if he wanted to join them. This time, he wasn't going to be ignored. He was excited and he ran to meet the group of children. + +The poor boy and the other children became great friends. From then on they would always play together with the football. He was no longer lonely and the other children had learned that ignoring someone isn't very nice. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was only three years old. One day, she decided to go and bathe in the river. + +With her sweet little dress, Daisy was ready to make the most of the warm sunny day. She splashed and paddled in the water, feeling so happy and free. + +Just then, she heard a loud voice behind her. It was her mother. + +"Daisy! What are you doing? Are you sure you know how to swim?" + +Daisy was embarrassed. She was about to tell her mother she liked swimming when an adorable little pie appeared before her. + +"Oh, I didn’t know you like pies, Daisy," her mother said with a big smile. Daisy could tell it was all forgotten and everything was alright. + +They went back home, and Daisy took a warm bath in the tub. She had lots of fun that day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was having a great day - she was out enjoying a march. She was marching and singing, feeling very happy. Suddenly, she noticed something ugly in the dirt. + +Jane asked her mom, "What that ugly thing in the dirt?" + +Her mom said, "It used to be a flower, honey. We have to bury it now." + +So Jane and her mom dug a big hole and put the flower inside. Jane used a twig to cover the flower with dirt. + +When they were finished, Jane said, "That's sad, burying that little flower." + +Her mom said, "Yes, it is but it will help it grow bigger and more beautiful." + +And so Jane and her mom continued marching and singing. Jane felt happy again, and the flower was now growing in peace. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who had a net. He liked to go outside and catch bugs with it. One day, the little boy decided to take his net to a nearby pond. When he got there, he was disappointed. He couldn't find any bugs. Then, he noticed some fish swimming around in the pond. He held his net out over the water and tried to catch one. Suddenly, a voice from behind him said, "That's a spoiled way to catch a fish, my son." + +The little boy turned around to see an old man. The old man explained that it was better to open the net and let the fish come to it. The little boy smiled and thanked the old man for his advice. He put his net in the water and opened it wide. A few moments later, a big fish swam right into his net. + +The little boy caught a big fish and was so proud. He thanked the old man for his help. As he walked home with the fish, the little boy remembered what the old man had said. He knew that sometimes, the best way to get things is to be patient and kind. +Once upon a time there was an ancient package. It was found in a secret place under the ground. + +Two boys, Jake and James, were walking in the park and they came across the package. + +Jake said to James, "What a strange looking package. Let's open it!" + +James said, "No, I think we should leave it alone. It might be someone's own package." + +Jake replied, "But the package looks so ancient. Maybe it's something special. Please, let's open it, James." + +James agreed, so they opened the package. Inside was a small, beautiful box. There was something special inside the box and it was a secret. + +Jake said, "This must be our own package now. Let's look inside and see what's inside." + +So they opened the box and found a precious diamond inside! They were very happy that the ancient package was now their own. +Megan was a young girl looking for an adventure. She wanted to try something new and exciting. So she asked her mom if she could learn how to sign. Her mom said yes and she was very excited. + +The next day, Megan and her mom went to the store to buy special supplies. Megan was amazed to find out that she needed to buy ink so that she could sign her name. She asked her mom why she needed ink and her mom explained that it was very special. + +They bought a bottle of ink and went home. Megan was a little bit scared to use the ink. But her mom reassured her that ink was very sweet, like a treat! So Megan dipped the pen into the bottle of ink and she signed her name. + +Megan was overjoyed with her accomplishment. She couldn’t wait to show her family and friends. She showed everyone and they were so proud of her. Megan was so happy that she could sign her name now. She thanked her mom for helping her and for buying her the ink. +Jane and her dad were sitting in the stable. He held out a bucket of feed to her and said: "Can you perform this chore for me, please?" Jane nodded and looked around the stable. It was dark and damp and smelled disgusting. + +Jane started putting the feed in the bins while her dad watched. She worked slowly, careful not to make a mess. But then something unexpected happened. + +Suddenly, a little mouse jumped out of a bin and ran across the floor! Jane was startled and stepped back. Her dad laughed and said: "Don't be scared". + +Jane continued to place the feed, this time with greater caution. After some time, she was done and her dad praised her for her hard work. Jane looked around the stable before heading back home, feeling proud that she had performed the chore. +One day, Mandy and Josh went to the park. Josh was wearing his favourite bright blue pants. Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew and sent Josh's pants flying away. Josh was very anxious and kept looking up at the sky. + +Mandy smiled and said,"Don't worry Josh. We can get your pants back." + +"But how?" Josh asked worriedly. + +"I have an idea," said Mandy. She stuck her fingers in her mouth and blew a long, loud whistle. Soon enough, a strong wind blew from the opposite end and sent Josh's pants back! + +Josh was so happy! He gave Mandy a big hug and thanked her for saving his pants. Together, they smiled as the sun shone on happily. +Johnny and his mom were walking in the park one day. They saw a soccer ball; it was blue and round. Johnny wanted to kick it. + +"No, Johnny," his mom said. "We don't kick soccer balls without permission." + +Johnny was angry. He didn't understand why he couldn't kick the ball. He kicked anyway and it flew across the park. + +An old man saw what happened. He was very mad. "That was hard," he said. He went over to Johnny and said, "I want a reward if you don't kick anymore." + +Johnny didn't understand what "reward" meant. His mom asked him if he wanted a reward. Johnny agreed and the old man gave him a chocolate bar. + +Johnny was happy but his mom was sad. She knew that the old man was still mad and he might want more rewards. Johnny didn't understand why his mother was worried. + +In the end, Johnny never got another reward. Whenever he wanted to kick something, his mom said no. Johnny felt bad and his mom felt sad. +"Look Mama," said Jane, "It's so pretty!" She pointed to a new shiny shoe in the shop's window. "Do you want it?" asked Mama. +"Yes, yes!" Jane replied. +Mama smiled and bought the shoe for Jane. Jane brought it home and put it on. She was so excited and danced around the living room. + +The next day, Mama and Jane got dressed in fancy dresses and went to the town dance. Jane beamed with joy as she put on her new shoe and had the best night ever. She danced with her mama and twirled around in circles with all the other kids. + +At the end of the night, Papa found Jane fast asleep, exhausted from all the dancing. The new shoe still on her foot. She looked so peaceful and happy. + +Mama and Papa smiled, happy to have brought Jane so much joy. +It was a hot day and Tom was playing outside in the garden. He saw a rock by a tree, and he wanted to pick it up. He ran over and shouted, "I'm going to shoot it!" + +His mom heard him and quickly ran over to stop him. She said, "No, Tom! That's not safe. Rocks can be very powerful and they can hurt someone." + +Tom was disappointed, but he listened to his mom and stopped. He said to her, "Can I shoot another rock over there?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, that's a better idea. But don't shoot it very far and make sure you stay away from the house." + +Tom nodded and carefully shot the rock with his toy gun. He was careful and made sure that it went far away from the house. He cheered with joy as the rock flew through the air and landed far away. + +Tom's mom was very proud of him for listening and understanding the power of rocks. She said, "Oh, Tom, you did so well! You're such a smart boy!" +Mandy and her mom were very excited. They were going on a trip to the east! They packed up the car with all their things. Mandy's mom said, "Come on Mandy, let's unpack!" + +Mandy smiled and said, "Okay!" She helped her mom take their things out of the car and put them in their new home. Eventually, all the things were unpacked. + +Mandy was curious about the east, so she asked her mom, "What shall we do now?" Her mom said, "Let's explore the east! It's going to be so much fun." + +Mandy and her mom had so much fun exploring. They saw weird things, funny things and even some things they could never have imagined. They laughed and laughed at the funny things they saw. + +"This is the best trip ever", said Mandy. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it really is!". +Once upon a time there was a popular coin. Everywhere the coin went, people wanted it. + +One day the coin wanted to go on an adventure. It said goodbye to its friends and set off. It rolled and rolled, crossing fields and hills, until it reached a delicious looking pond. + +The coin spotted a fish swimming around. "Will you eat me?" it called out. The fish looked at the coin and said, "No, I won't eat you. I will play with you instead!" + +So, the coin and the fish played all day in the pond, splashing and swimming. + +At the end of the day the coin said goodbye to the fish. As it said goodbye, the fish gave it a secret: "If you want to stay popular, you must eat more coins like you. Then you'll be even more popular!" + +The coin smiled and said goodbye one final time. Then, it rolled off in search of more coins to eat. It knew that the secret the fish had given it had made it even more popular! +Once upon a time, there were two brothers named John and Steve. One day, Steve went to the park with his friends. When he got back, he saw his brother John working in the garden. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise! + +John said: "What was that?" + +Steve replied: "It sounded like fire!" + +They quickly ran outside and saw a big fire near their house. They were both very scared, but angry too. + +John shouted: "Come on, let's put out the fire!" + +So they worked together to put out the fire. After a few minutes, they finally put out the fire. They were both very relieved the fire was gone. + +The brothers hugged each other. John said: "That was a good job, Steve. We did it together." + +Steve smiled and said: "Yes, we did." +The sun was shining in the sky and it was a beautiful day. There was a cheerful farm in the valley. The farmers were busy and things were lively. + +Farmer Joe got an idea. He asked the other farmers to help him set up a fun game. He put some hay in the middle of the field. Then all the farmers took turns spinning around it. Round and round and round they spun! + +The farmers were having a great time. Everyone was laughing and playing and having fun. The sun was setting and the sky was orange and pink. The hay was spinning and the farmers were spinning too. + +Finally the sun was gone and it was time to go home. The farmers said goodbye and thanked Farmer Joe for the fun game. They all agreed to do it again soon. The farm was happy and lively again! +Alice was having a great day in the park. She went right over to the big swing and hopped onto it. She started to move back and forth, higher and higher as she went. + +Suddenly, her older brother came over. "Hey! What are you doing?" he asked. + +Alice smiled at him. "I'm on the swing!" + +The brother shook his head. "Get off. It's too high, you'll get hurt," he said. + +Alice looked sad but she knew he was right. She got off the swing and shut it down. "I don't want to get hurt," she said. + +Her brother ruffled her hair. "It's okay. Let's go swing on the baby swing," he said with a smile. + +Alice smiled back. Together, they went over to the small swing, and she could swing without any worry of getting hurt. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She really wanted to go to the park to play, but she had to cross a busy street with lots of traffic. Sarah was scared and started to weep. + +At that moment, a friendly old lady appeared. She asked Sarah: "Why cry sweetheart?" Sarah said: "I want to go to the park, but I'm afraid to cross this noisy traffic". + +The old lady smiled and said: "Sarah, don't worry. Nothing comes for free in life. If you want to reach the park, you must be brave and try. Sometimes you must face your fears, if you want to do something good. Remember: the most important things in life are not cheap." + +Sarah was very brave, and with the old lady's help, she crossed the busy street to reach the beautiful park. + +So the moral of the story is: Don't be afraid to take risks if you want to make your dreams come true! +Once upon a time, there was a pale peanut that wanted to be delivered somewhere. But it was too far away and the peanut knew it couldn't get there on its own. So it asked an elephant to help. + +"Please, can you deliver me?" said the pale peanut to the elephant. + +The elephant looked it up and down. + +"I'm sorry," said the elephant, "but I'm too big to carry you that far. I'm sorry I can't help." + +The pale peanut was very sad, until it heard a tiny voice. + +"I can help!" said the tiny voice. + +The pale peanut looked around, and it saw a little mouse. + +"What can you do?" said the peanut. + +"I can deliver you," said the mouse. "I might be small, but I can do it!" + +The pale peanut was so happy. + +"Thank you!" it said. + +The mouse picked up the peanut and put it in its tiny pocket. Then, off it went to deliver the peanut where it wanted to go. And the peanut was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They wanted to go on a vacation, so they packed their bags and got ready to go. + +On the day of the vacation, the family started driving. After a long time, they arrived at their destination. + +The dad looked around and said, "Wow! Everything looks so harmless!" + +The mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's a perfect vacation!" + +Suddenly the ground started to tremble! + +The mom looked at the dad, her face full of worry. He smiled and said, "It's just a harmless tremble, don't worry." + +The family continued on their vacation and had a great time! +Amy and her dad were in the kitchen spending quality time together. Amy loved spending time with her dad and he always tried to teach her new things. + +Today he was teaching her about cleaning. He said, "Amy, it's important to clean up after yourself. It will help you learn the value of tidiness and hard work." + +Amy liked the idea, so she grabbed a cloth and began to help her dad clean up the kitchen. She was being very creative with her methods. She imagined sweeping like a superhero and wiping countertops like a rock star. + +Amy's dad noticed how diligent she was and said, "Amy I'm so proud of you. You are learning the value of hard work." Amy felt proud of herself and continued cleaning. +Once there was a wise little rabbit. Her name was Rachel. One day, Rachel was walking through the forest and she spotted a patch of herbs. She decided to pick a few. + +"Oh, this herb looks tasty," said Rachel to herself. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. + +"Wait! Don't pick that herb," a voice said. + +Rachel looked around and saw a friendly fox. + +"Why should I not pick it?" Rachel asked him. + +The fox replied, "That herb is too wise for you. It is best to leave it alone." + +Rachel thanked the fox and left the herb alone. She went on her way and picked more tasty herbs that were just the right size for her. Rachel was thankful for the fox's wise words. +Dad was in his home office. He had a file in his hands and he seemed worried. He looked out the window, and the little girl couldn't see his face. She knocked on the door and said, "Daddy? Can I come in?" Dad turned around and said, "Yes, come in." + +The girl walked in and said, "What are you doing, Daddy?" He said, "I'm just looking at this file." He seemed worried. + +The little girl asked, "What's in the file, Daddy?" Dad said, "It's nothing. Just some work stuff." She said, "Are you sure? You seem worried." Dad put his arm around her and smiled. "I'm okay. It's nothing. Why don't we go outside and play?" + +And so they did. They went outside and played until it was time to eat supper. Dad had put the file away and seemed much happier. It was a happy day. +One day, Mommy asked Little Joe to go outside and look for a flower. Little Joe was so excited to be able to find one. He looked around his garden, but he couldn't seem to find a flower. He kept on looking and looking, until he finally found a pretty flower. + +Little Joe was so excited that he ran to show Mommy what he had found. He ran up to her with a big smile and said, "Mommy! Mommy! I found a flower!" Mommy looked at the flower with delight and said, "What a pretty flower, Little Joe! That is so sweet of you to find me a flower." + +Little Joe was so proud of himself for finding a pretty flower for Mommy. He asked her why she wanted it and she said, "I am going to make a pretty flower crown for you, Little Joe." + +Little Joe was very happy that Mommy was going to make something special for him with the flower. He couldn't wait to see what it would look like. The next day, Mommy gave Little Joe a beautiful flower crown she had made with the flower he had found. He smiled and said, "It's so pretty, Mommy. Thank you!" +Andy and his mom were walking in the park. Everywhere they went they saw something beautiful blooming. There were bright orange flowers and tall pink trees in bloom. + +Andy's mom said, "Isn't it pretty, Andy?" + +Andy nodded and said, "Yes, Mommy. The flowers are so pretty!" As they walked, Andy saw something that caught his eye. He pointed and asked, "What is that?" + +His mom said, "That's a wire. It helps send messages from one place to another." + +Andy said, "Wow! It looks so busy!" + +His mom laughed and said, "It sure does!" Then she patted Andy's head and said, "Let's go home now. It's getting late." + +Andy and his mom continued to enjoy the blooming sights of the park in the bright sunshine until they reached home. +Once there was a bald man who lived in a green house. He liked to push things and play outside in the sun. One day, he decided to take his hose out to the garden and water his flowers. As he leaned down with the hose, he heard a voice say: "Please don't push the hose too hard. It may not work!". + +He looked around to see who had spoken and found a little girl. She was only three years old and had curly hair. The man smiled and said, "Thank you for reminding me. I'll be careful". + +The man watered the garden, taking his time and not pushing the hose too hard. He noticed how the flowers zig zagged in the breeze and smiled at the beauty of it all. + +When he was finished he looked up at the little girl. "Thank you for reminding me about being careful. It's important to think before we act." + +The little girl smiled and nodded. She knew that her gentle reminder had taught the bald man a valuable lesson. From then on, the man was much more mindful when he handled things, knowing that a little patience can go a long way! +Once upon a time, there was a little bug who wanted to explore the world. He liked to crawl around and learn new things. + +One day he found a stand of sour apples. He thought they looked delicious and wanted to try them. He started to crawl up the stand to get one of the apples. + +But as he got close, he realised the apples were high up and he could not reach them. He knew he could not stand up and reach the apples so he was very disappointed. + +He started to crawl away from the stand, feeling sad that he could not have a sour apple. Suddenly, a giant bird flew by and snatched him in her beak. The little bug was never seen again. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Bill. He was very noisy and he kept playing all day long. One day he wanted a pie but his mum said no. Bill was very angry and he slapped his mum. His mum was so mad! She shouted at him and said he was not allowed to have any pie. + +Then Bill ran away. He ran straight to his friend's house. When he reached there he saw his friend eating a pie. Bill was so happy! He asked his friend if he could have some pie too. But his friend just laughed and shook his head. + +Bill was so sad. He started to cry and said, "Please give me some pie." But his friend just said "No" and slapped Bill on his face. + +Bill couldn't believe his friend had done that. He ran away crying and went straight home. He never saw his friend again and he never got to eat the pie. + +The end. +Bert was excited. Today he was going on a special trip. He was going to the museum of history to explore and learn about days long ago. + +"What will you see at the museum, Bert?" His mom asked. + +"Things from history!" Bert exclaimed happily. + +At the museum, things were hard for Bert to understand. But he got excited when he saw all of the old artifacts. There were old statues, pottery and carvings from hundreds of years ago. He explored the museum with a big smile on his face. + +After that, Bert and his mom went to a special room filled with books. The librarian there explained that the books were filled with stories and facts about history. + +Bert was so excited that he wanted to read them all. He was going to learn so much and have fun while doing it. His mom told him that in the future he might even go on other trips to learn more about history. + +Bert couldn't wait. He knew that history was going to be full of surprises. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She had a big problem. The water pipe in her house was leaking water and it was making a big puddle on the floor. Sarah couldn't reach the pipe to stop the leak and she started to panic. + +A big man with a tool box saw her and he said he could help. He checked the pipe and found it was too big for him to fix. Sara was so worried. + +Then an old man showed up. He was very fit and carried a smaller pipe in his hand. He said he could fit the pipe in place of the old one and make the leak stop. He worked quickly and soon the leak had stopped. + +Sarah was so relieved. She thanked the old man and he said it was no problem. Now Sarah was safe and she never had to worry about the pipe leaking again! +John and Jack were best friends. They raced everywhere together! + +Today, John and Jack were racing to the park. It was a bright and sunny day, and they wanted to have lots of fun. As they raced, they saw a big tree with a swing on it. John and Jack could not wait to swing higher and higher! + +At the park, John and Jack played tag, jumped in puddles and ate a yummy treat. Then it was time to go home. But this time, Jack said he wanted to race home by himself. He wanted to be independent. + +John was sad but let Jack go. He watched Jack race away. John felt proud because his best friend was growing up. Before long, they were home. Jack was so happy to have raced all by himself! +Once upon a time a little girl was walking through the park. The wind was blowing and the girl was feeling sad. She wanted to relax and take a break, so she sat down on a bench. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Hi, why don't you join me?", the voice said. + +The girl looked up and saw an old woman smiling at her. Hesitantly, the girl sat down next to the woman. + +"My name is Mrs Smith," the old woman said. "What's yours?". + +The girl replied, "My name is Daisy." + +Mrs Smith said, "Why don't you relax, Daisy. Go ahead and close your eyes. Listen to the wind, feel it on your skin. Relax and let go of your sad feelings." + +Daisy took a deep breath and closed her eyes. She felt the wind blow away her sadness. She relaxed, feeling happier. + +Mrs Smith smiled and said, "Let the wind blow away your sadness, Daisy." + +Daisy opened her eyes, smiled, and said, "Thank you Mrs Smith!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She was three-years-old and very naughty. One day she got into a lot of trouble for playing with her toys inside the house instead of outside. + +Jane's mom decided that it was time to teach her a lesson - she asked Jane to clean the whole house. Jane was upset, but she knew she had to do it. + +So Jane got to work. She used her arms to move the toys, her legs to climb stairs, and her eyes to check everything was properly put away. She worked hard and soon she had cleaned the whole house. + +Once she'd completed the task, Jane's mom praised her. Then she gave her a special treat - an ice cream sundae - because she'd been so useful. Jane ate her sundae with a big smile. + +She never got into trouble for playing inside the house again. +Once upon a time there was a hero named Sam. He was a very strong and brave boy who dreamt of one day becoming the fastest runner in the world. + +One day, after a long run, Sam stopped by a lake to rest. He closed his eyes and dreamt a beautiful dream. He saw himself running as fast as the wind and people cheering for him. Suddenly, a little bird landed on his shoulder and said "You can do it, Sam! You can be the fastest runner in the world!" + +Sam opened his eyes wide and looked at the little bird. He smiled, thanked the bird and said "I'll do my best! I won't let you down!". + +The little bird flew away, and Sam continued dreaming of becoming the fastest runner in the world. He knew it would take a lot of hard work and dedication, but he was willing to do whatever it took to make his dream come true. +Once upon a time there was a mule. The mule was purple. He liked to sit in sunny spots in his pasture. +One day someone decided to take the mule for a ride. He took the mule out of the pasture and put him in a cart. The mule was so scared that he tried to sit in the cart. +But the man wouldn't let him. He yanked the mule and kept going. +Soon enough, the mule was too tired and the man had to stop. But instead of resting, the man sold the mule for scrap. Poor mule! He never got to sit in the sun again. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jane. They liked to do lots of things together: they liked to play, talk, and make new friends. + +One day, Jack found a bright flame and wanted to pick it up. Jane told Jack it was a very dangerous thing to do, but Jack thought it was exciting. + +Jack reached down to pick up the flame but Jane stopped him. She said to Jack, “It would be selfish of you to take the flame away from here. Maybe we can join the flame with someone else.†+ +Jack thought about it for a moment and soon decided that it would be a smarter thing to do. So Jack and Jane joined the flame with another friend, named Bob. + +Jack, Jane and Bob stayed together and shared the flame until it went out. + +The moral of the story is: when it comes to sharing, it is better to join together than to be selfish. +One day, Jack saw a new ticket lying on the ground. He picked it up with excitement and ran to show his mum. + +"Look mum!" cried Jack, "I found a new ticket!" + +"Where did you get it from?" asked Mum. + +"I found it on the ground" replied Jack. + +Mum smiled, "That's nice, Jack. Let's see what it says." + +Jack and Mum looked at the ticket and saw the words, 'bow show'. + +"I think it means we can go to a bow show" said Mum. + +Jack was so excited he almost jumped out of his seat. + +Mum took Jack to the show. It was very colourful, with lots of bows everywhere. Jack was so happy and he clapped his hands as the performers did their tricks with the bows. + +By the end of the show, Jack was tired but smiling. + +"Thank you, Mum," said Jack as he gave her a big hug. + +"You're welcome, Jack!" said Mum. + +Jack and Mum held hands as they walked home, happy to have shared a special experience. +Jill was a curious three year old. She loved to explore her backyard and today had a special mission. She was looking for a swing. + +Jill had heard her parents talking about setting up a swing on the tree. But she had looked everywhere and still couldn't find it. + +She kept looking, walking around the backyard, when suddenly she heard a voice from the tree. + +"What are you looking for?" the voice asked. Jill looked up and saw a bird perched on the tree branch. + +Jill was surprised. She asked the bird if it knew where the swing was. + +The bird told her that her parents had just finished setting up the swing. He said that if she climbed up, she'd find it. + +Jill was excited and started to climb the tree. Suddenly, the bird playfully slapped her on the arm. She was too curious and surprised to be scared. + +Jill thanked the bird and found the swing. She happily sat in it and started to swing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She had a very special sack. She always cuddled it and made sure it was always nice and safe. + +One day she decided to take her sack for a walk. As she looked for a place to rest, she found an open field. The grass was so green and soft it was very inviting. + +Jane lay down in the field and put her sack beside her. She said, "Where I am, everything is so fine!" + +Suddenly, the ground started to shake and the wind began to blow very hard. Jane looked around and saw a big storm coming. She tried to run away but it was too late. + +Just then, a rock hit her sack and the wind carried it away. Jane shouted, "Come back! Come back sack!" + +But it was too late. Jane never got her sack back and she had to go home without it. She was very sad and never found a place to rest again. +Once there was an enormous elephant who was very embarrassed. He was walking through the jungle and came upon a big missile. He didn't know what it was, but he knew it was something he shouldn't touch. He felt so embarrassed that he ran away as quickly as he could. + +After the elephant had run away, a tiny mouse came along and saw the missile. He was so intrugied by it, he carefully scurried up to it and began to explore it. He scurried around it, climbed it and even stuck his tail inside the opening where the missile would shoot out. + +Suddenly, an enormous roar filled the jungle and the mouse jumped out of his skin. The elephant had seen the missile, become brave and decided to touch it - and now it had shot out an enormous missile! The mouse was so embarrassed that he ran away quickly and the elephant never spoke of what happened again. +One day, a little girl who was three years old saw something very attractive. She quickly ran to explore it. It was a bar of bright and colourful soap. When she touched it, it made bubbles and smelled amazing. + +The little girl's mom called her from the kitchen. "Come here," her mom said. "Why did you take the soap without asking me?" + +The little girl knew she had done something wrong and felt guilty. She looked up at her mom with a sad face and said, "I'm sorry. Can you forgive me?" + +Her mom smiled and said "Yes, I forgive you. Now go and wash your hands with the soap." + +The little girl was relieved that she had been forgiven. She took the soap and headed to the sink, feeling a huge sense of joy that she had been forgiven.  From then onwards, the little girl was more careful to not do anything wrong and always asked for permission before doing anything. +Once upon a time, there was a furry, hairy mouse. He was very excited, for he wanted to explore the new pond. He hopped along, on the dirt path, until he saw the pond. + +But when he saw the pond, he was disappointed. It was a big, empty pond. There was nothing to explore! + +The furry mouse sat there, feeling very sad. Then, he heard something. It was a voice, singing in the distance. + +The furry mouse hopped over and saw a little frog, sitting on a rock. He asked, "what you do?" + +The frog said, "I'm spraying the pond! I'm trying to make it pretty." + +The furry mouse smiled and said, "I help too!" + +So the furry mouse and little frog sprayed the pond together. They had so much fun! Soon enough, the pond was full of beautiful colors and patterns. + +The furry mouse and little frog were so proud of their work. They then decided to explore the pond together, so they jumped into the pond and had a wonderful adventure. +Billy loved the sun. When the bright yellow-orange ball rose in the sky, he rushed out of his house to feel its warmth. He always felt fit and strong when he was outside playing in the sun. + +One day, while he was running around, he saw something moving in the grass. He crept closer and closer, until he saw it was a tiny frog. + +Billy exclaimed, "Hi frog!" + +The frog didn't respond and suddenly hopped away. Billy grabbed a stick and struck it on the ground, making the frog jump even higher. + +Billy cheered, "Oh, I'm so fit! I can jump as high as a frog!" +He laughed and ran back to his house, feeling the warmth of the sun on his skin. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. He was a happy bunny, hopping around in the sunshine and enjoying the day. + +One day, the bunny was feeling troubled. He looked up at the sky and saw dark clouds rolling in. It began to get very cold with a chilly wind blowing. He shivered and said to himself, "What's going on?" + +He saw his friend, an owl, flying by. He waved and called out, "Hello! Can you tell me why it's getting cold?" + +The owl looked at the bunny and said, "It may get a bit colder soon. But don't worry, things will soon be warm again." + +The bunny felt a little better. He thanked the owl and went on his way. + +The next day, the sky was even darker. The bunny felt really troubled. Big snowflakes began to fall and the wind blew even colder. + +The bunny looked up at the owl and said, "It's so cold! What's going on?" + +The owl smiled and said, "Winter has come! But don't worry, soon it will be time for spring." + +The bunny was relieved, knowing that winter would soon be over. He hopped off and went back to enjoying the day. +Once upon a time there lived a grumpy old man. He did not like to talk to anyone, and didn't like to go anywhere. Every morning the grumpy old man would take out a long, purple measuring tape. He'd measure the walls of his house, the length of the path outside, and then he'd measure the length of his car. + +One morning a little girl saw the grumpy old man measuring his car. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. + +"Nothing," said the grumpy old man gruffly. + +The little girl thought this was quite funny and kept watching him. She noticed that the grumpy old man measured his car every day and wondered why. + +The next day, when the little girl was walking past the grumpy old man's house, she saw a big surprise. The grumpy old man had a brand new shiny purple car! + +The little girl realized that the grumpy old man had been measuring his car size every day so that he could buy the perfect purple car for himself. She was delighted and smiled at the grumpy old man who was now not so grumpy anymore. +Lila was a brave and independent girl. She liked to explore new places and play with her toys. One day, she found a big old house in the woods. She wanted to see what was inside, so she opened the door and walked in. + +The house was dark and dusty. Lila saw many things that she did not know. She saw a big clock that made a loud sound, a long mirror that showed her face, and a soft bed that had a hole in it. She also saw a white sheet that moved by itself. Lila was curious and went closer to the sheet. + +The sheet was not a sheet. It was a ghost! The ghost was sad and lonely. He had lived in the house for a long time, and no one came to visit him. He had a big wound on his chest, and it hurt a lot. He said, "Hello, little girl. Who are you?" + +Lila was not afraid of the ghost. She said, "Hello, Mr. Ghost. I am Lila. I like to explore new places. Why are you sad and lonely? Why do you have a wound on your chest?" + +The ghost said, "I am sad and lonely because I have no friends. I have a wound on my chest because I was hurt by a bad man a long time ago. He wanted to take my house and my things. He shot me with a gun, and I died. But I could not leave my house, because I loved it so much. So I became a ghost, and I stayed here." + +Lila felt sorry for the ghost. She said, "That is very sad, Mr. Ghost. I am sorry that you were hurt by a bad man. I am sorry that you have no friends. I want to be your friend. Can I help you heal your wound?" + +The ghost smiled and said, "You are very kind, Lila. You are the first person who ever wanted to be my friend. You can help me heal my wound by giving me a hug. A hug is a way of showing love and care. Maybe if I feel love and care, my wound will heal, and I can be free." + +Lila nodded and gave the ghost a hug. She felt his cold and soft body, and she heard his heart beat. She said, "I hope you feel better, Mr. Ghost. I hope you can be free and happy." + +The ghost felt a warm and gentle feeling in his chest. He felt his wound close and heal. He felt a light and peaceful feeling in his soul. He said, "Thank you, Lila. You are a wonderful friend. You helped me heal my wound. You helped me be free and happy. I will always remember you." + +Lila smiled and said, "You are welcome, Mr. Ghost. You are a wonderful friend too. I will always remember you too." + +The ghost faded and disappeared. He left behind a white feather, a sign of his gratitude and love. Lila picked up the feather and put it in her pocket. She said goodbye to the house and the ghost, and went back to her home. She was happy and proud. She had made a new friend, and she had helped a ghost heal. She was a brave and independent girl. +Sara and Ben love to play with water. They have a big tub in the backyard, and they fill it with the hose. They splash and swim and pretend they are fish. Sometimes they use their toys to make bubbles and waves. + +One day, they find a new toy in the tub. It is a whale. It is blue and soft and has a hole in its back. Sara and Ben are very happy. They squeeze the whale and water comes out of the hole. They make the whale swim and jump and spray water. + +But soon, the sun is very hot. The water in the tub gets lower and lower. Sara and Ben are sad. They want to keep playing with the whale. They try to fill the tub again, but the hose is broken. They look for another hose, but they cannot find one. + +The whale is also sad. It needs water to be happy. It feels dry and tired. It cannot spray water anymore. It makes a sad sound. + +Sara and Ben hear the whale. They feel sorry for it. They are persistent. They do not give up. They look for water everywhere. They find a bucket and a cup. They run to the kitchen and fill them with water. They run back to the tub and pour water on the whale. They do this many times, until the whale is wet and happy again. The whale makes a happy sound. + +Sara and Ben hug the whale. They are happy too. They have saved the whale. They are good friends. They play with the whale until it is time to go inside. They promise to come back tomorrow and play with the whale again. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big puddle. They run to the puddle and splash in it. They make big waves and wet their shoes. + +"Look, Mia, I can splash higher than you!" Tom says. + +"No, you can't, Tom, I can splash higher than you!" Mia says. + +They splash and splash and splash. They have fun. + +Then, they see a man with a cart. He has many lollipops. They are red, yellow, green, blue, and pink. They look yummy. + +"Can we have a lollipop, please?" Tom and Mia ask their mom. + +"OK, but only one each. And choose a cheap one. We don't have much money," their mom says. + +Tom and Mia look at the lollipops. They want the big ones. But they are not cheap. They are expensive. + +They see a small lollipop. It is cheap. But it is brown. It does not look yummy. + +"Can we have the brown one?" Tom and Mia ask the man. + +"Sure, here you go. It is cheap, but it is good. It is chocolate flavor," the man says. + +Tom and Mia take the brown lollipop. They lick it. It is yummy. It is sweet and creamy. + +They smile at the man. They say thank you. They go back to their mom. + +They share the lollipop. They are happy. They don't need the big ones. They have each other. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They had a lot of fun. + +But then Tom saw a big rock. He wanted to kick it. He thought it would be silly. He ran to the rock and kicked it hard. + +"Ow!" Tom cried. He fell to the ground. His foot hurt a lot. He had a big cut on his foot. It was bleeding. + +Lily ran to Tom. She saw his foot. She was scared. She wanted to help him. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Lily asked. "Your foot is bad. We need to fix it." + +Tom shook his head. He was angry. He did not want to fix his foot. He wanted to kick the rock again. He thought Lily was silly. + +"Go away, Lily!" Tom said. "I don't need you. I don't need to fix my foot. I can kick the rock again. Watch me!" + +Tom got up. He limped to the rock. He kicked it again. But this time, the rock was too hard. It did not move. It hurt Tom's foot more. Tom cried louder. + +Lily watched Tom. She felt sad. She tried to help him. But he did not listen to her. He was too silly. He made his foot worse. He could not play anymore. He had to go home. He had a bad day. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a well in the park. It was big and round and had a rope and a bucket. + +"Let's play with the well," Tom said. "Maybe we can find something in the bucket." + +"OK," Sue said. "But be careful. The well is deep and dark." + +Tom and Sue took turns to pull the rope and lift the bucket. They found some water, some stones, and some leaves in the bucket. They were not very happy. + +"Let's change the game," Tom said. "Let's pretend we are explorers and go inside the well." + +"How?" Sue asked. + +"Look, there is a hole in the well. We can crawl through it. It will be fun," Tom said. + +He pointed to a small opening in the side of the well. It was tight, but Tom was thin and he could fit. + +"Come on, Sue. Follow me," Tom said. He crawled into the hole and disappeared. + +Sue was scared. She did not want to go into the well. She did not think it was fun. She wanted to go home. + +"Tom, come back. I don't want to play this game. I want to go home," Sue shouted. + +But Tom did not answer. He did not come back. He was stuck in the hole. He could not move. He could not breathe. He was very scared. He wanted to go home too. + +But no one heard him. No one saw him. No one helped him. + +Tom and Sue never played in the park again. +Tim and Sue were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they did not like the big dog that lived near the park. The dog was big, black and filthy. It always barked and chased them. + +One day, the dog got out of its yard. It ran to the park and saw Tim and Sue. It barked and ran after them. Tim and Sue were scared. They ran to the slide and climbed up. The dog followed them and tried to jump on the slide. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Tim shouted. "You are filthy and mean!" + +The dog did not listen. It barked louder and scratched the slide. Tim and Sue hugged each other and cried. They wished someone would help them. + +Then they heard a word they did not know. It was a whistle. A man came to the park. He was the dog's owner. He called the dog by its name and blew the whistle. The dog stopped barking and scratching. It looked at the man and ran to him. The man put a leash on the dog and said sorry to Tim and Sue. + +"I'm sorry, kids. My dog is not mean, he just wants to play. But he does not know how to play with children. He seems to think you are toys. I will take him home and teach him some manners. Are you OK?" + +Tim and Sue nodded. They were still scared, but they were glad the man came. They thanked him and got off the slide. They decided to play somewhere else, away from the dog. They hoped the dog would learn how to be nice and clean. +Lily and Tom were playing with their blocks. They liked to make towers and houses and cars. But they did not like to share. + +"Give me that round block!" Lily said. She wanted to make a wheel for her car. + +"No, it is mine!" Tom said. He wanted to make a ball for his dog. + +They both pulled the round block and it broke in half. They were very sad and angry. + +They started to complain to their mom. "Mom, Tom broke my round block!" Lily said. + +"Mom, Lily took my round block!" Tom said. + +Mom came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken block and the mess of blocks. She was not happy. + +"Stop complaining, both of you!" Mom said. "You need to learn to share and be nice. Look, I have a thick book with many round pictures. Why don't you look at it together and find the round things?" + +Lily and Tom stopped complaining. They liked the book. They saw round things like apples, balls, suns, and moons. They pointed at them and said their names. They also saw other shapes like squares, triangles, and stars. They learned new words and had fun. + +They forgot about the broken block and smiled at each other. They said sorry and hugged. Mom was proud of them. She gave them a round cookie each. They shared it and ate it happily. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and make castles and roads. They had a big bucket and a small shovel each. They were having fun. + +But then, a big boy came and took their bucket. He said it was his and he ran away. Lily and Tom were sad and angry. They wanted their bucket back. They followed the big boy and saw him digging a big pit with their bucket. He was mean. + +"Hey, give us our bucket!" Lily shouted. "It is ours, not yours!" + +The big boy laughed and said, "No, it is mine now. Go away, or I will throw sand at you!" + +Lily and Tom did not go away. They were brave. They waited for the big boy to put the bucket down. Then, they ran fast and grabbed it. They ran back to their spot. + +The big boy was mad. He chased them and tried to get the bucket back. But he was not careful. He stepped into the pit he had dug and fell down. He got sand in his eyes and mouth. He cried. + +Lily and Tom were safe. They had their bucket. They smiled at each other. They were patient and smart. They went back to their sand castles and roads. They were happy. +Ben was a fat cat who liked to sleep on the sofa. He had a red sweater that his mom made for him. He felt warm and cozy in his sweater. + +One day, a new cat came to the house. Her name was Lily and she was thin and gray. She was cold and scared. She hid under the bed and did not want to play. + +Ben saw Lily and wanted to be her friend. He went to the bed and said, "Hello, I am Ben. Do you want to play with me?" Lily did not answer. She shivered under the bed. + +Ben felt sorry for Lily. He thought of his red sweater. He took it off and said, "Here, you can have my sweater. It will make you warm and happy." He pushed the sweater under the bed. + +Lily saw the sweater and felt a little bit of hope. She touched the sweater and felt its softness. She put it on and felt its warmth. She came out from under the bed and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are very kind. I like your sweater. Can we be friends?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Yes, we can be friends. Come, let's play on the sofa." He and Lily went to the sofa and cuddled together. They felt warm and cozy in their sweaters. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big mirror that hung on the wall. The mirror was modern and shiny, and it could make funny sounds and lights when they touched it. + +One day, they decided to play a game with the mirror. They took turns to make faces and noises, and the mirror copied them. Lily made a scary face and said "boo", and the mirror did the same. Ben made a silly face and said "moo", and the mirror did the same. They laughed and clapped their hands. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She whispered to Ben, "Let's trick the mirror. You make a face and a noise, and I will make a different face and a noise. Then the mirror will be confused and not know what to do." + +Ben agreed. He made a happy face and said "yay", and Lily made a sad face and said "nay". They looked at the mirror and waited. But the mirror was smart. It did not copy either of them. Instead, it made a new face and a new noise. It made a surprised face and said "hey". Lily and Ben were shocked. They had never heard the mirror say that before. + +They looked at each other and then at the mirror. They did not know what to do. Then, they smiled. They realized that the mirror was playing with them. They said "hey" back to the mirror, and the mirror said "hey" again. They started to make more faces and noises, and the mirror joined them. They had a lot of fun and excited the mirror. They were happy and the mirror was happy too. +Anna and Ben liked to play with their toy ship. They pretended it was a big ship that could sail across the sea and have adventures. One day, they decided to make their ship more unusual. They used some paint, stickers, and glitter to decorate it. + +"Look, our ship is so pretty now!" Anna said, showing Ben her side of the ship. She had painted it pink and purple and added some flower stickers. + +"Wow, it is!" Ben said, admiring Anna's work. He had painted his side of the ship blue and green and added some star stickers. "But we are not finished yet. We need to add some glitter to make it sparkle." + +"Good idea!" Anna said, grabbing a bottle of glitter. "Let's sprinkle some on the ship." + +They opened the bottle and started to shake it over the ship. But they did not notice that the lid was loose. Suddenly, the glitter spilled out of the bottle and covered the ship and the floor. + +"Oh no!" Anna and Ben cried, looking at the mess. "We used too much glitter!" + +Their mom heard their cries and came to see what was wrong. She saw the glittery ship and the glittery floor and smiled. + +"What a beautiful and unusual ship you have made!" she said, trying not to laugh. "But it looks like you have also made a glittery sea. How will you clean it up?" + +Anna and Ben looked at each other and shrugged. They did not know how to clean up the glitter. They wished they had finished their ship before they used the glitter. But they also liked how their ship sparkled in the light. + +"Maybe we can use a broom and a dustpan," Ben suggested. + +"Or maybe we can use a vacuum cleaner," Anna said. + +"Or maybe we can ask for some help," their mom said, taking their hands. "Come on, let's go and find some tools to finish our project." +Anna and Ben were playing in the dark. They had a candle and some matches. They liked to make shadows on the wall with their hands. + +"Look, I can make a rabbit!" Anna said. She moved her fingers to make ears and a nose. + +"That's not a rabbit, that's a mouse!" Ben said. He tried to make a cat with his hand, but it looked like a blob. + +They giggled and made more animals. They did not hear their mom coming up the stairs. + +"Anna, Ben, what are you doing?" Mom said. She opened the door and saw the candle and the matches. She was angry and scared. + +"Mom, we were just playing!" Anna said. She tried to hide the matches behind her back. + +"You were playing with fire? That's very dangerous and careless!" Mom said. She took the candle and the matches from them. "You could have burned the house or hurt yourselves!" + +She blew out the candle and turned on the light. She hugged them and said, "I'm glad you're okay, but you should never play with fire. It's not a toy. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mom, we're sorry," Anna and Ben said. They felt bad and ashamed. + +Mom kissed them and said, "I love you, but you have to be careful and listen to me. Now, go to bed and sleep well." + +She tucked them in and said good night. She left the door open a little bit. + +Anna and Ben whispered to each other. + +"I'm sorry, Anna, it was my idea to play with the candle," Ben said. + +"It's okay, Ben, I wanted to play too," Anna said. + +They said they loved each other and closed their eyes. They dreamed of nice animals and no fire. +Sam and Lily like to play in the pond. They look for frogs and fish and bugs. One day, they find a huge frog. It is bigger than a cat. It has green skin and yellow eyes. + +"Wow, look at this frog!" Sam says. "Can we keep it?" + +"I don't know," Lily says. "It is very big. Maybe it is not a good pet." + +"Please, please, please," Sam begs. "It is so cool. I will take care of it. I will feed it and play with it and love it." + +"Okay, fine," Lily says. "But you have to be careful. It might bite or jump or make noise." + +Sam is very happy. He picks up the huge frog and hugs it. He carries it to his house. He puts it in a big box with some water and grass. + +"Hello, froggy," Sam says. "You are my new friend. I will call you Fred." + +The huge frog does not like the box. It does not like Sam. It does not like being a pet. It croaks loudly and tries to escape. It scratches the box and splashes the water. + +"Shh, Fred," Sam says. "Don't be noisy. Don't be naughty. I will give you some food. Do you like worms?" + +Sam goes to the kitchen and gets a jar of worms. He opens the box and tries to feed the huge frog. But the huge frog is hungry and angry. It does not want worms. It wants Sam. + +The huge frog jumps out of the box and onto Sam. It opens its mouth and bites Sam's arm. Sam screams and drops the jar. The worms fall on the floor. + +"Help, help, help!" Sam cries. "The frog is biting me! It hurts! It hurts!" + +Lily hears Sam's scream. She runs to his house. She sees the huge frog on Sam and the worms on the floor. She is scared and shocked. + +"Sam, Sam, Sam!" Lily shouts. "Let go of the frog! It is not a good pet! It is a bad frog!" + +But the huge frog does not let go of Sam. It bites harder and harder. It swallows Sam's arm and then his shoulder and then his head. Sam stops screaming. He is gone. + +The huge frog burps and croaks. It is full and happy. It hops out of the house and back to the pond. It does not want to be a pet. It wants to be free. + +Lily is left alone. She is sad and sorry. She wishes she never said yes to Sam. She wishes they never found the huge frog. She cries and cries. The end. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. Spot was a furry dog who liked to run and bark and lick their faces. + +One day, Mom said they could have a treat after lunch. She showed them two boxes. One box had cookies and one box had apples. "You can choose one treat each," Mom said. "But you have to share with Spot." + +Lily and Ben looked at the boxes. Lily liked cookies more than apples. Ben liked apples more than cookies. They both wanted to make Spot happy. But they did not agree on what to choose. + +"I want cookies," Lily said. "Spot likes cookies too. They are sweet and crunchy." + +"I want apples," Ben said. "Spot likes apples too. They are juicy and healthy." + +They started to argue. They pulled and pushed the boxes. They shouted and cried. They did not listen to Mom or to each other. + +Spot was sad. He did not like to see his friends fight. He wanted to have a treat with them. He saw a chance to grab a cookie and an apple from the boxes. He ran away with them in his mouth. + +Lily and Ben stopped fighting. They saw Spot running away with their treats. They chased after him. But Spot was faster. He ran to the backyard. He ate the cookie and the apple. He wagged his tail. + +Lily and Ben reached the backyard. They saw Spot licking his lips. They saw the empty boxes. They had no treats left. They felt angry and sad. They blamed each other and Spot. They did not say sorry or hug. + +Mom came to the backyard. She saw Lily and Ben and Spot. She saw the empty boxes. She knew what happened. She was disappointed and mad. She said, "You were not nice to each other or to Spot. You did not share or choose well. You have no treats now. You have to go to your rooms and think about what you did." + +Lily and Ben and Spot went to their rooms. They had no treats. They had no fun. They had a bad day. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big group of people. They are marching on the street. They are holding signs and shouting. They are very loud. + +Tom and Jen are curious. They want to see what the group is doing. They run to the street. They forget to look for cars. They forget to hold hands. + +"Hey, kids, get out of the way!" a man in the group yells. He is angry. He pushes Tom and Jen. Tom falls down. He hurts his knee. He cries. Jen is scared. She tries to help Tom. + +But the group does not stop. They keep marching. They do not care about Tom and Jen. They do not say sorry. They are rude. + +A car comes. It is fast. It does not see Tom and Jen. It hits them. They are very hurt. They do not get up. They do not play anymore. + +The moral of the story is: do not run to the street. Do not follow strangers. Do not forget your friends. Be careful and be kind. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play near the pond. They liked to look at the fish and the frogs and the ducks. Sometimes they threw rocks into the water and watched the ripples. + +One day, Lily found a big, shiny rock that sparkled in the sun. She was very happy and showed it to Tom. "Look at my rock, Tom! It is so pretty and smooth. Do you want to touch it?" + +Tom looked at the rock and felt jealous. He wanted a rock like that too. He said, "No, I don't want to touch it. It is not a good rock. It is too heavy and hard. You should throw it away." + +Lily was hurt by Tom's words. She liked her rock very much and did not want to throw it away. She said, "No, Tom, you are wrong. It is a good rock. It is my rock. I will keep it and take it home." + +Tom was angry and snatched the rock from Lily's hand. He ran to the pond and threw it as far as he could. He said, "There, now you don't have a rock anymore. Now we are the same." + +Lily was very sad and cried. She ran after the rock and tried to find it in the water. But it was too deep and too dark. She could not see it. She said, "Tom, why did you do that? You are a bad friend. You made me lose my rock. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He realized he had been mean and selfish. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I was jealous of your rock. It was a very nice rock. I should not have taken it from you. Please forgive me. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily looked at Tom and saw that he was sincere. She wiped her tears and said, "Tom, I forgive you. You made a mistake, but you said you are sorry. We can still be friends. But next time, don't take my things without asking. And don't throw them away. That is not nice." + +Tom nodded and said, "I promise, Lily. I won't do that again. And maybe we can find another rock for you. Or something else that you like. Come on, let's go and look." + +Lily smiled and said, "OK, Tom. Let's go and look. Maybe we can find something for both of us. Something that we can share and enjoy together." + +They held hands and walked along the pond, looking for treasures. They forgot about the rock and the ripples. They were happy again. +Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They like to look for shapes in the clouds. They see circles, squares and stars. But they cannot find a triangle. + +"Where is a triangle?" Tom asks Mia. + +"I don't know. Maybe there is no triangle in the sky," Mia says. + +They keep looking and looking. Then they hear a voice. + +"Hello, friends. Do you want to see a triangle?" + +They turn around and see a boy holding a kite. The kite is a triangle. It is red and yellow and blue. + +"Wow, a triangle!" Tom and Mia say. + +"Yes, this is my kite. I made it with my dad. Do you want to fly it with me?" the boy says. + +"Yes, please. That sounds fun," Tom and Mia say. + +They run to the boy and take turns holding the kite. The kite flies high in the air. It makes a triangle in the sky. Tom, Mia and the boy are happy. They have found a triangle and a new friend. +Lily likes to wake up early and listen to the radio. She likes the songs and the stories that the people tell. She has a small radio in her room that she can turn on and off by herself. + +One morning, Lily woke up and saw that it was raining outside. She heard the raindrops on the window and the roof. She thought it was a good day to stay in bed and listen to the radio. She reached for the radio and turned it on. + +But something was wrong. The radio did not make any sound. It was wet and cold. Lily saw that there was a hole in the roof and water was dripping on the radio. She was sad and scared. She did not like the hole and the wet radio. + +She ran to her mom and dad's room and knocked on the door. She told them what happened. They hugged her and said they were sorry. They said they would fix the hole and the radio. They said they would listen to the radio with her in the living room. + +Lily felt better. She went to the living room with her mom and dad. They turned on the big radio and listened to the songs and the stories. They sang and laughed and cuddled. Lily was happy. She liked the big radio and the dry living room. +Anna and Ben like to play pirates. They have a big box that they pretend is a ship. They also have a map that shows where the treasure is. One day, they find a barrel in the garage. They think it is perfect for their game. + +"Look, Ben, we can use this barrel as a chest for the treasure!" Anna says. + +"Good idea, Anna! Let's fill it with some shiny things and hide it somewhere," Ben says. + +They put some coins, necklaces, and rings in the barrel. They also make a sign that says "Pirates only" and stick it on the barrel. Then they roll the barrel to the backyard and cover it with some leaves. + +"Now we have to follow the map and find the treasure," Anna says. + +They take the map and the box and start their adventure. They pretend to sail across the sea, fight with sharks, and land on an island. They look for clues and follow the directions on the map. They are very excited when they see the sign that says "Pirates only". + +"We found it, we found it!" Ben shouts. + +They move the leaves and open the barrel. They see the shiny things inside and smile. + +"Wow, look at all this treasure! We are rich pirates!" Anna says. + +They take some of the treasure and put it in their pockets. They also share some with their stuffed animals. They are very happy and proud of their game. + +They are also very modest pirates. They do not brag or show off their treasure to anyone. They only play with it when they are alone or with their friends. They know that the real treasure is having fun and being kind. +Sara likes to play with yarn. She has many colors of yarn in her box. She likes to make things with yarn, like hats and scarves and dolls. She likes to give them to her friends and family. + +One day, Sara finds a new color of yarn in her box. It is orange, like a carrot or a pumpkin. She thinks it is very pretty and bright. She wants to make something with it. She asks her mom, "Mom, can I use this orange yarn?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can, Sara. What do you want to make with it?" + +Sara thinks for a moment. She remembers that her dad likes to watch birds in the garden. She has an idea. She says, "I want to make a bird feeder with the orange yarn. The birds will like it. It will look like a big orange flower." + +Her mom says, "That is a very nice idea, Sara. How will you make it?" + +Sara says, "I will need a plastic bottle, some scissors, some glue, and some seeds. And the orange yarn, of course." + +Her mom helps her find the things she needs. She helps her cut the bottle and make holes in it. She helps her glue the yarn around the bottle. She helps her fill the bottle with seeds. She helps her hang the bottle on a branch in the garden. + +Sara is very happy. She has made a bird feeder with the orange yarn. She starts to watch the birds come and eat the seeds. She sees blue birds and red birds and yellow birds. They all like the orange yarn. They chirp and sing and thank Sara for the food. + +Sara says, "You're welcome, birds. I'm glad you like it. I made it for you and for dad. He likes to watch you, too." + +Her dad comes out and sees the bird feeder. He hugs Sara and says, "Thank you, Sara. This is a very beautiful and thoughtful gift. I love it. And I love you." + +Sara smiles and says, "I love you, too, dad. And I love the birds. And I love the orange yarn." +Sara liked to help her mom with the house. She saw her mom use a mop to clean the floor. Sara wanted to use the mop too. She took the mop from the closet and tried to clean the floor. But the mop was too big for Sara. She could not hold it well. She made a big mess on the floor. She spilled water and soap everywhere. + +Mom saw the mess and was not happy. She was angry at Sara. She said, "Sara, you should not use the mop. You are too small. You made a big mess. Now I have to clean it again. Go to your room and stay there." + +Sara felt sad and sorry. She did not want to make mom angry. She wanted to help mom. She went to her room and cried. She saw her teddy bear on the bed. She hugged her teddy bear. She saw that her teddy bear had a hole in his ear. She remembered that mom had said she would repair the hole. But mom was too busy with the house. Sara had an idea. She took some thread and a needle from her mom's sewing box. She tried to repair the hole in her teddy bear's ear. She was careful and gentle. She did not hurt her teddy bear. She made the hole smaller and smaller. She was proud of her work. + +Mom finished cleaning the floor. She felt bad for being angry at Sara. She knew that Sara was trying to help. She went to Sara's room to say sorry. She saw Sara with her teddy bear. She saw that Sara had repaired the hole in her teddy bear's ear. She was surprised and happy. She said, "Sara, you did a great job. You repaired your teddy bear's ear. That is very rare. Not many kids can do that. I am sorry for being angry at you. You are a good helper. But next time, please ask me before you use the mop. The mop is too big for you. You can help me with other things, like dusting or folding clothes. OK?" +