diff --git "a/TinyStories_1871.txt" "b/TinyStories_1871.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1871.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Mom is very angry. She says, "That's it. You have to clean up and take a shower. Or you will go to bed without any story or hug." + +Lily and Ben do not want to go to bed without any story or hug. They say, "Please, Mom. Do not be mad. We will clean up and take a shower. We are sorry." + +But it is too late. Mom says, "No, you had your chance. You did not listen to me. You have to learn to be responsible and respectful. Now go to your room and get ready for bed." + +Lily and Ben cry. They go to their room. They have to clean up their toys and take a shower. They do not get any dessert, story or hug. They feel sad and lonely. They wish they had listened to Mom. + +The moral of the story is: You should always listen to your parents and clean up after yourself. Or you will face the consequences. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play near the river. They knew there were alligators in the water, but they were not afraid. They thought they were very brave and smart. + +One day, Tom said to Sam, "I dare you to touch an alligator. I bet you are too scared to do it." Sam did not want to look scared, so he said, "OK, I will do it. Watch me." + +Sam walked to the edge of the river and saw a big alligator lying on the bank. He reached out his hand to touch its tail, but the alligator moved and snapped its jaws. Sam screamed and ran back to Tom. + +Tom laughed and said, "Ha ha, you are a chicken. You ran away from the alligator. I am braver than you." + +Sam felt angry and sad. He said, "You are not brave, you are mean. You made me do something dangerous and you did not care if I got hurt. You are not a good friend." + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "You are right, Sam. I am sorry. I was not a good friend. I should not have dared you to touch the alligator. It was not a fun game, it was a bad idea. Alligators are not toys, they are wild animals. We should stay away from them and be safe." + +Sam forgave Tom and they hugged. They decided to play somewhere else, where there were no alligators. They learned that being brave does not mean being foolish, and being a good friend means caring for each other. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big, old tree with many branches. They wanted to climb the tree and see the birds and the sky. + +"Look, Ben, there is a seat on the tree!" Anna said. She pointed to a branch that was flat and wide. "We can sit there and have a picnic!" + +"OK, Anna, let's go!" Ben said. He followed Anna to the tree. They had a basket with sandwiches and juice. They put the basket on the ground and started to climb. + +Anna was faster than Ben. She reached the branch and sat on it. She looked around and smiled. She saw many flowers and bugs and a squirrel. She waited for Ben to join her. + +Ben was slower than Anna. He had a hard time finding a place to put his legs and hands. He was scared of falling. He saw Anna sitting on the branch and called her. + +"Anna, help me! I can't climb up!" Ben said. He was hanging from a lower branch. He felt his legs getting tired. + +"Don't worry, Ben, I'm coming!" Anna said. She got up from the branch and reached for Ben's hand. She pulled him up and helped him sit next to her. She gave him a hug and a sandwich. "You did it, Ben! You are brave!" + +"Thank you, Anna, you are kind!" Ben said. He ate his sandwich and drank his juice. He felt better. He looked at the tree and said, "This is an ancient tree, Anna. It has seen many things. I wonder what stories it can tell us." + +"Maybe it can tell us stories of other children who climbed it, or of animals who lived in it, or of seasons that changed it," Anna said. She leaned her head on the tree and listened. She imagined the stories the tree could tell. She felt happy and sleepy. + +Anna and Ben fell asleep on the branch. They dreamed of the tree and its stories. They were friends with the tree. The tree was happy too. It liked having children on its seat. It whispered to them, "Sleep well, Anna and Ben. Come back soon." +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big sack near a tree. They open the sack and see many boots inside. + +"Wow, look at all these boots!" Sam says. "Let's try them on!" + +"OK, but we have to be quick. Maybe someone is looking for them," Tom says. + +They take out the boots and put them on their feet. Some boots are too big, some are too small, some are red, some are black. They laugh and run around the park with the boots. + +But then, it starts to rain. The rain is very heavy and makes the park wet. Sam and Tom get wet too. They want to go home, but they can't find their own shoes. They left them in the sack, but the sack is gone. + +"Where is the sack? Where are our shoes?" Sam cries. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone took them," Tom says. + +They look around, but they can't see anyone. They are alone in the park, with wet boots and wet clothes. They are cold and sad. They wish they never found the sack. +Sam and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park near the pond. One day, they saw a big alligator in the water. It had green skin and sharp teeth. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sam said. "It is so big and scary!" + +"I want to see it closer," Mia said. "Maybe it is friendly." + +"No, Mia, don't go near it!" Sam said. "It might bite you!" + +But Mia did not listen. She walked to the edge of the pond and waved at the alligator. The alligator saw her and opened its mouth. + +"Help, Sam, help!" Mia cried. "The alligator is coming!" + +Sam was scared, but he was also brave. He picked up a big stick and ran to Mia. He hit the alligator on the nose with the stick. The alligator was hurt and angry. It swam away. + +"Are you okay, Mia?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, thank you, Sam," Mia said. "You saved me. You are so gifted and strong." + +Sam hugged Mia. They were happy and safe. They decided to finish their play and go home. They never went near the pond again. They learned to be careful of alligators. +Sara and Tom were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to pretend they were animals. Sara was a cat and Tom was a dog. They chased each other and made funny noises. + +"Meow, meow, I am a cat!" Sara said. + +"Woof, woof, I am a dog!" Tom said. + +They ran around the room and jumped on the bed. They had a lot of fun. + +But then they heard a loud knock on the door. It was their mom. She was not happy. + +"Kids, what are you doing? You are making too much noise!" she said. + +Sara and Tom stopped playing. They looked at each other. They knew they were in trouble. + +They quickly got off the bed and knelt on the floor. They put their hands together and made sad faces. + +"Sorry, mom, we were just playing," Sara said. + +"Please, mom, don't be mad," Tom said. + +Their mom opened the door and saw them kneeling. She smiled. She was not really angry. She was just pretending. + +She walked into the room and hugged them. + +"I'm not mad, kids, I'm just joking. You can play, but not so loud, okay?" she said. + +"Okay, mom, we understand," Sara and Tom said. + +They hugged their mom back. They were happy. They loved their mom. + +They went back to playing, but more quietly. They were normal kids. They liked to have fun. +Ben and Mia liked to play soccer. They had a big ball and two goals in the park. They ran and kicked and had fun. Sometimes they played with other kids, and sometimes they played by themselves. + +One day, Ben and Mia saw a big building near the park. It had many seats and a big field. Ben said, "Look, Mia, that is a stadium. That is where the big soccer players play. Let's go and see." + +Mia said, "No, Ben, we can't go there. That is not for us. That is for grown-ups. We have to stay in the park. Come on, let's play more soccer." + +But Ben was stubborn. He wanted to see the stadium. He said, "I want to go, Mia. I want to see the big soccer players. Maybe they will let us play with them. Come on, Mia, don't be scared." + +Mia was not scared, but she was smart. She knew that the stadium was not a place for them. She said, "Ben, listen to me. The stadium is not open. The big soccer players are not there. They only come sometimes. And they will not let us play with them. They have their own rules and teams. We have our own ball and goals. We have more fun in the park. Please, Ben, relax and play with me." + +But Ben did not listen. He was stubborn. He ran away from Mia and went to the stadium. He tried to open the gate, but it was locked. He tried to climb the fence, but it was too high. He tried to find a hole, but there was none. He was sad and angry. He wanted to see the stadium. + +Mia followed Ben and saw him trying to get in. She felt sorry for him, but she also felt mad. She said, "Ben, stop it. You are wasting time. You are being silly. You can't get in the stadium. You are making a mess. You are hurting yourself. Come back to the park and play with me." + +Ben looked at Mia and saw that she was right. He was wasting time. He was being silly. He couldn't get in the stadium. He was making a mess. He was hurting himself. He felt sorry for Mia, but he also felt proud. He said, "Mia, I'm sorry. I was stubborn. I wanted to see the stadium. But you are right. It is not for us. It is for grown-ups. We have more fun in the park. Let's go back and play soccer." + +Mia smiled and hugged Ben. She said, "I'm glad you are sorry. I'm glad you are not stubborn anymore. I'm glad you want to play soccer. Let's go back and have fun." + +Ben and Mia ran back to the park. They played soccer with their ball and goals. They ran and kicked and had fun. They forgot about the stadium. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the park. They see many things in nature: trees, flowers, birds, bugs. They are happy and curious. + +One day, they find a small pond in the park. It has water and fish and frogs. Sara wants to touch the water. She thinks it is clean and pretty. Ben is afraid. He thinks the water is dirty and scary. He says to Sara, "Don't touch the water! It is bad for you!" + +Sara does not listen to Ben. She trusts her eyes and her heart. She says to Ben, "The water is good for nature. It is good for us too. Come and see!" She puts her hand in the water. It is cold and wet. She feels a fish tickle her fingers. She laughs and smiles. + +Ben is still scared. He does not trust the water. He does not trust Sara. He says to Sara, "Stop it! You are silly! The water is full of germs and worms. It will make you sick!" He pulls Sara away from the pond. He is angry and rude. + +Sara is sad and hurt. She does not understand why Ben is so mean. She says to Ben, "Why are you so mad? The water is fun and nice. It is part of nature. We are part of nature too. We should love it and learn from it. You are wrong, Ben. You are wrong!" + +Ben and Sara do not talk to each other. They do not play together. They go home with their mom. They are not happy and curious. They are unhappy and stubborn. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to whistle. They whistled when they played, when they ate, and when they walked. One day, they saw a big billboard on the road. It had a picture of a man whistling and a word they did not know. + +"Look, Sam, he is whistling like us!" Tim said. + +"Yes, he is. But what does that word mean?" Sam asked. + +They tried to read the word, but it was too hard. They asked a lady who was walking by. + +"Excuse me, what does that word say?" Tim asked. + +The lady smiled and said, "That word says 'dentist'. It means a person who helps you take care of your teeth." + +"Teeth?" Sam said. "Why does he whistle if he helps teeth?" + +The lady laughed and said, "He whistles because he is happy. He likes his job and he likes to make people smile. He is a regular dentist, not a scary one." + +Tim and Sam nodded. They liked to smile too. They thanked the lady and walked away, whistling a happy tune. They decided they wanted to be regular dentists when they grew up. +Lily and Tom were very happy. They were going to visit their grandma and grandpa. They had not seen them for a long time. They packed their bags and got in the car with mom and dad. + +"Are we there yet?" Lily asked. + +"Soon, sweetie. Just a little more," mom said. + +Tom looked out the window. He saw trees and cows and birds. He liked the sight. He pointed and said, "Look, Lily, a big red barn!" + +Lily looked and smiled. She liked the sight too. She said, "Maybe there are horses and chickens in the barn!" + +After a while, they arrived at grandma and grandpa's house. They saw them waiting at the door. They waved and smiled. They looked very happy. + +"Grandma! Grandpa!" Lily and Tom shouted. They jumped out of the car and ran to hug them. + +"Hello, my darlings! We missed you so much!" grandma said. + +"Welcome, welcome! You have grown so much!" grandpa said. + +They went inside the house. It was warm and cozy. It smelled of cookies and flowers. They saw a big table with lots of food and toys. + +"Wow, this is great!" Lily and Tom said. + +"We made this for you. We hope you like it," grandma and grandpa said. + +"We love it! Thank you, thank you!" Lily and Tom said. + +They ate and played and talked. They had a lot of fun. They were very happy. They loved their grandma and grandpa. And their grandma and grandpa loved them. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in their room. But their room is not tidy. There are toys everywhere on the floor, on the bed, on the desk. Mom is not happy. + +"Tom and Sam, you need to tidy your room now!" Mom says. "It is too messy. You can't find your things. And you can't play with new toys until you tidy your room." + +Tom and Sam do not want to tidy their room. They want to play with new toys. They have some money in their piggy bank. They want to buy a hammer. They saw a hammer in the shop. It is big and shiny and makes a loud noise. + +"Let's go to the shop and buy a hammer!" Tom says to Sam. "We can use the hammer to make things. And we can hide the hammer under the bed. Mom won't see it." + +"OK, let's go!" Sam says. They take their piggy bank and sneak out of the room. They go to the shop and buy a hammer. They are very happy. + +But when they come back home, Mom is waiting for them. She sees the hammer in their hands. She is not happy. + +"Tom and Sam, where did you get this hammer?" Mom asks. "Did you tidy your room?" + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They do not know what to say. They are in trouble. +Lila and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. They like to make noise with their cars, dolls and drums. They are having fun, but they do not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Kids, it's time to eat!" mom says from the kitchen. She is making sandwiches and soup for them. She is compassionate and wants them to be healthy and happy. + +But Lila and Tom do not listen. They keep playing and making noise. They do not see their mom coming to the living room. She is not happy. She is angry. + +"Kids, I told you to come for lunch!" mom says loudly. She is holding a big spoon in her hand. She looks at the mess of toys on the floor. She is tired. + +Lila and Tom are scared. They stop playing and making noise. They look at their mom with big eyes. They do not want to make her angry. They want to make her happy. + +"Sorry, mom," Lila says. "We did not hear you. We were playing." + +"Sorry, mom," Tom says. "We did not see you. We were having fun." + +Mom sighs. She is not angry anymore. She is compassionate. She loves her kids. She knows they are young and curious. + +"It's okay, kids," mom says. "But you have to listen and see me when I call you. And you have to close your toys when you are done playing. They can get lost or broken. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom," Lila and Tom say. They nod their heads. They understand. + +"Good," mom says. She smiles. She gives them a hug and a kiss. "Now, let's go to the kitchen and have lunch. I made your favorite sandwiches and soup. And after lunch, you can play again. But with less noise, okay?" + +"Okay, mom," Lila and Tom say. They smile. They hold their mom's hand and follow her to the kitchen. They are hungry and happy. They love their mom. She is compassionate. +Sara and Ben are squirrels. They like to play in the big tree. They jump from branch to branch and chase each other. They are happy. + +One day, they see a shiny acorn on the ground. They both want it. They run to the acorn and try to grab it. But the acorn is too big for their paws. They struggle to hold it. They pull and tug and push. They make loud noises. + +"Let go! It is mine!" Sara says. + +"No, it is mine! You let go!" Ben says. + +They are not happy. They are angry. + +Then they hear a growl. They look up and see a big dog. The dog is hungry. The dog sees the squirrels and the acorn. The dog wants to eat them. The dog runs to them and barks. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They forget the acorn. They drop it and run. They climb the big tree and hide. They are safe. + +They look at each other and sigh. They are sorry. They hug and say: + +"I am sorry, Sara. You can have the acorn. I don't need it." + +"I am sorry, Ben. You can have the acorn. I don't need it." + +They smile and say: + +"We don't need the acorn. We have each other. We are friends." + +They are happy. They are ready to play again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and fun. + +One day, their mom told them that a hurricane was coming. She said they had to go inside and stay safe. Lily and Ben did not want to go inside. They wanted to play more. They said the hurricane was far away and could not hurt them. Their mom said no, the hurricane was very big and strong and could make the wind blow hard and the rain fall fast. She said they had to listen to her and go inside now. + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They did not like to be told what to do. They decided to sneak out when their mom was not looking. They took Spot with them and ran to the yard. They thought they could have more fun before the hurricane came. + +But they were wrong. The sky turned dark and the wind started to howl. The swing and the slide shook and rattled. The sandbox flew away with the sand. Lily and Ben were scared. They wanted to go back inside. They called for their mom, but she could not hear them. They hugged Spot and hoped he could protect them. + +Then they saw something shiny and smooth in the grass. It was a metal box with a handle. They did not know what it was, but they thought it might be a safe place to hide. They opened the box and found a blanket, a flashlight and some snacks. They realized it was a kit that their mom had prepared for the hurricane. She had put it in the yard in case they needed it. She had been smart and kind. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for not listening to their mom. They wished they had stayed inside with her. They crawled into the box with Spot and wrapped themselves in the blanket. They turned on the flashlight and ate some snacks. They waited for the hurricane to pass. They hoped their mom was okay. They promised to never sneak out again. They learned their lesson. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a little bird on the ground. It was cold and hungry. Sara and Ben felt sorry for the bird. + +"Let's take it home and care for it," Sara said. + +"OK, but we have to ask Mom first," Ben said. + +They ran to their house and showed Mom the bird. Mom said they could keep it for a while, but they had to be gentle and kind. She gave them a box, some water, and some seeds. + +Sara and Ben put the bird in the box and gave it some water and seeds. The bird ate and drank and looked happier. Sara and Ben smiled. + +"Look, it likes the seeds. They are yummy for it," Sara said. + +"Yes, and it is not cold anymore. It is warm in the box," Ben said. + +They watched the bird for a while, then Mom said it was time to let it go. She said the bird belonged to the sky, not to the box. She said they did a good thing by caring for it, but they had to let it be free. + +Sara and Ben nodded. They took the box outside and opened it. The bird flew out and chirped. It circled around them and then flew away. + +"Bye, bird. We hope you are happy," Sara and Ben said. + +They hugged each other and went back to their house. They learned that caring for others is good, but sometimes you have to let them go. +Sara and Tom were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells and crabs. Sara found a big crab that was red and shiny. She thought it was very attractive and wanted to keep it as a pet. + +"Look, Tom, I found a crab!" Sara said, holding the crab in her hand. "Isn't it pretty?" + +Tom looked at the crab and frowned. He did not think it was pretty. He thought it was scary and mean. He saw its big claws and sharp teeth. + +"Put it down, Sara, it might pinch you!" Tom said, backing away. "It's not a nice crab, it's a bad crab!" + +Sara did not listen to Tom. She thought he was silly and afraid. She wanted to show the crab to their mom and dad. She ran towards them, holding the crab in front of her. + +"Mom, dad, look what I found!" Sara shouted, smiling. "Can I keep it as a pet?" + +But Sara did not see the big wave that was coming behind her. The wave was fast and strong. It speed towards Sara and the crab. It hit them with a splash and knocked them down. The crab was angry and scared. It pinched Sara's hand with its claw. Sara screamed and let go of the crab. The crab ran away into the water. + +Sara was hurt and wet. She cried and ran to her mom and dad. They hugged her and comforted her. They put a bandage on her hand and gave her some ice cream. + +"Are you okay, Sara?" mom asked, wiping her tears. "What happened?" + +"I found a crab, but it was mean and it pinched me!" Sara said, sobbing. "I wanted to keep it as a pet, but it didn't like me!" + +Mom and dad looked at each other and sighed. They knew Sara loved animals, but they also knew she had to be careful with them. + +"Maybe next time, you should listen to Tom," dad said, gently. "He was right, some crabs are not nice and they can hurt you. You have to respect them and leave them alone." + +Sara nodded and sniffed. She learned her lesson. She decided she did not want a crab as a pet anymore. She looked at Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom, you were right. The crab was not pretty, it was bad. Can we play something else?" + +Tom smiled and hugged his sister. He was glad she was okay. He said, "Sure, Sara, let's play something else. How about we build a sandcastle?" + +Sara agreed and they went to play in the sand. They had fun and forgot about the crab. They did not see the crab watching them from the water. The crab was glad they left him alone. He did not want to be a pet. He wanted to be free. He speed away to find his friends. He was happy. +Lily was very hungry. She looked for some food in the kitchen, but she could not find anything. She saw a big, soft pillow on the sofa. It looked like a cake. She wondered if it would taste good. She took a bite of the pillow. + +"Yuck!" she said. "This is not a cake. This is dull and fluffy. It does not make me happy." + +She spat out the pillow and threw it on the floor. She heard a loud noise. It was her mom coming home. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" her mom asked. "Why did you eat the pillow?" + +"I was hungry, mom," Lily said. "But the pillow was not yummy. It was dull." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "I'm sorry, Lily. I know you are hungry. But pillows are not for eating. They are for sleeping. Come, I have some food for you. I have bread and cheese and apples. They are yummy and not dull. Do you want some?" + +Lily nodded. She was happy. She followed her mom to the kitchen. She did not want to eat the pillow anymore. She wanted to eat the food. She learned that pillows are not cakes. +Anna was a big girl who liked to help her mama and papa in their farm. She could feed the chickens, water the plants and carry the eggs to the market. She was very independent and proud of her work. + +One day, she heard a loud noise from the village. She saw smoke and fire and people running and screaming. She was scared, but she wanted to help. She asked her mama, "What is happening, mama? Can we help?" + +Her mama hugged her and said, "Some bad men came to the village and tried to take our things and hurt our friends. They set fire to the houses and the shops. But don't worry, my dear, the village people are brave and strong. They are fighting back and they will stop the bad men. We have to stay here and be safe." + +Anna nodded, but she felt sad and angry. She wished she could do something to help the village people. She looked around and saw her papa's big bucket of water. She had an idea. She said to her mama, "Mama, I have an idea. Can I take the bucket of water to the village and help put out the fire?" + +Her mama smiled and said, "That is a very good idea, Anna. But you have to be careful and stay away from the bad men. And you have to come back soon, okay?" + +Anna said, "Okay, mama. I will be careful and come back soon." She took the bucket of water and ran to the village. She saw the fire and the smoke and the bad men and the village people. She was brave and smart. She found a place where the fire was small and threw the water on it. The fire went out and the village people cheered. She did it again and again, until the bucket was empty. She helped put out many fires and saved many houses and shops. + +She was about to go back to her farm, when she saw a little boy who was trapped under a fallen beam. He was crying and hurt. She ran to him and tried to lift the beam, but it was too heavy. She shouted, "Help! Help! Someone help me!" + +A village man heard her and came to help. He lifted the beam and freed the boy. He said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a hero. You saved the boy and helped the village. You are very independent and kind." + +Anna smiled and said, "You're welcome, sir. I'm glad I could help. But I have to go back to my mama and papa now. They are waiting for me." + +She said goodbye to the boy and the man and ran back to her farm. She hugged her mama and papa and told them what she did. They were very proud of her and said, "We love you, Anna. You are a big girl who likes to help. You are very independent and brave." +Tom and Amy are twins. They like to play and eat together. But sometimes they fight over things. One day, they have soup and bread for lunch. Mom gives them each a spoon and a fork. + +Tom wants to use the fork to eat his soup. He thinks it is fun to make holes in the bread and dip it in the soup. He tries to do that, but the soup drips from the fork. He makes a mess on the table and his shirt. + +Amy sees Tom and laughs. She says, "You are silly, Tom. You can't eat soup with a fork. You need a spoon. Look, I can eat my soup with a spoon. It is easy and yummy." + +Tom feels angry. He says, "I can eat soup with a fork if I want to. It is my fork and my soup. You are mean, Amy. You always tell me what to do. That is not fair." + +Mom hears them and comes to the table. She says, "Stop fighting, Tom and Amy. You can eat your soup however you like, but you have to be careful and clean. And you have to be kind and share. That is fair. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Amy nod. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Tom. Sorry, Amy." They hug and smile. They finish their soup and bread. They use their spoons and their forks. They have fun and eat well. Mom is happy. +Anna and Ben are young twins who like to play outside. One day, they see a big tree in the park. They want to climb the tree and see the birds and the sky. + +"Look, Anna, the tree is so tall and green!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, let's climb it and have fun!" Anna says. + +They run to the tree and start to climb. They use their hands and feet to hold on to the branches. They go higher and higher, until they reach the top. + +"Wow, Anna, we are so high! I can see the whole park and the cars and the people!" Ben says. + +"Me too, Ben, it's so pretty! And look, there are some birds on that branch! They are singing to us!" Anna says. + +They smile and listen to the birds. They feel happy and proud. + +But then, Anna slips and falls. She lands on the ground with a thud. She cries out in pain. She has a big cut on her knee and it bleeds. + +"Anna, Anna, are you okay?" Ben shouts. He climbs down the tree as fast as he can. He runs to his sister and hugs her. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I'm hurt. It hurts so much!" Anna says. + +"Don't worry, Anna, I'm here. I'll help you. Come on, let's go to Mommy. She will make it better." Ben says. + +He helps Anna stand up and walk. He holds her hand and wipes her tears. They go to their mommy, who is sitting on a bench nearby. She sees them and runs to them. + +"Oh, my babies, what happened?" Mommy says. + +"Mommy, Anna fell from the tree. She has a cut on her knee. It bleeds. She needs a bandage." Ben says. + +"Oh, poor Anna, let me see. It's okay, sweetie, it's not too bad. I have a bandage in my bag. I'll clean it and put it on. It will stop the bleeding and the pain." Mommy says. + +She takes out a bandage and some water. She washes Anna's knee and puts the bandage on. She kisses it and hugs Anna. + +"There, all done. How do you feel, Anna?" Mommy says. + +"Better, Mommy, thank you. The bandage is nice and soft. And you are the best, Mommy." Anna says. + +"I love you, Anna. And I love you, Ben. You are such a brave and kind brother. You helped Anna so much. You are the best, too." Mommy says. + +She hugs them both and smiles. They hug her back and smile, too. + +They are happy and safe. They learned a lesson. Climbing trees is fun, but also dangerous. They have to be careful and watch out for each other. They have each other and Mommy. They are a family. +Tom and Mia were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a kite that their dad gave them for their birthday. It was a red kite with a long tail and a smiling face. It was their favorite toy. + +One sunny day, they decided to fly their kite in the yard. They took turns holding the string and running with the kite. They watched the kite soar high in the sky, like a bird. They saw many clouds in the sky, too. Some were white and fluffy, and some were gray and dark. They liked to imagine what the clouds looked like. Tom saw a cloud that looked like a dragon, and Mia saw a cloud that looked like a flower. + +But then, a strong wind came and blew the kite away. The string snapped and the kite flew out of their reach. They ran after the kite, but it was too fast. They saw the kite disappear behind a big tree. They felt sad and angry. They wanted their kite back. It was their favorite toy. It was expensive, too. Their dad said he paid a lot of money for it. + +They went to the tree and looked for the kite. They hoped it was stuck on a branch or on the ground. But they could not find it. They searched and searched, but the kite was gone. They started to cry. They did not know what to do. They did not want to tell their dad they lost the kite. They were afraid he would be mad at them. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was a boy who lived next door. He was holding their kite. He said he found it in his yard. He said he liked the kite, too. He said it was a nice kite. He said he wanted to keep it. He said he would not give it back. He said he would spend his time flying it. He said it was his kite now. + +Tom and Mia felt more sad and angry. They said it was not his kite. They said it was their kite. They said their dad gave it to them. They said he should give it back. They said it was not fair. They said he was mean. + +The boy did not listen. He said he did not care. He said he liked the kite more. He said he would not share. He said he would fly the kite away. He said they could not catch him. + +Tom and Mia did not give up. They ran after the boy. They tried to grab the kite. They shouted and screamed. They wanted their kite back. They did not want to lose their favorite toy. They did not want to let the boy win. They did not want to be sad and angry. They wanted to be happy and play. They wanted to fly their kite in the sky, with the clouds. +Anna and Ben were excited to go on the yacht with their dad. They had never been on a big boat before. They put on their life jackets and climbed on board. Dad showed them the cabin, the deck and the wheel. He said they could help him steer the boat. + +"Can we jump in the water, Dad?" Anna asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to go a bit further from the shore. Then we can stop and swim," Dad said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They looked at the blue water and the white waves. They saw some fish and birds. They felt the wind and the sun. They were very happy. + +After a while, Dad said they could jump in the water. He stopped the boat and threw a rope with a ladder. He told Anna and Ben to be careful and stay close to the boat. He said he would join them soon. + +Anna and Ben took off their life jackets and jumped in the water. They splashed and laughed. They felt the cool water and the bubbles. They saw more fish and plants. They were having fun. + +But then, something bad happened. A big wave came and pushed the boat away. Anna and Ben tried to swim after it, but it was too fast. They shouted for Dad, but he did not hear them. He was inside the cabin, looking for his phone. He did not see the wave or the boat moving. + +Anna and Ben were scared. They did not know what to do. They held each other and cried. They hoped Dad would come back soon. They hoped someone would find them. They hoped they would be safe. But they did not know. They were alone in the water. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with grass and flowers. They wanted to climb it. + +"Let's go to the top of the hill!" Lily said. "Maybe we can see the mountain from there!" + +"OK!" Ben said. "But be careful. The hill is steep and the grass is thick. We might trip and fall." + +They held hands and started to climb. They went slowly and carefully. They saw birds and bugs and rocks. They paused to look at them. + +"Look, a butterfly!" Lily said, pointing to a yellow and black one. + +"Wow, it's pretty!" Ben said. "But don't touch it. It might fly away." + +They kept climbing. They were almost at the top. They could see the sky and the trees and the houses. They looked for the mountain. + +"Where is the mountain?" Lily asked. "I can't see it." + +"Me neither," Ben said. "Maybe it's hiding behind the clouds." + +They were disappointed. They wanted to see the mountain. They sat down on the hill and ate their snacks. They shared their cookies and juice. + +"Maybe next time we can see the mountain," Lily said. + +"Maybe," Ben said. "But I'm glad we climbed the hill. It was fun." + +They smiled and hugged. They were happy. They liked to play and explore. They liked to be together. +Sara and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a spray bottle with water. They spray the flowers and the grass. They spray each other and laugh. They like the nature. + +One day, they see a long snake in the garden. It is black and shiny. Sara and Ben are scared. They run to the house and tell mom. Mom comes out with a stick. She says the snake is not bad. It is just looking for food. + +Mom shows Sara and Ben how to spray the snake gently. The snake likes the water. It flicks its tongue and moves slowly. Sara and Ben are not scared anymore. They spray the snake and say hello. They make a new friend in the nature. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big rock. It is old and gray. It has many holes and cracks. + +"Look at this rock!" Sam says. "It is so big and old. I wonder what is inside." + +"Maybe there are bugs or worms," Mia says. "Or maybe there are treasures or jewels." + +They want to see what is inside the rock. But the rock is too heavy. They cannot lift it. + +"Let's hold it together," Sam says. "Maybe we can move it a little bit." + +They hold the rock with both hands. They pull and push. They try very hard. But the rock does not move. It is too heavy and old. + +They are tired and sad. They sit on the grass. They look at the rock. + +"Maybe we can make a game with the rock," Mia says. "We can pretend it is a castle or a mountain or a spaceship." + +"That sounds fun," Sam says. "Let's do that." + +They smile and laugh. They hold the rock and pretend. They have fun with the old rock. They are happy. +Lily liked to do yoga with her mom. Yoga was when they moved their bodies in different ways and breathed slowly. Lily felt calm and happy when she did yoga. + +One day, Lily found a big marker in her mom's bag. She wanted to draw with it. She took the marker and went to the living room, where her mom had a big white mat for yoga. Lily thought the mat was like a big paper. She started to mark on it with the marker. She made circles and lines and dots. She smiled and hummed. + +Her mom came into the living room and saw what Lily was doing. She was very angry. She shouted, "Lily, what are you doing? You are ruining my yoga mat! That marker is not for drawing, it is for writing. It is heavy and hard to erase. How could you do this?" + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not know she was doing something bad. She dropped the marker and ran to her room. She cried and hid under her bed. + +Her mom felt sorry for yelling at Lily. She knew Lily was just curious and wanted to have fun. She went to Lily's room and knocked on the door. She said, "Lily, can I come in? I want to talk to you." + +Lily peeked out from under the bed. She saw her mom's face. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't mean to mark your yoga mat. I just wanted to draw." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, too, Lily. I shouldn't have shouted at you. I was just surprised and upset. I know you like to draw. But you have to ask me before you use my things. And you have to be careful with markers. They can make a big mess. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. Can we still do yoga together?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can. But first, let's see if we can clean the mat. Maybe we can make it look nice again." + +They went to the living room and worked together to wipe the marker off the mat. It was hard, but they managed to make it look better. Then they did some yoga and felt calm and happy again. +Lily and Max were playing outside. They liked to look at the clouds and make shapes with them. Lily saw a cloud that looked like a bunny. She pointed and said, "Look, Max, a bunny cloud!" + +Max looked up and saw the cloud. He did not think it looked like a bunny. He thought it looked like a grumpy bear. He said, "No, Lily, that's a grumpy bear cloud. It has big teeth and claws. It's scary!" + +Lily did not like that. She liked bunnies, not bears. She said, "No, Max, you're wrong. It's a bunny cloud. It has long ears and a fluffy tail. It's cute!" + +Max and Lily started to argue. They raised their voices and made faces. They did not care about each other's feelings. They only cared about being right. + +The cloud heard them. It did not like to be called a bunny or a bear. It did not like to be argued over. It felt sad and angry. It decided to teach them a lesson. It gathered more clouds and made them dark and heavy. It started to rain. + +Lily and Max felt the raindrops on their heads. They looked up and saw the cloud. It did not look like a bunny or a bear anymore. It looked like a frown. It said, "Stop fighting, Lily and Max. You are making me unhappy. You should care about each other and be nice. Then I will be happy too." + +Lily and Max felt sorry. They realized they were being mean and silly. They said, "We're sorry, cloud. We didn't mean to hurt you or each other. We will care about each other and be nice. Please don't be sad or angry." + +The cloud heard them. It felt happy and relieved. It said, "Thank you, Lily and Max. You are good friends. I will be happy too." It made the rain stop and the sun come out. It changed its shape to a smile. It said, "Look, Lily and Max, a smile cloud!" + +Lily and Max looked up and saw the cloud. They smiled too. They hugged each other and said, "We love you, cloud. You are a good cloud. Thank you for teaching us a lesson." + +The end. +Anna liked to play the piano. She was smart and learned many songs. She played the piano every day in her room. She liked to make music and sing. + +One day, Anna's mom said, "Anna, we have to go to the store. Put on your coat and shoes. It is very cold outside." Anna did not want to go. She wanted to play the piano more. She said, "Mom, can I stay here and play? Please, please, please." Mom said, "No, Anna. You have to come with me. We will be back soon. Don't worry." + +Anna was sad and angry. She did not listen to mom. She said, "No, I will not go. I will play the piano. You go." Mom said, "Anna, don't be naughty. You have to listen to me. Come on, let's go." Anna said, "No, no, no." She ran to her room and slammed the door. She locked the door and played the piano very loud. + +Mom tried to open the door, but it was locked. She said, "Anna, open the door. This is not funny. You have to come with me. It is not safe to stay here alone." Anna did not answer. She played the piano louder and louder. She did not hear mom. + +Mom was worried and scared. She called dad and said, "Dad, Anna locked herself in her room and won't come out. She is playing the piano very loud. I don't know what to do. Can you come home and help me?" Dad said, "I will come home right away. Don't panic. Maybe she will calm down soon." + +But Anna did not calm down. She played the piano until her fingers hurt. She did not stop. She did not eat or drink or go to the bathroom. She did not hear anything else. She did not know that it was getting darker and colder outside. She did not know that the power went out and the heater stopped working. She did not know that mom and dad were knocking on the door and calling her name. She did not know that she was freezing. + +The end. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big beetle under a rock. The beetle is black and shiny. It has six legs and two horns. + +"Wow, look at this beetle!" Tom says. "It is so cool!" + +"Can I have it?" Sam asks. "I want to keep it as a pet." + +"No, it is mine!" Tom says. "I found it first!" + +They start to fight over the beetle. They pull and tug and shout. The beetle is scared. It tries to get away. + +A lady sees them. She is not happy. She walks over to them. + +"Stop that, boys!" she says. "You are hurting the beetle. It is not a toy. It is a living thing. It has feelings too." + +Tom and Sam feel ashamed. They let go of the beetle. The beetle runs away. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Sam says. "I was nosy. I should have asked you nicely." + +"I'm sorry, Sam," Tom says. "I was greedy. I should have shared with you." + +They hug and make up. The lady smiles. + +"That's better," she says. "You are good friends. You should be kind to each other and to the animals. They are God's creatures too." + +Tom and Sam nod. They learn their lesson. They thank the lady and go to play something else. They are happy. The beetle is happy too. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. Sometimes they play with Lily's computer. It has games and pictures and sounds. + +One day, Tom comes to Lily's house. He sees the computer on the table. He wants to play with it. He runs to the computer and turns it on. + +"Tom, wait!" Lily says. "That is my computer. You have to ask me first." + +But Tom does not listen. He clicks on the mouse and makes the computer do things. He laughs and says, "Look, Lily, I am smarter than you. I know how to use the computer. You don't." + +Lily feels sad and angry. She does not like when Tom teases her. She says, "Tom, stop it. You are not nice. You are not my friend." + +Tom does not care. He keeps playing with the computer. He says, "Lily, you are silly. You are a baby. You can't play with the computer. You can only play with dolls." + +Lily cries. She runs to her mom. She tells her what Tom did. Her mom hugs her and says, "Lily, I am sorry. Tom is not a good friend. He is mean and rude. You don't have to play with him. You can find other friends who are kind and respectful." + +Lily nods. She feels better. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can I play with the computer now?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Of course, Lily. You can play with the computer. You are smart and curious. You can learn many things from the computer. But remember to share and be polite." + +Lily says, "I will, mom. I will share and be polite. And I will not tease anyone." + +She goes back to the table. She sees Tom. He is still playing with the computer. He does not see her. He does not hear her. He is distant. + +Lily says, "Tom, I don't want to play with you anymore. You are not my friend. You are not welcome here. Please go away." + +Tom looks up. He sees Lily. He sees her mom. He feels scared and ashamed. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I was mean. I won't do it again." + +Lily says, "Too late, Tom. You hurt my feelings. You have to leave. Maybe next time you will be nicer." + +Tom says, "Okay, Lily. I will. I will be nicer. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily thinks. She says, "Maybe. But you have to prove it. You have to be kind and respectful. And you have to ask me before you use my computer." + +Tom says, "I will, Lily. I promise. I'm sorry." + +He turns off the computer. He picks up his coat. He says, "Bye, Lily. Bye, mom." + +He leaves. He walks home. He thinks about what he did. He feels sorry. + +Lily watches him go. She feels happy. She says, "Bye, Tom. See you later." + +She turns on the computer. She plays with it. She learns new things. She has fun. She is happy. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toy train. They like to make it go fast and slow, and to make it stop and start. They also like to watch the steam come out of the train's chimney. It looks like white clouds. + +One day, they decide to make a tunnel for the train. They use a big cardboard box and cut a hole at each end. They put the box on the floor and put the train track through it. They are very excited to see the train go in and out of the tunnel. + +"Choo choo!" Anna says, as she pushes the train's button. The train starts to move and enters the tunnel. Ben leans over the box to see the train come out of the other hole. But he leans too much and falls on the box. The box breaks and the train stops. + +"Oh no!" Anna cries. "You broke the tunnel and the train!" + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Ben says. "I didn't mean to. I just wanted to see the steam." + +Anna is angry and sad. She loves her toy train and her tunnel. She thinks Ben is not a good friend. She picks up the train and hugs it. + +"Go away, Ben!" she says. "You can't play with me anymore!" + +Ben feels bad. He likes Anna and he likes the train. He wants to make her happy again. He thinks of a way to fix the tunnel and the train. He is brave and he does not give up. + +He finds some tape and some paper. He tapes the box back together and covers the holes with paper. He makes a new hole in the middle of the box. He puts the train track through the new hole. He pushes the train's button. The train starts to move and enters the new tunnel. + +"Look, Anna!" he says. "I made a new tunnel for the train! It has a window in the middle. You can see the steam better now!" + +Anna looks at the new tunnel. She sees the train go through the window. She sees the steam come out of the chimney. She thinks the new tunnel is very cool. She smiles and forgives Ben. + +"Wow, Ben!" she says. "You are very clever and kind. You fixed the tunnel and the train. Thank you!" + +She gives Ben a hug and they play together again. They are happy and they are friends. They both like the new tunnel and the train. They both like the steam. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park near their homes. One day, they saw a big gate at the end of the park. The gate was made of metal and had many shapes on it. It looked very old and mighty. + +"Wow, look at that gate!" Tim said. "I wonder what is behind it." + +"Maybe a castle, or a dragon, or a treasure!" Sam said. "Let's go and see." + +They ran towards the gate, but they saw a sign that said "Do not touch". They stopped and looked at each other. + +"Do you think we should touch it?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is dangerous. Maybe it will make a loud noise or shock us." Sam said. + +"But maybe it will open and show us something amazing. Maybe it is a magic gate." Tim said. + +He reached out his hand and touched the gate. Nothing happened. He felt the metal and the shapes. It was cold and hard. + +"See, it is not scary. It is just a gate." Tim said. + +He looked at Sam and smiled. He wanted Sam to touch it too. + +"Come on, touch it. It is fun." Tim said. + +Sam was still afraid. He looked at the sign and the gate. He did not want to touch it. + +"No, I don't want to. The sign says no. We should listen to the sign." Sam said. + +He backed away from the gate. He did not want to get in trouble. + +"Fine, be a baby. I will touch it some more." Tim said. + +He touched the gate again and again. He felt brave and curious. He did not care about the sign. + +Suddenly, the gate made a loud noise. It shook and opened. Tim and Sam saw a bright light and a strange sound. They were scared and surprised. + +"What is that?" Tim shouted. + +"I don't know. Let's run!" Sam shouted. + +They ran away from the gate as fast as they could. They did not look back. They did not want to see what was behind it. + +They ran all the way to their homes. They did not tell anyone about the gate. They did not go back to the park for a long time. They learned to never touch things that say "Do not touch". +Lily and Ben like to bake with Mom. They help her mix and pour and stir. Mom says they can make a cake for Dad. He will come home soon. + +They put the cake in the oven and wait. They smell something good. But they also hear a noise. It is a fox. The fox is hungry. He smells the cake too. He sneaks into the kitchen. He sees the oven. He thinks the cake is inside. + +The fox tries to open the oven. But it is hot. He burns his paw. He yelps and runs away. Lily and Ben hear the yelp. They run to the kitchen. They see the fox. They are scared. They call Mom. + +Mom comes and sees the fox. She is not scared. She is angry. She shoos the fox away. She checks the oven. The cake is fine. She takes it out and lets it cool. She hugs Lily and Ben. She says they are brave. + +Dad comes home and sees the cake. He is happy. He says it looks yummy. He thanks Mom and Lily and Ben. They cut the cake and share it. The fox is confused. He does not understand why the oven is hot. He does not get any cake. He goes away. He looks for something else to eat. +Lily likes to play with her guitar. She likes to make sounds and sing songs. She thinks her guitar is easy and fun. She wants to make her guitar more pretty. She has an idea. + +She finds some stickers and glue. She wants to decorate her guitar with them. She puts stickers of stars and flowers on her guitar. She puts glue on her guitar and sprinkles glitter on it. She thinks her guitar looks shiny and nice. + +But she does not know that glue and glitter are bad for her guitar. They make her guitar sticky and dirty. They make her guitar sound bad and sad. They make her guitar hard to play. + +Her mom sees her guitar and is angry. She says Lily has ruined her guitar. She says Lily has to pay for a new guitar. She says Lily can not play with her guitar anymore. She takes her guitar away. + +Lily is sad and sorry. She cries and says she is sorry. She says she only wanted to make her guitar more pretty. She says she loves her guitar. But her mom does not listen. She says Lily has to learn her lesson. She says Lily has to go to her room. + +Lily goes to her room and cries. She misses her guitar. She wishes she did not decorate her guitar. She wishes she could play with her guitar again. She thinks her guitar is not easy and fun anymore. She thinks her guitar is ugly and bad. She thinks she is a bad girl. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they also had to wear masks on their faces, because mom said there were germs that could make them sick. + +"Mom, can we take off our masks?" Lily asked. "They are hot and itchy." + +"No, sweetie, you have to keep them on. They are useful. They help us stay healthy and protect others," mom said. + +"But I don't like them," Ben said. "They make me feel funny." + +"I know, honey, but it's only for a little while. Soon we can leave the park and go home. Then you can take them off and have a snack," mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They wanted to go home and have cookies and milk. They tried to have fun with their masks, but they wished they could see each other's smiles. + +They saw a dog running in the grass. It had a red collar and a wagging tail. It looked friendly and happy. + +"Look, mom, a doggy!" Lily said. "Can we pet it?" + +Mom looked at the dog. She saw that it had a tag with a name and a phone number. It must have run away from its owner. + +"Maybe we can, but we have to be careful. We don't know if the doggy is friendly or not. And we have to keep our masks on," mom said. + +She called the dog. It came closer and sniffed them. It licked Lily's hand and Ben's cheek. It seemed to like them. + +"Hi, doggy, what's your name?" Lily asked. + +The dog barked. It had a mask too, but it was made of fur. It covered its nose and mouth. + +"Wow, the doggy has a mask too!" Ben said. "Is it useful?" + +Mom smiled. She thought the dog's mask was useful. It helped the dog smell and breathe. + +"Yes, it is, Ben. The dog's mask is useful for the dog. And our masks are useful for us. They are different, but they are both good," mom said. + +Lily and Ben smiled too. They thought the dog was cute and funny. They played with it until its owner came. He thanked them for finding his dog and gave them a hug. + +"Thank you for wearing your masks. You are very kind and smart," he said. + +Lily and Ben felt proud. They learned that masks could be useful and fun. They decided to keep wearing them until they could leave the park and go home. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +But then, they saw something strange. One of the snowman's eyes started to blink. Blink, blink, blink. Lily and Ben were scared. How could a snowman blink? They ran to their mom and told her what they saw. + +Mom did not believe them. She said it was just the wind or the sun. She told them to go back and play. Lily and Ben did not want to go back. They thought the snowman was mysterious and maybe alive. + +They put on their mittens and walked slowly to the snowman. They looked at his eyes. They did not blink. Maybe they were wrong. Maybe it was just the wind or the sun. + +But then, they heard a voice. A low, deep voice. It said, "Hello, Lily and Ben. I am your snowman. Do you want to be my friends?" + +Lily and Ben screamed. They ran to their mom again. They told her what they heard. Mom did not believe them. She said it was just their imagination. She told them to go back and play. + +Lily and Ben did not want to go back. They thought the snowman was mysterious and maybe evil. They wanted to stay with their mom. They did not like the snowman anymore. They wished they never made him. +Tim and Lily liked to play in the attic. It was full of old things that they could pretend with. One day, they found a big box with a lock on it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Maybe it has toys or books or treasure," Lily said. + +"Let's try to open it," Tim said. He pulled on the lock, but it did not move. He pushed on the box, but it did not budge. He got angry and kicked the box hard. + +"Ow!" he cried. "That hurt!" + +He looked at his foot and saw a cut. Blood came out of it. He started to cry. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She saw a key on the floor. It must have fallen out of the lock when Tim kicked the box. + +"Look, Tim, I found the key!" she said. "Maybe we can open the box now." + +She put the key in the lock and turned it. The lock clicked and the box opened. They looked inside and saw what was in the box. + +It was a dull gray blanket. + +They felt disappointed. They had hoped for something more fun and colorful. + +They closed the box and left the attic. They decided to play with their own toys instead. They were much more fun than the dull blanket. +Lily and Max were very happy. They had a new rocket. It was big and red and shiny. They wanted to fly to the moon with it. + +"Let's pack our things for the trip," Lily said. "We need snacks and toys and blankets." + +"OK," Max said. "I will pack my teddy bear and my car and my crackers." + +They put their things in a big bag. They zipped it up. They carried it to the rocket. + +"Are you ready, Max?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I am ready, Lily," Max answered. + +They climbed into the rocket. They buckled their seat belts. They pushed a big button. + +"Three, two, one, blast off!" they shouted. + +The rocket made a loud noise. It lifted off the ground. It zoomed into the sky. Lily and Max smiled. They were on their way to the moon. +One day, Tom and Anna were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big dog with a ball in his mouth. Tom wanted to play with the dog and the ball. He ran to the dog and said, "Hi, dog! Can I have your ball?" + +The dog did not like Tom. He growled and showed his teeth. He bit Tom on his chest. Tom cried out loud. He felt a lot of pain. He suffered from the bite. Anna saw what happened and ran to Tom. She hugged him and said, "Oh, Tom! Are you okay? That was a bad dog. He was very powerful. He hurt you." + +Tom said, "It hurts, Anna. It hurts a lot. I want to go home. I want Mommy and Daddy." Anna said, "Me too, Tom. Me too. Let's go home. Maybe Mommy and Daddy can make it better." They left the park and walked home. They held hands and hoped that the bite would heal soon. They did not want to play with the dog and the ball anymore. They learned to be careful of powerful animals that can hurt them. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play together at school. One day, their teacher gave them a quiz. It had many questions about animals and colors. Lily and Max knew all the answers. They were very happy. + +But Sam, who sat next to them, was not happy. He did not know the answers. He was very angry. He wanted to make Lily and Max sad. He had a magic wand that he stole from his big brother. He waited for the teacher to look away. Then he pointed the wand at Lily and Max and whispered, "Shrink, shrink, shrink!" + +Lily and Max felt a strange tickle. They looked at each other. They were very small. They were smaller than a pencil. They were smaller than a bug. They were scared. They tried to call the teacher, but she could not hear them. They tried to climb up the desk, but it was too high. They saw Sam laughing at them. He was very mean. + +"Help, help!" Lily and Max cried. + +"Who said that?" the teacher asked. She looked around the room. She saw Sam holding a wand. She saw Lily and Max on the floor. She understood what happened. She was very angry. She took the wand from Sam. She pointed it at Lily and Max and said, "Grow, grow, grow!" + +Lily and Max felt another tickle. They looked at each other. They were big again. They were bigger than a pencil. They were bigger than a bug. They were happy. They hugged the teacher. They thanked her for saving them. + +"Sam, you are in big trouble!" the teacher said. She took Sam to the principal's office. She gave him a red mark on his quiz. She told him to say sorry to Lily and Max. He did not want to, but he had to. He was very sorry. + +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play together at school. They did not like Sam. He was very mean. They hoped he would learn to be nice. They hoped he would never use a magic wand again. +Tim and his dog Rex love to play in the park. Rex is a big, brown dog who is very loyal to Tim. He always follows him and protects him from anything scary. Tim likes to throw a ball for Rex and watch him run and catch it. + +One day, Tim and Rex see a big tree with a hole in it. Tim is curious and wants to look inside. He tells Rex to stay and walks to the tree. He puts his head in the hole and sees something shiny. It is a jar of honey! Tim loves honey and wants to take it. He reaches for the jar, but he does not see the bees that live in the hole. + +Suddenly, the bees come out and buzz around Tim. They are angry that Tim wants to take their honey. They sting Tim on his nose and his ears and his hands. Tim cries out and drops the jar. He runs away from the tree, but the bees follow him. + +Rex hears Tim's cry and sees the bees. He is not afraid of the bees. He wants to help Tim. He runs to Tim and barks at the bees. He tries to bite them and chase them away. He shakes his head and his tail and his fur. He makes the bees go away. + +Tim hugs Rex and thanks him. He is sorry that he tried to take the honey. He says he will not do it again. He says Rex is the best dog in the world. Rex licks Tim's face and wags his tail. He is happy that Tim is safe. He is loyal to Tim. They go home and have some cookies and milk. They are friends. +Sara was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress and a smile on her face. Sara took Lily everywhere, even to bed. + +One day, Sara's mom said they had to go to the store. Sara wanted to bring Lily, but her mom said no. She said Lily might get lost or dirty at the store. Sara was sad, but she did what her mom said. She put Lily on her bed and kissed her goodbye. + +Sara and her mom were gone for a long time. They bought many things at the store, like bread, milk, eggs and apples. Sara saw some toys at the store, but she did not want any of them. She only wanted Lily. + +When they came back home, Sara ran to her room. She wanted to hug Lily and tell her about the store. But when she opened the door, she saw something bad. Lily was not on her bed. She was on the floor, and her hair was cut, her dress was torn and her smile was gone. Sara saw scissors, glue and markers on the floor too. + +Sara looked around and saw her brother Tom. Tom was older than Sara and he liked to make fun of her. He was hiding behind the curtain and laughing. He said he played with Lily while Sara was gone. He said he made Lily look funny. + +Sara was very angry and very sad. She cried and screamed. She picked up Lily and tried to fix her, but she could not. Lily was broken. Sara did not want to play with her dolls anymore. She did not want to play with Tom either. She just wanted to lie on her bed and cry. She wished Lily was still her friend. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. But one day, Sara gets a new doll. It is big and pretty and has a pink dress. Tom likes the doll too. He wants to play with it. + +Sara says, "This is my doll. You can play with your truck." Tom is jealous. He does not want to play with his truck. He wants to play with the doll. He tries to take the doll from Sara. Sara says, "Stop! That is not nice. You have to share." + +Tom does not listen. He pulls the doll hard. Sara pulls the doll hard too. They both fall down. The doll falls down too. The doll's dress rips. Sara and Tom are sad. They both cry. + +Mom hears them cry. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the doll and the rip. She says, "What happened? Why did you rip the doll's dress?" Sara and Tom tell Mom what they did. Mom is not happy. She says, "You have to say sorry to each other. And you have to fix the doll's dress. You have to be kind and share." + +Sara and Tom say sorry to each other. They hug and say they are still friends. They find some thread and a needle. They try to fix the doll's dress. It is hard, but they do their best. They make the doll look pretty again. They are happy. They play with the doll and the truck together. They share and have fun. They learn a lesson. They do not want to be jealous again. They want to be good friends. The end. +Anna liked to play with her bow and arrow. She had a big bow that her dad made for her. She had many arrows that had soft tips. She liked to shoot them at the trees and the cans in the yard. + +One day, she saw a young bird on a branch. It was brown and yellow and had a long tail. Anna wanted to shoot it with her arrow. She thought it would be fun. She took her bow and aimed at the bird. + +"Anna, no!" her mom shouted. "Don't shoot the bird! It is alive and it has a family. It is not a toy. You will hurt it and make it sad." + +Anna lowered her bow and looked at her mom. She did not understand why she could not shoot the bird. She liked to shoot things. She said, "But mom, I want to play with the bird. It is pretty and it sings. Can I have it as a pet?" + +Her mom shook her head and said, "No, Anna, you can't have the bird as a pet. The bird belongs to the sky and the trees. It needs to fly and find food and return to its nest. It is not happy in a cage or on a string. You have to let it go and be free." + +Anna thought about what her mom said. She looked at the bird again. It was still on the branch, but it looked scared. It flapped its wings and chirped. Anna felt sorry for the bird. She said, "Okay, mom, I will not shoot the bird. I will let it go and be free. I am sorry, bird. I did not mean to scare you." + +She put down her bow and arrow and walked away. The bird flew away and returned to its nest. Anna smiled and said, "Bye, bird. Have a nice day." Her mom hugged her and said, "Good girl, Anna. I am proud of you. You are kind and gentle. You can play with your bow and arrow, but only with things that are not alive. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, mom, I understand. I will only shoot at trees and cans. Thank you for teaching me, mom. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Anna. Now, let's go inside and have some cookies. You must be hungry after playing so much." + +They went inside and had some cookies. Anna was happy and so was her mom. The end. +Lily wanted to help Mommy with the dishes. She was eager to feed the dishwasher with the dirty plates and cups. She grabbed a big plate from the table and ran to the kitchen. + +"Wait, Lily, be careful!" Mommy said. "The plate is heavy and the dishwasher is hot. Let me help you." + +But Lily did not listen. She wanted to do it by herself. She opened the dishwasher and tried to put the plate inside. But the plate was too big and it slipped from her hands. It fell on the floor and broke into pieces. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "I broke the plate! I'm sorry, Mommy!" + +Mommy came to the kitchen and saw the mess. She was not happy. She picked up Lily and hugged her. + +"It's okay, Lily. I'm not mad at you. But you have to be more careful next time. The dishwasher is not a toy. It is a machine that cleans the dishes. You can help me by handing me the dishes one by one. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She felt sorry for breaking the plate. She wanted to make Mommy happy. She helped Mommy with the dishes and fed the dishwasher gently. Mommy smiled and thanked her. Lily felt proud and happy. She learned a lesson. She would not break any more plates. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, she went on a walk in the forest and found a beautiful crystal. It sparkled in the sun and made her smile. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise behind her. It was her friend, a little bird named Tweet. "Hi, Lily!" Tweet chirped. "What did you find?" + +"I found a crystal!" Lily exclaimed. + +"Wow, that's successful!" Tweet said, flapping her wings. "I'm so happy for you." + +Lily yawned and said, "I'm tired. Let's go home and show my crystal to my mom." And so, they walked back to Lily's house, excited to share their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his friends at the park. One day, he met a new player named Billy. Billy was very reliable and always showed up to play when he said he would. + +Timmy and Billy played together every day and had lots of fun. One day, Timmy told Billy a joke. "Why did the chicken cross the road?" Timmy asked. "I don't know, why?" Billy replied. "To get to the other side!" Timmy said, giggling. + +Billy thought the joke was so funny that he told it to all of his friends. They all laughed and laughed. From that day on, Billy and Timmy were the best of friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a gray nest in a big yard. The bird loved to sing and play in the yard, but one day, a big cat came to the yard. The bird was scared and didn't know what to do. + +The cat started to chase the bird all around the yard. The little bird tried to fly away, but the cat was too fast. Just when the cat was about to catch the bird, the bird had an idea. The bird surrendered and stopped moving. + +The cat was surprised and stopped chasing the bird. The bird knew that the cat liked to play and chase things, so the bird pretended to be asleep. The cat got closer to the bird and started to sniff it. Just when the cat was about to pounce, the bird flew away and escaped. + +From that day on, the little bird knew how to trick the cat and always surrendered when the cat was around. The bird could play and sing in the yard without any worries. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and catch butterflies. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to an event at the park. Lily was so excited! + +When they got to the park, Lily saw her friend Timmy. Timmy was very clumsy and always tripped over his own feet. Lily said, "Hi Timmy! Do you want to play with me?" + +Timmy said, "Sure, but be careful. I might trip and slap you by accident." Lily giggled and said, "That's okay. I don't mind if you're a little clumsy." + +They played together for a while and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged Timmy and said, "Thanks for playing with me. That was the best event ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. Teddy was her best friend. One day, Lily and Teddy went to the park. They saw a big tree and wanted to touch it. + +As they were walking, Teddy's arm fell off. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. But then she remembered her mom had a sewing kit with a needle and thread. She found the kit and stitched Teddy's arm back on. Now Teddy was happy again. + +On their way back home, they saw an old man who couldn't hear. Lily knew he was deaf because he didn't respond when she said "hello". She felt sad for him and wished she could help. She decided to give him a big hug. The man smiled and patted her head. Lily felt happy that she could make someone feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a big green mountain. It looked like a big hill with lots of trees on top. Some animals lived on the mountain, like birds and rabbits. They loved playing and eating the yummy grass. + +One day, the animals saw smoke coming out of the mountain. They thought it was strange and didn't know what to think. But then, they heard a loud noise like a boom! And they knew something was wrong. + +Suddenly, the ground shook and the mountain exploded! Lava came out and it was a volcano! The animals were scared and ran away as fast as they could. They knew they had to be careful and stay away from the dangerous volcano. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily had a fierce nightmare. She woke up crying and went to her mom's room. "Mommy, I had a bad dream," said Lily. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, sweetie. Tell me about it." + +Lily revealed her nightmare to her mom. "I dreamed that a fierce monster was chasing me. It was so scary," she said. + +Her mom comforted her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Monsters aren't real. It was just a bad dream. Close your eyes and think of happy things." + +Lily closed her eyes and thought of rainbows and unicorns. She felt much better and went back to sleep. From that night on, Lily knew that her mom would always be there to comfort her when she had a nightmare. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, she found a magic potion that made her shrink into a tiny size. She was so small that she could fit in a teacup! + +Lily was upset because she didn't know how to turn back to her normal size. She walked around the park, looking for someone to help her. Suddenly, she saw a tiny ant who was carrying a crumb of bread. The ant told her that there was a wizard who could help her. + +Lily followed the ant and found the wizard's house. The wizard gave her a minute amount of another potion, and she grew back to her normal size. She was so happy to be big again and thanked the wizard and the ant for their help. From that day on, Lily was more careful about what she touched in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, they found a big pile of ash near the playground. They started to play with it, but Lily accidentally spilled some on her dress. + +Lily's mom saw her dress and got mad. She told Lily to go home and change her dress. Lily was sad because she wanted to keep playing with her friends. She decided to ask her mom if she could order a new dress online. + +But her mom said no because they didn't have enough money. Lily was sad again. She didn't know what to do. Then, her friend Emma came up with an idea. She said they could draw on Lily's dress to cover the ash stain. Lily thought it was a fine idea and they started to draw flowers and butterflies on her dress. + +When Lily got home, her mom was surprised to see the beautiful drawings on her dress. She was happy that Lily found a solution to the problem. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes, when things don't go as planned, it's important to find creative solutions. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He went on a trip with his family to the beach. Timmy packed his bag with his favorite toys and clothes. He was excited to play in the sand and swim in the ocean. + +When they arrived at the beach, Timmy saw a big wild bird flying in the sky. He pointed at it and shouted, "Look, a bird!" His family smiled and said, "Yes, it's a wild bird." + +Timmy had a great time at the beach. He built sandcastles, collected seashells, and even saw more wild birds. When it was time to go home, Timmy packed his bag again and said, "I don't want to leave the beach. I want to stay here forever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dollies and have tea parties with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to take a bath because she had been playing outside and got all dirty. Lily went into the bathroom and saw a bottle of shampoo on the shelf. She poured a little bit in her hand and rubbed it in her hair. It smelled so good and made her hair feel fine. + +After her bath, Lily went to her room to get dressed. She saw her brother playing with her favorite toy and got angry. She slapped him on the arm and he started crying. Lily felt bad and said sorry to her brother. They hugged and played together nicely. From then on, Lily learned that it's not okay to hit people and that saying sorry is important. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys, but he didn't like to share them with his friends. One day, Timmy went to the park and found a pebble. He thought it was very pretty and wanted to keep it all to himself. + +As Timmy was walking home, he saw a little girl crying. She had fallen and hurt herself. Timmy felt sad for her and wanted to make her feel better. He remembered the pebble he had found and decided to give it to her. The little girl smiled and thanked Timmy. She felt much better. + +Timmy realized that sharing made him feel happy too. He was happy that he could make the little girl feel better. From that day on, Timmy decided to share his toys with his friends. He didn't want to be weak and selfish anymore. He wanted to be strong and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his friends. One day, he went to the park with his mom and saw a big dog. Timmy was scared and asked his mom if the dog was friendly. His mom said yes and Timmy petted the dog. + +Later that day, Timmy went to his friend's house to play. They had a lot of stuff to play with like blocks and cars. But when Timmy's friend didn't share his toys, Timmy got angry. He asked his friend nicely if they could play together, but his friend said no. + +Timmy went home sad, but his mom told him that it's okay to feel angry sometimes. She said he could ask his friend again to share his stuff next time they play. Timmy felt better and went to bed happy, dreaming about all the fun toys he would play with his friend the next day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big fish named Fred. Fred loved to swim in the wide ocean all day long. One day, he saw a prune floating in the water. He thought it looked tasty, so he tried to eat it. But the prune was too big for his mouth! Fred decided to take the prune to his friend, a crab named Carl. Carl had big claws and could easily break the prune into small pieces. + +Fred swam as fast as he could to find Carl. When he arrived, he showed Carl the prune. Carl was happy to help his friend and used his claws to break the prune into small pieces. Fred was so happy he could finally eat the prune. He thanked Carl and they both swam away, happy to be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat ice cream with her spoon. Her mommy would always give her a generous scoop of ice cream. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a little puppy and wanted to follow it. The puppy ran away and Lily got lost. She started to cry and a kind lady saw her. + +The lady asked, "Are you lost?" and Lily nodded. The lady said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your mommy." She gave Lily a spoonful of candy to make her feel better. Lily was happy and followed the lady. They found Lily's mommy and she was very grateful. From that day on, Lily always remembered to follow her mommy and not wander off. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Brownie. Brownie liked to walk in the forest and look for yummy berries to eat. One day, Brownie saw a little bunny who was hurt. Brownie cared about the bunny and wanted to help. + +Brownie saw that the bunny's leg was hurt, so he went to look for some lumber to make a splint. He found a big piece of wood and brought it back to the bunny. Brownie carefully wrapped the bunny's leg with the lumber and made sure it felt better. + +The bunny was very happy and thanked Brownie for caring and helping. Brownie felt happy too because he made a new friend and knew he did a good thing. From that day on, Brownie and the bunny would often play together in the forest and look for yummy berries to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the beach with his family. He would run in the sand and jump in the waves. Timmy was always proud of how brave he was in the water. + +One day, Timmy and his family went to the beach again. Timmy was having so much fun that he didn't notice the big wave coming. The wave was so big that it knocked Timmy down and he couldn't get up. + +Timmy's family tried to help him, but they couldn't get to him in time. Timmy's mom began to shout for help, but it was too late. Timmy had drowned in the water. His family was very sad and missed him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a kind fairy. She lived in a big forest, where she played with her animal friends. One day, the fairy wanted to print some pictures of her friends. She went to her house and turned on her magic printer. The printer made a loud noise, but the fairy was happy because she could see her friends' pictures on paper. She put the pictures in her bag and went to show her animal friends. They all loved the pictures and thanked the kind fairy. From that day on, the fairy printed pictures of all her animal friends and kept them in a special album. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike all around the park. One day, he saw a big saw on the ground. Timmy was very curious, so he picked it up and started to play with it. + +Suddenly, Timmy's dad came over and saw him playing with the saw. "Timmy, be careful! That saw is very sharp and dangerous," said his dad. + +Timmy didn't listen and continued to play with the saw, but he was being careless. Suddenly, the saw slipped out of his hand and fell on his foot. Timmy cried out in pain and his dad rushed over to help him. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to always listen to his dad and be careful when playing with dangerous things. He never forgot the lesson he learned and continued to ride his bike in the park, but this time, he was more careful than ever before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump on her bed, but her mommy said it was dangerous because the mattress was fragile. One day, while her mommy was cooking in the kitchen, Lily sneaked into her room and jumped on the bed. Suddenly, the mattress broke and Lily fell off. + +She hurt her arm and regretted not listening to her mommy. Her mommy took her to the hospital and the doctor said that her arm was broken. Lily had to wear a cast for many weeks and couldn't play with her friends. She missed playing outside and jumping on her bed. She learned her lesson and promised to always listen to her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to carry her teddy bear everywhere she went. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the dishwasher. Lily opened the dishwasher and saw some dishes inside. They were dirty and had food stuck on them. Lily's mom said, "We need to clean these dishes so we can use them again." Lily helped her mom by carrying the dishes to the sink. Her mom used soap and water to clean the dishes. The water was very harsh and hot, but Lily was careful not to touch it. After they finished, Lily felt proud that she helped her mom with the dishwasher. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make figures out of playdough. One day, Lily went outside to play, but it started to rain. She didn't like the rain because it made her clothes wet and her hair messy. + +Lily went back inside and decided to watch a movie. She picked a scary movie, but it was too disgusting for her. She turned it off and went to bed. + +That night, Lily had a bad dream. In her dream, the rain was pouring down and her playdough figures were melting away. She tried to save them, but it was too late. When she woke up, she was sad to find that her playdough figures had actually melted in the rain. Lily learned to never leave her toys outside when it rains again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and go on adventures. One day, she found a letter on the ground. It was from her grandma who lived far away. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can we go visit grandma?" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, but first we need to polish our shoes." + +Lily and her mom polished their shoes until they were shiny and clean. Then, they went on an adventurous journey to visit grandma. When they arrived, grandma was so happy to see them and gave Lily a big hug. + +Lily gave grandma the letter and they read it together. It was a special letter that made everyone happy. From then on, Lily knew that adventures and letters can bring people together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a beautiful butterfly and tried to catch it. She ran around and around, but the butterfly flew away. + +Lily got tired and sat down under a tree. She saw a flower with a beautiful red color and picked it up. But she accidentally touched the hot part of the flower with her palm and it burned. She cried and ran to her mommy. + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we'll put some cream on your palm so it won't hurt anymore." Lily felt better and learned a lesson to be careful when touching things. She continued to play outside, but this time, she enjoyed the beautiful flowers from a safe distance. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was very graceful when she flew in the sky. One day, Tweety saw a big fire in the forest. She was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she saw her friends, the other birds, flying towards the fire. Tweety decided to follow them. + +The birds flew over the fire and dropped water from their beaks to put out the flames. Tweety felt proud of her friends for being so brave. After a while, the fire was put out and the forest was safe again. Tweety and her friends flew back to their nests, happy and relieved. From that day on, Tweety knew that following her friends was a good idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who went to school every day. She loved playing with her friends in the classroom and learning new things. But one day, she felt very tired and wanted to take a nap. + +Lily asked her teacher if she could lay down and rest. Her teacher said yes and turned off the lights so it was nice and dark. Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep. + +When she woke up, Lily felt much better and was ready to learn again. She turned to her friend and smiled. They both laughed and started playing with toys. Lily was happy to be back in the classroom with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, her friend Timmy came over to play. Timmy had a secret to tell Lily, but he was scared to say it. + +Lily could tell Timmy was upset, so she offered him a piece of her favorite candy. Timmy felt better and told Lily his secret. They both laughed and played in the light of the sun until it was time for Timmy to go home. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy were the best of friends, telling each other secrets and sharing candy in the light of the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her toys. One day, she saw some lumber in her backyard. She wanted to play with it, so she picked it up and brought it to her sandbox. + +Lily loved to play in the sandbox, so she put the lumber in the sand. She started to build a castle with the lumber, but then it started to rain. The rain was so heavy that the sand and the lumber started to soak up the water. + +Lily was sad that her castle was ruined, but she knew that she could build a new one tomorrow. She went inside and her mom gave her some warm milk to drink. Lily fell asleep dreaming of all the new castles she would build. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and sing songs. One day, Lily's mommy read her a bedtime story. Lily loved the story so much that she asked her mommy to read it again. + +Mommy said, "I can't read it again, sweetie. I have to go to work tomorrow." This made Lily upset. "Why can't you stay home with me?" she asked. + +Mommy said, "I have to go to work to make money for our family. But don't worry, I'll be back soon." Lily blinked her eyes and said, "Okay, mommy." + +The next day, Lily's mommy went to work, but she never came back. Lily didn't understand why her mommy didn't come home. She asked her daddy where mommy was, but daddy didn't have an answer. Lily felt very upset and didn't know what to do. She whispered the word "mommy" over and over again, but mommy never came back. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the springtime, smelling the flowers and playing with his friends. One day, Benny was hopping around when he saw a nosy squirrel peeking at him from behind a tree. + +Benny didn't like the squirrel being so nosy, so he hopped over to him and asked why he was looking at him. The squirrel said he was just curious and wanted to be friends. Benny decided to give the squirrel a chance and they started to play together. + +But then, the squirrel got too excited and tried to bite Benny's ear. Benny didn't like that at all and started to hop away as fast as he could. The squirrel chased after him, but Benny was too quick and got away. + +From then on, Benny was more careful about who he played with and made sure to keep his distance from nosy and bitey animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his trucks. One day, Timmy's mommy told him it was time for bed. Timmy didn't want to go to bed, he wanted to play with his trucks all night. + +As Timmy was getting ready for bed, he noticed his favorite lamp was on a high shelf. He asked his mommy if she could get it down for him, but she said no. Timmy was sad and went to bed without his lamp. + +In the middle of the night, Timmy woke up and saw a shadow moving in his room. He got scared and called out for his mommy. She came running in and turned on the light. It was just his cat playing with his trucks. + +Timmy was relieved and asked his mommy if she could pinch him to make sure it wasn't a dream. His mommy laughed and said no, but she gave him a big hug instead. From that night on, Timmy made sure to keep his favorite lamp on a lower shelf where he could reach it. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, her mommy brought home a new blouse for her to wear. It was pink and had pretty flowers on it. But her mommy told her to be careful because it was fragile and could rip easily. + +Lily wanted to wear her new blouse to school, but first she had to study her ABCs. She sat down at her little desk and looked at her book. She traced the letters with her finger and said them out loud. After she finished studying, she put on her new blouse and twirled around in front of the mirror. She felt so pretty and happy. + +When Lily got to school, she was very careful not to get her blouse dirty or rip it. She played with her friends at recess and had so much fun. But when it was time to go home, she noticed a small tear in her blouse. She was sad, but her mommy told her not to worry and that she could fix it. Lily learned that even though things can be fragile, they can still be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old, and we call her elderly. She liked to wear an apron, which is like a big bib that protects her clothes when she cooks. + +One day, the old lady decided to go for a jog. Jog means to run slowly. She put on her apron and went outside. She jogged down the street, past the houses and the trees. + +Suddenly, she saw a little girl crying. The old lady stopped jogging and went over to the girl. She asked her what was wrong. The girl said she lost her teddy bear. The old lady smiled and said she would help her find it. Together, they jogged around the neighborhood, looking for the lost teddy bear. + +Finally, they found it under a bush. The little girl was so happy and hugged the old lady. The old lady felt happy too, and they jogged back home together. From that day on, they became good friends and went jogging together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look at the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a bush that she had never seen before. It was very green and had lots of leaves. + +Lily was curious about the bush, so she went to her mommy and asked, "What is that bush?" Her mommy told her it was called a "bush" and that it was a plant that grows outside. Lily was excited to learn something new! + +The next day, Lily wanted to see the bush again. She was so excited that she became impatient and couldn't wait to go outside. When she finally got there, she saw that the bush had grown bigger! Lily was amazed and happy that she had learned something new about the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty little bird. She had feathers that were pink and blue and she sang a sweet song that made everyone happy. One day, she saw a big, scary cat who wanted to eat her. The bird flew away as fast as she could, but the cat chased after her. + +The bird flew high up into the sky, but the cat was still chasing her. Suddenly, the bird had an idea. She flew down to the ground and landed on a big, round zero. The cat tried to catch her, but he slipped on the zero and fell down. The bird laughed and flew away, happy to have escaped from the cat. + +From that day on, the bird knew that even though she was small, she could be clever and find ways to solve problems. And whenever she thought about the cat slipping on the zero, she couldn't help but laugh. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an old doll that she loved very much. The doll had curly hair and a pretty dress. One day, Lily wanted to act like she was the doll's mommy. She put the doll in a stroller and pushed her around the room. + +Lily's mommy saw her and said, "You are such a good mommy to your doll!" Lily smiled and hugged her doll. She was happy to play with her favorite toy. + +As the day went on, Lily's brother wanted to play too. He took the doll and pretended to be the daddy. Lily didn't like that very much, but her mommy told her it was okay to share. So Lily and her brother took turns acting like the doll's mommy and daddy. They all had fun together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the world around her and always asked lots of questions. One day, her mom packed her a yummy lunch with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, some carrot sticks, and a juicy apple. + +As Lily was playing outside, she got so caught up in her adventures that she forgot all about her lunch. Her mom had to remind her to come inside and eat. Lily was so hungry that she gobbled up her sandwich without even taking a breath. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily started feeling sick. Her tummy hurt and she felt really hot. Her mom rushed her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had eaten something she was allergic to and she couldn't breathe anymore. Her mom was so sad and wished she could have reminded Lily about her allergy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a lime in the grass. It looked like a ball, so she picked it up and started to play with it. + +Suddenly, her mommy came outside and warned her that the lime might not be harmless. Lily didn't understand what "harmless" meant, so her mommy explained that the lime might make her sick if she ate it. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't play with the lime anymore, but she listened to her mommy's warning and put it back in the grass. From then on, she always asked her mommy before playing with anything she found outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small town with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. + +While Timmy was playing, he found a big rock. The rock was very heavy! Timmy wanted to take the rock home with him. He said to his friend, "Look at this big rock! I want to have it at my house." + +His friend said, "That rock is too heavy to carry home. Let's leave it here and come back to visit it another day." Timmy thought that was a good idea, so he left the heavy rock in the park. + +As Timmy walked home, he saw a bird flying in the sky. He said to himself, "I wish I could fly like that bird." When he got home, he told his mommy and daddy about the heavy rock and the bird he saw. They all laughed and had a good time talking about Timmy's adventures in the town. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat salad because it was yummy and healthy. One day, Lily's mom made her a salad for lunch. But Lily didn't want to eat it because she was feeling slow and tired. + +"I don't want salad today, Mommy. Can I have something else?" said Lily. + +"I hope you'll eat your salad, Lily. It's good for you," said Mommy. + +Lily took a bite of her salad and realized it was actually really tasty. "Mmm, this is yummy! Thanks, Mommy," said Lily. + +From that day on, Lily ate salad every day and she felt strong and healthy. She hoped she could eat salad forever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very busy playing with his toys, but his mom said it was time for his nap. Timmy didn't want to take a nap because he was having so much fun. But his mom said he needed to rest his body. + +Timmy went to his room and tried to take a nap, but he couldn't fall asleep. He missed playing with his toys and felt sad. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise outside. He looked out the window and saw his friends playing in the park. Timmy wanted to join them, but he knew he had to take his nap. + +Timmy closed his eyes and tried to sleep again. This time, he imagined playing with his friends in the park. Before he knew it, he fell asleep and had a wonderful dream. When he woke up, he felt refreshed and happy. He realized that taking a nap was important so he could have more fun later. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall tree in a forest. The tree was very happy because it had lots of leaves and birds would come and stay on its branches. One day, a little boy came to the forest to play. He loved to jump in mud puddles and get his shoes all dirty. He saw the big, tall tree and decided to climb it. He climbed all the way to the top and stayed there for a while, looking at the view. When he climbed down, he accidentally fell into a big mud puddle. The tree felt bad for the little boy, so it shook its branches and made all the mud fall off the boy's clothes. The little boy was very happy and thanked the tree for being so kind. From that day on, the little boy would come and visit the big, tall tree and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to the park with his mommy. They played on the swings and the slide. Timmy loved the park because he could run and jump and play. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise. It was a big truck that made him feel shocked. His mommy hugged him and said it was okay. + +After a while, Timmy saw a bird in the sky. It was very far away, very distant. He pointed at it and said, "Look mommy, a bird!" His mommy smiled and said, "Yes, that's a bird." They watched the bird fly away until they couldn't see it anymore. Then they went home, happy from their day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky asked his friends to form a team and swim together in the big pond. His friends agreed and they formed a team. + +But Ducky got frustrated because his friends were not swimming as fast as he wanted them to. He said, "Come on, team! Swim faster!" His friends tried their best, but they couldn't keep up with Ducky. + +Ducky realized that he was being mean and apologized to his friends. They forgave him and they all continued to swim together happily. From that day on, Ducky learned that it's not always about winning, but having fun and being kind to your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a person named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with, but one day, it broke. Timmy was very sad because he couldn't play with his car anymore. + +But then, Timmy's dad came to him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I can fix your car." Timmy was so happy! His dad took the car and fixed it so it was smooth again. + +Timmy was so grateful to his dad for fixing his car. He hugged his dad and said, "Thank you for fixing my car, Dad. You're the best!" And they both smiled and played with the car together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved cars and wanted to drive one when he grew up. His parents told him he needed a license to drive. Timmy didn't know what a license was, but he knew it was important. + +One day, Timmy's dad took him to the fair. They rode on the Ferris wheel and ate cotton candy. Timmy had so much fun! As they were leaving, Timmy saw a police car parked nearby. He pointed to it and said, "Daddy, can I drive that car one day?" His dad smiled and said, "Maybe one day, Timmy. But first, you need to get your license." + +Years later, Timmy got his license and became a police officer. He drove a car just like the one he saw at the fair when he was a little boy. Timmy was happy and proud to drive his police car and help people in his community. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old and had grey hair. She had to go on a trip and pack her luggage. She put all her things in a big bag and smiled. She liked to travel and see new places. When she arrived at the airport, she saw many people. Some were young and some were old like her. She saw a little girl who smiled at her. The old lady smiled back and felt happy. She got on the plane and went on her trip. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he always left them on the floor. His mom would always tell him to pick them up, but he never listened. + +One day, Timmy's mom was carrying a hot pot of soup to the table. She tripped over one of Timmy's toys and the soup spilled all over her. She shouted in pain and Timmy felt very bad. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to always pick up his toys so his mom wouldn't get hurt again. He learned that being reliable and responsible was important. + +The moral of the story is that we should always listen to our parents and be responsible for our actions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with pictures on every page. One day, she found a book that looked very modern, with bright colors and fancy letters. + +As she read the book, she noticed something strange on one page. There was a little bug crawling across the picture! Lily giggled and pointed to the bug, showing it to her mom. + +Her mom was surprised too and they both looked closely at the bug. It was so tiny and cute! Lily decided to keep reading the book and see if she could find any more bugs hiding on the pages. From that day on, Lily loved to read books and notice all the little details on every page. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown bear. The bear lived in a forest with lots of trees and flowers. One day, the bear went for a walk and saw a little girl. The girl had a buckle on her shoes that was shiny and pink. The bear wanted to show the buckle to all his animal friends in the forest. + +So, the bear asked the girl if he could take a picture of her buckle. The girl said yes and the bear took the picture. Then, the bear went back to the forest and showed all his animal friends the picture of the shiny pink buckle. They all thought it was very pretty. + +Later that day, the bear and his animal friends went on a wild adventure through the forest. They climbed trees and ran through the bushes. The bear was very happy to have such good friends to play with. And he was glad he got to show them the picture of the shiny buckle too. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, Lily sees a big door with a shiny knob. She wants to see what is behind the door. + +"Tom, come with me. Let's open the door and look inside," she says. + +Tom is scared. He does not know who lives behind the door. He thinks it might be a monster or a witch. + +"No, Lily, we should not do that. It is not safe. We should stay in the park and play with our toys," he says. + +But Lily is curious. She does not listen to Tom. She runs to the door and turns the knob. The door opens and she sees a nice lady with a big smile. + +"Hello, little girl. Who are you?" the lady says. + +Lily is surprised. She does not see a monster or a witch. She sees a friendly lady with a lot of books and toys. + +"I am Lily. I like to play in the park. Who are you?" she says. + +"I am Mrs. Brown. I live here. I like to read books and play with toys. Do you want to come in and play with me?" the lady says. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes books and toys. She likes the lady. She wants to play with her. + +"Yes, please. Can I invite my friend Tom, too? He is in the park. He is scared of the door," she says. + +"Of course, you can. The more, the merrier. Go and get him. I will wait for you here," the lady says. + +Lily runs back to the park. She tells Tom that the lady is nice and she invites him to play with her. Tom is still scared, but he trusts Lily. He follows her to the door. He sees the lady and the books and the toys. He smiles. + +"Hello, little boy. I am Mrs. Brown. Lily invited you to play with me. Do you want to come in?" the lady says. + +"Yes, please. Thank you, Lily. Thank you, Mrs. Brown. You are very kind," he says. + +Lily and Tom go inside the door. They play with the lady and the books and the toys. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. They are safe. +Tom and Mia like to play with blocks. They make houses, cars, and animals with the blocks. Sometimes they make a big mountain with all the blocks. They are happy when they make a mountain. + +One day, Tom and Mia have a new friend, Sam. Sam comes to play with them. He sees the blocks and says, "Can I play with you?" Tom and Mia say, "Yes, you can play with us. We are making a mountain with the blocks. Do you want to help us?" + +Sam says, "Yes, I want to help you. I like mountains." He takes some blocks and adds them to the mountain. He adds more and more blocks. He makes the mountain very big and tall. He says, "Look, I made the biggest mountain ever!" + +Tom and Mia look at the mountain. They are sad. They say, "Sam, you took all the blocks. We have no blocks left. We can't make anything else. You are not nice. You are not our friend." + +Sam looks at Tom and Mia. He is sad too. He says, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to take all the blocks. I just wanted to make a big mountain. I wanted to show you. I wanted to be your friend." + +Tom and Mia say, "It's okay, Sam. We forgive you. But next time, you have to share the blocks. You can't take them all. We can make a big mountain together. And we can make other things too. Then we can all be happy and be friends." + +Sam says, "Okay, I will share the blocks. I'm sorry I made you sad. Can we play again?" Tom and Mia say, "Yes, we can play again. Come on, let's make a new mountain. And a house. And a car. And an animal. And anything else we want. We can have fun with the blocks." They smile and hug. They are happy again. They are friends. +Ben and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big house with a garden. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go, Ben. Maybe we can find something fun," Lily said. + +"OK, Lily. But we have to be quiet. This is not our house," Ben said. + +They climbed over the fence and walked to the door. It was open. They went in. The house was very big and nice. There were many things to look at. Ben and Lily saw a big table with a lot of food on it. + +"Wow, look at this. They have so much food. They must be rich," Ben said. + +"Can we have some? I'm hungry," Lily said. + +"Maybe just a little. I see some salad. I like salad," Ben said. + +They took some salad from a big bowl and ate it. It was tasty. They did not see the man who came into the room. He was angry. + +"Hey, you! What are you doing here? This is my house. You are stealing my food. Get out!" he shouted. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They dropped the salad and ran to the door. But the man was faster. He grabbed them and locked them in a closet. + +"You are bad kids. You have to stay here until I call the police. You will be in big trouble," he said. + +Ben and Lily cried. They were sorry. They wished they never went to the big house. They missed their moms and dads. They did not know what would happen to them. They were very sad. +One day, Tom and Lily were playing hide and seek in the house. Tom was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran to the living room and saw a big couch. She thought it was a good place to hide. She crawled under the couch and waited for Tom to find her. + +Tom looked in the kitchen, the bathroom, and the bedroom, but he could not find Lily. He went to the living room and saw the couch. He had a funny idea. He decided to pretend to be a monster and scare Lily. He made a loud roar and jumped on the couch. + +Lily heard the roar and felt the couch shake. She was very scared. She thought a real monster was on the couch. She started to tremble and cry. She wanted Tom to stop. + +Tom heard Lily cry and realized he made a mistake. He was not a monster, he was a brother. He felt bad for scaring Lily. He got off the couch and lifted it up. He saw Lily under the couch, trembling and crying. He said sorry and hugged her. + +Lily saw Tom and stopped crying. She was glad it was not a monster, it was Tom. She hugged him back and said it was okay. She was not mad, she was just scared. Tom and Lily smiled and said they loved each other. They decided to play a different game. They were not scared, they were happy. They were not embarrassed, they were friends. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. But today the weather is bad. The sky is dark and loud. The wind is strong and cold. Ben and Mia are fearful. + +They run to their mom and dad. They hug them tight. They ask them, "What is this weather? Why is it so bad?" Mom and dad tell them, "This is a storm. It is not bad, it is just different. Sometimes the weather changes and makes noise and rain. But it will not hurt you. We are safe inside." + +Ben and Mia are still fearful. They do not like the storm. They want it to go away. They ask mom and dad, "When will the storm go away? When can we play outside again?" Mom and dad tell them, "The storm will not last long. It will go away soon. Then the sun will come back and the sky will be blue. Then we can play outside again. But for now, we can play inside. We can read books, draw pictures, or play games. We can have fun inside too." + +Ben and Mia think about it. They like books, pictures, and games. They like to have fun with mom and dad. They decide to play inside. They are not so fearful anymore. They are brave and happy. They wait for the storm to go away. They hope the sun will come back soon. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to slide, swing, and climb. But their favorite thing was to skip. + +One day, they saw a new thing in the park. It was a big tunnel made of wood. It had holes and windows and doors. It looked like fun. + +"Let's go inside!" Lily said. She skipped to the tunnel and went in. Ben followed her. They skipped through the tunnel, looking out of the holes and windows and doors. They saw birds and flowers and people. + +They came to the end of the tunnel. There was a big slide. Lily and Ben smiled. They loved slides. They skipped to the slide and got ready to go down. + +But Lily was clumsy. She tripped on her shoelace and fell. She bumped her head on the slide. She started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily said. "My head hurts!" + +Ben saw Lily fall. He ran to her and hugged her. He was a good friend. + +"Don't cry, Lily," Ben said. "I'm here. I'll help you." + +He helped Lily get up and checked her head. She had a small bump. He kissed it and made it better. + +"Thank you, Ben," Lily said. "You are a good friend." + +They hugged again. Then they went down the slide together. They laughed and skipped. They had fun. They were happy. +Tom and Lily went to a new place to eat with Mom and Dad. They were very hungry and excited. Mom said they could choose what they wanted from the menu. The menu had many things with pictures and names. Tom saw a picture of a pizza with cheese and pepperoni. He liked pizza very much. He pointed to the picture and said, "I want this, please." + +Lily saw a picture of a soup with noodles and chicken. She liked soup very much. She pointed to the picture and said, "I want this, please." Mom looked at the menu and saw a small note at the bottom. It said, "Some of our dishes are spicy. Please ask if you want them mild." Mom mentioned this to Tom and Lily. She asked them if they wanted their food mild or spicy. Tom and Lily did not know what mild or spicy meant. They shrugged and said, "It doesn't matter." + +Mom and Dad ordered their food and waited. Soon, the waiter brought their dishes. Tom and Lily were happy to see their pizza and soup. They thanked the waiter and started to eat. Tom took a big bite of his pizza. He felt a hot and burning sensation in his mouth. He coughed and spit out his pizza. He cried, "Ow, ow, ow! This pizza is too hot! It hurts my tongue!" Lily took a spoonful of her soup. She felt a warm and soothing feeling in her mouth. She smiled and swallowed her soup. She said, "Mmm, mmm, mmm! This soup is just right! It makes me feel good!" + +Mom and Dad looked at their food. They realized that Tom's pizza had red chili flakes on it. It was very spicy. Lily's soup had green herbs on it. It was mild. Mom and Dad felt sorry for Tom. They gave him some water and a napkin. They said, "We're sorry, Tom. We should have asked for your pizza to be mild. Mild means not spicy. Spicy means very hot. Do you want to try some of Lily's soup instead?" Tom nodded and wiped his tears. He tried some of Lily's soup. He liked it very much. He said, "Thank you, Lily. Thank you, Mom and Dad. I like mild food better than spicy food." Lily shared her soup with Tom. She said, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you like my soup. Maybe next time we can ask for mild pizza too." Tom and Lily hugged and finished their soup. Mom and Dad smiled and ate their food. They were proud of their children for being brave and kind. They enjoyed their meal and had a good time. +Timmy was a little boy who liked to crawl. He crawled under the table, he crawled behind the sofa, he crawled in the closet. He liked to find new places to crawl and hide. He thought it was fun and harmless. + +One day, he crawled into the basement. He had never been there before. It was dark and cold and dusty. He saw a big box in the corner. He crawled towards it. He wanted to see what was inside. + +He lifted the lid of the box. He saw something shiny and round. He reached for it. He touched it. It was hard and smooth. He picked it up. It was heavy. He looked at it. It had a hole in the middle. He put his eye to the hole. + +He saw a flash of light. He heard a loud bang. He felt a pain in his head. He dropped the thing. He screamed. He cried. He crawled back to the stairs. + +His mom heard him. She ran to the basement. She saw him. She saw the thing. She saw the blood. She was scared. She was angry. She was sad. + +She hugged him. She called for help. She said sorry. She said it was not his fault. She said it was not harmless. She said it was a gun. +Ben and Lily liked to play with marbles. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. They liked to roll them, sort them, and make patterns with them. + +One day, they decided to make a marble tower. They found some blocks and a paper cup. They put the blocks on the floor and stacked them up. Then they put the cup on top of the blocks. They wanted to see how many marbles they could put in the cup without making it fall. + +Ben went first. He picked a big blue marble and said, "I put this marble in the cup." He carefully dropped the marble in the cup. It made a clink sound. Lily clapped her hands and said, "Good job, Ben!" + +Lily went next. She picked a small red marble and said, "I put this marble in the cup." She gently tossed the marble in the cup. It made a tink sound. Ben cheered and said, "Well done, Lily!" + +They took turns putting marbles in the cup. They counted the marbles as they put them. They had fun and laughed. The cup was getting full and heavy. The blocks were getting shaky. + +Ben picked a big green marble and said, "I put this marble in the cup." He aimed the marble at the cup. But he threw it too hard. The marble hit the cup and made a loud bang. The cup flew off the blocks and spilled the marbles everywhere. The blocks fell down and made a crash. + +Ben and Lily gasped and looked at the mess. They felt sad and sorry. They said, "Oh no, we broke our marble tower!" + +They hugged each other and said, "It's okay, we can make another one. We still have our marbles. And we still have each other. We are reliable friends." They smiled and started to pick up the marbles and the blocks. They said, "Let's try again. But this time, let's put the marbles in the cup more softly." They nodded and agreed. They were happy and hopeful. They liked to play with marbles. +Sara and Ben were playing with blocks. They liked to build towers and houses with different shapes and colors. Sara had a lot of triangles, and Ben had a lot of squares. They decided to make a big castle together. + +They worked hard and had fun. They put the blocks on top of each other, and made walls and roofs and windows. They used triangles for the flags and the peaks, and squares for the doors and the bricks. The castle looked very nice and strong. + +But then, Tom came along. Tom was older and bigger than Sara and Ben. He did not like to share or play nicely. He saw the castle and wanted to destroy it. He said, "This castle is ugly and silly. I can make a better one. Move away, you little kids!" He pushed Sara and Ben aside, and started to remove the blocks from the castle. He threw them on the floor and laughed. + +Sara and Ben were very sad and angry. They cried and shouted, "Stop it, Tom! That's not fair! That's our castle! You are mean and rude!" But Tom did not listen. He kept removing the blocks until the castle was gone. + +Then, Mrs. Lee, the teacher, came in. She saw what Tom had done, and was very upset. She said, "Tom, what are you doing? Why did you ruin Sara and Ben's castle? That was very wrong and unkind of you. You should be ashamed of yourself. You need to apologize and help them rebuild it. And you need to learn to respect other people's work and feelings." + +Tom felt very ashamed. He realized he had made a big mistake. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara and Ben. I'm sorry, Mrs. Lee. I was selfish and mean. I should not have removed your blocks. I should have asked if I could join you. Can you forgive me? Can I help you rebuild your castle?" + +Sara and Ben were still hurt, but they decided to give Tom a chance. They said, "We forgive you, Tom. But you have to be nice and share. And you have to listen to us. We can rebuild our castle together, if you want." + +Mrs. Lee smiled and said, "That's very good, Sara and Ben. That's very brave and generous of you. And that's very good, Tom. That's very honest and humble of you. I'm proud of you all. You have learned a valuable lesson today. You have learned to be respectful, cooperative, and forgiving. That's how you make good friends and have fun." + +They all nodded and agreed. They picked up the blocks and started to rebuild their castle. They used triangles and squares and other shapes and colors. They talked and laughed and helped each other. They made a bigger and better castle than before. And they became good friends. +Sara and Lily are sisters. They like to play with paper. They can fold paper into many shapes. They can make hats, boats, and birds. Sara can fold paper better than Lily. She knows how to make a pretty star. + +One day, Sara makes a pretty star and shows it to Lily. Lily wants to make a pretty star too. She asks Sara to teach her. But Sara says no. She says it is a secret. Only she can make a pretty star. Lily feels sad and angry. She thinks Sara is mean. + +Lily tries to make a pretty star by herself. She folds and folds the paper. But she cannot make a pretty star. She makes a mess. She tears the paper. She cries. Sara hears Lily cry. She feels sorry for Lily. She goes to Lily and hugs her. + +Sara says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was not nice. I will teach you how to make a pretty star. It is not a secret. It is a gift. We can make pretty stars together." Lily smiles. She says, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good sister. I love you." Sara and Lily fold paper and make pretty stars. They are happy. +Lila and Tom were playing by the river. They wanted to make a raft with sticks and leaves. They worked hard and tied the sticks together with vines. They put leaves on top to make it soft. + +"Look, we made a raft!" Lila said. "Can we ride on it?" + +"Sure, let's try it!" Tom said. They put the raft in the water and climbed on. They used sticks to paddle. The raft floated on the river. They felt happy and proud. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lila said. "We did a good job!" + +"Yes, we did!" Tom said. "We complete our raft!" + +They saw a duck swimming by. The duck quacked at them. They quacked back. They made a new friend. They had a great time on their new raft. +Tom liked to play with his toy dragon. He made it fly and roar and breathe fire. He pretended he was a brave knight who could tame the dragon. He had a lot of fun with his toy dragon. + +One day, he saw a real dragon in the sky. It was big and red and loud. It flew over the town and made people scared. Tom wanted to see the dragon up close. He ran after it and followed it to a cave. He thought he could be friends with the dragon. + +He went inside the cave and saw the dragon resting on a pile of gold. The dragon opened its eyes and saw Tom. It was angry and surprised. It growled and breathed fire at Tom. Tom was scared and sorry. He realized the dragon was not a toy. It was a wild and dangerous animal. He ran away from the cave as fast as he could. + +He managed to escape the dragon and get back to his home. He hugged his toy dragon and said sorry to it. He learned his lesson. He knew he should not bother things that are not his. He knew he should be careful and respectful of animals. He knew he should be happy with what he has. He played with his toy dragon and never chased a real dragon again. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the big house. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then went to look for Ben. She looked in the kitchen, the living room, the bathroom, but she could not find him. + +She heard a noise from the basement. She thought Ben was hiding there. She opened the door and went down the stairs. It was dark and cold. She saw a big box in the corner. She thought Ben was inside. She ran to the box and opened it. + +But it was not Ben. It was a big rat. The rat jumped out of the box and bit Lily on the arm. Lily screamed and dropped the box. The box fell on the rat and made a loud sound. Lily ran back up the stairs. She was bleeding and crying. + +Ben heard Lily scream and ran to see what happened. He saw Lily on the floor with blood on her arm. He saw the rat under the box. He was scared and sad. He did not know what to do. He hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry. I did not mean to scare you. I was hiding in the closet. I did not know there was a rat in the box." + +But Lily did not answer. She did not move. She did not breathe. She was dead. The rat had poisoned her. Ben was alone with the dead rat and the dead Lily. He wished he had never played hide and seek. He wished he had never scared Lily. He wished he could go back in time. But he could not. He was stuck in the big house with no one to help him. He cried and cried for a long time. He did not know what to do. He was scared and sad. He wished he was dead too. +Anna liked to help her mom cook. She liked to stir the soup in the big pan and smell the yummy food. But today, it was very cold outside. The wind blew hard and made loud noises. Anna felt cold and shivered. + +Mom saw Anna shiver and said, "You need a warm coat, my dear. Go get your coat from the closet and put it on." Anna nodded and ran to the closet. She found her coat and put it on. It was soft and pink and had a fancy bow on the front. Anna felt cozy and happy. + +She went back to the kitchen and saw mom take the pan off the stove. Mom said, "The soup is ready. Let's go to the table and eat." Anna followed mom to the table and sat on her chair. Mom poured some soup into a bowl and gave it to Anna. Anna blew on the soup and tasted it. It was hot and delicious. Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love your soup." Mom smiled back and said, "You're welcome, Anna. I love you." They ate their soup and felt warm and full. Anna did not shiver anymore. She felt glad and safe. +Lisa and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and make noise. One day, their mom says they have to go to the opera with her. Lisa and Ben do not know what opera is. They think it sounds boring. + +They get in the car and drive to a big building. Mom says they have to be quiet and sit still. Lisa and Ben do not like that. They see many people in fancy clothes and shiny shoes. They see a big stage with curtains and lights. They hear music and singing. + +Lisa and Ben think the singing is funny. They do not understand the words. They try to copy the sounds. Mom tells them to shush. Lisa and Ben get bored. They start to poke each other. They giggle and whisper. + +"Stop poking me!" Ben says. + +"No, you stop poking me!" Lisa says. + +"Shh, both of you!" Mom says. + +Lisa and Ben do not listen. They poke harder and louder. They make faces and noises. The people around them get angry. They say "shh" and "hush" and "be quiet". Mom gets embarrassed. She says "sorry" and "excuse me". She takes Lisa and Ben by the hand and leaves the opera. + +Lisa and Ben are happy. They do not like opera. They like to play and make noise. Mom is not happy. She likes opera. She likes to be organized and calm. She says they have to go home and take a nap. Lisa and Ben do not like that. They think it sounds boring. +Ben likes to swim in the pool. He wears his colorful swimsuit with fish on it. He splashes and kicks and laughs with his friends. He is very happy. + +Mom calls Ben for lunch. He gets out of the pool and dries himself with a towel. He runs to the table and sees his favorite food: cheese sandwiches. He takes a big bite and says, "Yum!" + +Mom gives Ben a glass of juice and a napkin. She tells him to eat well and be careful. She says, "I love you, Ben." Ben smiles and says, "I love you, Mom." + +After lunch, Ben goes back to the pool. He puts on his goggles and dives under the water. He sees many colorful things: a ball, a toy boat, a flower, a frog. He pretends he is a fish and swims around. He is very happy. +Tim and Sam liked to play sport. They liked to run and kick and throw. They had a ball and a net in the park. They played every day after school. + +One day, a big boy came to the park. He had a bike and a hat. He looked at Tim and Sam and said, "That is my ball and my net. Give them to me or I will hit you." Tim and Sam were scared. They did not want to fight. They said, "No, they are ours. We got them from our mom and dad. Go away." + +The big boy did not go away. He got off his bike and walked to Tim and Sam. He grabbed the ball and the net. He said, "Now they are mine. You are silly and weak. If you want them back, you have to pay me. Give me your lunch and your money and your toys. Or I will hit you harder." + +Tim and Sam did not have lunch or money or toys. They only had the ball and the net. They said, "Please, give them back. They are our favorite things. We have nothing to pay you. You are mean and bad." + +The big boy laughed. He said, "Too bad. You have to pay or you get nothing. You are losers and I am the winner. I will take your things and go. You can cry and run away." He put the ball and the net on his bike. He got on his bike and rode away. He did not look back. + +Tim and Sam were very sad. They had no ball and no net and no sport. They had no fun and no friend. They cried and ran away. They did not know who the big boy was or why he was so mean. He was mysterious and cruel. He made their day very bad. +Lily liked yoga. She liked to stretch and bend and breathe. She had a yoga mat that was pink and soft. She owned the yoga mat. It was hers. + +One day, Lily wanted to do yoga in the living room. She rolled out her mat and started to do some poses. She felt happy and calm. + +But then, her brother Max came in. He was loud and noisy. He saw Lily's mat and ran to it. He jumped on it and made it dirty. He said, "This is my mat now. I own it. You can't have it." + +Lily was angry and sad. She said, "No, Max. That is my mat. I own it. You can't take it. It is for yoga, not for jumping. Give it back to me." + +Max did not listen. He laughed and said, "No, Lily. I like this mat. It is fun and bouncy. You can't make me give it back. You are too small and weak." + +Lily felt tears in her eyes. She did not know what to do. She wished Max would be quiet and nice. + +But then, she had an idea. She remembered something that her yoga teacher had taught her. She said, "Max, do you want to learn something cool? Something that only I know how to do?" + +Max was curious. He said, "What is it, Lily?" + +Lily said, "It is a yoga pose. It is called the lion pose. It is very fun and easy. Do you want to try it?" + +Max said, "Yes, Lily. Show me the lion pose." + +Lily said, "OK, Max. First, you have to sit on your knees and put your hands on the floor. Then, you have to open your mouth wide and stick out your tongue. Then, you have to roar like a lion. Like this: RRRROOOOAAAARRR!" + +Max did what Lily said. He sat on his knees and put his hands on the floor. He opened his mouth wide and stuck out his tongue. He roared like a lion. He said, "RRRROOOOAAAARRR!" + +But as he roared, he did not see what Lily did. She quickly grabbed her mat and rolled it up. She ran to her room and locked the door. She said, "Ha ha, Max. I tricked you. Now I have my mat back. You can't have it. You can't do yoga. You can only roar." + +Max was surprised and angry. He said, "Lily, that is not fair. You cheated. You lied. Give me back the mat. Give it back now." + +But Lily did not answer. She did not hear him. She was too busy doing yoga on her mat. She felt happy and calm. She was quiet and nice. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toy cars in the living room. They have a big track with ramps and loops and bridges. They like to make their cars go fast and do tricks. + +But then, Tom's car stops moving. He looks at it and sees that the light is off. He says, "Oh no, my car is broken. It needs a new battery." + +Lily says, "I have a battery. You can use mine. It is in my pocket. It is warm because I keep it close to me." + +Tom says, "Thank you, Lily. You are very nice. Can you give me the battery, please?" + +Lily says, "OK, but you have to give it back to me later. It is my favorite battery. It is shiny and red." + +Tom says, "OK, I promise. I will give it back to you when I am done playing." + +Lily takes out the battery from her pocket and gives it to Tom. Tom opens his car and fills it with the battery. He closes his car and turns it on. The light is on and the car makes a noise. He says, "Yay, it works! Thank you, Lily. You are the best." + +He puts his car on the track and makes it go fast and do tricks. He is very happy. + +Lily watches him and smiles. She is happy too. She says, "You're welcome, Tom. I like to share with you. You are my friend." + +They play together with their cars until it is time for dinner. Then, Tom gives back the battery to Lily. He says, "Here is your battery, Lily. Thank you for letting me use it. It is a very good battery. It is warm and shiny and red." + +Lily says, "Thank you, Tom. You are very kind. You took good care of my battery. It is still warm and shiny and red." + +They hug each other and go to the kitchen. They are hungry and ready to eat. They are happy and they are friends. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park on Sunday. They have a ball, a bike and a kite. They have fun with their toys and their friends. + +One Sunday, a big dog comes to the park. The dog is black and brown. He has sharp teeth and a loud bark. He runs after the ball, the bike and the kite. He wants to play, but he scares Anna and Ben and their friends. + +Anna and Ben are alert. They see the dog coming. They shout for help. They shout, "Mom! Dad! Dog!" They run to their parents. Their parents are on a bench. They have a picnic basket and a book. + +Mom and Dad hear Anna and Ben shout. They see the dog chasing them. They are not afraid. They know the dog. The dog is Rex. He is their neighbor's dog. He is friendly, but he is too excited. + +Mom and Dad call Rex. They say, "Rex! Stop! Sit!" Rex listens. He stops. He sits. He wags his tail. He is sorry. He did not mean to scare Anna and Ben and their friends. + +Mom and Dad hug Anna and Ben. They say, "It's OK. Rex is a good dog. He just wanted to play. But he should not run after your toys. He should ask first. Do you want to pet him?" Anna and Ben nod. They are brave. They pet Rex. Rex licks them. He is happy. + +Anna and Ben and their friends go back to play. They share their toys with Rex. They have fun. They are careful. They are alert. They are happy. It is a good Sunday. +Sara and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big sink that someone had thrown away. They thought it was a fun toy and decided to pretend it was a boat. + +"I will lead the boat," said Sara, climbing into the sink. "You can be the sailor." + +Ben was jealous. He wanted to lead the boat too. He said, "No, I will lead the boat. You can be the sailor." + +They started to argue and pull the sink. They did not notice that the sink had a hole in it and was leaking water. + +Soon, the sink was full of water and began to sink. Sara and Ben got wet and cold. They were scared and cried for help. + +A man who was walking his dog heard them and came to rescue them. He lifted them out of the sink and gave them a towel. He said, "Why were you playing with this old sink? It is dangerous and dirty. You should share your toys and not fight over them." + +Sara and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We are sorry. We were jealous and selfish. We will share our toys and not fight over them." + +The man smiled and said, "That is good. Sharing and being kind are important values. Now, go home and change your clothes. And don't play with sinks again." + +Sara and Ben thanked the man and went home. They learned their lesson and became better friends. They never played with sinks again. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to race each other on the swings, on the slide, and on the grass. They always have fun. + +One day, they see a big cage in the park. Inside the cage, there is a black monkey. The monkey is sad. He has no friends. He has no toys. He only has a banana. + +Tim and Sam want to help the monkey. They think of a plan. They wait until the man who takes care of the monkey goes away. Then, they run to the cage. They open the door. They say, "Come, monkey, come! We will be your friends. We will play with you." + +The monkey is happy. He jumps out of the cage. He follows Tim and Sam. They race to the swings, to the slide, and to the grass. They have fun. + +But the man who takes care of the monkey comes back. He sees the cage is open. He sees the monkey is gone. He is angry. He shouts, "Hey, you! Stop! Bring back my monkey!" + +Tim and Sam hear the man. They are scared. They do not want to give back the monkey. They think the monkey is happier with them. They race away from the man. They race to the woods. They hope the man will not find them. + +The monkey is smart. He knows the woods. He knows where to hide. He helps Tim and Sam. He leads them to a big tree. He climbs up the tree. He makes a noise. He says, "Ooh, ooh, aah, aah!" + +Tim and Sam climb up the tree. They see the monkey. They hug the monkey. They say, "Thank you, monkey, thank you! You are our friend. You are our hero." + +The man who takes care of the monkey does not see them. He does not hear them. He looks for them in the park. He looks for them in the street. He does not find them. He gives up. He goes away. + +Tim and Sam and the monkey are safe. They are happy. They stay in the tree. They play in the tree. They eat the banana. They share the banana. They are friends. They are a family. +Lily was a cat who liked to keep her fur and her tail tidy. She licked herself every day and combed her tail with her claws. She admired her tail very much. It was long and fluffy and had stripes of black and white. + +One day, Lily saw a new cat in the garden. He was big and orange and had a short and scruffy tail. He looked at Lily and said, "Hello, I am Tom. You have a nice tail. Can I play with you?" + +Lily did not want to play with Tom. She thought he was dirty and rude. She said, "No, you cannot play with me. Go away. You will mess up my tail." + +Tom felt sad and angry. He said, "You are mean and stuck-up. Your tail is not that special. I will show you." He jumped at Lily and tried to bite her tail. + +Lily was scared and angry. She hissed and scratched Tom's face. She ran away and hid under a bush. She checked her tail and saw that it was still tidy. She was glad, but she also felt lonely. She wished she had a friend who liked her tail and played with her. +Anna and Ben were very happy. They were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. The car zoomed on the road very fast. Anna and Ben looked out the window and saw many things. They saw trees, houses, cows, and bridges. + +After a long time, they arrived at the hotel. The hotel was enormous. It had many rooms, many stairs, and many people. Mom and Dad checked in and got a key. They went to their room on the tenth floor. Anna and Ben were excited. They wanted to explore the hotel. + +They asked Mom and Dad if they could go to the lobby. Mom and Dad said yes, but they had to be careful and stay together. They gave them a phone and told them to call if they needed anything. Anna and Ben said okay and went to the elevator. They pushed the button and the door opened. + +They got in the elevator and saw many buttons. They wondered what they did. They decided to push them all. The elevator started to move. It went up and down, up and down. It stopped at every floor. Anna and Ben thought it was fun. They laughed and shouted. + +But the people in the hotel did not think it was fun. They were angry and annoyed. They wanted to use the elevator, but it was always busy. They complained to the manager. The manager looked at the camera and saw Anna and Ben. He was furious. He called the security. He told them to catch the kids and bring them to him. + +The security ran to the elevator. They waited for it to stop. They opened the door and grabbed Anna and Ben. They were scared and cried. They tried to explain, but the security did not listen. They dragged them to the manager's office. The manager scolded them and called their parents. He said they had to pay a big fine and leave the hotel. He said they were not welcome there. + +Mom and Dad came to the office. They were shocked and worried. They saw Anna and Ben sobbing. They apologized to the manager and paid the fine. They took their bags and left the hotel. They got in the car and drove away. Anna and Ben were very sorry. They had ruined the trip. They hugged Mom and Dad and said they were sorry. Mom and Dad were sad and disappointed. They said they loved them, but they had to learn to behave. They said they would not go on a trip for a long time. Anna and Ben felt awful. They wished they had not pushed the buttons. They wished they had stayed in their room. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Ben and Jen are young. They like to play in the garden. They have a big tree with red apples. They pick some apples and eat them. They are sweet and juicy. + +But some apples are bad. They have brown spots and worms. They rot on the ground. They smell bad. Ben and Jen do not like them. They throw them away. + +One day, a man comes to the garden. He has a big bag. He says he wants to buy some apples. He says he will pay a lot of money. Ben and Jen are happy. They think they will have success. + +They run to the tree and pick some apples. They put them in the bag. They do not look at them. They are in a hurry. They want to get the money. + +The man takes the bag and gives them some coins. He says thank you and goes away. Ben and Jen count the coins. They are not many. They are sad. + +They look at the bag. They see some bad apples. They have brown spots and worms. They rot in the bag. They smell bad. The man tricked them. He gave them less money for the bad apples. + +Ben and Jen cry. They learn a lesson. They should not be greedy. They should not pick bad apples. They should look at what they sell. They should be careful. +Ben likes to create things with his blocks. He has many blocks of different colors and shapes. He can make towers, bridges, cars, and animals with his blocks. He likes to use his imagination and have fun. + +One day, he finds a new block in his box. It is gray and unusual. It is not like the other blocks. It is round and smooth and has a hole in the middle. Ben wonders what he can create with it. He tries to put it on top of a tower, but it falls off. He tries to make it a wheel for a car, but it does not roll. He tries to make it an eye for an animal, but it looks weird. + +Ben is not happy with the gray and unusual block. He thinks it is useless and boring. He wants to throw it away. But then he has an idea. He remembers that his mom has a necklace with a string and beads. He thinks he can create something like that with the block. He finds a string and some other blocks with holes. He puts the string through the holes and makes a necklace. He puts the gray and unusual block in the middle. He looks at his creation and smiles. He thinks it is beautiful and special. He runs to his mom and shows her his necklace. He says, "Look, mom, I created this with the gray and unusual block. Do you like it?" His mom hugs him and says, "I love it, Ben. It is very creative and unusual. You are very clever and talented. You can create anything you want with your blocks." Ben feels happy and proud. He likes the gray and unusual block. He thinks it is his favorite block. He wears his necklace and plays with his blocks. He creates more things with his imagination and has fun. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But their favorite thing was to dig in the sand. They had a big bucket and a small shovel. They made a big hole and filled it with sand. They pretended it was a castle. + +"Look at our castle!" Ben said. "It is so big and strong. No one can break it." + +Lily nodded. She was very proud of their castle. She wanted to make it more beautiful. She looked around and saw some flowers. She ran to pick them. + +"Wait for me!" Ben said. He followed her. + +But they did not see the big dog that was also in the park. The dog was very curious. He smelled the sand and the flowers. He wanted to play with them. He ran to the hole and jumped in. He dug and dug. He made the sand fly everywhere. He ruined the castle. + +Ben and Lily came back with the flowers. They saw the dog and the mess. They were very sad and angry. + +"Bad dog!" Ben shouted. "You broke our castle!" + +"Go away!" Lily cried. "You are dirty and mean!" + +The dog did not understand. He thought they wanted to play. He wagged his tail and barked. He jumped out of the hole and ran to them. He licked their faces and paws. He tried to make them smile. + +Ben and Lily did not like the dog. They pushed him away. They tried to fix their castle. But it was too late. The sand was too dirty and wet. The flowers were too wilted and torn. The castle was gone. + +They sat on the ground and cried. They did not smile. They did not play. They did not have fun. They wished the dog had never come. +Lily and Tom like to play with boxes. They have many boxes in their room. Some boxes are big and some boxes are small. Some boxes have pictures and some boxes have words. + +One day, Lily and Tom find a new box in the hall. It is a big box with a red ribbon. They want to see what is inside the box. They part the ribbon and open the box. They see many toys and books and clothes. They are very happy. + +They take out the toys and books and clothes and play with them. They make a lot of mess. They forget to put the things back in the box. They leave the box empty and open. + +Mom comes and sees the mess. She is not happy. She tells Lily and Tom to clean the mess. She tells them to put the things back in the box. She tells them to close the box and tie the ribbon. She tells them to say sorry. + +Lily and Tom feel bad. They say sorry to Mom. They clean the mess. They put the things back in the box. They close the box and tie the ribbon. They hug Mom and say thank you. Mom smiles and hugs them back. She tells them to be careful with the box. She tells them it is a gift for their cousin. She tells them they can play with their own boxes. Lily and Tom nod and say okay. They go to their room and play with their own boxes. They are happy again. +Sara liked to sing and dance. She wanted to perform for her family and friends. She practiced a lot in her room. She wore a pretty dress and a shiny crown. She was very happy. + +She went to the big hall with her mom and dad. There were many people there. They sat on chairs and waited. Sara saw a stage with lights and a microphone. She felt excited and nervous. + +It was her turn to perform. She walked to the stage and smiled. She started to sing and dance. But the people were very noisy. They talked and laughed and clapped. They did not listen to Sara. They did not see her. Sara felt sad and angry. + +She stopped singing and dancing. She shouted at the people. "Be quiet! Look at me! I am performing!" But the people did not hear her. They were too noisy. They did not care. + +Sara ran off the stage. She cried and cried. She did not want to perform anymore. She hated the big hall and the noisy people. She wished she was in her room. She had a bad day. +Sara and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to prepare a cake for Mommy's birthday. Sara found a big bowl and some eggs. Ben found some flour and some sugar. + +"Let's mix everything in the bowl," Sara said. She cracked an egg and poured it in the bowl. Ben did the same. Then they added some flour and some sugar. They stirred and stirred with a big spoon. + +"Can I have a taste?" Ben asked. He reached for the spoon, but Sara pulled it away. + +"No, it's not ready yet. We need to bake it in the oven," Sara said. + +"But I'm hungry," Ben whined. He tried to grab the spoon again, but Sara pushed him back. They both lost their balance and fell to the floor. The bowl flew out of Sara's hands and landed on the tiles with a loud crash. + +"Oh no!" Sara cried. "The bowl is broken! It was fragile!" + +Mommy heard the noise and came running. She saw the mess and the broken bowl. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" Mommy asked. "Did you break my bowl?" + +Sara and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry and scared. + +"We were trying to prepare a cake for you," Sara said. + +"But we had a fight," Ben said. + +Mommy sighed. She hugged them and said, "I appreciate your effort, but you should have asked me first. And you should not fight over a spoon. And you should be careful with fragile things. They can hurt you or make a mess." + +She helped them clean up the kitchen and threw away the broken bowl. Then she said, "How about we prepare a cake together? I have another bowl and some more ingredients. And we can share the spoon." + +Sara and Ben smiled and nodded. They said, "We're sorry, Mommy. We love you. Happy birthday!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "I love you too. Thank you. Now let's prepare a cake!" +Sara and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a hose that makes water come out. They take turns to hold the hose and spray water at each other. They laugh and run and get wet. + +But one day, Ben gets angry. He wants to hold the hose all the time. He does not let Sara have a turn. He sprays water at her face and makes her cry. Sara tries to grab the hose from him, but he pulls it away. He says it is his hose and he can do what he wants. + +Sara runs to the house to tell Mom. She is sad and wet and cold. Ben follows her, still holding the hose. He thinks it is funny to make Sara cry. He sprays water at the house and at the windows. He does not see the car coming down the street. + +The car is big and fast and loud. It has a man inside who is driving. He does not see Ben and the hose. He is looking at his phone. He does not stop or slow down. He hits Ben and the hose. He makes a big crash and a big noise. + +Sara hears the crash and the noise. She turns around and sees Ben and the hose on the ground. She sees blood and water and metal. She sees the man get out of the car and scream. She screams too. She runs to Ben and the hose. She tries to catch them and hold them. But they are broken and gone. She is alone and scared and sad. +Lily liked to play in her room. She had many toys and books and a big wardrobe. Sometimes she liked to open the wardrobe and see what was inside. She found old clothes and hats and shoes. She liked to try them on and pretend to be someone else. + +One day, she opened the wardrobe and saw something new. It was a big furry coat. It was brown and soft and warm. Lily wanted to wear it. She put it on and felt like a bear. She growled and roared and walked on all fours. She had fun. + +But then she heard a noise. It was a loud and fierce noise. It came from the back of the wardrobe. Lily was scared. She looked and saw two yellow eyes and a big mouth with sharp teeth. It was a real bear! It was angry and hungry. It wanted the coat back. + +Lily ran out of the wardrobe. She threw the coat on the floor. She screamed for her mom. Her mom came and saw the bear. She was shocked and scared too. She grabbed Lily and ran out of the room. She called for help. + +The bear was stuck in the wardrobe. It could not go out. It was sad and lonely. It wanted to go back to its home in the woods. It did not like the room. It did not like the clothes. It did not like the people. It waited for someone to open the wardrobe and let it go. +Lily and her mom went to the park. They wanted to play on the swings and the slide. But when they got there, they saw a lot of people. They had to wait for their turn. + +Lily was impatient. She did not like to wait. She wanted to swing and slide now. She tugged on her mom's hand and said, "Mom, can we go? Can we go?" + +Her mom said, "Not yet, Lily. We have to be polite and wait. Look, there is a bench. We can sit there and have some coffee. I brought a cup for you and a cup for me. It is warm and sweet. Do you want some?" + +Lily nodded. She liked coffee. It made her feel grown-up. She followed her mom to the bench. They sat down and sipped their coffee. Lily felt a little better. She looked around and saw the birds and the flowers. She saw a dog and a cat. She saw a boy and a girl. They were playing with a ball. + +Lily smiled. She said, "Mom, can we play with them? Can we play with the ball?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go. Maybe they will share with us. But first, let's finish our coffee. We don't want to waste it." + +Lily agreed. She drank her coffee quickly. She said, "Done. Let's go, mom. Let's go play." + +Her mom smiled. She drank her coffee too. She said, "OK, Lily. Let's go. Maybe we can swing and slide later. But for now, let's have some fun with the ball." + +They got up and walked to the boy and the girl. They said hello and asked if they could join. The boy and the girl said yes. They gave Lily and her mom the ball. They started to play. Lily was happy. She forgot about being impatient. She had a good time at the park. +Tommy loved to watch cartoons on TV. He liked the funny animals and the bright colors. He always picked his favorite cartoon to watch after breakfast. He had a special toy car that he played with while he watched. + +But one day, his big sister Lily wanted to watch something else. She said she was too old for cartoons. She picked a show with people talking and singing. She took the remote and changed the channel. Tommy was very angry. He wanted his cartoon back. + +He tried to grab the remote from Lily, but she was too fast. She pushed him away and laughed. Tommy felt sad and mad. He looked around for something to do. He saw his toy car on the floor. He had an idea. + +He picked up his toy car and ran to the TV. He threw the car at the screen. He hoped it would break the TV and stop Lily's show. But he did not know that the TV was very strong. The car bounced off the TV and hit Lily on the head. She screamed and dropped the remote. + +Tommy quickly picked up the remote and changed the channel back to his cartoon. He smiled and sat down to watch. Lily was very angry. She had a big bump on her head. She ran to tell their mom what Tommy did. + +Tommy knew he was in trouble. He wished he had not thrown his car. He wished he had shared the TV with Lily. He learned that throwing things was not a good way to solve problems. He hoped his mom would not be too mad at him. He hoped Lily would forgive him. He hoped he could still watch cartoons. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree with red apples that they could pick and eat. One day, they saw a new boy in the house next door. He looked sad and lonely. + +"Let's go and say hello," Tom said to Lily. "Maybe he wants to be our friend." + +"OK," Lily said. "But we have to be careful. He might be mean or scary." + +They walked to the fence and saw the boy sitting on the grass. He had a book in his hands, but he was not reading it. He was just staring at the sky. + +"Hi," Tom said. "We are Tom and Lily. We live in that house. What's your name?" + +The boy looked at them and smiled a little. "I'm Ben," he said. "I just moved here with my mom and dad. I don't know anyone here." + +"Do you want to play with us?" Lily asked. "We have a lot of fun things to do in the garden. We can pick apples, or play hide and seek, or make a fort." + +Ben nodded. "That sounds nice. Thank you for being so generous. Can I come over?" + +"Sure," Tom said. "But first, we have a surprise for you. Wait here for a minute." + +Tom and Lily ran back to their tree and picked two big, juicy apples. They washed them in the water hose and wrapped them in a napkin. Then they ran back to the fence and gave them to Ben. + +"Here you go," Lily said. "These are for you. They are very yummy. We picked them ourselves." + +Ben took the apples and smiled. He felt happy and grateful. He bit into one of the apples and tasted the sweet juice. He said, "Wow, these are the best apples I ever had. Thank you so much. You are very kind." + +Tom and Lily smiled too. They felt proud and happy. They said, "You're welcome. We are glad you like them. Now, let's go and play. We have a lot of fun things to show you." + +They helped Ben climb over the fence and took him to their garden. They spread a blanket under the tree and shared their apples. They played hide and seek and made a fort. They laughed and talked and became friends. They had a wonderful day. They did not know it then, but they had just made a friend for life. +Lily liked to wander in the park with her mom. She saw many things that made her happy. She saw flowers, birds, dogs, and children. She held her mom's hand and asked her many questions. + +One day, they saw a big, shiny thing in the park. It looked like a house, but it was different. It had many windows, lights, and buttons. Lily wanted to see what it was. She let go of her mom's hand and ran to the shiny thing. + +Mom called her name, but Lily did not hear. She was too curious. She touched the shiny thing and pushed a button. The shiny thing made a loud noise and opened a door. Lily saw a man inside. He wore a white coat and had many tools. He looked surprised and angry. + +"Who are you? What are you doing here? This is a modern lab, not a playground!" he shouted. + +Lily was scared. She did not know what a lab was. She did not like the man's voice. She wanted her mom. She ran back to her mom and hugged her. + +Mom was worried. She saw the man and the shiny thing. She did not know what they were either. She took Lily's hand and walked away. + +"Sorry, sir. She did not mean to bother you. She was just curious," she said. + +The man grumbled and closed the door. He did not like visitors. He went back to his work. + +Lily and mom left the park. They decided to wander somewhere else. Somewhere more fun and friendly. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, it was very cold and windy. They saw a big box near the trees. It looked like a good shelter. They went inside the box to keep warm. + +But the box was not empty. There was a big dog inside. The dog was angry and scared. It did not like strangers in its shelter. It barked and growled at Lily and Tom. It showed its sharp teeth. + +Lily and Tom were afraid. They wanted to get out of the box. They said, "Please, dog, let us go. We are sorry. We did not know this was your shelter." But the dog did not listen. It jumped at them and bit them. + +Lily and Tom screamed and cried. They were hurt and bleeding. No one heard them. No one came to help them. The dog did not stop. It was a bad day for Lily and Tom. +Ben liked to play with his helicopter. It was red and big and made a loud noise. He flew it in the air and pretended he was a pilot. He was very smart and knew how to make it go up and down and left and right. + +One day, he wanted to wash his helicopter. He thought it was dirty and needed some water. He took it to the bathroom and filled the sink with water. He put his helicopter in the water and pushed the button. He hoped it would be clean and shiny. + +But something bad happened. The water got inside the helicopter and made it stop working. The noise stopped and the blades stopped. The helicopter sank to the bottom of the sink. Ben tried to take it out, but it was too late. He cried and cried. He had broken his helicopter. + +He wished he had not washed his helicopter. He wished he had listened to his mom, who had told him not to play with it in the water. He wished he had been more careful. He learned a hard lesson. He was not so smart after all. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to walk in the park and play with the ducks. One day, they see a duck that does not move. It is on the grass, near the pond. Lily and Ben go to the duck and look at it. + +"Is it sleeping?" Lily asks. + +"No, it is dead," Ben says. He knows what dead means. His grandma was dead. She did not wake up one morning. His mom was very sad. + +"What is dead?" Lily asks. She does not know what dead means. + +"Dead means gone. Dead means no more. Dead means bye-bye," Ben says. He tries to explain. + +Lily feels sad. She likes the duck. She wants it to wake up and swim and quack. She touches the duck's feathers. They are soft and cold. + +"Can we help the duck?" Lily asks. + +"No, we can't. Dead is dead. We can only say sorry and be nice," Ben says. + +Lily and Ben say sorry to the duck. They are nice. They make a flower crown for the duck. They put it on the duck's head. They say bye-bye to the duck. They walk away. They hold hands. They are still friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a big box in the park. They open the box and see a small cat. The cat is black and white and has a red collar. + +"Look, a cat!" Lily says. "Can we keep it?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it has a home." + +They look at the collar and see a name. It says "Spot". They also see a phone number. + +"Spot is a funny name for a cat," Lily says. "Maybe we can call the number and find out who owns it." + +"OK," Ben says. "But first, let's care for it. It looks hungry and cold." + +They take the cat out of the box and rub its fur. The cat purrs and licks their hands. They share their snacks with the cat and give it some water. They make a bed for it with some blankets and pillows. + +They call the number on the collar and wait for someone to answer. A voice says "Hello?" + +"Hi, we found your cat," Lily says. "Its name is Spot. It was in a box in the park." + +"My cat? Spot? Oh, thank you so much!" the voice says. "You are very kind. Spot is a famous cat. He is a movie star. He was in a car with his agent, but he jumped out of the window and ran away. We have been looking for him for hours. Where are you? We will come and get him right away." + +Lily and Ben tell the voice where they are. They are surprised that Spot is a famous cat. They wonder what movies he was in. They hug the cat and tell him they are happy they found him. + +Soon, a big car arrives. A man and a woman get out. They have cameras and microphones. They are Spot's agent and a reporter. They thank Lily and Ben for finding Spot and ask them some questions. They take pictures of them with the cat. They say they are heroes. + +Lily and Ben feel proud and happy. They say goodbye to Spot and give him one last rub. They hope he will be safe and happy. They watch the car drive away. They smile at each other and go back to play with their dolls and cars. +Ben and Mia are at the zoo with their mom. They want to see the lions, but they have to wait in a long line. Ben thinks this is boring. He looks around and sees a guard. The guard has a big hat and a whistle. + +"Mom, can I talk to the guard?" Ben asks. + +"Okay, but be polite and don't bother him too much," mom says. + +Ben runs to the guard and says, "Hi, guard! What do you do?" + +The guard smiles and says, "Hello, little boy. I keep the zoo safe and help the people. Do you like the zoo?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, I like the zoo. But I don't like waiting. I want to see the lions. They are big and loud and scary." + +The guard laughs and says, "The lions are very interesting, but you have to be patient. There are many other animals to see, too. Do you know what this is?" He points to a sign with a picture of a giraffe. + +Ben looks at the sign and says, "That is a giraffe. It has a long neck and spots. I saw it before. It was eating leaves from a tall tree." + +"Very good," the guard says. "You are very smart. Do you want to see something else?" + +Ben says, "Yes, please. What else can you show me?" + +The guard takes Ben by the hand and says, "Come with me. I'll show you something special. But don't tell anyone. It's a secret." + +Ben is curious and excited. He follows the guard to a small gate. The guard opens the gate and says, "Look inside. What do you see?" + +Ben looks inside and sees a baby lion. It is small and fluffy and cute. It is playing with a ball. Ben gasps and says, "Wow! A baby lion! It is so adorable! Can I touch it?" + +The guard says, "No, you can't touch it. It is still wild and might bite you. But you can watch it for a while. Isn't it amazing?" + +Ben says, "Yes, it is amazing. Thank you, guard. You are very nice. You made my day." + +The guard says, "You're welcome, little boy. I'm glad you like it. But don't forget your mom and sister. They might be worried about you. Let's go back to them." + +Ben says, "Okay, let's go. But can I come back later?" + +The guard says, "Maybe, if you behave well and ask your mom. Now, say goodbye to the baby lion." + +Ben waves to the baby lion and says, "Bye, baby lion. I hope to see you again. You are my favorite animal in the zoo." + +The baby lion roars softly and wags its tail. Ben smiles and runs back to his mom and Mia. He can't wait to tell them what he saw. He thinks the zoo is not boring anymore. He thinks the zoo is awesome. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They have a white tent that they can hide in. They pretend they are on an adventure in the jungle. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They set up their tent under a big tree. They go inside and play with their toys. They are happy. + +But then, a big dog comes to the park. The dog is brown and loud. He runs around and barks. He sees the white tent and thinks it is a toy. He runs to the tent and tries to bite it. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They hear the dog outside. They hug each other and cry. They want their mom to help them. + +Their mom hears them and sees the dog. She runs to the tent and shouts at the dog. The dog is scared and runs away. She opens the tent and hugs Sara and Ben. She tells them they are safe and brave. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They thank their mom and give her a kiss. They decide to play somewhere else. They pack up their tent and find a new spot. They hope the dog will not come back. They have fun. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. They liked to see the flowers, birds and bugs. They liked to share their snacks and toys. + +One day, the park was closed. A big storm had made a mess. The swings were broken, the slide was muddy and the flowers were gone. Tom and Lily were sad. They wanted to play in the park again. They missed their fun. + +They asked their moms if they could help. Their moms said yes. They gave them gloves, rakes and buckets. Tom and Lily went to the park with their moms. They worked hard. They picked up the trash, raked the leaves and planted new flowers. They fixed the swings, cleaned the slide and filled the bird feeder. They made the park beautiful again. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They had restored the park. They thanked their moms and hugged each other. They played in the park again. They swung, slid and ran. They saw the flowers, birds and bugs. They shared their snacks and toys. + +They were loyal friends. They loved the park and each other. They enjoyed the season. They smiled and laughed. They had fun. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But their favorite thing was to climb the big tree. The tree had many branches and leaves. It was fun to see how high they could go. + +One day, they saw a purple bird in the tree. It was very pretty and sang a nice song. Tom and Lily wanted to see it closer. They climbed higher and higher, until they reached the top of the tree. They were very happy and proud. + +But then, they heard their mom calling them. She sounded angry and worried. She told them to come down right now. She said it was dangerous to climb so high. She said they could fall and hurt themselves. She said they were naughty and silly. + +Tom and Lily felt ashamed. They did not mean to make their mom angry and worried. They just wanted to see the purple bird. They climbed down slowly and carefully. They said sorry to their mom. They hugged her and said they loved her. + +Their mom was still angry, but she also loved them. She said they should never climb so high again. She said they should listen to her and be careful. She said she was glad they were safe. She hugged them back and said they could play in the park, but only on the slide, the swing and the ground. +Anna and Ben were playing on the shore. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. Sometimes they saw crabs and fish in the water. + +"Look, Anna, I found a big shell!" Ben said, holding up a shiny pink shell. + +"Wow, Ben, it's so pretty!" Anna said, running over to see. "Can I hold it?" + +"Okay, but be careful. It might have a snail inside," Ben said, handing her the shell. + +Anna turned the shell over and looked inside. She saw a tiny snail with a long, curly shell. It was hiding in the corner. + +"Hello, snail," Anna said softly. "Are you scared?" + +The snail did not answer. It stayed very still. + +Anna and Ben paused. They did not want to hurt the snail. They wanted to be its friend. + +"Maybe we should put it back in the water," Ben suggested. "It might be happier there." + +"Okay, let's do that," Anna agreed. "But first, can we give it a name?" + +"Sure, what do you want to call it?" Ben asked. + +Anna thought for a moment. She looked at the snail's long, curly shell. + +"How about Curly?" she said. + +"Curly, I like it," Ben said. "Bye, Curly. Have fun in the water." + +Anna and Ben gently placed the shell in the water. They watched as the snail peeked out and slowly moved away. + +"Bye, Curly," they said together. "We hope you find your family." + +Anna and Ben smiled at each other. They felt happy. They had made a new friend. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the forest near their home. They liked to look for animals, flowers and fruits. One day, they saw a big orange tree with many oranges on it. They wanted to pick some oranges to eat. + +"Look, Lily, oranges!" Tom said. "Let's get some!" + +"Yes, Tom, oranges!" Lily said. "But how can we reach them?" + +Tom had an idea. He saw a big stick on the ground. He picked it up and tried to hit the oranges with it. He hoped they would fall down. + +"Tom, be careful!" Lily said. "You might hit a bird or a bee!" + +But Tom did not listen. He swung the stick harder and harder. He wanted the oranges to yield to him. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud roar. He turned around and saw a big brown bear behind him. The bear was angry. It had been sleeping under the orange tree. Tom had woken it up with his noise. + +"Tom, run!" Lily shouted. "It's a bear!" + +Tom dropped the stick and ran with Lily. They ran as fast as they could. They ran out of the forest and back to their home. They were scared and out of breath. + +"Tom, that was very bad!" Lily said. "You should not hit the oranges. You should ask them nicely. Maybe they would give you some." + +Tom felt sorry. He had been greedy and rude. He had not thought about the animals in the forest. He had made the bear angry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "You are right. I should not hit the oranges. I should ask them nicely. Maybe they would yield to me." + +Tom and Lily hugged each other. They learned a lesson. They decided to be more kind and respectful to the forest and its fruits. They hoped the bear would forgive them. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today they go to the pool with their moms. Lily and Ben enjoy the pool. They swim and splash and laugh. + +But Lily sees a big slide. She wants to try it. She tells Ben to come with her. Ben is scared. He thinks the slide is too high and too fast. He says no. Lily says please. Ben says no again. + +Lily goes to the slide by herself. She climbs the stairs. It is difficult. She is tired. But she is brave. She sits on the slide. She holds her nose. She slides down. She goes very fast. She feels the water on her face. She is happy. + +She comes out of the water. She looks for Ben. She sees him on the side of the pool. He is watching her. He is smiling. He claps his hands. He says wow. Lily swims to him. She hugs him. She says it was fun. She asks him to try it. Ben shakes his head. He says no thank you. He says he likes to swim with her. Lily says okay. She says she likes to swim with him too. They swim and splash and laugh some more. They enjoy the pool. +Tom was a lazy man. He did not like to work or help others. He only liked to sleep and watch TV. He always asked his friends to lend him money or things, but he never gave them back. + +One day, Tom saw a big cake in the window of a shop. He wanted to eat it, but he had no money. He saw his friend Sam walking by. He called him and said, "Sam, can you lend me some money? I want to buy that cake." + +Sam was a kind man. He worked hard and shared with others. He said, "Tom, I can lend you some money, but you have to promise to pay me back. And you should also do something good for someone else today." + +Tom said, "Yes, yes, I promise. Thank you, Sam." He took the money and ran to the shop. He bought the cake and ate it all by himself. He did not pay Sam back. He did not do anything good for anyone. He just went home and slept. + +The next day, Tom was hungry again. He saw a big pizza in the window of another shop. He wanted to eat it, but he had no money. He saw his friend Ben walking by. He called him and said, "Ben, can you lend me some money? I want to buy that pizza." + +Ben was a smart man. He knew that Tom was lazy and dishonest. He said, "Tom, I will not lend you any money. You never pay back your debts. And you never help anyone. You are a bad friend." + +Tom was angry and sad. He said, "But I am hungry. Please, Ben, just this once." + +Ben said, "No, Tom. You should learn to work and save. And you should also learn to be kind and generous. Then you will have money and friends. Goodbye, Tom." He walked away and left Tom alone. + +Tom realized that he had made a big mistake. He had lost his friends and his reputation. He had wasted his money and his time. He had no pizza and no cake. He felt sorry for himself and wished he could change. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be lazy and selfish. Work hard and help others. Pay back what you borrow and share what you have. Then you will be happy and respected. +Mia and Leo were playing in the garage. They liked to look at the tools and pretend they were fixing things. Mia saw a big screw on the floor. She picked it up and said, "Look, Leo, a screw! I can make something with it." + +Leo was curious. He wanted to see the screw too. He said, "Let me see, Mia. Can I have it?" + +Mia shook her head. She said, "No, Leo, it's mine. I found it first. You can find your own screw." + +Leo was not happy. He said, "That's not fair, Mia. You have to share. Give me the screw or I will tell Mom." + +Mia was not scared. She said, "You can't tell Mom. She is busy. And you can't have the screw. It's mine. I dare you to take it from me." + +Leo was angry. He said, "You dare me? Fine, I will take it from you. Watch me." He ran towards Mia and tried to grab the screw from her hand. + +Mia was fast. She dodged Leo and ran away. She said, "Ha ha, Leo, you can't catch me. I am too graceful. You are too slow." + +Leo chased Mia around the garage. They bumped into boxes and cans and bikes. They made a lot of noise. They did not see Mom coming. + +Mom heard the noise and opened the door. She saw Mia and Leo running and yelling. She saw the screw in Mia's hand. She said, "What are you two doing? Why are you making such a mess? And why do you have a screw, Mia?" + +Mia and Leo stopped. They looked at Mom. They felt guilty. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We were just playing." + +Mom said, "Playing with a screw? That's not safe, Mia. You could hurt yourself or Leo. Give me the screw, please. And clean up this garage. Now." + +Mia and Leo gave Mom the screw. They said, "Yes, Mom." They started to clean up the garage. They did not dare to play with the screw again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a favorite towel that she always carried with her. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She played on the swings and the slide, but then she got hungry. + +"I want a sandwich," Lily said. + +"Okay, we'll go get you one," her mom said. + +When they got back to the park, Lily took a big bite of her sandwich. "Yum, this is delicious!" she said. + +"Don't forget to chew your food," her dad reminded her. + +Lily nodded and continued to chew. Suddenly, a boy came up to her and said, "You're ignorant for carrying around a towel." + +Lily didn't know what ignorant meant, but she knew it didn't sound nice. She held her towel tighter and said, "I like my towel. It's soft and cozy." + +The boy shrugged and walked away. Lily finished her sandwich and wiped her mouth with her towel. She smiled and said, "I love my towel." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved the color purple. She had a purple dress, purple shoes, and even a purple teddy bear. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. + +While playing, a boy named Max came and took her teddy bear. Lily was very sad and started to cry. Her friend, Sarah, asked her what was wrong. Lily told Sarah what had happened. + +Sarah said, "Don't worry, I will go talk to Max and ask him to give your teddy bear back." Sarah went to talk to Max and asked him to give Lily's teddy bear back. Max said, "No, I want it for myself. I want to be wealthy and have lots of toys." + +Sarah said, "But doing that is not nice. Lily loves her teddy bear and it makes her happy. You should give it back to her." After hearing Sarah's words, Max realized he was wrong and gave the teddy bear back to Lily. Lily was happy again and hugged her teddy bear tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Grandma. She loved to cook and bake yummy treats. One day, she made a big batch of cookies. The cookies smelled so good that they spread throughout the whole house. + +Her granddaughter, Lily, came to visit and saw the cookies on the table. She asked if she could touch one. Grandma said yes and was very generous and gave Lily a cookie. Lily took a bite and it was so delicious that she asked for another one. + +Grandma was happy to share and gave Lily another cookie. Lily was so happy that she gave her Grandma a big hug, which made Grandma feel warm and fuzzy inside. From that day on, whenever Lily came to visit, Grandma would always have a generous spread of cookies waiting for her. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was red and heavy. It had big wheels and a loud engine. The truck was very strong and could carry lots of things. + +One day, the truck broke down. The driver didn't know what to do. He went to see a mechanic. The mechanic was a man who knew how to fix things. He looked at the truck and knew what was wrong. He fixed it and the truck was as good as new. The driver admired the mechanic's skills. + +From that day on, the driver always made sure to take care of his truck. He knew that if anything went wrong, the mechanic could fix it. The driver admired the mechanic's hard work and the way he could fix anything. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird. The bird liked to fly high in the sky. One day, the bird saw a little girl holding a match. + +"Hello little girl," said the bird. "What are you doing with that match?" + +"I want to light a big candle," said the little girl. + +"Be careful," warned the bird. "Matches can be hot and dangerous." + +The little girl listened to the bird and put the match away. She watched the bird fly away and felt happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but today she was feeling bored. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm bored. What can I do?" + +Her mom replied, "Why don't you go outside and push your toy car around? It might be fun!" + +So Lily went outside and pushed her toy car around. But then she looked up at the sky and saw a big planet. She thought to herself, "Wow, that planet is so big and cool!" + +She went back inside and told her mom, "Mommy, I saw a planet in the sky! It was so big and cool!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's amazing, Lily! You're so smart." + +Lily felt happy and continued to play with her toys, feeling less bored than before. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. They played on the swings and the slide. Lily's mom noticed that the tire on their car was flat. She said, "We need to plan to go to the tire store." + +Lily didn't know what "plan" meant, so her mom explained it to her. They walked to the tire store and waited for the mechanic to fix their tire. While they waited, Lily spun around in circles and got dizzy. + +Finally, the tire was fixed and they drove back home. Lily fell asleep in the car and dreamed about spinning and getting dizzy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb up the ladder to his treehouse. One day, Timmy's mom told him not to climb the ancient ladder anymore because it was too old and might break. + +Timmy didn't care and still climbed up the ladder. But one day, while he was climbing, the ladder broke and Timmy fell down. He hurt his leg and started crying. + +His mom came running and asked him, "Timmy, why did you climb the ancient ladder when I told you not to?" + +Timmy replied with tears in his eyes, "I didn't care, mommy. I just wanted to climb up to my treehouse." His mom hugged him and said, "I know you love your treehouse, but you have to listen to me when I tell you something is dangerous." From that day on, Timmy always listened to his mom and never climbed the ancient ladder again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods near her house. Every day, she would go on an adventure and explore the trees and animals. + +One day, as she was playing, she saw a big oak tree. It was very tall and had lots of branches. Lily decided to kneel down and look at the tree up close. She thought it was very beautiful and strong. + +As she was looking at the oak tree, she noticed a small bird sitting on one of the branches. The bird looked very scared and sad. Lily knew she had to help the bird, so she decided to climb up the tree and rescue it. + +With her modest bravery, Lily climbed the tree and gently picked up the bird. She brought it down to the ground and set it free. The bird flew away happily and Lily felt very proud of herself for helping it. From that day on, Lily knew that even though she was small, she could still do big things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toys. He had a favorite toy car that he would play with every day. One day, he took his car outside to play but forgot to close the door. When he came back inside, he saw that his dog had gone outside through the open door. + +Timmy was very worried because his dog was not dependable and always ran away. He knew he had to find his dog before his parents found out. He searched everywhere until he found his dog playing with his favorite toy car. Timmy was so happy to find his dog and he realized that he could always depend on his toys to bring him joy, but he couldn't depend on his dog to stay inside. + +The moral of the story is to always remember to close the door and to depend on things that make you happy, like your toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries, they were her favorite fruit. One day, Lily went on a walk with her mommy and found a blueberry bush. She picked some blueberries and put them in her pocket. + +As they continued their walk, they saw a bird's nest. The mommy bird was trying to attach some rough sticks to the nest. Lily asked her mommy why the bird was doing that. Her mommy explained that the bird was making the nest stronger and safer for her babies. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They decided to build a fort using sticks and leaves. Lily remembered what her mommy said about the bird's nest and suggested they attach some rough sticks to make the fort stronger. Her friends thought it was a great idea and they all worked together to make the best fort ever. When they finished, they sat inside and ate some of the blueberries Lily had picked earlier. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big box of toys that she loved to play with. But one day, she couldn't find her favorite teddy bear. She looked everywhere, but he was nowhere to be found. Lily felt sad because she loved her teddy bear so much. + +Then, her mom came in and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about her missing teddy bear. Her mom said, "Let's organize your toys and maybe we'll find him." So, they started to put all of the toys in their proper places. They put the dolls in one corner, the cars in another, and the blocks in a pile. + +Finally, they got to the bottom of the box and found the missing teddy bear! Lily was so happy and hugged him tight. Her mom said, "Let's take a picture of your teddy bear's insides with an x-ray machine so we can see how he's made." Lily thought that was cool and they took the x-ray picture. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her toys organized so she wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with his mommy and daddy. One day, they went for a walk to the park. Timmy was wearing his favorite blue shirt and comfortable shoes. + +As they were walking, Timmy's mommy told him to look at the beautiful sunset in the west. Timmy looked up and saw the sun going down behind the trees. It was so pretty! But then, Timmy got distracted by some birds flying overhead and forgot all about the sunset. + +When they got back home, Timmy's daddy asked him what he saw on their walk. Timmy couldn't remember anything except for the birds. His mommy reminded him about the pretty sunset in the west, but Timmy had forgotten all about it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a big, strong tree and he felt an urge to climb it. + +Timmy climbed up the tree and when he reached the top, he waved to his mom who was watching him from below. But then, Timmy got embarrassed because he realized he couldn't get back down. He was too high up and too scared to move. + +Timmy's mom tried to help him, but she couldn't reach him. So, she called the firefighters to come and rescue him. But unfortunately, the firefighters were too late. Timmy fell from the tree and got hurt very badly. From that day on, Timmy never climbed a tree again. +Once upon a time, there was a hippo named Harry. Harry was an ordinary hippo who loved to play in the river. One day, Harry went for a walk and saw a bird with a beautiful feather. Harry wanted the feather so he took it. + +The bird got very angry with Harry and started to chase him. Harry ran as fast as he could but he was too slow. The bird caught up to him and said, "Why did you take my feather?" + +Harry felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, I forget it was yours. I just wanted to play with it." + +The bird forgave Harry and they became friends. From that day on, Harry never took anything that wasn't his. +Once upon a time, there was a goose named Lucy. Lucy was very special because she had feathers that shone like diamonds. One day, Lucy wanted to go to the pond to swim but she didn't know how to get there. So, she asked her friend, a little rabbit, "Can you show me the way to the pond?" + +The rabbit said, "Yes, I can show you the way. Just follow me." Lucy was so happy and excited that she started to flap her wings. "Brilliant!" she exclaimed. They walked and walked until they finally reached the pond. Lucy jumped into the water and swam around. She had so much fun that she asked the rabbit to come and swim with her. They played together until it was time for Lucy to go back home. + +From that day on, Lucy knew how to get to the pond and she would often go there to swim with her friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, while she was playing in the garden, she found a shiny jewel. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a pretty jewel!" Lily said. + +"That's very nice, sweetie," her mom replied. "But where did you find it?" + +"In the garden!" Lily said. + +Her mom looked at the jewel and realized it belonged to their neighbor. "We need to give it back to our neighbor, Lily. Taking things that don't belong to us is wrong and we could get punished for it," her mom explained. + +Lily nodded and they went to their neighbor's house to return the jewel. The neighbor was happy to have it back and thanked them. Lily felt proud that she did the right thing and learned that it's always important to be harmless and not take things that don't belong to us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her best friend, a green teddy bear named Ted. + +One day, Lily and her family went to the airport to go on a trip. Lily was so excited to see the big planes and all the people. But when they got on the plane, Lily forgot her favorite toy, Ted! + +Lily was sad and cried, "Mommy, I forgot my green teddy bear at the airport!" Her mommy said, "Don't worry, we will go back and get him." And they did! Lily was so happy to have her best friend back with her on the trip. From then on, she made sure not to forget anything important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys but her room was very messy. Her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time to clean your room." + +Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy. I will clean my room." She picked up her toys and put them in the toy box. Then, she wiped the dust off her dresser with a cloth. + +Her mom said, "Great job, Lily! Your room looks so modern now." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. Can we make cookies now?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, but first we need some salt. Can you get the salt from the kitchen?" Lily ran to the kitchen and brought back the salt. They made delicious cookies together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small hut in the woods with her mom and dad. One day, Lily went for a walk in the woods and saw a squirrel. She said, "Hi, Mr. Squirrel! Do you want to play with me?" + +The squirrel signed to Lily, "I can't play right now. I have to collect nuts for the winter." + +Lily thought that was crazy because it was still summer. She said, "But it's not winter yet! Why do you need nuts now?" + +The squirrel replied, "I need to collect enough nuts for the winter because it gets very cold and there won't be any food for me to eat." + +Lily felt sad for the squirrel and said, "I want to help you collect nuts!" So, they worked together to collect nuts and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a kind mommy. She had a big oven in her kitchen. One day, her little boy asked her, "Mommy, what is an oven?" + +The mommy explained, "An oven is a special box that cooks yummy food like pizza and cake!" + +The little boy was happy to hear that. He loved pizza and cake! + +The mommy was very generous and decided to bake a cake for her little boy. She put the cake in the oven and waited patiently. When the cake was ready, she took it out of the oven and gave a big slice to her little boy. It was the most delicious cake he had ever tasted! + +From that day on, the little boy loved the oven and always asked his mommy to bake more yummy treats. The mommy was happy to see her little boy smile and continued to be generous with her baking. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her family to a cabin in the woods. The cabin was big and had lots of rooms. Lily was so excited to unpack her bag and see all the toys she brought. + +Lily's family was very rich and they had lots of things. They brought lots of fancy clothes and expensive food to the cabin. Lily loved all the things her family had, but she forgot to be grateful for what she had. + +One day, Lily saw a poor family walking by the cabin. They looked sad and hungry. Lily's mom gave them some food and clothes. Lily saw how happy the poor family was with just a little bit of help. She realized that being rich is not just about having lots of things, but also about helping others who have less. From that day on, Lily was grateful for everything she had and always looked for ways to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a cane that she loved to carry around with her wherever she went. It was her favorite thing in the whole wide world. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy playing with a ball and wanted to join in. But the boy, who was not very modest, said he didn't want to play with her. This made Lily sad and she started to hate the boy. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew Lily's cane away. She chased after it, but it was too fast for her. Just when she thought she would never see it again, the boy who had refused to play with her caught the cane and brought it back to her. Lily was so happy and thanked the boy. From that day on, Lily no longer hated the boy and learned that even though someone may not want to play with you, they can still be kind and help you when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make things with her model clay. One day, she was making a little dog when her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time for lunch." + +Lily took a break from her model and went to the kitchen. Her mom poured some soup into a bowl and gave it to her. "Thank you, Mommy," said Lily. As she ate, she noticed her mom looked sad. "What's wrong, Mommy?" she asked. + +Her mom sighed and said, "I heard that your friend's grandma is sick. I feel bad for them." Lily thought for a moment and said, "Let's make them a card to show we care. That's what compassionate people do." Her mom smiled and hugged her. "You're right, Lily. Let's do that." +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bounce. Bounce loved to hop and jump around all day long. One day, Bounce saw a cable on the ground. It looked easy to jump over. + +Bounce asked his friend, a little birdie, "Do you think I can jump over this cable?" + +The birdie replied, "I don't know, Bounce. It might be too hard for you." + +But Bounce was determined to try. He took a deep breath and hopped as high as he could. He made it over the cable! + +Bounce felt very proud of himself. He learned that even when things seem hard, if you try your best, you can do it. And that's an easy lesson to remember! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a special hat that he loved to wear everywhere he went. He was very loyal to his hat and never left it behind. + +One day, Timmy went to a big show with his family. The show was amazing and everyone was clapping and cheering. Timmy was so happy that he started to applaud too. However, when he clapped his hands, his hat fell off and got lost in the crowd. + +Timmy was very sad and cried a lot. He looked everywhere for his hat, but it was nowhere to be found. He felt very lonely without his loyal hat. From that day on, Timmy never went anywhere without his hat tied tightly to his head. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dog named Max who was very big and strong. One day, Lily decided to take Max for a walk in the park. Max was so happy that he wagged his tail and licked Lily's face. + +As they walked, they saw a poor man sitting on the ground. He looked very sad and tired. Lily wanted to help him, so she asked Max to carry a bag of food to the man. Max stood up and carried the bag in his mouth. They walked over to the man and gave him the food. The man smiled and thanked them. + +Lily felt happy that they could help the poor man. She and Max continued their walk in the park, feeling proud of themselves for doing a good deed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice cream very much. One day, Timmy's mom bought him a big tub of ice cream and put it in the freezer. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, came over to play. Billy saw the ice cream in the freezer and asked Timmy if he could have some. Timmy said no because he didn't want to share his ice cream. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom was busy doing some work and didn't notice that the freezer door was left open. The ice cream melted and became a big mess. + +When Timmy saw what happened, he felt sad because he didn't share his ice cream with Billy. He learned that it's important to share and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a loyal dog named Max. They loved to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big structure made of blocks. Lily wanted to play with it, but she couldn't reach the top. + +Max said, "I can help you, Lily. I can pinch your dress with my teeth and lift you up." Lily was scared at first, but she trusted Max. He was always loyal to her. So, Max pinched her dress and lifted her up to the top of the structure. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Max! You are the best dog ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys and accidentally broke her brother's favorite toy car. Her brother got very upset and started crying. Lily felt very bad and said sorry to her brother. Her brother forgave her and they hugged. + +Lily's mom then told them a story about history. She told them about how long ago, people used to live in caves and hunt for food. They didn't have fancy toys like they do now. The story was very interesting and they both learned a lot. + +After the story, Lily's mom made some tasty cookies for them to eat. They were so yummy! Lily's brother said that even though she broke his toy, he forgives her because he loves her and the cookies were so good. They both smiled and hugged again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hold her mommy's hand when they went for walks. One day, they found a big garden with lots of flowers. Lily saw a mint plant and picked a leaf to smell. It smelled so good! + +As they walked through the garden, they saw a butterfly. It was so graceful as it flew from flower to flower. Lily wanted to catch it and hold it, but her mommy told her that the butterfly needed to be free to fly. + +Lily and her mommy continued their walk, enjoying the sights and smells of the garden. They held hands the whole time, and Lily felt happy and safe with her mommy beside her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because his family was going on a trip. He helped his mom pack all their things in the car. When they got to their hotel, Timmy's dad asked him to unpack his bag. + +Timmy's dad said, "Timmy, can you unpack your bag and put your clothes in the drawers?" + +Timmy replied, "Yes, daddy. I can do it." + +But when Timmy opened his bag, he realized that he forgot his favorite toy at home. He started to cry because it was very important to him. His mom heard him crying and asked, "Timmy, what's wrong?" + +Timmy said, "I forgot my toy at home. It's very important to me." + +His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can call grandma and ask her to send it to us. And in the meantime, we can play some games and have fun together." + +Timmy stopped crying and smiled. He realized that his family's love and voices were more important than any toy. +Once upon a time, a little crab went for a walk on the beach. He found a pretty shell and wanted to show it to his friends. He walked and walked until he saw a big wave coming. The wave was too strong and took the little crab away. + +The little crab tried to hold onto his shell, but it slipped away. He was scared and didn't know what to do. The water was too cold and the wind was too strong. The little crab couldn't find his way back to the beach. + +Sadly, the little crab never made it back home. His friends missed him and wondered where he had gone. They never found out what had happened to him. The little crab's mild and happy life had come to an end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the bright sunshine. One day, she promised her mom that she would be patient and wait for her to finish her work before going outside to play. + +But as time went by, Lily grew impatient and started to get upset. She wanted to go outside and play in the sunshine. She began to cry and stomp her feet. + +Her mom saw that Lily was upset and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that she was tired of waiting and just wanted to go outside. Her mom reminded her of the promise she made to be patient and explained that sometimes we have to wait for good things. + +Lily thought about what her mom said and realized that being patient was important. She took a deep breath and waited a little longer. Finally, her mom finished her work and they went outside to play in the bright sunshine. Lily was happy that she kept her promise and learned the importance of being patient. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to play in the forest. He liked to collect sticks and build things out of them. One day, Max was walking in the woods when he saw a big, scary bear. The bear appeared out of nowhere and Max was very scared. + +"Hello, little boy," said the bear. "What are you doing in my woods?" + +"I'm just playing," said Max. "I didn't know this was your woods." + +"Well, it is," said the bear. "And you need to leave." + +Max was very sad. He loved playing in the woods, but he didn't want to make the bear angry. He decided to leave and come back another day. + +The next day, Max went back to the woods. This time, he brought a regular piece of wood with him. When he saw the bear again, he held up the wood and said, "I brought you a gift. It's just a regular piece of wood, but I hope you like it." + +The bear was surprised. He had never been given a gift before. He took the wood and said, "Thank you, little boy. You can play in my woods anytime you want." And from that day on, Max and the bear became friends and played in the woods together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pet dog named Max. Max was Timmy's best friend. + +One day, Timmy and Max went to the park to play. They dug a hole in the ground and buried a bone for Max to find. Timmy thought it would be funny to bury the bone and see if Max could find it. + +While Max was digging for the bone, a big guard dog came over. The guard dog looked mean and scary, but Max wasn't afraid. Max barked at the guard dog to protect Timmy. + +After a while, Max found the bone and it was very tasty. Timmy was happy that Max found the bone and that he was a good guard dog. They went home and had a fun day together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max lived in a big jungle with many other animals. One day, Max went to visit his friend, a lion named Leo. + +When Max arrived at Leo's house, he saw that Leo was very sad. Max asked, "Why are you sad, Leo?" Leo replied, "I lost my favorite toy in the temple." + +Max said, "Don't be sad, I will help you find it." So, Max and Leo went to the temple to look for the toy. But when they got there, they saw two monkeys fighting over the toy. + +Max said, "Stop fighting! This is Leo's toy." The monkeys stopped fighting and gave the toy back to Leo. Leo was very happy and thanked Max for his help. From that day on, Max and Leo were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy was making soup and asked Lily to stir it. Lily stirred the soup with a big spoon, making sure everything mixed together well. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the bus stop to wait for the bus. Lily saw a lady who looked very independent. She had her own bag and didn't need anyone to help her. Lily thought that was very cool. + +As they waited for the bus, Lily saw a boy who looked sad. He had lost his toy and couldn't find it anywhere. Lily remembered she had a toy just like it at home. She thought about giving it to the boy to make him happy. And when they got home, Lily did just that. She gave the boy her toy and he smiled from ear to ear. Lily felt happy too, knowing she had helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy gave her a present. Lily was so happy and wanted to open it right away. She tore the wrapping paper and saw a pretty necklace. + +Lily's mommy said, "This necklace is very special to me. It belonged to your grandma and has a lot of value." + +Lily asked, "What is value?" + +Her mommy explained, "Value means something is important and means a lot to someone." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mommy. She knew how harsh it would be if she lost the necklace. She promised to take good care of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, she saw her friend Emily playing with a shiny flute. Lily felt envious and wanted to play with it too. + +"Can I play with your flute, Emily?" asked Lily. + +"No, it's mine," replied Emily. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a big puddle appeared in front of them. Lily had an idea and said, "Let's splash in the puddle together!" + +Emily smiled and they both started to splash in the puddle. As they were having fun, Emily said, "You know what? I'll teach you how to play the flute next time we meet." + +Lily felt happy and grateful for her friend. They continued to splash in the puddle and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and feel the grass under her feet. One day, she found a shiny rock on the ground. It was very sharp and she was careful not to touch it too much. + +As she was playing with the rock, she noticed that her body was getting tired. She decided to take a break and lay down on the grass. The sun was starting to set and it was getting dark outside. + +Lily looked up at the sky and saw the stars twinkling. She thought they looked like little lights in the dark sky. She felt happy and peaceful. She knew it was time to go inside and get ready for bed. She put the sharp rock down and went inside to brush her teeth and go to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures on her desk with her colorful crayons. One day, Lily was feeling very tired and decided to take a nap. She closed her eyes and fell asleep on her desk. While she was sleeping, her cat came and curled up next to her. When Lily woke up, she saw that her cat had knocked over her crayons. She giggled and picked them up, ready to draw more clever pictures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the forest near her house. One day, she found a big cave. It was dark and scary, but Lily was brave. She went inside and found a treasure chest! + +But then, a big bear came and demanded the treasure. Lily was scared, but she knew the treasure was important to her. So she said "No, this is mine!" The bear was surprised by her bravery and decided to let her keep it. + +Lily was so happy and ran back home to show her family the treasure. From that day on, she knew that being brave and standing up for what was important to her was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drive his toy car fast around the house. He would make "vroom vroom" noises like a real car. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going for a drive in the car. Timmy was excited to sit in the back and listen to the radio. They drove fast down the road, and Timmy's mom turned up the radio so they could sing along. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise and the car stopped moving. Timmy's mom tried to start the car again, but it wouldn't work. Timmy was sad because they couldn't drive anymore and they couldn't listen to the radio. + +Timmy's mom called for help and they had to wait a long time for someone to come and fix the car. They missed their appointment and Timmy was very upset. He didn't like it when things didn't go as planned. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy named Max. Max loved to play in the park and run after butterflies. One day, Max saw a bone on the ground and he got very excited. He ran towards the bone and started to chew on it. + +Suddenly, Max heard a loud noise and got scared. He started to run away but the bone got stuck in his throat. Max tried to cough it out but he couldn't. His owner saw him and took him to the vet. The vet had to tear the bone out of Max's throat. + +Max learned a valuable lesson that day. He realized that he should never chew on bones that are too big for him. From that day on, Max only played with his toys and never chewed on bones again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave firefighter named Max. Max wore a red uniform and had a big, shiny truck. One day, Max heard a loud noise. He looked outside and saw a fierce fire happening in a nearby building. + +Max quickly got into his truck and drove to the fire. When he arrived, he saw people running and screaming. Max knew he had to be brave and help them. He put on his uniform and ran into the building. + +Max used his hose to put out the fire. It was hard work, but he didn't give up. After a while, the fire was gone and everyone was safe. Max felt proud of himself for being a hero. From that day on, Max knew that no matter what happened, he would always be brave and help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dress up in pretty clothes and twirl around. One day, her mommy took her to a big building called a university. The university was so big and full of people! Lily felt a little scared and pale. But then, her mommy took her to a room where there were lots of toys and other kids to play with. Lily felt happy and forgot about feeling pale. After playing for a while, it was time to go home. Lily was tired but happy from her fun day at the university. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the forest near her house. One day, she found a big cave. She went inside and saw a bear sleeping. She got scared and ran outside. + +Lily met her friend Timmy and told him about the cave. Timmy said, "Let's go back and see if the bear is still sleeping." Lily was scared but went back with Timmy. They peeked inside the cave and saw the bear still sleeping. They laughed and felt brave. + +After that day, Lily felt more independent and adventurous. She explored more of the forest and found many new things to see and do. She always remembered the time she laughed with Timmy at the bear in the cave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved vegetables. She ate carrots, broccoli, and peas every day. One day, her mom asked her to help record a recipe for vegetable soup. + +Lily was confused at first, but her mom showed her how to write down the ingredients and directions. They worked together in the kitchen, chopping up the vegetables and putting them in a big pot. + +While they were cooking, Lily's little brother came in and asked what they were doing. "We're making vegetable soup!" Lily exclaimed. "I'm recording the recipe so we can make it again." + +Her brother looked at the pot of vegetables and wrinkled his nose. "I don't like vegetables," he said. But Lily just smiled and said, "Maybe you'll like them in soup!" And when they all sat down to eat, even her brother had to admit that it was delicious. +Once upon a time, there was a crab. The crab lived in the ocean. The crab was very busy. It had to find food to eat and a place to sleep. + +One day, the crab decided to take a walk on the beach. It wanted to look at the pretty shells. The crab walked and walked until it found a big shell. + +The crab was so happy! It had found a new home. The crab crawled into the shell and went to sleep. From then on, the crab was never too busy to take a look at the beautiful world around it. +One day, a man had a big sack of apples. He wanted to sell them at the market and get some money. He put the sack on his back and walked to the market. He was very careful not to drop the sack or hurt his back. + +On the way, he met a boy who was hungry and sad. The boy asked the man, "Can I have an apple, please? I have no food and no money." + +The man looked at the boy and felt sorry for him. He said, "Of course, you can have an apple. Here, take one from my sack. It is good and sweet." + +The boy thanked the man and took an apple. He bit into it and smiled. He said, "This is the best apple I ever had. You are very kind and generous." + +The man smiled back and said, "You are welcome. I am glad you like it. Sharing is good. It makes us happy and helps others." + +The man and the boy hugged and said goodbye. The man continued to the market and sold his apples. He got some money and bought some bread and cheese. He was happy and proud. He had done a good deed and earned a fair reward. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful with your things, but also be generous with others. Sharing is good. It makes us happy and helps others. +Sam liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. He also liked to use his power to make them do what he wanted. He had a remote control that could make his cars move and turn and stop. + +One day, Sam found a new car in his room. It was big and shiny and red. It had a sticker that said "Super Car". Sam was very happy. He wanted to play with the new car right away. He looked for the remote control, but he could not find it. He saw a button on the car that said "On". He pressed the button. + +The car made a loud beep and started to move. Sam was excited. He tried to make the car go where he wanted, but he could not. The car had a mind of its own. It went fast and slow and left and right. It bumped into the walls and the furniture and the toys. It made a lot of noise and mess. Sam was scared. He wanted to make the car stop, but he did not know how. He felt uncomfortable. + +He ran to his mom and told her what happened. His mom came to his room and saw the car. She was not happy. She looked for the remote control, but she could not find it either. She saw a small switch on the car that said "Off". She flipped the switch. + +The car made a quiet beep and stopped. Sam was relieved. He hugged his mom and said he was sorry. His mom hugged him back and said it was okay. She told him that the car was not his. It was a gift for his cousin, who was coming to visit. She had put it in his room by mistake. She said he could not play with it again. He had to use his own cars. + +Sam understood. He said he was sorry again. He helped his mom clean up the mess. He put the car back in the box and gave it to his mom. He took his own cars and played with them. He was careful to use his power wisely. He did not want to make any more trouble. He was happy. +Lily liked to play with her toys, but she was bored of the same ones every day. She wanted something new and fun. One day, she saw a shiny wire on the floor. It looked like a snake, but it did not move. She picked it up and twisted it into different shapes. She made a circle, a star, a heart, and a flower. + +She was having fun, but she wanted to show her mom. She ran to the kitchen, where her mom was making lunch. She held up the wire and said, "Look, mom, I made this!" + +But her mom did not look. She was busy with the food. She said, "That's nice, Lily, but put that wire down. It's not a toy. It could hurt you." + +Lily felt sad. She did not want to put the wire down. She liked it. She wanted her mom to like it too. She said, "But mom, it's not a toy. It's a magic wire. Watch!" + +She waved the wire in the air and said, "Abracadabra!" She hoped something would happen. She hoped the wire would do something amazing. + +But nothing happened. The wire was still a wire. It was not magic. It was boring. Lily felt even sadder. She dropped the wire on the floor and walked away. + +She did not see the wire disappear. She did not see the wire turn into a snake. She did not see the snake slither out of the door. She did not see the snake find a new home in the garden. She did not see the snake make new friends with the birds and the bugs. + +She missed the wire. She missed the fun. She missed the magic. She wished she had not dropped the wire. She wished she had kept it. She wished she had seen it disappear. +One day, Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. But there was a sign that said "No crawling on the slide". Tom and Lily did not read the sign. They were careless. + +They crawled on the slide and made it dirty. They also bumped into other kids who were sliding down. The other kids were angry and sad. They told Tom and Lily to stop crawling on the slide. But Tom and Lily did not listen. They were careless. + +Then, a big thing happened. Tom and Lily crawled too fast and fell off the slide. They hurt themselves and cried. They wished they had read the sign and listened to the other kids. They were sorry. + +A nice lady came and helped them. She put bandages on their wounds and gave them water. She also told them a story. She said, "Crawling is good for babies, but not for big kids. Big kids should walk and slide and run and jump. But they should also be careful and follow the rules. Rules are there to keep you safe and happy. If you are careless, you can get hurt and make others unhappy. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, we understand. We are sorry for being careless. We will not crawl on the slide again. We will be careful and follow the rules. Thank you for helping us and telling us the story." + +The nice lady smiled and hugged them. She said, "You are welcome. I am glad you learned your lesson. Now, go and have fun, but be careful." Tom and Lily thanked her and went to play. They were careful and happy. They also made friends with the other kids who were sliding down. They learned that being careful is better than being careless. +Sara likes to swim. She likes to splash in the water and kick her legs. She likes to wear her pink swimsuit and goggles. She goes to the gym with her mom and dad every week. The gym has a big pool and a slide. + +One day, Sara sees a new boy at the gym. He has long hair and a blue swimsuit. He is sitting on the edge of the pool and looks sad. Sara wants to play with him. She swims over to him and says, "Hi, I'm Sara. Do you want to swim with me?" + +The boy shakes his head and says, "No, thank you. I'm scared of the water. I don't know how to swim." + +Sara says, "Don't be scared. The water is fun. I can teach you how to swim. It's easy. You just have to hold your breath and move your arms and legs." + +The boy says, "Really? You can teach me?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, come on. I'll show you. We can start with the shallow end. And then we can go on the slide. It's fun." + +The boy smiles and says, "OK, I'll try. What's your name?" + +Sara says, "I'm Sara. And you?" + +The boy says, "I'm Ben. Nice to meet you, Sara." + +Sara and Ben hold hands and jump into the water. They swim and play and laugh. They become friends. They have a lot of fun at the gym. +Lily liked to sing. She sang every day. She sang in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sang to her toys, to her mom, to her dad, and to her dog Spot. + +Spot liked to listen to Lily sing. He wagged his tail and licked her face. He was a good dog. He was a happy dog. + +One day, Lily and Spot went to the park. They saw a big pond. There were ducks in the pond. Lily wanted to sing to the ducks. She ran to the edge of the pond and started to sing. + +"Quack, quack, quack, hello ducks, I like you, you are cute, quack, quack, quack." + +The ducks heard Lily sing. They did not like her song. They thought she was making fun of them. They got angry. They swam to Lily and started to peck her. + +"Ow, ow, ow, stop it, ducks, you hurt me, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, ow, ow, ow." + +Lily was scared. She cried. She ran away from the pond. Spot saw Lily in trouble. He barked. He ran to the pond. He chased the ducks away. He was a brave dog. He was a loyal dog. + +He went to Lily and licked her face. He wagged his tail. He made her feel better. + +"Thank you, Spot, you are my best friend, you saved me, you are a good dog, you are a happy dog." + +Lily hugged Spot. She smiled. She sang to him. + +"Woof, woof, woof, hello Spot, I love you, you are brave, woof, woof, woof." + +Spot heard Lily sing. He liked her song. He thought she was sweet. He was happy. He sang with her. + +"Woof, woof, woof, hello Lily, I love you, you are cute, woof, woof, woof." + +Lily and Spot sang together. They were happy. They were friends. They went home. They sang all the way. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the dark. They had special equipment that could glow. They had a flashlight, a lantern, and some glow sticks. They pretended they were explorers in a cave. + +One night, they went to the backyard with their equipment. They turned off the flashlight and the lantern and only used the glow sticks. They waved them in the air and made shapes and letters. They had fun. + +"Look, Ben, I can make a star!" Lily said, holding a glow stick in each hand. + +"Wow, that's cool, Lily! Can you make a heart?" Ben asked, trying to bend his glow stick. + +Lily tried to make a heart, but she was not careful. She broke her glow stick and the liquid spilled on her hand. It was sticky and cold. She cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, Ben! Help me!" Lily said, dropping the glow stick. + +Ben turned on the flashlight and saw Lily's hand. It was glowing green. He was scared. + +"Don't worry, Lily, I'll help you. Come on, let's go to Mom and Dad. They'll know what to do." Ben said, grabbing Lily's other hand. + +They ran to the house and knocked on the door. Mom and Dad opened the door and saw their children. They were surprised. + +"What happened? Why are you glowing?" Mom asked, hugging Lily. + +"We were playing with the glow sticks and Lily broke one and it spilled on her hand. It hurts, Mom. Make it stop." Ben said, showing Mom the glow stick. + +"Oh, you poor thing. It's okay, Lily. It's not dangerous. It's just a chemical that makes light. We'll wash it off and put some cream on it. You'll be fine." Dad said, taking Lily to the bathroom. + +Ben followed them and felt sorry for Lily. He decided to be more careful with the glow sticks next time. He also decided to share his flashlight and lantern with Lily. He loved his sister and wanted her to be happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. They had many toys, but their favorite was the refrigerator. They liked to open and close the door, and pretend to cook and eat the food inside. + +One day, their mom said, "Lily and Ben, I have a surprise for you. Come and see!" She led them to the living room, where there was a big box with a bow. "This is your new toy. It's a play kitchen. You can make your own food and have fun. Do you like it?" + +Lily and Ben looked at the box, and then at each other. They did not like it. They wanted to play with the real refrigerator, not a fake one. They shook their heads and said, "No, thank you. We like the refrigerator better." + +Their mom was sad. She had spent a lot of money and time to buy and wrap the toy. She wanted to make them happy, but they did not accept her gift. She said, "But this is a very nice toy. It has a stove, a sink, a microwave, and a fridge. You can pretend to cook and eat anything you want. Why don't you try it?" + +Lily and Ben did not want to hurt their mom's feelings, but they did not want to play with the toy either. They said, "Sorry, mom. We like the refrigerator better. It's cold and big and real. Can we play with it, please?" + +Their mom sighed. She did not know what to do. She loved her twins, but she wished they would be more cheerful and grateful. She said, "Okay, you can play with the refrigerator for a little while. But be careful, and don't make a mess. And maybe later, you can try the play kitchen. It might be fun, too." + +Lily and Ben nodded and ran to the kitchen. They opened the refrigerator door and smiled. They saw a cake with candles and a card that said, "Happy Birthday, Lily and Ben!" They had forgotten that it was their birthday. They were so surprised and happy. They hugged their mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. We love you and the cake and the play kitchen. Can we play with both?" + +Their mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can. Happy birthday, my sweet twins. I'm glad you like your gifts. Now, let's have some cake and celebrate." She cut the cake and gave them each a slice. They ate and laughed and played. They were cheerful and grateful. They learned to accept and enjoy both the refrigerator and the play kitchen. They had a wonderful birthday. +Tom is a famous fireman. He likes to help people when there is a fire. He wears a red hat, a yellow coat and big boots. He has a big truck that makes a loud noise. + +One day, Tom gets a call. There is a fire at the gas station. Gas is a thing that makes cars go. But gas can also burn very fast and make a big boom. Tom and his friends hurry to the gas station. + +When they get there, they see a lot of smoke and flames. They also see some people who are scared and need help. Tom and his friends use a hose to spray water on the fire. They also use a ladder to reach the people who are stuck on the roof. They bring them down safely. + +Tom and his friends work very hard to put out the fire. They are brave and smart. They save the gas station and the people. Everyone is happy and thankful. Tom is a famous fireman. He likes to help people when there is a fire. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play golf in the park. They have a small golf bag and some golf balls and clubs. They take turns to hit the ball and see how far it goes. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and furry and has a long tail. The dog runs to their golf bag and sniffs it. Then it grabs a golf ball in its mouth and runs away. + +"Hey, that's our ball!" Tom shouts. He runs after the dog. Sam follows him. + +The dog is fast and runs to the other side of the park. It sees a pond and jumps in. It drops the golf ball in the water and shakes its fur. + +Tom and Sam catch up with the dog. They are angry and wet. They look at the pond and see their golf ball sinking. + +"Bad dog!" Sam says. He tries to reach the ball, but the water is too deep and cold. + +The dog barks and wags its tail. It thinks they are playing. It jumps out of the pond and runs to them. It licks their faces and tries to nuzzle them. + +Tom and Sam feel uncomfortable. They don't like the dog's wet fur and tongue. They push the dog away and run back to their golf bag. + +They decide to go home and play something else. They don't want to play golf anymore. They hope the dog won't happen to them again. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games. But sometimes they got bored and wanted to do something else. One day, they had an idea. They decided to make funny faces and noises at the people who walked by their window. + +They ran to the window and opened the curtains. They saw a man with a dog, a lady with a hat, and a boy with a bike. They stuck out their tongues, crossed their eyes, and made loud sounds. They thought it was very funny and laughed a lot. + +But the people who saw them did not think it was funny. They felt angry and sad and confused. They did not like being teased by the twins. They looked at them with frowns and shook their heads. Some of them even said, "Stop that! That's not nice!" + +The twins did not hear them. They were too busy having fun. They did not care how the people felt. They thought they were incredible and clever and brave. + +But then, something happened. Their mom came into their room. She saw what they were doing and she was very upset. She said, "Ben and Mia, what are you doing? How can you be so rude and mean? You are embarrassing me and yourselves. You should be ashamed of yourselves. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" + +The twins stopped and looked at their mom. They saw her angry face and heard her loud voice. They felt scared and sorry. They realized they had done something wrong. They said, "Mom, we're sorry. We didn't mean to hurt anyone. We just wanted to have fun. We didn't think about how they felt." + +Their mom said, "Well, you should think about how they feel. You should treat others the way you want to be treated. That's called being respectful and kind. That's what makes you incredible and clever and brave. Not making fun of others. Do you understand?" + +The twins nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We won't do it again. We will be respectful and kind. We will say sorry to the people we teased." + +Their mom said, "That's good. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, go and apologize and then come back and play nicely in your room. And remember, the window is not for making fun of others. It's for looking at the beautiful world and the wonderful people in it." + +The twins said, "Okay, mom. We will. Thank you for teaching us. We love you." + +They hugged their mom and then went to the window. They saw the people they had teased and waved at them. They said, "We're sorry. We were wrong. We hope you have a good day. You are incredible and clever and brave." + +The people smiled and waved back. They said, "Thank you. We forgive you. We hope you have a good day too. You are incredible and clever and brave." + +The twins felt happy and proud. They had learned a valuable lesson. They had learned to be respectful and kind. They had learned to use the window for good and not for bad. They had learned to be incredible and clever and brave in the right way. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with kites. They had a big red kite that could soar high in the sky. They took turns to hold the string and watch the kite fly. + +One day, they went to the park with their kite. It was a sunny day with a lot of wind. They found a good spot to launch their kite. Lily held the string first and let the kite soar. She felt happy and said, "Look, Ben, our kite is so high and fast!" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He waited for his turn to hold the string. He wanted to feel the kite soar too. But Lily did not give him the string. She said, "No, Ben, it's my turn. I want to play more." + +Ben felt sad and angry. He said, "That's not fair, Lily. We have to share. Give me the string, please." + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, Ben, it's mine. Go away." + +Ben tried to grab the string from Lily. They pulled and tugged. The string snapped. The kite flew away. They watched it disappear in the sky. They felt sorry and cried. + +They lost their kite and their friendship. They learned that being selfish and greedy is not sweet. +Lily and Tom were playing on the beach. They made a big sandcastle with a moat and a flag. They were very happy. + +"Look, Lily, I found a shell!" Tom said, holding a shiny pink shell. + +"Wow, it's so pretty! Can I see?" Lily asked, reaching for the shell. + +But Tom did not want to share. He pushed Lily away and said, "No, it's mine! Go away!" + +Lily felt sad and angry. She ran away from Tom and the sandcastle. She saw a big wave coming. She had an idea. + +She ran back to Tom and said, "Tom, Tom, there's a shark in the water! It's coming to get us!" + +Tom looked scared. He dropped the shell and ran to Lily. He said, "Where, where? I don't see it!" + +Lily pointed to the wave and said, "There, there! It's hiding in the wave! Quick, let's run!" + +Tom followed Lily. They ran away from the water and the sandcastle. But there was no shark. It was just a wave. + +Lily picked up the shell and said, "Ha, ha, I tricked you! There's no shark. I just wanted the shell. Now it's mine!" + +Tom felt sad and angry. He said, "That's not fair! You lied to me! Give it back!" + +But Lily did not want to give it back. She said, "No, you pushed me! You were mean! Go away!" + +They started to fight over the shell. They pulled and tugged and shouted. + +But then they heard a loud crash. They looked at the sandcastle. The wave had washed it away. It was gone. There was only sand. + +They felt sorry. They had wasted their time fighting. They had lost their sandcastle. They had no fun. + +They looked at each other. They said, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. Can we be friends again?" + +They hugged and said, "Yes, let's be friends again. Let's make a new sandcastle. And let's share the shell." + +They smiled and went back to the sand. They made a new sandcastle. They put the shell on top. They were very happy. + +They learned to be kind and tidy. They learned to share and not push. They learned to have fun and not lie. They learned to be good friends. The end. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. But today, they were bored. They had played with all their toys many times, and they wanted something new. + +"Mom, can we have a new toy?" Tim asked. + +"Sorry, sweeties, but we don't have money for new toys right now. Maybe for your birthday," Mom said. + +Tim and Lily sighed. They looked out the window and saw a big truck. The truck had a sign that said "Deliver". The truck stopped at their house and a man came out with a big box. + +"Who is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe he has a new toy for us!" Tim said. + +They ran to the door and opened it. The man smiled and said, "Hello, I have a delivery for Tim and Lily. Is that you?" + +"Yes, that's us!" Tim and Lily said. + +"Here you go. This is a special gift from your grandma. She said it's a mystery. You have to open it and find out what it is," the man said. + +He gave them the box and left. Tim and Lily were very excited. They thanked the man and brought the box inside. They opened it and saw a lot of paper and bubble wrap. + +"What is this? This is boring!" Tim said. + +"Wait, maybe there is something under the paper. Let's look," Lily said. + +They tore the paper and bubble wrap and found a smaller box. They opened it and saw another smaller box. They opened it and saw another smaller box. They kept opening smaller and smaller boxes until they reached the last one. It was very tiny. + +"What do you think it is?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a ring or a necklace or a coin," Lily said. + +They opened the last box and saw a note. It said, "I love you, Tim and Lily. Grandma." + +Tim and Lily looked at each other and smiled. They realized that the mystery was not what was in the box, but who sent it. They hugged the note and said, "We love you, Grandma." +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play in the big park near their home. One day, they saw a sign that said: "Egg hunt. Next week. Fun for all." They were very enthusiastic. They wanted to find many eggs and win a prize. + +They asked their mom if they could go to the egg hunt. She said yes, but they had to be good and do their chores. Ben and Lily agreed. They helped mom with the dishes, the laundry and the toys. They also practiced counting and spelling. They wanted to be ready for the egg hunt. + +The day of the egg hunt came. Ben and Lily wore their best clothes and their bunny ears. They went to the park with their mom and their baskets. They saw many other kids and many colorful eggs. A man with a whistle said: "Ready, set, go!" The egg hunt began. + +Ben and Lily ran and searched for eggs. They looked under the bushes, behind the benches, on the swings and in the slides. They found many eggs and put them in their baskets. They were very happy. They also saw some big eggs that had numbers on them. They remembered that the man with the whistle said: "The big eggs are special. If you find one, you can trade it for a prize." + +Ben and Lily wanted to find a big egg. They searched harder and harder. They ran from one side of the park to the other. They did not see each other. They did not see their mom. They did not see the man with the whistle. They only saw eggs. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud sound. It was the whistle. The man said: "Time's up! The egg hunt is over. Come back to the start and show me your eggs." Ben and Lily stopped searching. They looked around. They were lost. They did not know where to go. They felt scared and sad. They wished they had stayed with their mom and their twin. They realized that finding eggs was not as important as finding each other. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They see a big dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. The dog runs to them and wags his tail. + +"Hello, dog!" Lily says. "You are friendly. Can we pet you?" + +The dog barks and licks Lily's face. Tom smiles and pets the dog's fur. The dog likes them. He rolls on the grass and shows his belly. + +"Listen, dog," Tom says. "Do you want to play with us? We have a ball. We can throw it and you can catch it." + +The dog barks again and nods his head. He is happy. He wants to play. Lily and Tom take the ball and throw it. The dog runs and catches it. He brings it back and drops it. They do it again and again. They have fun. + +Lily and Tom and the dog are friends. They play in the park until it is dark. Then they say goodbye and hug the dog. The dog wags his tail and licks their faces. He is sad to see them go. But he knows they will come back. He waits for them on the grass. He listens for their voices. He dreams of playing with them again. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with boats. They have a big box of boats. Some boats are red, some boats are blue, some boats are yellow. + +One day, they go to the port. The port is where big boats come and go. They see many big boats. They want to play with them. But they cannot. The big boats are not for them. + +They see a small boat. The small boat is furry. It has a face and a tail. It is a cat boat. Tom and Sue like the cat boat. They want to play with it. + +They look around. They do not see anyone. They think no one will mind. They take the cat boat. They run away with it. + +"Meow!" The cat boat says. It is not happy. It does not like to be taken. It wants to go back to the port. It wants to see its friends. + +"Stop!" A voice says. It is a man. He is the owner of the cat boat. He sees Tom and Sue. He is angry. He wants his cat boat back. + +"Give me my cat boat!" He says. "You cannot steal it. It is mine. It is not a toy. It is a real cat. It lives on my boat. It helps me catch fish." + +Tom and Sue are scared. They did not know. They thought the cat boat was a toy. They are sorry. They give the cat boat back to the man. + +"Sorry, mister." They say. "We did not mean to steal it. We just wanted to play with it. It is so furry and cute." + +The man is still angry. But he sees that Tom and Sue are young. He sees that they are sorry. He decides to forgive them. + +"Next time, ask before you take something." He says. "And do not play with real cats. They do not like it. They have claws and teeth. They can scratch and bite." + +Tom and Sue nod. They understand. They say thank you to the man. They say goodbye to the cat boat. They go back to their box of boats. They play with their own boats. They do not steal anymore. +Lily had a furry cat named Spot. She loved to hug and kiss him every day. Spot liked to curl up on Lily's bed and purr. He also liked to lick Lily's ear with his rough tongue. + +One day, Lily and Spot were playing in the garden. They saw a big butterfly with many colors. Lily wanted to catch it, but Spot was faster. He jumped and caught the butterfly in his mouth. Lily was sad and angry. She shouted at Spot. + +"Bad cat! Let the butterfly go! You hurt it!" + +Spot looked at Lily with his green eyes. He did not want to make her cry. He opened his mouth and let the butterfly fly away. The butterfly was not hurt. It flew to a flower and drank some nectar. + +Lily saw that the butterfly was okay. She felt sorry for yelling at Spot. She ran to him and hugged him. She kissed his ear and said, + +"I'm sorry, Spot. You are a good cat. I love you." + +Spot purred and licked Lily's ear. He loved her too. They were happy again. They played with the butterfly and the flowers. They had fun in the garden. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big case on a bench. The case is bright red and has a lock on it. + +"Wow, what is in the case?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe toys or candy or books," Tom says. + +They run to the bench and stare at the case. They want to open it and see what is inside. + +"Can we touch it?" Sara asks. + +"No, we can't. It is not ours. It belongs to someone else," Tom says. + +"But maybe they forgot it. Maybe they don't want it anymore," Sara says. + +She reaches for the case, but Tom stops her. + +"Stop, Sara. It is not nice to take things that are not yours. Maybe the owner will come back soon and look for it. We should leave it alone," Tom says. + +Sara is sad. She really wants to see what is in the case. She thinks it must be something very fun and exciting. + +"OK, Tom. You are right. We should not touch it. But can we stare at it a little longer?" Sara asks. + +"OK, Sara. We can stare at it a little longer. But then we have to go and play somewhere else," Tom says. + +They stare at the case and imagine what is inside. They hope the owner will be happy with it. They wonder if they will ever find out what is in the bright red case. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a blue fly on a flower. Lila wanted to catch the fly and put it in a jar. Ben said, "No, Lila, that is not nice. The fly wants to be free and fly with its friends. If you catch it, it will be sad and scared." + +But Lila did not listen. She ran after the fly and caught it in her hand. She put it in a jar and closed the lid. She was happy and said, "Look, Ben, I have a blue fly. It is so pretty and shiny. I will keep it as my pet." + +Ben was not happy. He said, "Lila, that is not a pet. That is a wild animal. It needs air and food and water. It needs to be with other flies. It does not like to be in a jar. You are hurting it. Please let it go." + +Lila did not want to let it go. She said, "No, Ben, it is mine. I caught it. I like it. It is my fly." + +Ben tried to reason with her. He said, "Lila, think about how you would feel if someone caught you and put you in a jar. Would you like that? Would you be happy? No, you would be scared and lonely and angry. You would want to go back to your home and your family and your friends. That is how the fly feels. You should be kind and restore it to its home. That is the right thing to do." + +Lila thought about what Ben said. She looked at the fly in the jar. It was not moving much. It looked sad and tired. She felt sorry for it. She said, "You are right, Ben. I was not kind. I was selfish. I should restore the fly to its home. I will let it go." + +She opened the jar and let the fly go. The fly flew out of the jar and buzzed around. It looked happy and free. It flew away with other flies. Lila and Ben watched it go. They smiled and said, "Bye, blue fly. Have a good day." + +Lila learned a lesson. She learned to respect and care for other animals. She learned to be kind and generous. She learned to restore what she took. She thanked Ben for being a good friend and teaching her. They hugged and went back to playing. They had a good day. +Tom and Sue like to play with their toy cars. They make them zoom on the floor and pretend they are racing. One day, they find a big apron in the kitchen. It is blue and has white dots on it. They think it is a good road for their cars. + +They put the apron on the floor and start to zoom their cars on it. They have fun and make loud noises. But then, Mom comes in. She is very serious. She says, "What are you doing with my apron? It is not a road. It is for cooking. You are making it dirty and wrinkled. Give it back to me now!" + +Tom and Sue are scared. They do not want to give back the apron. They like it. They say, "No, Mom. It is our road. We are playing. Please let us play." They hold on to the apron and pull it. + +Mom is angry. She says, "No, it is not your road. It is mine. You are being naughty. You have to share and listen. Let go of the apron or I will take away your cars." She pulls the apron too. + +Tom and Sue do not let go. They pull harder. They do not want to lose their cars. They do not want to share. They do not want to listen. They yell, "No, no, no!" + +But then, something bad happens. The apron rips. It makes a loud sound. It tears in half. Tom and Sue are shocked. They look at the apron. It is ruined. They look at Mom. She is very sad. She says, "Look what you did. You broke my apron. It was a gift from Grandma. She made it for me. It was special. Now it is gone. How could you do this?" + +Tom and Sue feel bad. They are sorry. They did not mean to break the apron. They did not know it was a gift. They did not know it was special. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We were just playing. Please do not be sad. Please do not take away our cars." + +But Mom does not listen. She says, "You are too late. You should have listened before. You should have shared before. You should have cared before. Now you have to learn your lesson. You have to go to your rooms. You have to give me your cars. You have to stay there until dinner. No more playing. No more zooming. No more fun." + +Tom and Sue cry. They do not want to go to their rooms. They do not want to give up their cars. They do not want to stay there until dinner. They want to play. They want to zoom. They want to have fun. But they have no choice. They have to do what Mom says. They have to say goodbye to their cars. They have to say goodbye to their road. They have to say goodbye to their fun. They have to say hello to their bad ending. +Lily was a daughter who liked to stare. She stared at the sky, the trees, the birds, and the people. She stared because she wanted to learn new things. She was different from her brother Tom, who liked to run and play and make noise. + +One day, Lily and Tom went to the park with their mom. Lily saw a girl on a swing who had curly hair and dark skin. Lily stared at her because she looked different from her. The girl saw Lily staring and smiled. + +"Hi, I'm Maya. Do you want to swing with me?" the girl asked. + +Lily nodded and walked to the swing. She sat next to Maya and they started to swing. Lily felt happy and excited. She wanted to talk to Maya and ask her questions. + +"Where are you from?" Lily asked. + +"I'm from Kenya. It's a country far away. We moved here last year. Where are you from?" Maya answered. + +"I'm from here. This is my home. What is Kenya like?" Lily asked. + +"Kenya is warm and sunny. It has many animals and plants. It also has mountains and lakes. It's very beautiful. Do you like animals?" Maya asked. + +"Yes, I love animals. I have a cat named Fluffy. He's soft and cuddly. Do you have a pet?" Lily asked. + +"No, I don't. But I used to have a goat named Nala. She was funny and smart. She liked to eat grass and follow me around. I miss her sometimes." Maya said. + +Lily and Maya talked and laughed and swung for a long time. They found out that they had many things in common. They liked to read books, draw pictures, and sing songs. They also liked to stare at the world and learn new things. They became friends and decided to play together again. + +Tom saw Lily and Maya having fun. He ran to them and joined them. He also liked Maya and wanted to play with her. He asked her to show him how to make a bracelet out of grass. Maya agreed and taught him. They all had a good time at the park. + +Mom watched her children and smiled. She was glad that they met Maya and made a new friend. She was proud that they were curious and kind and open to different people. She hoped that they would always be like that. She hugged them and said, "Let's go home. It's time for dinner." They all agreed and left the park. They were happy and hungry. They had a good day. +Sara likes to sing. She sings at home, at school, and in the park. She has a toy microphone that she got for her birthday. She pretends that she is a famous singer and that many people are watching her. + +One day, Sara goes to the mall with her mom. She sees a big stage with lights and speakers. There is a sign that says "Talent Show". Sara wants to join the show. She asks her mom if she can. Her mom says yes, but she has to be brave and careful. + +Sara waits for her turn. She holds her toy microphone. She sees other kids singing, dancing, and playing. Some are good, some are not. Sara feels nervous and excited. She hopes that she can do well. + +Finally, it is Sara's turn. She walks to the stage. She sees many people looking at her. She hears her name on the big microphone. She smiles and waves. She starts to sing her favorite song. She sings loud and clear. She moves and dances. She has fun. + +The people clap and cheer for Sara. She hears them say "Wow!" and "Good job!" She feels happy and proud. She bows and says "Thank you!" She runs to her mom and hugs her. Her mom says "You were amazing, Sara! You are a famous singer!" Sara says "I love you, mom! I love to sing!" +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box under a tree. They open the box and see many hats inside. They are happy and try on different hats. + +"Look at me, Lily! I am a pirate!" Tom says. He puts on a black hat with a skull on it. He pretends to have a sword and a hook. + +"You are funny, Tom! I am a princess!" Lily says. She puts on a pink hat with a crown on it. She pretends to have a dress and a wand. + +They play and laugh for a long time. They do not see the dark clouds in the sky. They do not hear the thunder. + +Suddenly, it starts to rain. The rain is heavy and cold. Lily and Tom are wet and scared. They run to the box and hide inside. They hug each other and shiver. + +"Tom, I do not like the rain. It is dark and loud. I want to go home," Lily says. + +"Me too, Lily. But we have to wait until the rain stops. Do not worry, we have our hats. They will keep us warm and light," Tom says. + +He takes off his pirate hat and puts it on Lily's head. He says, "This is a magic hat. It will make you brave and strong." + +He takes off Lily's princess hat and puts it on his head. He says, "This is a magic hat. It will make you happy and calm." + +They smile and hold their hats. They feel better. They do not notice that the rain has stopped. They do not see the rainbow in the sky. They only see each other. They are friends. They have magic hats. +Tim and Kim were twins who loved to play at the zoo. They liked to see all the different animals and make noises like them. One day, they saw a zebra that was very filthy. It had mud and dirt all over its black and white stripes. + +"Look, Kim, that zebra is so dirty!" Tim said. "It needs a bath!" + +"Maybe we can help it," Kim said. "Let's go and get some water and a brush." + +They ran to the fountain and filled a bucket with water. They also found a brush near the trash can. They carried the bucket and the brush to the zebra's cage. They climbed over the fence and went inside. + +"Hello, zebra," Kim said. "We are here to clean you. Don't be scared." + +The zebra looked at them with big eyes. It did not like strangers in its home. It snorted and kicked its hooves. It tried to run away from them. + +"Stop, zebra, stop!" Tim said. "We just want to help you!" + +But the zebra did not listen. It ran faster and faster, until it reached the other end of the cage. There was a big hole in the wall, where the workers were fixing something. The zebra saw the hole and jumped through it. It disappeared from the zoo. + +"Uh-oh," Kim said. "The zebra is gone!" + +Tim and Kim dropped the bucket and the brush. They felt very sorry and scared. They did not mean to make the zebra run away. They wanted to make it happy and clean. + +They heard a loud voice behind them. It was the zookeeper. He was very angry. + +"What are you doing here?" he shouted. "You are not supposed to be in the cage! You scared the zebra and made it escape! Do you know how much trouble you are in?" + +Tim and Kim started to cry. They knew they did something very bad. They wished they had not gone to the zebra's cage. They wished they had listened to their mom, who told them to stay away from the animals. + +The zookeeper took them to their mom, who was looking for them. She was very worried and upset. She hugged them and scolded them. + +"You two are very naughty," she said. "You could have been hurt by the zebra. You could have lost the zebra. You could have ruined the zoo. You should never touch or bother the animals. They are not toys. They are living beings. They have feelings and needs. You should respect them and leave them alone." + +Tim and Kim nodded. They learned their lesson. They said sorry to their mom, to the zookeeper, and to the zebra. They hoped the zebra would come back soon. They promised to never do something like that again. They realized that being filthy was not a reason to bother someone. They understood that being clean was not the most important thing in the world. They decided to be more careful and kind to the animals. They wanted to be good friends to the zebra and all the other creatures at the zoo. +Lily and Max were having lunch with their mom. They liked pasta with sauce, but they did not like the same sauce. Lily liked red sauce, and Max liked white sauce. Mom made both sauces for them. + +"Can I have some red sauce, please?" Lily asked. + +"Here you go, sweetie," Mom said, and gave her some red sauce. + +"Can I have some white sauce, please?" Max asked. + +"Sure, honey," Mom said, and gave him some white sauce. + +They ate their pasta and sauce happily. But then, they saw something strange on the table. It was a bottle of purple sauce. They had never seen purple sauce before. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Max said. + +"Maybe it's a new sauce," Mom said. "Do you want to try it?" + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They were curious, but also scared. They did not know if purple sauce was good or bad. + +"Maybe we should pray first," Lily said. + +"Okay," Max said. + +They closed their eyes and folded their hands. They prayed to God to bless their food and make the purple sauce yummy. + +Then, they opened their eyes and took a spoonful of purple sauce. They put it in their mouths and tasted it. + +"Mmm, it's good!" Lily said. + +"It's sweet!" Max said. + +They smiled and ate more purple sauce. They liked it a lot. + +Mom was happy to see them enjoy the new sauce. She told them it was made from grapes and sugar. She said it was a special sauce for dessert. + +Lily and Max thanked Mom for the yummy lunch and the purple sauce. They also thanked God for answering their prayer. They were glad they tried something new. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to roll down the hill and feel the wind on their faces. They laughed and shouted as they rolled over and over. + +"Look, Lily, a light!" Ben said, pointing to a shiny thing on the grass. He ran to pick it up. It was a small, round, metal thing with a button on it. + +"What is it?" Lily asked, following him. + +"I don't know. Maybe it makes a sound or a picture. Let's see." Ben pressed the button. + +Suddenly, there was a loud bang and a flash of fire. Ben and Lily screamed and dropped the thing. It was a firework, and it was very dangerous. + +"Run, run!" Lily cried, grabbing Ben's hand. They ran away from the firework as fast as they could. + +A man who was walking his dog saw them and ran to help. He picked up the firework and threw it in a bin. He checked if Ben and Lily were hurt. + +"Are you okay, kids? That was a very bad thing to play with. It could have hurt you very badly. Where are your parents?" he asked. + +Ben and Lily were scared and sorry. They told the man where their mum was. She was sitting on a bench, reading a book. She did not see what happened. + +The man took them to their mum and told her what happened. She was very angry and worried. She hugged them and thanked the man. She told them to never touch anything that looked like a light again. She said they were very lucky to be safe. + +Ben and Lily said they were sorry and they learned their lesson. They never played with fireworks again. They only rolled down the hill and had fun. +Ben and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big slide. Ben wants to go first. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. Lily follows him. + +"Wait for me, Ben!" Lily says. + +Ben is at the top of the slide. He looks down and sees a whistle on the ground. He likes whistles. He wants to lift it and blow it. + +"Look, Lily, a whistle!" Ben says. He points to the whistle. + +Lily sees the whistle too. She also likes whistles. She wants to lift it and blow it. + +"Let me have it, Ben!" Lily says. She reaches for the whistle. + +Ben and Lily both want the whistle. They start to pull and tug. The whistle falls from their hands. It rolls down the slide. + +"Oh no, the whistle!" Ben and Lily say. They look at the slide. They see a boy at the bottom. He is organized. He has a backpack and a hat. He sees the whistle. He lifts it and blows it. + +"Wow, a whistle!" the boy says. He smiles and puts the whistle in his backpack. + +Ben and Lily are sad. They lost the whistle. They go down the slide. They want to ask the boy for the whistle. + +"Excuse me, can we have the whistle?" Ben says. + +"Sorry, I found it. It's mine now." the boy says. He zips his backpack and puts on his hat. He walks away. + +Ben and Lily are mad. They think the boy is not nice. They want to play with something else. They see a swing. They run to the swing. They forget about the whistle. They have fun on the swing. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a fat goat in the park. The goat is eating oats from a bag. + +"Look, a goat!" Sara says. "He is so fat and fluffy!" + +"Can we pet him?" Ben asks. + +They go near the goat. The goat sees them and makes a loud sound. "Baa!" + +"Hello, goat!" Sara says. She waves her hand at the goat. The goat waves his tail back. + +"Can we give you some oats?" Ben asks. He takes some oats from the bag and holds them out. + +The goat nods his head. He walks to Ben and eats the oats from his hand. He licks Ben's fingers. + +"Thank you, goat!" Ben says. He pets the goat's head. + +The goat smiles. He likes Sara and Ben. They are nice and friendly. + +Sara and Ben play with the goat for a while. They have fun. They give the goat more oats and water. They hug the goat and say goodbye. + +"Bye, goat!" Sara and Ben say. They wave at the goat. + +The goat waves his tail. He says "Baa!" He is happy. He hopes to see Sara and Ben again. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toy cars in the garden. They like to make noises and pretend they are driving fast. But then, Lily's car stops moving. She looks at it and sees a black spot on one of the wheels. + +"Oh no, my car is broken!" Lily cries. "It has a black spot and it can't go!" + +Tom comes over and looks at the car. He sees the black spot too. He thinks it is dirt or mud. + +"Maybe we can repair it," Tom says. "Let's try to wash it off." + +They take the car to the tap and turn on the water. They rub the wheel with their hands, but the black spot does not go away. It is not dirt or mud. It is a hole. + +"This is not good," Tom says. "We can't wash it off. We need something else to repair it." + +Lily thinks hard. She remembers that her dad has a box of tools in the garage. She runs to the garage and looks for the box. She finds it and opens it. She sees many things inside, but she does not know what they are. + +She picks up a roll of tape. It is sticky and shiny. She thinks it might work. + +"Look, Tom, I found this!" Lily says, holding up the tape. "Maybe we can use this to repair the car!" + +Tom nods. He takes the tape and tears off a piece. He sticks it over the hole on the wheel. He presses it hard. + +"There, it's done!" Tom says. "Let's try it now!" + +They put the car on the ground and push it. It moves again. The tape covers the black spot and the hole. + +"Yay, it works!" Lily cheers. "You repaired it, Tom! You are so smart!" + +Tom smiles. He is happy that he helped Lily. They hug each other and continue to play with their cars. They have fun and forget about the black spot. +Sara loved spaghetti. She liked to twirl it on her fork and slurp it up. She liked to make funny shapes with it on her plate. She liked to eat it with cheese and sauce. + +One day, Sara's mom made a big pot of spaghetti for dinner. She put it on the table and called Sara and her dad. Sara ran to the table and saw the pot. It was very big and heavy. She wanted to help her mom serve the spaghetti. + +"Can I help, mom?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. The pot is very hot and heavy. You need to use both hands and a big spoon," mom said. + +Sara nodded and grabbed a big spoon. She reached for the pot handle, but it was too far. She stretched and stretched, but she could not reach it. She felt sad and frustrated. She wanted to help, but she was too small. + +Dad saw Sara's problem. He had an idea. He smiled and said, "I have a way to solve this, Sara. Do you want to see?" + +Sara nodded and looked at dad. Dad got a chair and put it next to the table. He lifted Sara and put her on the chair. Now Sara was taller and could reach the pot handle. + +"Wow, dad, you solved it!" Sara said. + +"Yes, I did. And now you can help mom serve the spaghetti. Just be careful and use both hands and a big spoon," dad said. + +Sara smiled and thanked dad. She used both hands and a big spoon to scoop some spaghetti onto her plate. She felt happy and proud. She helped mom serve the spaghetti. She ate it with cheese and sauce. She made funny shapes with it on her plate. She twirled it on her fork and slurped it up. She loved spaghetti. +Lily and Tom were very excited. Today was the day they would deliver some gifts to their friends. They had made some cards and cookies with their mom. They put them in a big bag and got on their bikes. + +They rode to Anna's house first. Anna was their best friend. She liked to play with dolls and puzzles. They knocked on the door and Anna opened it. She smiled when she saw them. + +"Hi, Lily and Tom! What are you doing here?" she asked. + +"We have a surprise for you!" Lily said. She took out a card and a cookie from the bag and gave them to Anna. The card had a picture of a flower and said "You are amazing". The cookie was shaped like a heart and had sprinkles on it. + +"Wow, thank you so much! You are amazing too!" Anna said. She hugged them and invited them in. They played with her dolls and puzzles for a while. Then they said goodbye and rode to the next house. + +They delivered more gifts to their other friends. They all said thank you and gave them hugs. They had a lot of fun. They felt happy and proud. + +When they got back home, it was getting dark. They saw their mom waiting for them. She had a big smile on her face. + +"Hello, my amazing kids! How was your day?" she asked. + +"It was great, mom! We delivered gifts to our friends and they loved them!" Tom said. + +"That's wonderful! You are very kind and generous. I have a gift for you too!" she said. She took them to the backyard. There was a big tent with a light inside. It looked cozy and magical. + +"Wow, mom! What is this?" Lily asked. + +"This is your special camping spot for tonight. You can sleep here and watch the stars. I have some pillows and blankets for you. And some hot chocolate and marshmallows too!" she said. + +"Thank you, mom! You are the best!" they said. They hugged her and ran to the tent. They turned on the light and saw how amazing it was. They drank the hot chocolate and ate the marshmallows. They told stories and sang songs. They looked at the stars and made wishes. They felt warm and safe. + +They had the best day ever. They fell asleep with smiles on their faces. They dreamed of more adventures. They knew they were loved. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with a ball. They pass the ball to each other. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. The dog has a collar. The dog runs to them. Tom and Sam are scared. They drop the ball. + +"Whoa, whoa, whoa!" the dog says. "Don't be scared. I just want to play. Can I have the ball?" + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They don't know what to do. The dog looks friendly, but he is big. + +"Please, please, please!" the dog says. "I will be nice. I will pass the ball back to you. I will not bite. I will not bark. I will give you a treat." + +"A treat?" Tom says. "What kind of treat?" + +The dog wags his tail. He opens his mouth. He shows them a bone. The bone is white and hard. + +"This is my treat," the dog says. "I will share it with you. You can have a bite. It is yummy." + +Tom and Sam think about it. They like treats. They like to share. They decide to give the dog a chance. + +"OK," Sam says. "We will play with you. But you have to be slow. You are too fast for us." + +"OK, OK, OK!" the dog says. "I will be slow. I will be gentle. I will be your friend." + +They pick up the ball. They pass the ball to the dog. The dog catches the ball. He passes the ball back to them. They laugh. They have fun. + +After a while, they get tired. They sit on the grass. The dog gives them the bone. They take a bite. It is yummy. + +They thank the dog. They hug the dog. The dog licks their faces. They are happy. + +They have a new friend. His name is Max. He is a good dog. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. They had a small tent that they put in the yard. They pretended it was their house and they had many toys inside. + +One day, they wanted to go to the creek near their home. The creek had water and rocks and fish. Lily and Ben liked to splash and look for fish. They asked their moms if they could go. Their moms said yes, but they had to be careful and come back soon. + +Lily and Ben took their backpacks and put some snacks and water inside. They also borrowed a net and a bucket from their dads. They said they wanted to catch some fish. Their dads smiled and said okay, but they had to return them later. + +They walked to the creek and found a good spot. They put their backpacks on the ground and took out their net and bucket. They looked for fish in the water. They saw some small fish that were silver and shiny. They tried to catch them with the net, but they were too fast and slippery. They laughed and tried again. + +They had fun at the creek for a long time. They also saw some frogs and bugs and flowers. They ate their snacks and drank their water. They were happy and tired. They decided to go back to their tent. They put their net and bucket back in their backpacks. They did not catch any fish, but they did not mind. They said goodbye to the creek and thanked it for the fun. They walked back to their yard and returned the net and bucket to their dads. They went inside their tent and played with their toys. They told each other stories about the creek and the fish. They were good friends. +Lily and Ben wanted to decorate their room for Christmas. They had a small tree, some shiny balls, and a long cable with lights. They asked their mom if they could use the cable. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't plug it in until I check it," mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They wrapped the cable around the tree and hung the balls on the branches. They also found some soft socks and scarves and made them into bows. They were very happy with their work. + +"Look, mom, we decorated the tree!" Lily said. + +"It's beautiful, sweeties. Well done!" mom said. She checked the cable and plugged it in. The lights blinked and sparkled. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Ben said. + +They all hugged and smiled. They felt warm and cozy in their decorated room. +Ben and Mia went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. They saw a big crab with red claws. Ben wanted to touch it, but Mia said, "No, Ben, it can part you and hurt you. Crabs are not toys." + +Ben did not listen to Mia. He ran to the crab and tried to pick it up. The crab was angry and part Ben's finger. Ben cried out loud and dropped the crab. The crab ran away to the water. Ben's finger was bleeding and hurt a lot. + +Mom and Dad heard Ben's cry and came to help him. They washed his finger and put a band-aid on it. They hugged Ben and said, "We are sorry, Ben, but you should listen to Mia. She is your big sister and she knows better. Crabs are not toys. They are animals that live in the sea and need to be left alone." + +Ben said, "I am sorry, Mom and Dad. I am sorry, Mia. I was silly and I did not listen. I will not touch crabs again. I love you." Mia said, "I love you too, Ben. I am glad you are okay. Next time, we can look for starfish. They are soft and pretty and do not part." Ben smiled and nodded. They all went back to play in the sand and look for starfish. They had fun at the beach. +Lily liked to write in her journal every day. She wrote about her toys, her friends, her family and her dreams. She used a pencil and drew pictures too. She kept her journal under her bed, where no one could find it. + +One day, Lily came home from school and saw her journal on the floor. It was torn and dirty. Some pages were missing. Lily felt very sad and angry. She picked up her journal and ran to her room. She cried on her bed. + +"Who did this to my journal?" she asked herself. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was her brother, Max. He came in with a sheepish smile. + +"Lily, I'm sorry. I was looking for my toy car and I found your journal. I thought it was a fake book. I wanted to see what was inside. I didn't mean to ruin it. Please forgive me." + +Lily looked at Max. She saw that he was holding something behind his back. She wondered what it was. + +"What is that?" she asked. + +Max brought his hand forward. He showed Lily a new journal. It was pink and sparkly. It had a lock and a key. It had stickers and crayons. + +"I bought this for you with my allowance. I know it can't replace your old journal, but I hope it can help you restore your happiness. You can write and draw whatever you want. And you can keep it safe with the lock and key. I promise I won't touch it again. I love you, Lily." + +Lily felt a warm feeling in her heart. She hugged Max and thanked him. She took the new journal and opened it. She saw a blank page. She smiled and wrote: + +"Today, my brother gave me a gift. He is not so bad after all." +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide. Ben wanted to go fast on the slide. Lily was lazy and scared. + +"Come on, Lily, let's go on the slide!" Ben said. + +"No, Ben, it's too high and too fast. I don't want to go," Lily said. + +Ben was angry. He wanted to have fun. He did not want to wait for Lily. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. He looked down and saw Lily sitting on a bench. He shouted, "You are a baby, Lily! You are too lazy to play!" + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to play with Ben, but she did not like the slide. She saw a man with a cart. He had ice cream and cookies. She liked ice cream and cookies. She walked to the man and asked, "Can I have some ice cream and cookies, please?" + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, little girl. You can have as much as you want. But you have to pay me." + +Lily did not have any money. She did not know what to do. She saw Ben sliding down the slide. He was going very fast. He looked happy. She wanted to be happy too. She said, "I don't have any money, but I can give you something else. I can give you my brother. He is fast and strong. You can eat him." + +The man was surprised. He did not want to eat Ben. He wanted to sell ice cream and cookies. He said, "No, no, I don't want your brother. I don't eat people. That's very bad. Go away, little girl. You are crazy." + +Lily did not listen. She grabbed Ben's hand and pulled him to the man. She said, "Here, take him. He is tasty. He is not lazy like me. He likes to go fast. You can have speed and eat him." + +Ben was scared. He did not want to be eaten. He wanted to play on the slide. He screamed, "Help, help! Lily, what are you doing? Let me go! I don't want to be eaten!" + +But it was too late. The man was angry and hungry. He opened his mouth and bit Ben. He ate him in one gulp. He said, "Mmm, that was good. Thank you, little girl. You are very kind. Do you want some ice cream and cookies now?" + +Lily nodded. She did not care about Ben. She only cared about ice cream and cookies. She said, "Yes, please. I want some ice cream and cookies. They are yummy." + +The man gave her some ice cream and cookies. She ate them and smiled. She did not know that she had done something very bad. She did not know that she would never see Ben again. She did not know that she was a bad sister. She did not know that she was a bad person. She only knew that she was happy. +Lily was a little girl who liked to dream. Every night, she closed her eyes and saw many things in her head. She dreamed of flying in the sky, swimming in the sea, and playing with animals. + +One night, she dreamed of a big train. The train was gray and had a lot of steam. The steam came out of a pipe on the train. The train made a loud noise: choo-choo! Lily wanted to ride the train, so she ran to it. + +"Hello, train," she said. "Can I go with you?" + +The train looked at her and smiled. "Of course, Lily," it said. "You are my friend. Hop on and I will show you the world." + +Lily climbed on the train and sat in a seat. The train started to move. It went fast and slow, up and down, left and right. Lily saw many places and things. She saw mountains and valleys, rivers and lakes, forests and fields, cities and villages. She saw people and animals, flowers and trees, stars and clouds. She was very happy. + +The train said, "Lily, I hope you like your dream. You are a brave and curious girl. You can dream anything you want." + +Lily said, "Thank you, train. You are a kind and fun train. I love my dream. You are my best friend." + +They hugged and smiled. Then Lily woke up. She opened her eyes and saw her room. She remembered her dream and smiled. She said, "That was a wonderful dream. I hope I can dream of the train again." +Tom and Lily wanted to play on the shore. They liked to look for shells and rocks and make sand castles. But their mom said they had to wait until she finished her work. She was a teacher and she had to number some papers. + +Tom and Lily were impatient. They asked their mom many times, "Can we go now? Can we go now?" Their mom said, "Not yet, my loves. I need a little more time. Why don't you play with your toys or read a book?" + +Tom and Lily did not want to play with their toys or read a book. They wanted to go to the shore. They looked out the window and saw the sun and the waves and the sand. They felt sad and bored. + +Then they had an idea. They took some paper and crayons and made their own shore. They drew the water and the sky and the sand. They cut out some shells and rocks and glued them on the paper. They made a paper boat and a paper fish. They pretended they were on the shore and had fun. + +Their mom finished her work and saw their paper shore. She smiled and said, "You are very creative, Tom and Lily. I'm sorry I made you wait. Now we can go to the real shore and have more fun. Come on, let's go!" Tom and Lily were happy and ran to their mom. They hugged her and said, "Thank you, mom. We love you and we love the shore!" +Lily and Max were at the library with their mom. They liked to look at the books with many pictures and colors. Mom said they could each choose one book to take home. + +Lily saw a book with a big print of a princess on the cover. She wanted to read it. She pulled the book from the shelf and showed it to mom. "Can I have this one, mom?" she asked. + +Mom looked at the book and shook her head. "No, Lily, this book is too expensive. It is not for borrowing, it is for buying. See, it has a sticker with a number on it. That means how much money it costs. We don't have enough money for this book." + +Lily felt sad. She liked the princess book. She put it back on the shelf and looked for another book. She saw a book with a print of a dog on the cover. She liked dogs. She pulled the book from the shelf and opened it. It had many pictures of dogs doing funny things. She smiled and showed it to mom. "How about this one, mom?" she asked. + +Mom looked at the book and nodded. "Yes, Lily, this book is good. It is not expensive, it is free. You can borrow it for two weeks. See, it has a stamp with a date on it. That means when you have to bring it back. Do you want this book?" + +Lily nodded. She hugged the book and said, "Thank you, mom. I like this book. It is fun." + +Max also found a book he liked. It had a print of a dinosaur on the cover. He pulled the book from the shelf and showed it to mom. Mom said he could borrow it too. They went to the counter and gave the books to the lady. The lady scanned the books and gave them back to Lily and Max. She said, "Enjoy your books, kids. Have a nice day." + +Lily and Max said, "Thank you, lady. Have a nice day too." They followed mom to the car. They were happy. They had new books to read. They couldn't wait to get home and start reading. +Lily was a little girl who liked to drink milk. She drank milk every morning and every night. She drank milk from a pink cup with a straw. She loved her milk cup very much. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, you are three years old now. You are a big girl. You don't need to drink milk from a cup with a straw. You can drink milk from a glass like me and dad." + +Lily did not like this. She did not want to drink milk from a glass. She wanted to drink milk from her cup with a straw. She said, "No, no, no! I want my cup! I want my straw!" + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, don't be grumpy. You can still drink milk, but you have to use a glass. It's easy. Look, I'll show you." She poured some milk into a glass and gave it to Lily. + +Lily took the glass, but she did not drink the milk. She looked at the glass and frowned. She did not like the glass. She missed her cup and her straw. She put the glass down and ran to her room. She cried and cried. + +Lily's mom felt sorry for Lily. She knew that Lily loved her cup and her straw. She also knew that Lily had to learn to drink from a glass. She thought of a way to make Lily happy. She went to Lily's room and knocked on the door. + +"Lily, can I come in?" she asked. + +Lily sniffed and said, "Yes." + +Lily's mom entered the room and hugged Lily. She said, "Lily, I'm sorry I made you sad. I know you love your cup and your straw. But you are a big girl now, and big girls drink from glasses. How about this? You can keep your cup and your straw, but you can only use them for special occasions. Like your birthday, or Christmas, or when you are sick. The rest of the time, you can drink from a glass. And I have a surprise for you. Look, I bought you a new glass. It's pink, and it has a picture of a unicorn on it. Do you like it?" + +Lily looked at the new glass. It was pink, and it had a picture of a unicorn on it. She liked unicorns. She smiled and said, "Yes, I like it. Thank you, mom." + +Lily's mom said, "You're welcome, Lily. Now, why don't you try to drink some milk from your new glass? I think you'll like it." + +Lily nodded and took the new glass. She drank some milk from it. It tasted good. She drank some more. She liked the new glass. She said, "Mom, I can drink from a glass. I'm a big girl." + +Lily's mom said, "Yes, you are, Lily. I'm proud of you. And you know what? You can still drink from your cup and your straw sometimes. But only for special occasions, okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay, mom. I love you." + +Lily's mom said, "I love you too, Lily." They hugged and kissed. Lily was happy. She was not grumpy anymore. She drank all her milk from her new glass. She liked to drink milk. +Tim and Jen are playing with their toys in the living room. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. They make a lot of noise as they zoom, talk, build and read. + +"Look, Jen, I made a big tower with the blocks!" Tim says, proud of his work. + +"Wow, Tim, that's very good!" Jen says, admiring his tower. "Can I play with it too?" + +"Sure, Jen, you can play with it. But be careful, don't make it fall!" Tim says, sharing his tower. + +Jen nods and takes a block from the tower. She puts it on top of another block. She smiles and takes another block. She puts it on top of the first one. She makes the tower taller and taller. + +But then, something happens. A loud noise comes from outside. It is a big truck. It is old and dirty. It makes a lot of smoke and noise. It scares Tim and Jen. They look at the window and see the truck. + +"Wow, look at that truck, Jen!" Tim says, pointing at the window. + +"It's so big and noisy, Tim!" Jen says, covering her ears. + +They forget about the tower. They run to the window to see the truck. They leave the blocks behind. + +But the blocks are not stable. They are too high and too heavy. They start to wobble and shake. They lose their balance and fall. They crash on the floor. They make a loud noise. They destroy the tower. + +"Oh no, our tower!" Tim and Jen say, turning around and seeing the mess. + +They are sad and angry. They worked hard to make the tower. They liked the tower. Now the tower is gone. The blocks are everywhere. + +"Who did this? Who destroyed our tower?" Tim asks, looking for the culprit. + +"It was the truck, Tim! The truck made a lot of noise and made the blocks fall!" Jen says, blaming the truck. + +"It's not fair, Jen! The truck is old and mean! It should not make so much noise and destroy our tower!" Tim says, crying. + +"I know, Tim, I know. It's not fair. But don't cry, Tim. We can make another tower. We can make it better and stronger. We can use more blocks and more books. We can make it the best tower ever!" Jen says, trying to cheer him up. + +"Really, Jen? Do you think so?" Tim asks, wiping his tears. + +"Really, Tim. I think so. Come on, let's do it. Let's make another tower. And let's make sure the truck doesn't come back and destroy it again!" Jen says, hugging him. + +"OK, Jen. Let's do it. Let's make another tower. And let's make it the best tower ever!" Tim says, smiling. + +They pick up the blocks and the books. They start to build another tower. They make it bigger and better. They have fun and make less noise. They forget about the truck and the old tower. They are happy and proud. They have a new tower. And they have each other. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to crawl under the big slide and pretend it was a cave. They had a blue umbrella to keep them dry if it rained. + +"Look, Anna, I found a shiny rock!" Ben said, holding up a small stone. + +"Wow, can I see?" Anna asked, reaching for the rock. + +But then they heard a loud roar. It was a big dog, with sharp teeth and angry eyes. It had seen them under the slide and wanted to chase them. + +"Run, Anna, run!" Ben shouted, dropping the rock and grabbing the umbrella. + +They tried to run away, but the dog was faster. It jumped on them and bit Ben's leg. Ben screamed and cried. Anna was frightened and hit the dog with the umbrella, but it did not help. + +The dog was too strong and mean. It hurt Anna and Ben very badly. They wished someone would come and help them, but no one did. The dog did not stop until they were still and quiet. Then it left them alone, under the slide, with the blue umbrella. +Tom was very excite to go to the park with his mother. He loved to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. He put on his hat, his shoes and his coat and ran to the door. + +"Wait for me, Tom!" his mother said. "We need to cross the street. Hold my hand and look both ways." + +Tom held his mother's hand and looked left and right. He saw cars and bikes and people. He waited until the green man showed on the light. Then he and his mother walked across the street. + +"Good job, Tom!" his mother said. "You are very smart and careful. Now we are at the park. You can play and have fun. But stay where I can see you, OK?" + +"OK, mother!" Tom said. He ran to the swings and pushed himself high. He felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He saw his mother sitting on a bench and smiling at him. He felt very happy and safe. He waved at his mother and shouted, "I love you, mother!" + +"I love you too, Tom!" his mother shouted back. She was very proud and happy too. They had a wonderful time at the park. +Lila was a brilliant girl who loved to paint. She had many colors and brushes in her room. She liked to paint flowers, animals, and stars on her paper. Sometimes she painted on the wall, too. But her mom did not like that. + +One day, Lila found a new color in her drawer. It was shiny and glittery. It looked like magic. Lila wanted to paint with it right away. She took the color and a brush and ran to the wall. She started to paint a big rainbow on the white wall. + +But then her mom came in and saw what Lila was doing. She was very angry. She said, "Lila, what are you doing? You are not allowed to paint on the wall. That is naughty. You have to stop right now and clean it up." + +Lila felt sad and scared. She did not want to make her mom angry. She said, "But mom, I wanted to show you my brilliant rainbow. It is so pretty. Please let me finish it. Please." + +Her mom looked at the rainbow. It was indeed pretty. It sparkled in the light. She saw that Lila was proud of her work. She felt sorry for her. She said, "Lila, I know you love to paint. And you are very talented. But you have to ask me before you paint on the wall. It is not your paper. It is our house. And we have to keep it clean and nice. Do you understand?" + +Lila nodded. She said, "I understand, mom. I am sorry. I will not paint on the wall again. But can I keep my rainbow? It is my best painting ever." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you can keep your rainbow. But you have to help me clean the rest of the wall. And next time, you can paint on a big canvas. I will buy you one. How does that sound?" + +Lila hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you." + +Her mom hugged her back. She said, "I love you, too, Lila. You are my brilliant girl." +Ben and Lily like to play at the park. They like to swing, climb and run. But their favorite thing is to slide. They slide down the big slide, the small slide and the twisty slide. They have fun and laugh. + +One day, they see a new slide at the park. It is very tall and very fast. Ben and Lily want to try it. They run to the new slide and wait in line. They see other kids slide down and scream. Some kids look happy, some kids look scared. + +Ben goes first. He climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. He holds on tight and slides down. He goes very fast and feels the wind in his hair. He likes it. He reaches the bottom and jumps up. He says, "That was awesome! I want to do it again!" + +Lily goes next. She climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. She lets go and slides down. She goes very fast and feels the air in her face. She does not like it. She reaches the bottom and cries. She says, "That was scary! I don't want to do it again!" + +Ben and Lily hug and say sorry. They decide to play on the other slides. They have fun and laugh. They do not care who is brave or who is scared. They are friends and they both win. They think the new slide is crazy. +Ben likes to help his dad deliver paper to people's houses. Every morning, he gets up early and puts on his coat and hat. He helps his dad put the paper in a big bag and then they go outside. They ride on a bike with a basket and Ben holds the bag. + +Ben likes to see the different houses and the people who live in them. Sometimes they wave or say hello. Sometimes they have dogs or cats or flowers. Ben likes to give them the paper and make them happy. + +One day, Ben and his dad go to a new house. It is big and white and has a red door. Ben takes a paper from the bag and walks to the door. He sees a sign that says "No paper please". He is confused. He does not know what it means. He looks at his dad, who is waiting on the bike. + +His dad sees the sign and smiles. He says, "That means they do not want the paper, Ben. They have a different way to read the news. Come on, let's go to the next house." + +Ben nods and puts the paper back in the bag. He runs to the bike and hops on. He still feels confused, but he trusts his dad. He thinks maybe he will learn more when he is older. He likes to deliver paper, but he also likes to learn new things. +On Tuesday, Sam and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many fish. The fish had different colors: red, blue, yellow, green. Sam and Lily liked to watch the fish swim and splash. + +"Look, Lily, that fish is glowing!" Sam said, pointing to a fish that had a bright light on its head. "It is so pretty!" + +Lily nodded. She wanted to touch the glowing fish. She leaned over the edge of the pond and reached out her hand. But the fish was too deep. Lily could not reach it. She slipped and fell into the water. + +"Help, help!" Lily cried. She was scared and wet. The water was cold and dark. + +Mom heard Lily's cry and ran to the pond. She grabbed Lily's hand and pulled her out of the water. She hugged Lily and wrapped her in a towel. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Mom asked, worried. + +Lily nodded. She was okay, but she was still shivering. She looked at the glowing fish and said, "Sorry, fish. I just wanted to say hello." + +The fish blinked its light and swam away. Sam and Lily smiled. They learned a lesson. They should not try to touch the fish. They should just watch them and enjoy their glow. +Anna and Ben are sister and brother. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the attic. The box is very old and dusty. It has ancient things inside. + +"What is this?" Anna asks, holding a shiny necklace. + +"It is a treasure!" Ben says, putting a hat on his head. "We are pirates now!" + +They pretend to sail on a ship and look for more treasure. They find a map, a sword, a compass and a parrot. The parrot is a toy, but it can talk. + +"Ahoy, mateys!" the parrot says. "Follow the map to the island!" + +Anna and Ben laugh and follow the map. They have a lot of fun playing pirates. They do not see their mom coming up the stairs. + +"Anna, Ben, what are you doing?" their mom asks, surprised. + +"We are playing pirates, mom!" Anna says, showing her necklace. + +"We found a treasure, mom!" Ben says, waving his sword. + +Their mom smiles and looks at the box. She remembers that it was her grandpa's box. He used to play pirates with her when she was little. + +"That is a very special box, kids," she says. "It has a lot of stories inside. Do you want to hear some?" + +Anna and Ben nod and sit next to their mom. She tells them about her grandpa and his adventures. They listen and imagine. They are happy to play with the ancient things and learn about their family. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily woke up early in the morning to see the sunrise. She loved watching the sunrise because it was so pretty and made her feel happy. Her mom asked her, "Why do you wake up so early, Lily?" Lily replied, "I want to see the sunrise, Mom. It's my favorite thing in the world." + +Later that day, Lily went to school and saw her friend, Timmy. Timmy was wearing a popular shirt with his favorite superhero on it. Lily said, "Wow, Timmy! Your shirt is so popular! I wish I had one like that." Timmy replied, "Thanks, Lily! I got it as a present from my grandma. Maybe she can send you one too!" + +After school, Lily went home and told her mom about Timmy's shirt. Her mom said, "Maybe we can send a letter to your grandma and ask her to send you a shirt too." Lily was so excited and helped her mom write the letter. They sent it in the mail and waited for a reply. The next day, Lily's grandma called and said she would send Lily a shirt just like Timmy's. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to wear her new popular shirt to school. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animal friends who loved to play games together. They would play hide-and-seek, tag, and other fun games. One day, they decided to play a game that was very competitive. They all wanted to win and be the best. + +During the game, one of the animals, a little bunny, accidentally bumped into a switch and turned off the lights. The game had to stop because no one could see anything. The bunny felt very bad and wanted to fix the problem. So, the bunny requested help from the other animals to turn the lights back on. + +The other animals were happy to help and worked together to fix the switch. They realized that it was better to work together than to be competitive and try to win all the time. From that day on, they played games for fun and to enjoy each other's company. The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and help others, and that being competitive all the time isn't always the best way to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long hair that she loved to brush all the time. One day, she was brushing her hair when her little brother came in and started to pull it. "Stop!" Lily shouted. "You're hurting me!" + +Her brother didn't listen and kept pulling her hair. Lily started to get upset and her mom came in to see what was going on. "What's wrong, Lily?" her mom asked. "He won't stop pulling my hair," Lily cried. + +Her mom took her brother away and calmed Lily down. "It's okay," her mom said. "Your hair looks beautiful." Lily smiled and felt better. From then on, she made sure to keep her hair away from her brother's hands. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted robot named Robby. Robby was very happy because today was his birthday. His friend, a little girl named Lily, came to give him a present. + +"Happy birthday, Robby!" said Lily. "I have a gift for you." + +Robby was very excited and opened the gift. Inside was a set of tools for him to use. "Thank you, Lily! This is the best present ever!" said Robby. + +Lily smiled and said, "I knew you would like it. Now you can fix things whenever you want!" + +Robby was so happy to have such a good friend like Lily. He hugged her and said, "Thank you for being my friend." +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was very loyal to his owner, a girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to test Spot's loyalty. She put on some makeup to look like a stranger and went to Spot's house. Spot barked at Lily and protected his house from the stranger. Lily was happy to see that Spot was loyal to her no matter what. They played together and had fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a long, curly hair and loved to play outside on the lawn. One day, she fell down and hurt her knee. She started to cry and her mom came running to comfort her. + +"Mommy, it hurts!" Lily said, pointing to her knee. + +"I know, sweetie. Let me kiss it better," her mom said, giving her a kiss on the knee. + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. "Thank you, mommy. Can we go play on the lawn now?" + +"Of course, we can. But be careful not to fall again," her mom replied. + +Lily ran outside and played on the long, green lawn with her friends. She forgot all about her knee and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride in her dad's big vehicle. One day, Lily and her dad were driving on a bumpy road when suddenly the vehicle stopped moving. Lily's dad tried to fix it, but he couldn't. They were stuck in the middle of nowhere. + +Lily started to shiver because it was getting dark and cold outside. She asked her dad what they were going to do. Her dad was honest with her and said he didn't know. They sat there for a while, feeling scared and helpless. + +But then, they heard a sound in the distance. It was another vehicle coming towards them. A kind man stopped and asked if they needed help. He was able to fix their vehicle and they were able to go home safely. Lily was so happy and grateful for the kind man's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to tie his shoes before they went to the park. Timmy tried his best, but he couldn't do it. He started to panic and cry. + +His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. Let me help you." Timmy felt ashamed that he couldn't tie his shoes, but his mom told him that everyone needs help sometimes. + +At the park, Timmy played on the swings and went down the slide. He saw a little girl who had lost her toy. She started to panic and cry. Timmy went over to her and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find your toy." The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy." +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He loved to sing a mighty song every day. All the other animals in the jungle would gather around and listen. They loved the lion's song. + +One day, the lion decided to increase the volume of his song. He wanted everyone to hear it from far away. So, he took a deep breath and sang louder than ever before. + +The animals were amazed by the lion's mighty voice. They clapped and cheered for him. From that day on, the lion sang his songs even louder and the animals enjoyed it more and more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bottle of milk that she loved to drink from. One day, Lily's mom noticed that the milk in the bottle was bad. + +"Uh oh, Lily," said her mom. "This milk is bad. We need to put it in the trash." + +Lily looked sad. "But I love my bottle," she said. + +"I know, sweetie," said her mom. "But we can get you a new bottle with fresh milk." + +Lily smiled and handed her mom the bad milk. Her mom put it in the trash and then they went to get a new bottle. Lily was happy again with her fresh milk in her new bottle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her rake. Every day she would rake the leaves into a big pile and jump in them. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help weigh some apples. Lily was happy to help and put the apples on the scale one by one. She was surprised to see that some apples were heavy and some were light. + +After they finished weighing the apples, Lily went back outside to play with her rake. But she saw that the wind had blown all the leaves back onto the ground. Lily felt bad because she had just raked them all up. But she decided to start over and rake them up again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make crafts with glue. One day, she was making a picture for her mom when she ran out of glue. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I need more glue for my picture." + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. We don't have any more glue. We'll need to go to the store to buy some." + +Lily looked sad and said, "Oh no! That's so distant! I really wanted to finish my picture today." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll go to the store and buy some glue. Then you can finish your picture. And thank you for being patient." +Once upon a time, there was a big tower. It was very tall and had lots of windows. One day, a little girl went to see the tower. She looked up and it looked very scary to her. But she wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +Inside, she found a big room with lots of people eating. They were all chewing their food. The little girl sat down and started to chew her food too. She felt happy and not scared anymore. She looked out the window and saw the tower wasn't so scary after all. She finished her food and went back home, feeling proud of herself for being brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved watching movies on her tablet. One day, she accidentally dropped her tablet and the screen broke. She felt sad because she couldn't watch her favorite movies anymore. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked her what happened. Lily told her about the broken screen. Her mom felt compassionate and promised to get it fixed. + +The next day, Lily's mom took her to the store to get the tablet fixed. The repairman said it would take a few days. Lily asked when she could watch movies again. Her mom said she wasn't sure but she could guess it would be soon. + +Lily felt happy knowing that her tablet would be fixed soon and she could watch her favorite movies again. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for being so compassionate." +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a big garden. In the garden, there was a large tree with lots of leaves. One day, a big storm came and the tree lost all its leaves. The garden was covered in a mist and the tree looked sad. + +The owner of the house came outside and saw the mess. He knew he had to clean it up. He got his broom and started sweeping the leaves. He also got a big towel and wiped away the mist. As he was cleaning, he noticed a small bird sitting on a branch of the tree. The bird looked scared and was shivering. + +The owner knew he had to help the bird. He got a small box and put it under the tree. He then climbed up the tree and got the bird. He put the bird in the box and took it inside the house to keep it warm. The bird was happy and the owner was happy that he could help. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to have fun and play with his toys. One day, he found a mysterious box in his backyard. He wondered what was inside. + +Timmy tried to open the box, but it didn't fit in his small hands. He asked his mom for help, and together they opened the box. Inside, they found a toy train that made Timmy very happy. He played with the train all day and had so much fun. + +As the day went on, Timmy couldn't help but wonder where the mysterious box came from. He asked his mom, but she didn't know either. It remained a mysterious box, but Timmy didn't mind. He was just happy to have his new toy train and have fun playing with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream cones very much. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They bought her a big ice cream cone with two scoops of her favorite flavor. + +Lily was so happy and excited to eat her ice cream. She took a big lick and suddenly, the cone tore! She was so sad and started to cry. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can get you a new one." + +Lily wiped her tears and smiled. She was no longer sleepy and ready to eat her new ice cream cone. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to run and play in the grass. One day, he saw a big hunter in the woods. The hunter had a gun and Benny was scared. + +Benny started to run as fast as he could. He wanted to speed away from the hunter. The hunter tried to catch Benny, but he was too fast. The hunter got jealous of Benny's speed and went home empty-handed. + +Benny was happy to have escaped from the hunter. He went back to playing in the grass, knowing that he was safe from harm. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had a big, fluffy paw that he liked to use to play with his toys. One day, Max went on a walk with his owner, Sarah. They walked by a big tree and Max sniffed around it. Sarah said, "Max, don't touch that tree. It's not safe." Max didn't listen and he put his paw on the tree. + +Later that night, Max felt very miserable. His paw hurt and he didn't want to play with his toys. Sarah asked him what was wrong and Max barked, "My paw hurts." Sarah looked at his paw and saw that it was red and swollen. She knew she had to take him to the vet. + +At the vet, the doctor said that Max had touched a tree with poison on it. He needed medicine to make him feel better. Sarah had to write a note to remind herself to be careful when they went on walks. Max learned his lesson and never touched a tree without Sarah's permission again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear her favorite costume, a princess dress. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to a costume party. Lily was so excited that she rushed to get ready. + +When they arrived at the party, Lily saw all her friends wearing different costumes. She felt lucky to be wearing her princess dress. They played games, danced and had lots of fun. But when it was time to go home, Lily realized she had lost her special crown. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Feeling sad, Lily's mom told her not to worry and that they would find it another day. The next morning, Lily woke up to find her crown on her pillow. She was so happy and felt lucky that she found it. From that day on, she promised to take better care of her special costume and crown. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play with his friends, but he always wanted to run faster. One day, Timmy hurt his leg and couldn't run anymore. He was very sad and had to stay inside for a long time. + +While Timmy was resting, he had a dream that he was running so fast that he could fly! When he woke up, he realized that it was just a fake dream. But he didn't give up. He worked hard to make his leg better and soon he was running again. + +Timmy learned that dreams can give us hope and make us feel better, but we must also work hard to make them come true. He was grateful for his leg and promised to take care of it so he could keep running and playing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly woman who lived in a small house. She loved to bake cookies, but she ran out of flour. She asked her neighbor, a little girl, if she could supply her with some flour. + +The little girl was happy to help and brought her a bag of flour. But when the elderly woman started to make her cookies, she noticed a crack in her mixing bowl. She became sad and said, "Oh no, my bowl is broken. I can't make my cookies now." + +The little girl thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea! My mom has a mixing bowl. I can go get it for you." The elderly woman was very grateful and said, "Thank you so much! You have saved the day." + +The little girl smiled and said, "I'm happy to help. Now let's make some cookies!" And they baked cookies together, enjoying the sweet smell and taste of their hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to decorate her room with pretty pictures. She went to the store with her mommy and saw many pictures on the wall. She had to choose which one she liked the most. + +Lily looked at all the pictures and finally found one that fit perfectly on her wall. It had a beautiful butterfly on it. She was very happy with her choice and couldn't wait to show it to her friends. + +When they came over to play, they saw her new picture on the wall and said it was very pretty. Lily was proud of her choice and felt happy that her friends liked it too. From that day on, Lily always remembered to choose things that fit her style and make her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat a tomato. But his mom said he couldn't have one until dinner. Timmy didn't like that and started to cry. + +Suddenly, Timmy's dad came home with a big smile on his face. He had brought Timmy a tomato! Timmy was so happy and ate the tomato right away. But then, he started to feel sick. The tomato was bad and made Timmy very sick. + +Timmy's mom took him to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy was very sick and couldn't be saved. Timmy's family was very sad and missed him very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in the grass. One day, her mom said, "Lily, it's getting colder outside. You need to wear some warm clothes." + +Lily looked at her mom and said, "What do you recommend I wear?" + +Her mom said, "How about a cozy sweater and some pants?" + +Lily thought about it and said, "Okay, I'll wear that." + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. She felt so warm and comfortable in her clothes. She even felt independent because she could dress herself. Her friends said, "Lily, you look so cute in your clothes!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you! My mom recommended them for me." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, she had a dream that she could fly like a bird. She was so happy in her dream, but when she woke up, she was upset because she couldn't really fly. + +Lily's mom saw that she was upset and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about her dream and her mom hugged her and said, "Don't be upset, sweetie. Maybe one day you will fly like a bird in your dreams again." + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her friends and they played on the swings and the slide. Lily felt happy again and forgot all about her dream. She realized that sometimes it's nice to just play and have fun with friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to run and play with his friends. One evening, Benny and his friends decided to have a race. They ran and ran as fast as they could. Benny was very happy because he won the race! It was a perfect evening for Benny and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat soup, especially the one her mom made. It was always hot and tasty. One day, Lily's mom made a different soup. It tasted strange, not normal like the one she usually made. Lily didn't like it but she still ate it because she didn't want to make her mom sad. + +The next day, Lily woke up feeling sick. Her tummy hurt and she didn't want to eat anything. Her mom took her to the doctor and the doctor said she had food poisoning. Lily didn't understand what that meant but she knew it wasn't good. She had to stay in bed for a few days and couldn't play with her friends. + +After a few days, Lily felt better and her mom made her favorite soup again. Lily was so happy and ate it all. Her mom told her that sometimes we have to surrender to new things but we should always listen to our bodies and tell someone if something doesn't feel normal. From that day on, Lily always listened to her body and never ate anything that didn't taste normal. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to talk a lot. He would say things all the time, even when nobody was listening. One day, he went to the church but it was empty. He felt sad because he wanted to say something to someone, but there was nobody there. So he sat down and closed his eyes, and he said a prayer. Suddenly, he felt better and he realized that sometimes it's okay to be alone and say things to yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a nice dog named Max. Timmy and Max liked to play together outside. One day, Timmy and Max went for a walk in the park. + +As they were walking, Timmy tripped and fell down. He hurt his leg and started to cry. Max licked Timmy's face to try to make him feel better. Timmy's mommy came over and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll wipe your tears and make your leg feel better." + +Mommy wiped Timmy's tears with a tissue and put a bandage on his leg. Timmy felt better and said, "Thanks, Mommy. Max is a nice dog for trying to help me." Timmy and Max continued their walk in the park, happy and enjoying the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her toy cars. One day, she was playing outside when she heard a loud noise. It was an emergency! She saw that her neighbor's cat was stuck in a tree. + +Lily ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, mommy! There's an emergency! The cat is stuck in the tree!" Her mommy called the firefighters and they came to help. + +While they were waiting for the firefighters, Lily played with her dolls to pass the time. When the firefighters arrived, they got the cat down from the tree. Lily was grateful to the firefighters for helping the cat. She said, "Thank you for helping the kitty! You are my heroes!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft, fluffy teddy bear that she loved to hug. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a lemon to play with. + +Lily didn't know what to do with the lemon, so she asked her teddy bear, "What do we do with this yellow ball?" + +Her teddy bear replied, "Let's poke it and see what happens!" + +So, Lily took her teddy bear's paw and poked the lemon. It made a funny squishy sound and some juice came out. + +Lily laughed and said, "That was fun! Let's poke it again!" + +From that day on, Lily and her teddy bear loved to play with lemons and poke them. It became their favorite game to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy had big ears that he liked to wiggle when he was happy. One day, Fluffy was playing in the forest when he saw a naughty squirrel stealing nuts from another animal's home. Fluffy knew he had to help, so he hopped over to the other animal and told them what he saw. + +Suddenly, the squirrel appeared from behind a tree and tried to run away, but Fluffy was too quick for him. Fluffy chased the squirrel until he dropped all the stolen nuts. The other animal was very grateful to Fluffy for helping them, and they all became good friends. From that day on, Fluffy always kept his big ears open and ready to help anyone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny liked to play outside, but it was very cold and icy. He put on his warm coat and hat and went outside to play. Benny wanted to build a snowman but the snow was too hard. He tried and tried but he couldn't make the snowman. + +Benny felt sad because he couldn't make the snowman. He wanted to give up, but his mom told him to keep trying. Benny tried again and this time he yielded. He made a big snowman and it was a victory! Benny was so happy he did it. He went inside to warm up and drink hot cocoa with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big brother named Max. Max was very strong and could lift heavy things. Lily thought he was mighty. + +One day, Lily and Max were playing with their toys. Max wanted to play with Lily's favorite toy, but she didn't want to share. Max got upset and said he was going to quit playing with her. + +Lily didn't want her brother to quit playing with her, so she decided to share her toy. Max was happy again and they continued to play together. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing was important and it made her mighty happy to see her brother smile. +Once upon a time, there was a kind mailman. His job was to deliver letters and packages to people's houses. One day, he got a special package to deliver. It was a big box of soap! + +As he walked down the street, he noticed a little girl playing with her toys. She looked very alert and happy. The mailman smiled and waved at her. Then, he continued on his way to deliver the soap. + +When he arrived at the house, a lady answered the door. She was very happy to receive the soap and thanked the mailman. He felt proud that he could help deliver something that made someone else happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's dad asked him to help fix a loose screw in the table. Timmy didn't understand what a screw was, but his dad showed him a shiny metal thing that looked like a nail. + +Timmy's dad asked him to hold the screwdriver while he tightened the screw. Timmy's hands were pale because he was nervous, but he tried his best to hold the screwdriver steady. After a few turns, the screw was fixed and the table was sturdy again. Timmy was proud of himself for helping his dad and he now understood what a screw was. + +From that day on, Timmy loved to help his dad fix things around the house. He would always remember the shiny metal thing that looked like a nail and how he helped fix the wobbly table. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, brown dog named Max. Lily loved Max very much because he was always happy and playful. One day, Lily went to the park with Max. While they were playing, Lily saw a little boy who looked sad. She went over to him and asked him what was wrong. The boy said he lost his toy and he was very sad. Lily told him not to worry and that she would help him find it. She trusted that Max would be able to sniff out the toy. Max opened his nose and started to sniff around. After a few minutes, Max found the toy! The little boy was so happy and Lily felt proud of Max. They all played together and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat apples, they made her happy. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to visit her. Timmy asked, "Lily, what do you recommend we do today?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Let's go pick apples in the orchard!" Timmy was excited and said, "That sounds like fun, I love apples too!" + +So, they went to the orchard and picked many apples. They were so happy and had lots of fun. When they were done, Lily said, "I recommend we make apple pie with all these apples!" Timmy thought that was a great idea and they went back to Lily's house to make apple pie. They had a wonderful day together and enjoyed their delicious apple pie. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who lived in a nice house with his family. One day, there was a big earthquake that shook their house and made everything fall down. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +His mommy and daddy tried to provide comfort and told him everything would be okay, but Timmy was still upset. They had to leave their house and go stay with their grandma for a while. Timmy missed his toys and his bed, but he was happy to be safe with his family. + +After a few days, they were able to go back to their house. It was still messy, but they cleaned it up together. Timmy learned that even when bad things happen, his family will always be there to help and make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy very much. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some candy. But when they got there, they saw a big, scary dog outside the store. The dog barked loudly and scared Lily. She started to cry and didn't want to go inside the store anymore. + +Mommy tried to make Lily feel better, but she couldn't stop crying. Then, a kind lady saw what was happening and came over to help. She told Lily that the dog was friendly and just wanted to play. She even gave Lily some candy to make her feel better. + +Lily was still a little scared, but she felt better after talking to the kind lady and eating her candy. She realized that things aren't always as scary as they seem, and sometimes it's okay to ask for help when we're feeling scared or sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to sing and fly around all day. One morning, Tweety woke up early to see the sunrise. The sunrise was so pretty, it made Tweety sing even louder. + +As Tweety was flying, he saw his friend, a little worm named Wormy. "Good morning, Wormy!" said Tweety. "Did you see the sunrise? It was so beautiful!" + +Wormy replied, "No, I didn't see it. I was sleeping. But I can feel the sun marking my skin. It's warm and cozy." + +Tweety was happy to hear that Wormy was enjoying the sun too. Suddenly, Tweety saw a dead leaf falling from a tree. "Oh no, Wormy!" said Tweety. "Be careful! You don't want to end up like that dead leaf." + +"Don't worry, Tweety," said Wormy. "I'm safe here in my little hole. I'll stay away from danger." + +Tweety was relieved to hear that Wormy was safe. They said their goodbyes and Tweety continued to fly and sing, enjoying the beautiful sunrise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake yummy cookies with her mom. One day, they decided to bake cookies for their neighbor. Lily's mom told her to ask her dad for his license so they could drive to the store to buy ingredients. Lily ran to her dad and asked for his license. + +When they got to the store, they saw a man kneel down to tie his shoe. Lily thought it was funny and tried to copy him. Her mom told her to be careful, so she didn't fall. They bought all the ingredients they needed and went back home to bake the cookies. They made chocolate chip cookies and they turned out delicious! They gave some to their neighbor and kept some for themselves. Lily was so happy to share her yummy cookies with others. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to play with his friends and swing on a rope. One day, Jerry and his friends were swinging on the rope when it suddenly snapped! Jerry fell to the ground and hurt his leg. + +Jerry's friends felt bad and wanted to help him. They found a new rope and fixed the swing. From that day on, Jerry and his friends made sure to check the rope before they played on it. They learned that it's important to be careful and safe so that no one gets hurt. + +The moral of the story is that accidents can happen, but we can always learn from them and make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk on the street with her mommy. One day, they saw a man singing and playing guitar on the street. Lily was very enthusiastic and clapped her hands. + +"Mommy, I admire him! He sings so well," said Lily. + +"Yes, he does. Let's give him some coins for his beautiful music," replied her mommy. + +Lily happily put some coins in the man's hat and said, "Thank you for singing on the street. I love your music." + +The man smiled and said, "Thank you, little one. Your kind words make me happy." + +From that day on, every time Lily and her mommy walked on the street, they looked for the man and listened to his beautiful music. They became good friends and Lily always admired him. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, while playing, Fluffy saw something shiny on the ground. It was a silver coin! Fluffy picked it up and showed it to his friend, the bird. + +"Look, look! I found a shiny silver coin!" Fluffy said. + +"That's so cool, Fluffy!" the bird said. "But be careful. You should keep it safe." + +Fluffy thought about what the bird said and decided to rest the coin in a safe place. He dug a little hole in the ground and put the coin inside. Then he covered it up with dirt and leaves. + +"Now it's safe," Fluffy said with a smile. + +From that day on, Fluffy would visit the coin every day to make sure it was still safe and sound. And every time he saw it, he would rest easy knowing that it was in a good place. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a long trunk that she loved to use to pick up food and water. One day, Ellie was walking through the jungle when she heard a loud noise. It was a deep rumbling sound that made her ears shake. + +Ellie was scared and didn't know what to do. She remembered her friend, a wise old owl, who had told her that sometimes loud noises mean danger. Ellie decided to investigate the noise to make sure she was safe. + +As Ellie walked towards the sound, she saw a big truck driving through the jungle. The truck was making the deep rumbling sound that she had heard. Ellie was relieved to see that it was just a truck and not something dangerous. She continued on her way, happy to have listened to her friend's advice. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm with lots of animals. There were cows, pigs, and chickens, but the biggest animal was a sheep. This sheep was enormous! She was so big that she could barely walk around the farm. + +One day, the farmer noticed that the enormous sheep was having trouble standing up. He knew he had to help her. So, he called his friends and they all came to support the sheep. They made a big sling to lift her up and carried her to a cozy spot in the barn. + +The sheep was very happy to be supported by her friends. She felt safe and warm in the barn. The farmer gave her lots of hay and water to drink. Soon, the enormous sheep was feeling much better and was able to walk around the farm again. From that day on, she knew that she had friends who would always support her when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was an old man named Jack. He lived in a small house with his dog, Max. Jack loved to collect rare coins and would often show them to Max. + +One day, Jack and Max went for a walk in the park. They met a little girl named Lily. She asked Jack what he was holding in his hand. Jack showed her his rare coin and Lily was amazed. "Wow, that's so cool! I hope I can find something as rare as that someday," said Lily. + +Jack smiled and said, "You never know, Lily. Keep looking and you might find something even more rare than this coin." Lily was happy and thanked Jack for the advice. Jack and Max continued their walk, hoping to find more rare coins to add to Jack's collection. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her toys. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to cook dinner with her. Lily was happy and said yes. + +They went to the kitchen and Lily's mom showed her how to cook some yummy food. Lily helped her mom cut the vegetables and mix everything together. When they finished cooking, they sat down to eat and said how grateful they were for the food. + +After dinner, Lily went back to her garden to play. She felt happy and content because she had a fun day cooking with her mom and playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he saw a big ball that was heavy. He tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy. Then, he asked his dad to help him pass the ball to him. + +After that, Timmy saw a spinning top. He picked it up and spun it around. The top spun and spun until it finally stopped. Timmy was happy to see the top spin so fast. He decided to play with it more often. + +Timmy had a lot of fun playing with his toys. He loved the heavy ball and the spinning top. He was grateful for his dad's help in passing the ball to him. Timmy was a happy boy. The end. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy loved to listen to music. He had a big speaker that played his favorite songs. One day, he wanted to add a new song to his playlist. He asked his mom, "Can we add this song to my music, please?" + +His mom said, "Sure, we can add it. But first, did you eat all your vegetables?" + +Timmy felt guilty because he didn't eat his vegetables. "No, I didn't," he said. + +His mom smiled and said, "That's okay. You can finish them now and then we'll add the new song to your music." + +Timmy happily ate his vegetables and his mom added the new song to his playlist. He danced and sang along to the music, feeling happy and not guilty anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily hid behind a tree and giggled to herself. + +Suddenly, her friend Emma shouted, "I found you, Lily! You're silly for hiding behind that tree!" Lily laughed and said, "You're right, Emma. That was a silly hiding spot. You're so good at this game!" + +After a few more rounds of hide and seek, the result was a tie. Lily and her friends were all happy and proud of themselves. They sat down on the grass and shared some snacks. Lily said, "I love playing with you guys. Let's do this again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. He loved wearing his superhero suit every day. One day, Tom's mom noticed that he was wearing his suit all the time, even when he was eating breakfast! + +Mom said, "Tom, why are you wearing your suit at breakfast? That's not normal." + +Tom answered, "I'm a superhero! I have to be ready to save the day!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Well, superheroes need to eat breakfast too. So let's take off the suit and enjoy some pancakes." + +Tom agreed and took off his suit. He realized that being a superhero didn't mean he had to wear his suit all the time. Sometimes it's important to do normal things too, like eat breakfast with your family. +Once upon a time, there was a nice puppy named Max. Max loved to play with his ball and run around in the park. One day, Max met a boy named Timmy. Timmy said, "Hi Max! Can I play with you?" Max said, "Yes! Let's play catch with my ball!" + +Timmy threw the ball and Max ran to get it. But when Max came back, he saw that Timmy was gone. Max looked around and saw Timmy's mom loading him into their car. Max barked and barked, but Timmy didn't hear him. Max was sad and missed his new friend. + +The next day, Max went back to the park to look for Timmy. But Timmy wasn't there. Max walked around the park and saw a bird. Max chased the bird and ran across the street. Suddenly, a car came and hit Max. Max was hurt and couldn't move. Max thought, "I miss Timmy. I wish he was here to help me." Max closed his eyes and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was wearing a pretty white dress, and she loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Lily met a boy named Timmy, who was playing with a ball. + +"Hi, Timmy! Can I play with you?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, Lily! Let's play together," replied Timmy. + +They played together for a while, and Lily gained a new friend. They sat down on the grass, and Lily asked Timmy, "Do you know what a nation is?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "I think it's a big group of people who live in the same place and have the same rules." + +Lily smiled and said, "That's right! We live in the same nation, and we are friends. I'm happy to have a friend like you, Timmy." + +Timmy smiled back and said, "Me too, Lily. Friends are the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the museum with her mom and dad. She thought the museum was brilliant because there were so many things to see. + +One day, Lily and her family went to the museum to see a new exhibit. As they were walking around, Lily saw a shiny vase that she wanted to touch. Her mom told her not to touch it because it was very fragile. Lily didn't listen and touched it anyway. + +Suddenly, the vase fell and broke into a million pieces. Lily's mom and dad were very upset. They had to discuss what to do with the museum workers. In the end, they had to pay a lot of money to fix the vase. + +Lily felt very bad and knew she shouldn't have touched the vase. She learned her lesson and promised to always listen to her parents from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore nature. One day, she found a tiny plant in her backyard. It looked very helpless and sad. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, can we help this plant grow big and strong?" + +Her mom replied, "Of course! We can water it every day and give it lots of sunshine." + +But Lily's brother, Max, said, "Why bother? It's just a little plant. Let's ignore it." + +Lily didn't want to ignore the plant. She knew it needed their help. So, she took care of it every day. And soon enough, the plant grew into a beautiful flower. Max was surprised and said, "Wow! You were right, Lily. We shouldn't have ignored the plant." +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big alligator in the pond and said, "Look mommy, an alligator!" Her mom said, "Yes, but we have to be careful and not get too close." + +Lily saw some pretty flowers and wanted to collect them. She said, "Mommy, can I collect these flowers?" Her mom said, "Sure, but be careful not to pick the ones that are not yours." + +As they walked around, they saw a busy bee collecting nectar from a flower. Lily said, "Mommy, the bee is very busy!" Her mom said, "Yes, bees are always busy collecting nectar to make honey." + +Suddenly, Lily heard a man say, "Watch out for the alligator!" She got scared and ran to her mom. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we'll stay away from the alligator and be safe." And they continued their walk in the park, collecting flowers and watching the busy bees. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a nightmare one night and he was very scared. He went to his mommy and daddy and they hugged him tight and told him everything was okay. + +The next day, Timmy went to school and one of his friends was being rude to him. Timmy didn't like it, but he remembered what his mommy and daddy said and decided to forgive his friend. + +After school, Timmy went to play with his toys and forgot all about the nightmare and the rude friend. He was happy and playing with his toys made him feel better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to a big event with her mommy and daddy. They saw lots of fun things like clowns and balloons. Lily was so happy! + +Later, they went to a modern store to buy some toys. Lily saw a doll that she really liked. She asked her mommy if she could take it home. Her mommy said yes and Lily was so excited! + +When they got home, Lily played with her new doll and had so much fun. She was thankful for the event and the modern store that made her happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a pigeon walking around. Lily thought the pigeon was cute and wanted to say hello. But when she got closer, the pigeon flew away and scared her. + +Lily felt restless and didn't know what to do. She decided to sit down on a bench and rest. While she was resting, she saw the pigeon come back. This time, Lily didn't move and the pigeon came closer. Lily realized that the pigeon wasn't scary, just a little bit shy. + +From that day on, Lily and the pigeon became friends. They would play together in the park and Lily wasn't scared anymore. She was happy to have a new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The birdie wanted to eat a big, juicy worm. But the worm was hiding in a hole. The birdie tried to open the hole, but it was too great for him. He struggled and struggled, but he couldn't do it. + +Then, a kind squirrel came along. The squirrel saw the birdie struggling and asked if he could help. The birdie said yes, please. The squirrel used his strong teeth to open the hole. The birdie was so happy and thanked the squirrel. + +Finally, the birdie got his big, juicy worm. He was so full and happy. He knew he couldn't have done it without the squirrel's help. From that day on, the birdie and the squirrel became good friends and helped each other whenever they struggled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her favorite doll. One day, Lily's little brother accidentally broke her doll. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +She went to her mommy and said, "My doll is broken, can you fix it?" Her mommy said, "I'm sorry, but I can't fix it. Maybe we can find something to support it and make it better." + +Lily and her mommy looked around the house for something to support the broken doll. They found an object that was just the right size and shape. They put the object under the doll and it looked almost as good as the original. Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you mommy, you fixed my doll!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swim in the pool. His mommy and daddy bought a cheap pool for him to play in. Timmy was so happy. + +One day, Timmy's friends came to play in the pool with him. They had a race to see who could swim the fastest. Timmy tried his best and won the race! He was so happy and proud. + +But then, something bad happened. Timmy's pool broke and all the water came out. Timmy was very sad because he couldn't swim anymore. He wished he had a better pool that wouldn't break. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a white cat named Snowball. Snowball was a regular cat who liked to play with string. + +One day, Lily and Snowball went to the park. They saw a man selling ice cream. Lily asked for a vanilla cone. She tasted the ice cream and it was very sweet. Snowball licked the cone too, but he didn't like the taste. + +After they finished their ice cream, Lily and Snowball went to play on the swings. They swung back and forth, and Lily felt like she was flying. Snowball watched from the ground, but he was happy just to be with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue had a lot of friends, but he was very jealous of his friend Red. Red had pretty feathers that everyone liked. Blue wished he had feathers like Red's. + +One day, Blue got very angry at Red and he did something bad. He took Red's feathers and hid them. Red was very sad and didn't know what to do. When the other birds found out what Blue did, they decided to punish him. They made him apologize to Red and give him a present to say sorry. + +After that, Blue learned that it's not nice to be jealous and do bad things to your friends. He and Red became good friends again and Blue never did anything like that again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat tasty food, especially candy. One day, she went to a parade with her mom and saw a big, colorful float with lots of candy on it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can we order some candy, please?" Her mom said, "Sure, but we have to wait until the float stops moving." + +Finally, the float stopped and a man came over to them. Lily said, "I want some candy, please." The man smiled and gave her a big bag of candy. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, it's so tasty!" Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome. Let's go watch the rest of the parade now." And they walked away, happily munching on their candy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the meadow. One day, she saw a big field of rice. She wanted to pick some, but it was too heavy for her. + +Lily asked her mother for help. Her mother said, "It's okay to ask for help, Lily. It's charming to be kind and polite." + +Together, they picked some rice and brought it home. Lily learned that sometimes it's better to ask for help than to try to do everything on her own. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house because she had a big, fluffy dog named Max. Max was Lily's best friend and they loved to play together. + +One day, Lily's grandma made some yummy cookies for her. Lily loved the cookies so much that she asked her grandma to make them again. Her grandma said she would make them the next time Lily came to visit. + +The next week, Lily went to visit her grandma again. She was so excited to see Max and eat more yummy cookies. When she got to her grandma's house, Max ran up to her and gave her a big lick on the face. Then, her grandma gave her a plate of freshly baked, warm cookies. They were so yummy that Lily ate them all up! +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. While they were walking, they saw a lizard on a rock. Lily was frightened and didn't want to go near it. + +Her mom saw that Lily was scared and said, "Don't be frightened, Lily. It's just a little lizard. Would you like me to explain what a lizard is?" + +Lily nodded her head yes, and her mom explained, "A lizard is a small animal with a long tail and scaly skin. They like to bask in the sun and eat insects." + +Lily was still a bit scared, but she felt better after her mom explained what a lizard was. They continued their walk in the park, but Lily kept looking back at the lizard on the rock, wondering what it was doing. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a good dog, he always listened to his owner and never ran away. Max's owner loved him very much because he was loyal. + +One day, Max's owner made some toast for breakfast. Max loved the smell of toast, it made his tummy rumble. Max's owner gave him a small piece of toast to eat. Max was so happy that his tail started to wag. + +After breakfast, Max and his owner went for a walk in the park. Max loved going for walks, he always found new things to sniff and explore. Suddenly, Max saw a squirrel and started to chase it. Max's owner called him back, but Max didn't listen. + +Max's owner was sad that Max didn't listen to him. He decided to change the way he trained Max. Instead of yelling, he used treats to train Max. Max loved treats and he started to listen to his owner more. Max's owner was happy that he found a new way to train Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to read books about trucks. One day, Timmy saw a big truck driving down the road. He ran outside to look at it. + +"Wow, that's a big truck!" said Timmy. + +"Yes, it is," said the truck driver. + +"What's your name?" asked Timmy. + +"My name is Bob," said the truck driver. + +Timmy was happy to meet Bob, but he didn't know what the word "ignorant" meant. Bob saw the confused look on Timmy's face and explained that it meant not knowing something. Timmy was happy to learn a new word and went back inside to read his truck book. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and eating cookies. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him if he wanted to go to the park. Timmy said "Yes, please!" + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw his friend Billy. Billy looked troubled. Timmy asked him what was wrong. Billy said he lost his toy truck. Timmy said, "Don't worry, we'll find it!" + +They looked and looked, but couldn't find the toy truck. Timmy didn't want Billy to be sad, so he told him the truth. He said, "We can't find it, but we can play with my toys instead!" Billy smiled and said, "Okay!" + +As they played, Timmy's happiness increased. He was happy that he could help his friend feel better. They had so much fun that they didn't even think about the lost toy truck. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tim. Tim loved aeroplanes and often looked up at the sky to see them fly. One day, Tim saw an aeroplane flying very low and it looked like it might crash. Tim was alert and ran to tell his mom. + +Mom called 911 and soon the firefighters came to help. They put out a fire and saved the people on the aeroplane. Tim was happy that he helped save them. But sadly, the story did not have a happy ending. The aeroplane crashed into Tim's house and he lost everything. + +Tim and his family had to move away and start again. But Tim never forgot how he tried to help and how the firefighters were brave. He knew that sometimes bad things happen, but he was glad that he tried to help. +Once upon a time, there was a big, loud train. The train had a big engine that made a lot of noise. The train was going on a long journey to deliver lots of toys to children. + +But then, the train hit a big bump in the road and the engine started to spoil. The train slowed down and the toys were not going to get to the children on time. The train driver was sad. + +But then, a group of friendly animals came to help the train. They fixed the engine and the train was able to continue its journey. The children were happy when they received their toys and the train driver was grateful for the help of the animals. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, they got invited to a party. The party was going to be so much fun, they couldn't wait to go! + +But on the day of the party, they started to quarrel. Timmy wanted to wear his blue shirt, but Tommy wanted to wear his red shirt. They argued and argued, until they both got upset and didn't want to go to the party anymore. + +But then, they realized that their fight was fake. They didn't want to miss out on the party, so they decided to wear their favorite shirts together. They hugged each other and went to the party, where they had a great time playing with their friends. +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 was playing outside when he stumbled and fell down. He hurt his knee and started to cry. + +His mommy came outside and asked him what happened. Timmy told her that he stumbled and hurt his knee. His mommy gave him a hug and a kiss and told him that everything would be okay. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mommy went to visit their neighbor, Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson had a big window in her house that Timmy was envious of. He told his mommy that he wished he had a window like that. + +His mommy told him that it's not good to be envious of other people's things. She explained to him that everyone has something special and unique about them, and it's important to appreciate what we have. Timmy learned a valuable lesson that day and never forgot it. +Once upon a time, there was a polite little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy jeep in the park. One day, she met a boy named Jack who also had a jeep. They started playing together and had lots of fun. + +But then, they saw a big dog coming towards them. Lily and Jack started to struggle to keep their jeeps safe from the dog. The dog was big and scary, and Lily and Jack were very scared. + +Suddenly, the dog jumped and knocked over Lily's jeep. It broke into many pieces. Lily started to cry, and Jack tried to help her. But it was too late, the jeep was broken, and Lily was very sad. From that day on, Lily never played with her jeep again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat broccoli, even though his friends thought it was smelly. One day, Benny's mom asked him to help load some boxes into the car. + +Benny was happy to help and worked hard to load all the boxes. After they were done, Benny's mom gave him a big bowl of broccoli as a reward. Benny was so excited to eat it that he didn't notice a strange smell coming from the box he had loaded. + +As Benny ate his broccoli, he started to feel sick. He realized that the box he had loaded was filled with smelly garbage and it had made his broccoli taste bad. Benny was so upset that he got sick and had to go to the hospital. From then on, Benny never ate broccoli again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her brown teddy bear, who always smelled so nice because Lily's mommy sprayed him with perfume. One day, Lily and her teddy bear went for a walk in the park. They saw lots of trees and flowers, but they could not find a good spot to settle down and rest. + +Finally, they found a nice bench near a big fountain. Lily and her teddy bear sat down and enjoyed the sound of the water. The sun was shining and the breeze was blowing. It was a perfect day to relax and settle in. Lily's teddy bear smelled like perfume and Lily felt happy. They stayed there for a long time, until it was time to go home. From that day on, Lily and her teddy bear often went to the park and settled on that same bench near the fountain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color on paper. One day, she found some colorful paper in her room. She was so happy and excited to use it. + +Lily took her crayons and started to draw on the colorful paper. She drew a beautiful picture of a flower garden. But then, she accidentally spilled some juice on the paper. She was sad because it ruined her pretty picture. + +But Lily had an idea! She took another piece of paper and covered her picture with it. Now, her picture was safe and protected. Lily was happy again and continued to draw on her colorful paper. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big piece of paper to draw on. Lily drew a beautiful picture of a flower garden. + +When she was done, Lily's mom asked her to fold the paper in half. Lily didn't know how to fold the paper, so her mom showed her how to do it. Lily was so happy that she learned something new! + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went for a walk in the park. They saw a lot of trash on the ground. Lily's mom told her that it was important to not waste things and to always put them in the trash can. Lily nodded her head and said, "I will not waste anything, Mommy." + +As they walked, Lily's shoe became tight. She told her mom that her shoe was hurting her foot. Her mom helped her take off her shoe and saw that her sock was bunched up. She fixed it and put Lily's shoe back on. "There, all better," her mom said. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You always make things better." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build towers with his blocks. He would stack them up as high as he could and then knock them down. One day, Timmy found a cell phone hidden under his bed. He didn't know who it belonged to, but he thought it was cool. + +Timmy played with the cell phone all day, taking pictures and playing games. But he didn't know that the phone belonged to his mom. She had been looking for it all day. When she finally found it under Timmy's bed, she was very angry. She took the phone away and Timmy was sad. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that he shouldn't play with things that didn't belong to him. He went back to building towers with his blocks, but he wasn't as happy as before. He wished he could have the phone back, but he knew he couldn't. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big sister named Sarah. Timmy loved Sarah very much, but sometimes he felt jealous of her. + +One day, Timmy had an itch on his arm. He scratched and scratched, but it wouldn't go away. Sarah suggested that he put some cream on it. Timmy did what she said, and the itch went away! + +Timmy was happy that Sarah helped him. He realized that he didn't need to be jealous of her, because she was always there to suggest good things for him. From that day on, Timmy and Sarah played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall tree in a forest. The tree had many leaves that sparkled in the sun. One day, a little girl was walking in the forest and saw the tree. She said, "Wow, you are so tall and pretty!" + +The tree replied, "Thank you! I love my height and sparkly leaves. They make me happy." + +The little girl smiled and said, "I love you too, tree. You are my friend." + +From that day on, the little girl visited the tall tree often. They would talk and play together. The tree was happy to have a friend who loved and appreciated its beauty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a doctor and her teddy bear was her patient. She checked his heartbeat and gave him medicine. It was so much fun! + +Later, Lily's mom asked her if she needed to use the toilet. Lily said yes and went to the bathroom. She sat on the toilet and did her business. She felt much better afterwards. + +After dinner, Lily's dad told her a serious story about a lost puppy. Lily listened carefully and felt sad for the puppy. She hoped he would find his way home soon. Then, Lily went to bed and dreamed about playing pretend and helping the lost puppy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray mouse. He loved to run and play with his friends. One day, he was running so fast that he fell and hurt his leg. His friend, a brown rabbit, saw him and said, "Oh no! Your leg looks hurt. Let me help you." + +But the little gray mouse said, "No, I don't want your help. I can do it myself." So, he tried to walk on his hurt leg, but it hurt too much. He cried and cried until a big, mean cat heard him. + +The cat came over and said, "Why are you crying, little mouse?" The mouse said, "I hurt my leg and it hurts so much." The cat said, "Well, you should have been more careful. I'm going to punish you now." And with that, the cat ate the little gray mouse. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy trains on the rail. One day, she accidentally broke the delicate rail. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mommy came to her and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"I broke the rail," Lily replied. + +"It's okay, Lily. I will remind you to be careful next time," said her mommy. "Let's fix the rail together." + +Lily smiled and helped her mommy fix the rail. From that day on, she always played with her trains carefully and never broke the rail again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her crayons. One day, she drew a picture of a car. But then she wanted to make it better. So she added some wheels and a seat. + +Suddenly, the car became real! It was an original car that no one had ever seen before. Lily was so happy that she could hardly believe it. She climbed into the seat and drove the car all around her room. + +From that day on, Lily always dreamed of making more things become real with her drawings. She knew that anything was possible if she just used her imagination. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her markers. One day, she drew a big smiley face on her paper and was very happy with her mark. She wanted to keep it forever, so she put it on her wall. + +The next day, Lily woke up feeling grumpy. She didn't want to do anything, not even color. But then she looked at her smiley face on the wall and it made her feel better. She realized that keeping things that make her happy is important. + +From that day on, Lily kept all of her drawings and marks on her wall. She would look at them whenever she felt grumpy and it always made her feel better. She learned that keeping things that make her happy is a good way to stay happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a rubber ball that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy was playing with his ball when his sister came and took it away. Timmy got very upset and started to cry. + +His mother came over and asked, "What's wrong, Timmy?" + +"Sister took my ball," Timmy said. + +"It's okay," his mother said, "let's go take a nap and when you wake up, I'll help you find your ball." + +Timmy and his mother went to take a nap. When they woke up, Timmy felt calm and happy again. His mother helped him find his ball and they played together. Timmy was very happy to have his ball back and he learned that taking a nap can make you feel better when you're upset. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Sally. Sally loved to eat peaches. One day, she went to the market to buy some peaches. She met a man who was selling peaches. The man was very generous and gave Sally a big peach for free. + +Sally was very happy and thanked the man. The man smiled and said, "I will teach you how to grow your own peaches." Sally was excited and asked the man to teach her. The man showed Sally how to plant a peach seed and take care of it. Sally listened carefully and followed the man's instructions. + +Months passed and Sally's peach tree grew big and strong. One day, Sally saw a little girl crying because she wanted a peach but couldn't afford it. Sally remembered the man's generosity and decided to be generous too. She gave the little girl a peach from her tree. The little girl was very happy and thanked Sally. Sally smiled and said, "I learned how to be generous from a kind man who taught me how to grow peaches." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing outside when she saw a bird with a broken wing. The bird couldn't fly and was very sad. Lily felt sorry for the bird and wanted to help. + +She thought of an idea and ran inside to get a box. She carefully picked up the bird and put it in the box. She put a blanket over the box to keep the bird warm. She knew the bird needed to heal and rest to get better. + +Lily felt happy that she could help the bird. She looked at the box and saw the bird was sleeping. She felt guilty that she couldn't fix the bird's wing, but she knew she did the right thing by helping the bird. She learned that even though she couldn't fix everything, she could still help in her own way. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm with lots of animals. One day, the farmer went to the market to display his meat. He took some cows and pigs with him. The cows and pigs were sad because they didn't want to be meat. + +When the farmer came back, he was dizzy from the long walk. He saw the cows and pigs looking sad and he felt bad. So, he decided to let them live and play on the farm forever. + +The cows and pigs were so happy that they jumped and danced around. They thanked the farmer for not turning them into meat. From that day on, they lived happily ever after on the farm. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw a toy in the store that she really wanted. She asked her mom if she could buy it, but her mom said they didn't have enough money. + +Lily was sad, but her mom told her that if she helped with chores around the house, she could earn some money. Lily was happy to help and did her chores with a smile. + +A few days later, Lily had earned enough money to buy the toy. She asked her mom if she could go to the store, and her mom permitted her to go. Lily was so excited! + +When she got to the store, she saw that the toy was on sale. She was able to buy it with the money she earned and still had some left over. She was so happy that she gave her mom a mild hug and said, "Thank you for letting me buy my toy!" +Once upon a time, there was a big purple dinosaur named Barney. He had a big head and loved to sing and dance. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. + +Barney and his friends played games like tag and hide-and-seek. But then, they found a toy gun on the ground. Barney picked it up and pretended to shoot it. His friends thought it was fun and wanted to try it too. + +But Barney knew that guns were not toys and could hurt someone. So, he told his friends to put it down and they listened. They continued to play and have fun without the toy gun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine and picking flowers. One day, she saw a dark cloud in the sky. She knew it might rain soon. + +Lily decided to go inside her house and read a cheerful book. She read about a happy bunny who loved to play with his friends. The bunny always tried to resist being sad or angry. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw that the wind had knocked over her flower pots. She knew she had to go outside and fix them, even though she didn't want to get wet in the rain. She remembered the bunny in her book and tried to resist feeling grumpy. + +Lily put on her raincoat and went outside. She fixed her flower pots and felt proud of herself for being brave. When she went back inside, she felt happy and cheerful again. She realized that sometimes it's important to resist feeling sad or scared, even when things get dark and stormy. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. He liked to look up at the stars in the sky at night. Timmy wondered about the universe and what was out there. One day, Timmy had to decide what he wanted to be when he grew up. He thought about being an astronaut so he could explore the universe. Timmy knew it would be hard work, but he wanted to be brave and see all the small planets and stars. Timmy decided he would try his best to become an astronaut when he grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved strawberries. She would eat them every day and always asked her mommy to buy more. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and saw a big strawberry field. She was so happy and ran towards it. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice saying, "Be careful, Lily. The sun is going to rise soon and it will be too hot to stay here." It was her mommy warning her. But Lily thought it was a stupid thing to say and continued picking strawberries. + +After a while, Lily started to feel very hot and tired. She looked up and saw the sun rising in the sky. She remembered what her mommy had said and felt scared. She ran back to her mommy and said, "Mommy, the sun is rising! Let's go home now." Her mommy smiled and said, "I told you so, sweetie. Let's go home and eat some of those delicious strawberries." +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was called Annie. + +Annie wanted to explore in the sea. One day, she went to the beach and put on her special swimsuit. She wanted to join the fish in the reef. + +Annie was so excited. She dived into the water and started swimming. She moved her arms and legs and soon she was very close to the reef. + +The reef was so colourful! All the fish were swimming and playing. Annie wanted to join them but she was a bit scared and alert. She looked carefully at the fish and then slowly started to swim with them. + +Annie had lots of fun! She was so happy that she joined the reef with the fish. She smiled and waved and soon she was back up on the beach with a big, happy grin. +Once upon a time, there was a bad guy. He always loved prizes. The bad guy saw a tasty prize. It was small and round. He wanted it so bad, he thought he could just squeeze it. He squeezed it so hard that it started to crack. The bad guy kept squeezing until it broke. He was sad because he didn't get his prize. All he had were two pieces of the prize. He dropped them on the ground and ran away. He never did get his tasty prize. +Once upon a time, three best friends went outside to play together. All of a sudden, one of the best friends started to joke about the other two. +The other two friends didn't know what to do so they started crying and ran away. + +The friend who had been joking felt sad and lonely. He realized that he had been mean and that it wasn't nice to joke about his friends like that. + +So he decided to go find his friends and made a club together with them. They made a commitment that no one should ever make ugly jokes. + +From that day forward, the friends decided to be kind and understanding to each other. They taught each other to laugh with each other, not at each other. + +So the moral of the story is that it's never nice to joke about someone else in a mean way. And that it's better to laugh with people, not at them. +One day, Jack decided he wanted to be independent. He decided he needed to count all the clouds in the sky to prove he was independent. He started counting the clouds, but soon he noticed the weather was starting to change. Rain started to pour and the wind started to blow. Jack realized he needed help to count all the clouds in the weather. + +So he went and asked his mom for help. She smiled and said "Ok, Jack, let's number the clouds together!". So Jack and his mom went outside and started to count the clouds. + +They were almost done counting the clouds, when the wind blew the clouds away. Jack was upset and started to yell. But his mom just smiled and said, "It's ok, Jack. This is something you can do on your own. You are very independent". + +So Jack went back outside and started counting the clouds on his own. This time he kept going, even as the rain and the wind kept blowing. At the end of the day, Jack had finally counted all the clouds in the sky. He was very proud of his accomplishment, and proud to be independent! +Once upon a time, there lived a mighty wall. He had stood tall and strong for centuries, and was admired by everyone who passed by. + +One day, there came a little boy who was only three. He saw the wall and was impressed by how strong it was. He asked the wall, "Can you help me? I need to cross the river and get home." + +The wall thought for a moment and said, "I cannot help you myself, but I might be able to give you a clue. I know of a bridge that you can use." + +The boy thanked the wall for his help and asked if he could take the bridge, to which the wall replied, "Yes, if you go through the woods and follow the path, you will find the bridge." The boy thanked the wall again and set off. + +The boy made it home safely with the help of the mighty wall. From then on, whenever he passed the wall, he waved and thanked it for its help. The wall was happy, and stood tall and proud once more. +Once upon a time, there was a bear called Sandy. Sandy loved to spin around and around in circles. She would twirl and twirl until she felt dizzy and giddy. + +One day, Sandy found a special watch hidden in a box. The watch was bright and sparkly! Sandy was so excited to see it. She started playing and spinning with it, feeling the excitement swirl around her. + +Soon, Sandy grew very hungry. She searched for something to eat, but all she could find was a sour apple. Sandy nibbled on the sour apple, but it wasn't very tasty. + +Sandy got so bored that she decided to start spinning around again. While she was twirling, Sandy noticed the watch still in her paw. Sandy spun and spun and when she was finished, she gave the watch one final spin and set it down. + +Then Sandy went to find something else to do, feeling happy and content. The end. +One day, a white rabbit hopped around in a meadow. He came across a pitch - a large hole in the ground. As he stared at it, he recognized something shining in the bottom of the hole. Curious, he hopped closer and looked inside. + +"What a nice surprise!" said the white rabbit. "It's a beautiful, shiny diamond!" The rabbit couldn't believe his luck! + +Just then, a small voice came from the bushes. "What did you find?" asked a little chipmunk. + +"A diamond!" the white rabbit said. + +The chipmunk's eyes widened. "A diamond?" he said. "Can I have it?" + +The white rabbit smiled. "You can have it," he said. "But first you need to recognize it." + +The chipmunk thought for a moment. Then he recognized the diamond, and the rabbit let him take it. + +The chipmunk thanked the white rabbit and ran off, holding the diamond tight. The white rabbit watched the chipmunk go and smiled. He was glad he'd been able to recognize the special treat, and even happier that he'd been able to share it. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl. She was three years old. Her mom had given her a fork for dinner. But the little girl did not want to eat dinner with a fork. She wanted to use her hands instead. + +The mom got angry and told the little girl that she had to eat dinner with the fork, or she would be punished. The little girl started crying and said that she did not want to use the fork. + +The mom was getting madder and madder and finally she said, "You must eat with the fork or else!" The little girl was scared and began to cry harder. + +Finally, the mom got so frustrated that she punished the little girl. She sent her to bed without dinner. The little girl was so sad and went to bed crying. + +And that was the end of the story - a bad ending indeed. The little girl learned a valuable lesson: listen to your parents or you will get punished. +Jack met a tiny pine. He was excited to see something so small. He said hello to it, but the tiny pine didn't answer. He was sad at first, but then he realised that the pine was jealous. He had been looking for a friend for a long time and now he found one. He smiled at the pine and said: "I am your friend now. We can play together." The pine was very happy and she said "Yes! I am happy to meet you." They laughed and played together all day. Jack had found a new friend in the little pine tree. +Once upon a time a small boy named Jack was playing in the garden. Suddenly he saw a big spoon lying on the grass. He was so excited that he ran to take a closer look. + +He stared and stared at the spoon. He thought it was so cool. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +Jack felt so lucky to have found the spoon. He carried it everywhere he went and showed it to all his friends. Everyone was amazed and said how special it was. + +One day Jack was walking down the street with his spoon in his pocket, when he saw something shiny in the gutter. He bent down to take a closer look and he realised it was another spoon, just like the one he had. This made Jack very happy and he thought he was the luckiest boy in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly paw. He lived near a tree and a pond, and he was always very happy. But one day, he was feeling very lonely and unsure, so he went from one corner to the other without finding anyone who could cheer him up. + +He stayed for a few moments and then began to guess about who could make him feel better. He looked around and right before him, he spotted a little puppy. The puppy was the same colour as him, and so he started to wag his tail and bark. + +The paw felt so much better and was so excited to have found a friend. Now he had someone to share the jolly times with, and they spent each day together, running around, playing and exploring the park near his tree and pond. + +The end. +One day, Jimmy went to the park. He saw lots of fun things, like toys and swings. But Jimmy wanted to do something different. He wanted to collect something. That's when he noticed a glove on the ground. It wasn't a regular glove, it had different colours. Jimmy wanted to collect it, so he picked it up and took it home. + +He showed the glove to his mom. His mom smiled and said it was very pretty. She asked Jimmy if he wanted to keep it, and Jimmy said yes. + +They put the glove on the kitchen table and Jimmy looked at it every day. He planned to take good care of it. One day, Jimmy wanted to wear it, so his mom got him a regular glove to wear as well. Jimmy was so excited! He loved wearing his colourful glove. He would show it off to his friends and they all thought it was very cool. + +Jimmy was so proud of his special collection. He was glad that he had decided to collect the glove. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were very happy together and loved to play games. One day, they decided to make a yummy treat. Jack and Jill went to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. Inside the big box was something tasty! It was a big piece of fruit. + +Jack and Jill each took a knife and started to split the fruit. They cut it into two pieces and enjoyed the sweet smell. They smiled at each other and took a bite of the tasty fruit. It was delicious! + +When they were finished eating, Jack and Jill put the two pieces of fruit back into the refrigerator. They knew that if they shared yummy treats again, the refrigerator wouldn’t be empty. + +The two friends hugged and said goodbye. They knew that their next tasty treat would be even better! +Steve was very happy. He had just bought a new black belt. Steve wanted to show his new belt to everyone. He went to everyone he knew and asked them to look at his new belt. + +Suddenly, while Steve was showing his belt, it broke. Steve was very sad and did not know what to do. He asked around and someone told him to take it to the repair shop. + +Steve took the belt to the repair shop and waited for the repair man to fix it. The repair man said it would take some time and Steve nodded. After a few hours, the repairman said the belt was not able to be fixed and he gave Steve his money back. + +Steve was very sad. He was so upset that he threw his black belt away and walked home with tears in his eyes. His new belt was broken and he could not get it repaired. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Sue. She loved to play with her cool plastic file. One sunny day, she took her file outside to show it to her friends. She was so excited to show them her new treasure! + +Suddenly, one of her friends said, "Wow! Sue, I think the file looks much cooler if you cut off the edges!" + +Sue was not sure if she wanted to cut her cool file. But, she thought about it and decided it might be a good idea. So, she grabbed her scissors and started to cut the edges of her file. + +When she was done, Sue was so proud of her new look. She showed it off to her friends and they all agreed it was much cooler than before. Sue smiled and said, "Yay! I love my cool file!" +Once upon a time, there was a doll who loved to record the sounds around her. Each day she would shout, "I'm ready to record!" and then go to work. + +One day, the doll heard something rough coming from the nearby garden. She decided to go and take a look. When she arrived, she saw a large animal clawing the dirt. + +The doll was scared, but she was determined to record the sound the animal was making. She slowly crept closer and closer, until she was just a few feet away. As soon as the animal noticed her, it began to grow bigger and bigger. + +The doll quickly realized that she had made a mistake and ran away as fast as she could. She never made that mistake again. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to use caution and think before we act. If the doll had taken some time to consider the risks, she wouldn't have been so frightened. Foreshadowing and setup can help us avoid conflicts and stay safe. +John was playing at the shore. He saw a big ball and picked it up. He was so excited that he started to bounce it up and down. At first, he was so careful with it, but then he bounced it too hard and it flew away. + +He felt embarrassed by his mistake and ran after the ball. After a long time of running, John finally saw the ball bouncing on the sand. John was so relieved, but suddenly the ball bounced right into the ocean! + +John was even more embarrassed now. He didn't know what to do. But then he noticed a man running up to him with the ball. The man had caught the ball as it bounced into the sea! + +John was so happy, he thanked the man and ran back to the shore to bounce the ball again. This time, he was much more careful not to let it slip away. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jill and Jack. They played together every day. +One day Jack had an idea. He told Jill, "Let's play a game!" +So they started to play. But Jill didn't understand the game. She asked, "What game is it?" +Jack said, "It's a game of noisy teaspoons!" +Jill didn't understand, so Jack showed her. He grabbed a teaspoon from the kitchen and started banging it on the table. It made a loud noise! Jill tried it too. Now she understood the game. +They had lots of noisy fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear. He was very silly and loved to play. Every day, he would look for something new to do. One day, he decided to do some exercise. He was excited and did lots of jumps and pushes. + +However, he didn't sort his toys afterwards. His mum was very sorry and asked him to sort them. Little bear knew he had to do it, but he didn't want to. He started to cry and ran off to the park instead. + +Later, mum found her little bear fast asleep in the park. She knew he was very tired, so she picked him up and took him home. Sadly, little bear never sorted his toys. + +The next morning, he was very sorry and he had to tidy them all up himself. He was sad that he couldn't play anymore, but he knew it was the right thing to do. +Once upon a time there was a sweet little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and liked to explore the world around her. + +One day Lucy found a new box. She wanted to see what was inside, so she reached out and broke the box. She peeked into the box and saw something new! + +Lucy looked carefully at the new item inside the box. She grabbed it in both hands and licked it. It had a sweet taste! + +Lucy was very happy, she had found something new and yummy. She ran off to tell her mom and dad all about her new discovery. They were very impressed and gave her lots of cuddles. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She loved to dance and showed her moves to everyone. She found joy in each twirl and spin. +One day, she wanted to show her moves to a big crowd of people. So, she asked her friend to come with her. Her friend said yes. +But as the girl stepped onto the stage, she got very scared and could not remember her moves. She was very hurt and she wanted to get off the stage. But her friend stayed by her side and said: "Trust me, it'll be ok". + +The girl remembered those words and found courage in them. She closed her eyes, trusted her friend and started to dance. And everyone in the audience clapped and cheered. + +The moral of this story is that when it feels too scary, we can trust our friends to help us. When we trust them, we can do amazing things, even if we feel hurt. So, never be afraid to trust! +One day, there was a little girl called Tina. She wanted to play with blocks. She saw a big box filled with blocks and was very excited. But she was also a little frightened. + +So she gathered up her courage and started to gain the blocks. Piece by piece, she took the blocks out of the box. She made a castle, a house and a car with the blocks. She also made a doll out of the blocks. + +When she was done playing, she was so happy that she had been brave enough to gain the blocks. She carefully put them back inside the box and hugged it tight. + + then she ran happily to tell her parents about what she had done. +Once there was a daisy who liked to crawl all around. The daisy was very happy. One day, it crawed onto a big, spicy pepper. The pepper was so spicy, it started to make the daisy's legs burn. The daisy started to weep. The burning was too much, and it was too scared to move. Soon, it stopped crawling forever. The daisy never made it off the spicy pepper. +Once upon a time, two friends went for a walk in the forest. They were walking near a big oak tree and one of the friends spotted something near the tree. It was an old box full of toys. + +"What is this?" asked the friend as he picked it up. + +The other friend replied, "It looks like a box full of old toys. It must have been here for a long time - the box is very messy!" + +The first friend opened the box and they both looked inside. There were all sorts of toys, each one different. + +They started to take out the toys and tried to match them with others. One found a train and the other found a car. The last toy was a teddy bear, which matched perfectly with the train. + +The friends looked at the toys and were very happy. They took the toys and went home, playing with them as they walked. +Once there was a little girl, who had an old toy. It was a broken toy, and it was very quiet. One day, the little girl was playing with the toy. But when she was picking it up, she dropped it. She was very sad and wanted to fix it. + +So, the little girl asked her mom for help. Her mom said: "Let's find the broken part, and we can make it new again". Together, they looked for the broken part. After some searching, they found it and put it back onto the toy. + +The little girl was happy. She looked at the toy -- it was no longer broken. Now, the toy was just like new. The little girl smiled and ran off to play. It was a happy day with a quiet toy. +Once upon a time, there was a clever knife. Its blade was very shiny. Every day, the knife's owner would take it out and polish it with a cloth. The knife was so proud of its shine. + +One day the knife saw a very sharp pencil sharpener. The knife felt envious! It wanted to be just as sharp as the pencil sharpener. + +So the clever knife went to the shop. It asked the shopkeeper for something to sharpen itself. The shopkeeper smiled and gave it a stone. + +The knife began to sharpen itself against the stone every day. Eventually, it was very sharp. The knife was proud of its new sharpness. + +The knife was delighted that it was the cleverest and most sharpest knife around! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Claire who loved to decorate. One day, she wanted to make something special, so she went outside to find some decorations. + +Claire spotted a thin pill under a tree and she knew it was perfect. She picked it up and brushed it off. It was still a bit dirty, so she washed it in a puddle of water. + +"Wow" said Claire, "this pill is perfect!" She wanted to hang it somewhere, so she put it in a long stick and hung it above the door. + +The pill was shining in the light and Claire was so excited to show it to her friends. She opened the door and said: + +"Come in! I've decorated with a thin pill!" + +Her friends were amazed. They all admired the pill and said how beautiful it looked. Claire was so proud of her decoration. + +From that day onwards, Claire and her friends always hung a thin pill above the door whenever they felt like decorating. It made their house even more special. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to go outside and play. One day, when Sarah went outside, she saw something very beautiful. It was a big, bright butterfly! + +Sarah wanted to get a closer look at the butterfly, so she kneeled down on the grass. It was very comfortable. + +The butterfly flapped its wings and flew around Sarah. It was tickling her nose! Sarah laughed and laughed. Then the butterfly flew away. + +Sarah stayed in the same spot, watching the butterfly fly away. It was such a beautiful sight! + +Sarah enjoyed her time outside, feeling very comfortable. She would never forget that moment with the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lila. She was sad because she thought she was the only one who couldn't do the things the other kids could. + +But one day, she found a magical vine. It glowed in the dark and made her feel special. Every night, Lila would go to the vine, and it would make her feel brave. + +One day, Lila decided to show the other kids the vine. She was so excited, but when the other kids saw it, they laughed at her. Lila felt so ashamed and was about to burst into tears when the vine started to glow again and made her feel special once more. + +Since then, Lila and the vine became best friends. Every day, it glowed and helped her feel brave, and she was never ashamed again. +One day there was a young boy out looking for mischief. He had a charming smile and his heart was full of joy. Suddenly he noticed something interesting. He heard a whistle coming from down the street. He ran to have a closer look. + +He found a group of youths all laughing and singing along with the whistle. The boy was hesitant at first, but the sound of the whistle, which was so delightful, drew him closer and closer. + +The youths welcomed him in and the boy shared in their fun. He laughed and sang, too. Eventually even he was good enough to join in the whistling. His charming whistle was the highlight of the day! Everyone clapped and cheered for him. + +The boy was delighted! He knew he would never forget the day he became a whistler. But most of all, he knew how much fun it was to be young and carefree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to sail. She found a cushion and put it in an old, small boat. She got in the boat and started to sail. + +The little girl saw that the sky was cloudy and felt the air was cold. The little girl sailed further and further away. Suddenly, a storm began and the wind started to blow harder and harder. The little girl was so scared. + +She tried to turn back to the shore, but the wind was too strong. The waves were getting higher and higher, and the boat was shaking from side to side. Suddenly, the boat overturned, and the little girl fell into the cold water. She was shouting for help, but nobody heard her. + +The little girl drowned and the cushion she was sitting on floated away. Sadly, she never made it back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was 3 years old. One day, Lucy decided to go to the store. When she got there, she saw lots of yummy things! She wanted to get some of them. But she couldn’t decide what to get. She remembered something her mom had said - “if in doubt, just reverse!†So she reversed her steps and looked carefully at all the yummy things again. This time she saw some lovely cakes. She decided to get one of them. She handed it to the storekeeper, who gave her some coins in return. Lucy was so happy! She thanked the storekeeper and skipped out of the store, the cake in her hand. She happily munched on it all the way home. + + +An Adventure in Reverse +The End. +Once there was a small boy, let's call him Max. Max was very curious and was always looking for new things to explore. One day, he was walking through the field and saw some wheat. He liked the wheat, so he put some of it in his pocket. + +Max kept walking and eventually he became very tired and sleepy. He decided to take a nap in the field. As he was lying there, some of the wheat he had put in his pocket dropped onto the ground. + +Suddenly, Max heard a loud voice. "Hey! Who dropped this wheat?" He looked up and saw an old farmer nearby in the field. He was wearing a hat and looked mad. Max started to feel scared. + +The old farmer came closer to Max and asked again, "So, which one of you dropped this wheat?" Max looked to the ground and said nothing. He was so tired from walking that he wanted to just go to sleep. + +The farmer was not happy. He pointed his finger at Max and said, "You! I know it was you! Put all the wheat back where it belongs." Max started to cry, but then he remembered all the things he had learned about listening to adults. He slowly picked up the wheat and put it back in its place. + +Max was feeling sleepy again, but the farmer said "You can still take a nap, but remember, next time don't drop the wheat!" Max nodded and +Once upon a time there was a foolish Whale. He was so silly he thought he could fly! So he decided to jump out of the water and try to soar through the air. This didn't work however and he ended up splashing back into the sea spluttering and covered in seaweed. + +He was very sad, but looked around and noticed a boat on the horizon. He swam over to the boat and then carefully loaded himself onto the boat. The people on the boat were so amazed! They grabbed a rope and tied it around the whale to make sure he wouldn't roll off. Then, they sailed away and the whale was content to be on the boat. + +The people fed the whale and he enjoyed his new adventure. He looked back at the sea and smiled, glad that he had been so foolish. +Daddy lay on the cold ground. He felt the chill and knew he had to keep warm. He reached into his bag and pulled out a blanket. Carefully, he laid it on the ground and tucked it all around himself. + +Daddy felt better with the blanket around him. He closed his eyes and rested. Soon, he heard a soft sound behind him. He opened his eyes and saw a small figure cozying up to his side. It was his three-year-old daughter. Daddy smiled and opened his arms. His daughter snuggled into his arms and laid her head on his chest. + +Daddy wrapped his arms around her and gently kissed her head. He lay there with her in his arms, feeling the warmth of her body and hearing her soft breathing. Daddy stayed like this until the morning. The morning sun was shining, but it was still cold. Daddy and his daughter got up and walked home together. +Once upon a time, there was a small, hairy creature called Poke. He had four tiny legs and loved to explore. While poking around one day, he came across a big, shiny box. There were no other creatures around, so he decided to look inside. + +As soon as he opened it, a big shock surged through his furry body. His little legs felt like jelly, and he was sure he would faint. Luckily, a friendly voice called out from just behind him. + +"Don't be scared, little guy," said the voice. "That was just a bit of electricity. It won't hurt you!" + +Poke felt immediately comforted and looked up to see a big, hairy monster. It smiled reassuringly and patted him softly on the head. + +"See?" said the monster. "Nothing to worry about!" + +Poke was relieved and thanked the monster for its help. From that day onward, they were the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl who was very shy. Everyday she would go down to the river, with a sack of stones in her hands. + +She would line them up along the bank, creating different shapes and patterns. Everyone who passed by, would stop to admire what she had made. + +One day, she had the idea to make a bridge with the stones, but it was too tricky to do it all by herself. She was too shy to ask anyone for help, so she just stood there and watched, disappointed. + +Suddenly, a friendly fox saw what was happening and offered to help. They worked together to form a line of stones all the way across the river. + +The little girl and the fox became great friends, and even today they continue to have fun making different shapes and patterns. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and very happy. He had lots of friends and loved spending time with them. +One day his friends came over and wanted to play outside. Jack wanted to go too but he had to stay inside and do chores for his mom. Jack really didn't want to do the chores and he started to feel mad. He began to hate the chores because he wanted to be playing with his friends. + +His mom gave him a chore to put lotion on his skin. It was very hard for Jack to do but his mom was very bossy and made him do it. Jack had to put on lotion everywhere which he did not like. He was still mad and he continued to hate putting on lotion. + +Finally he was done and he ran outside to join his friends. He was so happy to see them and started playing. He was happy to not have to do any more chores and put on any more lotion. + +The end +Once upon a time, there was a small boy called Jack. He was three years old, and very curious about the world around him. + +One day, Jack was playing outside in his garden. He looked up and saw a big field in the distance. He had never seen anything so big before. + +Jack asked his Mum, "What is that?" + +Mum smiled, and said, "That's an ordinary field, Jack. Let's go have a look." + +So Jack and his Mum walked to the field, and Jack saw all the different plants and insects. He watched the birds flying around, and the rabbits hopping in the grass. It was so exciting! + +Jack said, "Mummy, I love this place! I want to come back and look at it again." + +Mum smiled, and said, "We can come back any time you like, Jack." + +That was the day that Jack fell in love with the ordinary field. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was feeling very troubled and sad. One day, her mommy came in to her room and asked, "Why are you so troubled, my darling?" + +Jane looked up at her mommy with watery eyes and said, "I don't know. Everything feels so confusing." + +Her mommy smiled and with a gentle voice, she said, "Let me give you a kiss. Everything will be okay." And then she kissed Jane on the forehead. + +A small sound of happiness escaped from Jane's lips and she suddenly felt much better. + +"See? Everything is alright now," said Jane's mommy as she hugged her tight. + +And from that day on, Jane always remembered that a kiss could lights even the darkest of days. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Sarah. She was a very competitive girl and always wanted to show that she could do hard tasks. One day, she got an idea and decided to put it into action. She decided to try and create a basket. + +Sarah went to her shed and found some straw to use. She patiently and carefully started weaving it together. After a while her mom came to check in on her and saw what she was doing. + +"I see you are trying to make a basket," said her mom. "That looks great. Do you think you can do it?" + +"Yes, I can do it," Sarah proudly said. "I am very competitive and I really want to make this basket." + +She kept working for hours until the basket was done. When she finally finished, it looked amazing. She had created a stunning work of art. + +She held up the basket for her mom to see and said, "Look! I did it, I created a basket!" Her mom smiled and said, "You did an amazing job. You should be very proud." + +Sarah smiled and nodded in agreement. She had worked hard, and even though it was difficult; she had managed to create something beautiful. +Once upon a time, two friends listened very carefully. They were in a war, but they wanted to be creative. So they decided to try something special! + +One friend had an idea. They should shout loud and clear, so that the whole world could hear them. The other friend was excited. So the two of them shouted together, as loud as they could. + +Their shouts were so powerful that the war stopped. Everyone stopped fighting and listened to the two friends. They listened carefully and cheered for the two brave friends. + +The two friends celebrated their victory with a hug and a high-five. They were so happy that they had found a creative way to stop the war. From then on, they were known as theListeners of the World. +Once, there was a little girl called Hope. She was three years old and always felt lonely. She didn't have any friends to play with. + +One day, Hope was walking along the beach looking for something special when she stumbled upon a beautiful gem. She couldn't believe her luck! + +Hope was so happy and she thanked the sky for the gem. She held it tight in her hand and thought it was the most special thing she had ever owned. + +Suddenly, a big, old man appeared from the sand. Hope had never seen him before. He shouted, "Give me that gem! It belongs to me." + +Hope hugged the gem and said, "No, it's mine. I found it and it makes me happy." + +The old man laughed loudly. "Thank you for not giving in. Keep the gem and make some friends. Don't be lonely anymore," he said. + +Hope was so thankful and happy. She thanked the old man and said goodbye. She kept the gem with her always to remind her that she was never alone. +Once there was a rabbit who was very fearful. He was scared of trying big things, and so he usually stayed in his hole. One day, the rabbit decided to take a walk in the forest. As he ventured deeper and deeper, he stumbled into something very unusual. It was a magical wish tree, and he was amazed! + +The rabbit had never seen anything like it. He wanted to make a wish, but he was too scared. Then, out of the corner of his eye, he saw a squirrel. The squirrel was not scared at all, and he bravely made a wish on the tree. The rabbit watched the squirrel, and he finally mustered up the courage to make a wish too. + +When he did, a wonderful thing happened. His wish came true, and the rabbit was so happy! From that day forward, the rabbit was not scared to try new things anymore. His experience taught him that courage often leads to great rewards. + +The moral of this story is that you should never be too fearful to try something new. We may stumble along the way, but if you have courage and faith, your wish might just come true. +Once upon a time there was a kind girl named Sarah. She was very nice and always wanted to help. One day Sarah was at school with her friends. The teacher said it was time for a test and Sarah was excited. She worked really hard and before long she was done. + +When the teacher looked at her test, she was very rude. She said it was not good enough. Sarah was hurt and felt really sad. She wished that the teacher had been nicer. + +But the teacher was not done yet. She asked Sarah to help her with more work even though Sarah had done her test. But Sarah was so hurt, she said no. The teacher was so rude that Sarah got angry and left. + +The teacher was very mad and gave Sarah a bad mark. Sarah was very sad and wished she had stayed to help. But it was too late. The bad ending didn't help Sarah at all. +John and his mom were at the beach. John could see dolphins swimming in the ocean. + +John's mom said, "Let's plan something exciting to do today!" + +John thought for a minute and said, "Let's go swimming with the dolphins!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a great plan!" + +John and his mom soon went into the ocean and swam with the dolphins. It was awesome! John had so much fun playing with the dolphins that the day seemed to fly by. + +When they were done, John said, "That was not boring at all!" His mom smiled and said, "No, it was a lot of fun!" +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Sam. They lived in a place with lots of fog. + +One day, Bob and Sam had an argument about something and started to quarrel. Bob was very upset and told Sam that he didn't want to be his friend anymore. + +Sam was sad and said, "But why, Bob? What did I do wrong?" + +Bob shook his head and said, "I don't want to be your friend anymore". + +Sam looked disappointed and said, "I'm sorry, Bob. I didn't mean to make you upset." + +Bob softened and said, "It's okay, Sam. I'm still your friend." + +Bob and Sam hugged and made up. From that day forward, they never argued again, even when the fog was thick. +Charlie was a little boy. He was three years old. His mum put a noisy chain around him. She said it was to keep him safe. + +Charlie didn't like it. He wanted to remove the chain. He tried to pull it off but it wouldn't come off. + +Charlie asked his dad for help. Dad came over and helped. He saw that the chain was tightly closed. So he got some pliers to open it. + +Once the chain was open, Dad carefully removed it from around Charlie. Charlie smiled and gave Dad a hug. + +They both felt so much better now that the noisy chain was gone. Charlie was free to do whatever he wanted. +One day, Will and Mommy were walking in the park. Will was very eager to explore the park, and wanted to see only the most exciting things. They came upon a huge tree with a rope swing, and Will's eyes lit up. He begged his mommy to let him play on the swing, so Mommy told him he could if he promised to be careful. With a big smile, Will eagerly agreed. + +Will held onto Mommy's shoulder as she pulled him and the swing up, higher and higher. He laughed with delight as he soared through the air. But soon the swing began to lose momentum and he realized it was time to get off. + +Will didn't know how to do it, so he started to panic. Just then Mommy said, "It's okay, just hold onto the rope and pull yourself up. You can do it." And with a little bit of effort, he did! + +Mommy smiled and gave Will a big hug. She said, "See? All it takes is a little bit of courage and you can do anything!" + +Will learned that day that everything starts with small steps - and with courage and effort, you can achieve anything. +John was very brave. He was going to fight in the gym. He was scared but he was determined to do it. He entered the gym and everything was so scary. He could see the other fighters and they looked very strong. + +John started to fight. He was hitting and kicking and dodge the punches. But then he was hit very hard and he stumbled and fell. The fight was over and John did not win. His opponent had won. + +John felt sad and scared. He had tried his best but the gym was too scary. He left the gym and knew he would never be brave enough to fight again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Suzie and Jack. + +One day, they wanted to play a game. Jack said to Suzie, "Let's see who can weigh the most stuff." + +Suzie was excited. She nodded her head and said, "Sure!" + +So they both started collecting things in the garden to weigh; leaves, twigs, flowers and even a missile. + +When it was time to weigh their collection, Suzie was upset because her pile was much lighter than Jack's. + +Jack said to her, "Don't worry Suzie, the missile I found outweighs everything you found." + +Suzie smiled, happy that she still had the heaviest thing. She said to Jack, "Thanks for finding such a heavy missile!" + +The two friends had a great day playing and learning about weight. +Once upon a time, there was a king. He lived in a big palace. Every day, he dressed up in a big, fancy hat. He thought he was very special! + +One day, the king went for a walk in his palace. He saw a little bird. The bird was singing and chirping. The king loved it and he played with it. Suddenly, a mouse came out of nowhere and started to tease the bird. The bird was so scared - it flew away! + +The king thought this was very boring. He wanted to play with the bird again and he went looking for it. He looked everywhere! He looked in the garden, and in the castle. But he couldn't find the bird in any of these places. + +Finally, the King sat down and sighed. He wished the bird would come back to his palace - it made it much more fun and exciting! +Once upon a time, there was a gray pigeon that needed some food. She asked other animals if they had something she could enjoy, but no one could help her. Suddenly, she saw a little boy in the park. He had some delicious seeds in his pocket. + +The pigeon flew up to the boy and said, "Please, I need some food." The boy smiled and said, "Of course! You can have some of my seeds." + +The pigeon was so happy that she thanked the boy and said, "Thank you for being so kind." + +The boy replied, "You are welcome. It is important to always be helpful and kind to others." + +The pigeon was very pleased with the boy's words and decided to remember them in the future. From then on, the pigeon was kinder to her friends and always tried to help if someone was in need. + +Moral value: Always be helpful and kind to others, even when they are in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She was three years old and very curious. Every day she would go out to explore the world around her. One day, she stumbled upon a rare envelope. It was plain and made of paper. She approached it, but as soon as she touched it, something magical happened. + +A purple fairy appeared in front of her and demanded: "I am the keeper of this rare envelope. You must give me something of equal value or I won't give it to you." + +Emma was confused. She thought hard and looked around. Suddenly, she spotted a golden butterfly. She excitedly grabbed it and offered it to the fairy. + +The fairy looked at the golden butterfly and smiled. She gave it back to Emma, accepted the butterfly and handed her the rare envelope. Emma opened it and was amazed to find a sparkly night sky inside! + +The End. +Greg and Tom were two friends. They were going to the mall together. When they got to the mall, Greg wanted to take the elevator. Tom wanted to take the stairs. Greg was selfish and wouldn't listen to Tom. So they took the elevator. + +When they got in the elevator, there was a button for every floor. Greg pressed the button for the top floor. Suddenly the elevator stopped. They couldn't move from that floor. They tried many times, but nothing happened. + +Greg said, "We have to stay here!" Tom looked around and said, "We can't. We have to leave the elevator. Now!" + +But Greg refused and said, "No. We must remain here." + +Tom didn't want to leave but he knew they must leave the elevator or they would be stuck there. He said goodbye to Greg and left. Unfortunately, Greg never made it out. He remained stuck in the elevator until help arrived. He became very lonely and sad. + +The moral of this story is: never be selfish! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Every Wednesday, Jack would measure something and make a joke about it. Jill thought this was weird, but she wanted to be nice, so she would smile and laugh. + +One Wednesday, Jack measured a furry animal. Jill was curious, so she asked what it was. "It's a secret," said Jack with a twinkle in his eye. Jill laughed, thinking this was one of Jack's weird jokes. + +The next week, Jack measured the same furry animal again. This time, Jill didn't laugh - she was too curious to find out Jack's secret. Finally Jack told her: "It's a cute little cat! Would you like to pet it?" + +Jill was excited - she loved furry animals! She petted the cat, then thanked Jack for measuring it, since he had been secretly setting up the surprise for the last two weeks. Jill laughed, realizing that Jack's joke was actually a fun way to give her an unexpected gift. +Billy was a hard worker, no matter the task. Every day, he would be the first one into the fields, ready to work in the heat of the day. He always looked forward to the view of the mule laboriously working in the field too. + +Billy suffered more than the mule. Even with the hot sun beating down, the mule seemed to have grace and strength. Billy often paused to look at its peaceful work. + +Still, it was a harsh life. Every day was a struggle, and the sun felt more oppressive as the summer months returned. + +But one day, while Billy was suffering in the heat, he suddenly saw the mule from a different perspective. His hard work over the long months had paid off, and the mule had become strong and graceful. + +Billy realized his own strength, too. He had suffered the harsh heat and kept the faith, and it had finally paid off. From then on, he was able to work with renewed determination. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl, called Angie. She was only three years old. She was playing happily in the meadow when she suddenly heard a loud 'boom!' She looked up and saw a big mist coming towards her. Her heart started beating very fast and she started to cry. Just then, a big brown dog ran up to her and started to comfort her. He was very fluffy and fancy. + +The dog snuggled close to Angie and started to bark loudly. This scared the mist away and made Angie feel much better. She stroked the dog's soft fur and thanked him for comforting her. Little Angie thought she would be safe, so she continued playing in the meadow. + +Unfortunately, the mist came back, this time it was even bigger and darker. Suddenly, Angie could not see a thing in front of herself. The mist was all around her. Angie was so scared, but she did not give up. She tried to run away, but nothing worked. In the end, the mist swallowed her whole. + +Poor Angie was never seen or heard from again. And the fancy brown dog never managed to comfort her again. +Santa was getting ready to deliver presents to all the children in the world. However, he was not sure he could do it successfully all on his own. He needed help! So he went out and asked the reindeer if they could help him. + +At first, some of the reindeer were not sure they wanted to help. But then one reindeer named Dasher came forward and said he would help Santa. Santa was very happy and he thanked Dasher for his loyalty. + +So Santa and Dasher got to work! With Dasher's help, Santa was able to deliver presents to all the children around the world. Santa was so proud of Dasher and thanked him again for all his help. + +The moral of this story is that friendship and loyalty is important! We need to be loyal to our friends, and our friends will be loyal to us in return. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Bria. She was three years old and loved her original milk. Every day she would wake up and go to the kitchen to get her milk. But this day was different. + +When Bria opened the fridge she noticed that something was on the floor. It was her original milk - spilled everywhere! She was so sad because she knew she was going to miss out on her favourite drink that morning. + +Bria’s mother saw the mess and knew immediately what had happened. She said it was ok and asked Bria to help her clean up the spilled milk. Bria wasn't sure why she needed to help, but she wanted to make her mom happy so she agreed. Together they worked hard, getting the milk off the floor using a lot of paper towels. + +Once all the milk was cleaned up, Bria’s mom took out a new carton of milk. But it wasn't just any milk. It was a new, original brand that Bria had never tried before. Bria was so excited to try the new milk and was very happy she didn't have to go without it after all! +Once upon a time there was a sweet little girl named Milly. She loved to explore the world around her and learn all kinds of new things. + +One day while she was exploring, Milly met an otter. The otter was very small and looked a bit scared. Milly said hello and introduced herself. 'Hi, I'm Milly', she said. + +The otter was very friendly and said, 'My name is Pat, nice to meet you!' + +Milly took Pat home and introduced her to her family. They all thought Pat was so sweet and fun to be around. Milly's parents even let her keep Pat as a pet. + +Pat and Milly quickly became the best of friends. They would have all kinds of adventures together, and cuddle up together at night. + +Milly's family loved Pat and often wondered what they ever did without her. She had become such a sweet, important part of their family. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Joe. Joe wanted to build a piano but he wasn't very good at it. He was terrible at building! Joe had tried many times but he always made the same mistakes. He was very sad about it. + +One day, Joe's parents said they would help him build a piano. Joe was very excited and he worked very hard with his parents. Finally, after a lot of effort, Joe and his parents finished building the piano. + +The next day, Joe tried to play it but it sounded terrible. Joe was very disappointed and he was about to give up. But then his parents suggested he try one more time. + +The next time Joe tried, the sound of the piano was beautiful! Joe was so happy and he thanked his parents for their help. From that day onward, Joe loved to play the piano and he was very proud of it. +Once upon a time, there was a nurse. She was very nice and always helped people who were sick. + +One day, she had an interesting idea. She thought she should give something special to all the children at the hospital. So she went around and gave each child a toy. + +The children were very excited! They laughed and smiled when they saw their toys. + +The nurse also gave books to the children. She showed them pictures and read stories to them. They found it all very interesting! + +The nurse was happy to see all the children so happy. She knew that she had made them feel better, and that made her happy too. +Ben and Mary were best friends. Every day they would meet in their huge backyard. One day they were playing tag. Ben was giggling and jumping around. Mary was spinning in circles. They played for an hour until the sun started to set. + +Ben and Mary hugged goodbye and ran off to their houses. Mary could not wait to come back and meet Ben the next day. + +When Mary returned she couldn't believe what was in the backyard. Ben had built a huge tree house. Mary gasped in excitement. She called to Ben and he came running. + +Ben and Mary ran up the ladder into the huge treehouse. They opened the windows and looked out over the backyard. Ben and Mary had the best time playing games and exploring the tree house. They hugged each other goodbye, knowing they would meet again soon. +Once there was a boy named Max and he was really excited. He had a green paintbrush in his hands. He wanted to paint something special. + +One day, he saw a cobweb in the corner of the room. He thought it looked cool so he decided to paint it green. He got to work and painted and painted. + +When he was finished, it looked magical. The cobweb had turned into a beautiful green pattern. He was so happy with his work. + +Max was so proud that he showed his family. They had never seen something so beautiful before. They all said Max was amazing and he had created something truly special. + +Max was really proud and he knew he could do anything with his green paintbrush. He was excited to see what else he could create. +Once upon a time there were two friends who lived on the same planet. They had lots of fun together, playing games and matching colours. + +One day, things changed when one of the friends announced that she wanted to make her planet crazy. Her friend did not understand why and said she would not help. + +The friend who wanted to make the planet crazy became very angry and said that if her friend did not help, she would never play with them again. Her friend felt very sad, but still said 'no'. + +The planet started to look crazy and strange and the other friend started to worry. She decided to try and fix the planet, and find a way to match the colours again. She worked very hard, and eventually matched all the colours, and the planet started to look normal again. + +The two friends were so happy and hugged each other. They both agreed that they would still have fun, even if they didn't always match. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was a very charming girl who loved to explore. One day, she found a fascinating file. When she opened it, she discovered something magical inside - it was full of food! + +Lucy was so excited, she started to feed the food to all her friends. Everyone enjoyed it, and they were so thankful to Lucy for the lovely meal. + +After that, whenever Lucy went out exploring, she would take the file with her. Whenever she found someone who needed food, she would feed them from the file. + +Lucy was very kind and the people around her thought she was very charming. They would always thank her for her generous gift of food. + +And that is why Lucy is remembered as the charming girl who would feed everyone in need. +Once upon a time there lived a little bird. Everyday, the bird wanted to find new places and explore the world. One day he decided to fly to the city. + +As he landed, he saw the subway. He thought it was a cheap way to get around town. + +The bird hopped on the subway and was soon driving around the city. He loved the adventure and looking out the window at the sights. + +Then, he heard another bird chirping. He looked and saw another bird right next to him. He asked the bird why he wasn't flying. + +The bird answered, "I'm too scared to fly. I'm worried I will get hurt." + +The little bird tried to encourage the other bird to fly. He said, "Flying is the best way to explore! You'll be so much faster in the sky." + +Finally, the other bird decided to take a chance. Together the two birds had a wonderful time soaring through the sky and discovering new things. + +This story teaches us that when we take a risk, like flying, we may be surprised by the wonderful things that we experience. Taking a risk can really pay off. +Once there were two toy dolls named Robbie and Julie. Robbie was a green doll and Julie was a red doll. Robbie and Julie were friends, but one day, they started to quarrel. + +Robbie wanted to stay inside, but Julie wanted to go outside to feel the wind. +Robbie was envious of Julie for wanting to go outside, so he shouted at her. Julie became angry and said she wanted to go outside without him. + +So Robbie stayed inside. He saw Julie from the window and felt the wind on his body too. He wanted to be outside with her and experience the wind, but he was too proud to go outside. + +Eventually, Robbie asked Julie if they could go outside together and they hugged. They both ran outside and felt the wind blowing gently around them. They were happy to be together and never quarreled again. +Once there was a family who went on a special trip. They stayed in a big hotel. Papa and mama were very careful with their son. He was only three years old and very fragile. + +At the hotel, the family did many things. They went to the pool every day. The pool was filled with cool water and it was so much fun. They also ate lots of nice food. + +At night they went in their beds and the little boy thought about his special trip. He felt happy and sleepy. He thought that the hotel was the most amazing place he had ever been. + +The next morning, they said goodbye to the hotel. Papa and mama hugged the little boy so tight. They knew that he was fragile and they wanted to take care of him. + +The family was sad to leave the hotel but they knew it was time to go. The little boy kept thinking about the hotel as they drove away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was so quiet, nobody ever heard her voice. But Lucy had a secret. She wanted to be loud and sing like all the other children did. + +One day Lucy asked her mom, "Mommy, can you lend me some time?" Mommy smiled and said yes. + +When mommy was out at work, Lucy waited until it was quiet. Then she used the time she'd been lent to sing as loud as she could! + +She sang and danced around the house and it felt SO good. When mommy came back, she saw Lucy and smiled. + +"Mommy, can you lend me some more time tomorrow?" Lucy asked again. + +"Of course, sweetheart," said mommy. "I can always lend my time to you." +Once upon a time there was a charming girl named Emma. She was very excited one day when she found out her favorite cartoon would be playing on TV. Emma went to her living room, put on her pajamas and sat down with a bowl of popcorn ready. + +But when she turned on the TV, it only showed static. Emma was so disappointed and she started to cry. Suddenly, her neighbor Jack came over. He had heard her crying and wanted to help. He knew a lot about TVs, so he tried to fix it. + +After tinkering with the TV for a while, Jack was able to get it to show the cartoon. Emma was so happy she started jumping up and down. She thanked Jack for his help and asked him to rest and watch the cartoon with her. + +So Jack sat down next to Emma and watched the cartoon. It was very charming and they both had a lot of fun. After the cartoon was over, Jack said goodbye and went home. Emma was very glad Jack was able to help and she was thankful that she could rest and enjoy her favorite cartoon. +Once there was an old man who was very lonely. One day while he was walking, he met a small child. The child smiled and nodded at the old man. The old man smiled back, feeling a sense of warmth in his heart. + +The old man asked the child where she was going and the little girl told him that she was looking for her lost boot. The old man's heart was filled with compassion for the little girl. He asked the girl to describe the boot and promised that he would help her find it if he could. + +The old man searched his garden and he eventually found the little girl's lost boot. He gave the boot back to the little girl and smiled. The little girl thanked the old man with a hug, and the old man was so happy to have helped her. + +The old man and the little girl talked and laughed together, and the old man felt no longer lonely. They were two strangers, yet they were both filled with joy and compassion for each other. +The baby woke up. He was cold and hungry. He looked around his crib and saw a big blanket. He grabbed the blanket and covered himself in it. He felt so much warmer. He looked around for something to eat. He was very hungry. Suddenly, he saw his mom coming to the crib with some warm milk. He smiled and grabbed the cup from her. He had his breakfast and felt much better. He said goodbye to his mom and went back to sleep in his warm crib. +Once, there was a little boy who was three years old. He was a very curious boy and was always looking for something new. + +One day, his mum took him to the park. It was a very interesting place. He saw so many things, like trees and birds, that it made him so excited! + +When his mum said it was time to go, the little boy found something very special. It was a rubber ball! He really liked it and wanted to keep it. So his mum said he could take it home with him. + +When he got home, he showed his rubber ball to his dad. His dad said it was a good ball and recommended that he play with it outside. + +The little boy was so happy! He was so pleased that his dad recommended it. He ran outside right away and played with his new ball! +Once there was a mom and dad and their little girl, Susie. One day, the family went out to the lake. In the lake was a kayak. When Susie saw it, she said "I want to try it!" + +The mom and dad said no, it was too dangerous. But Susie kept asking and asking. So, the mom and dad said, "if you can swim all across the lake, then you can kayak all the way around." + +Susie was so happy. She started swimming. But it was terrible. The water was very cold and it was difficult for her to swim. She was so tired after swimming part of the way that she wanted to give up. + +But then she remembered that she was so close to being able to go kayaking. The thought of going kayaking made Susie so excited that she kept swimming. After a few more strokes, she reached the other side of the lake. + +The mom and dad were so proud of Susie. They said she did a great job. Susie was so happy that she was finally able to go kayaking and she quickly got into the kayak. + +Susie and her mom and dad spent the rest of the day kayaking around the lake. Susie had such a great time and said it was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Spot. Spot was very brave and wanted to protect his family. He spent most of his time chasing the cats around the garden. + +Spot loved playing with his family, and especially enjoyed licking their lips. His little pink tongue tickled them and made them giggle. + +One day, Spot barked at a strange noise. He wanted to protect his family, so he ran around the house. He ran and barked until the noise went away. Spot was so happy that he had protected his family. + +Spot's family thanked him for being so brave. They kissed his fur and scratched his head. Spot smiled and stuck his tongue out for one last lick on their lips. His family laughed and Spot was very proud. +The crab was very competitive. He wanted to be the best at everything. Every day he would wake up early and organize his activities. He would practice crab walking, build sand castles and swim the fastest. The other animals in the ocean often thought he was too competitive. + +One day, the crab organized a competition between himself and a big fish. He wanted to see who was the best swimmer. Everyone watched as the fish and the crab raced each other. The fish was really fast, but the crab didn't give up. He kept swimming as hard as he could. In the end, the crab won the race! + +The other animals were so surprised by the crab's victory. After that, they stopped thinking he was too competitive. They realized that the crab was actually just very determined. From then on, the crab woke up every morning to organize his activities and practice his competitive spirit. +Once upon a time there was a cute bunny. She hopped in the meadow and saw something sparkly in the grass. She zoomed closer and saw it was a tiny microscope! She wanted to take it home with her and see what interesting things she could find. + +So the bunny zipped all the way home with the little microscope tucked under her arm. As she got closer to her garden she started to get really excited! She just knew she was going to find something special with her new microscope! + +But when she arrived in her garden she couldn't find anything interesting. No matter how hard she looked, nothing was there. She was so disappointed that she started to cry and all her dreams of discovering something special disappeared. + +The bunny sadly went back inside and put her microscope away. She learned a lesson that day - never expect too much, even when you have exciting things like a microscope. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived with her mom. One morning, the mom brought out a box full of soft, white powder. The little girl's eyes lit up with excitement. + +Mom took the little girl to a secret spot in the garden and said, "I'm going to show you a magical trick, remember to be very quiet." She whispered a few words, carefully sprinkled some of the powder in her hands and asked the daughter to close her eyes. + +The mom then blew some of the powder in the air and said, "Make a wish." The daughter opened her eyes and sighed, "It's beautiful!" The powder sparkled in the sunlight, creating a magical and warm atmosphere. + +The mom put her arm around her daughter's shoulder and said, "Your wish will come true, just be patient." With a happy smile, the daughter thanked her mom and hugged her tightly. +John was feeling very bored. He wished he could find something interesting to do. Then, he had an idea. He remembered that he had a large toy box filled with all kinds of fun toys. He raced to his bedroom and opened the large toy box. Inside, were all kinds of toys! John was so excited and he couldn't decide which one to play with first. Finally, he chose to play with his building blocks. He was sure he could improve his block tower every day. He began building and after a few tries his tower was very tall. He smiled with pride as he looked at it. From then on, every day he enjoyed making his large block towers bigger and better. His fun time had improved and he was much happier. +One day, John saw a cart. It was white and he wanted it. He asked his mom, "Can I have it mom?" + +His mom smiled and said, "I'm sorry John, but it's not ours. We don't have enough money to buy it." + +John looked sad, but then he had an idea. He said, "I can do something to earn the money, then I can buy the cart." + +His mom was happy and said, "You can! There's a market over there. My mommy used to go every day when I was a kid. Come, let's walk over there." + +John and his mom walked to the market. John saw lots of people and things he could do to earn money. He chose to pick up things and put them in people's carts. + +John worked hard and earned enough money to buy the white cart. When he had the cart, he was very happy and thanked his mom for helping him. + +From then on, John went to the market with the white cart every day and earned enough money to buy anything he wanted. +Once upon a time there was a slow dinosaur. One day it wanted to go for a zoom. But first it had to get ready. It polished its long neck and its bumpy back. It polished its big feet that were as long as a tree. It also polished its sharp teeth so it would look just right. + +When the dinosaur was ready it began its zoom. It went from the tall mountain to the deep sea. It flew around the world and back again. Everywhere it went people could see it and cheer. + +The dinosaur was tired after its zoom so it decided to rest. It lay still in the sun and felt its shiny polish. The sun shone down and the dinosaur was happy. + +The End! +Once, there was a little boy who wanted to explore. He got a flashlight and went outside. He explored everywhere. He found lots of hidden places. He discovered a special spot. He decided to decorate it with some flowery paper. He made it look so nice. + +The little boy decided to have a picnic in his special place. He brought some sandwiches and a blanket. He used his flashlight to find a hidden spot to eat. He found a spot in between two trees. He set up his blanket and sat down to eat. + +The little boy had a great day. He was so happy that he had found this special place and decorated it all by himself. He felt so grown up, that he had found and explored a secret place. He knew that this spot was his special secret. +One day, John wanted to go on a journey. He wanted to go fast so he found a big plane. He liked the big plane and hopped in. But the door of the plane wouldn't close. John tried to close it but he couldn't. He was sad and frustrated. But then he saw his daddy. Daddy came and quickly closed the door. John was happy and soon they took off on the fast journey. +Once, there was a dolphin who liked to travel and explore. He loved the open sea and going on adventures. One day, he decided to go explore a new area, but as he swam away, he was too excited and he lost his balance. He started to fall! He flapped his fins as hard as he could, but nothing happened. He was worried, but he trusted that he would be okay. + +Suddenly, the dolphin felt something strong beneath him. He looked down and saw a big whale. The whale was helping the dolphin stay afloat and he couldn't believe it. The dolphin smiled and held on tight to the whale's fins. + +The dolphin stayed with the whale for the rest of the day, and together, they adventured through the sea. The dolphin was amazed and loved all the wonderful sights they saw. Before they knew it, they had reached the area the dolphin wanted to explore. They had made it to the tail of the journey. + +The dolphin was so happy! With the help of the whale, he was successful and explored the area he had wanted to. The dolphin thanked the whale before leaving, then went on his way, feeling proud of his successful adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Daisy. Daisy was a very busy cow. She was always trotting around the meadow and never had time to slow down. + +One morning, Daisy was walking quickly through the meadow. Suddenly, she stumbled on something. When she looked down, she saw a bunch of beautiful daisies. She had never seen daisies so close up before. She bent down and looked at them carefully. + +The daisies were so soft and pretty. Daisy felt happier just looking at them. For the first time in a long time, Daisy stopped and took a break from being busy. She smiled and enjoyed the moment. + +After a moment, Daisy finally stood up and continued on her way. As she walked away she felt rested and cheered up. Daisy knew she had to be busy, but she was happy she had taken a few minutes to appreciate the daisies. +One day, Mandy and her dad were walking together in the forest. They were looking for firewood to take home. Suddenly, they saw an axe lying on the floor. Mandy's dad said, "Let's take this to use it." + +They took it home, and Mandy asked, "What are you going to do with this axe, daddy?" Her dad said, "I'm going to chop wood and make a fireinclude." Mandy was very excited and asked, "Can I help too?" Her dad agreed. + +Mandy and her dad worked together to chop wood. They worked hard and quick. Mandy wanted to prove to her dad that she was competitive. They chopped wood for a long time, and finally their pile of wood was ready. + +Mandy's dad smiled and said, "Well done, Mandy! You are very competitive. You worked hard and you helped me to chop all the wood!†Mandy was very happy. She was proud of what she had done. +Once upon a time, there was a shop. All around it was love and care, but the shopkeeper was very ignorant. He refused to share the treats in his shop with anyone, even a poor little 3 year old. + +The 3 year old was very sad. He asked the shopkeeper again and again, but the shopkeeper just ignored him. Seeing the child so upset, the other shopkeepers in the area shared their treats with him. + +The 3 year old was very grateful, but the shopkeeper was still very ignorant and kept his treats to himself. He had never seen such generosity before and was very cross. + +As the days grew hotter, the treats in the shop started to melt in the heat. Seeing this, the 3 year old gave a big smile. Even though the shopkeeper had been so ignorant and refused to share, his treats were now free for everyone. All the shopkeepers shared the treats with everyone around them, and the 3 year old was given the biggest treat of all! +Mommy was very enthusiastic when she saw the bright red case. She smiled and picked it up. Inside was a pink cloth that was soft and comfortable. + +Mommy opened the cloth and held it in her hands. She said it was a special cloth that could wipe anything away. + +Mommy showed the cloth to Johnny. She asked him to help her clean the table with it. Johnny was very enthusiastic and grabbed the cloth. He wiped the table carefully, making sure to get all the crumbs. + +Mommy was so proud of Johnny's work. She gave him a hug and thanked him for helping. Johnny put the cloth back in the red case and smiled to himself. He was very happy with his job. +One day, Dave and his mommy were getting ready to go on a special trip. Dave had lots of suitcases and bags to take with them. He couldn't wait to see where they were going! At last, they were ready to leave. + +Dave and his mommy took a taxi to the airport. When they got there, they saw a big white building with many planes parked behind it. Dave was very excited. + +Mommy: "We're going to board a plane here and fly to our destination!" + +Dave: "How will the plane fly?" + +Mommy: "The plane has engines that run on fuel. This creates air pressure which helps lift the plane off the ground and through the air." + +They checked in with their suitcases, went through security and soon they were on the plane. Dave looked out the window as the plane took off from the airport. He was so excited he thought he might burst! + +Finally, their trip included a lot of fun activities, tasty food and meeting new friends. Dave was so happy to have experienced this adventure and couldn't wait to do it again! +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was called Sally, the other was called Tim. + +Sally and Tim were playing in the park when Sally saw a shiny machine. She wanted to try it out so she asked Tim for help. "What does it do?" asked Tim. + +Sally replied, "It looks like it is flexible, so it must be able to do something!". + +Tim said, "Let's push it around and find out!". So, they pushed the big machine around and around the park. + +Soon they were having so much fun they were not behaving.Suddenly they heard a loud noise. They were so scared they stopped and looked around. + +A nice lady was standing there and said, "That's ok! You were only having fun. Make sure to be flexible and behave next time you use the machine". + +Sally and Tim nodded and agreed to follow the lady's advice. From then on, every time they used the machine, they behaved. +Once upon a time there was a lake. The lake was very big and beautiful. Everyone around the lake was very generous and kind. + +One day the lake printed something special. It printed a long colourful piece of paper. Everyone was very excited and wanted to know what it was. + +They opened it and saw it was a list of names. It was a list of all the generous people who had helped the lake and the animals who lived with it. Everyone was so happy and shouting with joy. + +The lake was so grateful and wanted to thank everyone. So it printed all the names once more in beautiful letters with lots of colours. Everyone smiled and thanked the generous lake. +Once there was a little girl called Mary who loved to bake. One day Mary decided to make a large cake and invited her family around to share it. Everyone was very excited when they saw the big cake! + +But as Mary began to bake the cake, a nightmare appeared. It was huge, bigger than any cake she had ever seen before! Mary was so scared she started to cry but she knew she had to be brave. + +"What can I do?" she asked her family. Her family hugged Mary and said: "Don't worry, Mary. You can beat this nightmare only if you believe in yourself and focus on making the cake". + +So with lots of courage, Mary continued to bake and the nightmare slowly faded away. In the end, everyone was so proud of Mary and they all ate the delicious large cake together. + +The moral of the story is that with courage, determination and self-belief, anything is possible. +Once there was a little boy called Joe. He was very curious and liked to explore the world around him. One day he was walking in the garden when he heard a quiet sound. He followed the sound to discover that it was coming from his mother! She was singing a peaceful song. Joe was very pleased and wanted to join in. He stood near her and started to sing. His mother was very happy and gave him a big hug. + +Afterwards, Joe wanted to keep playing. He found a small hiding place behind some trees. It was very quiet there and he felt safe. He looked around and discovered a magical butterfly. It had beautiful wings with orange and blue colors. Joe stood very still and the butterfly came very close to him. He was very excited and stayed in the spot for a while, watching the butterfly. + +Joe eventually returned home and his mother welcomed him with a big smile. He told her about the butterfly and she said that it was a very special discovery. Joe was very proud and he knew that he had a special adventure that day! +Once there was a brilliant little girl named Lucy. She loved playing in the garden every day, especially picking the broccoli for dinner. + +One day, when Lucy was out in the garden, she saw a blinky light darting around in the sky. She knew straight away it must be a firefly! + +Lucy watched it flutter and dance in the air. She smiled and laughed with delight. + +"Can I catch it?" she asked her mum. + +"Yes, of course you can," said her mum, smiling. + +So Lucy grabbed the broccoli that she was picking and held it out to the firefly. "Come here, little one," she said. + +The firefly slowly flew down to the broccoli, and land on it. Lucy beamed with joy and carefully cupped her hands around the broccoli and the firefly. + +She carefully opened up her hands, and the firefly had gone! Lucy was so surprised that she jumped up and shouted "Where did it go?" + +But then she thought the firefly might have gone back to the sky, so she blinked and waved goodbye. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Beth. She was 3 years old and very brave. She loved to explore different places with her mom and dad. One day, Beth and her parents went to a restaurant for dinner. + +The restaurant was big and scary. When Beth looked around, she saw all sorts of strange things. She nervously looked over to her parent for help. But her parents just kept chatting away. + +Suddenly, from the corner of the room, something disturbed Beth. She couldn't see what it was, but she knew it was there. She started to get scared and tear up. She wanted to go home. + +But her parents were still talking. And just like that, Beth was all alone in the scary restaurant. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jenna. She was only three years old. One day, Jenna was getting ready to have lunch with her parents. She was very excited because she was allowed to pick whatever she wanted from the menu. + +When Jenna and her parents arrived at the restaurant, Jenna was ready to pick her favourite lunch. Suddenly, she noticed that her parents were having an argument about something. Jenna began to feel grumpy and, as a result, she delayed picking her lunch. + +Jenna's mom asked her, "What would you like for lunch, sweetheart? The menu has so many options!" Jenna looked up from the menu and replied in a sad voice, "I think I am too full now!" + +Jenna's mom noticed how sad she was and said, "Come, let's go home and have our lunch together at home, sweetie." Jenna smiled and took her mom's hand. They all went home and had lunch together, and Jenna was happy once more. +The sun was shining in the sky. Everybody was excited for the day. + +A little girl, named Lila, was at the beach with her grandmother. She noticed something incredible: a box in the sand. Lila opened the box and saw a strange object. + +It was a pencil. Grandma told Lila that it was special. Lila wanted to know why so Grandma explained. She said that the pencil was magical and it could write whatever she wanted. + +So Lila took the pencil, found a nice spot and began to draw. Every stroke of the pencil created something amazing. Lila was amazed and asked Grandma what it was. + +Grandma said "That's a measure. It will measure something incredible". Lila was so excited that she kept drawing and measuring. She wrote her name and measured how big it was. + +Lila and Grandma spent the whole day writing and measuring. They were amazed at what they could do with the special pencil. When the day was over, Lila felt so happy. She could not believe how incredible it was to write and measure with her magical pencil. +Once upon a time, a young seal was swimming in the ocean. He was enjoying himself when suddenly, he heard a loud noise. The noise was coming from an enormous boat. The boat was at the surface of the water, trapping the seal inside. The seal desperately tried to escape, but he was stuck. + +The captain of the boat released a net into the water which made the seal's escape even more impossible. Feeling frightened and helpless, the seal found a way to call for help. The seal started singing and soon, his song could be heard all around the ocean. + +Suddenly, a giant whale came to the rescue. The whale used her enormous strength to lift the boat and release the seal. The seal was finally free. + +The moral of this story is that with a little bit of help and friendship, no obstacle is too big to overcome. +One day a little girl was feeling angry. She wanted to throw something, so she grabbed a ball and headed off to class. + +When the little girl got to class, she saw a group of children. She felt even angrier, so she started to throw the ball at them. The children got scared and ran away. + +The teacher saw what happened and was very angry. He scolded the little girl and told her not to throw the ball ever again. She didn't want to get in trouble, so she said she wouldn't throw the ball again. + +From then on, the little girl stayed away from throwing things when she was angry. She learned her lesson and never threw anything again. +Once upon a time there was a black monkey. He was very brave and strong and liked to plays games. One day he saw something pretty in the sky. It was a big rainbow. He wanted to go and see it so he climbed up the tree. Then there was a rumble in the sky and it started to rain. The monkey was so excited that he started to jump around. + +But then he saw something that made him stop. He saw two big birds, one black and one white, fighting in the sky. The monkey knew that he had to help his friends. He jumped from tree to tree and got closer to the birds. When he got close enough, he grabbed onto the white bird's feathers and held on. + +The birds both looked surprised, but they stopped fighting. They flew together to the beautiful rainbow and the monkey laughed as he watched them fly away. The rainbow was so pretty and the monkey was glad he helped his friends. +Mama took Alex to the park. He was so excited to go, it was going to be so much fun! He put his skates on and turned around to show mama. But when he did, he slipped and fell on the icy cement. Alex was so embarrassed! He started to cry. + +Mama came rushing over and said, "It's okay Alex, it's okay! Everyone falls sometimes." + +But Alex was still crying. He was too embarrassed to get back up. He just wanted to run away. + +Mama gave him a big hug and said, "Listen, everyone falls sometimes. It doesn't make you any less fun. Come on now, show me how you can skate!" + +Alex mustered up some courage, wiped away his tears, and stood up. Mama smiled at him, and Alex skated away. Mama cheered him on from a distance. As he got more comfortable skating, he started to smile too. Soon he was having tons of fun and wasn't embarrassed anymore. +Once upon a time there was a bottle floating in the air. It was thin and white, full of sparkles and shining like the stars. + +Mum looked at it curiously and said, "What is that?". + +Dad replied, "It's a bottle. It must have been released by someone." + +Mum smiled, then said, "Wait a minute. I know what we can do." + +She quickly took a thin piece of string out of a drawer and tied it around the bottle. + +Mum then said, "Let's release it for someone else to find!" Everyone cheered and released the beautiful bottle into the sky. + +The bottle flew high up, so high that it was almost impossible to see. But eventually, it disappeared in the horizon. Everyone smiled, happy and excited about the unknown adventure they had just created. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was 3 years old and loved to play. One day, Jack opened the door to go outside and saw a big white box! He was very excited and opened it right away. Inside was a pale cream cupcake with a big fluffy white cream swirl on the top. Jack picked it up and had a big smile on his face. He quickly ate the cupcake and was so happy. Then he went outside to play, with the taste of pale cream still in his mouth. The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He made a round cake for his mum. His dad was very angry when he saw it. He shouted and pointed at the cake. + +Jack was scared and ran away. His dad picked up a big knife and cut the cake in two. The cake fell on the floor. + +Jack cried and his mum ran to him. She gave him a hug and told him it was okay. She said that his dad was only angry for a moment and he still loved Jack very much. She also said that everyone makes mistakes. + +Jack felt better and he hugged his mum. He said sorry for making the bad cake. Then he and his mum cleaned up the pieces of cake from the floor. + +At the end, Jack and his dad made peace. His dad said sorry for being angry and he even helped Jack to make a new cake. They all enjoyed it and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly. She was only three years old, but she was very smart. One day, Molly and her brother were playing in their garden when Molly suggested they explore the nearby bush. Her brother became very angry, he said it would be foolish to do so. + +Molly was determined to go, so she asked her parents. Her mom thought it was a good idea and her dad suggested they take a map and a mobile in case they got lost. Everyone agreed it was a good plan. + +So Molly and her brother put on their backpacks and ventured into the bush. After a few hours of walking, they noticed a strange noise. Molly's brother thought it was best they go back, but Molly wanted to investigate. She was sure they wouldn't get into any trouble. + +They soon realized the noise was coming from a big grizzly bear! Molly gasped and ran away, but her brother didn't move. He just stood there, looking foolish. + +Molly yelled at him to run, and finally he did. Lucky for them, the bear was too scared and ran away in the opposite direction. + +Molly had learned her lesson, she knew not to suggest foolish things any more! Now they would always remember to be careful when exploring the bush. +One day, a boy named Jack was walking in the park. He saw some wheat and decided to shake it. He shook it gently, but nothing happened. Jack went on walking. + +On the way, he saw a wheat farmer. The farmer was harvesting some wheat. He was shaking the wheat gently and the grains were coming off the stalk. + +Jack stopped and watched as the farmer shook the wheat. He was fascinated with the gentle movements of the farmer's hands. He wanted to try it out. + +So Jack asked the farmer if he could shake the wheat. The farmer said yes and gave Jack some wheat. Jack shook the wheat gently, and a shower of golden grains rained down. He laughed in delight. + +Jack was so glad he had seen the wheat farmer and asked if he could try shaking the wheat himself. From then on, Jack spent lots of time shaking wheat - and never got tired of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. One day Mia went to the park with her mum and dad. On the way there, Mia saw an orange cable on the ground. + +Mia smiled and said, "What is this?" + +Her mum replied, "That is a cable. It is orange, and it looks like it is new." + +Mia was excited; she asked her parents if they could count how many strands of the orange cable there were. + +Mum and dad counted carefully, then said, "There are six strands of orange cable". + +Mia clapped her hands and said, "Let's take it home!" + +So, after mum and dad finished counting, they picked up the orange cable and brought it home. Mia was so excited that she laughed and said, "Let's make something wonderful with the orange cable!" + +So mum and dad and Mia made a beautiful flower garland with the orange cable and Mia hung it up in her bedroom. Mia was so happy to have the garland. +Mummy was in the kitchen. She had a big bowl of cocoa. It was the healthy kind. + +"Come here, darling," Mummy said. "Let's help make some cocoa!" + +The little girl was so excited. She wanted to help. She was very close to the bowl of cocoa but one step too far. + +Suddenly, the little girl put her hand in the bowl. The cocoa flew everywhere! + +Mummy was cross. "Why did you do that?" she asked. + +The little girl didn't know what to say. She started to cry. + +Mummy was angry but she still tried to help her daughter. She tried to clean up the mess but it was no use. The healthy cocoa was ruined and they couldn't make it anymore. +John noticed a beautiful landscape. The sky was a vibrant blue and the sun was shining. He saw a small pond and lots of trees. As he walked closer, he noticed an elderly man standing near the pond. + +John said, "Hello! What are you doing here?" + +The old man smiled and said, "I'm just watching the scenery. It's a lovely day isn't it?" + +John wondered, "What's a scenery?" + +The elderly man looked around and said, "It's the landscape. All these trees and the pond. It's nice isn't it?" + +John looked around. Yes, it was nice. He said, "Yes, it's really nice." + +The old man smiled and said, "I come here often to just relax and enjoy the view." + +John smiled and said, "I think I'll do that too". + +The old man nodded and together they admired the landscape and enjoyed the beautiful day. +Once upon a time there was a family. Every morning, the family enjoyed folding their hands and saying a warm hello. They loved to sing cheerful songs too! + +One day the family were folding their hands and saying hello like usual. Then the daddy said “let’s do something different, why don’t we fold our hands and think of someone we love?†The family thought this was a great idea and so they folded their hands and thought of people they loved. + +The family found that when they folded their hands and thought of people they love, it made them feel warm inside. Then the mummy said “Don’t forget, if you love someone and you show that love, it makes everyone feel warmer and happier.†+ +The family sang a happy song and the mummy hugged everyone and the daddy beat a rhythm on the table. After they said their goodbyes, the family felt very warm, just like they did when they folded their hands to think of someone they loved. + +Moral of the story: It's important to show love and to care for people. Doing so makes everyone feel warm and happy. +Mary had been working hard all week. She was determined to win the race on Saturday. Her family encouraged her with lots of positive words. + +Saturday morning arrived and Mary ran in the race. She was fast and she was certain that she had the victory. + +Suddenly, her foot slipped and she stumbled. She looked up, feeling embarrassed. + +The other runners laughed at her. Mary felt discouraged. + +But then something amazing happened. She looked around and noticed that all the other runners had also slipped and stumbled. With a surge of energy, she jumped up and crossed the finish line. + +The crowd lifted her up on their shoulders in celebration. Everyone roared with joy. + +Mary had been the laziest runner, but she had tried the hardest. Her determination had paid off! She was the victor! +Once there was a boy. He had a mommy, a daddy and a pet dog. Every week they did the same things. They went to the park, ate yummy snacks and played together. + +The boy loved spending time with his family. But he had something else that he liked to do. He liked to believe! + +Every day he would practice believing. He would believe in magical creatures, fairies and all sorts of things. He was very proud of what he could achieve. + +Every week the boy and his family would continue their regular activities, but on Sundays the boy would be especially excited. He knew that on Sundays his believing was stronger than ever. He was getting better and better each week. + +The boy was very happy. He knew that believing can make anything possible and he couldn't wait to see what amazing things he could do next. +Once upon a time there was a guard who was very loyal. Every day he watched over the kingdom and made sure it was safe. But one day the guard was very, very hot. He was so hot that he decided to take a bath to cool off. He filled up a big tub with warm water and got in. + +The guard lay back and splashed in the tub. The warm water felt so good, and he enjoyed it for a long time. After he was finished he got out, dried off, and put his guard uniform back on. + +The loyal guard was now feeling refreshed, and he went back to watching over the kingdom. He did a great job at keeping it safe until the end of the day. Then it was time to go back and take another bath. +The summer sun was setting and three-year-old Miri was working hard in the garden. She was folding the laundry with her mum when her mum asked her a question. + +"Miri, how do you think I can help you fold better?" + +Miri smiled and said, "I'm trying my best. I'm not being selfish." + +Miri's mum smiled, proud that Miri knew the meaning of selfishness. She reached out and put her arm around her shoulder. + +The next day, Miri went back out to the garden. But this time, instead of folding the laundry, she saw something special. The garden had been filled with folding chairs! + +Miri looked up at her mum and asked, "What are these for, mum?" + +Miri's mum smiled. "We are having a party. See, I was able to set up all these folding chairs thanks to your lesson on being unselfish!" + +Miri smiled. It was only with her help in learning the meaning of being unselfish that they were able to have the party. She was proud that her mum had listened and learned. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. One day, she went for a walk in the woods near her house. + +As she was walking, Lucy heard a noise. It was a strange, loud noise and it made her jump. She looked around to try and find out where the noise came from. + +Suddenly, Lucy saw a pale little creature running towards her. She was so scared that she ran in the opposite direction. + +But the creature kept running after her. She was so scared that she ran faster and faster. + +Finally, Lucy made it to her house and slammed the door shut. She could still hear the noise of the pale creature outside. + +Lucy was so relieved that she was safe. She had managed to escape the scary noise of the pale creature! +Once upon a time, there was a great big inchworm who lived in a meadow. He was looking for something but he wasn't sure what. He saw a small bird flying and he thought it looked like fun, so he asked the bird if he could fly too. + +The bird said, "No, I'm sorry but you're too big and you don't have wings!" The inchworm felt a little regret and wished he could fly like the bird. He wished he had been smaller. + +The inchworm saw a butterfly fluttering by and he asked if he could fly too. The butterfly said, "Yes, you can fly if you try really hard. Flap your arms like I do, and I bet you can make it to the great big meadow up ahead." + +The inchworm followed the butterfly's advice and he was able to fly! He was so happy and filled with joy. He flew across the meadow and explored every inch of the beautiful flowers and plants that were around. He was so glad he hadn't let his size hold him back. + +He still remembers that day, and he never regrets the choices he made then. +Once upon a time there was a rich man. He had a lot of money. He wanted to be even wealthier. He got a good idea. He ordered some muscles. + +He saw that if he had muscles, he could work harder and make more money. So he ordered some big, strong muscles. + +The man worked very hard, and soon became richer and richer. His muscles helped him get many jobs done quickly. He was very proud of his new muscles. + +The man kept ordering more and more muscles. He kept getting stronger and stronger. He was able to do anything with his new muscles. + +Now the man is the richest person in town. He can do anything he wants. All because he ordered some muscles. +Once upon a time there was a goose. He was a proud goose, and he loved to match his feathers. Every day he would go out in search of the brightest and shiniest feathers, and he would match his feathers together to make them shine even brighter. + +One day he found the most beautiful feather he had ever seen. He picked it up and held it close to admire the amazing colors. He was so proud of the feather, he knew he had to match it with the best of his feathers. + +He searched for the perfect match for his new feather. He found the prettiest blue feather and immediately he knew it was the perfect match. He placed them together, with the new feather in front, and admired the beautiful combination. + +The goose was so proud of his work, he flapped his wings and strutted around the pond. He was so pleased he had found the perfect match for his new feather. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little kitty named Lola. She was very curious and loved exploring the world around her. + +One day, she was walking through the forest when she spotted a big tree. She wanted to climb it, but it was too tall for her little paws. Then, she heard a voice and it said, "Use my tail! It will help you fit up the tree!" + +Lola turned around and saw a big cat perched in a branch of the tree. "Thank you," she said. She used the big cat's tail to climb the tree, and soon she made it to the top. + +The big cat smiled and said, "You were brave, little kitty. Come down and we'll be friends!" + +Lola smiled and scrambled down the tree, where she and the big cat became best friends forever. They would climb trees together, and sometimes Lola even used the big cat's tail again to help her fit up the tree. +"Mommy, what's that?" three-year-old Sasha asked, pointing to the wrecked car off in the distance. Sasha was playing with her toys outside in their warm backyard. + +"That's an old, wrecked car, Sasha," Mommy explained. "It looks like it's been there for a long time. We should value what we have or it could end up like that car someday." + +"Why?" Sasha asked curiously. + +"Well, things can be taken away if we don't take care of them," Mommy said. "We must treat our belongings with love and respect, otherwise we'll end up with nothing one day, like that old car." + +Sasha looked back at the car and suddenly felt very grateful for her toys and Mommy and Daddy. "Okay, Mommy," she said. "I'll value the things I have - I promise!" + +Mommy gave Sasha a big hug and smiled, "Good job! You remember this lesson, so you never have to worry about ending up like that car one day." + +Moral: We must value our belongings and treat them with respect, otherwise we may end up with nothing. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Benny and Sammy. Benny was the bigger one and decided that he wanted to do something special. He thought and thought and then he came up with an idea. He wanted to make a dish for both of them! + +Benny got some regular ingredients from Sammy's mom and started to prepare the dish. He mixed some milk and flour together and added some regular sugar. He then put the mixture in the oven to bake. + +When it was finished he cut the dish into two pieces and Sammy was so excited! They enjoyed their treat but it didn't last long. Sammy realized they didn't have enough so he went back to his mom to ask for more supplies. + +She was happy to supply them with enough ingredients so they could make a regular dish for them both. They both enjoyed their new treat. + +The End. +Once there was a little child. He was very tired, so he decided to have a nap. He lay down on his bed and closed his eyes. His blanket was heavy and warm. It felt so good that he quickly fell asleep. + +The child dreamed of running and jumping in the park. He played tag with his friends and even won a race. After all the fun, the little one was very tired. He wanted to sleep even more, so he took another long nap. + +The heavy blanket kept the child nice and cozy. He slept for a long time, until he heard his mom calling. The child woke up, feeling refreshed and happy. He smiled and decided to have another nap another day. +Once upon a time, a postman named Fred was walking around the neighborhood, delivering mail. He always did his job with speed and efficiency. He made sure that all of the letters were clean and tidy before handing them out. + +One day, Fred was walking and noticed a little girl who looked like she was about three years old. She was wearing an adorable dress and had a curious look on her face. Fred smiled at the girl and said hello. She smiled back and asked what he was doing. + +Fred told her that he was delivering mail. He pointed to his mailbag full of letters and packages. The little girl was impressed! She asked if she could help, so Fred handed her a clean envelope. He showed her how to carefully place the letter in a mailbox. + +The little girl was proud of herself, as she had just mailed her first letter. She thanked Fred warmly and ran off to show her mom. Fred waved goodbye and kept delivering the mail with his usual speed. He was sure to keep the letters and packages clean and tidy, just like the little girl had shown him. +Once there was a shy little girl. Her name was Lucy. One day, she went to a special hall with her mom. In the hall there were many people. They were all laughing and having fun. But Lucy was too shy to join in. + +Suddenly, Lucy felt something pinch her arm. She looked down and saw a little mouse. It was sitting on her arm, looking up at her. Lucy smiled and picked up the little mouse gently. + +The mouse looked so happy in her hands. She gave it a little hug and put it back on the ground. The mouse ran away, and Lucy laughed. After that, Lucy was no longer shy. She ran around the hall and had lots of fun. +The snow had been falling for hours and all the children were eager to go outside and play. Little Jack refused. He said the snow was too cold and he wanted to stay inside. His mom insisted he at least take a peek outside to see how beautiful it was. + +Jack peaked his nose around the corner and felt like he was dreaming. The snow was incredible! It was everywhere! All around the houses and trees, and even on a few cars. He couldn't believe his eyes. + +Mom asked Jack if he wanted to go out and build a snowman. Jack refused again. He said it was too cold and he'd rather stay in the warm house. + +Mom finally convinced Jack to go outside for a few minutes at least. She said she'd even help him build the snowman. Jack was very excited and soon he was outside. He and his mom had an incredible time together in the snow and they even managed to build a tall snowman! Jack felt proud of his work, and he couldn't believe how fun it was to play in the snow. He promised himself he'd never refuse to play in the snow ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Sandy. Sandy was a very thin monkey who loved to bake. Every day, Sandy would go down to the bakery and bake yummy treats to share with all the other animals. + +One day, Sandy decided to make a special cake. He mixed the ingredients together very carefully and put the batter in a thin pan. He put the pan in the oven and waited for the cake to bake. + +After a few minutes, Sandy smelled a delicious smell. He opened the oven door and saw the cake - it was perfect! Sandy took the pan out of the oven and put the cake on a plate. + +He gave some of the cake to all the other animals. Everyone enjoyed the cake. Sandy was so happy to be able to bake something so yummy! +Once upon a time there lived a young girl named Susie. One day, she found a mysterious piece of chalk on the ground. Susie was very intrigued and decided to take the chalk home with her. She asked her mum what she should do with it. + +Mum said, “I think the chalk wants to lead you somewhere. Follow it and see what happens.†+ +Susie took the chalk and set out on a journey. She walked and walked until she came across something she had never seen before. The strange thing was unknown to her, but she knew the chalk was leading her somewhere. Suddenly, the mysterious thing began to move and Susie was even more curious. + +Eventually, the chalk led her to a secret area with a playground full of fun things to do. Susie was so surprised and happy! She realized the chalk wanted her to find something special. The unknown thing that Susie saw someday before led her to the playground and changed her life forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kate who wanted to go out and slide. She asked her mom if she could go out, but her mom said no. "Sorry Kate," her mom said, "I have to do some work on the network." + +Kate was very tired, but she wanted to go out and have some fun. She wanted to slide on the slide in the park. + +Kate asked her mom again and again, but her mom said no. "I'm sorry Kate, but I really have to finish this work," her mom said. + +Kate was so frustrated. She knew her mom was tired too, but she just wanted to have some fun. + +Finally, after much pleading, Kate's mom said she could go out and slide but quickly said "just for a few minutes!" + +Kate was so excited and went outside to slide. She slid all around the park, getting higher and higher each time. + +She had so much fun, and when she came back in she was tired, but happy. She was so glad her mom had said yes, even though it was just for a few minutes. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to jog. Every morning, he would put on his shoes and go jogging around his neighborhood. He was curious about everything he saw along the way. + +One day, while he was jogging, he came across a strange looking house. He was so curious that he decided to take a closer look. But as soon as he stepped up to the house, a big dog started barking loudly at him. He got scared, but he didn't quit. He knew he had to get past the dog if he wanted to look inside the house. + +So he kept jogging until he got to the front door. But when he did, he realized the door was locked. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't open it. So he decided he would just have to quit and try another day. + +But as soon as he started to turn away, something strange happened. A man came out of the house, grabbed him and threw him in a van. The little boy was so scared he couldn't move. He was never seen again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to play. Every day he would go out into the sunny fields and have lots of fun. But sometimes he would worry about things he do. He was so little that he couldn't always do the same things as the bigger kids. + +One day, the little boy decided to challenge himself and go climb a big, light tree. He was scared, but he wanted to prove to himself that he could do it. So he carefully started to climb up it. + +At first, he was worried he couldn't do it. But he kept on going slowly and carefully. He made it to the top! + +When he came back down, he felt so proud of himself. He realized that if he just stayed focused and worked hard, he could do anything. + +The little boy was so proud of himself that his mom gave him a special reward. From that day he understood that if he worried, he could still do things if he really tried hard. + +The moral of the story is that if we try our best, even if we worry, we can be rewarded for our efforts. +Once upon a time, there was a spoiled princess. She had many shiny dresses and received lots of treats and toys. + +One day, the princess got very, very sick. She had to go to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctors and nurses gave her lots of hugs and smiles. They took care of her and made her better. + +The princess was given special medicines and got lots of rest. Finally the princess was feeling better and the doctors said she could go home. + +The princess was so happy! She was no longer sick, and she was ready to go back to being spoiled. +Once upon a time, two friends named Joe and Sarah went on an adventure. + +They packed a bag full of potatoes and set off down the river. Joe and Sarah were having so much fun, laughing and splashing in the water. + +But then, Joe saw a big rock in the middle of the river! He knew it wasn't safe to paddle around it, so he shouted, 'Jump, Sarah!'. + +And jump she did, over the rock and onto the other side. Joe and Sarah landed on the grass and laughed with joy. + +Joe had brought the potatoes with them, so he and Sarah decided to have a picnic. They sat on the grass and ate some potatoes, enjoying the warm sunshine and feeling safe. + +As they finished their potatoes, Joe and Sarah smiled at each other and laughed. They were so happy they were safe and had such a fun adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a powerful prince. He was so powerful that he could do anything! + +One day, the prince invited all of his friends to a party. He asked them to wear their favourite costume. All the prince's friends were so excited for the party! + +At the party, everyone was having so much fun. They ran and played together, and everyone was wearing the most magical costumes. It was the best party ever! + +At the end of the night, the prince thanked all of his friends for coming. He invited them all to come again soon! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who really wanted to be strong. She wanted to prove to others that she could do anything, so she decided to try to find something to help her. + +One day, the girl found something that seemed like it just might help her. It was a weapon, and it looked impressive. She was so excited, she wanted to show the world what she had found. + +Unfortunately for her, the girl had no idea how to use the weapon properly. No matter how hard she tried, it just wasn't working. She realized that what she really needed was someone to show her the right way. + +Finally, the girl asked someone who had more experience. With her help, the girl learned how to use the weapon properly. She found out that the weapon wasn't a magical power - it was something much more important. It was knowledge and understanding that made her strong. + +In the end, the girl learned the lesson that you always need to ask for help if you don't know how to do something. No matter how impressive a weapon might be, it is no use if you don't know how to use it properly. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to dance. She travelled to a special, pink place to find people who could dance with her. The little girl felt so happy while she clapped and moved around with all the other dancers. Suddenly, a big, pink bird flew down from the sky and began to dance with her. It was the best day ever! They danced and twirled until it was time for the little girl to go back home. But she promised to come back and dance with the pink bird again soon. +Jimmy was bored. He wanted to do something fun. He decided to wander around, looking for a new game. + +He wandered into the backyard and saw a new game. It was called hopscotch. He jumped on one leg and hopped over each square. It was a lot of fun. + +But soon, Jimmy started to get tired. His legs were feeling weak from all the jumping. He knew he had been playing a lot, so he decided to take a break. + +Jimmy stopped hopping and looked around. He found some friends to play tag with. They ran around in circles, laughing and smiling. + +Jimmy felt better after playing with his friends. His legs no longer felt weak, and he had plenty of energy. He was happy to have found a new game and lots of new friends. +Once upon a time there was a bear that was very hairy. He woke up one day with a big urge to eat. He went outside and began looking for something yummy to eat. He searched high and low, and eventually spotted a delicious looking apple in the tree. With a great big jump, he managed to grab the apple and took a big bite. + +The juice from the apple went all over the furry bear's face and it felt so good. He ate the apple in just a few bites, and as he said goodbye to the apple tree, he thanked it for the delicious snack. + +The bear was full and content and started to walk back home. But then, suddenly, he got an urge to eat again. He saw a bee buzzing around and stopped to watch it. Bears don't usually eat bees, but the bee was so happy that the bear had an urge to try it. + +The bear swatted at the bee and caught it in his paw, but then he realized that eating it wasn't such a good idea after all. So, he said goodbye to the bee and put it back in the flowers. + +The bear was so happy that he had been able to control his urge to eat when it wasn't such a good idea. He went back home and took a nap, full and content from the delicious apple he had eaten. +Once there was a modern structure. It was very clean and tidy. + +Every day a family would come and help to make the structure look even more neat and tidy. + +They would sweep the floors and make sure all the surfaces were clean and they would dust and wipe away all the dirt. + +The family would also use cloths to polish bright surfaces and make the structure even more shiny and modern. + +At the end of their work, the structure was sparkling and it looked really modern and clean. The family was really proud of what they had achieved. +One day, Lucy had an adventure! She packed a picnic basket by herself and grabbed her lovely, pink saw. She carried it all the way to the park, where she saw a pond and an adorable little baby duckling, swimming around. + +The duckling seemed to be all alone and Lucy wanted to help. She waved to the duckling with her saw and the duckling waved back. Lucy decided she had to carry the little duckling so it could be safe. She packed the duckling in the picnic basket and started to carry it home. She was so careful not to let it out of her sight! + +By the time Lucy got home, the duckling had grown bigger and bigger. Lucy grabbed the saw, cut a hole in the basket and carried the duckling out. The duckling ran off and waddled back to the pond. Lucy waved goodbye to her new, adorable friend and smiled with delight. + +She was so happy to have been able to help out the little duckling! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Mark. Mark was so gifted that he could do anything. One day, he wanted to buy some stuff. He went to the store and saw lots of stuff. Some stuff was big, some stuff was small. Mark was so excited he couldn't decide what to buy. He wanted to buy something for his mom and dad too. He wanted to get them something special as a gift. After a careful look around, he decided to buy some books. He ran to the cashier to pay for the books and finally, he bought the stuff! Everyone was happy. + +Mark was so proud of himself for being gifted and for finding the best gifts for his mom and dad. He knew that his mom and dad would be so happy. + +The end! +George and his mom were at the park. George's mom pointed to the train tracks. "Look, George, a train," she said. George was excited. He had never seen a train before. + +They watched as the big, dry train slowly moved along the tracks. It was full of people and George's face lit up with joy. + +George and his mom waited. It seemed like the train would never come to a stop. But, eventually it did. George's mom said, "Now, George, let's show you something really special." + +They followed the train until they arrived at a tall, dry hill. At the top, George saw a beautiful scene. There were many lights and people making music and having fun. + +George's mom said, "This is a carnival. It only comes here once a year. Would you like to go?" George nodded excitedly and they started walking up the hill. + +At the top, George was amazed. He had never seen a carnival before, and now he was here with his mom. The night was dry and beautiful, and George was filled with a feeling of joy. +Sammy was walking through the park. In the distance he saw a tall, noisy building. He felt curious and wanted to get closer. He asked his mom to bring him nearer. + +"Yes, okay, Sammy," Mom said. "Let's go see that building." + +So they walked over to the building. It was tall and had lots of windows and doors. Sammy peeked through one of the windows. It was full of people talking and laughing. It was so noisy! + +Then Sammy heard something coming from the back of the building. He walked around with his mom and soon they saw a big truck approaching, full of things. + +"Look, Sammy," Mom said, pointing to the truck, "they are bringing things to the building." + +Sammy watched, wide-eyed and excited, as the truck dropped off its cargo. He was so curious to find out what was inside. But that was a story for another day. +Once upon a time, there was a humble man who liked to wander. He was always looking for new things to explore and he was always very curious. One day, he heard some news about a new discovery. He was so excited! He got his walking stick, put on his hat, and started to wander. Everywhere he went he asked people about the new discovery. He asked and he listened until he finally found it! It was so beautiful! He thanked everyone he had met who had helped him find it, and was so happy with his new discovery. The end. +Once there was a princess who was very dirty. One day she saw a man who was cutting grass in the garden. She asked him if he could help her and clean her. He said yes, and took out his scissors. He cut away the dirty bits of her clothing, and soon she was clean and shining like a star. + +The princess was so happy and thanked the man for his help. She taught the man the lesson that everyone should help keep their environment clean, so that everyone can enjoy living in a beautiful place. + +The princess also learned that it is always important to be grateful for the help that others give us. She realised that she should always be kind and show her appreciation. With this lesson in her heart, she lived happily ever after. +Timmy was a lazy boy. He wanted to play all day and he never wanted to do any work. Whenever his mom asked him to clean his room, he would sigh. + +One day, his mom gave him a really hard math problem. He tried to do it but it was so difficult. He sighed and said he couldn't do it. But his mom said he only needed to use his brain. + +So Timmy gathered all his strength and used his brain. After a few tries, he finally solved the math problem. He was so excited and happy. + +His mom said that if he worked hard, he could do anything. Timmy realized it was true, and he was no longer so lazy. From that day on, he used his brain to do all his work. He never sighed again. +Once there was a little girl named Joanna. She was very glad to go visit her grandmother. Joanna wore her favorite leather shoes because she knew Grandma would be happy to see them. + +When Joanna reached Grandma's house, she was so excited to give her a hug. She could see her smiling face in the window and ran up to the door. She reached for the doorknob, but it was too high for her. + +But then her grandmother opened the door and gave her a hug. Joanna was so glad. Grandma had brought Joanna her favorite treat, so they sat down in the living room and ate it together. + +When they finished their treat, Grandma asked Joanna to help her show her the new leather boots she bought. Joanna was excited, and she helped her grandmother put the boots on her feet. Joanna was so glad to have helped! +Once there was a long top that lay in the middle of a grassy field. Every day, people in the village would pass by it and smile. + +One day, a group of brave adventurers decided to climb the long top. But it was a difficult task. With a lot of hard work, they got close to the top. That's when they noticed it: the top suddenly vanished! No one understood where it had gone. + +Every day, the people in the village looked around to see if the top had returned. Weeks passed with no sign of it. It seemed as if the top had disappeared forever. + +But then something magical happened. On a cloudy evening a bright light shone in the sky and the top suddenly reappeared. Everyone was filled with joy and excitement. + +From that day on, the villagers treated the long top with care and respect. They had learned their lesson: Don’t take things for granted, you never know when something might vanish. +Once upon a time, there was a spot that was very troubled. It was so troubled that the people living near the spot would close their windows and keep away. + +One day, a brave little girl came to the troubled spot. She was only three years old but she was brave and wanted to help the spot. + +The little girl looked around and noticed that the spot was very messy. She started to clean it up and pick up all the things that made the spot troubled. + +When the little girl had cleaned up the troubled spot, she asked the people living near to open their windows and come and see how pretty it was now. + +The people around the spot were very happy and thanked the little girl for helping clean up the spot. They opened their windows wide and the spot became a beautiful and happy place. The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam who loved to play on the beach. One day, Sam was looking for something fun to do, when he spotted a raft nearby. He excitedly ran over to take a closer look. + +Sam hopped onto the raft and paddled it out into the ocean. He enjoyed the gentle waves as he paddled along. Suddenly, the waves began to increase in intensity and the raft started going faster and faster. + +Fearful, Sam shouted, “Help!†+ +His mom heard his call and rushed over to see what the problem was. She then explained, “It’s ok, sweetheart! The waves are just normal! You can stay out in the raft and be safe.†+ +Grateful, Sam thanked his mom and continued paddling away. He felt relieved that the waves were just acting normally and that he was safe. +While Sarah and her dad were out for a drive one day, they pulled their car into a big open spot and parked it. Nearby was a big, red truck with a special sign on it, it said "emergency". + +Sarah and her dad noticed the truck and Sarah asked, "What emergency?" Her dad took a moment and explained it was a special type of vehicle that is always there to help people who need it. + +Sarah thought it was wonderful and was very loyal to the helpers in the truck. She waved at it and they waved back. Before they drove away, Sarah's dad gave her a big hug and said, "I'm so proud of you for being so loyal." + +Sarah smiled and said, "I will always be loyal just like the people in the emergency truck!" +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved adventures. One day, he decided he was going to go and explore a cave. He grabbed his flashlight and set off! + +When he arrived, he shone his light inside the cave, and he could see something moving! He slowly crept closer, and then he saw a pile of shrimp! He was so excited. + +He wanted to pick them up, but then he noticed something disgusting. The shrimp were all facing the wrong way! He had to reverse them in order to get them back the right way. + +He slowly moved each shrimp, one at a time, until they were all pointing in the right direction. After that, he grabbed one and ate it! It looked strange but it tasted delicious. + +The boy was so happy he had been able to reverse the shrimp. He grabbed a few more, and then he went home. He had a yummy snack, and he was ready for his next adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Rebecca. She loved to play games with her friends and always had lots of fun. One sunny day, Rebecca went for a walk in the forest. It was a very special place where only a few people ever went. + +Suddenly, Rebecca heard a noise. It sounded like a song. She followed the noise and soon she saw a fairy! The fairy was singing to the trees and flowers around her. Rebecca was amazed at the beauty she was witnessing. + +Rebecca asked the fairy why she was singing, and the fairy replied: "I am singing because I love the magic of this forest. When I sing, I help the trees and flowers to grow and stay healthy". + +Rebecca was so happy that she hugged the fairy and whispered: "Thank you". + +The moral of this story is that when we are feeling sleepy and tired, nothing can help us more than to find something that we love and show it a bit of love and care. There is such a thing as love that makes magic happen. +Once upon a time, there were two people, Jack and Jill. They were both very lazy. Every day they would eat food and lay in the sun. + +They were getting a bit bored, so they decided to have some fun. They snuck into a garden and picked some fruits. + +“Let’s make something yummy!†said Jack. + +Jill agreed. Together they cooked a delicious fruit pie. They put it in the oven and waited. + +When it was ready, they took it out of the oven and set it on the table. Jack said, “Let’s share our food and serve each other!†+ +So they each had a slice of the pie. It tasted great! After that, they shared it with other people who were passing by. Everyone enjoyed it. + +Jack and Jill were happy that they were able to serve other people and make them smile. +Once upon a time there was a bald man who was walking through the park. He was on his way to meet his friend at the pond. + +When he got there, he heard a loud ringing noise coming from the pond. It was so loud that he had to cover his ears. He looked around and saw a swan with a bell around its neck. Its neck was ringing as it swam around. + +The bald man's friend came running up to him. + +"Do you hear that ringing noise? It's so loud!" said the man's friend. + +The bald man nodded and pointed to the swan. + +The friend smiled and said, "I'm glad the swan is ringing that bell. It'll keep people away from the pond." + +The bald man and his friend smiled and watched the swan bells ringing away. +One day a mouse named Mo found a lovely old clock. He was so excited and wanted to keep it. He tried to balance the heavy clock on his back and stumbled around the house. He wanted to show his friends the lovely clock, but no matter how much he tried, he couldn’t balance it properly. + +Finally, his friend the bear came over and Mo showed him the clock. The bear was very strong, so he lifted the clock and balanced it perfectly on the shelf. Mo was so happy! All his friends came over to admire the dreamy clock. Everyone said it was so lovely. + +The clock stayed with Mo for many years and whenever he looked at it, he reminded of the first time he found it and the day that his bear friend helped him balance it. Mo was so full of love for his bear friend for helping him on that day. +Once upon a time there were two children, Jack and Jill. They were very excited because they were going on an adventure together. + +The two of them stepped outside and they saw an enormous mountain in the distance. + +"Wow, look at that mountain!" said Jack in awe. "Yes, let's go to the top of it," said Jill excitedly. + +So they stepped forward and began the journey up the mountain. It was a difficult climb, with lots of rocks and hills, but Jack and Jill kept going and didn't stop. Finally, after a long time, they reached the top of the mountain. + +The view was nice. Jack and Jill could see all the trees and the sky from up there. They even saw a bird flying near some pretty flowers. + +"This is so nice," said Jill happily. + +"Yes, it is!" said Jack. + +The two of them stayed on the top of the mountain for a little while, enjoying the moment and then, when it was time to go, they stepped down the mountain together. + +"That was a fun adventure!" said Jack. + +"Yes, it was fun," echoed Jill. + +As they stepped back home, they were excited to tell their friends all about their mountain climb. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Susie. She was very curious and loved to play. + +One day she heard a whisper in the church. She went inside and saw something funny - the walls were flexible! What could be causing it? Susie looked around and saw a cat perched atop the pulpit. The cat was meowing softly and slowly, causing the walls to move. + +Susie was amazed! She started meowing too, and the walls began to move faster and faster. Soon the whole church was shaking, and Susie had to climb on top of a bench to keep from falling. + +Just then, her mom walked in and said, "Susie, what were you doing?" Susie told her mom about the flexible walls and how she had made them move. + +"That must have been a miracle," her mom said with a smile. "We are all very lucky to have a quiet and flexible church." +Once there were two friends, Max and Rachel. They both lived in the jungle. One day they ventured out on an adventure. + +Max said to Rachel, "Let's find something sharp!" Rachel agreed with him and they set out together. + +They looked and looked around the jungle, but they couldn't find anything sharp except for some sharp rocks by a pond. + +Rachel said, "How about we go and explore the pond. There might be something sharp in the pond!" + +So they waded into the water, searching and searching with their hands, and suddenly Rachel squealed. She had found something sharp! Rachel was so excited because she had never seen anything so sharp and available. + +Unfortunately, on their way back, Rachel found out that the sharp object was a trap set by the local hunter. Rachel had stepped into the trap and couldn't move an inch. Max was so scared that he ran away and left her stranded in the jungle, never to return again. +As Rose ran her hands across the beautiful carpet, she was feeling the softness and the warmth of the fibers. She smiled as she thought about how much she loved it. + +Suddenly, a pinch on her finger startled Rose. She looked down to see a small bug that had bitten her. She wanted to get it away from her and the beautiful carpet, so she opened her hand and shooed it away. + +Suddenly, the bug flew up into the air and out the window. Rose watched it fly away and thought about how it must have gotten in the house in the first place. She realized that the bug might have come in through the small hole in the corner of the carpet. + +Rose watched the bug fly away, but deep down she knew that she hadn't gotten rid of the problem completely. Now that the bug had come in, more of its friends would come soon. She quickly grabbed some tape to cover the hole in the carpet, so none of the other bugs could come in. + +Rose looked around the beautiful carpet, happy with the knowledge that the carpet was now safe. She learned her lesson and that was to stay alert and pay attention to the small details that can easily be overlooked. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Joe and Amy. Joe had to do something important, but he needed help. He asked Amy for advice. + +Joe: "Amy, I need to do something important. What do you recommend?" + +Amy thought carefully, and then answered. + +Amy: "If you want to do it quickly, I recommend that you do it fair". + +Joe thought about what Amy said. He decided that it sounded right. So, Joe did it fair and it was quick - just like Amy's recommendation. + +The End. +Once there was an orange cat who liked to eat. He wanted to eat his favourite food - fish - for dinner. So, he went to the restaurant to find some. + +The cat was so happy when he arrived, he couldn't wait to get the food. But when he looked around, he couldn't find any fish. He waited and asked the waiter, but he could not find any. + +The cat became sad. No fish meant no dinner. He thought about quitting, he was so disappointed. + +But then, he remembered something. He remembered a secret shop nearby. He ran to the shop and found lots of fish! He was happy again. + +The cat was so excited, he gulped the fish down. His tummy was full, and he went home feeling content. He had a good dinner, and he didn't have to quit! +Jim and Jack were friends. They both cared a lot about each other. Jim had a jug of juice and Jack wanted to try some. Jim thought it would be ok so he gave Jack his jug. Jack was so happy and took a big drink. Unfortunately, it was not a good fit for him. He drank too much and felt sick the rest of the day. Jim was sad that his friend was not feeling well and he was sorry that he did not take better care of the jug. All day, Jack was not feeling fit and later that night he had to go to the hospital. Jim was very worried and sad that he had been careless with the jug. Unfortunately, Jack was not well for a long time and his friendship with Jim was never the same. +Once there was a little girl named Emma. She liked to do math. + +Every morning on her way to school, she said thank you to the trees and the birds. + +One day, she was feeling a bit dizzy. She looked around and thanked the wind for blowing its cooling breeze. + +Emma soon felt better. She was happy to be able to do her math again. + +So every morning from then on, Emma kept saying thank you to the trees and the birds. She was so glad that she could keep doing her math. +Once upon a time there was a special crystal. It was very sparkly and shone brightly in the sunlight. It was very precious and the people who found it were careful not to break it. + +The people wanted to do something special with the crystal, so they decided to perform a special show with it. They created a big theatre and invited everyone to come watch the show. + +At the show, the people put on a special performance with the crystal. They made it turn, spin and sparkle in the light. Everyone in the audience was in awe of its beauty. + +But then, something unexpected happened; the crystal suddenly cracked! Everyone gasped and started to cry. But even though it had broken, the people were careful with it and put it back together so it could still be beautiful. + +Then, they put on another special performance with the crystal and everyone was filled with happiness. The crystal sparkled brighter than ever and everyone was so glad it had been saved. +Once upon a time, there was a famous frog called Hop. Hop loved to hop around and explore the world. Everywhere Hop hopped, other animals watched in awe. + +One day, Hop hopped too close to a river and he saw a strange potion. He looked closely and saw that it was poison! He hopped away really quickly and told everybody in the forest. + +The animals in the forest were very thankful to Hop for warning them about the poison. From that day on, Hop was famous! +Once there was a boy named Charlie who liked to nap every day. Every day he would find a comfortable spot on the couch and curl up like a cat. One day, while napping, he noticed a shiny leather chair in the corner. He thought it looked very inviting, so he moved to the chair. + +However, after resting on the leather chair for a few minutes, Charlie quickly realized the chair was very uncomfortable. He tried to adjust himself to get comfortable, but he couldn’t find a comfortable spot. He decided to leave the chair and go back to the couch where he could nap more comfortably. + +Charlie learned an important lesson from this experience: Not everything that looks inviting is comfortable. Sometimes it’s better to stay in the comfortable environment we know, even if it’s not as exciting. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Molly. They wanted to have a start like the famous people. So one day, Bob said, "Let's throw a start!" Molly was so excited! + +They went outside to the garden and found lots of leaves and sticks. Bob used the leaves as an under-layer and then Molly threw lots of sticks on top of the leaves. + +Bob smiled and said, "Look Molly, now it's a start!" Molly clapped her tiny hands and said she wanted to be the first one to jump on the start. So Bob showed her how: he crouched down, bounced his legs, and flew through the air! + +Molly was amazed. She had never seen anything so cool! She copied Bob and landed right in the middle of the start. They both smiled and laughed and jumped again and again. They had made their own start, just like the famous people! +Once upon a time, there was a person. They had a hard job to do. They had to sort things. They had to make piles of toys and books and clothes. It took a long time and it was hard work. But the person kept at it, sorting the things and putting them into neat piles. + +Soon the person finished sorting all the things. It had been hard work, but it was done! They looked at their finished work and smiled. They were proud, because sorting was hard, but they had worked hard and done a good job. + +The End! +One day, a little girl named Maddy wanted to go on an adventure. She asked her mom for help, and mom said "Yes!" + +When Maddy and her mom arrived at their destination, Maddy saw lots of huge bubbles. She was excited! + +Maddy reached out to touch one of the bubbles and it made a funny sound! Mom was very helpful, and she showed Maddy how to make bigger bubbles with her hands. + +Maddy and her mom spent the day playing with the bubbles and exploring. Before they left, Maddy thanked her mom for helping her visit such a fun and special place. + +Maddy was so happy that she had the chance to be in such a beautiful place, and she never forgot the helpful experience her mom gave her. +Once upon a time there was a baseball. It was very special because it could reverse. This meant it could fly backwards. + +One day, a charming girl saw the baseball, and she knew it had special powers. She tried to catch it, but it was too fast. + +The girl came back with her friends. They all made a plan to get the special baseball. When they finally caught the special baseball, it flew away, reversing through the air! + +They were excited and happy. The girl had a special place for the magical baseball and it became her favorite toy. She played with it every day. + +The charming girl and her friends had lots of fun with the special baseball. They were so lucky to find such an amazing toy! +There were two friends, Ed and Sam. Ed loved to sail and he always wanted for Sam to join him. Sam was dependable and said he would come. + +One day, Ed set sail with a plan to be back in time for supper. When he was out on the gentle waves, it suddenly became very foggy. He lost track of where he was. + +He sailed and sailed, but the fog was so thick. He couldn't find his way back. He knew Sam would be worried, so he kept sailing, knowing that Sam would find him and save the day. + +Finally, after what seemed like forever, a light appeared in the fog. Ed was so happy, he was sure someone had come to help. He followed the light until he finally saw Sam waving his lantern! + +Ed was so glad to see him. Sam had been dependable all along, he had known Ed would get lost and come looking for him. Ed felt safe and secure knowing his friend was always there, waiting to help. +Bob was walking through a great forest. He had heard about it from his grandfather. He said that if Bob ever found himself in a forest, he must be cautious. + +Bob had been walking for some time when he noticed a large one-eyed creature in the trees. The creature shouted to him. + +"Young traveller, if you know what's good for you, leave this forest now! I must warn you, there are great dangers here!" + +Bob was worried, but he remembered what his grandfather had said. He decided to ignore the creature's warning and continue to explore. + +The further he went, the more danger he encountered, until he came face to face with a giant troll. The troll had been waiting for Bob and threatened to eat him. + +But Bob remembered what the one-eyed creature had said. He also remembered something else his grandfather had told him: "Always listen, and be brave!" + +So Bob listened to the one-eyed creature's warning and used his courage - he ran as fast as he could out of the forest! + +He was never seen in the great forest again! +Once upon a time, there lived a brave bear. He loved to explore and take walks in the woods around his home. One day as he was walking, he noticed something rough and golden in the distance. It was a beehive, and the bear got closer to take a look. Suddenly, bees started to buzz around him and stung his nose! He yelped and ran, not realizing that the bees had been protecting their hive from the intense heat of the sun. + +Back at home, the bear thought about what to do. He knew that the hive was in need of repair, so he decided to find some poison in the forest. He searched for hours and eventually found some, but he was so desperate to fix the hive that he used too much. + +The next day, the bear went back to the hive to check on it. Suddenly, he heard buzzing, and he looked up to see that bees were gathering around the hive. The bear had poisoned the bees, leaving them unable to repair their home! + +The brave bear was saddened by what he had done. He vowed to find a way to help the bees, and repair their broken hive. +Once there was a little girl called Sally. She loved to spin around and around in her garden. One day while she was spinning, she noticed a beautiful pine tree standing in the corner of her garden. + +Sally was so excited that she ran up to the pine tree and shouted: "Hello Mr. Pine Tree, Can I play with you?" + +The Pine Tree shook his branches and replied: "Of course you can my dear". + +Sally thought for a moment then said: "Can you show me something useful, please?" + +The Pine Tree smiled and said: "Sure, why don't you spin around me and see what you find?" + +Sally smiled, spun around the pine tree, and found lots of pine cones on the ground. She was so delighted that she picked them all up and took them inside her house. + +From that day forward, Sally was so grateful to Mr Pine Tree as she was able to use the pine cones for many useful things. Every day, Sally would go outside and spin around Mr Pine Tree for fun, until she was too tired to spin anymore. +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a small house. Mommy, Daddy, and their stubborn toddler, Susie. Each day, Susie wanted to share her style and do things her way. But Mommy and Daddy wanted their way too. + +One morning, they all went out to the park. Mommy and Daddy wanted Susie to share the toys with the other kids, but Susie was stubborn. She did not want to share. + +Finally, Mommy had an idea. She showed the other kids the different styles of play. Some were spinning around on the swing, some were playing tag and some were going down the slide. Soon, the other kids were having a lot of fun, but Susie was still stubborn and did not want to share. + +Just then, Mommy said, "Come on Susie, you can show us your style of play too!" With a smile, Susie got up and showed the other kids her style. Everyone was happy and playing together. Susie had learned that by sharing her style, she could have fun and make friends. +Once upon a time there was a mother and her son. The mother was always working hard to support her little one. + +The mother's job was to link together a long chain. Every day she worked on it for hours and hours, using her hands and her mind. Her little son was proud of his mother and grateful for how hard she worked. + +One day the mother asked her son a question. "What would you like me to do with the chain when I am finished?" + +The little one pondered for a while and then said, "Let's make the chain shine, so that we can both be proud of it." + +The mother smiled and went back to work. Later that evening, the mother saw that the chain had been broken apart. She was very sad and called her son to ask him what had happened. + +The little one said, "I wanted to make the chain shine, so I used my hands and tried to pull the links apart. But I pulled too hard and it broke." + +The mother was heartbroken and realized that no matter how hard she worked, she could not support her son as much as he needed. She hugged her little one tightly and wept. +Once upon a time there was a clever and brave little girl. She wanted to be a scientist when she grew up and she was always asking questions. One day she asked her mom if she could have a microscope. Her mom said it was too expensive, but the little girl insisted. + +Finally her mom agreed to buy her a microscope. When the microscope arrived the girl was so excited. She pulled it out of the box and found something very strange. Instead of being shiny and new, it was old and very ugly. The little girl was very disappointed. + +The little girl was not sure what to do. She wanted a microscope very badly, but this one was so ugly. She tried her best to make it look better, but it just wouldn't clean up. She didn't want to give up, so she insisted that her mom find a nicer one. + +After a few days of searching, her mom found a new and shiny microscope. The little girl couldn't have been happier and she thanked her mom. From that day onward, the girl used her microscope to explore the world and make new discoveries. +Little Sam learned a new word. It was “holiday.†He wanted to know what it meant. He asked his mom, but she only smiled and said he would find out soon. She seemed very excited. + +Sam kept thinking about the word, but he couldn't guess what it was. He kept asking his mom and dad, but they didn't give him any answers. + +Finally, one morning, his mom said, “We’re going on a holiday!†Sam was so excited he nearly forgot to pack his things. + +The car ride was very long and hard, but when they arrived, Sam knew why his mom was so excited. Everywhere he looked there were beautiful things to see and fun things to do. He had never seen anything so wonderful! + +Sam was so happy he had learned that special word. He will never forget what it means: a holiday is something magical and wonderful! +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Rover. Rover loved playing with his friends, but he was feeling guilty. See, he hadn't been honest with his friends! + +One day, Rover's friends came over to play. Rover was nervous, but they all had fun together. After they'd finished playing, they heard something outside. + +"Is it a hurricane?" asked one of the friends. + +Rover blinked. He knew that a hurricane was coming - and he hadn't warned his friends! He knew he had to tell them the truth. + +"Yes, it's a hurricane," he said. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you before. I was scared." + +His friends smiled and said, "That's ok! We understand. Let's all hurry home before the hurricane gets here!" + +So, Rover and his friends ran all the way home before the storm came. And from that day on, Rover was always honest with his friends--no matter how scared he was! + +Moral: Always be honest with your friends, even when you're worried. +Once upon a time, a little pumpkin was feeling very bored. She wanted to do something fun. Just then, her friend the mouse popped out of a hole. He said, 'I have just the thing that will cheer you up!' + +The mouse took the pumpkin to a secret spot in the garden. The pumpkin saw a sunny patch of grass and decided to take a nap. She lay down and soon fell into a deep sleep. + +When she awoke, the pumpkin felt so much better. She was no longer bored. Instead she felt happy and refreshed. + +The pumpkin and the mouse enjoyed some playtime together, then the pumpkin said goodbye and thanked the mouse for a wonderful nap. +One day, a little girl was playing with a big lump of lumber. She rolled it along the road, happy to see it roll fast across the ground. All of a sudden, the lumber bumped someone, and the little girl froze in shock. + +The person she bumped was a lady who said, "Oh my! I'm alright, but why were you rolling that?" +The little girl blushed, "I'm sorry! I was just having fun." + +The lady smiled, "That's fine, but it's important to be careful when playing with something so big. You could have hurt someone." + +The little girl said, "Thank you. I'll be more careful." + +The lady patted her shoulder, "Good. That's important for everyone to remember. Always think before you act, and be sure that whatever you do won't hurt anyone around you." + +The little girl nodded in agreement and smiled. With new knowledge, she went off and played with lumber, but carefully, keeping in mind that her actions can have an impact far beyond her. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Peter. Peter was three years old and was having a lot of fun playing outside. He ran around, laughing and smiling as he went. + +One day, however, Peter stumbled upon a monster. It was a giant and scary monster! Peter was so scared that he did not know what to do. + +Just then, Peter heard the monster say, "Surrender, Peter!" Peter was surprised. He slowly asked, "What do you mean?" + +The monster smiled a funny smile and said, "You need to take a turn and surrender to me." Peter was confused, but he slowly nodded and agreed. He walked over to the monster and held out a hand. + +When the monster saw this, it smiled. "Very good," it said. "Now I will show you some fun things." + +The monster then took Peter on an amazing adventure! They played games, laughed and had lots of fun. Peter never forgot the monster, and their lesson of surrender. +Once upon a time, there was a small white lion. The lion was very brave and proud. One day, he was walking through the jungle when he saw something strange. He saw a cave up ahead. He knew that caves were usually homes and he was curious to see who might be living inside. + +As he approached, he heard a loud roar coming from inside. Suddenly, a small white rabbit popped its head out of the cave. The lion and the rabbit looked at each other with surprise! + +The rabbit said, "Hi, lion! What are you doing here?" + +The lion answered, "I heard a roar and wanted to see who made it. I didn't expect to see a little white rabbit!" + +The rabbit laughed and said, "That was me, I was just practising my roar. I think I've got it down now! Do you want to hear it again?" + +The lion smiled and replied, "Yes please!" + +The rabbit stepped out of the cave and started to roar. The sound was so loud that even the other animals in the jungle heard it. + +The lion was so impressed that he gave the rabbit a big hug. They became friends and spent a lot of time together in the jungle, roaring and playing together. +Once upon a time there was a curious 3 year old boy named Jake. He lived in a small house with his mom and dad. + +One day he was playing in his room when he noticed something strange. He saw a bright light coming from his wardrobe. He opened the doors and found a very distant land filled with stars and trees. + +He stepped inside and was taken aback by the beautiful scenery. + +"Where am I?" he asked. + +A gentle voice answered, "You have entered a distant land." + +Jake was filled with wonder as he explored this new place. He only wanted one thing - to stay in this beautiful and distant land forever. + +The raspy voice answered, "It is not for you to stay, only to explore." + +Jake was sad, but accepted the answer. He said goodbye to the lands and stepped back into his wardrobe. He shut the door and returned home, but always kept the distant land in his heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hop. He was very brave and curious. One day he decided to explore the forest by himself. + +When Hop hopped into the woods he saw something scaring. It was a monster. He was huge and scary. But Hop was brave, so he hopped closer. + +The monster said to Hop, "I'm scared of you too! I'm actually a bit shy. I'm the original monster in this forest. Will you be my friend?" + +Hop said yes, and the two quickly became friends. They hopped around the woods and played together all day. + +But at the end of the day, Hop had to go home. The monster said, "Remember, it's good to be brave and explore but never go too far away from your family. That's the way to stay safe and happy." + +Hop smiled and felt grateful for his new friend. He hopped home with these wise words in his heart. +Once there was a family of three. Dad, Mom and little Zoe. Zoe was only three years old, and she was very excited one day when her mom told her they were going to the park. + +When they arrived at the park, Zoe's dad said "Let's go to the playground so Zoe can play." Zoe was so happy, she thanked her dad and ran towards the swings. + +But then Zoe noticed something terrible. All around the playground were huge tanks of water. Zoe asked her dad "What are they?" He explained that it was to put out fires. + +Suddenly, an alarm went off and firefighters came rushing to the park. They sprayed the tanks of water to put out a fire in the playground! Zoe was amazed and thanked the firefighters for helping. + +When the firefighters had put out the fire, Zoe showed them the playground. They were all so happy that the playground was safe. Zoe was glad that she had thanked them for helping! +Once there was a tiny blue bird. Its wings were so strong it could fly around high in the sky. +One day while it was flying, it started to whistle. Its little lungs filled up with air and it sang a happy tune. +The other birds in the forest heard the whistle and flew closer to see who was singing. +The tiny blue bird was so proud of its singing that it kept whistling and flapping its wings. +The birds all flew around the tiny blue bird and enjoyed its song. They flew with it until it was time to go home. +The tiny blue bird waved goodbye and flew off into the sky, whistling its happy song. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy girl. She was very clumsy but everyone still liked her. One day she went to the library to pick a book. She was so excited! + +When she got to the library, she saw a lady who worked there. The lady was very nice and kind. She said to the clumsy girl, "I trust that you will look after the books in the library." The clumsy girl nodded and smiled. + +The clumsy girl looked carefully at all of the books in the library. She read some of the stories and she looked at the pictures. She thought they were all very interesting. + +The clumsy girl was sad when it was time to leave. But she knew that the lady trusted her and she felt happy. She said goodbye to the lady and thanked her for trusting her. The clumsy girl waved to the lady as she left the library. +Once there was a little girl who loved to think. One day, she saw a cable stretching out before her. She just had to know what was at the end of it! + +She started to think of all the possibilities. She thought it would be fun to see what was at the end. She tugged on the cable, and it moved! + +The little girl thought it was the most exciting thing ever. She followed the cable, which was very long and clear. After a while, she reached the end of the cable. + +There she found a secret box tucked away in the sand. She carefully opened it and found a surprise inside. It was a toy that she had always wanted! + +The little girl hugged the toy and thanked the cable for showing her the way. From then on, she never stopped thinking about exciting adventures and fun surprises. +Once upon a time, there were two families that lived side by side. One family was old, and the other family was young. Every morning, the old family would spray their garden with gentle water. Each morning, the young family would watch this and laugh. + +One day, the young family's garden started to turn yellow and die. The young family asked the old family for help. The old family brought their gentle water and sprayed the young family's garden. Immediately the garden sprung back to life! + +The moral of this story is that it is always important to be kind and gentle to others. No matter what age you are, it is important to show respect, support and care. Even if it is something small, like spraying water on a garden, it can make a big difference. +Once there was a girl who loved to play. She would always wear her bright apron when she went out. One day, she went to the park to play. She ran around and had lots of fun. She was laughing and smiling. + +But something didn't seem right. As she looked around, she noticed that there were some bad people near the playground. She heard them talking and she saw one of them pick up a rock. Suddenly, the bad people ran towards her. She started running away, but it was too late. She felt a sharp pain in her back. The bad people had thrown the rock at her. + +The girl lay on the ground, with her bright apron now filled with dirt. She was too hurt to play. All she could do was cry. She had had so much fun before, but now her fun had turned into something bad. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and he loved to explore. One day he decided to go on the biggest adventure he had ever been on. He was ready to leave Earth and go to explore a new planet. + +'Bye bye Earth!' Jack shouted as he jumped into a rocket. + +Jack soon arrived at his new destination. As he stepped out of the rocket, he was amazed to see a beautiful, green and blue planet. + +'Wow!' he said to himself. + +He started to explore his new planet. He saw creatures he had never seen before and plants that glowed in the dark. After many adventures, Jack was ready to leave the planet. He said goodbye to the creatures and thanked them for such a wonderful adventure. + +When Jack returned home, he told his family all about his amazing journey. They were so proud of Jack and glad he was back safe and sound. +In the dark night, something was wrong; there was a fire! People were scared and didn't know what to do. Then, a fireman came to help. He had a red hat and a yellow suit. + +The fireman put on his special helmet and went into the house. He used a hose to put out the fire. When he came out, everyone cheered and clapped. + +The fireman smiled and waved at the crowd. Everyone was happy that he understood how to get rid of the fire. He was brave and he helped everyone feel safe again. +Once, there was a boy who wanted to get a big surprise. He was walking around, looking for something special. + +Suddenly, he saw something large, wide and wrapped up. It was a package! The boy was so excited that he opened it right away. + +Inside the package, he found something very surprising! It was a wide, open field with lots of grass and flowers. + +The boy was so happy to see the surprise, but then he noticed he was not alone. A mean troll was living in the field. The troll didn't want the boy to stay in his surprise package and scared him away. + +The boy ran away, never forgetting the surprise he found. No matter what happened, he was always happy to have had such a wonderful surprise! +Once upon a time there was a very special seal. It was made of a delicate material, so it was very soft and shiny. The seal had been designed by a generous and kind person. + +But the seal was very lost. It had no idea where it came from or what it was meant to do. It felt scared and alone. + +One day, the seal was playing near the beach when it spotted a little girl who was also playing. The seal swam up to the little girl and smiled at her. + +The two were fast friends. The little girl took the seal with her everywhere she went. She even stayed up late with the seal, playing in the moonlight. + +The little girl soon showed the seal the special thing it had been designed for. The seal found out that it was meant to be its friend's very special seal of friendship. The two were inseparable ever since. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She went on a walk in the park. Sarah had so much fun! At the park, Sarah was very dizzy. Her head felt like it was spinning around! + +So Sarah decided to take a break and sit down. While she was sitting, she saw a lady. The lady had some food. She asked Sarah if she wanted some. Sarah said yes, and the lady served the food. + +Sarah was so happy. She ate the food and went on her walk again. Soon she felt better and the dizziness had gone away. She enjoyed the rest of her walk and went home. +There was a dancer named Sam. He loved to dance and everyone watched him twirl and spin. He was very happy. + +But then one day, he hurt his ankle and could not dance anymore. He felt so sad and lonely without his dancing. + +His friends decided to help him. They took him to a special place and there, a healer worked his magic. He put a special ointment on Sam's ankle and said some magical words. + +In no time at all, Sam felt his ankle heal. He could dance again. It made him so happy! Everyone danced with him, and it was so much fun. + +But Sam learned to be careful. Dancing can be dangerous if you don't take care of your body. So now, Sam listens to his body and takes care when he dances. He knows that taking care is the best way to stay healthy and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow duck. He liked to swim all around in the creek near his house. But one day he got very ill and he started to suffer. He couldn't move his wings or his legs. He couldn't even talk anymore. + +His family was very sad. The other ducks tried to help, but they couldn't. They were too small. + +But then one day, something special happened. A big yellow bird came from the sky and landed next to the duck. The bird had very kind eyes and it said it understood what was wrong with the duck and had something that would make him better. + +The bird gave the duck a big hug and said a special magic word. Suddenly, the duck could move his wings and legs again. He could even talk and swim again. + +The other ducks cheered as the duck paddled back to the creek. From that day on, no more ducks ever suffered in the creek! +Once upon a time, there was a lucky little boy. His name was Jack and he was three years old. + +Every day, Jack would go for a walk in the park with his mom. He would always watch the birds fly in the sky and the animals in the trees. + +One day, Jack was watching the animals when he saw something shiny on the ground. He went over to take a look and he found a piece of shiny, juicy meat. He was so happy that he found it! + +Jack took the meat back home and gave it to his mom. "Oh my! This is lucky, isn't it?" she said, and they both smiled. They cooked the meat and ate it, and it was delicious. + +Jack and his mom enjoyed the lucky meat and were happy together. +Once upon a time there was a girl whose name was Anna. One day Anna wanted a cake and asked her mom for one. + +"Mom, please can I have a cake?" asked Anna. + +"No," said her mom. "You can't have a cake, Anna." + +Anna was sad and started to cry. Then she had an idea. She went to the kitchen and got some flour, eggs and milk. She stirred them all together and made a cake. + +Anna put the cake in the oven, but when it came out it was terrible. It was burnt and didn't look like a cake at all. Anna was very sad. + +But then her dad came in and said, "Anna, I think this cake looks delicious!" He shared the cake with Anna and it tasted yummy after all! +One day, a family drove in their jeep down a gravel road. The road was bumpy and the jeep rocked from side to side. Suddenly, they stopped in front of a modest cottage. The dad got out and said, "Let's sort out the house!" + +The family started to tidy up the house. They dusted and swept. The mum started to sort the old books into stacks and the dad put the toys into neat rows. + +The children were excited and they ran to the garden. They sorted the flowerbeds and cleaned up the weeds. They were sorting and they were so happy! + +Finally, the family finished and their work was done. They looked at the neat house, the sorted garden and smiled. They had worked together to sort out the cottage and made it into a neat and happy home. +Nina was walking in the park. She saw something smooth on the ground. It was a leopard. +Nina shouted, “Help!†+Her mom came running. “What’s wrong, Nina?†+Nina pointed at the leopard. “I want to save it.†+Mom said, “If we touch it, it will run away. How can we save it?†+Nina thought for a moment. Then she shouted, “We can get something smooth to pick it up!†+They ran to the store and bought a blanket. Mom carefully wrapped the blanket around the leopard and they carried it back to the park. + +The leopard was safe now. Mama smiled at Nina. “You did a good job, Nina. You saved the leopard!†+Billy and mummy were going on a trip to an airport. Billy was very excited but mummy insisted that he had to first take a nap. Billy was not very happy about this and kept insisting that he wanted to go to the airport right away. Mummy told him that he had to take a nap first otherwise he would be too tired to go to the airport. + +Billy kept insisting that he wanted to go right away. Finally, mummy gave in. She said "Ok, we can go, but you have to promise to be very quiet during the journey because it can be quite boring". Billy nodded eagerly and they got ready to leave. + +On the way, Billy kept asking mummy when they will arrive at the airport. He kept talking and talking without stopping. Finally, they arrived at the airport and Billy was filled with joy. All the long and boring car ride vanished and he couldn't wait to get out and explore the airport. +Once upon a time there was a rare net. It was so special and shiny that all the other nets wanted to be just like it. Everyone wanted to have the rare net. + +One day, a baby fox came along. He wanted the rare net too, and he asked the nets if he could play with it. But the nets said no. So the fox got very sad, until he found a big tree. He saw a big hole at the bottom of it and he decided to sleep there. + +The fox curled up in the hole, closed his eyes and fell asleep. And the rare net stayed where it was. + +The next morning the fox woke up, feeling much better. He saw the rare net and wanted to take it, but the nets said no. So instead, the fox asked the nets if he could have it for a nap. And the nets said yes! + +The fox took the rare net and went back to his hole in the tree. He snuggled up with the net and went to sleep. And he slept and slept, until the sun came up again. + +The fox woke up happy and he thanked the nets for allowing him to sleep with the rare net. And from then on, he always asked the nets if he could borrow their rare net for a nap. +Once there was a little girl who did something wrong. She knew she had made a mistake and went to find her mommy. + +When she came to her mommy, she started to cry. Her mommy was sad too, but she gave her a hug. She said it was okay and that she could forgive her. + +The little girl felt glad. She was so happy that her mommy had forgiven her. + +She decided she wanted to do something special for her mommy to show her appreciation. So she went to the kitchen, opened the cupboard, and brought out a big plate of cookies. + +When she gave them to her mommy, she smiled so big and gave her another hug. She said she was very glad and said thank you for the cookies. + +The little girl was glad that she had made her mommy so happy, and was even more glad because she had been forgiven. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved oranges. She was walking through the park one day and saw an orange tree. She was so excited to see it! + +The little girl ran over to the tree and picked an orange. She held it in her hands and noticed it was very light. She was about to take a bite when a voice said "Hey, that's mine!" + +The little girl looked around and saw a small green frog. + +The frog said, "I asked you nicely not to take my orange!" + +The little girl apologized and said, "I'm sorry. Here, you can have it back." + +The frog smiled and said, "Thank you! I will enjoy it." + +The little girl watched as the frog happily chewed the orange. The frog was content and the little girl was happy that she had made a new friend. They both smiled at each other and then the little girl went on her way. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful metal box in the garden. No one knew what was in the box, but everyone wanted to find out. + +One day, a young girl named Sofia got curious. She crept up to the metal box and opened it. Inside, she saw a bright light. It was so bright she had to close her eyes. When she opened them again, the light was gone! + +Sofia looked around, but the light had vanished. She looked inside the box and around the garden, but the light was nowhere to be seen. Where did it go? + +Sofia thought about it for a long time, but she couldn't figure out where the light had vanished to. She decided to keep the metal box and just enjoy the mystery of its contents. +Once there was a girl called Millie. She was three years old and was very happy. Every day she would wear her favourite dress which was covered in colourful flowers. + +One day her mum said it was time to go to the park. Millie was very excited. She put on a comfortable hat to keep the sun off her head. + +When they got to the park it was really hot. Millie was starting to feel hot and tired. Luckily her mum had brought a fan with her. She switched it on and Millie felt cool air blowing on her skin. It felt wonderful. + +Millie enjoyed the park so much. She felt happy, cool and comfortable. When they got home, Millie knew she had had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful fairy who lived in a land far away. Every day, she would fly around and explore new things. One day, she came across something she had never seen before. + +“What is this?†she asked. The thing was big and round, and it was weighing down a tree branch. + +“It’s a spell,†a wise old owl said. “A powerful spell that will make wonderful things happen. But be careful—this spell is heavy and it’s hard to carry.†+ +The fairy wanted the spell so she decided to take it. She flew away with the spell but it was so heavy, she had a hard time carrying it. After a while, the fairy had to land and take a break from the weight of the spell. + +That’s when she realized that carrying the spell was the easy part—the hard part was using it responsibly. Whenever she used the spell, she had to think carefully about the consequences. + +The moral of the story is that being responsible and thoughtful is always more important than getting what you want quickly. If we use our resources wisely, we can create positive changes in our world. +One day, Jane was walking in the park. She felt tired and stopped to sit on a bench. Suddenly, she heard a strange noise. She looked around and saw a small hippo. He had a blue scarf around his neck and started to pull. + +"What are you doing?", Jane said. + +The hippo stopped and smiled. "I'm pulling this game-thing. It was hidden under the bench". + +Jane looked and saw a dull yellow box. She bent over and helped the hippo pull it out. When they opened it, there was a big surprise inside. Lots of colorful toys! + +The hippo and Jane started playing with all the toys. They laughed and blew bubble-bubbles. They had such a great time! + +When it was time to go, they hugged and said goodbye. Jane waved as the hippo walked away with the box full of toys. +Jimmy and his sister were playing hide and seek. She got to hide first and he had to find her. He looked all over the house, but he just couldn't find her. Then, he looked outside and saw her sitting on the porch in her silly blouse. She was reading a book and he had to admit that he was jealous. He wanted to read too. He asked her if she would teach him, but she just laughed and said no. He was really sad and angry. He asked her if she would play with him instead, but she shrugged him off and went back to her book. Suddenly, Jimmy had an idea. He ran inside and grabbed his own silly blouse and sprinted outside. He plopped down next to his sister and asked her to read with him. After a few minutes, the two of them were reading together and having the best time! +Once there was a wise monkey. He wanted to get some grapes, so he went to the store. The store had lots of grapes. The monkey was so excited. He pushed the cart full of grapes to the checkout. The checkout lady smiled and said, "Thank you!" The monkey was so happy he took the grapes home. He ate them all up! He was so happy and wise that he pushed a cart of grapes everywhere he went. The end. +Jared was a little boy. He liked to dress up in costumes. One day Jared saw the most amazing costume in the window of the store. He wanted it so badly, but he knew it cost too much money. + +So he asked his mom if he could have it. She said no, it was too expensive. Jared knew that he couldn't get the costume but he really wanted it. + +He decided to sneak it out of the store. As he was walking away with it, the storekeeper saw him. Jared felt so guilty and knew he had done something wrong. + +The storekeeper asked Jared to give the costume back and told his mom what he had done. Jared was so embarrassed, he gave the costume back and apologized. His mom was disappointed, but she understood why he had done what he did. She still loved him even though he had made a mistake. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was playing in the park. Suddenly, she saw an ambulance. It was white and noisy. She was excited to see the ambulance. + +The ambulance rolled past the playground. The girl ran after it. She wanted to see where it was going. + +The ambulance rolled down the street. It stopped at a big house. The girl followed it. She wanted to see what was happening. + +When she got closer, she saw a man lying on the ground. The ambulance workers were trying to help him. It was a difficult job. + +The ambulance workers did their best to help the man. Eventually, they got him safely into the ambulance. Then the ambulance drove away. + +The girl was glad they had helped the man. She smiled and ran back to the playground. It was a happy ending. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sam. Sam was very excited because she was going to the library to read some books. She brought her favorite book and eagerly waited in line. + +Finally, it was Sam's turn. She got to the checkout desk and they said that someone had taken her book already and was not giving it back. Sam was so sad. She waited and waited but the book did not come back. + +The librarian was very sweet and told Sam to take something else. She chose another book but it was not nearly as sweet as her first one. Sam was sad but she read the book anyway. + +When she finished, Sam went to return the book. But when she got back to the library, it was closed! Sam felt awful and started to cry. She had to go home without her book. It was a bad ending for Sam. +The sun shone brightly in the sky as Jack walked to his favourite restaurant. He was excited to go there. + +As soon as he arrived, he saw a tree outside the restaurant. It was so tall that its leaves were touching the clouds! + +Jack couldn't help it and decided to climb the tree. He grabbed the branches and started climbing higher and higher. It felt so good and the leaves were soft and comfortable. + +At the top, he sat on one of the branches and looked around. The view from up there was amazing! He saw cars, buildings and people walking below. + +When he was ready to go down, he heard someone calling his name. + +"Jack, come down! It's time to eat." + +He quickly hopped down and ran to the restaurant. + +Once inside, he found a cozy spot by the window and smiled. It was the most comfortable restaurant he had ever been to and he couldn't wait to eat his favourite food! +Brandy had a dependable diary. Every day she would stir up her pens and papers to start writing in it. + +One day, her brother, Rob, came over and asked to borrow her diary. She refused, not wanting him to see her inner thoughts. But Rob kept insisting, so Brandy reluctantly let him borrow it. + +The next morning, Brandy looked for her diary. It was gone! She went to her brother's house and found him writing in it. She started to cry, feeling sad and angry. + +Rob apologized and returned the diary. He promised to never stir up her things without asking first. Brandy was happy to have her diary back and forgive her brother. She hugged him and they agreed to never keep secrets from each other. +Pete was on a very ordinary day, taking one step at a time on the sidewalk. He was walking past a house when he heard an unusual sound. He stopped and listened carefully. It sounded like something was trembling from inside the house - but what could it be? + +Pete was curious, so he looked through the window. Inside the room stood a large dog, trembling with fear. Soon, Pete discovered what had scared the poor dog - a big, mean cat! It was growling and hissing at the dog. + +Pete was worried for the poor dog's safety, so he quickly sprang into action. He carefully opened the door and cautiously stepped inside. The cat spotted Pete, and immediately ran away in terror. The dog stopped trembling and was happy to see Pete. + +Pete had saved the day! He patted the dog's head and thanked it for being brave. From then on, Pete knew that he could trust the ordinary days - he never knew what exciting adventure he was about to find! +Once upon a time there was an enormous monster. It was a scary nightmare! Every day it would pick things up and throw them around. Everyone was so scared! + +One day, a brave little girl decided to stand up to the monster. She took a deep breath and walked towards it. The monster was huge and she was so small. But the brave girl didn't give up. + +She told the monster "Stop picking things up and throwing them. You are frightening everyone!" The monster looked embarrassed and ran away! + +The brave girl saved the day! Everyone was so proud of her and they all cheered together. The nightmare was over, and the brave girl was a hero. +One day, there was a little bird flying in the sky. She found a beautiful cone which was very tight on the ground. She tried to pick it up and take it to her nest. But the cone was so tight that she couldn't do it. She was disappointed. She tried flying up in the sky, but the cone was still too tight. Suddenly, a big crow flew down and grabbed the cone in its beak. The bird was very scared and frustrated. She flew around the crow, pecking its feathers. But the crow just stayed still. + +Finally, the little bird flew away and the crow flew off with the tight cone. The little bird was very sad. But then she looked up and saw some other birds playing in the sky. She joined them and found a new tight cone to take home. She was so happy that she forgot all about the other one. The little bird and her new friends flew around the sky until the sun started to set. Then they all flew off to their nests and the little bird went to sleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a poor little kitten who needed help. The helpless kitten needed a place to stay, but there was nowhere to go. The poor kitty looked this way and that, but still couldn't find a warm place to lay. + +Then one day a friendly birdie flew by the kitten and noticed the poor animal was desperately in need of love. The birdie took the kitten in and added her to her nest. + +The kitten was so happy to have a warm place to sleep that she purred and thanked the birdie for her kindness. The birdie smiled, giving the kitten a nice shade from the sun. + +The poor helpless kitten was now so happy and content! She had a warm place to rest, a shelter from the sun and a kind friend in the birdie to look after her. And from that day on the kitten lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a graceful shape in the sky. It set high and proud, looking down upon the world with joy. One day, a small bird came and noticed the graceful shape in the sky. She wanted to know more about it, so she flew closer. + +The closer she got, the more details the bird could see. The graceful shape was full of different curves and swirls. She wondered and marveled at the sight of it. + +As the bird watched, the graceful shape suddenly changed. Lines and curves shifted, moving and forming new shapes. The bird was amazed! She watched until the shape was finally set. + +The bird flew away, content and happy. She was taking the memory of the graceful shape with her. It would stay with her forever. +Max was observing the shadows on the wall. They were different than usual. He moved his hands around, and the shadows changed. Max had never seen shadows like this. He watched them in wonder. + +He had an idea. He wanted the shadows to move closer together. He moved his hands around in a circle above his head. Suddenly, the shadows bent together like a big hug. Max smiled and clapped his hands. + +He experimented with the shadows. He could make them go up and down, and even change colors. Max watched the different shadows for a long time. He smiled as he observed the changing shapes. + +Max laughed and clapped as the shadows danced on the wall. He enjoyed playing with the different shadows until it was time for dinner. +Bobby was sad. He had been trying to make a pastry all day, but it didn’t look very good. He was about to give up when he heard a voice behind him. “Hello! I can help you,†said the voice. Bobby turned around to see a friendly looking elf. “Can you really help me make a pastry?†Bobby asked hopefully. + +The elf smiled. “Of course I can. All you need is a sharp knife, some ingredients and a bit of practice.†So Bobby followed the elf’s instructions and started cutting the pastry dough. After a few minutes, Bobby smiled with joy. His pastry was beautiful and perfect! + +“That was successful!†exclaimed the elf, “You just need to practise a bit more and you’ll be a pastry pro!†Bobby was so happy that he hugged the elf. He thanked the elf for his help and said goodbye. + +Bobby was proud of his successful pastry. From then on, he practised every day, getting better and better at baking pastries. He even started making pastries for his friends. Everyone loved his pastries, especially his elf friend. +One day, Tom and Sally were playing in the garden. The garden had a huge lawn with lots of green grass. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise! Sally looked around to see where it was coming from. She saw an old lady was trying to fix her lawn mower. + +Tom got excited and ran towards the mower. He wanted to help the old lady repair it. But the old lady screamed: "No! This mower is very fragile! You must not touch it!" + +Tom was very disappointed. He went back to Sally and he started to cry. The old lady felt bad and she promised them that she would repair the mower soon. She said she'd be able to fix it the next day. + +The next day, the old lady came back to repair the mower. But when she tried to start the engine, something horrible happened. The mower broke into a million pieces! + +Tom and Sally were very sad. They felt so sorry for the old lady. Even though the old lady tried to repair the mower, she wasn't able to fix it. And the lawn was left broken. +Once there was a boy who liked to visit the park. He had lots of fun there, playing on the swings and climbing on the trees. + +One day, he found a gate to the park that was locked. He was sad because he couldn't get in. + +Then he met a bossy girl who had the key to the lock. She said she'd let him come in if he did what she said. + +The boy was unhappy because he had to do whatever this bossy girl said. She made him do such silly things that he was embarrassed. + +Eventually the boy said he was done with being bossy and wanted to go home. But when he tried to go home, he found that the lock was still on the gate, and he couldn't get out! He was stuck in the park with the bossy girl and had no way to escape. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy girl named Dina. Dina loves to perform for her friends and family. One day she decided to make a special performance. She wanted to show them how to make a knot. + +Dina got some string and asked her friends to join her. She showed them how to put the string around her fingers and then pull it tight. All her friends watched and followed her instructions, until they all had a knot in their string. + +They were very proud of their knots, and Dina was too. She smiled and gave a big bow. Everyone clapped, and they all enjoyed the show. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very cute and imaginative. +Every day she would imagine far away places, running through fields of flowers with her tiny little ears listening to all the happy noises around her. + +One day, she decided to explore outside. She ran around the garden and spotted a kind of bug she had never seen before. It was very small and colorful. She thought it was so cute. + +So she scooped it up and cupped it in her hands, bringing it inside to show her family. Everyone was amazed at the little creature and they all thought it was so cute. + +Lucy couldn't believe it. She imagined she was a queen, walking around with the bug in her hands. She was so proud of her discovery and everyone was so happy! +Henry was a cheerful three-year-old who liked to ride his scooter around the park. He had a lot of fun scooting around the trees and playing tag with his friends. One day, however, Henry made a mistake. He knocked over his friend's scooter and it fell onto the ground and broke. + +Henry felt really bad and he started to cry. The other children had loud voices and pointed their fingers at Henry. They were angry at him and felt he should be punished for breaking the scooter. + +Henry felt so sad and he tried to apologize to his friend but she didn't seem to want to forgive him. He looked up at her and said, "I'm sorry, please forgive me." + +His friend looked at him and it seemed like she was still angry. But then, she smiled and said, "It's okay, Henry. I forgive you." + +Henry was so relieved and thanked his friend. Then they both hugged each other and were cheerful again. Henry had learned his lesson that day and was very careful not to make the same mistake again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lisa. Lisa wanted to buy a toy train. But Lisa didn't have any money. So Lisa's parents told her, if you want a toy train, you need to get a job! + +So Lisa went to look for a job and she saw something very useful. She saw a garden that needed to be taken care of. Lisa said to the garden owner, "Can I have the job?". The garden owner said, "Yes, you can have the job!". + +So Lisa worked very hard for many days in the garden. She trimmed the bushes and watered the plants. After a few weeks, she had earned enough money to buy her toy train. She was so excited and thanked the garden owner. + +Lisa never forgot that useful job that helped her buy her toy train. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was George. He was very persistent and he always liked to find things. One day, George was looking for something. He looked in all the places he could think of, but still he couldn't find what he was looking for. + +Then he remembered he had been playing with a key the other day and it had scattered around the room! He was so excited and he started to search everywhere. He looked under the bed and behind the door. But he still couldn't find the key. + +George was ever so persistent, so he kept searching and searching. After a long time, he suddenly spotted the key! It had fallen behind the dresser, so it was hard to find. He felt so happy and quickly grabbed it. + +He now had the key and he was ever so happy. He had been persistent and found it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mary. Mary had a special gift that she loved to share with her friends. She could make music without having to play an instrument! Mary would hum and clap her hands, and the music would come out. + +One day, Mary was walking in a park and she heard something that caught her mind. It was a sour sound. It was a bird chirping and trying to be loud, but it didn't sound very nice. Mary smiled and began to hum a tune. Soon, the sour chirps turned into lovely music. + +Then, the bird stopped and the music faded away. Mary asked the bird why it had been so sour. It said it was sad because it was alone. Mary sang a song and the bird joined in! They sang and danced together, and the park filled with cheerful music. + +At the end of the day, Mary said goodbye to her new friend and skipped home singing the song she had sung with the bird. Mary was happy that her music had made the bird happy. +One day, a little boy was playing outside with his friend. It was a bright, sunny day and they decided to explore the street together. The little boy ran faster and faster until he got to the corner of the street. He was so excited that he forgot to be careful and suddenly he started to scatter all around the street. He didn't realize he was so close to the road and the street was too fast for the little boy. He stumbled and hurt his foot, and he knew it was bad. He started to cry, and it was too late. The street was too fast and the little boy had been hurt. +Once upon a time there was a poor whale. He was so poor that he had nothing to eat. +One day, a kind man saw the poor whale and felt sorry for him. He decided to bring the whale some food. +The kind man put the food into a boat and sailed over to the whale. He called out to the whale, “I’ve brought you some yummy food!†+The poor whale was so excited to have something to eat. He thanked the kind man and ate the food. + +The whale was so happy that he had something to eat. He thanked the kind man again, and they both sailed away feeling content. +John and Sally were walking on the shore. The waves were making the shore look crazy. John saw something in the water and said to Sally, "let's go and get it!" + +Sally shook her head, "no, it looks too dangerous. I don't believe it's safe." But John didn't listen. He believes he could get it and went into the water. + +Sally watched in horror as the waves got bigger and bigger. Suddenly, the waves pushed John away from the shore and he started to swim further out. + +Sally yelled for help but nobody came. Even though John was a good swimmer, he was still too far from the shore. In the end, the waves pulled him out to sea and everybody has been sad ever since. +Once upon a time, there was a wise little girl. Everywhere she went, she wore her helmet. Her helmet was bright pink with sparkly stars. + +One day, the little girl went to the park. She watched a butterfly spread its wings and fly away. The girl thought to herself, "Maybe I can spread my wings too!" + +So she spread out her arms, closed her eyes, and wiggle her toes. She jumped, spread her arms more, and BAM! She was flying. + +The little girl flew over the park and waved to everyone down below. Then she flew up up, and away! + +The wise little girl was happy that she could spread her wings and fly with her helmet on. The next day, she went back to the park with her helmet and spread her wings again. +One night a owl was flying through the sky. Its wings trembled in the wind as it flew. + +Then the owl spotted a small animal below. It was playful and quick. The owl watched as it jumped between the trees. + +The owl swooped towards the ground to get a closer look. But when it came near the little animal it trembled and flew back into the sky. + +The owl watched the playful animal some more and then flew away, happy to have seen the little creature. +Once upon a time there lived a happy little girl called Ruby. One day when she was playing in the park she saw a big orange slide. She hopped onto it and began to slide down. She had lots of fun sliding up and down. + +Then she saw a round orange pill at the bottom of the slide. She thought it must have fallen out of someone's pocket. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +On the way home she started to feel funny, so she showed her mom the orange pill. Her mom told her it was medicine and she shouldn't have taken it. + +The next day, Ruby was feeling much better and decided to go for a slide again. This time she made sure there were no orange pills around. Sliding was so much fun, she did it every day after that. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog who lived in the west. One day, the dog wanted to take a walk and he went out of his home. He winked in the sunshine and smiled. He trotted and trotted until he got to a dark forest. He was scared and blinked with his big eyes. But he wanted to be brave, so he kept going. He kept walking until he got to a muddy lake. Suddenly, the friendly dog felt a sharp pain and he quickly fell down. He had stepped in a pokey trap and he yelped. Then he felt something move in the lake and he blinked. It was a big, mean alligator. The dog sniffed, and he knew it was not friendly. The alligator snapped his big jaws, and the dog quickly ran away. But the pokey traps hurt his back legs, and he couldn't move fast enough. The alligator chased him, and he was so scared. In the end, the dog was eaten by the alligator. + +The End. +Jane was embarrassed. She had a letter that she had to clean. It was covered with something sticky, so she had to use a wipe to get it off. She carefully wiped the letter until it was spotless. Jane was so embarrassed, because she knew what the letter said. + +It was an invitation to her birthday party. All her friends were going to be there, and she wanted it to be a surprise. Now, though, she had to tell them. She was embarrassed to admit that she had been the one who had made the mess on the letter. + +But, in the end, it was the best decision she had made. All her friends were really excited about the surprise party, and she was glad that she had the chance to tell them. She still felt a little embarrassed, but it was worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends - Sophie and Mei. Sophie and Mei both loved playing together, and always had lots of fun. + +One day, Sophie and Mei went to the market together and saw a vendor. Sophie wanted to buy a red toy from the vendor but Mei wanted the blue toy. They both argued about which toy to choose, which made Sophie and Mei angry. + +They started to fight, pushing each other and shouting. Everyone else at the market started to look at them and the vendor became clumsy. He knocked over the red toy and it broke into pieces! + +Sophie and Mei stopped fighting and felt sorry for what had happened. They looked at each other and hugged, promising never to fight again. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jacob. He was three years old and loved getting mail. + +Every day, Jacob's mom would write him a letter and mail it off to him. He would wait eagerly for the mailman to come with his letters. + +Today, Jacob was extra excited because his mom had told him that she had a special surprise in the mail for him. He waited by the mailbox all morning until the mailman finally came. + +Jacob quickly grabbed the envelope and opened it. Inside was a beautiful lunchbox! Jacob was so excited that he ran inside to show it to his mom. She smiled and gave him a kiss on the cheek. + +Jacob was so excited to have a lunchbox that he immediately opened it to have a look. But when he opened the lid, he was in for a terrible surprise. Inside the lunchbox were stinky smelly socks! + +Jacob wasn't very happy. But his mom came over and gave him a big hug. She said, "Jacob, sometimes the mail brings us good things and sometimes it brings us..... smelly socks!" + +Jacob smiled and gave her another hug. He was very happy to have a lunchbox, even if it filled with stinky socks! +Freddy and his mom were in the backyard. They had a big metal tub that was empty and freddy was excited! His mom filled the tub with water from the hose and said, "Freddy, do you want to soak for a bit?" Freddy was so happy and said yes! + +He climbed in the metal tub and laid down. Freddy felt so happy as the cool water covered his body. He splashed and kicked his legs around. Mom smiled as she watched Freddy have fun. + +Mom asked Freddy, "Are you ready to get out?" Freddy said yes and he climbed out of the tub. His mom grabbed a towel and dried Freddy off. + +Freddy's mom said, "That was fun, wasn't it?!" Freddy smiled and said, "Yes! It was so fun to soak in the metal tub!" +Mia and her brother Sam had a fun day. They spent the morning in the park playing hide and seek and swinging on the swings. After that, they went to the store to buy their lunch. + +They chose some yummy sandwiches and drinks for their picnic. Then, they ate their lunch in the sunshine. Mia and Sam laughed and shared stories. + +When they were done eating, Mia and Sam went to the beach. They both splashed in the water and played with the sand. It was so much fun. + +Mia and Sam had worked up quite an appetite playing in the sun, so they decided to get an ice cream. They each had a yummy ice cream cone and savoured every bite. + +Afterwards, they spent some time walking on the boardwalk. Mia and Sam held hands and laughed until it was time to go home. + +It had been a wonderful day spent with her brother. Mia was sad that it had to end, but they both knew they'd do it all again soon. +One day, a little girl was playing in the backyard. She was digging with a shovel and making a big mess. Suddenly, something shiny caught her eye. It was a gear! She felt excited and dug it out of the ground. She was careful not to break it. + +The little girl was amazed by the gear and wanted to keep it. She said to herself, "I'm going to bury it so I can play with it later." She took the gear and put it back in the dirt. + +After the little girl finished burying her gear, she didn't remember where she put it. She was too careless. She searched all around the yard but couldn't find it. She started to feel upset. + +But then, she had an idea. A few days before, she had marked some tall sticks around the yard to keep track of special things. If she followed the tall sticks, she could find her gear! She followed them and found the buried gear. She was so happy and said, "I found it!" She dug it out and kept playing with it. +Once there was a boy named Max, he loved his pet cat. Every day they would play together and go on adventures. One day, Max and his cat decided to go exploring. + +Max said, "Let's go, cat. I know just the place!" + +The cat followed Max through the forest. Soon, they found a tiny sour apple tree. + +Max said, "Let's pick a few and eat them!" + +But the cat didn't like sour things. He meowed, "No! I don't want to!" + +Max said, "Come on, cat. Just try it. I promise you'll like it!" + +The cat still refused, meowing "I don't like sour things. I want to go home now." + +Max knew he couldn't make the cat try the sour apple, so he smiled and said, "Okay, we'll go home. We can save the apples for another time." + +The cat purred in agreement and they went home together, happy. +Once upon a time there was a swan named Sam. He was very comfortable in his nest by the lake. Every day he would bask in the sun and swim in the water. + +One day Sam decided he wanted to explore the forest near the lake. So he hopped out of his nest and flew to the nearby woods. + +As Sam flew through the trees, he saw a cozy bed. It looked very comfortable. He thought to himself, "This looks like a nice place to take a nap!" So Sam hopped on the bed and curled up. + +Just then, a big bear came out of the bush. It was very angry. The bear roared, “This is my bed! You can’t sleep here!†+ +Sam was scared. He said, “I’m sorry, I didn’t know it was your bed. I can sleep in my nest by the lake.†+ +The bear nodded. He said, “That’s ok. Just don’t take my bed again.†+ +Sam flew back to his nest. He was very tired, so he curled up in his cozy bed and fell asleep. +There was a family of three: Mom, Dad and their son, Josh. Every day, Dad would come home from work and take Josh for a walk. Josh was always excited to see what was down the street, but Dad was always there to warn him to not wander too far away. + +One day, when Josh was very excited about what he might see, Dad told him he had only five minutes for the walk. Josh was worried and asked, “Daddy, how will I know when to stop?†Dad smiled and said, “Let’s get you a clock!†+ +Dad and Josh went to the store and Josh chose a pretty yellow clock with a big number five on it. Dad said, “Let’s set it for five minutes so we know when to turn around.†Josh knew that this clock was special, and with a compassionate hug he whispered in Dad’s ear, “Thanks, Dad!†+ +After that day, Josh and Dad always turned around at the five minute mark. Dad made sure Josh was always safe, and Josh knew he was loved. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was so adorable. All day she liked to explore and play in the sun. + +One day, Sarah decided to go her favorite spot- the forest. But this time, something amazing happened. As she arrived at the entrance, she saw something shiny! It was a special spear! + +Sarah was so excited, she wanted to keep the special spear. She decided to take it home and play with it. + +As Sarah got home, she showed everyone the special spear she found. Everyone was so amazed and happy. They all said that it was the most amazing thing they ever saw. + +Sarah was so proud and she decided that the golden spear would be her best friend. She would play with it every day and keep it safe forever. + +The end! +The mommy bird was cleaning her nest. She had to pick up the sticks and other pieces of trash that the wind had blown in. She found one last item, a sock! She couldn't believe it and didn't know where it came from. + +Suddenly, she heard a little voice say, "Mommy, can I help you?" It was her baby bird. He flew over and landed in the nest. + +The mommy bird looked at her baby bird, smiled and said, “Yes! Please put this sock in the corner.†+ +The baby bird was excited and grabbed the sock in his little beak. He put it in the corner and said, “Mommy, I did it! I put the sock in the corner. What a fine job I did!†+ +The mommy bird laughed and said, “Yes, it is! You did a wonderful job! You’re a real helper.†+Once there was a little boy walking in the park. He had a big imagination and was always coming up with creative ideas. He bent down and saw an ant on the ground. Suddenly the ground was not level, and the little boy stumbled. He was not hurt, but he laughed and laughed. + +Then he got an idea. He said to the ant "Let’s play a game. I will stumble two steps and you can hop two steps. Then we will switch. I stumble two and you hop two!" The ant thought it was a great idea so they started to play the game. + +They stumbled and hopped all over the park. It was so much fun! The little boy started to imagine that they were on a mission to find something important. He was so creative. They kept playing for a long time and had such a great time together! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emma. She wanted to take a nap, but she couldn't find anywhere to lay down. All of her stuff was in the way - it was scattered all around the room. + +So, Emma started to remove her stuff. She picked up her toys, her blanket, and her pillow. When she was done, all her stuff was gone. + +Then, Emma lay down on the floor. She was so tired from clearing out the room! Soon, she fell asleep. + +When Emma woke up, she felt embarrassed. She had forgotten to remove her stuffed animal from the floor too! But, she was so tired, she just laughed it off and snuggled with her stuffed animal until it was time to eat dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Joe. Joe lived in a small village near a mountain. It was summer and the weather was beautiful. + +One day, Joe decided to go on an adventure. He went to the top of the mountain and saw a big lake. He filled up a cup with water and decided to carry it home. + +On his way back, Joe encountered a strong wind. The wind blew the water out of the cup and it was pouring all over the ground. Joe was sad - he wanted to bring the water back for his family, but it was impossible. + +Then, Joe's father came up to him and said, "Joe, when life gives you difficult moments, remember to stay strong. Life is full of weather, but you should keep your head up. And no matter what, try to do your best." + +The moral of Joe's story is that life won't always be easy, but if you stay strong, no matter the weather, you will be able to overcome whatever comes your way and make the best of it. +Once there was a squirrel who was always feeling very lonely. He wanted to make some friends but was scared of being rejected. One day, he mustered up the courage to invite the other animals in the forest to come and play in his home. He asked everyone with one word, “Please?†+ +A fox, a rabbit, and a bear agreed to join him and had lots of fun! They laughed and played together for hours. The squirrel beamed with joy and he thanked them for coming. The animals, who had grown to be very good friends, promised to come and visit the squirrel again soon. + +At the end of the day, the squirrel was feeling safe and secure with his new friends. He learned that by being courageous and trusting, he can make many friends. He also learned that it is always better to invite people with kindness rather than be afraid. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. His feathers were white and shiny. On a warm day, he went to find the heat. He landed on a hill and looked all around. + +Suddenly a rabbit hopped out of the bushes. The rabbit said, "Hello! What are you doing here?" + +The duck said, "I'm looking for the heat!" + +The rabbit said, "Oh, I can help you! Follow me and I'll show you." + +The duck followed the rabbit. After a few minutes, the rabbit stopped and pointed. The duck looked and saw a bright, warm light. + +The duck said, "What is that?" + +The rabbit said, "That is the heat. Now you can be happy and warm." + +The duck thanked the rabbit and hopped off with joy. He was happy to find the heat! +Once upon a time there was a tiger. He was strong and brave and his name was Will. He roamed around the jungle and scared all the animals. They were frightened by his loud roar. + +One day, Will came across something disgusting. It was a big pile of mud and it smelled awful. Will wrinkled his nose in disgust and he let out a mighty roar to show how unhappy he was. The other animals ran away, scared of Will's roar. + +Will picked up his paw and wiped away the disgusting mud. He was glad that the muddy mess was gone and he looked around. His roar had scared away all the enemies and the jungle was peaceful again. + +Will smiled and he went home to his family. He was proud of his roar and he knew no one would mess with him again. +Tommy looked out of the window and gazed at the beautiful sunset. The sky was filled with oranges, pinks and purples. He pointed at the sky, proud of what he had seen. + +"Mummy, look at the sunset!" + +His mum smiled and sat beside him. She too, marvelled at the stunning sight. + +"It’s beautiful isn't it?†she said. + +Tommy nodded in agreement and his mum put her arm around him. + +Suddenly, Tommy noticed something in the sky and gasped. He asked his mum, "What is that?†+ +His mum looked and cringed. "That's a vulture, Tommy†she said. “It's a disgusting bird.†+ +Tommy scrunched up his nose. He thought the vulture was the least beautiful thing he'd ever seen. + +His mum hugged him tight before picking him up and carrying him away from the window. + +"Time to go inside and have dinner,†she said. + +Tommy nodded and waved goodbye to the beautiful sunset as he was taken away. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy named John. John was very clever and liked to do important things. One day, he found a very clean penny on the ground. He was so happy that he ran home to show his Mom. + +His Mom was very proud of him and said, “John, if you want something in life, you have to pay for it. That means if you work hard, you will get a good result.†John nodded his head and said he understood. + +So for the next few days, John did his best at all of his tasks. He helped his Mom tidy up the house and made sure to clean his room every day. Finally, he was rewarded with a new toy. + +John was so excited to see the toy that he showed it to all of his friends. Everyone said it was so clean, and they could tell how hard he must have worked to get it. John was so proud that he had got such a good result! +Once there was a little girl named Sarah who loved to play in her backyard. Every day she would explore the outdoors, peek around the corner of the gate, and play in the sun. Sarah was a very playful girl, but one day something unexpected happened. + +As Sarah wandered near the gate, she noticed a small creature hiding underneath the leaves. It was a little creature with gosh eyes and a furry body. It was a chipmunk! + +Sarah leaned in close with curiosity, but then the chipmunk bit her! She yelped and quickly stood up, but the chipmunk just kept on looking at her with its playful eyes. A few minutes later, Sarah tried to get close to the gate again. + +Sarah was a little bit scared, but she was also curious. After a few minutes of hesitation, she bravely reached out her hand to try and pet the chipmunk. To her surprise, the chipmunk didn't bite her again. Instead, it nuzzled against her hand and left Sarah feeling much better. + +From then on, Sarah learned to be more cautious around the gate, but she also learned that the chipmunk was just being playful! +Once upon a time there were two birds, a mother and a baby. Every day they would fly together, looking for food. One day, they stopped at a big tree. The mother bird spotted a big feather on the ground. She quickly grabbed it and tucked it away in her feathers. + +The baby bird felt left out. He wanted a feather too! So, he flew down and snatched it from his mother. She was very angry with him and told him to behave. + +The baby bird felt guilty. He knew he had done something wrong and he wanted to make it up to his mother. So, he flew away in search of special feathers for her. He found lots of colourful feathers and carefully gathered them up to take home. + +When the baby bird returned, his mother was smiling. She was so pleased with the beautiful feathers. They hugged and flew off together happily. From then on, the baby bird knew to always behave and not snatch things without asking. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She went to school every day. At school, Lucy had many friends. But one day, Lucy noticed something weird. + +All of her friends were cleaning the school. Some of them were cleaning the walls, while others were sweeping the floor. Lucy thought it was strange that they would all be cleaning. + +So, Lucy asked them why they were cleaning the school. Her friends all told her that they were cleaning so that the school would be better and bigger. + +Lucy was very proud of her friends. She realized that it was very important to care for things and keep them clean. She knew that by helping to clean, her friends were making the school a much better place. + +This taught Lucy a very important lesson. She learned that if everyone worked together and took care of things, then everyone could have a nicer and cleaner place to live. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Daisy. Daisy was 3 years old and loved chocolate. She decided to go in search of some. She went into her garden and looked around. She saw a rough patch of dirt and started to search it. She moved some leaves around until she found what she was looking for. It was a big piece of chocolate, all for herself. Daisy was so excited that she quickly ate the whole piece. She was so happy and felt very full. Daisy had found her chocolate. +Once upon a time, there was a little red bird who loved pastry. It always took little trips to the nearby bakery to get its favorite treat. One day it pecked away at a delicious pastry but when it returned to its nest, it found that a mean old crow had destroyed it! + +The little red bird was sad that its nest was ruined and so it decided to fight the evil crow. It flew right to the crow's nest and cried out, "Why did you destroy my nest?" + +The mean crow just laughed and said, "I was hungry and your nest looked like a good place to eat". The little red bird was so angry that it started to attack the big crow. + +But the crow was bigger than the little bird so it quickly flew away. The little bird was sad that it did not win the battle, but on the way back to its nest it decided to get a tasty pastry for its journey. It never had to worry about the crow destroying its nest again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was feeling very confused. She had never seen anything like what she was looking at before. + +In front of her on the table, was a big pile of pieces. There were many shapes, sizes and colours. She didn't know what to do with them. + +Suddenly, she saw her mommy coming towards the table. Mommy had a big jug of juice in her hands. Mommy slowly started to pour the juice into the pieces. + +The little girl watched, fascinated, as the pieces slowly started to fill with the juice. When Mommy had finished, the little girl was no longer confused! She had learned how to pour juice in the pieces. +One day, a kid was walking through the park. The sun was shining and they felt happy. Suddenly, they noticed that the sky was growing dark. Then, they heard a rumble. It seemed like thunder. The kid got uncomfortable. + +A moment later, it started to rain. The kid hadn't brought an umbrella and they started to run. They didn't want to get soaked, so they spread out their arms and legs trying to run faster. The wet grass felt slippery under their feet and the rain began to splash in their eyes. The kid was getting more and more uncomfortable. + +Eventually, the kid made it home. But when they opened the door, something jumped out at them! It was a huge black bear! The bear had been looking for shelter from the rain. The kid was so scared that they started to scream. But luckily, the bear spread out its arms and let out a big yawn. It felt as comfortable as the kid in the cozy, dry house. + +The kid was relieved that the bear wasn't dangerous. They spread out the blanket on the sofa and invited the bear to take a nap. They both fell asleep and the storm eventually passed. It was an adventure the kid would never forget. +Once upon a time, there were two sides. On one side there was a group of children. They were playing a game where they would count numbers. It was fun! + +On the other side, something dangerous was happening. A wild animal was on the loose! It was scaring the children. Everyone was nervous, but the children still tried to count the numbers. + +Suddenly, the wild animal jumped! It was trying to get to the children. Everyone was scared! + +Fortunately, one of the children was brave enough to grab a stick. He held it in front of the wild animal and shouted out the numbers. + +The wild animal heard the numbers and suddenly stopped. It was scared of the numbers! + +Everyone cheered as the wild animal ran away. The brave child had saved the day! From that day on, the children decided to always remember to count the numbers. They knew it was safe and kept them away from dangerous things. +Max was a small boy who was so excited for the Fourth of July. He was getting ready to go outside to light the firework when Max heard a loud zip. He turned around and saw his brother who had a stern look on his face. His brother said the firework was too dangerous, and he wouldn't let Max use it. + +Max was so upset. He wanted to show his friends the firework and didn't understand why he couldn't use it. His brother said it was too harsh and he was too young to use firework. Max began to cry and didn't know what he should do. + +Just then his dad came in and saw the situation. He said Max could use the firework if he was careful. Max was so happy and thanked his dad. He ran outside and lit the firework while his dad watched closely. + +Max was so proud of himself as the colors and sparkles lit up the sky. He had put safety first and used the firework all on his own. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who wanted to find her new home. One day, while Lily was travelling through the woods, she came across a big white ranch. She ran up to the door and knocked. + +When the door opened, Lily saw an old man standing in the doorway. The old man said, "What do you want little one?" Lily replied, "I'm looking for a home. Can I stay here?" + +The man ignored Lily and shut the door. Sadly, Lily continued on her way. But then, she heard a voice from behind the door saying, "Why don't you stay here on the ranch?" + +Lily opened the door and peeped in. She saw the old man smiling at her. "It's nice to have you here," said the old man. "Welcome to your new home!" + +From that day on, Lily was happy and finally had a place to call home. +Once upon a time, there was a dragon. The dragon wanted to dance, so he flew off and started to prance around. + +He flew and danced high up in the sky, feeling safe and free. But, suddenly, he heard a big sound. It was loud and scary! The dragon was so scared, he couldn't take it anymore and he flew away, never to dance again. + +The dragon was never seen again, and his friends all cried. They missed his joyous dances and his carefree spirit. But, they all stayed safe, knowing that from then on, dragons would never be able to dance in the sky again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack was three and very excited because he just got a new scooter. It was bright red and Jack couldn't wait to ride it. + +The day Jack got the scooter, he took it outside. He pushed it around and thought it made the nicest noise. Then he saw something else new - a big bowl of mix! Jack hadn't seen mix before and thought it looked like something very fun. + +He got an idea - what if he put the mix into the scooter and gave it a ride! So he did, and it made the scooter go faster than ever before. Jack had so much fun riding around, showing off his new scooter with mix in it. + +When the mix was all gone, Jack was starting to get tired, so he put his scooter back where he first found it. After that, every time he saw mix, he remembered the fun time he had with his new scooter. +Once, there was a daddy who met a man. He was selling a can of oil. The Daddy bought the oil and took it home. + +The Daddy was happy. He put the can of oil in the cupboard and told his little girl not to touch it. + +But the little girl wanted to see the oil. So one day, when Daddy was not looking, she opened the can of oil and played with it. + +The oil was slippery and it made a mess! Daddy was not happy. He cleaned up the oil and warned the little girl not to touch it again. + +That night, the little girl crept into the kitchen and opened the can of oil again. But this time, she put it on the fire. + +The can of oil caught fire, and the little girl was scared. She ran away and left the fire blazing. + +In the end, the kitchen was too damaged and Daddy had to go away. He never came back, and the little girl was dead. +Johnny was excited to play outside in the sun. He quickly put on his favourite shoes and jogged out to the backyard. He looked around and saw the lawnmower. + +Johnny ran over to it and started to push it around the garden. He used fuel to make the engine work and it sounded so loud. + +Johnny was getting impatient with the lawnmower. He wanted to run and play with his friends, but he had to finish first. He pushed and pushed until the lawnmower made its last turn. + +He was so happy when he finished. Johnny raced back inside and telephoned his friends. He was ready to go out and play together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maggie. She was always playing outside, exploring and having fun. One day, she decided to walk through the woods. As she was walking, she stumbled over a big root and fell down. + +Maggie started to cry, but right away she heard a kind voice. It was the voice of an old lady. She said softly, “Come here, my child. I have something that might make you feel better.†+ +Maggie walked over to the old lady and she handed Maggie a pink flower. It was perfect! The petals were soft and so tiny. + +Maggie smiled and thanked the old lady. She said, “This flower is perfect! Thank you so much!†+ +The old lady smiled back and said, “You’re very welcome, my child. Just remember, no matter what, things can always get better.†+ +Maggie thanked the old lady again, and ran off happily. She never stumbled over the root again, but if she did, she knew that things could always get better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jo. Jo loved to play outside in the snow and every day she wore orange mittens on her hands to keep them warm. One cold and snowy day, Jo decided to sit on a bench near her house. She pulled her hands out of her mittens, making sure to put them in a safe place. + +Suddenly, a little orange cat appeared from behind the bench. Jo smiled and said, "Hello Kitty! Do you want to join me?" + +The kitty meowed softly and hopped up onto the bench. Jo put back on her mittens and they both sat there together, looking at the winter wonderland around them. Jo and the kitty watched the snowflakes dancing in the air and smiled. + +Jo and the orange kitty watched and smiled until Jo got too cold and had to go inside. She gave the kitty one last pet goodbye and headed inside, mittens still on her hands. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Alina. She loved playing with her toys and running around outside with the other kids. + +One day, Alina wanted to make something special. She decided to make a pumpkin, but she needed help. She asked her mom for help, but after a few minutes of trying, she got frustrated and accidentally made a mess all over the kitchen! + +Her mom got very angry and scolded Alina. Alina was so upset she started to cry. But then her mom hugged her tight and said she was sorry. She had forgiven Alina, even though the kitchen was very dirty. + +Alina was grateful because she knew that her mom always forgave her. Together, they cleaned up the kitchen and finished making the pumpkin. Alina was very proud of her pumpkin and was reminded how much her mom loved her. +Once upon a time, there was a big land. In the land there was an incredible animal named Mikey. Mikey liked to fix things, but he was always in a rush. One day, he was fixing something when it broke again. Mikey groaned and tried to fix it faster. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. + +It was the wind. It wanted Mikey to slow down and be patient. The wind blew more fiercely and Mikey knew he had to listen. He slowly fixed the thing and it stayed fixed! + +Mikey learned a valuable lesson - patience is key! Sometimes, if you are too hasty you won't be able to fix the problem. The wind had taught Mikey an incredible lesson. And the land was happy to have Mikey around. +Once there was a little girl named Dorothy. She was very patient and loved to explore. One day she went outside to go on an adventure. She found a small feather lying in the grass. She was so excited! She picked up the feather and held it tight. + +But Dorothy soon discovered that the feather was stuck to a branch. She was very sad. She tried to pull the feather off, but it wouldn't budge. She started to cry. + +Then, Dorothy had an idea. She found some sticky glue and stuck the feather to the branch. She was so happy! She was able to solve the problem. + +Dorothy was so proud of herself. She put the feather in her pocket, and she went home feeling happy and satisfied. She had used her brain to solve the problem, and she was very proud! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ben and Dee. Ben was a reliable painter and Dee was a baker. One day, Ben took Dee out to fly a kite. As Dee watched Ben rise the kite higher and higher, she felt a bit jealous. She wanted to be able to do the same thing as Ben. So, Dee asked Ben to teach her to paint. + +Ben agreed and they started painting together. At first, Dee was scared but Ben showed her all the tips and tricks he had learnt as a painter. Dee soon became better and better, and rose to Ben's level. + +However, during their painting lessons, the two friends soon noticed that they both had different styles. Ben was very reliable, while Dee was more creative. This caused a bit of a conflict between them. + +Nevertheless, they both tried to work together to make beautiful paintings and ended up becoming great friends. No matter what difficulties they faced, they always worked together and trusted each other. +Sadie and Mina were best friends. They liked to play together and always have fun. + +One day, Sadie found a box in the yard. Inside was a funny hat and a whistle. + +Sadie was excited and said, "We should celebrate!" + +Mina smiled and nodded. They put on the hat and blew the whistle. Sadie laughed, "It's so funny!" + +But then, Mina grabbed the hat and took off running. She was running very fast and Sadie couldn't catch her. + +Sadie was sad, but she knew the important thing was to be kind and share. + +The moral of the story is that we should always share with our friends. Celebrate, but never take something away from someone else. +Once there was a boy called Jim. He was happy and full of energy. Every day he would go to the park and run around. One day it was really hot and he was getting tired. He sat down and saw a tire. + +The tire looked old and light. Jim thought it might be fun to roll it around the park. He bent down and grabbed it. It was heavy at first, but then he started to work. He worked and worked until the tire felt light. + +Jim rolled the tire up the hill. It was difficult but also exciting. He rolled it down the other side and felt so strong. He rolled the tire back up the hill again, and just as he got to the top, the tire burst! All the work he had done made the tire too light. + +Jim was upset, but then he noticed something sparkly on the ground. Jim bent down and found a shiny coin! He had worked so hard that the tire popped, but it gave him his surprise reward. From that day on, Jim knew that when you work hard, it can pay off. +Sandy was playing in the park when she saw something unusual. It was an object that was strange and new. She wanted to pick it up and take it home, but she was worried. Would Mama be mad if she took it? Exasperated, Sandy decided to ignore the object and play some more. Suddenly, Sandy smelled something yummy! It was a delicious ice cream from the ice cream shop nearby. She bought one and ran home feeling excited! Mama was happy to see her, and let her have the yummy treat. Sandy was relieved, and the worry of the strange object was forgotten. +Once upon a time, there were two fish named Gloria and Henry. They lived in a beautiful lake surrounded by trees and bushes. One day a boat came to the lake and a man began to smoke. Gloria and Henry could see the thick smoke coming from the boat and it worried them. + +Gloria was scared, but Henry was brave and decided to do something. He dived down deep and something amazing happened! He came up with a special shell that would keep the smoke from hurting the fish in the lake. He showed it to Gloria and she was amazed. + +Gloria and Henry used the shell to keep the smoke away from the lake. Everyone agreed that it was an impressive thing to do and thanks to Henry, the fish in the lake were safe. + +The moral of the story is that being brave and having courage can help to make the world a better place. +Once there was a strong goose. He wanted to quit his job and find something new. So he set out on an adventure and went far away. + +On his journey he saw many exciting things. He saw bears and monkeys and birds. But the very strongest animal he saw was another goose! + +The two geese became friends. Together they had wonderful adventures and learned how to be strong. + +Finally, when the sun set, the two geese said goodbye. The first goose set off on his journey home, while the second stayed and looked for a new job. + +And wherever they both ended up, they never quit being strong. +A little boy loved to play with his toys. Every day he would take out his trucks and dolls and play happily. One day he wanted to try something different. He grabbed some tape from a shelf and started sticking it on his toys. He liked how the tape made them look different! But then the tape wouldn't peel off. It seemed to be stuck there! The little boy started tugging at it, but he couldn't resist the strong tape. He tried so hard, but just couldn't get it off. He got so frustrated that he started to cry. His brother heard his cries and came to help. He managed to gently peel away the tape so that the toys were no longer stuck. The little boy was so glad. He had managed to do something different with the tape, but he learned that the tape was too strong to resist sometimes! +Once upon a time there was a porch. It was very big. On this porch, there was a person. He was very uncomfortable. Every day he would sit on the porch and feel uneasy. + +One day, he decided to change things. He got up and started to move around. Soon he became more relaxed and he started to feel better. + +After that, he decided to do something special on the porch. He created a special place with some chairs and a table. Now he felt much more comfortable. + +He looked around and felt really happy. He liked sitting on the porch and he knew that he could stay comfortable. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was young and full of joy. He was out and about in the warm sun. His days in the garden were always full of fun! + +One day the heat seemed to appear. It cooled the air and dried up the tears. The boy was bored and the heat was strong. He wanted to play but he knew it was wrong. + +His dad saw the heat and said, "Come with me." He took the boy in, and they looked at the sea. The waves were cool and the air was cold. The heat suddenly disappeared and the boy felt bold! + +He laughed and he cheered, that heat was so boring! Playing outside was much more exciting and explores were scoring. The heat never came back, because the dad said it was too hot. But it was replaced with the best summer days that the boy ever got! +Once there was a mighty wolf living deep in a forest. He was so tall and strong that no other animal dared to come near. One day, he heard someone talking nearby and he was curious to find out who it was. He crept closer until he came to a clearing where he saw a little boy. The little boy was sitting alone, talking to himself with his hands frozen in midair, like he was talking to someone invisible. The wolf was scared, but he was also very curious. He slowly made his way closer, until he was standing right next to the little boy. The little boy gasped and scrambled backwards, but the wolf stayed still and used his most gentle voice to talk to him. The little boy was so surprised that he stopped and listened to what the wolf had to say. The wolf was very kind and explained to the little boy that he just wanted to be his friend. The little boy was so happy and he smiled and hugged the mighty wolf. From that day onwards, the little boy and the wolf were the best of friends. +Bob had an uncle who was a soldier. He was always in his uniform. Whenever Bob saw his uncle, he always watched how obedient he was. + +One day, Bob asked his uncle if he could wear his uniform too. So, his uncle gave Bob a toy uniform. Bob was so excited and put it on straight away. + +He ran around the house, pretending to be a soldier. Whenever someone told him to do something, he would say "Yes, sir!" just like his uncle does. + +Bob was so happy. His uncle watched him playing and smiled - he was very proud of his nephew's obedience. +There was a little girl named Grace who loved driving cars. Every day, she would go to her driveway in her driveway, and sit behind the wheel of her little toy car. She'd pretend to drive, but she couldn't reach the pedals. So, mommy helped by pushing the car so that Grace could drive up and down the driveway. + +One day, Grace was driving her car on the driveway, when she heard a honk! It was her daddy, pulling up in his car. He was home from a long day of work and wanted to take Grace for a drive. Grace's eyes lit up at the idea of going on a real drive. + +So Grace and daddy hopped in the car and drove down the street. As they drove, Grace watched out the window and waved to the people they passed by. She could feel the wind blowing on the back of her neck, and she smiled. + +Daddy was a very honest driver. He always drove the speed limit and always stopped. He was always extra careful to make sure that he and Grace arrived at their destination safe and sound. + +Grace loved going on drives with her daddy. She felt safe and happy as he drove. Whenever she was feeling down, daddy's honest driving made her feel better. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly. She loved learning new things! One day, Molly wanted to learn about faucets. She went to the kitchen and saw a faucet that was dry. Molly was curious. She fell to her knees and put her hand under the faucet. She turned the knob and to her surprise, water came out! Molly was excited! She laughed and laughed as the water ran over her hands. She had learned something new that day about faucets. +Once there were two friends, Ben and Jack. They loved to explore and use their imagination. One day, Ben and Jack decided to go on an adventure. They went to a beach far away from home. + +At the beach, Ben and Jack found a giant jellyfish. They started to play with it and it became very popular with their friends. Everyone wanted to use the jellyfish for fun. + +But, one day, Jack got too close to the jellyfish and it caused him pain. He cried out in pain and Ben rushed to help. Sadly, Jack's wound became too severe and he had to visit the doctor. + +Though the jellyfish was very popular, it caused a bad ending for Ben and Jack. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ellie. She wanted to go and explore nature, but she was feeling anxious. Despite this, she decided to put on her coat and bravely go outside. + +As soon as she stepped outside, Ellie was mesmerized by the beauty of nature. Everywhere she looked, she saw flowers, trees and butterflies. She smiled and began to explore. + +Ellie stepped onto a bridge and stopped to look down at the river below. Suddenly, the bridge started to shut! She quickly jumped off and ran away, feeling scared and anxious. + +The bridge shut with a loud creak and Ellie never attempted to cross it again. But that didn't stop her exploring nature, and she kept enjoying all its wonderful sights. + +The End +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was feeling very excited one day, because his family was planning to give him a present. +Tom waited and waited but the present didn't come. Everyone laughed at Tom and he felt so embarrassed. +The day went on and suddenly a big box appeared. It was the present! Tom was so happy and excited. He opened the box, but inside it was something very serious. Tom's family had given him a big book to read. Tom felt embarrassed and didn't know what to do. +But then his family explained that the book was to help him learn more. Suddenly Tom was filled with joy. He was very serious about learning the new things in the book and he was so happy to have it. +Tom thanked everyone for the present and smiled. He was so happy to receive something so interesting. +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very nervous. She was going to the movies with her mom and dad. As she walked into the theater, she heard a loud sound. Suddenly popcorn appeared on the floor! It was everywhere! She was so excited and couldn’t help but grab some of the popcorn. She shared it with her mom and dad. They all had so much fun together! + +After the movie ended, the family walked out of the theater. There was popcorn everywhere! The little girl was nervous again, but she and her family just laughed and cleaned it up. + +Soon, the girl smiled because she learned that the popcorn adventure was a special memory that she could keep forever. She was no longer nervous but happy! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Max and Sally. Max was a loyal friend and he always looked out for Sally. Max had a grape that he wanted to share with Sally. + +One day Max and Sally were playing together in the park. Max said to Sally, "I have a surprise for you. I need your help to unpack it!" + +Sally was excited and curious. Together Max and Sally started to unpack the surprise. Finally, once the surprise was unpacked, Sally laughed with joy. It was a grape! + +Max said, "No matter how small the surprise, it is still a surprise if it comes from a loyal friend". + +From then on, Sally always remembered that a loyal friend can make a big difference, even with small surprises. +Once upon a time, there was an eraser that wanted to have lots of fun. So, it blinked its eyes and went on a journey. The eraser encountered something along the way, but it was harmless. It kept going, until it came across a lake. The eraser blinked and decided to go for a swim, but it didn't know how to swim. Suddenly, it started to sink and it couldn't get out of the lake. The eraser tried to blink but it was too late. The eraser never came out of the water and it was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Felix and Lacey. Both were very thin and were playing in the garden. + +Felix saw a big, big start in the sky. He said to Lacey, "Look! I see a start in the sky! Let's try and catch it!" Felix and Lacey started running but it was too high in the sky. + +They both sat down and then Felix said, "It's too thin. We can't reach it!" Lacey smiled and said, "That's ok, at least we tried!" + +Felix thanked Lacey for being a good friend. He said, "Thanks for trying to catch the start with me." Lacey smiled and said, "You are welcome, Felix!" + +The two friends returned home and went to bed, dreaming about catching the thin start in the sky. +Once upon a time there was a little thief. He was always stealing things! +One day he found a beautiful ornament in a shop. It shone brightly and he wanted it very much. +The little thief looked around, but no one was watching him. He quickly grabbed the little ornament and put it in his pocket. + +But the shop keeper knew what he was up to. He shouted, "Stop thief!" +The thief was scared. He ran away as fast as he could! +The shopkeeper chased after him, but the thief was too quick. The little thief was never seen again. + +The little ornament still shines brightly in the shop window today. Nobody knows where the thief went, but it is a reminder that stealing is wrong. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Timothy who was very honest. One day Timothy was walking through the woods and he saw a big, fat bull standing in the clearing. He knew he had to be careful because the bull could be dangerous. + +Timothy stepped closer and said, "Hello Mr. Bull, may I enter the clearing?" + +The bull snorted, lifted his head and answered, "Yes, you may. But be careful. I am very big and can be dangerous if I'm not happy!" + +Timothy thanked the bull, entered the clearing cautiously, and started to pick flowers. He was very honest and only picked the ones that had fallen on the ground. + +The bull watched Timothy curiously and when he was done picking the flowers he happily thanked the bull and started to walk away. + +The bull said, "Good bye, little one! Remember it is important to be honest!" +Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy called Bob. Bob was spoiled and always wanted the latest toys. One day Bob wanted to borrow his friend's raft. He went to his friend's house expecting to borrow the raft. But his friend said no! He was so upset and started to cry. His friend saw how upset he was and decided he could borrow the raft - but only for one day. + +Bob was so excited! He took the raft and went to the river. He had so much fun playing with it. After a while, he was feeling very tired so he paid a man to take him and the raft back home. + +When he got home, Bob was so happy that he had borrowed the raft. He thanked his friend for letting him borrow it and promised to take care of it next time. Bob knew he was very lucky to have a friend who was so kind and understanding. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. John lived in a big white house with his mom and dad. One day, his mom and dad had to go away for a few days to visit his grandmother. + +John was so sad. He didn't want them to go away! He sat by the window and watched them drive away until he could no longer see them. + +Then John heard a big crash. He rushed outside and saw a brick had split the window in the living room. John felt so ashamed. He had no idea how it had happened. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from the garden. "I'm sorry I split the window," it said. It was John's neighbour, Ethel. John was so surprised that he almost forgot to be embarrassed. + +Ethel explained that she had been playing catch with a really heavy brick when it fell out of her hands and split the window. After saying sorry again, Ethel gave John a hug and promised to help him fix the window. +Billy, who was only three years old, was always asking questions. One day, his mom sat down with him and tried to explain why she always read the newspaper. "Reading the newspaper helps us to be reliable," she said. Billy furrowed his brow and asked, "What do you mean, Mommy?" + +His mom smiled and explained, "By reading the newspaper, we gain important information that helps us make good decisions." Slowly, Billy began to understand what she was saying. + +Then his mom said, "For example, if I need to go to the store, I can read the newspaper and check what time it opens and closes. That way, I don't waste time and I know the store will be open when I arrive". Billy smiled and shouted, "That's cool!" + +Billy wasn't sure he entirely understood the concept of being reliable, but he was sure of one thing - reading the newspaper was a helpful way to learn things. +Once there was a girl, who was very curious. She loved learning new things and exploring the world. One day she found a box and opened it. Out from the box flew a burning spark, it twirled around the room before landing softly on the carpet. + +The girl was scared and called for her mum. Her mum quickly came running in, "Don't worry," said her mum, "everything is going to be okay." + +Her mum put a cup on the spark and picked it up. She said, "This is ash, it's soft and it's not hot anymore". + +The girl was very happy and thanked her mum. She knew that what seemed scary was really not that bad. From then on, she was not afraid of the sparks and she learnt that ash can be soft and safe. +Timmy was very excited. His mommy said he could try to open the curtains in the living room. He could not wait to see what was on the other side. + +Timmy grabbed the curtains with his little hands and pulled them apart. On the other side of the curtains were two big windows. He could see the nice flowers in the garden and the beautiful blue sky. "Wow," said Timmy. + +Timmy's mommy came over to help him. She said, "Let's try opening the windows. Maybe we can get a breeze in here." + +Timmy tried his best to open the windows, but it was too hard. His mommy said "That's ok, let me help you." She opened the windows and a nice cool breeze came in. + +Timmy smiled and said, "That's nice!" His mommy smiled too and said, "Yes, it is. Let's play a game by the window!" +Once upon a time there was a dark pillow. This pillow was very old and dirty. Everyone in the village wanted to get rid of it and throw it away, but they didn't know how. + +Then one day a young child came along who said they could help. They got a shovel and started to dig a hole. Then they put the pillow in the hole and gently pushed the dirt back in, burying the pillow deep in the ground. + +All the villagers were so happy to see the pillow gone. They cheered and hugged the young child for their help. Now the village was free of the old, dark pillow and everyone was happy. +Once there was a little bear who was walking along the shore. The shore was vast and thick. Suddenly, the bear heard a loud cry from behind him. He turned around and saw a little penguin. + +"Help me!" the penguin demanded. + +The bear was surprised. 'What do you need?' he asked. + +"I'm stuck in the mud on the shore and I can't get free," the penguin explained. + +The bear laughed and said, "Let's try to get you out then." + +The bear started pushing and pulling the penguin, but it was very difficult. The mud was thick and smelly. After a few tries he was finally able to free the little penguin. + +The penguin thanked the bear with a big hug and waddled off. The bear watched with a smile as the penguin went back to the shore. +Once upon a time there was a little scooter that wanted to talk. He rolled around the house, chittering and chattering. But unfortunately, no one could understand him. + +One day, when the scooter was zooming around, he saw a little boy playing outside. The scooter became excited and started rolling towards the boy. The poor little scooter was moving so fast he had become dizzy, but he kept rolling forward. + +The boy was startled by the scooter and screamed. The scooter was scared, so he stopped and started apologizing. The boy was surprised and asked the scooter how he had spoken. + +The scooter explained that he had been dying to talk for a long time, but couldn't make himself heard until he had become dizzy. The little boy smiled and hugged the scooter. + +The moral of the story is that we often find our voices only when we lose balance and take a risk. We should never be afraid to express ourselves. +Once there was a patient who was very famous. Everyone who knew him wanted to get a chance to meet him. + +One day, a little girl, who was only three years old, came to visit the patient. She was so excited to meet him and had lots of questions to ask. + +But the patient was very tired. So the little girl asked if she could just sit and look at him. The patient said yes, and the little girl sat down in a chair close to him. + +She wanted to point at everything the patient was doing, so she asked if it was okay to do that. The patient agreed, so the little girl pointed at him every time he moved. She was so happy she got to watch him and point to him. + +The little girl was so excited to be able to meet the famous patient. She declared that she would never forget the time they spent together. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Jim. Jim was a very pretty bird with blue feathers and a red beak. He loved to fly all around the town and sing his songs in the mornings. + +One day, Jim was looking for something to eat when he saw a trap. The trap was shiny and silver and it looked like it could catch anything that came near it. He was curious and wanted to get close to it. + +But before Jim could get close, he heard a voice. It was the voice of an old bird, telling him to fly away. + +“Go away, Jim!†said the old bird. “This is a trap and it will keep you away from ever flying free. Never forget my words; traps are not good for birds.†+ +Jim remembered the old bird’s words and flew away. He was happy that he had listened and gotten away safely. He reminded himself never to go too close to a trap again. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to the wise and be careful of traps! +George and his friend Jack have been playing together in the park. Jack wanted to run around and explore while George wanted to just sit and relax. + +George looked at Jack and said, “Why don't you sit here with me? We can play freezy-beezy.†+ +But Jack was too restless. He said, “I can't stay still! Let's go explore the big hill over there.†+ +George smiled and replied, “We can do that later. Let's play freezy-beezy together.†+ +But Jack was still restless. “I don't want to play that game. Let's go explore now!†+ +George tried to explain, “The hill can wait. It's more fun to have a friend to play with.†+ +This time Jack understood. He happily shouted, “OK! Let's play freezy-beezy!†+ +So the two friends played in the park all afternoon, having lots of fun and being very happy. +Kim was very worried. She had to go to the judge to explain her plan. The plan was to reverse what the other person had done. + +But she was very scared. She did not want the judge to be angry with her. She kept thinking about what the judge would say. + +When she arrived, the judge asked her why she wanted to reverse the other person's plan. Kim explained that it was important because it would make everything better. The judge listened and nodded. + +Kim was relieved, but then the judge said something she didn't expect. The judge said she had to explain her plan to the other person first. Kim was worried again. She didn't know if the other person would agree to her plan. + +But in the end, it turned out very well. The other person agreed and the plan was reversed. Kim was so thankful and relieved. She was happy the judge had given her a chance to explain her plan. +Once there was a little girl who loved to rock. She had her own rocking chair and would spend hours swaying back and forth, to and fro. + +One day she decided to explore the house and came upon the big bookshelf. She was scared at first but started to feel brave enough to climb up. She grabbed hold of the first rock and pulled herself up, then the next and the next. + +The little girl was so proud of herself for making it to the top. She decided it was now time for another rocking session and plonked herself on the very top of the bookshelf. + +The little girl started to rock and was having a great time until suddenly there was a loud creak and the little girl was scared that she had made the bookshelf move. She scrambled to the floor, shaking. + +The little girl's mom heard the noise and came in to check on her. Mommy said "that was a big noise! You must have been very scared". The little girl nodded and said "I was scared but at least I rocked the bookshelf!" +Mommy took her three-year-old to school today. The little girl was so excited! When they got there, Mommy showed her around and explained everything. She told the girl that today was a special day because she had a test. + +The girl was nervous about the test. She had never taken one before. But Mommy told her not to worry because it would be fun. She reminded her that the test would show how organized she was. That seemed to cheer the girl up a bit. + +When it was time for the test, Mommy gave her a big hug and wished her luck. The girl walked down the hall to where the test was being held. She smiled at all the other children who were taking the test too. + +Finally, the test was over and the girl was excited to tell Mommy how she had done. She ran back to the hallway to show Mommy her perfect score. Mommy praised her for how organized and prepared she was. + +The girl was so proud of herself and she couldn't wait to show off her results to all her friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who always looked forward to Sundays. Her name was Abigail and Sunday was the best day of the week to her. + +Every Sunday morning,abigail woke up early, put on her best dress and talked to her mom. + +"Mommy, can I please go to the park today?", abigail asked. + +"Of course you can!", her mom said. The sun was shining and the day was beautiful. + +So abigail and her mom went to the park together and they talked, laughed and played together. Abigail loved watching the fluffy white clouds float through the sky and chasing her mom around the park. + +Sundays were always the most beautiful for abigail because it was the day she spent with her mom. +Once upon a time, there were two boys named Jack and Mike. Jack wanted to see how big the television was, so he asked Mike for help. + +Jack said, "Can you help me measure the television?" + +Mike said, "Yes, I can help you! It looks large, so we will need a long ruler to measure it." + +So they went to the store to find a ruler. They measured the television, and it was very long. It measured over two feet! + +Jack said, "Wow, it's so big!" + +Mike said, "Yes, it sure is. Let's go watch a show now." + +So the two boys watched a show on the large television and had a great time! +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called May. She was three years old and loved to go on adventures. + +One day on her adventure, she came across a broken seat. The seat was old and all of its legs were broken. +May had an idea. She asked her mom to help her deliver the seat to the house. + +Her mom jeered, “What a great idea, May! But I don’t have anything to help me deliver the seat.†+ +May smiled and said “I know, mommy! Let’s use a wheelbarrow so we can deliver the seat easier.†+ +Her mom smiled and said “That’s a brilliant idea, May. We can do it together!†+ +So the two of them loaded the seat into the wheelbarrow and made their way to the house. When they arrived, May was so proud of the seat she had delivered. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Anna and Mary. Anna and Mary were playing together in the park. Suddenly, Anna noticed a big gate in the park that she had never seen before. + +Anna asked Mary, "What's that?" + +Mary explained to Anna, "That's a big gate over there. It keeps us safe, so we can play in the park without any worries." + +Anna liked the idea. She smiled and said, "Let's play near the big gate. I'll feel safer that way." + +Mary and Anna ran to the big gate and had lots of fun together playing near it. They felt safe, playing where the big gate was. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a quiet little girl called Emma. Everyday Emma would go to the beach to play. One day when she was there, she saw a hook in the sand. Emma was curious, so she went up to have a look. She asked her mum, "What is it?". + +Mum said, "It's a hook. Can you understand what it is?". Emma shook her head, so Mum explained, "It's a tool that fishermen use to catch fish. Do you understand now?" + +Emma thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, I understand now. I'm going to pick it up". So Emma picked up the hook and put it in her pocket. + +Everyday Emma would take the hook out of her pocket and look at it. Soon she even started to play a game with it - pretending the hook was a fishing rod. It was so much fun! + +Mum was so proud of her daughter, understanding what the hook was and finding a way to play with it. She was a very quiet, smart little girl! +Auntie was visiting. Mommy and Sammy were so happy. They wanted to have a special time with Auntie so they took her to the park. + +At the park, they saw a pond. Mommy said they should save the fish in the pond. Sammy was excited. + +At first, the saving was boring. Sammy looked around and he saw birds building a nest. He smiled and watched them for a little bit. + +Then, suddenly, a big fish jumped into Sammy's hands. Sammy was so surprised he dropped it back in the pond. Auntie laughed and clapped. She said, "Great work Sammy, you just saved a fish!" + +Sammy's face lit up. He liked the feeling of saving something so much that he started looking for more fish that needed help. He saved two more fish. Sammy was so proud of himself. + +From then on, Sammy loved to visit the pond. He felt like it was his special place where he could help and save. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Doug. He loved to play with his toys and he would always try to fix things around the house. One day his mom asked him for help, because the drain in the kitchen sink was blocked. + +"Can you fix the drain?" asked his mom. + +Doug excitedly replied "Yes, I can fix it! I'm a big boy now." + +Doug got some tools and started working on the drain. He worked and worked until he finally fixed it! His mom was so proud of him and hugged him. + +"Well done, Doug! I'm so proud of you for helping out," said his mom. + +Doug felt so happy and he learned a lesson that day. He realised that it was very important to help out and that he could do it! From then on, Doug always helped out when something needed to be fixed. This made his mom so proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He lived in a charming village by the river. One sunny morning, Jack's mommy said to him, "Jack, it's time for you to take a bath!" Jack said, "OK Mommy!" + +So Jack went to the river. He waded into the cool water, splashing and playing. He washed his hair and scrubbed his face. Jack had so much fun in the river he splashed around happily. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It said, "Hello Jack! What are you doing?" Jack saw a friendly fish swimming nearby. "I'm taking a bath!" he said. + +The fish smiled. "That's funny! Nobody ever takes a bath in the river. That's not what rivers are for!" + +Jack laughed. Even though it was unusual, he thought it was terribly charming. Then he said goodbye to the fish and went back to shore. His family was happy to see him and Jack was happy, too! +Once upon a time two friends, Nick and Tom, were taking a nap on a sunny afternoon in their backyard. Tom's lips were purple from eating too many blueberries. Nick laughed and told him, "Look at your purple lip, Tom". Tom was embarrassed and told Nick he should learn to rest in the afternoon like him. Nick replied, "But I like to stay up and play, not nap like you, Tom". + +Tom smiled and said, "Nick, sometimes it's good to take a nap. Naps help us get better rest and that gives us energy to play all day long. That way, you can always have plenty of time to play and you won't get too tired". + +Nick thought about what Tom said and decided maybe more naps would be a good idea. He thanked Tom and said, "You are right, friend. I'll try to take more naps so I can have plenty of energy to play." + +The moral of this story is that rest can be refreshing and help you have plenty of energy to do the things you enjoy. +Once upon a time there were two best friends named Joe and Lucy. One day they were playing outside and they saw a beautiful hippo. The hippo was pink with blue patches. + +Joe and Lucy were very excited and they wanted to stay and play with the hippo. So they asked their mom if they could stay, but she said "Sorry, kids, you can't stay, it's not safe". + +Lucy was very disappointed, so Joe said "Let's just go and come back soon. I know a trick that will help us." + +Lucy was interested to know the trick, so Joe said "Let's tell the hippo that we recommend it to go someplace else. Then we go and come back, and the hippo will be gone". + +Lucy was embarrassed but she agreed, so they both said: "We recommend you to go somewhere else". + +The hippo heard them and left. They both laughed and went back home, happy that it worked! +Once upon a time, there was a loyal top. Every day, he would roll around the house with a big smile on his face. + +One day, the top decided to take a journey to the park. So he started to roll all the way there. + +After a while, he stopped in front of a small pond and noticed a frog. So he called out to the frog, "Hello! Where are you going?" + +The frog looked up and said, “I'm going to the pond! Can you help me get there?†+The top was so loyal, he said, “Yes! I can roll you there.†+ +So, the top and the frog rolled together all the way to the pond. When they got there, the frog said, “Thank you for being so loyal. I'm sure we'll meet again one day!†+ +And with that, the loyal top waved goodbye and started to roll back home. +Once there was a tough little girl who lived in a big house. The girl had a very special hidden place all to herself. One day, she wanted to show it to her friend. She took her friend to the place and, together, they went in. + +The little girl's friend was so excited to see what was hidden in the left side of the room. She looked all around, but there was nothing there. She turned around to look at the girl. + +"What's over there?" she asked, pointing at the left side of the room. + +The girl replied, "That's my secret place! You can't see it!" + +The girl's friend was so angry that she had been shown something she couldn't see. She wasn't going to stand for it, so she decided to take matters into her own hands and find out what was hidden there. + +The girl was worried her friend would find and take her secret away, so she didn't know what to do. However, the tough girl found a way to show her friend the secret thing without letting her take it away. + +She promised her friend that if she kept it a secret, then she could come back and take a peek. The girl's friend agreed and excitedly went away to tell no one what she had found! +Once upon a time there were two friends called Mary and John. Mary had an old mask that she liked to wear. She thought it was very special. + +One day, Mary decided to introduce John to her old mask. She showed it to him and said, “This is my special old mask. Do you like it?†+ +John smiled and said, “It’s beautiful! I love it! Can I wear it too?†+ +Mary was so happy to share her special old mask with John. She said, “Yes! You can wear it too.†+ +So they laughed and played together, wearing their old mask. It was the best day ever! +Once there was a little boy called Tom. He liked to explore new things so he decided to visit the beach. When he arrived he was very excited and could see a beautiful yacht. He shouted out 'please, can I go on the yacht?'. +Tom's mum looked worried and said 'no, it is important to stay here, it is too dangerous to go on the yacht'. Tom was very sad and started to cry. He pleaded again 'please mum, can I please go on the yacht?' but his mum would not change her mind. +Unfortunately the yacht sailed away with Tom still standing on the beach watching. Tom was sad for a very long time. +Mommy and child were sorting through some old boxes in the attic. Child asked, "What's this, Mommy?" Mommy answered, "This is the original television. It's very old." Child was excited and asked, "Can we watch it?" Mommy replied, "No, it doesn't work anymore." They both smiled and went back to sorting. They found some more fun things in the box: a tiny toy car and a sparkly necklace. Child wanted to keep them both and Mommy said, "Yes, you can keep these!" They both cheered and hugged each other. Now these things have a special place in the child's bedroom and they always remind them of the fun time sorting in the attic. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Susan and Jake. They were best friends, and did everything together. + +One day, Susan and Jake were playing outside in the park when Susan noticed something. Her hair was a bit messy and she needed to brush it. She told Jake, "I need a brush!" + +But Jake didn't know where to find one. He looked around but he couldn't any brushes. He told Susan, "We don't have a brush!" + +Susan didn't know what to do. She really needed a brush and with a bit of thought she came up with a brilliant plan. She looked around and found a stick and some leaves. + +She gave the stick and leaves to Jake and asked him to make a brush. She said, "Can you make me a brush? I need one!" + +Jake was a bit nervous but he tried his best. After a few minutes of hard work, Jake made a brilliant brush from the stick and leaves. + +Susan was so grateful and happily used the brush on her hair. She thanked Jake again and again for finding such a clever solution. +George the Giraffe was very proud. Everyone in the meadow said he could do anything. Today he was going to try something new - something he had never seen before - he was going to zoom! + +George was scared but he knew he could do it. He took deep breaths and imagined himself soaring through the sky until finally he felt brave enough. + +"I can do it!" He shouted. + +His friends smiled at him encouragingly. "Go for it, George!" They said. + +George stepped forward and started to run. He moved faster and faster until he was flying. He felt the breeze on his face, and the sun tickling his spots. He was zoom! + +George was so proud when he landed safely back on the ground. All his friends cheered for him. He had done it! He had left his comfort zone and made a big achievement. He felt so proud of himself. +Once upon a time there lived two friends, Tami and Lucas. Tami was pale with a big smile and Lucas was a funny little man. + +One day, Lucas asked Tami, "Do you want to hear a story?" + +"Yes," Tami replied happily. + +Lucas began to tell his story but after a few seconds, Tami said, "Wait, I am too tired. Can I hear it tomorrow?" + +Lucas agreed and said, "All right, I will permit you a break and you can hear my story tomorrow." + +The next day, Tami and Lucas met again. Tami was excited to hear the story. Lucas started to tell his story and they both laughed, smiled and enjoyed it together. + +The story finished and Tami said, "Thanks Lucas, it was fun. You tell a good story". + +Lucas smiled and said, "I'm happy you liked it. Now I want to permit you to tell me a story." + +Tami nodded and began to tell her story. They both enjoyed it and laughed till it finished. + +It was a wonderful day of stories and fun! +Once upon a time, there was a famous family. They lived by a nature trail, and they had a lot of fun exploring it every week. + +One day, they decided to take a longer walk along the trail, to see if they could find something new. As they walked, they noticed bright colourful stones. + +Mum said, “Oh, look what we found! Can you believe it? We should stay a bit longer and collect some of these stones.†The little girl smiled and said, “Yes, let’s stay and collect some!†+ +They stayed for a while and collected lots of stones. When they were finished, they said goodbye to the trail and promised to come back to visit soon. +The day was sunny and bright. Little Jimmy wanted to go out and play outside. So, he put on his yellow shirt and went to find Mommy. He walked into her bedroom, and he saw her with a bottle of lotion in her hands. + +"Mommy, what are you doing?" asked Little Jimmy. + +"I'm putting lotion on my skin," said Mommy. "The sun is out, and I need to protect my skin so I don't get too much sun." + +Little Jimmy nodded and smiled. He said, "I'm going to go outside and walk around. Can I go?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, just make sure to stay in the yard." + +Little Jimmy nodded, and off he went, walking around and exploring in the bright, sunny day. +Once upon a time, there was a dad who loved to create. He was very clever and made lots of things from wood. One day he decided he would make something special. + +His son was very young, but he understood and he was very obedient. + +The dad said, “Son, I am going to make something very special for you.†+ +The son was very excited, so he asked what it was. + +“I will make you a spoon,†the dad replied and smiled. + +The son smiled back and waited with excitement. + +Every day the dad went to his workshop and worked on the spoon. Eventually, he had made the perfect spoon, just the right size for the little boy. + +The day finally came when the dad presented the spoon to his son. The son was so excited he jumped up and hugged his dad! + +He had created a perfect spoon and the son was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named David. He was only three years old but he was very brave. One day, he wanted to explore the garden. He stepped outside and the wind was blowing. He heard a buzzing sound. David looked around and saw a big bug on the ground. + +The bug was almost perfect! Its wings were clear and its body colorful. He was mesmerized by it. David bent down and said, "Hi there bug. What's your name?" + +The bug moved closer and said, "My name is Jenny. What's your name?" + +David smiled and said, "My name is David. Can I be your friend?" + +Jenny buzzed happily, "Of course! Shall we explore the garden together?" + +David was delighted. He followed Jenny to all the most magical spots in the garden. They were the perfect pair! +Once upon a time, there was a 3 year old named Jack. He loved playing with his toy cars. + +One day, Jack accidentally bumped his toy car into a big box that was sitting in the living room. When he opened the box, he found a remote control. He gasped with excitement! + +Suddenly, Jack heard a voice from behind him: "Be careful with the remote control, Jack!" + +Jack whirled around to see his dad standing there. His dad said, "The remote gives you the power to do big things, so don't spoil it!" + +Jack was careful and excited as he tried out the remote. He was soon doing all kinds of amazing things with it. He was controlling lights, music, and even opening the door! It was so easy! + +Jack was having a great time. His dad smiled at him and said, "Using this power can be a lot of fun. Just use it responsibly." + +And that's how Jack learned to use the power of the remote control, in an easy and responsible way. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely bear called Benny. Benny was very kind and loved to do nice things for his friends. One day, Benny heard some music and decided to get out of bed and go for a dance. He did a little twirl and moved his arms and legs with the music. + +As he danced, Benny noticed everyone around him smiling. Soon, he saw that everyone was joining in to dance with him. They all smiled and danced in the most adorable way. + +Suddenly, Benny realised he was not alone. He saw a little mouse standing at the edge of the dance floor looking sad. Benny went up to him and said, “Welcome, friend!†+ +The mouse was so happy to be welcomed and joined Benny in his dance. They all danced together and enjoyed the music, feeling the joy and happiness in their hearts. + +The moral of this story is that we should always extend a warm welcome to new people and show kindness to those who are alone. We should be open to new friends and share the joy together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Rosie, who was very busy helping her mum around the house all day. She was looking for something to do when suddenly an idea popped into her head. + +Rosie grabbed a big board and walked outside. When she looked at it, she saw that it was boring. But then she had a brilliant idea. + +She ran inside to ask her mum for help. “Mum,†she said “Can you help me make this board much more interesting?†+ +Her mum smiled and said, “Of course, sweetie. Let’s get some colouring pens and some coloured pieces of paper. We’ll make a beautiful collage together." + +So, Rosie and her mum set about decorating the board with all sorts of bright colours. They stuck the pieces of paper on the board and drew pictures and patterns too. When they were finished the boring board had been turned into a beautiful work of art. + +Rosie smiled and said, “Thanks for your help Mum! That was fun.†+Mama was cooking in the kitchen. She was making something special. It was small and round and had a button at the top. + +The three-year-old daughter peeked into the kitchen and saw it. "Mama, what is that?" she asked, pointing at the round thing. + +"It's a cookie," Mama answered. She was stirring some mix in a bowl. "I'm making them for you and your sister. They're going to be tasty." + +The little girl smiled. "Can I have one now?" she asked. + +Mama chuckled. "No, not yet," she said. "They have to bake in the oven first!" She put the cookies in the oven and set the timer. + +Finally, the oven timer went off and Mama took the cookies out. She passed them to her daughter. "Here you go," Mama said. "They're nice and tasty!" + +The little girl took one of the cookies and bit into it. She smiled. "Yum!" she exclaimed. +Once there was a small girl called Jane. She loved to play in the park. Every day she went to the park with her dad and they went to the swing together. + +Jane loved the swing. She liked to swing higher and higher. One day she was swinging so high that it made her dizzy. She started to worry and cry. + +Her dad came to help. He put his hands on her back and pushed her gently back and forth on the swing. Jane smiled and stopped crying. + +She kept playing and every time she felt dizzy, her dad was there to help. When it was time to go home, Jane and her dad satisfied, knowing that they had enjoyed the swing together. +Jenny was a very alert girl. She was playing in the garden one day when she noticed something unusual. She saw a colourful jacket lying in the grass. When she picked it up, she heard a small meow. Inside the pocket of the jacket was a tiny kitten! Jenny was so excited she immediately decided to take the kitten home with her. + +Jenny ran inside the house and showed her mum the kitten. "Mum, can I keep this kitten?" Jenny asked. Mum looked at the kitten and smiled. "Yes, of course you can," she replied. + +Jenny was so happy that the kitten had yielded to her. She made a comfy bed for the kitten and gave it a bowl of milk. The little kitten was very happy in her new home. Jenny was very alert and took good care of the kitten. They became the best of friends. +Timmy and his mom were walking down the path when Timmy saw a lizard. He got very excited and ran up to it. He was going to pick it up when his mom said, "No, Timmy! Let the lizard be." + + Timmy was upset, but he didn't want to disturb the lizard. He just wanted to look at it. But the lizard was scared, and it started moving faster. Timmy was upset that he scared it away. + +His mom hugged him and said, "It's alright, Timmy. You didn't mean to disturb the lizard. It's okay." + +Timmy felt better, and they kept walking down the path. He looked back at the lizard and said goodbye, hoping that it was happy and not too upset. +One evening, a little girl called Jessica was going to bed. But she couldn’t find her bed. She looked all around her room, but her bed was gone. She asked her mum, “Where’s my bed?†+ +Mum replied, “You lost it, Jessica. You didn’t tidy it up after you finished playing before. Your bed is gone now.†+ +Jessica was very confused. She tried to remember when she had put her bed away, but she couldn’t. + +The moral of this story is that it’s important to clean up and look after your things, or else you might lose them! +Once upon a time there was a little lady who was silly. She loved roaring like a lion. She would roar all day long and the other animals around her were so scared. + +One day, a big lion came to her house. When he saw her roaring like a lion he was very angry. He said, "Stop that noise! I am the only one who can roar around here!" + +The lady didn't want to stop. She roared even louder than before. The lion got even more angry. He roared so loud it shook the house. + +The lady was very brave. She roared back and said, "No, I will keep roaring!" + +The lion was so surprised that he stopped roaring and ran away. The lady was very proud of herself and she continued to roar happily. +The sun was shining in the sky and the birds were singing. It was a beautiful day. + +Sam was walking through a meadow. He saw a bright orange flower. He bent down and smelled it. The flower smelled so sweet. + +Suddenly, a little mouse popped out from behind the flower. He said hello to Sam. "Hello, little mouse," said Sam. + +The little mouse grinned. He said, "Would you like to come to my house?" Sam was excited. "Yes please!" he replied. + +The mouse showed Sam the way to his home. As they were walking, Sam asked the mouse, "What is your favorite thing?" The mouse replied, "My favorite thing is the orange flower in the meadow. I love to smell it every day." + +Sam smiled. "That sounds wonderful!" he replied. He said goodbye to the mouse and continued his walk. It had been a fun adventure. +Morgan, a three-year old, and her mom were walking down the street. They stopped in front of a bakery. Inside, there were many delicious smelling pastries which made Morgan's eyes light up. + +Mom smiled at Morgan and said, "Go on, take your pick". + +Morgan couldn't decide what to get. Everything looked so delicious and inviting. Then she spotted a modest-looking pastry at the corner of a shelf. Without hesitation she ran up to it and excitedly said, "This one, Mommy!" + +Mom chuckled and said, "Okay, then this one it is." She then signed for the pastry and handed it to Morgan, who eagerly bit into it. + +The taste of the pastry was incredible and Morgan's eyes widened with delight. She finished it in no time and smiled in satisfaction. + +Mom said, "See? I told you, you could trust your choice!" +Once upon a time, a little girl was playing by herself. She wished she had a team to play with. Suddenly, her dad came into the room and said: "I have an idea! Why don't I explain what a team is?". + +The little girl was very excited and said: "Yes, please! What is a team?". + +Her dad said: "A team is when two or more people come together to do something together. For example, a team is like a group of people who play together at a park." + +The little girl was so excited that she found a team to play with. She went out shopping with her mom and saw some cheap toys. She asked her mom: "Can I get a toy to share with my team?" + +Her mom said: "Yes! That is a great idea. You can buy something cheap and bring it to the park to share with your team." + +The little girl was so happy that she had a team to play with and toys to share. She smiled and said: "Thank you, mom!" And they went home with the cheap toy to share. +Once upon a time, there was a great tiger living in the forest. He was a brave, strong tiger and liked to have fun! + +One day, the tiger decided to go for a walk. As he started to run along the path, he heard a loud yell coming from the trees. + +He stopped and looked around, wondering what it could be. Then he saw a little bear. He was standing on a branch, looking at the tiger and shouting. + +The tiger was a bit scared and asked the bear why he had yelled. The bear replied in a scared voice, "I thought you were going to eat me!" + +The tiger laughed and said, "No need to be scared, I'm a great tiger and I don't eat bears! We can be friends instead!" + +The bear was so relieved that he jumped down from the branch and hugged the tiger. From that day on, the bear and the tiger were best friends and went for walks in the forest together every day. +Once upon a time there was a harsh crane. It lived in a huge park. One day, a little girl came to visit the park. She wanted to play but when the crane saw her, he was very angry. He started to destroy the little girl's toys. + +The girl was very sad. She started to cry. She said to the crane, "Why are you so harsh?! Please be nice!" +But the crane did not listen. He just kept destroying her toys. + +Suddenly, a voice echoed in the park. It was the girl's father. He said, "Stop! It is wrong to destroy things!" The crane knew that he had been caught being mean. He flew away and left the park forever. + +The girl was very happy. Her toys were saved, and the harsh crane was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was 3 years old. He was always looking for something new and exciting to do. + +One day, he decided to explore the house and see what he could discover. He stumbled upon a room he had never seen before. He opened the door and stepped inside. The room was filled with old furniture and he was fascinated by it. + +He then noticed an old cushion perched on a chair. He rushed over to it, paused for a moment, and then took a seat. The cushion felt so comfortable, he just wanted to stay there all day! But then he heard a noise from outside the room. + +He got up from the cushion and opened the door. Standing in the doorway was his mom, holding an original cushion that exactly matched the one in the room! His mom had been searching for it for a long time and was so excited to have finally found it. + +This made the little boy realize all the hidden treasures waiting to be discovered, especially the original cushion. He smiled, knowing he could always find something exciting in his house! +Once upon a time, there was a lonely cauliflower who lived in a garden. All the other vegetables were very friendly, but the cauliflower was always left out and felt very sad. + +One day, the cauliflower heard a voice. He looked around and saw a little boy standing in the garden. + +The boy said, "Hello, cauliflower! I'm here to give you a hug because I know it must be hard to be lonely all the time." + +The cauliflower was so surprised and happy. He couldn't believe the boy was comforting him. + +The moral of the story is that everyone needs a little comfort sometimes. We should always be open to offering comfort, even to the smallest thing, because a kindness can lighten someone's loneliness. +Lucy was an eager three year old with a great deal of energy. One day, she decided to go to the park with her mom. As soon as they arrived, the sun was shining brightly and Lucy threw off her shoes and ran straight for the playground. She swung, raced around and climbed for hours, getting very dirty in the process. + +At the end of the day, her mom said "It's time for us to go home, Lucy. We need to get you washed." + +Lucy pleaded, "No mommy, I don't want to wash! I want to stay in the sunshine." + +Laughing, her mom said, "Don't worry, sweetness - once you are washed, you can have some ice cream and go back to the sunshine again." + +Eagerly, Lucy offered to help her mom gather her things and they set off toward home. As soon as they arrived, Lucy hopped right into the bathtub and washed off all of the dirt. + +When she was finished, she ran outside where the sunshine was still shining. With a grin on her face, Lucy could hardly wait to have her ice cream and enjoy the rest of the day outside in her clean clothes. +Once there was a monkey. He had all kinds of toys but he wanted one more that was special. He asked his friends if they could lend him the toy he wanted. They all said no, because they weren't reliable. + +One day, the monkey found his friend, a little bear, who said he could lend the monkey the toy he wanted. The monkey was very excited and thanked the little bear. + +The next day, the monkey went to get the toy that the little bear had promised to lend him. But when the monkey got there, the little bear was not there. He had forgotten all about the monkey. + +The monkey was sad. He wanted his toy. He felt disappointed and mad. Then, he saw a little rabbit who said he would lend the monkey the toy. The monkey was surprised, because the little rabbit was not usually reliable. + +But this time, the little rabbit was true to his word. He lent the monkey the toy the monkey wanted. The monkey thanked the little rabbit and promised to always be kind and reliable, just like he had been. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was a happy little boy, and he liked to explore the world. + +One day Jack was walking in the west when he heard a noise. He peered around and saw a miserable little creature sitting on the ground. + +Jack walked up to the creature and said, "Hello! What's your name?". + +The creature replied sadly, "My name is Max. I'm so messy and I can never clean myself". + +Jack said, "Don't worry Max. I can help you clean. Let's go and get a bucket of water and some soap". + +So Jack and Max walked back to the west with a big bucket of water and some soap. Jack showed Max how to use the soap, and helped him clean himself until he was sparkly and clean. Max smiled, no longer feeling miserable. + +Jack said goodbye to Max, and they both knew that they would be friends forever. +Mabel and Mommy were at the mall. Mabel was excited because she wanted to go ride a big truck. + +Mabel said, “Mommy can I ride the truck?†+ +Mommy said, “Yes, sweetheart. But make sure it's safe, okay?†+ +So Mabel hopped onto the truck and it began to ride. At first, the ride was fun and exciting, but then Mabel felt uncomfortable. She held onto the sides of the truck, but it just kept going faster and faster. + +Mommy saw Mabel had an uncomfortable look on her face. She ran to the truck, waved her hands, and shouted, “Mabel, stop!†+ +Finally the truck stopped and Mabel stepped off. Mommy hugged her tightly and said, “You have to be careful when you ride, okay?†+ +Mabel nodded and hugged her Mommy back. She felt better and safer with Mommy by her side. +Tom and Jim were good friends and they often played together. One day, they decided to have a fight. Tom yelled out loud as he threw as much ash into the air as he could. Jim laughed, throwing even more ash than Tom. They laughed and had a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, their mother came into the room. She was not happy. She was very loud and said: "Stop it right now! I can't believe that you two are fighting like this! Stop it now!" Tom and Jim looked at each other and stopped fighting. + +Tom said sorry to Jim. Jim said sorry to Tom too. They realised that it was more fun to play together than fight. So that is what they did, and had a lot of fun playing together. +John had a best friend named Jimmy. They did everything together. One morning, Jimmy had a great idea. He said to John, "Let's act like we are wealthy!" + +John was not sure what to do. Jimmy showed him. They dressed up in their best clothes and put on fancy hats. Then they stood up in the middle of their living room and acted like very wealthy people. + +John and Jimmy acted like they could buy anything they wanted. They talked about fancy cars, big houses and more. They even danced around the room like they had the most money in the world. + +At the end of their game, they made a special toast. They cheered with their juice glasses and said "To us acting like wealthy people. Here is to us!" + +John and Jimmy laughed and hugged each other. They had the best time ever acting like wealthy people. It was a day they would never forget. +Once upon a time, two furry friends were playing in the park. + +The first furry friend said: "let's climb the tree and sit in the shade". + +The second furry friend disagreed. He said: "No, let's play tag instead". + +The first furry friend thought for a moment and then said: "OK". + +The two friends had a lot of fun playing tag, until it was time for the second furry friend to go home. + +As the second furry friend was about to leave, the first furry friend said: "Let's climb the tree and sit in the shade". + +The second furry friend disagreed. He said: "No, I want to go home". + +The first furry friend got angry. He shouted: "If you won't climb the tree with me, you're no friend at all!" + +The second furry friend was sad. He said goodbye to the first furry friend and left. + +The two friends never played together again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends: Ahle and Dave. Ahle really wanted to go to the beach, but there was a problem. The beach was guarded by a deep sea monster. + +Ahle asked Dave for help. Dave said, "Don't worry. I will solve this." + +Ahle was happy. He thought Dave was very brave. + +Dave then gathered his tools and started to make a plan. He said, "If I can make a seal that's strong enough, the sea monster won't be able to get to us. It will work like a secret code." + +Ahle watched Dave work and soon the seal was ready. Dave tested the seal and it was strong. + +Ahle and Dave went to the beach and the sea monster was amazed. It could not break the seal. Dave had solved the problem! Ahle and Dave were very happy. They had a great day at the beach. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl called Sue. She was on an adventure to find a body. Everywhere she went she told herself to be brave and it made her feel strong. + +Sue walked through the dark forest. She was determined to find the body, but she was scared too. Suddenly she heard a noise from a nearby bush. She stopped walking and peered into the bush. She saw a small animal with big ears. + +"Hi there!" said Sue. +The little animal popped its head out of the bush. +"Hello!" it squeaked. + +"I'm looking for a body" said Sue. +The little animal twitched it's nose. +"I know where you can find one!" it said. + +Sue followed the animal to a nearby lake. Sitting on the shore was a beautiful body. Sue was amazed. She thanked the little animal and hugged it tightly. + +"Thank you so much for being brave and helping me" said Sue. + +The small animal blushed. "You're welcome!" it said. To say thank you, Sue leaned in and kissed it on the head. + +The little animal smiled and scurried off into the forest. Sue watched it go and then began her journey with her new found body. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very brave. She wanted to go on an adventure, so she went to the woods. As she explored the woods, she came across a dark cave. The cave was very scary, and the girl was fearful. + +But even though she was scared, she was determined to explore the cave. She stepped inside and found a strange little man. He was wearing a pointy hat and holding a piece of yarn. He smiled at the girl and began to tell her a story. + +The little man told her about a great adventure he had had with the yarn. He said it was magical and could take him anywhere he wanted. As he talked, the girl's fear started to go away. She decided to take the yarn and try it herself. + +The girl thanked the little man and stepped out of the cave. She held onto the yarn tight and wished to find an adventure. Suddenly, the yarn began to glow and the girl flew up into the sky. + +She explored amazing places and had lots of wonderful adventures. Her fear was replaced with courage and she was never afraid again. +Once upon a time, two old friends were walking through an ancient forest. One of them was holding a lump of cheese. Suddenly, a noise caught their attention. + +The first old friend said, "Who's there?" +A mysterious voice replied, "I'm the mysterious voice of the forest." +The first old friend asked, "What do you want?" +The mysterious voice answered, "I want your cheese. Give it to me!" + +The second old friend tried to persuade the mysterious voice to go away, but the voice refused. The second old friend spread out his arms and shouted, "No! You cannot have the cheese!" + +The mysterious voice became angry and shouted back, "Then I will spread my ancient curse upon you and your cheese!" + +The two old friends were scared and ran away as fast as they could. But it was too late. The mysterious voice had already spread its ancient curse. The cheese was ruined and the two friends never saw each other again. +Once upon a time in a tiny village, there was a little boy. He was only three years old. He was curious about the world and wanted to explore. + +One day he decided to go for a walk. He decided to go to the next village. He was on his way when he came to a big river. He needed to cross it. He looked around and saw an old man near the river. + +He walked up to the old man and asked him if he could help him cross the river. The old man looked at him and said: "I can help you, but only if you do something for me first." + +The little boy was scared, but he asked the old man: "What can I do for you?" +The old man answered: "I need you to get me an iron. Can you do that?" +The little boy agreed and said: "Yes, I can do that." + +So the old man told him where to find it and the little boy ran off to get the iron. He searched for hours, but eventually he found a little iron. + +He ran back to the old man and proudly showed him his find. The old man said: "That's not good enough. I demand a bigger iron!" + +But the little boy didn't have a bigger iron. so the old man refused to help him cross the river. + +The little boy was sad and disappointed. He had +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jimmy and Steve. Jimmy was very nice and Steve was envious. One day they went to the park together. + +When they got there, Jimmy saw a beautiful swing. He wanted to try it out so he asked Steve if he could go first. Steve said yes but he was feeling envious inside. + +Jimmy had so much fun on the swing and he recommend it to Steve. Steve tried it out and then they went to the toilet before they left. + +Steve wanted to try the swing again but Jimmy recommend they go home. That made Steve very angry. He wanted to get even with Jimmy so he pushed him off the swing. + +Jimmy was so sad and it was a really bad ending. +Once there was an ant who was very small but he was also very powerful. Everyday he worked hard to make sure his home was nice and clean. One day he noticed that trouble had come to his home. The ant was worried, but he set out to find a solution. + +He came across a bee and asked for help. The bee was very wise. She said, "Small ants can become powerful. Believe in yourself and you will find the help you need." + +The ant was determined so he decided to trust in himself. He believed he could find a way to get rid of the trouble. He set out, and soon found two strong beetles and convinced them to help him. + +Using the team of three, they were able to get rid of the trouble. The ant was feeling proud of himself and the powerful bond that they had formed. + +The moral of the story is that together we can be powerful and that we should never give up on ourselves. We have the power to achieve great things when we trust in ourselves and the strength of our bonds. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Sam. Sam wanted more chocolate, so he asked his mom for some. + +His mom said, "Okay, I'll get you some chocolate". She came back with an enormous bar of chocolate. It was so big it filled up the whole room. + +Sam was very happy. He asked his mom if he could have more. She said, "Yes, but I'm afraid it won't increase very much". + +Undeterred, Sam tried to increase the chocolate. He jumped up and down and clapped his hands. Miraculously, the enormous bar of chocolate increased. + +Sam was now even happier. He had enough chocolate to last him an entire week. He could hardly believe it. + +The end. +Molly was a little girl. Every day she went to school and had lots of fun. She especially loved art class. + +One day in art class, Molly was being very careless. She was swinging her pencil around and making a mess. Her teacher, Mrs. Smith, was not happy. She told Molly to be more careful. + +Molly put the pencil down and started to examine the work on her desk. She looked at all the colors and shapes and wondered what she could make. + +Mrs. Smith came over and looked at Molly's work. She smiled and said, "Well done Molly! I'm glad to see you being careful with your pencils." + +Molly smiled and was so happy. From that day on, she was always careful when examining her pencils in art class. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and she loved to read stories. One day her mum said it was time to go visit Grandma. When they arrived at Grandma's house, Jane saw a big puddle of mud in the garden. She couldn't wait to play in the mud. + +Mum said, "Remember to stay clean. We can come out and play in the mud later." + +Grandma said, "Don't worry, Jane I have a special surprise for you, but it's a secret!" She winked at Jane and said, "Let's go inside and get cozy." + +Jane was so excited to find out what the surprise was. Inside, the house was nice and warm, and Jane felt so cozy and sleepy. + +When the sun went down, Grandma read Jane a special story about a magical mud castle. Jane knew something special was going to happen and she couldn't wait. Together, Grandma and Jane changed into their special clothes and went outside to the big puddle of mud. Grandma sprinkled some special fairy dust around the mud, and when Jane opened her eyes there was a beautiful mud castle! + +Jane was so happy to play in the mud. She was tired but it didn't matter, because playing in Grandma's magical mud castle was the most fun she had ever had in her whole life. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack who had a beautiful scarf. He loved it very much and he wore it every day. + +One day, Jack took his scarf to the park. He wanted to show it off to all his friends, but when he looked for it, it was gone. He was very frustrated. + +He asked his mom, "Where is my scarf?" + +His mom felt sad and said, "I don't know, sweetie. I believe maybe you left it at home." + +Jack shook his head and said, "No, I didn't. I'm sure I brought it." He began to search everywhere. + +Eventually, Jack found his scarf hanging on a tree branch. He couldn't believe it! He was so happy and put his scarf around his neck, never letting it go. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. Jack was curious and adventurous. He was always searching for something new. + +One day, Jack decided to search for something really cool. He had seen lots of things made from leather - his mom's boots, his dad's belt - so he wanted to find something new and special. + +Jack went on a long journey and asked everyone he met if they had seen anything cool made of leather. At last, he came across an old man who said he had just the thing! + +The old man gave Jack a small leather box. He said, "It's something very special. You can open it when you are ready." + +Jack was so excited and carefully opened the box. What he found inside was more than he could have ever imagined! It was the coolest thing he had ever seen - it was a toy dinosaur made out of leather! From that day on, Jack was never bored; he had a cool new companion to search with! +Once upon a time there was a big family. One day, their dad told them to wash their hands. The dad said, “It is the law!â€. The kids looked a bit worried. “But the soap is so expensive,†said one little girl. + +“It may cost a bit, but it is worth it,†said their dad. “No worries. We will find a way to wash our hands without spending too much.†+ +So the dad went to the store and bought a big bar of soap. It wasn’t very expensive which made the kids happy. With the bar of soap in hand, they all washed their hands together. + +Everyone enjoyed washing their hands. Dad said, “Now we can all stay healthy and happy.†And that’s what they did! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Mike and Amy. They both loved to play games. One day, Mike saw a game of chess. He wanted to play it and asked Amy. + +Amy said: "That game is too hard. We cannot play it." + +Mike didn't give up. He was very persistent. He tried to think of an idea. Then he said, "Let's try to reach the chess game. Maybe we can play it." + +Amy nodded and they tried to reach the chess game. After a few tries, they managed to do it! They played the game for a few hours and laughed and smiled throughout. + +The moral of this story is that when we are persistent, we can reach our goals. No matter how hard it seems to be, anything is possible if we don't give up! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lily. Lily lived close to the sea and every morning she got up early to go and admire it. + +One morning, as Lily looked out at the sea, it began to tremble. She felt scared and ran away from the sea. + +On the way home, Lily saw an old man. "What's wrong?" he asked in a kind voice. + +Lily told the man about the sea trembling. "That was not easy," the old man said, his voice turning sad. + +The old man continued, telling Lily that it was not just the sea trembling. He said, "The whole world is trembling, Lily. It's a very scary thing". + +Lily was very scared and ran back home. She was so scared that she was too scared to ever go and admire the sea again. + +And so, every morning Lily stayed safely inside her home, and the sea continued to tremble. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy called Tom. Tom was sad because he had no one to play with. He looked up at the enormous sky and saw the twinkling moon. He wished he could join the moon in the night sky. + +Suddenly, an idea came to him. He ran to his room to find a ladder. He carried the ladder outside and placed it on the ground. He sighed and climbed it until he reached the top. + +He looked around and it seemed like he could almost touch the big moon. He giggled excitedly. But then he felt a strange sensation, as if some invisible hands were lifting him up. He looked down and realised he was getting higher away from the ground. + +He started to panic and yelled for help, but no one heard him. Tom was carried away by the enormous moon until he was out of sight. His family looked for him everywhere but sadly, he never returned. They sighed sadly, for Tom was gone forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Juliet. She loved to play pretend in the garden. One day, when she was playing, she found a mysterious oat. She picked it up and said, "What should I do with this?" + +Just then her brother Dylan came out of the house and said, "Let's play a game. We can use this mysterious oat." + +Juliet was very excited. They found a bowl and filled it with oat. They each had to take turns throwing the mysterious oat into the bowl. Whoever got the oat in the most times won the game. + +Juliet and Dylan had fun all day playing their new game. By the end of the day Juliet was declared the champion. They were both so happy with their day of play. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly rabbit who liked to peek around the garden. One day, he peered down the rabbit hole and noticed a small finger poking out. The finger looked very healthy and was quite curious. + +The rabbit quickly jumped down and greeted the finger. The finger replied and said, "Hello, my name is Felix. I am feeling a bit lonely in here. Would you like to be my friend?" + +The rabbit was thrilled. He declared, "Why, yes! Let's find something fun to do together." + +So, they hopped around the garden, peeking here and there. Felix showed the rabbit all the healthy carrots that he could eat and they giggled with delight. + +They were having so much fun that, before long, night had fallen. The rabbit said, "It's time for me to go. Will you be okay in here all alone?" + +Felix nodded and replied, "Yes, I'll be alright. We'll play together again soon." + +And so, the rabbit snuggled down in his cozy burrow while Felix stayed in the rabbit hole and waved goodbye. +Once upon a time there was a big beef. The beef was very impressive. It shined in the sunlight. + +One day, as the beef shined, a little girl saw it. She really wanted to eat it. She asked her mom, “Mommy, can I eat that beef? It looks so tasty!†+ +Mom said, “No, you can’t. That beef belongs to someone else.†+ +The little girl said, “But I want it!†+ +Mom said, “No. That isn't nice. We need to find something else for you to eat.†+ +The little girl was sad. But she understood. + +The beef kept shining in the sunlight. The little girl wanted it. But she knew that she couldn't have it. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She really wanted a yacht. One day, when she was outside on the beach, she saw a beautiful yacht far away in the ocean. + +The yacht was very big and it had lots of red flags on the top. It looked very charming with the sun shining on it. + +Lucy wanted that yacht more than anything. She wished and wished for it but it was far away. She started to cry. + +Then Lucy heard a voice. It was her mom calling her. Her mom said, "I was able to buy a yacht for you! Come see it now!" + +Lucy was so happy she jumped up and down. She ran to the harbour and saw the yacht. It was even more charming than the one she saw in the ocean. It was just perfect! + +It was Lucy's yacht and now she can go sailing and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a high mountain. Up on the mountain there lived a girl named Minnie. Every day, Minnie would go to the top of the mountain and look down from the highest peak. + +Minnie had a job to do. She had to count all the stars that were in the sky. Minnie worked hard to count each one, but it was so difficult. The stars were so many and she could not keep track. + +Then one day, Minnie had an idea. She used her fingers to count the stars, but they weren’t enough. Then she had a better idea. Minnie said the word “zeroâ€. She said it so many times that all the stars came down and vanished, leaving only one: the moon! + +Minnie’s clever mind had solved her problem. She could now count the stars quickly and easily. Minnie was so happy and thankful that she couldn’t wait to share her secret with all her friends. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Timmy. He was three years old and everyone thought he was very popular. On Sundays, he liked to go to the playground to play with his friends. But one day, when Timmy arrived at the playground, he noticed something was wrong. + +Timmy said to his friends, “Why is there no one here? Where is everyone?†+ +One of his friends answered, “The playground was closed for two months, but now it has been restored. We can play here again.†+ +So the children ran around and had a lot of fun. They played in the sand, went down the slide and jumped on the swings. Everybody was excited to be back in their favorite playground. From then on, Sunday was their favorite day of the week! +Once upon a time, there was a family. They had a dad and a mom, and they both loved each other very much. The mom and dad agreed that it was important to be healthy. Every night, the dad would whisper sweet messages of love to the mom. The mom thought this was so special and it made her feel so happy. + +One day, the dad wanted to take the mom out for a special day. He told her to wear something beautiful, and he promised it would be fun. They went to the park, and the mom laughed and smiled. They went for a walk, hand-in-hand and the dad said, "you are the best wife in the world". + +The next day, the dad gave the mom a big hug and said, "I love you so much, my wife. I'm so thankful to have a healthy and happy family". The mom and dad smiled, and hugged each other again. They knew they had a very special family, and that was something that would never change. +Once there was a girl. She had a sweater. It was a very quiet sweater. + +One day, the girl wanted to go outside. But when she opened the door, it was very cold! She felt the cold air freeze her skin. + +So what did the girl do? She ran back inside. She quickly grabbed her sweater, and put it on. Her sweater kept her warm, and she didn't feel the cold air anymore. + +The girl was very happy. The sweater had saved her from the freezing cold outside. So the girl put on her sweater, and went outside. The sun was shining and the air was warm--but the girl kept her sweater on. Just in case. +Once upon a time there was a tall man. He had a pair of boots and he wanted to show them to everyone. So he went to a park to show off his new boots. + +At the park he saw a 3 year old girl playing. When she saw the man and his boots she got very excited. She asked the man all about his boots. + +"Will you sign them for me please?" she asked. + +The man was very pleased that the young girl was so interested in his boots. He smiled and said "Yes, of course. I'd be happy to sign them for you." + +The little girl was so happy that the tall man had signed her boots. She started running around the park excitedly, showing everyone her signed boots. From then on, the man became known as the Boots Signer! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to talk. Every day he chatted away in his own language, without ever stopping. + +One day he was walking with his mom when he saw a group of people. They were using a different language than his, but the little boy really wanted to talk to them. + +So he ran up and said, “Hello, Friends!†+ +The people looked at him, but didn’t answer. They didn’t understand his language. The little boy was tired from running, and he felt sad. + +The people said something in their language, and the little boy kept trying to talk. But they just kept shaking their heads and pointing at the little boy. + +Suddenly, they all started to laugh. The little boy was so embarrassed that he started to cry. He wished he had just stopped when he first saw the people. + +The people looked at him sadly, and his mom came running up to him. She put her arms around him, and they went home. + +The little boy never tried to talk to strangers in a different language again. He learned a lesson that day, that it’s important to stop and think before trying something new. +Once upon a time there was a duck, a puppy and a kitty. They all liked to play together every day. The duck liked to paddle his feet in the warm water, the puppy liked to run around in the big grass and the kitty liked to curl up in the warm sunshine. + +One day they decided they wanted to go on an adventure together. The puppy said, “let’s go over the creek. Maybe we’ll find something interesting!†+ +The duck and the kitty agreed, so they started walking. After awhile, they noticed something shiny in the grass. It turned out to be a zipper. + +The puppies eyes lit up. “We can use this to unite us together!†+ +The duck said, “Yeah, but if the zipper is too tight, it might hurt. You need to be polite and gentle when you pull it.†+ +The puppy tried it, and it worked! They were all connected with the zipper, which made it even more fun for them to explore and play. What a great adventure they had! +Once upon a time there was a band. The band was so loud and they had lots of music. But the people who heard them were very fearful. They ran away and hid because they were so scared. + +But then something wonderful happened. One brave little girl saw the band and smiled. She was not afraid at all. She walked right up to the band and held out her hand. + +The band was so surprised! They stopped playing their music and asked the girl why she was not scared. She told them that she loved music and wanted to have some fun. + +The band was so happy and they started playing again. Soon the whole town was filled with music and everyone was dancing and singing. The band was so happy that the little girl was not fearful. She had shown them that everyone can love music. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lula. Lula was very fit and loved to play outside. Every day, she would run and jump and explore her neighborhood. + +One day, while she was exploring, Lula stumbled upon a very big hill with a steep slope. It was almost like a mountain. When Lula saw the mountain, she had a dream. She dreamed that if she could climb the mountain, anything would be possible. + +So, Lula took a deep breath and began to climb the mountain. It was hard, but she kept trying. She would take two steps up, then one step back. She would try and try, but she could not reach the top. + +But then one day, Lula decided to yield. She stopped trying so hard and just let go. As soon as she let go, the mountain was easy to climb. Lula was so happy when she reached the top! + +This moral of this story is that sometimes we need to yield in order to reach our goals. If we keep trying too hard, it's easy to get stuck. But if we give up just a little, we can find new paths to success. +One day, a small boy named Tony was walking through the countryside. He stopped in front of a big stable. He was curious and wanted to observe what was inside. He slowly opened the door and stepped inside. + +Tony saw a big horse. He touched its hard fur and smiled. The horse neighed at him and he laughed. He looked around and noticed a lot of hay on the ground. He wanted to jump around in the hay, but then he heard a loud noise. It was the stable owner! + +The man was angry and he yelled at Tony. He quickly closed the stable door, trapping Tony inside. The man made the door very hard to open. Tony shouted for help, but the man just laughed. + +Tony was stuck in the stable and he had to stay there until the morning. He cried and felt very scared. Tony had a bad ending to his adventure in the stable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a purple purse and she was eager to bounce. She ran out of her house and bounced over to the park. When she got there, she bounced on the trampoline and had lots of fun. + +She was so eager, she bounced over to the swings. She swung high and higher, until suddenly her purse fell out of her pocket. "Oh no!" She said. + +Just then, a boy came over. He saw the purse and he was very eager too, but for a different reason. He grabbed the purse and started running away! + +"Wait!" The little girl shouted, but the boy didn't listen. He was too busy bouncing away with her purse. + +The little girl was very sad. She did not get her purse back and could not bounce anymore. She went back home and never got to bounce at the park again. +"Molly, are you ready to mix?" asked Mommy. +Molly was very excited. She put on her special hat, grabbed her wooden spoon and said, "Yes, I am ready!" +Mommy and Molly went to the forest together and found a pile of leaves and wood. Mommy showed Molly how to mix them together gently. They made a big pile with all the leaves and wood. + +Molly was very proud and said, "Look, Mommy! We mixed it together and it's so big!" +Mommy smiled and hugged Molly. She said, "That's great work, Molly. You are a wonderful mixer!" + +Molly beamed with delight. She couldn't wait until they mixed again in the forest! +Once upon a time, there was a human. The human was black. They liked to add things together. Every day, they went out looking for things to add together. + +One day, the human found a black box. They were excited and wanted to add it to their collection. But when they opened the box, a bad smell came out! + +The human stuck their head in the box and asked, "What's that smell?" + +Suddenly, the box answered back! It said, "I am a magical box and I need more humans to add to my collection." + +The human was scared and tried to run away. But the box's magical power was too strong and it grabbed the human and added them to its collection. + +The end. +One day, Mommy took Jenny to the store. Seeing all the colorful things, Jenny was so excited. She wanted to buy everything she saw! Mommy smiled and said, "No sweetie, you can only pick one thing." + +So Jenny thought carefully and then chose a beautiful whale toy. It had sparkling blue eyes and a shiny tail. She hugged the whale and gave it a name. She named it Whaley. + +As Jenny was walking away from the store, she noticed that the whale was sad. He seemed so lonely! Jenny thought for a moment and then bent down to make friends with another toy by the store entrance. + +It was a cute friend for Whaley. Jenny smiled and said, "See Whaley, you are not alone anymore! You have a new friend with you." Whaley smiled back, happy to no longer be lonely. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She had happy brown eyes and liked to laugh. + +One day, Lily had to do a big test. It was something she had never done before and she was scared. She asked her mum, "What if I can't do it?". Her mum smiled and said, "Don't worry, you will do fine!" + +But when it came time to do the test, Lily's brain felt like a thick mist and she couldn't remember anything! She looked quite ashamed and was very sad. + +Suddenly, her mum appeared like a magical fairy and said, "No need to worry. We can practice together until you are ready." Lily smiled and began studying with her mum. + +When the test day came, Lily felt ready and confident. She finished the test and was so proud of herself. + +The next day, she saw her results - she had passed! Lily jumped for joy and gave her mum a big hug. She knew that with her mum's help, she could do anything! +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant bowl. It was bright and sparkly and sat on the mantelpiece in the living room. Every day, the bowl would remind the family of how much fun they had together. + +One day, when the family was sitting around the table, the bowl caught their eye. They all smiled and laughed as the bowl reminded them of a special night when the family went to the beach. Everyone had a wonderful time and the bowl will always remind them of it. + +The bowl was passed around and each person took turns feeling how special it was. It was as if the bowl was reminding each of them just how brilliant it was. + +The family loved the bowl very much and everyone enjoyed seeing it there every day, reminding them of all the fun they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy wanted to ride on the subway. She asked her dad if they could go, and he said yes. + +They hopped on the subway and Daisy smiled. Suddenly, the subway began to shake and the little girl was scared. She held her dad's hand tightly, feeling frustrated. + +"Don't worry, Daisy. The subway always shakes like this," her dad said. Daisy looked up at him with a smile. Even though the subway was still shaking, she wasn't scared anymore. + +She smiled and said, "Ok, daddy. I'm not scared." Her dad hugged her tightly and they kept riding the subway. +Once upon a time, there was a wheel. It was very regular, like all the other wheels around it. + +One day, the wheel wanted to show itself to the world. It rolled away from home and started going down the street. + +Suddenly, the wheel stopped. It had arrived at a park. + +A little 3 year old child saw the wheel and smiled. She approached the wheel and asked it: "Where have you been?" + +The wheel spoke back and said, "I'm on a journey to show myself to the world." + +The little girl was excited. "That's so cool! I want to come," she said. + +The wheel agreed, and off they went! The wheel showed the little girl around the park, and she enjoyed it very much. + +When the day was over, the wheel said goodbye and rolled away to show itself to more people. The little girl waved goodbye, but she knew that she would never forget the regular wheel. +Billy woke up one morning feeling very tired. He had been having a rough nightmare. His mom saw his sleepy face and said, "Do you want to tell me about your nightmare?" + +Billy nodded his head and told her, "Yes. I was in the woods and I lost my toy." + +His mom smiled and said, "That must have been scary. But don't forget, your toy might still be in the woods if you look carefully." + +Billy felt sad. He loved his toy and wanted to look for it right away. "But how will I find it if it's getting dark?" he asked. + +If it's getting dark, we won't be able to look for your toy today, but don't worry. We'll come back tomorrow and look for it when it's light out," his mom said reassuringly. + +Billy sighed. Tomorrow seemed far away, but he knew that his mom was right and he would have to wait until then. He only hoped he wouldn't lose his toy forever. +Jackie and Sam were two very good friends. They liked to play together, but today their favorite toy - a drum - was missing! Sam said, "I wonder where it is?" + +Jackie said, "I guess it's somewhere in the house!" + +Sam said, "Let's look for it!" + +But after searching for a while, they still couldn't find it. Jackie said, "Maybe someone moved it somewhere else?" + +Sam thought for a moment and said, "I bet my brother has taken it. He always takes my things!" + +Jackie said, "Let's go and check his room. Maybe he put it somewhere." + +They ran to his room and sure enough, they found the drum. But it was hidden in a very tight spot and they had to work hard to get it out. Finally, they freed the drum and ran back to their room to play. + +Jackie and Sam shouted in joy, they were glad they had found the drum and they would never forget to lock the door from now on! +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl called Anna. Anna liked to explore and she wanted to go on many adventures. + +One afternoon, Anna was heading to the park. On her way she saw a big, green watch lying on the ground. Anna went over to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, a voice came out of nowhere. "Hello Anna! Would you like this watch? I can offer it to you." + +Anna was a little bit scared but she nodded her head and said yes. The voice thanked her and said she could keep the watch forever. + +Anna put the green watch on her wrist and ran off to the park. She was so happy with her new watch and she promised herself that she'd never take it off. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Emma went to a restaurant with her parents. The restaurant was beautiful, with a big window and lots of decorations. + +Emma was so excited when she saw it! She said “Wow! Look at this restaurant, it's so beautiful. Can I sit here?†+ +Her parents said “Yes, yes, you can sit here.†They gestured to a seat right near the window and helped Emma up onto it. + +Emma was so happy, she clapped her hands and smiled. She was ready to eat now! + +Emma looked outside the window and saw a beautiful park. She said “This restaurant is really nice! We should come here again soon.†+ +Her parents agreed and said “Yes, that would be lovely.†+ +So, that's what they did. Every week the family would come to the beautiful restaurant and have a delicious meal together. + +And they lived happily ever after. The End. +Once upon a time, there were two bears that lived in an igloo in the Arctic. The bigger bear, Tom, had an idea to invite over the other animals in the Arctic to share a fun lunch. + +One day, Tom called out, “Friends! I am inviting you to have a fun lunch inside my igloo!†All the animals heard and came running. + +The helpless squirrel, Scamper, was so excited to be invited. He asked Tom, “Do I get to come too?†+ +Tom, being the kind bear that he was, nodded his head and said “Of course! You’re my friend and I want you to come too.†+ +At lunch, the animals played all sorts of fun games and ate yummy food. Everyone had a great time. + +After lunch, Tom thanked his friends for joining him and happily said goodbye. The animals waved goodbye to Tom and all went home with happy hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Katy. Katy loved playing outside. One day, she saw a smooth hat lying on the ground. Katy was so excited. She picked up the hat and put it on her head. She twirled and danced around with the hat. Then she decided to show it to her friend, Jack. + +But when Katy went to Jack's house, she saw a problem. Jack had the same smooth hat on his head! Katy and Jack were both very excited. They wanted to keep the same hat. So they started to argue about who should have it. + +Then Katy had an idea. She pointed her finger to the sky and said that whoever could reach the highest would get to keep the hat. Katy and Jack both jumped as high as they could. But Katy was much higher than Jack! So Katy got the hat and kept it safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who had something very special in mind. He wanted to mix colors. He tried to mix blue and yellow, but that was too hard. He tried green and red, but that was too difficult. He tried and tried, but he couldn't make it work! + +One day, he had an idea. He flew to a nearby lake and looked around. He saw the colors of the lake were mixing together in a beautiful way. He watched and watched and then he had it! He knew how to mix colors. + +He flew away and went back home. He tried to mix yellow and blue. It worked! Then he mixed green and red - and it worked too! He was so happy! + +The little bird showed all of his friends what he had learned. From that day on, the birds mixed colors whenever they felt like it. It was so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a young dog named Spot. He was very curious, so he decided to go for a walk. As he walked around the corner, he noticed a radish. He had never seen it before, so he observed it carefully. Suddenly, Spot heard a loud noise and saw an old man coming out of his house. He looked scary and said, "if you watch that radish too closely, something very dangerous might happen!" Spot was scared, but he was still determined to find out more. + +The next morning, Spot woke up early and he was quite excited. He couldn't wait to go back to the radish. He walked back and he observed it again. Suddenly, a rabbit jumped out of a bush and started eating the radish! Spot was startled but relieved that nothing scary had happened. + +As Spot continued to observe the rabbit, he realized that he should take the old man's warning seriously next time! +John and his mommy were in the living room. John looked at the TV and said, "Mommy, we need to find something to match the TV." + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes we do! We need to find something that looks a little different and will make our living room look nice." + +John thought and thought about what to get. He wanted something that was different, but would match the TV. + +Suddenly, he knew just the thing. "Mommy! I know what to get. Let's get a big, colorful rug!" + +Mommy nodded. "That's a great idea. Let's go find one!" + +They went out shopping and at last, they found the perfect rug. It was soft and colorful and it matched the TV just right. John was so happy and said, "This is just right!" + +Mommy smiled. "Yes, it's perfect!" +Mary was so excited when she saw a big feather on the ground. She quickly picked it up and ran inside, showing it to her mom. "Mom, look! Look at this beautiful feather!" her mom said, smiling at the sight of the feather. + +Mary ran over to her toy box and grabbed her new toy bell. She began to ring it, laughing and smiling. + +Suddenly, Mary's dad came into the room. "What is going on in here, Mary?" he asked. + +"Daddy, look - I found a feather and I'm ringing my bell with it!" Mary said, proudly showing off her new find. + +Her dad smiled and said, "That's very exciting! Let's go show Grandma the beautiful feather you found." + +The three of them went to Grandma's house and Mary proudly displayed her feather. Grandma was very happy to see the feather and gave Mary a big hug. + +Mary was so excited to find the feather and to show it to her family. She thought about how special the feather and her bell were to her. She knew she'd keep them forever. +John was a 3 year old boy. He loved the park, but today he was extra excited. For today was the day the lion was coming to visit. + +John ran around the bench and shouted, "The lion will roar!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, the lion will roar." + +As the lion was walking closer, John's excitement grew. But then the lion roared. It was a loud and dull roar, not like the roar he had been expecting. + +The lion looked angry. John's mom yelled, "Run away, John!" So John ran and hid behind the bench. + +Suddenly, the lion roared and jumped up on the bench. It roared again, this time louder and more determined. + +John knew the lion was about to attack. Still scared, he got up and ran away. The last thing he saw was the lion's angry face before it disappeared. + +John never returned to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful player. He had a box that he always shut when he was done playing. One day, he was playing when a little three year old asked too play. The player was happy to help, so he opened the box and showed all the pieces. The three year old was so excited, he tried to say "thank you" but all he managed to say was gibberish! + +The player smiled and said “You’re welcome, now let’s play.†They played together for hours, making funny shapes out of the pieces. When they were done, the little three year old smiled and waved goodbye. The player shut the box and went on his way. He was so happy to have been helpful. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. Jack wanted to make a special treat, so he got out two bowls and started to mix. He took some flour and sugar, some butter, and then began stirring. + +Jill watched curiously as Jack mixed the ingredients. When Jack was finished, he took the top off the bowl and threw in some sprinkles. + +"That looks so delicious," said Jill. "I'm very envious!" + +Jack smiled. "I'll give you some," he said. He scooped spoonfuls of the mix into a cup, and handed it to Jill. + +Jill excitedly took a bite. "Mmm!" She smiled. "Thanks, Jack!" + +The two friends enjoyed their delicious snack together. +Once there were two young goats. One was called Bill and the other Sam. They lived on a farm and loved to play together all day. + +One day, Bill and Sam were running in the grass near the barn. They were having lots of fun and enjoying the lively day. Suddenly, Bill stopped, and looked at Sam with concern in his eyes. + +"What's wrong, Bill?" asked Sam. + +"It's my leg, Sam. It hurts. I can't run with you." said Bill. + +Sam quickly ran in to the barn and found an old bucket full of straw. He hurriedly carried the straw over to Bill and made him a comfortable bed to rest and be safe. + +Bill smiled at Sam and said, "Thank you, Sam. It's nice to know that something cares for me." + +The moral of this story is that it's important to think of others and to show that you care. +Once there was a small girl called Alice. She had a big task that she needed to do. But when she tried, it didn't fit. She felt sad and frustrated. + +But then she tried again. This time she asked her big brother for help. He was very selfish. He didn't want to help her. But Alice was very patient and used kind words. + +In the end, he saw how hard she was trying. So he helped her and the task fit! + +Alice was so happy and gave her brother a big hug and a big thank you. From that day on, her big brother understood that when his little sister needed help, it was not selfish to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Mia. One day, she went to the park with her Mom and Dad. When she got to the park, she saw a big tree. The tree had lots of ornaments hanging from its branches. + +Mia was very excited. She wanted to get one of the ornaments. Her Dad said, "Mia, let's go and find one." + +Mia is shouted, "Yay!" and ran over to a very big, rough ornament. It was so big that Mia had to zip it onto her coat. Her Dad carried her back home with the ornament. + +Once they were back home, Mia's Mom and Dad hung the ornament on the Christmas tree. Mia was so excited to see it hanging there in the living room. She said, "Mom, Dad, look how pretty the ornament looks on the tree, zipped onto my coat!" + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a princess. She was so brave and strong. Her name was Sofia. + +Every day, Sofia would lead an incredible journey. She was always looking for a mystery to solve. One day, she came across a dark, old castle. She was scared but determined to go inside. + +When she reached the inside, she saw what looked like a treasure. Sofia was so excited! She wanted to take it, so she tried her hardest to lift it. Suddenly, the castle walls began to shake and the floor started to crack. + +Sofia started to run, but it was too late. Everything was falling apart and Sofia was barely able to escape. + +When Sofia's parents heard of her encounter, they were very upset and warned her never to lead such an incredible journey ever again. +One day, a little boy was in the park. He was feeling sleepy and wanted some ice-cream. He saw a pond with a fountain in it. He decided to splash in the water and get wet. + +He ran and jumped in the fountain. He was splashing around and feeling excited. Suddenly, he heard a shout. It was his mum! She was angry because he had gotten all wet. + +The boy said, "But I wanted some ice-cream!" + +His mum said, "No ice-cream for you if you splash like that!" + +The little boy started to cry. He had been so sleepy and wanted ice-cream. He had been so excited to splash around. Now he was sad. + +The little boy had to go home without any ice-cream. He was sad and learned a lesson. Don't splash around when you are sleepy and want ice-cream! +Once there was a little boy who loved to paint. He had a big box of paints and brushes and he would spend hours at a time painting pictures of houses and animals and trees. + +One day he was painting outside in the garden when his mom saw him. She said, "Why don't you put your paints away and come inside? You must be very uncomfortable out here". + +So the little boy put away his paints and went inside. He saw his mom carrying a purse and he asked her what was inside. She replied: "That's for me. It's full of money". + +The little boy was curious and he asked his mom if he could paint the purse. She said, "Maybe later," and put it on a shelf. + +Later that day, when his mom was out, the little boy took the purse and the paints and painted it with all the colours of the rainbow. Then he put it back and when his mom came home, he said, "Look, Mommy! I painted your purse!" + +His mom smiled and said, "It's a very beautiful purse. Let's put it back on the shelf so I can take it with me wherever I go!" + +The little boy put the purse back on the shelf and was happily painting until dinnertime. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. Tom was only three years old and he liked to explore. One day, he found a mysterious printing machine. He was very curious and wanted to try it out. + +Tom pressed the big red button on the machine. Suddenly, he began to print out a bottle of perfume. It smelled so nice! Tom was so excited and wanted to share it with his friend, Mary. + +Tom went to Mary's house and the two of them sat in her room. Mary asked Tom why he had a bottle of perfume. Tom explained to Mary what the printing machine did, and Mary was very interested. + +The two of them decided to go outside and explore the neighbourhood together. As they were walking, they came across a nosy neighbour. He was nosy because he kept asking all sorts of questions. Suddenly, the nosy neighbour noticed the bottle of perfume that Tom was carrying and asked what it was. Tom proudly explained that the perfume was printed from a machine! + +The neighbour was so surprised and amazed. Tom and Mary laughed and waved goodbye before heading home. Tom decided to keep the printing machine a secret, but he was still very excited about what it could do. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Amy. She was three years old and she liked to go for walks. + +One day, Amy went to a park with her mom. She looked around and she saw a big blue rock. She liked it very much. + +Amy wanted to go to the rock. She ran towards it and when she reached the rock, she climbed on top of it. Her mom was happy to see her so excited. + +Amy sat on the rock and the sun shone down on her. It was a very nice day. Then Amy picked up a stick and started drawing shapes in the sand around the rock. + +When Amy was finished, she stood up and said goodbye to the blue rock. She smiled as she waved. Then she ran over to her mom and they went home together. +Once there was a little girl who loved perfume. Little Marie always had different kinds of scents with her. Her dad was always buying her new bottles of perfume to keep her smelling sweet. + +One day, Marie was playing outside and she accidentally broke one of her bottles. A tiny piece of glass was scattered across the ground and some of the perfume had been spilled. It smelled so mild and nice, but her dad was still very angry. He told her she had to clean it up before anyone else stepped on the glass. + +Marie got a broom and started to sweep it up, but her dad was not pleased. He said that if she did not want to do the work correctly, he would do it himself. Marie became very sad and she started to cry. She said she could do it, but her dad didn't believe her. + +The little girl was determined to prove her dad wrong, so she worked as hard as she could until the ground was spotless. Her dad was surprised, but he was also very proud of her! He gave Marie a big hug and said that she was the best little worker. From that day on, her dad knew he could always believe in Marie. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Jimmy. He was 3 years old and loved exploring. He was so curious about the world! One day, he decided to explore the forest near his house. + +As he was walking, he noticed something interesting. There was a big cave in the side of a hill! Jimmy was so excited and he wanted to go inside the cave. He entered the cave and he saw some cool rocks. + +He was having so much fun, but then he heard something. It sounded like a loud rumble. Jimmy froze. The ground was shaking and he became very scared. He tried to run outside but suddenly he fell down. + +He was scared and he started to cry. But then, he heard someone talking to him. + +"Don't worry, Jimmy," said a kind voice. "The cave is just shifting. It's only rock moving around." + +Jimmy felt better and he smiled. He looked around and he saw the cave was really interesting. Jimmy stayed in the cave for a few hours and enjoyed its beauty. He even found many cool rocks that he took home to show his mum. + +Jimmy loved his cave adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a special girl. Her name was Lucy and she was very brave. Every day, she would go on adventures with her faithful friend, Spot the dog. One day, they decided to go exploring in a far-away land. + +They came to a big castle and they wanted to enter. When they did, they were very surprised. Inside the castle, they found a beautiful crown! "It must belong to the King", Lucy said. + +They decided to take it to the King. Spot was very reliable and he stayed with Lucy the whole time. When they got to the King's palace, Lucy presented him with the crown. The King was so pleased that he gave Lucy a big hug. + +Lucy and Spot were proud of their accomplishment. From that day on, they were the Kings most reliable and loyal friends. +Robert and his mom were in the kitchen. Robert wanted to help but he was only three years old. + +His mom said, “Today, you can mix the paint. Can you do that?†+ +Robert nodded happily. He picked up the brush and dipped it into the paint. Then he started to mix it. + +Soon the paint was the perfect colour. Robert said, “Mom, it looks normal!†+ +His mom said, “Very good! You did a great job!†+ +Robert smiled and said, “Can I mix more paint?†+ +His mom smiled and said, “Yes, you can. Let’s get another brush.†+Once upon a time there was a little girl named Annie. Annie was three years old and lived in a small village with her mum and dad. + +One day, Annie wanted to explore outside the village. She asked her mum if she could go. Annie's mum had a special rule, that she must never go too far. + +Annie eagerly dashed off. But soon enough, Annie became lost. She looked around, but couldn't find the village. Suddenly, she saw an arrow pointing the opposite way. Annie wanted to go home, so she followed the arrow. + +But the arrow was leading Annie deeper and deeper into the forest. She was scared but kept going, hoping the arrow was right. After what felt like forever, Annie finally heard her mum's voice calling her name. She ran to her mum and hugged her. + +Annie's mum asked her why she had gone so far even after she had urged her not to. Annie explained that she had followed an arrow. Her mum replied with a bitter smile and said that sometimes what we think is the right direction isn't always the best one. + +The end. +One day, Joe was out walking with his mom. He saw a mysterious bulb hidden in the grass and stopped to take a closer look. + +"Mom, can I keep it?" Joe asked. + +His mom nodded. "Yes," she said, "but what do you want to do with it?" + +Joe thought for a moment. "I want to finish it!" he said. + +So Joe and his mom went home and Joe grabbed some paint, scissors, and tape. He carefully finished the bulb, turning it into a beautiful sculpture. + +When the sculpture was finished, Joe was really happy. He held it up for his mom to see. + +"It's so mysterious!" she said, admiring it. + +Joe smiled, happy that he could make something so cool using a simple bulb. +Once there was a mommy, a daddy and a chubby little girl. One day, the little girl wanted some cake. So, the mommy got her some from the kitchen and gave it to her. + +The little girl was so excited and was about to take a bite when the daddy stepped in. He said, "No way! We don't give kids cake like that. It's not healthy. Go play outside instead." + +The little girl said, "But I want the cake!" But the dad paid no attention to her. He told her again to go outside and play. The little girl got mad and ran away from the house. She didn't come back for the rest of the day. + +Later that night, Mommy and Daddy worried a lot. Where could the chubby little girl be? They searched and searched, but they couldn't find her. + +In the end, they never got the little girl back. +Once upon a time, there was a lion named Dave. Dave was very brave and never scared of anything. One day, Dave decided to borrow a big shiny red apple from the nearby garden. + +As Dave was sneaking out of the garden, he heard a loud and frightening roar. Dave got scared and quickly jumped out of the garden. When he looked back, he saw a giant and angry lion standing in the garden. Dave was really scared and knew the lion was there to get him. + +It was then that Dave realized that stealing is wrong, even if it is something as small as an apple. He knew he should have left the apple in the garden and that is why the giant lion was angry. + +Dave was so scared that he never tried to borrow anything again. He learned his lesson that day and it helped him to stay out of trouble. Dave was very grateful that the garden lion showed him that it is better to be honest than to be brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Erin. She had a deep love for her mom. Every morning she hugged her extra tight when she said goodbye. + +One morning Erin was playing in the garden when something very exciting happened. She heard a telephone ringing in her pocket. Curious, she quickly answered it to hear her mom on the other end. She said she had something special for her. + +Erin was so excited she couldn't wait to see what it was. She asked her mom when she could come home and her mom said as soon as possible. + +When Erin arrived home, her mom hugged her extra deep. She said something special was waiting in the bedroom. Erin was so excited, she quickly ran to the bedroom. + +To Erin's surprise, she saw an enormous teddy bear waiting for her. It was the biggest bear she'd ever seen. She immediately knew it was a deep love gift from her mom. Erin hugged the teddy bear and never let it go. Her mom said this special bear will always be there to hug her even when she missed her mom. Erin was so happy! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tim and Ted. They were walking in the forest and looking for some fun. + +Suddenly, Ted mentioned Spring and the trees, flowers and singing birds. Tim thought that was funny and laughed at Ted. + +Ted got angry and said "Spring isn't funny! You don't know all the things that happen during Spring!" + +Tim said he was sorry, but Ted didn't believe him. Ted started walking away, but before Tim could even say goodbye, Ted disappeared into the woods. + +Tim waited for Ted to come back but he never did. Tim never got to hear all the things about Spring that Ted wanted to mention. Tim was sad for a long time and never found a new friend. The end. +The day was sunny and bright, and Mary wanted to go outside to play. She put on her pretty dress and went to find her mommy. + +"Mommy, can I go outside?" Mary asked. + +"Yes," said Mommy. "But be careful. Don't sit on the iron." + +Mary didn't understand. She asked, "What is an iron?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "The iron is a thing that is used to straighten clothes. It gets very hot and people can get burned if they are not careful." + +Mary nodded, then continued outside. She saw an ignorant boy sitting on the iron, and she was very scared. She ran to her mommy and told her what she had seen. + +"It's alright honey," Mommy said. "The boy was ignorant, but he won't get hurt." + +And with that, Mary went back outside to play, remembering to stay away from the iron so she wouldn't get hurt. +Once there was a puppy named Curly. He was gray and had a big, white spot over one eye. He wanted to go for a walk in the park. His owner put a bright blue collar around his neck and a buckle to keep it on. Curly was so excited and grabbed the leash, but then he stopped. He looked at the buckle and started to whimper. + +Curly's tail was between his legs and he stayed next to his owner. He didn't know how to open the buckle to be free. His owner saw that Curly was confused and carefully showed him how the buckle opened and closed again. Curly watched closely, and when it clicked into place he happily jumped out of the door. + +Curly ran in the park and his tail was wagging! He ran around, sniffing everything and chasing birds. When he was tired, he went back to his owner and they went home. Curly had lots of fun, but he remembered the lesson of the buckle and remained careful all the way home. +One day, Mark saw a big round planet in the sky. He was so fascinated that he decided to go and explore it. + +He came up with a plan. He quickly got into his spaceship and flew off. + +But the journey was very long and Mark was getting really tired. He wondered if he should keep going or go back home. + +Just then, he heard a voice coming from outside his spaceship. + +"Mark, why don't you come and rest with me?" the voice said. + +He looked out the window and saw a friendly alien. He was so excited! + +The alien took him back to her planet, and they had a wonderful time together. + +In the end, Mark was very happy that he had gone on his adventure - even if he was very tired by the end of the day! +Karen was troubled. She couldn't find her favourite crayon in the box. It was her favourite because it was the most beautiful, bright yellow colour. + +Suddenly, she spotted it, melting in a puddle near the table. She sighed and asked her mum: "Why my crayon melt?". + +Mum smiled and said "Don't worry. We can get you a new crayon". But Karen didn't want to get a new one. + +Karen's dad came in the room and saw Karen's worried face. He smiled and said: "Karen, even though the crayon melted, it doesn't mean you can't still make something beautiful. Let's get some paper and try." + +Karen smiled and got some paper. Together they made a lovely colourful picture with other crayons. + +At the end of the day, Karen wasn't so troubled anymore. +Once upon a time, there were two friends; Patty and Jen. Patty had a bowl of milk and Jen was very nervous. She said to Patty, “Should you drop the milk?†Patty said, “Why not?†+ +Jen was still nervous, so she said, “I don’t know. What should I do? How do you drop milk?†+Patty put the bowl on the ground and said, “This is how you drop milk.†+ +Jen was still a little bit nervous, but she watched as Patty lightly tipped the bowl of milk and it slowly spilled out onto the ground. After a few seconds, all the milk had been spilled and Patty asked Jen, “See? That was easy!†+ +Jen nodded and said, “Yes. It was easy to drop the milk.†+ +Patty smiled and the two friends giggled together, happy that the milk had been safely dropped. +Once there was a little girl called Maria. She was very happy, but she was also a little sad cause she had never met her uncle. + +One day, Maria's dad told her, "Maria, today you will finally meet your uncle." Maria was so excited! + +They drove to her uncle's house, and when they got there, Maria's uncle opened the door. He gave her a big hug. "Oh Maria! I'm so glad to finally meet you," he said. + +Maria and her uncle went on a long walk together in the woods. As they were walking, her uncle said, "Let's sit down for a rest". Maria said, "OK!" + +They sat down on a big rock. Maria's uncle took out a pot and started to stir it. "What are you doing?" Maria asked. + +He smiled and said, "I'm making a special soup for us to enjoy together. I'm using gentle and loving stirs. Can you help me too?" + +Maria smiled and said, "Yes!" And together they made the most delicious soup Maria had ever tasted. Maria remembered this special day every time she talked about her wonderful uncle. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in a big, bright world full of fun. Every day she would wake up and go outside to play. But one day, something strange happened. + +The little girl found a tall tower near her house, and she decided to climb it. As she climbed higher and higher, the girl noticed that it was very dangerous, but she kept going anyway. + +Finally, the little girl reached the very top. It was a magical place, so she decided to perform some playful tricks. She started to dance, spin and flip around. + +But then something went wrong. The girl was so busy having fun that she lost her balance and fell off the tower. Her surprise was too much, and she didn't land safely on the ground. It was a bad ending for the little girl. +Once upon a time, there were three best friends: Jack, Jill and Snickers. They were all silly and loved to laugh and play together. One day Jack had an idea. He wanted to make some dough and bake a cake. + +Jill and Snickers were excited about the idea. But Jack was tired and said he needed to take a nap before they started. So the other two went off to play and gave Jack some time to rest. + +When they came back they were shocked to find that Jack had made the dough all by himself! He worked so hard while they were away, because he wanted them to have a surprise. + +Jill and Snickers thanked him for his hard work and they all laughed and shared the cake. The moral of the story is that you can achieve amazing things if you work hard, even when your friends are away. +One morning, Mikey was feeling lazy. He laid in bed and groaned. His mom came into the room and said, “Come on Mikey! It’s time to get up!†Mikey shook his head. Mom laughed and said, “One minute! I’ll give you one minute before I come back!†She walked out the door. + +Mikey laid in bed for one minute. He listened to the clock tick. He heard Mom counting, "one, two, three..." He quickly got up. He shook off his sleepy feelings. + +Mom came back into the room and said, “See, that wasn’t so hard was it? Now go have breakfast!†Mikey smiled and said, “Yes Mom!†He was no longer lazy. With Mom’s help, he was ready for a fun day. +Val was feeling very excited. They were about to unpack their new van after a long trip! As the parents unloaded the van, their three year old child chased them around, looking curiously into the back. + +Val's parents didn't understand why their child was so inquisitive. They thought Val was being ignorant, so they told them to stop. But Val refused and shouted, "I wanna help unpack van!" + +The parents couldn't help but laugh. They knew it would take them a long time to unpack the van without their child's help. So, they decided to let Val help unpack the van and gave them their own little corner to sort out. + +Val couldn't contain their excitement. They grabbed one of the boxes and opened it, spilling its contents all over the floor. Val was more than happy sorting out the items they found in the box. In no time, Val had helped their parents unpack the van. They were quite surprised at how helpful their child had been and proud of Val's intelligence. Val's parents knew that their little one was indeed no longer ignorant! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was very curious and adventurous. One day, Jane went to search for something special. She walked around town, looking up and down, but she couldn't find what she was looking for. + +Suddenly, Jane saw an old hospital. She knew this was the place she wanted to go. She ran up to it and opened the door. She was sad because the hospital was empty. She searched through the hospital but all she could find were old hospital beds, cleaning supplies and empty rooms. + +Jane sighed and said, "I'm so sad, I can't find what I was looking for." Then, she heard a voice. It was coming from outside the hospital. She ran to the window and saw a friendly dog. It barked at her and said, ''Come play with me!'' + +Jane smiled and said, ''Yes, let's go play!'' She ran outside and they played together all day long. Jane was so happy that she forgot all about her search. +Once upon a time, there was a 3 year old boy who was very thoughtful. One day he decided he wanted to drop his old style and get something new. + +So he went to the store with his mom and there he saw a very cool style he wanted to try. He was so excited that he quickly picked it out and showed it to his mom. + +Mom said, "That's a great choice! It looks thoughtful. What do you want to name it?" + +The little boy smiled and said, "I'll call it 'Drop-style!'" + +His mom laughed and said, "That's a very appropriate name!" + +The little boy was so proud of his new Drop-style that he couldn't help but wear it around town. Everyone complimented him and he knew he had made the right choice. +One day, Ted the mechanic was feeling lazy. He lay on the grass and watched the clouds in the sky. He was so relaxed, he almost fell asleep. Suddenly, he heard a voice say, "Hey Ted! Can you help me?". Ted looked around, but he couldn't see anyone. After a few moments, he recognized the voice. It belonged to Al the ant. Al needed Ted's help to fix his broken car. Ted jumped to his feet and followed the ant. + +When they arrived, Ted saw a tiny car with a flat tire. He quickly retrieved his tools and fixed the tire in no time. Al was so thankful. He gave Ted a big hug and said, "Thank you for recognizing me! You are a very good mechanic". Ted smiled and said, "You are welcome, Al. I'm happy to help out". +Once there was a fat penny. It was round and shiny and sat in a special box. One day, the fat penny decided to explore beyond the box. So, it rolled off the table and onto the floor. It bumped into a shut door. + +The penny squealed and called out, "Please open this shut door!" + +The door replied, "I'm sorry penny, but I can't open. I'm shut tight". + +The fat penny was sad and kept pushing on the shut door until a person appeared. It was a really big person and he said, "What are you doing trying to open this shut door?" + +The penny replied, "I wanted to go on an adventure, but I can't because this door is shut". + +The big person smiled and said, "That's too bad, but I have an idea. I can lift you up and you can peek through the window. Then, you'll see all kinds of wonderful adventures!" + +The fat penny couldn't believe it and said, "Really? That would be such a great adventure!" + +And that's exactly what happened! The big person lifted up the penny and the penny peeked out through the window, it saw so many exciting things! + +The penny was so thankful and happily hopped back into its special box with a smile on its face. It was the best adventure ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Joanne who loved massage. Whenever Joanne was sad or grumpy, her mom would show her a special massage. Joanne's mom would say, "It's time for a massage. Sit on the bed and I'll show you how to do it." + +Joanne would always say yes because a massage always made her feel better. Joanne showed her best friend, Emily, what she had learned. She said, "A massage is like a tidy hug - it makes you calm and happier." + +Emily thought that sounded nice and asked Joanne to show her how to do it. Joanne was delighted to teach Emily how to give a massage. + +One day, Joanne and Emily had a huge quarrel. Joanne was so upset that she ran away and sat by herself. Emily was sad and didn't know what to do. Eventually, she decided to go and find Joanne and show her the massage. When Emily showed Joanne the massage, Joanne felt much better and their quarrel was forgotten. + +The moral of the story is that showing kindness and love can help heal disputes. This is true whether it's a massage, a hug, or simply listening to your friend's concerns. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old. She was playing with a toy in a big flat field. All of a sudden, she found a big hole in the ground. It was smooth, so Lucy knew it wasn't natural. + +Curious, she peeked inside. Seeing no one else, Lucy asked "Who dug this hole?". + +Suddenly, a voice answered. The voice said "I did. I was trying to find something and kept digging until I found it". + +Lucy was a bit surprised, but she was also very curious. She asked, "What did you find?". + +The voice said, "I wanted to find out if it is true that when you tell a lie, you'll have to dig a hole very deep to find the truth." + +Lucy thought about this for a moment. She said, "It is better not to lie because it takes a lot of work to find the truth." + +The voice agreed and thanked Lucy for her advice. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tom and Jack. Tom was a strong artist, he liked to write pictures with his crayons. Jack was a rich boy, he always had lots of sausages to eat. + +One day, Tom asked Jack to teach him how to write words. Jack was very excited and agreed to help his friend. They sat side by side and Jack started to write the letter 'A'. + +Tom watched very carefully and followed the instructions. After a while, he was able to write many words by himself. He was so happy! + +However, when Jack finished writing, he kept the paper and said, "This paper is for me, not for you." Tom was sad as he wanted his own paper. + +Then, Jack said, "Tom, money and sausages can't make people happy. We should learn to share things with friends." Tom and Jack smiled and hugged each other. They decided to write together and share the paper. + +The moral of the story is that friendship is more important than being rich. We should learn to share things with our friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved to laugh. One day she was looking at the sky and saw a big cloud. She thought it was funny! She laughed and asked her mom, "What is that?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a cloud, sweetie." + +Jane asked, "What does the cloud do?" + +Mom replied, "Sometimes it goes away and sometimes it rains." + +At that, Jane started to laugh even louder. She ran around the garden chasing the broken clouds in the sky. + +At last, as the sun went down, Jane lay in the grass and watched the clouds. As they turned into different shapes, Jane would point and laugh. She watched until the clouds went away and she curled up and fell asleep. + +She had a happy day, fueled only by laughter. +Once upon a time there was an impatient bear. He was very hot, so he decided to look for an oasis. He walked and walked until he found a lovely oasis with a big lake. He was so happy! He wanted to take a swim, so he jumped in. Suddenly, the water got deeper and deeper and he could not touch the bottom. He was stuck! + +Fortunately, there was a kind bird who saw what happened. She flew quickly and rescued the bear. The bear thanked the bird for saving him. The bear said goodbye to the oasis and promised himself not to be so impatient next time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to crawl. One day she saw a big patch of celery in the field. It looked so fair and she really wanted to pick it. + +The little girl crawled over to the celery and was so excited to pick it. But when she got close, she realized that it was too tall for her, so she started to cry. + +Just then a friendly bee flew over and said, "Don't worry! I know a way to get some celery for you." + +The bee flew off and soon came back with a long stick. He instructed, "Crawl up the stick and you can pick the celery safely." + +The little girl did as she was told, and was able to reach the celery with ease. She picked the fair celery and was so happy that she could have a tasty snack. She thanked the bee and crawled off with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amelia. She loved to cook and so every day she asked her mommy if she could help. + +One day when Amelia was helping mommy in the kitchen, she found a bug crawling across the table. She was very scared. "Oh no, mommy!" she cried. + +Mommy came in to see what the problem was. She saw the bug and smiled. "It's okay Amelia, it's just a bug!" she said and picked it up with a napkin. She opened the window and gently let it fly away. + +Amelia felt a lot better and they went back to cooking. But soon Amelia got very tired and tried to keep her eyes open. + +Seeing this, Mommy said, "You've done so well helping me cook, but it's time to go to bed now. You're very tired." + +Amelia smiled and gave her mommy a hug and went off to bed. +Mandy was a little girl who loved to play. One day, she went to her grandma's house. Grandma had a special box in her room and Mandy was very curious. She asked Grandma what was inside. + +Grandma said she should open the box and see. When she opened it, Mandy saw lots of pretty bottles. She asked Grandma what they were. Grandma said the bottles were full of perfume. + +Mandy thought the perfume was really special, so she asked Grandma if she could print a picture for her wall. Grandma said yes, so Mandy got a marker and a piece of paper. She drew a beautiful picture and Grandma said it was lovely. But then Mandy knocked over one of the perfume bottles and spilled it on the picture. She looked very sorry. + +Grandma was very kind. She told Mandy not to worry and gave her a clean piece of paper to draw another picture. Together, they printed a picture for Mandy to take home. + +Mandy was so happy to have her picture. She thanked Grandma and gave her a big hug. +Henry and his mom were staying in a hotel. They had gone there for a special vacation. Henry was excited to explore. His mom, however, wanted to keep him inside the hotel. + +One day, while his mom was out, Henry decided to go exploring. He had found a hidden door. He opened it, and looked in. To his surprise, there was an old man sitting inside the room. The man was singing a funny song and he looked embarrassed when he saw Henry. + +"What do you want?" the old man asked. + +"I'm just looking around," Henry said. + +The old man laughed. "Well, you don't belong here. It's not a place for children," he said. + +Henry nodded and quickly closed the door behind him. He felt embarrassed for being caught but also excited to have found the hidden room. Henry quickly ran back to his hotel room and never told his mom what he saw. +Once upon a time there lived a three year old girl named Jane. Jane was always very proud and law-abiding. She was friendly and polite to everyone around her. + +One day, Jane was walking down the street when she saw a slow-moving lawyer on a bike. The lawyer was trying hard to get up a hill but was going much too slow. Jane thought it was funny and broke out laughing. + +The lawyer heard Jane's laugh and turned around to see what was so funny. He was so embarrassed that he stopped and got off his bike. Jane felt bad for making the lawyer feel embarrassed. + +Jane quickly went up to the lawyer, apologized for laughing and said: "I'm sorry for laughing, lawyer. I just thought it was funny that you were going so slow on your bike." + +The lawyer felt much better after hearing Jane's apology and thanked her for understanding. He told her that everyone makes mistakes and it's important to always apologize and make things right. + +Jane learned an important lesson that day. She learned that it's important to always think before you act and be respectful of other people's feelings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah who liked to pack things for fun. She held a symbol of a hot fire in her hands and then she imagined how fever she could pack her toys. She ran to her room to start packing. + +Sarah grabbed her stuffed animals, dolls, and her favorite books and began to neatly arrange them in her suitcase. Then she opened up her drawer and began packing her pretty clothes. She worked hard and kept packing until everything was just the way she wanted it. + +When she finished packing, she opened her suitcase and looked at all the items inside. She put on a huge smile and said, “Look at all the fun things I packed! I can’t wait to show them to Papa!†+ +So Sarah carefully closed the suitcase, took it in her hands and ran outside to show her father. She was so proud of what she had packed. + +Her father smiled and said, “Wow! You did a great job, Sarah. Now you’re ready for your next adventure!†+Johnny was a jolly boy who loved trains. He heard about the big train in the city and that it ran everyday. He asked his mother if he could take it so he could explore the city. His mother was not sure, so she recommended he ask his father. + +When Daddy came home, Johnny asked him about the train. “Daddy, can I take the train?†he asked. Daddy thought for a moment and then smiled. “Yes, but only if I go with you,†he said. + +So the next morning Johnny and his father took the train. As they went along, Johnny was so excited. He loved the sound of the train and the jolly colours of the windows. They went to lots of interesting places and Johnny loved every minute of it. + +When they arrived home, Daddy said, “That was fun, wasn't it? I recommend the train!†Johnny grinned and hugged his Daddy. He was so happy he had been on the train and he couldn't wait to go again. +Once upon a time there was a puppy called Milo. A little boy loved Milo so much, always playing with him and taking him out for walks. The boy would encourage Milo and show him how to be brave and run around with his tail up high. But one day, Milo started to be a bit clumsy; he would always trip over himself and he couldn't keep up with the boy. The boy encouraged Milo to keep going, but eventually Milo decided to just sit down and refused to play. + +The boy was so sad that Milo wasn't playing anymore and decided to give him some extra encouragement. He tried his best to persuade Milo to jump and get up. But Milo stayed put and refused to move. + +The boy realised that no amount of encouragement was going to make Milo play with him that day. Although it had a bad ending, the moral of the story is that no one should push someone too hard. Everyone needs their own space and time to do their own thing. +One day, in a small house, there lived a selfish boy. Everywhere he went, he thought only about himself and didn't care about others. One day, he was outside and saw an insect. When the insect crawled away, the boy got so angry that he slapped it with his hand. He thought he had hurt the insect and laughed. But then, something strange happened. Suddenly, the boy felt a strong slap on his hand! He quickly looked up, and there, watching him, was a giant insect! The boy had slapped its baby and now, the giant insect wanted revenge. The selfish boy had gotten what he deserved! +Once upon a time there was a famous bear called Tony. He lived in a big forest and loved to explore. One day he was out on an adventure when he met a little rabbit called Fluffy. + +"Hi Tony! Where are you going?" Fluffy asked. + +"I'm going to find something exciting!" Tony said. + +Then Tony decided to take a bite out of the law book he found under a tree. But as soon as he opened it he heard a loud "No!" + +It was Fluffy. He had come up from behind and he was very angry. "You mustn't do that Tony! It's not polite to bite the law book." + +Tony wasn't sure what to do. He had never heard of a law book before. Fluffy explained to him that the law book was an important book which explained what people should and should not do. + +Tony had learned an important lesson and so he thanked Fluffy for teaching him. From then on, when Tony wanted to explore he made sure that he was following the law. + +People started to hear about Tony and his adventure and soon he became famous in the forest. And ever since then, Tony does all his exploring and adventures without ever breaking the law. +Bob the painter was having a very uncomfortable day. He had to paint all day, and it made him very hot and tired. Then, to make matters worse, his paintbrush suddenly broke, leaving him frustrated and upset. + +The painter didn't know how to fix the broken brush. He turned it over and tried to make it better, but it kept breaking over and over again. Bob was feeling very sad and confused. He had no way of finishing his work. + +Suddenly, Bob remembered his friend, Jerry. Jerry was a fix-it man and he knew how to fix all kinds of things. Bob was sure Jerry would know what to do with the broken painter. So, he ran to Jerry's house and knocked on his door. + +Jerry opened the door and saw Bob holding the broken brush. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, Bob! I can help you fix your brush so that you can finish your work. Let's go to the tool shed!" + +And with that, Bob's broken brush was fixed and he was no longer feeling so uncomfortable. Jerry had truly saved the day! +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Andy. He had a zipper on his jacket. One day, he was walking around and heard a whisper. He wondered what the whisper was saying. + +Andy asked his mom, "Mom, who was whispering?" His mom smiled and said, "It was a little bird. Maybe he was trying to tell you something." + +Andy couldn't understand what the bird was saying, so he continued walking and saw a tiny door in the ground. He thought to himself, "Maybe that is where the bird was whispering from." He slowly opened the door and saw a spicy smell coming from below. + +He slowly walked down the stairs and saw a jar of yummy spices. He approached the jar, and the little bird appeared again, whispering. Andy finally understood what the bird wanted him to know. + +He was telling him to take a pinch of the spices and put them inside his zipper. Andy did what the bird said, and sure enough, his zipper was now filled with the most delightful smell! It was the most spicy, tasty smell he had ever smelled. + +The little bird had revealed a secret of the spices to Andy - and now he loved his spicy zipper! +One day, Lucy and her daddy were walking in the park. It was a beautiful, sunny day. Lucy was very excited to be there, so she ran ahead. + +"Wait for me, Lucy!" her daddy called. + +Suddenly, she saw a big stage in the middle of the park. It was full of lights and music, and it looked very jolly. + +"What is this Daddy?" Lucy asked. + +"This is a stage. It's how singers and performers release all their music to the world. Whenever they want to show a new show or album, they will do it here," her daddy said, pointing to the stage. + +Lucy smiled. She thought it was so cool that people could release their music from the stage. Suddenly, she heard someone singing. Lucy and her daddy looked around and saw a little boy singing and dancing jollyly in the park. + +Lucy smiled and started singing and dancing along with him. Her daddy smiled too and watched them, feeling very happy. He thought to himself, what a joyful moment – how nice it is to release your music and make someone smile. +Mum and Dad were taking their little daughter, Georgia, to go and see a volcano. Georgia was wearing a bright red, polka dotted dress and was excited to see the volcano. + +As they arrived, Georgia ran up to the edge of the volcano in anticipation. But then she heard a loud rumble and the ground started shaking. + +"Mum, what's happening?!" shouted Georgia in surprise. + +Mum smiled and said, "It looks like the volcano is embarrassed. It looks like it's laughing". + +Georgia smiled and clapped her hands. She squealed, "It's like the little volcano is laughing". + +Mum and Dad laughed too, and soon the three of them stood watching the volcano's little eruption. It was the best day ever. +Sally was walking down the street when she heard a noise coming from a nearby yard. She looked over to see two kids fighting. They were being very rude to each other, pushing and pulling. + +Sally was sad to see the kids fighting and being so rude. She wanted them to stop, but they were not listening. + +Suddenly, she had an idea. She ran up to the fight and started to tease them. She said funny things like, “Maybe you should take a break?†and “You don’t have to be so mean.†+ +The teasing worked! The kids stopped fighting and started laughing and smiling. They thanked Sally for helping them out. + +Sally was relieved that the fight was finished and the kids were back to being friends. She had saved the day by using her teasing! +Little Johnny was walking around the park with his mommy. He noticed a bunch of birds flying around. Suddenly, one of them dropped something white. He ran over to see what it was, and saw that it was a tuna! Little Johnny's eyes widened in excitement. + +He excitedly said to his mommy: "Look, mommy! It's a tuna!" + +His mommy observed the tuna and said: "Hmmm, that looks a bit disgusting darling, let's leave it here, okay?" + +Johnny reluctantly accepted and followed his mommy. As they walked away, he looked back and saw the tuna still lying on the ground. He knew he couldn't have it, but he couldn't stop thinking about it. +"Look, Mommy," cried three year old Jane, as she rushed to the window. "A march!" + +Jane's mother stood behind her, looking out of the window. In the street below, a line of people were marching in two neat rows. They were carrying flags and banners in shades of green and yellow and singing loudly. + +"It's a protest march," Mom said. "They're standing up for something they believe in." + +"Do I have to march too?" Jane asked, feeling a bit scared. + +"You don't have to," Mom smiled. "But you can if you want. You can march for all the things you believe in." + +Jane smiled as she watched the people march. She felt brave and had to join them. She put on her green dress, grabbed a sign, and raced out of the house. + +Jane stood firmly with the rest of the protesters, who smiled at her support. Together they sang and marched, their voices loud and clear. Although Jane was young, she had a strong voice and stood up for herself. The march continued until it arrived at its destination, where they cheered and hugged each other. + +Jane felt proud and happy to have joined the march. She had showed that even the youngest of us can stand up and make our voices heard. +Once, there was a curious little girl. She wanted to know all the answers. So, one day she went into her bedroom and started talking to the walls. She asked the walls a thousand questions but they stayed quiet. The little girl asked why and then the walls spoke! + +The walls said, “Questions are good, but so is listening. We don’t always need the answers. Sometimes it’s better to listen and understand things.†The little girl thanked the walls and sat in silence, thinking about their words. + +She started to listen to everything around her: the birds singing in the trees, the wind rustling through the leaves, her parents talking in the next room. She was amazed at the things she heard and learned. + +The moral of the story is that it’s ok to be curious, but listening is just as important. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Bella. She was used to living in a big city, so when her family moved to the countryside she was very curious to explore. + +One day, Bella's family took her to a forest. As she walked around, she saw so many exciting things! There were tall trees, colourful flowers, and birds singing. + +Bella stopped to watch a mother squirrel feeding her baby. "Look," her mum said, "She is feeding her little one a nut!" + +Bella watched in awe as the mother squirrel passed the nut to her baby. "Can I feed them too?" she asked her mum. + +Her mum smiled and said, "Yes, but only if you are careful and stay a long way away from them. " + +With delight, Bella fed the squirrels by throwing nuts on the ground. She was so happy! + +The day was long but the moment was unforgettable. Bella had the chance to feed animals in the forest and it was an experience she'd never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy, Jack. He was excited to get outside and play in the big field for the first time. Smiling, he started running across the grassy field. + +Suddenly, Jack saw a big beast. Startled, he stopped short. The beast said to Jack, “Welcome to the field! Let’s play!†Jack was scared but curious. So he followed the beast. + +The beast gave him a stupid task: climb the tree near the edge of the field. Jack did not want to, but he wanted to prove himself brave to the beast. So he climbed the tree. + +But at the top of the tree, Jack wished he had not gone so high. For when he looked down, he saw that the field was too far away. He was stuck. + +The beast had tricked him. It laughed and called him stupid. Jack cried and cried until he fell sleep. He never made it back on the ground. +One day, Tony and his mommy went to the park. It was a very beautiful sunny day with clear blue skies. As they arrived, Tony saw a cobweb in the distant trees. He said "Mommy, look over there! It's a cobweb! But why is it so way away?" His mommy laughed and said it was because a spider had spun it a long time ago and had forgotten about it. + +Suddenly, Tony noticed something else. He said, "Mommy, look at that man over there. Why does he look so embarrassed?" His mommy smiled and said it was because he had tripped and fallen down. Tony felt much better. + +As it started to get dark, Tony and his mommy headed back home. Tony was happy that he had seen the distant cobweb and the embarrassed man at the park. +John was very sad. He had forgotten to mail a letter to his best friend and now he was regretting it. He had written a note telling his best friend how much he missed him and how much he wished he had said goodbye before he left. + +John knew he had to try again. He looked around but he couldn't see anywhere to mail the letter. Then he had an idea. He looked for a mailbox and he found one! It was hidden in the bushes behind his house. + +John was so happy! He put the letter in the mailbox and dropped it in. He felt much better now and he was sure his best friend would get the letter soon. + +John smiled and went back inside. Even though he had made a mistake, he had learned from it and he was happy he still had a chance to make things right. He would never forget to mail a letter again! +Once there was a bunny called Bunny. He was small, white and very cute. He lived in a bright meadow full of daisies and with a beautiful blue sky above. + +One day, Bunny heard that it was a special holiday. He was so excited because he wanted to have lots of fun on the holiday. So he decided to hop around in the meadow. He wanted to see everything he could before the special holiday. + +When Bunny tried to hop around, he noticed that he was feeling very helpless. He couldn't hop as much as he wanted to. He started to cry, feeling sad and alone. + +Suddenly, he heard a kind voice. It said: "Don't worry, little Bunny. I'm here to help you! If you take my hand, we can hop together." + +Bunny was so relieved and he lifted his head to see who had spoken to him. It was a tiny Gnome! Bunny thanked the Gnome and they hopped together around the meadow. Bunny had a lot of fun and he was very happy to celebrate the holiday with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there were two furry friends, a bunny and a kitten. They were the best of pals. They always played together and wanted to explore the world. + +So one day, they decided to sneak into a school when no one was looking. They saw the big blackboard at the front. The bunny wanted to try something fun so he hopped on top and revealed a secret message. As he wrote on the delicate surface, the kitten said it was time to go. + +But just then, a teacher walked in. She was mad! The teacher scolded the two pals and banished them from the school. Even though they tried to explain, the teacher wouldn't listen. + +The two friends never saw each other after that. The bunny was so sad, but no one else ever revealed the secret message on the blackboard. +Once there was a baby who loved her crib. She would get tucked in and wriggle around until she was really comfortable. Every morning when she woke up, she would feel so safe with her crib all around her. + +One day, something weird happened. It was almost dark outside and the baby was almost ready to go to sleep. Suddenly, she heard something coming from the trees. It sounded like a strange voice and it was saying "love!" + +The baby was scared and hid under the blankets. But the voice seemed friendly and soon the baby looked out from her crib and said, "Who are you?". + +The voice said, "I am the wind and I love feeling the warmth of your little crib. I just wanted to say hello." The baby was so surprised. She smiled and said, "I love my crib too." + +The wind laughed and ran off. From that day on, the baby would look out of her crib every night and wave goodbye to the wind. She knew that the wind was still around and that it would always love her crib. +Kimmy was so cheerful as she hopped inside the plane. She was going to visit her grandpa who she didn't see very often. She couldn't wait to give him a big hug! + +In the plane, Kimmy asked the stewardess, "please can I have a snack?". The stewardess said "No, I'm sorry, no snacks on this plane". Kimmy was disappointed and she began to cry. + +Kimmy's mom saw this and said "Don't worry Kimmy. We'll have snacks once we get to your grandpa's home. You can have a snack then, ok?" Kimmy stopped crying and said "ok". + +Mommy then gave Kimmy a hug and kissed her on the forehead. She said "Don't worry Kimmy, everything will be ok". Kimmy nodded her head and smiled a cheerful smile. + +Suddenly, the plane began to move and Kimmy was so excited. She said to her mother "Look Mommy, the plane is flying! Can I have a snack now, please?". Mommy laughed and said "No Kimmy, no snacks now. We'll get to your grandpa's soon". + +Kimmy then cuddled up to her Mommy and said "Ok Mommy, let's go see Grandpa!" Together, they continued on their way to Grandpa's house, both of them full of cheer. +One sunny day, a person walked outside and looked up. The sky was open and blue. +The person wanted to care for something. They searched around until they found a unique flower growing on the ground. +The person smiled and kneeled down to care for it. Gently, they pulled off dead leaves and pulled weeds away from the flower. +The person watered the flower with a watering can. They waited and watched. +Slowly, the flower started to open up and bloom. It was beautiful! The person smiled and felt proud that they had cared for the flower. +It was a happy day. +Once there was a rabbit named Peter. Peter was very curious. He wanted to find out what it felt like to race. + +One day, Peter saw two other rabbits running with their friends. He asked the rabbits what they were doing. +"We are having a race," they said. + +Peter was so excited that he decided to join them. But he had to be careful. He didn't want to trip and fall. + +So off he went! He was running so fast that it was if he was flying. + +He felt so happy and proud when he crossed the finish line first. His friends cheered and congratulated him. + +From then on, Peter was always excited to join in a race. He was careful, too. He knew that if he was careful, he could become a good racer. +Once there was a deaf bear who lived in a small cave near the forest. One day, the bear was feeling hot, so he decided to go for a bath in the river. + +He slowly made his way down the rocky path, but when he arrived at the river he found that the water was too deep for him to stand. He tried to turn around, but he had gone so far he couldn't make it back. + +He tried to call for help, but he was deaf, so nobody heard him. He looked around, and he saw a switch next to the river bank. He pressed the switch and a bridge appeared out of nowhere. With the bridge, the bear was able to cross the river and bathe in the cool water. + +When the bear was done bathing, he thanked the switch and scampered back home. He was squeezy clean and refreshed. It was the best bath he had ever had. +Once there was a little boy called Tim. He loved to zoom around on his scooter. One day he was zooming so fast he suddenly found himself in front of the freezer in the store. He liked ice cream and he knew he could get some from this freezer so he opened it. Tim put the ice cream in his pocket and took off. + +Suddenly he heard someone calling out his name. It was the shopkeeper and he was not happy. + +"Tim! Why did you take the ice cream?", asked the shopkeeper. + +Tim looked so ashamed that he couldn't answer. + +"It's not nice to take things without asking. And if you want something, you should say so." + +Tim nodded like he understood what the shopkeeper was saying. He put the ice cream back and zoomed off. + +From then on, Tim always asked for ice cream when he wanted it and never tried to take it without asking. He was no longer ashamed. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Max. He was shy and only 3 years old. Max loved to play outside, but today he was feeling a little tired. + +Max's mom said, "Max, why don't you read a book today? It will be fun." + +Max smiled and said, "Ok, Mommy." + +Max sat in his room and found a book. He opened it and read. Max was so busy reading, he completely forgot he was tired. + +When Max was done, he said to himself, "That was fun. Now I can play!" + +Max went outside and played until the sun went down. Then Max yawned and said, "It's time to go home and sleep. I'm so tired." + +And so Max went home, hugged his mom and went to bed. He had a big day tomorrow! +Once there was a girl named Sally. She loved to play. Her parents bought her a swing set with a slide. She was so happy! + +Sally asked her dad to help put it together. He was bossy and made sure everything fit on the big piece of wood. He hammered and screwed then made sure all the parts were secure. + +Sally popped onto the swing seat and pushed back and forth. The chains fit just right and Sally loved the feeling of flying back and forth. Then she hopped onto the slide. Sally stretched out and slid down the pitch with a smile on her face. The bright sunshine warmed her skin. + +When Sally was done playing, she thanked her dad for putting the swing set together. She was grateful for the fun it brought her and for him being so bossy about making sure things fit perfectly. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bill and Mary. Bill was a wise old owl who always had good advice. One day, Mary asked him, "What can I do to help the world?" + +Bill thought for a moment and said, "Why don't you start by returning any waste you find?" Mary liked this idea and wanted to do her part. + +Every day after school, Mary went out to look for waste. She found a lot of rubbish that people had thrown away and put it in a pile. She was very proud of the pile but wondered what to do next. + +Once again, Bill had an answer. "Be wise and find a way to recycle the waste," he said. Mary was excited about this and set to work. + +Mary found some cans and bottles that she could send to be recycled. She put them in a box and returned them to the factory where they were made. + +The factory was very pleased with Mary's work and thanked her for her help. From then on, Mary kept on returning any waste she found back to the right place. She was wise and knew she was doing something good for the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was only three years old and she loved helicopters. She would watch them fly in the sky and wished she could go up and have a closer look. + +One day, Jane's mom got an idea. She suggested that she and Jane should go for a healthy walk in the park. Jane accepted and was very excited. + +While they were walking, Jane was watching the sky and suddenly, she saw a helicopter flying over them. She looked up and yelled, "Mommy, look! A helicopter!" Jane ran and followed the helicopter until she could no longer see it anymore. + +Jane's mom was very proud of Jane for staying healthy and running around. She smiled and said, "That's it, Jane. You accepted the challenge." Jane was happy and started to run even faster! +One day, a penguin had to pack for a long trip. He wanted to take a few nice things, so he found some fake items. He packed some fake stones, fake leaves and a fake shell. He couldn't wait to use them on his journey. + +The penguin was almost done packing when he heard a noise. He looked around and saw a fake penguin! He thought it was so cute that he decided to take it with him. He gently packed it into his bag for the trip. + +Meanwhile, the real penguin was so excited for his adventure. He knew that he was ready to go with the fake penguin in his bag. He sang a song as he packed up the last items and began his journey! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bill and Jake. Jake was very honest. Wherever he went, he would always be truthful. + +One day, the two friends were walking in the woods when they came across a big group of animals. Bill asked, “What are they doing here?†Jake replied, “They are here to provide something for the others.†+ +The friends watched as the animals worked together to provide comfort and food for all the other animals in the group. They were so impressed by their honesty and kindness. + +The two friends soon learnt a valuable lesson that day – when we help and provide for others, we receive good things in return. Being honest to others will bring us many rewards. +Once there was a rabbit named Max. He liked to balance on a tight rope. Every day he would practice balancing and have lots of fun. One day a secret was found! It was a secret about balancing. It said that a rocking chair could help Max balance even better. Max was so excited! He got out his rocking chair and tried it out. The rocking chair made balancing much easier. Max had so much fun and he kept practicing, every day getting better and better at balancing. He even told his friends and they all tried it. They all thought it was so funny how the rocking chair helped them with balance. Max kept his secret and kept practicing, until he was the best balancer in the whole forest. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He loved to play with his toy plane and all of his toys. But one day, Jack had an idea that just wouldn't go away. He wanted to taste jam! + +So Jack ran to the kitchen and his mum said, "You mustn't take the jam without asking, Jack." But Jack just kept on reaching for it. His mum said in a very loud voice, "You can't have the jam, Jack!" + +But Jack just squealed and yanked the jar off the shelf. That's when mum got really mad and yelled, "Jack, put it back!" But Jack just clung on tighter to the jar and started to scream. + +Mum was very angry and said, "Jack, this has gone on long enough. Put the jam back now!" But Jack just kept screaming and wouldn't listen. + +Finally, mum had had enough and clapped her hands. A lively butterfly flew out of the window and Jack was so excited. He ran to it, screaming with joy, and forgot all about the jam. + +Mum smiled, relieved that the conflict was over. From then on, Jack never tried to taste the jam without asking for it. +Once upon a time there was a 3 year old boy who loved to play with rocks. He woud take rocks everywhere and stack them into tall castles. One day, his mom said it was time for a snack and she handed him a cup of juice. The boy was excited but when he took a sip, he made a face. "Mmm, this juice is disgusting!" he said. + +His mom replied,"I know it doesn't taste great, but this juice is really good for you." + +The boy thought for a second and then said, "Can I rock instead?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course! Why don't you go find some rocks and build something fun?" + +The boy was so happy. He jumped up and ran to find the best rocks he could. He gathered them up and built a castle that was so tall it almost reached the sky. And he never drank the juice again! +"Pinch me!" said Susie, holding out her arm. Her family was all gathered around the kitchen table. + +Mum smiled and pinched Susie's arm gently. "Ouch!" giggled Susie. + +Dad laughed. "Your mum gave you a lovely pinch!" + +Susie nodded happily. She loved spending time with her family. + +Mum looked at Susie and smiled. "I love you, Susie," she said. + +Susie grinned. She loved her family too! + +"Let's go for a walk outside," Dad suggested. "It's a lovely day!" + +The family went outside and enjoyed the warm sunshine and the lovely spring weather. + +The pinch from her mum had reminded Susie how much she loved her family. +John was a 3 year old boy playing in the garden one sunny day. He was having the time of his life! As he played he saw a funny looking plant with beautiful leaves. He was intrigued and carefully approached it. Suddenly the plant displayed five lovely cups of tea! John was so excited he didn't know what to do. He reached out to touch it and the tea cups shook and crashed to the ground. John was hurt and started to cry. + +John's mum heard him crying and quickly ran to him. She asked him what happened and he told her the story. She hugged him and said, "It's ok, the tea cups can easily be fixed!". She took him inside the kitchen and showed him how she can fix the broken cups with tape. + +John exclaimed, "I never knew tea cups can be fixed!". His mum replied, "Yes, it's very easy to fix them. Don't be hurt. Next time you can be more careful, OK?" John smiled and nodded. He learned a valuable lesson that day: be careful when seeing something unique and unfamiliar. +Once upon a time there lived a big bear and his friend who was a rabbit. The bear was named Fred and the rabbit was named Fritz. They wanted to measure how tall they both were, but all they had was a piece of steel. + +The bear thought it would be boring to use the steel to measure, so he decided to organize a measuring game. He called Fritz and they decided to use their arms to measure, who was taller. + +Fritz said: "Let's raise our right arms, and see who can measure higher." So, they both stood up facing each other and stretched out their right arms. + +The bear raised his arm higher, much to the rabbit's disappointment. The rabbit tried to raise his arm even higher but he couldn't, so he lost the measuring game. + +Nevertheless, Fritz was still happy. Even though the game was boring, it was really fun. They did it again and again. From then on, they always used their arms to measure who was taller. +Bob was playing with his toy gun in the back yard on the lawn. He pointed the gun at his mom and said, "Bang, bang!" + +His mom got very angry and said, "Bob, that's naughty. You must not point the gun at anyone else, okay?" + +Bob nodded and said, "Okay, Mommy." + +So Bob went and found some leaves on the lawn and started to shoot them with his gun. He laughed and yelled, "Bang, bang!" and was having so much fun. + +Suddenly his mom saw him, and again said firmly, "Bob, that's naughty. You have to stop shooting now and pick up the leaves on the lawn instead." + +Bob sighed, picked up the leaves and put them in a bag. But then he saw a caterpillar. He went over and said softly, "I won't shoot you, little caterpillar," and gave it a gentle pat on the head. + +His mom smiled and said, "Now that's much better, Bob." +Once upon a time there was a youth who felt embarrassed. All the youth's friends were available to play outside. But the youth felt too embarrassed to join. + +The youth tried to be brave but felt too shy. The youth looked around to see what else they could do. + +Suddenly, the youth saw some other kids in the park. They looked fun and the youth went up to them. But the other kids started to laugh and soon the youth felt embarrassed again. + +The youth thanked the other kids and quickly ran away. It was the worst feeling ever and the youth was so embarrassed that they decided to leave. The youth never felt so embarrassed and never came back to the park again. +Once there was a lazy bear. He was so lazy that he never wanted to move. One day, a brave rabbit heard a strange voice coming from the woods. He ran over to investigate. When he got to the edge of the woods, he saw the bear trembling in fear. + +The rabbit said, "Mr Bear, why are you trembling?" + +The bear replied with a quivering voice, "I heard a strange voice in the woods and it scared me." + +The rabbit said, "Don't worry, Mr Bear. I will come with you to protect you." + +So the bear and rabbit walked into the woods together. Suddenly, a small bug flew out from behind a tree. The bear trembled in fear! + +The rabbit said, "It's okay, Mr Bear. It is just a tiny bug. It won't hurt us." + +The bear was so relieved and thanked the rabbit for helping him. From then on, the bear was not lazy anymore. He wanted to explore the world around him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very fit and loved pretending to be a princess. One day, she wanted to make a massage like a real princess. + +She told her mom, "Mom, can you teach me how to make a massage?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, let's pretend". + +So the little girl pretended to be a princess and Mom showed her how to make a massage. She used her hands to give Mom a gentle massage and it felt so good. + +The little girl was so pleased with her massage that she said, "Mom, I am a real princess now". Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you are fit to be a real princess". + +The little girl was so proud of herself. From that day on, she was the happiest princess ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He was only three years old, but he was very brave. + +One day, Jack was out walking in the forest and he found a shiny silver object. He bent down and pulled it out of the grass. It was a silver toy car and Jack was very happy. + +But, as soon as Jack touched the car, an old man shouted, "Hold on - that's mine!" Jack was scared and started to cry. The old man's voice was bitter and he said, "I need that car back!" + +Jack wiped away his tears and said in a trembling voice, "Please sir, I don't want to pull it away! Can't I just play with it?" + +The old man thought for a moment. Then he said with a smile, "Well, since you asked so nicely, why not? You can keep it, but be careful with it." + +Jack thanked the old man and waved goodbye. He has never been so happy. He went home with the silver car and played with it for hours. + +And Jack still loves his silver car. +There was a poor family who lived in a small house. They had very little money and sometimes they were very sad. One day, the family was eating dinner together when the father heard a strange noise outside. He went to the window and saw a fire burning in the garden. He grabbed a bucket of water and ran outside to put out the fire. Everyone gathered around the fire and watched him. Soon it was out and everyone was relieved and started to laugh. The father said to the family, "We are so lucky! We have been given another chance, let's never be so poor again". Everyone laughed and hugged each other. The family was so happy for their second chance and laughed for the rest of the night. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Jill. + +Jack had a secret. He wanted to escape from their small town and explore the world. But he was scared of what other people would think. He shared his secret with Jill and together they thought of a plan. + +Jack and Jill decided that they would escape to the nearby forest with some healthy snacks and explore the unexplored trails. But as they started walking they saw a pine tree blocking their path. + +Jack tried to push it away but it wouldn't budge! Jack and Jill looked around for an alternate route but there wasn't any. So, they decided to try and climb up the pine tree. + +Jill exclaimed, "We will never make it! How can we climb such a big tree?" + +But Jack was determined. He said, "I know we can make it! We just have to believe in ourselves and use our strength to climb higher." + +Jack and Jill worked together and used their strength to climb up the tall pine tree. As they reached the top, both of them cheered for their accomplishment. With a healthy snack in their hands, Jack and Jill were finally able to make their escape. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a very small hamster named Allie. Allie was only three years old, but she was very brave. + +One day, Allie was exploring her garden when she saw a hut. She crawled up to it and peeped inside. It looked deliciously cozy. + +Allie said to the hut, "Hello! May I please come in?" + +The hut replied, "Sure, come in and make yourself at home!" + +Allie was so grateful. She carefully crawled into the hut and it was even cozier than she had imagined. + +Allie settled in, curled up in the corner and fell asleep. That night, she slept soundly and contentedly in her new home. + +The next morning, Allie said a joyous goodbye to the hut and crawled back to her own house. She was very grateful for the shelter she'd found in the hut and she never forgot the cozy night she'd had there. +Mike was very hungry but he couldn't decide what he wanted to eat. He asked his mom, "What's for snacky?" She thought and said, "How about some yummy yogurt?" Mike was very excited and said, "Yes, yogurt!" + +Mike and his mom went to the kitchen and took out the yogurt from the refrigerator. Mike's mom said, "Let's part the yogurt into two small cups." Mike watched as his mom carefully put yogurt into two cups. + +Mike was ready to eat his yogurt but he couldn't do it on his own. His mom was very helpful and showed him how to hold the spoon properly. Mike smiled and took his first spoonful of yogurt. It tasted so delicious that Mike finished it really quickly. + +Mike's mom said, "What do we say when someone is helpful?" Mike said, "Yay, thank you!" His mom laughed and said, "That's right! Thank you for being so helpful!" +Once upon a time there was a silly duck. The duck was walking around in the big pond, looking for something to eat. Suddenly, the duck thought she saw something swimming around in the pond. She had never seen this before! + +The duck said, "Who are you?" + +"Why, I'm a fish. What are you?" responded the fish. + +The duck thought for a moment and replied, "I am a duck." + +The fish laughed and said, "That is silly. What are you doing here?" + +The duck said, "I'm waiting for a tasty treat to come swimming by. Would you like to wait too?" The fish thought it sounded like a good plan and settled down to wait. + +The two sat in the pond, thinking, waiting and being silly together. Finally, after a while, the duck shouted "I found some yummy food!" The fish and the duck shared the treat and the duck was very happy. +Once upon a time, there lived a bossy tiger in the jungle. He thought he was the king and was always bossing the other animals around. One day, a rabbit had enough and so he decided to teach the tiger a lesson. + +The rabbit said to the tiger, "Let's have a race. If I win, you agree to stop being so bossy to the rest of us." +The tiger arrogantly agreed and they lined up to start the race. + +On the count of three, both the tiger and the rabbit started to jog. It was a close race between them; the tiger thought he was almost certain to win. But he was wrong! The rabbit was faster and he crossed the finish line before the tiger. + +The tiger wasn't used to losing and he became very angry. He tried to roar at the rabbit, but the rabbit just laughed. + +The moral of the story is that everyone is different, and the best thing to do is be kind to others even if you are bigger and stronger than them. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce gorilla. Everywhere the gorilla went, it ignored people and things. One day, the gorilla went to the park and sat down on a bench. It ignored the other animals and people in the park. + +Suddenly, a little girl asked the gorilla to play. The gorilla turned and looked at the little girl but did not move. The little girl asked again, but the gorilla ignored her again. + +The little girl said,"If you don't play with me, I'm going to ignore you". The gorilla thought for a moment and then decided to play with the little girl. They played tag and hide and seek. + +After a while, the gorilla said thank you for playing with it. Overcome by curiosity, the little girl asked why the gorilla had been so mean before. + +The gorilla replied, "I learned that if I ignore people, they will ignore me too. But now I know it's more fun to play and make friends." + +The moral of the story is that it is best to be friendly and kind instead of ignoring people. +Once upon a time, there lived a strong elephant. He lived in a big, green meadow and was very happy. Every morning, he would go for a long walk and act silly. One day, he decided to act even more silly than usual. He ran to a nearby river and started jumping up and down on a big mattress that was sitting there. + +The mattress was strong and the elephant enjoyed his silly act. He was having so much fun that he even forgot to watch the time. Suddenly, he heard a small voice behind him. It was a little three-year-old boy. He smiled at the elephant and said “That looks like lots of fun. Can I join you?†+ +The elephant was surprised but happy to let the little boy join him. So, they both jumped and laughed on the mattress together. It was the most fun that the elephant had ever had! In the end, the little boy said goodbye to the elephant and ran off with a big smile on his face. +Tim and his mom were preparing for the hurricane. They put boards up on the windows, stocked up on food, and filled the bathtub with water. Tim's Mom said to him, "It's important to be healthy during a hurricane. Eat all of your vegetables, get enough sleep, and stay away from the windows when the storm is really bad." + +Tim nodded but was still a bit worried about what would happen. "Mom," he asked, "what if the storm is really bad and the boards don't work?" His mom reassured him, but said he should listen to the emergency plan just in case. + +The night of the hurricane arrived and it really was bad. The wind was blowing so hard and the rain was coming in through the windows. To Tim and his mom's horror, one of the boards flew off, smashing against the wall and breaking a window. Tim started to cry and his mom rushed to him, hugging him tightly and trying to keep him safe. + +The story has a bad ending, as the board flew off and broke the window. The conflict in the story is the battle between Tim and his mom against the hurricane, and the moral value is that it's important to listen to emergency plans and take necessary precautions, even if they don't seem important. +Once upon a time, there was a happy cat named Fluffy. She loved to play and to explore the outdoors. + +One day, Fluffy's family noticed that she was not acting like herself. She seemed very tired, and she was not alert like she usually was. + +Concerned, they took Fluffy to the veterinarian. The veterinarian examined Fluffy, and sadly told the family that Fluffy was suffering from a very serious sickness. + +The veterinarian gave Fluffy some medicine, and said she had to stay in bed and take a rest for a few days. + +"Don't worry," the veterinarian said. "If Fluffy takes the medicine and gets lots of rest, she will soon be her old self again." + +Fluffy's family took the veterinarian's advice, and soon enough Fluffy was feeling much better. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little ant named Jack. Jack was very small, but he was also very brave. One day, Jack walked past a group of children who were playing. The children saw Jack and began to tease him. + +Jack didn't know what to do. He just wanted to pass by without getting hurt. All of a sudden, an idea came to Jack. He started to jump up and down, making funny noises. + +The children started to laugh and stopped teasing Jack. Then they asked him to show them how he did it. Jack said, "It's so easy! See?" + +Jack started to jump and make funny sounds again, and the children laughed. From then on, each time Jack passed by, the children asked him to show them the dance he did. So, Jack kept jumping and making those funny noises, and everyone had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were both very excited because they were going to visit the modern school. When they arrived, they saw a huge blackboard in the classroom. + +Jack said, "Wow, look at the blackboard. I wonder if it will fit in my room at home." + +Jill thought for a moment and said, "I'm sure it will fit! Just measure it first with a tape measure, then you'll know for sure." + +Jack measured the blackboard and said, "Yes, it fits! I'm going to ask my parents if I can have it. Then I can have a modern blackboard in my room like the one at school." + +He smiled at Jill and said, "Thank you for helping me." Jill smiled back and said, "You're welcome!" + +The two friends went home and Jack asked his parents if he could have the blackboard. His parents said yes, so Jack had his very own modern blackboard in his room. + +And that's the story about the modern blackboard that Jack got to fit in his room. +Billy was very persistent. He had been asking his mom for days to take him to the theater. Finally, his mom said yes and, Billy was so excited. On the way to the theater, Billy kept asking his mom what he would see. + +Mom said, "You will get to see lots of lively music, dancing and stories." + +Billy was so happy that he said, "I can't wait to get to the theater." + +When they got to the theater, they saw all sorts of amazing characters with costumes and makeup! Billy's eyes lit up and he said, "Can I get some popcorn,Mom?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, what kind do you want?" + +Billy decided on some popcorn with butter and asked his mom to get him a large soda, too. Billy was so glad to be at the theater, and he kept saying, "This is the best day ever!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jenny. She wanted to buy a blanket for an elderly lady who was living next door to her. She asked her Mum, “Can I buy an elderly lady a blanket?†Her Mum said, “That is a kind thing to do. Yes, you can buy her a blanket.†+ +So Jenny went to the shop and found a nice, warm blanket. The shopkeeper said, “How kind of you to buy a blanket for the elderly lady!†+ +Jenny took the blanket home and gave it to the elderly lady. She was very pleased. She said, “Thank you so much for the blanket, Jenny. You are very kind.†+ +Jenny smiled and said, “It was nice to help out.†+ +We can all be kind and help out people in need. It makes us feel good and it also helps others too! +Once upon a time there was a little fox who loved to jump. He loved to jump off the side of a hill and feel the air around him. One day, a big brown bear blocked his path and the fox stopped. + +The bear said, "Why do you jump, little fox?" + +The fox replied, "I'm so grateful for the freedom I get from jumping. I can feel the wind in my fur and it makes me feel so happy." + +The bear chuckled, "That sounds fun. Would you like to jump with me?" + +The fox was excited and said, "Yes, I would" + +The bear and fox jumped together off the side of the hill, side by side. They felt the air around them and were so happy. The fox was especially grateful and thanked the bear, and they kept jumping until the sun went down. +Once upon a time there was a bird. The bird had wings that were hard and strong. The bird wanted to turn, so it flew high up in the sky. It turned round and round with its wings flapping in the wind. As the bird flew, it was turning in different directions. Round and round it went, until it was going in circles. Finally the bird stopped turning and flew back down to the ground to rest. It had had a lot of fun turning around and around in the sky. +Once upon a time there was a King. He was impatient, but he always tried to remain calm. One day he decided to go for a walk, so he left his castle and started walking. + +On his way he met a little girl, who was three years old. The King asked her, "Where are you going?" +The little girl replied, "I am going to the lake." + +The King smiled and said, "Would you like to go with me? I promise it will be fun." + +The little girl smiled and replied, "Yes! I would love to have a walk with you." + +The King and the little girl walked together. They talked about many things and laughed a lot. The King was delighted to have a companion. + +When they arrived at the lake, the King was so happy. He turned to the little girl and said, "I am so glad I found you. It has been great to have someone to talk to." + +The little girl smiled and nodded. Then they said goodbye and the King went on his way. The little girl was smiling all the way back home. +Once upon a time there was a light cage. Inside the cage was a small, scared bird. Every day, the bird would act scared and twitch nervously when someone came close. + +One day, a three year old girl saw the scared bird. She thought it looked sad, so she offered it some food. But the bird just acted scared and stayed in the back of the cage. + +The little girl asked her mom, "Why is the bird so scared?" + +Her mom replied, "Someone must have been mean to it. Don't worry, you can give it some light with some treats and soon it will be happy. It just takes time." + +But the little girl was impatient and decided to act. She opened the cage door to let the bird out. The bird flew away and never came back. + +The little girl was sad, but she learned a lesson: Sometimes it's best to act with patience and understanding. +Once upon a time, there was an enthusiastic fox named Trevor. He liked to explore the forest and see what new things he could discover. + +One day, Trevor was walking through the forest when he noticed something shiny in the bushes. It was a sharp object! Trevor was very curious and wanted to take a closer look. + +He was about to get closer when he heard a voice from inside the bush. “Please don’t come any closer!†it said. + +Trevor was surprised and asked, “Who are you?†+ +A small animal with a long tail appeared and said, “I’m a squirrel. I was trying to hide from a hawk and I dropped my sharp nutcracker. I don’t want to get hurt.†+ +Trevor felt bad and said, “Don't worry, I’ll help you get it back.†He carefully picked up the nutcracker and gave it back to the squirrel who thanked him with a tail-wag. + +Trevor was very proud of himself and continued exploring the forest the rest of the day, feeling very enthusiastic. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bill. He went for a walk with his cuddly toy. Suddenly he had an urge to open a door, so he did it. + +When Bill opened the door, a big wolf was waiting on the other side! The wolf quickly closed the door and didn't let Bill out. The wolf was so persistent, he wouldn't let Bill leave. + +Bill tried to open the door again and again, but the wolf wasn't letting him go. Bill started screaming and crying, but no one heard him. He tried calling for help but the wolf kept him there and wouldn't let him out. + +After a while, Bill stopped trying to open the door and his cuddly toy was all that was left in that room with the wolf. It had a bad ending for Bill! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tommy and Rachel. Tommy loved to shoot, and Rachel loved parades. + +One day, Tommy said to Rachel, "Let's go play shoot!" Rachel said, "No way! That's boring. Let's go to a parade instead!" Tommy wasn't so sure, but he said, "Okay." + +They got ready to go to the parade. When they got there, Tommy saw lots of flags, music and soldiers. He said to Rachel, "This is so cool!" She said, "It is! Now watch this!" + +Tommy saw Rachel take a toy gun out of her pocket. She said, "Ready, aim, fire!" She shot at the flags and the soldiers just laughed. All of a sudden, a big cannon went off and all of the soldiers marched into the parade. + +The two friends couldn't believe it. Rachel said, "See, I told you we should play parade instead of shoot!" They both laughed and waved to the soldiers as they marched by. +Bob was out playing with his friends in the park. He ran around carelessly, laughing and having a good time. Suddenly, one of his friends stuck out their foot and Bob tripped. He hit the ground hard and started to cry. + +Bob's mom, watching from nearby, asked what had happened. After hearing the story, she marched over to the group and pointed to the friend who had tripped Bob. + +"I will not have this kind of behaviour in my park," she said, firmly. "He was careless," she said, turning to Bob's friend. + +The friend was so scared he began to cry. Bob's mom bent over, lifted the friend's chin and said, "Never be careless again. If you are, I will slap you on the neck." + +The friend nodded, and ran away with his friends. Bob smiled. He knew that his mom was always there for him, ready to help and keep him safe. +Once upon a time there was a gentle lady named Julie. She worked in an office and each day she had to file away important documents. + +One day, when Julie was carrying a stack of files to her desk, she noticed something strange in the corner. It was a special box with a sign on it that said "Surrender". + +Julie was so curious that she asked herself, "What does surrender mean?" She decided to ask the 3-year-old boy who was standing next to her. + +"What does the sign say, sweetheart?" she asked the little boy. + +The little boy looked up and replied, "It says 'Surrender'. That means to give up." + +Julie was so delighted with the little boy's words that she gave him a big hug. Then she gently surrendered the stack of files and thanked the little boy for his help. +Once there was a small gray elephant named Elly. Elly loved to balance things on her long neck. She would stack five rocks or take a walk through the trees balancing an orange on her head. + +One day, while walking through the meadow, Elly came across a patch of tall grass. As she began to move through the grass she decided to balance an old purple flower on her neck. But as Elly walked, the grass got taller and taller and the flower started to slide off her neck + +"Ahh, oh no!" shouted Elly. + +Just then, Elly spotted a rabbit. The rabbit hopped closer to Elly and said, "Let me help!" + +The rabbit quickly hopped around and gathered a long stick. He told Elly to hold it to her neck and then he carefully balanced the purple flower at the end of the stick. + +Elly thanked the rabbit and smiled. She hopped off, balancing the flower on her neck, enjoying the sunny day in the meadow. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. One day Jack wore his new coat for the first time and was so proud. But as he walked to school, it started to rain. As he looked in his bag, he realised he had left his umbrella at home! + +Jack quickly ran to a nearby shop. He knocked on the door, "Please let me in, I need shelter from the rain," he shouted. + +A kind old man answered the door. He saw that Jack was in a hurry, so he was very polite and welcomed him inside. Jack thanked him and said, "Can I borrow your umbrella? I promise I'll bring it back!" + +The old man smiled and said, "I'm sorry Jack, I still need it." Jack was very sad and started to walk home in the rain. He regretted not bringing his umbrella with him. + +When he arrived home, all his clothes were wet and his new coat was ruined. He wished he had been more careful and never left his umbrella at home. He never wore the coat again and he always felt a little bit of regret. +Once upon a time there was a clumsy label who liked to go on adventures. One day, the label decided to take a trip in the mail. + +The label said, "Mail me to a far away place!" So the mailman put the label in an envelope and mailed it all around the world. + +But the mailman was so clumsy, that he lost the envelope in the middle of the trip and the label was never seen again! + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sapphire. She was three years old, and she loved jelly. Whenever her mom made her a jelly sandwich for lunch, she was so happy. + +Sapphire would take her jelly sandwich outside, and sit in the sun to eat it. One day, as she enjoyed it, she noticed the jelly started to shrink! She looked at it in surprise and said, “Mom, my jelly is shrinking!†+ +Sapphire’s mom smiled and said, “That’s because it’s getting warm out. The jelly is melting a bit because it’s hot outside." + +Sapphire liked watching it shrink and said, “It’s fun! Can I make a brown jelly?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, of course! Let’s use brown sugar to mix with the jelly.†+ +So they mixed the jelly and brown sugar together, and Sapphire’s brown jelly was ready! She was so excited and couldn’t wait to eat it. She smiled as she watched it shrink in the sun. +One day, Molly and Daddy went to the store. Molly asked Daddy for some money to buy something. Daddy laughed and said, "Not today, but maybe if you're a good girl!." Molly was a bit sad but she kept walking. + +Then suddenly, Daddy saw something and he said, "Look Molly, you can reach for it!" Molly saw it too. It was a box of toys. She was very happy and reached for it. But she couldn't reach it. + +Molly looked up at Daddy and asked, "Can you help me, Daddy?" Daddy picked Molly up and then she was able to reach the box. Molly was so excited! She opened it and found lots of treasures inside. She was so happy! + +Daddy said, "Now that you've been so good, I'll buy you something with the money I saved." Molly was beaming and thanked Daddy. They went to the store and bought some ice-cream. Molly held her daddy's hand and she was a very happy girl! +Once there was a boy who wanted to do well in his exam, so he worked really hard. He fixed his pencils, he fixed his books and he even fixed his desk. He studied really hard and was very modest with his work. + +On the day of the exam, the boy was very excited. He wore his favorite shirt and brushed his hair carefully. When the exam started, he was ready to do his best. + +He answered all the questions carefully, but he made sure to be modest. He didn't guess or try to cheat, and he was very proud of himself afterwards. After he was done, he fixed up his desk, put on his coat and left the room. + +The boy had done his best and was very happy. He had fixed all his work and had done a wonderful job on his exam. + +The boy was sure he had done well and was glad that he had been so modest. He was very proud of himself, and couldn't wait to hear the results! +Imagine there was a billboard in the park. On it, there was an enthusiastic frog jumping on a lilypad. Joe and his mom were walking in the park and saw the billboard. + +"What's that?" asked Joe. + +"It's a billboard," his mom replied. + +They both looked more closely and saw the enthusiastic frog. Joe was delighted! + +"It's bouncing and jumping! Can I do that too?" Joe was very excited. + +"Yes, we can practice jumps at home today." his mom said with a smile. + +Joe and his mom began having a lot of fun trying to jump and hop like the enthusiastic frog. Together, they imagined it was like they were the frog - jumping around! +Once upon a time, there was a poor family. They lived in a small hut and had only a few, old things. The father worked hard all day, but they had very little. + +One day, the father noticed something green popping up in their small garden. It was a green, leafy plant. He was so excited and he knew what he had to do. + +The father went to the market and asked for some seeds. He brought them home and he and his family started to raise the green plant. At first, the plant looked so small and poor. + +They watered it and took care of it every day. Weeks later, it had grown so tall and lush. The father smiled, "We did it!" + +The family was so very happy. The father knew that the green plant would help to raise their poor family out of poverty. From then on, the family never worried about being poor again. +Once upon a time, Ben and his mom were walking down the street. They could see a big billboard up ahead. "Mom, let's go see it," said Ben. + +But Mom shook her head. "No, Ben. We need to spend our money on something else. We can't just go and look at a billboard," she said. + +Ben frowned. He felt very disappointed. He bit his lip and kept walking. + +But then a thought came to his mind. "Mom, how much money would we need to spend to look at the billboard?" Ben asked. + +Mom sighed. "It's not about money, Ben," she said with a bitter voice. "We don't have enough time." + +Ben was still determined. He wanted to see the big billboard. So he smiled, and suggested looking for a shortcut. + +Mom was surprised. She was sure that Ben would give up easily. But he found a way to see the billboard. She smiled too, and they took the shortcut. And when they reached the billboard, Ben was filled with joy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big woman. She knelt down in the grass and looked around. Then she saw a little baby bird on the ground. The woman said softly to the baby bird, "Don't be scared, I will help you". She put out her hand, and the baby bird hopped onto it. + +The big woman showed the baby bird to a nearby tree. "See that big tree up there? That's where your mommy and daddy live. Climb up and go home". She knelt down and helped the baby bird fly to the tree. + +The baby bird sat on the branch and twittered happily. The woman smiled and said, "Goodbye little bird. You'll be safe now". Then she turned and walked away. + +The baby bird watched the woman all the way until she was gone, and then he flew back to his family in the tree. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to explore the world. + +One day Lucy and her mom were walking through the park. The sun was shining and birds were singing. It was a very peaceful day. + +Suddenly, Lucy spotted something shiny in the grass. "Mom!" she said eagerly. "What is it?" + +Her mom smiled and knelt down. "It looks like a nail, Lucy," she said. "What do you think we should do with it?" + +Lucy thought for a moment. Then she had an idea. "Let's make something!" she said eagerly. + +Her mom smiled and agreed. Together, they built a birdhouse using the nail, some wood and some glue. Lucy was so proud. + +The birds were so happy to have their new home, and the day became even more peaceful. Lucy had a wonderful time that day, and her mom was proud of her for suggesting such a creative idea. +Once there was a long vase that could fly. It glided and looped around the room. All of the people were amazed how it flew around. + +One day, a little girl decided she wanted to fly the vase. She grabbed it and ran around the room. The vase was too heavy for her to lift, so she gently pushed it across the room. + +The vase flew out of the window. The little girl was sad because she had lost her new friend. Then, she saw something wonderful! The vase had turned into a bird and was flying high in the sky. + +The little girl waved goodbye as the vase flew away. She was happy because now she had a new friend, a bird, who could fly with her in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Emma. She was very polite with her friends, her parents and all the people around her. One day, Emma's parents invited her to go on a picnic. Emma was very excited and said "yes!" to her parents. + +When they arrived at the picnic, they saw a big castle. Emma wanted to go inside and explore, but her parents said she had to resist the temptation because it wouldn't be polite. Emma's parents said she could go inside if the owners of the castle invited them. + +At first, Emma was a bit sad but then she saw a nice old lady standing near the entrance. Emma was curious, so she asked the lady if she could go in. The old lady smiled and said, “Yes, of course.†+ +Emma was so happy that she ran inside and started to explore. As she moved through the castle, she noticed that everything was very clean and polite. She also realized that resisting the temptation to go to the castle was wise and allowed her to enjoy this wonderful experience. + +Emma's parents were proud of her and she was so happy that she rewarded her with an extra piece of cake. From this experience, Emma learned an important lesson: it is important to be polite and resist temptation to get the best rewards. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved avocados. She loved them so much she had them for every meal of the day! One day, as she bit into the avocado, it tasted disgustingly sour. She knew she had lost the avocado and thought, “It must have gone bad.†She asked her mum, “Mum, why does this avocado taste so disgusting?†+ +Mum responded, “That’s because you left it out too long. You have to be careful with avocados and keep them in the fridge. Otherwise, they go bad quickly.†+ +The girl was sad she had lost her favorite food, but she never forgot her lesson. From then on she always kept her avocados in the fridge, and never had to taste a disgusting avocado again. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to have fun. He thought and thought of an original way to have fun, until he thought of sorting. He liked to sort all sorts of things, from rocks to his toys. + +One day, he asked his mom if he could sort the things in the garage. His mom said no and warned him to not go in the garage, but he went anyway. + +When he opened the door, he saw a lot of interesting things to sort and he started having a lot of fun. But then, he heard a loud noise. His mom had told him not to go in the garage because there was a critter living in there! He ran out of the garage and closed the door. + +He didn't have fun that day and was sad. He learned his lesson and remembered not to disobey his mom. +Once upon a time there were two little bunnies. The first bunny was called Pat and the second bunny was called Ben. Pat and Ben were best friends. + +One day, Pat asked Ben, "Let's play massage!" Ben said, "Yes! I love giving massages!" So the two bunnies hopped off and went to the forest. + +When they got there, Pat and Ben found a little pond. They went to the edge of the pond and Pat said, "Let's polish some stones!" Ben said, "That sounds like fun!" So Pat and Ben started to polish some pretty stones. + +They polished for a long time and when they were done, their stones looked all sparkly and shiny! Pat said, "See, I told you polishing was fun!" Ben said, "Yes, it was! And now it's time for a massage!" + +The bunnies hopped off and found a nice spot in the shade. Then they lay down and Ben started to give Pat a massage. Pat loved Ben's massage and said, "That's the best massage ever!" + +After that, Pat and Ben went home to their bunny burrow. They had had a wonderful day in the forest, polishing stones and giving massages! +Once upon a time, there was a kindbee. The kindbee wanted to get up the highest hill in the meadow. He flew up and tried to reach the peak, but he was too small and weak. The kindbee asked a bird for help, but the bird said it was too hard. + +Frustrated, the kindbee flew back down to the meadow and thought about how he could reach the top of the hill. Then he remembered that bugs can climb up high things. He found a big scale, used his wings to tug it, and dragged it up the hill. + +At the top of the hill, the kindbee smiled as he looked out over the meadow. He had risen with his own strength. Then he heard a voice. It was the bird who had said it was too hard for him. + +"That was kind of you to help me,†said the kindbee. + +The bird smiled. “It's kind to help those in need,†it said. + +The kindbee flew away, happy to have learned an important lesson: sometimes a kind heart can make all the difference. +John woke up to the morning sun. He felt excited to go outside. He put on his shoes, opened the door and stepped out. There, he saw a pole in the middle of the garden. +John walked towards the pole and examined it. He thought it was clean and strong. +John ran to his mother and asked, "Can I add the pole in the garden, Mom?" +His mother smiled and said, "Yes, you can add the pole in the garden." +John smiled and went back to the garden. With help from his mother, he added the pole firmly in the ground. When they were done, they both stepped back and admired the clean pole in the garden. +John was delighted and said, "Now I can play around the pole all day!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Pam. She had a nice paint set. One day, she got an idea that she wanted to paint with it. She gathered all of her treats around and made a plan. + +Pam started to paint her favourite treat, an ice cream cone. She wasn't very careful when she was painting: she mixed all the colours to make one big colour. It was a nice colour but it was not what she wanted it to be. + +Pam felt very sad. She started to cry. But then she thought of something even better. She gathered up all her treats and started to paint each of them a nice colour. She wanted to make the treats perfect. + +When she finished, Pam was very happy. She realised that nice things don't always come together perfectly, but they can still be nice if you put in some effort! + +Pam learned a very important lesson that day: it is always nice to make an effort! +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Jack. He was hopping through the woods when he stumbled upon a bald deer. Jack was fascinated by how beautiful the deer looked with its big brown eyes and its white spots on its fur. He wanted to pet it, but the deer was too shy. + +Jack said, "Hi, Deer. Can I please pet you?" + +But the Deer said nothing. + +Jack tried again. "Please Deer, won’t you let me pet you?" + +The Deer still refused. + +Jack had a feeling the Deer was scared of him. So he took a step back and said in a soft voice, "It’s okay Deer. I won’t hurt you." + +The Deer finally looked up and said, "Thank you Jack. I don’t like being touched by strangers. I am comfortable when I am alone." + +Jack felt sad. He wanted to be friends with the Deer, but he couldn’t ignore its feelings. + +Jack smiled and said, "Alright, Deer. I understand. I will leave you alone. Bye." + +The Deer said, "Bye, Jack." + +Jack quietly hopped away, feeling grateful that the Deer trusted him enough to speak. He was glad the Deer let him know how it felt and that he listened. +Once upon a time, there lived two little pigs. The brothers were always making a lot of noise and getting into trouble, which annoyed the farmer! One week, they decided to be extra naughty. Their plan was to destroy the farmer's garden. + +The two pigs started to dig up the garden, making a huge mess. One brother said to the other, "This is so crazy!" + +Suddenly, the farmer appeared and shouted "Hey! What are you doing?!" +The two pigs were very scared and ran away, never to be seen again. + +The farmer was so angry that he destroyed the pigs' den. He made sure the brothers never came back and never caused any trouble again. + +The moral of the story is that naughty behaviour can lead to bad consequences. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. One day, the bear was walking through the woods and found a palm tree. He couldn't believe his eyes, because he had never seen a palm tree before. + +The bear thought to himself, "I bet it will be fun to climb that big tree!" So, he started climbing the palm tree. But soon he got stuck at the top of the tree, because he was too big. + +The bear shouted for help, but no one could hear him. Finally, a little bird heard the bear's cries for help. The bird laughed and said, "I will help you, big bear!". The bird flew up to the bear and pecked away at the trunk until the bear was able to slip out of his sticky situation. + +The bear thanked the bird and they both laughed. To show appreciation, the bear gave the little bird a hug. The moral of the story is to always be kind, helpful and generous to others. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was very excited about the day ahead. She was going to have a picnic with her best friend, Ben. + +Daisy went to go get the picnic things that she had brought and she found a large pan. She filled it with juice, and brought it outside. + +When Ben arrived, he was just as excited as Daisy was! They said hi, then began to drink the juice from the pan. They were so thirsty that they drank it all! + +When they were finished, they were still very excited. They decided to go explore the other side of the meadow to find some more juice. They ran and ran, searching and searching, until they found a new pan full of delicious juice. + +They cheered and cheered and cheered and cheered! Then they started to drink the juice from the new pan. It was delicious! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Gilly and June. + +Gilly had an idea. She asked June, “Let’s go and see the cactus.†June smiled and said, “Okay.†+ +So they went on an adventure and walked to the cactus. It was big, green and pointy! June was scared, so Gilly said, “Don’t worry, it won’t hurt you.†+ +But then, Gilly got too close and the cactus slapped her. It made her cry. June was so angry, she grabbed a broken stick and started hitting the cactus. + +Gilly said, “No! June, stop!†But it was too late. The cactus was hurt and it made Gilly feel sad. + +June looked at Gilly and said, “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to make you sad. I’ll never hit a cactus again.†+ +Gilly smiled and said, “It’s okay, let’s go home now.†+ +And that’s how Gilly and June learnt their lesson about being careful with cactuses. +Once upon a time, there was a scared little bunny called Lily. She was very frightened because a big, mean fox had been following her around. Today, she decided that she was brave enough to talk to the fox. She mustered up the courage and said, "Hello, fox. What do you want?" The fox looked surprised and said, "I just wanted to be friends. I'm scared too, you know." Lily felt a little less frightened and said, "Let's be friends then. I'm happy that you talked to me today." They smiled and said goodbye as the fox went on its way. From then on, Lily and the fox were best of friends and safely played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was only three-years-old and liked to look at the floor. Every morning, she would open the window and see how brightly the sun was shining. + +One day, Lucy looked out of the window when she heard her mummy call. "Mummy? What is it?" said Lucy. + +Mummy looked anxious and said: "Look at the floor, Lucy. Do you see the red liquid? It's coming from the ceiling!" Lucy looked and saw that the red liquid was running over the floor. + +Mummy ran around the room, trying to clean it up. Lucy felt anxious and asked her why. + +"Don't worry, sweetheart," said Mum. "It's just a problem with the roof, and Daddy will help us fix it. We'll be ok." + +Lucy was glad and ran to play with her toys, happy that her mummy had made her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight called Olaf who was on a journey. He was looking for an impressive dragon that had been seen around the kingdom. + +He saw a dragon fly into the forest, so Olaf quickly followed it. When Olaf arrived, he saw the dragon up high on a peak. He was so impressed by its size and how majestic it looked! + +Olaf shouted for the dragon to come down. "Come down, dragon, so I can hold you!" + +The dragon didn't respond, so Olaf took out his sword and waved it around in the air. + +Suddenly, the dragon came flying down and landed at Olaf's feet. Olaf was brave and took hold of the dragon and they flew away together towards the kingdom. + +After a few hours, the dragon and Olaf returned to the kingdom, where everyone praised Olaf for his brave efforts. Everyone was so impressed that the dragon came down to Olaf, and Olaf was a true hero! +Once upon a time there was a tough little bird. He wanted to find some food for his friends so he crawled through the woods. +He came to a big, old tree and saw an axe lying on the ground. He decided to use the axe to chop the tree down. He was so small and the wood was so tough that it took him a while to chop it down. + +Just then, the big, old tree began to talk. "What are you doing little bird?" it said. + +The bird was so surprised he almost forgot how to speak. Finally he said, "I need to chop this tree down so I can get food for my friends." + +The tree said, "Don't worry little bird, I'm full of sweetness inside. If you help me come down, I'll give you all the food you need for your friends." + +The little bird was so happy and he went to work chopping the tree down with his axe. Sure enough, when the tree fell there were lots of sweet fruits and nuts inside. The bird filled up his bag and happily scurried back through the woods. He had plenty of food for his friends! +When the evening came, Mommy and daddy wanted to grow something special in their garden. So, Daddy found a little plant and put it in the ground. + +Every day, Mommy and Daddy watered the plant and sang it a special song. Soon, the plant began to grow. It grew so tall that it almost touched the sky. + +Every night, Mommy and Daddy would look at the plant and feel so happy. But one night, Daddy forgot to water the plant and it stopped growing. Daddy felt so guilty. + +The next day, Mommy and Daddy did their best to give the plant lots and lots of water. Finally, it started growing again. That night, Daddy was so happy he even danced around the garden. + +The plant kept growing bigger and bigger, until Mama, Daddy and the plant were the best of friends. They all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there lived a wise old lady in a village far away. Every day, she loved to go to her favourite spot, beneath a big tree where she could swing in its branches. One day, the old lady came to her spot and saw a little girl there. + +The old lady said, "Good day, little one. What are you doing here?" + +The little girl said, "I'm picking the apples from the tree." + +The old lady said, "Ah, I see. Would you like to come swing with me?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes!" + +So, the old lady and the little girl swung together in the branches of the tree. They laughed and smiled as the wind carried them up and down. After their swing, the old lady said, "Thank you for the fun. Now, you should be wise and pick only the best apples from the tree." + +The little girl nodded and said, "I will." +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He had a hard job to do. He had to carry a heavy box. So he picked it up and started to carry it. + +On his way, he met a man. The man asked the boy, "What are you doing with that box?" +The boy replied, "I am carrying it." + +The man said, "That looks hard - let me help you." The boy smiled and said, "Thank you!" + +Together, the boy and the man carried the heavy box across the street. When they arrived, the boy said, "Thank you for helping me." + +The man smiled and said, "You are welcome. Good luck!" + +The boy smiled and said goodbye. He carried the box all by himself the rest of the way. He was so proud that he could do it. He knew it was a hard job, but he did it! +Once upon a time, there was a small child called Max. He wanted to replace the earth, so he asked his mom for help. + +Max's mom replied, "What do you mean Max?" + +Max said, "I want to help the earth and make it better." +Max's mom smiled. She thought it was a great idea. So she took Max to the park. + +At the park, they planted trees, picked up trash and spread mulch. Max had so much fun helping the earth. He soon realized it was much more helpful and rewarding to help the earth than to replace it. + +Max kept contributing to the park, and soon it started to bloom! All the creatures and creatures that lived in the park were grateful to Max and his mom. + +From then on Max always found new and helpful ways to help the earth and make it better. He was very proud of what he could do! +Alice was a very independent three-year-old. She loved being able to do things by herself! + +One day, Alice was walking down a trail with her mother. She spotted a beautiful butterfly flying nearby. + +"Mama, look!" Alice said pointing up at the sky. Her mother smiled and looked up. + +"It's beautiful!" she said. Then, she mentioned to Alice that exploring down the trail can be very fun. + +Alice liked the sound of that. She wanted to go on an adventure! + +"Can I go alone?" she asked with a hopeful voice. + +Her mother smiled again and said,"Yes, Alice. You can go independent." + +Alice was so excited! She thanked her mother, gave her a hug, and set off down the trail. + +Alice had so much fun exploring and discovering new things! She was very proud of herself for being so independent! +Once there was a little girl named Jenny. She was only 3 years old and loved going to the movies. One day, her parents asked her if she wanted to go and see a new film. Jenny was so excited and she said "Yes!" + +So, Jenny, her mom, and her dad went to the movie theater. They bought a ticket, popcorn and drinks. Jenny was so happy and couldn't wait to see the film. + +While they were there, they were sitting in their seats getting ready to watch the movie, when someone tapped Jenny on the shoulder. Jenny turned around to see a nice older gentleman who asked her, "Would you like a free ticket? I heard you were going to see the movie, so I wanted to be generous." Jenny could not believe it, she thanked the man and said, "Thank you for being so generous!" + +After the movie, Jenny and her parents thanked the man again and went on their way. Jenny was so excited to tell her friends about the generous man who gave her a free ticket to see the film. + +The End! +Once there was a little girl in a white dress. She was standing in the garden and looking up at the sky. Suddenly, she saw a helicopter flying by. + +The girl wanted to go and explore the world, so she kneeled down and made a wish. "Please let me go in the helicopter, so I can see new things," she said. + +Just then an answer came from above. "Yes, you can come with me." It was the helicopter speaking. + +The little girl was so surprised. She looked up and saw the pilot in the cockpit. He nodded and said, "It's time to go." + +The little girl climbed into the helicopter, very excited. She waved goodbye to everyone on the ground as they flew away. + +The little girl flew high in the sky, looking down at the world below. She was so happy to explore and see what new things she could find. + +All too soon, it was time to come back home. But the little girl had seen so many new and exciting things, thanks to the white helicopter. She thanked the pilot and waved goodbye until she could no longer see him. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Daisy and Jim. Daisy had a very pretty ornament, which she kept safe and treasured. Jim was honest, but very curious and one day he asked Daisy if he could have a look at her ornament. Daisy really didn't want to give it away, but she felt she had to be honest. So she handed it over to Jim. + +Jim looked at the ornament and suddenly became excited. He held it tightly and started to run away. Daisy called out to him, "Jim, where are you going?". Jim didn't answer and kept running. + +Daisy became sad and started to cry, feeling she had been betrayed by her honest friend. Suddenly, Jim came back, but his hands were empty now. He said simply, "I'm sorry Daisy, I was wrong. I tore the ornament. I should have been honest with you and not taken it". + +Daisy felt relieved to hear this and hugged her friend, saying "It's okay Jim. I'm glad you were honest with me. Honesty is always the best choice". + +The moral of the story is that it is always better to be honest, even if what you're telling is not what someone wants to hear. +Once upon a time there was a small valley, with a mild climate. It was filled with animals, people and lots of trees. In the middle of the valley, at the top of the hill, stood a big apple tree. + +Every day, animals from near and far came to enjoy the shaded fruit of the apple tree. Every day, animals kept coming, and soon the fruit started to run out. + +The animals thought about cutting down the apple tree so that they could have more fruit to eat. But then, an old rabbit spoke up. It told the animals that if they kept climbing the apple tree, they would never run out of fruit. + +The animals quickly realised that cutting down the apple tree would be wrong and wouldn't help them in the long run. They kept visiting the apple tree every day - but this time, they learnt to take only what they needed so that everyone could enjoy the fruit together. + +In the end, the animals learnt that by keeping their actions mild and gentle, they could still enjoy the apple tree together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Rebecca. She loved adventure and exploring the world. + +One day, she was walking in the woods when she heard a strange noise. It was an evil wizard trying to steal her magic spell! Rebecca was very scared, but she bravely stepped forward and shouted, "No, don't steal my spell!" + +The wizard sneered and quickly pulled out a bag of very spicy onions. "If you want your spell back, you must eat these onions, or else!" + +Rebecca wrinkled her nose. She didn't like onions and they would be too spicy for her. But then, she put on a brave face and said, "Okay, I'll try it". + +No matter how spicy they were, she ate them all. + +The wizard smiled and said, "You are so brave. Here is your spell back". + +Rebecca took her spell and thanked the wizard for his kindness. From that day onwards, Rebecca never gave up on her adventures. She learned that with courage and determination, anything was possible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grace. She was very playful and often dreamed of what she could do. + +One day, Grace saw a shelf and she knew it was perfect for her. She asked her mom to include it in her room. Her mom said yes and they went to get the shelf. + +Grace was filled with excitement as she added the shelf to her room. She quickly filled it up with her toys, dolls and books. All of a sudden, the shelf become alive and playful. + +Grace heard it talk to her. "Hello, I'm the shelf. Can I play with you?" Grace was amazed and said "Yes, of course, I would love for you to play with me." + +Together, they spent hours playing, singing and exploring. From that day on, the shelf was her best friend and her room was full of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Lucy. She liked flying around in the sky and singing to the sun. One day, Lucy noticed a patch of grass in the middle of a meadow. The grass was so fair and inviting. She decided to do something special for it. + +Lucy asked her friend Badger for help. "Badger," said Lucy, "I need your help to serve some kindness today. Will you help me take care of this grass?" + +Badger agreed, and together they pulled up some weeds and spread some seeds. They also added some water to make the grass look more fair. When they finished, Lucy stepped back and admired the grass. + +"It looks so beautiful now," said Lucy. + +Badger nodded. "Yes, we have served some kindness today. It's important to take care of things that are special to us," he said. "That way, we can help other creatures enjoy the beauty of nature." + +Lucy smiled. She had learned a valuable lesson: by serving kindness to things special to us, we can help create something beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a spoiled little girl named Lily. She was always asking her mommy and daddy for things. One day, Lily had a very special wish. She wanted a whistle that she could print. + +Lily asked her mommy and daddy, "Can I please have a whistle to print?" + +Her mommy said, "Sure, sweetie. That's a great idea." So her mommy gave her the special whistle and showed her how to print it. + +Lily was so excited. She printed the whistle over and over again. Everywhere she went, she would bring the whistle and play it. Lily and her whistle were inseparable. + +With her new whistle, Lily was sure that she was the happiest girl in the world. The print had made Lily so happy! +Lion was sad. He wanted to perform, but he felt too shy. He knew that everyone would laugh if he got something wrong. As he started to walk away, Fox saw Lion and said, "Hey, Lion! Why don't you come and perform with me? I'm sure we can make something amazing together!" + +Lion hesitated, but eventually he decided to accept Fox's offer. He slowly got up and followed Fox to a big stage. Lion looked around and saw everyone looking at him. His tail started to shake a bit and he felt very shy. But Fox said, "Don't worry, Lion - I'm here to help you." + +Fox and Lion performed together and everyone clapped for them. Lion couldn't believe that he had done it - he was so happy! After the performance, everyone wanted to talk to Lion. He was still a bit shy, but he was also very proud of himself. He had shown everyone that he could perform, and he had done it with the help from a good friend. +Bobby and Max were twins who did almost everything together. One day, Bobby and Max went for a walk in the park. They brought a ball with them. As they were about to play, Bobby saw something very special. + +Bobby: "Look, Max! What is that?" + +Max: "It's an ordinary rainbow. But why is it special?" + +Bobby: "Let's finish it!" + +Max: "What do you mean?" + +Bobby: "Let's finish the rainbow! We can do it together!" + +Max: "Yeah! That sounds like fun!" + +The twins grabbed the ball and started to play. They ran around, throwing the ball at the rainbow. Soon enough, the twins had completed the rainbow. + +Max: "Look we did it! We finished the rainbow!" + +Bobby: "Yes, we did it! It looks so beautiful." + +Max and Bobby smiled and hugged each other in celebration. They had done an ordinary thing, but it made them feel so proud. They had finished the rainbow! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tess. One day, Tess found a pocket in the park. She was very excited and opened the pocket to see what was inside. She found a spoon and started to stir the pocket. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and felt helpless. + +Tess quickly looked around, but she couldn't figure out where the noise had come from. Then, she realised that it had been coming from the pocket. She opened it again and saw a baby bird inside. + +Tess was determined to save the poor bird. She put the bird in her pocket and started to stir the pocket so that the bird would be warm and comfortable. + +But suddenly, Tess remembered the laws of the park and the sign that said animals are not allowed. She knew she'd get into trouble if she was caught with the bird in her pocket. So she put the baby bird back inside the pocket and ran away. + +The poor baby bird had to stay in the pocket with no food, no water, and no one to help. Tess felt helpless as she continued to stir the pocket, hoping the bird would be okay. But sadly, the baby bird was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly bee. She was very old and wanted to fly around the meadows and gardens and find something yummy to eat. + +As she was searching, the bee heard a voice. "Hello, bee! What are you looking for?" It was a little girl! She looked very happy and was wearing a pink dress. + +The elderly bee smiled. "I'm looking for something to eat," she replied. + +The girl smiled back. "Well, I have some honey! Would you like some?" + +The bee was so excited. She loved honey and had never tasted such a delicious treat before. "Yes, please!" + +The girl opened her hand and the bee found the most delicious honey. She ate it all up and thanked the girl for being so kind. Then the bee flew off, content and happy after her yummy snack. +John pulled his sled, on which he had placed a small pole, up the hill. He stopped at the top, feeling a little dizzy from the long climb. He knew that he had to deliver the pole to the other side of the hill and that he would have to push it down. + +John sighed, but he still remembered the words of his mom from earlier. +"If you deliver this pole, I'll have a surprise for you when you come back." + +John pushed the pole down the hill, though it was difficult going, and at the bottom he looked back up at the hill he had just came from. It felt like a long journey that had taken him a long time, but now he was here and the pole was delivered. + +He smiled as he trudged back up the hill. Now he would finally get to see what his mom’s surprise was. When he reached the top, there was a big smile on his face and he knew his mom was proud of him. She handed him a gift, just like she said she would, and he knew it was worth it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy. Tommy was three years old and he was very excited for his first adventure. He wanted to travel far away and see new things. + +Tommy packed his bags and opened the door. He stepped outside and looked around. Suddenly, he saw a knob on the ground. It was shiny and looked very clean. He picked it up and held it in his hands. + +"I'm going to keep this knob," he said to himself. He put the knob in his pocket and started to travel. + +Unfortunately, after a few hours of walking, Tommy lost the knob. He looked for it everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. He started to cry and he knew his adventure had turned out bad. He sadly went back home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jake who was very enthusiastic and wanted to decorate his room. He was so excited to get started! + +He ran to the garden and saw that a dove had made a nest in the tree. He was so happy! He wanted to collect some feathers to decorate the nest. But he was too short to reach the nest. He started to cry and his mum came up to help him. + +Mum: "Don't worry, Jake. We can decorate the nest together. We can bring feathers from inside the house. That will make it look pretty!" + +Jake was very happy. With the help of his mum, they collected feathers, leaves, stones and bits of ribbon. Jake was so enthusiastic and together they decorated the nest. It looked so beautiful! +Once upon a time there was a big giant. He was very troubled because he had forgotten to buy a salad. + +"Oh no!" he said. "How can I forget the salad?" + +Just then, a little child appeared. He looked up at the giant with a smile and said, "Don't worry, I can help you!" + +The giant was so relieved. "Thank you!" + +The little child marched off to the store, and when he returned he had a giant bag of salads. + +"I got it!" said the child, smiling. + +The giant was so happy, he picked up the little child and hugged him. He said, "Thank you so much! I will never forget the salad again." + +And he never did. From then on, the giant and the little child were good friends. +Once upon a time, three little friends decided to go on a march. They put on their warm coats, mittens, and hats and marched bravely off on an adventure. + +The friends marched through a cold, dark forest until they arrived at a little cabin in the woods. It was a bright red cabin with a funny little chimney and a cozy fireplace. The friends were so happy, they ran inside to explore. + +When they walked inside, they felt a bitter chill. Even the fireplace was cold! The friends quickly filled the fireplace with wood and soon a warm, crackling fire filled the cabin with heat. + +The friends all warmed up by the fire and had the most wonderful evening. When it was time to go home, they marched back through the darkening woods, all thinking about the wonderful, cozy evening in their little red cabin. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Bobby who wanted to organize his room. Spring was coming and Bobby wanted to make sure his room was really tidy. + +Bobby started sorting through his toys and throwing out the things he didn't want to play with anymore. He waited for his parents to finish organizing the other parts of their house. + +After some time Bobby started to get really bored. He wanted to go out and play. He asked his parents if he could go outside, but his parents said no. + +"You must first organize your room," his dad said sternly. + +Bobby frowned and crossed his arms. He didn't want to keep organizing, he wanted to go and play. But his parents were not giving in. + +So Bobby kept organizing, much to his annoyance. But then, something amazing happened. He found his old puppy. It was his most favorite toy. He had forgotten all about it. + +Bobby held his puppy close and started to play with it. It was so playful and Bobby couldn't help but smile. Suddenly, organizing his room didn't seem so bad after all. +It was early in the morning and Lucy couldn't wait to go outside. Her feet wiggled anxiously. She put on her shoes and runned out the door. + +When Lucy stepped outside, she wondered what the puppy was up to. She loved the small fluffly puppy so much. She always wondered what he was thinking. + +So Lucy tiptoed over to him and asked "Hi Puppy, what are you doing today?" + +The puppy smiled and barked in reply, "I'm happy that you came out to play! Let's run around and have some fun!" + +Lucy laughed for joy and ran around with her puppy. She was so happy, she couldn't help but to feel giddy. She and her puppy ran and ran until they were both exhausted. + +Lucy hugged the puppy and said goodbye, feeling content and happy. She went back inside, wondering what the next day would bring. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, a kitty and a bunny. They lived in a small meadow and were always together. One day, they were running through the meadow when they were suddenly stopped by a strange metal trap. The trap sprung and both felt scared. + +The kitty then said, “Oh bunny we can still be free! I am a kitty and I can spring up and grab the top of the trap and then we can go!†+ +The bunny felt brave and said, “Ok kitty, let’s do it! I am smaller, so I can fit through the trap and make sure it’s unlocked.†+ +The kitty then sprung up gracefully and grabbed the top of the trap. The bunny then climbed through and the trap opened! Both the kitty and bunny felt relieved, and happy to be free once again. + +From then on, they knew never to trust strange traps in the meadow again! +Once upon a time there was a bossy lion. He wanted to show everyone how strong he was, so he made a loud sound when he walked. The other animals were scared of the bossy lion, so none of them wanted to be near him. + +One day, a brave rabbit saw the lion and decided to talk to him. "Hi Lion!" he said with a smile. "Why do you make such a loud sound when you walk?" + +The lion was surprised that a little bunny was brave enough to talk to him. He thought for a moment and then said, "I want everyone to know how strong I am, so I make the sound to show them." + +The rabbit smiled again and said, "I think if you care about others, they will care about you too. That's what friendship is all about." + +The lion thought about it, and then he smiled too. He said, "I think you're right. Thank you little rabbit, I'm going to try to care more about others." + +From that day on, the lion was no longer so bossy and the other animals in the forest all cared about and respected him. +Mommy went out. She said she was going to an event. She looked very happy. + +Little one asked, “What event?†+ +Mommy said, “I'm going to a very cheap event. I'm going to get lots of fun things.†+ +Little one said, “I want to dream about the event.†+ +But Mommy said, “No, you can't dream about it. You have to stay here and be a big boy.†+ +Little one was sad. He wanted to dream about the event, but he had to stay at home. + +Mommy came back from the event, but she didn't have anything for Little one. She just smiled and said, “Sometimes dreams don't come true.†+ +Little one was very sad. He had wanted to dream about the event, but it was not possible. +Once upon a time, there was a mama bird called Lilly. Lilly had built a nest in a tree. One day, she went out looking for food to feed her children. When she returned to the nest, the nest was gone. Lilly was afraid and started to cry. + +Suddenly, a big voice said, "What is the matter?" It was an eagle. Lilly told the eagle about her lost nest. The eagle said, "I saw a naughty bear carrying away your nest." Lilly was sad. + +The eagle was kind and said, "Do not be sad. I will help you find your nest." Lilly thanked the eagle and followed him high into the sky. They flew for what felt like a long time until they saw a dead tree below. The eagle said, "We are here." + +Down in the tree, the naughty bear had posed Lilly's nest. Lilly was overjoyed - her nest was safe, and she had found it with the help of the kind eagle. The eagle said, "You should build your nest higher next time." + +The end. +One day, Jane and her mommy were painting together in the playroom. Jane found it very comfortable to be in her playroom. She liked to spend time with her mom. + +Mommy said to Jane, "Let's put some paint on the paper!" Jane happily agreed. She took her brush and put some blue paint on the paper. Then she put some yellow paint on the paper. + +Mommy said, "What a wonderful painting!" Jane laughed and said, "Mommy, let's do more painting!" + +But Mommy was teasing Jane. She said, "I'm sorry, sweetheart. We have to stop painting for today." Jane was disappointed but she knew that it was time for a break. + +Mommy hugged Jane and said, "We can paint together again soon, my love." Jane smiled and said, "Yes, that sounds fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and wearing a white uniform. She was very happy that day and was excited to play a game. She called out to her friend and said: + +"Let's pretend to fall down!" + +Her friend nodded and both of them started to pretend to fall. They laughed and laughed as they made funny faces and rolled around. The white uniform became all crumpled up, but the little girl didn't mind. + +"Let's do it again!" + +So they did, over and over. Soon they were both so tired they had to stop. The little girl smiled as she looked down at her wrinkled uniform. + +"That was so much fun!" she said, before going off to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a poppy. It was the most beautiful poppy that you had ever seen. Everyday it would sit in the sunshine and be proud of how bright and colorful it was. + +One day, a playful bee came and tried to pinch the poppy. The bee's little wings were tickling its petals. The poppy shivered and tried to get away. But the bee was too fast and it pinched the poppy's stem. + +The poppy was not happy. It was sad that the bee had hurt it. It had never been pinched before and it didn't like it. + +But soon, a butterfly came and landed softly on the poppy's petals. It said to the poppy, "You are a proud flower. And that bee's tickle will go away soon." + +The poppy smiled. It was proud to be a poppy and it was glad that the butterfly had noticed. From then on, the poppy always smiled when the sun shone during the day. +Once upon a time there was an old man who needed to buy some groceries. He didn't have a lot of money so he had to find the cheapest place he could. He went to the grocery store and asked the storekeeper for help. But the storekeeper refused. He couldn't believe it and he was very sad. He said to the storekeeper, "Please, I just need some help. I don't have much money". But the storekeeper wouldn't hear any of it. He just turned his back and left the old man all alone. + +The old man had no choice but to leave the store in search of another place to find the groceries he needed. He searched and searched, but none of the stores seemed to have anything cheap enough for him. He was getting very tired and even more upset. Finally, he found a small shop at the end of a street. But when he got there, he saw that the owner was refusing to serve him too. He had no other choice but to leave without any food. + +The old man was so sad and frustrated. He had worked so hard to find a cheap place to buy groceries and yet still there was nowhere for him to go. In the end, the old man had to go home without any groceries and with a very bad ending. +Once upon a time there were two friends: Jen and Kate. They lived close to each other and liked to play together every day. One day they decided to go on a bike ride together. When they were riding, they came to a road with a lot of traffic. It was very messy with a lot of cars and buses. + +Even though Jen and Kate were having a lot of fun, they knew that it was important to stay away from traffic. They stopped on the side of the road and looked around. They noticed a few people crossing the road in the middle of the traffic. Jen and Kate decided that the best thing to do was to wait patiently until there was a break in the traffic when it was safe to cross. + +By using patience and good judgement, Jen and Kate managed to cross the road in the end. They learnt a valuable lesson that day; that patience and good judgement can help to serve us even in difficult situations. So remember, if ever you come to a messy traffic, use your patience and judgement and you will be able to serve yourself in the best way possible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Katie. She had a tricycle with three brown pedals which she loved to ride. Every day she would go to the park and ride around with her friends. + +One day, when she was riding around in the park, she noticed a small brown cat curled up in the grass. Curious, Katie asked "What is your name?". The cat replied with a small meow. Katie smiled and said: "That's alright, I'll call you Brown Cat". + +Every day when Katie came to the park, she and Brown Cat would have a chat. Brown Cat would meow and Katie would reply with interesting stories about all the things she had seen that day. + +Brown Cat was very special to Katie and was her closest friend in the park. Together, they would ride around on the tricycle, with Katie pedaling and Brown Cat sitting on the back. + +The two were inseparable and would always end the day with one final meow and reply from Katie. +Jill was in the park playing when she heard a loud snap. She looked around and saw a strange, unusual animal growling at her. It was making threats with its sharp teeth. Jill was scared and started to cry. + +Just then, Jill's mom came running up and put her arms around Jill. She told the animal to go away. The animal snorted, then snapped its teeth, but finally it went away. Jill felt better with her mom there, and she stopped crying. + +Later that day, Jill's mom told her that she was very brave. Jill's mom explained that the animal was just being a bit unusual and wanted to protect its territory. Jill felt proud and happy because she had faced the threat without help. +Once there was a green rat who was very cute. Everywhere he went, people wanted to pet him. Everyone wanted to own him but they were never allowed. + +One day, a girl named Emily heard about this rat. She loved animals and wanted to take him home. She asked her parents if she could own the rat and they said yes! Emily was so excited. + +On the first day, Emily was very careful with the rat. He seemed to really like her. She gave him treats, something he had never tasted before. + +The next day when Emily came back to see the rat, something had changed. He had grown so much, and his green fur was so bright! Everyone was amazed and congratulated Emily on her new pet. Emily smiled and hugged her new rat, happy that she had finally been able to own him. +One day, there was a little boy who wanted to use his cage. He asked his mom if he could take it outside. His mom said, "Sure, but be careful and keep it mild." + +The little boy took the cage outside and put it in the grass. Then he opened the door and he waved his hand inside. A little bird flew out! + +The little bird flew around the boy's head and sang a sweet song. The boy laughed and clapped his hands. He said, "Come back, little bird!" + +The bird came back to the cage and the little boy put the door back in place. Then he said, "Goodbye, little bird. I hope you had a good time playing with me." The bird chirped happily and flew away. + +The little boy smiled and headed back inside. He had had a wonderful time with his new pet. +Once upon a morning, Mandy and her father were walking through the park. Mandy saw something on the ground. She shouted to her father, "Look, Daddy!" Her father bent down and picked it up. It was a beautiful flower with lush petals and bright colors. + +Mandy asked her father, "Can I keep it, Daddy?" He smiled and replied, "Yes, of course." + +Mandy was so delighted that she hugged her father, and they continued on their walk around the park. As they were walking, they noticed a flowerbed full of beautiful flowers. + +The man tending the flowers was not very happy when he saw Mandy and her father. He asked, "Did you steal this flower?" + +Mandy felt guilty and started to cry. Her father said, "No, I did not. I found this flower on the ground, and I was about to display it in the flowerbed. I was going to ask your permission first." + +The flowerbed keeper smiled, "That's okay. Thank you for taking the time to display the flower in its proper place." Mandy felt relieved and smiled back at the flowerbed keeper. +Once upon a time, there lived a boy who wanted to have the perfect birthday. He asked his mom for money, so she gave him a shiny coin. +He was so excited about his new coin that he wanted to show it off. He ran to the store to get a shiny bow for his perfect birthday. +When he got to the store, the boy asked the shopkeeper for the bow. But the shopkeeper said, "That will cost you some money!" +The boy said, "But I don't have any!" The shopkeeper replied, "How about that shiny coin you have? That'll do just fine!" +The boy smiled and said, "Alright!" He happily handed over the coin and the shopkeeper happily gave him the perfect bow. +The boy ran back home with the bow, ready to show off his perfect birthday look. +Lulu loved to play outside. Every day she would go outside to explore with her family. One day, when she was playing outside, she heard the sound of running feet. She looked around and saw a little mouse running across the grass. It was running so fast! + +Lulu smiled and said, "Look, Mama! There's a mouse!" Her Mama smiled and said, "Be careful and don't touch it, okay Lulu?" Lulu nodded and watched as the mouse ran away. + +But as the little mouse ran away, something shiny fell off its back. Lulu quickly picked it up and saw that it was a shiny silver button. She held it up to the sunlight and thought it was beautiful. + +Just then, Lulu heard a different sound. Her Mama laughed and said, "That sound is a cricket. Can you hear it?" Lulu nodded her head and she heard the sound of the cricket. + +She cupped the button in her fingers and looked at it closely. Then, Lulu ran back to the cricket and carefully put the button next to it. Then, she ran back to her Mama and smiled. "I put the button with the cricket," she said. Her Mama smiled and said, "That was very nice of you, Lulu." + +Lulu smiled and felt happy that she had done something kind for the little mouse. +Once upon a time there was a little puppy named Spot. Spot had an owner who truly loved him, and gave him a beautiful white collar. Spot loved his collar and always enjoyed wearing it when he went out for walks. + +One day, Spot was feeling mischievous and decided to take the collar off and explore the park by himself. After running around for a while and exploring, Spot started to feel guilty about taking the collar off, because his owner had given it to him for a reason. + +Spot decided that he should find his way home quickly, and as he started to run, he realised that his collar was missing! Spot looked everywhere and tried to remember exactly where he left it but he couldn't - it was gone! + +Spot started to feel very guilty as he walked home, wondering what his owner would say when he found out. When Spot got home, his owner was very angry with him and asked him where his collar was. Spot was so sad and felt so guilty, he couldn't say a word. + +But then, Spot's owner said something strange - he had found Spot's collar! Spot didn't understand what happened, but his owner said that he had followed Spot and had seen him burrying his collar in the park. He had then gone back to get it and bring it home. Spot was so relieved, and he learned his lesson. From that day forward, Spot always enjoyed wearing his collar while going on his walks +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Annabelle. She was a very adventurous girl and loved going on wild adventures. One day, Annabelle decided she wanted to go camping in the woods so she asked her mum if she could. + +Mum said, "No sweetie, camping in the woods might be a little too risky. You could get hurt or lost!" + +But Annabelle didn't want to take no for an answer. She looked up at her mum slyly and gave her a wink suggesting she was really determined. + +Mum hesitated, but she eventually sighed and thought, 'I guess I could let her try. Maybe she will gain some independence from this adventure.' So Annie's mum agreed that she could go camping in the woods. + +Annabelle was delighted and couldn't wait to go camping in the woods. She prepared all her supplies and set out on her adventure. After a few days of camping, Annabelle finally returned home. She was incredibly proud of herself for becoming more adventurous and gaining independence. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jon and Sarah. They both had an old pet, a white cat named Daisy. +Jon and Sarah were very happy with Daisy and loved playing with her. +But one day Jon started to complain. He said that Daisy was always sleepy and didn't want to play. Sarah told him not to complain and suggested they still spend time with her, even if she wasn’t so active. + +Jon agreed, but he kept on complaining. Sarah asked him “Why are you always complaining?†+Jon replied “I don’t know, I just don’t like Daisy being so old.†+Sarah smiled and said “We love Daisy and she still loves us, even if she’s old.†+ +Jon finally agreed and from that day on he stopped complaining. He stopped worrying about Daisy being old and started to appreciate the time they had with their pet. Jon and Sarah were now even closer after spending more quality time with Daisy together. +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big snake. He liked to go for long walks in the forest. One day, he started to walk our of the forest and he saw a three year old girl. She was playing and having lots of fun. + +The girl saw the snake and screamed, "Wow! Big snake!" + +The snake smiled and said, "That's me!" + +The girl was scared at first, but then she saw how friendly the snake was and she stopped being afraid. She smiled and said, "Let's go walking together!" + +The snake agreed and they started walking together. All day they walked and talked and had a great time. When it was getting dark, they said goodbye and the girl went home, while the big snake went back into the forest. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to do something special. She decided to go to the big factory to find something special. As she was about to enter the factory, she felt uncomfortable. + +But the little girl was brave and she decided to go in anyway. Inside the factory, she needed to resist all the noise and the heat. Things were so noisy that she had to cover her ears. She felt very uncomfortable, but she continued to walk around looking for something special. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice! She followed it and soon found a box full of colourful toys. She was so excited! She squealed with joy and grabbed one toy. She ran out of the factory and held the toy close. She was so happy and grateful to have found something special. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was only three years old. She arrived at the park with her family. Everyone was excited about being at the park. + +The girl saw a big playground. It had swings and slides. She ran to the slide and shouted, “Look at me!†+ +She slid down the slide and ran to a picnic table. On the table was a big puzzle. She was amazed. It was so colorful and cool. She asked her mom, “Can I do this puzzle?†+ +Her mom said, “Of course you can! It looks like fun.†+The girl started to do the puzzle. She arranged the pieces in the right order. Her mom couldn’t believe how quickly she finished it. She said, “That was crazy! You’re so smart.†+ +The girl smiled. She was so proud that she had solved the puzzle. She had so much fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who liked to go exploring. One day, he went on an adventure to a cliff by the sea. He was very excited and wanted to try the things he saw. + +First, he tasted the salty water. It was really yummy! Then, he tasted the sand. It was gritty and not so good. Next, he tasted some seaweed growing on a rock. It was slimy and slippery. + +Lastly, he tasted the cliff. He quickly realized it wasn't a good idea since cliffs weren't food. He made a funny face and decided to go home. + +The elderly man learned a valuable lesson from his adventure. He should only taste food and leave rocks alone! +Once there was a large elephant and a tiny mouse. The elephant wanted to get a haircut so he asked the mouse for help. The mouse brought a razor and said, "Let me help you!" But the elephant disagreed. He said that he wanted something else. + +The mouse then brought out a brush. He said, "Let me brush it for you!" Again, the elephant disagreed. He wanted something else. + +The mouse thought for a while and then decided to bring a comb. He said, "Let me comb your hair!" But yet again, the elephant disagreed. + +The patient mouse finally brought out a large mirror. He showed the elephant his reflection and said, "Look at yourself. Don't you think you are beautiful without a haircut?" + +The elephant looked at himself and smiled, realising how beautiful he was all along. He thanked the mouse for making him realise this. + +The moral of the story is that often the simplest solutions are the best. We shouldn't always want to try something new. We should accept who we are and be happy. +One day, a little girl named Sarah stood in her garden and looked up at the sky. She saw the big, bright planet and wondered what it was. "Mummy, what is that?" she asked. + +Mummy looked up. "That is a planet," she said. "It grows bigger every night." + +Sarah thought this was amazing. She wanted to explore the planet. So, she got a ladder and a bag and climbed up to the planet. When she got there, it was very messy. There were all kinds of things everywhere. She picked up a rock and a stick and put them in her bag. + +Sarah was so excited that she took the ladder and bag back to the ground. She ran to her mum, holding the bag with her treasures. "Look what I found!" she said happily. + +Her mum smiled. "That is wonderful, Sarah," she said. "You explored the big planet so well!" +Once there was a little boy named Johnny. He was only three years old and very curious. He wanted to learn how to do things like adults do. + +One day he went to visit a wise old lady in the village. He asked her how he could learn how to be as wise as she was. + +The lady smiled and patted him on the head. She said, “Try, my dear. Try. That is the only way to become wise.†+ +Johnny thanked her and went outside. He kept thinking about what the lady had said. He wanted to try to be wise like the old lady so he decided to make a plan. + +He tried to be patient, kind and helpful to everyone he met. He tried to listen more and talk less. He tried to think before he acted. + +Johnny worked hard at being wise and soon he was proud of how much he'd learned. He thanked the wise old lady for helping him learn how to be wise. +One sunny day, an ant and bee were sitting on a tree. They saw clouds in the sky and the bee said to the ant, "Look, rain is coming soon". The ant became very scared and said, "Where should I go if it rains so fast?" + +The bee saw the nearby lab and said, "Go to the lab, it's safe there". The ant hesitated and said, "But I don't want to go there". + +The bee said, "It's OK to be scared sometimes, but don't miss a chance to find a safe place". The ant thought for a while and followed the bee to the lab. They stayed there until the rain stopped. + +The ant realized that it was right to act fast and find a safe place during storm. Especially when facing an emergency, it is important to not delay and choose the right way. +Once upon a time there were two brothers who were getting ready to go to the grocery store. The older brother said to the younger one, "Let's get some things to put in the freezer. We want to improve our food!" + +The two boys went to the grocery store and filled their cart with groceries. They picked out some freezer-friendly fruits and vegetables. Then the older brother said to the younger one, "Let's grab some frozen dinners too. That will improve our meals!" + +The boys grabbed a few bags of frozen dinners and put them in their cart. When they got to the checkout the older brother said, "Let's make sure the freezer at home is dry, so we can put all these things in there when we get home." + +The brothers went home and checked the freezer. It was dry and cold, so they put all their frozen food in there. They smiled at each other and said, "We're sure to have a lot of good meals now!" +Bobby was playing near the swamp. He remembered his mom telling him not to go too close. He looked around the swamp. It was so blue! + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Hey Bobby, why don't we look around a bit?" It was his big brother, Tyler. + +Bobby was excited. He ran up to Tyler and said, "Let's go look around the swamp. It's so blue!" + +Tyler smiled. "Sure, let's go. But remember, don't go too close to the swamp." + +Bobby nodded and was about to go, when Tyler added, "And remember to stay together so I can keep an eye on you." + +Bobby agreed. Together, the two of them explored the swamp. They saw all kinds of wonderful things, but Bobby never forgot the warning from his mom. He stayed far away from the edge, and together with his brother, he enjoyed the beauty of the blue swamp. +Once upon a time, there was a tall hotel. Inside the hotel lives Sally, who loves to chat with her friends. One day, Sally and her friends decided to go for a walk in the nearby park. + +As they were walking, they saw the tall hotel and decided to go inside. Sally and her friends were very excited. + +When they knocked on the door, a big man answered and said: "Welcome to the tall hotel!" + +Sally and her friends were so happy and jumped for joy. The big man said: "Would you like to come inside and explore?" + +Sally and her friends were delighted and said yes! They explored all the rooms, meeting interesting people and having lots of fun. At the end of the day, they said goodbye to the big man and waved as they walked away. + +It was a wonderful day and Sally and her friends had a great time at the tall hotel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump and play on her bed. But her bed was hard, and she often bumped her head on the wall. One day, her mom said, "Let's make a cushion for your bed!" Lily was excited. + +They went to the store and bought some soft fabric. Lily's mom sewed the fabric together and filled it with fluffy cotton. When it was done, they put the cushion on Lily's bed. It was so soft and comfy! + +That night, Lily fell asleep quickly on her new cushion. She dreamed of jumping and playing on a big, soft cloud. When she woke up, she felt mild and happy. From then on, Lily slept soundly every night on her cozy cushion. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the sun. One day, his mommy told him they were going to the store to buy some toys. Timmy was so excited! He asked his mommy if he could bring his favorite teddy bear with him. + +When they got to the store, Timmy saw a big pile of toys. He wanted all of them, but his mommy said they could only buy one because they were cheap. Timmy chose a red fire truck and hugged it tight. + +Suddenly, it started to rain very hard. Timmy and his mommy ran to the car, but the rain was so strong that it made a flood in the street. Timmy looked out the window and asked his mommy, "Why is the water so high?" His mommy explained, "The rain is too much, so the water can't go down the drain fast enough. That's why it's a flood." + +Timmy thought it was cool, but he was happy to be safe and dry in the car with his new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little cactus named Spike. Spike was very restless and couldn't sit still. He wanted to explore the world outside his pot, but he was too scared. + +One day, Spike's friend, a little bird named Tweet, came to visit him. Tweet encouraged Spike to be brave and explore the world. Spike was scared, but he trusted his friend. + +So, Spike took a deep breath and slowly started to move out of his pot. He felt the sun on his prickly skin and saw the beautiful flowers in the garden. Spike was so happy that he listened to his friend's encouragement. + +From that day on, Spike was no longer restless. He felt brave and adventurous, just like his friend Tweet. And whenever he felt scared, he remembered the encouraging words of his friend and felt better. +Once upon a time, there was a zebra named Zara. Zara was walking in the jungle when she saw a big, scary lion. She was worried and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was her friend, a monkey named Max. Max said, "Don't worry, Zara. I have an idea. Let's unlock this door and hide inside." + +Zara was confused but followed Max to a nearby door. Max used a key to unlock it and they both went inside. The door was actually a secret hideout that Max had made for emergencies. + +The lion searched for them but couldn't find them. Zara felt safe and thanked Max for his help. From that day on, Zara always felt better knowing that Max was there to help her when she was worried. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the woods all day long. One day, Benny found a stick on the ground. He picked it up and started to play with it. He pretended it was a sword and he was a brave knight. + +As Benny played, he heard a noise behind him. He turned around to peek and saw a big, scary wolf! The wolf was very ignorant and didn't realize that Benny was just a little bunny. The wolf thought Benny was a tasty snack and started to chase him. + +Benny was very scared and didn't know what to do. But then he remembered the stick he found earlier. He quickly picked it up and held it in front of him like a sword. The wolf didn't want to get hurt and ran away. + +From that day on, Benny always kept his stick with him, just in case he needed to be a brave knight again. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bunny named BunBun. BunBun loved to play outside and explore. One day, while playing in the park, BunBun saw some construction workers using big equipment to build something. + +BunBun had never seen such big machines before and was curious. He hopped over to the workers and asked them lots of questions about their equipment. The workers were happy to answer BunBun's questions and even let him sit in the driver's seat of one of the machines. + +BunBun was so happy and excited to learn about the equipment and how it worked. He thanked the workers and hopped back home, eager to tell his family all about his adventure. From that day on, BunBun loved to question and learn about new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play outside and climb hills. One day, he saw a big hill and wanted to climb it, but his mom said no because it was too dangerous. Tim refused to listen and started climbing the hill anyway. + +As he climbed higher and higher, he started to slip and slide. Suddenly, he fell down and hurt himself. He realized that his mom was right and he should have listened to her. + +When he got home, his mom asked him what happened. Tim told her the truth and said he was sorry for not listening. His mom forgave him and gave him a big hug. Tim learned that it's important to listen to your parents and not take unnecessary risks. It's not always funny to do something dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved shiny things and always wanted a diamond. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a shiny diamond on the ground. She was so happy and picked it up. + +Suddenly, a man came up to her and said, "That's my diamond! Give it back!" Lily didn't want to give it back, but the man was very angry. "If you don't give it back, I will take it from you!" he said, reaching out his hand. + +Lily held the diamond tightly and started to run away. She was very scared and ran as fast as she could. But the man was too slow and couldn't catch her. Finally, she made it home safely and showed her mom the diamond. Her mom was very proud of her and said, "You did the right thing by not giving up the diamond. You are very brave!" +Once upon a time, there was a restless cricket who always wanted to play. He never wanted to rest or sleep. One day, he saw a big, juicy fruit and wanted to eat it. But the fruit was too high up for him to reach. He asked his animal friends for help, but they were all busy. + +Feeling sad, the cricket went to a wise old owl for advice. The owl told him to take a break and rest for a while. The cricket didn't want to rest, but the owl explained that resting was important so he could have energy to play later. + +The cricket listened to the owl's advice and took a nap. When he woke up, he felt refreshed and had more energy than before. He was able to jump high and squeeze his way up to the fruit. He was so happy and thanked the owl for his wise words. From that day on, the cricket learned that resting was important and he always made sure to take breaks when he needed them. +Once upon a time, there was a little fishy named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue ocean with his fishy friends. One day, Nemo felt very hungry and went to find some food. He saw a sharp rock and swam towards it. + +But as he got closer, he realized it was a trap set by a mean octopus. The octopus wanted to eat Nemo for dinner! Nemo was scared and tried to swim away, but he couldn't escape. + +Just as the octopus was about to grab Nemo with its sharp tentacles, Nemo's fishy friends came to the rescue. They worked together to distract the octopus and free Nemo from the trap. Nemo was so happy and grateful to his friends for saving him from the hungry octopus. From that day on, Nemo always swam with his friends and avoided sharp rocks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the big house where she lived with her family. One day, she found a secret chamber behind a big door. It was very dark, but she recognized some toys that she had lost before. + +Lily was very happy to find her toys, but she also noticed something else. There was an impressive painting on the wall. It was very big and colorful. Lily had never seen anything like it before. She felt very special to have found the secret chamber and the impressive painting. + +From that day on, Lily visited the secret chamber every day. She loved to play with her toys and admire the impressive painting. She knew it was her little secret and she felt very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and smell the pretty flowers. One day, she found a mysterious flower that she had never seen before. It was very colorful and had a sweet smell. + +Lily picked the flower and took it home. She put it in a vase on her nightstand so she could see it before she went to sleep. As she was getting ready for bed, she noticed the flower started to blink. She thought it was strange, but she didn't know what it meant. + +The next morning, Lily woke up and saw that the mysterious flower had disappeared. She looked around her room and saw that the flower had turned into a beautiful butterfly. Lily was amazed and happy that the mysterious flower had turned into something so wonderful. From that day on, she knew that every flower had a special surprise waiting for her. +Once upon a time, there was a kind giraffe named Gigi. Gigi had a long neck that she loved to show off to her friends. One day, Gigi's friend, a monkey named Max, asked her how long her neck was. Gigi didn't know, so she asked Max to measure it for her. + +Max found a measuring tape and measured Gigi's neck. "Your neck is six feet long!" he exclaimed. Gigi was happy to know how long her neck was and thanked Max for measuring it. + +But then, as Gigi was walking through the jungle, her long neck got caught in a tree branch. She tried to pull away, but the branch was too strong. Gigi was stuck and couldn't move. + +Her friends tried to help her, but they couldn't get her neck free. Gigi was stuck in the tree branch forever. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went on a trip with her family in a big van. The van was very light and it was easy to drive. Lily sat in the back of the van with her brother and sister. They were all excited to go on an adventure. + +Suddenly, Lily's brother said, "My backpack doesn't fit in this van!" Lily's sister looked worried and said, "What are we going to do?" Lily had an idea. "Let's put the backpack on our laps!" she said. + +Her brother and sister thought that was a great idea. They put the backpack on their laps and continued their journey. They sang songs and played games in the van. It was a fun trip and they all had a great time. When they arrived at their destination, they all jumped out of the van and ran to explore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the bright sun. One day, while she was playing, she saw a rabbit hopping by. She followed the rabbit until it hopped into a hole. + +Lily put her ear to the hole and listened carefully. She could hear the rabbit hopping around inside. She believed that if she waited long enough, the rabbit would come back out. So she sat by the hole and waited. + +After a while, the rabbit did come back out! Lily was so happy that she started to dance around. She believed that anything was possible if she just waited and listened with her ears. From that day on, Lily always kept her ears open and her heart bright. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cauliflower because it was her favorite vegetable. One day, Lily's mom made cauliflower soup for dinner. But Lily didn't want to eat it because the soup looked thin and watery. + +Lily's mom told her to trust her and try the soup. Lily took a small sip and realized it was delicious! She ate the whole bowl of soup and asked for more. From that day on, Lily trusted her mom's cooking and never judged food by its appearance again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown bear. He had four feet and loved to stand up tall. One day, he went for a walk in the forest and saw an amazing sight. There was a rainbow in the sky! The bear stood on his hind feet and watched the rainbow for a long time. + +As he was standing, he noticed something strange on his foot. It was a thorn! The bear tried to pull it out, but it hurt too much. He sat down and started to cry. Just then, a kind rabbit came hopping by. The rabbit saw the bear's foot and knew just what to do. She gently pulled out the thorn and the bear felt much better. + +The bear was so grateful to the rabbit for helping him. He stood up and gave her a big bear hug. From that day on, they were the best of friends and would often stand together and watch the amazing sights in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. Tom loved to drink tea every day. One day, he accidentally dropped his favorite tea cup and it broke into many pieces. + +Tom's friend, Sarah, saw what happened and asked, "What happened, Tom?" + +"I broke my tea cup," Tom replied with a sad face. + +"Don't worry, Tom. I can help you fix it," Sarah said with a smile. + +Sarah gathered all the broken pieces and glued them back together. Tom was so happy to have his favorite tea cup back. "Thank you, Sarah. You're the best," Tom said with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He went to the park and saw a bench. The bench was green and flexible. The man sat on the bench and felt comfortable. Then, he saw a little girl. She was playing with a ball. The man wanted to talk to her, so he stood up and walked to her. He kneeled down and said hello. The little girl smiled and they became friends. +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 went to the park to play. They ran and jumped and laughed. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a butterfly stuck in a spider web. She knew she had to rescue it. She carefully took the butterfly out of the web and set it free. + +Later, they sat down to have a snack. Lily's mom gave her a napkin to wipe her hands. Lily thought it was funny how the napkin made her hands clean. + +As they were finishing their snack, Lily's friend started choking on a piece of food. It was a serious situation, but Lily remembered what she learned in school about how to help someone who is choking. She patted her friend on the back and the food came out. Everyone was relieved and happy. From that day on, Lily knew she could be a hero and help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's red race car, but Timmy didn't want to lend it to him. + +Billy got angry and started to cry. Timmy felt bad and decided to lend his red race car to Billy. They played together happily for a while, until it was time for Billy to go home. + +As Billy walked home, he saw a beautiful sunrise in the sky. It was so powerful and bright that it made him forget all about the fight he had with Timmy. From that day on, Timmy and Billy were the best of friends, and they always shared their toys with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was very cold because it was winter and everything was icy. Tweety was looking for a branch to sit on and keep warm. + +Tweety saw a little girl named Lily walking by and asked her, "Can you help me find a branch to spend the night on?" + +Lily said, "Sure, I know just the perfect branch!" + +So, they went together to find the branch. When they found it, Tweety said, "Thank you so much! Now I can spend the night here and keep warm." + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tweety. I'm happy to help!" And they both went on their way, happy and warm. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went outside to play and it was very cold. He needed a sweater to keep him warm. But he couldn't find his favorite sweater. Timmy looked everywhere, in his room, in the living room, and even in the kitchen. But he couldn't find it. + +Timmy was sad because he loved that sweater. It was so great and cozy. Timmy's mom saw how sad he was, so she decided to help him. She went to Timmy's closet and found the sweater. It was hidden behind some other clothes. Timmy's mom took the sweater out and gave it to Timmy. Timmy was so happy to have his great sweater back. It restored his happiness and he could play outside without being cold. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play golf with his daddy. One day, they went to the golf course to play. Timmy's daddy hit the ball really far, but Timmy couldn't catch it. + +"Can you help me catch the ball, Daddy?" Timmy asked. + +"Of course, son," Daddy replied. "But remember, it's not about catching the ball. It's about having fun and doing our best." + +Timmy realized that his daddy was right. Even though he couldn't catch the ball, he still had a fine time playing golf with his daddy. From that day on, Timmy learned that it's not always about winning or catching, but about enjoying the game and spending time with loved ones. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she was playing with her friend, Tommy. + +Tommy said, "I hate the dark. It's scary." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, I'll turn on the light." + +Tommy said, "You're famous for being brave, Lily." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tommy. Let's go have some fun!" And they ran off to play in the bright sunlight. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in her backyard. Suddenly, she saw a snake slithering in the grass. She felt scared and ran to her mom. + +"Mommy, mommy! There's a snake in our yard!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom came outside and saw the snake too. "Don't worry, Lily. Snakes are not always bad. They help keep the bugs away," she explained. + +Lily felt a little better, but still scared. Then, she saw her brave big brother, Max, come outside. "Don't worry, Lily. I'll protect you from the snake," Max said. + +Max picked up a stick and gently shooed the snake away. Lily felt relieved and proud of her brave brother. From that day on, Lily knew that snakes could be helpful and not always scary. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat corn. One day, Timmy saw a bird that was thirsty. The bird looked helpless and weak. Timmy wanted to help the bird, but he didn't know how. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He ran inside and got a cup of water. Timmy went back outside and gave the water to the bird. The bird drank the water and felt better. Timmy felt happy that he could help the bird. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others, even if they are different than us. Just like how Timmy helped the bird, we can help others too. And sometimes, all it takes is a simple act of kindness, like giving someone a drink of water. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy fire truck and pretend he was a fireman. One day, Timmy was playing in his room when he accidentally knocked over his juice box. Juice spilled all over the floor and made a big mess. + +Timmy's mom came in and saw the mess. "Oh no, Timmy! We need to clean this up. Can you help me?" she asked. + +Timmy nodded and grabbed a towel. "I'll pour the water," he said. Together, they cleaned up the spilled juice and made the floor tidy again. Timmy felt proud that he could help his mom like a real fireman. +Once upon a time, there was a red rabbit. He was very happy hopping around in the grass. One day, he saw a little boy who looked sad. The rabbit went up to the boy and said, "Hello! Why are you sad?" The boy didn't answer, so the rabbit asked again, "Can you tell me why you're sad?" Finally, the boy answered, "I lost my toy." The rabbit said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it!" And they both went on an adventure to find the boy's toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to stories from her grandma. One day, Lily's grandma told her a story about a little bird that wanted to join a group of big birds. The little bird was very sad because the big birds didn't want to play with him. + +After hearing the story, Lily asked her grandma, "Why were the big birds ignorant to the little bird?" Her grandma replied, "Sometimes people don't want to play with others because they don't know them." + +Lily thought about this and decided to go outside to play with the other kids in her neighborhood. She saw a new kid who was sitting alone and decided to join him. They played together and had so much fun. + +Lily's grandma smiled and said, "See Lily, sometimes joining others can bring happiness to everyone." Lily nodded and hugged her grandma, happy that she learned something new from her story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy took her to a big hall. The hall was very wide and had lots of people in it. Lily was excited to see so many people. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy disappeared and she couldn't find her. Lily started to panic and cried out, "Mommy, where are you?". A kind lady heard Lily's cries and asked her what was wrong. + +Lily told the lady that she couldn't find her mommy. The lady took Lily's hand and helped her to look for her mommy. After a few minutes, they found her mommy and Lily was very happy. From that day on, Lily always held her mommy's hand tightly in big halls. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very rich. He had lots of money and a big house. One day, he decided to go for a walk in the park. While he was walking, he saw a magic trick. A magician made a rabbit disappear! The man was amazed and wanted to learn the trick. + +So, he went to the magician and asked him to teach him how to make things disappear. The magician said he would teach him, but he needed to practice every day. The man practiced and practiced, but he couldn't make anything disappear. + +One day, while he was walking in the park again, he saw a little girl crying. She had lost her toy. The man wanted to help her, so he used his magic trick and made the toy disappear. The little girl was happy and the man was proud of himself. From that day on, the man used his magic trick to help people who had lost things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a folder with her drawings that she loved very much. One day, she was playing with her brother Max when he accidentally tore one of her drawings. Lily started to cry and said, "I care about my drawings. They are important to me." Max felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to tear your drawing. I will be more serious when we play near your folder from now on." Lily forgave Max and they continued to play together, making sure to keep her folder safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a queen who was very sad. She was always crying and feeling miserable. One day, a little girl came to her and asked, "Why are you so sad, Queen?" + +The queen replied, "I am sad because I lost my crown. I can't find it anywhere." + +The little girl said, "Let me help you find it, Queen. I will look for it with you." + +Together, they searched for the crown and finally found it under the queen's bed. The queen was so happy and grateful to the little girl. She said, "Thank you so much for helping me, little one. You are truly a kind and helpful friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went on a walk with her mom. They walked and walked until it was noon and they were very hungry. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's stop and eat our lunch." They sat down on a blanket and opened their lunch box. Lily had a sandwich and her mom had a salad. Suddenly, Lily's mom noticed that she forgot the napkins. + +Lily said, "Don't worry, Mommy. I can shake the crumbs off our hands." Her mom smiled and said, "You're so smart, Lily. I was being ignorant." They finished their lunch and continued their walk, happy and full. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to festivals with her family. One day, they went to a festival with lots of colorful balloons and yummy food. Lily was so excited that she couldn't stop jumping up and down. + +Suddenly, her mom became very alert and told Lily to hold her hand tightly. Lily didn't understand why, but she did what her mom said. They walked through the crowd until they found a lost little boy. Lily's mom held his hand and helped him find his family. + +After that, Lily felt proud of her mom for being so alert and helpful. They continued to enjoy the festival together, holding hands and eating lots of treats. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw some pretty flowers and decided to gather them. She picked the flowers and put them in a vase. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came outside and said, "Lily, it's time for your check-up. Let's go inside and use the thermometer to make sure you're healthy." Lily didn't like the thermometer because it was always a little bit cold. + +After the check-up, Lily's mom said, "You're very healthy, Lily. You have a modest fever, but that's okay. Let's go back outside and play with the flowers you gathered." Lily was happy to hear that she was healthy and excited to play with her flowers again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved cherries. One day, her mom bought her a big bag of cherries from the grocery store. Lily was so happy and she ate them all day long. + +But then, her mom told her that some cherries can be dangerous if they have a bad spot. Lily got scared and asked her mom what to do. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we'll send them back to the store and get new ones." + +Lily was relieved and said, "Thank you, Mommy. I don't want any dangerous cherries." Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. Safety first." And they sent the cherries back to the store and got fresh ones. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved pizza. He ate pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, Timmy's mom ordered pizza from an unknown place. Timmy was excited to try it. + +As Timmy took a bite of the unknown pizza, he blinked. Suddenly, he felt funny. He didn't like the pizza anymore. Timmy's mom noticed something was wrong and asked him what happened. Timmy told her he didn't like the unknown pizza. + +Timmy's mom apologized and promised to only order pizza from places they knew from now on. Timmy was happy and went back to enjoying his favorite food – pizza! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They both loved playing with their toy cars. One day, they found a delicate toy car that they both wanted to play with. + +Timmy said, "I want to seat in the driver's seat and drive the delicate car." + +Tommy replied, "No, I want to seat in the driver's seat and drive the delicate car." + +They both started to argue and fight over who would get to play with the delicate car. Suddenly, their mom came in and saw them fighting. + +"What's going on?" she asked. + +"We both want to drive the delicate car," Timmy said. + +Their mom smiled and said, "Why don't you both play with the delicate car together? You can take turns driving and have a war with your other toy cars." + +Timmy and Tommy thought that was a great idea. They both played with the delicate car and had lots of fun together. They learned that sharing and playing together was much better than fighting. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her fingers and make pretty pictures. One day, her mom gave her a bottle of bright red paint. Lily was so excited to use it! + +She dipped her fingers in the paint and started to make big, swirling shapes on the paper. She felt so powerful, like she could make anything she wanted with the paint. She painted flowers, animals, and even a big rainbow. + +When she was all done, she showed her mom her beautiful painting. Her mom was so proud of her and said, "Lily, you are such a talented artist!" From that day on, Lily painted every day and loved using her powerful red paint to make amazing pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cool patch on her shirt with a picture of a unicorn. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going on a trip to the beach. Lily was so excited! She wanted to pack all her toys and clothes in her backpack. + +Lily's mommy helped her pack everything she needed for the trip. They put her favorite doll, some snacks, and sunscreen in the backpack. Lily was happy because she didn't forget anything. + +When they got to the beach, Lily ran to the water and splashed around. She built a sandcastle and played with her toys. She had so much fun in the sun! At the end of the day, Lily was tired and ready to go home. She packed up her toys and put them in her backpack. She couldn't wait to come back to the beach again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a big box with a lock on it. She tried to open it, but she couldn't. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Can you help me unlock the box?" + +Mommy tried to unlock the box, but she couldn't either. They both tried and tried, but the box wouldn't open. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She remembered that her daddy was gifted with fixing things. She asked her mommy, "Can we ask daddy to help us open the box?" + +Mommy called daddy and told him about the box. Daddy came home and unlocked the box with a special key. Inside the box, they found a beautiful bulb that lit up in different colors. Lily was so happy to have her special gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She was a very fit dancer and practiced every day. She had a big dance recital coming up and was very excited. + +One day, Lily's mom bought her a big bag of candy. Lily was so happy and ate all the candy in one day. But, her tummy started to hurt and she felt sick. Her mom told her that eating too much candy can spoil your tummy. + +Lily was worried that she wouldn't be able to dance at her recital because of her tummy ache. But, her mom gave her some medicine and told her to rest. The next day, Lily felt much better and was able to dance in her recital. She was so happy that she didn't let the candy spoil her big day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars, but he needed more. He wanted a toy train made of metal, so he asked his mommy. + +Mommy said they could go to the store and buy one, but first they needed to eat breakfast. Timmy didn't like his oatmeal, it was too smelly, but he knew he needed to eat it to grow big and strong. + +After breakfast, they went to the toy store and Timmy found the perfect toy train made of shiny metal. He was so happy and played with it all day. From then on, he knew that sometimes you need to eat things you don't like and that metal toys are the best. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's dad took him to a toy store. Timmy was very happy and excited to choose a new toy. He looked around and saw a laser gun that he liked. The laser gun had a fine red light that looked very cool. Timmy chose the laser gun and played with it all day long. He was very happy with his new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her cute pink shirt very much. One day, she went to the park with her friends. While playing, she accidentally spilled ice cream on her shirt. She was sad because her shirt was dirty. + +But then, her friend Johnny came over and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I can help you rub the ice cream off your shirt." And he did! Lily's shirt became clean again. She was happy and thankful to Johnny for helping her. + +The moral of the story is that friends help each other when they need it. It's important to be kind and helpful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his red mitten very much. It was his favorite mitten in the whole world. He wore it everywhere he went. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They played on the swings and the slide, but then it started to rain. Timmy's friends went home, but Timmy stayed to play in the rain. + +Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck a tree near Timmy. He was very scared, but he remembered his mitten and it made him feel better. When he got home, he told his mom about the scary lightning strike. She was happy that he was safe and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt popular because his mom loved him so much. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little bird. It was very sad because it didn't have any friends to play with. One day, the bird saw a little girl walking by. The bird said, "Hello, little girl! Will you be my friend?" The little girl looked at the bird and said, "Yes, I will be your friend!" + +The bird was so happy to have a friend. They played together all day long. Suddenly, the wind started to blow very hard. The little girl said, "Oh no! The wind is too strong. We need to find a safe place!" The bird looked around and saw a big tree. They ran to the tree and sat down under it. + +The wind was still blowing very hard, but they were safe under the tree. The little girl said, "Thank you for being my friend, little bird. I had so much fun playing with you!" The bird looked at the little girl and said, "Thank you for being my friend too. I'm so happy to have you!" And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy. He was so adorable that everyone loved him. One day, he wanted to go on an adventure. He asked his friend, the kitty, to come along. They decided to sail on a big boat. + +As they were sailing, they saw a bird with a beautiful feather. The puppy wanted to have it, but it was too high up. The kitty had an idea and used her scissors to cut a branch from a nearby tree. The puppy climbed up and got the feather. + +They continued sailing until they reached a beautiful island. They played and had fun all day before sailing back home. From that day on, the puppy and kitty went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She loved exploring and going on adventures. One day, she was walking in the dark wood when she saw something strange. + +"What is that?" she asked herself. +Anna then saw a giant tube standing in the middle of the wood. As she came closer, she noticed it was glowing in the dark. + +"What do you think this is?" Anna asked out loud. +"I'm not sure," replied a voice from inside the tube. + +Startled, Anna looked around, but she couldn't see where the voice was coming from. Suddenly, a voice inside the tube spoke up again. + +"My name is Tami and I'm here to introduce myself," said the voice. + +Anna was excited that she had made a new friend. + +"Hi Tami! It's nice to meet you," Anna said, smiling. + +Tami explained that she was a magical creature who lived inside the tube. She then invited Anna inside. Anna stepped inside the tube, and she was filled with amazement. Inside, there were all sorts of magical creatures, things and creatures Anna had never seen before. + +Anna and Tami became best friends, and Anna returned to the tube almost every day after that. She looked forward to introducing her new friends and she was never bored on her adventures with Tami. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was 3 years old and he loved to jog. One day, Jack decided he wanted to buy a new machine to help him jog faster. His mom said the machine was too expensive, so Jack had to find another way. + +When Jack went for a jog that day, he noticed a strange machine. It was tall and shiny, and it looked like it could help him run faster. Jack asked his mom, "Can we buy that machine?" + +"No, Jack," said Mom. "That machine is too expensive." + +Jack asked his dad if they could get the machine. Dad said, "No, Son, that machine is too expensive." + +Jack was disappointed, but he kept running. He kept jogging and was determined to find a way to get the machine. Then, one day, he ran across a special sale at a store. The machine was half off its normal price. + +Jack was so excited. He asked his parents if they could buy the machine, and this time they said yes! Jack jogged every day with his new machine, and he was the fastest jogger in town! +Once there was a famous farmer. He had a very brave dog. The farmer was always curious and one day he asked his dog to see if he dared to do something very special. The dog accepted and he asked the farmer what he wanted him to do. + +The farmer told the dog that he wanted him to run in the storm and touch the lightning. The dog was scared and he didn't know what to do, but he was very brave. Finally, he decided to give it a try. + +So he went outside and ran into the storm. He ran so fast and the wind was blowing fiercely. He didn't want to give up and soon, he saw a lightning bolt coming closer. He closed his eyes and stretched out his paw. + +The dog touched the lightning and suddenly, he was hit by a loud crack and a bright light. After the lightning stopped, the dog was unharmed and very proud of himself. He knew that he did something very special and he came back to the farmer with a happy heart. + +And the famous farmer was very proud of the brave dog. He even gave him a special treat for being so brave. From that day on, the dog was even more famous for daring to touch the lightning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Alice. She was three years old and she loved to play games. + +One day Alice was playing her favorite game when she suddenly yawned. She was feeling very sleepy so she decided to lay down and take a nap. She curled up in her bed, closed her eyes and went to sleep. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise. She opened her eyes and saw a dead mouse in her bed! The mouse had big round eyes and was not moving. + +Alice screamed loudly. "Help, help!" she yelled. + +Her mom and dad came running into the room. They both looked very scared. + +Alice's dad took the mouse away. "It's okay, Alice," he said. "It's dead. It can't hurt you." + +Alice took a deep breath and felt her fear start to go away. She was very relieved. + +Her mom smiled. "Let's go outside and play another game," she said with a yawn. + +Alice nodded eagerly and the little family went outside to enjoy the day. +Lily and Sammy were very good friends. One day, Lily decided to surprise Sammy with a special gift. She waited very patiently for Sammy to come out and play. As Sammy walked out, Lily excitedly waved her hands in the air. + +"What's that?" Sammy asked. + +Lily replied, "I give this to you! It is a puppy." + +The little puppy looked lovely with its long brown fur. Together, they petted the puppy, and Sammy was very happy. He loved playing with the puppy, chasing away the dust in the garden. + +Sadly, the puppy started running away. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't bring the puppy back. Sammy started feeling impatient and wanted to find the puppy quickly. + +Lily told Sammy, "If we work together, we can find the puppy! Don't be impatient, just trust me." + +In the end, they found the puppy in the park. Sammy was happy and thanked Lily for her help. + +The moral of the story is that when things don't go your way, it's important to trust in your friends and work together. Patience is a virtue! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jojo. Jojo was a very happy and curious girl. She loved being outside and playing in the fresh air. + +One day, Jojo was in the garden and she saw the wind blowing through the grass. She gave a big smile and began to skip around the garden. She was careful and careful not to trip over the small rocks. + +Suddenly, Jojo heard a voice. It was her mom's voice. “Be careful, sweetheart!†said her mom. “The wind is blowing hard today!†+ +Jojo nodded, looked up at the sky and kept skipping around carefully. She was full of energy and it felt so good to run and play in the wind. + +The wind kept blowing and Jojo was having a great time. She smiled and waved to the wind as she continued skipping around the garden. + +When it was time to go in, Jojo hugged her mom and thanked her for reminding her to be careful. + +Jojo was always happy and curious and full of energy! + +The end. +Once upon a time there lived a tiny boat. It was a lucky boat because it was the only boat on a big lake. The boat went all around the lake looking for friends, but it couldn't find any. + +One day, the boat was feeling very sad. Suddenly, a big cloud came down and hugged the boat. The cloud comforted the boat with gentle words and soon the boat was feeling better. + +The cloud stayed with the boat all day. Then, when it was night time, it gave the boat a final hug before leaving. + +The boat was very happy now. It sailed around the lake looking for friends, more cheerful this time. And the boat was finally lucky, because it soon found lots of friends. From then on, they went on many adventures together and played all day long. +Once there was a small boy who lived in a building. Every day the boy spent his time playing in and around the building, until one day something very bad happened. + +The boy was too rough. He ran around and pinched the fragile walls of the building. This made the building very scared and upset, until one day all of the walls started to crack, and in a matter of seconds, the building collapsed. + +The boy ran away, scared of what he had done. But as he ran away, he realized one important thing - he should have been gentle. He learned that when you play, it is important to be gentle to things around you because they can be fragile. If he had remembered that, the bad ending would have been avoided. +Larry was a very enthusiastic bee. He loved to explore the world and find more and more things to do. One day, he decided to fly up and explore the roof of his home. After buzzing around in excitement, he suddenly saw something shining. + +He felt sure it would make a great discovery, so he flew over to take a closer look. But it was a bit too high for him to reach. He followed it around the roof, determined to find a way to get it. He looked and looked but couldn't seem to reach it. + +Suddenly the wind blew, and with a loud crack the roof started to crumble. Larry quickly flew away and soon found himself stuck in a tree. He was terrified and started to cry. He refused to quit and with a grumble he tried to wiggle free. After much determined effort, he finally freed himself and flew away just in time before the roof caved in. + +Larry was exhausted but determined to complete his mission. He flew back to the spot, determined to find the mysterious object. He tried and tried, but eventually gave up, disheartened and tired. But then, just as he was about to quit, he spotted it in the corner and with a triumphant shout, reached out his antenna and grabbed it! He had done it! He was determined to never quit and it had paid off. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Mary and she was three years old. Mary wanted to learn lots of things - especially big things. + +One day, her mama said to her, "Let's go to the university, Mary. You can gather lots of knowledge there". + +So, off they went, to the big university. At the university, Mary saw all sorts of rough looking things. She stood outside and shouted "WOW!" + +Mary asked, "Mama, what can I do here?". Mama said, "You can gather lots of knowledge, Mary. It's like a big playground of facts and ideas!". + +Mary smiled and said, "Let's gather lots of knowledge, Mama!". So, Mary and her mama spent the day gathering knowledge and facts from the university. Mary was so happy to learn lots of new things. +John had a very humble home. Every day he would pack his blocks away. He had to be careful though because his blocks were very special. + +One day he put his blocks in his bag and went outside. He found some friends and they had great fun with the blocks. They all built a tall tower, and it was the tallest tower anyone had ever seen. + +John and his friends had so much fun playing together with the blocks. When it was time to go home, John packed his blocks away again. He said goodbye to his friends and thanked them for a wonderful day. + +John was so happy that he had been able to share his blocks with his friends. He went inside feeling very humble. He couldn't wait to play with his blocks again the next day. +Once upon a time, two friends decided to make a special treat for dessert. They gathered up all the needed ingredients: butter, sugar, eggs and flour. Then, one friend grabbed the purple mixer and started mixing everything together. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise. The friends looked up and saw a small bird had disturbed their baking job. They laughed and started chasing the bird around the kitchen. + +"Let's ignore the bird and finish mixing," shouted one friend. The other friend grabbed the mixer and continued the job. Soon, the batter was ready. + +The friends carefully put the batter in the oven and waited. When the dessert was ready, they all enjoyed it with glee. The purple mixer had done its job perfectly! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack who lost his toy. He was very sad. + +He didn't know what to do so he asked his mum. + +"Mum, I've lost my toy," he said. + +"Nevermind," she said. "Let's go outside and look for it." + +Jack and his mum went outside and they looked and looked, but they couldn't find the toy. Suddenly they saw a funny man. He was very tall and had crazy hair. + +"What are you looking for?" he asked. + +"We're looking for Jack's toy," said Jack's mum. + +But the funny man just laughed. "I'm sorry," he said. "I think I might have stolen it!" + +Jack was very upset and started to cry. The thief ran away. + +Jack and his mum never found his toy again. So Jack learnt his lesson: never trust a crazy thief! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tommy. Tommy's mommy asked him to go and get a dish from the kitchen. Tommy was so excited he raced to the kitchen as fast as his little legs could take him. + +When he got there he saw a big dish he really liked. He was so excited he wanted to take it straight away. But his mommy had told him to go and get a dish so he went back without the big one. + +When he got back to the living room, his mommy asked him "Did you get the dish Tommy?". Tommy sadly shook his head. He told his mommy he wanted the big dish. + +His mommy shook her head and said "No Tommy. The dish needed to be the right one. If you obey me, you will always get what you need". + +Tommy understood what his mommy had said and he nodded. He happily went back to the kitchen and grabbed the dish his mommy wanted him to. + +Tommy learned that obeying his mommy was important because it helped him get what he needed. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went to the theater. Mama, Papa, and their two kids, Tom and Amy. Tom was three years old and he loved the theater. + +When they arrived, the theater was a mess. Tom looked at Mama and Papa and asked "What's wrong?" + +Mama and Papa said, "Someone bought all the tickets! We can't go in!" Tom started to cry. + +Mama and Papa did not want Tom to be sad, so they said, "Let's go somewhere else." They decided to go buy ice cream. + +Tom smiled and said, "Yay! Ice cream!" He was so happy and ran ahead of everyone. The family left the messy theater and had a great time at the ice cream shop! +Once upon a time there was a bear named Arch. He was a very fit bear who loved to explore. One day he decided to go on an adventure and enter a nearby river. + +Arch asked his best friend, a beaver, to come along with him. The beaver said he was too busy building his dam. Arch said it would be fun, but the beaver disagreed. + +Finally, Arch said, "If it's too hard for you, that's okay. I will go by myself.†+ +But before Arch could enter the river, he heard a loud splash. He looked over and saw his friend the beaver making his way into the river. + +Arch smiled and said, "I knew you would fit in." The beaver smiled back. + +They both swam together in the river for hours and had a great adventure. No matter what, Arch and his beaver friend always fit together! +Once upon a time, there was a purple taxi driving down the street. Inside the taxi was a little girl named Anna, and she was hanging onto the seat in front of her. As the taxi drove, she looked out the window and saw a kite in the sky, flying high above her. + +Anna asked the taxi driver, "Sir, can you stop the car? I want to hang the kite!" With a kind smile, the taxi driver pulled over and Anna got out. She grabbed the kite and ran to the park nearby. She put her arms around the kite's string and it floated higher into the sky. + +Anna was so happy. She watched the kite dance in the sky, brighter than ever. She smiled as the purple kite hung, shimmering in the sunlight. +Once there was a little boy named Max. He lived in a big house with his mom and dad. Max liked to explore the house and find new things. One day, he found an old chest in a far corner of the house. + +Max opened the chest and found a thick book inside. He looked through it and saw some strange pictures. He was very curious and had a lot of questions. +Max went to ask his mom about the book. He showed her the thick book. + +His mom said, "This is an old book of stories. Let's poke the pages and see what happens". + +Max smiled and put his finger on the page. He felt a strange sensation, like a little wind. He poked the page again and a new story began. It was a magical story and Max was very excited. He kept poking and listening to the stories. + +Max wanted to keep the book forever, but it was too old and he knew it wouldn't last. Still, he treasured the magical stories he found. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Joe and Sarah. Joe wanted to sell something, but he didn’t know which thing to sell. Sarah thought for a bit and then had an idea. + +“Why don’t you sell snow?†suggested Sarah. + +Joe looked at her dubiously. “I’ve never sold snow before†he said. + +“It’ll be fun. Just be careful with it†said Sarah. So Joe gathered the snow in a bucket and began to sell it. He sold it to children in the park, who used it to make snow angels and snowmen. + +Joe sold all the snow in no time. After that, he was careful to make sure everyone was happy with their snow. In the end, his carefulness paid off and Joe made a lot of money! +Billy was feeling bored. He wanted something to do. Then he got an idea. He would invite his friends over and make something. But what? + +Billy grabbed a large piece of paper and some glue. He put the glue on the paper and started to stick lots of things to the paper. Soon it started to look like a picture. It was very pretty. To give it more colour, he invited his friends to help. + +Everyone gathered around and started to stick lots of different things onto the paper. They used thick glue to make sure everything stayed on. + +When they were finished, everyone stepped back to admire the picture. It was beautiful! They all cheered and cheered. This was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who always liked to listen. Everywhere she went, she would listen carefully. One day, the little girl was walking in the park when she heard a loud and scary sound coming from behind a bush. She was frightened and took a step back. She heard the sound again and decided to take a look. + +She slowly took a turn towards the bush and saw a little furry creature. The creature was very scared and was shaking. The little girl was curious so she asked, "Why are you so scared?" + +The creature said, "I am lost and I don't know how to get home. Can you please help me?" + +The little girl said, "I will listen to you and try to help you." + +The creature then explained how it lost its way and the little girl listened carefully. She thought for a moment and then saw a path leading out of the park. She pointed it out to the creature and said, "That's the way out! Follow the path and you'll find your way home." + +The creature thanked the little girl and ran off in the direction of the path. It was happy to have been helped and the little girl was happy to have been able to listen and help. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Joe and Jack. Joe had a weird marble that he wanted to pass to Jack. + +"Can I pass you my marble, Jack?" Joe asked. + +"No," replied Jack, "I don't want it. It looks weird." + +Joe was sad. He really wanted to pass his marble to his friend. He thought about it for a moment. Then, he had an idea. + +"OK, Jack," said Joe, "Let's pass it back and forth three times. Then, you can keep the marble." + +Jack smiled. He liked the idea. So they passed the marble back and forth three times. Then Jack put the marble in his pocket. + +Joe was happy that he could pass the marble to a friend. He and Jack smiled at each other and headed off to play. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old man called Bob. He lived in a small house with lots of objects. One day, he was having a particularly grumpy day and started to get very frustrated with the amount of things in his house. + +Suddenly, an idea popped into Bob's head. He shouted out, "I'm going to burn some of my objects!" + +Bob went outside and spread out some old boards he had been collecting. He grabbed some matches and started to make a fire. The smoke rose up and Bob was happy as his objects were burning. + +But then, Bob heard a small voice calling out. It was coming from the burning pile of boards. Bob looked inside and there was a tiny little puppy. The puppy was shaking and shaking. + +Bob was so startled, he ran over and grabbed the puppy from the fire. He cradled the little puppy in his hands and said in a kind voice, "What were you doing here? Don't worry, you're safe now." + +The puppy licked Bob's hand and the grumpy old man's heart melted. He had made a new friend and now he knew that objects could bring joy too. From then on, Bob and his pup were best friends forever. +Once upon a time there was a powerful cup. It was the most amazing cup that anyone had ever seen. Everyone wanted to own the powerful cup, but it had a very special power. + +One day, a young child called Sarah found the cup in the garden. She reached out and touched it and immediately she felt a strange feeling inside her. "What's this?" she said, looking around. + +A voice came from the sky. "I will grant you a special power. If you drink from this cup, you will gain true strength," it said. + +Sarah smiled and immediately picked up the cup. She took a sip from the cup and she felt a strong, powerful feeling rush through her. She felt like she could do anything! + +Sarah beamed with joy at having gained such a powerful power. She celebrated by jumping around the garden and singing with delight. From that day on, Sarah kept the cup close and was always happy knowing that with it she had gained a very special power. +Once there was a little boy who lived in the countryside. He was very curious and always wanted to explore his surroundings. + +One day, the boy saw something sparkling in the sky. He looked up high and saw a star twinkling in the night sky, it was so beautiful! The curious little boy wanted to catch the star. So, he tried to reach for it. + +He jumped high, but the star was too far away and too tall for him. The boy felt sad because he wasn't able to catch the star. That's when he heard a voice from above saying, 'You can't catch a star, little one, but you can always make a wish'. + +The boy smiled and made a wish, then he realized that we can't always have what we want in life, but having hope and making wishes is important. + +The little boy was grateful for the words of wisdom and went home, happy knowing that even if he can't catch a star, he can still make a wish. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends called Frank and Tom. They did everything together and they were very happy. + +One day, Frank said: "Tom, I want to show you something!" Tom replied "It's ok, I will support you!" + +Then Frank said "Let's go on a journey through the woods". Tom was excited and they both started walking in the path. + +They kept walking until they reached a very distant and strange place. Then Tom noticed a strange way at the edge of the woods. + +"What is it? Should we follow it?" asked Frank. + +"I think so" replied Tom and they started walking along the strange way. + +At the end of the way, they both saw a magical lake with lots of beautiful creatures. They just stood there for a moment and admired the beauty. + +Tom smiled and said: "Thanks for supporting me, Frank, I'm glad we followed this way together." + +Frank smiled and said "Me too". +Once there was a family who went to the pumpkin patch to pick pumpkins. They had so much fun looking for the perfect one! After much searching, the youngest one found one that was very playful, just like her. She added it to her family's collection, and the family went home. + +Once home, the family began to make funny faces with their pumpkins. They also drew creative pictures of pumpkins on colorful pieces of paper. The youngest one was so proud of her playful pumpkin and wanted to show everyone. + +The youngest one said, “Look, Mommy! I added the most fun pumpkin!†+ +“That’s wonderful,†her mom said, “You have the most playful pumpkin in the family! Let’s find something special to do with it.†+ +They decided to use the pumpkin to make a delicious pie! The youngest one was so excited and helped her mom mix the ingredients together and cut the pumpkin into pieces. When it was time for the pie to be served, the youngest one beamed with pride and shared her special pie with the family. They all agreed that it was one of the best pies they ever tasted! +Once upon a time, there was a new lawyer. She was very excited to start her new job as a legal expert. One day, when she was driving to work, she observed something strange. She saw a car parked on the sidewalk and decided to stop and investigate. She asked the driver why he was parked there and he said he didn't know the law. + +The new lawyer was outraged, so she gave the driver a ticket. She warned him to never park on the sidewalk again. As the driver drove away, he promised to follow the law in the future. + +The next day, the lawyer noticed the same car parked on the same sidewalk. She was so angry that the driver had not followed the law, that she decided to take more drastic measures. She called the police. When they arrived, they arrested the driver and took him away. + +The new lawyer was disappointed by the bad ending. She thought the driver had promised to follow the law but clearly he had not. She knew that from now on, she would have to be even stricter when it came to enforcing the law. +Once upon a time there lived a family. Mama and Papa loved their two little girls very much. + +One day, the two little girls were playing in the garden. Suddenly, they heard someone crying. + +Mama and Papa quickly went to go and see what was wrong. When they got there, they saw their neighbour's sheep had run away. + +Mama and Papa were very worried. They asked the neighbour where she was last seen, and the neighbour said she was eating her cereal in the field. + +Mama and Papa said they would help and started to gather in the field. After a while, they eventually found the poor missing sheep. Everyone was very happy. + +The neighbours said, "Thank you so much. We were so worried!" + +Mama and Papa said, "No problem at all. We are happy to help." + +The sheep and the neighbour went home together. And that's the end of the story. +Once upon a time there was a pig. The pig was very obedient, so the farmer decided to lift it up and take it for a walk. + +The pig was so excited and said, “Whee! Where are you taking me?†+ +The farmer replied, “To the market. I’m going to sell you and make some money.†+ +The pig was very sad and said, “No! Please don’t, I’m so obedient. I will stay here with you and do whatever you say.†+ +But the farmer was determined to lift up the pig and take him to the market, so he did. Sadly, the pig was sold and never returned home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. His name was Ben, and he liked to play. + +One day, Ben was playing with his ball when he saw his mom. She was drinking a cup of tea. + +Ben asked his mom, "What are you drinking, Mom?" His mom smiled and said, "It's tea, Ben. When I drink this tea, it makes me feel better." + +Ben replied, "That's fair, Mom!" His mom gave him a hug and said, "That's right, Ben. If you drink something healthy and do some exercise, like running, it can make you feel better, too. + +Ben thought about this. He felt like something might happen in the future if he did those things. He smiled and kept playing with his ball. + +Soon enough, Ben was very old. He remembered what his mom said about drinking and exercising. He had been doing it for a long time, and it had made him feel better. He realized that good things can come from healthy choices. + +Ben smiled, knowing that being fair can bring many rewards. +Once upon a time there was a little mouse, who was very frightened. She always felt a bit scared when she went out at night to look for food. One day, she heard a strange noise. She quickly looked around and noticed a trap! + +She felt so frightened and wanted to run away, but then she stopped. She was brave and wanted to discover what was in the trap. + +The mouse slowly came up to the trap. Inside she saw another mouse! The mouse was stuck, its face scrunched up with fear. + +The little mouse thought for a moment. Then she said to the trapped mouse, “Don’t worry. I can help you.†+ +The little mouse quickly ran to find a stick. She used it to record the trap open, and soon the frightened mouse jumped out. + +The two mice hugged each other, so happy that they were both safe. From that day on, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a cute bunny named Timmy. He loved to hop around. Every day he would hop and hop, exploring the wooded area near his home. + +One day, Timmy hopped to a clearing and noticed something strange. In the center of the clearing, he saw a pick. He scurried up to it, curious to know what it was. + +Suddenly, a voice behind him said, "That pick belongs to me!" Timmy turned around, and the voice belonged to a popular fox named Dexter. + +Dexter said, "I left this pick here for others to find. If you had taken it, then it wouldn't be here for someone else to enjoy. That isn't very nice, is it?" + +Timmy shook his head. He had learned an important lesson! He hopped away, remembering to always be kind and share with others. +Joel was excited to go the park. He ran around and played with the toys. He shouted with joy. Then, he saw the slide! He was so excited he hopped on right away. + +As he was sliding down, he felt a sudden rush of air. He felt frightened. Tears started to fall down his little cheeks. He shouted to his mom, "I'm scared!" + +His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay Joel. Just try to enjoy the ride. You'll have a good time today." She wiped the tears from his face and smiled. + +Joel took a deep breath, smiled back and started to slide again. This time he laughed with excitement. He kept sliding for the rest of the day, never feeling scared again. +A little girl named Laura was playing in her garden one day. She noticed a fence with a unique pattern. She asked her Dad, "What is that fence for?" + +He told her, "That fence is for sorting the different kinds of flowers." + +"What do you mean?" asked Laura. + +"Well, each flower needs different care depending on its type. The fence helps sort out the different kinds of flowers so that each type gets the care it needs," said Dad. + +Laura found this fascinating and asked her Dad if she could help sort the flowers. She thought it would be fun. + +Dad smiled, and helped Laura sort different colorful flowers using the unique fence. When they finished they admired the beauty of their work. Laura was so happy and proud of their work together. +Once upon a time, there was a mouse that lived in a small, cozy house. He was quite a polite mouse and always greeted his neighbours with a smile. One day, he decided to go to the general store to buy some cheese. + +When he arrived, he saw another mouse at the cheese section. The mouse was quite rude and didn't hesitate to take all the cheese for himself. Outraged, the polite mouse confronts him and says, "You shouldn't be so rude, please replace the cheese". + +The rude mouse simply ignored the polite one and laughed. He snuck away without replacing the cheese. Disappointed, the polite mouse sat in a corner and thought to himself: "What is the point of being polite if others do not respect it?". + +At the end of the day, the polite mouse went home empty-handed and with a heavy heart. + +Moral of the story: Respect is earned through politeness and good manners, not through being rude and selfish. +Once there was a little girl called Mary. Mary was three-years-old and loved exploring. Today, she was on a mission to discover something new! + +Mary went out to her garden. She looked around and saw a bright green eraser. It was lying comfortable in the grass. Mary picked it up and wondered what it could be used for. She asked her mum, "What's this?" + +Mum replied, "It's an eraser, Mary. You can use it to rub out pencil lines." + +Mary smiled and removed her shoes. She started erasing the lines of a path with the eraser. It felt comfortable and satisfying in her hands. + +Mary discovered a delicious new way to play! +Once upon a time there was a cute and naughty little pig called Fred. He loved matching things in his house. One day, he found a bottle of ink in his mum's drawer. He thought it was fun to try and match the colours of the ink with the colours from his toys and his clothes. He squirted the ink onto his bed and his teddy bear. His mum saw the mess and became very angry. + +"Fred!" she exclaimed, "that was very naughty of you. You must not match ink with your things anymore!" + +Fred hung his head and nodded in agreement. He thought that maybe if he was good he could match some things again soon. +The little girl went for a walk in the park with her mom. Mom said, "Pick a cushion." +The little girl picked a bright blue cushion from the pile and she hugged it close. Suddenly the sky became dark and it started to rain. The little girl kept the cushion safe and tightly held it as mom and her ran for shelter. + +Once inside, the little girl put the cushion on the ground. This was when she heard the noise. It was a harsh, rumbling sound that made her jump. It was thunder! + +The little girl looked to her mom and asked, "What's that?" +Her mom said gently, "It's the sound of thunder. It's like a loud roar." + +The little girl felt a little less scared now that she knew what the sound was. She smiled and picked up the cushion, ready to continue their walk. + +The little girl and her mom walked together, the cushion tucked close. The rain stopped, the sun came peeking out, and the little girl was happy. +Once there was a girl called Jane. She was walking in the park with her mom. It was a beautiful day and they decided to go to the lake. When they arrived, they saw a lovely blue lake. + +Jane smiled and said, "Mom, can we pick some flowers?" Mom nodded and pointed to the flowers by the lake. + +They carefully picked yellow, red and blue flowers. When they had enough flowers, they thanked the lake and said goodbye. + +On the way home, Jane stopped at a pet shop. She saw a small, expensive puppy and said, "Mom, can I please pick him?" Her mom smiled and said, "He is too expensive, sweetie. Maybe next time." + +Jane nodded and said goodbye to the puppy as they left the pet shop. She looked forward to their next trip to the lake. +Once there was a furry little cat who wanted to play. He looked around the house and found a perfect spot with lots of things to hide in. He snuggled up in the corner and began to play hide and seek. He looked around to see if anyone noticed him, but nobody was watching. + +The cat was so excited and his heart raced in anticipation. He tried to guess where the best places were to hide in the room. After a while, he thought he had a solution: a box in the corner! He jumped inside and slowly closed the lid. + +There he stayed quietly, until he heard someone coming. It was a little boy, and he had found the cat's hiding place. But the boy didn't give away the cat's hiding spot. Instead, he took out a toy and started playing with the cat. + +The cat and the boy played together for hours, until the cat's belly became full from the boy's treats. When it was time to go, the cat gave the boy a big hug before disappearing into the night. + +The cat knew that he found a special friend in the little boy and was so happy that he was able to hide and play with him. +John arrived home with a tiny kitten in his arms. He was so excited to show his mom his new friend. But when he walked in the house, his mom didn't seem so thrilled. She was frustrated and said, "John, what do you think you're doing bringing a kitten in here?" John was too excited to worry about mom's grumpy attitude. + +John tried to stay positive, "Look at its little paws! And its soft fur. Please, mommy, can I keep him? Please?" He begged with his big, pleading eyes. + +Mom sighed. Finally, she said, "I'm frustrated because I don't have time to take care of a kitten. You have to take care of it." + +John was delighted. He promised to take care of the kitten and promised it would be no trouble at all. He promised he would be the best kitten owner ever. + +His mom smiled, happy to have her son happy, and said, "Ok, the kitten can stay. But you have to promise to be responsible and take care of it." + +John was thrilled. He scooped up the kitten and gave it a big hug and thanked his mom. From that moment, they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She loved to explore the world. One day, Jenny found a funny looking thing in the garden. She picked it up and it was a microscope. Jenny was so excited that she ran to show her dad. + +"Daddy! Look what I found," Jenny said. + +"That's a microscope, Jenny. You can use it to look at things very close," her dad said. + +Jenny was so happy that she forgot about the dirt on the microscope. She ran inside to find a cup to fill with water. + +"What are you doing," her dad asked. + +"I am going to soak the microscope to get the dirt off," Jenny replied. + +Jenny filled the cup and put the microscope in the water. Funny enough, the dirt slowly came off. When the dirt was off, Jenny's dad put the microscope on the kitchen table and put the cup away. + +"Jenny, this microscope is much cleaner now!" he said. + +Jenny smiled. From then on she always kept her microscope clean. She also liked to use it to explore the world around her. +One day, Mark was exploring his garden. He noticed a strange light in the corner. He ran over to it to take a closer look. To his surprise, he saw an ugly monster! The monster had big eyes, long teeth and a red nose. + +Mark was scared at first, but then he realised the monster wasn't moving. He heard a buzzing noise and realised it was a firefly! Mark was happy to see the light and waved to the firefly. + +The firefly flew away and Mark continued exploring his garden. He was curious but he wasn't scared anymore. He noticed the sun had started to set and he realised it was time to go home. He waved goodbye to his new friend and ran inside to get ready for bed. +Once upon a time there was an old man who grew melons in his garden. His name was Bob. One day Bob wanted to surprise his neighbour, so he picked a big, ripe melon and brought it to him. He bowed politely when he arrived. + +Bob's neighbour was a bit deaf and couldn't hear Bob very well, so he asked: "What? What did you say?" + +Bob pointed to the melon and said: "I have brought you a melon!" + +His neighbour smiled and said: "Oh, thank you so much! That's very kind of you." + +And they both bowed to each other, smiling. They enjoyed the melon together and soon they were friends again. From that day on, they would always bow to say hello and goodbye and they never forgot to share the melons! +Once upon a time there were two boys, Nick and Sam. Nick was always playing on his own, while Sam wanted to add his friends to play with him. + +One day Sam asked Nick if he wanted to come over and play with him. Nick quickly agreed and soon he and Sam were playing a game together. + +After a while, Nick stopped playing and said to Sam, “This is such an incredible game! We should add more people.†Sam nodded in agreement and soon more friends had joined in and they were all having a great time. + +At the end of the day, Nick said to Sam, “That was great fun! That's a lesson for us - when we add people, it makes the game even more fun!†Sam smiled and gave Nick a big hug. + +Moral of the story: We should always be willing to add people to join our activities, as it can make the experiences even more incredible! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Abigail. She was three years old and very curious. One day, Abigail was searching for something special. She looked high and low but couldn't find anything. + +Suddenly, Abigail saw something extraordinary in the distance. It was a bright purple ball! Abigail was so excited. She ran over to it and picked it up. The ball was round and regular - not too big and not too small. + +Abigail smiled and hugged the ball. She knew it was just what she had been looking for! Abigail took the purple ball home and enjoyed playing with it every day. Her search was over. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Lucy and Elsie. They were always so excited to play together. + +One day, Lucy said, “Let’s play with my new phone. It’s really fun! Look!†Lucy showed her phone to Elsie, who was very glad. + +Lucy moved her fingers all over the phone, and it did some amazing things. It could play music, show pictures, and even turn into a game. Elsie was amazed and said, “Wow! I want to try it too!†So they both took turns displaying what the phone could do. + +They had so much fun playing all day with the phone. They were so glad that they had found something new to do. +Once there was a little girl called Daisy. She was only three years old and very curious about everything. One day, Daisy was outside walking on a grassy field when she noticed something deep in a small hole in the ground. She bent down and peered in. She thought she could see something shiny! + +"What is that?" Daisy wondered. She reached her little hand into the hole to try and grab it. + +Just then, she heard a voice behind her. "Be careful Daisy, don't go too deep in the hole." It was her mother. + +It made her think and she slowly pulled her hand out of the hole. + +"Oh, I was just trying to find out what's in the hole," Daisy said. + +Her mother smiled. "Maybe it's a special surprise just for you.' + +Daisy smiled. She remembered seeing a daisy in the hole and she thought it might just be a clue as to what was inside. She was so excited! She couldn't wait to find out what the surprise was. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lisa. Lisa liked drawing with paper and crayons, and she was always asking her parents for more paper. Today was no different. + +"Can I have some paper, please?" asked Lisa. + +"No, Lisa, you have enough paper," said her mom. + +Lisa did not want to take no for an answer. She kept asking and asking until her mom got angry. + +Suddenly, Lisa noticed a big stack of paper and crayons under the table. She couldn't believe her eyes! Quickly, she crawled under the table, grabbed the paper and crayons, and then ran away with them. + +Her mom followed her, yelling and getting more and more angry. Lisa was too fast for her mom and soon she had run all the way outside. + +But her mom didn't give up. She ran out of the house and chased Lisa around the block. When they finally stopped, Lisa's mom was so angry that she snatched the paper and crayons away from Lisa. + +The bad ending was that Lisa never got the paper or crayons she wanted. She cried and ran inside to her bedroom, feeling angry and sad. +Once upon a time there was a goat. She was very polite and gentle. Every day she would go rock climbing in the nearby hills with her friends. + +One day she noticed a little boy at the bottom of the hill. He was standing there, looking up at the goat. + +The goat got down from the rock and politely asked the little boy, "What can I do for you, my friend?" + +The little boy shyly replied, "Can you help me climb up the hill?" + +The goat kindly agreed and carefully opened her hooves to help the little boy climb onto her back. She then slowly and steadily rocked him up the hill. + +The little boy was so happy that he thanked the goat over and over again for her help. The goat smiled and said, "Goodby and goodbye." And the little boy waved goodbye to the polite goat as she returned to the rocks. +Tommy had a good day playing in the park. He was very happy, until he noticed a distant noise coming from a small envelope. As soon as he picked it up, the noise became louder. Inside the envelope there was a small bell, that started to display a beautiful sound. + +Tommy was so amazed that he ran to his mother to show her the envelope. His mom was amazed too and asked him "Where did you find this?". Tommy pointed to the distant field and said "Over there!". + +His mother smiled and said, "That's really special, why don't you keep it and set it on your nightstand?". + +Tommy, who was now even more excited, grabbed the envelope and hugged it tight. He thanked his mum and promised to put it on his nightstand when he went to bed. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Fabio and Lila. Both of them were 3 years old and loved playing together every day. + +One day, when they were playing in the park, Lila complained about having to go to a meeting later that day. + +Fabio said to her, "What's a meeting?" + +Lila replied, "It's when lots of grown-ups get together and talk. It's not very fun but it's normal for us to go." + +Fabio said, "That doesn't sound very nice, but we'll have more time to play after the meeting!" + +Lila cheered up and they continued playing until it was time to attend the meeting. +One day, Tom was walking with his mom in the park. He saw a bench and he wanted to have a closer look at it. The bench was quite unusual, with bright colours and funny shapes. Tom's mom smiled at him and said: + +"Let's see if you can manage to climb up on this bench, Tom." + +Tom was very excited! He grasped the edge of the bench and slowly he managed to get higher and higher. Soon he was sitting on top of it and gazing happily around him. + +Tom's mom clapped her hands in approval. + +"You managed it, Tom! Now come and show me how you can get down." + +Tom managed it again. He felt so proud of himself! He took his mother's hand and the two of them walked away, telling each other about the wonderful and unusual bench. +Once upon a time there was a deaf little dragon called Summer. Summer spent her days playing in a meadow full of wildflowers. +One day, Summer was playing with her favourite toy, a wooden rattle. As she played, she heard a loud sound and suddenly she noticed that she was shrinking. +"What is happening?", Summer asked. +Just then the deaf old rabbit hopped by, smiling. +"It's summer time", said the rabbit. "It's a time when little dragons shrink and become tiny!" +Summer was amazed. She soon felt the warm sun upon her back and it gave her a comforting feeling of warmth. +As Summer shrunk, she felt brave and adventurous, as if she could do anything she wanted! +The rabbit hopped happily away. +Summer had the best summer of her life, shrinking and growing in the meadow. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby girl who loved to spray water from a hose. She loved to run around and make a big mess! One day, the girl decided to take her sprinkling fun to the next level. She climbed into her dad's big, red vehicle and started to spray the water inside. + +The girl laughed with delight as she caused mischief, but what she didn't know was that being in the vehicle while spraying the water was a bad idea. Suddenly, the water started to go in all directions, and the girl almost drove into a tree! + +The girl was very scared, but luckily, her dad saw what was happening and he ran to help her. He stopped her before she crashed and he was so proud of her for not giving up. + +The girl learned a lesson that day: never spray water in a vehicle. She realized that it was better to keep the fun outside - and away from dad's big, red car. +Mommy was driving the car. She looked at the sky, which was blue. In the sky, she saw a bird. The bird was big and white. Its wings were wide. + +Mommy said, "Look! There's a white bird! It is zooming!" + +The bird was zooming across the sky. + +Suddenly, a rhinoceros ran across the road! Mommy had to slow the car and stop. + +"It's difficult to drive like this," said Mommy. "We have to be careful." + +Mommy watched the rhinoceros as it ran away. Then, she drove the car carefully. + +The end. +Once there was a village with two best friends. They were named Molly and Max. Molly and Max were very close and they loved to play together. One day they decided to play a game and it was called "Win the Shape". +