diff --git "a/TinyStories_235.txt" "b/TinyStories_235.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_235.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +One day, when her parents weren't looking, Sally opened up a chamber that she'd never seen before. But as soon as she opened it, something rude happened. Sally ignored it and started to explore inside. + +When she went inside, she saw something very strange. There was a tall mirror that was covered in spider webs and a large armchair that looked like it hadn't been touched in ages. Sally wondered what could be inside the large armchair. + +So she approached it, and the armchair creaked. She was scared and wanted to run out, but then she heard something moan. + +Sally: "Hello?" + +A man stepped out of the armchair, and Sally was very scared. The man said he was a wizard and he needed Sally's help. A dragon had taken over the castle and only Sally could get rid of it. + +Sally was scared, but she decided to trust the wizard and ignore her fear. She placed her trust in the wizard, and together they defeated the dragon and saved the castle. + +Sally learned a very important lesson that day: do not ignore things that appear rude or strange, for they may be sources of adventure and great reward! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to design things. She designed dresses and cars and buildings from all sorts of neat materials. But her most favorite thing to design was labels! + +The little girl loved to create smooth labels for the things she made. She would practice for hours, trying to make the labels look just perfect. + +One day, the girl was working on a new design for a label. After a lot of hard work, she finally thought it was perfect. But when she went to grab a label from the drawer, she realized that someone had taken it! + +The girl was very angry and started searching all over the house. Finally, she heard someone giggling in the kitchen and found her little brother playing with the label. He had taken it and now the design was all wrong! + +The girl was upset, but her brother showed her a new design he had made. It was very smooth and colorful, just like the label she had worked so hard on! + +The little girl and her brother worked together to make a new label for her creation. Now that the label was perfect, the girl was very happy. She knew from then on, she would always have someone by her side to help her design something beautiful. +Once there was a foolish bunny who wanted to close the door. He pushed and pulled but he couldn't close the door. He was so frustrated that he started to cry. + +Suddenly, a bear saw what was happening. He said, "Hey bunny, why don't you try counting to 10? That will help you close the door." + +The bunny was so happy to hear the bear's suggestion and he counted to 10. He thought he had closed the door but it was still open! + +The bear said, "Hmmm, that's weird. I thought counting to 10 would help. I guess it was a foolish idea." He shook his head and walked away. + +The bunny was so sad and frustrated. He tried counting again and again but the door still wouldn't close. He knew he was foolish but he had no other choice. He had to stay outside all night and it was a very cold night too. +Once upon a time there was an orange string. It was so long and stretchy that it seemed like it would never end. One day, a little girl picked it up and moved it around in her hands. + +The girl said to the orange string, “Where would you like to go?†+ +The string said back, “Come with me and I’ll show you.†+ +So, they moved together all around the house. The girl and the orange string went to the garden and flew around in the wind. They went to the kitchen, and climbed up and down the stairs. + +Finally, they moved to the bedroom, where the girl put the string in her toy box. + +The girl smiled and said, “Let’s move to the park tomorrow!†+Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog named Spot. Spot would often go on long walks with his owner, Jim. Everywhere they went they used a leash to keep Spot by Jim's side. + +One day, they arrived at a park that was very distant. Jim attached Spot's leash to a tree and said, "Stay here, Spot. I'll be right back." + +Spot waited and waited but Jim was taking a long time to come back. Spot wanted to wander around and explore the park. He wanted so badly to pull his leash and follow a scent he had caught on the wind. + +But Spot remembered what Jim said and remembered to stay. But then, after an eternity of waiting, Spot heard Jim's voice calling him from far away. + +Once he saw Jim, Spot ran up to him and licked his face. From then on Spot would always stay where Jim told him to stay. +Once upon a time there was a wise yogi who was very kind. He was always doing yoga, and the village people respected him very much. + +One day the yogi wanted to teach the village children about the importance of wisdom. He gathered the kids together and told them a story. + +"Once upon a time there was a lock. The lock couldn't open because it was too tricky. Everybody tried to open it but nobody could. Then one day a wise person came and solved the puzzle. She used her knowledge and smartness to open the lock. That wise person was rewarded greatly for her wisdom. + +The kids were amazed by this story. The yogi smiled and said, "Always remember to use your wisdom. It will help you in life." + +The village people were thankful to the yogi for teaching their children the power of wisdom. From then on, the village kids were wise in all their actions. +It was a hot summer day, and Jack was outside in the garden. He had a big green hose in his hand, and he was so excited that he could run through the water with it. + +He asked his dad, "Can I help you water the plants?" Dad replied, "Of course you can! Turn on the tap at the end of the hose and the water will come right out." + +Jack complied, and soon the impressive water stream came out of the hose. He waved it around the garden, trying to water all the plants. He wasn't sure if he was doing it right, but he enjoyed it all the same. + +Suddenly, dad came up to him and said, “Hey Jack, why don't you turn on the sprayer at the middle of the hose and show me what you can do?" + +Jack was excited at the opportunity to help even more and when he did, the sprayer turned the water into thousands of tiny droplets that quickly and effectively watered the garden. His dad was so impressed and clapped for him! + +Jack beamed, knowing he had been a great help in the garden. He knew that with the help of his green hose, he could make impressive results. +Once upon a time, there was a small and clumsy squirrel. The squirrel wanted to find an acorn to eat, but had no luck. One day, the squirrel spotted an acorn in a tree. But it wasn't like any ordinary acorn; it was big and juicy! + +The squirrel tried to reach the acorn, but could not. She used her tiny claws to climb the tree, but was too clumsy to make it to the top. She was very sad. + +Suddenly, a bird flew by. He saw the squirrel and said, "I can help you get the acorn, if you want." The squirrel nodded in agreement. + +The bird offered his beak and the squirrel hopped onto it. Gently, the bird flew the squirrel up to the acorn. + +The squirrel smiled with joy and thanked the bird for his help. The bird smiled and flew away. + +The squirrel ate the acorn and was happy. From then on, she'd never be hungry again! +John was a brave three year old. One day he had a bad pain in his tummy. He lay down on the floor to rest and try to make the pain go away. + +Soon his mom came over and saw him lying there. She said, "You are so brave John". He smiled, because he knew she was right. + +John's mom put a cold cloth on his head to help with the pain. It felt nice and he relaxed. Then she gave him some warm tea with honey. It felt good going down his throat and the pain was starting to go away. + +John thanked his mom for taking care of him. She smiled and said, "You are a very brave boy". John felt proud and lay there until he felt better. +John put on his hat and headed into the garden. He wanted to work on his cactus! + +John carefully looked at the cactus and thought about how to care for it. He was an unknown gardener and was keen to learn more. + +John noticed that the soil was a bit dry, so he got the hose and watered the cactus. Then he sat back and admired the work he had done. + +Suddenly, a voice said "Are you taking care of this cactus?" The voice belonged to his neighbour, Mr. Jeff. + +John smiled and said "Yes, I am. I'm learning how to be a good gardener". + +Mr. Jeff smiled and said "I can see that. Keep up the good work!". +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bottle. Every day, the bottle turned around and around in circles. It was a fun way for the bottle to pass the time. + +One day, a little girl saw the bottle spinning and she thought it looked so fun. The girl asked her mom, "Can I spin the pretty bottle too?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful!" + +The girl carefully walked over to the bottle and put her hand on it. Then she turned the bottle around, very slowly. She was amazed at how it moved so easily. The girl smiled and continued to turn it around and around, faster and faster. + +The girl had so much fun with her pretty bottle. She watched it turn and turn until she couldn't keep her eyes open anymore. Soon she fell asleep, still smiling at her pretty bottle. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown bear who lived in a cave. He was always restless and was always hopping around his cave. One day, he saw a curtain blowing in the wind and was quite scared by it. He hopped towards it and said, "What's that?" + +The curtain replied, "I'm just a curtain." The bear was relaxed and listened carefully to the curtain. He said, "What are you doing here?" The curtain explained, "I'm here to keep the wind out of your cave." The bear was delighted but felt a bit curious. He asked, "Are you sure you won't scare me?" + +The curtain said, "No, I won't scare you. I'll make sure you have a nice, warm place to take your rest." The bear smiled and thanked the curtain. He hopped around the cave, feeling more relaxed and happy than ever before. He was no longer restless and he invited the curtain to stay with him in the cave forever. The curtain accepted and the two of them lived happily ever after. +Once there was a girl named Mary. Mary liked to sort her toys. She had many toys, and she often put them into different piles. She liked to sort them into piles of shapes, sizes, and colours. + +One day, Mary's mom made a unique pizza for her. It was a special kind of pizza and it had cheese, tomatoes, and small pieces of chicken on it. Mary loved it. + +She decided to sort the pieces of pizza. She put the cheese pieces in one pile, the tomatoes in another pile, and the chicken pieces in an extra pile. She smiled as she looked at her piles of pizza. + +Mary had fun sorting the pieces of pizza. It made the snack even more fun to eat. She decided it was a unique way to enjoy pizza. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Gia. Gia was a very curious girl who always wanted to explore the world around her. + +One day Gia was walking in the forest and saw a big mark on the ground. Gia looked very carefully at the mark and asked, "What is this mark?" + +Suddenly a big bear came out of the trees and replied in a gruff voice, "That's my mark! What are you doing here?" + +Gia was a bit scared, so she said carefully, "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to disturb you. I'm just exploring the area." + +The bear thought for a moment and then said, "Well, you should be careful when exploring the forest." + +Gia nodded and thanked the bear for his advice. Then she turned and started running out of the forest and back home. She was grateful for the bear's advice and careful to stay safe in the future. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Joseph and Sarah. One day, they wanted to show each other something special. So Joseph went to the kitchen and put a pot of water on the stove. + +"We are going to make something special, Sarah," said Joseph. +Soon, warm steam rose up from the pot. + +"What is it?" asked Sarah. +Joseph said it was a perfect surprise. + +But when the lid came off, the surprise wasn't perfect at all. It was a mess! The steam was all gone. + +The two best friends were disappointed. They wished they could have their perfect surprise back. But it was too late. + +They sighed, agreeing that nothing can ever show perfection all the time. +Once upon a time, there was an elephant who quit her job. She was tired of always working and wanted to do something more creative. So she said goodbye and hopped in a boat. + +The boat was old, but it was big enough for the elephant and off she sailed, with the wind in her sail. She sailed for many days, but one day she hit a big wreck and the boat sank. + +The elephant was sad, but she was still content. She was free! She swam for many days and eventually she made it to an island. + +The island was full of beautiful things and the elephant soon found a new job helping with things like planting new trees and painting pictures. She was very creative, and it made her very happy. + +The elephant eventually made many friends and she spent her days singing, playing music and exploring the island. She never quit her new job and was very happy again. +One day, there was a triangle. It had long and sharp sides. It was very happy playing around the park, on the jungle gym, and rolling down the slides. + +Then one day, it felt a pinch. It looked around and saw a harsh lady. She had pinch it very hard and it was very scared. + +Then a kind man walked by and saw what happened. He told the triangle that it was wrong to pinch any living being, no matter how harsh they may be. He said it was important to always stay kind and to never be harsh. + +The triangle was very happy to hear this and it thanked the kind man for his advice. From then on it was determined to always act kind and never be vain in its behavior. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jenny. She was walking in the forest and she saw a cow. Jenny was scared and said to the cow, "Why are you so scary?". +The cow said, "I'm locked in this forest, and I can't find my way out. Please can you help me?". + Jenny thought this was a good idea so she looked around and found a key. She took the key, walked up to the cow and locked it around the cow's neck. +The cow said, "Thank you so much! Now I can go home". +With that, the cow ran away happily and Jenny smiled and waved goodbye. Then she went home to her family. +The end! +Jenny and her mommy went on a trip. They wanted to find a place to explore and have fun. First, they had to make sure their car was fixed and ready to go. So they went to the mechanic and Jenny watched while they fixed it. + +After the car was fixed, Jenny and her mommy hopped in. Jenny was so excited. She stuck her head out of the window and shouted with joy. They drove for a mild day and eventually arrived at their destination. + +"Where are we?" Jenny asked her mommy. + +"We're at the beach!" her mommy said. + +Jenny jumped out of the car and ran to the beach. She scooped up some sand and smiled. It had been a fun trip. +Once there was a little boy named Peter. Peter was 3 years old and had curly yellow hair like the sun. He loved walking around the garden and whistling as he went. + +One day, Peter was walking through the garden and noticed something thin and green swimming in the pond. To his surprise, it was a little bird! + +The bird climbed up onto a nearby rock and looked at Peter with its little black eyes. Peter smiled and said, "Hello birdy! What is your name?" + +The bird blinked its eyes and said, "Milly. I am just one year old. I can whistle, can you?" + +Peter laughed and said, "Yes! I can whistle too!" Then he began to whistle a happy, cheerful song. Milly hopped from foot to foot and joined Peter in a duet. + +The two talked and whistled until the sun went down. Peter said goodbye to Milly and ran off, the happiness of their friendship ringing in his ears. +Timmy and Mama were out at the beach. Timmy was so excited because he had never seen a crab before. He asked Mama questions about the crabs and he was so eager to learn more. + +Mama showed him how the crabs crawled along the sand. He followed them with his eyes, feeling so amazed. But then one crab stopped and turned over on its back. Timmy thought it looked silly so he giggled. + +Mama told him not to laugh. She said the crab was trying to say something important. Timmy listened carefully and the crab said "Help me, help me." + +Timmy felt so sad for the crab. He wanted to help, but he didn't know how. He asked Mama for help but she said it was too late. She said the crab was already too weak and he should just quit. + +Timmy felt helpless and he watched as the crab slowly died. He walked away feeling sad and disappointed. He wished he could have done something helpful for the crab but he realized it was too late. +Jill and her dad went out for a walk in the park. Jill was excited to share her new daydream with her dad. + +Jill said, "Dad, I had a funny dream last night!" + +Her dad replied, "Oh? What did you dream about?" + +Jill said, "I dreamt that I could fly like a kite in the sky!" + +Her dad smiled and said, "That sounds very exciting! What happened next?" + +Jill said, "I flew up so high and met a friendly cloud. We said hello and spoke about all sorts of funny things." + +Her dad said, "That is amazing! I love hearing about your dreams." + +Jill smiled and gave her dad a big hug. She was really happy that she was able to mention her funny dream to her dad. She had a wonderful time daydreaming together. +One day, there was a very strange noise coming from outside. It sounded like an alarm, but it wasn't one that anyone in the neighbourhood knew. A young girl and her Dad went outside to investigate. When they got to the source of the noise, they found some unknown birds chirping in a tree. + +"That's the strange noise," said the Dad. +"What are the birds doing?" asked the girl. + +The Dad smiled and said, "The birds are splitting the seeds from the pods. That's why it sounded like an alarm." + +The girl smiled, happy to have the mystery solved. She thanked her Dad for helping her understand the strange noise she heard. And they went back inside, happy to have solved the unknown alarm. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little mouse who loved to dance. He spent all day spinning around, twirling and jumping. Every day, he practiced until he felt tired. + +His best friend was an old frog who watched him dance. One day, the frog said to the mouse, "You are getting really good at dancing! How about you come to the pond tomorrow?" + +The mouse couldn't wait! The next day, he put on his favourite dancing shoes and hopped over to the pond. + +When he got there, he saw a lot of other animals dancing. Each one was hopping and spinning, with different moves. Suddenly, the frog shouted, "Now it's time to tip!" + +Everyone stopped and crowded around the giant tip jar. As the mouse put his money inside, he couldn't help but smile. "I can't wait to dance again!" he thought. + +The mouse and his friends all danced until late into the night. The mouse was so happy that he had gone to the pond and danced with his friends. + +The End. +Alice was wearing her favorite sweater. It was so soft, and it felt amazing. She twirled around and smiled. One day she needed to move the sweater to the laundry room. She asked her mom for help. Her mom said no, that she could do it herself. So Alice put on her sweater and started to move it. + +Alice went downstairs, but the stairs were a little slippery. She tried to move the sweater but it was too big and heavy. She wobbled back and forth and suddenly she felt a jolt. The sweater had slipped out of her hands and was now at the bottom of the stairs. + +Alice ran down to the bottom of the stairs, but it was too late. The amazing sweater was now full of holes and rips. She was so sad and started to cry. Her mom came down and said "I told you it was too big and heavy to move by yourself. Now we have to buy you a new sweater." Alice was so disappointed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to read. She had a special reading spot. It was light and sunny. She placed a big chair and was surrounded by her favourite books. + +One day, her uncle came to visit. She was so excited! She ran to greet him, put a book on his lap, and asked him to read with her. + +Uncle smiled and said, "Yes, of course!" He read the story under the light with the little girl. They laughed and talked and enjoyed the book. + +After they finished the story, they hugged each other and the little girl gave her uncle a big kiss. They said goodbye and Uncle left with a smile. + +The little girl was so happy. Reading with her uncle made her day special and sunny, just like the light spot in her room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. +Her name was Sally and she was three years old. +One day, Sally went to her bedroom and saw something interesting. +It was a big open drawer. It was empty. + +Sally went over to the drawer and said, "What's this?" +Her mom replied, "That is a drawer. You can put things in it!" + +Sally beamed with excitement. She wanted to fill it up right away. +She found a cozy blanket and decided to wrap it up and put it in the drawer. +After she wrapped it up and put it in, the drawer wasn't empty anymore and Sally was happy. +She went off to find other things to fill her drawer. +Once there was a little girl. She had hair that was very unusual. It was bright red and long with lots of curls. One day, when the little girl was playing, something strange happened. The sky suddenly went grey and an enormous thunderbolt struck it. The little girl was scared and asked her mom, “What is that?†+ +Her mom calmly answered, “It’s just thunder. Don’t worry.†+ +The little girl was still afraid so her mom hugged her and stroked her hair. After a few moments, the storm was over and the sun shone brightly again. + +The little girl thought about the unusual thunderbolt for a long time. She decided that it was no ordinary thunderbolt, but something special that had come from the sky just for her. +John and his mom were walking in the park one day. John wanted to play on the swings, so his mom said, "Yes, you can go, but stay where I can see you." + +John hopped onto the swings and began to go higher and higher. He saw a stack of blocks and he wanted to play with them. He jumped off the swings and ran to the stack of blocks. + +But then he noticed that the blocks were too tall and he was too small. He was helpless and couldn't reach the top of the blocks. + +John was sad but then he heard his Mom's voice. She said, "John, remember what I told you. You have to stay in the same place if you want me to keep an eye on you!" + +John learned an important lesson that day. He knew that if he stayed in one place, his mom could always check on him and make sure he was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. One day, Sarah went to the store with her Mommy and Daddy. When they arrived at the store, Sarah saw a wonderful show on display. It was lots of money! Daddy then said to Sarah, "I have something special for you." He gave Sarah a big bag of money and said, "This is for you, Sarah. It's special money." Sarah was so excited to have her own money. She carefully looked through the bag and said, "Wow! This is so much money!" Daddy said, "Yes, and it's all ready for you to use. Now you can buy whatever you want!" Sarah was overjoyed. After she thanked Daddy, she raced off to buy all the fun things she wanted. Sarah had a great day, and learned a very special lesson that day. Money can buy a lot of fun things, and it is important to be ready for when those special moments come. +Once there was a little girl. She wanted to have her own cookie. So she went looking for one. She looked in the cupboard and the fridge, but there were none to be found. + +Next, she looked outside. She ran around the house and in the garden, but still she could not find a cookie. She was getting very frustrated. + +Just then she saw something. It was a big, fast rabbit. She ran after it very quickly. The rabbit had a cookie in its mouth. The little girl shouted, 'Give me my own cookie!' Then the rabbit stopped and gave the little girl the cookie. + +The little girl was very happy. She hugged the rabbit and thanked it. Then she ate her own cookie while the rabbit hopped away. She was very glad to finally have her own cookie! +Once upon a time, there was a great navy ship. A little girl named Emma was very excited. She was going to board the ship for an adventure. + +Just before she got on board, she asked her mom, "Mom, what is this great navy ship called?" + +Her mom replied, "It's called the Courageous. Why don't you go explore it?" + +Emma smiled widely and ran up to the deck of the ship. She watched the crew cut the ropes and cheers filled the air. The Captain shouted, "Cut the ropes, let's set sail!" + +The ship started to move and Emma waved goodbye to her mom. She was going on a great adventure. Emma was excited and happy to be on board the Courageous. +George was a great train conductor. Everyday he would wake up early, put on his smart uniform and board the train. George was always been greeted by his cheerful passengers who always had a smile on their faces. + +One particularly sunny day, George went to work as usual. Suddenly he noticed a little girl who seemed to be lost. He asked her where she was meant to be going and she said, "I'm supposed to finish my journey, but I don't know how". George turned to the passengers, who were all so willing to help, and said, "I'm sure we can help this little girl finish her journey". + +The passengers started to talk about the way she could get to her destination. One of them suggested she take the bus, while another said she should take a taxi. Finally, George suggested that she take the train. + +The little girl smiled and said, "Thank you, I can finish my journey now". She hopped on the train and George waved her goodbye. + +That day, George learnt an important lesson: with great teamwork, no goal is too far out of reach. +One day, Mommy told Lucy to dress. Lucy was very excited because she knew she was going to go on an adventure. She ran to her room, grabbed a crayon and started to draw a funny picture on her wall. + +"What are you doing?" Mommy asked with a smile. + +"I'm making a picture," Lucy said proudly. + +"Wow, that's beautiful! But now it's time to get dressed, okay?" + +Lucy nodded and ran to her closet. She pulled out her favorite dress and slipped it on. She grabbed another crayon and put it in her pocket. + +Mommy and Lucy went outside and started walking and talking. They stopped at the park, and Mommy brought out her picnic basket. Mommy and Lucy had a great time laughing and drawing funny pictures with the crayon. Lucy had the best day, and she could hardly wait for their next adventure. +Once there was a mom and a son. The son was very obedient and he really loved to help his mom. + +One day, the mom said to her son, "I have a job for you, my darling. It's a surprise, so you'll have to wait until I'm finished." + +The son was very excited, but a bit scared of the surprise. He wanted to please his mom, so he waited obediently. + +Finally, the mom said it was time to show him the surprise. She opened the door and he was so amazed. Inside was a big room full of toys! + +The son was so thrilled, he started to play with the toys right away. As the mom watched her son play, she smiled and said, "The surprise was this room full of toys, but the real surprise was seeing how obedient you were while I got it ready." + +The moral of the story is that patience and obedience have their rewards. No matter how difficult the job, you will be rewarded if you are obedient and patient. +Sebastian and Sarah loved to play together. One day, Sebastian had something cool to show Sarah. He showed her a jazz CD. When Sarah saw it she smiled a big smile. + +"What's that?" Asked Sarah. + +"It's jazz music," said Sebastian. + +"What's that?" Asked Sarah. + +"It's music that makes you feel cool," said Sebastian. + +Sarah wanted to hear the music. So Sebastian put the CD into the stereo and they both listened. It was cool jazz music that made them want to dance. + +They both jumped up, and began to dance to the jazz music. They danced in the living room until they were tired. Then they laid down on the couch and listened to the cool jazz music. + +Sebastian and Sarah had lots of fun that day, playing and listening to the cool jazz music. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit. He was a very curious rabbit and liked exploring the woods. One day, he hopped along a loop and saw something he had never seen before. It made him feel very scared and he froze. + +At that moment, a huge, grey wolf stepped out of the bushes. The rabbit was so frightened he couldn't move. The wolf was huge and looked very angry. He growled fiercely and the rabbit knew he was in danger. + +Suddenly, the wolf opened his eyes wide, and the rabbit woke with a shock. He realised he had been dreaming and started hopping away. He knew he must have been too curious by exploring too far from his home. + +The rabbit was determined to be more careful and never wander so far away from home again. He followed the same loop back home, but this time he hopped a lot faster and with much more care. + +He was very happy and relieved to get back safely. From then on, he made sure to never be scared when he was exploring and stayed close to home. +Once there was a boy. He was three years old, and his name was John. + +John was playing in the garden one day, when he fell and scraped his knee. It hurt a lot, and he started to cry. + +Just then, his mum came and saw what had happened. She said, "John, don't cry. Let's try to make it better." + +John nodded, and his mum took him upstairs. She rubbed some cream on his knee to make it feel better. + +Then she said, "Try to wake up early tomorrow. We can go to the doctor and get your knee looked at." + +John nodded and tried his best to wake up the next day. His mum took him to the doctor and his knee was all fixed up. + +John was so happy and thanked his mum for all her help. He learned that day that it's ok to try when you're hurt. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tom and Ben. Tom was small like a mouse and Ben was a giant who was really clumsy. + +One day, Tom and Ben were walking through the woods when they heard a loud noise. It was a giant bear! They were very scared, so Tom yelled for help. + +Just then, a giant ogre stepped out of the trees. The ogre said she was angry because the bear had taken her stuff. She said if they wanted the bear to go away, they would have to talk to the bear! + +Tom and Ben were scared, but they knew they had to help. So they took a deep breath and they talked to the bear. The bear was so happy that they were trying to help that he promised to never come back there again! + +Tom and Ben were very relieved and they thanked the ogre for her help. She thanked them too and then she went back into the woods. Tom and Ben went back home, feeling proud of themselves. +One day Lilly went to the park. She saw a dog and was very excited. She wanted to play with it, but she was a bit shy. She stepped closer, but the dog barked and she stepped back. She was a bit scared. + +Lilly decided to try and guess what the dog might want. She looked around the park and saw a plate of spaghetti. She thought the dog was hungry and suggested they share the plate. + +The dog ran over to the plate and started eating it. Lilly smiled, so relieved that the dog wasn't mad. + +They ate the spaghetti together and started to play. Even though she'd been a bit shy, the dog was her best friend now. She couldn't believe that guessing was so fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was patient and quiet. One day, Jane was so tired that she wanted to take a nap. She asked her mom if she could take a nap. Her mom was so happy to see her being so patient and said, "Yes, you may take a nap!" + +Jane went to her bedroom and closed the curtains. It was dark, quiet, and she felt safe. She put on her cozy blanket and closed her eyes. She was feeling sleepy and soon she began to dream. + +When Jane woke up, it was getting dark outside. Her mom came into her room to check on her and said, "Jane, did you have a nice nap?" Jane smiled, "Yes, Mommy, it was the best nap ever!" She was feeling refreshed and ready to play. +Tina was walking in the park when she saw a ladybird. She felt very excited and wanted to get closer. She carefully approached the ladybird, and as she came nearer she noticed the ladybird's wings were injured. + +Tina kneeled down, looked at the ladybird, and said quietly "Hello, what's wrong?" The ladybird answered, "I can't fly any more, my wings are hurt." Tina felt anxious and she wanted to help the ladybird. + +She said, "Would you like me to help you get to a safe place?" The ladybird nodded and said "Yes, please do." Tina quickly looked around and spotted a nice patch of grass nearby. She carefully picked up the ladybird and brought it to the grass. + +The ladybird thanked Tina and said, "I can stay here and quit worrying about danger." Tina smiled, gave the ladybird one last look, then left. She felt relieved that the ladybird was safe, and she was glad she had been able to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to build something special. She asked her mom if she had something to use. + +"Yes," Mom said, "I have some orange chalk. You can use that to build something." + +The little girl was so excited. She quickly grabbed the orange chalk and sat down on the floor. + +First, she built a big orange circle. Then, she drew some squiggly lines coming out of the circle. Then, she drew a green triangle inside the circle. + +When she finished, she showed it to her mom. "Mom, look what I built!" + +"It's beautiful!" said Mom. + +The little girl smiled with pride. She had built something special and she was very happy. +Once upon a time, deep in a forest, two little bears were playing together. The first bear spotted a log and wanted to pick it up. His friend suggested that the log was too heavy for him. + +The first bear refused to listen and managed to lift the log up. He was amazed to find that the log was covered in ancient symbols. + +The second bear exclaimed: "The log is so old! It must be centuries old!" + +The first bear carefully put the log down on the ground. He asked: "What do the symbols mean?" + +The second bear replied: "I think the symbols mean that this log will rot away soon. Maybe we should leave it here so that it can go back to nature." + +The first bear thought this was a wonderful idea. So, they decided to leave the ancient log in the forest, where it could rot and eventually become part of the forest again. + +The two bears then happily continued to play in the forest, leaving the ancient log to do its work. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was Alice, a 3-year-old girl who loved to spin. She thought spinning was so fun and made her happy. + +One day, Alice saw a fancy door and wanted to open it. She asked her mom, "Please open the door?" + +Alice's mom smiled and said, "Let me spin the door first." With that, she spun the door handle and it opened! + +Alice couldn't believe it. She was so excited that she started to spin around the room. As she spun, she thought to herself, "I can't wait to open the fancy door. There must be something so special inside!" + +The next day, Alice rushed to the door and opened it. To her surprise, there was a big box filled with presents! She was so happy that she kept spinning and spinning around the room until she almost fell over! + +Alice continues to spin to this day, and everytime she does she remembers the special surprise she found behind the fancy door. +Once there was a little girl called Jane. She was 3 years old and loved to explore. + +One day, Jane decided to follow a number. She had never seen this number before and thought it might be useful. Jane smiled and started to follow it. + +Eventually, the number led her to an old garden. Inside the garden, there was a small house. Jane was very curious and knocked on the door. + +A little old lady opened the door. Jane asked her, "What is this number for?" + +The old lady replied, "This number is for you Jane. It is very useful, so don't forget it!" + +Jane thanked the old lady and ran back home to show her family. She was so happy with her new number that she knew she would never forget it. +Molly was an excited three-year-old. She had found a round candle and wanted to use. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can I burn it?" + +Her mom warned her, "Be careful, Molly. It's hot and you can get hurt." + +Molly didn't listen. She was too excited and lit the candle anyway. It burned quickly and suddenly sparks flew around the room. Molly got scared, but it was too late. The sparks made the room and curtains burn. Molly ran to the door, but it was so hot she couldn't get out. + +Molly's mom tried to save her, but it was too dangerous. In the end, the room was filled with smoke and Molly was no more. +Molly marched through the field. The sun was shining and the sky was as blue as a rainbow. Suddenly she heard a noise. It was a naughty and mischievous sound. + +Molly looked around, wondering what was making such a noise. Then she spotted a naughty rabbit. He was hopping around, trying to hide in the nearby bushes. + +Molly marched over to the rabbit. "What are you up to?" she asked. + +"I'm looking for a rainbow," the rabbit said. "I heard that if you find a rainbow, you get to make a wish." + +Molly smiled. She knew there was no such thing as a rainbow. "Come on," she said, "Let's march back to my house. I'll show you something much better than a rainbow." + +So the rabbit followed Molly home. When they got there, Molly opened the door to reveal a bright and colorful room. She had made all the walls with bright paint. + +The naughty rabbit was so amazed he almost forgot about the rainbow. "Wow!" he shouted. "This looks much better than a rainbow!" + +Molly smiled and said, "See, I told you it would be better!" They both laughed and spent the afternoon playing in Molly's bright and colorful room. +Once upon a time there was a goat named Shep. He loved to roam the hills and explore. Every day he would jump and play, baaing and bleating with joy. + +One day, he ventured up the highest mountain he had ever seen. It was very steep and he was scared, but he was so curious. He knew there must be something special up there. + +When he finally got to the top, he found a surprise waiting for him. There was a big patch of sour green apples glistening in the sun. Shep was so excited and he quickly ate one. It made him feel so strong and happy! + +He went running back down the mountain, full of energy, and he decided to raise his voice. He baaed louder than he had ever baaed before - a loud, proud, magical sound. + +As he continued down the mountain, Shep started to notice something very strange. The sound of his baaing echoed through the valley and a flock of goats came running over. + +Shep was surprised, but soon realized he had done something magical by raising his voice. What began as a simple act of eating a sour apple had created a special herd of friends to share his adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to cook. She had a big kitchen and she would spend hours making all kinds of delicious treats. + +One day she decided to make an omelette. She cracked two eggs into a bowl and added a bit of herb to give it some flavour. Then she stirred it all together with a spoon. + +She was just about to start cooking when she remembered something. She ran to the cupboard and opened the door. Inside she found a brown jar. + +"Ah, the herb," she said to herself. "I almost forgot to add it!" + +She carefully unscrewed the top of the jar and sprinkled a pinch of herbs into the egg mixture. Then she stirred it again and put it into a hot pan. + +As the omelette cooked, she found some cheese and chopped up some vegetables. When it was ready, she put it into a plate and the aroma filled the kitchen. + +The little girl gave a big smile as she served the tasty omelette. It was delicious! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah. One day Sarah was playing in her garden and she had an oat in her hand. Suddenly Sarah noticed a rabbit hopping across her lawn and she ran after it! Sarah was so excited to see the rabbit she forgot about the oat in her hand. + +Sarah chased the rabbit around the garden, but the rabbit was really fast and Sarah couldn't catch it. After a while Sarah got really tired and stopped running. That's when she noticed she had lost the oat! + +"Oh no, I lost my oat!" Sarah said, feeling a little sad. + +Just then Sarah's mom walked into the garden. She was carrying some food for the rabbit. + +"Why are you so sad, Sarah?" she asked. + +"I lost my oat," Sarah said, looking at the ground. + +Her mom smiled, "Don't worry Sarah, these things happen. If you chase after something crazy, you could end up losing important things. Just remember to always think things through and you won't get into trouble." + +Sarah smiled and hugged her mom. +She was glad she had learned a valuable lesson that day. +Once upon a time, there lived a little rat who loved to pray. He would go down to the dark and hidden hole every day to say his prayers. The hole was his special place, where he felt very safe and secure. + +One day, the rat was quietly praying when he heard a noise from outside. He became scared and stopped his prayers. He waited and listened. Suddenly, the rat heard a voice calling out to him. + +''Little rat, are you inside? I can hear you! Please come out! I want to be your friend!'' + +The rat began to shake with fear, but he also felt curious. The rat slowly stepped out of his hole. There stood a young boy, smiling at him. + +''My name is Jack and I'm just three years old. Please don't be scared. We can be friends!'' + +The rat prayed that the boy would be true to his words. And so the two became the best of friends. Jack kept the rat hidden and safe, and they would often go back down to the rat's special prayer hole to talk. +Once a long time ago, there was a small bird called Peep. He was a small blue bird who loved to play and explore in the garden. One day, he noticed an old man in the garden wearing a colorful vest. + +He looked very strange but he seemed very kind. He walked up to him, curious. + +“Hello, Peepâ€, the old man said in a gentle voice. + +“Can I teach you something wonderful?†+ +Peep shook his head yes and the old man smiled. He taught Peep all about the plants and animals that lived in the garden. Peep felt so lucky. + +But then one day the old man stopped coming. Peep looked for him, but he couldn't find him. Peep was worried he wouldn't come back. + +One morning, Peep saw the old man with the colorful vest fly into the garden. Peep ran over to him and saw he had something in his hands. + +“Look what I have for you,†the old man said. + +Peep saw it was a special seed. Peep smiled and the old man hugged him. + +He explained how to plant the seed, and soon the garden was full of beautiful flowers. Peep had learned many things from the old man. He was not worried anymore. +Once upon a time there was a hunter. He was looking for something special. He was walking through a big forest. Suddenly he heard something. He looked around, but nobody was there. + +The hunter wondered who was making the noise. He peeked out from behind a tree and there was a puppy. The puppy was jumping and playing. The hunter was very happy to see the little animal and he wished he had a puppy of his own. + +The hunter was just about to call out to the puppy, but he felt guilty. He didn't want to scare the little animal away. The hunter stayed very still and watched the puppy play. + +The puppy stopped playing and looked around. The hunter held his breath. Then the puppy smiled and trotted away. The hunter felt relieved. He had not disturbed the puppy. He watched the puppy until it was out of sight. The hunter smiled and kept on walking. He was happy that he hadn't scared the puppy away. +One day, there was a little bird flying in the sky. Suddenly, it was caught in a strong wind and swept away. The little bird felt helpless as it flew further and further away from its home. Suddenly, the little bird saw a tree and dived under its branches hoping for safety. + +The little bird looked around, but it was all alone. It let out a small chirp, hoping that someone would hear it. Out of the corner of its eye, it saw a rabbit coming closer. The rabbit looked up and asked the little bird, "Why are you here?" + +The little bird told the rabbit about the strong wind that took it away from its home. The rabbit said, "Don't worry, I'll help you get back home." Then the rabbit used its strong legs to hop around the tree and help the little bird fly back home. + +Once the little bird arrived at its home, it was surrounded by its family members. They were all so happy to see the little bird safe. The little bird thanked the rabbit before flying into its tree. From that day onwards, the little bird remembered the rabbit as its helper in the sky. +One day, a little girl named Wendy wanted to go outside to play. She asked her mom if she can go and her mom said yes, but she must stay clean. So Wendy put on her clean dress, and ran outside. Outside, Wendy saw a bird singing by the tree. She was so happy that she started to sing with it. + +After a while, the bird flew away, so Wendy went to the kitchen to find something to eat. She found a sausage and started to eat it. It was so yummy! When she was done, Wendy thanked her mother for the tasty sausage. + +Then, Wendy said, "Mom, can I go outside now and play?" Her mother said, "Yes, but you must stay clean and watch out for cars." + +So Wendy happily ran outside to play with her friends. She sang and laughed and had lots of fun. The sausage had made her feel so cheerful. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy old man who loved to fill. Everywhere he went, he always carried a big bag of things to fill. On one special day, he went to the park and started to fill the swings and slides with lots of things from his bag. + +Suddenly, a little three year old girl approached him and pointed at his bag. "Please fill my sandcastle," she said in a soft voice. + +The grumpy old man looked down at her and said, "No, little girl. I'm too grumpy for that." + +But the little girl kept asking him to fill her sandcastle. She begged and begged until eventually he grant her wish. + +With a grumble, the grumpy old man grabbed a handful of things from his bag and filled the sandcastle until it was overflowing. + +The little girl smiled in delight, thanked the old man and gave him a big hug. + +The old man felt his grumpiness disappear and was so happy that he filled the rest of the park with all kinds of wonderful things from his bag. +Once upon a time there was a mom who wanted to kiss her baby goodnight. She opened the nursery door, but found it empty. She searched for the baby all around the house, but he was nowhere to be found. + +The mom called out, "Where are you, baby?" and then she heard a giggle. She followed the giggle and at last, she found her little baby. He was hiding behind the sofa, with a deep smile on his face. + +The mom said to the baby, "Have you been hiding from me?" He shook his head, then he opened his arms wide, and said, "No, Mama. I want a kiss!" + +The mom smiled and kissed him sweetly. She said, "A kiss is a great way to show love. But you must always tell me where you are, so I can find you easily." + +The baby nodded and hugged his mom tight. From that day onwards, the little boy would always tell his mom where he was going so she could check up on him. + +This story teaches us that it's important to be honest and communicate with our loved ones, so everyone can stay safe and happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called May. She was three years old and very curious. One day May had a very exciting plan. She was going to take a shower! She asked her mummy if she could take a shower, and mummy said yes. + +May was very careful while she was in the shower. She did not splash too much water around, and remembered to shut the shower off when she was finished. She had so much fun! + +Afterwards, May requested a towel, and mummy gave her a big, fluffy one to dry herself off with. She also asked her mummy for some yummy cookies and milk. Mummy said yes and May felt very happy and free. + +May decided to take a shower every day because she loved it so much. She was always so careful and loving when she was getting cleaned. May knew the importance of taking care of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a very special shoe. It was easy to wear and very comfortable. + +One day, the little girl wanted to take her shoe with her everywhere she went. + +So, she asked her mummy if she could own the shoe. "Please mummy," she said, "I want to own my shoe!" + +Her mummy smiled at her and said, “Yes, of course you can own your special shoe. Keep it safe and don't forget to wear it!†+ +The little girl was so happy. She hugged her mummy tightly and said, “Thank you mummy!†+ +Then she went out to play, wearing her very own special shoe. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She loved to ride her scooter. Every day she rode her scooter to the park. + +On Sundays, Lucy would ride past Auntie Sophie's house. Auntie Sophie always waved at Lucy and shouted hello. One day, Lucy stopped her scooter and chatted with Auntie Sophie. + +Auntie Sophie asked Lucy, "Would you like to hear a special song?" Lucy grinned and jumped off her scooter. She followed Auntie Sophie into the house. + +Inside, Auntie Sophie sang a beautiful, pink song. Lucy danced and sang along. She smiled and even clapped her hands. + +The song was so wonderful that when it was over, Lucy asked Auntie Sophie to sing it again. Auntie Sophie was thrilled. From then on, whenever Lucy went past her house, Auntie Sophie sang the pink song. +One day, little Mikey was playing in the garden. He saw a banana lying on the ground. He was so excited! He shouted out loud, "Look, a banana!". He started to run towards it. + +When he got there, Mikey noticed something hard next to the banana. It was a big black scorpion! Mikey froze. He scared and he wanted to run away. Suddenly, the scorpion scuttled and scattered in all directions. + +Mikey was so scared that he forgot all about the banana. He ran home and shouted, "Mummy, Daddy, there was a big scorpion!" His parents were relieved that he was safe. They told him to never go near a banana again, just in case it might have a scorpion nearby. + +Mikey nodded and hugged his parents. From that day on, he never wanted to see a banana again. +There were two friends, Jack and Jill. One day, they were walking in the woods. Suddenly, they heard a loud, bell-like sound. It was ringing! They looked around to figure out where it was coming from. + +Jack said, “What is that ringing?†+ +Jill said, “It sounds like a festival!†+ +So they followed the ringing until they came across a big field with a lot of people. Everyone was dancing and singing and having a lot of fun. There was lots of food and games too! + +Jack shouted, “Let’s join the festival!†+ +But Jill said, “It looks dangerous. I don’t think we should go there.†+ +Jack said, “It doesn’t look dangerous to me. Let’s just take a look.†+ +So they did. They went to the festival, and it was the best day ever! They danced and they laughed, they played games and ate food! + +They had so much fun that they never wanted to leave! +Bob was a little boy. He was only three years old but he wanted to go sailing. He went to the sea with his dad and saw many boats. He was so excited and wanted to try them all. His dad said he could try one, so Bob chose an unusual boat. It was old and looked a little different than the other boats. + +Bob tried to sail the boat all by himself. He put his little hands on the wheel and his dad pushed the boat with a long pole. Bob was doing a great job and he was so proud of himself. + +"You did it, Bob!" his dad said. "Let's do it again". + +They tried sailing the boat a few more times and Bob got better and better with every try. When morning came, they said goodbye to the unusual boat and went home. Bob was very happy and promised himself to come back and try again soon. +Sammy was a very little boy. He was only three. One day he was in his bedroom playing with his toys. Suddenly he heard a noise. It was a fan! It was blowing very strongly. Sammy wanted to see what was happening, so he went and stood at the door. + +"Mommy, why is the fan pushing so hard?" asked Sammy. + +His mommy smiled and said, "That's because I need it to cool down the living room, Sammy." + +But Sammy was not satisfied with this answer. He wanted to push the fan himself. + +"Mommy, I want to push the fan," he said firmly. + +But his mommy just shook her head. "No Sammy," she said, "It's too big and strong for you. You can't push it. Now come and have your lunch." + +But Sammy wasn't going to give up. He wanted to push the fan. He stepped forward and tried with all his might. But it was too hard and he was too little. + +Sammy's mommy saw him trying and smiled. Then she took his little hand in her big one and together they pushed the fan until it was just right. + +Sammy was happy. He had pushed the fan like a big boy. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. She loved to explore and look for new places to explore. One day she decided to get her map and go off and explore. She set off with her map to go find a new adventure. + +The day was gloomy, with dark clouds in the sky, but Jane was still excited. She walked and walked until she came to a mystery forest. She was scared at first but then she remembered she had her map. She held it tight and stepped in the forest. + +Deep in the forest, Jane saw lots of new things. There was a pond with a waterfall and lots of trees with bright green leaves. Jane continued looking around until she found a big cave. She was so curious, she wanted to explore it. + +She held onto her map as she went inside the cave. Inside she saw lots of rocks and darkness, but she didn't feel scared. Jane smiled and kept exploring the cave until it was time to go home. + +She left with lots of memories of the gloomy forest and the secret cave. Jane knew she would be back with her map one day. +Brian felt happy as he ran outside to play. He was going to count the blue flowers in the garden! He was such a big boy now, almost three years old! + +He stopped and looked for the blue flowers. He saw some and started counting them out loud. "One, two, three! Yay!" he said. + +Just then, Mommy came out of the house and asked, "What are you doing, Brian?" + +"I'm playing math!" Brian said. He showed Mommy the blue flowers he had counted. + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's right, Brian. You're learning math!" + +Brian felt very proud and counted the flowers again. He kept counting until he finally counted all of the blue flowers in the garden! +Dylan was feeling very nervous. He stood at the kitchen counter and looked at the bowl of white powder in front of him. + +“What are you doin’?†Dylan’s mom asked him, smiling. + +Dylan shrugged his shoulders. “I don’t know,†he said. + +“Let’s add a turn of sugar and see what happens,†his mom said. + +Dylan got a spoon and carefully added some sugar to the bowl. He stirred it around and the powder started to turn into a thick paste. + +“That’s it!†his mom exclaimed. “You made something new!†+ +Dylan smiled and felt much less nervous. He had added something special to the kitchen and it was all thanks to his mom’s suggestion. +Once upon a time, a mom and dad took their little girl to the park. When they got there, they saw a big bridge. It looked old and broken. The little girl was so excited to see it. + +Dad said, "Let's take a look at it". Mom and Dad held the little girl's hands and the three of them crossed the bridge. They examined the bridge carefully. The wood looked worn and weak. The railing was broken and there were some large cracks in the road. + +After they finished examining the bridge, the family walked back across. As they walked, Dad said, "The bridge is very old and broken. We need to be careful when we cross it". + +The family crossed the bridge one more time and went to go explore the rest of the park. The little girl had lots of fun playing in the park with her mom and dad. From then on, they always examined the bridge before they crossed it! +Once upon a time there was a bossy bunny. He wanted all the other bunnies to follow him, but they simply wouldn't listen. So the bossy bunny decided to make them all some delicious chocolate. He set about melting the chocolate in a big pot. + +Once the chocolate was melted, he started to spoon it from the pot. Suddenly, lots of smoke began to come from the pot. It had started to burn! The bossy bunny tried to take it off the stove so it wouldn't burn, but it was too hot and he dropped it. + +The bossy bunny knew the other bunnies would be sad it had burned, so he jumped onto the table and shouted out. +"Who wants to come and eat my burnt chocolate?" + +The other bunnies asked why he had let the chocolate burn, but the bossy bunny just shrugged. He still let them eat it, and everyone shared the burnt chocolate until it was gone. + +From that moment on, the bossy bunny was a lot more careful when making treats for the other bunnies. +And they all lived happily ever after. +There once was a little girl named Lily. She had an oven that she loved a lot. One day, she put some cookies inside and closed the door. She then smiled and nodded to show that she was very pleased with herself. + +The cookies were in the oven baking until suddenly smoke filled the kitchen. The oven had caught on fire! + +Lily was very scared and started to cry. But then she remembered a lesson she had learned before. She quickly ran to the kitchen sink and grabbed the big red fire extinguisher. She nodded to herself and started spraying the fire in the oven. The fire was quickly put out, leaving the cookies looking ugly and burnt. + +Lily learned an important lesson that day; always be careful in the kitchen. Fire can be dangerous and cause a lot of damage if you’re not careful. So remember to think before you act! +Once upon a time there was an old lady called Grandma. Grandma lived in a big house and often liked to play with her grandchild. One day, Grandma and her grandchild decided to go for a visit. + +They went out of the house and took a walk in the garden. Grandma said, "Let's sit over there and rest," pointing to a big tree with a big, wide trunk. Grandma and her grandchild sat down and Grandma said, "Let me tell you a story." + +Grandma said, "Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was restless. She did not listen to the advice of her elders. One day, she jumped up and fell right on her knee. She was so frightened and hurt she did not get up again. She learnt that it is important to listen to the elders and not be so restless!" + +Grandma and her grandchild looked at each other and Grandma could see that her grandchild was trying to understand the story. Grandma smiled and said, "Always remember to listen to the elders and not be so restless." + +Grandma and her grandchild had a wonderful time visiting the garden and playing together. Grandma's story stayed with her grandchild for all his life. Not only did her grandchild learn the moral of the story; he also learnt the importance of visits, elders and taking advice. +John and Sue were walking through the park. John wanted to create something special. +"Let's make something," said John. +He ran to a nearby tree and grabbed a few of its leaves. Sue laughed and said, "What are you going to do with those?" +John replied, "I'm going to make a battery!" +He carefully arranged the leaves and then found a fake rubber frog to place in the middle of the leaves. +John put the fake frog's legs over the leaves and said, "This will be our battery!" +Sue watched as John moved his hands around and then she said, "Do you think it will work?" +John stood proud and said, "Yes, it will work!" +He clapped his hands together and the battery lit up, just like magic! +The two of them could not believe it. +John had created an amazing battery all by himself! +Jim was out playing in the garden on a bright day. He spotted something up in the sky which was moving and sparkly. Jim watched it rise higher and higher as it shimmered and glistened in the sun. He was so curious and wanted to find out what it was. He kept his eye on it and then, suddenly, he saw a brilliant cherry come down out of the sky! Jim was filled with happiness and started running around and around the garden, joyfully shouting "cherry, cherry, cherry!" Jim had already known something great was going to happen. He was right - a brilliant cherry had come down from the sky! +Once upon a time there was a wise old man. He was a little farmer who loved bananas. He used to eat them every day. + +One day, he took a walk in the forest and found a surprise. It was a big basket filled with big, yellow bananas. He was so excited! + +He couldn’t resist and started to eat the bananas. After he finished eating, he thought of a good plan. He decided to give the bananas to his friends. + +When he met them, he said: "Hello friends! I found a basket of bananas in the forest. They were so tasty. I recommend you try them too!" + +His friends thought his plan was great and thanked him for the wise advice. So they all went to the forest and enjoyed the delicious bananas. + +The friends were so happy and thanked the wise old man for his recommendation. The old man was glad that his friends were happy. +One sunny day two friends, Nora and Tom, were walking through the park. They were walking and singing a happy song when they heard a strange sound. Nora stopped and frowned. Tom asked her why she was frowning. + +"Over there," Nora said, pointing to a park bench. Tom looked and saw a little girl sitting on the bench, crying. + +"Why is she hurt?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe she misses her mommy," Nora said. + +Nora and Tom slowly walked over to the girl. Nora smiled at her and asked her why she was sad. The little girl told them that she was all alone and she was scared. Nora started singing a song. As the little girl listened, she stopped crying. She smiled and started to sing along with Nora. + +Nora and Tom were happy to see the little girl happy again. They all held hands and sang the song together. Nora and Tom stayed with the little girl until her mommy came to pick her up. They all said goodbye and soon Nora and Tom continued on their way singing their happy song. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved exploring. +One day, Lucy saw a big door that was closed. She wanted to find out what was inside so she decided to unlock the door. + Lucy was very excited when she opened it. Inside was a room filled with lotion. She had never seen so much lotion before and found it very interesting. + +Lucy entered the room and started to explore. She tried to scoop up some of the lotion with her hands but it was too messy. She looked around for something else to use. Then she spotted an old spoon on the floor. + +Using the spoon, Lucy was able to scoop some lotion into her hands. She was so happy and started to laugh. + +Suddenly, she heard a deep voice say, "What are you doing in here, Lucy?" She looked up and saw a woman standing in the doorway. + +The woman smiled and said, "You unlocked the room, so you can play here as much as you like. I'm glad you found the lotion. Now you can make all kinds of fun things with it. You can even make it into a messy cake!" + +Lucy was delighted and thanked the woman. From then on, the room was her playroom, where she would go to make all kinds of lotion creations! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who loved to march around her house. She especially loved marching on the soft carpet in the living room. Everywhere she went and everything she saw, she would march to. + +One day, the little girl was feeling sad and needed some cheering up. So she decided to march around the yard and listen to the birds chirping away. She marched and marched until she came across a quiet spot where the grass was tall and the trees were high. + +The little girl remembers this spot, it was so peaceful and special. She paused there to sit and think, and just as she closed her eyes, she heard a voice. It sounded like the wind, and it told her that she had a special memory to keep. + +The little girl opened her eyes and there it was, the memory she kept. From that day on, she would visit the spot to remember and be still. She would march around it, listening to the wind and feeling the calmness and peace in the air. + +That quiet spot was the little girl's cherished memory and she loved it very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was carrying a saw. She went to the park and saw a big tree. She wanted to cut it down, but she thought it might be too noisy! + +So the little girl looked around to make sure nobody was near. Then she got her saw and started cutting the tree down. She was so careful and careful! But then suddenly she heard a loud noise. + +The little girl was very scared and she quickly ran away. She turned to see a man coming to the tree. He was angry and shouting, “What are you doing here? You are making too much noise!†+ +The little girl was so scared and she quickly ran away. She ran home and told her mom what happened. Her mom said, “Do not worry, no one saw you and nothing bad will happen.†The little girl was so relieved and she never tried to cut down a tree again. +Max wanted to eat his dinner but his friend had something wide. Max was very frustrated because he was hungry. His friend wasn't sharing, even though Max asked nicely. Max's anger started to grow, so he got up and stomped his feet. His friend started to cry and ran away. + +Max suddenly felt really sad and a bit guilty. He knew his friend was upset and he felt a little bad. He decided to find his friend and apologise. After a while Max spotted his friend sitting in the park. + +Max went up to his friend and said sorry. His friend smiled and said it was ok. Max was really relieved that his friend had forgiven him and they hugged. Soon, Max and his friend were playing together and laughing. Later, they went home and shared a big dinner. They were so happy to be friends again. The end. +Once upon a time there was a light barrel. It was floating in the middle of the ocean. A big fish peeked out from under the barrel and said, +"What are you doing here?" +The barrel replied, "I'm looking for someone to believe in me." +The fish said, "I believe in you. I think you have the power to do something special." +The barrel was so happy to hear that, it began to glow even brighter. Suddenly, it flew through the sky and sailed toward the stars. +The barrel looked back at the fish and said, "Thank you for believing in me!" +The fish smiled and said, "You're welcome! Believe in yourself and you can do anything!" +Once upon a time there was a little turtle who was very smart. Her name was Tootles. Every morning Tootles would come out of her shell and sun herself on the rocks. But one day Tootles started hearing a strange noise. She kept hearing someone call her name. She swam around in circles trying to find out who was calling her. + +Finally, Tootles saw a big crab coming out of the sea. She couldn't believe her little eyes! The crab kept calling her name. "Who are you?" asked Tootles. "I am King Crab and I need your smartness!" said the crab. Tootles was very scared but she knew she had to be brave. She said "No thank you, I don't want to be your friend". + +The crab got very angry but Tootles didn't back down. She stayed where she was, inside her shell. The crab soon realised that he wasn't going to get what he wanted and he swam away. Tootles was so relieved, she stayed inside her shell for the rest of the day. From then on Tootles was even smarter and more confident. +Once upon a time, there was a lawyer who lived in a mysterious forest. One day, she felt like she needed to go out and act. So she put on her cape, grabbed her briefcase and went out. + +When she arrived in a nearby clearing, she encountered two kids who were playing with a ball. The lawyer asked them "Do you want to play?" + +The kids were very excited, so they started playing with the lawyer. They had lots of fun and the lawyer even showed them some neat tricks. + +After some time, the lawyer said goodbye and started to walk out of the clearing. As she was about to leave, one of the kids asked her "Are you a mysterious lawyer?" + +The lawyer smiled and said "Yes, I am a mysterious lawyer". With that, she gave the kids a final wave and went on her way. +John and his mum were excited. They had just bought a modern jeep. Today was the first day they would be riding it. + +"Hold on tight, John!" said mum. + +John held on tight as they drove off down the road. He loved the feeling of the wind in his hair. + +"Do you like it, Honey?" asked mum. + +John nodded with a big grin on his face. + +The jeep went very fast but it felt safe and secure. John and his mum rode around in the modern jeep for hours and enjoyed every minute. + +At the end of the day, John said with a smile "I love this jeep! Can we ride it again tomorrow?" + +Mum laughed and said, "Of course we can!" +Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Daisy. Daisy was only three years and was very curious. One day, Daisy was playing in the garden when she came across a big pile of white powder. She had never seen this before and didn’t understand what it was. + +“What is this?†asked Daisy, looking at the white powder. + +Her mum smiled, “That’s flour, Daisy. It’s a special kind of powder used for baking.†+ +Daisy nodded and reached out to touch it. She gasped when she felt how heavy the powder was. + +“It’s very heavy!†said Daisy. + +“Yes, that’s because it’s so dry,†said Daisy’s mum. “But when you mix it with other ingredients, it can make delicious cakes and biscuits.†+ +Daisy smiled and said, “I understand!†+Joan was a 3 year old girl from town. One day, Joan wanted to go to the store and buy a drum. Although the store wasn't far, Joan was scared only because the store was far too big! She was scared of getting lost. + +Her mom said, "Joan, be brave, the rare drum you want can only be found in this store." + +So Joan grabbed her mom’s hand and they made their way through the store. Finally, they found the rare drum Joan wanted and with a smile, she grabbed it off the shelf. + +Joan felt proud of herself for being brave and having the courage to go to the store. + +As they walked out of the store, Joan’s mom said, “Joan, courage is always rewarded. Whenever you are scared, remember this day and remember to be brave.†+ +Moral of the story: Courage is always rewarded. +Once upon a time there was a friendly duck. The duck liked to swim around the lake with her friends. Every summer, she would fly to the lake and swim around happily. One day, she noticed that the lake was starting to freeze. The plastic around the lake had turned into ice, and it was getting colder every day. + +The duck wasn't scared, though. She knew her friends would help her, so she went to find them. She quacked loudly and soon enough, all her friends had gathered around the lake. They all wanted to help the duck. + +One of the ducks said, "Let's fly to the lake and freeze the plastic!" + +All the ducks agreed and they flew to the lake. They surrounded the plastic and they all quacked at the same time. Suddenly, the plastic began to freeze! The ducks cheered and thanked each other for being so friendly. + +And that's how the friendly ducks saved the lake! +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy and a baby. The baby was three years old. One day the baby wanted to follow the mommy and daddy. They went to the kitchen, and the baby saw a big green faucet in the sink. When the mommy and daddy told the baby "no," the baby wanted to touch the faucet. + +The baby reached out to touch the big green faucet, but the mommy was quick and stopped the baby. The mommy told the baby that the faucet was too hot and the baby had to follow the rules. The baby didn't understand why the faucet was off-limits. + +The baby started to cry, but the mommy and daddy were firm. The baby had to listen and follow the rules. They explained to the baby that touching the faucet could be dangerous, but the baby didn't understand. + +The mommy and daddy hugged the baby and told the baby never to touch the faucet and always follow the rules. The baby listened and promised to remember. The little one hugged the mommy and daddy and the family was happy. The baby still wanted to touch the big green faucet, but everyone was happy that the baby followed the rules. +Once there was a puppy named Fido. He was smart and very obedient. Every morning, Fido's owner would take Fido for a long walk. One day, when Fido was walking with his owner, he took his eyes off his path to look at a big screen. Suddenly, Fido started to shake with fear. His owner held him tight and said: "Fido, you have to stay obedient and not feel scared. If you look away for even a moment, you may be in danger." + +From that day, Fido learned a valuable lesson. He knew always to stay focused and obedient, even when there were distractions. Fido followed his owner and was always very careful. He was happy and safe. + +The moral of the story is: even when there are distractions and temptations, we should stay obedient and stay focused. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to explore a forest one day, so she put on all her warm clothes and off she went. + +As Lucy arrived, she noticed a big branch on the ground. She felt excited and wanted to climb it. She slowly inched her way up and before she knew it, she was at the top. + +Suddenly, she started to shiver. She looked around and realized that it was getting dark and cold. Lucy was worried and starting to feel scared. + +Just then, an owl flew down from a nearby tree and said, "You should go home now, little one. It's getting too dark and difficult for you here." + +Lucy felt relieved and quickly climbed down from the branch. She then ran back home and was grateful for the owl's help. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful when exploring new places. +Bobby jumped up and down with joy. His mom had just given him a big box of fruit! He took out a juicy apple and smiled broadly. + +"Mmm, so tasty," Bobby said, taking a big bite. + +Bobby's dad came over and smiled. + +"Hey Bobby," he said. "Do you want to learn how to tie a bow? That way, you can make a beautiful bow with the ribbon around the fruit box." + +Bobby nodded eagerly. His dad showed him how to carefully move the ribbon and tie the bow. After a few tries, Bobby figured out how to do it. + +"Wow!" Bobby said proudly, showing off the beautiful bow he had made. "That was so fun!" + +His dad smiled. + +"I'm glad you enjoyed it," he said. "Now you can enjoy your tasty fruit!" + +Bobby thanked his dad, and dug into his delicious apple with a smile. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Alex and Sam. Alex had a pet lizard. One day, Alex said to Sam, "I want to make my pet lizard popular!" + +Sam replied, "That's a great idea, Alex! How are we going to do it?" + +Alex thought for a moment and said, "We can provide food for the lizard and make sure it gets lots of attention!" + +So Alex and Sam worked together to make sure the lizard had plenty of food and love. Soon, the lizard became very popular! Everyone in the neighbourhood came to see Alex's beloved pet lizard. + +Alex was so happy to see his pet lizard so popular. He gave Sam a big hug and said, "Thank you for helping me make my pet lizard popular!" +John and his mommy were walking in a park. John noticed that some of the bushes had beautiful, colorful flowers. He ran to them and paused. He was mesmerized by all the wonderful hues - red, purple and yellow. + +John's mommy smiled. "What should we do with these flowers?" she asked him. + +John thought for a moment and then replied confidently, "I want stitch them together!" + +Mommy nodded thoughtfully. "That's a good idea! Let's do it!" + +The two of them picked up some of the flowers and started organizing them by color. But soon, they found that it was taking them a long time to finish. + +John crossed his arms and frowned. "Mommy, it's taking too long! This isn't fun anymore!" + +Mommy put her arm around John. "Why don't we take a pause and have a snack break?" She opened a small basket she had brought with her. Inside were some snacks for John to enjoy. + +John's mood quickly changed when he saw the snacks. He smiled and took some. After they enjoyed their snack, they continued to stitch the flowers together. They worked together, and soon the flowers were organized perfectly. + +John and his mommy happily admired their work. They had created a lovely flower bouquet together! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tiny and Gigi. Tiny was a little bit bossy, she was always telling Gigi what to do. + +One day, Gigi was brushing her hair in front of the mirror. Tiny came near her and said, “Gigi, you need to stand up straight when you brush your hair. That’s the way bosses do it.†+Gigi said, “But why do I have to do it like a boss?†+ +Tiny said, “Because when you stand up like a boss, you look more confident and important. Plus, you keep better balance.†+ +Gigi smiled and said, “Okay, I’ll try it!â€. Right away, Gigi stood up straight and held her brush a little higher. She let out a big smile and said, “I feel so much better when I stand up like a bossâ€. + +The moral of the story is that listening to bossy people can sometimes be helpful - they might help you learn new things, find better balance, and be more confident. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to sing. He sang everyday. One day, as he was singing in the garden, he heard a strange noise. He looked around but couldn't see anything. + +He kept singing and suddenly a witch appeared. She was angry and told him to stop singing. She urged him to stop. The little boy was scared, but he refused to stop. + +"You are a stupid witch. I won't be quiet," he said bravely. The witch was very angry and created a big wind that blew away all the flowers in the garden. But the little boy refused to be silenced. + +The witch got very angry and created an even bigger wind that was so strong it made the little boy fall down. The witch walked away, satisfied. + +But the little boy was not finished yet. He slowly got up and started singing again, even louder than before. The witch was very frustrated. She tried to urge him to be quiet, but the little boy's voice was too strong. + +The witch huffed and flew away, defeated. The little boy kept singing, and the garden filled with flowers again. He had won! +John bumped into a phone on the floor. It was big and shiny. He picked it up and smiled at it. He then stumbled out of his bedroom and into the kitchen. His mom was there and she asked him, "John, what is that big thing in your hand?" John said, "It's a phone. I found it on the floor." His mom said, "It's not our phone. So it must belong to someone else." John started to stumble back to his room, but his mom put her hand on his shoulder and said, "Wait, John. You should return it. It is the right thing to do." So John listened and stumbled out of the house. He walked back to the same room where he found it and hesitantly put it back on the floor. He then raced back home, feeling proud of himself. +Molly was a very curious 3 year old. One day, she went with her mom to the store to buy cereal. "Mommy, what's that?" Molly asked, pointing at a bright orange box of cereal on the shelf. "That's a cereal," her mom said. "It's a food people eat in the morning." Molly looked up at her mom with big eyes. "Can I get it?" She asked. Her mom laughed. "Sure, honey," she said. + +Molly eagerly grabbed the box and put it in their shopping cart. As they continued walking around the store, she noticed a green box of cereal beside it. "Mommy, what's that?" She asked. Her mom smiled and said "That's also cereal. It looks cheaper than the other one. Do you want it?" Molly thought for a moment, and then said "Yes!" + +Her mom grabbed the box to put it in the cart, and told Molly to listen. "Don't ever buy things without asking me first," she said. Molly nodded and smiled, happy that she had picked her own cereal. +Once upon a time, there was a fat pig named Jim. Jim loved to eat and he ate so much that he became very, very fat. One day, Jim was walking down the road when he saw a pretty rope lying in the grass. He stopped to pick it up and said, "What a lovely rope!" + +He decided to take it with him. As he continued walking, he met a little bird. The bird asked Jim, "What do you have in your hand?" + +Jim answered, "I have a beautiful rope!" + +The bird said, "Oh, that looks like a lot of fun. Can I have it, please?" + +Jim thought for a moment and then answered, "Yes, you can have the rope!" + +So Jim gave the bird the rope and the bird was so happy. She flew off with the rope and Jim continued on his way. He was so glad he could help the little bird and make her happy. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. Their names were Tim and Tom. Every day after school they would visit a shop together. + +One day, Tom saw a big toy in the shop. He wanted to buy it, but he did not have enough money. Tim thought for a while and then said, “Let’s fill a jar with coins from our piggy banks and see if that’s enough.†+ +Tom was happy about the idea and the two of them filled a jar with coins. When the jar was full, they took it to the shop. But the toy was too expensive for the coins in the jar. + +The shopkeeper looked at the coins and said, “I’m sorry, but this is not enough money.†+ +Tim was disappointed, but then he said something to Tom. “We have to save tight if we want to buy something big.†+ +Tom agreed and the two of them left the shop. They both knew now that they should save their money so they can buy bigger things. + +The moral of the story is to save tight if you want to buy something special. +Once upon a time, there was a spider named Sam. He was very happy, but his friend Joe was very gloomy. One day, Sam had an idea. He wanted to celebrate! + +Sam asked Joe if he wanted to join him. Joe was hesitant, but eventually he agreed. + +So the two friends set off together. Sam showed Joe his secret spot near a tree. It was a very beautiful place with lots of flowers, and the sun was shining. + +Sam said they should take off their shoes and jump up and down to celebrate. Joe was very excited, and they both laughed and cheered. + +When the sun went down, the two friends said goodbye. They promised to celebrate again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was worried. He was worried because he had to go to the market to buy an onion. + +So, the little boy put on his shoes and started to walk. The market was very far away and he was worried he would not make it in time. + +He walked and walked until he eventually saw the market. He was so relieved! + +When he arrived, he found the onion stand and asked the man who was running it: "Excuse me, can I have one onion please?" + +The man smiled and said: "Sure! Here, take this one. It's fresh." + +The boy smiled and thanked the man. He then grabbed the onion and started to walk back home. + +He was no longer worried. He was happy to have found the onion and on his way home he smiled and sang. +Once there was a boy called Tony. He was three years old, and he loved going to the museum. So one day, his parents decided to take him. + +When Tony arrived, he imagined what it would be like. He wondered if there would be lots of colourful things to look at. He was very excited! + +Tony and his parents started exploring. Tony was careful to not touch anything. He looked around at all the things he had never seen before. Some of them were old, while others were brand new. He enjoyed looking at them in the museum. + +Then Tony noticed something. It was a very interesting and shiny object. He reached out to touch it, but his Mum was quick and said, "Be careful Tony! You must not touch the things here!" + +Tony was disappointed, but he knew his Mum was right. He looked around with his eyes, and he smiled. He was happy that he had come to the museum with his family. +Once upon a time there was a nosy little girl called Penny. She was only 3 years old, but she was always poking her head into other people's business. One day when she was looking around, she found a shiny medal on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"What is it?" asked Penny. + +"It's an award," said Mom. "Somebody was surely very proud of it." + +"Can I keep it?" asked Penny. + +"Of course you can," said Mom. "It will be a special reminder of what you can achieve if you try." + +Penny felt very happy and proud. She put the medal in a special place and relaxed. Whenever she felt stressed, she would take it out and look at it, and it always made her feel better. + +From that moment on the medal always stayed close to Penny, to remind her to relax and never be nosy. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little girl named Jane. She loved to play in the grass. But one day, Jane was feeling sad. She had a big question in her heart. She asked her mom, "Why am I so sad?" + +Her mom smiled, and said, "Somedays we all feel sad, sweetheart. It's okay to have these big questions in our hearts. Here, let me show you a special way to honor your sadness." + +Jane was puzzled. But then her mom took her hands and showed her something special. She had a box with lots of pieces of paper. On each paper was written something that made Jane sad. Her mom said, "Tear each sheet of paper, and when you do, it will help you let go of your sadness." + +So with her mom there, Jane did just that. She tore each piece of paper and felt the sadness leaving her heart. Soon enough, Jane had a smile on her face. She understood that sometimes it was okay to let her questions and sadness go. +Once upon a time there was a village with a big, ancient castle. The castle was very tall and made of big stones. Inside the castle, lived a clever knight. His shield and sword shined in the sunlight. +The knight was getting ready for a dangerous mission. He knew that he had to hurry to be successful. +One day, he heard a loud noise coming from outside. He looked out the window to see what was happening. He saw a dragon flying around the castle. It was breathing out purple fire! + +The knight grabbed his shield and sword and ran outside. He raised his shield to protect himself from the dragon's fire. But the dragon was too clever and blasted fire at him from every side. + +The knight kept hurrying around the castle, trying to stay safe. He knew that he had to be cleverer than the dragon if he wanted to survive. Suddenly he had an idea; he jumped inside a barrel and pulled the lid over the top. The barrel was really heavy and the dragon couldn't breathe fire through it. +The dragon flew away and the knight had saved the village. +Once there was a little girl named Anna and her Grandma. Grandma asked Anna: "How are you, dear?" Anna sighed and said, "I want to go on vacation!" Grandma said, "Let’s do that!". + +So they packed up their things and drove to the sunny beach. Anna was so happy to feel the sand between her toes. She took a walk and found a spicy taco stand. Anna said, “Yum! I want one!†Grandma said, “Ok, let’s get one!†+ +They got the taco and took it to the beach. Anna ate it and gave Grandma a big hug. Grandma said, “This sure was a spicy vacation!†Anna laughed and said, “It was!†and sighed with joy. They enjoyed the rest of their vacation together and went home with happy hearts. +Once upon a time there was a little bird named Bob. Bob was a very cheerful bird and he liked to whistle tunes all day long. One day when Bob was out exploring, he saw an interesting twig on the ground. He decided to pick it up and started to whistle while holding it in his beak. + +The twig felt so interesting to Bob that he couldn't stop whistling. As he was whistling, he suddenly spotted a caterpillar crawling near the twig. Bob stopped whistling and stared at the caterpillar. The caterpillar spoke to Bob and asked, "Why did you stop whistling?" + +Bob smiled and responded, "I was just looking at this twig and it felt so interesting". + +The caterpillar smiled and said, "It certainly is interesting. Why don't you keep whistling, it sounds nice". + +Bob felt happy to hear the caterpillar's reply and kept whistling and hopping around the twig. He was so content that he kept doing this all day long. +Once upon a time, there lived a family of three. Mommy, daddy and their son, Jimmy. One day, Mommy and Daddy were discussing an interesting quiz. Jimmy was feeling left out, so he asked, "What quiz?". + +Daddy chuckled and explained, "It's a kind of game. We each have to answer some questions, but you're a bit too young to join in, I'm afraid". + +Jimmy's eyes lit up. "Can I watch?" he asked. Daddy and Mommy looked at each other. "Sure," said Daddy. + +Jimmy watched as his parents blinked, trying to answer the questions on the quiz. He thought it was a bit dull so he waved and said, "Bye!" When Mommy and Daddy looked, Jimmy had run away. + +Jimmy had a plan: to find a quiz he could answer. He couldn't wait to prove that he wasn't too young to join in! +Two twin brothers named Jack and Joe, who were three years old, were playing near a river. Suddenly, Jack noticed something was glittering in the water. + +He said to his twin brother, "Come Joe! Let's go look and solve the mystery of the glittering object." + +Joe said, "Okay, let's go!" + +They went to the river and found a very distant and shiny necklace. + +Jack asked, "What shall we do with it?" + +Joe said, "Let's solve the mystery and find out who it belongs to!" + +So they took the necklace and did some investigation. After a long search, they finally found the owner, a distant relative of theirs. + +The twins happily returned the necklace and were glad they could solve the mystery. +Once upon a time, there lived two little mice. They were the best of friends, and enjoyed spending time together. + +One day, the two mice decided to have a race. They each picked one side of the room and zoomed off! After a few seconds, they both reached the other side. + +"You're the winner!" shouted Mouse 2. + +Mouse 1 smiled. "That was great fun! I'm so happy we could spend the day together. Let's do it again tomorrow!" + +With that, the two little mice raced off to bed. They both had a lovely time and the race was the icing on the cake! +Once upon a time there were two friends named Jane and Bill. They wanted to go on a trip, so they had to decide where to go. They looked through lots of places and chose a hotel. + +The hotel was really far away, so it was going to be a long journey. Jane and Bill packed their bags and set off on their way. After a long journey, they finally arrived at the hotel. + +The hotel was big and had lots of rooms to choose from. Jane chose a room that had two beds and a big window. Bill chose a room that had a big TV and comfy chairs. + +They each had their own rooms, but they were close enough so they could meet up in between. They had a lovely stay in the hotel and it was a long and happy holiday. +The End! +Once there was a very rude little boy. He loved to race around with his friends, but often he was not very nice. + +One day, the boy wanted to go racing around the wheat fields. His mom said no, but the rude little boy didn’t listen. He raced out to the wheat fields and started running. + +"What do you think you're doing?" His mom said. + +The rude little boy stopped and said, "I'm racing around the wheat fields! It's fun!" + +His mom shook her head and said, "No, it's not. You need to be nice and not be so rude." + +The rude little boy didn’t understand why his mom said no, but he agreed and vowed to be nicer from then on. He stopped racing around the wheat fields and started playing more nicely with his friends. +Once there was a little girl named Meg. She wanted to be grown up so badly, so she decided one day to try and 'reach' for some money. She had seen grown-ups use money many times, and was very excited to be able to do the same. + +So Meg stretched her arms up high, and she was almost able to 'reach'. But as her fingers grazed the money, she heard a noise behind her. It was her mom! Meg felt embarrassed and scared but she knew she had done something wrong. + +Meg's mom was not happy. She told Meg to never 'reach' for things that don't belong to her. Meg felt bad and she started to cry. She knew she had broken the rule and she felt so ashamed. + +That night, Meg went to bed without her mom's hugs and kisses. She learned a lesson that day, and she won't 'reach' for things that aren't hers ever again. +Once upon a time there lived a little princess who wanted to be prettier than she already was. Every day she would look into her mirror to improve her beauty. + +One day, the little princess told her reflection: "I wish I was even more beautiful than I already am." + +Suddenly, the mirror spoke to her! "If you really want to improve your beauty, you must do something brave," the mirror answered. + +The little princess was scared, but asked the mirror: "What do I have to do?" + +The mirror replied, "You must face the dead dragon in the forest." +"It's too scary!" the little princess said, but the mirror said: "If you conquer your fear, then you will be beautiful." + +The little princess took a deep breath and went on a journey to face the dead dragon. The little princess was so brave, and facing her fear rewarded her with true beauty. + +Moral of the story: Being brave is a key to improving your beauty. +Molly was a very sleepy girl, but she was determined to compete in the race. She set out with her luggage and waved to the crowd. + +"Be careful, Molly!" shouted her mother. + +Molly smiled and called back. "I will!" + +As she was running, she noticed a big tree in the path. She had only one chance to get past it. Molly tucked her luggage close and then had an idea. She used her scissors to cut the branches of the tree. + +When she finished, the path was clear. Molly kept running and soon became the winner. + +The crowd cheered for Molly as she crossed the finish line. Her mother came over and gave her a big hug. + +"You did it, Molly!" she said. "I'm so proud of you!" + +Molly smiled back and yawned. She had done the impossible and won the race. Now, she was ready for some well deserved rest. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Ann. She took a step forward, looked up and saw a big head in the sky. It belonged to an elephant. She shouted in surprise, “What’s that?!†+ +Her mum, who was standing behind her, said, “That is an elephant. They are very big animals.†+ +Excitedly, Ann took another step forward and asked, “Can I meet him?†+ +Smiling, her mum replied, “Yes, but let’s take small steps so we don’t scare him away.†+ +The small girl was so happy that she started to skip. She and her mum walked slowly towards the elephant. When they got close enough, Ann reached out and touched the elephant’s head. + +The elephant snorted and Ann ran back to her mum, giggling. + +Then, Ann and her mum said goodbye to the elephant and continued on their way. Ann will never forget the day she met the big elephant with the small head. +One day, Mary's mom and dad brought her a new bicycle. Mary was so excited! She got on the bike and started riding around the neighborhood, spreading joy wherever she went. + +But then, Mary ran into a rude boy who made fun of her bike and laughed at her. Mary was so sad and she started to cry. + +Her dad saw what was happening and he was very angry. He ran over to the boy and told him he was being rude. The boy apologized and ran away. + +Mary felt much better and she was able to spread her joy again. She thanked her dad for helping her and then she and her bike spread joy all over the neighborhood. +Once there was a family who lived in the countryside. The mother and father had a little boy who was only three years old. His name was Tom. One day Tom's parents decided to lend Tom a birdcage. It was a very fine birdcage with a little door and many spaces to climb. + +Tom was so excited when his parents brought him the birdcage. He said, "Oh, it's so wonderful! What can I do with it?" His parents smiled and told him, "It's for the birds, darling. You can make a little home for them and watch them fly in and out of the cage." + +Tom was so happy that he started running around the garden, trying to find some birds to lend the cage. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find any. He ran back to his parents and started to cry. + +His parents hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Tom. We have a plan. We will go to the marketplace and find a nice bird for you." + +The next day, Tom's parents took him to the marketplace and bought him a fine little bird. They put it in the birdcage and it flew around, happily chirping. + +Tom smiled as he watched the bird fly around in the cage. He said, "Look, mummy and daddy, I have a little bird to lend the cage. Now it +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jim. Jim loved to play with his friends and go on adventures. One day, Jim was walking through the town when he saw a store. He noticed a sign that said "Buy Race Cars Here". Jim was so excited he ran into the store. + +Jim asked the shopkeeper, "Can I buy a race car?" The shopkeeper replied, "Yes, we have some very impressive race cars. Would you like to see them?" Jim nodded and the shopkeeper showed him the cars. Jim looked at the cars and he liked them so much he wanted to buy one. + +So, Jim bought the race car and took it home. He asked his mom, "Can we have a race?" His mom said, "Yes, let's go outside." Peeking out of the window, Jim could see his friends coming over with their own race cars. + +Jim and his friends had a great race. His car was the fastest and most impressive of them all. Jim was so proud of himself and of the race car he had bought. He was very happy and quickly ran back to the store to buy more race cars. +Once upon a time, there was a seal who lived in the ocean. He often saw the other animals there, but was too shy to talk to them. One day the seal was swimming by a harsh rock when he noticed a small fish swimming nearby. + +The seal was excited to finally make a new friend. He stopped and said hello. The fish laughed and happily said hello back. + +The seal asked the fish what he could do to help him. The fish explained that he needed someone to use the rock to help him get back to his family. + +The seal agreed to help, and he used the rock to make a path for the fish. The fish thanked the seal and swam away to find his family. + +The seal was happy to help his new friend, and from then on he was no longer shy. He started to explore and make more friends in the ocean. +One day, Billy and his mom went to the station. Billy loved the station because it had a lot of different things he could look at. His mom gave him a piece of paper and a pencil and asked him to write something. Billy was excited and wrote what he thought was a very long and important letter. + +When he was finished, his mom smiled and asked him to give her the letter. She read it and started laughing. She told him that it was very foolish to write a letter to the station. Billy was very disappointed and didn't understand why his letter was so silly. + +So, Billy's mom explained to him that the station couldn't read his letter and that it was not used to receiving letters. Billy was sad but he agreed that it was foolish to write a letter to the station and promised to never do it again. The next time they visited the station, Billy enjoyed looking at all the wonderful things inside but this time he did not write a letter. +Once upon a time there was a adventurous duck named Daisy. Daisy loved to explore and always had a feeling of trust in her heart. One day, Daisy was in a meadow, looking at all the pretty flowers. Suddenly, Daisy spotted a small pond! She had always wanted to go swimming in a pond, and this seemed like the perfect place. + +Daisy asked her friend, a bee, "Should I go into the pond?" The bee thought for a moment and replied, "Yes, you should go! It looks safe and you can trust it." Daisy was so excited to try, so she took a big jump! + +Clear water surrounded Daisy, and it was so cold! She was having the best time, when all of a sudden she heard a voice. It was a frog and he said, "Hey Daisy, you look like you're having fun! Join me for a swim." Even though Daisy was a bit scared, she trusted the frog and joined him for a swim. The frog was so funny, and Daisy laughed as they splashed around the pond. + +After many hours, Daisy had to say goodbye to her new friend. But Daisy knew she could trust him whenever she needed an adventurous swim. +Once upon a time there was a brave mouse who lived in an old barn full of cobwebs. Every day the mouse needed to find food, but one day he found something really special - a giant nut! + +The mouse was excited and started to nibble on the nut. But when he looked up, he saw a big spider with long legs, watching him. + +The mouse was scared, and his heart was beating very fast. The spider said: "Give me the nut, or I will eat you!" + +But the brave mouse resisted. He ran and ran, until he was safe and far away from the spider. + +At night the mouse curled up in a corner of the barn, and it was very cold. But he was proud of himself for not giving in to the spider's demand. He lay in the corner and watched a cobweb shake in the wind, and snuggled up in the straw for a warm, cosy sleep. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was three years old. The boy was playing with a ball in the park one day. Suddenly, he saw something shiny in the grass. He went to pick it up and saw it was a skull! He took it home and showed his mom. + +The mom was shocked. "Where did you find this?" she asked. The little boy said he found it in the grass of the park. The mom shook her head and said "I regret that I let you go to the park by yourself. You should not have found something like this." + +The mom decided to take it to the museum. The museum curator said it was a very special skull. She told the mom it was probably a very old skull and they could decide to keep it in the museum. + +The mom was very proud of her son. She said to him: "You found something amazing and original. I am glad you came home with it and shared it with us." The little boy smiled, feeling happy and relieved. He was glad his mom didn't regret him finding the skull. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emily. She had a very special sunflower. It was her favorite flower and she loved it very much. + +One day, Emily woke up and saw that her sunflower had gone missing. She searched everywhere but couldn't find it. + +So Emily asked her mom, "Where is my sunflower?" + +Her mom said, "Why don't you go and look behind the bush? It was hidden there yesterday." + +Emily went to the bush and sure enough there was her sunflower. It was hidden but now it was found! She was very happy. + +From that day on, Emily always kept an eye on her sunflower. She made sure it was never hidden again. +Once upon a time there was a big, friendly cabinet. The cabinet loved playing with children and its favourite thing to do was hide things and ask them to find them. Every day, children would come and play hide and seek with it. + +One day, a little girl called Mia came to visit. The cabinet was so happy as Mia was especially friendly. Mia asked the cabinet if it could cover her. Excited, the cabinet said yes and began to cover up Mia with a blanket. + +Once Mia was covered, she asked the cabinet if it could still see her. The cabinet said of course, it could hear her too. Mia asked the cabinet what else it could do. It said that it could help Mia find some of the things it had been hiding earlier. + +Mia smiled and got excited. The cabinet replied ‘well, I hope you’re ready for the best game of hide and seek ever!’ and Mia’s eyes lit up. Mia couldn’t wait to find the hidden items and have fun. The cabinet thought to itself ‘this is going to be so much fun!’ + +Foreshadowed by the cabinet's enthusiasm, Mia was in for a treat as she began to find hidden items around the room! +Panda and Bear were walking through the forest. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Panda stopped and noticed a butterfly on a flower. + +"What a beautiful butterfly," said Panda, "Let's help it fly away!" Panda gently touched the butterfly's wings with a paw. + +But then an angry fox came by. He was very rude. + +"You can't help the butterfly fly away," he said, "It's against the rules." + +Bear stepped in. "It's ok," he said, "We just want to help." + +The fox crossed his arms. "No, you can't," he said. + +Panda and Bear looked at each other, then back at the fox. "Please," said Panda, "We just want to help it fly away!" + +The fox sighed. He knew he couldn't be too rude. "Well, ok," he said, "But be careful!" + +Panda and Bear smiled and used their paws to help the butterfly take off. It flew away, and they all watched it until it was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl named Emma. She loved to play with her puzzles. One day she decided to act out a story with them. + +She put the blue puzzle piece down and announced, “Once upon a time, there was a brave knight!†Then she placed a red puzzle piece down and continued, “This brave knight went on a journey.†+ +Suddenly Emma heard a voice from behind her. “What’s the brave knight doing on his journey?†It was Emma’s younger brother Will. + +“He’s looking for a dragon,†Emma replied. + +Will was excited. His eyes widened and he grinned. “What will he do when he finds it?†+ +“He’ll fight it,†Emma said. She put the green puzzle piece down and said, “The knight will fight the dragon and win!†+ +Will jumped up and down, clapping his hands. “Charming!†he exclaimed. + +Emma smiled. She was happy that her story made her brother so happy. The two of them spent the rest of the day acting out the rest of the story with the puzzle pieces. + +It was a day that they would never forget. +Once there was a blue girl named Sam. She wanted to be a star on the stage. So one day she decided to practice the new song she had been learning. She was so excited as she sang and hopped around the room. + +But someone was watching. It was her little brother. He told her that he wanted to be on the stage too, but she said no. She felt bad leaving him out, but she wanted to be the star. + +So her brother came up with a plan. He asked her if he could come to the stage with her and practice. Sam didn't want to lie, but she said yes. + +Once on the stage, her brother started to sing a very different song - one he'd made up himself! Everyone was shocked and Sam ran off the stage in embarrassment. Her brother had tricked her and her dream of being a star had been destroyed. + +The blue girl was very sad and never tried to be a star again. +Once upon a time there was a loyal bear. Every day the bear went to the forest with his friend, a mouse. They had lots of fun playing hide and seek, climbing trees, and finding sweet berries to eat. + +One day, the mouse noticed a crack on the ground and pointed it out to the bear. The bear got excited and suggested they explore what was hiding down in the crack. The mouse hesitated but the bear was insistent and he finally said 'Okay.' + +So the bear and the mouse peered down into the crack, but all they could see was darkness. Suddenly, a huge yawn came from down below. The bear and mouse were so scared, they both ran as fast as they could and didn't look back. As they ran, the loyal bear kept thinking to himself, 'What was that?!' + +The next day, the bear and the mouse didn't talk about the creepy yawn. All they talked about was how they were going to have the best game of hide and seek ever in the forest. They had lots of fun together and never spoke of the crack again. +Max and his mom were in the kitchen. His mom opened the pantry and took out a big yellow box. + +“What is it, Mommy?†Max asked. + +“It’s oat!†his mom replied. + +Max was so excited. He helped his mom take the oats and spread them on a flat tray. + +“Wow, Mommy, the oats look so pretty!†he said. + +His mom smiled and said, “Yes, they do! Now let’s put them in the oven.†+ +They put the tray in the oven, and waited patiently. After a few minutes, the kitchen started to smell sweet and delicious. + +“What smells so good?†Max asked. + +“It’s the oats! They’re ready!†his mom said. + +Max couldn’t wait to try the yellow oats. He ate a whole bowl and loved it! + +From then on, Max and his mom made oven-baked oats together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little otter. She was very modest, and she kept to herself every day. She would often play alone in the lake, or explore the shore. One day, while exploring the shore, she met a kind lady. The lady asked her, "Hello there little otter. Can I give you something?" + +The otter was a bit shy, so she shook her head no. But the lady told her, "Don't worry, I have something for you. Come closer little one and I'll give it to you." With that, the otter hesitantly placed a paw in the lady's outstretched hand. + +The lady smiled and said, "Here, this is for you!" She held out a shiny, golden coin. "This is to show that kindness is always better than being shy." +The otter smiled and thanked the lady, then put the coin in her pocket. From then on, she stayed modest but wasn't afraid to be brave and kind. +The sun was setting and the sky was painted in a beautiful orange and red. Little Suzie stepped outside, feeling quite independent. Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from the direction of the fridge. Suzie stepped closer and peered inside the fridge to see what was making the noise. + +It was two mice! + +“What are you two doing in there?†She asked in amazement. + +The mice stopped and looked up. They replied in unison, “We were looking for food!†+ +Suzie laughed and said, “Well you’ve come to the right place! I can help you both find some if you want.†+ +The mice nodded and said “Yes please!†+ +So Suzie stepped inside the fridge and grabbed some cheese and crackers. She handed them to the mice and smiled. + +“Thank you Suzie!†The mice said as they scurried away. + +Suzie smiled and watched as the mice disappeared into the night. She felt proud of her independence and happy to have helped her new friends. +Once there was a little boy, who was very curious. He asked his mom many questions, but today, he had something different to ask her. + +He asked her "Mommy, what is a bull?" His mother smiled and she started to explain. She said "A bull is a very big animal and it has horns on its head". The little boy was very excited and he thanked his mom with a big hug. + +The mother warned him not to get too close to bulls. He promised he would be careful and thanked his mom again. + +The next day, the little boy went to the park with his friends and there was a bull there. He was so excited to see it and he ran over to get a closer look. His friends yelled for him to come back, but it was too late. The bull charged at him and the little boy was so scared. He ran away, but the bull chased him. + +The bull caught him and the little boy was hurt. His mom went to the park and found the little boy on the ground crying. She was so angry and grateful that he was still alive. + +But the little boy's leg was very badly injured and he was never able to heal. He had to use a wheelchair to get around. Whenever they passed by a bull, the little boy felt so sad. + +Moral of the story: it's important to always listen to your parents and never +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to pretend. One day, she was pretending to be a clumsy tornado. She ran around the house, spinning and blowing with her imaginary tornado hands. + +Suddenly, her mom appeared in the doorway. "What are you doing, Lucy?" she asked. + +"I'm pretending to be a clumsy tornado!" Lucy said with a big grin on her face. + +Mom smiled and said, "Oh, that sounds like fun! Show me how clumsy you can be." + +So, Lucy started to spin and blow even harder, pretending that the wind was pushing her from side to side. She stumbled and fell over a few times, but she just laughed and kept going. + +When Lucy had finished her clumsy tornado performance, her mom clapped and said, "That was so much fun! And so clumsy! You're a great tornado!" + +Lucy beamed with pride. She loved pretending to be a clumsy tornado! +Jimmy was a playful three-year-old who loved to explore the outdoors. One day, Jimmy went outside to the park and saw a shiny bird in the sky. He was so excited to chase after it but as he pointed towards it, the bird flew away. + +Jimmy was disappointed and began to cry. Then he felt something hot on his finger and he saw it was the sun. He closed his eyes and felt the heat of the sun on his face. + +Jimmy smiled and noticed the birds still around him in the sky. He pointed at the sky while jumping and shouting with delight. The birds began to fly around him, their wings making playful sounds. + +Jimmy laughed. He was happy he was able to play with the birds again and the sun kept him warm. He ran in the park with joy and the birds chirped around him, echoing with his laughter. +Once there was a little man. He was three years old. He was always playing and having fun. One day, he wanted to keep playing but his mom told him it was time to sit down. The little man was bored. + +Mom said, "It's better to sit than to play all day. Sitting is important. Sometimes we don't feel like sitting, but it has a purpose." + +The little man was confused, but he soon found out why. Not long after, a loud ambulance siren sounded outside. The little man and his mom both went to the window to see what was going on. + +The ambulance was speeding down the street. The little man realized that when people have an emergency, they need to sit down in the ambulance. Sitting is important and could save someone's life. + +The little man learned that following the rules is important and sitting is not always boring. Sometimes it is essential! +Once upon a time, there was a very graceful root who lived in the forest. Every day, the root would be filled with joy and sunshine as it enjoyed its life in the forest. + +One day, as the root was stretching in the sun, it heard a voice. The voice belonged to a small child who said, “What is that root doing?†+ +The root replied, “I am just being graceful. Would you like to join me?†+ +The child was very excited and said “Yes!†As the sun shone down on the root and the child, the two played in the roots gracefully. + +The root and the child shared many laughter and stories throughout the day. + +The root and the child enjoyed their time together and the root was filled with joy. + +At the end of the day, the child said goodbye to the root and said, “Thank you for being so graceful. I had so much fun!†+ +The root waved goodbye and said, “You are always welcome to come back and be graceful with me.†+ +And the root and the child were never separated again. +Once upon a time there was a generous mommy and her little boy. The boy was only three years old, but he was very smart. + +One day, the mommy needed to fix something with tape. She asked her son if he wanted to help. + +The boy was so excited, he said, "Yes! I want to help!" + +The mommy gave the boy a roll of tape and said, "Here you go! I need you to stick it on there and change it." + +The little boy worked hard, putting the tape where his mommy asked him to. When he was finished, the mommy said, "You did it! That looks great! Now it has changed." + +The little boy was so proud of his work. He smiled at his mommy and she gave him a big hug. They were both very happy. + +The mommy was so proud of how generous her little boy was to help her with the tape. And the little boy was so proud of how he changed something with his own two hands. +Once upon a time, there was a brave skeleton called Bob. Bob was very eager to explore the world, so he decided to take a journey. + +Bob made it through the forest and soon he reached a big hill. He looked up and said, “It looks so big and hard, but I have to give it a tryâ€. + +Taking a deep breath, he began climbing the hill. It was not easy but Bob had faith. With every step, he shouted, “I hope I make it to the topâ€. + +Finally, Bob reached the top of the hill. He looked down with joy and relief and said, “I did it! I hope I can find something special on the other side.†+ +Bob crossed the hill and on the other side, he found a river. The water was sparkly and clear, so he decided to take a dip. After swimming for a while, Bob said with a smile, “This is so easy, I’m so happy I came here!†+ +And so Bob continued his journey, always hoping that he would find something special. +Once there was a little girl who was 3 years old. She was walking in the park, when she saw an old oak tree. She thought the tree looked very interesting and decided to explore it. + +Once she reached to the top of the tree she noticed something hidden in the leaves. She was so excited to find something that she had to take a closer look. + +She reached out and grabbed the hidden thing. It was a shiny penny! She was so happy that she ran to show her mom. + +But when she got near her mom she noticed that her mom looked very sad. She asked her mom why she was looking so sad and her mom told her that she had lost a penny earlier that day. + +The little girl remembered the shiny penny she had found in the old oak tree and knew that she had the answer to her mom's problem. She gently handed the penny to her mom and said, "Mommy, I miss you!" + +Her mom was so happy to get the penny back and couldn't believe her daughter had found it! She hugged the little girl and said, "Oh honey, I missed you too!" +Molly was sad. It was a very harsh day and her beloved toy had just been replaced by a new one. She was so upset that she wanted to forget the memory forever. She sat in her corner, crying and feeling lonely. + +Suddenly, an angel appeared in the room. Its wings were white and shining. It looked at Molly, and she stopped crying. + +The angel said, "I can help you replace the sad memory with something better". It waved its wand, and the room was filled with glowing lights in all of the colours of the rainbow. The lights filled Molly with happiness and joy. + +Molly smiled and hugged the angel. The light was so warm and comforting. She thanked the angel from the bottom of her heart and waved goodbye. + +The lights stayed with Molly and she could feel warmth, love and happiness in the room. She had replaced the harsh memory with the warmth of the beautiful rainbow lights. +John had always been lazy and he loved taking naps. One day, though, he saw something move in the tree. He rubbed his eyes in surprise and saw a white dove perched on a high branch. He wanted to get closer, so he very slowly and carefully started to climb up the tree. + +Once John was level with the dove, he gently spoke to it. +"Hi there, pretty bird," he said, "Do you think I can touch you?" + +The dove stirred and unexpectedly flew away, carrying a twig in its mouth. John watched until the small bird disappeared out of sight. + +He slowly climbed back down the tree and decided to work in his garden. He had planted some squash the day before and he was curious if they had yielded anything. But when he got to the garden, he saw that nothing had grown and he was disappointed. + +Suddenly, he heard a distant cooing sound. He looked up and saw the dove come back again with a shiny green squash in its beak. It gently dropped the squash onto the ground and flew off again. John was elated and he distributed the squash around his garden. + +He thanked the dove for its kindness and for yielding such a generous gift. From then on, he decided he wanted to work on a project every day instead of being so lazy. +Yesterday, the little boy felt very tired. He wanted to play but he was too sleepy. He kicked a ball around, trying to wake up, but it made him more tired. + +He kept going until he came to a pond. He was too close and he kicked the ball right in! He was angry and tried to pull the ball out but it was too far away. + +He was very sad and tired. He had lost his favorite ball yesterday and now he lost his new one too. He knew his mom would not be happy with him. + +The little boy dragged himself home, feeling defeated. When his mom saw what happened, she said no. He was never allowed to play with the ball again. +One day, a little girl called Lisa was looking out her window. She could see incredible green trees and the blue sky. Suddenly, her friend Brian knocked on the window. He held a toy in his hand. Lisa was overjoyed and opened the window with a smile on her face. + +Brian asked her if she wanted to play with the toy. However, Lisa complained that she was too busy. Brian's shoulders slumped and he left. + +That night, Lisa realized she made a mistake. She should have taken the opportunity to play with Brian and his toy. Lisa felt awful and wished she could take it all back. + +The next day, Lisa went to Brian's house to apologise for not playing with him. But when she reached his house, she was shocked to see it was empty. A neighbour told her that Brian and his family had moved away. + +Lisa was heartbroken. She wanted to play with her friend and she would never get the chance again. She had made an incredible mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl named Sarah. She had a special belt that she wore every day. One day, Sarah decided to invite her friends over for a playdate. So, she went and knocked on her friends' doors, and invited them over for the day. + +Once everyone had arrived, Sarah's friends were really excited! Sarah told them, "I want to show you something special!" She took out her belt and smiled. "I made this belt with my mom, and I'm really proud of it!" + +Once her friends saw the belt, they were amazed. They had never seen anything like it before. Sarah felt really proud of herself and everyone clapped. + +"This belt is so cool!" her friends exclaimed. Sarah smiled and said, "Does anyone want to try it on?" Everyone cheered and they started taking turns trying on her belt. + +The day was filled with laughter and smiles. Everyone had a wonderful time and Sarah was so proud of her special belt. Everyone agreed it was very smart of Sarah to invite them all over for the day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was 3 years old and she liked to crawl. One day, when Sally was crawling, she heard a noise coming from a nearby bush. It was a rough radio! Sally was so excited. She said to the bush, “Hi, radio! What are you doing here?†+ +The radio said, “I was just sitting here and singing a song. Would you like to join me?†Sally said yes and started singing. She sang a song about crawling in the green grass. The radio joined along and they sang together, as loud as they could. + +When they were done, the radio said, “That was a lot of fun. I hope we can play together again soon.†Sally smiled and crawled away, thinking about her adventure with the rough radio. +Mark was a little boy. He liked to take big steps. He was so excited to go on a walk. He walked in a field and saw houses all around. As he walked, he looked down and saw a big empty field. He stepped right into the middle of the field and stopped. + +He looked at the big empty field. He started to mark it with big steps. He took two big steps forward and then two big steps back. He kept marking the field with his big steps, sometimes going forward and sometimes twisting around. He was laughing and having a lot of fun as he made marks with his feet. + +When he was done he looked back at the field and saw his marks, filled with smiles and laughter. He was so proud of his marks in the empty field. +Teddy was very excited. Today, he was going to his first day of school! He was wearing his new clothes and proudly carrying his new schoolbag. + +When he entered the school grounds, he was confused. He didn't know where to go or who to talk to. He felt a bit scared and wanted to go home. + +Suddenly, he saw a kind looking woman walking towards him. He was relieved and asked her: "Where do I go?" + +The woman smiled and kindly replied "Come with me, Teddy. I'll take you to your class." + +She carried him to the classroom and everyone welcomed him warmly. Teddy was shocked at first, but soon felt happy and relieved. He had made it to school and the day was off to a great start! +Once upon a time, there were two friends that liked to play together. One was called Joe and the other was called Steve. One day the two friends were playing in a park and they decided to go on an adventure. + +So they set off, but soon enough Joe stumbled on a rock. He quickly caught himself before he could fall. Steve said to Joe, "Are you okay?" Joe replied, "Yes, I'm okay. But I'm also very envious of your jumping skills. You can jump so high and I can't jump that high yet." + +Joe was very envious of Steve's jumping ability. He was determined to reach the same heights as Steve, but he knew it wouldn't be easy. + +So each day, Joe and Steve practiced together. They worked hard until, finally, Joe was able to jump as high as Steve! + +Joe was so proud of himself for achieving something he once thought he wouldn't be able to do. Steve smiled and said, "I'm so happy you made it! You worked hard and you did it!" + +Joe smiled back and said, "You helped me so much. Thank you!" + +The two friends went off to enjoy the rest of the day together, with Joe jumping just as high as his best friend Steve. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom wanted to dream about something really special. So Tom imagined that he could fly like a pigeon. He moved his arms and legs and he felt like he was really flying. + +Suddenly he saw a big bird and started to feel scared. He tried to fly away but the bird was too fast. He felt embarrassed when the bird laughed and flew away. + +Tom learnt a lesson that day. He knew that sometimes imagination can get you into trouble. So he made sure to be careful and think before he imagined something again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was named Jenny and the other was named David. That day, David set an invitation on the table for Jenny. + +Jenny saw it but she was too shy to open it. She didn’t want to look too eager. Because of her shyness, she did not say a word. But David noticed and he said: “Jenny, that’s an invitation. Please open it.†+ +Still, Jenny just stared and said nothing. She was very quiet and she barely moved. + +Then, David realized that Jenny was deaf. He had forgotten that Jenny could not hear anything. + +He tried to communicate with her in a different way. He waved his hands, made funny faces and wrote down the words in a paper. + +When Jenny finally opened the invitation, she saw that it was an invite to go to the park with David. She was so happy and excited. She smiled and nodded happily. + +The moral of the story is that it is very important to always be kind and think of others. We should try to be patient and always remember to be respectful to those who can't do or hear things like we can. +Once upon a time there were two friends. One was named John and one was named Karen. They were always together but one day they got into an argument. + +John said that Karen should not do something, and Karen got mad. She said that she did not like to hear what John said. + +Karen got so mad that she stomped her heel on the ground. John was scared of how mad Karen was so he tried to be careful and not make her mad again. + +John and Karen sat for a few minutes not saying a word. Then John said, "We should not hate each other. We should just be careful with our words." + +Karen smiled, and they knew that being careful with words was better than being mad. They hugged each other and stayed friends forever. + +The moral of the story is to be careful with your words and not to hate your friends. +Once upon a time there was a tall ant. He was flying in the sky. All of a sudden he saw a little girl down on the ground. + +The ant flew closer to the girl and said, "Hi there! What are you doing?" + +The girl smiled at the ant, "I'm running around". + +The ant smiled back, "That looks like so much fun! I think I'll join you!". + +So the ant and the girl ran around together and they both laughed and they laughed. + +Soon the ant had to fly away, but before he left, he said, "Bye bye! See you soon!" + +The girl waved and said, "Bye bye ant! Fly safe!" + +The tall ant flew away and off into the sky, never to be seen again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sally and Tim. They decided to go for a walk. As they walking, Tim noticed something in the sky. + +Sally asked, "What is it?" + +Tim said, "Oh, it's a bird!" + +As Sally looked closer she noticed the bird was made of soft material. + +Sally said, "It looks so pretty! What is it?" + +Tim said, "It's a kite, and I think I can get it down." + +The friends watched as Tim ran up to the kite and grabbed it. He brought it back to Sally, and she touched the soft texture of the kite. + +Sally asked, "Can I have it?" + +Tim said, "Sure! I'll permit you to take it. I'm glad you like it." + +The friends walked away, arm in arm, as Sally held the kite. They were so excited to fly it the next day! +Alice was a curious three-year-old. One day, she decided to explore her backyard. She saw a tree and walked up to it. She said hello to the tree and found a small door hidden behind it. She was very excited and opened the door. + +Alice entered the room and found a lemon. She had never seen a lemon before, so she thought it was very charming. + +Alice asked the lemon, "Who are you?". The lemon replied, "I am a magic lemon. I can show you what will happen in the future." She thought this was amazing and wanted to discover what it meant. + +Alice closed her eyes and asked the lemon what the future held for her. The lemon replied, "One day, you will discover something amazing". + +Alice didn't understand what the lemon meant, but she was excited. She said goodbye to the lemon and ran off to explore more of her backyard. She was even more excited to see what she would discover! +Once there was a girl who loved sheep. Everywhere she went she would clap with happiness. + +Every morning, the girl would look out of her window and see the sheep in the meadow. She would clap and laugh with excitement. + +One day, the meadow was filled with light. The girl was so excited that she clapped her hands. She ran outside to the meadow and saw all the sheep dancing in the sunshine. + +The girl clapped and cheered as the sheep jumped and skipped across the meadow. It was the happiest day of her life. + +The girl and the sheep played in the meadow until it was time to go home. As she said goodbye to her furry friends, the girl clapped her hands in joy. +Once there was a loyal little girl named Amanda. Every day she would be so happy and loyal to her parents. She would give hugs and kisses to show her love. + +One day, Amanda came across an object. She wondered what it was and wanted to find out more about it. + +Amanda's mom showed up and said: "It's a present for you, Amanda. I love you so much, so I thought I'd give you something special." She gave Amanda a big kiss and hug. + +Amanda was so happy. She kissed her mom and held the object close to her heart. She looked at it carefully and found out that it was a beautiful little stuffed animal. She hugged it so tight and could feel how loyal it was to her. + +From that day on, Amanda would bring her stuffed animal with her everywhere and always give it a kiss before going to bed. She cherished it and it was always loyal to her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lilly. She was very playful, and she loved to pick pretty flowers and explore the world outside. + +One day, Lilly was playing in the garden. Suddenly, she heard a noise that disturbed her. It sounded like a massage. She wondered who it could be. + +Lilly tiptoed over to the massage and looked inside. To her surprise, it was a crystal clear pond. There were little fishes swimming and colorful frogs hopping around. Lilly was so happy that she laughed out loud. + +"Hello!" someone said. Lilly turned around and saw a little frog smiling at her. + +"Hi," Lilly said. "Do you live in this massage?" + +"Yes," the frog replied. "I love spending my time here. It's so peaceful and calm." + +Lilly smiled and nodded. Then, she waved goodbye to the frog and skipped back home. +Once there was a young boy named Timmy who really, really wanted to have a pigeon of his own. Every day, he would visit the park and admire the pigeons who were there. One day, a gently pigeon flew towards him and didn't fly away, even when Timmy reached out to touch it. Timmy smiled to himself and said, "You can be my friend." + +The pigeon cooed happily and flew onto Timmy's arm. Timmy was so excited that he ran home shouting for his mom. When he burst through the door, he saw his mom in the kitchen, making dinner. He said, "Mom! Look at my friend!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Oh, Timmy, he's beautiful! Why don't you take him outside and play?" + +So, Timmy did just that. He took the pigeon outside and they played tag and chased each other around the yard. The pigeon was so gentle and they had lots of fun. + +But, just as they were starting to get tired, Timmy heard a sound. The pigeon had broken one of the wings! Timmy felt so bad and started to cry. He ran inside and told his mom what had happened. + +His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We'll get the pigeon help and make him better." + +And sure enough, with a bit of help from the vet, the +Once upon a time there was a humble skeleton. Whenever it went outside it was scared of being seen by other creatures. So it walked in the shadows, tiptoeing quietly, looking only at the ground. + +One day the skeleton was feeling braver and decided to take a walk outside. As it was walking through the grass, it noticed a tiny orange bug sitting by a flower. The skeleton was thrilled! It had never seen a bug before and wanted to get a closer look. + +But then it heard a loud noise coming from the other side of the garden! The skeleton got so scared that it ran away into the shadows. + +The noise came from a small bunny who was hopping around the garden. The bunny was curious and had been looking for the skeleton. When he didn't find it he felt sad. + +The skeleton watched from his hiding place and realised that the bunny was not scary. Slowly it came out of the shadows and came closer to the bunny. They said hello, and the bunny smiled. They were friends. + +From then on, the humble skeleton was never scared to go outside, because now he had a special friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who always wanted to talk. Everywhere she went, she would chat about her day and about her dreams. + +One day, she went to the playground with her mom and saw all the other kids playing. She waved and was about to go and talk to them, but her mom said work first then play. The little girl was sad and asked what working was, but her mom said she'd explain later when they got home. + +The little girl helped her mom clean up around the house. Sometimes she even sang while she worked. After a while, her mom said she'd done a good job and they could go outside and play. + +When they got outside, the little girl asked her mom about work. Mom said work was “something we do to make life easier and more comfortable for everyoneâ€. The little girl thought about that for a moment and said that it sounded nice. She said she wanted to help make life easier and more comfortable too. + +They went back to the playground and soon, the little girl was having lots of fun with the other kids. She was so glad she'd taken the time to listen to her mom and do some work beforehand. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jody and Sarah. They loved playing together outside. One day, Jody had a great idea. She said, "Let's make a house out of reliable cardboard." Sarah thought it was a great idea. + +So they got to work. They found some cardboard and started to build. Jody had everything she needed to know to make it. After a while, they had created a beautiful little house. + +They both laughed as they sat inside it. Sarah looked at Jody and said, "This was a great idea! I'm so happy we did it." Jody nodded and said, "Me too. It's much more fun playing inside our house, than it is playing outside!" Sarah agreed. + +From that day on, Jody and Sarah were always building something out of cardboard. They both knew that cardboard was a reliable material and could create wonderful things! +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant lock. The lock was so brilliant that anyone who wished to open it had to sign the paper that the lock was attached to. + +One day, a young girl, only three years old, tried to open the lock. She looked at it carefully and saw the paper with a bunch of black lines. She asked her little brother, "What is this, brother?" + +Her brother laughed and said, "It's a sign! You have to sign it if you want to open the lock!" + +So the little girl carefully signed her name on the paper and, to her surprise, the lock opened! She was so pleased and exclaimed, "That was so brilliant!" +One day, Jack and Joey were playing baseball in the park. They were having a great time throwing the ball back and forth, and laughing every time Jack caught it. + +"Wow! This is really fun," said Joey. + +"Yeah," Jack replied, "it's really exciting!" + +They could hear and see the busy city around them. People were running and cars were honking. Jack noticed a mama and her little baby nearby. She smiled at Jack and Joey and winked at Jack. + +Jack was so excited to see the little baby that he shouted, "Baseball!" Joey laughed and giggled. + +"See, I told you baseball is exciting," said Jack. + +Joey smiled and nodded. Then they went back to playing their game. They had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Ben. Ben was very restless; he never seemed to sit still for very long. One day, his mommy decided to teach Ben something important. She took him to the park and said "today, we are going to learn how to make a sandwich". + +Ben was intrigued and he followed his mommy to the park bench. She showed him how to take two pieces of bread, spread peanut butter on one side, and then add jelly on the other side. She carefully pressed the two pieces of bread together and showed him how to cut the sandwich in half. + +Ben was so proud to learn how to make a sandwich. He thanked his mommy for teaching him this important task. His mommy beamed and said, "It is important for us to know how to do things on our own, it makes us feel proud and independent." + +Ben was so pleased to learn something new that day. He proudly went home with the knowledge of the sandwich in his pocket and the lesson of independence in his heart. +Once upon a time there was a unique flag. It shone brightly in the sunshine, with its colours of blue, white and red. + +One day a gust of wind blew the flag down from the pole. Mira, a three year old girl, saw the flag lying on the ground. She stopped to pick it up. + +She cupped the flag in her hands and said, "This flag is so unique. I must take it home." + +Mira took the flag home, carefully laying it on her bed. That night, when she looked out of her window, she could see the flag glowing from far away. She fell asleep with a smile on her face. + +The next morning, Mira hopped out of bed and grabbed the flag. She waved it proudly in the air and looked proudly at her unique flag. +James was so excited to go to the market with his dad. He loved exploring all of the different stalls and picking out different treats for mum and dad. His dad noticed that James was admiring some beautiful celery. + +"Let me order some of that celery for us," said dad. + +James was so excited. He had never seen anything like this celery before; it was so delicate, with so many different shades of green. He watched as dad ordered the celery. When it was all ready, James couldn't believe how much celery there was and he was very excited to eat it. + +Finally, it was time for dad to pay for the celery. Dad thanked the man for all of the celery and put it in his bag with a smile on his face. + +James and Dad went home, and James couldn't wait to eat all of the delicious celery. He felt so happy, thanks to his dad for bringing him the beautiful celery. +Once there was a girl called Annie. She was very excited to have an idea. + +Annie asked her mother, "Can I burn the idea?" Her mother answered, "Yes, you can burn it if you want to." Annie asked, "How do I burn it?" + +Her mother said, "You can use some matches and light the idea on fire." + +Annie was very excited. She quickly got the matches and lit the idea on fire. + +The fire flared up and burned the idea. + +Annie smiled with excitement. She had done something new and she was proud. +Once upon a time there was an ugly player who wanted to build a very special thing. She asked her friends for help, but they all said no. + +The player was sad, but then she thought of an idea. She decided to build the thing all by herself! She collected the materials she needed and started to build. + +Soon, she had finished. When she looked at what she had built, she was so excited! It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. + +The player smiled and ran to tell her friends. She called out to them, "Come and see what I've built!" + +The player's friends were amazed. They could not believe that she had made such a wonderful thing, all by herself! + +The end. +Mum was in the living room. She was sitting on a big armchair, trying to read an interesting book. But her little daughter kept distracting her. + +"Mummy! Mummy!" shouted the little girl, and she ran towards her mum. + +The little girl wanted to play. She pointed at an old table, which was the only piece of furniture in the room. + +"Mum, can I play with the furniture?" asked the little girl. + +Mum looked up from her book. + +"No, it's too dangerous. Look how little it is. You may break it," replied Mum. + +The little girl was disappointed, but she understood her mum. + +"OK. Can I help you read then?" + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes, why not?" + +So, the little girl climbed up on the armchair with her mum, and they read the book together. They read about animals, and the little girl was very happy. Mum was happy too, because she finally got some time to read with her daughter. +Once upon a time, there were two little kids, Jack and Jill. They were playing in their room. Jack was shaking the little toy tower he had. He was shaking it quite hard. + +Jill saw him and said, "Jack, stop shaking the tower. You're going to make it fall!" + +Jack said softly, "No, I won't." + +But Jill wanted to make sure, so she said gently, "Jack, please shake it gently. That way it won't fall down." + +Jack smiled and said, "Ok, I'll shake it gently." + +He started to shake the tower slowly and carefully. He kept going until the tower was standing strong and tall. + +Jack and Jill smiled and hugged each other. Then they went off to play something else in the room. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly. Molly loved to play in the sun outside. When Molly was outside she saw a seed on the ground. She decided to plant it and see what would grow. + +Molly scratched a little hole in the ground and placed the seed in it. She covered the seed with dirt and watered it with her watering can. + +Molly waited patiently to see what would grow. But days passed and there was no sign of anything happening. Molly started to worry. + +Then, one day, Molly noticed something green poking through the dirt. She jumped up and down with joy. She had grown a cool plant! + +Molly smiled. She was so happy that she hadn't given up. She knew she just had to be patient, and it would grow. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy who liked to play in the park. One day she found a magical flame in the park. + +At first she was scared and quickly ran back to her house to tell her family. "Mum, I found a magical flame," said Lucy. + +Her mum smiled. "That flame is unique," she said. "It will grant you one wish if you request it." + +Lucy was so excited. She asked the flame, "Can I have a puppy, please?" + +The flame flickered and suddenly a puppy appeared in front of her. "Oh wow!" said Lucy, happily. + +She thanked the flame and hugged the puppy. From that day on they were best friends. +Mommy was taking Sam to the zoo, but it was a gloomy day. Sam was excited to get there but was a bit puzzled when they drove past the entrance. + +“Where are we going, Mommy?†Sam asked. + +“We are going to the scale,†Mommy explained. + +“What’s that?†Sam wanted to know. + +“It’s a big machine,†Mommy explained. “It’s like a seesaw, only bigger. It’s fun, you’ll see.†+ +When they got to the scale, Sam was delighted. Mommy helped him climb up the ladder, and he got on the big, swinging seat. He could go up and down, and he felt like he was flying. He laughed and squealed with delight. + +When Sam was done playing on the scale, Mommy said they could go to the zoo. + +“Yay!†Sam cried happily, glad that the gloomy day had turned into a happy adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was white, and the other was not. They often used to play together but sometimes they disagreed. + +One day, they couldn't agree about which game to play. The white friend wanted to play with his car, but the other friend wanted to colour. They shouted and shouted, and didn't want to give in. + +Then, the white friend saw something available on the shelves. It was a white doll. The white friend wanted to give the doll to his friend, so the two friends would have a game they could both agree on. + +The other friend was pleased and accepted the gift. She hugged the white doll, and said thank you. Then, they both started to play and were happy. + +The two friends never disagreed again because they had found an available game they both liked. +Once upon a time there was a green turtle. He was very brave and adventurous. He decided to go on a journey down the river. He travelled for hours until he came to a big lake. + +When he arrived, there was a little frog hopping about. The turtle asked the frog for help. The little frog said it would do its best. + +The turtle asked the frog to tie a hanger onto his back so he could hang onto the surface of the lake and catch a ride. The frog obliged. The little frog waved goodbye, and the turtle thanked him as he glided away. + +The turtle felt excited and careless as he travelled across the surface of the lake. He was admiring the beautiful scenery when all of a sudden he heard a loud cheer coming from the shore. + +He looked up and noticed a group of animals clapping and jumping around joyfully. He realised he must have done something special to receive such a warm welcome. + +The turtle swam closer and asked what was going on. One of the animals stepped forward and shouted “You’ve done so well! You managed to catch a ride! We are all here to applaud you for your bravery and courage.†+ +The turtle smiled and bowed to his audience, thankful for their respect and admiration. He had proved to everyone that he was not only a brave traveller, but also a very wise one. +John was playing in his backyard. He saw something in the pond. He went over to take a look. It was a shrimp! It was harmless. + +John looked at the shrimp, wondering what was special about it. He decided to ask his mom. + +John: "Mommy! What is that?" + +Mommy: "That is a shrimp. It is harmless." + +John: "What is it doing?" + +Mommy: "It's just swimming around. They like to be in the water." + +John was excited. He loved water and wanted to get to know the shrimp better. He ran off to get his bucket and paused to ask mom one more question. + +John: "Can I play with it?" + +Mommy: "Yes, you can play with it. Just be gentle. It's harmless and it won't hurt you." + +John went to the pond with his bucket and scooped up the shrimp. Then he ran off to explore with his new friend. John laughed and played with the shrimp all day. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Bob. He was small, but he had a big heel. Every day, he wanted to celebrate with the other puppies in the park. + +One day, Bob thought it would be fun to join the celebration. He saw an ugly puppy at the party. Bob did not like the ugly puppy, so he barked loudly. This scared the ugly puppy away. + +Bob was so happy because he thought he had won the celebration. But then, the other puppies left too. Bob was very sad because he was all alone. + +Bob realized that he had been too mean. He learned that it was not nice to make an ugly puppy feel bad. Bob did not celebrate anymore. +Billy was playing in the sunshine, outside of his house. He liked balancing on one foot, but it was hard and he kept losing his balance. He tried to stay up on one foot for a short time but eventually he would fall down. He was getting a bit angry and frustrated. + +Mommy was watching him. She said, "It's okay, Billy. You can keep practicing, and it will get easier. Balancing is a hard skill to learn!" + +But Billy was in a bad mood. He said, "No, I don't want to practice. I want to stay up on one foot now." + +Mommy said, "I know the feeling. When things are hard, it can be tempting to give up, but you can do it. Just keep trying and you will get better." + +Billy pouted but he kept practicing. He kept balancing and eventually he was able to stay up on one foot for a few seconds. He felt so proud! He smiled as he said to Mommy, "See, I can do it! Balancing isn't so bad after all." + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's my brave boy! You worked really hard and it paid off. You can do anything if you just keep trying!" + +Billy felt so proud in the summer sunshine. He knew with enough practice and patience, he could do anything. +It was a beautiful day in the park. The sun was shining and the birds were chirping. There was also a river nearby. + +Suddenly, a little girl saw something unusual. She looked closer and it was an old boat floating by the river. She smiled and ran over to the boat. + +The girl said "wow, this boat looks so cool!". Suddenly, the river started to move the boat away. The girl began to cry but then she saw that the boat had a face drawn on it. It seemed to be smiling at her. + +The little girl smiled back at the boat and waved goodbye. She watched it slowly float away until it faded out of sight. + +The little girl smiled and went back to exploring the park. She thought to herself that this was a truly unusual and special experience. +One sunny day, two children were playing in the backyard. Suddenly, one of the children stopped and paused. She pointed to the sky and said, "Look! What is that?" The other child looked up and saw a mysterious flying machine hovering above them. "Wow, this is so cool! What is it?" the child asked. + +The flying machine seemed to pause and then suddenly dropped something. "Look what fell" the first child said, "It looks like an old newspaper". They both ran to pick it up and the first child said, "Let's take a look inside." + +Inside was a message that said, "This mysterious newspaper will have a story every week. Read carefully and all will be revealed." The children looked at each other, amazed. They couldn't wait to read the next week's newspaper and find out what this mystery was all about. +Once upon a time there was a farmer who had three cows. He loved them very much and wanted to make sure he knew them apart, so he decided to sign each one. + +He picked up a piece of paper and grabbed a pencil. The farmer drew a big number one on the paper, and then he went out to the first cow. He held the paper up to the cow and said, "See this number one? That's your number. I'm signing you." The cow lowed in reply. + +The farmer went back to the paper and drew a number two on it. He found the second cow and held up the paper with the number two. He said, "This is your number. I am signing you." He then repeated the process with the third cow, drawing a number three and saying, "This is your number. I am signing you." + +The farmer was finished signing his cows, and he put the paper in his pocket. As he was walking back to the house, he noticed a smelly smell. "That's odd," he thought. He followed the smell and found a skunk! The skunk started hissing, and the farmer quickly waved his arms in the air and ran back to the house. + +He looked down and was relieved to see the paper in his pocket was still there. He smiled, glad that he was able to sign his cows so he would know them apart. +Tommy saw a tall, yellow stalk in the garden. He wanted to learn what it was, so he asked his mom. + +"That's corn, Tommy," his mom said. + +Tommy was amazed. He learned something new! He wanted to learn more, but didn't know how. + +The next day, Tommy saw a bird pecking at the corn. He asked his mom why the bird was doing that. + +"The bird is eating the corn, Tommy," she said. + +Tommy suddenly realized that the ignorant bird knew more about the corn than him! He wanted to learn more every day. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl who wanted to be in a race. She was very brave and persistent. + +The little girl went to the race track every day and watched the runners as they stepped together. She was mesmerized by their speed and strength and wanted to join them. + +But she was worried – she was smaller than the other runners and knew that if she tried, she would not be able to keep up. Each day the little girl would ask the other runners if she could join the race, but they would all shake their heads and ignore her. + +One day, when the little girl was watching the race, the fastest runner stopped and talked to her. He said, “Little girl, if you really want to be in the race, then you have to be brave and persistent. Keep trying and you’ll make it one day.†+ +The little girl smiled, thanked the runner and ran to the race track the next day. She was determined to keep stepping, and persevered with all her heart. + +After months of practice, she was finally ready. On race day she stepped off the starting line with all the other runners and never stopped. She was the last to cross the finish line but she had finished the race with a proud and happy smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a lucky bird. The bird was always looking for something special and one day it saw a fruit on a tree. The fruit was far away so the bird flew over to take a closer look. + +When the bird arrived he noticed the fruit was shiny and bright. He thought it was very special so he tried to reach for it with his beak. The bird tried but it was too far away, so he flew a little higher to get closer. + +The bird flew closer and sharper this time and was able to pick the fruit from the tree. He was so happy and excited he quickly ate the fruit and savored the taste. He then told himself, "I am so lucky to have found this special fruit!" + +Suddenly, a voice from the tree shouted out, "That's my fruit! You had no right to take it!" The bird was scared and didn't know what to do. He stuttered and asked, "Will you take something else in exchange?" + +The voice replied, "Yes, if you can give me something I like, I'll consider it." + +The bird thought long and hard then suddenly he took off. He flew back to the tree with a very special purple flower he had picked on his way back. He presented the flower to the voice and asked, "Will this work?" + +The voice said, "Yes, a deal is a deal. You had the lucky +Once there was grandpa. Grandpa was very sad. He was sad because his pet was dead. Grandpa had to take his pet to the hospital, but the pet wouldn't get better. + +Grandpa was explaining to his little granddaughter: “Grandpa's pet is dead. Do you understand what that means?†+ +The little girl was very sad too. She nodded her head and asked in her soft voice: “Does this mean it won't come back?†+ +Grandpa smiled sadly and said: “I believe so.†+ +The little girl looked sad and said: “I'm sorry grandpa.†+ +Grandpa hugged her and said: “It's ok, sweetheart. We all have to accept that death is part of life.†The little girl nodded and they hugged for a while. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Jim and Max. Whenever they were together, they had lots of fun. + +One day, Jim introduced Max to a new game. He was very excited, but Max was a bit ignorant about the game. He said, "What is this game about? I don't understand." + +Jim smiled and said, "This game is full of fun. Don't worry, I'll show you how to play it." + +Max smiled, and the two of them played the game all day. When Max finished the game, he said, "Now I understand why it's so fun! Thanks for introducing me to it, Jim!" + +Jim smiled and said, "That's what friends are for." + +The two of them laughed, and continued playing and having lots of fun. +Nora was a little girl who loved to play on the playground every day. She climbed up the ladder and onto the tall slide. As she climbed, she said to herself, "I can't wait to get to the top and slide down!" + +When she got to the top, she looked around. She noticed a long line stretching out in front of her. She asked the teacher, "What is that line?" + +The teacher smiled. She said, "That's the balance beam. It's a very long line! You can try to balance on it and walk across. It's quite impressive!" + +Nora was excited. She jumped down and lined up to have a go. With a bit of help from the teacher, she managed to stay balanced. She wobbled and wobbled and finally - she did it! + +Nora was so proud of herself. She had done the difficult balance beam! She was so impressed with herself and couldn't wait to do it again the next day. +Mama was walking down the street with her daughter. It was a windy day and the daughter was feeling playful. She started running around and playing. Mama was getting tired, so she stopped the little girl and said "Let's get back home, I need to deliver this diary". + +The little girl suddenly remembered something. She remembered that her friend had told her a scary story about a delivery man who never returned from delivering a diary. But Mama smiled and said "Don't worry, it's just a story. Now come on, let's go." + +So they kept walking until they reached the delivery place. Mama put the diary on the counter and said: "This must be delivered to Mr.F.". + +But then the delivery man suddenly sighed and said "Oh no, it is too late. This diary is for Mr.F, but he's already dead." + +Mama was so shocked. She had brought the diary for a man that was already dead. She couldn't believe it. With tears in her eyes, she picked up her daughter and walked away from the delivery place. + +Moral of the story: don't wait too long to deliver the things you need to. +Once upon a time there was a lively squirrel. He loved to scamper around in the woods, chirping and playing. + +One day he was feeling very bored. He wanted to find something new and exciting to do! + +So, he scampered around the tree trunks until he spotted a group of other squirrels. They were talking and laughing. + +Excitedly, he ran over and the other squirrels welcomed him. They began to discuss all the fun things they could do in the woods. + +The lively squirrel listened intently to their ideas and he was so happy! Before long, his day was filled with adventure! +Mommy and Sam were playing in the yard. Mommy said, "Sam, let's throw the laundry up to the sky." Sam was excited and picked up a shirt. He threw it up high. It flew and sailed through the air. + +Mommy said, "Throw the laundry as high as you can Sam!" Sam threw two more shirts, a towel, and some socks. He was having fun! + +Mommy said, "You have to throw different laundry this time. Can you throw something else?" Sam thought for a moment and then he grabbed the quilt. He threw it up to the sky. It looked so different! + +Sam and Mommy watched it fly around the sky. They had so much fun! +Jimmy and Mommy were outside in the backyard. Jimmy was looking up at the sky, which was covered in tiny, white clouds. "Oh, look, Mommy!" Jimmy said with a twinkle in his eye. "The sky looks soooo pretty!" + +Mommy smiled at her son, "It sure does! We're so lucky to have such a modest sky," she said. + +"I miss it when the sky is all blue!" Jimmy proclaimed. + +Mommy's smile grew wider, "That's true. But sometimes when the sky is all blue, something even more beautiful can be seen. Have you ever seen a rainbow, Jimmy?" + +Jimmy shook his head and wrinkled his nose. "No, what is it?" + +"I promise you," Mommy said, looking up at the sky, "You'll see a rainbow soon, if you keep on looking up at the sky." + +Jimmy gasped and smiled. He couldn't wait to see a rainbow! He knew it was going to be an even more beautiful sky when he saw one. +Little Mary was playing in her front yard when she noticed something very old in the grass. She slowly crept closer, trying to imagine what the old thing was. Suddenly, Mary heard a loud yell that made her jump! She took a step back in surprise and then, she could see better. The old thing in the grass was a Wondering Dog! + +The dog was small and it was yelping loudly and making funny noises. Mary smiled and yelled in surprise, "Hello, Doggy!" The Wondering Dog looked at her and barked in excitement. Mary giggled and reached out her hand to pet the doggy. + +The doggy kept yelping and barking, looking around in a happy way. Mary read it a book and they played together until Mary's mom called her inside. Mary said goodbye to the Wondering Dog with a very sad face and ran inside to her mom, yelling goodbye. + +The Wondering Dog stayed in the grass and watched Mary until she was out of sight. The little old doggy kept on wondering and exploring the world, on its own. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little gold fish. One day, this little gold fish spotted another fish in the nearby pond. The other fish had something shiny and sparkly in her mouth. The curious little gold fish swam over to the other fish and asked her what she had. + +The other fish proudly replied, "This? It's a pearl. Would you like to hold it?" The little gold fish reached out and gently plucked the pearl from the other fish's mouth. It was so sparkly and beautiful! + +The other fish smiled. "You can keep it if you'd like. I can lend it to you." The little gold fish was very happy and thanked the other fish for her kindness. The little gold fish swam away with the pearl and enjoyed feeling its sparkly beauty whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pull her red wagon around the park. One day, she met a boy named Jack who had a sour face. + +"Why do you look so sour?" asked Lily. + +"I don't like to march in the parade," replied Jack. + +"What parade?" asked Lily. + +"The one in town tomorrow," said Jack. "My mom makes me march every year." + +Lily had an idea. She asked Jack to come with her to the park and they pulled her wagon together. They had so much fun that Jack forgot all about the parade. The next day, Jack saw Lily in the parade and he didn't feel sour anymore. He was happy to march with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sleepy, but he did not want to go to bed. His mommy asked him, "Timmy, why don't you want to sleep?" Timmy said, "I want to play more." + +The next day, Timmy's mommy told him a story about a big war. The war was very scary, and many people got hurt. Timmy asked, "Why did they fight?" His mommy said, "They did not ask nicely for what they wanted, so they fought instead." + +That night, Timmy had a bad dream about the war. He woke up crying and asked his mommy to hold him. His mommy hugged him and said, "Remember, Timmy, it's always better to ask nicely for what you want. Fighting never solves anything." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to ask nicely for what you want, instead of fighting. And, it's always better to get a good night's sleep! +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was very anxious because his owner was coming home soon. Spot loved his owner very much and couldn't wait for him to arrive. + +Spot sat by the window and watched for his owner. He saw many things outside, like birds and trees and cars. But he only cared about his owner. + +Finally, Spot saw his owner's car pull up. He barked and wagged his tail with excitement. His owner came inside and gave him a big hug. Spot was so happy to see him again. From that day on, Spot never felt anxious when his owner was away because he knew he would always come back. +Once upon a time, there was a bird with a beautiful wing. It was so attractive that all the other birds were jealous. One day, the bird was flying in the sky when it met a little girl. + +"Wow! Your wing is so pretty!" the little girl said. + +"Thank you," the bird replied. "I am proud of my wing." + +The little girl mentioned how she wished she had a wing like that. The bird smiled and said, "I wish everyone could have a wing like mine." + +Suddenly, a hunter appeared and shot the bird. The little girl was very sad and cried. She knew she would never see the bird with the attractive wing again. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who had a secret. She wanted to tell her friend, the squirrel, but she felt anxious. She didn't know if her friend would keep her secret safe. + +One day, the little birdie saw her friend resting on a tree branch. She decided it was the perfect time to tell him her secret. She flew over to the squirrel and whispered in his ear. + +The squirrel promised to keep the secret safe and the little birdie felt relieved. She rested next to her friend and they enjoyed the sunshine together. From that day on, the little birdie knew she could trust her friend with any secret she had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play the piano, but her piano was very old and sour-sounding. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play with her. + +"Can I play your piano?" asked Timmy. + +"Sure!" said Lily. + +But when Timmy played the piano, it sounded even more sour than before. Lily was upset. + +"Why does your piano sound so bad?" asked Timmy. + +"I don't know," said Lily. "Maybe it needs a bow." + +"What's a bow?" asked Timmy. + +"It's a thing you use to play the violin," said Lily. "But maybe it would make the piano sound better too." + +So they went to the store and bought a bow. When they used it on the piano, it sounded beautiful! Lily and Timmy were happy and played music together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was a brown dog with a waggy tail. Spot's owner, Timmy, loved to take him for walks with a leash. Timmy would raise his hand and say "Come on, Spot!" and Spot would wag his tail and follow him. + +One day, Timmy and Spot went for a walk in the park. Timmy let go of the leash for just a moment and Spot ran away. Timmy was sad and scared because he couldn't find Spot. But then he saw Spot in the distance, playing with some other dogs. Timmy raised his hand and called out "Spot, come back!" and Spot ran over to him, wagging his tail. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to hold onto Spot's leash tightly so he wouldn't run away again. Spot was happy to go for walks with Timmy and wag his tail. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sneeze that made her mommy laugh. Lily loved to play outside, but it was very cold and she didn't have a hat or gloves. Her mommy said that there were no hats or gloves available in the house, so Lily had to wear her old scarf to keep warm. Lily put the scarf over her mouth and nose to keep them warm too. Suddenly, Lily felt a tickle in her nose and she sneezed so loud that her mommy heard it from far away. Lily's mommy gave her a tissue to wipe her nose and they went inside to have some hot chocolate. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow car. It was the favorite car of a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with it every day. But one day, the car broke down and wouldn't move anymore. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom told her they could take the car to the hospital where they repair broken things. So, they went to the hospital with the yellow car. There, a kind man fixed the car and made it run like new again. Lily was so happy and thanked the man for repairing her favorite toy. From that day on, she took extra care of her yellow car, so it wouldn't break down again. +Once upon a time, there was a big dinosaur. He was very old, like a grandpa. He lived in a big cave in the mountains. One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit him. + +"Hello, Mr. Dinosaur!" said Lily. "I love your big teeth and your long tail." + +"Thank you, Lily," said the dinosaur. "I love having visitors." + +Lily looked around the cave and noticed that it was very dark. "Mr. Dinosaur, do you see well in the dark?" she asked. + +"Yes, I do," replied the dinosaur. "My eyes are ancient, but they still work very well." + +Lily was amazed. She had never met an ancient dinosaur before. She sat down next to him and they talked for hours. From that day on, they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around her backyard and explore. One day, she found a nail on the ground. It was shiny and silver. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a nail!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Be careful with that, Lily. It's sharp." + +Lily nodded and continued to wander around the yard. She saw a wide tree with a big hole in it. She peeked inside and saw a family of squirrels. They chattered and played together. + +"Hello, squirrels!" Lily said. + +The squirrels looked up and saw Lily. They scampered away, but Lily was happy to have seen them. She continued to wander around the yard, feeling happy and curious. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a folder that she loved to draw in. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend asked, "Can I use your folder to draw too?" Lily said, "Yes, you can use it, but be careful with it. It's mine." + +Lily's friend started to draw and accidentally spilled juice on the folder. Lily was upset and said, "Oh no, that's terrible! You ruined my folder." Her friend said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. I'll help you clean it." + +Lily's friend helped her clean the folder and they continued to play together. After they finished playing, Lily's friend said, "Thanks for letting me use your folder. You own a lot of cool things." Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, I like sharing my things with you." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick berries in the forest with her mom. One day, they found a big bush with lots of juicy berries. Lily was so excited that she started jumping up and down. + +"Mama, can we take some berries home?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, sweetie. Let's pick some and put them in this basket," said her mom. + +Lily helped her mom pick the berries and then they went home. When they got home, Lily helped her mom wash the berries and then they put them in a bowl. Lily was so excited to eat the berries that she couldn't wait for her mom to finish washing them. + +"Mama, can we eat the berries now?" asked Lily. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to let them dry first," said her mom. + +Lily was disappointed but then she had an idea. "Mama, can I fold the laundry while we wait for the berries to dry?" asked Lily. + +"Of course, sweetie. That's a great idea," said her mom. + +Lily was so excited to help her mom fold the laundry and she couldn't wait to eat the delicious berries when they were ready. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, she saw a man playing a beautiful flute. She felt happy when she heard the music. + +Lily asked the man, "Can I try playing the flute?" The man said, "Sure, but it's not easy. You have to be independent." Lily didn't know what that meant, but she nodded her head anyway. + +The man showed Lily how to hold the flute and how to blow into it. It was hard, but Lily didn't give up. She kept trying and trying. Finally, she made a beautiful sound. She felt proud of herself. + +From that day on, Lily practiced playing the flute every day. She became very good at it. Her friends would come to the park just to hear her play. Lily felt happy because she knew she could do anything if she tried hard enough. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sweet pastries, especially chocolate croissants. One day, Lily went to visit her grandma who gave her a big bag. + +"What's inside?" asked Lily. + +"It's a surprise," said grandma. "You have to unpack it." + +Lily quickly opened the bag and found a big box of chocolate croissants. She was so happy and gave her grandma a big hug. + +"These pastries are so sweet!" said Lily. + +"I know," said grandma. "I made them just for you." + +Lily and her grandma sat down to enjoy the delicious pastries together. "Thank you for the yummy treat," said Lily. "I love spending time with you." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat toast for breakfast every day. One morning, he put his toast in the toaster, but he forgot to push the lever down. When he looked back, the toast had vanished! Timmy was very sad because he was weak and hungry without his toast. + +Suddenly, a magical fairy appeared and asked Timmy what was wrong. Timmy told the fairy that his toast had vanished and he was weak without it. The fairy waved her wand and the toast reappeared! Timmy was so happy and he thanked the fairy. + +From that day on, Timmy was never forgetful again and he always made sure to push the lever down on the toaster. And whenever he felt weak, he would remember the fairy's magic and smile. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and learn new things. One day, she saw a shiny mixer in the kitchen and wanted to play with it. + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. That's not a toy. It's dangerous." + +But Lily was curious and didn't listen. She turned on the mixer and got her hair stuck in it. She tried to escape, but it was too strong. + +Her mom heard her cries and quickly turned off the mixer. She helped Lily out and said, "See, Lily? That's why we have to listen and not play with dangerous things. It's important to stay safe." + +Lily learned her lesson and never played with the mixer again. She knew it was better to listen to her mom and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to make a sandwich for her teddy bear, but she was very clumsy. She dropped the bread on the floor and spilled the jelly on the table. + +Lily's mom came into the kitchen and saw the mess. She helped Lily clean up and said, "Don't worry, we can manage to make another sandwich." + +Lily was happy to try again with her mom's help. They made a yummy sandwich with peanut butter and banana. But then, Lily's little brother came in and tried to take the sandwich away from her teddy bear! + +Lily didn't want to share, but her mom said, "It's important to be kind and share with others." So, Lily managed to share the sandwich with her brother and teddy bear. They all enjoyed it together and had a happy ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with cardboard boxes and build tall towers. One day, she found a big cardboard box and decided to make a fort. + +While she was building, her mommy came in and said, "Lily, it's time for your nap." Lily didn't want to nap, but her mommy said, "You can finish your fort after your nap." + +Lily grumpily went to her room and fell asleep. When she woke up, she ran back to her fort. But something was different. Her fort was even taller than she remembered! + +She looked inside and saw her mommy had helped her finish it while she was napping. Lily was so happy and thanked her mommy. From that day on, Lily loved taking naps because she knew she would wake up to a surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and her cat, Fluffy. One day, Lily felt the ground shake. She asked her mom, "What's that?" Her mom said, "It's just a harmless earthquake. It's like when the earth wiggles a little bit." + +Lily didn't understand, so she asked, "What's an earthquake?" Her mom explained, "It's when the ground moves and shakes. But don't worry, this one is not dangerous." Lily felt better and said, "Oh, I guess that's okay then." + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Lily told her friend about the earthquake and how it was harmless. Her friend asked, "What's harmless?" Lily explained, "It means it won't hurt us. We don't need to be scared." Her friend smiled and said, "I guess that's good!" +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max's owner spilled some juice on the floor and forgot to clean it up. Max didn't see the juice and slipped on it. He hurt his leg and started to suffer. + +Max's owner felt guilty for not cleaning up the juice. She quickly got a mop and cleaned the floor. She took Max to the vet to make sure he was okay. The vet said Max would be okay, but he needed to rest for a few days. + +Max's owner felt even more guilty for not being more careful. She promised to always clean up spills right away. Max was happy to be home and rest. He knew his owner loved him and would always take care of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy saw a big sack on the ground. He wondered what was inside the sack, so he opened it up. Inside the sack, he found a bunch of newspapers! + +Timmy picked up one of the newspapers and started to read it. But then, he accidentally cut his finger on the paper. It hurt a lot! Timmy didn't want to read the newspapers anymore because he didn't want to get hurt again. + +So, Timmy decided to put all the newspapers back in the sack and take it to his mom. He told her about his finger and she gave him a band-aid to make it feel better. Timmy was happy that his finger wasn't hurting anymore and he learned to be more careful when reading newspapers. The end. +Once upon a time, a girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big orange slide and wanted to go on it. Her mom said okay and they went up the stairs. When they got to the top, Lily saw a boy with a knife. She got scared and told her mom. + +Her mom saw the boy too and asked him why he had a knife. The boy said he was just using it to zip his backpack. Lily's mom said that was okay, but Lily was still scared. Her mom told her it was okay to be scared and they could go down the slide another time. + +Lily felt better and they went to play on the swings instead. She asked her mom if they could have an orange for a snack and her mom said yes. They sat on a bench and ate the orange together. Lily was happy and forgot all about the boy with the knife. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on walks with his grandma and her cane. One day, they went on a walk and Timmy saw an interesting bug on the ground. He wanted to take a closer look, so he asked his grandma to come with him. They both walked over to the bug and Timmy pointed at it. His grandma said it was an ant and they watched it crawl away. Timmy thought it was very interesting and he couldn't wait to tell his mom about it when they got home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a thin, pink dress and loved to play outside. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a closed box. She wondered what was inside. + +Lily asked her friend, a boy named Jack, "Can you help me open the box?" Jack said, "Sure!" and they both tried to open the box. After a few tries, they finally opened it and found a beautiful butterfly inside. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Wow, the butterfly is so pretty!" Jack agreed and said, "Yes, it's very beautiful." They watched the butterfly fly away and Lily said, "I wonder where it's going." Jack said, "Maybe it's going to visit its friends." They both smiled and continued to play in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she wanted to give her favorite toy car to her friend, but she didn't know how to wrap it. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mommy, can you help me wrap my toy car for my friend?" asked Lily. + +"Of course, my brave girl. Let's wrap it up nicely," replied her mom. + +After wrapping the toy car, Lily and her mom went outside to find a taxi to take them to her friend's house. They found a yellow taxi and got inside. The taxi driver was very friendly and asked Lily where she was going. + +"I'm going to my friend's house to give her a present," said Lily. + +"That's very kind of you. You're a good friend," said the taxi driver. + +When they arrived at her friend's house, Lily gave her the wrapped toy car. Her friend was very happy and thanked Lily for the present. Lily felt proud of herself for being a good friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the forest. One day, she saw a fox. The fox looked very hungry and sad. + +Lily suggested to the fox to come and play with her. The fox was very happy and they played together for hours. But then the fox started to act terrible. He tried to steal Lily's toys and even bit her. + +Lily realized that sometimes it's not safe to trust everyone, even if they seem nice at first. She learned that it's important to be careful and always listen to your instincts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the beach and look at the big sea. One day, while she was playing with her sandcastle, she met a crab. + +"Hello, little crab!" said Lily. "What are you doing here?" + +"I am looking for a new home," replied the crab. "My old home is too small and not flexible enough for me." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I think I can help you find a new home. Let's look together!" + +So, Lily and the crab went on an adventure to find the perfect home. They searched high and low until they found a big shell by the sea. The crab tried it on and it was just the right size and very flexible. + +"Thank you, Lily!" said the crab. "This is the perfect home for me." + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help. Now, let's go play in the sea!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the store with her mommy to buy some yummy treats. They bought cookies and candy and put them in their cart. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy spread out all the treats on the table. Lily was so happy and excited to eat them. But then she noticed her favorite candy was missing. She looked all around, but couldn't find it. + +Lily started to feel sad because she really wanted that candy. But then her mommy found it hiding in the bottom of the shopping bag. Lily's face lit up with happiness and she gave her mommy a big hug. They both enjoyed the treats together and had a happy day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's mommy mentioned that they were going to the park to play soccer. Lily was excited because her goal was to score a goal! + +When they got to the park, Lily's mommy showed her how to kick the ball. Lily tried and tried but she couldn't get the ball into the goal. She felt guilty that she wasn't very good at soccer. But her mommy told her it was okay and that she just needed to practice more. + +So, Lily kept practicing and practicing. She kicked the ball over and over again until finally, she scored a goal! She was so happy and proud of herself. From that day on, Lily loved playing soccer and practiced every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved chocolate more than anything in the world. One day, her mom gave her a big chocolate bar. Lily was so happy and ate it all up. + +But then, Lily's little brother wanted some chocolate too. Lily didn't want to share because she valued her chocolate so much. She told her brother that the chocolate was disgusting and he didn't want it anyway. + +Later that night, Lily started feeling sick. She had eaten too much chocolate and her tummy hurt. Her mom took her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had eaten too much chocolate and she didn't make it. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to look up at the sky and see the stars in the universe. One night, Tim saw a shooting star and made a wish. He wished for a friend to play with. + +The next day, Tim was playing in the park when he saw a little bird with a broken wing. The bird looked helpless and sad. Tim wanted to help, but he didn't know what to do. He decided to call his mommy for help. + +His mommy came and they took the bird to the vet. The vet fixed the bird's wing and Tim was so happy. He made a new friend and felt grateful for his mommy's help. From then on, Tim knew that if he ever felt helpless, he could always call for help. +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 mom gave him a mask to play with. Timmy put the mask on his face and pretended to be a superhero. + +But then, Timmy's little sister came into the room and tried to take the mask away. Timmy got mad and he tried to grab the mask back. Suddenly, the mask snapped in half! Timmy felt stupid for breaking the mask, but his mom told him it was okay and they could fix it together. Timmy learned that sometimes things can break, but it's not the end of the world. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Max. Max loved to sleep all day in his cozy bed. One day, Max's owner forgot to set his alarm and overslept. When Max woke up, he saw that his food bowl was empty. + +Max went to his owner and meowed loudly. "Meow! Meow! I'm hungry!" Max said. + +His owner panicked and said, "Oh no! I forgot to set my alarm! I'm so sorry, Max!" + +Max forgave his owner and waited patiently for his breakfast. From that day on, Max's owner never forgot to set his alarm again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her dress. One day, she went to the park and saw a boy with a big smile on his face. She went up to him and said, "Hi! Do you want to dance with me?" + +The boy nodded his head and they started to dance together. They danced and danced until the sky turned dark. Lily looked up and said, "It's getting dark. I should go home now." + +The boy replied, "Okay. Bye, Lily! Thanks for dancing with me. You made me smile." + +Lily smiled back and said, "You're welcome! I had fun too. Let's dance again soon!" And with that, she skipped home, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pepper on her food. One day, her mom made her dinner, but it tasted different than usual. Lily didn't like it and she started to cry. + +Her mom tried to make her feel better by offering her a different food, but Lily still wanted pepper on her food. She tried to reach for the pepper shaker, but it was too high up on the shelf. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and helped her reach the pepper. Lily was happy again and her mom was glad that she could make her daughter smile. From then on, Lily knew that it was okay to try new things, but she still loved her pepper. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to collect acorns for the winter. One day, Nutty found a big, pale acorn. He was so happy and excited! He put the acorn in his bag and ran back to his tree. + +But when Nutty got back to his tree, he saw that his friend, Sammy the Squirrel, was sad. Sammy had no acorns for the winter. Nutty felt bad for his friend. He wanted to help Sammy, but he didn't want to give away his special, pale acorn. + +Nutty thought and thought, and then he had an idea. He decided to weigh all of his acorns and give half of them to Sammy. That way, they would both have enough acorns for the winter. Nutty felt good about his decision and Sammy was very happy. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to share with others, even if it means giving away something special to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was eager to go on a trip with her family. They packed their bags and got into their car to travel to a hotel. + +When they arrived, Lily was so happy to see the big hotel. She ran to the front desk and said, "Hello! Can we stay here tonight?" The lady at the desk said, "Yes, you can stay in room 205." + +Lily and her family went up to their room and they all had a great time. They watched TV, ate snacks, and played games. Before they went to sleep, Lily said, "I love this hotel. Can we come back again?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. We can travel to this hotel anytime we want." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she found a hedge with lots of pretty flowers. + +Lily's mom called her inside for dinner. She made spaghetti with spicy sauce. Lily didn't like it and said, "Mommy, I don't want to eat this. It's too spicy." + +Her mom insisted, "You have to eat it, Lily. It's good for you." But Lily didn't want to eat it. + +After dinner, Lily went back outside to play. She saw a butterfly on the hedge and said, "Hello butterfly! Do you like the pretty flowers?" The butterfly flew away and Lily smiled. She was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy's mom made him some juice. She poured the juice into a cup and gave it to Timmy. Timmy drank the juice and said, "Yummy!" + +Later that day, Timmy and his family went for a walk. They walked towards the west and saw a big, beautiful sunset. Timmy thought it was so pretty. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw something disgusting on the ground. It was a smelly, old banana peel. Timmy's mom told him not to touch it because it was dirty. Timmy agreed and they continued their walk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with her mommy and daddy every night before bed. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to spell her name. Lily was so happy because she had just learned how to spell it! + +Lily's mommy was very proud of her and said she was very smart. Lily felt so happy and excited, she wanted to show everyone how good she was at spelling. So, she decided to enter a spelling competition at her school. + +Lily practiced every day and worked very hard to be the best speller in the competition. When the day of the competition arrived, Lily was nervous but also very excited. She did her best and spelled all the words correctly. In the end, Lily won the competition and felt very happy and proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play hide and seek. One day, she was playing with her friend Timmy and they decided to hide in a big, dark cave. Lily took a step forward and suddenly she felt scared. She didn't understand why it felt so terrible to be in the cave. + +Timmy noticed that Lily was scared and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I understand how you feel. Sometimes new things can be scary. But we can face our fears together." + +Lily felt better knowing that Timmy understood her feelings. They continued to play hide and seek, but now Lily felt braver. She learned that it's okay to be scared sometimes, but it's important to have friends who understand and support you. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved apples and would eat them every day. One day, he found a unique apple in the garden. It was big and red with spots on it. Timmy couldn't wait to eat it! + +But when he tried to pick it up, it was too high for him to reach. So, he decided to kneel down and try to grab it. But it was still too high! Timmy was sad, but then his mom came and helped him get the apple. It was the most delicious apple Timmy had ever tasted! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the dishes. Lily said, "Okay, Mommy, I will use the sponge to clean the plates." + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's mom asked her to put the dishes away in the cupboard. Lily opened the cupboard and saw that it was very messy. She said, "Mommy, the cupboard is not normal. Can we clean it, please?" + +They worked together to clean the cupboard and put the dishes away. Lily's mom said, "Thank you for helping me, Lily. You are such a good helper." Lily replied, "I love helping you, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a big snow outside. A little girl named Lily wanted to go outside and play in the snow. She asked her mommy if she could go outside and play. + +Mommy said, "No, Lily. It's too cold and you might get sick." + +Lily was sad and refused to listen to her mommy. She put on her coat, hat, and gloves and went outside to play in the snow. + +After a little while, Lily got tired and decided to go back inside. She went to take off her coat and noticed that it was too small for her. She said, "Mommy, my coat is too small. I think I'm getting fat." + +Mommy laughed and said, "No, Lily. You're not getting fat. You're just growing up. We'll get you a new coat tomorrow." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to put on her socks. Lily looked for her socks but she couldn't find them. "Mommy, where are my socks?" she asked. "They are in your drawer, sweetie," her mom replied. + +Lily found her socks and put them on. She looked at her mom and said, "Mommy, these socks are delicious!" Her mom laughed and said, "Silly Lily, socks are not delicious. They are for your feet to keep them warm." + +Lily and her mom went to the park to play. Lily saw a group of kids playing and she wanted to join them. "Mommy, can I follow those kids?" she asked. "Sure, just be careful and stay close to me," her mom replied. + +Lily followed the kids and played with them. She had so much fun that she forgot about her delicious socks. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for letting me follow those kids. I had a great time!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bike and loved to ride it. One day, she saw her friend Timmy riding a different bike. + +"Wow, Timmy! Your bike is different. Can I ride it?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, Lily! But be careful, it's a bit bigger than yours," said Timmy. + +Lily climbed on the bike and started to ride. She felt the wind in her hair and it made her happy. Suddenly, she hit a bump and fell off the bike. She hurt her thumb and started to cry. + +Timmy ran over to her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll help you up and we can ride our bikes together." + +Lily smiled and felt better. She knew she had a good friend in Timmy. They rode their bikes together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to collect nuts for the winter. One day, Nutty met his friend, a little bird named Tweety. + +"Hi, Nutty! What are you doing?" asked Tweety. + +"I'm collecting nuts for winter. Do you want to help me?" replied Nutty. + +"Sure, I'd love to help!" said Tweety. + +Nutty and Tweety worked together to collect all the nuts they could find. When they were done, they sat down to relax. + +"This was a lot of work, but we did it together. You're a reliable friend, Tweety," said Nutty. + +"Thanks, Nutty. You're a reliable friend too!" replied Tweety. + +From that day on, Nutty and Tweety were the best of friends and always worked together to collect nuts for the winter. +Once upon a time, there was a big red car. The car had four wheels and could drive very fast. One day, the car went on a road trip. The road was long and bumpy, but the car loved to drive on it. + +As they drove, they saw many things. There were trees and birds and even a big lake. The car felt happy and excited. But then, they saw something crazy. It was a big purple elephant! The car had never seen an elephant before, let alone a purple one. + +The car drove closer to the elephant and honked its horn. The elephant waved its trunk and the car knew it was time to go. So, they drove away from the crazy elephant and continued on their road trip. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big yellow bird named Sunny. Sunny was very lazy and didn't like to do anything. Yesterday, Sunny was sitting in his nest all day, not even bothering to fly and get some food. + +Sunny's friend, a little blue bird named Bluey, came to visit him. Bluey asked Sunny if he wanted to play, but Sunny said no. Bluey was sad because he wanted to play with his friend. + +Bluey then had an idea. He asked Sunny if he could help him mind his eggs while he went to get some food. Sunny agreed to help and started to watch over the eggs. As he was sitting there, he realized how important it was to help his friend and not be lazy all the time. + +When Bluey came back, he was happy to see that Sunny had been a good helper. Sunny felt proud of himself for doing something helpful and not being lazy. From that day on, Sunny and Bluey played together every day and Sunny didn't mind helping his friend whenever he needed it. +Sara and Tom were friends who liked to watch films. They had a big box of films that they could choose from. Sometimes they watched funny films, sometimes they watched scary films, sometimes they watched sad films. They always had fun together. + +One day, Sara found a new film in the box. It had a picture of a princess and a dragon on it. Sara liked princesses and dragons, so she wanted to watch it. She showed it to Tom and said, "Look, Tom, I found a new film. Let's watch it." + +Tom looked at the film and shook his head. He did not like princesses and dragons. He thought they were silly and boring. He said, "No, Sara, I don't want to watch that film. I want to watch this film." He showed her another film. It had a picture of a car and a plane on it. Tom liked cars and planes, so he wanted to watch it. + +Sara looked at the film and frowned. She did not like cars and planes. She thought they were loud and fast. She said, "No, Tom, I don't want to watch that film. I want to watch this film." She held the film with the princess and the dragon. + +Tom and Sara started to argue. They both wanted to watch their own film. They did not want to watch the other's film. They did not want to share or take turns. They did not want to be humble or kind. They only wanted to get their way. + +They pulled and tugged at the films. They yelled and cried at each other. They did not listen or care. They were very mean and rude. + +Then, something bad happened. The films ripped and broke. The films did not fit in the box anymore. The films did not work anymore. The films were ruined. + +Tom and Sara stopped arguing. They looked at the films and felt very sad. They had no films to watch now. They had no fun now. They had no friends now. + +They wished they had been humble and nice. They wished they had watched the films together. They wished they had not been so selfish and stubborn. + +But it was too late. The films were gone. And so was their friendship. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see an old man on a bench. He is thin and has white hair. He looks sad. + +"Hello, old man," Tom says. "Why are you sad?" + +The old man smiles a little. "I am not sad, little boy. I am just lonely. I have no friends to talk to." + +Sam feels sorry for the old man. He says, "We can be your friends. We like to talk and play. What is your name?" + +The old man says, "My name is Ben. I used to have many friends, but they are all gone now. They moved away or died. I remain here, alone." + +Tom and Sam sit next to Ben. They tell him about their toys, their pets, and their families. They ask him about his life, his hobbies, and his dreams. Ben tells them stories of his youth, his travels, and his love. He laughs and cries with them. He feels happy. + +They play and talk for a long time. Then they hear their mothers calling them. They have to go home. + +"Goodbye, Ben," Tom says. "We will come back tomorrow. Will you be here?" + +"Of course, I will," Ben says. "You are my new friends. I will wait for you." + +They hug Ben and run to their mothers. They wave to him as they leave. Ben waves back. He is not lonely anymore. He has friends. He remains on the bench, smiling. +Lily was a chubby cat who loved to eat. She ate fish, milk, cheese, and sometimes even cake. She ate so much that she became very sleepy and lazy. She did not like to play with the other cats or chase the birds. She only liked to curl up on her blanket and nap. + +One day, a new cat came to the farm. His name was Max and he was very friendly and playful. He saw Lily on her blanket and wanted to say hello. He ran over to her and said, "Hi, I'm Max. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily opened one eye and looked at Max. She saw that he was thin and fast. She did not want to play with him. She wanted to sleep. She said, "No, thank you. I'm tired. Go away." + +Max was surprised and sad. He thought Lily was rude and boring. He said, "But playing is fun. You can run and jump and catch mice. Don't you like to do that?" + +Lily shook her head and closed her eye. She said, "No, I don't. I like to eat and sleep. That's all." + +Max shrugged and left. He found another cat who liked to play with him. They had a lot of fun together. Lily stayed on her blanket and ate some more. She did not have any fun. She did not have any friends. She was a chubby cat who loved to eat, but she was not happy. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a little dog with a red collar. The dog was lost and scared. It was hiding under a bench. + +"Look, Ben, a dog!" Lily said. "He is so charming. Can we help him?" + +Ben nodded. He liked dogs too. He had a dog at home. He and Lily walked slowly to the bench. They did not want to scare the dog. + +"Hello, dog," Ben said softly. "We are Lily and Ben. We are your friends. Do you have a name?" + +The dog looked at them with big eyes. He wagged his tail a little. He came out from under the bench. He sniffed their hands. He licked Lily's face. Lily giggled. + +"His name is Max," Lily said. She saw the name on his collar. "He is a good dog. I wish we could keep him." + +Ben felt a tug in his heart. He liked Max too. But he knew they could not keep him. He saw a phone number on his collar. He had an idea. + +"Lily, we should call this number," he said. "Maybe it is Max's family. They must be looking for him. They must miss him a lot." + +Lily frowned. She did not want to let go of Max. He was so warm and cuddly. She wanted to take him home. + +"But Ben, I love Max," she said. "He loves me too. Can't we keep him for a little while?" + +Ben shook his head. He urged Lily to do the right thing. + +"Lily, think about how you would feel if you lost your toy bunny," he said. "You would be very sad, right? You would want someone to help you find him. That's how Max's family feels. They love him too. We should help them." + +Lily thought about it. She loved her toy bunny very much. She would be very sad if she lost him. She looked at Max. He was happy with them. But he had a family too. She nodded. + +"OK, Ben, you are right," she said. "We should call the number. But can we play with Max a little more first?" + +Ben smiled. He agreed. They played with Max for a while. They threw a ball for him. They rubbed his belly. They gave him some water. Then they called the number. A lady answered. She was very happy to hear about Max. She thanked them for finding him. She said she would come to the park right away. + +Lily and Ben waited with Max. They hugged him and told him they loved him. They said goodbye to him. The lady came. She was very grateful. She gave them a reward. She gave them a big hug. She took Max with her. Max barked and wagged his tail. He looked at Lily and Ben. He thanked them too. + +Lily and Ben waved at them. They felt a little sad. But they also felt proud. They had done a good thing. They had helped a charming dog find his family. They had listened to their hearts. They were still best friends. They went home with their toys. They hoped to see Max again someday. +Tom and Sue were playing in the park. They liked to look at the clouds and say what they saw. "Look, that cloud is like a big bear!" Tom said. "And that one is like a flower!" Sue said. They laughed and pointed at the clouds. + +But then they saw a dark cloud coming. It was very big and scary. It made a loud noise like thunder. "Oh no, what is that?" Tom asked. "It is a bad cloud. It wants to bite us!" Sue said. They were afraid and ran to their mom. + +Mom was sitting on a bench. She saw Tom and Sue running to her. She hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. The cloud cannot bite you. It is just water and air. Sometimes it makes noise and rain, but it is not mean. It is useful. It gives us water to drink and plants to grow." + +Tom and Sue looked at the cloud again. It was still dark and noisy, but they felt safer with mom. They saw some raindrops falling from the cloud. "Can we play in the rain, mom?" Tom asked. "Yes, you can. But wear your coats and boots. And don't forget to have fun!" Mom said. Tom and Sue smiled and ran to the grass. They jumped and splashed in the puddles. They saw a rainbow in the sky. They thanked the cloud for the rain and the rainbow. They were happy. +Lily liked to play with her toys in her room. She had many toys, like dolls, cars, blocks and books. She liked to make stories with her toys and pretend they were her friends. She did not like to put her toys away when she was done playing. She left them on the floor, on the bed, on the table and everywhere. + +One day, her dad came to her room and saw the mess. He was not happy. He said to Lily, "Lily, you need to clean up your room. It is very messy and you could trip and hurt yourself. You also need to be organized and take care of your things. Do you know what organized means?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not know what organized meant. She liked her room the way it was. She said to her dad, "No, I don't know. What is organized?" + +Her dad tried to explain to her. He said, "Organized means you have a place for everything and everything in its place. For example, you can put your dolls in a basket, your cars in a box, your blocks in a bin and your books on a shelf. That way, you can find them easily when you want to play with them and you can also make more space for other things. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She understood a little bit. She said, "Okay, I will try to be organized. But can you help me?" + +Her dad smiled. He was glad that Lily was willing to learn. He said, "Of course, I will help you. Let's start with your dolls. Where do you think we should put them?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She saw a basket in the corner of her room. She said, "How about the basket?" + +Her dad said, "That's a good idea. Let's put your dolls in the basket. Then we can move on to the next toy. Are you ready?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I am ready. Let's do it!" + +They worked together to clean up and organize Lily's room. It took some time, but they had fun. Lily learned a new word and a new skill. Her dad was proud of her. He gave her a hug and said, "Well done, Lily. You did a great job. Your room looks much better and you are very organized. I love you." + +Lily hugged him back and said, "I love you too, dad. Thank you for helping me and explaining to me. Can we read a book now?" + +Her dad said, "Sure, we can read a book. Which one do you want to read?" + +Lily looked at her shelf and picked a book. She said, "This one. It is my favorite." + +Her dad said, "Okay, let's read it. It is my favorite too." +Lily was a little girl who liked to wander. She liked to see new things and have fun. But sometimes she wandered too far and got lost. Her mom and dad told her to be careful and stay close to them. + +One summer day, Lily and her family went to the park. There were many flowers and trees and birds. Lily wanted to wander and explore. She saw a butterfly and followed it. She did not see where she was going. She wandered away from her mom and dad. + +Soon, Lily was alone. She did not know where she was. She felt scared and sad. She called for her mom and dad, but they did not hear her. She wished she had been careful and stayed close to them. + +Then, she heard a bark. It was a dog. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. It came to Lily and licked her face. Lily felt a little better. She hugged the dog and said, "Hello, dog. Will you help me find my mom and dad?" + +The dog barked again and nodded. It sniffed the air and started to run. Lily followed the dog. The dog led her back to the park. There, she saw her mom and dad. They were looking for her and were very worried. They were happy to see her and the dog. They hugged her and thanked the dog. + +Lily was happy too. She learned a lesson. She said, "I'm sorry, mom and dad. I wandered too far and got lost. I will be careful and stay close to you next time. Thank you, dog, for helping me. You are a good friend." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with puzzles. One day, they found a big puzzle with many pieces in the playroom. They wanted to make the picture of a farm with cows and chickens. + +"Let's do the puzzle together," Lily said. "It will be fun." + +"OK," Ben said. "But I want to do the sky. I like blue." + +Lily nodded. She was polite and let Ben do the sky. She started to do the grass and the barn. They worked hard and soon they had most of the puzzle done. + +Then, they saw that there was only one piece left. It was a piece of the sun. Lily and Ben both reached for it at the same time. + +"I want it!" Lily said. "I did more pieces than you." + +"No, I want it!" Ben said. "I did the hardest part." + +They pulled and tugged at the piece. They were not polite anymore. They were angry and rude. + +Suddenly, the piece tore in half. Lily and Ben gasped. They had broken the puzzle. They felt sad and sorry. + +They looked at each other and said, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. You can have the piece." + +But it was too late. The piece was ruined. They could not finish the puzzle. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that sharing and being polite are more important than having the last piece. They learned that puzzles are more fun when they work together. They learned to welcome each other's help and ideas. They hugged and said, "Let's be friends again." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they decided to play shop. Lily was the shopkeeper and Ben was the customer. + +"Hello, what do you want to buy?" Lily asked. + +"I want to buy a thermometer," Ben said. + +"A thermometer? Why do you want a thermometer?" Lily wondered. + +"Because I want to see how hot or cold I am," Ben explained. + +Lily looked around her shop, which was made of cardboard boxes and toys. She found a thermometer among her things and gave it to Ben. + +"Here you go. That will be five coins, please," she said. + +Ben took the thermometer and looked at it. He saw some numbers and a red line. He put it in his mouth and waited. + +"Are you sick?" Lily asked. + +"No, I'm just curious," Ben said. + +He took out the thermometer and looked at it again. He saw the red line had moved. + +"Wow, look! The red line changed. It shows how hot or cold I am," he said. + +Lily was impressed. She wanted to try it too. + +"Can I have a turn?" she asked. + +"Sure, but you have to pay me five coins," Ben said. + +Lily thought for a moment. She only had three coins left. She did not want to spend them all. + +"Can I pay you two coins and a candy?" she offered. + +Ben thought for a moment. He liked candy, but he also liked coins. He did not want to lose his thermometer. + +"No, I want five coins. It's a fair price," he said. + +Lily was sad. She really wanted to try the thermometer. She looked at Ben and saw he was happy with his toy. She had an idea. + +"OK, I have another deal. How about I sell you something else for three coins, and then you can lend me the thermometer for a minute?" she suggested. + +Ben was curious. He wondered what Lily had to sell. + +"What do you have to sell?" he asked. + +Lily smiled. She reached into her pocket and pulled out a shiny stone. She had found it in the park and thought it was pretty. + +"Look, I have this beautiful stone. It sparkles in the sun. It's very rare and special. Do you want to buy it?" she said. + +Ben looked at the stone. He saw it was shiny and colorful. He liked shiny and colorful things. He thought it was rare and special too. + +"Wow, that's a nice stone. OK, I'll buy it for three coins," he said. + +He gave Lily three coins and took the stone. He held it in his hand and admired it. + +"Thank you, Ben. And can I borrow your thermometer now?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but only for a minute," Ben said. + +He gave Lily the thermometer and watched her put it in her mouth. He saw the red line move again. + +Lily was happy. She saw how hot or cold she was. She thought it was fun. + +"Thank you, Ben. Here's your thermometer back," she said. + +She gave Ben the thermometer and smiled. + +They both looked at their new toys and felt proud. They had made a good trade. They were wise. They played shop some more and had a lot of fun. +Anna likes to go to the office with her dad. He works on a big computer and talks to people on the phone. Anna has a small desk with crayons and paper. She draws pictures and writes her name. + +One day, something funny happens at the office. A big dog comes in with a man. The dog is brown and furry. He has a long tail and ears. He runs around the office and barks. He jumps on the desks and chairs. He knocks over the papers and pens. He makes a big mess. + +Anna thinks the dog is funny. She laughs and claps. She wants to play with the dog. She gets up from her desk and runs after the dog. She calls him "Woofy". The dog likes Anna. He licks her face and wags his tail. + +The man is sorry. He says the dog is his. He says he forgot to close the door of his car. He says he is sorry for the mess. He tries to catch the dog. He says he will take him away. + +Anna's dad is not angry. He smiles and says it is okay. He says the dog is cute. He says he likes dogs. He says he will help the man clean up. He says Anna can play with the dog for a little while. He says he is proud of Anna for being nice to the dog. He says he loves Anna. Anna hugs her dad and says she loves him too. She says she likes the office. She says she likes Woofy. She says she had a fun day. +Ben and Lily are twins. They have the same birthday. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. + +Mom and Dad make a big cake for them. The cake has four candles. Two for Ben and two for Lily. The cake is chocolate. Ben and Lily love chocolate. + +Mom and Dad say, "Happy birthday, Ben and Lily! Blow out the candles and make a wish!" + +Ben and Lily blow out the candles. They wish for different things. Ben wishes for a red car. Lily wishes for a pink doll. + +Mom and Dad give them their presents. Ben opens his present. He sees a red car. He is very happy. He says, "Thank you, Mom and Dad! This is what I wished for!" + +Lily opens her present. She sees a pink doll. She is very happy. She says, "Thank you, Mom and Dad! This is what I wished for!" + +But then, Ben and Lily look at each other's presents. They want to play with them. Ben says, "Can I play with your doll, Lily?" + +Lily says, "No, Ben. This is my doll. You have your car." + +Ben says, "But I want to play with your doll. She is so pretty." + +Lily says, "But I want to play with your car. He is so fast." + +They start to fight. They pull and tug at each other's presents. They cry and shout. + +Mom and Dad hear them. They are not happy. They say, "Ben and Lily, stop fighting! You have to share your presents. They are both yours. You are twins. You have to be nice to each other." + +Ben and Lily stop fighting. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom and Dad. Sorry, Ben. Sorry, Lily." + +They hug each other. They hug Mom and Dad. They say, "We love you, Mom and Dad. We love you, Ben. We love you, Lily." + +They play with their presents together. They have fun. They are happy. + +The end. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys because their parents were rich and bought them whatever they wanted. But sometimes they got bored of their toys and wanted to do something else. + +One day, they decided to play restaurant. Ben was the chef and Lily was the waitress. They used their toy kitchen and dishes to make pretend food and serve it to their stuffed animals. They had a lot of fun making up different orders and pretending to be busy and important. + +But then, Ben got tired of cooking and wanted to be the waitress. He told Lily to switch with him, but Lily did not want to. She liked being the waitress and taking orders. She said no to Ben and told him to keep cooking. Ben got angry and said that it was not fair. He threw a toy spoon at Lily and made her cry. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Ben and Lily fighting and their toys scattered everywhere. She was not happy. She told them to stop fighting and to share their toys. She said that they could take turns being the chef and the waitress, or they could play something else together. She encouraged them to be nice to each other and to use their words instead of throwing things. + +Ben and Lily felt sorry for making their mom unhappy and for hurting each other. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to take turns being the chef and the waitress, and to let their stuffed animals choose their orders. They thanked their mom for helping them and for giving them so many toys. They played restaurant happily until it was time for dinner. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a big truck, some blocks, and a pair of scissors. Lily wanted to load the truck with the blocks and drive it around. Tom wanted to cut the blocks with the scissors and make shapes. + +"Let me load the truck, Tom," Lily said. "You can cut the blocks later." + +"No, I want to cut the blocks now, Lily," Tom said. "You can load the truck later." + +They started to argue and tug at the scissors. They did not see that their mom had put a fragile vase on the table next to them. The vase was a gift from their grandma and it was very pretty and shiny. + +As they pulled the scissors, they knocked over the vase. It fell to the floor and broke into many pieces. They heard a loud crash and saw the broken vase. They felt scared and sorry. + +Their mom came running into the living room. She saw the mess and the scissors and the truck and the blocks. She was very angry and sad. + +"What have you done?" she asked. "You broke the vase! It was fragile! And why do you have scissors? They are not toys! They are dangerous!" + +Lily and Tom started to cry. They knew they had done something bad. They hugged their mom and said they were sorry. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Lily said. "We were playing and we did not see the vase." + +"I'm sorry, mom," Tom said. "We were fighting and we did not hear the vase." + +Their mom hugged them back and said she loved them. She said they had to be more careful and listen to her. She said they had to help her clean up the mess and say sorry to grandma. She said they had to share their toys and not use scissors. + +Lily and Tom nodded and said they understood. They said they loved their mom and their grandma. They said they would be good and play nicely. They helped their mom pick up the pieces of the vase and put them in a bag. They put away their toys and the scissors. They called their grandma and said they were sorry. They said they would make her a new vase with paper and glue and stickers. Their grandma said she forgave them and she loved them. They felt better and said they loved her too. They learned their lesson and never played with scissors again. +Lily had a fish in a tank. She liked to watch the fish swim and play. She fed the fish every day and gave it a name. She called it Bubbles. + +One day, Lily saw that Bubbles was bigger than before. He had grown a lot. He was too big for the tank. He could not swim and play well. He looked sad and bored. Lily felt sorry for Bubbles. + +Lily asked her mom for a bigger tank. Her mom said they had to go to the store and buy one. They got in the car and drove to the store. Lily saw many tanks of different sizes and colors. She picked a big blue one. She also saw some plants and rocks and toys for the tank. She wanted to make Bubbles happy. + +They brought the new tank home and set it up. They filled it with water and put the plants and rocks and toys inside. They moved Bubbles from the old tank to the new one. Bubbles looked happy and excited. He swam and played and explored the new tank. He made bubbles with his mouth. + +Lily smiled and watched Bubbles. She said, "I love you, Bubbles. You are my best friend. I hope you like your new home." Bubbles seemed to say, "I love you, too, Lily. Thank you for the new home. It is much better than the old one. The old one was too small and filthy. The new one is big and clean and fun." Lily and Bubbles were both happy. +Lily and Ben were very happy. They were going to have a picnic with Mom and Dad. They packed some bread, cheese, fruit and juice in a big basket. They also took a blanket, a ball and a book. + +They drove to the park and found a lovely spot under a big tree. They spread the blanket on the grass and put the basket on it. Mom and Dad smiled and said, "Let's enjoy our picnic!" + +Lily and Ben ran to the ball and started to play. They threw the ball to each other and laughed. They were having so much fun. But then, Lily felt something tickle her nose. She rubbed it and said, "Achoo!" She sneezed very loud. + +Ben heard her and said, "Are you okay, Lily?" He ran to her and gave her a hug. He said, "Don't worry, it's just a sneeze. Maybe you have some dust in your nose." + +But Lily sneezed again. And again. And again. She couldn't stop. She felt very bad. Her nose was red and runny. Her eyes were watery and itchy. She said, "I don't feel good, Ben. I think I'm sick." + +Mom and Dad heard her and came to see. They looked at her and said, "Oh no, Lily. You have a cold. You need to go home and rest. We can't have our picnic today." + +Lily and Ben were very sad. They wanted to have their picnic. They wanted to eat their food and read their book. They wanted to play more with their ball. But they had to pack everything and go back to the car. + +They said goodbye to the park and the tree. They said sorry to the basket and the blanket. They said maybe next time to the ball and the book. + +They drove home and Lily sneezed all the way. She felt worse and worse. She wished she didn't sneeze. She wished she could have her picnic. She wished she could have a lovely day. +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and bridges and houses. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, Anna, I made a big tower!" Ben says, showing his blocks to Anna. "It is very tall and strong." + +Anna notices that Ben has used all the blue blocks. She likes blue blocks too. She wants to use some for her bridge. She looks around and sees that there are no blue blocks left. + +"Ben, can I have some blue blocks, please?" Anna asks. "I need them for my bridge." + +Ben shakes his head. "No, Anna, these are my blocks. I need them for my tower. You can use other blocks." + +Anna feels sad and angry. She thinks that Ben is not fair. She wants to share the blocks with him, but he does not want to share with him. She thinks of a plan. + +"OK, Ben, you can keep your blocks," Anna says. "But can I see your tower? It looks very nice." + +Ben smiles. He is proud of his tower. He thinks that Anna likes his tower too. He picks up his tower and brings it to Anna. + +"Here, Anna, look at my tower. It is very tall and strong. Do you like it?" Ben says. + +Anna nods. She pretends to admire the tower. But she has a different idea. She waits for the right moment. Then she pushes the tower with her hand. The tower falls down and the blocks scatter on the floor. + +"Anna, why did you do that?" Ben cries. "You broke my tower!" + +Anna laughs. She grabs some blue blocks and runs to her bridge. She adds them to her bridge. She thinks that her bridge is better than Ben's tower. + +"Sorry, Ben, but I wanted some blue blocks too. And your tower was not very strong. It was not flexible. Look at my bridge. It is flexible. It can bend and twist and not fall down. Do you like it?" Anna says. + +Ben feels sad and angry. He thinks that Anna is not nice. She broke his tower and took his blocks. He does not like her bridge. He thinks that her bridge is silly. He wants to get his blocks back. He thinks of a plan. +Anna likes to play with her mirror. She likes to see her face and make funny faces. She also likes to shake the mirror and see how the light moves. + +One day, she is playing with her mirror in her room. She shakes it very hard and it falls on the floor. It breaks into many pieces. Anna is scared and sad. She cries very loud. + +Her mom hears her cry and comes to her room. She sees the broken mirror and hugs Anna. She says, "It's okay, Anna. Don't cry. It was an accident. I'm not angry with you." + +Anna stops crying and looks at her mom. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I broke the mirror. I liked the mirror." + +Her mom says, "I know, Anna. I liked the mirror too. But we can get a new mirror. And we can clean up the pieces together. Be careful not to touch them. They are sharp and can hurt you." + +Anna nods and helps her mom. They put the pieces in a bag and throw them away. They also sweep the floor and make it clean. Then her mom gives her a new mirror. It is bigger and prettier than the old one. + +Anna smiles and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love the new mirror." + +Her mom says, "I love you too, Anna. You are my sweet girl. You can play with the new mirror, but be gentle. Don't shake it too hard." + +Anna says, "Okay, mom. I will be calm. I will not shake it too hard." + +She plays with the new mirror and makes funny faces. She is happy and calm. Her mom watches her and smiles. She is proud and calm. They are both happy and calm. +Tom and Anna are brother and sister. They like to joke with each other. One morning, they see their dad reading a newspaper. They have an idea. + +"Let's make a joke on dad," Tom says to Anna. "We can hide his newspaper and see what he does." + +"OK, that sounds fun," Anna says. They wait until their dad goes to the kitchen to get some coffee. Then they grab his newspaper and run to their room. + +They hear their dad coming back. He looks for his newspaper on the couch, but it is not there. He looks under the cushions, but it is not there. He looks on the table, but it is not there. + +"Where is my newspaper?" he asks. "Did you see it, Tom? Did you see it, Anna?" + +Tom and Anna giggle in their room. They hear their dad looking in other places. He looks in the trash, but it is not there. He looks in the closet, but it is not there. He looks in the bathroom, but it is not there. + +"Where is my newspaper?" he asks again. "Did someone take it?" + +Tom and Anna can't hold their laughter anymore. They come out of their room with the newspaper. They show it to their dad. + +"Surprise!" they say. "We made a joke on you. We hid your newspaper." + +Their dad smiles. He is not angry. He hugs them and says, "You got me. That was a good joke. But next time, don't hide my newspaper. I want to read it." + +Tom and Anna say sorry. They give their dad his newspaper. They sit with him on the couch. They look at the pictures and the words. They ask him questions. He tells them stories. They have a good time. The newspaper is not empty. It is full of fun. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with dolls. They had many dolls, but their favorite was a big doll with long hair and a pink dress. They named her Rose. + +One day, Lily and Ben decided to decorate Rose with stickers and ribbons. They found some shiny stickers and colorful ribbons in their mom's drawer and started to stick and tie them on Rose's hair, dress, and shoes. They thought Rose looked very pretty. + +But then, Lily saw that Ben had put more stickers and ribbons on Rose than she did. She felt jealous and angry. She wanted Rose to look prettier on her side. She said to Ben, "You have too many stickers and ribbons! Give some to me!" + +Ben said, "No, I don't want to! I found them first! You have enough!" + +Lily and Ben started to fight over the stickers and ribbons. They pulled and tugged and yelled at each other. They did not notice that they were hurting Rose. They ripped her dress, pulled her hair, and broke her shoes. Rose looked very sad and ugly. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Rose and was shocked and angry. She said to Lily and Ben, "What have you done to Rose? She was a beautiful doll and you ruined her! How could you be so mean and selfish? You should share and be nice to each other and to your toys!" + +Lily and Ben felt ashamed and sorry. They realized they had made a big mistake. They tried to fix Rose, but it was too late. Rose was broken and dirty. They cried and hugged each other. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We are sorry, Rose. We will never fight over stickers and ribbons again. We will decorate our dolls together and make them happy." + +The moral of the story is: Don't be jealous and greedy. Share and be kind to others and to your things. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked very fun. But there was a problem. The slide was too high for them to climb. + +"Let's ask Mom to help us," Lily said. + +"No, we can do it by ourselves. We are clever," Tom said. + +He looked around and saw a pile of boxes near the slide. He had an idea. He took his vest off and tied it to one of the boxes. Then he threw the other end of the vest over the slide. + +"Look, Lily, I made a rope. Now we can pull ourselves up," he said. + +He grabbed the vest and started to pull. Lily followed him. They managed to reach the top of the slide. They were very happy. + +"Wow, Tom, you are so clever. That was a good idea," Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are clever too. Now let's slide down and have fun," Tom said. + +They slid down the slide and laughed. They had a great time in the park. Mom was proud of them. She gave them a hug and a cookie. They shared the cookie and smiled. They loved each other very much. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to pretend they were police and chase the bad guys. They made loud noises with their mouths and zoomed around the couch and the table. + +"Stop, you are under arrest!" Lily shouted, pointing her car at Ben's. + +"No, you can't catch me!" Ben said, dodging her car and running to the kitchen. + +Lily followed him, but she bumped into their mom, who was making lunch. Their mom was not happy with their noise and mess. + +"Kids, you need to settle down and play nicely. You are making too much noise and you are not being polite. How would you like it if someone shouted and bumped into you?" their mom said. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and felt sorry. They did not want to upset their mom or be rude. + +"We are sorry, mom. We were just playing police and bad guys. We did not mean to be loud or rude," Lily said. + +"We will play more quietly and politely, mom. We will also clean up our toys," Ben said. + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She was glad they were sorry and willing to change. + +"That's very good, kids. I appreciate your apology and your help. You can still play police and bad guys, but please be more careful and respectful. And don't forget to wash your hands before lunch," their mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mom." They went back to the living room and picked up their toy cars. They decided to play a different game, where they helped people instead of chasing them. They still had fun, but they were more quiet and polite. Their mom was proud of them. +Lily likes to play cafe with her toys. She has a small table, two chairs, a tray, and some cups and plates. She puts on a pink apron and a hat. She is the server. Her toys are the customers. + +She goes to the first toy, a bear. She says, "Hello, bear. What do you want to eat?" The bear says, "I want honey and bread." Lily writes down the order on a paper. She says, "OK, bear. I will bring your food soon." + +She goes to the second toy, a doll. She says, "Hello, doll. What do you want to drink?" The doll says, "I want tea and milk." Lily writes down the order on the paper. She says, "OK, doll. I will bring your drink soon." + +She goes to the kitchen, where she has a pretend stove and a fridge. She takes out some honey and bread, and some tea and milk. She puts them on the tray. She carries the tray to the table. The tray is heavy and big. Lily's apron is tight. She tries not to drop the tray. + +She serves the food and the drink to the toys. She says, "Here you go, bear and doll. Enjoy your meal." The toys say, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good server." Lily smiles. She likes to play cafe. She asks, "Do you want dessert?" The toys say, "Yes, please." Lily says, "OK, I will be right back." She goes to the kitchen again. She looks for some cake and ice cream. She hopes they fit on the tray. +Lily and Max are twins. They like to eat cereal for breakfast. They have different bowls and spoons. Lily has a pink bowl and a silver spoon. Max has a blue bowl and a gold spoon. + +One morning, Lily and Max are hungry. They go to the kitchen and see the cereal box on the table. They both want to eat the same cereal. It is crunchy and sweet and has little stars on it. Lily says, "I want the star cereal. It is great." Max says, "No, I want the star cereal. It is great." + +They both reach for the cereal box and pull it. The box is not very strong. It rips and the cereal falls out. It makes a big mess on the table and on the floor. Lily and Max are sad and angry. They say, "You did it. It is your fault." + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the kitchen. She sees the cereal everywhere. She is not happy. She says, "What happened here? Why did you make such a mess?" Lily and Max point at each other and say, "He did it. She did it." + +Mom shakes her head and says, "You both did it. You both wanted the same thing and you did not share. You need to learn to take turns and be nice to each other. Now, help me clean up this mess and then we can have some other cereal." + +Lily and Max feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will help you." They get a broom and a dustpan and start to sweep the cereal. They see some cereal that is still in the box. They have an idea. They say, "Mom, can we have some of this cereal? It is still good." + +Mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can. But you have to share it. You can attach your bowls and spoons together and make one big bowl and one big spoon. Then you can eat the cereal together and have fun." + +Lily and Max like the idea. They attach their bowls and spoons together and make a big bowl and a big spoon. They pour some cereal and some milk and start to eat. They say, "This is great. We like to share. We are sorry we fought. We love you, Mom." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I love you too, Lily and Max. You are good twins. Now, enjoy your breakfast and have a good day." +Sara and Tom like to play in the park. They like to run, slide and swing. One day, they see something shiny in the grass. They go to look at it. + +"Wow, what is this?" Sara asks. She picks up the shiny thing. It is a gem. It is red and round and sparkles in the sun. + +"It is a gem," Tom says. "It is very pretty. Where did it come from?" + +"I don't know," Sara says. "Maybe someone lost it. Maybe it is magic." + +They decide to keep the gem. They think it is a special gift. They take turns holding it and looking at it. They feel happy and lucky. + +They go to the pond. They see some ducks and fish. They throw some bread for them. They watch them eat and swim. They laugh and talk. + +"Can I see the gem again?" Tom asks. + +"Sure," Sara says. She gives him the gem. He holds it in his hand. He smiles. + +"Look, the gem shines like the water," he says. He shows Sara the gem. She nods. + +"Yes, it does," she says. "It is very easy to see. It is very easy to love." + +They hug each other. They are best friends. They share the gem. They have a lot of fun. They are very happy. +Anna was very hungry. She wanted to eat her lunch. She had a sandwich, a banana and a juice box. She opened her lunch bag and took out her sandwich. She was about to take a big bite when she heard a loud laugh. + +"Ha ha ha! Look at Anna's sandwich! It has worms in it!" It was Ben, the mean boy in her class. He pointed at Anna's sandwich and made a funny face. Anna looked at her sandwich and saw something green and slimy on the bread. She felt scared and yucky. She dropped her sandwich and started to cry. + +"Ben, that is not nice! You should not make fun of Anna's sandwich!" It was Miss Lee, the teacher. She came over and picked up Anna's sandwich. She looked at it and smiled. "Anna, this is not worms. This is lettuce. It is a green leaf that you can eat. It is good for you. Ben, did you put this lettuce on Anna's sandwich?" + +Ben looked down and nodded. He felt ashamed. He wanted to play a trick on Anna, but he did not think it would make her cry. He thought it would be funny, but it was not. It was mean. + +"Ben, you should say sorry to Anna. You should not embarrass her or anyone else. You should be kind and respectful. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" Miss Lee said. + +Ben looked at Anna and saw her red face and wet eyes. He felt sorry. He walked over to Anna and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was wrong. I should not have done that. Your sandwich is not bad. It is good. Do you want to share my lunch? I have crackers and cheese and grapes." + +Anna looked at Ben and felt confused. She did not know if he was being nice or mean. She did not know if she should trust him or not. She looked at Miss Lee and saw her nod. She looked at Ben and saw him smile. She decided to give him a chance. She said, "Okay, Ben. Thank you. I'm sorry I cried. I was scared. I don't like worms. I like lettuce. Can I have some of your cheese?" + +Ben nodded and gave her some cheese. He said, "You're welcome, Anna. I'm sorry I scared you. I don't like worms either. I like cheese. Can I have some of your juice?" + +Anna nodded and gave him some juice. She said, "You're welcome, Ben. Thank you for sharing. I like juice. Do you want to be friends?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Yes, Anna. I want to be friends. Friends don't embarrass each other. Friends help each other. Friends share lunch." + +Anna smiled and said, "Yes, Ben. Friends do that. I'm glad we are friends." + +Miss Lee smiled and said, "I'm proud of you, Ben and Anna. You learned a good lesson today. You learned how to say sorry and how to forgive. You learned how to be kind and respectful. You learned how to be friends. Now, let's enjoy our lunch and have some fun." +Anna and Ben were twins who loved cookies. They knew that Mom kept a jar of cookies on the top shelf of the kitchen. Sometimes, Mom would give them a cookie as a treat, but they were not allowed to take cookies by themselves. + +One day, when Mom was busy in the garden, Anna and Ben had a plan. They dragged a chair to the kitchen and climbed on it. Ben reached for the jar and tried to remove it from the shelf. But the jar was too heavy and he lost his balance. The jar fell to the floor and broke into pieces. Cookies and glass were everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Anna cried. "Mom will be so angry!" + +"What do we do?" Ben asked, troubled. + +"Quick, let's hide!" Anna said. They ran to their room and closed the door. + +But Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and knew what had happened. She was not happy. She called for Anna and Ben. + +"Anna, Ben, come here right now!" she said. "You have been very naughty. You broke the jar and wasted the cookies. And you could have hurt yourselves with the glass. Why did you do that?" + +Anna and Ben came out of their room, feeling sorry and scared. They looked at Mom with big eyes. + +"We wanted a cookie, Mom," Anna said. + +"But we couldn't remove the jar, Mom," Ben said. + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she loved her twins. She hugged them and said, "I know you love cookies, but you have to ask me first. And you have to be careful with things that can break. You could have asked me for a cookie, and I would have given you one. But now you have to help me clean up this mess. And no cookies for you today." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They said they were sorry and helped Mom clean up the kitchen. They learned their lesson and never tried to remove the jar again. +Tom and Lily were playing with water in the garden. They had a big bucket and some cups and spoons. They liked to fill the cups with water and pour them on the ground. They made different patterns with the water on the grass and the dirt. + +"Look, Lily, I made a star!" Tom said, showing his cup. + +"That's nice, Tom, but I made a flower!" Lily said, showing hers. + +They both smiled and poured their cups on the ground. Then they filled them again and made more patterns. + +But then, Tom had an idea. He wanted to make Lily laugh. He filled his cup with water and sneaked behind Lily. He poured the water on her head and shouted, "Soak!" + +Lily gasped and felt the water run down her hair and face. She was not happy. She was wet and cold. She turned around and glared at Tom. + +"Tom, that's not funny! That's mean!" Lily said, wiping her eyes. + +Tom saw that Lily was not laughing. He saw that she was angry and sad. He felt bad. He did not want to make Lily angry and sad. He wanted to make her happy and laugh. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I was just playing. I didn't mean to make you sad. Please don't be mad at me," Tom said, putting down his cup. + +Lily looked at Tom. She saw that he was sorry. She saw that he was still her friend. She felt better. She picked up her cup and filled it with water. + +"It's okay, Tom, I forgive you. But now it's my turn to soak you!" Lily said, smiling. + +She poured the water on Tom's head and shouted, "Soak!" + +Tom gasped and felt the water run down his hair and face. He was wet and cold. But he was also happy. He saw that Lily was happy and laughing. He laughed too. + +They both laughed and hugged. They were still wet and cold, but they were also incredible friends. They went back to making patterns with the water and having fun. +Tom and Lily were twins. They had a birthday today. They were three years old. Mom and Dad made a cake for them. It was big and round and had candles on it. It was tasty. + +Tom and Lily wore hats and blew horns. They had balloons and toys. They sang and danced and laughed. They were happy. They celebrated their birthday. + +But then, Tom and Lily saw a big mess. The cake had crumbs and frosting on the floor. The balloons and toys were everywhere. The horns and hats were torn. Mom and Dad looked sad. They had to clean the mess. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They wanted to help. They picked up the crumbs and frosting. They put the balloons and toys in a box. They threw away the horns and hats. They hugged Mom and Dad and said sorry. + +Mom and Dad smiled. They were proud of Tom and Lily. They said it was okay. They said they loved them. They gave them a kiss and a hug. They said happy birthday. They were happy. They celebrated their birthday. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a big igloo with snow blocks. They crawl inside the igloo. It is warm and quiet. + +"Wow, this is our snow house!" Anna says. "We can lie here and pretend we are polar bears." + +"Roar!" Ben says. He makes a funny face. Anna laughs. + +They lie on their backs and look at the snow roof. They see some stars shining through the snow. They are very pretty. + +"Can we sleep here?" Ben asks. He feels sleepy. + +"No, we have to go home soon," Anna says. "But we can come back tomorrow and play more." + +"OK," Ben says. He yawns. He is happy. + +They hug each other and smile. They are good friends. They like their igloo. It is their secret place. +Anna and Ben love to go to the park with Mom. Mom has a white car that can drive very fast. Anna and Ben sit in the back and put on their belts. They look out the window and see many things. + +"Look, Ben, a big dog!" Anna says. + +"Wow, he is brown and furry!" Ben says. + +They drive past the dog and see a store. The store has many treats. Anna and Ben like treats. They like ice cream and cookies and candy. + +"Mom, can we have a treat?" Anna asks. + +"Maybe later, sweetie. We are almost at the park." Mom says. + +They drive a little more and see the park. The park has swings and slides and a sandbox. Anna and Ben are happy. They jump out of the car and run to the playground. + +"Yay, we are at the park!" Ben says. + +"Let's have fun!" Anna says. + +They play for a long time. They swing and slide and make sand castles. They laugh and smile. Mom watches them and smiles too. + +"Are you hungry, kids?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, Mom!" Anna and Ben say. + +"OK, let's go back to the car. I have a surprise for you." Mom says. + +They go back to the car and see a bag on the seat. Mom opens the bag and gives them each a treat. It is a cupcake with white frosting and sprinkles. + +"Wow, thank you, Mom!" Anna and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, my loves. You deserve a treat for being so good." Mom says. + +They eat their cupcakes and hug Mom. They are happy. They drive home and tell Dad about their day. They have a good day. +Lila and Tom are friends who live on a farm. They like to play with the animals and help their parents. One day, they see a new horse in the barn. It is big and brown and has a long mane. + +"Who is that?" Lila asks. + +"That is Max. He is a wild horse. Dad found him in the woods and brought him here. He wants to tame him and make him a good farm horse," Tom says. + +"Can we pet him?" Lila asks. + +"No, we can't. He is scared of people. He might bite or kick. We have to be careful and give him space," Tom says. + +"But he looks so lonely. Maybe he needs a friend," Lila says. + +They think for a while. Then they have an idea. They go to the shed and get some hay. They make a trail of hay from the barn to the fence. They hope Max will follow the hay and find the other horses. + +They hide behind a tree and watch. Max sees the hay and sniffs it. He is hungry and likes the hay. He eats some and walks to the next pile. He does this until he reaches the fence. There he sees the other horses. They are friendly and nuzzle him. Max feels happy and safe. He makes a soft neigh. + +Lila and Tom smile. They are glad they helped Max. They run to their parents and tell them what they did. + +"That was very kind and smart of you," Dad says. "You provided hay for Max and helped him find his new friends. Maybe he will not be so wild anymore." + +Lila and Tom hug their parents. They love the farm and the animals. They can't wait to play with Max again. +Ben likes his bicycle very much. He rides it every day in the park with his friends. But his bicycle is very dirty. It has mud and dust on it. Ben wants to wash his bicycle and make it shiny again. + +He asks his mom for a bucket of water and a sponge. His mom says yes and helps him fill the bucket. Ben takes the bucket and the sponge to the garden. He puts his bicycle on the grass and starts to wash it. He rubs the sponge on the wheels, the frame and the seat. He pours water on the bicycle to rinse it. He is very happy to see his bicycle clean. + +But then he hears a loud noise. It is a big truck on the road. The truck is very noisy. It honks its horn and makes a lot of smoke. Ben does not like the noise. He covers his ears and says, "Shh, truck, shh! You are too noisy! You scare me and my bicycle!" + +The truck driver hears Ben and sees him in the garden. He smiles and waves at him. He says, "Sorry, little boy, I did not mean to scare you. I am just doing my job. I have to deliver these boxes to the store. Your bicycle is very nice. Did you wash it yourself?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, I did. Thank you. But please be quiet. You are hurting my ears and my bicycle's ears." + +The truck driver laughs and says, "OK, OK, I will be quiet. Have fun with your bicycle. Bye-bye!" + +He drives away slowly and quietly. Ben waves back and says, "Bye-bye, truck! Have a good day!" + +He finishes washing his bicycle and dries it with a towel. He puts on his helmet and rides his bicycle to the park. He is very proud of his bicycle. He shows it to his friends and they all say, "Wow, Ben, your bicycle is so shiny and pretty! You did a good job!" + +Ben smiles and says, "Thank you, friends. I love my bicycle. It is the best bicycle in the world!" +Tom and Sue were playing in the garden. They liked to water the flowers with a big jug. The jug was blue and had a handle and a spout. Tom and Sue took turns to fill the jug from the tap and pour water on the flowers. + +One day, the jug broke. Tom was holding the jug when it slipped from his hand and fell on the ground. The jug cracked and water spilled everywhere. Tom was very sad. He liked the jug very much. He started to weep. + +Sue saw Tom weeping and ran to him. She hugged him and said, "Don't weep, Tom. It's OK. The jug was old and weak. We can get a new jug. A new jug that is strong and reliable. A new jug that won't break." + +Tom looked at Sue and wiped his tears. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Sue. You are a good friend. You are kind and reliable. You always make me feel better." + +Sue smiled back and said, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good friend too. You are fun and reliable. You always make me laugh." + +Tom and Sue hugged again and went to look for a new jug. They found a green jug that was big and shiny. They filled it with water and went back to the garden. They watered the flowers with the new jug and had a lot of fun. They were happy and forgot about the broken jug. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toy cars. They like to make them go fast and make loud noises. Sara has a red car and Ben has a blue car. They have a big box of stickers to decorate their cars. + +"Look, I have a star sticker for my car. It is shiny and pretty," Sara says. She sticks it on the door of her car. + +"I have a letter sticker for my car. It is a B for Ben. It is smart and cool," Ben says. He sticks it on the hood of his car. + +They keep sticking more stickers on their cars until they run out of them. They look at their cars and smile. They are very proud of their work. + +"Let's show Mom and Dad our cars. They will like them a lot," Sara says. She picks up her car and runs to the living room. + +"Wait for me," Ben says. He picks up his car and follows her. + +But when they get to the living room, they see Mom and Dad are busy. Mom is on the phone and Dad is on the laptop. They look serious and tired. + +"Mom, Dad, look at our cars. We made them with stickers," Sara says. She holds up her car and waves it. + +"Sorry, honey, not now. We are working. We have to supply a lot of things for our jobs. It is hard and stressful," Mom says. She does not look at Sara's car. + +"Dad, Dad, look at my car. I made it with a B sticker. It is a spell for good luck," Ben says. He holds up his car and nudges Dad. + +"Sorry, buddy, not now. We are working. We have to finish a lot of tasks for our jobs. It is urgent and important," Dad says. He does not look at Ben's car. + +Sara and Ben feel sad and confused. They do not understand why Mom and Dad do not want to see their cars. They do not understand what supply and spell mean. They do not understand why work is hard and stressful and urgent and important. + +They put down their cars and sit on the floor. They look at each other and sigh. + +"Maybe they will look at our cars later. When they are not working. When they are happy and ready," Sara says. + +"Maybe. I hope so. I love my car. And I love you," Ben says. + +"I love my car. And I love you too," Sara says. + +They hug each other and wait for Mom and Dad to finish working. They hope they will have time to play with them and their cars. They hope they will make them feel proud and happy. They hope they will understand their simple words. +Lily was very happy to go to school. She liked to play with her friends and learn new things. But there was one boy who made her sad. His name was Tom and he liked to tease Lily. He would call her names, pull her hair and take her toys. Lily did not like Tom at all. + +One day, Lily brought her favorite doll to school. She wanted to show it to her friends and play with it. But Tom saw her doll and wanted to have it. He ran to Lily and snatched her doll from her hands. He laughed and said, "This is my doll now. You can't have it back. You are a baby and your doll is ugly." + +Lily felt very angry and sad. She tried to get her doll back, but Tom was bigger and faster. He ran away with her doll and hid behind a tree. Lily cried and asked her teacher for help. The teacher saw what Tom did and was not happy. She told Tom to give back the doll and say sorry to Lily. But Tom did not listen. He said, "No, I won't. This is my doll and I like it. Lily is a crybaby and she doesn't deserve it." + +The teacher was very angry. She said, "Tom, you are being very naughty and mean. You need to learn how to share and be kind. If you don't give back the doll and say sorry, you will have to go to the time-out corner and miss the snack time." + +Tom did not want to go to the time-out corner and miss the snack time. He liked to eat cookies and drink juice. He thought for a moment and decided to give back the doll and say sorry. He walked to Lily and handed her the doll. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong to tease you and take your doll. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily looked at Tom and saw that he was sorry. She felt happy to have her doll back. She said, "Thank you, Tom. I forgive you. But please don't tease me again. It hurts my feelings and makes me sad. Can we be friends?" + +Tom nodded and smiled. He said, "Yes, we can be friends. I'm sorry for hurting your feelings and making you sad. I won't tease you again. Can I play with you and your doll?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, you can play with me and my doll. But you have to be gentle and nice. Do you want to join us for snack time?" + +Tom said, "Yes, I do. Thank you, Lily. You are very kind and sweet." + +Lily and Tom hugged and went to join their friends for snack time. They played with the doll and shared their cookies and juice. They learned how to be nice and have fun. The teacher was proud of them and gave them a sticker. Lily and Tom were happy and became good friends. They never teased each other again. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and watch cartoons. But they do not like to do their homework. Homework is hard and boring. + +One day, their mom tells them that they have to finish their homework before they can go to the park. Anna and Ben are not happy. They want to go to the park now. They do not want to wait. + +"Mom, we do not want to do homework. We want to go to the park. Please, please, please!" they say. + +"No, you have to do your homework first. It is important. You have to learn new things. Then you can have fun at the park." their mom says. + +"But mom, we are tired of homework. We need a vacation. A vacation is when you do not have to do anything. You can just play and relax. Can we have a vacation, mom?" they ask. + +"A vacation? You are too young for a vacation. You have to go to school and do your homework. Maybe when you are older, we can go on a vacation together. But not now." their mom says. + +Anna and Ben are not happy with their mom's answer. They do not want to wait until they are older. They want a vacation now. They decide to demand a vacation from their mom. + +"Mom, we demand a vacation. We demand a vacation now. We will not do our homework. We will not go to school. We will only play and relax. Give us a vacation, mom. Give us a vacation now!" they shout. + +Their mom is shocked by their demand. She does not like their attitude. She does not like their shouting. She does not like their disrespect. She decides to teach them a lesson. + +"OK, you want a vacation? Fine. You can have a vacation. But not the kind of vacation you think. You can have a vacation from your toys and your cartoons. You can have a vacation from the park and the ice cream. You can have a vacation from everything you like. For one week, you will have no toys, no cartoons, no park, no ice cream. Only homework, school, chores, and vegetables. That is your vacation. Do you like it?" she says. + +Anna and Ben are shocked by their mom's lesson. They do not like their vacation. They do not like their mom's words. They do not like their mistake. They realize that they were wrong to demand a vacation. They realize that they should do their homework and respect their mom. They decide to apologize to their mom. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We are sorry for demanding a vacation. We are sorry for shouting at you. We are sorry for being rude. We do not want this vacation. We want to do our homework and go to school. We want to play with our toys and watch cartoons. We want to go to the park and have ice cream. We want to be good. Please, please, please, can we have our things back?" they say. + +Their mom is happy to hear their apology. She is happy to see their change. She is happy to forgive them. She decides to give them their things back. + +"OK, I accept your apology. I am glad that you learned your lesson. You can have your things back. But you have to promise me that you will do your homework and go to school. You have to promise me that you will not demand a vacation again. You have to promise me that you will be good. Do you promise?" she says. + +Anna and Ben are happy to hear their mom's words. They are happy to get their things back. They are happy to make their promise. + +"Yes, mom, we promise. We promise to do our homework and go to school. We promise to not demand a vacation again. We promise to be good. Thank you, mom. Thank you for giving us our things back. We love you, mom. We love you very much." they say. + +Their mom hugs them and kisses them. She loves them too. She loves them very much. She is proud of them. She is proud of their growth. + +The end. +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to play in the woods behind their house. One day, they saw a deer with big horns and a brown coat. The deer was eating some grass near a stream. + +"Look, Sam, a deer!" Lily whispered. "It is so pretty and big!" + +"Let's go closer and say hello," Sam said. He was not afraid of animals. + +They walked slowly and quietly towards the deer, but the deer saw them and ran away. It jumped over the stream and into the deep part of the woods. + +"Wait, deer, wait!" Lily called. "We want to be your friends!" + +But the deer did not stop. It disappeared among the trees. + +Lily and Sam felt sad. They wanted to see the deer again. + +"Maybe the deer will come back if we believe hard enough," Sam said. He closed his eyes and wished for the deer to return. + +Lily did the same. She hoped the deer would hear them and come back. + +They waited and waited, but nothing happened. + +They opened their eyes and sighed. + +"Maybe the deer is too shy or too busy," Lily said. "Maybe it has a family or a home in the deep woods." + +"Maybe," Sam said. "But I still believe we can see it again someday. Maybe if we are very kind and quiet and patient, the deer will trust us and let us be its friends." + +Lily smiled and nodded. She agreed with Sam. + +They held hands and walked back to their house, still thinking about the deer. + +They did not know that the deer was watching them from behind a bush. It was curious and grateful for their kindness. It decided to visit them again, but only when they least expected it. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with cars and trucks in the park. One day, they found a big red truck that looked like a fire truck. It had a long hose and a ladder and a siren. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Tom said. "Can we play with it?" + +Lily was nervous. She saw a sign that said "Do not touch". She also saw a man in a uniform who was talking on a phone. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe we should not. It is not ours. And look, there is a man. He might get angry." + +Tom did not listen. He climbed on the truck and pushed a button. The siren made a loud noise. He gazed at the hose and pulled it. Water sprayed everywhere. + +"Yay, this is fun!" Tom shouted. "Come on, Lily, join me!" + +Lily was scared. She saw the man running towards them. He looked very angry. He also had a badge and a hat. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" the man yelled. "What are you doing? This is a real fire truck. You could have caused an accident. You could have run out of fuel. You could have hurt someone. You are very naughty!" + +Tom and Lily felt very sorry. They got off the truck and said sorry to the man. The man was still angry, but he also saw that they were just kids. He told them to never touch a fire truck again. He also told them to go home and tell their parents what they did. + +Tom and Lily learned a lesson. They learned that they should not touch things that are not theirs. They learned that they should listen to Lily when she is nervous. They learned that they should respect the fire truck and the fireman. They learned that playing with a fire truck is not cool, but dangerous. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with their toys. Tom has a big truck. Lily has a doll. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Tom sees a new toy in the store. It is a shiny car. Tom wants the car. He asks his mom to buy it for him. His mom says no. She says he has enough toys. Tom is sad and angry. + +He goes to Lily's house. He sees her doll. He thinks it is a nice doll. He wants to own it. He says to Lily, "Can I play with your doll?" + +Lily says, "Sure, you can play with it. But you have to give it back to me later. It is my doll." + +Tom says, "OK." But he does not mean it. He plays with the doll for a while. Then he puts it in his backpack. He says, "I have to go home now. Bye, Lily." + +Lily says, "Bye, Tom. Don't forget to give me back my doll." + +Tom runs away. He does not give back the doll. He takes it to his house. He hides it under his bed. He thinks he is smart. + +But he is not happy. He feels bad. He knows he did a wrong thing. He stole Lily's doll. He is ashamed. He does not want to see Lily. He does not want to play with the car. He does not want to play with anything. + +The next day, Lily comes to Tom's house. She knocks on the door. She says, "Hi, Tom. Can I have my doll back? I miss her. She is my favorite toy." + +Tom hears Lily. He is scared. He does not know what to say. He does not want to give back the doll. But he does not want to lie to Lily. He does not want to lose his friend. + +He thinks for a moment. He makes a choice. He goes to his room. He takes the doll from under his bed. He goes to the door. He opens it. He sees Lily. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I took your doll. I was wrong. I wanted to own it. But it is yours. Here, take it back. Please forgive me." + +Lily sees the doll. She is happy. She takes it back. She hugs it. She says, "Thank you, Tom. I forgive you. You are my friend. But you should not take things that are not yours. That is not nice. That is not fair. That is not how friends treat each other." + +Tom nods. He says, "You are right, Lily. I'm sorry. I learned my lesson. I will not do it again. Can we still play together?" + +Lily smiles. She says, "Yes, we can still play together. But you have to share your toys. And I will share mine. That is how friends treat each other." + +Tom smiles too. He says, "OK, Lily. Let's share our toys. And let's have fun." + +They go to the backyard. They play with their toys. They share their toys. They have fun. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Lily went first and slid down fast. She laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +Ben wanted to slide too, but he was too small. He tried to climb the ladder, but it was too high. He felt sad and said, "I can't do it!" + +Lily saw Ben and wanted to help him. She said, "Don't worry, Ben. I have an idea. You can jump on the trampoline and then slide down. It will be easy and fun!" + +Ben liked the idea and followed Lily to the trampoline. He jumped and jumped and felt happy. He jumped so high that he could see the slide. He said, "Look, Lily, I can see the slide!" + +Lily said, "Good job, Ben! Now you can slide down. Just be careful and hold on tight!" + +Ben jumped off the trampoline and ran to the slide. He slid down fast and laughed. He said, "That was fun, Lily! Thank you for helping me!" + +Lily and Ben hugged and smiled. They were happy and proud. They saw a man with a cart. He had chocolate and ice cream. He said, "Hello, kids. Do you want some chocolate or ice cream? They are yummy and sweet!" + +Lily and Ben said, "Yes, please!" They ran to the cart and chose their treats. Lily picked chocolate and Ben picked ice cream. They said, "Thank you, mister!" + +They ate their treats and enjoyed them. They said, "This is the best day ever!" + +But then they saw a dog. The dog was big and angry. He barked and growled. He wanted their treats. He ran to them and tried to snatch them. He said, "Woof, woof, give me your treats!" + +Lily and Ben were scared and said, "No, no, go away, dog!" They held their treats tight and ran away. They looked for a safe place. They saw a bench and climbed on it. They said, "We are safe here, dog. You can't get us!" + +The dog was still angry and said, "Woof, woof, I want your treats!" He jumped and jumped and tried to reach them. But he was too short. He couldn't do it. He felt sad and said, "I can't do it!" + +Lily and Ben saw the dog and felt sorry for him. They said, "Don't be sad, dog. We have an idea. You can share our treats with us. It will be nice and fair!" + +The dog liked the idea and stopped jumping. He said, "Really? You will share with me?" + +Lily and Ben said, "Yes, really. We will share with you. Just be nice and calm!" + +The dog said, "OK, I will be nice and calm. Thank you, kids!" + +Lily and Ben gave the dog some of their treats. The dog ate them and said, "Yum, yum, these are yummy and sweet!" + +Lily and Ben said, "You're welcome, dog!" + +They ate their treats and enjoyed them. They said, "This is the best day ever!" + +The dog said, "Woof, woof, this is the best day ever!" + +They hugged and smiled. They were happy and friends. The end. +Ben and Lily were on a big boat with their mom and dad. They liked to look at the water and the fish and the birds. Sometimes they saw other boats and waved at them. + +One day, the boat stopped at a port. There were many people and things there. Ben and Lily wanted to go and see. Mom and Dad said they could, but they had to stay close and hold their hands. + +Ben and Lily saw a lot of new things at the port. They saw big boxes and bags and ropes and wheels. They saw a man with a hat and a whistle. He was telling the other people what to do. He looked strong and busy. + +"Hello, sir," Ben said to the man. "What are you doing?" + +The man smiled and bent down to Ben. "Hello, little boy," he said. "I am the port master. I help the boats come and go. I make sure they have what they need and they are safe." + +"Wow, that sounds fun," Lily said. "Can we help you?" + +The man laughed and shook his head. "No, thank you, little girl. You are very kind, but this is a big job for grown-ups. You can watch, but don't touch anything. Some things are heavy or sharp or hot. They can hurt you." + +"OK, we will be careful," Ben and Lily said. They watched the man and the other people work. They learned a lot of new words and saw a lot of new things. They had a lot of fun at the port. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to gather flowers and leaves and make pretend soup. They have a big pot and a wooden spoon. They fill the pot with water from the hose. + +"Look, I found a red flower!" Anna says. She puts it in the pot. + +"I found a yellow leaf!" Ben says. He puts it in the pot too. + +They stir the pot and smell the soup. It smells good. + +"Let's go inside and get some bread," Anna says. "We can have a picnic." + +They leave the pot in the garden and run to the house. But when they get to the door, they see a problem. The door is closed and there is a lock on it. + +"Oh no!" Anna says. "Who locked the door?" + +"Maybe Mommy did," Ben says. "She said she had to go to the store." + +They knock on the door and call for Mommy. But no one answers. They are frustrated. They want to go inside and get some bread. They want to eat their soup. + +"What can we do?" Anna asks. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He has an idea. + +"Look, there is a window!" he says. He points to a small window near the door. "Maybe we can open it and climb inside." + +They run to the window and try to push it up. But it is too hard. They can't open it. + +They are more frustrated. They sit on the steps and wait for Mommy. They hope she comes back soon. They are hungry and thirsty. They miss their soup. +Tom and Anna were twins who lived in a big house with their wealthy parents. They had many toys and clothes and books, but they were not happy. They always wanted more and more, and they never shared with each other or with their friends. + +One Tuesday, their parents told them they had a surprise for them. They took them to a farm where they met a nice lady named Sue. Sue showed them around the farm and introduced them to the animals. She let them feed the chickens, pet the cows, and ride the horses. Tom and Anna had a lot of fun, but they also noticed something. Sue and the animals did not have many things, but they were happy. They shared what they had and helped each other. + +Sue gave Tom and Anna a basket of fresh eggs and a jar of honey to take home. She also gave them a big hug and said, "Thank you for visiting me. You are very kind and sweet. I hope you come back soon." + +Tom and Anna looked at each other and felt something in their hearts. They felt sorry for being greedy and mean. They decided to change their ways and be more grateful and generous. They hugged Sue back and said, "Thank you for having us. You are very nice and wise. We learned a lot from you." + +On the way home, Tom and Anna squeezed each other's hands and smiled. They realized that having many things did not make them happy, but having good friends and family did. They also realized that they had a lot to give to others who had less. They made a plan to share their toys and clothes and books with the children at the orphanage. They also decided to visit Sue and the animals more often. They knew that this would make them and everyone else happier. +Sara and Ben are happy. They are going on a holiday with Mum and Dad. They pack their bags and get in the car. They drive for a long time and see many things. They see cows, trees, bridges and hills. + +They arrive at a big house near the sea. It is their holiday home. They run inside and choose their rooms. Sara picks a room with a window that shows the sea. Ben picks a room with a window that shows the garden. They unpack their bags and put on their swimsuits. + +They go outside and play in the sand. They make a big castle with a flag. They find shells and stones and decorate their castle. They splash in the water and laugh. The sea is calm and blue. Mum and Dad watch them and smile. They are happy too. + +They have a picnic on the beach. They eat sandwiches, fruit and cookies. They drink juice and water. They are full and tired. They lie on a blanket and look at the sky. They see clouds, birds and a plane. They wonder where it is going. + +They go back to their holiday home. They have a bath and put on their pajamas. They read a book and cuddle with their toys. They say goodnight to Mum and Dad and each other. They close their eyes and dream of their holiday. They are happy and calm. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big doll that she liked to dress up and hug. Ben had a small car that he liked to zoom around and make noises. They were having fun, but they also wanted to try something new. + +"Let's play post office!" Lily said. "We can send letters to each other." + +"Okay!" Ben said. "How do we play?" + +Lily showed him how to fold some paper and write their names on it. Then she took a big envelope from the drawer and put her letter inside. She also put some stickers on the envelope to make it pretty. + +"Look, I have a stamp!" she said, pointing to a red sticker with a flower on it. "This is how you send a letter. You put a stamp on it and then you weigh it." + +She took the envelope to the kitchen, where there was a small scale. She put the envelope on the scale and looked at the numbers. + +"Wow, my letter is very heavy!" she said. "It weighs four." + +"Four what?" Ben asked, following her. + +"Four... um... four numbers!" Lily said. She didn't know what the numbers meant, but she thought they were important. + +She took the envelope off the scale and gave it to Ben. + +"Here, this is for you. Now you write me a letter and weigh it too." + +Ben nodded and went back to the living room. He folded a paper and wrote his name on it. Then he looked for an envelope, but he couldn't find one. He saw Lily's doll on the couch and had a naughty idea. + +He took the doll and stuffed it inside his shirt. Then he put his letter on top of the doll and stuck a stamp on it. He went to the kitchen and put his letter on the scale. + +"Look, Lily, my letter is very light!" he said. "It weighs one." + +"One what?" Lily asked, suspicious. + +"One... um... one number!" Ben said. He tried to hide his smile. + +He took his letter off the scale and gave it to Lily. + +"Here, this is for you. Open it and see what I wrote." + +Lily took the letter and opened it. She was surprised to see her doll inside, with a stamp on its forehead. + +"Ben, you are so naughty!" she said. "You took my doll and put a stamp on it. That's not how you play post office. That's how you make me mad." + +She took her doll out of the letter and hugged it. She was angry with Ben, but she also felt sorry for him. + +"Ben, don't you have a toy that you love?" she asked. + +Ben looked down and nodded. He loved his car, but he didn't want to tell Lily. + +"Then you should know how I feel. You should be nice to my doll and to your car. They are not letters, they are friends." + +Lily gave Ben a hug and a kiss. She forgave him for being naughty, but she also taught him a lesson. + +"Okay, Lily, I'm sorry. I won't do it again. Can we still play post office?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, Ben. But this time, let's use real envelopes and real stamps. And let's be nice to our toys and to each other." Lily said. + +They smiled and went back to the living room. They played post office for a while, and then they played with their toys. They had fun, and they learned to share and care. +Sam was hungry. He wanted to eat a snack. He saw a big refrigerator in the kitchen. He opened the door and looked inside. He saw many things to eat. He saw cheese, eggs, milk, bread, and fruit. He also saw a big cake. The cake was for his sister's birthday. It had pink frosting and candles on top. + +Sam wanted to eat the cake. He did not think about his sister. He did not think about his mom. He did not think about the rules. He took the cake out of the refrigerator and put it on the table. He grabbed a knife and cut a big slice. He ate it fast. It was sweet and yummy. He wanted more. He cut another slice and ate it. He did not stop. + +Soon, he ate the whole cake. He felt sick. His tummy hurt. He felt bad. He heard his mom coming. He was scared. He tried to hide the cake. He put it in the sink. He turned on the water. He hoped his mom would not see. + +But his mom saw. She saw the empty plate on the table. She saw the knife with frosting. She saw the cake in the sink. She saw the water running. She saw the cake soak. She was angry. She was sad. She yelled at Sam. She said he was naughty. She said he ruined his sister's birthday. She said he had to go to his room. She said he had no more snacks. + +Sam cried. He felt sorry. He wished he did not eat the cake. He wished he did not soak the cake. He wished he listened to his mom. He wished he was a good boy. He went to his room. He lay on his bed. He was still hungry. He was still sick. He was still scared. He had a bad day. He had a bad ending. +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to play together. They both loved to sing and dance, but they were shy to do it in front of other people. One day, their teacher said they had to perform a song for the class. Tom and Anna were scared and wanted to hide. + +"Don't worry, Anna," Tom said. "We can do it. We practiced a lot and we know the words. We just have to be brave and have fun." + +"But what if they laugh at us?" Anna said. "What if we forget the words or trip on the carpet?" + +"They won't laugh, Anna," Tom said. "They will be nice and applaud for us. And if we make a mistake, we can just smile and keep going. The carpet is soft and won't hurt us." + +Tom and Anna held hands and walked to the front of the class. They looked at each other and nodded. They started to sing and dance their song. They forgot about their fear and enjoyed their performance. They sang loud and clear and moved with the rhythm. They looked at the class and saw their friends smiling and clapping for them. They felt happy and proud. + +When they finished, the class cheered and applauded for them. The teacher praised them and gave them a sticker. Tom and Anna hugged and thanked each other. They learned that they could do anything if they tried and had a friend by their side. They also learned that being shy was not a bad thing, but sometimes they had to overcome it and show their talents. They decided to sing and dance more often and share their joy with others. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a big box in the yard. They open the box and see many toys inside. They are very happy. + +Tom sees a red car with big wheels. He wants to play with it. He picks it up and makes it go vroom vroom. Sam sees a blue truck with a horn. He wants to play with it. He picks it up and makes it beep beep. + +They play with their toys for a long time. They make them go fast and slow, left and right, up and down. They have fun. + +But then, Tom sees Sam's truck. He likes it more than his car. He urges Sam to trade with him. He says, "Your truck is better than my car. Let me play with it. I will give you my car." + +Sam does not want to trade. He likes his truck more than Tom's car. He says, "No, I like my truck. You can play with your car. It is good too." + +Tom gets angry. He tries to take Sam's truck from him. He pulls and pulls. Sam pulls back. They fight over the truck. They make it broken. The wheels fall off. The horn stops working. The truck is no good. + +They both cry. They are sad. They are sorry. They wish they did not fight. They wish they did not break the truck. They wish they were still friends. + +They look at each other. They say, "I am sorry. I was wrong. Can we be friends again?" + +They hug. They are friends again. They share their toys. They play with the car and the truck. They fix them with tape and glue. They make them work again. They have fun. They are happy. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has a big gate. The gate is green and has a lock. + +One day, Tim and Sue see a cat. The cat is black and white. The cat is inside the park. The cat is scared. The cat wants to go out. + +"Meow, meow," the cat says. + +"Look, a cat!" Tim says. + +"Let's save the cat!" Sue says. + +They run to the gate. They try to open the gate. But the gate is locked. They cannot open the gate. + +"Help, help!" they shout. + +A man hears them. The man has a key. The man is the park keeper. He comes to the gate. + +"What's wrong?" the man asks. + +"There is a cat in the park. The cat is scared. We want to save the cat," Tim says. + +"OK, I will help you," the man says. + +He opens the gate with his key. Tim and Sue go inside the park. They find the cat. The cat is hiding under a bench. + +"Come here, kitty," Sue says. + +She picks up the cat. The cat is soft and warm. The cat purrs. + +"Thank you, thank you," the cat says. + +"You're welcome, kitty," Sue says. + +They take the cat out of the park. They give the cat to the man. + +"Thank you for saving the cat," the man says. + +"You're welcome, sir," Tim and Sue say. + +They say goodbye to the cat and the man. They go home. They are happy. They are comfortable. They are friends. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toy sail. They have a big tub of water in the garden, and they put their sail in it. They make it go fast and slow, and turn it left and right. They have fun with their sail. + +One day, they see a big pond in the park. They want to play with their sail there. They ask their mom if they can go. Their mom says yes, but they have to be careful and stay close to her. She gives them their sail and they walk to the pond. + +The pond is very big and has many ducks and fish. Anna and Ben think it is cute. They put their sail in the pond and watch it float. They try to make it go where they want, but it is hard. The wind and the water push it away. They run along the edge of the pond to catch it. + +But they are not careful. They do not see the big hole in the ground. They fall into the hole and hurt themselves. They cry and scream. Their mom hears them and runs to help them. She is very scared and angry. She pulls them out of the hole and hugs them. She checks if they are okay. They have some cuts and bruises, but nothing serious. + +She takes their sail and throws it in the trash. She says they are not allowed to play with it anymore. She says they were naughty and did not listen to her. She says they have to go home and stay in their room. Anna and Ben are very sad and sorry. They wish they had been more careful. They wish they still had their sail. They walk home with their mom, feeling bad. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck with ice cream. They run to the truck and ask for ice cream. + +The man in the truck says, "What do you want?" Lily says, "I want a cone with chocolate and vanilla." Tom says, "I want a cup with strawberry and banana." The man says, "OK, that is your order. Wait here and I will make it for you." + +Lily and Tom are happy. They wait for their ice cream. They see a dog and a bird. They say hello to them. They forget about their order. + +The man in the truck makes their ice cream. He looks for Lily and Tom. He does not see them. He calls, "Lily, Tom, your ice cream is ready!" But Lily and Tom do not hear him. They are too busy playing with the dog and the bird. + +The ice cream starts to melt. The man in the truck is sad. He says, "What a bad day. I made ice cream for Lily and Tom, but they forgot their order. Now I have to throw it away." He throws the ice cream in the trash. He drives away. + +Lily and Tom remember their order. They run back to the truck. But the truck is gone. They see the trash with the ice cream. They are sad. They say, "Oh no, we forgot our order. We missed our ice cream. What a bad day." They go home. They learn to not forget their order. +Sara and Tom are young friends. They like to play in the park. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a collar and a leash, but no owner. The dog runs towards Sara and Tom. It barks and wags its tail. + +Sara is scared of the dog. She thinks it might bite her. She runs away and hides behind a tree. She cries and calls for help. + +Tom is not scared of the dog. He likes animals. He thinks the dog is friendly and wants to play. He stays where he is and smiles at the dog. He says, "Hello, dog. What is your name? Do you want to play with me?" + +The dog stops barking and wags its tail more. It sniffs Tom and licks his hand. It likes Tom. Tom pets the dog and laughs. He says, "You are a good dog. I trust you. You can be my friend." + +Sara hears Tom and the dog. She peeks from behind the tree. She sees that the dog is not mean. It is nice and happy. She feels sorry for being afraid. She comes out of her hiding place and walks slowly towards Tom and the dog. She says, "Tom, I'm sorry. I was wrong. The dog is not bad. Can I play with you and the dog?" + +Tom smiles and nods. He says, "Of course, Sara. Come here. The dog is our friend. We can have fun together." + +Sara joins Tom and the dog. She pets the dog and says, "Hello, dog. I'm sorry for running away. You are a good dog. I trust you too. You can be my friend." + +The dog wags its tail and licks Sara's hand. It likes Sara too. It is happy to have two young friends. It barks and jumps and runs with Sara and Tom. They have a lot of fun in the park. They are a happy trio. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play pretend. They had a big box of costumes and toys that they used to make up stories. One day, they decided to be pirates and look for treasure. They put on hats and eye patches and swords and went to the backyard. + +"Arrr, matey, where is the map?" Ben asked Anna. + +"I have it here, captain," Anna said, holding a piece of paper with some squiggles on it. "We have to follow the clues to find the X." + +They walked around the yard, pretending to see sharks and crocodiles and islands. They dug in the sand and climbed on the rocks and swung on the swings. They had a lot of fun. + +But then they saw something shiny under a bush. They ran to it and pulled it out. It was a small metal box with a lock on it. + +"Wow, we found the treasure!" Ben exclaimed. + +"Let's open it and see what's inside," Anna said. + +They tried to open the box, but it was too heavy and hard. They shook it and banged it and pushed it, but it did not open. + +"Maybe we need a key," Ben said. + +"Or a magic word," Anna said. + +They thought of different words and said them out loud, but nothing happened. + +They were about to give up, when they heard a voice behind them. + +"Psst, kids, I have a secret for you," the voice said. + +They turned around and saw their grandpa, who was visiting them. He had a big smile and a twinkle in his eye. + +"Grandpa, what are you doing here?" Anna asked. + +"I was watching you play, and I was very impressed by your imagination," Grandpa said. "You are very good pirates." + +"Thank you, Grandpa," Ben said. + +"But I also have something to tell you," Grandpa said. "That box you found is not just any box. It is a very special box. It belongs to me, and I hid it here a long time ago." + +"Really? What's in it?" Anna asked. + +Grandpa winked at them and said, "That's the secret. You see, this box is full of magic. But only if you believe in it. If you don't believe, it will stay locked and heavy. But if you do believe, it will open and show you something wonderful." + +"Wow, that sounds amazing," Ben said. + +"But how do we believe, Grandpa?" Anna asked. + +Grandpa smiled and said, "You just have to close your eyes and say, 'I believe in magic' three times. Then, you can open the box and see for yourself." + +Anna and Ben looked at each other and nodded. They closed their eyes and said, "I believe in magic, I believe in magic, I believe in magic." + +Then, they opened their eyes and the box. They gasped in surprise and delight. Inside the box, there were many things that they loved: candy, books, toys, stickers, and more. They also saw a note from Grandpa that said, "I love you, my little pirates. Enjoy your treasure and keep believing in magic." + +Anna and Ben hugged Grandpa and thanked him. They were very happy and excited. They shared their treasure and played with it. They also learned a lesson: that sometimes, the best things in life are hidden in plain sight, and that all you need is a little imagination and faith. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and water the plants. But they did not like the vegetables. They thought they were boring and yucky. + +"Look, Tom, I found a carrot!" Lily said. She lifted the orange vegetable out of the ground. "Do you want to eat it?" + +"No, thank you," Tom said. He made a face. "Carrots are boring. They have no taste. I want to eat something sweet and crunchy, like a cookie." + +Lily shrugged. She liked carrots. She took a bite and smiled. "Mmm, this is good. And it is good for you, too. Mom says vegetables make you strong and healthy." + +Tom did not care. He saw a butterfly and ran after it. He wanted to catch it and look at its pretty wings. He forgot about the vegetables. + +But then he heard a loud noise. He turned around and saw a big dog. The dog was barking and jumping. It wanted to play with Tom and Lily. But Tom and Lily were scared. The dog was too big and too loud. + +"Help, help!" Tom shouted. He ran back to Lily. He saw that she had a stick in her hand. She had lifted it from the ground. She waved it at the dog. "Go away, go away!" she said. + +The dog stopped. It looked at Lily and the stick. It did not like the stick. It whimpered and ran away. + +Tom and Lily hugged each other. They were safe. They thanked Lily for being brave and smart. + +"Wow, Lily, you are strong and healthy!" Tom said. "Maybe it is because of the vegetables. Can I have a bite of your carrot?" + +Lily smiled and gave him a piece. Tom ate it and nodded. "You know what? Carrots are not so boring after all. They are sweet and crunchy, like a cookie. And they make you strong and healthy, like Lily. I like vegetables now." + +They laughed and went back to playing in the garden. They decided to lift more vegetables and try them. They had fun and learned something new. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. One day, they find a big book with pictures of animals. They see lions, monkeys, snakes, and more. They want to go to the jungle and see the animals for real. + +"Look, Ben, a lion! It is big and yellow and has a loud roar. I want to hear it roar," Anna says. + +"Look, Anna, a monkey! It is small and brown and has a long tail. I want to swing with it on the trees," Ben says. + +They ask their mom if they can go to the jungle. Their mom says no. She says the jungle is too far and too dangerous. She says they can play in the backyard instead. She gives them a big box and some crayons. She says they can make their own jungle. + +Anna and Ben are not happy. They want a real jungle, not a box. They go to the backyard and look at the box. It is boring and empty. They do not know what to do. + +Then, they have an idea. They use the crayons to draw animals on the box. They cut out holes for windows and doors. They make a roof with leaves and sticks. They put some toys and pillows inside. They make their own jungle. + +They crawl inside the box and pretend they are in the jungle. They make noises like the animals. They have fun. + +"Roar, I am a lion! I am the king of the jungle," Anna says. + +"Ooh-ooh, I am a monkey! I am the most lively of the jungle," Ben says. + +They laugh and play. They forget they are in the backyard. They think they are in the jungle. They are happy. +Tom is a little boy who lives on a farm with his mom and dad. He likes to help with the animals and play in the barn. One morning, he hears a loud noise outside his window. He wakes up and runs to see what it is. + +He sees a big truck with a heavy load of hay. The truck is trying to get to the barn, but it is stuck in the mud. The driver is angry and honks his horn. Tom's dad comes out of the house and talks to the driver. + +"Hello, sir. Do you need some help?" Tom's dad asks. + +"Yes, please. I have to deliver this hay to the barn, but I can't move. Can you pull me out with your tractor?" the driver says. + +"Sure, no problem. Let me get my tractor and some ropes. Tom, do you want to come with me?" Tom's dad says. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Tom says. He loves to ride on the tractor with his dad. He puts on his boots and his hat and follows his dad to the tractor. They hook up the ropes to the truck and the tractor and pull hard. The truck slowly comes out of the mud and follows them to the barn. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" the driver says. He unloads the hay and puts it in the barn. He gives Tom a big smile and a pat on the head. "You are a good helper, Tom. Here, have a candy." + +Tom is happy and proud. He takes the candy and says, "Thank you, sir. You are welcome. Have a nice day." + +He goes back to the tractor with his dad and they drive back to the house. Tom's mom is waiting for them with a warm breakfast. She hugs Tom and says, "You did a great job, Tom. You are a brave and kind boy. I love you." + +Tom smiles and says, "I love you too, mom. I love you too, dad. I love the farm and the barn and the animals and the tractor and the truck and the hay and the candy. I love everything." +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would see other kids and say hello. They were having fun. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a big dog. The dog was barking and running towards them. Ben and Lily were scared. They did not recognize the dog. They did not know if it was friendly or mean. They dropped their ball and ran to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, help!" they cried. "There is a big dog!" + +Mom saw the dog and picked up Ben and Lily. She hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. I am here. You are safe." + +The dog came closer and sniffed the ball. It wagged its tail and licked the ball. It was not a mean dog. It was a playful dog. It wanted to play with the ball. + +Mom saw that the dog had a collar and a tag. She read the tag and said, "Look, this is Rex. He belongs to Mr. Jones, our neighbor. He must have escaped from his yard. He is a good dog. He is just very strong and excited." + +Ben and Lily calmed down and looked at the dog. They saw that he was not scary. He was cute and fluffy. They smiled and said, "Hi, Rex. Do you want to play with us?" + +Rex barked and wagged his tail. He was happy to have new friends. He gave them the ball and waited for them to throw it. + +Mom said, "Okay, you can play with Rex for a little while. But then we have to go home. It is almost time for dinner. And we have to tell Mr. Jones that we found his dog." + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you for protecting us. You are very strong and brave." + +Mom smiled and said, "You are welcome, my loves. You are very smart and kind." + +They played with Rex until it was time to go home. They had a nice dinner and told Mr. Jones about their adventure. They were happy and tired. They slept well and dreamed of playing with Rex again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a bottle in the grass. It has a message inside. + +"Look, Ben, a message!" Lily says. "Maybe it is from a pirate or a fairy." + +They open the bottle and take out the message. It is a piece of paper with some words on it. They try to read it. + +"Dear friend, I am very sad. I have no money and no food. Please help me. Send me some coins or some bread. This is my address. Thank you." The message has a name and a number. + +"Who is this?" Ben asks. "Why is he sad?" + +"I don't know," Lily says. "Maybe he is poor and hungry. Maybe he has no friends." + +They feel sorry for the person who wrote the message. They want to help him. + +"Let's go to the shop and buy him some food," Lily says. "We have some cheap coins in our piggy banks. We can use them." + +"OK," Ben says. "But how do we send him the food? We don't know where he lives." + +They look at the address on the message. It is not far from the park. They decide to walk there and give him the food. + +They find the house with the number on the message. It is small and old. They knock on the door. A man opens it. He looks tired and sad. + +"Hello," Lily says. "We have a message for you. We found it in a bottle in the park." + +She gives him the message and the food. The man looks surprised and happy. + +"Thank you, thank you," he says. "You are very kind and generous. How did you find my message?" + +"We were playing in the park and we saw the bottle," Ben says. "We wanted to help you. We hope you like the food." + +The man smiles and hugs them. He invites them to come inside and have some tea. He tells them his story. He lost his job and his wife. He had no money and no food. He was lonely and hopeless. He wrote the message and threw it in the river. He did not think anyone would find it or care. + +"You are the first people who have shown me kindness and friendship in a long time," he says. "You have made me happy. You have given me hope. You are my angels." + +Lily and Ben are happy too. They have made a new friend. They have learned a lesson. They have learned that sometimes a small act of kindness can make a big difference. They have learned that a message in a bottle can be a treasure. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big rope hanging from a tree. It has a knot at the end. + +"Let's swing on the rope!" Ben says. He runs to the rope and grabs the knot. He swings back and forth, laughing. + +Anna wants to swing too, but she is fearful. She thinks the rope is too high and too fast. She stays on the ground and watches Ben. + +"Come on, Anna, it's fun!" Ben says. He swings to Anna and holds out the knot. "You can hold my hand." + +Anna looks at the rope and at Ben. She wants to be brave, but she is still fearful. She shakes her head and says, "No, thank you. I don't want to swing." + +Ben frowns. He thinks Anna is silly. He swings away from her and says, "Fine, then. I'll swing by myself." + +Anna feels sad. She likes Ben, but she doesn't like the rope. She wishes they could play something else. She sees a ball near the slide. She runs to the ball and picks it up. She throws it to Ben and says, "Catch!" + +Ben sees the ball and smiles. He lets go of the rope and catches the ball. He throws it back to Anna and says, "Good throw!" + +Anna and Ben run and catch the ball. They forget about the rope and have fun. They are happy again. +Sara and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a doll and Tom has a car. They are having fun, but they are also making a mess. Toys are everywhere on the floor and on the couch. + +"Sara, Tom, it's almost noon. Time to clean up and have lunch," Mom says from the kitchen. + +"But Mom, we are not done playing," Sara says. + +"You can play again after lunch, but you have to put your toys away first. It's not nice to leave a mess," Mom says. + +Sara and Tom sigh and start to pick up their toys. Sara puts her doll in a basket and Tom puts his car in a box. But then, Tom sees something shiny on the couch. It's Sara's necklace. Tom likes shiny things. He takes the necklace and puts it in his pocket. He thinks Sara won't notice. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" Sara asks. She sees Tom taking her necklace. + +"Nothing," Tom says. He tries to act normal. + +"That's my necklace. Give it back," Sara says. She is angry. + +"No, it's mine now. I like it," Tom says. He is stubborn. + +"That's not fair. You can't take my things. You have to replace them," Sara says. She remembers a word Mom taught her. + +"Replace? What does that mean?" Tom asks. He doesn't understand. + +"It means you have to give me something else instead. Something that is also shiny and pretty," Sara says. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He looks around the living room. He sees a spoon on the table. It is shiny and clean. He takes the spoon and gives it to Sara. + +"Here, you can have this spoon. It's shiny and clean. Now we are even," Tom says. + +Sara looks at the spoon. She doesn't like it. It's not pretty like her necklace. It's just a spoon. + +"Tom, this is not a good replace. This is a bad replace. I don't want a spoon. I want my necklace," Sara says. + +"Too bad. You have to keep the spoon. I have the necklace," Tom says. + +Sara and Tom start to argue. They raise their voices. They forget about cleaning up. + +Mom hears them from the kitchen. She comes to the living room. She sees the mess and the spoon and the necklace. + +"What's going on here? Why are you fighting? And why do you have a spoon and a necklace?" Mom asks. + +Sara and Tom stop arguing. They look at Mom. They feel guilty. + +"Mom, Tom took my necklace and gave me a spoon. He said it was a replace. But it's not a good replace. It's a bad replace. I want my necklace back," Sara says. + +"Mom, Sara had a shiny necklace and I wanted it. So I took it and gave her a spoon. It's also shiny and clean. I thought it was a good replace. But she doesn't like it. She says it's a bad replace. She wants her necklace back," Tom says. + +Mom shakes her head. She is not happy. + +"Tom, you can't take Sara's things without asking. That's not nice. And you can't replace them with something else that she doesn't want. That's not fair. You have to give her back her necklace. And Sara, you can't keep the spoon. It's not yours. It belongs to the kitchen. You have to put it back. And both of you, you have to finish cleaning up. It's noon. Time to have lunch," Mom says. + +Sara and Tom nod. They are sorry. + +"OK, Mom. We are sorry. We will do what you say," Sara and Tom say. + +They give each other back their things. They put the spoon back on the table. They put their toys away. They make the living room clean. They hug Mom and say thank you. They go to the kitchen and have lunch. They are friends again. They learn a lesson. They don't take or replace things without asking. They share and care. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were happy to go to the big house with Mom and Dad. They had many toys and books in their bags. They wanted to unpack and play in their new room. + +But when they got to the big house, they saw a bad man running away with a big bag. He was a thief. He had taken some of their things. Mom and Dad were angry and sad. They called the police. + +Lily and Ben followed the thief. They wanted to get their things back. They saw him go into a small house. They knocked on the door. + +"Who is it?" the thief asked. + +"We are your friends. We have a gift for you," Lily said. + +The thief opened the door. He saw Lily and Ben holding a big box. He smiled. He thought it was something good. + +"Thank you, friends. Come in, come in," he said. + +But when he opened the box, he got a big surprise. It was full of snakes. The snakes bit him and hissed at him. He screamed and ran away. + +Lily and Ben laughed. They had tricked the thief. They had put the snakes in the box. They had found them in the garden. They thought they were funny. + +But they were not funny. They were mean. The snakes were not toys. They were dangerous. They could hurt the thief and themselves. + +Mom and Dad heard the scream and the hiss. They ran to the small house. They saw Lily and Ben and the snakes. They were scared and angry. They took Lily and Ben and the snakes away. They gave the snakes to the zoo. They gave the thief to the police. They gave Lily and Ben a big scold. + +Lily and Ben were sorry. They had made a big mistake. They had not been organized. They had not unpacked their bags. They had not listened to Mom and Dad. They had not been kind to the thief. They had learned a hard lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Be organized, be kind, and be careful with animals. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red ball. They would roll it, bounce it, and kick it all over the house. + +One day, they saw a new door in the hall. It was not like the other doors. It was unique. It had a shiny knob and a colorful sign that said "Do not enter". Sam and Lily were curious. They wanted to see what was behind the door. + +"Let's go in," Sam said. + +"No, we can't," Lily said. "The sign says no." + +"But maybe there is something fun inside," Sam said. "Maybe there is another ball, or a cake, or a puppy." + +Lily was tempted. She liked balls, and cakes, and puppies. She looked at the door. It looked inviting. + +"Okay, let's go in," she said. "But we have to be quick and quiet." + +They followed Sam to the door. He reached for the knob and turned it. The door opened with a click. They peeked inside. It was dark and cold. They saw wires, and machines, and buttons. They did not see any balls, or cakes, or puppies. + +"Wow, this is weird," Sam said. "What is this place?" + +"I don't know," Lily said. "But I don't like it. Let's go back." + +They turned around to leave. But the door was closed. It was locked. They tried to open it. They pushed and pulled. They banged and shouted. But the door did not budge. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. "We are stuck!" + +But no one heard them. No one came. They were alone in the dark and cold. They hugged each other and cried. They wished they had never followed Sam to the door. They wished they had listened to the sign. They wished they had stayed with their ball. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Anna says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide. But they see a boy on the slide. He is not nice. He is mean. He does not let anyone go on the slide. He says it is his slide. + +"Go away!" the boy says. "This is my slide!" + +Anna and Ben are sad. They do not like the boy. They want to play on the slide. + +They see a girl near the slide. She is playful. She has a ball. She smiles at Anna and Ben. + +"Hi!" the girl says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes!" Anna and Ben say. + +The girl has an idea. She says, "Let's play catch with the ball. But we have to be quiet. We do not want the boy to see us." + +Anna and Ben nod. They like the idea. They play catch with the ball. They are quiet. They have fun. + +The boy on the slide does not see them. He is bored. He wants to play with someone. He looks around. He sees the ball. He wants the ball. + +He gets off the slide. He runs to the ball. He tries to grab the ball. But he does not see the trap. The girl has set a trap. She has tied a rope to the ball. She has hidden the rope under the grass. She pulls the rope. The ball moves away from the boy. The boy falls on the ground. He is surprised. He is angry. + +"Hey!" the boy says. "That's not fair!" + +Anna and Ben laugh. They join the girl. They are happy. They have tricked the boy. They have the slide. They say to the boy, "Now you go away! This is our slide!" + +They go on the slide. They slide down. They have fun. They are friends. The end. +Ben and Mia love ice-cream. They go to the park with Mom and Dad. They see a big ice-cream truck. It has many colors and pictures of ice-cream. Ben and Mia run to the truck. They want ice-cream. + +Mom and Dad give them money. Ben and Mia choose their ice-cream. Ben wants chocolate. Mia wants strawberry. The ice-cream man gives them cones. They are big and cold and sweet. Ben and Mia lick their ice-cream. They are happy. + +But then a bee comes. It buzzes around Ben's ice-cream. Ben is scared. He does not like bees. He does not want to get stung. He tries to wave the bee away. But the bee does not go. It gets closer and closer to Ben's ice-cream. + +Ben panics. He does not know what to do. He does not want to drop his ice-cream. He does not want to hold it either. He decides to release his ice-cream. He throws it in the air. He hopes the bee will follow it. + +But the ice-cream does not fly. It falls. It falls on Mia's head. Mia is surprised. She feels something cold and sticky on her hair. She looks up. She sees Ben's ice-cream. She sees the bee. She screams. + +Mom and Dad hear the scream. They run to Ben and Mia. They see the mess. They see the ice-cream. They see the bee. They are not happy. They are angry. They scold Ben and Mia. They say they wasted the ice-cream. They say they have to go home. They say they have to wash Mia's hair. + +Ben and Mia are sad. They are sorry. They did not mean to make trouble. They did not mean to lose their ice-cream. They did not mean to upset Mom and Dad. They hug each other. They say they are sorry. They say they love each other. They say they love ice-cream. They say they will be more careful next time. +Lily and Tom like to play in the old house. They think it is fun and scary. They look for things in the rooms and the hall. Sometimes they hear noises and run away. + +One day, they find a door they never saw before. It is in the back of the house. It is dark and rough. They want to see what is inside. They push the door and it opens with a loud sound. + +They see a big room with a lot of dust and webs. There are old things on the floor and on the walls. There is a big window with a crack. Lily and Tom walk inside and look around. + +They see a white thing in the corner. It is not a thing. It is a ghost. It has no eyes and no mouth. It has long arms and legs. It makes a low sound. Lily and Tom are very scared. They want to run away. + +But the ghost sees them and moves. It comes closer and closer. It reaches out its arms. Lily and Tom scream and lean on each other. They try to find the door. + +But the door is not there. It is gone. The ghost has closed it. Lily and Tom are trapped. They cry and hug each other. They hope someone will come and help them. They hope the ghost will go away. They hope it is just a game. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a big truck with a picture of a lion on it. The truck was making loud noises. + +"Look, mom, a lion!" Ben said, pointing at the truck. + +"That's not a real lion, Ben. That's a picture of a lion. Do you know what a real lion looks like?" mom asked. + +Ben nodded. He had seen a real lion at the zoo with his dad. He remembered the lion had a big mane, sharp teeth and a long tail. + +Mia shook her head. She had not seen a real lion yet. She was curious. + +"Can we go see the real lion, mom?" Mia asked. + +"Maybe another day, Mia. The zoo is far from here. And the truck is not going to the zoo. It is going to the circus," mom explained. + +"What is the circus, mom?" Ben asked. + +"The circus is a place where people and animals do tricks and make people laugh. Sometimes they have lions, but they are not wild. They are trained," mom said. + +"Can we go see the circus, mom?" Mia asked. + +"Maybe, Mia. But we have to see if we have enough money and time. And we have to see if the circus is fit for you. Some circuses are not very nice to the animals. They make them do things they don't like," mom said. + +Ben and Mia looked at the truck again. They wondered what the lion inside was like. They hoped the lion was happy and safe. They recognized the lion was a beautiful and powerful animal. They wanted to learn more about lions and other animals. They thanked mom for taking them to the park. They had fun playing and learning. +One day, Ben and Lily were playing outside with their toys. They liked to make cars and houses with their blocks and pretend they were driving and living in them. They heard a loud noise in the sky and saw a big, dark cloud. It looked like a giant snake that was spinning very fast. + +"What is that?" Lily asked, feeling scared. + +"That is a tornado," Ben said. He had learned about tornadoes from a book. "It is very strong and can break things. We have to go inside and hide." + +Ben and Lily ran to their house and told their mom about the tornado. She was in the kitchen, making cookies. She looked out the window and saw the tornado too. She grabbed Ben and Lily and took them to the basement. She said they had to stay there until the tornado was gone. + +"Will the tornado hurt our house?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, sweetie," mom said. "But we are safe here. We have to be patient and wait for it to pass." + +Mom hugged Ben and Lily and gave them some cookies. They ate them and played with their toys in the basement. They heard the tornado roar and shake the house, but they tried not to be afraid. They knew mom was with them and would protect them. + +After a while, the noise stopped and the house was quiet. Mom said they could go upstairs and see what happened. They followed her and saw that the tornado had moved away. The sky was blue and sunny again. But their yard was a mess. The tornado had blown away some of their toys and broken some of their blocks. It had also knocked down some trees and fences. + +"Oh no, look at our toys!" Lily cried. + +"It's okay, Lily," Ben said. "We can get new toys. And we can build new houses with our blocks. The important thing is that we are okay." + +Ben and Lily hugged mom and thanked her for keeping them safe. They were glad the tornado was gone and they were still together. They decided to help mom clean up the yard and make it look nice again. They were brave and patient kids. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to be drivers and go to different places. + +One day, they decide to play in the garden. They take their cars and a picnic basket. They find a nice spot under a big tree. They put their cars on the grass and start to drive around. + +"Look, Anna, I have a red car. It is very fast and loud. Vroom, vroom!" Ben says. + +"I have a blue car. It is very pretty and smooth. Beep, beep!" Anna says. + +They have fun driving their cars and making noises. They also stop to eat some yummy sandwiches and fruits from the basket. They are very happy. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is their dog, Max. He sees their cars and thinks they are toys for him. He runs towards them and tries to grab them with his mouth. + +"Max, no! Leave our cars alone!" Anna and Ben shout. + +They run to their cars and try to save them from Max. But Max is too fast and strong. He takes some of their cars and runs away. + +"Oh no, Max took our cars! What can we do?" Anna says. + +"Let's chase him and get them back!" Ben says. + +They follow Max to the house. They see him go inside through the dog door. They try to open the door, but it is locked. + +"Who locked the door? How can we get in?" Ben says. + +"Maybe Mom or Dad locked it. Let's knock and ask them to open it." Anna says. + +They knock on the door and call for Mom or Dad. But no one answers. They are not home. + +"Mom and Dad are not here. They went to the store. They left a note on the table." Ben says. + +He remembers seeing the note before they went to the garden. + +"Then how can we get our cars back from Max?" Anna says. + +They look around and see a window. It is open. + +"Maybe we can climb through the window. It is not too high." Ben says. + +"OK, let's try. But be careful. Don't fall." Anna says. + +They help each other to climb through the window. They land on the couch. They see Max on the floor. He is playing with their cars. He has chewed some of them and made them dirty. + +"Max, bad dog! Give us our cars!" Anna and Ben say. + +They run to Max and try to take their cars from him. But Max growls and barks. He does not want to share. + +"Max, please, be nice. We love you, but these are our cars. You have your own toys." Anna says. + +She tries to pet Max and calm him down. Ben tries to distract him with a ball. + +"Look, Max, a ball! Do you want to play with the ball? It is more fun than the cars." Ben says. + +He throws the ball across the room. Max sees the ball and chases it. He forgets about the cars. + +Anna and Ben quickly grab their cars and put them in the basket. They check them and see which ones are still good and which ones are broken. + +"Some of our cars are OK, but some of them are ruined. Max bit them and tore them." Anna says. + +"That's OK, we still have some cars left. And maybe we can fix the broken ones. Or we can ask Mom and Dad to buy us new ones." Ben says. + +They hug each other and smile. They are glad they got their cars back. + +They hear Max come back with the ball. He drops it and looks at them. He wags his tail and licks their faces. He is sorry for taking their cars. + +"It's OK, Max, we forgive you. You are a good dog. But don't take our cars again, OK?" Anna and Ben say. + +They pet Max and play with him. They also play with their cars. They are happy again. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with a rope hanging from a branch. They wanted to swing on the rope like monkeys. + +"Can I go first?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but be careful," Tim said. + +Lily ran to the rope and grabbed it with both hands. She tried to swing, but she was too small. She could not lift her feet off the ground. She felt sad. + +"Let me help you," Tim said. He went to the rope and lifted Lily up. He pushed her gently and she started to swing. She felt happy. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Lily said. "Thank you, Tim!" + +"You're welcome, Lily," Tim said. "You did it! You succeeded!" + +They took turns swinging on the rope and had a lot of fun. They felt proud of themselves and each other. They were good friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They had a lot of toys, but Lily wanted to play with Ben's sword. It was a shiny weapon that made a sound when you swung it. Lily asked Ben if she could have a turn. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. He ignored Lily and ran away with the sword. + +Lily was sad and angry. She followed Ben and tried to grab the sword. Ben was faster and dodged her. He shouted, "Go away, Lily! You can't have it!" + +Lily was persistent. She did not give up. She waited until Ben was tired and distracted. Then she sneaked up behind him and snatched the sword. She waved it in the air and laughed. + +"Ha! I got it!" Lily said. She felt happy and proud. + +Ben was shocked and mad. He cried and ran to his mom. He told her what Lily did. His mom scolded Lily and made her give back the sword. She said, "Lily, that was not nice. You have to share and ask nicely. How would you feel if Ben took your toy?" + +Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She realized she was wrong. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was mean. Can we be friends again?" + +Ben was still upset, but he forgave Lily. He said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm sorry, too. I should have let you have a turn. Do you want to play with the sword together?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, please. Thank you, Ben." + +They hugged and played with the sword. They took turns and had fun. They learned to be kind and fair. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they see a big post with many pictures on it. The pictures are of animals and people. + +"Look, Ben, a dog!" Lily says, pointing to a picture of a brown dog with a wagging tail. + +"I like dogs. They are nice and soft," Ben says. He touches the picture gently. + +"Me too. And look, a cat!" Lily says, pointing to another picture of a black and white cat with green eyes. + +"I like cats. They are cute and funny," Ben says. He makes a meowing sound. + +They look at all the pictures and talk about them. They see a cow, a pig, a bird, a fish, a boy, a girl, a man, a woman, and a baby. + +"Wow, so many animals and people!" Lily says. + +"Yes, they are all different and charming," Ben says. + +They smile at each other. They are happy to see the post and to have each other. + +They give each other a big hug. They are good friends. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big melon in their neighbor's garden. It was green and round and looked very sweet. + +"Let's take the melon and eat it," said Tom, who was older and more naughty. + +"No, we can't do that," said Sam, who was younger and more good. "That is not our melon. It belongs to the neighbor. He works hard to grow it. He will be sad if we take it." + +But Tom did not listen to Sam. He climbed over the fence and grabbed the melon. He ran back to Sam and said, "Come on, let's go and hide. We can eat the melon in the dark." + +Sam did not want to go with Tom, but he was afraid to be alone. He followed Tom to a dark corner behind a big tree. They cut the melon and ate it. It was very sweet, but they did not feel happy. They felt guilty and scared. + +Soon, they heard the neighbor's voice. He was looking for his melon. He saw the fence was broken and the melon was gone. He was very angry and sad. He called the police and told them what happened. + +The police came and found Tom and Sam behind the tree. They saw the melon rinds and the knife. They knew they were the thieves. They took them to the neighbor and made them say sorry. They also made them pay for the melon and fix the fence. + +Tom and Sam learned a lesson. They learned that stealing is wrong and that it hurts other people. They also learned that they should listen to their brother and not do bad things. They promised to never steal again and to be more respectful and honest. They also thanked the neighbor for allowing them to make up for their mistake. The neighbor forgave them and gave them a hug. He also gave them some seeds and told them to grow their own melons. Tom and Sam were happy and grateful. They went home and planted the seeds. They hoped to grow big and sweet melons that they could share with their neighbor and their friends. +Lily and Ben are having lunch with Mom and Dad. They have salad, bread, cheese and juice. Lily likes salad, but Ben does not. He makes a face and pushes his plate away. + +"Ben, you have to eat your salad. It is good for you," Mom says. + +"No, I don't like it. It is green and yucky," Ben says. + +Lily thinks Ben is silly. She picks up a piece of lettuce and pokes Ben with it. "Look, Ben, it is not yucky. It is smooth and crunchy," she says. + +Ben does not like being poked. He grabs a piece of bread and pokes Lily back. "Look, Lily, bread is better. It is soft and yummy," he says. + +Lily and Ben start to poke each other with their food. They laugh and giggle. Mom and Dad shake their heads and smile. They are glad that Lily and Ben are having fun, but they hope they will eat something too. +Lily was a little girl who liked to wander. She liked to see new things and meet new animals. One day, she wandered too far from her home. She saw a big forest with many trees and flowers. She wanted to go inside and explore. + +"Hello, forest," she said. "Can I play with you?" + +The forest did not answer. It was very quiet and dark. Lily did not feel scared. She thought the forest was hiding a surprise for her. She walked deeper and deeper into the forest. She saw a stream with clear water and a bridge with pretty stones. She crossed the bridge and saw a meadow with green grass and yellow butterflies. She smiled and ran after them. + +"Hello, butterflies," she said. "Can I play with you?" + +The butterflies did not answer. They flew away from her. Lily did not feel sad. She thought the butterflies were leading her to a secret place. She followed them until she reached a big lake with blue water and white swans. She gasped and clapped her hands. She loved swans. They were so graceful and beautiful. She wanted to touch them and hug them. + +"Hello, swans," she said. "Can I play with you?" + +The swans did not answer. They hissed and snapped at her. Lily felt scared. She did not understand why the swans were so mean to her. She backed away from the lake and tried to find the way back to the forest. But she was lost. She did not recognize the trees or the flowers. She did not see the stream or the bridge. She did not hear the butterflies or the forest. She only heard the swans and their angry noises. + +"Help, help," she cried. "I want to go home!" + +But no one heard her. No one came to help her. She was alone in the dark with the swans. She wished she had never wandered so far. She wished she had stayed with her home and her family. She wished she had listened to her mother, who always told her not to wander. But it was too late. The swans moved closer and closer to her. They opened their big beaks and bit her. They hurt her and made her bleed. They did not stop until she was still and quiet. They did not play with her. They killed her. +Sam is a big boy who likes to help his mom. He wears a red vest that says "Sam's Cafe" on it. He likes to serve food and drinks to his mom and dad when they sit at the table. + +One day, Sam sees his mom making a cake in the kitchen. He wants to help her, but she says he is too small to use the oven. She tells him he can serve the cake when it is ready. Sam is happy and waits for the cake to come out. + +When the cake is done, Sam's mom puts it on a big plate. She gives Sam a knife and a spatula. She says, "Sam, you can cut the cake and serve it to me and dad. We are very hungry and the cake looks yummy. Thank you for being such a good helper." + +Sam nods and smiles. He takes the plate and goes to the table. He sees his dad reading a book. He says, "Dad, I have a surprise for you. Look what mom made. It is a cake. Do you want some?" + +His dad looks up and sees the cake. He says, "Wow, Sam, that is a wonderful surprise. The cake looks delicious. Yes, I want some. Thank you for serving it to me. You are a great waiter. I like your vest. It is very nice." + +Sam feels proud and happy. He cuts a big piece of cake and puts it on his dad's plate. He says, "Here you go, dad. Enjoy your cake. Mom and I made it for you. We love you very much." + +He then cuts another piece of cake and puts it on his mom's plate. He says, "Here you go, mom. Enjoy your cake. You are the best mom in the world." + +He then cuts a small piece of cake for himself and puts it on his own plate. He says, "And here is some cake for me. I am a big boy who can serve cake. I am very hungry too." + +He sits down and joins his mom and dad. They all eat the cake and talk and laugh. They have a good time. Sam thinks, "This is the best day ever. I love serving cake. I love my vest. I love my mom and dad. They are always available for me." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They are very intelligent. They can count to ten and name many animals. But sometimes they fight. + +One day, they are having breakfast. Mom gives them milk and cereal. Anna wants the blue cup. Ben wants the blue cup too. They both reach for it. + +"Mine!" Anna says. + +"No, mine!" Ben says. + +They pull the cup and spill the milk. Mom is not happy. She takes the cup and gives them each a red cup. + +"Stop fighting, please. You can share the blue cup later. Now finish your breakfast and get ready for school." Mom says. + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They drink their milk and eat their cereal. They hug and smile. They are friends again. They are very intelligent. +Lily liked to draw shapes with her crayons. She drew circles, squares, stars and triangles. She was proud of her shapes and showed them to her mom. + +"Very good, Lily!" her mom said. "You are good at drawing shapes. But you can improve your triangles. Look, they are not straight. They are crooked. Try to make them straight like this." She drew a triangle on a paper and gave it to Lily. + +Lily looked at the paper and then at her triangles. She did not like what her mom said. She thought her triangles were fine. She did not want to improve them. She was lazy. She did not want to draw more triangles. She wanted to play with her toys. + +"No, mom!" she said. "I like my triangles. They are pretty. I don't want to draw more. I want to play!" + +"But Lily, you can do both. You can draw a few more triangles and then play. It is good to practice and improve your skills. Don't be lazy, Lily. Come on, try again." Her mom said. + +Lily pouted and crossed her arms. She did not want to try again. She did not want to improve. She wanted to play. She did not like her mom's triangle. She thought it was boring. She threw the paper on the floor and ran to her room. + +Her mom sighed and picked up the paper. She hoped Lily would change her mind and learn to improve her triangles. She knew Lily was smart and creative. She just needed to work a little harder. She decided to let Lily play for a while and then talk to her again. She loved Lily and wanted her to grow and improve. +Lily loved to cook with her mom. She liked to stir the soup, cut the bread and sprinkle the cheese. She wanted to make something special for her dad, who was coming home soon. + +She asked her mom, "Can I cook a cake for dad?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. That's very sweet of you. But we need to go to the store first and buy some eggs and flour and sugar." + +Lily nodded and put on her coat and shoes. She also grabbed her kitten, Snowy, who was sleeping on the couch. She wanted to take him with her to the store. She loved Snowy very much. He was white and fluffy and had blue eyes. + +They walked to the store with mom. Lily held Snowy in her arms. He was warm and soft and purred. Lily saw many things in the store. She saw fruits and vegetables and candies and toys. She wanted to buy everything, but mom said they only needed eggs and flour and sugar. + +They went to the cashier and paid for their things. Lily put Snowy on the counter and said, "Hello, Mr. Lee. This is my kitten, Snowy. He is very brave and smart." + +Mr. Lee smiled and said, "Hello, Lily. He is a very cute kitten. But be careful, he might jump off the counter and run away." + +Lily laughed and said, "No, he won't. He likes me and mom. He will stay with us." + +But as she said that, a big dog barked outside the store. Snowy got scared and jumped off the counter. He ran towards the door, where the dog was waiting. Lily gasped and shouted, "Snowy, no!" + +She ran after him, but the dog was faster. He grabbed Snowy by the neck and shook him. Lily cried and screamed, "Let him go, let him go!" + +Mom and Mr. Lee also ran to help. They tried to pull the dog away, but he was strong and angry. He growled and bit them. Lily felt helpless and sad. She thought she would lose Snowy forever. + +But then, something amazing happened. Snowy bit the dog back. He scratched his nose and eyes and ears. He made the dog yelp and let go. He ran back to Lily and jumped into her arms. He was bleeding and hurt, but he was alive. + +Lily hugged him and kissed him. She said, "Snowy, you are so brave. You are my hero. I love you so much." + +Mom and Mr. Lee were amazed and relieved. They said, "Wow, Snowy, you are a very brave kitten. You saved yourself and Lily. You are a very lucky kitten." + +They took Snowy to the vet and bandaged his wounds. He was fine and happy. He purred and licked Lily's face. Lily smiled and said, "We will go home and cook a cake for dad. And we will give some to Snowy too. He deserves it." + +They went home and cooked a cake for dad. It was chocolate and vanilla and had sprinkles on top. Dad came home and saw the cake. He said, "Wow, Lily, you made this for me? Thank you, sweetheart. You are very kind and thoughtful." + +He also saw Snowy and heard what happened. He said, "Wow, Snowy, you are very brave and smart. You fought the dog and saved Lily. You are very special and loved." + +He hugged Lily and Snowy and kissed them. They ate the cake and enjoyed it. It was the best cake ever. Lily was happy and proud. She said, "I love you, dad. I love you, mom. I love you, Snowy. We are a happy family." +Lily and Max were playing in the backyard. They had a large fort made of boxes and blankets. They pretended to be soldiers and spies. Lily had a toy gun and Max had a toy walkie-talkie. + +"Bang, bang, bang!" Lily shouted. "I got you, Max! You have to surrender!" + +Max hid behind a box. He did not want to surrender. He wanted to win. He whispered into his walkie-talkie. "Help, help! I need backup!" + +"Who are you talking to, Max?" Lily asked. "There is no one else here. It is just you and me. Come out and surrender!" + +Max smiled. He had a secret plan. He had invited his friend Sam to join the game. Sam was hiding in the bushes. He had a toy sword and a toy shield. + +"Surprise, Lily!" Sam yelled. He jumped out of the bushes and ran towards Lily. He waved his sword and shield. "We are here to rescue Max!" + +Lily was shocked. She did not know Sam was there. She did not have time to react. Sam reached her and tapped her with his sword. "You are captured, Lily! You have to surrender!" + +Lily dropped her toy gun. She was not happy. She did not like to lose. She pouted and crossed her arms. "No fair, Max! You cheated! You had a secret friend!" + +Max and Sam laughed. They were happy. They had won. They hugged each other. "We are the best team, Sam! We are the heroes!" + +Lily sighed. She was not the hero. She was the prisoner. She looked at Max and Sam. They looked so proud and happy. She felt a little sorry for them. They did not know what she had in her pocket. She had a toy grenade. She could use it to escape. She smiled. She had a secret plan too. She waited for the right moment. She said in a sweet voice. "OK, Max, OK, Sam. I surrender. Can I have a hug?" +Sara loved her red bow. She always wore it in her hair. It was a gift from her grandma. She thought it was amazing. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a girl with a blue bow. The girl was playing with a ball. Sara wanted to play too. She asked the girl, "Can I play with you?" + +The girl looked at Sara and said, "No. You can't play with me. Your bow is ugly. Mine is better." + +Sara felt sad and angry. She said, "No, it's not. My bow is amazing. It's from my grandma. You are mean." + +The girl said, "I don't care. Go away. Or I will take your bow." + +Sara was scared. She did not want to lose her bow. She ran to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Sara. Your bow is amazing. And you are amazing too. You don't need to play with someone who is rude. Let's find some nice friends to play with." + +Sara smiled and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you. I love you. And I love my bow. I will always keep it." +Sara and Sam are twins. They like to play together. They also like to help their mom and dad. + +One day, mom says, "We are going to have a picnic in the park. Can you help me prepare some food?" + +Sara and Sam say, "Yes, mom, we can help!" + +Mom gives them some bread, cheese, ham, lettuce, and tomatoes. She says, "You can make some sandwiches. Cut the bread in half. Put cheese and ham on one half. Put lettuce and tomato on the other half. Then put them together. Be careful with the knife." + +Sara and Sam do what mom says. They make four sandwiches. They wrap them in paper. They put them in a basket. + +Mom says, "Good job, twins! You made some healthy sandwiches. Now we can go to the park and enjoy them." + +Sara and Sam say, "Yay, mom! We love picnics!" + +They take the basket and go to the car. Mom drives them to the park. They find a nice spot under a tree. They spread a blanket on the grass. They eat their sandwiches and drink some juice. They see some birds and squirrels. They play with a ball and a frisbee. They have a lot of fun. + +They thank mom for the picnic. Mom says, "You're welcome, twins! You helped me a lot. I'm proud of you." + +Sara and Sam hug mom. They say, "We love you, mom!" + +They pack their things and go back to the car. They are happy and tired. They fall asleep on the way home. They dream of their next picnic. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a club. The club is a big stick. They attach leaves and flowers to the stick. They think the stick is pretty. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He sees Sam and Tom and their club. He wants the club. He says, "Give me your club. It is mine now." + +Sam and Tom are scared. They say, "No, this is our club. We made it. Go away." + +The big boy is angry. He tries to take the club from Sam and Tom. He pulls hard. Sam and Tom hold on. They do not let go. + +The big boy is weak. He cannot take the club. He falls down. He cries. He runs away. + +Sam and Tom are happy. They hug each other. They say, "We are strong. We are brave. We are the best club." They play with their club. They have fun. +Tim and Mia are playing in the yard. They have a big box of toys. They like to scatter the toys all over the grass and pretend they are in a jungle. They have cars, dolls, balls, and animals. + +But there is also a wire in the box. Tim does not know what it is. He thinks it is a snake. He picks it up and swings it around. He says, "Look, Mia, I have a snake! It is long and shiny!" + +Mia is scared of snakes. She screams and runs away. She bumps into a fat cat that is sleeping under a tree. The cat hisses and scratches Mia. Mia cries and drops her doll. + +Tim hears Mia cry and drops the wire. He runs to Mia and says, "I'm sorry, Mia, I didn't mean to scare you. It is not a snake, it is a wire. See, it is not alive. It does not bite." + +Mia stops crying and looks at the wire. She sees that it is not a snake. She says, "Oh, Tim, you are silly. That is not a snake, that is a wire. You can't play with that. It can hurt you. Let's play with the toys instead." + +Tim and Mia hug and say sorry to the cat. They pick up their toys and put them back in the box. They decide to play something else. They are happy again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big watch in the park. The watch is shiny and has many buttons. + +"Wow, look at this watch!" Tom says. "It is so cool. Can we keep it?" + +Mia is thoughtful. She thinks the watch belongs to someone else. Maybe they are looking for it. She does not want to make them sad. + +"I don't think we should keep it," Mia says. "Maybe we can ask someone who works in the park. They can help us find the owner." + +Tom is not happy. He wants to keep the watch. He thinks it is fun to press the buttons. He does not care about the owner. + +"No, I want to keep it," Tom says. "It is ours now. We found it. Let's go home and play with it." + +Mia is sad. She does not like to fight with Tom. She wants to be a good friend. She has an idea. + +"Tom, I have a suggestion," Mia says. "Why don't we play with the watch for a little while, and then we can take it to the park worker. Maybe they will give us a reward for being honest. What do you think?" + +Tom thinks about it. He likes rewards. He likes to play with the watch. He likes Mia. He decides to agree. + +"Okay, Mia, that sounds fair," Tom says. "Let's play with the watch for a little while, and then we can take it to the park worker. Maybe they will give us a reward for being honest. You are a thoughtful friend." + +Mia smiles. She is happy. She and Tom play with the watch for a little while, and then they take it to the park worker. The park worker is very grateful. He says the watch belongs to his boss, who lost it yesterday. He gives them a reward: two ice creams. Tom and Mia share the ice creams and hug. They are happy. They are good friends. +Lily liked to spin. She spun in her dress, she spun on the grass, she spun with her doll. She felt happy when she spun. She liked to see the colors and feel the wind. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw other kids playing on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. She wanted to play with them, but she was shy. She saw a girl with a pretty dress and long hair. She looked popular. Lily wanted to be her friend. + +She walked up to the girl and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. Can I play with you?" + +The girl looked at Lily and said, "No, you can't. Your dress is ugly and your hair is short. You need a cut. Go away." + +Lily felt sad and hurt. She ran away and cried. She didn't want to spin anymore. + +Her mom saw her and hugged her. She said, "Lily, don't listen to that mean girl. You are beautiful and smart and kind. You don't need a cut. You can spin as much as you want. I love you." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, mom. Can we spin together?" + +They spun together and laughed. They felt happy. They didn't care about the mean girl. They had each other. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big box near the slide. They ran to the box and opened it. Inside, they found many things: a hat, a scarf, a ball, a book, and a crown. + +"Wow, look at this crown!" Anna said. She put the crown on her head. "I am a queen now. You have to do what I say." + +Ben did not like that. He wanted to play with the ball. He picked up the ball and threw it. "No, you are not a queen. You are just Anna. Let's play catch." + +Anna did not listen. She ignored Ben. She looked at the book and the scarf. She wrapped the scarf around her neck. She opened the book and pretended to read. "I am a very smart and beautiful queen. You are just a silly boy. You have to bow to me." + +Ben did not like that either. He felt sad and angry. He wanted to play with Anna, not with the ball. He looked at Anna. She was different. She did not smile or laugh. She did not look at him. She only looked at the crown and the book and the scarf. + +Ben had an idea. He took off his hat and put it on the slide. He climbed up the slide and slid down. He landed on his hat. He made a loud noise. "Bang!" + +Anna heard the noise. She looked at Ben. She saw him on the ground, with his hat on his head. He looked funny. She laughed. + +Ben smiled. He got up and ran to Anna. He took off his hat and put it on her head. He took off the crown and put it on his own head. He said, "Now I am a king and you are a princess. Let's play together." + +Anna smiled too. She liked that. She took off the scarf and put it on Ben's neck. She took the book and gave it to him. She said, "OK, let's play together. You are a nice king and I am a happy princess." + +They hugged and played with the ball and the hat and the scarf and the book and the crown. They had fun. They did not ignore each other. They were friends. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. Sometimes they help their mom and dad with work. Work is when you do things that are good or important. + +One day, their dad says, "I have to go to work now. I will be back soon. Do you want to come with me?" Tom and Lily are curious. They want to see what their dad does at work. + +Their dad takes them to a big field with green grass and holes. He gives them each a stick and a small ball. He says, "This is called golf. You have to hit the ball with the stick and try to make it go into the hole. It is fun and hard. Do you want to try?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They take turns to hit the ball with the stick. Sometimes the ball goes far, sometimes it goes near, sometimes it goes into the hole. They laugh and clap when they do well. Their dad says, "You are very clever. You are good at golf. I am proud of you." + +Tom and Lily are happy. They like golf. They say, "Thank you, dad. We like your work. Can we come again?" Their dad smiles and hugs them. He says, "Yes, you can. I love you." They go home and tell their mom about their work. Their mom says, "You are very clever. You are good at golf. I am proud of you." They hug their mom and play with their toys and books. They have a good day. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They had a cooler with juice and snacks for later. They saw a big boy with a bike coming towards them. He looked mean and angry. + +"Hey, what do you have in there?" the big boy asked, pointing at the cooler. + +"Juice and snacks," Anna said, holding the cooler close to her. + +"Give them to me, or I'll take your toys," the big boy said, grabbing Ben's truck. + +"No, they are ours!" Ben said, trying to get his truck back. + +The big boy pushed Ben to the ground and laughed. He opened the cooler and took out a juice box. He drank it and threw it away. He took out a cookie and bit it. He spat it out and threw it away too. + +"These are bad!" he said, making a face. + +Anna and Ben were scared and sad. They wanted their juice and snacks back. They wanted their toys back too. They wished someone would help them. + +Then they saw a man walking his dog. He saw what was happening and came over. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" the man asked the big boy. + +"Nothing, just playing," the big boy said, lying. + +"That's not playing, that's bullying. You should be ashamed of yourself. Give them back their juice, snacks and toys, and apologize," the man said, sternly. + +The big boy was afraid of the man and his dog. He gave back the juice, snacks and toys to Anna and Ben. He said he was sorry, but he didn't mean it. He ran away on his bike. + +"Are you okay, kids?" the man asked Anna and Ben. + +"Yes, thank you for helping us," Anna said, smiling. + +"You're welcome. You should be careful with strangers. Don't let anyone take your things or hurt you. You can share your juice and snacks with me and my dog, if you want," the man said, kindly. + +Anna and Ben liked the man and his dog. They said yes, and they shared their juice and snacks with them. They played with the dog and the toys. They felt happy and safe. They learned a lesson. They never let anyone bully them again. +Sara and Tom were camping with their dad. They had a big tent with a zipper and a window. It was a modern tent, not like the old ones that dad used to have. Sara and Tom liked the tent, but they did not like the bugs. + +One night, they heard a loud noise outside. They were scared and hid under their blankets. Dad opened the zipper and looked out. He saw a big raccoon eating their food. He shouted at the raccoon and tried to scare it away. + +"Go away, you naughty raccoon! That's our food!" he said. + +But the raccoon did not listen. It kept eating and made a mess. Dad got angry and threw a shoe at the raccoon. The shoe hit the raccoon, but it also hit the window of the tent. The window broke and the shoe flew out. + +Sara and Tom heard a laugh. They peeked out and saw another family camping next to them. They were watching dad and the raccoon. They thought it was funny. + +Sara and Tom felt embarrassed. They wished dad had not thrown the shoe. They wished the raccoon had not eaten their food. They wished the window had not broken. They wished the other family had not seen them. + +They crawled back under their blankets and hoped the night would end soon. They hoped the next day would be better. They hoped dad would fix the window and the food. They hoped the raccoon would not come back. They hoped the other family would forget what they saw. +Ben and Mia liked to play near the stream. The stream was cold and clear and made a nice sound. Sometimes they saw fish and frogs and birds there. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, they decided to follow the stream and see where it went. They walked and walked, holding hands and talking. They saw new things, like flowers and rocks and trees. They were happy. + +But then, the stream became bigger and faster. It was not a stream anymore, it was a river. The river was strong and loud and scary. Ben and Mia were afraid. + +"Ben, I want to go back," Mia said. "This is too much. The river is too strong." + +"Me too, Mia," Ben said. "But how do we go back? We don't know the way." + +They looked around and saw a big bridge. The bridge crossed the river and had a sign. The sign said "End of the trail". + +"Look, Mia, a bridge!" Ben said. "Maybe we can cross the bridge and find someone to help us." + +"OK, Ben, let's try," Mia said. "But be careful. The bridge is high and the river is strong." + +They held hands and walked slowly to the bridge. They hoped to find their way back home. They learned a lesson. They should not go too far from the stream. The stream was nice and safe. The river was not. +Tom and Anna like to play with their cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They zoom and beep and crash their cars. + +One day, they decide to have a race with their cars. They line up their cars at the start of the road. They count to three and say, "Go!" They push their cars as fast as they can. They cheer and laugh and try to win. + +Tom's car is red and shiny. It is very fast and strong. It goes ahead of the other cars. Tom thinks he will finish first. He is happy and proud. + +Anna's car is yellow and cute. It is not very fast or strong. It falls behind the other cars. Anna thinks she will finish last. She is sad and upset. + +But then, something happens. Tom's car hits a big book. It flips over and stops. Tom tries to fix it, but he can't. He is angry and frustrated. + +Anna sees Tom's car. She feels sorry for him. She stops her car and goes to help him. She says, "Don't worry, Tom. I will help you." She picks up his car and turns it over. She says, "There, it's okay now. Let's finish together." + +Tom smiles and says, "Thank you, Anna. You are very kind. Let's finish together." They hold their cars and run to the end of the road. They finish together. They are happy and friendly. + +They hug and say, "Good race, good race." They put their cars away and go to the kitchen. They are hungry and thirsty. They eat some cookies and drink some milk. They say, "Yummy, yummy." They are full and satisfied. They are good friends. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a sheep in the park. The sheep was white and fluffy and had a bell around its neck. Lila and Ben wanted to pet the sheep and feed it some grass. + +"Can I hold the bell?" Lila asked Ben. + +"No, it is mine. I saw it first," Ben said. He was selfish and did not want to share. + +"But I want to hear it ring. Please, Ben, let me have a turn," Lila said. She was sad and angry. + +"No, no, no. It is mine, mine, mine," Ben said. He pulled the bell away from Lila and made the sheep run away. + +Lila and Ben chased the sheep, but it was too fast. They lost sight of it and did not know where it went. They were worried and sorry. + +"Ben, we should not have been selfish. We scared the sheep. Maybe it is lost or hurt. We have to find it and restore it to its owner," Lila said. + +"You are right, Lila. I am sorry. I should have shared the bell with you. Maybe the owner is looking for the sheep too. Let's go and ask for help," Ben said. + +Lila and Ben ran back to the park and saw a man with a hat and a stick. He was calling for the sheep. + +"Excuse me, sir. Are you looking for a sheep?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, I am. Have you seen it? It is white and fluffy and has a bell around its neck," the man said. + +"We have, sir. We found it in the park and played with it. But we were selfish and made it run away. We are very sorry," Ben said. + +The man was surprised and happy. + +"Thank you for telling me the truth. I am glad you are sorry. The sheep is my pet and I love it very much. It is not far from here. I can hear its bell. Come with me and help me restore it to its pen," the man said. + +Lila and Ben followed the man and found the sheep. It was safe and happy. They petted it and fed it some grass. They also gave the bell back to the man. + +"Thank you for your help, Lila and Ben. You are very kind. You can come and visit the sheep anytime you want. But remember to share and be gentle," the man said. + +Lila and Ben nodded and smiled. + +"Thank you, sir. We will. We learned our lesson. We will not be selfish again," they said. + +They hugged the sheep and the man and went back to their toys. They played nicely and shared everything. They were happy and good friends. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But today, they are bored. They have played with all their toys many times. + +"Let's do something new," Ben says. + +"Like what?" Anna asks. + +Ben thinks for a time. He sees a big box in the corner. It is ugly and brown. He has an idea. + +"Let's make a fort with the box," he says. + +Anna likes the idea. They drag the box to the middle of the room. They cut a door and a window with scissors. They decorate the box with stickers and crayons. They lay a blanket on the floor inside the box. They bring some pillows and books and snacks. + +They crawl inside the box. They pretend they are in a castle. They read stories and eat cookies. They have fun. + +Their mom comes to check on them. She sees the box in the room. She smiles. + +"What are you doing in there?" she asks. + +"We are in our fort," Anna says. + +"It is our castle," Ben says. + +Mom nods. She thinks they are clever and creative. + +"That's a nice fort," she says. "Can I join you?" + +Anna and Ben say yes. They make room for mom in the box. They share their stories and cookies with her. They have a good time. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a shiny copper car that their dad gave them. They liked to zoom the car around the floor and make loud noises. + +One day, their mom told them to behave and be quiet, because she had a headache. She said she would take a nap and they could play with their toys, but they had to be normal and not too loud. Sara and Ben said okay and went to their room. + +But they did not behave. They did not be normal. They played with the copper car and made louder and louder noises. They zoomed the car on the bed, on the dresser, on the window. They laughed and shouted and did not care about their mom. + +Their mom woke up and heard the noise. She was very angry. She went to their room and saw the mess. She saw the copper car on the window sill. She grabbed the car and threw it out of the window. She said they were very bad and they could not play with the car anymore. + +Sara and Ben cried and ran to the window. They saw the copper car on the street. They saw a big truck coming. They saw the truck crush the car and make a loud crunch. They saw their shiny copper car turn into a flat and ugly thing. They cried more and more. They wished they had behaved. They wished they had been normal. They wished they still had their copper car. But it was too late. The end. +Ben and Lily like to play in the park. They like to run, jump and slide. One day, they see a big rock near the trees. They run to the rock and touch it. + +"Wow, this rock is hard and cold!" Ben says. + +"Look, there is something on the rock!" Lily says. She points to a small, furry animal. It has long ears, a fluffy tail and black spots. + +"What is it?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a bunny?" Lily says. + +They get closer to the animal. The animal looks at them with big, brown eyes. It does not run away. It makes a soft sound. + +"Hello, little animal. We are Ben and Lily. What is your name?" Lily says. + +The animal makes another sound. It hops closer to them. It sniffs their hands. It lets them pet its fur. + +"I think it likes us. Maybe it wants to be our friend." Ben says. + +"Maybe. It is very cute and soft. But it is also wild. It lives in the park, not in a house." Lily says. + +They play with the animal for a while. They give it some grass and water. They call it Spot. They have fun. + +But soon, it is time to go home. They say goodbye to Spot. They promise to come back and see him again. + +"Bye, Spot. We will miss you. You are a good friend." Ben says. + +"Bye, Spot. We love you. You are a brave animal." Lily says. + +Spot makes a happy sound. He hops back to the rock. He watches them leave. He hopes to meet them again. He likes Ben and Lily. They are kind and gentle. They are his friends. +Sara likes to read novels. Novels are books with many words and pictures. They tell stories about people and places. Sara has many novels in her room. She likes to read them when she is bored or sad. + +One day, Sara wants to read a novel after lunch. She goes to her room and picks a novel from her shelf. It is a novel about a princess and a dragon. Sara loves princesses and dragons. She sits on her bed and opens the novel. + +But then, her brother Tom comes in. Tom is noisy and messy. He likes to play with cars and balls. He does not like novels. He sees Sara reading and says, "What are you doing? Reading is boring. Come and play with me." + +Sara says, "No, Tom. I want to read my novel. It is fun and exciting. Go and play by yourself." + +Tom gets angry. He says, "No, Sara. You have to play with me. I am bored and lonely. Give me your novel." + +Tom tries to grab the novel from Sara. Sara holds it tight. She says, "No, Tom. This is my novel. You cannot have it. Go away." + +Tom and Sara pull and push the novel. They make a lot of noise. The novel gets dirty and torn. Sara and Tom get sad and mad. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees the dirty and torn novel. She sees Sara and Tom crying and yelling. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting over a novel?" + +Sara and Tom tell Mom what happened. Mom is not happy. She says, "Sara and Tom, you are both wrong. Sara, you should share your novels with Tom. Tom, you should respect Sara's choice of reading. Reading is good for you. You can learn new things and relax your mind. Now, you both have to say sorry to each other and to the novel. Then, you have to clean the novel and your room. After that, you can choose what to do. You can read together, play together, or do something else. But you have to be nice and quiet." + +Sara and Tom say sorry to each other and to the novel. They clean the novel and their room. They hug Mom and thank her. Then, they decide to read the novel together. They sit on the bed and look at the words and pictures. They find out how the princess and the dragon become friends. They smile and laugh. They relax and enjoy the novel. +Mia and Leo were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a new boy sitting on a bench. He had a big hat and a red bike. + +"Who is he?" Mia asked Leo. + +"I don't know. He looks funny," Leo said. + +They walked closer to the boy and said hello. The boy smiled and said his name was Sam. He said he was new in town and he wanted to make friends. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Mia asked. + +"Sure, I like to play," Sam said. + +They shared their toys and played together. Sam showed them his bike and his hat. He said he liked to ride fast and pretend he was a cowboy. + +Mia and Leo thought Sam was charming. He was nice and funny and had cool things. They whispered to each other their opinion. + +"I like Sam. He is fun," Mia whispered. + +"Me too. He is cool," Leo whispered. + +They decided to invite Sam to their birthday party next week. They hoped he would come and be their new friend. They were happy they met him. +Lily and Sam were playing outside in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. They were having fun. + +But then, the wind started to blow. It was cold and strong. Lily and Sam felt chilly. They shivered and hugged each other. + +"Let's go home, Sam," Lily said. "I'm cold." + +"Me too, Lily," Sam said. "But we don't have our jackets. We left them at home." + +They looked around. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They had an idea. + +"Let's make a jacket from the leaves, Sam," Lily said. "We can cover ourselves with them." + +"That's a good idea, Lily," Sam said. "Let's do it." + +They ran to the tree and picked some leaves. They put them on their arms, legs and chests. They made a lovely jacket from the leaves. They felt warmer and happier. + +They smiled and said to each other, "We have the best jackets in the world!" +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the woods. One day, they found a cabin near a lake. It looked old and dark, but they wanted to see inside. + +"Let's go in, Tom," Lily said. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"No, Lily, it's scary," Tom said. "What if there is a bear or a witch or a ghost?" + +"Don't be silly, Tom. There is no such thing. Come on, be brave," Lily said. She pulled Tom by the hand and opened the door. + +The cabin was dusty and empty, except for a table, a chair and a fireplace. On the table, there was a book, a candle and a bowl of soup. Lily was curious and picked up the book. It had strange pictures and words that she could not read. + +"Look, Tom, a book. Maybe it's a story," she said. + +Tom was nervous and looked around. He saw a shadow moving behind the window. He thought it was a monster and screamed. + +"Lily, run! There is something outside!" he said. + +Lily dropped the book and ran with Tom. They slammed the door and ran back to the woods. They did not see the old man who came out of the cabin. He was grumpy and angry. + +"Who are you? What are you doing here? This is my cabin. Leave me alone!" he shouted. + +He picked up the book and the candle and went back inside. He did not like visitors. He liked to be alone with his magic. He decided to cast a spell to keep the children away. He opened the book and read the words. He did not know that Lily had torn a page by accident. The spell went wrong and the cabin disappeared. The old man was gone too. Only the lake and the woods remained. + +Tom and Lily never went back to the cabin. They decided to play somewhere else. They did not know what happened to the old man. They only knew that he was grumpy and scary. They were glad that they were safe and together. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play with toys. But they do not like to share. They have a big shelf in their room. The shelf has many toys. + +One day, Tim sees a new toy on the shelf. It is a red car. He likes cars. He wants to play with the car. He takes the car from the shelf. He makes vroom-vroom noises. + +Jen sees Tim with the car. She is jealous. She likes cars too. She wants to play with the car. She goes to Tim and says, "Give me the car. It is my turn." + +Tim says, "No, it is my car. I saw it first. Go away." + +Jen says, "No, it is our car. We share the toys. Give me the car now." + +They start to pull the car. They yell and cry. They are angry. + +Mom hears them. She comes to their room. She sees them with the car. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it. You are both being naughty. You are making the car suffer. You are hurting each other. You need to learn to share and be kind." + +She takes the car from them. She puts it on the shelf. She says, "No one can play with the car until you say sorry and hug each other." + +Tim and Jen look at each other. They feel sad. They do not want to lose the car. They do not want to make Mom mad. They say sorry and hug each other. They say, "We love you, Mom. We love you, twin." + +Mom smiles. She says, "I love you too, Tim and Jen. You are good twins. Now you can play with the car together. But remember to take turns and be nice." + +Tim and Jen nod. They take the car from the shelf. They play with the car together. They make vroom-vroom noises. They are happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toy train. One day, he found a switch on the wall. He did not know what it did, but he wanted to find out. + +Tim went to his mom and asked, "Mom, what does this switch do?" His mom said, "That switch is for the light. Be careful not to burn your fingers if you touch the light bulb after turning it on. It gets very hot!" + +Tim turned the switch on and off. He saw the light go bright and then mild. He was very happy to learn something new. Tim played with his toy train and the switch all day long. And he always remembered to be careful not to burn his fingers. +One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She wanted to see something new. She walked and walked until she saw a big tree. Under the tree, she saw a box. The box had a big zero on it. Lily was very curious about what was inside the box. + +Lily opened the box and found a small, scary toy. The toy looked like a monster with big eyes and sharp teeth. Lily was scared at first, but then she thought the toy was funny. She decided to take the toy home with her. + +When Lily got home, she showed the toy to her mom. Her mom said, "Oh, that's not scary at all! It's just a silly toy!" Lily and her mom laughed together. Lily put the toy in her room and played with it every day. And from that day on, the scary toy with the big zero on its box became Lily's favorite toy. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there were two groups of friends. They liked to play games with each other. One day, they had a plan to play a game called "war". This game was just for fun and no one would get hurt. + +The first group had red flags, and the second group had blue flags. They were worried because they wanted to win the game. They ran around the village, trying to find the other team's flags. + +The first group found the blue flags and the second group found the red flags. Both groups were very happy. They all played together and had a lot of fun. In the end, they were not worried anymore because they knew that playing together was the best part of the game. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Tim. Tim was very hungry. He looked for food in the big house. Tim saw a big bag of salt. He thought, "I can eat this!" + +Tim started to eat the salt. "Yum!" he said. But soon, he felt very thirsty. He felt miserable because he was so thirsty. Tim looked for water, but he could not find any. + +Tim met a big cat. The cat said, "I know where water is." Tim was so thirsty, he followed the cat. But the cat was not nice. The cat ate Tim. And that was the end of the story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was a very messy girl. Her room was always full of toys and clothes all over the floor. One day, her mom told her to clean her room. + +As Lucy started to clean her room, she began to discover toys she had not seen in a long time. She found a toy car, a doll, and even a toy dinosaur. She was so happy to see these toys again, and she played with them for a little while. + +After playing, Lucy remembered that she needed to clean her room. She put all her toys in a big toy box and put her clothes away in the closet. When she was done, her room was no longer messy. Lucy's mom was very proud of her, and they both enjoyed playing with the toys Lucy had discovered. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful land, there lived a big elephant named Ella. Ella was very strong and liked to help her friends. One day, she found a long, pointy stick called a spear. Ella thought it was special and wanted to show her friends. + +Ella went to her friend, the wise old owl, to weigh the spear. The owl had a big scale that could tell how heavy things were. They put the spear on the scale, and it was not too heavy, but not too light. Ella was happy because she could carry it easily. + +Ella and the owl took the spear to show their friends in the peaceful land. They all thought it was very special too. They played with the spear, but they were always careful not to hurt each other. In the end, they put the spear in a special place where everyone could see it and remember the fun day they had together. +Once upon a time, in a small swamp, there lived a frog named Fred. Fred had a friend named Sam, the snail. They liked to play together. One day, Sam found a dead leaf. He wanted to bring it to Fred to play with. + +"Fred, look what I found!" said Sam, as he showed him the dead leaf. "We can play with it!" + +But a big, mean bird saw the leaf too. The bird wanted the leaf for her nest. The bird flew down to take the leaf from Sam. This made Fred and Sam very sad. + +"No, this is our leaf!" said Fred, as he jumped high to get the leaf back. The bird was surprised by Fred's jump and let go of the leaf. Fred and Sam were happy to have their leaf back. They played with the leaf all day and became the best of friends. +One sunny day, a little dog went for a walk. He liked to discover new things. As he walked, he saw a big tree. The tree had green leaves that made oxygen. The little dog did not know what oxygen was, but he liked the tree. + +As the little dog walked, he found a smelly sock. It was very smelly, and he did not like it. He wanted to get away from the smelly sock. So, he ran back to the big tree. + +The little dog was happy to be back at the big tree. He knew that the tree made good air, not like the smelly sock. The little dog played under the tree all day, discovering new things and having fun. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big room upstairs. She loved to play with her toys in her room. One day, it was very windy outside. The wind was harsh and loud. + +Lily felt scared of the harsh wind. So, she went to her mom and dad. They told her not to be scared. They said, "Let's all relax and have fun inside the house." Lily liked this idea very much. + +They all went upstairs to Lily's room. They played with her toys and had a lot of fun. They forgot about the harsh wind outside. Soon, they were all happy and relaxed. And Lily was not scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little boy named Tim. Tim never listened to his mom and dad. He always did what he wanted to do. One day, Tim's mom told him to stay away from the alarm in their house. But Tim did not listen. + +Tim went up to the alarm and started to play with it. He pushed the button and the alarm went off. It was very loud! Tim got scared and started to yell, "Help! Help!" His mom and dad came running to see what was wrong. They saw Tim by the alarm and turned it off. + +Tim's mom and dad told him that he should always listen to them. They said, "If you listen, you will be safe and happy." From that day on, Tim was not stubborn anymore. He learned to listen to his mom and dad. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that was orange. He loved his orange car so much. He played with it every day. + +One day, Tim saw a big hill. He wanted his orange car to rush down the hill. So, Tim put his car at the top of the hill and gave it a little push. The orange car started to rush down the hill very fast. Tim was so happy to see his car go so fast. + +At the bottom of the hill, there was a big tree. The tree had a strong will. Tim's orange car rushed right into the tree. The will stopped the car, and it didn't break. Tim was so happy that his car was okay. He picked up his orange car and hugged the tree. From that day on, Tim and the tree were the best of friends. +One day, a brave little girl named Mia wanted to make a cake. She put on her apron and went to the kitchen. Mia needed to measure the right amount of milk to mix with the cake mix. She found a big mug and poured the milk into it. Mia was very careful not to spill any milk. + +Mia mixed the cake mix and milk together in a big bowl. She stirred and stirred until it was all mixed up. Then, she poured the mix into a cake pan. Mia asked her mom for help to put the pan in the oven. They waited for the cake to bake. + +When the cake was done, Mia and her mom took it out of the oven. It smelled so good! Mia was very proud of her brave work in the kitchen. She shared the yummy cake with her family, and they all loved it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very careful when he played with his toys. He did not want to break them or make a mess. One day, he saw some dust on his toy car. Tim wanted to clean it. + +Tim asked his mom, "How do I clean the dust off my toy car?" His mom answered, "You can use a soft cloth to wipe it off." Tim found a soft cloth and wiped the dust off his toy car. He was happy to see his toy car shiny and clean again. + +Later that day, Tim's friend, Sue, came over to play. They played with the toy cars and had a lot of fun. Sue asked Tim, "How do you keep your toys so clean?" Tim answered, "I am careful and clean them with a soft cloth when they get dusty." Sue said, "I will be careful too and keep my toys clean." They both promised to be careful with their toys and keep them clean. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. They saw a big tree with interesting leaves. Lucy wanted to settle down and sit under the tree. Her mom said, "Yes, we can sit here and have our snack." + +While they were eating, Lucy saw a small bird. The bird was holding a thermometer in its beak. Lucy asked her mom, "Why does the bird have that?" Her mom replied, "The bird is checking the weather to see if it's warm or cold." + +Lucy thought it was funny that the bird could tell the weather. She smiled and said, "I want to be friends with the bird." Her mom smiled back and said, "That's a nice idea. Maybe the bird can teach you more interesting things." So, Lucy and her mom spent the day at the park, watching the bird and learning new things together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was very grumpy one day. He did not want to play with his toys or eat his food. His mom asked him to go outside and play, so he did. + +Tom went outside and saw a pretty light in the grass. The light was shiny and bright. He wanted to see it up close, so he walked toward it. But Tom did not see a big rock on the ground. + +Tom stumbled on the rock and fell down. He started to cry, but then he saw the pretty light again. The light made him feel happy. He stood up and walked to the light. Tom was not grumpy anymore. He played outside with the pretty light all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Tim. Tim lived in a small hole in a big house. Tim was very brave and loved to dare himself to do new things. One day, he dared to go find some cheese in the kitchen. + +As Tim went to the kitchen, he saw a big piece of cheese on the floor. But, Tim was smart and knew it was in a trap. He dared himself to take the cheese without getting caught. So, Tim quickly grabbed the cheese and ran back to his hole. + +When Tim got back to his hole, he saw that the cheese was very dry. But, he was still happy because he got the cheese without getting caught in the trap. Tim shared the dry cheese with his family and they all enjoyed it. From that day on, Tim was known as the bravest mouse in the house. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a brown dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to play with his red ball. One day, he saw a big tree with a shiny toy on the top. He wanted the toy so much. + +Buddy asked his friend, a tall bird named Polly, to help him get the toy. Polly said, "No, Buddy, that toy is not safe. It is better to play with your red ball." But Buddy did not listen and insisted, "Please, Polly, help me get the toy." + +Polly wanted to be a good friend, so she flew up and got the toy for Buddy. Buddy was so happy to have the shiny toy. But when he played with it, the toy broke and hurt Buddy's paw. He cried and wished he had listened to Polly. + +Polly helped Buddy and said, "Next time, listen to your friends when they try to keep you safe." Buddy learned that it is important to trust his friends and not always want more. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little bird called Bob. Bob liked to push things with his beak. One day, he found a shiny nail on the ground. He picked it up and flew away. + +Bob met his friend, Cat. Cat saw the nail and said, "What's that, Bob?" Bob replied, "It's a nail. I found it on the ground. I like to push it with my beak." Cat was curious and asked, "Can I try?" Bob nodded and let Cat push the nail with her paw. + +Together, Bob and Cat pushed the nail around, having lots of fun. They played until the sun went down. Then, they said goodbye and went to their homes. Bob the nosy bird and Cat were happy they found the nail and became better friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fancy cat. This cat liked to go on walks. One day, the cat went for a walk in the east. + +On her walk, the cat saw a little dog. The dog wanted to play with the cat. But the cat did not want to play. The cat wanted to keep walking. + +The dog did not give up. He wanted to be friends with the fancy cat. He tried to play again. This time, the cat said yes. They played and had fun. The cat learned to yield and be friends with the dog. They were happy and played together every day in the east. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Zoom. He loved to zoom around the town. The weather was always sunny and warm. Zoom was a gentle car who liked to help others. + +One day, Zoom saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad. Zoom stopped and asked, "Why are you sad, Lily?" Lily said, "I lost my ball. It went far away." Zoom wanted to help Lily find her ball. + +Zoom and Lily went around the town, looking for the ball. They looked in the park, near the trees, and by the pond. Finally, they found the ball near a big rock. Lily was so happy! She said, "Thank you, Zoom!" Zoom felt good because he helped his new friend. From that day on, they played together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big room called a chamber. The chamber had one open door. In the chamber, there were many toys and a little bed. Every night, a small girl named Lily would sleep in the chamber. + +One night, Lily heard a strange noise in the chamber. She looked around and saw a little mouse. The mouse didn't mean to scare Lily, but she was scared. The mouse was just looking for food. + +Lily decided to be brave and help the mouse. She took some cheese from the kitchen and gave it to the mouse. The mouse was very happy and didn't scare Lily anymore. They became friends and played together in the open chamber. And from that day on, Lily was never scared in her chamber again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Pepper. Pepper was not a pretty dog. Some people even said she was ugly. But Pepper did not care. She was a happy dog who loved to play. + +One day, while Pepper was playing in the park, she saw a big dog. The big dog looked scary. Pepper began to tremble with fear. She wanted to run away, but she remembered that her mom always told her to be brave. + +Pepper took a deep breath and walked up to the big dog. She said, "Hello, my name is Pepper. Do you want to play with me?" The big dog smiled and said, "Yes, I would love to play with you. My name is Max." They played all day and became best friends. + +The moral of the story is that you should not judge someone by how they look. Even if someone looks scary or ugly, they can still be a good friend. And always remember to be brave, just like Pepper. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy box full of toys, but his favorite toy was a broken car. The car was gold and shiny, but it could not move because one wheel was missing. Tim loved his broken car and played with it every day. + +One day, Tim's mom gave him a new toy. It was a pair of scissors that could cut paper. Tim was very happy and wanted to make something special for his broken car. He took a piece of paper and cut a circle to make a new wheel for the car. He worked very hard to make the wheel just right. + +When Tim was done, he showed his mom the new wheel he made for the broken car. She was very proud of him. Tim put the new wheel on the car, and it could move again. Now, Tim and his gold car could have many more fun adventures together. +Once, there was a cold robot. He lived in a small house. The robot felt sad because he was always cold. He wanted to be warm and happy like his friends. + +One day, a little girl named Sue came to the robot's house. Sue saw the cold robot and wanted to help. She had an idea to make the robot warm. Sue went to her house to bring something for the robot. + +Sue came back with a big, warm blanket. She put the blanket on the cold robot. The robot started to feel warm and happy. The robot and Sue became best friends. They played and laughed together every day. The robot was not cold anymore, and he was very thankful for his new friend Sue. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a weak cat named Kitty. Kitty had a best friend, a strong dog named Buddy. They played together every day and had lots of fun. But one day, they found a big ball and both of them wanted to play with it. + +Kitty and Buddy could not share the ball. They started to fight over it. They pulled the ball with all their strength, trying to separate it from each other. The ball was very strong, and it did not break. They kept fighting and fighting. + +Then, a police officer saw them fighting. He came to help them. The police officer told Kitty and Buddy that they should share the ball and play together. Kitty and Buddy listened to the police officer, and they stopped fighting. They learned to share the ball and had even more fun playing together. From that day on, they promised to always share and be good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat named Bob. Bob did not like to play with the other cats. He liked to sit and watch them play. + +One day, the cats were playing with a ball. They wanted Bob to join them, so they asked him to bring the ball. Bob had an opinion about this. He thought it was not fun to play with balls. + +But Bob decided to give it a try. He brought the ball to the other cats. To his surprise, he had fun playing with them. From that day on, Bob was not a grumpy cat anymore. He loved playing with his friends and sharing his opinions with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a yellow shoe. She loved her yellow shoe very much. She would hold it every day and take it with her wherever she went. + +One day, Sue took her yellow shoe to the park. She played with her friends and had lots of fun. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. Sue was very happy. She held her yellow shoe tightly, so it wouldn't get lost. + +When it was time to go home, Sue put her yellow shoe in her bag. She said goodbye to her friends and walked back to her house. She could not wait to play with her yellow shoe again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Sue. Sue liked to measure things. She would measure her toys, her books, and even her dog, Max. One day, Sue and Max went for a walk in the park. + +As Sue and Max played, they heard a loud sound. "What is that, Max?" Sue asked. "Is that thunder?" Max barked, and Sue knew he was right. They saw dark clouds in the sky. Sue and Max decided to go home before it started to rain. + +On their way home, they met a boy named Tim. Tim was scared of the thunder. Sue said, "Don't worry, Tim. Thunder is just a noise. It can't hurt you." Tim felt better, and they all went home together. Sue was happy that she could help her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little seed. The seed was in the ground. It wanted to grow big and tall. One day, the seed felt the sun and the rain. The seed knew it was time to grow. + +The seed started to grow. It grew into a little plant. The plant was frightened. It saw a big stick next to it. The plant did not want to grow anymore. But the sun and the rain helped the plant. They told the plant, "Do not be scared, the stick will help you." + +The plant grew more and more. It grew next to the stick. The stick helped the plant grow big and strong. The plant was not frightened anymore. It was happy to grow with the stick. The sun and the rain were happy too. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy dog named Max. Max was always tired, and he loved to take naps. One day, Max went for a walk with his best friend, a little girl named Lily. + +Lily was a patient friend. She always waited for Max to wake up from his naps. But today, Max was so sleepy that he fell asleep while they were walking. Lily started to worry. She didn't want Max to be lost or alone. + +Lily sat down next to Max and waited. She knew that Max would wake up soon. When Max finally woke up, he saw Lily waiting for him. He was so happy that she was there. They both walked back home, and Max promised to take his naps before their walks. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a purple bunny. The purple bunny had a friend, a small bird. They liked to play together. + +One day, they found a long spear. The purple bunny picked it up. They didn't know what it was for. The small bird whispered to the bunny, "Let's play with it!" + +The purple bunny and the small bird played with the spear. They had lots of fun. They played until the sun went down. Then, they went home to sleep. They were very happy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was an ancient street. The street was very old and had many pretty houses. People who lived there loved their street. + +One day, the sun was shining very bright. The street looked even more beautiful. The kids played outside, and the birds sang happy songs. Everyone was having a good time. + +At night, the moon and stars shined too. The ancient street was full of light and love. The people in the town were very happy and proud of their shining street. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Tim. Tim loved to hop all day long. One day, Tim saw the big sea and wanted to hop there too. + +Tim hopped and hopped until he reached the sea. He saw a big fish and thought the fish was stupid. Tim wanted to play a game with the fish, so he hopped into the sea. + +The big fish saw Tim and wanted to play too. They played and had fun in the sea. Tim learned that the fish was not stupid, but very smart and nice. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside in the sun. One day, Tim saw dust on the ground. He picked it up and threw it in the air. The dust made him sneeze. Tim's face turned red because he felt embarrass. + +Tim's friend, Jane, saw him and said, "Why is your face red, Tim?" Tim told her about the dust and how it made him sneeze. Jane laughed and said, "That's okay, Tim. We all sneeze sometimes!" + +They decided to get a drink to help Tim feel better. They found a lemon and squeezed it into a cup. They took a sip and made a face. The lemon was very bitter! They laughed and decided to add some sugar to make it taste better. + +After their lemonade, Tim and Jane played in the sun all day. They forgot about the dust and the bitter lemon. They were happy to be friends and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a big ocean. It was so big, it went on and on. In the ocean, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin was a fine little fish who liked to swim and play with his friends. + +One day, Fin and his friends found a big, shiny thing in the ocean. They did not know what it was, but they all wanted to take it home. Fin's best friend, Gilly, said, "Let's promise to take turns with the shiny thing." Fin and his friends all said, "We promise!" + +So, Fin and his friends took turns with the shiny thing. They played with it and had lots of fun. The ocean was a happy place, and Fin and his friends were happy too. They kept their promise, and they all stayed best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a lucky cat named Bob. Bob had a special gift. When he gave a wink, he could shrink things. + +One sunny day, Bob saw his friend, a big dog named Sam. Sam was sad because he was too big to play in the little dog house. Bob had an idea. He said, "I can help you, Sam!" + +Bob gave a big wink and Sam started to shrink. Now Sam was small enough to play in the little dog house. Sam was so happy and thanked Bob. + +From that day on, Bob and Sam played together every day. They were the best of friends, and everyone knew how lucky they were to have each other. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wise owl named Wisdom. He lived in a tree with his best friend, a little cat named Nappy. They were very useful to each other. Wisdom would help Nappy find food, and Nappy would help Wisdom stay clean by licking his feathers. + +One day, Wisdom told Nappy that he had a feeling they would find something great if they went on a walk together. Nappy was excited, but he was also very tired. He wanted to take a nap first. Wisdom agreed and said they would go on the walk after Nappy's nap. + +Nappy took a short nap, and when he woke up, they went on their walk. As they walked, they found a big, shiny box. They opened the box, and inside, they found lots of yummy treats! Nappy was so happy he took a nap before their walk, because now they had lots of food to share. Wisdom knew that good things would come, and they both learned that sometimes, taking a nap can lead to great surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a gray cat named Tom. Tom liked to play with a twisty toy. The twisty toy was his favorite. Tom would twist and turn the toy all day long. + +One day, Tom saw a little girl named Sue. Sue also had a twisty toy. Tom wanted to play with Sue's toy, but Sue said, "No, this is mine." Tom was sad, but he still had his own twisty toy. + +Tom and Sue played with their own twisty toys. They twisted and turned them together. They became friends and had fun. They learned to share their toys and play together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cool bulb named Blinky. Blinky lived in a small house with his friends. He loved to shine brightly and make everyone happy. + +One day, Blinky saw some kids playing outside. They were having a lot of fun. Blinky wanted to join them and make their game even more fun. So, he asked his friends if they wanted to join too. They all said yes, and they went outside to play. + +When they got outside, Blinky and his friends started to shine brightly. The kids loved it! They played and laughed together, and Blinky was very happy. From that day on, Blinky and his friends would always join the kids to play and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful boy named Tim. Tim loved to feed his pet cat, Fluffy. Every day, Tim would give Fluffy food and water. Fluffy was happy and grew big and strong. + +One day, Tim and Fluffy went to the park. They saw a big muscle man lifting heavy things. "Wow," said Tim, "I want to be strong like him!" The muscle man heard Tim and said, "If you want to be strong, you must be helpful and feed your muscles with good food." + +Tim listened to the muscle man and started to eat good food. He also helped his mom and dad with chores. As days went by, Tim grew stronger and stronger. One day, he saw the muscle man again. "Look at me now!" said Tim. The muscle man smiled and said, "You did it! You are strong and helpful, just like me." Tim and Fluffy were very happy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Amy. Amy had a small toe that would sometimes hurt. One day, she went outside to play in the sun with her best friend, Tim. + +As they played, Amy's small toe began to hurt. She started to panic and said, "Ouch! My toe! Tim, help me!" Tim looked at her and said, "Don't worry, Amy. Let's go to your mom." + +They went to Amy's mom, who looked at her toe and gave her a big hug. She said, "It's okay, Amy. Your toe will feel better soon." Amy felt better and thanked her mom and Tim for helping her. From that day on, Amy knew that even when she was scared, her friends and family would always be there to help her. +Once upon a time, on a clean Tuesday morning, a little girl named Lily went outside to play. She wanted to search for something fun to do. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Lily felt happy. + +As she walked, Lily saw a small, green frog. The frog was searching for a friend. Lily thought the frog was cute and wanted to help. She looked around and found a pretty, yellow butterfly. The butterfly also wanted a friend. + +Lily brought the frog and the butterfly together. They became best friends and played all day long. Lily felt proud that she could help them find each other. With a big smile, she went home to tell her mom about her new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted bunny named Ben. Ben loved to number all the things he found in the forest. One day, he found a tunnel. + +Ben hopped into the tunnel, counting as he went. One, two, three, four, five. He saw rocks, bugs, and dirt. The deeper he went, the darker it got. But Ben was brave. + +At the end of the tunnel, Ben found a big, shiny rock. He knew it was special. Ben took the rock home to show his friends. They all thought Ben was the most gifted bunny in the forest. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. He liked to run, jump, and discover new things. Today, he wanted to find something special. As he walked, he saw a fine, big tree with many leaves. Under the tree, Tim found a piece of paper. + +Tim picked up the piece of paper and looked at it. It had a picture of a treasure chest on it. Tim was excited and showed the paper to his friend, Sam. "Look, I found a treasure map!" said Tim. Sam looked at the map and smiled. "Let's find the treasure!" said Sam. + +Tim and Sam followed the map. They walked and walked until they found a big rock. Behind the rock, they discovered a small box. They opened the box and found shiny, pretty stones inside. Tim and Sam were so happy. They took the stones home and showed them to their families. Everyone loved the stones and the story of how Tim and Sam found the treasure. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was very angry all the time. He would yell and hate playing with other kids. One day, a new kid named Sam came to town. Sam was very patient and always happy. + +Sam wanted to be friends with Tim, but Tim was angry and did not want to play. Sam did not give up. He kept trying to play with Tim, even when Tim said mean things. Sam was very patient and never got mad. + +One day, Tim saw how patient and happy Sam was, and he started to feel bad for being angry all the time. He decided to try being patient too. Slowly, Tim learned to be kind and play with others. In the end, Tim and Sam became best friends. The moral of the story is that being patient and kind can help change an angry heart. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to read books. He also liked to play with his football. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. + +In the park, Tim saw a pretty girl named Sue. Sue was very attractive. She had a big smile and wore a nice dress. Tim wanted to be friends with Sue. So, he asked if she wanted to play football with him. + +Sue said yes, and they played football together. They had so much fun. After playing, they sat down and Tim read a book to Sue. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little pencil who lived in a big box. The pencil was very sad because it was small and helpless. It wanted to stand up tall like the other pencils, but it just couldn't. + +One day, a kind crayon saw the sad pencil and asked, "Why are you so sad?" The pencil replied, "I want to stand up tall like the other pencils, but I can't." The crayon thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea! Let's ask the ruler for help." + +The crayon and the pencil went to the ruler, who was very wise. The ruler listened to their story and said, "I can help you stand tall, little pencil." The ruler then stood behind the pencil and helped it stand up straight. + +The pencil was so happy that it could finally stand tall like the other pencils. It thanked the crayon and the ruler for their help. From that day on, the pencil, crayon, and ruler were the best of friends, always helping each other when they needed it. +One day, a big gorilla named Bobo lived in the forest. Bobo was not like other gorillas. He was bald. He had no hair on his head. Bobo was sad because he looked different. + +Bobo had a friend, a little bird named Peep. Peep wanted to help Bobo. So, they went on a trip to find hair for Bobo's head. They walked and walked until they saw a big tree. + +Peep had an idea. Peep took some soft leaves from the tree. Peep put the leaves on Bobo's head. Now, Bobo had hair! Bobo was happy. He felt complete. Bobo and Peep went back home, and all the animals liked Bobo's new hair. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy named Tim. He liked to play with his toys and make a big mess. One day, Tim found a pretty box in his room. He knew he should not open it, but he was very curious. + +Inside the box, Tim found a little angel. The angel was kind and wanted to help Tim be good. She told Tim that if he removed all the toys from the floor, something fun would happen. Tim did not like to clean, but he wanted to see the surprise. + +Tim removed all the toys and put them away. The angel was so happy! She clapped her hands and a big, colorful ball appeared. Tim and the angel played with the ball all day. Tim learned that cleaning up can be fun, and he was not so naughty anymore. +One day, a boy went to the big airport with his mom. They were going to see his dad who was coming home from a trip. The boy was very excited to see all the big planes. + +At the airport, the boy saw a wild bird. The bird was looking at the planes too. The boy wanted to examine the bird, so he walked closer to it. The bird was not scared and let the boy look at it. + +The boy and the wild bird became friends. They watched the planes together until the boy's dad came home. The boy was happy to see his dad and they all went home together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely toy sword that she liked to play with. One day, she went to the park to play with her sword. + +While she was playing, she saw a boy who had a weapon. Lily asked him why he had a weapon. The boy said he was playing a game with his friends. + +Lily didn't like that the boy had a weapon, so she asked him to lay it down. The boy listened to Lily and put his weapon on the ground. They continued to play together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Ben. Ben loved to eat big meals. One day, Ben was walking in the forest when he met a little bird. The bird said, "Hello, Mr. Bear! What are you doing?" + +Ben replied, "I'm looking for some berries to eat. I want a big meal today." + +The little bird said, "I know where to find some big berries. Follow me!" + +Ben followed the little bird and they found a big bush full of big, juicy berries. Ben was very happy and said, "Thank you, little bird! This is a big meal for me." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to fly high in the sky. One day, the bird flew too high and got stuck in a tree. The bird tried to get free, but it couldn't. It was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a mighty cat saw the bird and wanted to help. The cat climbed the tree and rescued the little bird. The bird was so happy to be free again and thanked the cat. + +The moral of the story is that it's always good to help others when they need it. And sometimes, we all need a little help, even if we're a mighty cat or a little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball and throw it high in the sky. One day, Timmy's mom was baking cupcakes in the oven. The oven was very hot and Timmy was curious. He wanted to see what was inside. + +Timmy climbed onto a chair and opened the oven door. Suddenly, the ball slipped from his hand and fell into the oven. The ball was famous because it was signed by Timmy's favorite soccer player. + +Timmy tried to reach for the ball but it was too hot. He burned his hand and started crying. His mom rushed to the kitchen but it was too late. The ball had melted inside the oven. Timmy was very sad and learned to never play with his ball near the oven again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti for dinner. One day, Lily's mom made spaghetti for dinner, but Lily was frustrated because she couldn't touch the hot plate. + +Lily's mom told her to wait until the spaghetti cooled down before she could touch it. Lily waited patiently until the spaghetti was cool enough to touch. She then happily ate her spaghetti and felt very full. + +After dinner, Lily helped her mom clean up the spaghetti mess. She touched the slimy noodles and giggled. Lily loved spaghetti and couldn't wait to eat it again! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. He always had fun playing, but today he was feeling nervous. + +Timmy's mom noticed that he was acting differently and asked him what was wrong. "I'm nervous about playing hockey today," Timmy said. + +His mom smiled and said, "It's okay to be nervous, but you should still go out and have fun. Just remember to behave and play fair with your friends." + +Timmy felt better after talking to his mom and went to play hockey with his friends. He had a great time and made sure to behave and play fair, just like his mom told him to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat snacks, especially cookies. One day, she met a wise old man who sold cookies on the street. + +"Hello, little girl. Would you like to buy some cookies?" asked the old man. + +"Yes, please!" replied Lily, excitedly. She bought a bag of cookies and happily walked away. + +But as she walked, she noticed something strange. The cookies tasted different than usual. They made her feel sick. + +"I don't feel good," Lily said to her mom when she got home. "The cookies tasted funny." + +"Oh no," said her mom. "We better throw them away." + +Later that day, they heard on the news that the old man who sold cookies had been arrested for selling bad snacks. Lily learned an important lesson that day - always be careful who you buy from. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in the park with his owner, Lily. One day, Lily took Spot for a walk and they saw a big, filthy cable on the ground. + +Spot wanted to go and sniff the cable, but Lily knew it was dangerous. She told Spot to stay away and they continued their walk. But Spot couldn't stop thinking about the cable. + +Later that day, Lily was cooking dinner when she heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw that Spot had gone back to the cable. He had gotten tangled up in it and was stuck. + +Lily rushed outside and untangled Spot from the cable. She scolded him for not listening, but she was just happy he was okay. From then on, Spot always listened to Lily and never went near any filthy cables again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and have fun with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean his room, he wanted to play! + +But then, Timmy had an idea. He decided to push all of his toys into a big pile and then clean them all at once. It was fun to see all of his toys in one place and he was happy to have a clean room afterwards. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do, but you can still make it fun. And pushing all of his toys into a pile was a great way to clean his room quickly! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her doll with a pretty dress. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her room. Lily didn't want to, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. + +As she picked up her toys, she found a sack under her bed. She opened it up and saw all her old clothes that didn't fit anymore. Her mom had told her they were going to give them away to kids who needed them. Lily felt happy that she could help others. + +After she finished cleaning, Lily sat down and looked at the pattern on her doll's dress. It was pink with little flowers on it. She loved the way it looked. She felt calm and peaceful as she played with her doll. Lily realized that cleaning up her room wasn't so bad after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very busy, flying around and looking for food. Suddenly, a big storm came and the bird got scared. It tried to find a safe place to hide. + +The bird saw a tree with a small hole in it. It flew close and saw that it was a perfect fit. The bird went inside and felt safe. It closed its eyes and fell asleep. + +When the storm was over, the bird woke up and flew away. It was happy to be alive and to have found a safe place to hide. From then on, the little bird always remembered to be careful and to look for a safe place when it was busy flying around. +Once upon a time, there was a little piggy named Bobby. Bobby loved to play in the mud and eat apples. One day, Bobby's mommy asked him to go get some hay from the barn. Bobby was a little worried because he didn't want to leave his friends, but he knew he had to help his mommy. + +As Bobby walked to the barn, he saw a big, clever fox. The fox asked Bobby what he was doing. Bobby told the fox he was getting hay for his mommy. The fox said, "I can help you carry the hay if you want." Bobby thought the fox was being nice, so he said yes. + +But as they were walking back to Bobby's house, the fox tried to take the hay for himself! Bobby was very clever, though, and he tricked the fox into giving the hay back. Bobby was so proud of himself and he knew his mommy would be too. From that day on, Bobby didn't worry about being clever when he needed to be. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved playing football and he always dreamed of playing in a big stadium. One day, Tom got a chance to meet his favorite football player. He was so happy and excited that he couldn't stop smiling. + +At the stadium, Tom watched his hero play and he was amazed by how cool he was. After the game, Tom got to meet the player and he was even cooler in person. Tom asked him how he became such a great player and the player said, "I practice every day and never give up on my dreams." + +Tom realized that if he wanted to be a great football player like his hero, he needed to practice and work hard too. From that day on, Tom practiced every day and never gave up on his dream of playing in a big stadium. And one day, he did! The moral of the story is that if you work hard and never give up, you can achieve your dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her clothes. One day, she found an original dress that her mommy used to wear when she was a little girl. Lily thought it was so pretty! She wanted to use it for her dress-up game. + +So, she put on the dress and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt like a princess! She twirled around and around, feeling very happy. Her mommy saw her and said, "That's my old dress! You look so cute in it!" Lily smiled and said, "I love using clothes to play dress-up!" + +From that day on, Lily always used the original dress in her dress-up game. She felt very special wearing something that belonged to her mommy when she was a little girl. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. All the animals wanted to win. The rabbit was very fast and the turtle was very slow. The rabbit was very competitive and wanted to win, but the turtle was just happy to be in the race. The rabbit ran very fast and left the turtle behind. But then, the rabbit got tired and took a nap. When he woke up, the turtle had passed him and was almost at the finish line. The rabbit felt bad for being mean and asked the turtle to forgive him. The turtle forgave the rabbit and they both crossed the finish line together. They celebrated by having a picnic in a tent. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, he went for a walk in the park with his mommy. He saw a blue bird flying in the sky and pointed at it, saying "Look, mommy! Blue bird!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Timmy. That's a blue bird. It's so pretty." Suddenly, they saw a sign that said "Lost Dog." Timmy asked, "Mommy, what does that sign say?" Mommy replied, "It says someone lost their dog and they need help to find it." + +Timmy wanted to help, so he said, "Mommy, we can solve this! Let's look for the lost dog!" They searched all around the park and finally, they found the lost dog. The owner was so happy and thanked them for their help. Timmy was proud of himself for solving the problem and helping someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but there was one thing that made her sad. It was her stubborn little brother, Max. Max never wanted to play the same games as Lily and he always wanted his own way. + +One hot day, Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the backyard. Lily had a fan that she loved to use to keep cool. Max wanted to play with the fan too, but Lily knew he would break it. She tried to prevent him from taking it, but he was too stubborn. + +Suddenly, Max grabbed the fan and started running around with it. Lily knew he would break it, but she didn't know what to do. Then, she had an idea. She pretended to be sad and asked Max to come give her a hug. As Max ran towards her, he tripped and the fan went flying. It broke into a million pieces. + +Lily felt bad for Max, but she was also happy that she was able to prevent the fan from breaking earlier. From that day on, Max learned to listen to Lily and they played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very heavy because she loved to eat lots of bananas and peanuts. One day, Ellie went to the temple to see her friends. But when she got there, she realized that she was very dirty and needed a bath. So, Ellie went to the river to wash herself. She splashed around and had so much fun! After she was clean, she went back to the temple to see her friends. They were happy to see her and they played together all day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, her mommy asked her a question. "Lily, do you want to record your singing and dancing so we can watch it later?" Lily was so excited and said "Yes, mommy! I'm ready!" + +Lily's mommy took out her phone and pressed the record button. Lily sang and danced her heart out. When she finished, she asked her mommy "Did you record it?" Her mommy replied "Yes, I did! Let's watch it together later." + +Lily was so happy that her singing and dancing was recorded. She couldn't wait to watch it with her mommy. From that day on, Lily always wanted to record herself singing and dancing. She was always ready for her close-up! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big room with many toys. One day, her mom introduced her to a new friend named Timmy. Timmy was deaf, which means he couldn't hear. + +Lily was confused at first because she had never met someone who was deaf before. But Timmy was really nice and they played together in Lily's room. They played with dolls and blocks, and Lily showed Timmy all her favorite toys. + +"Your room is so cool," said Timmy. "I like your pink bed and your fluffy pillows." + +"Thank you," said Lily. "I like my room too. Do you want to play with my tea set?" + +"Yes, please," said Timmy. + +Lily poured tea for Timmy and they had a pretend tea party. They had so much fun together that Lily forgot Timmy was deaf. She was just happy to have a new friend to play with in her room. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved his wife very much. She was always happy and noisy, and he loved that about her. One day, the man wanted to show his wife how much he loved her. So, he gave her a big kiss on the cheek. She smiled and hugged him tight. + +The man and his wife lived in a big house with lots of animals. They had a dog, a cat, and even some chickens. The animals were always making noise, but the man and his wife didn't mind. They loved all their animals, especially the dog. + +One night, the man and his wife were sitting on the porch, watching the stars. The dog was barking and the chickens were clucking. But the man and his wife didn't care. They were happy just being together. The man gave his wife another kiss and said, "I love you." She smiled and said, "I love you too." And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and go for jogs with his mommy. One day, Timmy found a fake flower on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mommy. She told him that it was fake and not a real flower. Timmy was sad because he wanted to give his mommy a real flower. + +As they continued their jog, Timmy accidentally dropped the fake flower. His mommy saw how sad he was and picked it up for him. She told him that even though it was fake, it was still special because he found it and wanted to give it to her. Timmy smiled and felt happy again. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that even fake things could be special and that it's the thought that counts. He continued to go for jogs with his mommy and looked for special things to give her, whether they were real or fake. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a pigeon on the ground. He wanted to say hi to the pigeon, so he went over to poke it gently. The pigeon didn't fly away, so Timmy thought it was okay to keep poking it. But the pigeon was persistent and wouldn't move. Timmy realized that the pigeon might be hurt, so he went to get his mom to help. His mom called an animal rescue and they took the pigeon to the vet. The vet fixed the pigeon's wing and it flew away happily. Timmy was happy that he helped the persistent pigeon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big game. The player was very powerful and everyone wanted to play with him. But, the player only allowed his friends to play with him. The other kids felt sad because they wanted to play too. + +One day, a little girl came up with an idea. She asked the player if he would allow her to play with him. The player said yes, and they had so much fun together. The other kids saw how much fun they were having and wanted to play too. + +The player saw how sad the other kids were and decided to allow them to play with him too. They all played together and had a great time. From then on, the player allowed everyone to play with him and they all became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to lay on his pillow and read his favorite book. His pillow was soft and fluffy, and it made him feel cozy. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her clean the house. Timmy felt humble and happy to help his mom. He picked up his toys and put them away, then he helped his mom lay the pillows on the couch. Timmy felt proud of himself for being such a good helper. Later that night, Timmy laid on his pillow and fell asleep with a smile on his face, knowing he had done a good job. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. He had a special taxi toy that he loved to play with the most. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going on a big trip. Timmy was so excited! He asked, "Where are we going?" + +"We're going to the zoo!" said his mom, with a smile. + +Timmy was proud that he was going to the zoo. He loved animals! As they got ready to leave, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, can you lead us to the car?" + +Timmy knew exactly where the car was. He ran ahead of his mom and dad and led them to the car. They got in and drove to the zoo. + +At the zoo, Timmy saw all kinds of animals. He saw lions, tigers, and even a big elephant! When it was time to go home, Timmy's mom said, "Can you lead us to the taxi?" + +Timmy remembered where the taxi was parked. He led his family to the taxi and they got in. As they drove home, Timmy was so happy. He couldn't wait to tell all his friends about the animals he saw at the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her hoop every day. One day, she was playing with her hoop and she realized that it was her favorite toy. She loved to spin it around her waist and watch it go up and down. + +After playing with her hoop, Lily got hungry. Her mom brought her a delicious snack of apples and cheese. Lily loved the juicy apples and the cheesy goodness. She ate it all up and asked for more. + +As the day went on, Lily continued to play with her hoop and eat delicious snacks. She was very happy and grateful for all the fun she was having. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bowl of cereal for breakfast every day. One day, her mom gave her a smelly bowl to eat from. Lily said, "Ew, this bowl is smelly, Mommy!" Her mom replied, "Oh no, that's my fault. I accidentally left it in the sink overnight." + +Lily finished her cereal and went to play with her toys. Her brother, Max, came in and asked, "What's that smelly bowl doing here?" Lily replied, "Mommy left it in the sink and gave it to me for breakfast." Max said, "That's not good. You shouldn't lie to Mommy about it." + +Lily felt bad and went to tell her mom the truth. Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you for telling me the truth, Lily. Let's wash the bowl together so it's not smelly anymore." From that day on, Lily always told the truth and never ate from a smelly bowl again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack loved to jump on his board all day long. He would spring up and down, up and down, and it made him so happy. It was normal for Jack to do this every day. + +One day, Jack's mom told him not to jump on his board anymore. She said it was too dangerous. But Jack didn't listen. He thought he was invincible. So he kept jumping on his board like he always did. + +But then, one day, Jack fell off his board and hurt himself badly. He had to go to the hospital and couldn't jump on his board anymore. Jack learned a lesson that day. He realized that sometimes, it's important to listen to grown-ups, even if it's not what we want to hear. And that's the moral of the story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her shiny jewel necklace every day. One day, while she was playing outside, she accidentally dropped her necklace into the dirt. It became very dirty and she was very sad. + +Her mother saw her sad face and asked her what happened. Lily told her about her necklace. Her mother said, "Don't worry, we can wash it and make it fine again." They went inside and washed the necklace with soap and water. After washing it, the necklace looked shiny and new again. + +Lily learned that sometimes things can get dirty, but with a little bit of washing, they can become fine again. She also learned that it's important to take care of her special things, like her jewel necklace, so they can last a long time. From that day on, she made sure to take extra care of her necklace and other special things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and asked her mom for a snack. Her mom gave her an apple to handle and told her to eat it slowly. + +Lily took a bite and said, "Yum! This apple is so tasty. Can we spend the day at the park?" + +Her mom replied, "Sure, we can spend the day at the park. But first, we need to finish our breakfast." + +After they finished eating, they went to the park. Lily played on the swings and slide while her mom watched. When it was time to go home, Lily was tired but happy. She said, "Today was so much fun. Can we come back tomorrow?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, we can come back tomorrow. But now, let's go home and have some dinner because I'm hungry too." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had a hole in its nest. It was a small hole but it made the bird sad because the wind came in and it was cold. One day, the little bird met a rabbit. The rabbit was harmless and kind. The bird asked the rabbit if he could help fix the hole in the nest. The rabbit said yes and they worked together to unite the sticks and leaves to fix the hole. Now the little bird was happy and warm in its nest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars all day long. One day, he noticed that his favorite toy car was not fitting in his toy box anymore. + +Timmy went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, my car doesn't fit. What can I do?" + +His mommy replied, "Let's clean out your toy box and see if we can make more space for your car." + +As they were cleaning, they found an old toy car that had been spoiled by fuel. Timmy's mommy explained that fuel can sometimes make things go bad. + +After they finished cleaning, Timmy's favorite car fit perfectly in the toy box. He was so happy that he played with it all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing with her toys when she suddenly fell and hurt her knee. She cried and cried until her mom came to her room and asked her what happened. Lily told her mom about her knee and her mom called the nurse to come and help. The nurse came and checked Lily's knee. She was very nice and gentle, but Lily's little brother thought she was bossy. + +"Can I help too?" asked Lily's little brother. + +"Sure," said the nurse, "you can hold the ice pack on Lily's knee." + +Lily's little brother was happy to help and held the ice pack on her knee until it was time for bed. Lily felt much better with the nurse and her brother helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. One day, while they were playing, Timmy accidentally broke his hockey stick. + +"Oh no!" cried Timmy. "My hockey stick is broken!" + +His friend Billy saw what happened and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I have an extra hockey stick you can use." + +Timmy was grateful for Billy's kindness and said, "Thank you, Billy. You are a good friend." + +They continued playing hockey together, having fun and laughing. Timmy was happy to have such great friends who were always there to help him when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she found a shiny necklace on the ground. It was so pretty, with lots of sparkly jewels on it. Lily put it on and felt very happy. + +But as the day went on, Lily started to feel sick. Her tummy hurt and she felt miserable. Her mommy took her to the doctor, who said that the necklace was old and had started to rot. Lily had to take it off and throw it away. She was sad to lose her jewelry, but happy to feel better again. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there was a monkey named Max. Max was swinging on a vine when he saw a lion. The lion seemed very alert and Max got scared. + +Max quickly climbed up a tree and hid. The lion came closer and closer, but Max stayed very quiet. After a while, the lion seemed to lose interest and walked away. Max was very happy that he was safe and he decided to go back to his family. + +When Max got back to his family, he told them all about the lion. His family seemed worried, but Max told them not to be scared because he was very alert and knew how to stay safe. From that day on, Max always made sure to be alert and aware of his surroundings when he was swinging on the vines in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo. He loved to jump and hop around, but he was feeling frustrated. He wanted to play catch with his friends, but he didn't have anyone to throw the ball to him. + +One day, he saw a little boy playing with a ball. The kangaroo hopped over and asked if he wanted to play catch. The boy was happy to play with the kangaroo and threw the ball to him. + +The kangaroo was so happy and started to jump around with joy. He thanked the boy for playing with him and they became friends. From that day on, they played catch together every day and the kangaroo was never frustrated again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her toy cars. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, let's go for a drive in the car." Lily was very excited and said, "Yay! Drive, drive, drive!" + +They got in the car and started driving. Lily saw many different things outside, like trees and birds. Suddenly, she saw a big pot on the side of the road. "Look mommy, a pot!" she exclaimed. + +Mommy said, "That's right, Lily. It's a different kind of pot than the one we have at home." Lily was curious and asked, "What's different mean, mommy?" + +Mommy explained, "Different means it's not the same as something else. This pot is bigger and has a different shape than the one we have at home." Lily nodded her head and said, "Oh, I understand now. Different means not the same." They continued driving and exploring, happy to learn new words and see new things. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm with lots of animals. The animals were happy and played together every day. One day, the cows and the chickens disagreed about what game to play. The cows wanted to play tag, but the chickens wanted to play hide-and-seek. They argued and argued until they were too tired to play. + +Then, a little pig came up with a great idea. He suggested they all play a game of "clean-up." They all agreed and started picking up the farm, making it nice and clean. The cows and chickens worked together to put away the hay and the eggs, and the pig helped too. + +After they finished cleaning, they all felt happy and proud of themselves. They realized that it was better to work together and find a solution than to argue and disagree. From that day on, they played games that everyone could enjoy and always made sure to keep the farm clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls, but one day she noticed that one of them was missing a button on its dress. So, she asked her mommy to help her fix it. + +Mommy took a needle and thread and showed Lily how to sew the button back on. Lily was very persistent and kept trying until she got it right. She was so happy that she raised her arms up in the air and shouted, "I did it!" + +From that day on, Lily loved to sew and would often raise her hand in class to show off her new skills. She even started making her dolls new clothes with all kinds of pretty thread. And whenever she faced a challenge, she remembered how persistent she was when she sewed that button and kept trying until she succeeded. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the landscape around her house. One day, she found a little bird with a broken wing. She wanted to help the bird, but she didn't know how. + +Lily asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "Let's bring the bird to the vet. They will know how to help." So, they brought the bird to the vet and the vet made the bird's wing all better. + +Lily learned that helping others can be easy if you ask for help. She felt happy that she was able to help the little bird. From that day on, she always looked for ways to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the fields all day. One day, Benny saw his friend, the squirrel, carrying a basket full of nuts. + +Benny asked, "What are you doing with that basket?" + +"I'm collecting nuts for the winter," replied the squirrel. + +Benny thought that was a great idea and decided to help. They both collected nuts and put them in the basket until it was full. + +When they finished, Benny said, "I had so much fun helping you. It's always nice to help our friends." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others and work together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite pink dress every day. One day, her mom said, "Lily, we are going to a race today. You need to wear your running shoes." Lily didn't want to wear her running shoes because they were not as pretty as her pink dress. + +At the race, Lily saw her friend Timmy. Timmy was being very bossy and telling everyone what to do. Lily didn't like it when Timmy was bossy. She said to him, "Stop being bossy, Timmy. Let's just have fun at the race." + +As they were watching the race, Lily saw a little girl who didn't have any shoes on. Lily felt sad for her. She went up to the little girl and said, "Do you want to wear my running shoes? They will make you run faster." The little girl smiled and put on Lily's running shoes. She ran in the race and won first place! Everyone cheered for her. + +Lily learned that it's not important to always wear pretty things, and that being kind to others is more important than being bossy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys outside in the sun. But one day, it was very hot outside, and Timmy started to feel very hot and sweaty. He felt the heat on his skin and he didn't like it. + +His mom saw that Timmy was worried and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that he was too hot and wanted to go inside. His mom said "Okay, let's go inside and cool off." + +As they walked inside, Timmy accidentally bumped into his toy box and all of his toys scattered all over the floor. His mom helped him pick them up and they both laughed. Timmy forgot about feeling worried and hot, and was happy to be inside with his mom and his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. It was an oak tree. The oak tree was very tall and had lots of leaves. One day, a man came with a saw. He wanted to cut the oak tree down. The man worked hard and finally cut the oak tree. But then, he saw something. Inside the oak tree, there was a sweet smell. It was like candy! The man tasted it and it was the sweetest thing he had ever tasted. He decided to make candy out of the oak tree and sell it to everyone in the town. And that's how the oak tree became famous for its sweet candy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on adventures with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing in the park when they saw a big store. + +"Wow, look at that big store!" said Timmy's friend, Billy. + +"I want to go inside and see what they have," said Timmy. + +So, Timmy and his friends went inside the store. They saw lots of toys and candy, but Timmy knew he couldn't buy everything. He wanted to buy a normal toy that he could play with every day. + +After looking around, Timmy found a toy car that he really liked. He showed it to his friends and they all agreed that it was a great choice. + +"I'm going to buy this toy car and take it home," said Timmy. + +"Okay, let's go pay for it," said Billy. + +So, Timmy and his friends went to the cashier and paid for the toy car. As they were leaving the store, Timmy looked up and saw that the sun was setting in the east. + +"Wow, it's getting late. I better go home and play with my new toy," said Timmy. + +And that's exactly what he did. Timmy went home and played with his new toy car, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max had a shiny chain around his neck that jingled when he walked. Max loved to play fetch with his owner, a cheerful boy named Tim. + +One day, Tim's little sister demanded to play with Max too. Max was happy to play with her, wagging his tail and barking with joy. They played together until the sun went down. + +After a while, Max got tired and wanted to go home. Tim called him, but Max didn't come. Tim looked around and saw that Max's chain had gotten stuck on a branch. Tim helped Max get free, and they all went home together, happy and cheerful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily's mommy said, "It's going to rain soon, let's go find shelter." + +Lily and her mommy looked for a shelter to hide from the rain. They found a big tree with a funny-looking hole in it. "Let's go in here," said Lily's mommy. "We can tie our jackets around us to stay dry." + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a big, scary dog! Lily was afraid, but her mommy said, "Don't worry, we'll tie our jackets around us and be safe in this shelter." The dog sniffed around for a bit, but then went away. Lily and her mommy were safe and dry in their funny shelter. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to eat treats like apples and carrots. One day, Jerry went for a walk and saw a big tree. He wanted to eat the leaves at the top, but he couldn't reach them. So, he decided to turn his long neck and stretch it as far as he could. But he still couldn't reach the leaves. Jerry was sad because he really wanted a treat. Suddenly, he heard a rustling sound and saw a group of monkeys jumping from tree to tree. They saw Jerry and felt sorry for him. One of the monkeys climbed on Jerry's back and picked some leaves for him. Jerry was very happy and grateful for the treat. From that day on, Jerry and the monkeys became good friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved listening to music and dancing around his room. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to a jolly party at his friend's house. Timmy was very excited and couldn't wait to go. + +As they were getting ready, Timmy's mom reminded him to wear his favorite party hat. Timmy put on his hat and they headed to the party. When they arrived, they heard some music playing and saw all of Timmy's friends dancing. + +Timmy joined in and had a great time. As the party was ending, Timmy's mom reminded him to say goodbye to his friends. Timmy said goodbye and thanked his friend for inviting him to the jolly party. Timmy went home feeling happy and tired from all the dancing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved watching cartoons on TV. One day, she watched a cartoon about a cat who wanted to fly. Lily hoped that the cat would learn how to fly. + +After the cartoon ended, Lily spun around in circles and got dizzy. She fell down and giggled. Then, she got up and went outside to play. She saw a bird flying high in the sky and hoped that one day she could fly like the bird. + +Lily played outside for a while and then went back inside to watch more cartoons. She hoped that there would be more cartoons about animals who could do amazing things like fly or talk. She loved watching cartoons and hoped that she could watch them forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to restaurants with her family. One day, they went to a fancy restaurant with a big menu. Lily looked at the menu and saw lots of yummy food. She wanted to try everything! + +But then, her tummy started to feel furry and she knew she couldn't eat everything. "I'm full," she said to her mommy. "Can we go now?" + +"Sure, sweetie," her mommy said. "Let's pay the bill and close our menu." + +Lily was happy to go home and rest. She knew she could always come back to the restaurant another day and try more food. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and he owned many of them. One day, Timmy's mom said they were going on a trip to an island. Timmy was excited because he had never been to an island before. + +When they arrived at the island, they found out that they had to share a small house with another family. Timmy didn't feel comfortable sharing his space with strangers. He wanted his own room to play with his toys. But there was no other house available on the island. + +Timmy's mom suggested they talk to the other family and try to find a way to make everyone comfortable. They all sat down and talked about how they could share the space and make it work. In the end, Timmy realized that it was better to share and be kind to others, even if it meant giving up a little bit of his own space. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved dinosaurs and had many toy dinosaurs in her room. One day, Lily's mom told her a story about a dinosaur who was troubled because he didn't have any friends. The dinosaur was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily felt sad for the dinosaur and wanted to help him. She decided to tell all her friends about the dinosaur and invited them to come and play with him. Soon, the dinosaur had many friends and was no longer troubled. He was very happy and grateful to Lily and her friends. + +The moral of the story is that if you see someone who is troubled, you can tell others and try to help them. It's important to be kind and help others who are in need, just like Lily helped the dinosaur. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch television. He would watch it all day long if he could. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, let's do something creative instead of watching TV." + +Timmy didn't know what creative meant, but he was excited to try something new. They got out some paper and crayons and started drawing pictures. Timmy drew a picture of his favorite TV show character. + +After they finished their drawings, Timmy's mom said, "See, being creative is fun too! Let's hang these up on the fridge." Timmy was proud of his picture and felt happy they did something different than watching TV all day. +Once upon a time, there was a big race in the forest. All the animals were excited to start running. The rabbit was very competitive and wanted to win the race. The turtle was slow and didn't worry about winning. + +The race started and the rabbit ran very fast. He was ahead of everyone else. But he got tired and stopped to take a nap. The turtle kept going and going. + +When the rabbit woke up, he started to worry that he wouldn't win the race. He ran as fast as he could, but it was too late. The turtle had already won. The rabbit learned that sometimes it's not about being the fastest or the most competitive, but about never giving up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers in the fields. One day, she saw a big storm coming. The sky turned dark and the wind blew strong. + +Lily's mom called her inside and said, "We need to hurry and get ready for the storm." They closed all the windows and doors and turned off the lights. Lily was scared, but her mom gave her a massage and sang her a song to help her feel better. + +After a while, the storm stopped and the sun came out again. Lily went outside to see the damage. She saw that the wind had knocked down a big tree. But, she also saw something else. There was a little bird that had fallen out of its nest. It looked pale and weak. + +Lily remembered how her mom had helped her feel better during the storm. She gently picked up the bird and gave it a massage with her little hands. She sang a song, just like her mom had done for her. And soon, the bird started to feel better too. From that day on, Lily knew that she could help others when they needed it most. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty things. One day, she found a shiny necklace in the park and decided to keep it. But when her mom asked her where she got it from, she didn't tell the truth. + +Days passed and Lily started to feel bad for what she did. She knew it was wrong to keep something that didn't belong to her. So, she decided to tell her mom the truth. + +When she finally told her mom, she felt a weight lifted off her shoulders. Her mom hugged her and said she was proud of her for being honest. From that day on, Lily promised to always tell the truth and to never keep something that didn't belong to her. + +The lesson Lily learned was that it's always better to be honest and quiet than to keep a secret and feel bad. And so, Lily continued to decorate her room with pretty things, but this time, she did it with a happy heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her family. One day, they went to the beach and Lily saw a big pile of sand. She wanted to build a sandcastle. + +Lily started to build her sandcastle. She used a bucket and shovel to make the sandcastle. It was hard work, but she was determined to complete it. + +After a while, Lily's sandcastle was complete. It was amazing! She was so proud of herself. She showed her family and they all said how great it was. Lily was very happy and couldn't wait to come back to the beach again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved puzzles and had a big blue one with lots of pieces. Timmy would sit on the floor and try to put the puzzle together, but he couldn't finish it because some of the pieces were missing. + +One day, Timmy's mom brought him a surprise. She had found the missing puzzle pieces! Timmy was so happy, he jumped up and down. He quickly filled in the missing pieces and finished the puzzle. + +The puzzle was so pretty, with a big blue sky and green trees. Timmy was proud of himself for finishing it. He showed it to his mom and she gave him a big hug. Timmy was happy and felt like a puzzle master. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her purple ball. One day, she went to the park to play with her ball. She threw it up in the air and it went so high that it got stuck in a tree. She tried to reach it, but she was too short. + +Just then, a kind man walked by and saw Lily's problem. He offered to help her get her ball down from the tree. He climbed up and got the ball for her. Lily was very happy and thanked the man. + +The man told Lily that it's always important to tell the truth and be honest with others. He said that being honest is like being light as a feather, but not telling the truth can weigh you down like a heavy rock. Lily listened carefully and promised to always tell the truth. She skipped home with her purple ball, feeling happy and light as a feather. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect rocks and shells at the beach. One day, she found a perfect seashell and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look at this perfect shell I found!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's beautiful, Lily. Let's go show it to the barber." + +Lily was confused. "Why the barber?" she asked. + +"Because he collects seashells too," her mom replied. + +So, they went to the barber shop and showed him the perfect seashell. The barber was amazed and said, "Wow, that's the most perfect seashell I've ever seen!" + +Lily was so happy that she made the barber's collection even better. From that day on, Lily and the barber became good friends and would often go to the beach together to collect more shells. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a zipper on the ground. She picked it up and played with it for a while. + +As the day went on, the sky started to get dark. Lily's mommy called her inside for dinner. After dinner, Lily went to bed. But she couldn't sleep because it was too dark in her room. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise outside her window. She looked out and saw that the sun had sprung up again! She was so happy that she jumped out of bed and ran outside to play. She even brought her zipper with her to show her friends. They played together until the sun went down again and it got dark once more. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to perform. He would sing and dance for anyone who would watch. He also had an axe that he would use to chop wood. One day, he was in the forest chopping wood when he heard a persistent knocking sound. He looked around but couldn't see anything. + +The knocking sound continued, so he walked deeper into the forest to find out what was making the noise. Eventually, he came across a little bird who had gotten its beak stuck in a tree. The man used his axe to carefully free the bird and it flew away happily. + +From that day on, the man continued to perform, but he also made sure to keep an eye out for any other creatures in need of help. He knew that being persistent in looking out for others was just as important as performing on stage. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she decided to go on a journey to find more toys to play with. She packed her bag with her favorite doll and some snacks that tasted sour. + +Lily walked and walked for a long time until she found a big toy store. She was so excited to play with all the new toys she saw. But while she was playing, she accidentally knocked over a shelf and all the toys fell down. The store owner got very angry and told Lily to leave. + +Lily felt sad and scared as she walked back home with her broken doll. She learned that sometimes playing can lead to bad things happening. She promised to be more careful and never break anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard with her toys. One day, she found a small network of ants crawling on the ground. They looked harmless and she thought they were cute. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw her playing with the ants. She said, "Lily, be careful. Ants can bite and it can hurt." Lily replied, "No, mommy. They are harmless. I think they are my friends." + +Lily continued to play with the ants every day. She even brought them some food. But one day, Lily woke up with a big red bump on her arm. It hurt so much that she couldn't play. Her mom took her to the doctor and the doctor said, "Lily, you have an ant bite. It's important to be careful around ants." + +Lily learned her lesson and never played with ants again. She thought they were harmless, but they can still hurt you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a present. Lily was so happy to receive the present. She opened it and inside was a bottle of perfume. The perfume smelled so good and made her feel happy. She put a little bit on her wrist and it made her smell nice. The bottle was bright pink and sparkly, just like Lily's favorite dress. She loved her new perfume and wore it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very eager to go outside and play in the sun. She put on her favorite clothes, a pink dress with flowers on it, and ran outside to play with her friends. + +While they were playing, they heard a loud shout from across the street. They all stopped and looked to see what was happening. It was Lily's neighbor, Mr. Smith, who was shouting because he couldn't find his cat. + +Lily and her friends wanted to help Mr. Smith find his cat, so they searched around the neighborhood. After a while, they found the cat hiding in a tree. Mr. Smith was so happy and grateful that he gave them all a big hug. Lily was very proud of herself for helping and went home feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety. Tweety wanted to travel to a faraway land to see new things. So, Tweety packed some food and flew away. + +As Tweety was flying, he saw a big arrow pointing towards the land he wanted to go. Tweety followed the arrow and soon reached the land. + +But, when Tweety landed, he saw something disgusting. There was a pile of stinky garbage nearby. Tweety covered his beak and flew away to find a better place to explore. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went outside to play. She saw a worm wiggling in the dirt. "Hello, worm! What are you doing?" asked Lily. "I'm looking for food," replied the worm. + +Lily wanted to help the worm find food, so she dug in the dirt and found some leaves. She mixed the leaves with the dirt and gave it to the worm. "Yum! Thank you, Lily," said the worm. + +As Lily was about to leave, she noticed a mysterious box in the bushes. "What's in the box?" she wondered. She opened it and found a toy car inside. "Wow! This is so cool!" she exclaimed. + +Lily played with her new toy car and the worm watched. "Do you want to play too?" asked Lily. "No thank you, I'm happy just watching you," replied the worm. And they both enjoyed the rest of their day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little painter named Timmy. Timmy was very restless and always wanted to paint something new. One day, he decided to paint a big red apple. But when he started painting, he noticed that his hand began to tremble. He was scared that he might ruin the painting. + +Suddenly, his mother came into the room and saw that Timmy was struggling. She hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You're doing great. Just take a deep breath and keep painting." Timmy felt much better and continued painting the apple. In the end, it turned out to be the most beautiful apple painting ever! Timmy was so happy and proud of himself. From that day on, he knew that he could do anything he put his mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a big river with a lot of rocks in it. A little boy named Timmy loved to play by the river. One day, he saw a big crocodile swimming in the river. He was scared and ran away. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the river with his ball. He accidentally bounced the ball too hard and it went into the river. Timmy was sad because he didn't know how to swim. Suddenly, the compassionate crocodile saw Timmy crying and asked him what happened. + +Timmy told the crocodile that he lost his ball in the river. The crocodile said, "Don't worry, I can help you get your ball back." The crocodile swam into the river and retrieved the ball for Timmy. Timmy was happy and thanked the crocodile. From then on, Timmy and the crocodile became good friends and played by the river every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and read books. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a tough puzzle to solve. Timmy tried and tried, but he couldn't finish it. He felt sad and frustrated. + +Timmy's mommy saw that he was struggling and asked him, "What's wrong, Timmy?" Timmy replied, "The puzzle is too tough. I can't finish it." His mommy gave him a hug and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You can do it. Just take your time and keep trying." + +Timmy listened to his mommy's words and kept working on the puzzle. After a while, he finally finished it! He felt so proud of himself and showed his mommy. She gave him a big hug and said, "Great job, Timmy! You finished the tough puzzle all by yourself." Timmy smiled and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a big field. He loved to play in it and watch the flowers grow. One day, he found a powerful machine that could mix things together. He thought it would be fun to mix the soil in his field with the machine. + +But something went wrong. The machine was too powerful and it mixed the soil too much. The soil became hard and the flowers couldn't grow anymore. The farmer was very sad. + +He tried to fix it, but it was too late. The field was ruined and the flowers never came back. The farmer learned that sometimes it's better to leave things the way they are. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a butterfly that arrived on a flower. It was a pretty butterfly with colorful wings. + +Lily said, "Hello, butterfly! You are very pretty. Can I be your friend?" + +The butterfly said, "Yes, you can be my friend. But you must be honest and kind to me." + +Lily promised to be honest and kind. They played together and had fun. The butterfly flew away, but Lily knew they would see each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a big sign called a billboard. It was very tall and had pictures on it. One day, the sun started to rise and it made the billboard look very pretty. A little bird saw it and tweeted happily. + +But then, a naughty boy came and drew on the billboard with his crayons. The pictures were ruined and the bird felt very sad. The boy ran away and the bird didn't know what to do. It felt ashamed that it couldn't stop the boy. + +But then, some kind people came and cleaned the billboard. They made it look shiny and new again. The bird was so happy and tweeted even louder than before. It was grateful for the kind people who helped. And every day, when the sun rose, the billboard looked beautiful once again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind farmer who had a big farm. He had many animals, but his favorite was a gentle bull named Ben. Ben was very big and strong, but he was always very calm and friendly to everyone. + +One day, the farmer noticed that Ben was missing. He searched the whole farm, but he couldn't find him anywhere. He asked all the other animals if they had seen Ben, but they didn't know where he was. + +The farmer was very worried about Ben, so he decided to search the nearby fields. After a while, he saw Ben in a nearby meadow, happily eating grass. The farmer was very relieved to find him and gave him a big hug. From that day on, the farmer made sure to always keep an eye on Ben so he wouldn't get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build towers with his blocks. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a ticket to go to the zoo. Timmy was so excited! + +When they got to the zoo, Timmy saw a big elephant. He was scared and didn't want to get too close. His mom said, "Don't be scared, Timmy. The elephant is friendly." + +Later, Timmy and his mom went to see the monkeys. Timmy said to his mom, "Mommy, can we build a tower for the monkeys to climb on?" His mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Timmy!" So, they built a tower out of sticks and the monkeys had so much fun climbing on it. Timmy was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the dirt and make mud pies. One day, her mom said, "Lily, it's time to come inside and wash your hands. You have soil all over them!" Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy. I don't want to get sick." + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play again. She saw a butterfly with harsh colors on its wings. "Wow, that butterfly is so pretty!" she exclaimed. Her friend, Timmy, came over and said, "Hey Lily, let's make paper airplanes!" They got some paper and folded it into airplanes. + +After playing for a while, it started to get dark. Lily's mom called out, "Lily, it's time to come inside and get ready for bed." Lily said goodbye to Timmy and went inside. She washed her face and hands and brushed her teeth. As she climbed into bed, she thought about the fun she had playing in the soil and folding paper airplanes with Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a beetle named Benny. Benny was a charming beetle who loved to play with his friends in the garden. One day, Benny and his friends were playing when they saw a big, juicy leaf. They all wanted to eat it, but they disagreed on who should get it. + +Benny said, "Let's share the leaf. We can all take a bite and then pass it to the next friend." But his friends didn't want to share. They argued and fought over the leaf. + +Suddenly, a wise old caterpillar crawled by and heard the commotion. She said, "Children, fighting is not the way to solve your problems. You should learn to share and cooperate with each other." + +Benny and his friends felt bad for disagreeing and decided to listen to the caterpillar's advice. They shared the leaf and had a wonderful time together. From that day on, they learned that sharing is always better than fighting. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big bed with a soft mattress. One day, something funny happened. Lily's cat jumped on the bed and the mattress bounced her up high. Lily laughed and laughed. + +But then something not so funny happened. Lily's little brother came in and jumped on the bed too. He was being silly and he hit his head on the wall. Lily's mom came running in and said, "That was a stupid thing to do!" + +Lily's brother was okay, but he learned his lesson. From then on, he only jumped on the bed when his mom or dad was there to watch him. And Lily learned that even though it was fun to bounce on the mattress, it was important to be careful and not do anything stupid. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a rubber ball. She loved to play with it every day. One day, Lily accidentally dropped the ball in a dirty puddle. She was sad because her ball was now dirty. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked her what happened. Lily said, "My ball is dirty now." Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can wash it and make it clean again." + +Lily was happy to hear that and they washed the ball together. After they finished, Lily said, "Thank you, Mommy. Now my ball is clean again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a regular routine every day. She would wake up, brush her teeth, and eat breakfast. Then, she would go to school and play with her friends. + +One day, Lily's friend Mark came to school with a new toy. Lily felt an urge to play with it. "Can I please play with your toy, Mark?" she asked. "Sure, you can play with it for a little bit," Mark replied. + +Lily was so happy to play with the toy. She played with it for a while and then gave it back to Mark. "Thank you for letting me play with your toy," Lily said. "No problem, Lily. Anytime," Mark replied. From that day on, Lily and Mark became good friends and shared their toys with each other regularly. +Once upon a time, there was a small bird. The bird was very happy because it had the power to fly high in the sky. One day, the small bird met a big bird. + +The big bird said, "I order you to give me your power so that I can fly higher." + +The small bird said, "No, I don't want to give you my power. I need it to fly and be happy." + +But the big bird was not happy with the small bird's answer. So, he attacked the small bird and took its power. The small bird was very sad and could not fly anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars in his garage. One day, he was playing with his favorite car when his little sister came and took it away from him. Timmy was troubled and didn't know what to do. + +He tried to take the car back, but his sister wouldn't yield. Timmy thought and thought until he came up with a plan. He went to the garage and found a bigger, better car to play with. + +When his sister saw the new car, she wanted to play with it too. Timmy said that she could play with it, but only if she gave him back his favorite car. His sister agreed, and they both played happily with their cars in the garage. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small church. The church was very pretty and had a big door. One day, a little girl went to the church with her mommy. Inside, the little girl saw a man who was telling a story. The man was very nice and the little girl liked listening to him. After the story, the little girl and her mommy went home. The little girl was happy and told her daddy all about the small church and the nice man who told stories. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat his food, especially when his mommy made him his favorite mac and cheese. One day, Timmy's mommy had to go to work and she asked her friend, Mr. Smith, to watch Timmy while she was gone. + +Mr. Smith was a dependable man and promised Timmy's mommy that he would take good care of Timmy. However, while they were playing outside, Mr. Smith found a toy gun and started to shoot it. Timmy got scared and asked Mr. Smith to stop, but he didn't listen. + +When Timmy's mommy came back from work, she noticed that Timmy was very upset. He told her what had happened and she was very angry with Mr. Smith. From that day on, Timmy's mommy never let Mr. Smith watch him again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play outside with her friends. One day, Lily woke up and it was very cold outside. She put on her warm jacket and went outside to play with her friends. + +Lily's friend, Tommy, was being impatient and wanted to go inside. "I'm cold," he said. "Let's go inside and play." But Lily didn't want to go inside yet. She wanted to skip and play a little longer. + +"Come on, Lily," Tommy said. "I'm impatient. Let's go inside." But Lily didn't want to leave the fun outside. "Just one more skip," she said. And they skipped together in the cold air, laughing and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the airport with her parents to watch the planes take off and land. One day, they went to the airport and saw a big fair happening nearby. + +Lily begged her parents to take her to the fair, but they said they didn't have enough money. Lily was sad and wanted to cry, but then she had an idea. She decided to spring into action and sell lemonade to make some money. + +Lily worked very hard and sold lots of lemonade. She made enough money to go to the fair with her parents. They had a great time and Lily learned that if she worked hard, she could achieve anything she wanted. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a blue dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park and saw a boy with a leather ball. + +"Can I play with you?" she asked. + +"Sure!" said the boy. + +They played catch for a while, but then Lily saw something shiny in the grass. She picked it up and saw that it was a blue bracelet made of leather. + +"Look!" she said, holding it up. "I found this!" + +The boy looked surprised. "That's mine! I lost it earlier. Thank you for revealing where it was." + +Lily smiled and gave the bracelet back to the boy. They continued to play catch, and Lily felt happy that she could help him find his lost bracelet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved cherries. She would eat them every day and always wanted more. One day, her mom said, "Lily, we finished all the cherries. We need to go to the store to get more." + +Lily was sad that there were no more cherries, but she was excited to go to the store with her mom. They went to the store and found some cherries that were up high on the shelf. Lily's mom picked her up so she could reach them. Lily was so happy to have more cherries to eat. + +When they got home, Lily's mom said, "Let's finish all the cherries before we eat anything else." Lily agreed and they ate all the cherries together. They were so delicious and juicy. Lily was happy that they had more cherries and that she got to share them with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Spark. Spark was very adorable with his fluffy fur and wagging tail. One day, Spark's owner took him to the park to play fetch. + +When they arrived at the park, Spark saw his friend, a little girl named Lily. Lily had a shiny red ball and Spark wanted to play with it. Spark barked at Lily and asked, "Can I play with your ball?" + +Lily replied, "I'm sorry Spark, I only have one ball and I need it to play with my friends." + +Spark was sad because he really wanted to play with the ball. Suddenly, another dog came to the park with a supply of toys. The dog shared his toys with Spark and Lily, and they all played happily together. + +Spark was grateful for his new friend's supply of toys and he had a lot of fun playing with them. Spark learned that even if he didn't get what he wanted, there was always a solution to his problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, while she was playing, she saw a spider's cobweb in the corner of her window. She thought it was cool and showed it to her mom. + +"Look mom, a cobweb!" Lily said. + +"Oh wow, that's an original one," her mom replied. + +Suddenly, the spider crawled out of the cobweb and spoke to Lily. + +"Hello little girl, I made this cobweb," the spider said. + +Lily was surprised that the spider could speak, but she wasn't scared. She talked to the spider for a while, and then went back to playing outside. From that day on, Lily always checked the cobweb in her window to see if the spider was there and wanted to speak to her again. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy was thirsty. He went to the fridge to find something to drink. He opened the door and saw a big jug of juice. He was so happy! + +But suddenly, he heard a strange noise and felt fearful. He thought there might be a monster in the fridge! He closed the door and ran away. Later, his mom came and opened the fridge. She saw the jug of juice and poured a glass for Timmy. He was so happy again and drank it all up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the sky. One day, she saw a big truck coming down the road. The truck stopped in front of her house and a man got out. + +"Hello, little girl," said the man. "I need to load some boxes onto your porch. Is that okay?" + +Lily was scared of the big truck and the man she didn't know, but she nodded her head and said, "Okay." + +The man started to load the boxes onto the porch. Lily watched him from a safe distance, still a little scared. But as she looked up at the sky, she realized that the clouds looked like fluffy cotton candy. She pointed up and said, "Look! The sky is so pretty!" + +The man looked up too and smiled. "Yes, it is," he said. "And now I'm done loading the boxes. Thank you for your help, little girl." + +Lily smiled back and said, "You're welcome!" She was happy to have been brave and helpful, and she went back to playing outside and looking at the beautiful sky. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong dog. He liked to run and play all day. One day, he saw a little boy with a boo-boo on his knee. The dog knew he had to help. + +He rushed over to the boy and licked his knee. The boy laughed and the dog wagged his tail. From that day on, the dog and the boy were best friends. They played together every day and the dog made sure to always keep an eye on the boy's knee. + +The dog was so happy to have a friend and the boy was happy to have a strong protector. They were both very lucky to have each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go camping with her family. They would pack their tent, sleeping bags, and yummy snacks. Lily thought camping was so funny because they would make silly faces and sing silly songs around the campfire. + +One day, Lily and her family went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and started a campfire. While they were roasting marshmallows, Lily's dad noticed something strange. He saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. He told Lily and her family that it might rain soon. + +Lily's family quickly packed up their things and went home. Just as they got in the car, it started to pour rain. Lily was sad that their camping trip had to end so soon, but she was happy that they had a fun time before the rain came. +Once upon a time, there was a weak seal who lived in the ocean. The seal was sad because he couldn't swim fast like his friends. One day, he saw a bird whistle and he wanted to try it too. The seal practiced and practiced until he could whistle too! His friends were surprised and happy for him. + +The seal became more confident and started to swim faster. He even made new friends with other animals in the ocean. They would play together and whistle songs. The seal was no longer weak, he was strong and happy. + +From that day on, the seal would whistle every day and enjoy his life in the ocean with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a silly bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play all day long. One day, Benny met a little bird named Polly. + +"Hello, Benny! Do you want to play a game with me?" asked Polly. + +"Sure, what game do you want to play?" replied Benny. + +"We can start by hopping in a zigzag pattern. It will be so much fun!" said Polly. + +Benny thought that was a great idea, so they started to hop in a zigzag pattern. They laughed and played until the sun went down. From that day on, Benny and Polly became the best of friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time there was a jolly old man who lived in a house by the woods. He loved cooking on his grill and he was very good at it. One day, he was cooking some yummy burgers on his grill when all of a sudden, a little fox came running out of the woods. The fox was very sneaky and he wanted to steal the burgers from the old man. + +The old man knew he had to act quickly, so he ran into the house and grabbed a big bowl of his favourite cookies. He put the bowl on the edge of the grill, and called to the fox, offering him the cookies. The fox couldn't believe his luck. He snatched the bowl and ran back into the woods with it. + +The old man was glad that he saved his burgers from the fox, and he always kept an eye out for the fox, just in case it tried to steal any more of his food. Now, whenever he turns on his grill, he remembers the jolly old fox in the woods and all of the yummy food they shared together. +Once there was a man who went to the pool. He was wearing his swimming trunks and he was very excited. But when he got to the edge of the pool, the man refused to jump in. The water looked thick and he was scared of getting wet. He said to himself, "Maybe some other time." + +So the man walked away and found a lonely beach instead. He took off his trunks and enjoyed the sunshine on the sand. He forgot all about the pool and happily stayed at the beach all day. + +But when the man finally decided to go home, he came across the pool again. He stood at the edge and stared into the thick water. After a moment of hesitation, he finally decided to jump in. He swam in the pool for hours and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a very naughty puppy called Daisy. She liked to do naughty things like chewing furniture and running away on adventures. + +One day, Daisy decided to go on an adventure in the living room. She saw a comfy chair and felt she just had to have it. + +So, Daisy started to raise the chair with her paws and teeth. She raised it high in the air and proudly walked away with it. + +But when Daisy turned around, she saw her owners standing there. They had seen her naughty behaviour and were not pleased. + +So Daisy quickly put the chair back down and sat down on the floor all sad and ashamed. She knew she had been very naughty this time and that she would need to try harder the next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He was three-years-old and loved to play. One day, Joe saw something very fun in the park. It was a big, bright, slide! Joe wanted to go down the slide, so he ran over and climbed up. Then, he slid all the way down. It was so much fun! + +After the slide, Joe found a big port in the park. He peeked inside and saw something strange. It was a smelly fish! Joe didn’t like the smell at all, so he quickly closed the port and ran away. + +Joe was happy that he had found the slide and port in the park. He played on the slide all day, and enjoyed the fresh air. Then, he went home and told his mom and dad all about the smelly fish. They thought it was very funny and laughed along with Joe. +Tim was a three-year-old boy who liked to be on the move. One day, he got into an elevator and pressed all the buttons. He wanted to see what would happen. The elevator worked, and Tim went up and down several floors. + +Tim was feeling adventurous, but he was being careless. He didn't realize that the elevator doors were closing instead of opening each time he pressed a button. Soon he was stuck in the elevator. + +Tim was scared. He didn't know what was going to happen to him next. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. The noise was coming from the floor above. It was a grown-up! The grown-up had heard Tim crying and came to help him. She pressed the correct button to open the doors and freed Tim from the elevator. + +Tim was relieved. He had learned a valuable lesson: elevators can be dangerous when you're too careless. From then on, Tim was much more careful when playing in the elevator. +Once upon a time there was an ancient secret. Nobody knew what it was, just that it was very old. + +One day a small boy called Jack was playing in the park when he stumbled across it! He shouted with joy and ran home to tell his mum and dad. + +But when he arrived, they just laughed. + +"What is the secret, Jack?" asked his mum. + +Jack put his finger to his lips and said, "It's a secret!" + +His mum smiled and said, "That's right, it is." + +Jack smiled and was soon back at the park to play again, with the knowledge that he had uncovered a very special ancient secret! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to touch a dream and make it come true. Every day, she would work very hard to make it happen. She started by trying different things and seeing what was available. + +One day, she touched a balloon, and when she did, it started to float away! It was the beginning of a beautiful dream! The little girl followed the balloon, and before she knew it, she was flying high in the sky! + +She flew over so many wonderful places and saw things she had never seen before. She knew this was a dream come true. + +Finally, the little girl had to come back down to earth. But she never forgot the magical experience she had. She remembered that a dream is always available, if you just touch it with your heart. +Mum and Dad were very happy. They had a new ball. It was a football. They said it was very attractive and shiny. + +Mum and Dad took out the football and rolled it in the garden. They said they wanted to kick it and they asked their little girl if she wanted to join. + +Little girl smiled and nodded her head. She liked the football very much. She liked that it was shiny and pretty. + +Mum and Dad kicked the ball back and forth and Little girl chased it and kicked it too. She was so happy and proud of herself. + +After a while, Little girl and Mum and Dad got tired. They put the football away and hugged each other. They were so happy they had spent time playing together. +Once upon a time there was a heavy cable. It was so heavy that no one could pick it up. One day a bird came and zipped around the cable. He kept zipping around it faster and faster. As he zipped he made the cable lighter and lighter. Suddenly the cable was light enough for the people to lift it up. Everyone was so happy and cheered for the bird! From then on everybody knew the power of the birds zip! +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little girl. No one could tell her what to do! She was determined to do things her way. + +One day, her mom told her to eat all her broccoli. But the little girl was too stubborn - she didn't want to eat it. She wanted to do the opposite of what her mom said. + +The mom asked her one more time but the little girl wouldn't listen. So her mom decided not to give her anything else to eat. + +The little girl was really hungry, but she still wouldn't eat the broccoli. She was too stubborn. + +Finally, her mom gave up and the little girl had to go to bed without anything to eat. The stubborn little girl learned a valuable lesson that day - don't be too stubborn! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom wanted to try making cocoa. He got the milk, cocoa and sugar and stirred it all together. "It looks easy," he thought. + +But it was hard. Tom couldn't make the cocoa. He tried very hard but he was stuck. He started to feel sad and angry. + +Tom cried, he was so frustrated. He wished he could make the cocoa but it seemed so hard. + +No matter how much he tried, he could not get it right. He ended up giving up and having no cocoa to drink. It was a bad ending for Tom. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Marc and Kyle. They were both three years old. Marc and Kyle were playing outside in the lovely sunshine when Marc noticed a thermometer. + +Marc said to Kyle, "What's that?" + +Kyle replied, "That's a thermometer. My mommy uses it to make sure we never have a fever." + +Marc said, "Oh, that's a nice thing to have!" + +Then Kyle found a patch of soft grass nearby. He said, "Let's rest here!" + +So Marc and Kyle lay down in the warm grass and looked up at the sky. + +Marc said, "Look at those white clouds. Aren't they lovely?" + +Kyle smiled and said, "Yes, they are indeed lovely." + +The two friends laid there resting and watching the lovely clouds drift by. They felt very happy and content. + +The end. +John always wanted to learn how to kayak. He had watched his older brother have so much fun on the lake. But John's mother told him not to kayak until he was old enough and knew how to be safe. + +One day, when John was playing in the backyard, he found an old kayak. He was so excited he forgot about his mother's warning. Without thinking, John quickly hopped in the kayak and started paddling. + +Suddenly, John heard his mother's voice behind him. “John! That was very naughty of you!†his mother said. + +John was scared but also a bit embarrassed. He apologized and said he was sorry in a polite voice. + +John's mother could tell he was sincere. She smiled and said, “I appreciate you being so polite, but I must still punish you so you remember. Go upstairs and go to bed.†+ +John obeyed and reminded himself to always listen to his mom. +Once upon a time there was a blue freezer. It was always very cold in the freezer. One day a little girl wanted to explore the freezer. She opened it and was surprised to find a sack. The sack was small and blue. + +The little girl was curious and wanted to figure out what was inside the sack. She took it out of the freezer and opened it up. Inside the sack were lots of yummy snacks and treats. The little girl was so excited and started to eat them all. + +The little girl finished all of her snacks and put the empty sack back in the freezer. She was so happy she got to explore the freezer and find such a yummy treat inside. She closed the freezer and went off to play outside. +Once upon a time there was a powerful zoo. Every day, the mighty animals would rub up against the fence, waiting for something special to happen. One day, a little 3 year old came to the zoo. His eyes were bright when he saw the animals, and he started to play a game. He would rub his tiny hands along the fence and the animals would rub back. All around them, the other visitors could only watch in amazement. The little boy used his powerful imagination to create a daily bond with the zoo. Each night, he was delighted when the same animals would return, ready to be friends. The little boy and the zoo were powerful together. +Once upon a time there was a dog called Pat. Pat was very obedient. He always did whatever his master said. One day, Pat's master asked him to make all sorts of shapes. Pat tried his best, clapping his paws and jumping around. But all the shapes were too difficult for him to make. + +Pat's master was frustrated. "Pat!" he shouted, "I said make shapes, not silly clapping!" Pat was very sad, thinking he had done something wrong. He slowly stopped clapping and just lay down on the ground. + +Pat's master felt sorry for him. He decided to give Pat one last chance. He asked Pat to clap for him one last time. Pat did as he was told. He clapped his paws so hard, a spark came out! + +Pat's master was so angry he took away all of Pat's toys and treats. And Pat has never been allowed to clap since then. +John and his mommy were walking in the park. They heard a loud shout. It sounded like it was coming from the huge shelter in the park. When they got closer they saw that it was the Mayor! He was shouting out to all the people and birds that the shelter was open. + +John was so excited he wanted to go in, but he was a little afraid too. He held his mommy's hand and slowly stepped inside. Inside was huge and dark. John felt a little nervous but his mommy was there with him. + +He looked around and saw that there were lots of friendly people. They were all sharing food and giving out blankets. John felt a lot better when he saw that everyone was so nice. His mommy told him that this was a shelter and it was a place for people to stay and be safe. + +John smiled and shouted out a big "Hooray!" Everyone laughed and cheered. John was happy he had found a safe place to stay and knew he would never be scared again. +One day, a little boy was playing outside with his friends. They were having lots of fun, but suddenly the little boy got bored. He looked around and didn’t see anything interesting. + +“What can I do?†he asked. + +“Let’s go on a zoom!†one of his friends suggested. “It’ll be fun!†+ +The little boy thought about it. He wasn’t sure if he wanted to go or not. He knew it would be a bit scary, but he decided to try it anyway. + +They went on a zoom and it was so exciting! The little boy laughed and screamed and couldn’t believe he was having so much fun. + +“I’m glad I decided to go on the zoom,†the little boy said. “It was so much more fun than just being bored at home.†+ +The moral of the story is that it’s always worth taking a chance and trying something new. Even if something seems scary at first, it can end up being really enjoyable! +Once there was a boy who loved to swim. He would swim in the river, but only when the sun shone. That made his swimming trips very rare. + +One day, the boy wanted to swim even though the sun wasn't shining. He thought a shower would make it feel like it was sunny. So, he decided to take a shower outside. + +The water was cold and it made him shiver, but it felt like summer! The boy had a lot of fun swimming in the shower. He was leaping and twirling in the cool water. + +After a while, the boy was very hungry so he dried off and went inside. But he promised himself that he would go swimming in the shower again soon! +Once upon a time, a little boy called Mike was getting ready to go on a holiday. He was very excited! + +First, he packed his toy car into his suitcase. Then he put some clean clothes in there too. He also packed a few snacks for the journey. + +Next, Mike packed a bottle of milk into his bag. He made sure the lid was open so he could have a drink when he felt thirsty. + +Before leaving home, Mike made sure he had everything he needed. He filled his bag with lots of useful things and checked his suitcase was packed safely. + +Finally, it was time to go! Mike said goodbye to his family and went on his big holiday adventure. +One summer's day, two young cousins went outside to play. They were having a great time, running and laughing. They both saw a fly traveling around in the air. + +Sophie said to her cousin Liam, “Look at the fly! It’s so adventurous!†+ +Liam was excited. He quickly recognized the fly, saying “Oh! It’s a housefly.†+ +Soon, the cousins started chasing the fly around the yard, trying to catch it. But no matter how fast they ran, the fly was too fast. + +Finally, Liam imagined a plan. He said, “Let’s try something different! We’ll go inside and get a jar to put over it!†+ +The cousins quickly ran inside and Sophie grabbed a jar. They ran back outside and watched the fly, waiting for their moment. + +Suddenly, the fly stopped near a tree. Sophie shouted, “Now!†+ +They both ran and carefully placed the jar over the fly. Liam and Sophie both laughed with excitement when they heard the fly buzzing in the jar. They had recognized the fly and caught it! +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl. She liked to write on her paper. One day, her brother said he did not want to play. The brave girl was sad. + +But then, she had an idea. She asked her brother if he wanted to write together. She showed her brother her paper and asked him to write something. Suddenly, the brother smiled. + +The brave girl was glad and they began to write. Together, they painted pictures, wrote stories and made funny shapes. + +Soon, the brother and sister were playing a fight game. They both laughed and ran around the room, pretending to fight each other. + +At the end, the brave girl was happy. Her brother was happy too. Together, they had learnt to write, laugh and be brave friends. +Billy and his mommy were looking at the TV. He saw a cartoon on the screen and he stared at it excitedly. +Suddenly, the cartoon changed to something difficult. It was louder and the colors were brighter. He was scared. His mommy asked him if he wanted to watch something else, but he was too scared to move. +So he kept staring. He couldn't look away from the screen. He wanted the cartoon back, but he didn't know how to get it. +Eventually, Billy started to cry. His mommy changed the channel and put on a different cartoon. But it was too late. The difficult show had made him too scared to watch any more cartoons. +He never watched cartoons again. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little plane. It wanted to explore the world and see new things. + +So one day, the plane decided to sail away. As it flew over the ocean, it came across a big storm. Lightning flashed and thunder boomed, making the plane scared. + +The plane tried its best to fly away from the storm, but it was so powerful that the plane felt like it was being sucked in! + +The plane thrashed around in the air, but the storm was too strong and the plane couldn't escape. + +At the last moment, with a big loud noise the storm suddenly stopped. The plane was safe! The plane had beaten the storm and now it could continue its journey with a new adventure ahead. +Once upon a time, a busy bee went around and around. He was looking for a place to delay, but nothing seemed quite right. This busy bee flew and flew until he finally found the perfect spot. + +It was round and cozy, like a big hug, and it was just perfect for the bee's nap. So he curled up and snuggled into the soft grass and took a sleepy delay. + +Meanwhile, other busy bees were buzzing around and around, searching for their own perfect round places to rest. That's when the original busy bee woke up. He saw his friends in need of a spot to delay, so he showed them to the round place that he had found. + +The other bees were very happy and thanked him. Then they all had a good rest and delay together in the round spot. And they were soon all buzzing around again, back to being very busy bees. +Once upon a time there was a reliable cat. He was always on time and never missed a day. He had a big smile on his face. + +One day, the reliable cat was walking in the park. He saw a little girl playing all alone. She didn't have anyone to play with her. The reliable cat smiled at the girl and said, "Hi, let's be friends!". + +The little girl was so excited that she had made a friend. The reliable cat and the little girl began to play and have lots of fun. They laughed, talked, and ran around together. + +At the end of the day, the reliable cat said goodbye to the girl and gave her a big smile. The little girl was sad that the reliable cat had to go, but she was happy to have met him. He was a very special friend. + +The little girl will never forget the reliable cat and his big smile. +Once upon a time there was a modest little man who liked to have things all in the same place. One day he ran out of the house in a panic because he could not find his start. He looked everywhere but it was noway to be seen. + +He got more and more worried, so he asked his friends if they had seen it. Nobody had seen his start so the modest little man got very sad. He ran around even more and more, but still could not find it. + +In the end, after pushing and pulling, the modest little man got so angry that he sat down and started to cry. He never found his start and he was very sad. +One day, a little girl named Amy decided to go for a walk. She went outside and saw a green tree. She said, “I want to go up there!†+ +Amy went around the tree looking for a way to get up. She found a big brown branch. She grabbed it and climbed up. + +When Amy got to the top, she looked around and said, “Wow! That was fun!†She saw a green bird up there. Amy said “Hello!†+ +The bird replied “Hello, little one!†Amy was so excited to talk to the bird. The bird told her “I like the green leaves and brown branches on the tree.†+ +Amy wanted to stay and chat with the bird, so she climbed down the tree and sat on the brown branch. They talked and laughed for a long time. + +Finally, Amy said “Bye!†to the bird and went back home, feeling very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little rabbit called Flopsy. Flopsy was feeling very lonely, so one day he decided to go for a walk. As he hopped along he couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to have a massage. He imagined it would make him feel so much better! Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. "Hello Flopsy," said a kind old hedgehog. + +Flopsy was so surprised he almost jumped out of his fur! He stared at the hedgehog with wide eyes, not sure what to say. + +"Having a massage can really make you feel a lot better," said the hedgehog. Flopsy nodded. He wondered if the hedgehog would give him a massage, but he was too shy to ask. + +The hedgehog smiled and said, "I can show you how to give yourself a massage!" Flopsy couldn't believe it. With the hedgehog's help, Flopsy was soon giving himself the best massage ever. Finally, after all his lonely moments, he was feeling happier and less alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to spin around. Everywhere she went, she would turn and turn until she felt dizzy. One day, she made herself a very special dress. It was made of velvet, and it was light and airy. She loved it so much that she began to turn even more. Around and around she went, happily spinning with her dress. Even when she got tired, she kept spinning. Then, all of a sudden, something magical happened. She started to fly! She flew around the world with her light, velvet dress twirling around her body. Eventually, the little girl tired and had to stop. But she never forgot her magical flying day, and when she felt like it, she would always turn and twirl with her beautiful velvet dress. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Harry. Harry loved to play with a tidy football. Every day, he would take it outside and kick it around in the park. + +One day, Harry's mom gave him an order: "Harry, it's time for dinner! Come inside right now", she said. + +Harry reluctantly put down his ball, got up off the grass and went inside. + +When he got in, he saw a delicious meal waiting on the table. His mom had made it just for him. She had even made sure everything was tidy. + +Harry was very happy and thanked his mom. He knew that her order was for his own good and that she wanted him to be healthy. + +He sat down and started to enjoy his meal. Afterwards, he thanked his mom again and ran outside to play with his football. + +The end. +Once there was a girl called Emma. One day, Emma went for a ride on the train. As she was looking out the window, she saw a beautiful park. She mentioned it to her dad, who said that the park was very clean. + +They drove by some more things that were also very clean, like a playground and a swimming pool. Emma was amazed at how beautiful everything was. + +At the end of the train ride, Emma and her Dad arrived at the beach. It was the cleanest beach Emma had ever seen. She wished that she could stay there forever. + +When they got back home, Emma couldn't help but mention the train ride and the beautiful clean places they had seen. From then on, Emma went on train rides with her dad all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very happy and healthy. + +She really loved to play in her own backyard. It was full of things to do and explore. + +One day, she decided to stretch her body. She did a big stretch, reaching up to the sky with her arms. She did lots of different stretches, and felt better and better. + +When she was done stretching, she ran around her backyard. She found a special spot under a tree and enjoyed just being there. She had a lot of fun! + +At the end of the day, she said goodbye to her backyard with a big smile and went inside for dinner. After dinner, she fell fast asleep dreaming about all the adventures she had in her own backyard that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She took a tiny coin out of her pocket. It was very thin. Mia decided to relax and lay it on the ground. + +As she relaxed, she watched the coin spin around in circles. It felt like it was dancing! Mia laughed with joy and clapped her hands. + +But then, something unexpected happened. The coin suddenly started to fly through the air. Mia couldn't believe her eyes. How was it doing this? + +Mia soon realized that a gentle wind was blowing and making the coin dance. She smiled and tried to catch it but it was too quick. The coin flew faster and faster, and soon it disappeared high up in the sky. + +Mia just laughed and lay back in the grass. She was happy and felt relaxed after her special time with the coin. +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and very curious about the world around her. She wanted to explore and see all the amazing things that life had to offer. + +One day, her mom and dad took her on a tour. They drove for a long time and eventually stopped at a big park. She was so excited. She ran around and explored everywhere she could. + +She saw a big, tall tree and liked the way it looked. Her dad told her to come closer and gave her a big, warm hug. He then told her to close her eyes and the little girl did as she was told. + +Her dad put his hands over her eyes and told her to cover them. She stayed like that for a few seconds and when she opened them again, she saw how amazing the world was. She could see the tall tree, the happy birds singing and the colourful flowers that surrounded her. + +She was so excited and happy with what she saw. She thanked her dad and they continued on the tour. That day, the little girl learned how amazing the world was and how important it was to explore it. +Molly knew she was sleepy. She looked at her pillow and thought it looked very easy and soft. She laid down on her pillow, closed her eyes and hugged it tight. Soon Molly was fast asleep. + +Her dreams were of a place full of fun. She was playing with her friends, running and laughing. Molly knew this was a happy place and she wanted to stay forever. But, she did not forget that her pillow was still waiting for her. + +Molly woke up and knew that she had to get up. She remembered how soft her pillow was and how it made her feel safe. So, she got up and hugged her pillow tight before she started her day. Molly knew that when it was time to go to bed again, she would always come back to her pillow so she could feel happy and sleepy. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved rice. Every morning he would wake up excited because he knew his mom would make him his favorite dish. He loved it so much that he never wanted to share it with anyone, not even his friends. + +One day his best friend asked if he could try some. The boy refused and said he didn't want to share. His friend became very envious and ran away in tears. + +The boy felt bad and regretted not sharing his food but he didn't know how to fix his mistake. + +One night, a mysterious light lead him to an old abandoned temple in the woods. He followed it and, to his surprise, was met by a magical spirit that offered to lead him to a magical place made of endless rice! The spirit said the boy could take some rice to give to his friend to apologize. + +The boy happily agreed and followed the spirit. When he arrived at the magical place, his friend was already there, looking very envious. + +The boy smiled and offered him some rice. His friend happily accepted and smiled back. The boy was so happy he never again kept the rice all to himself. +Once upon a time there was a large man named John. One day, John wanted to see what would happen if he skipped. So, he took a big skip and a funny thing happened. + +John's dog, Fido, saw him and wanted to do the same. Fido took a large skip and landed near John. + +John said, "Wow! What a great result!" + +Fido said, "Let's do it again!" + +So, they both took another large skip, this time even farther and higher than before. + +John said, "Look at us! We are skipping and it's so much fun!" + +Fido and John skipped all day, and the result was smiles, laughter and a great time. +Once upon a time there was a gloomy boy called Jack. He was very naughty and one day he took one of mummy's sausages. She was very cross and she had to punish Jack. + +So mummy told Jack to stand in the corner. She said he had to stay there until he could be good. Jack sighed and promised he would never take sausages again. + +While he was standing in the corner, Jack felt very sad. He knew he'd been naughty. Still he was sorry. + +At last, mummy came over and gave Jack a hug. She said he was forgiven and he could come out of the corner. Jack was so glad! He never wanted to be punished again. +Once upon a time there lived a fox. He was all alone until one summer day. That was when he met a red frog. The fox was so happy to see him that he decided to give him a big hug. But, the frog was scared and he bit the fox! The fox was very surprised and he howled. + +The fox ran away, but he was still curious about the frog. So he decided to go back and try to be friends with him. This time the fox didn't come too close and he offered the frog some yummy food. The frog slowly came closer and he ate all the food. + +After that, the fox and the frog were friends. They played in the sun together all summer long, and shared their adventures. The red frog was very brave and the fox was very clever. They were the best of friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to have fun and loved to play in his garden. He loved chasing the butterflies and rolling around in the grass. One day, Tom wanted to make a surprise for his mummy and daddy. + +He decided to pick some peppers from the garden. He gathered the peppers carefully, one by one. He was so excited to show his mummy and daddy his surprise! + +When he was done, he proudly declared: "Mummy! Daddy! I have completed picking the peppers! Come see how many I have picked!" + +His mummy nodded, pleased with his hard work, but his daddy said, "That's not enough peppers! I'm sure that Tom must be feeling very selfish to pick only a few peppers. We need more. Why don't you go and pick some more?" + +Tom was devastated, his face turned red and he said, "But Daddy, I worked so hard and I finished picking the peppers that I could find. I don't want to be selfish. I wanted to surprise you with my hard work." + +Mummy and Daddy looked at each other, smiling, and Mummy said, "Come on now Tom, we understand. Let's count the peppers together and then you can pick some more." + +Tom smiled again and he completed the task with his mummy daddy, picking the peppers and finally presenting the surprise to them with a big smile +Once there was a young girl named Anna. She was very alert and always curious. One day as she was walking, she noticed two boys fighting with each other. She decided to take a seat and watch. + +The fight grew bigger and bigger. Anna noticed that the boys were getting really angry. Suddenly, one of the boys threw a rock at the other boy's head. Anna quickly got up and tried to stop them. She yelled at them to stop, but it was too late. + +The fight continued until one of the boys hit the other's head again. Then Anna saw blood everywhere and the boy fell to the ground. She started to cry, feeling very scared. + +The boy had to go to the hospital and it was very sad. Anna felt very bad, since it was all her fault but she couldn't do anything. The fight had a bad ending and Anna was very upset. +Beth had a huge truck. It was red and wide and she loved it. Every day Beth would take her truck for a drive. But one day, when Beth was driving, she saw something ahead! It was a puddle, but it wasn't just a little puddle, it was huge and wide. Beth tried to avoid the puddle, but the truck was heavy and it sunk into the puddle. Beth was very upset because the puddle was melting her truck! She tried pushing it out, but it was too heavy. She needed help. + +Beth called for help, and soon lots of animals came to help. They all pushed together, with their might and strength, and were able to push the truck out of the puddle. Beth was relieved, and thanked the animals for their help. From now on, Beth was very careful of puddles, so she would never get stuck again. +Once upon a time there was a little bird. It had two wings. The bird wanted to fly but it couldn't so it was sad. One day a wise owl saw the little bird and said "You can fly, little bird. All you need is to let your wings be free." The little bird felt happy and tried it. At first it was scared, but gradually it felt its wings taking it higher and higher into the sky. It could now fly and it was very happy. The wise owl said, "You are wise and brave, little bird. Now you can fly whenever you want!" +Once upon a time there was a bunny. The bunny had a yummy coat that he loved a lot. He shared his coat with friends when they needed it. + +One day, it was very cold outside and the bunny let his best friend borrow his coat. His best friend took the coat and never gave it back. The bunny asked his best friend to give back his coat, but his best friend just laughed. + +The bunny got very sad and angry. He wanted his coat back, but he couldn't get it. He waited and waited, but it never came. + +At the end, the bunny realized he had to forgive his best friend. He didn't get his coat back, but he learned a lesson about forgiving. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She lived by a beautiful river. One day, her mommy invited her to go swimming in the river. Jane was so excited and happy. She splashed around in the water and made lots of happy noises. + +But then something happened. Jane got too close to the edge of the river and she hurt her foot. Jane started crying, but her mommy was very kind. She gave Jane a big hug and kissed her foot to make it feel better. + +After that, Jane’s mommy invited her to go and explore the woods by the river. Jane was so excited and followed her mommy on a big adventure. They found lots of interesting animals and plants. Jane had so much fun that she forgot about her hurt foot. + +At the end of the day, Jane was very happy. She was glad that her mommy invited her to visit the river. +Once upon a time there was a helpful baker. Every day she made the most delicious pastries. The pastries were so good that people came from miles away to try them. + +One day the baker needed help making the pastries. She put out a call for help and lots of people came to help. Everyone was so happy to work together and the baker was grateful for their help. + +At the end of the day the baker offered each helper a pastry as a thank you. All of them smiled as they enjoyed the delicious treat. + +The baker was so happy that she had so many people to help her. From that day on the baker always asked for help when she needed it and the pastries tasted even better than before. +Sammy was out in the park with his mom. He saw a strange pile of grey dust on the ground that his mom said was ash. She explained that it was what was left when something burned away. Sammy was curious and said he wanted to touch it. His mom said "No, it's best to stay away. But if you are curious, we can find something else to explore." So Sammy and his mom separated and went in different directions, looking around the park. + +Eventually they met back up near the playground. Sammy had found a cool bug and was excited to show his mom. She thanked him for being so honest and told him that she found something special too. She had come across a kind man playing a guitar. Sammy said "Wow! That's amazing!" and his mom agreed, saying it was a beautiful sound. + +Sammy and his mom thanked the man for the wonderful music. Together, they took off running back towards home, full of smiles and stories from their adventure. +Once upon a time there was a playground with a grassy hill. On the hill was a swing. Every day a little boy came to play on the swing. He would run up the hill, jump onto the swing and swing high up in the sky. He would close his eyes, feel the wind and enjoy the peaceful silence. + +One day, the little boy decided to compete against himself. He wanted to see if he could swing higher than ever before. He pushed himself back and forth as hard as he could. Suddenly, he let go of the swing and sailed through the air. He landed in the grass with a big thud. + +The little boy had won! He lay in the grass looking up at the sky, smiling with joy. He felt so proud that he had managed to win the challenge. He went home that day feeling great and looking forward to playing on the swing again soon. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She was only three-years-old. One day Amy wanted to play with her favourite toy, a big yellow balloon. The balloon made her so happy. + +Amy wanted to show her balloon to her mum, so she took it upstairs. Amy's mum was surprised to see the balloon and asked Amy where she found it. "At the park," Amy said. + +Amy and her mum decided to take the balloon for a walk outside. As they walked around the park, the balloon started to get weak and it kept making a funny noise. + +"What’s that sound?"Amy said with a giggle. + +"It's coming from the balloon," said Amy's mum. "It's ringing!" + +Amy was so excited about the noise coming from her balloon that she ran around in circles with it. The ringing made Amy very happy and she laughed and laughed. + +The balloon was still weak from its journey, but it made Amy's day so much better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Toby. He was three years old and loved to dress up. He had many different outfits in his wardrobes and loved trying them all on. One day, his mom saw him looking at the wardrobe with a mischievous look in his eyes. + +Mom: "Toby, what are you thinking of now?" + +Toby: "I’m thinking of dressing up as a spirit!" + +Mom: "That sounds like a great idea! Go ahead and pick out something nice and tidy." + +So Toby carefully picked out a clean, bright white dress and a pair of shiny white shoes. He also grabbed a pink ribbon and some sparkly beads to make it really festive. His mom helped him put it all together, and soon he was ready. + +Toby was so excited and proud of himself for dressing up as a spirit. He felt so happy and full of spirit. His mom was so delighted that she gave him a big hug and a kiss. Toby couldn't have been more content. All day long, Toby was so proud of his tidy spirit costume. He was certain that he was the best dressed of them all! +Once upon a time, there was a brave man who wanted to learn the piano. He practiced every day, and was making good progress. + +One day, he decided to delay practice so he could spend time with his family. But his family was very busy, so he was sad. + +The next day, he tried to play the piano, but he had forgotten some of the notes. He was so upset that he threw the piano out of the window! + +The brave man was now ashamed and very sad. He would never learn the piano now, and he had delayed too long. +Johnny was walking around the playground. He observed a lot of interesting things. There was a slide, a swing and a giant rubber tire. Johnny was curious about the tire and ran up to it. He jumped inside and it was fun to climb around. He noticed that it spun very fast with just a little push. + +Johnny wanted to swing on the tire, so he pushed it until it was spinning quickly. Johnny took a deep breath and jumped onto the tire. He held on tight. Johnny was spinning around very fast but he wasn't scared. He was having a great time. + +Suddenly, the tire stopped spinning and the playground was very quiet. Johnny saw something at the top of the tire. It was a bird's nest with two little eggs inside. Johnny had been so busy having fun, he hadn't noticed earlier. He had caused the mother bird to leave the nest. + +Johnny felt very sad but he was glad he got to observe so many things at the playground. He left the tire and smiled because he was happy to know that his fun had not hurt the birds. +One day, two friends were walking by the beach. Suddenly, they heard a whisper coming from the ocean. Curious, they stopped and looked out over the waves. "What was that?" they asked each other. + +Just then, they saw a gigantic whale jump out of the water and land with a splash! The friends screamed in surprise and watched in amazement. After a few moments, the whale disappeared back into the water. + +The friends talked about the whale later that day. They decided to come back to the beach in the morning to see if they could see the whale again. + +The next morning, the friends were careful as they walked by the beach. They peered out into the waves, looking for the whale. Suddenly, the huge whale jumped out of the water and splashed back in. The friends were ready this time and quickly cheered for their whale friend. + +The whale had been playing with them all along! +Frank was a friendly boy. He was generous with his friends and kind to everyone. + +Today he decided to play soccer with his friends. He snapped his soccer ball into the air and shouted "goal!" Everyone cheered. He felt very proud of himself. + +Frank got the ball back and ran around the field. His friends followed behind him, saying "Let's do it again!" + +Frank smiled. He looked around and saw his generous mom. She was standing on the sidelines and cheering him on. He ran over to her and said, "Mom! Did you see me snap the ball?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course I did! You did a great job, honey." This made Frank happy and he ran back to the field to play with his friends. + +From then on, Frank always tried to be generous like his mom. He loved to snap the ball and score goals! +Once there was a little girl who liked to help her friends. Whenever they needed support, she would take out her friendly purse, full of coins. The coins were all the same, except one that was spicy. + +The little girl gave the spicy coin to her friends, and they were all so pleased! Each time they had a problem, the girl would take out the spicy coin, and it would make them all feel better. + +But then, one day, the girl had a problem too. She reached for the spicy coin but it was missing! She had given it away to all of her friends, and there was nothing left for her. + +The girl learned a valuable lesson that day; it is important to have something to rely on but also to remember to take care of yourself, too. From then on, she would keep the spicy coin and still support her friends when they needed it, but she would also make sure to keep something for herself. +Once upon a time, there was a birthday party. A girl named Jane was at the party and she was very excited. She said to her friend, "I am going to organize a game!" Her friend asked her, "What type of game are you going to play?" + +"I'll tell you," said Jane. "We will blow up balloons and then put them all around the room. Then, we'll try to pop the balloons with our hands. It will be fun!" + +The game began and everyone worked together to blow up the balloons. They made sure to fill the balloons with air and tie them up nice and tight. When all the balloons were ready, Jane told the group, "We will have to hit the balloons hard in order to make them pop." + +And so they began. Everyone took a turn hitting the balloons. Some of them popped right away while others were a bit harder to get. Finally, they got through all the balloons. Everyone cheered and laughed. Jane was so proud of all her friends. They had worked together to organize a fun game and it had paid off. +Once there was a restless little girl named Lucy. She was always on the go, never staying still for too long. One day, her parents took her on a car ride. She soon became bored and wanted something to do. + +Suddenly, she remembered she had a balloon in her bag. She retrieved it and smiled with excitement. She tied it to a string and opened the car window. She watched as the balloon rose, higher and higher into the sky. + +After a few minutes, she began to feel a strange smell. It was a very familiar smell. Then she realized, it was the smell of gas. + +She saw a station up ahead. She knew that it ran on the same gas the balloon was rising with. She thought it was an amazing thing, that a balloon could lift up and move with something like gas. + +Her journey came to an end soon after that. But she always remembers that day when the balloon rose with the gas. +The sun beat down on the countryside. Patty was happily running down the path, playing tag with her friends. She was so excited to have a race today. + +"Ready, set, go!" shouted her mom. Patty shot off like a rocket and ran as fast as she could. Her friends cheered and kept up with her pace. But as the race went on, Patty's legs started to feel heavy. She tried her best to keep running, but slowly she started to slip behind. + +Suddenly, the ground began to shake. Patriarch, the old wise turtle, slowly made his way across the path. He watched as Patty stumbled and tried to balance herself. Seeing this, he called out to her. + +"Patty, why are you troubled?" Patriarch asked. She told him about how she wanted to win the race, but was too slow. She thought she had failed. + +Patriarch smiled and motioned his head towards the finish line. "You just need to find your balance. Soon the race will be over," he said. Patty nodded, feeling excited once again. + +Patty crossed the finish line and came in second place. She celebrated with her friends, feeling proud that she found her balance. Patty was relieved and happy that she had kept going despite feeling troubled. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Clara. She was only three years old. Clara loved to go outside and play in the garden. + +One day, while Clara was out in the garden, she heard a whistle coming from the bushes. She was so curious and decided to take a closer look. + +When she got closer, she saw a little bird sitting in the shrubs. Clara was so excited! She couldn't believe it. She had never seen a bird so original before. + +The little bird smiled at Clara and said, "Guess what I have in my mouth." + +Clara thought for a minute. Then she guessed, "Is it a seed?" + +The little bird shook his head and said, "No, it's a pretty feather!" Clara was so amazed. The feather was beautiful and sparkly. + +The little bird handed the feather to Clara and said, "You can have it, it's a gift from me." Clara was so happy. She thanked the little bird and went off to show her mommy the original feather she had just received. +Once upon a time there was a poor little kitten named Mittens who was stuck on the side of a tall building. She mewed sadly and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a nice man named Jacob saw the scared kitten. He ran over to help her. He said: "Mittens, don't worry. I'll rescue you!" + +Jacob carefully grabbed the kitten and carried her away from the edge of the tall building. Mittens was so happy and meowed with joy. + +Jacob looked around for something for Mittens to eat. He saw a bakery and ran inside. He grabbed a fruit pastry and handed it to Mittens. She licked it up hungrily and thanked Jacob. + +Mittens couldn't stop purring and was happy to be safe and have a yummy snack. Jacob knew he had found a friend and they both went on an adventure together. +Once upon a time there lived a family who lived in a small house. Everyday the father of the family, George, would go to work and come back home. One day when George came back home, he had a surprise visitor waiting for him - a lawyer. + +At first George was scared; he thought the lawyer was very ugly. But the lawyer was there to give George good news. He said that George had received a big prize. + +The family was so happy. All the family members cheered, except for one - George's daughter. She asked why only George had gotten the prize and not her. + +George tried to explain to her that the prize was only meant for him, but his daughter just couldn't understand. Instead, she ran out of the house and cried. + +After a while, George came out to talk to his daughter. He said that it was wrong to be jealous of what someone else has, and that sometimes its better to be happy with what we already have. + +At the end, George's daughter accepted what he said. She realized that she already had a lot of love and happiness in her life, and she was content with that. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a big castle. Every day, she looked out from her tall tower and dreamt of going on a grand adventure. + +One day, she decided to take a risk – she packed her bag and set off down the long road. She got a bit lost but eventually, she arrived in a strange new land. + +The princess could not believe her eyes – this new land was so colourful and exciting! But she soon realised something was wrong. Everywhere she went, there were mean and bad creatures lurking in the shadows. Whenever they saw her, they made mean noises and tried to scare her away. + +The princess was very scared but she knew she was brave, so she kept going. Finally, she arrived at the palace gates and was welcomed by the King and Queen. From then on, the princess was happy and safe – she never had to worry about bad things happening again. +Once there was a squirrel. He was walking in the forest in search of his dinner. All of a sudden, he found a root which looked delicious. He decided to slide down a branch to grab it. But, unbeknownst to the squirrel, the branch had been damaged and as he slid, it broke! The poor squirrel fell to the ground and twisted his ankle. + +From that day forward, the squirrel was unable to walk around and find food. He was alone, deep in the unknown forest, struggling to survive. + +It was a very sad ending. The moral of this story is that we should always be careful when taking risks. Look before you leap or you could end up in an unknown world you are not prepared for. +Mandy and her dad were driving in the car. They were looking for a fun place to go. After a while, they saw a tall tower. It was big and clear. They drove closer to see it better. + +When they got to the tower, they had a picnic. They played tag and chased each other around. It was so much fun! + +Mandy and her dad got back in the car and drove away. The sky was so clear, they could see the top of the tower until they were a long way away. They both smiled because they had a great day. +One sunny day, John walked to the park. He admired the trees, birds and flowers around him. He was feeling playful and eager to explore. + +John was just about to walk onto the playground, when he heard a voice. The voice was warm and gentle, and it urged him to take the path on the other side. John followed the voice's advice, and took the path on the side. + +On the path, there was a group of children playing tag. They invited John to play, although he had not seen them before. John was surprised, yet also excited. + +John played with the children for hours. The children were so friendly and kind to him. He loved it, and wished he could come back tomorrow. + +John thanked the children for their kindness, and started to walk away. As he was walking, he wondered why the voice had urged him to take that path. + +The next day, when John returned to the park, he heard the same voice urging him to take the path on the side again. He followed its advice, and when he looked down the path, he saw the same children from the day before! + +John smiled to himself and thought that the voice must have known that he would make some new friends on this side of the path. He thanked the voice and walked over to join them in their playful game of tag. +One day, there was a girl walking home from the store. She had a big stack of boxes under her arm. She was so excited to get home and see what was inside. + +When she arrived, she carefully placed the stack of boxes down. She carefully opened up the first one and inside were two delicious looking cupcakes! She was so happy that she shouted out "Yay!" + +Then she opened the second box, and when she did, she found a pile of cookies! She quickly grabbed one, exclaiming "yum!" + +She opened the third box, and inside was a beautiful display of colourful lollipops! She couldn't believe her eyes, and she screamed "wow!" + +The girl was so happy that she had found such delicious treats in the boxes. She happily gathered them all up and went back home to enjoy her spoils. +Once upon a time there was a mum and her little boy. Mum was trying to teach her little boy about shapes. She said, "Can you show me a triangle?" But the little boy only shook his head. + +Mum was getting frustrated, so she said more firmly, "You need to show me a triangle right now!" She was starting to get angry and her voice was getting louder. + +The little boy started to cry. He didn't understand what a triangle was. He just wanted his mum to be happy. + +Suddenly mum had an idea. She said, "Look, that tree over there, it's in the shape of a triangle." The little boy looked confused. Mum tried harder to teach him, but he still didn't understand. + +Mum got even angrier, with a bitter voice she said, "Just give up! you can never learn anything!" Then she walked away and left her little boy crying. + +The End. +Mummy was busy in the kitchen. She held a humble envelope in her hands. She smiled and said, “Let’s unpack this!†+ +Mummy and the little boy went to the living room. They spread a blanket on the floor and Mummy eased the envelope open. + +Inside there was a surprise! It was a toy car. The little boy was very happy. He thanked Mummy and gave her a big hug. + +Mummy showed the little boy how to take the car out of the envelope. He carefully unpacked the car and hugged it tightly in his arms. + +Mummy said, “Now it’s time to take your car for a ride!†They both laughed and the little boy drove his new car around the living room all day. +Jill was feeling very happy because it was almost time for the fair. She asked her mom for some money to buy cotton candy. Mom gave her the money and told her to be careful. + +On her way to the fair, Jill passed a store. In the window of the store she saw something shining brightly. It was a bottle of shampoo. Jill ran inside to buy it. + +The shopkeeper was very flexible. He said she could pay whatever she wanted. Jill was so excited. + +At the fair, Jill was combing her hair with the shampoo. Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and blew all of her money away. Jill was very sad. She didn't have any money left and she had to go home. + +Jill learned a lesson that day. Even if something looks very nice, it's not always a good idea to buy it. +Once there was a girl named Emma. Emma loved to play in the rain. Whenever it rained, she would reach for her boots and run outside. She spun and splashed in the puddles. + +The rain made Emma sleepy, so when it stopped she went back inside and took a nap. She dreamed of running in the rain, and when she woke up it was raining again. + +Emma was happy and she reached for her boots once more. She ran out into the yard and spun in the puddles, making a big splash. When Emma got too sleepy, she reached for the door and went back inside. + +Emma closed her eyes, dreaming of rainy days and reaching for her boots. +One night, Jane had a mysterious dream. In her dream, she saw a cube flying around. She tried to catch the cube but the cube was flying so fast she could not catch it. + +Jane was determined to catch the cube so she decided to try a new plan. She decided to mark its path with arrows so she could find it later. With one big leap, Jane started to mark the cube's path with arrows. + +The cube flew around and around, and Jane was determined to keep up. Finally, Jane managed to mark the cube's path and stumbled back. She looked around and the cube was nowhere in sight. + +Confused and tired, Jane looked at the arrows and followed them carefully. Finally, Jane discovered that the cube had led her to a mysterious place. She found a secret door, and when she opened it the cube came flying out! + +Jane was so happy to finally find the cube that she hugged it tightly. She never knew what the cube was or who sent it, but Jane was excited to have it back again. +Once there was a little girl named Anna who loved to pick flowers. She thought they looked so pretty, and she liked the way the wind tickled them when it blew. + +One day, Anna went on a special walk in the park to go flower picking. She found some big yellow ones, some tiny purple ones and some big red ones. She gathered them up happily. + +On the way back home, Anna spotted a tasty looking flower. It was bright pink, and it smelled amazing. She wanted a taste of it, so she gave it a try. Yum! It was so delicious that she wanted more. But then she realized that maybe it wasn't such a good idea, so she quit eating the flower. + +Anna was disappointed, but she still had the other flowers she had picked. She made herself a beautiful flower crown, and ran back home to show her mom. + +“Oh, Anna, your flower crown is so lovely!†her mom said, giving her a big hug. + +Anna smiled. Even though she couldn't have the delicious flower, she still had lots of pretty flowers to enjoy. +One day, a little girl named Katie was walking in a park. She had a smile on her face as watched all the birds in the trees. Suddenly, she heard a happy whistle and she turned around to see. What she saw made her jump with glee; it was a bird with a bright, shiny beak holding a piece of jewelry! Katie was so excited, she quickly ran over to take a closer look. + +She saw that the bird's beak was holding a beautiful necklace with a delicate pink jewel. Katie was mesmerized by the necklace, and asked the bird if she could have it. The bird kindly nodded, and dropped the jewelry into Katie's hand. She held it carefully and thanked the bird. + +Calmly, Katie placed the necklace around her neck and admired the beautiful sparkle of the pink jewel. She walked home with a smile on her face, feeling very lucky for the special gift she had been given. She knew she would always treasure the jewelry and promised to always remember her special encounter in the park with the birds. +Once upon a time there was a chubby cat named George. Every day George would go out and sleep in the sun. One day, George started to wonder what it would be like to fly. He was so excited that he decided to try. + +He jumped up onto a nearby fence and started to flap his paws really hard. After a little while, George started to actually go up into the air. He kept flapping his paws and eventually ended up flying through the clouds. + +George had so much fun flying through the clouds he didn't notice he was flying into a tree. Suddenly he bumped into the tree and fell out of the sky, landing in a meadow full of flowers. + +George looked around and couldn't believe that he was actually flying. Suddenly he heard a voice behind him. It was a little girl in a pink dress asking, "Are you ok, Mr. Cat?" George meowed back, "Yes, I'm ok! Flying was so much fun! Would you like to try it too?" + +The little girl was so excited that she started jumping up and down. She hopped onto the fence that George had started on and flapped her arms so hard that she was soon flying too! They flew around together, giggling and having a great time. + +At the end of the day, they both returned to the fence and said goodbye. George went home, feeling so happy to have made a new friend. +John was foolish. One day, he wanted to separate his tooth from his mouth. He asked his mom for a tool to do it. But his mom said no and told him it was a silly idea. + +John was sad, but he still wanted to separate his tooth from his mouth. He searched all over the house for something to help him but he couldn't find anything. + +Finally, John had an idea. He grabbed a spoon from the kitchen and tried to separate his tooth from his mouth. But it was too hard and it hurt too much. John started to cry. + +John's mom was very sad to see him cry. She hugged John and told him that his tooth wasn't supposed to be separated from his mouth. She said that some things should stay together, even if they seem silly. + +John hugged his mom back and decided to never try to separate his tooth from his mouth again. From that day on, John was more careful before he did anything foolish. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was three years old and he loved to write. + +The little boy asked his mom, "Mommy, what is a rainbow?" + +His mom replied, "A rainbow is a beautiful thing. It's made of the colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet." + +The little boy thought about the rainbow for a long time. One day, he decided to write about rainbows. + +He wrote and wrote but he was feeling sad because he had never seen a real rainbow. He looked out the window and saw dark clouds. He asked his mom, "Mommy, can I see a rainbow?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Maybe you can. It's raining outside, so maybe if you look hard you will see a rainbow after the rain stops." + +The little boy sat and waited. Eventually, the rain stopped. He looked up and saw something beautiful! There was a green rainbow shining in the sky beneath the clouds. + +The little boy was so happy! He smiled and waved his hands in the air. He had seen his very first rainbow. +One day, Daisy was walking through the forest. She spotted a Prune high up in a tree. Daisy was determined to reach the Prune, no matter what it took. + +"I'll never get that Prune," she said. + +Suddenly, Daisy heard a voice from behind her. + +"I can help you," said a friendly squirrel. + +Daisy was very surprised and excited. The Squirrel was very thoughtful and offered to help Daisy get the Prune. + +The Squirrel climbed up the tree and reached the Prune. He carefully dropped the Prune and Daisy caught it. + +"Thank you so much," said Daisy. + +The Squirrel smiled and waved goodbye. + +Daisy was very happy that she had reached the Prune with the help of her kind friend, the Squirrel. +Once upon a time there was a sleepy sheep. She was always tired and could never stay awake. One day, the sheep was feeling very tired and weak, so it looked up at the sky and wished to be restored. Suddenly, a magical force whisked down from the sky and gave her some energy. The sheep felt reenergized and bounded away like never before. She leaped and skipped through the meadow, entertaining herself until nightfall. When the darkness arrived, the sleepy sheep became tired again and headed to her home. She laid down and snuggled until morning. When the sun rose, she was restored again and back to her happy, energetic self. +Once upon a time there was a slow bird called Fred. He liked to make his nest every day to keep it tidy and cosy. He worked hard over many days to improve it. + +One day, Fred was walking near his nest when he saw a big, dangerous cat! It was glaring at him and about to pounce. Frightened, Fred screamed for help. + +A small mouse called Marco heard Fred's cry and came running. He told Fred to stay still, and together they tried to scare the cat away. But the cat was too fierce! + +In the end, Fred flew away but his nest was destroyed. Poor Fred was sad and scared. He flew away in search of a new place to live, too slow to escape the danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her dad had a special surprise for her. He said he was going to sell his very special towel. + +The little girl was excited to see it. Her dad said it was very impressive. The little girl couldn't wait to see it. + +The day came and the dad said it was time for the special surprise. He took out the towel and it was breathtaking. It was a very colorful towel with swirls, dots, and stars all over it. The little girl was so amazed, she wanted to keep it forever. + +But then, the dad said that he had to sell the towel. The little girl was disappointed at first, but then her dad said, if he sold the towel, they'd have enough money to get a doll she wanted. + +The little girl got excited. She told her dad to go ahead and sell the towel. So he did, and the little girl was thrilled to get the doll. It was the most impressive surprise ever. +Once upon a time, there was a grape. It was a happy grape and it liked to move. It wriggled, it jiggled and it even did a funny little dance. It wanted to show everyone how much fun it was having. + +One day, the grape found a friend. It was a funny little bee. The bee and the grape moved together across the meadow. They danced and sang and zig-zagged all around. + +When the sun went down, they said goodbye and the bee went home. But the grape was so happy that it kept moving in the evening. + +Suddenly, something magical happened. The grape grew wings! It was so excited and it flapped its wings. It could fly! The grape flew around the meadow and it was so much fun. + +The little grape had a wonderful day. It moved, it sang, and it even flew. The happy little grape was having so much fun. +One day, Amanda and her mom went to the mall to buy some new clothes. Amanda was very excited, because it was her first time going to the mall. + +They went to the store, and Amanda looked through the clothes. She found a very nice purple dress that she wanted to wear. + +As she was about to get the dress, she slipped and fell on the ground. She started to cry because it hurt her. + +Her mom immediately hugged her and said, “It’s alright, sweetheart. Don’t cry.†She slowly comforted Amanda until she stopped crying. + +After Amanda felt better, she and her mom continued shopping. On their way out, her mom said, “Always be careful in the mall and don’t walk too fast. Try to be safe and slow, so you don’t get hurt.†+ +Amanda learned a valuable lesson that day. She always remembers to be careful and slow in the mall. The hug from her mom was enough to comfort her. +Once upon a time there was a strong twig. It sat in the back yard all by itself. But then one day, something special happened! A small caterpillar found the twig. He was looking for a place to seat. So the caterpillar crawled onto the twig and made it his home. + +He felt safe and secure there. He stayed on the twig all day and night. But then one day, he decided to fly away. He waved goodbye to the twig and fluttered away. + +The twig sat in the corner, alone again. But it was happy. It was happy that it had been a home for the caterpillar. And it was proud. The twig was strong and it had made a home for the caterpillar and helped him take to the sky. +Once upon a time there was a broken piano. It was all alone in the corner of a room. Suddenly, a man stepped in and saw the broken piano. + +The man wanted to try to rescue the broken piano. He worked hard for hours and hours, but finally he managed to make the piano work again. + +The man was so happy. He smiled and tapped his feet to the sounds of the music. It was the happiest day of his life. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a bunny who wanted a perfect home. But he had no idea where to find one. Suddenly, the bunny saw a sign nearby. It said, "This way to the Perfect Home". He hopped in the direction of the sign. + +After hopping for a few miles, the bunny came to a beautiful house. He hopped up to the front door and looked around. There was a garden and a porch that was just the perfect size. He had found it! + +The bunny was so excited, he quickly hopped inside. The house was perfect! Everywhere he looked, the walls were colored nicely and the furniture was the perfect size. But the bunny noticed one thing was missing. He had to find something to put on the walls. + +After some searching, he found some inch-sized markers and he quickly used them to draw on the walls. When he was done, the house was perfect! The bunny had found his perfect home. He was so happy that he did a dance to celebrate. +Once upon a time, there were two children, Jack and Susie. They wanted to go sailing, so they decided to find their dad and ask if they could go. When they found him, Jack asked, "father, can we go sailing?" + +The father said, "Yes, of course! That's important. You must be careful and be safe when you go out." + +Jack and Susie were so excited that they began to prepare for the journey. They gathered their supplies, packed a picnic, and off they went. + +They sailed far away and eventually came to a beautiful zoo. Jack and Susie explored the zoo, fascinated by all the different animals. They learned a lot about the animals and had a wonderful time. + +After the zoo adventure, they sailed home feeling excited and happy. They were so proud of the important sailing trip they had just taken. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant dog named Max. He was always looking for something to do outside. + +One day, he heard some strange noises far away. He decided to go and examine them. + +When he got close, he saw two people very excited. One of them shouted to the other: "It's brilliant! Look at this new toy!" + +Max walked up to them to have a look. When he saw the toy, he was really curious and he barked to the people: "What is it?" + +The people laughed and one of them said: "It's a puzzle, Max. We are going to examine it and if we can put it together, we will give it to you." + +Max was so excited and he barked back "Yay!" + +The people worked hard to put the puzzle together and when it was finished, Max was so happy. He thanked them and ran back home with his brilliant new toy. +Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Lucy. Every night before bed, Lucy's parents would offer her a sweet. She loved it! Every night, she would feel so happy and sleepy. + +But one night, the sweet wasn't enough. Lucy had a nightmare. She was scared and started to cry. Her parents heard her and came to give her a hug. They offered Lucy a warm hug and told her a story until she fell asleep. + +The next morning, Lucy was happy again. She smiled when she saw the sweet that her parents offered her every night. She was so grateful for the sweet and the hugs it gave her. From that day on, Lucy felt safe and knew she wouldn't have any more nightmares. +The little girl was in the garden and she saw something interesting. It was a bottle. She said to her mum, "Mummy, what's that? Can I touch it?" + +Mum said, "Yes, you can, but first you have to examine it carefully." + +The little girl examined the bottle and noticed it was very noisy. She shook it and heard some rattling noises inside. She asked her mum excitedly, "What's in the bottle?" + +"Why don't you open it and find out?" said her mum. + +The little girl opened the bottle and was surprised with what she found inside. It was lots of small stones. She smiled, dumped them all on the grass and said, "Look, Mummy, I made a garden of stones!" +Once upon a time there was a brave bird called Bell. Bell liked to fly high in the sky and soar above all the other animals. Every morning Bell flew up and felt so free and happy. + +One day, when Bell was soaring in the sky, something strange happened. As Bell looked down, she saw a pair of pants covering a bush. Bell was curious, so she flew down to take a closer look. As she approached the bush she heard a little cry coming from inside them. + +Bell carefully lifted up the pants and was surprised to find a scared little animal inside. It was a tiny kitten. The kitten had been scared and alone and was very quiet when Bell found her. + +Bell was determined to help the kitten. She gathered her strength and picked up the kitten in her beak. She flew up so high and gently put the kitten on the roof of a house. + +Bell then flew away, content that she had helped the scared and quiet kitten. This is how Bell taught us to be kind to all animals, no matter how small and helpless they might seem. +Molly and Eddie were best friends. They loved to play together in the backyard. One day, they decided to draw a big circle in the dirt. Standing in the middle of the circle, they started to whisper. + +Molly had a generous idea. She suggested that she and Eddie share their toys with the other children in the neighbourhood. + +Eddie shook his head. He didn't want to do it. He said he wanted to keep all of his toys for himself. + +Molly was very disappointed. She wanted to be kind and generous. How could she convince Eddie to share? + +Then, an idea crept into Molly's head. She whispered it to Eddie. He smiled and nodded. + +The next day, Molly and Eddie proudly gave their toys away to the other children. They all cheered and had lots of fun. + +Molly and Eddie knew that being generous was even better than sharing things in a circle. +It was dark outside and the little girl wanted to light up the room. She asked her dad for help and he said, "Ok, let’s remove the old bulb and replace it with a new one." +The little girl was excited to help and was curious to see what was inside the old bulb. She carefully removed the old bulb and saw a shining light inside. It was beautiful but her dad quickly said he it was dangerous and they should put in the new bulb. +The dad replaced the dangerous old bulb with a new one and the little girl clapped with delight. The room lit up and sparkled with a warm glowing light. +The little girl learned a valuable lesson that day. Sometimes it is important to remove dangerous things in order to make a light and bright space. +Once upon a time, in a forest far, far away, there lived a bunny called Spike. Every morning, Spike would hop around looking for something to eat but today he was feeling extra hungry! He hopped around looking for a snack, but he couldn't find anything. + +Suddenly, he heard a faint voice say, "Hey Spike, come over here!" He looked around and spotted a friendly fox. + +"What do you need, Fox?" asked Spike. + +The fox smiled and said, "I have a suggestion. There's a pillow in that nearby tree filled with delicious, furry food! Why don't you try it?" + +Spike smiled and hopped over to the tree. He climbed up and saw that the pillow was filled with lots of yummy, furry food. He quickly ate the food and thanked the fox. + +The fox chuckled and said, "You're welcome, Spike. Anytime you're hungry, just come to me and I'll suggest something tasty for you!" + +Spike thanked the fox again and hopped away with a full tummy. +Once upon a time in a far away land, there were two friends named Bill and Joe. Bill was a brave knight and Joe was an incredible wizard. + +One day, Joe said to Bill, "Let's have a race today. Would you like that?" + +Bill smiled and said, "Yes! I'd love to have a race. What should we race?" + +Joe replied, "Let's race to the castle. Whoever gets there first is the winner." + +Then they both jumped on their horses and began to race. They zipped across the fields and forests, until finally they reached the castle. + +When they arrived, both of them were panting and out of breath, but Bill was first. He had won the race! + +Joe smiled and said, "Congratulations, Bill! You won! That was some incredible work." + +Bill smiled and laughed. He was so happy that he had won the race and was now a winner! +Once upon a time, there was a hairy frog. He liked to hop around and stir things up. He liked causing a bit of (harmless) trouble. + +One day, the hairy frog hopped over to a pond. He heard a noise coming from the pond and he wanted to know what it was. + +As he neared the pond, he saw a little girl playing by the edge. She had a stick and was poking it around in the water. + +The hairy frog hopped over to the little girl and said, "What are you doing?" + +The little girl jumped in surprise, but smiled when she saw the hairy frog. She said, "I'm trying to stir up the water so that I can catch a frog!" + +The hairy frog replied, "That's funny, because I'm a frog!" + +The little girl was very excited and carefully picked up the hairy frog. She was careful not to hurt him. + +The little girl was very happy to have found a hairy frog and the hairy frog was very glad to have found a nice new friend. +Molly and Joe were best friends. Every day, they went out together to explore the village. One day, they found something very special in the fields. It was a long, yellow message. + +Molly couldn't believe her eyes. "What could it be?", she asked Joe. Joe smiled. "Let's try to melt it and see", he said. So, Molly and Joe set to work and melted the message. + +Suddenly, beautiful, shiny notes appeared from inside. Joe and Molly couldn't believe what they had found. Together, they gathered the notes and thanked them for their discovery. + +They spent the rest of the day counting their newfound treasures and planning what they were going to do with them. Now Joe and Molly would always have something to look forward to on their adventures! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lila. She had long, golden hair and a beautiful smile. She loved playing in the garden with her stuffed animals. + +One day Lila asked her mom if she could take a step out of the garden. Her mom smiled and said yes, but Lila had to be extra careful and not wander too far away. + +Lila was very excited and began to walk around. She saw a butterfly flying around and chasing after it, Lila soon arrived at a big, green field. + +She made a request to the butterfly, “Can I have a ride?†The butterfly stopped, and nodded its head. Lila got onto the butterfly’s back and she felt like she was in a dream. + +The butterfly flew around the field, going up and down and around trees. It was so peaceful. After a while the butterfly landed on a big tree and with a gentle wave it said goodbye. + +Lila thanked the butterfly for the harmless flight and she walked back home. Her mother couldn't believe her eyes when she saw Lila coming back! That's when Lila knew that it was worth to take that step. +Mum and Dad were playing a game. They were so happy. Dad gave Mum a big hug and Mum smiled. They were both so happy they could taste it. + +Then Milly came along. She saw the hug and wanted one too. She smiled and asked Dad for a hug. Dad gave Milly a hug. Milly was so happy that she forgot all about the game. + +Then her brother Sam came along. He saw Milly happy and felt a little envious of her. He wanted a hug too. So Dad gave Sam a hug. He felt much better and was so happy that he laughed and ran around the room. + +Mum, Dad, Milly and Sam laughed and hugged each other. They were so thankful for all their hugs. +The rabbit was very happy. It had lots of friends, and the sun was shining brightly. It hopped around, happily scattering seeds across the bright green grass. It felt so good to be outside and to be able to see everything so clearly with its big, round eyes. + +The rabbit went searching for some new friends and soon found a friendly deer. They became fast friends. The deer bounded around, showing off how well it could run. Its strong legs propelled it forward, its lungs filling with air as it zoomed by the rabbit. + +The two friends then relaxed in the shade for the day. The rabbit munched on some of the seeds it had scattered earlier. It was so easy to be happy and content here in the meadow. The sun shone down on their backs reassuringly, and the two spent the day enjoying eachother's company. + +Time flew, and soon it was time for the friends to part ways. The deer bounded away, off into the trees. The rabbit watched after it, wishing it a safe journey. It was so happy to have such a wonderful friend. +Once upon a time, there was a generous horse who lived in a stable. He was always happy and kind, and loved to run fast. One day, he decided to race against some of the other horses. He sped faster and faster, but he wasn't careful. Soon, he was going too fast, and he couldn't stop! He bumped into one of the other horses and hurt him. + +"You must be more careful," said the old horse who looked after them. "I know you like to run quickly, but you need to be careful so no one gets hurt." + +The generous horse was sad, but he understood. From then on, whenever he ran, he made sure to take care and not get too ahead of himself. Then everyone could enjoy running quickly, without any risks. + +The moral of the story: be kind and generous, but also be careful and mindful when going too fast! +Once there was a generous little girl named Leah. She loved purple and had a purple dress, purple shoes and even a purple hat. Every day, Leah would go to the park and sit in the sun. + +On one special day, Leah saw something burning in the park. It was a purple ball, and it was burning very brightly. She picked it up with her bare hands and quickly put it out. It was too hot, but Leah was brave and generous. + +So she took the purple ball home and chose a nice pot. She put the purple ball into the pot and watered it every day. It started to grow and, soon enough, it was a strong and beautiful purple flower. + +Everyone in the park was so happy and they thanked Leah for being so generous. She smiled, then went back to her house with the beautiful purple flower in her hand. +John wanted to be king of the jungle but the animals wouldn’t let him. He went around the jungle searching for an animal to make him their leader. + +John came across a filthy dinosaur and asked: “Will you make me your king?†+ +The dinosaur shrugged his shoulders and said: “No, I want to be king of the jungle.†+ +John got angry and started to fight the dinosaur, but he was no match for the dinosaur. He quickly realised he had to surrender. + +John said: â€Okay I surrender. Can I be your servant instead?†+ +The dinosaur thought for a moment and said: “Yes, you can be my servant. But you have to clean up the jungle firstâ€. + +John agreed and cleaned the jungle. With the help of his new dirty dinosaur friend, they became kings of the jungle. +Max was so excited! He was about to play a game of kick with his best friend, Katie. He grabbed a large ball, hopped up and down, and shouted, “Yippee! Let’s go!†+ +Katie laughed and said, “Ok, I’ll hold the wheat. You kick!†Max smiled and ran over to the field. He took a deep breath anda big kick. + +The ball flew really fast and high! Max cheered, “Wow, I kicked it really far!†+ +Katie said, “Now I’ll kick.†She ran up to the ball, took a deep breath and gave it a large kick. The ball flew even higher and further than Max’s! + +Together they kicked the ball back and forth, up and down, until the sun went down. What a fun day! +One day a lively young mouse was under the kitchen table, looking for something delicious to eat. He saw some crumbs on the floor and started to test the taste by nibbling on one. Suddenly a big cat jumped out from behind the table. The mouse was scared and tried to run away, but it was too late. The cat swiped its paw and scratched the mouse's face. Then the mouse tried to hide under the table again, but the cat kept testing until it caught the mouse and ate it! +Once there was an ugly shelf. It was made of old wood and compared to the other shelves in the house, it was very ugly. One day a little mouse came to the shelf and decided to steal something from it. He climbed up the shelf and began sniffing around. It didn't take long before the mouse found a piece of cheese on the shelf. He grabbed it in his little paws and quickly ran away! The mouse enjoyed the cheese very much and never returned to the ugly shelf. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Tim. Every day they would play together and have lots of fun. One day, Jack wanted to have a special day and decided to invite Tim to have a holiday at his house, where they could play all day without work. + +Tim agreed to go and was very excited. But when they got to Jack's house, Jack shut the door in Tim's face and said he couldn't come in. Tim was sad and confused. He asked Jack, why he had shut the door on him. + +Jack told Tim that even though he had invited him to his home, he would like to keep it for himself and his family. He didn't want Tim to come in for his regular visits. + +The moral of the story is that it's nice to be generous and share what you have, but it's also important to respect other people's boundaries and not to invite more people than what is comfortable. +Tuesday was a clear day. Robert and Maria were playing in their backyard. Robert had a toy car and Maria had a doll. Suddenly Robert stepped on his sister's doll and broke it. Maria started to cry. Robert said he was sorry. He asked her to forgive him. Maria thought for a moment and she said yes. Both Robert and Maria were happy again. + +The clear Tuesday was nice and they continued to play together. Robert promised he would be careful and Maria promised not to cry anymore. From then on they were as happy as ever. They always remembered to forgive each other whenever they made a mistake. +Molly was bored. She looked out the window and everything was so dull. She sighed heavily. Suddenly, she heard a voice calling her name. + +"Molly!" It was her mother, calling up the stairs. "Molly, come down here, I have made breakfast!" + +Molly’s eyes lit up. She ran downstairs excitedly and saw her mother had made waffles, her favourite! + +"Can I have two?" she asked with a hopeful smile. + +Molly's mother looked down at her daughter with a smile. "Let's decide that after you've eaten one," she said. + +Molly slowly bit into the waffle and it was perfect - slightly sweet and crunchy. After a few more bites, Molly decided that she definitely deserved another waffle. + +"Yes, I think another waffle sounds like a wonderful idea," her mother said. + +Molly smiled and had a second waffle. She was so happy that she decided to never be bored again. +Once upon a time there was a black cat. He lived in a field with his family and he was very happy. But one day, everything changed. The black cat was sad. + +He had no reason to be sad, but he just was. He lay in the sunshine and tried to stretch but he couldn't. He was too sad. + +That's when he saw it. A white rabbit hopping through the field. It was so happy, it made the black cat stretch and purr. He felt so much better. The black cat followed the white rabbit and soon felt happy again. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a big, wide hill in a park. Every day, lots of children liked to roll down it together. + +One day, a small figure appeared at the top of the hill. It was a little doll who was scared of rolling down the hill. But the children wanted to play with the doll, so they all chanted, "Roll! Roll!" + +The doll felt scared but the children cheered, "Come on! It'll be fun!" + +Then the doll spoke in a quiet voice, "I'm scared, I don't want to roll down the hill." All of the children were surprised to hear the doll talk and their mouths dropped open. + +So all of the children decided to help the doll. They worked together to roll down the hill very slowly and carefully. Finally, the doll was at the bottom of the hill and was safe. + +The children were very happy and hugged the doll. From then on, the doll had no more worries and joined the children in rolling down the hill every day. +Jack and his Mum were in the car. They had just arrived at the big lab. Jack looked up at the building, it was tall and filthy. He was scared. + +"Let's get out of the car," said Mum. + +Jack was frightened but he opened the door and got out. His feet couldn't take him near the lab, they were set in place. Mum took Jack's hand and they set off. When they got to the lab door, Jack could see inside. His heart was beating so fast, he could barely breathe. + +The lab was dark and filthy. Jack was so scared. He turned to his Mum and said, +"I'm scared, Mum. Please don't make me go in." + +Mum bent down and looked into Jack's eyes. "It's ok," she said, "you don't have to go in, but I need to. I'll be back soon. We'll have lunch outside when I'm done." Jack nodded and hugged his Mum tight. + +Mum set off into the lab on her own and Jack stayed outside, waiting for her return. He was very brave! +Once upon a time, there was a hairy mouse. He lived in a small hole in the wall of a dark and damp basement. The mouse was always on the lookout for some food. + +One day, he ventured out down the hallway. It was unusually quiet. Suddenly, the mouse heard a loud rumbling noise coming closer and closer. He quickly hid behind a box and froze. As the noise got closer and closer the poor mouse was terrified. When the noise was right in front of the box he was hiding in, he surrendered. + +To the mouse's surprise, it wasn't a monster at all but a small child. The child had a big smile and was followed by her parents who were carrying a bag. The child reached in the bag and pulled out some food! The parents had brought treats for the mouse to enjoy. The mouse was so happy and could not believe his luck. + +The mouse surrendered his fear and experienced a happy ending. From then on, whenever the parents brought food the mouse was happy and excited. +Once upon a time, two friends named Ted and Jack were visiting a museum. They were walking and exploring when they saw a wise old man in the corner. Ted and Jack were excited to meet him. + +The old man smiled at them and said, "Hello, my young friends. Would you like to hear a story?" Ted and Jack nodded and the old man began to tell them a story. After a while, Ted got bored and started to act up. The old man looked at Ted and said, "Enough! Behave like a smart boy". + +Ted didn't listen and kept fooling around. So, the old man slapped him on the hand. Ted was surprised and stopped. After a minute, the old man smiled and said, "See, I told you to behave like a wise boy". Ted and Jack both nodded in agreement. + +They thanked the wise old man for the story and the lesson and said goodbye. Ted and Jack left the museum feeling smarter and wiser. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a reliable pony. He lived in a nice field with lots of other ponies. Every day he trotted around the field and played with his friends. + +One day he met another pony. She was very shy and didn't want to talk much. The reliable pony tried to say hello, but she just shook her head. The reliable pony didn't understand why she was so quiet. He wanted to be her friend. + +So he followed her around the field every day. He tried to talk to her and learn more about her. The shy pony was still very quiet, but eventually she started to understand how caring and reliable the other pony was. + +One day she finally talked to him! She told him she had always wanted to own a pony, but she was too scared. The reliable pony told her not to worry and that she could ride him whenever she wanted. She was so happy! + +From that day onwards they were the best of friends. The reliable pony understood the shy pony and made sure she was always OK. The pony was always there for her, no matter what. +Once there was a little boy called Sammy. He was three years old and loved to play games. One day he decided to make some marks in the sandpit. With his favourite stick, he made lots of little marks. Then he ran around and around the sandpit until he felt so dizzy that he fell down. His head felt all funny and he couldn't think straight. Sammy lay there for a few minutes, dizzy and smiling. Finally, he got up and went back to making more marks in the pit. He loved to make the marks and made them until he felt tired again. Then, he lay down in the sandpit and looked up at the cloud shapes in the sky. Sammy stayed there, happy and peaceful, until it was time to go home. +One day, Little Timmy and his mommy were walking outside. It was a sunny day and Little Timmy was very excited. He was running around going "wheeeeeee!" and giggling, which made his mommy laugh too. + +The sun was making a puddle in the street, and Timmy wanted to wade in it. His mommy smiled happily and said "Yes, you may play in the puddle," so Little Timmy rolled up his pants and waded in. He was so excited, he splashed mud all around. + +Mommy laughed, and then said "It's time for a bath now, Little Timmy." Little Timmy made a face, but Mommy said "Come on, it will be fun!" so Little Timmy followed her into the bathroom and watched as Mommy ran a bath full of warm, bubbly water. + +When the bath was ready Mommy helped Little Timmy get in the warm water, and he had so much fun singing and playing with his bath toys. When he finished, Little Timmy was squeaky clean and ready for a nap. + +Mommy kissed his forehead and said "Good day, Little Timmy!" and Little Timmy smiled, happy and excited for his next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved daisies. Every day, she would search for them in the field, filled with excitement. She knew that when she found some, she would pick them and squeeze them between her fingers until all of the petals fell off. + +One day, the little girl found a daisy that looked very cool. She couldn’t wait to take it home and squeeze it. But as she went to pick it, she heard a loud voice from behind her. + +“Don’t squeeze that daisy!†said the voice. + +The little girl turned around to see an old man. He had a big, white beard and a gentle smile. + +“Why not?†she asked. + +“Well,†replied the old man, “it’s the daisy’s home. If you take it away, it won’t be happy. Let it stay here and enjoy being in its own special place.†+ +The little girl thought about what the old man said. She decided to leave the daisy in the field and watch as it swayed in the cool breeze. Instead of squeezing it, she gave the daisy a gentle hug. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was very adventurous. He loved to explore and do fun things. One day he decided to slide down the table. He got on top of the table, and he started to slide. He slid very fast and he was having fun. Suddenly his slide went too far and he fell right off the table and hit the ground. He started to cry because it hurt so much. The little boy had been too adventurous and it didn't end well. +Once upon a time, there were two little birds. They were best friends who liked to do everything together. + +One day, the birds wanted to go for an adventure. They spread out their wings and started to zip through the sky. It was so fun, they twirled and danced around in the air. + +Suddenly, the birds saw something beautiful below. It was a green field and they both wanted it explore. + +The birds fluttered down to the ground and started running around the field. They played, hopped, and had a lot of fun. + +But soon, they heard the sound of a farmer. He was coming their way and the birds knew they had to leave. So they both spread their wings and zipped through the sky again. + +The little birds enjoyed the beautiful green field and vowed to come back soon to dance and play. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lulu who was 3 years old. Lulu loved to count, so every morning she would count up to 10. + +One morning Lulu was in the park with her mom. As they were running and playing, Lulu noticed a pitch in the middle of the park. It was tall and green, and it looked very cute. + +Lulu said to her mom: "Mommy, can I count the pitches?" + +Mommy smiled and said: "Of course, my little one. How many will you count?" + +Lulu began counting the pitches and soon enough she had counted to 10! She was so proud and excited. + +Mommy said with a smile: "Well done, Lulu!" + +Lulu was so happy she could count the pitches in the park. This made her day even more special. +Once upon a time there was a big vase. It was very special and very important. + +One day, a man came to deliver the vase to a faraway place. The man was very strong and he took the big vase with him. + +The man went on a long journey and delivered the vase to the faraway place. He put it in a safe place and made sure it was safe. + +When the man delivered the special vase, everyone was so happy! All the people cheered and celebrated and gave thanks. + +The big vase was now safe and everyone was happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman. He was very curious, and always wanted to discover new things. + +He went fishing one day at the lake and started to talk to the fish. He asked them: "Do you know how to forgive?" + +The fish were very surprised and silent. But then one of them said: "Yes, we do. It's the best way to get along with others." + +The fisherman was happy to hear this. He thanked the fish for their wise words and said goodbye. + +When he came back home, he was so full of thoughts about forgiveness that he wanted to share them with everyone. And from that day on, he always tried to forgive others. + +The end. +Once there was a loyal pony called Reggie. Reggie was much loved by everyone around him, but he was also quite naughty. One day his owners wanted to teach him to behave. So, they organized a quiz. It was very tricky, and Reggie’s owners weren’t sure if he could do it. + +Reggie tried really hard, and he used all his loyalty to work out all the questions. Everyone was so proud of him when he finished the quiz. He had shown how loyal he was, but also how he could behave! His owners were so happy with him they gave him a huge treat. Reggie was thrilled to have passed the quiz and thanked his owners for their support. + +From then on, Reggie was always loyal and he always behaved. He was the world’s most loyal pony! +Once upon a time, there was a bear walking in the forest. He was very cold because the day was very icy. The bear wanted to eat something warm. He saw an emergency in front of him. He knew he should not get in, but he was so cold and hungry, he went in anyway. + +Inside the emergency was a fireplace full of hot embers. The bear went closer and closer to the fire, and before long he was roasting. After a long time, the bear felt very hot! He looked up and realized he almost fell into the fire. + +The bear had almost had a very bad accident! Thankfully, he was able to walk away from the emergency. The bear learned his lesson that day - never go onto something or somewhere you do not know because it can be dangerous. Now, the bear makes sure he is always very careful when he goes out to eat. +Maggie was a brave little girl who loved to collect things. One day she went on a special walk to collect things for her collection. + +Suddenly, she saw an elderly witch standing on the path. Spooked, Maggie stopped in her tracks and asked the witch, "Who are you?" + +The witch replied, "I'm the Elderly Witch. I'm looking for children who will help me collect something very special. Would you like to help me?" + +Maggie was hesitant but she decided to do it anyway. She nodded her head and said, "Yes." + +The witch smiled and said, "Good! Now follow me and we'll start collecting!" + +Maggie followed the witch through the forest and soon enough they had collected all the special items the witch was looking for. + +Maggie was so proud of herself and the witch smiled at her and said, "Well done, Maggie! You are a brave and helpful girl!" + +Maggie smiled and thanked the elderly witch for her help. She returned home with the items she had collected, feeling very proud of herself. +Henry and his mom were in their room. Henry's mom gave him a book to look at. It was bright and colorful, and Henry liked it a lot. + +The book had pictures of monsters and ghosts. Henry was scared, but his mom told him that it was only a story. + +Henry wanted to keep the book, but his mom said he should borrow it from the library. + +So the next day, they went to the library. Henry found the book and they borrowed it. Henry was so happy to have the book and feel safe around the scary stories. + +Henry and his mom read the book together. Henry was so happy that he could keep the book for a little while. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mollie. She was very playful and liked to explore the world around her. One day she went out and saw a big pile of newspapers. She thought it would be fun to tie them together. So she grabbed them and used a rope to tie them together. + +Mollie then started to run around, carrying the bundle of newspapers with her. She ran and ran until she came to a park. + +She saw a little boy playing there and asked him, "What are you doing?" + +The little boy smiled and said, "I'm playing tag! Wanna join?" + +Mollie was delighted and said yes. She put her bundle of newspapers down and ran around, chasing the little boy as he laughed. They had so much fun playing tag and soon Mollie forgot about her bundle of newspapers. + +When it was time to go home, Mollie remembered the bundle of newspapers and quickly tied them up again with the rope. She said goodbye to the little boy and ran home with the bundle of newspapers. +Once upon a time there was an old man who lived alone. He had a smelly house filled with cats. He lived a simple life, and never asked for more. Until one day he decided to get a wife. + +He found the perfect lady for him, and they got married. She was sweet and kind, but she soon started to complain about the cats and the smelly house. The old man got mad, and tried to make her leave, but she refused. + +The old man didn't know what to do. He knew he had to make things right, so he decided to do something special. He asked the wife to help him tidy the house and clean out the stinky things. + +After a lot of hard work, the house was clean and fresh. The old man and his wife were very proud of their work. The house was finally smelly-free! + +The old man and his wife lived happily ever after. In the end, they found out that when you really love someone, you don't need to fight and can make everything right. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Les. He was 3 years old and loved to explore. One day, he was out playing with his friends when he saw something shiny in the field. He ran to see what it was and he met a big grape! Les was so excited and wanted to take the grape home. + +The grape said, “Hi there Les, I am a fake grape. You can take me home to show your friends, but I am not real.†+ +Les said, “I don’t care if you’re fake or real, I just think you’re so cool! I want to take you home!†+ +The grape laughed and said, “If you want me, then I would love to come live with you!†+ +So Les carefully grabbed the fake grape and took it home. He showed his friends, who were all so impressed! Les and the fake grape became the best of friends and enjoyed playing together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little mouse. He was always getting into trouble and poking his nose in everyone's business. One day he decided to go explore a nearby castle he heard about. He thought it would be fun to send a few of his friends along with him. + +When they arrived at the castle, the nosy mouse was trying to open the door. Suddenly, the door opened and out stepped the castle guard! The guard was very angry and shouted at the mouse, loudly. The mouse was so scared he ran away so quickly that he left his friends behind. + +The nosy mouse didn't learn his lesson that day. He thought nothing could ever go wrong when you were nosy. But now his friends were in deep trouble with the castle guard. + +The moral of this story is that being nosy can get you into a lot of trouble. It's always better to mind your own business and be respectful of other people's privacy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Rosie. One day she decided to go for a walk in the woods. As she walked, she spotted something white, sticking out from behind a tree. She looked closer and saw it was a big white skull! Rosie was scared at first, but then she started to recognize the skull. She realised it was the skull of a dear old friend - a deer! The deer had died, but parts of it were still there. + +Rosie started to feel sad about her friend, but she also felt happy that she had the chance to see it. She said softly, "Goodbye old friend". Suddenly, the sun broke through the clouds, shining down on the skull and making it gleam. Rosie took one last look before she walked away. She knew her friend would be remembered. +Once there was a little girl called Lilly. Lilly loved lemons, they were her favourite! So one day, she gathered some lemons from her garden and was going to make something special. She squeezed them so the juice came out, then put them in a bowl. After that, Lilly added some sugar and started stirring the mixture. As she stirred, the mixture began to yield and become thicker. + +Lilly was so excited she put little scoops of the mixture into cupcake cases and put them in the oven. When it was finished, she waited for them to cool down. When they were ready, she picked one up, took a bite and it was so yummy. She had made delicious lemon cupcakes and they were all gone before she knew it! + +Lilly was so happy, she had made something so delicious with her little lemons. +Once upon a time there was a man who had a fan. He was very proud of this fan, but he didn't know it was fake. + +One day he set out to show the fan to his friends, but when he went outdoors, a strong wind blew and the fan broke. Then the man found out that the fan was not real. He was very sad. + +The man had to go and buy a new fan, but he no longer had the money. He had already spent it to buy the fake fan. So, he had to go home without a fan. + +The end. +Bob and his mum went to the pet shop. His mum told him he could choose a pet. Bob saw a small kitten and he wanted to use it. His mum smiled and said, "okay". + +They brought the kitten home and Bob hugged it. He was so happy to have a new friend and playmate. He used to give it cuddles and take it for walks in the garden. + +One day, Bob got too close to the kitten and it scratched him. The scratch was deep and it hurt a lot. Bob was sad and he thought the kitten didn't like him. He stopped using the kitten and he started treating it badly. + +The poor kitten was scared and unhappy. It kept trying to get closer to Bob, but he pushed it away and didn't give it love. Eventually, the kitten ran away and Bob never saw it again. +Once upon a time there was a furry little rabbit who loved exploring. One day he was out hopping around when he came across a very special pond. When he looked into the pond he noticed something sparkly at the bottom. He hopped closer to take a better look and that's when he realised it was a magical crystal full of power. + +The little rabbit was so excited he couldn't believe his eyes. He wanted to take it home but he realised it was too heavy for him to carry. He thought and thought about what he could do until he came up with a plan. + +He found some small sticks and managed to tie them together to make a handle for the crystal. With all his strength he managed to lift it and carry it home. + +The bunny was so proud of himself for managing to bring the crystal home. From then on he was able to use the power he had found to make all his dreams come true. +Once there was a little boy. He owned a special bulb which he treasured very much. One day, he went to the park and left his bulb at home. As he was playing, he started to feel scared. In his fear, he thought something bad would happen to his bulb. + +When the boy returned home, he found that his bulb was safe and sound. He was so thankful and happy. The boy learnt a lesson that day; he should never leave his beloved things behind and always take care of them. + +The little boy never left his bulb behind again and was never scared after that. He kept it safe and treasured it forever. +Once upon a time there lived a poor family who had nothing except a small, magic herb. The herb was special because it made anyone who ate it very healthy and strong. But it also had a big downside. Whenever someone ate the herb, they had to perform a special task. If the task was not done correctly, the herb would become bad. + +One day, the father of the family decided to eat the herb. He made his plan: he would chop some wood for the family fire. The family was excited because if their father to do this, their future would be secure. + +But, unfortunately, the father made some mistakes. When he finished chopping wood, the herb didn't turn out good. The family was very sad, but they still decided to eat the herb. Now they had to be extra careful not to make any more mistakes and ruin the herb. + +Finally, the father and the family managed to perform their task perfectly. The herb became delicious and the family felt strong and healthy once again. They also learnt a valuable lesson: to do things right, or else the bad things that happened would repeat itself. +One day, Jenny and her mommy went to the park. Jenny was so excited! She wanted to dance. + +"Mommy, can I dance?" + +"Yes, Jenny, go ahead and dance," said Mommy. + +Jenny twirled and hopped around the park. She jumped and spun until she saw something. Underneath a bush, Jenny saw a root. + +She picked it up and sniffed it. It was smelly! + +Jenny started to laugh. Her mommy laughed too. + +Jenny started to dance around the smelly root. She laughed and laughed as she did so. Mommy smiled as she watched Jenny. + +Jenny kept dancing until it was time to go home. She smiled and danced away with Mommy. +Once upon a time there were two toys, a gun and a bird. The gun was a new toy, shiny and bright. The bird was an old toy and was reliable. + +One day the bird and the gun were playing together. The gun was rolling around on the ground, but the bird was sat in one place. Suddenly, the bird said "Let's go fly?". The gun was very excited and agreed to fly. + +So, the bird started flapping its wings and flew high in the sky. The gun was so amazed. He rolled around and around in circles, trying to fly too. But he couldn't fly - he was just too heavy! + +But then the gun had an idea. He started to shoot out of his gun and made a big cushion of air. This allowed him to fly too. He flew all around the sky making sure to keep up with the bird. + +The bird and gun had lots of fun flying together. The bird was reliable and helped the gun to fly. They played together every day, and were always happy when they were able to fly together. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy who liked to jog. He liked to jog in the morning when the sun was still rising, and the air was still cool. + +One morning, just as he was about to start jogging, the boy noticed something on the ground. He bent down and saw that it was a tooth. It wasn't an ordinary tooth. It was shiny and sparkly! + +He decided to take the tooth home. He wanted to show it to his mom. When he got home, his mom said it was a magical tooth and it could grant him one wish. + +He wished for a kind dog. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. When he opened the door, he was surprised to find a kind puppy! + +The boy hugged the puppy and thanked it for coming and the magical tooth for making his wish come true. The boy and puppy jog every morning with a smile on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was an unhappy kid named Tom. Tom had no parent and had to live alone. Tom often thought about what it would be like to have a parent. He wanted someone to play with and to love him. + +One day Tom met a parent in a park. They talked, and Tom was very happy. The parent said they would come visit Tom again tomorrow. + +The next day, Tom remembered that the parent had said they would visit him. He waited, but the parent never came. + +Tom was really sad. He thought the parent had forgotten him. He learned a lesson that day - that it's never safe to trust someone too easily. + +Tom never was happy again, but he did remember his lesson. And he made sure never to be forgetful like that parent had been. +Once upon a time there was a mom and dad. They wanted to teach their little girl something special. So, they took her to a big, wide field. The field was full of unique plants and animals. + +The mom and dad said, "It is time to teach you something special!" The little girl was so excited. She asked, "What will you teach me?" + +The mom and dad said, "We are going to show you how to be kind to all of the animals living in the field." The little girl smiled, and they started their lesson. + +The first thing they taught her was to never pick the flowers. The mom and dad said, "The flowers are very special. We all need to take care of them." The little girl agreed. + +The next lesson was to not chase the animals. The dad said, "The animals are very unique. We should show them how to be friends." The little girl smiled and nodded her head. + +The mom and dad taught the little girl many things about the field. She learned to take care of the plants, animals, and each other. It was a wonderful day, in a very special place. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Bob who wanted to marry a girl named Sally. Bob bought a card and wrote a message on it. He asked Sally, "Will you marry me?" + +Sally smiled and said yes. She was very happy. + +They had a big wedding, and everyone was so happy for them. They hugged and kissed each other. + +At the end of the night, Bob and Sally went to bed and cuddled together. They stayed married for many years and were very happy together. +Gus had a hat. He wore it every day. One day, while he was playing outside, a snowstorm came. The snow was icy and it made Gus cold. He needed something to keep warm. So his mom came outside to provide him with a special hat. It was bigger and warmer than his old hat. He wore it and was much happier. With his new hat, the icy snow was not so cold anymore. Gus enjoyed playing in the snow, and his new hat kept him warm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved playing outside. One day, she went outside and saw something very strange on the ground. It was a weird leaf. She had never seen one like it before! + +She was so curious to know what it was and how it got there, so she decided to create something with it. She took it home, washed it and added some glitter, then she carefully glued it onto a piece of paper. Now, it was a beautiful picture! + +The little girl was so excited to share her creation with her family and friends. Everyone was amazed at how creative she was, and the weird leaf was now an amazing piece of art! +Once there was a small boy named Tim, who was three-years-old. Tim loved to study, but he often got frustrated because it was a bit hard. One day, Tim was studying his numbers when he got a very bad splinter in his toe. + +Tim shouted in pain, "Ow! Ouch! It hurts!" His mum hurried over to help him. She said, "What happened, Tim? Let me take a look." + +Tim cried, "I got a splinter in my toe! Please help me, Mum!" His mum said, "Let's get it out right now. It will feel much better once we do." + +Tim was still very frustrated, but he nodded and said, "Okay, I'll try." Together, Tim and his mum got the splinter out and Tim gave a big sigh of relief. He said, "That feels so much better!" + +After that, Tim was able to go back to his studies. He was still a bit frustrated, but he knew he could finish them. Since then, he has studied more and more each day, and he loves it! +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy was the biggest person in the house and the baby was the littlest. + +Every day the mommy would raise the baby up in the air and the baby would laugh and laugh. One day the mommy started to cook dinner on the stove. The baby noticed the mommy cooking and wanted to help. The mommy picked the baby up and let him help. + +The baby stirred the sauce while the mommy watched with love. The baby was so proud of himself until a jealous monster appeared. The monster wanted to help too, but the mommy said no. + +The mommy hugged the baby and told him he was the best helper ever. The baby felt so happy and started to laugh and laugh. The monster was sad that he wasn't allowed to help, but the mommy and baby kept cooking dinner together. +Once there was a little girl named Susie. She was very clever and she liked to learn new things. + +One Monday, Susie and her mommy went to the park. Susie saw some birds and ran to follow them. As she was running, she felt something on her finger. It was a little bug! She wanted to catch it so she rushed toward it. + +The bug was very fast and it flew away. Susie was tempted to follow it but she realized that she was getting too far away from her mommy. So she stopped and looked around. But the bug was gone. + +Susie was sad but she was also intelligent. She knew that she had to be careful and stay with her mommy. So she ran back to her mommy with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three year old and her name was Ann. Ann was a very curious girl. She liked to imagine a lot of different things. + +One day Ann was playing on a playground when she saw a man in a white jacket. He was carrying a bag and he looked like he was going to help somebody. Ann imagined that he was a doctor about to do a special operation on someone. + +Ann turned out to be right. The doctor was going to the hospital to help a sick patient. He succeeded and the patient got better again! + +Ann felt very proud of the doctor, so she decided to thank him. She wrote him a letter and told him how he made her feel. Of course, the doctor was very happy. + +Ann felt very guilty for imagining that the doctor was doing an operation on someone. She didn't know it was for a good reason! But the doctor was very understanding and gave Ann a big hug. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely rabbit who lived in a tiny, dark cave. Every day he would go out, but he had to be careful. The woods around the cave were scary! + +One day, the rabbit heard a loud sound. It was like a warning, telling the rabbit to be careful. The rabbit stopped and looked around. But he could not see anyone. + +He started walking again. Then, he heard the sound again! This time, it sounded closer. He started to run and hide in his cave. + +When he was safe inside, he heard the sound once more. Then, he heard it again. He realized that it was coming from the other side of the cave. + +The rabbit peeked outside and saw a big bear! He quickly ran back inside. He was so scared that he couldn't move. + +The bear was warning all the animals in the woods to stay away. The rabbit was glad that he had listened to the warning sound. It had saved him from becoming the bear's dinner. +Dan was in classroom and he was very angry. He felt upset, so he wanted to strike something. Dan looked around the room, and his eyes spotted a big black chair. +He ran to the chair and he struck it with his hand. The chair made a loud thump and it felt good to Dan. He kept striking the chair until he felt better. +Dan was surprised when he heard his teacher's voice. She was standing in the doorway, looking at him with a stern expression. She said "Dan, why are you so angry? We don't strike things in the classroom." +Dan apologized and he put his hands in his pockets. He knew it was wrong to strike the chair, but he was just so angry. From now on, he would try to think before he acted. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Amy. She was three years old and very friendly. One day Amy was feeling very hungry and asked her mum for something to eat. + +Mum said, "What would you like, Amy?" + +Amy said, "Can I have a sandwich?" + +Mum said, "Yes of course!" + +Mum provided a delicious sandwich for Amy. Inside were her favourite ingredients, cheese and tomatoes. Amy happily ate her sandwich and thanked her mum. + +Mum said, "Your welcome, Amy. I'm happy to provide you with delicious food!" + +Amy smiled and said, "Thank you for the friendly sandwich!" + +And that was the story of how Amy got her delicious sandwich. +Once there was a polite little bird. He was a pigeon. He had a very special wish. He wanted to sail on the ocean. One day he decided to make his dream come true. He grabbed his life preserver and hopped onto a small boat. The waves were rolling, but he stayed focused. Pretty soon he was out at sea! He felt liberated, the open sky was breathtaking. He soared and danced through the clouds, feeling the wind on his wings. The sun reflected on the water and the sight was beautiful. He had an amazing adventure and he was ever so polite. When he was done, he hopped off the boat and flew back to his nest. He was so happy to have sailed on the ocean! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lina. She was only three years old, but she was very curious about everything around her. + +One day, Lina was walking in the garden with her grandmother. Lina noticed something shining behind the hedge. She asked her grandmother, "What is that?" + +Her grandmother smiled and said, "Let's go and take a look." She revealed a light pink bottle of wine hidden behind the hedge. + +Lina clapped her hands and said, "It's so pretty!" + +Her grandmother smiled and said, "Yes, it's called 'wine'. Let's take it home." + +So they took the light bottle of wine home. Lina was so excited and couldn't wait to tell her parents about it! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She had a little brother named Bill who was three years old. Every day, he wanted to go play outside. + +One day, Bill asked his mom, "Can I raise a green today?" His mom said, "No, you cannot. The green is too expensive". + +Bill began to cry and said, "But I want it so badly! Please let me have a green!" His mom thought for a moment and said, "Well, I could take you to the store. They sell cheap greens." Bill was thrilled! + +So off they went and Bill picked out a cheap green. He was so excited that he raised it high in the air and smiled. He was so proud of his new green, and he thanked his mom for taking him to get it. + +The end. +Once there was a quiet puppy. It was small and brown and cuddled up to everyone it saw. One day, the puppy found a big bone and started to bite it. + +The puppy's owner saw it and said, "No, puppy! Don't bite that!" The puppy stopped and looked up, blinking its eyes. It wasn't sure what to do. + +The owner sighed and said, "It's okay, puppy. You can bite this toy instead." She gave the puppy a chew toy which it quickly started to bite. + +The puppy was so excited that it wagged its tail and barked. Its owner laughed and patted the puppy's head lovingly. + +From that day forward, the little puppy only bit its chew toy whenever it felt like a snack. +Once upon a time, two friends were playing together near a farm. One of them was named Lucy, and the other one was Ellie. Ellie was very envious of all the animals at the farm. She wanted to be like them and live in a meadow all day. + +One day, the girls decided to go closer to the farm. They observed the animals carefully. Lucy screamed with joy when she saw the cows, while Ellie saw the chickens. But what Ellie observed made her even more envious. + +"Oh, look Lucy, the farmer is taking out some meat from the barn," Ellie said. She looked very excited. + +Lucy faced Ellie and said, "Let's try to get some too." + +When the farmer wasn't looking, the girls ran towards the barn and got some meat. When they returned home, Lucy and Ellie were the happiest kids in the world! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jake. Jake was walking with his mom in the park. Suddenly, he saw a fountain with lots of water in it. + +He stopped to look at the fountain. He saw some fish jumping in the water. It was so exciting! His mom said they could take a break and sit in the fountain. + +Jake was so happy to jump in! But all of a sudden, his mom said they had to leave. Jake was angry. He wanted to stay and play. But his mom was firm – they had to go. + +So they said goodbye to the fountain and started walking. But then they had to pause. + +A bee flew right in front of their faces! His mom said they had to be careful and walk slowly. Jake was still angry but he did as he was told. + +Finally, they were safe and satisfied. And Jake learned an important lesson – always follow your mom's rules. +Once upon a time, there was a very selfish bus. He liked to go wherever he wanted and didn't care about the other buses around him. + +One day, the selfish bus decided to go on a ride. He started to drive away, when suddenly he heard a loud ringing sound. It was another bus, asking him to stop. But the selfish bus just kept going. + +The ringing got louder, but the selfish bus didn't listen. He just kept going and going. Eventually, the other bus gave up and stopped ringing. + +The selfish bus thought he was so clever, but what he didn't know was that the other bus was warning him about a big puddle on the ground. The selfish bus didn't see it and drove right through the puddle, making a big splash! + +He was so embarrassed and very sorry for being so selfish. From that day forward, he always listened to the ringing. +Once upon a time, there was a sun. It glowed brightly in the sky and made everything look pretty. But one day, the sun was so tired that it just wanted to close its eyes and sleep. + +A small girl walking by the sun noticed that it looked so sad. She said, "What's wrong, Sun? You look so tired." + +The Sun replied, "Yes I am. I need to take a rest. Could you help me?" + +The girl thought long and hard. Then, she smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you. I will go and get my friend, the Moon. She will sit with you and keep you company while you take a nap!" + +So the girl ran away and brought back her friend, the Moon. The Moon sat with the Sun and glowed all night long, keeping the Sun safe and guiding her to dreamland. + +When morning came, the Sun was feeling much happier. She thanked the girl and her friend, the Moon, for their help and then glowed even more brightly in the sky. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy named Toby. He was so cheerful and happy that he always made everyone around him smile. + +One day, Toby was feeling so sleepy. He decided he wanted to go have a nap. He quickly ran off to find the perfect spot for his nap. + +He saw a big, comfy bed of grass in the backyard surrounded by tall, spikey trees. This was the perfect place for Toby to take a nap. + +He quickly laid down and closed his eyes. As he snuggled down, he heard the cheerful songs of the birds above. Toby couldn't help but smile as he started to drift off to sleep. + +Once he woke up, Toby felt refreshed and energised. He was so pleased that a nap under the spikey trees had put him in such a good mood. Toby was ready for whatever the day had in store for him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play. She was always so playful, always thinking of something new and adventures. One day, her mommy gave her a special invitation. She opened it up and inside it stirred something exciting! It was an invitation to a play park and the little girl was so happy! She couldn't wait to go and explore. + +The next day, off they went on their magical adventure. The little girl got to play on all kinds of things. There were swings and slides, a pirate ship and even an ice cream truck. Everywhere she went everyone admired her playfulness and she had a great time. + +At the end of the day, the little girl was so tired that she fell asleep quickly but with a smile on her face. The play park invitation had given her the most wonderful day. +Once there was a lady who was very weak. She was so weak that she had to live in a wheelchair and could not do anything for herself. She felt alone and sad, and believed she did not belong anywhere. + +One day, a three year old girl named Mary saw the lady in the park. Mary felt sorry for the lady, so she decided to help. She pushed the lady’s wheelchair and they went around the park together. They talked and laughed, and they even sang some songs. + +Little by little, the lady grew stronger. She smiled and told Mary, “You make me feel like I belong here.†+ +Mary was happy that she was able to help the lady and they were soon friends. They went to the park to talk and ride the wheelchairs together, and even visited the lady’s house. + +From that day on, the lady never felt weak or lonely again. She had a friend to rely on and she finally felt like she belonged. +Once upon a time, there was a special mouse. He was bright and eager to explore. Every day, he ventured out of his cosy home to meet new friends in the neighbourhood. + +One day, the mouse came across an old cat. The cat had been feeling lonely and sad. So the eager mouse came up with an idea to unite the cat with his friends. He ran back to his home and called other mice over to join them. + +The united mice helped the old cat to feel happy again. They brought him a yummy snack and played tag with him in the garden. + +From that day on, the mouse vowed to unite all his friends so that they could spend time together. He kept making exciting plans so they could all have lots of fun and adventures together! +Mum was happy again. She was smiling and singing as she cooked dinner. + +But Ann didn't understand why. She thought and thought, but she couldn't figure it out. + +She looked around the room and saw a tap behind the door. She walked over to it and put her finger on the tap. + +It was warm and empty. That was strange. + +Ann kept thinking about the tap. Then she had an idea! Maybe if she filled it with water, Mum would be happier. + +She grabbed a jug from the shelf and filled it with water from the tap. She poured it into the tap. + +When she finished, the tap was full of water! Ann smiled. + +Mum was so happy that Ann was able to make the tap full. She hugged Ann and said thank you. + +Ann was happy too. She knew that she had used her thinking to make Mum happy. +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Maria. She was very excited because today she was going to her first meeting. She put on her best dress and skipped down the street. At the meeting, Maria saw lots of people she didn't know. They were pointing at her and smiling. She felt worried and shy. + +The people at the meeting were kind and friendly. They made Maria laugh and smile. She soon felt happy and forgot why she was scared. + +At the end of the meeting, Maria was given a reward. She was so excited that she thanked the people and hugged them. + +This experience taught Maria an important lesson. Whenever she meets new people, it's important to be brave and friendly. Then she can make new friends! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tina. She liked to play with her toys and make up stories. + +Tina had an excited thought one day. She decided to order a special brush from the store. It was a milky white brush, just for her. + +When it arrived, she couldn't help but show it to everyone. She showed it to her mom, her dad and her little brother. They all thought it was so pretty. + +Tina carefully used the brush to brush her hair. It was very mild and gentle. She felt like it was made just for her! + +Tina loved her new brush and brought it with her everywhere. It made her so happy! +Once upon a time there was a smart bunny. The bunny was very clever, so he wanted to do something special. He had always wanted to pull his brain out of his head and hang it on a tree. + +So one day, the bunny decided to try it. He reached up, grabbed his brain with his paws, and pulled. Surprisingly, it came out! The bunny was so excited that it worked. He hung his brain on the tree, and watched as it swung back and forth. + +The bunny felt very proud of himself. He had done it! He was so smart for figuring out how to do it. + +Ever since that day, the bunny has been the smartest bunny in the forest. All of his friends come to him for advice and ideas. He always knows the best way to solve a problem, because he has his brain so close to his heart. +John and Mary were playing together outside. Mary had a square stick and was using it to draw shapes in the sand. + +John wanted to play too, but he couldn't reach very high. He was getting frustrated. + +Mary looked up at John and said in a kind voice, "I understand how you're feeling. You want to be independent and reach high like me, don't you?" + +John nodded. + +Mary smiled. "I have an idea! You can hold the square stick while I help you reach! That way you can still join the fun." + +John nodded again and smiled. Mary helped him reach the highest he could, and together they made a big, beautiful shape in the sand. + +John was so proud of himself for being able to reach, and Mary was happy she could help. They looked at the square together and smiled. +Once upon a time there was an ordinary ranch. All the animals were happy living there, but one day there was a sudden panic! All the animals scattered in different directions, fleeing as fast as they could! + +The pigs ran to the barn, the sheep ran to the meadow, and the horses ran to the hills. Even the chickens ran, clucking and flapping their wings in dismay. The farmers were baffled by this sudden rush of emotions, and they tried to calm the animals down. + +But the animals were still frightened, so they stayed in their hiding places. No matter how hard the farmers tried, they couldn't seem to calm everyone down. + +Finally, after a long time, the animals started to return to the ordinary ranch. They realised it was safe, and they would be fine if they stayed together. + +The farmers were so relieved! The ranch was a safe place for all the animals to stay, and the panic was finally over. + +And so, everyone lived happily ever after on the ordinary ranch. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to go on a mountain adventure. She was brave and wanted to try something she had never done before. She wore her new long skirt and put on her shoes. She said goodbye to her family, who all warned her to be careful. + +The little girl started walking and soon she came to some very high mountains. She dared to climb the mountains and soon she made it to the top. She was so excited to have made it, but then she started to go down. + +The little girl started to go very quickly and soon she started to lose her balance. She couldn't slow down and soon she was going too fast. She tried to grab onto the rocks and branches, but it was too late. The little girl slipped and fell off the side of the mountain. + +The little girl never made it back home. Her last brave adventure had a very bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to dream. She dreamed wild dreams about having lots of fun. + +One day, she wanted to go on a big adventure, so she asked her mom for help. Her mom said that the adventure would be too expensive, so the little girl was very sad. + +But then, Mom had an idea. She took the little girl to their backyard and said, "Close your eyes and dream of a big adventure. Pretend that you are exploring a big forest, going on wild rides and meeting interesting creatures. You can have a big adventure in your own backyard!" + +The little girl was so excited. She hopped around, imagining she was riding wild horses, eating delicious treats, and meeting fairies and goblins. + +When she opened her eyes, the little girl smiled. She felt like she'd taken an expensive adventure without even leaving their backyard! +One day, Timmy was feeling a bit sick. He was coughing and feeling hot. Sitting on the sofa, he felt tired and sad. His mother said it was time for his medicine. She gave Timmy his medicine and he drank it all. But he still didn't feel better. His mother said he had to go to the doctor and they drove to the doctor's office. + +At the doctor's office, the doctor checked Timmy and looked inside his throat with a light. The doctor said Timmy needed more medicine. He gave Timmy a big bottle of clear medicine. + +Timmy took the medicine every day, but he continued to feel bad. He was coughing a lot and he had a fever. Timmy wished he could feel better, but he just felt worse. He started to miss feeling good. + +At the end of the month, Timmy was very sick. He was too sick to go to school. The doctor said he needed to take a special medicine. But it was too late. Timmy never got better and he was very sad that he had to miss feeling better. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tony. He was a very happy boy who liked to do lots of fun things. One day Tony's mommy said they were going to the post office. When they got there Tony saw lots of mailman delivering letters to people's doors. + +Tony thought this was so cool! He asked his mom if he could get some mail too. She said yes, so he put his letter in the post box. The next day he received a white envelope. Inside was a fine card with his name on it. + +Tony was so happy he couldn't help but run around the house with it. He read the card over and over until his mommy said it was time for a nap. Tony was very tired from all the excitement so he curled up in his bed and fell asleep in no time. + +The next morning Tony woke up feeling refreshed and fine. He remembered the card he received the day before and looked forward to getting more mail in the future! +Bob was a humble boy. He had one mommy and a grandma who loved and supported him. Every day, Bob and his mommy went to the store together. Today, they bought some honey. + +As they walked back home, Bob stopped in front of the tree and said, "Mommy, can I stand there?" + +His mom said, "Of course, sweetheart!" + +Bob smiled and stepped up to the tree. But just when he was about to reach the top, he lost his balance and fell heavily. His mom rushed forward and hugged him tight. + +"Are you okay, my little one?" she asked, holding back her tears. Bob nodded weakly, but his arm was badly hurt. He had to go to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctor said, "I'm sorry, but Bob's arm has broken. He'll need surgery right away". + +Despite the best efforts, Bob never got back to the same health. He was always in pain and the doctors said, "I'm sorry, but it's best to stay away from the tree". + +Bob was sad, but he listened to his mommy and stayed away from the tree. Even though he could no longer stand there, Bob stayed humble and remembered to appreciate every moment. +Jimbo was playing outside. He saw a strange noise coming from a nearby bush. He decided to take a look and see what was making the noise. He slowly walked over to the bush. When he got close he saw a creature. It had strange long ears and big eyes. Jimbo realized it was a rabbit. He wanted to meet the rabbit but he was scared. + +The rabbit seemed a bit scared too. It hopped away but Jimbo followed it. Eventually the rabbit stopped and waited for Jimbo. Jimbo reached out his hand and the rabbit sniffed it. Then something strange happened. The rabbit was deaf! The noise he had heard was not the rabbit making sound at all. + +Jimbo realized that the rabbit was just really good at staying still. He also realized that he had been scared of nothing. The scare had been replaced with understanding and joy. The rabbit was a deaf friend and they were getting to know each other. Jimbo was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to create something special. She decided to make a bean. She got some soft beans from the kitchen and put them in a pot. + +The little girl added some water and stirred them with a spoon. She then put the pot on the stove and waited for her beans to cook. + +When the beans were nice and soft, the little girl added some salt and a bit of butter for extra flavour. She stirred the beans some more, and then served them on a plate. + +The little girl smiled as she tasted her delicious, soft beans. She was very pleased with what she had created! +Once upon a time there was a tidy dove. He was very content in his cozy home. He liked to take long walks and was always looking for adventures. One day the dove was walking when he saw smoke coming from a field! He flew over to investigate and saw a fire nearby. He knew the fire was burning very hot and it would be dangerous for him to stay. The brave dove decided to fly in and help put out the fire. He used his wings to fan the flames until the fire went out. Everyone was very happy that the dove saved the day and he became a hero! +Once there was a big pencil. The pencil wanted to draw a picture but it needed some help. +The pencil asked the other toys and things, “Will you help me?†+But nobody would help. + +Then the pencil saw a little boy walking in and he said, “Hey little boy, will you help me fix my picture?†+The little boy said, “Yes! I know how to fix it.†+The boy took the big pencil and showed it how to draw a picture. +The pencil did the best it could and when it was done the little boy said it was perfect. + +The pencil was so happy that it had been fixed. From then on the pencil and the little boy were friends and they drew lots of pictures together! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was three years old and wanted to go explore a temple he saw a few days ago. He asked his parents if he could go and they agreed. + +As soon as Tom got to the temple, he felt a little uncomfortable. He didn't know why, but something seemed strange. He went around and explored the big empty temple. Then, he found a door. + +The door was very old and it was hard to open. Tom tried and tried, but couldn't open it. He sat down to take a break. As soon as he did, the door started to open slowly. + +Tom was so surprised that he got up and started to run away, but then he heard a loud voice. "Stop there, little boy. I know you came here to try to change things, but I won't let you do it!" + +Tom didn't understand what the voice meant, but he knew he was in danger. He ran and ran, but the voice was getting closer and closer. In the end, Tom was too scared and couldn't escape. The voice changed him, and Tom never made it out of the temple again. +Once upon a time there was a very special girl called Lucy. She was 3 years old and very gifted. She loved to spin around the living room and make the most magical shapes when she was done. + +One day her mum bought a computer for the living room. As soon as Lucy saw it, she ran over and started to spin around it. She spun faster and faster. + +Mum shouted "Stop spinning - you might break the computer!" + +But Lucy just smiled and kept on spinning. + +"I'm not going to break it, mum" she said. "It's too strong for me." + +Mum was amazed - she had never seen Lucy spin like this before. She watched as Lucy spun around the living room for a few more minutes then finally stopped and grinned. + +"I'm so glad I have such a gifted daughter," said mum. "What else can you do?" + +Lucy smiled and said "I can spin again!" and that is exactly what she did. +Once there was a little girl named Grace. She loved to play outside and one day she saw an octopus in the water. She was so excited, but when she got closer, she could see it was fake. "Oh no," she said in disappointment, as she realised it was made of plastic. + +Just then a wise old fish swam by and said to her,"Why are you so sad, little girl?" + +Grace told him about the fake octopus and the wise old fish said, "Sometimes things in life can be a bit like that fake octopus - they look real and exciting, but when you get closer, you can tell they're not what they seem." + +Grace understood and thanked the old fish for his advice. As she left, the wise old fish said one last thing, "always think carefully before you do something and remember to trust yourself!" + +The little girl yawned as her eyes got heavy. She felt she had learnt an important lesson that day and promised herself to remember it. + +The moral value is that you should always trust your gut instinct and be careful not to be fooled by appearances. +Once upon a time, three little friends were very busy. They were burying something in the sand. But it wasn't just any old thing. It was very special! + +It was a purple box. The three friends were taking turns with the shovels and sand buckets to dig the hole and fill it back up. They worked together until the box was buried underground. + +Once the box was buried, they sat and looked at it. They smiled at each other, feeling glad they had kept it safe. They put the shovels and sand buckets away, and went off to do something else. + +But they never forgot the purple box buried in the sand. They would always remember it, safe and happy. +Once there was an old lady who was very kind and happy. She had a very special key that she kept all safe and locked away. + +One day the old lady was walking outside in her garden when she saw a bright gold shine in the bright sunshine. She walked a little closer to the shine and found that it was a beautiful gold lock! + +The old lady was so thrilled by her discovery. She quickly ran inside and grabbed a key to open the lock. When she turned the key, the lock popped open! The old lady was so excited that she shouted out with joy. + +Inside the lock was a big surprise. Inside was a big pot full of gold coins. The old lady was so happy that she hopped and danced around her garden. + +She was never so happy before. The old lady was very thankful to have such a wonderful surprise! +Once there was a girl named Jasmine. Every day she was happy to arrive at the playground with all her friends. + +She loved to play ball and swing on the swings. One day she arrived with a new purse and all her friends were jealous. + +"Wow Jasmine, your new purse is so nice," said one of her friends. + +Jasmine smiled, "Thanks, my mom gave it to me." + +"I wish I had a nice purse too" said another friend, feeling jealous of Jasmine's lovely new purse. + +Jasmine just smiled, knowing that she had been lucky to receive such a special gift. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenna. Jenna had a barrel that she loved very much. + +One day, Jenna was playing with her barrel when her daddy came outside. "What do you have there Jenna?" asked Daddy. + +Jenna smiled and said "This is my barrel, Daddy!" + +"That's a nice barrel," said Daddy. "What do you like about it?" + +Jenna said "It's so flexible!" She pushed on one side of the barrel and it moved. + +Daddy smiled. "That's a great barrel, Jenna." + +Jenna said, "Yes, it's the best barrel ever!" Then she hugged her barrel and ran off to play. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly ostrich named Fred. Fred was very old, so he couldn't move as fast as the other ostriches anymore. As a result, the other ostriches often made fun of him and called him names. This made Fred very sad. + +One day, there came a lion to the ostrich's home. The lion was looking for something to eat, but all of the other ostriches were able to run away. Unfortunately, Fred was too slow to escape, and so the lion attacked. Fred had to suffer for a long time before the lion was finally gone. + +That was the day that the other ostriches learned to be kinder to Fred. From then on, everyone helped Fred whenever he needed it. At last, the elderly ostrich was able to be happy and live pain-free for the rest of his life. +Once there was a little boy and a stubborn volcano. The little boy liked to tease the volcano. He would run around the volcano and laugh as he did it. Whenever he ran around the volcano, the volcano would grumble and shake. + +But the little boy didn't really know why the volcano was so grumpy. He thought it was funny so he kept teasing it. He would shout and laugh and run and the volcano would shake and grumble. + +One day, the volcano had enough. It began to smoke and the smoke turned into a loud rumble. The little boy was scared now, he didn't know what would happen. But the volcano was just warning him and nothing happened. + +After that, the little boy realized that the volcano was a little bit grumpier than he thought. He stopped teasing and started to help the volcano and take care of it. The little boy and the stubborn volcano became really good friends! +Once upon a time there was a young girl who loved to explore. Every day she would go out and visit new places. One day she decided to visit the beach. As she walked along the shore, she saw some people fishing. She watched them cast their line and pull in a big catch. + +Then she spotted a small tip of land just off the beach and decided to visit it. But as she walked closer, she realize that it was too far and too deep for her to cross. Just then, something amazing happened - a young dolphin popped its head up from the water and offered to take her across. + +The little dolphin was fast and strong, and soon they had reached the tip of land. The girl was so excited she gave the dolphin a big hug and thanked it for taking her. She explored the spot and then swam back to the beach with her new friend. + +They visited each other often and enjoyed swimming and playing together. The girl even took some fish from her day fishing and fed it to the dolphins. They were the best of friends and were always sure to visit each other. +One day, a new tree happened in the backyard. It was a tall and very pretty. Everyone in the family wanted to go see it. + +The little boy was so excited that he could not wait. So, he ran to the tree right away. He looked up and looked around and he thought the tree was amazing. + +The little boy was so happy that he wanted to climb the tree. He grabbed onto the branches and started to climb. He looked around from the top of the tree and was filled with joy. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise and the little boy fell off the tree and landed on the ground. He was sad and started to cry. But then, he saw three new birds sitting on a branch of the tree. He stopped crying and started to laugh. + +The little boy looked up at the tree and said, “I love this new tree!†+Once upon a time there was a tough infant. One day, the infant decided to go on an adventure. He dropped out of the window and splashed into a puddle of mud! The infant liked the mud so much that he stayed in it for hours and hours. + +He was making so much noise that a friendly squirrel came to play with him. They laughed and frolicked in the puddle together. Eventually, they got tired and decided to take a nap together in the puddle. + +When the infant woke up, he was even tougher than before! He thanked the squirrel for the fun time and waved goodbye. Then he dropped out of the puddle and flew through the sky back to the window. + +The whole town cheered for the tough infant as he flew back in. He was so happy and couldn't wait for his next adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ally. Ally had a special pet--a shark. He was the most amazing shark ever! + +Wherever Ally went, the shark was sure to follow. One day, Ally was playing in the park when she spotted a group of boys playing catch. She wanted to play too! She ran up to the group and said,"Can I play?" + +The boys were so excited to have Ally join their game. They smiled and said yes. The boys were having so much fun, and Ally could feel the happy in the air. She was having so much fun, she forgot about her pet shark! + +When Ally remembered her pet shark, she said a big, "Thank you!" to the group of boys. She then looked around, and spotted her shark coming towards them. Everyone was so envious of the pet shark that they all said, "Wow!" + +The little girl ran up to her shark and said thank you. She was happy that her beloved pet followed her to the park that day, and she was ready to have more fun with their friends! +Once upon a time there was a brave boy. His name was Tom. Tom loved adventures. One evening he set off on an adventure. He went to the forest. It quickly started to get dark. Suddenly, lightning flashed across the sky and Tom got scared. He was scared, but also brave. He kept walking until he came to a clearing. In the clearing was a big tree. He decided to set up his tent there and rest for the night. But then he heard something! It was a growling noise. Tom was brave, so he decided to stay. Then he saw it, a big bear! Tom was scared, but he stayed brave and the bear walked away. Tom was so relieved! He set up his tent and settled down to go to sleep. From that day onwards, Tom was known as the bravest adventurer of them all. +Once upon a time there were two best friends. They were so happy together! One day they decided to go and explore a cave. They spent all day looking around, excited to see what they could find. + +When they got to the cave, they found a lot of tasty snacks. They were so excited to snack on the treats they had discovered. With each bite they were more and more excited. They spent hours exploring the cave and eating all the snacks. + +When they were finished, the two best friends shared a big hug. They had had a wonderful day and were so happy to finally have something tasty to eat. From that day on, they would always make time to explore new caves together! +Once upon a time, a pale girl found a purple flower in the garden. She brought it inside and wondered where it belonged. She tried to put it on the table, but it wouldn't stay. She put it in the kitchen, but it still didn't look right. Finally, she put the flower on the windowsill because it seemed like it belonged. + +The pale girl admired her purple flower and thought it looked very pretty. Every day she would water it and talk to it, telling it stories and singing songs. The flower seemed to understand and always replied with a gentle nod. + +The pale girl and her purple flower became great friends. They were always together, and she felt like it really belonged with her. They spent many happy days together until one day the pale girl noticed something strange. The purple flower was beginning to spread its petals. It was saying goodbye, and soon the pale girl knew what to do. She took her flower outside and planted it carefully in the garden. + +Now, whenever the pale girl visits her garden, she knows that the purple flower belongs there and that it was made to bring happiness to everyone who sees it. +Once upon a time, there lived two brothers. They were very good friends, but sometimes they would quarrel because they disagreed over things. + +One day, the two brothers wanted to have dinner. The eldest brother wanted to have pasta, but the youngest wanted to have something else. They argued and argued, until the eldest brother said 'Let's compromise. We can both have pasta and we can add something else for the youngest brother'. + +The youngest brother happily agreed, so they each made pasta with the ingredients they had. They added some extra ingredients to make the pasta even more tasty. + +The brothers ate the pasta together and it was really delicious! But the youngest brother thought it was especially attractive and was very happy that they could have something they both agreed on. + +They sat and ate their dinner with a smile on their faces, happy that they could enjoy their meal without quarrelling. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jim and Tom. They both wanted to explore the sea. + +Jim said to Tom, “Let’s go to Mexico and explore the ocean reef! It’s the Rich Reef! They say it’s full of beautiful treasures!" + +Tom replied, “We should definitely go! We can explore the reef, and look for treasures too!†+ +They both decided to go to the Rich Reef. When they arrived, they were amazed by the colourful fish and plants. The reef had a lot of beautiful treasures and Jim and Tom collected many. + +Jim told Tom, “We should recommend the Rich Reef to everyone. It’s so colourful and full of beautiful prizes for us!†Tom agreed and told his friends about the Rich Reef. + +Jim and Tom went home happy with their new treasures. They will always recommend the Rich Reef to anyone who wants to explore and find beautiful treasures! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Dave and Jane. They were very excited because their daddy told them that he had a surprise for them. They went outside and saw a big hill. + +There was a sign at the top that said "fake", so Dave and Jane knew it wasn't a real hill. But it still looked so fun! The two friends started climbing the hill. + +Once they reached the top, they saw a special surprise waiting for them. It was a swing and a slide! Dave and Jane were so happy, they started sliding and swinging all day. + +They had so much fun playing on the fake hill. The two friends had the best time, and when daddy called for them to come home, Jane and Dave didn't want to go. +Once upon a time, there was a busy mommy. She had lots of things to do all day, such as cleaning and cooking. One day, mommy was in the kitchen and she suddenly heard a big rumble. It was an earthquake! It was so big that everything was shaking and mommy was scared. + +Mommy was so busy, she quickly ran outside to the safe place. She was relieved when she saw that everyone was ok. + +On the way back home, mommy thought about how important it is to finish all her important tasks first, before she starts doing anything else. Then she could take a break and play. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to finish our important tasks first! +Once there was a small girl who wanted to take a trip. She asked her mom if she could take the subway. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful. + +The little girl was so excited! She went to the subway station and waited in line. When it was her turn, she put her ticket into the machine and it made a noise. Then the big doors opened and she went in. + +The subway was so big and loud, but the little girl was brave. She wanted to find the perfect seat. She looked around and saw a small seat. She ran over and removed her jacket from the seat. She sat down and took off on her adventure. + +The subway moved quickly and the little girl had a wonderful time. She waved to all the people around her. She truly had the best time ever! +Once upon a time there was a small furry animal. It lived in a cage. The animal was not happy in the cage. So it hatched a plan. + +The animal got ready and on a sunny day, it made its escape! Out it went, running away from the cage. It quickly jumped over a fence and kept running. + +The animal was so happy to be out of the cage. It ran for a long time. Eventually the little animal found a new home in a safe and cosy place. + +The animal was very happy living in its new home. It never wanted to escape again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved fashion. She wanted to dress up in all kinds of bright colours and different kinds of clothes. + +The little girl's mommy said to her, "Let's go shopping. I need to get you some new clothes." + +The little girl was so excited. They went to the store and the little girl saw so many beautiful clothes to choose from. + +Suddenly, the mommy said, "Remember to be careful when you choose. Look through all the clothes carefully. You don't want to pick something you don't like!" + +The little girl remembered her mommy's words and went around the store, looking at the many different clothes on display. + +Finally, she found a wonderful dress. She held it up and ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, tell me, is this dress pretty?" + +The mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it is. It's beautiful! I think it will look wonderful on you." + +The little girl was so happy and hugged her mommy tightly. She thanked her for helping her pick out such a fabulous dress. + +The little girl went home feeling very proud of her new dress. She knew that she had picked it out carefully and that she had picked the perfect dress for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl, who loved to listen. Everywhere she went, she listened carefully. One day, she found a match. She was curious about it and decided to listen to it. + +When she listened, she heard a story about being a healthy person. The match told her about eating healthy foods and playing outside. She thought it was a great idea, so she decided to always listen to the match. + +The little girl listened hard to the match every day. She began eating vegetables, going on long walks, playing with her friends and having fun in the sunshine. + +The match's advice was always right. Soon, the little girl was feeling much healthier than before. She was glad that she had started listening to the match. From then on, she always listened to the match and remained healthy. +One day, there was a lazy kangaroo. He was so lazy that he could not jump or move around very much. One day, a boy called Max saw the kangaroo and wanted to help him. He got some carrots and cucumbers and tried to remove the laziness from the kangaroo. He gave the kangaroo the food and the kangaroo started jumping around. He was so happy that he hopped away. Max was so pleased and he smiled as he watched the kangaroo hop away. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny, little house. Inside that house, there was a filthy curtain. + +One day, a small three year old boy named Jack went up to the curtain. He rubbed it and said, “This doesn’t fit.†+ +Jack looked around and saw his mom in the kitchen. He asked her, “Why doesn’t the curtain fit?†+ +His mom said, “It’s filthy, Jack. We need to wash it soon.†+ +Jack took a cloth and some water and started washing the curtain. He rubbed hard and with all his might. After some time, Jack had cleaned the curtain and it fit perfectly in the window. + +Jack was very proud. He smiled and said, “Now, the curtain fits!†+Once upon a time, there was a beautiful little bird. He was always so proud of his colorful feathers, even more so than the other birds in his flock. Every day, he sang a lovely song to show off his pretty feathers. + +One day, the little bird was in a rush to get to the other side of the wood. In his haste, he flew right into a big tree branch with a pot of ink. His feathers were all covered in the sticky, black ink. Devastated and embarrassed, the little bird didn't sing anymore and he refused to leave his tree. + +The other birds were very sad for the ink covered little bird. They all started to call for help. As the little birds called louder and louder, a wise old owl flew by. He took one look at the poor bird and said, "The most beautiful things don't need to be the brightest." + +The bird couldn't hear him, so the old owl called again. "The most beautiful things in the world," the owl called, "are the things that come from the heart. Your song is a present that comes from your heart, it doesn't matter how you look." + +The little bird was touched and he realized that the old owl was right. He started singing again, not embarrassed but happy and proud, both for himself and for his friends. + +The moral of the story is that it doesn't matter what you look like, it +Once upon a time there were two foxes. The foxes wanted to be able to sing and dance so they thought of an idea. They decided to build a stage. The foxes worked hard and eventually the stage was ready! + +The foxes were so excited and started practicing their singing and dancing. Unfortunately, one of the foxes was not very good at singing and she was feeling a bit foolish. + +The other fox saw how upset she was and he was determined to help her. He hugged her and said, ‘Don’t worry, I will support you!’ He showed her how to practice and together they got better and better. + +Eventually, the foxes were ready for their first performance together on the stage! They sang, they danced and it was wonderful! The foxes were so proud and happy. They had worked together to make something beautiful and it was all thanks to the fox who had supported the other one. +Once upon a time there was a stubborn little bird. She was always trying to do things her own way. One day the sun was shining brightly in the sky. The little bird decided to fly up high and reach the sun. + +She flew and flew for a long time, and the higher she got the thinner the air became. After a while it became too difficult for her to keep flying. The little bird refused to give up and kept going. + +Finally, after a really long time, the little bird flew to the top of the sky. The sun was shining so brightly that it almost blinded her. The little bird was very proud of herself for being so stubborn and reaching her goal. + +She rose closer and closer to the sun and felt a warmth within her. When the little bird looked down the result made her and the sun shine even brighter. Below she could see the entire world! +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to explore the river. He asked his dad if he could go, and dad said yes, but only if he promised to be reliable. So the boy promised he'd be careful, and he went to the river alone. + +When he got to the river he started to stir the water with a stick. The water quickly became rough and splashed onto the boy's face. He kept stirring until suddenly, a big wave crashed onto the boy and swept him downriver. + +He called out for help, but none came and he was carried away by the powerful current. Eventually the boy managed to reach the shore, but he was very sad. He'd broken his promise to his dad and nearly drowned. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to keep your promises and not to do things that are too risky. +Once upon a time there was a slow inchworm. Everywhere he went he wanted to cover the ground. He worked tirelessly, every inch of the way, to cover as much ground as he could. + +One day, he came to a big rock, and he stopped. He tried and tried to cover it, but eventually got very tired. He did not give up though, and eventually he found a way. + +Slowly and carefully, he started to wrap himself around the rock. It felt strange, but he kept going and eventually the rock was completely covered. The inchworm felt very proud! + +He said to himself, "I did it! I covered the big rock all by myself!" He celebrated and enjoyed the feeling of accomplishment. He knew he could cover anything with hard work and determination. +Once there was an earth. It was modest in size and appearance. On the earth there were two friends, John and Sarah. They were curious to see what was inside of the earth. + +John said to Sarah, “Let’s find out what’s inside the earth! I think it’ll be fun!†+ +Sarah said, “Ok!†+ +The friends dug deep into the earth and soon they found a door. John opened the door and peered inside. What he found was amazing! There were all kinds of treasures inside. Sarah and John gathered up as much as they could. + +When they were finished, John closed the door and the two friends smiled. They had found some exciting treasure and were very happy. They went on their way and the earth was quiet once more. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. She loved to dance! + +One day she was very excited because it was her birthday. She ran outside and started to dance. She twirled around and around. + +After Anna finished dancing, she went inside. Her mom was waiting with a big birthday cake. It had colourful candles on top. + +Anna blew out all the candles. Then she cut the cake into slices and everyone ate. The cake was so yummy! + +When it was time to leave, the air outside was very cold. But Anna was still happy. She danced back home in the cold night air. +Mia was so excited. She ran outside, eager to go slide in the park. As she went, she passed a giant puddle. It was amazing! So Mia stopped to look at it. + +"I want to go slide in the puddle!" shouted Mia. + +"No, Mia," said her mom. "Sliding in puddles can be dangerous." + +Mia got sad. She sat down and watched her friends slide down the park slide instead. Then, a brilliant idea came to her. She ran up to the slide and grabbed a pile of leaves. She carried the leaves to the puddle, spread them across the water, and then carefully slid across. + +Mia screamed with joy. It was so amazing! She was able to slide without getting wet or hurt. Mia's mom was so proud of her for being so creative. From then on, Mia was allowed to slide in puddles--just as long as she used her leaves! +Robbie was playing in the park. He saw a tunnel and wanted to go inside. He liked tunnels because they were dark and exciting. He walked inside and it was very tight. Robbie couldn't move very much. He laughed and giggled and played. After a few minutes he came out! He liked tunnels and wanted to play in them all the time. +Once there was a boy who wanted to collect something special. He thought and thought and then one day he saw a dancer in the sky. She was so graceful, twirling and spinning around, he wanted to collect her! + +The boy ran and reached for the dancer, but he was too far away. He was frustrated, but then he saw a sparkle in the gloomy sky and a shining ladder nearby. He climbed up, inch by inch until he was close enough to grab the dancer in his hands. + +He ran home with the dancer in his hands, happy and proud of his new collection. He placed her carefully on the shelf and she smiled at him. He was so pleased with his new treasure! +Once there were two friends, Jane and Kate. Jane had a hook and she wanted to go and travel. +Kate said that she wanted to come too. So they set off and travelled to a very big lake. + +When they got there it was so bitter cold, but they didn't care. Jane took out her hook and they started fishing. + +For hours they tried but they didn't catch a single fish. Kate was starting to get bored and looked around. Suddenly, she saw some bubbles pop up in the water! + +The two friends decided to try one more time. When Jane threw in the hook she felt something big! She pulled and pulled, and suddenly out came a big fish! + +They were so happy and started to jump around. They had caught a fish and it was so exciting! Jane and Kate had a great adventure and learned that sometimes the best travels are the ones you least expect. +Once upon a time there was a huge pilot. He lived in an airplane and liked to fly up high in the sky. He had a special balloon that he could hang up in the air and then look down at the world. + +One day the pilot was flying his balloon in the sky. Everything was peaceful until a huge bird appeared! It was so big that it almost knocked the balloon away! But the pilot held on tight and the balloon stayed in the sky. + +The pilot eventually found a place to hang his balloon. It was next to some clouds and a rainbow! The pilot looked around and saw lots of beautiful scenery. Even the birds were happy to see the pilot enjoying his balloon. + +The pilot and his balloon kept hanging up in the air. Everyone was so amazed by the huge balloon and the happy pilot. They were all smiling and having lots of fun. + +And the pilot and his balloon stayed up in the sky, happily hanging there forever. +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He loved animals and wanted to make them happy. So everyday he would go out in the morning to perform tricks with them. He juggled, sang, and danced. + +One day, he noticed that his animals were sick and unhappy. He turned to a nearby river for help, but all he found was a pile of waste. The old man wanted to clean up the river, but he was too old and weak. He performed one last trick for the animals before he had to leave them behind. + +Sadly, the old man was never able to make them happy again. The waste in the river had caused too much damage. All the animals were now unhappy, and they never got to see their dear old friend again. +Billy and his father were outside playing with their toy gun. "Ok, shoot!" said said the father. Billy grabbed the gun and pulled the trigger. He heard a loud bang and saw a string fly out of the gun. + +Billy's father smiled. He motioned for Billy to come closer. "This here is the string." He said, pointing at the string. "This is what gives the gun its power. It's made of something very special and flexible." + +Billy picked up the string, marveling at its flexibility. "Cool!" he said excitedly. + +His father smiled. "Let's show this string some real use!" he said. "Let's go set up some targets and take some shots!" + +Billy cheered and followed his father back to the gun. Together, they took turns shooting the targets with the string. By the end of the day, both father and son were filled with joy and laughter. +Tara was very excited when she received a special stamp all the way from America. She had never seen such an impressive stamp before and wanted to show it off to her friends. She ran to the park on her scooter, stamp in her pocket. + +When she got to the park, Tara gasped. There were dozens of children playing, making lots of noise. Tara felt a bit overwhelmed and started to panic. All she wanted was to show her new stamp to her friends, but now it seemed like a lot of people were around. + +She took a few deep breaths to calm down. She knew she could do it. She walked around the park to find a friend and eventually spotted one. With a smile on her face, she ran up to her friend and showed her the impressive stamp from America. Her friend was amazed, and Tara beamed with pride. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jenny. One day, Jenny was wandering around in the garden. She saw a plate with something shiny inside it. She wondered what it was and became very curious. + +Jenny tried to peek into the plate, but it was too high for her to reach. She looked around to find a way to get what was inside it. Suddenly, she saw a stick. She took the stick and tried to get the shiny thing out of the plate but it was too heavy. + +Then she had an idea. She called her big brother and asked him to get the shiny thing out of the plate. Her big brother came to her rescue. He picked up the plate and, with his strong arms, he was able to take the shiny thing out of the plate. + +Jenny was so excited with what she found. It was a little toy car! She thanked her brother for helping her. Jenny was so happy that she just wanted to hug him and thank him again and again. +Once there was an old yellow house. Every day the house would stand, strong like a rock. But every day, something started to happen. The old yellow house started to rot. Bits and pieces of the house started to fall off and more cracks started to appear. + +One day all the pieces and bits of the house had completely fallen off. The old house was just a pile of yellow rot on the ground. But suddenly, something magical started to happen. The old yellow rot turned into yellow flowers. They were so beautiful and smelled so nice. + +The flowers grew bigger and bigger and pretty soon the old yellow house was completely covered in yellow flowers. Everyone was so excited to see the new yellow flower house. From then on out, the old yellow house was no longer a pile of rot, it was a beautiful garden of yellow flowers. +One day, Sally was feeling very sick. Her mommy and daddy took her to the hospital. The hospital was big and made of bricks. It was black like the night time sky. + +Sally had to stay in the hospital. She was not able to go home. The doctors gave her medicine and special food to help her feel better. Her mommy and daddy stayed with her every day. + +Sally was very brave and strong. She rested and waited for the sickness to go away. After many days, the doctors said she could go back home. + +Sally was so happy to be going home. As they drove away, she looked back at the black hospital. She will always remember the brave days she spent there and remain thankful. +Once there was an old man who lived happily with his family. Every morning he would step outside and feel the sunshine on his face. It felt very happy and comforting. He was always sad to separate from them when he had to go to work, but he knew that he had to. + +One day, he was walking to work in the sunshine and he saw a little boy trying to help an old woman. The old man was touched by this and he decided to help. The three of them worked together to help the old woman with her shopping bags. + +When it was time to leave, the old man gave the little boy a big hug goodbye. They waved each other goodbye and the old man smiled. As he walked away, the warm sunshine felt even better on his face. +One day, Uncle Ben took his niece on an adventure. As they walked, there was a loud and annoying noise coming from the forest. Uncle Ben stopped walking and said, "That noise is getting louder. I think something is coming!" + +The niece was patient and waited. Soon enough, a large animal appeared in the trees. It was a huge, wild elephant pouring out the loud noise. The niece was so excited and couldn't believe her eyes. + +Uncle Ben said, "Don't be scared. I need your help. I need you to be patient while I go get some food for the elephant." + +The niece was brave and agreed. Uncle Ben went to get the food and soon returned with an armful of fruits and vegetables. + +He carefully poured the food into the elephant's path and watched as it slowly ate. The niece and Uncle Ben were so happy to see the elephant being fed and thanked it for sharing its noise with them. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was very obedient. He was always told what to do, and he followed instructions. + +One day, the boy saw a page in the park. He thought it was really pretty, so he decided to steal it. He carefully picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +But then he heard a voice. It was a policeman! He said, "Hey, what are you doing? That page doesn't belong to you!" The boy felt very scared, so he shook his head and said, "I'm sorry." + +The policeman said, "It's ok, just make sure you are an obedient boy next time. Now put the page back where you found it." The boy did as he was told, and the policeman smiled and said, "Good boy. Let's go home now." + +The boy was very happy that he was still obedient. He learned an important lesson from the policeman that day. From that day forward, he was always an obedient boy! +Once upon a time there was an amazing girl named Mandy. She liked to do lots of different things. One day, Mandy went to the movies to see a special movie. + +When the movie started, Mandy and everyone else in the theater were amazed. Everything on the big screen was magical and exciting. Mandy thought the movie was the best one she had ever seen. + +When the movie ended, Mandy and everyone else in the theater clapped their hands and cheered. They were all so happy that they gave the movie a standing ovation and kept clapping. + +But then, an unexpected sound came from the back of the theater. There was a loud groan and everyone stopped clapping. It was Mandy's mom. She didn't like the movie and she was angry. + +Mandy was embarrassed. But instead of getting mad, she did something amazing. She stood up and started to applaud. Mandy smiled and said, "I think this movie was great! I loved it." + +Everyone in the theater was so amazed that they started clapping again. Mandy's mom couldn't help but smile when she saw how brave her daughter was. Even though Mandy's mom didn't love the movie, she was so proud of her daughter for being brave and standing up for what she believed in. +The dog was in the backyard playing. It seemed so happy and carefree. Suddenly, a black cat hopped into the yard. The two animals stared at each other and the cat meowed. The dog was frightened and barked in reply. + +The cat didn't move at first, but then it slowly began walking towards the dog. The dog backed away, but the cat kept getting closer and closer. The dog tried barking louder and louder, but the cat wouldn't back down. + +The dog was starting to get scared and ran away. It ran around the house, looking for a place to hide. It was getting more and more difficult as the cat was still chasing after it. Eventually, the dog was too tired to run anymore and it had to stop. + +The cat quickly caught up and attacked the dog. The dog was too weak to defend itself and the cat claws tore into its fur. The dog yelped in pain and it was soon over. +The cat walked back into the backyard, leaving the dog behind, lying in the dirt. Its life had come to an end, right there in the backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a cute bunny. It hopped around the meadow looking for something new. + +In the meadow, it saw a loop. It was so attractive that the bunny wanted to try it out. So it hopped to the loop and asked, "Can I play with you?" + +The loop was so excited it began to spin. The bunny hopped in the loop and started to spin too. Together they spun faster and faster and it felt like the bunny was flying. It was so much fun! + +After a while, the bunny hopped out of the loop. It thanked the loop for the fun and went back to hopping around the meadow. +Once upon a time there was a bird named Freddie. Freddie was a very lively bird that loved to sing. Every day he would fly around and find a new place to sing. He loved to show off his singing style to everyone he met. + +One day Freddie was singing in a park and the people there loved his singing so much that they started to applaud! They clapped their hands and cheered for Freddie's singing. Freddie was so happy and did a special jig. + +He sang even louder and more lively than before. Everyone in the park couldn't help but be filled with joy as they listened. Everyone was impressed by Freddie's style and singing. + +At the end of the day, Freddie thanked everyone for applauding him. He was very happy to know that people enjoyed his singing style. From that day onward, wherever Freddie sang, people would always applaud him. +The sun was shining on a mysterious field. Little Timmy was running around, enjoying the beautiful day. Suddenly, he let out a scream. He had discovered a big pile of trouble! + +He cautiously approached the pile and saw that it was full of old books. Timmy started flicking through them, and as he did, he started to feel a little uneasy. He had the feeling that something bad was about to happen. + +Timmy continued to explore and soon he came across something mysterious. It was a big, old cupboard. Timmy's curiosity got the better of him and he pulled at the handle. As the doors opened, he let out the loudest scream he had ever possibly made! An enormous spider was staring right at him! + +Timmy was sure that this was the beginning of all his trouble. He had been warned by his parents not to go near the mysterious old cupboard! Now he was sure that this would cause a lot of trouble. + +But, as it turned out, the spider was really friendly and it had been living in the cupboard for many years. It had been the source of Timmy's mysterious feelings all along! He was relieved that the pile of trouble had actually led to a lot of fun. +Jimmy was feeling troubled. He wanted to go on a tour, but he didn’t have enough money to do it. He sighed sadly and walked over to the nearby park. + +As he entered, he saw a girl jumping up and down on the swing. “Hi!†the girl said. “Do you want to join me?†+ +Jimmy thought for a moment. He wanted to join her, but he was still troubled about the tour. + +“No, I can’t,†Jimmy said sadly. “I’m too troubled.†+ +The girl stopped jumping and smiled at Jimmy. + +“Don’t worry,†she said. “Maybe I can help you with your problem!†+ +Jimmy was surprised. He thanked the girl for her kind offer and soon they started to come up with a plan. In the end, they managed to save enough money for Jimmy to go on his tour! + +Jimmy was so happy and he gave the girl a big hug. “Thank you!†he said. + +The girl just smiled and said, “I just wanted to help. Now go and enjoy your tour!†+ +Jimmy was so excited. He took a deep breath, waved goodbye to the girl, and jumped off to start his tour. +Once upon a time there was a cool mouse who lived in a small house. His house was very small, but he was happy with it. One day he heard a noise coming from outside of his house. The noise was getting louder and louder. He went to the window to peek outside and saw a shiny car coming closer and closer. The mouse was very excited. + +The mouse ran outside to greet the car. Someone opened the car door and out came a big man with a big smile on his face. + +The mouse said, "Hello! What brings you here?" + +The man said, "I'm here to increase your happiness. I brought something special for you - a new toy mouse!" + +The little mouse was so excited he couldn't contain himself. He grabbed the toy mouse and said, "This is so cool! I'm the happiest mouse ever!" + +The man laughed and said, "I'm glad!" + +The little mouse kept the toy mouse close to his heart and thanked the man. + +From that day on, the little mouse always kept a smile on his face, and his happiness continued to increase. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. Every Wednesday, Emma had to clean her room. It was important to be very careful and serious when she cleaned. + +Emma started with her toys. She carefully made sure each one was in the toy box. Then she swept the floor, making sure to get every little dust ball. When she had swept, she wiped the floor with a wet cloth. + +Next Emma had to make her bed. It was a bit tricky but she banged the pillows for a few minutes until the bed was perfect. Lastly, Emma put away all her clothes. Once all the clothes were in their drawers, the room was clean! + +Emma was very happy and proud because her room was so nice and tidy. And, of course, she got to play with her toys! +One day, Mom and Dad took the family on a great tour. They were so excited! They all hopped in the car and off they went. + +First, they went to the beach. Mom and Dad lifted the young girl and her brother up onto the sand. They ran and played in the sand, building castles, digging and jumping in the waves. They all had a great time. + +Next, they stopped at the park. Dad lifted up the little girl and helped her swing on the swing. Mom lifted up her brother so he could reach the slide. Both children had a great time. + +Last, they went to the zoo. They lifted up both children so they could see the animals. They saw elephants, tigers, lions, and more. The children loved it. + +Finally, it was time to go home. The children lifted up their tired legs and fell asleep in the car. They had a great tour and wonderful time with their family. +Jimmy enjoyed mixing things together. On this day, he decided to mix different colors of sand from the playground in his sandbox. He took out a statue from the sandbox and held it in his hands. He thought it was beautiful, so he decided to put it away. As he looked at it, Jimmy noticed a shiny spot in the distance. He wanted to go there, so he started walking. + +Suddenly, a voice called out “Jimmy, don’t go so far!†But Jimmy ignored it and kept walking to the shiny spot. When he got there, he saw that it was a deep, dark hole. Jimmy started to feel scared, so he wanted to go back. But then, he heard a loud noise and the ground started shaking. + +Jimmy tried to run away, but it was too late. The ground started to crumble, and the statue he had in his hands broke into pieces. Jimmy fell into the deep, dark hole and the ground closed up above him. Jimmy was never seen again. +Little Tommy was walking through the park one day when he noticed a bird high up in a nearby tree. He thought the bird was beautiful, but he could not get up close to see it. His mom then said she had a great idea and gave Tommy a wire. + +She showed him how to tie the wire around the tree and gently pull it so the bird would come down closer. After a few tries, the wire worked and the bird flew closer to Tommy. He could now see the bird up close and it was so wonderful. + +He told his mom how much he loved it and she said she would recommend it to all his friends. Tommy smiled and thanked his mom for the experience. Then, they said goodbye to the bird and made their way home. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He was ever so curious and loved exploring the outdoors. One day, Jack went out and found a huge root stuck in the ground. He tried and tried to pull it out, but it was just too heavy. Jack started to cry. + +A kind lady, Mrs Gardenby, was walking by and heard Jack's cries. She saw his struggle and came over to give him a hand. She asked, "What's wrong Jack?" Jack replied, "I'm trying to pull out this big root, but it's too heavy and I just can't do it alone". Mrs Gardenby, being so compassionate, said, "Let me help you, I can push it with you". + +Jack was overjoyed and with both of their strength, they managed to push the root out and it flew away! Mrs Gardenby smiled, gave Jack a hug and said, "Well done Jack, you did it". Jack was so happy and thanked Mrs Gardenby, who in turn said, "It's the least I could do darling, now go off and explore, you never know what you may find". + +Jack was so grateful to Mrs Gardenby, she showed him true compassion. He thanked her again and waved goodbye, running off in search of his next adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jake and Kayla. One day, Jake and Kayla were walking in the woods when they saw a mountain. They wanted to climb it and explore the top. + +Jake said to Kayla, “Let’s climb that mountain!†Kayla replied, “We don’t have the right gear to climb it safely.†Jake was being ignorant and didn’t pay attention to Kayla. He started to climb it without the needed gear. + +As he started to climb the mountain, he started to slip and lose his footing. He started to panic, but then he noticed that Kayla was right behind him with the proper gear. Kayla had brought the right gear and was helping him to climb safely. + +At last, they made it to the top. They were so proud of their accomplishment and had learnt a valuable lesson- it is important to listen to others and not be ignorant. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had an amazing gas car. Every day she liked to go for rides with her car and explore the world. + +One day, the little girl went out for a drive and saw a yummy looking berry tree. She asked her mom for permission to pick some of the yummy berries. + +"Please, Mom, can I please pick some of the yummy berries?" asked the little girl. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, sweetheart, you may pick some of the yummy berries. But remember to fill up the car with gas before you come back!" + +So the little girl filled up the car with gas and then went back to the berry tree. She picked some of the yummy berries and then went home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sara. She was very impatient, and always wanted things to happen quickly. + +One day, Sara went to the store with her mom. The store had lots of delicious treats. One of them was a big, yummy-looking pie. Sara really wanted it, but her mom said it was too big for them. So instead, Sara's mom led her to the next aisle, where there were much smaller treats. + +Sara was very unhappy. She didn't want the little treats - she wanted the pie! But her mom said they couldn't have it. Instead she said, "Let's go get some ice-cream". But Sara didn't want the ice-cream, she wanted the pie! + +Finally, Sara's mom had had enough of Sara's impatience. She said, "If you are good, we will come back next week and get the pie". Sara was very happy and said "Yes please!" + +And that's how Sara and her mom got the pie. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with a long tail. She was so kind and compassionate that she never hesitated to help out any animal she saw in need. On one particular day, the bird saw a fox who was injured and could not move. The bird flew down to the fox's side and said, "Do not worry, my friend. I will help you." + +The fox replied, "Thank you for your kindness. Can you offer me some water?" The bird flew away and soon returned with a cup of water for the fox, which she increased with enough for the fox to drink, too. + +The fox was so happy and thankful for the bird. He looked up to her and said, "You have a heart of gold. I'm forever thankful for your compassion and your long, graceful tail." + +The bird blushed and said, "It is my pleasure. I am happy to help." The fox thanked her once again and the bird flew away with a smile. The fox felt a newfound appreciation for the bird's kindness and his life was forever changed by the beautiful bird with the long tail and her compassionate heart. +One day, a little girl was standing at the window. She looked outside and saw a wet sunset. The sky was bright pink and orange. The clouds were folding in the sky. + +The little girl smiled. She wanted to be outside to see the sunset. So, she quickly put on her coat. She opened the door and stepped outside. + +The air was warm and wet. The little girl smiled again. She ran over to the field, feeling the wet grass on her toes. She watched as the sun slowly began to dip below the horizon. + +The sky started to get darker and darker. The clouds were still folding in the sky, creating shapes like clouds. As the sun finally disappeared below the horizon, the little girl waved goodbye. + +She watched until the sky became dark and the stars began to twinkle in the night sky. She was sad the sunset was gone, but happy that she had seen it. +Once upon a time, there was a light raven in the sky. The birds loved flying around in the blue sky and they enjoyed the sunbeams that shone down on them. One day, the raven heard a noise and saw an owl flying towards them. The owl had a grumpy look on its face! + +The raven started flying away but the owl was too fast. The owl scolded the raven for being too slow and the raven was sad. But instead of getting angry, the raven decided to forgive the owl. Suddenly, the owl's face changed and it smiled. The raven was so happy that the owl was no longer grumpy and they stayed friends. + +The light raven showed everyone that it is important to forgive, even if it can be hard sometimes. +Once upon a time there was a little girl playing in her garden. She had a big, red balloon and was running around with it, laughing and giggling. Suddenly, a dog appeared and started barking at the balloon. The little girl was scared and dropped the balloon. She ran away and hid behind a tree. + +The dog followed the little girl and growled. The girl was even more scared. She shouted and waved her arms. The dog backed away, but then it started to bark again and jump around. + +The little girl was really scared now. She shouted louder and louder, but nothing happened. Suddenly, the dog jumped forward and bit the balloon. The balloon popped with a loud bang and the dog ran away, scared. + +The little girl was relieved and relieved. Her balloon was gone, but she was happy and safe. +Once upon a time there was a small purple ball. Every day, the ball would bounce around the room, making lots of noisy sounds. One day, the ball started to bounce towards the kitchen. + +When it arrived, the ball said, "hello!" But there was no one to answer back. + +The ball continued bouncing around until it saw a little girl. She was wearing a purple dress and had her hands on her hips. + +The ball asked brightly, "Where are you bouncing to?" + +The little girl smiled and said, "I'm going to the playground. Wanna come?" + +The ball was excited and replied, "Yes! Let's go bouncing together!" + +So, the little girl and the purple ball bounced to the playground together. They had lots of fun, as the ball made lots of happy noises. + +The little girl and the purple ball were the best of friends. +The day was cold, and Chip had to go outside. He shivered in the wind. He looked for something to stay warm with. + +Chip went back inside and grabbed a bottle of lotion. He put it on his arms, legs, and face. He closed his eyes and felt the warm, flexible lotion cover his skin. + +But soon the cold came back, biting at him. Chip shivered again, but the lotion kept out the chill. He smiled and kept walking. + +When the wind started to blow harder, he knew he had to find shelter, so he found his way back to the house. He opened the door and was relieved to see a big, warm fire burning in the fireplace. + +Chip shivered one last time, the chill of the outdoors slowly slipping away. He smiled, knowing he was safe and warm, because of the flexible lotion he found. +Once upon a time there was a brown cactus. The cactus really wanted to perform. So one day the cactus said to the sun, "Will you help me perform?" The sun smiled and said, "Yes, I will help you." + +The sun helped the cactus perform by shining brightly on it. The cactus did its best to move, swaying back and forth to the rhythm. Everyone who saw the cactus perform was amazed. + +A little girl, three years old, was watching nearby. She clapped and said, "That was wonderful!" The little girl smiled and asked the cactus, "Can I perform too?" The cactus said, "Of course!" + +The little girl did a happy dance around the cactus. Everyone cheered and the cactus smiled. It had never seen anything so wonderful! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mia. She was three years old and very curious about the world around her. + +One day, she found an envelope on the floor. It was dull and gray, and she had no idea where it had come from. She wanted to know what was inside, so she opened it up. + +Inside the envelope was a big spoon. Mia was excited and she started to stir the spoon around. After a while, she noticed a colorful powder inside the envelope. She stirred it until the powder became something special. + +Mia was very proud of the finished product and could hardly believe what she had done. She had made something that she had never seen before and something that she was proud of. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sophia who was only three years old. She was visiting her grandparent's house for the day. They all went to the kitchen to get some snacks. + +Sophia was curious about the big white box in the corner of the kitchen. She asked her grandma what was inside. Her grandma said it was the freezer, and you can put food in it and it would stay cold. + +Then Sophia asked if she could go inside the freezer, and her grandma said no. She said it was too scary in there and she wasn’t allowed to. + +But Sophia was brave and she didn't believe her grandma. She opened the door of the cheap freezer, and when she did a chill wind blew out from inside. She screamed and jumped back. It was a bit scary! + +Her grandma laughed and said that this was why she shouldn't go inside the freezer. She closed the door and told Sophia that she was safe now. + +Sophia said that this freezer was a bit too scary for her, and she was happy to just look at it from the outside! +Once upon a time, there was a nice whistle. It had a special sound which nobody else could do. The whistle belonged to a young girl, who loved to play with it during summer days. + +One winter, the girl went to visit her granny. Everywhere was white with snow and it was so cold. But the girl didn't want to leave her whistle behind. + +The next day, the girl and her granny went out for a walk in the snow. When the girl saw a group of kids playing, she quickly took out her whistle. But the sound was so different from the summer days, it was sad and didn't make anybody happy. + +The girl was sad, but she noted that the kids all had something special in their hands. As the girl looked closer, she saw that all the kids had a special kind of toy. + +Just then, the sun started to shine and the snow started to melt away. The girl was then inspired and ran back home to get her own special toy. When she came back, she made the most beautiful and nicest sound the kids had ever heard. Everyone smiled, and it was the best winter ever! +Once upon a time, there was a kind animal who lived in a meadow. The animal loved looking around at all the plants and creatures that shared the space. + +One day, the animal noticed something glittering in the grass. It bent down to have a closer looks and saw it was a strange grey mineral. The animal was curious and wanted to find out what the mineral was. So, it started to search. + +The creature looked high and low, but it could not find out what the mineral was. Eventually, it came across another animal who told the creature that the mineral was harmless. The kind creature was so pleased to hear that this was true, and felt much better knowing it was safe. + +The animal went on to have many wonderful adventures in the meadow, always keeping an eye out for more minerals! +One day there were two friends, Charlie and Henry, who decided to go for a walk. They saw a big tree, which was very fun to climb. They saw a bird and some bunnies hopping around, but the best thing they saw was a big yellow Can-dy. + +Charlie wanted the candy all for himself, but Henry had an idea. He wanted to Introduce a game so that they could both have some. So, Henry split the candy in two and said the first one to climb the tree could get a piece. + +Charlie and Henry both knew the other was faster, so they both decided to be modest and let the other try first. Henry went first and was so fast he was almost a blur. Charlie was not far behind as he ran up the tree, and they both reached the top of the tree with their pieces of candy. They had so much fun sharing the candy, and raced back down to do it again. +Once upon a time there was a trunk. It was an old trunk, but it was very special. It had belonged to a King. One day a little boy called Joe decided he wanted to make the trunk special again. He worked hard to restore it. So he took cleaning supplies, rubbed and scrubbed and polished away. He used lots of elbow grease and made the trunk look like new. + +When Joe had finished restoring the trunk, he tucked it into a corner of his bedroom. It was now a special place. He kept things in the trunk that he liked. His favourite stuffed toy, his best drawing, and his special books all found a home there. + +The trunk was so comfortable. Joe would sit in its corner and read his books. He felt so snug and cosy there. On cold days, he would snuggle underneath a blanket and rest with the trunk beside him. Whenever Joe needed a rest, the trunk was there to welcome him. He had made it special again and it was just for him. +Once upon a time there was a soldier. He was very brave and strong. He lived in a big, beautiful house and he was very wealthy. He had a lot of friends who admired him. + +One day, he invited all his friends to come and visit him. He was so happy that everyone came. + +His little daughter was also there. She was three years old. She saw the soldier in his uniform and went to him and asked, â€Daddy, why are you wearing a soldier's uniform?†+ +The soldier smiled at her and said, â€This is my job. I help people understand better. That’s what soldiers do.†+ +His daughter looked up at him and said, “I understand. You are a good daddy.†+ +The soldier smiled and gave his daughter a hug. He was so proud of her for understanding. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful dragon. He flew around the world, looking for someone to help. One day, he came across a little boy named Jack. Jack had no one to help him wrap his presents for his birthday. The helpful dragon said, "Don't worry! I can help you wrap your presents". + +Jack was so happy. He said, "Thank you so much! I really need your help". The dragon smiled and said, "It's no problem. Let's get started!" The dragon and Jack worked together to wrap all the presents Jack had gotten for his birthday. They worked together until every single present was wrapped. + +When Jack opened his presents on his birthday morning he was so excited. He gave the dragon a big hug and said, "Thank you for helping me wrap my presents. You are so helpful!". The dragon smiled and said, "You're welcome, Jack. It was fun to help you!". +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved to play all day. She used to jump and run and enjoy being outdoors in the sunshine. + +One afternoon, Lucy used her dad's tools to try and make something for herself. She used a saw and hammer, but didn't know how to use them properly. Suddenly, the saw went deep into her stomach and it made her very hurt. She screamed and started to cry. + +The doctors rushed to help Lucy and tried to make her better. But they were not successful and Lucy had to stay in the hospital for many days. She was so scared and sad that her special project didn't work out. + +The poor little girl eventually had to leave the hospital. She was no longer able to play and she was always in pain. It was a bad ending for Lucy. +Tommy was walking down the street by himself. He saw a big truck, and it made him happy. He liked trucks a lot. +He started to whistle. It was gentle and soft. Every time he passed a truck, he'd whistle with it. +He was walking to the park, so he got to see many trucks passing. He was so excited. +When he arrived at the park, he heard a whistle. He looked around and he saw a truck. The truck driver was looking at him and whistling back. It was gentle and friendly. +Tommy was so happy. He waved to the truck driver, then ran off to play. +Once upon a time, there was a mama who prayed every day. She would kneel and close her eyes, and whisper her wish. Everyone in town could see she was hoping for something, but no one knew what. + +One day, mama told the town that there would be a meeting. They all gathered on the big hill, and everyone put on their best clothes. Mama was in the middle of things, and it seemed like she had something important to say. + +Mama said that there was something ugly in the fields. Everyone clapped and cheered, but soon enough the whole town could see it was true. There was an old buildings with broken windows, the grass was overgrown and wild animals scurried in the shadows. + +Mama said that she had been praying for something to help make it right. And then, one by one, the townspeople took out their tools. They cleared away the debris and they built a brand new meadow. + +In the end, Mama said that God had answered her prayers. The town thanked her, hugged her, and they danced until it was dark. + +And that was the day that the ugly field become the prettiest place in town! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She was only three years old and loved to explore. One day, Emma went outside to the park. She came across a butterfly that was fluttering amongst the flowers. She was so excited, she decided to try and catch it. She took a deep breath and then gently lifted her hand. The butterfly flew away and Emma smiled. + +Suddenly, the sky grew dark and thunder roared. Emma started to panic but then she remembered her mom’s words: “Being calm is the best order of the day.†So, Emma took a few deep breaths, stayed calm and watched the storm. + +After a few minutes, the clouds parted and the sun shone through. Emma’s smile returned. She looked around the beautiful park and thanked the calm order of the day. +One day, Tom and his mom went to the park. Tom wanted to go on the swing. He ran to it and jumped onto the big seat. It was a big, powerful swing. + +Tom's mom said, "Wait, Tom. I need to check the swing to see if it's safe." + +But Tom was too excited and he didn't listen. He pushed off the ground and the swing started to move higher and higher. He was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, the swing chain dropped from the branch. Tom felt himself falling and screamed. But his mom had run to catch him and she just managed to catch him before he hit the ground. + +Tom was ok and his mom hugged him tightly. She said, "I'm glad you're ok. Next time, please listen to me and wait until I check the swing correctly. It's important that we stay safe". +Tom agreed and they went to get an ice cream to celebrate! +Once there was a bus driver named George. He always drove his bus with a big smile on his face and he always said hello to everyone. One day he was driving his bus when suddenly it started to get dark and the sky became scary. George got very scared and started to ignore all the passengers on the bus. + +A little 3-year-old girl named Lilly noticed that George was scared. She asked him why he was scared and what was wrong. George told her about the dark sky and said it made him very scared. + +Lilly said to George, “Don't worry, George. The sky might look scary, but it will go away soon.†+ +George took Lilly’s words to heart and started driving the bus again. He was no longer scared and he smiled at all the passengers. Lilly smiled back at him and said “You are a very brave driver, George.†+It was a beautiful morning, and Tom was feeling very lazy. He decided he didn't want to go to school today. Tom saw his dad's old blackboard and decided he could play with it at home. He took it outside and started sliding it down the hill. + +He had so much fun that morning, and he sang and laughed as he went. His parents were watching him from a distance, and they smiled at each other. + +Tom's mom then thought of a way to teach her son a lesson. She yelled out, "Tom! Come back now, you should not be lazy like this! You should be studying instead." + +Tom was surprised by his mom's words. He quickly realized the importance of education, and he agreed to go to school the next day. He gave the blackboard back to his dad, thanked him and went back home. + +This was a valuable lesson for Tom. He learned that although playing was okay sometimes, it was important to be learning more. Tom thanked his parents for their advice, and he made sure to be more responsible from then on. +Once upon a time there was an ugly pattern. All around it were happy colours and fun shapes but the ugly pattern felt very alone. It wanted to drop away from the others but it didn't know why. + +One day, a lovely drop of water fell from the sky and landed on the ugly pattern. The droplet was so happy to have found the pattern and the two quickly became the best of friends. + +The drop of water promised the pattern that it would never let it be alone. With the new found friendship, the ugly pattern began to shine brighter than all the other shapes around it. + +The drop of water was so proud to have found the pattern and make it shine as bright it was meant to be. From then on, every time the drop of water saw the ugly pattern it would bring more happy drops and the two would be the most beautiful pattern in the sky. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were walking on the beach and suddenly, they saw a small, cheerful shell. + +"Look, Jack, a shell!" Jill said. + +"Yes!" Jack said, happily. He bent down and picked it up. + +Jack wanted to keep the shell, but he wanted Jill to have it too. So, he passed it to her. +"Here you go, Jill" he said. + +Jill smiled and was very happy. She thanked Jack and they continued their walk on the beach. They were both very cheerful, and they enjoyed the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a very wealthy cat. He lived in a big house and had lots of nice toys. One day he wanted to explore and see what he could find. + +He started to climb up a large tree and found a big, shiny pen way at the top. He thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. + +The cat grabbed the pen and then he climbed down the tree. He put the pen in his pocket so he could keep it for himself. After that the cat went home and showed everyone his new treasure. + +Everyone was so amazed and happy - and the cat was so proud of his new pen. He knew he was very lucky to be so wealthy, and that this pen would make him even wealthier. + +From that day on, the cat kept his pen safe and was very proud of his new possession. The end. +One day, Jack the little boy saw something fancy in the grocery store. It was a big shiny pear, and Jack wanted it very much. He begged his mom to buy it for him, but she said it doesn't fit into their budget. Jack's mom said he should be happy with the apples he had at home. + +Jack was very upset and he started to cry. His mom said "Jack, you can't always get what you want. Not everything fits into our budget.†+ +Jack left the shop sad and disappointed. Suddenly, he remembered something. He remembered that his dad had told him that there is always a way if you really want something. Jack thought to himself and he found a solution. + +He went back to the grocery store and asked the man to give him the pear for free, and told him why his family could not afford to buy it. The man was convinced by Jack's words and said "Yes, we should all help each other out. Here, take the pear". + +Jack was very happy and thanked the man. He went home with the fancy pear and shared it with his family. + +The moral of the story is that if you work hard and think carefully, you can make things fit even if they don't seem to at first. +Once upon a time, there was a tired little bear. He had been playing all day long and was very tired. So, he decided to take a nap in a cozy tree. Just as he was getting comfortable, a mosquito began to zip around his head! + +The little bear was annoyed by the mosquito and tried to swat it away. But it kept zipping around! The bear tried to hide his head, but the mosquito kept zipping everywhere. + +The bear was getting really tired and frustrated. Suddenly, he had an idea. He ran to the pond to get a big leaf. Then he zipped the leaf around like a fan and the mosquito flew away! + +The little bear was very happy and soon fell into a deep, peaceful sleep. + +The End. +Seth was a curious three-year-old. He was always exploring and learning new things. One day he came across a piece of paper. It was blank and perfect for folding. So he grabbed it and started folding it. He carefully creased the paper back and forth. He creased the paper till he made a perfect paper airplane. He then flew it in the air too and fro. As it flew, he felt a little dizzy. + +Suddenly, his mom called: "Seth! Come here!" + +When he reached his mom, he showed her his paper airplane. His mom smiled and said, "That looks so nice, Seth!" + +"Do you want me to show you how to fold another one," she said. + +Seth jumped up and down with joy. He eagerly watched as his mom carefully folded the paper into the same shape again. + +He was amazed. He couldn't believe what his mom had done. He felt a little dizzy when he thought about all the things he could do with paper. + +Seth was excited to keep folding and creating with paper. +Timmy was having a busy day. He had managed to help his mom cook rice for dinner. He smiled when he saw the pot of rice on the table. + +Timmy's mom asked him to go outside and get some firewood. She told him to be careful because the woods were dangerous. + +Timmy nodded and went outside. When he returned he had a huge bundle of wood on his back. His mom grinned. She could tell he had managed to do a good job. + +"Thanks, Timmy," she said. "You managed to get enough wood for tonight." + +Timmy smiled proudly and sat down at the table. He couldn't wait to have his first bite of the steaming hot rice. +Once there was a nosy snake. He wanted to have the most decorated home so he set off to find decorations. He searched and searched, but could not find anything. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. It was coming from the farm. The snake slithered closer and saw a little girl and her Dad. They were putting decorations on a big tree. The snake was so excited and he asked if he could have some too. + +The girl was so nice, she agreed and she gave the snake some pretty decorations. He spread them across his home. He was so happy and thanked the girl for being so kind. + +The nosy snake was now the most decorated snake in the world. He loves to show off when his friends come over, and tell them how helpful the little girl was. +Once upon a time, a small boy was walking in the forest. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Suddenly, he heard a delicate sound coming from a nearby bush. He stopped and listened carefully. + +"Who's there?" he asked. + +He heard a soft voice speaking to him. + +"It's me. Please don't be afraid," the voice said. + +The boy peered into the bush and spotted a fairy resting on a leaf. She was perched on the boy's shoulder. + +"Hello, little fairy," the boy said. "What's wrong?" + +"I'm feeling very sad," the fairy replied. "I need a friend to listen to me." + +The boy was quiet for a moment. Then he smiled and said, "I'll be your friend. Tell me what's bothering you." + +The fairy took a deep breath and explained her troubles. She told the boy about how delicate she was and how the wind made her feel scared. She even told him about how she wished she could fly away. + +The boy listened carefully and he nodded his head in understanding. When the fairy was finished talking, he said, "That sounds like a tough situation. But I believe in you. You can do it." + +The fairy was touched by the boy's words. He had really listened to her. With a smile on her face, she thanked him and flew away +Once upon a time there was a bald boy who was walking down the street. He was looking around when suddenly he stumbled. He fell over and started to cry. He looked around hoping someone would help him, but no one was around. Suddenly he saw a kind man walking by. The kind man saw the boy crying and came to help him up. The kind man asked the boy what was wrong and the boy told him he had stumbled. + +The kind man asked the boy if he needed help and the boy nodded. The kind man helped the boy up and asked him if he was alright. The boy said yes and thanked the kind man. The kind man asked the boy where he wanted to go and the boy told him he wanted to get home. The kind man laughed and said it was no problem. + +The kind man walked with the bald boy all the way home. Along the way he told the boy to be careful next time and to look where he was going. When the boy got home he thanked the kind man for helping him. The kind man smiled and said, 'you're welcome.' And with that, the kind man left to help more people in need. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were in the forest and wanted to play. They decided to hide from each other. + +The first friend hid behind a tree and waited. But the other friend was being silly. He kept running around and laughing loudly. + +After a while, the first friend got tired of waiting and decided to go look for the other friend. But the other friend was so silly he had hidden in a big hole in the ground. + +The first friend tried to get him out, but the silliness had gone too far. The friend was stuck in the hole and could not get out. + +The first friend was very sad. He didn't know what to do so he had to go back home without the other friend. He never saw his silly friend again. +The sun was shining in the sky. It made the puddle below look very colorful. + +Bubbles was a little girl. She was only three years old. She wanted to make something special with the puddle. She looked around and thought of what to do. + +Suddenly, she saw a big box of colorful paints. She squealed with joy and said, "I choose the paints!" + +Bubbles grabbed the paints and jumped into the puddle. She splashed around and painted a rainbow in the puddle. She smiled in satisfaction and said to herself, "It's so beautiful!" + +Then she looked up and saw her mom standing above the puddle. Her mom asked, "What did you choose to do, Bubbles?" + +Bubbles proudly replied, "I choose to make a rainbow!" +Once upon a time there was a chubby rhinoceros. He lived in the jungle and had many friends. Every day, the rhinoceros would go out to play with his friends. + +One day, the rhinoceros and his friends went for a walk by the river. Suddenly, he saw someone waving at him from the other side of the river. It was a big, friendly elephant. The rhinoceros waved back. Then, he ran to the river to get closer to the elephant. + +The elephant smiled and they started talking. They talked and talked until the sun began to set. The rhinoceros waved goodbye to his new friend and ran back to the jungle. + +From that day forward, the rhinoceros and the elephant would always wave to each other when they saw each other. They were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a painter named James. He was very clever and he loved to paint pictures. +One day, James went to the park to paint. He was so excited to start painting! But after he started his masterpiece, something unexpected happened. +He found a little bird that had gotten injured. The bird looked so sad so James asked, "What happened?" +The bird replied, "I got hurt flying and now I can't go back to my family." +James had an idea. He finished his painting quickly and then carefully put the bird in it. +He said, "I'll send this painting to your family so they'll know you're OK." +The little bird was very grateful. So James sent the painting and the bird was soon reunited with his family. +James felt very happy and proud that he had been so clever. +Tommy and his dad had an exciting day. They wanted to discover something new. Tommy's dad had an interesting idea. He said, "Let's go exploring in the woods!" Tommy was very excited. + +So they packed their luggage, and off they went to the woods. On their way, Tommy kept asking his dad what they would discover. His dad told him they would find out when they got there. + +When they arrived at the woods, they walked and looked in every corner. They discovered lots of interesting things, like pretty flowers, tall trees and noisy squirrels. Suddenly, Tommy saw a dark and mysterious cave. He got worried, but his dad had an idea. He said, "Let's explore and see what we can find!" + +So they explored the cave and found lots of cool rocks and butterflies. At the end of the cave, they also discovered a large pile of treasure! They were so excited and happy that they had such a wonderful discovery. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers who lived in a big house. Every day, they did different things. One day, their parents gave them a new sister to look after. The brothers were excited to have a new sister. + +As the brothers were showing their sister around the house, they stumbled on the stairs. Their new sister seemed very scared. But their parents were there to help them. The parents were very concerned and decided to teach the brothers an important lesson. They told the brothers to be very careful when helping their sister, or else she might get hurt. + +The brothers learnt their lesson and from then on, they made sure to be very careful. They stopped running around the house and helped their sister with whatever she needed. The brothers always watched out for her and kept her safe. + +The moral of the story is to always look out for your siblings and protect them from harm. +Once upon a time there was a frog named Fred. He lived in a big, modern stream. One day, Fred decided to go for a swim. As he swam, he saw lots of wonderful things. + +Just then, he noticed a little fish swimming by. He said: "Hello, I'm Fred! What's your name?" + +The fish replied: “My name is Sam! I’m here to keep the stream safe.†+ +Fred thought this was very nice, and asked: “What do you do to keep the stream safe?†+ +Sam said: “I help pick up bits of modern trash and make sure the water stays nice and clean. That way, everyone can enjoy the stream!†+ +Fred thanked Sam for keeping the stream safe. Sam smiled and swam away. Fred was glad he had a friend looking out for the modern stream. +There was a bald painter. He smiled all the time and loved his work. Every day he painted pictures with bright colors on the walls of buildings. +One day the painter was walking through the park when he saw a little toddler. The toddler had a frown on her face. The painter stopped and knelt down to her. He smiled and asked her what was wrong? +The toddler said she was sad because she had hurt her knee. The painter laughed and said he could make it better. So he brought out a big bucket of paint and some brushes. He mixed the colors until he found the perfect shade to match the little girl's dress. Then he painted a big yellow sun and a few dancing stars on her knee. +The toddler laughed and smiled. She gave the painter a hug and thanked him for making her feel better. The painter smiled and waved goodbye until the little girl was out of sight. +He was so happy that he had brought a smile to her face and he continued on his way, still smiling. +One day, a little boy was walking around a park. It was a very sunny day, and he could see lots of trees and some old benches. When he walked a bit further, he saw a blue bird. The bird was eating a worm and chirping happily. The boy was so excited he ran towards the bird. He wanted to know if he could get close to it. + +Carefully, the boy put out his hand. The bird wasn't scared at all, and it flew on the little boy's finger. They started playing together and the little boy was so happy. He was having the best day ever! + +The boy knew the bird was old. He could see its feathers were a bit faded. But the bird was still happy and flew around the park with the little boy. + +After a while, the sun started setting. The little boy said bye to his old blue friend and ran home. + +He would never forget the fun day he had with the blue bird. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John. John was three years old and very obedient. Whenever his parents asked him to do something, he would listen carefully and always do it. + +One day, his parents asked him to choose a razor. John had never seen one before, so he was a bit nervous. He asked his mom, "What's a razor?" His mom replied, "A razor is a special tool that can help you shave your face. Which one do you want to choose?" + +John looked around and finally decided on a green razor. He was very excited to get his own razor, and he promised to take good care of it. He already loved it very much! + +John's parents were very proud of how obedient he was. They knew that their son was growing up and becoming a responsible young man. + +The End. +Once there was a small village nearby the beach. Every day, the villagers enjoyed the warm breeze and the bright sun. But their favorite part was the annual flower festival. + +The villagers were especially looking forward to the festival this year because Ruth was coming. Ruth was a very gifted girl. Everyone in the village said she had a special connection with the flowers. Even when she was away, she was said to provide the villagers with beautiful bouquets of wildflowers. + +On the day of the festival, Ruth arrived with a huge bag of flowers. As soon as the villagers saw the bag, they were filled with joy. Ruth began to spread the flowers around the village and soon the streets were sparkling with color. + +The villagers couldn't believe how beautiful the flowers were. They soon realized that these flowers were the same ones Ruth had sent them the year before. Everyone agreed that Ruth was indeed quite a gifted girl. + +The villagers celebrated the flower festival with even more cheer, knowing that Ruth would provide them with beautiful bouquets every year. +The sun had just begun to set in the horizon when John arrived home. +He had been out playing with his friends, and was feeling tired. As he walked towards his house, he noticed something unusual. Something was moving farther off in the distance, and seemed to be getting closer. +John was curious, and he asked his mom about it. +"Mom, what is that?" he said, pointing towards the distant movement. +His mom thought for a moment before answering. +"I'm not sure," she said, "but whatever it is, it might be best to stay in the house for now". +John ignored her instructions and decided to investigate for himself. He stepped away from the house and moved closer to the strange motion. +When John arrived, he was shocked to find a giant monster! It was big, green and ignorant. +John was scared, but he quickly thought of a plan. He decided to climb on the monster and ride it until it calmed down. +John was successful, and he soon arrived back home safe and sound. +Thanks to his brave and heroic actions, he saved his home from the ignorant monster. +In the forest, there was a wide pond. One day, a weird fish jumped out of the pond and it had a sharp fin. The fin was so sharp that it hurt the other animals in the forest. + +The animals were very scared because they worried the sharp fin would hurt them. So they tried to think of a way to stop the fish. + +The elephant had an idea. She used her big trunk and she scooped the fish back into the pond. But the fish did not like it and it still had the sharp fin. + +The other animals worked together and found a big rock. They rolled it very close to the fish so that it was too scared to jump out of the pond again. + +The animals were happy and relieved that they had stopped the weird fish. They all celebrated by singing and dancing around the pond. +Once upon a time there was a nice lady named Mary. She was very generous and talented with all kinds of things. Mary loved to design things and make them look magical. + +One day, Mary got an idea to make a magical creature. She designed something special with lots of sparkles and colors. She put in a generous helping of love and happiness into her creation. + +When she was done, she showed off her design to the world and everyone was amazed. It was the most beautiful magical creature anyone had ever seen! +The people praised Mary for her hard work and generosity. They all cheered in admiration for her magic creation. + +The magical creature and Mary lived happily ever after. Everyone was so glad to enjoy the generous creature that Mary designed with so much love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sam who had a big dream. She wanted to be a fan of the greatest spicy chef in the world. + +One day, as she was walking by an old house, she heard an amazing smell coming from inside. Instantly, she knew it was spicy food. She knocked on the door and, to her surprise, the chef opened it himself. + +“Could I be your fan?†asked Sam. + +The chef smiled and replied, “You can, if you can strike this bottle of hot sauce with a fan!†+ +Sam was worried she couldn't do it, but then she remembered the fan her dad always kept in the kitchen. She ran home, grabbed it, and came back to the house as fast as she could. + +The chef was very impressed. He said to Sam, “You have a real talent! I can tell you’ll be an amazing fan one day.†+ +With that, Sam had fulfilled her dream. She sent a spicy gust of wind through the kitchen, and the chef and Sam celebrated with a delicious spicy feast! +Once upon a time, a little girl was walking by the river. She noticed something shining in the water. She went closer to take a look. It was an expensive cap! The girl was so excited that she decided to take it. Then, just as she was about to pick it up, it vanished! + +The girl was so surprised. She didn't know what had happened. She asked "Where did my cap go?" + +Just then, a voice came from the sky. "Someone has taken your cap. It is very expensive." + +The little girl thanked the sky and ran to find the person who took her cap. After searching for a while, she found the person and asked for her cap back. + +The person apologized for taking her cap and gave it back to her. The little girl was so happy to have her cap back and thanked the person for returning it to her. + +The girl learned that day that it's important to be careful what you take, especially if it is expensive. +Once upon a time, there was a huge tree in the forest. It had big green leaves, and high branches that reached up to the sky. One day, a small bird came flying around the tree. He was looking for a special place to build a nest. + +He hopped up the trunk and saw a spot high in the branches. It was perfect! He started gathering twigs and leaves and building a nest. + +But suddenly, he saw something else funny. He flew over to the top of the tree and saw a huge cloud in the sky. It was so big he could see the sun and the moon and the stars! He jumped around and pointed at the cloud. + +The bird flew down and quickly back to the nest. He thought about the cloud and he wanted to show his friends. He gathered some more twigs and then flew off. + +He zipped around the forest looking for his friends. Once he found them, he pointed at the huge cloud. One by one, they all flew to the top of the tree and saw it! + +The bird and his friends were so excited. They played games and laughed together under the huge cloud. +Once upon a time there was a little girl and her lovely locks. She loved brushing them and they always shone in the sun. One day the little girl wanted to play outside but her Mum said no, because the door was locked. The little girl was sad until she found a key. She managed to open the door, and ran to the garden to play with all the lovely flowers. + +Later, the little girl wanted to go and explore the woods near her house. She asked her Mum if she could go and explore, and this time Mum said yes. Before she left, Mum gave the little girl a special key and showed her how to manage to open the big gate. + +When the little girl reached the woods, she saw lots of lovely trees and birds. Everywhere she looked there were beautiful sights, and she felt like she was in a magical world. The little girl decided to go back when it started to get dark, and happily managed to get back to her Mum with her lovely locks all shiny again. +Once there was a little team of 3 year olds. They all loved playing together, but one day they mentioned their favourite food. One little girl said pizza was the best, another said ice cream was the tastiest. They all began to agree that tasty treats were the most fun. + +So the little team decided to go on a tasty adventure. They decided to find something to eat that they had never tried before. The little team searched everywhere, but nothing seemed quite right. + +Finally, they stumbled upon a funny looking fruit in the garden. It looked red and juicy. The little team was excited! Without even trying it, they were sure it was going to be tasty. + +They gathered around and each took a bite. It was delicious! They all cheered and hugged, happy to have found a new tasty treat. From then on, they would always mention the tasty fruit they had found. +Once upon a time, there was a little goat. He was always happy, and he would laugh and play in the field. One day, however, something bad happened: the goat saw something, and it scared him so much he wouldn’t talk. He went to his friends and shrugged when they asked what was wrong. + +His friends decided to take him on an adventure to try to cheer him up. They went deep into the woods, where the goat stopped and pointed. The others looked and saw a dark cave, and they shivered - but the goat didn't. + +The little goat took a deep breath and went into the cave. His friends were worried and shouted after him, but he didn't hear them. It was dark and scary, and the little goat was scared, but he kept going. Suddenly, he saw something twinkling in the corner of the cave - it was a little goat! + +The little goat smiled and hugged the newcomer, and the newcomer smiled back. Turns out the mysterious newcomer was a good goat - not a bad one at all! The two little goats ran out of the cave and were reunited with their friends, who were relieved to learn the truth. The little goat smiled and shrugged, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a little turtle. His name was Tim. Tim didn't like to move slowly, so he always wished to be as swift as the cheetah. One day Tim was out in the sun and noticed a dead leaf on the ground. He figured he could use it, so he plucked it off the ground and put it in his pocket. + +"This leaf must have some value,†Tim thought to himself. So, he looked around and noticed a cheetah in the distance. + +“Maybe he can help me figure out the value of this leafâ€, Tim said. With that, he picked up his speed and was off to find the cheetah. + +He ran as fast as he could across the field and finally spotted the cheetah. He asked the cheetah, “What's the value of a dead leaf?†+ +The cheetah leaned in close and replied, “Dead leaves have no value. The only value they possess is the value you give them.†+ +Tim was happy with the answer, and smiled as he thanked the cheetah for his wisdom. + +After that, Tim decided to look for other things that had value. He learned that not all value came from material things and he never forgot the cheetah’s lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She was very small and had a cute face. Every day, Lucy liked to mix things up. She would mix flowers into a pile, mix rocks together and mix food together. + +One day, Lucy went to the kitchen and she wanted to mix something special. She found some flour, sugar and eggs and she mixed them together. She kept mixing until she made a big bowl of dough. She made it into shapes and put them in the oven. + +When the oven was done cooking, Lucy took out the shapes. All of them had cute faces! Lucy was so excited and she wanted to show everyone. She ran around the house, looking for her parents. + +When she found them, Lucy showed them the shapes with the cute faces. Her parents laughed and gave her a big hug. They loved Lucy's special creation and they ate the shapes, which were delicious! Lucy was so happy and she knew she would keep mixing things up from now on. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Sam and Joe. Sam was very dependable, and he loved to count. Every day he counted the leaves on the trees and the fish in the pond. One day, he counted something special. He counted the stars in the night sky, and noticed there was a lock in the middle of them all. + +Sam decided to find the key to the lock. He asked Joe to help him. Together, the two friends searched for days, until finally they found a small key! + +Sam put the key in the lock, and the lock opened! Inside, there was a big surprise - a colorful balloon for each of them. Sam and Joe loved it, and shared the balloons with everyone they knew. + +From then on, Sam and Joe knew that they could count on each other to be dependable friends. +Mommy was in the kitchen, preparing something special. She hummed a song as she stirred and chopped. + +"What are you making?" the little girl asked standing in the doorway. + +"Strawberry tart, for your birthday party tomorrow!" Mommy said with a smile. + +The little girl's eyes lit up. "Delicious!" she exclaimed. + +Mommy hugged the little girl before going back to cooking. She mixed in fresh strawberries and sprinkled sugar and cinnamon on top. The little girl watched in awe as her mom prepped the tart. + +Once it had finished baking, Mommy cut the tart into pieces and served it up. The little girl took a bite and smiled. It was deliciously sweet and full of strawberry goodness. She felt like the luckiest little girl in the world. +One day, a fur ball was playing in the park. He loved to stretch his legs and swing around on the swing set. But one day something changed. As he was stretching he felt something hard beneath his feet. It was a big rock! He was so surprised and scared! He wanted to get away from it, but it was too big to move. + +Then all of a sudden a big hand reached down and picked up the rock. It was a friendly giant! He said he was sorry for leaving the rock there and asked if the fur ball was ok. The fur ball was so relieved! + +The giant asked if the fur ball wanted to come with him and stretch his legs on an even bigger swing set. And so the fur ball and the giant went off to the bigger park, where the fur ball could stretch all he wanted without any hard rocks in his way. +Once there was a little girl who had a very special armchair. It was brown and very comfy. She loved to sit in it. + +The little girl always said to her mom, "I'm going to sit in my armchair!". And her mom always said, "OK, have fun!" + +One day, the little girl sat in her armchair and looked out the window. She saw a beautiful butterfly in the sky. She smiled and said to the butterfly: "You look so nice! I wish I could sit with you and fly around." + +But the butterfly just flew away. The little girl stayed in her armchair, feeling lonely. + +Her mom saw her looking sad and said, "Come sit with me." So the little girl stood up from her brown armchair and sat on her mom's lap. She smiled and felt happy again. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. One day, they see a big pile of dust near the fence. They wonder what is in the dust. They go closer and look. + +They see a small bird in the dust. The bird is wild and scared. It has a hurt wing and cannot fly. Sara and Ben want to help the bird. They try to pick it up gently. But the bird is too wild and bites Sara's finger. Sara cries and drops the bird. + +A big cat sees the bird in the dust. The cat is hungry and fast. It runs to the bird and catches it in its mouth. The bird squeaks and struggles. Sara and Ben are sad and scared. They want to save the bird from the cat. But they are too late. The cat runs away with the bird. + +Sara and Ben go back to their mom. They tell her what happened. Their mom hugs them and says they are brave and kind. She puts a band-aid on Sara's finger. She says they cannot save every wild bird, but they can love and care for their own pets. Sara and Ben nod and smile. They go home with their mom and their dog. They still feel sad for the bird, but they are happy to have each other. +Ben and Mia like to play with blocks. They make big buildings with many colors. They are happy and proud of their buildings. + +But Tom is naughty. He does not like to share. He wants all the blocks for himself. He does not make buildings. He breaks them. + +One day, Tom sees Ben and Mia's building. It is very big and pretty. Tom feels angry. He runs to the building and kicks it. The blocks fall down and make a loud noise. + +"Hey!" Ben shouts. "That is our building! You are naughty, Tom! You can't do that!" + +Mia cries. She is sad and scared. She hugs Ben. "Why did he do that?" she asks. "We worked hard on our building." + +Tom laughs. He does not care. He thinks it is fun to break things. He picks up some blocks and throws them at Ben and Mia. + +Ben and Mia are angry and hurt. They do not like Tom. They use their words to tell him to stop. "Go away, Tom! You are not nice! You are not our friend!" + +Tom does not listen. He keeps throwing blocks. He does not see the teacher coming. The teacher sees what Tom is doing. She is not happy. She takes Tom by the hand and leads him away. She tells him he has to say sorry and use his blocks nicely. She tells him he can't play with Ben and Mia until he learns to share and be kind. + +Ben and Mia are glad. They hug the teacher and thank her. They pick up their blocks and make a new building. They are happy and proud again. They hope Tom will learn to be nice. They hope he will use his blocks to make buildings, not to break them. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys, but sometimes they fight. One day, they both want the same teddy bear. It is brown and soft and has a red bow. + +"Give me the teddy bear!" Tom says. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. "I saw it first!" + +They pull and tug on the teddy bear. They complain and cry. They make a lot of noise. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She is not happy. She takes the teddy bear from them. + +"Stop fighting!" Mom says. "You have to share your toys. The teddy bear is not yours or mine. It is ours. You can take turns to play with it." + +She gives the teddy bear to Lily. She tells Tom to wait for his turn. She hugs them both and says, "Be gentle with each other and with the teddy bear. It is a nice toy and it needs love." + +Tom and Lily feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and kiss. They decide to play nicely. They take turns to hold the teddy bear. They are gentle and kind. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to visit a field near their house. They saw many flowers, bugs, and birds in the field. They had fun running, jumping, and picking some flowers. + +But then, they saw a big, black, and furry animal in the field. It had four legs, a long tail, and sharp teeth. They were scared and thought it was a monster. They wanted to run away, but the animal saw them and came closer. + +Lily and Tom were about to cry, when they heard a voice. It was a farmer who lived near the field. He said, "Don't be afraid, children. That's not a monster. That's my dog, Max. He is very friendly and harmless. He just wants to say hello and play with you." + +Lily and Tom felt relieved and curious. They asked the farmer if they could pet Max. The farmer said yes, and they went to meet Max. Max licked their faces, wagged his tail, and rolled on the grass. Lily and Tom laughed and hugged Max. They realized he was not scary at all, but very nice and cute. + +The farmer told them that Max was a guard dog who protected the field and the animals from bad people and wild animals. He said that Max was very brave and loyal, but also very gentle and kind. He said that Lily and Tom were welcome to visit the field and play with Max anytime, as long as they were careful and respectful. + +Lily and Tom thanked the farmer and said goodbye to Max. They learned that they should not judge things by their looks, but by their actions. They also learned that they should be friendly and polite to new people and animals. They went home happy and told their parents about their adventure in the field. +One day, a big ugly pig saw a small pretty hen. The pig wanted to eat the hen, so he lay down on the road and pretended to be sick. He hoped the hen would come near him and he could catch her. + +The hen was walking by the road and saw the pig. She was kind and wanted to help. She asked the pig, "What is wrong with you? Do you need some water or food?" + +The pig opened one eye and said, "No, thank you. I just need a hug. Can you come and hug me, please?" + +The hen was not very smart and believed the pig. She came closer and closer to the pig. When she was near enough, the pig jumped up and grabbed her with his mouth. He was very happy and said, "Ha ha, you are so foolish. Now you are my lunch!" + +The hen was very scared and sad. She tried to escape, but the pig was too strong and fast. He ate her up in one bite. The pig was very full and lay down again on the road. He did not care that he was ugly and mean. He only cared about himself. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. + +But then, the sky became dark and cloudy. It started to rain. The rain was cold and wet. Tom and Lily did not like the rain. They wanted to go home. + +"Mom, can we go home please?" Tom asked. He was shivering and his clothes were wet. + +"Yes, of course, my dears. Let's go home. Come on, take my hand." Mom said. She was holding an umbrella and a bag. + +But Lily did not want to go home. She wanted to play more with the ball. She liked the ball. She did not care about the rain. + +"No, I don't want to go home. I want to play. Leave me alone." Lily said. She was stubborn and angry. She ran away from Mom and Tom. + +"Lily, come back here. Don't be naughty. It's not safe to run away. You will get lost and sick." Mom said. She was worried and angry. She ran after Lily. + +Tom was obedient and good. He followed Mom and tried to help her catch Lily. He did not like to see Mom and Lily upset. He wanted them to be happy and safe. + +"Lily, please, listen to Mom. She knows what's best for us. The ball is not more important than home. Home is warm and cozy. We can play with the ball tomorrow." Tom said. He was kind and smart. He tried to talk to Lily. + +Lily heard Tom and stopped running. She looked at Tom and Mom. They were wet and tired. She felt sorry for them. She realized that she was wrong and selfish. She did not want to make them sad. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Tom. You are right. I was naughty and silly. I want to go home with you. Please, forgive me." Lily said. She was sorry and ashamed. She hugged Mom and Tom. + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily back. She was happy and relieved. She forgave Lily and kissed her. + +"It's okay, Lily. I love you. I'm glad you came back. Let's go home now. We can dry up and have some hot chocolate." Mom said. She was proud and grateful. + +Tom smiled and hugged Lily too. He was happy and relieved. He loved Lily and forgave her. + +"I love you too, Lily. You are my sister. Let's go home together. We can play with the ball tomorrow." Tom said. He was loyal and generous. + +They all held hands and walked home. They were a happy family. They learned a lesson. They knew that home was more important than anything. They knew that they had to be obedient and listen to Mom. They knew that they had to love and respect each other. They were happy. +Lila and Ben are playing in the forest. They like to pretend they are hunters and look for animals. They have new bows and arrows that their dad made for them. They are careful not to hurt anyone or anything. + +Lila sees a rabbit hopping in the grass. She aims her arrow and shoots. But she misses. The arrow flies past the rabbit and lands in a bush. "Oh no!" Lila says. "I lost my arrow!" + +Ben runs after the arrow. He wants to help Lila find it. He pushes the branches aside and looks for the arrow. He sees something shiny in the bush. He thinks it is the arrow. He reaches for it. + +But it is not the arrow. It is a snake. The snake is angry and scared. It hisses and bites Ben's hand. Ben screams and stumbles back. He drops his bow and holds his hand. It hurts a lot. + +Lila hears Ben scream. She runs to him and sees the snake. She is scared too. She picks up Ben's bow and shoots the snake. The snake falls to the ground. Lila hugs Ben and says, "Don't worry, Ben. I got the snake. You are brave. Let's go home and tell dad. He will make your hand better." +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But then Lily saw a shiny thing on the table. It was Mom's necklace. Lily liked shiny things. She wanted to put it on. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Lily said, holding the necklace. "It is so pretty. I want to wear it." + +"No, Lily, no!" Ben said, shaking his head. "That is Mom's necklace. You cannot put it on. It is a law. Mom said we cannot touch her things. She will be mad." + +But Lily did not listen. She put the necklace on her neck. It was big and heavy. It made her feel uncomfortable. She tried to take it off, but it was stuck. She started to cry. + +"What is going on here?" Mom said, coming into the living room. She saw Lily crying and Ben looking scared. She saw the necklace on Lily's neck. She was not happy. + +"Lily, why did you put my necklace on?" Mom said, taking the necklace off. "You know you are not supposed to touch my things. That is a law. You broke the law. You have to say sorry." + +Lily felt bad. She knew she did something wrong. She looked at Mom and said, "Sorry, Mom. I was curious. I wanted to see how it looked. I will not do it again." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I forgive you, Lily. But you have to follow the law. The law is there to keep you safe and happy. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. I understand. I will follow the law." + +Mom smiled and said, "Good. Now, why don't you and Ben play with your toys again? But be careful and respectful. And have fun." + +Lily and Ben said, "Okay, Mom." They went back to their toys and played nicely. They followed the law and they were happy. +Tom and Sue were playing in the garden. They liked to look for insects and name them. They saw a big ant, a red ladybug, and a green grasshopper. They were very jolly and happy. + +"Look, Sue, I found a caterpillar!" Tom said. He held a fuzzy insect in his hand. It was yellow and black and had many legs. + +"Wow, Tom, it is so pretty!" Sue said. She touched the caterpillar gently. It tickled her finger. "What does it eat?" + +"It eats leaves, Sue. It gains weight and grows bigger. Then it makes a cocoon and sleeps for a long time. When it wakes up, it is a butterfly!" Tom said. He had learned this from a book. + +"Really? That is amazing, Tom! Can we keep it and watch it change?" Sue asked. She liked butterflies. They had beautiful wings and colors. + +"OK, Sue, we can keep it. But we have to be careful and kind. We have to give it food and water and a safe place. And when it is a butterfly, we have to let it go and fly away." Tom said. He was a good friend. + +They found a small box and put some leaves and a cotton ball inside. They made some holes on the lid and put the caterpillar in the box. They put the box on the windowsill and watched it every day. They were very excited and curious. They wondered what kind of butterfly it would be. +Lily liked to polish her shoes. She had a red cloth and a shiny tin of polish. She rubbed the cloth on the tin and then on her shoes. She made them look very clean and bright. + +One day, she wanted to polish her shoes for a test. The test was at school. She had to sing a song with her friends. She wanted to look nice for the test. She took her shoes and her polish and went to the living room. + +But there was a problem. Her cat, Max, was sleeping on the couch. Max was a fat cat. He liked to eat and sleep a lot. He did not like to move. Lily tried to move him, but he did not want to. + +"Max, please move. I need to polish my shoes for the test," Lily said. + +"Meow," Max said. He did not move. + +"Max, please. I have to sing a song. I want to look nice," Lily said. + +"Meow," Max said. He did not move. + +Lily was sad. She did not know what to do. She looked at her shoes. They were dirty and dull. She looked at Max. He was fat and lazy. She had an idea. + +She took the tin of polish and opened it. She put some polish on her finger. She reached out and touched Max's nose. Max felt something wet and sticky. He opened his eyes. He saw Lily smiling. + +"Meow!" Max said. He jumped off the couch. He ran to the kitchen. He tried to lick the polish off his nose. + +Lily laughed. She took her shoes and her cloth. She polished them on the couch. She made them look very clean and bright. She was happy. She was ready for the test. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. They were almost four years old. They were very glad, because soon it would be their birthday. They hoped to gain new toys and cake. + +One day, their mom said, "I have a surprise for you. We are going to the zoo for your birthday. You will see many animals and have fun." Anna and Ben were very happy. They had never been to the zoo before. They wanted to see the lions and the monkeys and the elephants. + +The next day, they got ready to go to the zoo. They put on their hats and their coats and their shoes. They took their backpacks with snacks and water. They said goodbye to Spot and got in the car with their mom and dad. They sang songs on the way to the zoo. + +When they arrived at the zoo, they saw a big sign with pictures of animals. They followed their mom and dad to the entrance. They got their tickets and entered the zoo. They saw many animals and learned their names and sounds. They fed the goats and the ducks. They watched the penguins and the seals. They rode the train and the carousel. + +But the best part was when they saw the lions. They were big and furry and loud. They roared and played and slept. Anna and Ben were amazed. They wanted to get closer to the lions. They saw a fence with a sign that said, "Do not climb." They did not read the sign. They climbed the fence and jumped over it. They ran towards the lions. + +Their mom and dad saw them and shouted, "Anna! Ben! Come back! It is dangerous!" The lions saw them and growled. They got ready to attack. Anna and Ben were scared. They realized they had made a mistake. They turned around and ran back to the fence. But it was too high. They could not climb it. They cried for help. + +A zookeeper heard them and came to their rescue. He had a big stick and a whistle. He blew the whistle and waved the stick. The lions backed away. He opened a gate and let Anna and Ben out. He scolded them and said, "You should never climb the fence. The lions are not your friends. They are wild and can hurt you. You are lucky I was here." + +Their mom and dad hugged them and thanked the zookeeper. They said, "We are sorry. We should have watched them better. They are curious and adventurous. They did not know the danger." The zookeeper said, "It is okay. They are safe now. But they should learn to follow the rules and respect the animals. They are not toys. They are living beings." + +Anna and Ben said, "We are sorry. We were silly and naughty. We wanted to see the lions better. We did not think they would be angry. We will not do it again. We will listen to you and the signs." The zookeeper said, "That is good. I am glad you learned your lesson. You can still enjoy the zoo, but from a safe distance. And remember, the lions are not the only animals here. There are many more to see and learn from." + +Anna and Ben nodded and said, "Thank you." They followed their mom and dad to the other parts of the zoo. They saw the monkeys and the elephants and the giraffes. They had fun and learned a lot. They were glad they went to the zoo for their birthday. They hoped to gain more wisdom and respect for the animals. They also hoped to gain more toys and cake. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their bikes. They liked to race each other and see who was faster. Lily had a pink bike and Ben had a blue bike. They wore helmets and knee pads to be safe. + +One day, they saw a big hill and wanted to go down it. Lily was scared, but Ben said it would be fun. He said he was not afraid of anything. He insisted that they try it. Lily did not want to, but Ben said she was a baby if she did not. Lily did not like being called a baby, so she agreed. + +They pushed their bikes to the top of the hill and got ready. Ben counted to three and they started to go down. They went very fast and felt the wind in their hair. They shouted and laughed. But then, something bad happened. Ben hit a rock and lost control of his bike. He crashed into a tree and fell to the ground. He did not get up. He was hurt and bleeding. + +Lily stopped her bike and ran to him. She was scared and sad. She cried and called his name. She saw a lady with a phone and asked for help. The lady called an ambulance and said it was important. She said Ben needed a doctor. She tried to calm Lily down and told her to stay with Ben. + +Soon, the ambulance came. It was loud and had lights. Two men got out and put Ben on a stretcher. They said they had to take him to the hospital. They said Lily could not come with them. They said she had to wait for her mom or dad. Lily did not want to leave Ben. She wanted to go with him. She wanted to say sorry and hug him. She insisted that they let her go. But they said no. They said it was the rule. They said they had to go fast. They put Ben in the ambulance and drove away. Lily was left alone with the lady. She felt very bad. She wished she had not gone down the hill. She wished she had listened to her fear. She wished Ben was okay. She did not know if she would see him again. She hoped he would forgive her. She hoped he would be her friend again. She hoped he would be happy again. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big red balloon tied to a bench. Sara wanted the balloon. She ran to the bench and tried to grab it. + +"Stop, Sara!" Tom shouted. "That is not your balloon. Someone else left it there. You have to yield. Yield means to let go and share." + +But Sara did not listen. She pulled the balloon hard. The string broke. The balloon flew away in the sky. Sara was sad. She cried. + +"I told you to yield, Sara," Tom said. "Now the balloon is gone. And you made someone else sad too. Maybe they will come back and look for their balloon. But they will not find it. They will think it is broken." + +Sara felt sorry. She wished she had listened to Tom. She wished she had yielded. She hugged Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. You are right. Yielding is good. Can we still be friends?" + +Tom smiled and nodded. He said, "Of course we can, Sara. Friends always yield and share. Come on, let's go and play on the swings. Maybe we will see another balloon someday. And then we will yield and share it." +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big box of chalk and they drew pictures on the sidewalk. They drew flowers, stars, cars and animals. They were very proud of their pictures. + +One day, a man came by and saw their pictures. He smiled and said, "Hello, children. You are very good at drawing. Do you want to sell me some of your chalk?" + +Lily and Sam looked at each other. They liked their chalk, but they also wanted to have some money. They asked the man, "How much will you give us?" + +The man said, "I will give you one dollar for each piece of chalk. You can choose which ones you want to sell." + +Lily and Sam thought for a moment. They decided to sell some of their chalk, but not all of it. They picked out the ones that were broken or small or had colors they did not like. They gave the man ten pieces of chalk and he gave them ten dollars. + +"Thank you, children. You are very smart and kind. Have a nice day," the man said and walked away. + +Lily and Sam were happy. They had some money and some chalk left. They decided to buy some ice cream with their money. They ran to the ice cream truck and asked for their favorite flavors. They licked their ice cream and felt the cold on their tongues. They smiled and said, "This is the best day ever!" +Sara likes to do yoga with her mom. Yoga is when you make shapes with your body and breathe slowly. Sara thinks yoga is fun and good for her. She likes to hold her mom's hand when they do yoga together. + +One day, Sara's mom invites her friend Anna to do yoga with them. Anna is nice and has a big smile. Sara likes Anna, but she does not like to share her mom. She wants to hold her mom's hand all the time and do yoga with her only. + +When they start to do yoga, Sara tries to push Anna away from her mom. She says, "No, Anna, this is my mom. You can't hold her hand. Go away!" Sara's mom is sad and angry. She says, "Sara, that is not nice. You are being selfish. Anna is our guest and our friend. You have to share and be kind. Yoga is for everyone, not just for you and me." + +Sara feels bad. She does not want to make her mom sad and angry. She does not want to be selfish. She wants to be a good girl. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Anna. I was wrong. Can we do yoga together and hold hands?" Sara's mom and Anna smile and hug Sara. They say, "Of course, Sara. We are happy to do yoga with you and hold your hand. You are a good girl. We love you." Sara feels happy. She likes to do yoga with her mom and Anna. She learns to share and be kind. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play pretend and dress up in costumes. One day, they found a big box of costumes in the attic. They were very happy and excited. + +Lily picked a princess costume. It was pink and shiny and had a crown. Ben picked a superhero costume. It was blue and red and had a cape. They put on their costumes and looked at each other. + +"Let's play princess and superhero!" Lily said. + +"No, let's play superhero and villain!" Ben said. + +They disagreed. They both wanted to play different games. They started to argue. + +"I want to be a princess and you have to save me from the dragon!" Lily said. + +"No, I want to be a superhero and you have to be a bad guy who tries to stop me!" Ben said. + +They disagreed more. They both wanted to be the good ones. They started to shout. + +"You are a silly princess! You can't do anything!" Ben said. + +"You are a mean superhero! You are not mighty at all!" Lily said. + +They disagreed a lot. They both wanted to hurt each other's feelings. They started to cry. + +Then, they heard a noise. It was Mom. She came to the attic and saw them crying in their costumes. + +"What's wrong, my sweeties?" Mom asked. + +They told Mom what happened. They disagreed about what to play. They said mean things to each other. They felt sorry and sad. + +Mom hugged them and said, "I understand. Sometimes, friends disagree. But that doesn't mean you have to be mean or cry. You can still be friends and play together. You can take turns or find a game that you both like. You can say sorry and forgive each other. You can be kind and have fun." + +Lily and Ben listened to Mom. They realized they were wrong. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to play a new game. They played princess and superhero and villain and dragon. They used their costumes and their imagination. They had fun and laughed. + +They were best friends again. They agreed. They were happy. +Sara and Ben like to play with paper. They have many colors of paper. They cut and fold and glue the paper. They make animals and flowers and stars. + +One day, they want to make a network. A network is many things that are connected. They use string and tape to connect the paper. They make a big network that covers the floor. + +"Look at our network!" Sara says. "It is so pretty and fun!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "Let's show it to Mom and Dad!" + +They run to the door to call their parents. But they do not see the hairy cat. The cat is sleeping on the couch. The cat wakes up and sees the network. The cat likes to play with string and paper. The cat jumps on the network and starts to tear it. + +"Oh no!" Sara and Ben cry. "The cat is tearing our network!" + +They run back to the network and try to stop the cat. But the cat is fast and strong. The cat tears the paper and the string. The network is broken and messy. + +"Bad cat!" Sara and Ben say. "You ruined our network!" + +The cat does not care. The cat is happy and purrs. The cat thinks the network is a toy. The cat rolls on the paper and the string. + +Sara and Ben are sad and angry. They worked hard on their network. They wanted to show it to their parents. Now their network is gone. + +They look at the cat and the paper and the string. They have an idea. They smile and laugh. + +"Maybe we can make a new network," Sara says. "A network of cat toys!" + +"Yes, let's do that!" Ben says. "The cat will like that!" + +They pick up the paper and the string. They cut and fold and glue the paper. They make balls and mice and fish. They use string and tape to connect the paper. They make a new network of cat toys. + +They put the network of cat toys on the floor. The cat sees the network of cat toys. The cat likes the network of cat toys. The cat plays with the network of cat toys. + +"Look at our network!" Sara and Ben say. "It is so funny and nice!" + +"Yes, it is!" Mom and Dad say. "You are so creative and kind!" + +They watch the cat and the network of cat toys. They are happy and proud. They hug and kiss. They have fun. +Lily and Ben like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They zoom and honk and crash their cars. + +One day, they find a big, fat car in the garage. It is red and shiny and has four doors. Lily and Ben want to play with it. They open the doors and climb inside. They pretend to drive and go on a trip. + +But they do not know how to drive a real car. They push and pull and twist the buttons and levers. The car starts to move and make noise. It goes fast and bumps into things. It wrecks the bike and the trash can and the wall. It makes a big mess and a loud sound. + +Mom and Dad hear the sound and run to the garage. They see the car and the wreck and Lily and Ben. They are very angry and scared. They yell and scold and hug Lily and Ben. They tell them to never play with the car again. + +Lily and Ben are sorry and sad. They say they are sorry and they love Mom and Dad. They help to clean the mess and fix the things. They end their play and go to their room. They decide to play with their small cars and be careful. They do not want to wreck anything again. +Lily and Ben were bored. They had played with all their toys and read all their books. They wanted to do something new and fun. + +"Let's go to the attic!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find something cool there." + +"Okay!" Lily agreed. "But we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad are working and they don't like noise." + +They went up the stairs and opened the door to the attic. It was dark and dusty. They saw many boxes and bags and old things. + +"Look, a sack!" Lily said. She opened it and saw some clothes and hats and shoes. "Let's play dress up!" + +"Good idea!" Ben said. He put on a big coat and a funny hat. Lily wore a dress and a scarf. They looked at each other and laughed. + +They pretended to be different people and animals. They had a lot of fun. They were quiet, but not too quiet. + +"Who's there?" They heard Mom's voice from downstairs. "What are you doing in the attic?" + +Lily and Ben stopped playing. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"Nothing, Mom!" They said. "We're just playing!" + +They quickly put the clothes back in the sack and ran down the stairs. They hugged Mom and said sorry. + +"It's okay," Mom said. "But next time, ask me before you go to the attic. And be careful, there are some things that are not safe for you." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were happy. They had found a new place to play and a new way to have fun. They wondered what else they could find in the attic. Maybe next time, they would ask Mom. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with trains. They have a big station with many tracks and trains. They can make the trains go fast or slow, and make noises like choo-choo. + +One day, they have a race. They each pick a train and put it on a track. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and push the trains. Lily's train is red and Ben's train is blue. They watch the trains zoom along the tracks. + +Lily and Ben are competitive. They want to win the race. They cheer for their trains and try to make them go faster. They say, "Go, go, go!" and "I will win!" + +But then, something happens. The tracks cross each other. Lily's train and Ben's train crash. They make a loud bang and fall off the tracks. Lily and Ben are shocked. They run to their trains and try to fix them. + +They struggle to put the trains back on the tracks. They are sad and angry. They say, "You made my train crash!" and "No, you did!" They start to cry and yell at each other. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the station. She sees the mess and the twins. She says, "What happened here?" and "Why are you crying?" She hugs Lily and Ben and helps them calm down. + +She says, "It's okay. Accidents happen. You can fix your trains and play again. But you don't have to race. You can share the tracks and have fun together. You are twins. You are friends." + +Lily and Ben listen to Mom. They say, "Sorry, Mom." and "Sorry, twin." They hug each other and smile. They fix their trains and put them on the tracks. They say, "Let's play together." and "Yes, let's." They make the trains go fast or slow, and make noises like choo-choo. They are happy. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They see many flies in the air. They want to count them. + +"Look, Ben, how many flies can you see?" Sara asks. + +Ben squints his eyes. He points at the flies. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. I see ten flies!" + +"Wow, you are good at counting, Ben!" Sara says. "Can you count more?" + +Ben nods. He tries to count more flies. But the flies move too fast. He gets confused. + +"Eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-three, twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-six, twenty-seven, twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one, thirty-two, thirty-three, thirty-four, thirty-five, thirty-six, thirty-seven, thirty-eight, thirty-nine, forty, forty-one, forty-two, forty-three, forty-four, forty-five, forty-six, forty-seven, forty-eight, forty-nine, fifty, fifty-one, fifty-two, fifty-three, fifty-four, fifty-five, fifty-six, fifty-seven, fifty-eight, fifty-nine, sixty, sixty-one, sixty-two, sixty-three, sixty-four, sixty-five, sixty-six, sixty-seven, sixty-eight, sixty-nine, seventy, seventy-one, seventy-two, seventy-three, seventy-four, seventy-five, seventy-six, seventy-seven, seventy-eight, seventy-nine, eighty, eighty-one, eighty-two, eighty-three, eighty-four, eighty-five, eighty-six, eighty-seven, eighty-eight, eighty-nine, ninety, ninety-one, ninety-two, ninety-three, ninety-four, ninety-five, ninety-six, ninety-seven, ninety-eight, ninety-nine, one hundred!" + +Ben stops. He is out of breath. He is proud of himself. He looks at Sara. He smiles. + +"I counted one hundred flies, Sara!" Ben says. + +Sara is amazed. She claps her hands. "You are amazing, Ben! You counted so many flies!" + +But then, a harsh wind blows. The wind is strong and cold. It makes the flies fly away. Sara and Ben shiver. They can't see any flies anymore. + +"Where did the flies go, Sara?" Ben asks. + +"They went away, Ben. The wind was too harsh for them. They don't like the wind. They like the sun." Sara says. + +Sara and Ben are sad. They like the flies. They want to count them again. + +"Maybe they will come back tomorrow, Ben. Maybe the wind will stop and the sun will shine. Then we can count the flies again." Sara says. + +Ben nods. He hopes so. He likes to count the flies. He likes to play with Sara. + +"Okay, Sara. Let's go home now. It's too cold here. Maybe tomorrow we can count the flies again." Ben says. + +Sara and Ben hold hands. They walk to their home. They are still friends. They still like to count. They still like the flies. +Lily and Tom were going to make a cake with Mom. They liked to help Mom in the kitchen. They put flour, sugar, eggs and butter in a big bowl. Mom gave them a spoon to stir the mix. Lily and Tom took turns to stir. They stirred hard and fast. The mix became smooth and yellow. + +Mom said they could add some chocolate chips to the mix. Lily and Tom loved chocolate chips. They poured some from a bag into the bowl. They stirred again. The chocolate chips made the mix look yummy. Mom said they were done. She poured the mix into a cake pan. She put the pan in the oven. She set the timer. She said they had to wait for the cake to bake. + +Lily and Tom were bored. They wanted to play outside. They looked out the window. It was raining. They saw puddles and drops on the glass. They felt sad. They could not go outside. Mom said they could play with their toys in the living room. She gave them some books and puzzles. Lily and Tom tried to play. But they were not happy. They wanted to see the cake. + +They heard a beep. The timer went off. Mom said the cake was ready. She took the pan out of the oven. She put it on a rack to cool. She said they had to wait for the cake to cool. Lily and Tom were excited. They wanted to eat the cake. They smelled the chocolate. They licked their lips. + +Mom said they could decorate the cake. She gave them some icing and sprinkles. Lily and Tom were happy. They wanted to make the cake look pretty. They spread the icing on the cake. They sprinkled the sprinkles on the icing. They made patterns and shapes. They made the cake look colorful and fun. + +Mom said they could use an umbrella to make the cake look special. She gave them a small umbrella. It was pink and white. It had dots and stripes. Lily and Tom liked the umbrella. They wanted to put it on the cake. They were nervous. They did not want to break the cake. They held the umbrella carefully. They pushed it gently into the cake. They made a hole. They let go of the umbrella. It stood up on the cake. It looked like a flower. Lily and Tom smiled. They were proud. They made a beautiful cake. Mom said they did a great job. She said they could cut the cake and eat it. Lily and Tom were happy. They thanked Mom. They got plates and forks. They enjoyed the cake. It was delicious. They had a good day. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the store with Mom. Mom says they can each pick one toy. + +Anna sees a big doll with a pink dress. She wants the doll. Ben sees a shiny car with wheels. He wants the car. They run to the toys and grab them. + +But Mom says, "Wait, you have to pay for the toys. They are not free. You have to give money to the man at the ring." + +Anna and Ben look at the ring. It is a machine with buttons and a screen. The man at the ring takes the money and gives the toys. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." + +But then they see an old lady. She is sitting on a bench. She has a bag with some bread and cheese. She looks sad and hungry. + +Anna and Ben feel sorry for the old lady. They look at their toys. They look at each other. They have an idea. + +They go to the old lady and say, "Hello, we are Anna and Ben. We have some toys. Do you want to play with us?" + +The old lady smiles. She says, "Thank you, you are very kind. I would love to play with you." + +Anna and Ben give their toys to the old lady. They sit on the bench and play with the doll and the car. They share the bread and cheese. They laugh and talk. + +Mom sees them and smiles. She says, "You are very good children. You have learned to share and care. I am proud of you." + +Anna and Ben hug the old lady and say, "Thank you, you are very nice. We are happy to be your friends." + +The old lady hugs them and says, "Thank you, you are very sweet. You have made my day." + +The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the farm. They liked to see the animals and the plants. They saw cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep. They saw apples, carrots, pumpkins, and corn. + +"Look, Lily, the corn is enormous!" Tom said. He pointed to the tall plants with yellow ears. "Can we pick some?" + +Lily nodded. She liked corn. It was sweet and crunchy. She followed Tom to the corn field. They looked for the biggest ears they could find. + +But they did not see the farmer. He was working in the barn. He did not like children to take his corn. He had a sign that said: "No picking. This is my corn." + +The farmer heard some noise. He came out of the barn. He saw Tom and Lily with their arms full of corn. He was angry. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing?" he shouted. "Can't you read the sign?" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They dropped the corn and ran away. They did not know what the sign said. They only knew some letters. + +They ran back to their mom. She was waiting for them in the car. She saw their faces. They were sad and sorry. + +"What happened, kids?" she asked. + +"We took some corn, mom," Tom said. "But the farmer was mad. He had a sign. We did not read it." + +Mom hugged them. She was not happy, but she understood. They were only curious. + +"Next time, you have to ask before you take something," she said. "And you have to learn to read the signs. They are important." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said sorry to mom. They said sorry to the farmer in their minds. They learned a lesson. They still liked corn, but they liked to be good more. +Anna and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw a vendor with a big scale. The vendor said, "Do you want to weigh yourself? It is fun and cheap. Only one coin for each person." + +Anna and Ben were curious. They asked their mom, "Can we weigh ourselves, please?" Their mom nodded and gave them each a coin. Anna went first. She stepped on the scale and saw a number. The vendor said, "You weigh twenty kilos. You are a big girl." Anna smiled and got off the scale. + +Ben was next. He stepped on the scale and saw a different number. The vendor said, "You weigh fifteen kilos. You are a strong boy." Ben grinned and got off the scale. + +Their mom said, "That was fun, wasn't it? Now let's go to the open playground and play on the swings and slides." Anna and Ben agreed. They thanked the vendor and ran to the playground. They had a great time at the park. +Ben loves to zoom around the house with his toy car. He makes loud noises like vroom and beep as he pretends to drive. He likes to zoom under the table, over the rug, and around the sofa. + +One day, he zooms into the kitchen, where Mom is baking a cake. He sees the oven with a red light and a glass door. He wonders what is inside. He zooms closer and closer to the oven, until he is right in front of it. + +Mom sees him and says, "No, Ben, don't touch the oven! It is very hot and can hurt you!" She runs to him and picks him up. She hugs him and says, "You are a very curious boy, but you have to be careful. The oven is not a toy. It is for making yummy food, like this cake." + +She opens the oven and takes out the cake. It smells incredible and looks delicious. It has chocolate and sprinkles and candles on top. She says, "This is a special cake for you, Ben. It is your birthday today. You are three years old now. You are a big boy!" + +Ben smiles and claps his hands. He says, "Thank you, Mom! I love you and I love cake!" He zooms to the table and waits for Mom to cut a slice for him. He thinks, "This is the best day ever!" +Anna liked to play in the attic. She found many old things there, like books, toys and clothes. One day, she saw a big mirror in a corner. It was very dusty and had a gold frame. Anna wondered what she would look like in the mirror. She wiped the dust with her hand and looked at herself. + +She saw a strange girl in the mirror. The girl had long hair, a white dress and a crown. She looked like a princess, but she was not smiling. She looked sad and scared. Anna thought the girl was pretty, but she did not know why she was in the mirror. She said hello to the girl. + +The girl did not say hello back. She just stared at Anna with wide eyes. Then, she opened her mouth and yelled. She yelled very loud and very high. Anna was scared and covered her ears. She did not like the yell. She wanted the girl to stop. + +But the girl did not stop. She kept yelling and yelling. Anna heard footsteps on the stairs. It was her mom. She came to see what was wrong. She saw Anna and the mirror. She gasped and ran to Anna. She hugged her and pulled her away from the mirror. + +"Anna, are you okay? What happened?" she asked. + +"Mom, there is a girl in the mirror. She yelled at me. She was not nice," Anna said. + +"Shh, it's okay. There is no girl in the mirror. It's just an old mirror. It's very ancient. It belonged to your great-grandma. She said it was a magic mirror. She said it showed you things from the past. Maybe you saw someone who lived long ago. Maybe she was in trouble. Maybe she needed help. But she can't hurt you. She can't come out of the mirror. You are safe with me," mom said. + +She took Anna and the mirror downstairs. She put the mirror in a closet and locked the door. She said they would never play with the mirror again. She said they would find other things to play with. She said she loved Anna very much. Anna felt better. She hugged her mom and said she loved her too. She did not want to see the girl in the mirror ever again. She did not like the yell. She liked the hug. +Ben and Lily were going to the lake with Mom and Dad. They were very excite. They liked to swim and play in the water. They put on their swimsuits and hats and got in the car. + +When they got to the lake, they saw many ducks and fish. Ben and Lily ran to the shore and threw some bread for the ducks. The ducks came closer and quacked. Ben and Lily laughed and clapped. + +"Be careful, don't go too far," Mom said. "The water is deep and cold." + +Ben and Lily nodded and stayed near Mom and Dad. They splashed and kicked and had fun. But then Ben saw something shiny in the water. He wanted to see what it was. He walked a little bit further and reached for it. + +"Ben, come back!" Lily shouted. "You're too far!" + +But Ben did not hear her. He stepped on a slippery rock and fell into the water. He felt the cold and wet and got scared. He cried for help. + +Mom and Dad heard Ben and ran to him. Dad jumped into the water and grabbed Ben. He lifted him up and brought him back to the shore. Mom wrapped Ben in a towel and hugged him. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Mom asked. + +Ben nodded and sniffed. He was sorry he did not listen to Mom and Lily. He said sorry to them. + +"It's okay, Ben. We're glad you're safe," Mom said. "But you have to be more careful next time. The lake can be dangerous." + +Ben hugged Mom and said he understood. He thanked Dad for saving him. He looked at Lily and smiled. Lily smiled back and gave him a hug. + +They all sat on the grass and ate some sandwiches and cookies. They watched the ducks and fish and the sun on the lake. They were happy to be together. They still liked the lake, but they knew they had to respect it. +Sam and Mia went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things on the beach, like shells, rocks, and birds. + +One day, they found a crab in a small pool of water. The crab was red and had big claws. Sam and Mia wanted to touch it, but Mom and Dad said to be careful. + +"Can we hold it?" Sam asked. + +"Only if you are gentle and don't squeeze it," Dad said. "Crabs can pinch you if they are scared or angry." + +Dad picked up the crab and showed it to Sam and Mia. He let them hold it one by one, while he watched. The crab felt hard and ticklish in their hands. They saw its eyes, legs, and mouth. + +"Wow, it's amazing!" Mia said. + +"It's so cool!" Sam said. + +They thanked Dad and put the crab back in the water. They waved goodbye to the crab and went to look for more things on the beach. They had a lot of fun and learned something new. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and liked to chase balls. + +One evening, their mom called them to come inside for dinner. "Tom, Lily, Spot, time to eat!" she said. "We have soup and bread and cheese, your favorite!" + +But Tom and Lily did not want to stop playing. They wanted to stay outside and watch the stars. They tried to resist their mom's voice. "No, mom, we want to play more!" they said. "Please, please, please!" + +Their mom was not happy. She came outside and saw them on the swing. "Tom, Lily, you have to listen to me. It's getting dark and cold. You need to eat and wash and sleep. You can play again tomorrow." she said. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They knew their mom was right. They also saw Spot wagging his tail and licking his lips. He was hungry too. They decided to obey their mom. "Okay, mom, we're coming." they said. "But can we bring Spot with us?" + +Their mom smiled and nodded. She was glad they changed their minds. She also loved Spot, who was an elderly dog and needed extra care. She hugged them and led them inside. "Of course you can bring Spot. He's part of the family too." she said. "Now let's enjoy our dinner and thank God for this wonderful evening." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They bring a big basket with food and drinks. They want to have a picnic. + +They find a nice spot under a big tree. They spread a blanket on the grass. They take out sandwiches, apples, cookies and juice. They eat and talk and laugh. They are happy. + +"Look, Ben, a squirrel!" Anna says. She points to a small animal that runs up the tree. Ben sees it too. He smiles. He likes squirrels. They are cute and fast. + +"Can we feed it?" Ben asks. He picks up a piece of bread. He breaks it into small bits. He throws them on the ground near the tree. + +"Maybe," Anna says. She does the same. She hopes the squirrel will come down and eat. + +They wait and watch. The squirrel is curious. It peeks from behind a branch. It sees the bread. It smells good. It wants to eat. + +But the squirrel is also shy. It is afraid of Anna and Ben. They are big and loud. It does not know them. It stays on the tree. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They want to make friends with the squirrel. They try to be quiet and still. They make soft noises. They say, "Come here, squirrel. We are nice. We have food for you." + +But the squirrel does not come. It is too scared. It runs away to another tree. + +Anna and Ben sigh. They give up. They decide to play something else. They pack up their picnic. They put everything back in the basket. They fold the blanket. + +They look at the sky. It is gray. It looks like rain. They hear thunder. They feel drops on their faces. + +"Oh no, it is raining!" Anna says. She grabs her hat. She puts it on her head. + +"Let's go home!" Ben says. He grabs his coat. He puts it on his body. + +They run to their moms. Their moms are waiting for them. They have umbrellas. They open them. They cover Anna and Ben. + +They walk to the car. They are wet and cold. They are not happy. + +They get in the car. They buckle up. They drive away. + +They say goodbye to the park. They say goodbye to the squirrel. They hope to see it again. + +They go home. They take off their wet clothes. They put on dry clothes. They are warm and cozy. + +They drink hot chocolate. They eat more cookies. They tell their moms about their picnic. They are happy again. + +They are tired. They yawn. They rest. They close their eyes. They dream of squirrels. +Anna likes to count. She counts her fingers, her toes, her toys, and her books. She can count to ten by herself. She is very proud of her counting. + +One night, Anna hears a scary voice outside her window. It is loud and deep and angry. It says, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. I am coming for you, little girl!" + +Anna is very scared. She hides under her blanket and holds her teddy bear. She hopes the scary voice will go away. She does not want to see who it is. + +She hears the voice count again, louder and closer. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. I am here, little girl!" + +Anna screams and cries. She wants her mommy and daddy. She does not want the scary voice to hurt her. + +But then, she hears another voice. It is soft and sweet and familiar. It is her big brother, Jake. He says, "Gotcha, Anna! It was me, Jake! I was playing a trick on you! I used a megaphone to make my voice scary. It was just a joke!" + +Anna is angry and sad. She does not like Jake's joke. She does not think it is funny. She throws her teddy bear at him and says, "Go away, Jake! You are mean and bad! You scared me a lot! I do not like you!" + +Jake feels sorry and ashamed. He did not mean to scare Anna so much. He wanted to make her laugh, not cry. He says, "I'm sorry, Anna. I love you. Please forgive me. I will not do it again. Can I hug you?" + +Anna thinks for a moment. She loves Jake, too. He is her big brother. He usually plays nice with her. He sometimes reads her books and counts with her. She says, "Okay, Jake. I forgive you. But do not scare me again. Or I will tell mommy and daddy. And they will be mad at you. Can I hug you, too?" + +Jake and Anna hug and say sorry and I love you. They feel better and happier. They go back to bed and sleep well. They dream of counting stars and hearing nice voices. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play with their dog, True. True is a big, black dog. He likes to run and jump and bark. + +One day, Sara and Tom want to order pizza for lunch. They call the pizza place and ask for cheese pizza. They are very hungry and excited. + +But when the pizza comes, True is faster than them. He runs to the door and grabs the pizza box. He runs away with it to the backyard. He opens the box and starts to eat the pizza. + +Sara and Tom are angry and sad. They chase True and shout at him. + +"True, stop! That is our pizza! Bad dog, bad dog!" + +True does not listen. He likes the pizza. He thinks it is his. He growls at Sara and Tom. + +Sara and Tom do not know what to do. They are afraid of True. He is big and strong and filthy. He has pizza sauce and cheese all over his fur. + +They go back to the house and tell their mom what happened. Their mom is not happy. She scolds True and takes the pizza away from him. She gives him a bath and puts him in his bed. + +She orders a new pizza for Sara and Tom. She hugs them and says sorry. She says True is a good dog, but he needs to learn to share. + +Sara and Tom forgive True. They love him, even when he is naughty. They share their new pizza with him. They are happy again. +Lily loved to play with her sword. It was a toy sword, but it looked like a real one. It was shiny and brilliant, and it made a swish sound when she swung it. She liked to pretend she was a brave knight, fighting dragons and monsters. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She brought her sword with her, and ran around the grass and trees. She saw a big slide, and climbed up to the top. She looked down and saw a boy with a red cap. He was playing with a ball. + +"Hello!" she said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +The boy looked up and saw her sword. He frowned and shook his head. + +"No, I don't like swords. They are scary and mean. I like balls. They are fun and nice." + +Lily felt sad. She thought swords were fun and nice, too. She wanted to make a new friend. + +"Please, don't be scared. My sword is not mean. It is a toy. I can show you how to play with it. It is very brilliant, see?" + +She held out her sword and smiled. The boy looked at it again. He saw that it was shiny and brilliant, and it made a swish sound when he swung it. He felt curious. + +"Okay, maybe I can try. But only for a little bit." + +He climbed up the slide and took the sword from Lily. He swung it around and made a swish sound. He laughed. + +"This is fun! You are right, your sword is brilliant!" + +Lily laughed, too. She was happy. She had made a new friend. + +They played with the sword and the ball for a long time. They pretended they were knights and princes, fighting dragons and monsters, and saving the kingdom. They had a lot of fun. + +They shared their toys and their stories. They learned to like each other's games. They became good friends. + +They loved to play with the sword and the ball. They were shiny and brilliant, and they made them happy. +Tim and Sam were friends in class. They liked to play and learn together. But one day, Tim saw a big red ball in the yard. He wanted to play with it, but it belonged to another class. Tim said to Sam, "Let's take the ball. It looks fun. No one will know." + +Sam was scared. He knew it was wrong to take the ball. He said to Tim, "No, we can't. That is not our ball. It is not nice to take things that are not ours. We have our own toys to play with." + +But Tim did not listen. He said to Sam, "Don't be a baby. I dare you to take the ball with me. It will be fun. We are powerful. We can do what we want." + +Sam did not want to lose his friend. He did not want to be called a baby. He wanted to be powerful too. So he followed Tim and took the ball. They ran away with it and hid behind a tree. They started to play with the ball. They threw it and kicked it and laughed. + +But soon, they heard a loud voice. It was the teacher of the other class. She was looking for the ball. She saw Tim and Sam behind the tree. She was angry. She said to them, "What are you doing with our ball? That is not yours. That is ours. You took it without asking. That is very bad. You have to give it back. And you have to say sorry. And you have to go to the principal's office. You are in big trouble." + +Tim and Sam felt ashamed. They knew they did wrong. They gave back the ball and said sorry. They followed the teacher to the principal's office. They were scared of what would happen. They wished they had not taken the ball. They wished they had listened to Sam's voice. They learned that being powerful does not mean doing what you want. It means doing what is right. And being a friend does not mean daring someone to do bad things. It means helping someone to do good things. +Mia likes to bake with her mom. They make cookies and cakes and pies. Mia helps to mix and pour and cut. She likes to lick the spoon and taste the dough. + +One day, they bake a special cake for dad. It is his birthday. They put candles and sprinkles on the cake. Mia is very happy and excited. She wants to surprise dad. + +They hide the cake in the kitchen. They wait for dad to come home. Mia is very alert. She listens for dad's footsteps and car. She hears a knock on the door. She runs to open it. + +"Happy birthday, dad!" she shouts. She hugs him and pulls him inside. "We have a cake for you!" + +Dad smiles and kisses her and mom. He sees the cake on the table. He is very surprised and touched. He says, "Thank you, Mia and mom. You are so sweet and kind. You have a lot of spirit. I love you both very much." + +They light the candles and sing happy birthday. Dad blows out the candles and makes a wish. They cut the cake and eat it. It is very yummy and soft. Mia is very proud and happy. She likes to bake with her mom. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They had a big bow and some arrows. They wanted to be like the heroes in the stories. They took turns to shoot at a target on a tree. + +"Wow, you are very good, Tom!" Lily said. "You hit the target every time!" + +"Thank you, Lily. You are good too. But you need to yield the bow more. Like this." Tom showed Lily how to pull the string back and aim. + +Lily tried to do the same. She yielded the bow and let go of the arrow. But the arrow flew too high and landed on a branch. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "How can we get it back?" + +Tom looked around. He saw a ladder leaning against a fence. He had an idea. + +"Come on, Lily. Let's use the ladder. We can climb up and get the arrow." + +Lily nodded. She followed Tom to the ladder. They carried it to the tree. Tom put the ladder against the trunk. He climbed up first. He reached the branch and grabbed the arrow. + +"Here it is!" he said. He threw the arrow down to Lily. + +"Good job, Tom!" Lily said. She caught the arrow. + +Tom climbed down the ladder. He smiled. He felt successful. He and Lily had solved the problem. + +They picked up the bow and the arrows. They ran back to the target. They continued to play and have fun. They were happy. +Lily and Tom are young friends who like to play together. One day, they go to the market with their moms. They see many things at the market, like flowers, bread, and cheese. But they like the fruit best. The fruit is colorful and sweet. + +"Look, Lily, there are apples and bananas and oranges!" Tom says, pointing to a display of fruit. + +"I like apples and bananas and oranges. They are yummy!" Lily says, smiling. + +"Me too. Can we have some, Mom?" Tom asks his mom. + +"Sure, Tom. You can each pick one fruit you want," his mom says. + +"Yay!" Tom and Lily say. They run to the display of fruit and look for their favorite. + +"I want a red apple. It is shiny and crunchy," Tom says, grabbing an apple. + +"I want a yellow banana. It is soft and smooth," Lily says, peeling a banana. + +They show their fruit to each other and their moms. Then they sit on a bench and eat their fruit. They share bites and talk about their fruit. + +"This apple is so good. It is sweet and juicy," Tom says. + +"This banana is so good. It is creamy and filling," Lily says. + +They finish their fruit and throw away the peels and cores. They thank their moms for the fruit and hug them. + +"Can we play some more, Mom?" Lily asks. + +"Of course, Lily. You and Tom can play until we go home," her mom says. + +"Yay!" Lily and Tom say. They run to the playground and have more fun. They are happy and full. They love fruit and each other. +Anna and Ben like to pretend. They pretend to be pirates, or astronauts, or doctors. Today, they pretend to be spies. They wear hats and sunglasses and talk in whispers. + +They find an umbrella in the closet. It is big and black and has a button. Anna says, "This is our spy gadget. It can do many things. It can fly, or shoot, or make us invisible." Ben says, "Wow, that is cool. Let's try it." + +They go outside and look for a place to hide. They see a big tree with many leaves. They run to the tree and open the umbrella. They hold it over their heads and press the button. Nothing happens. They press it again and again. Still nothing. + +They are so busy with the umbrella that they do not see the dog. The dog is big and brown and likes to chase things. He sees the umbrella and thinks it is a toy. He runs to the tree and barks. Anna and Ben are scared. They drop the umbrella and run away. + +The dog grabs the umbrella and shakes it. The umbrella breaks and makes a loud noise. The dog is happy. He thinks he won the game. Anna and Ben are sad. They think they lost their spy gadget. They are also clumsy. They trip and fall and get dirty. + +They go back to the house and tell their mom what happened. Their mom is not angry. She says, "It is okay. It was just an old umbrella. You can pretend with something else. But first, you need to wash and change. You are very messy." Anna and Ben say, "Okay, mom. We are sorry. We love you." They hug their mom and go to the bathroom. They still like to pretend, but they are more careful next time. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they have a fight. Tom wants to build a big tower with all the blocks. Mia wants to make a road with some blocks and some cars. + +"Give me the blocks!" Tom says. He pulls the blocks from Mia's hands. + +"No, they are mine!" Mia says. She pushes Tom away. + +They yell and cry. They are angry and sad. They do not feel like friends. + +Mom hears the fight. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the blocks and the cars on the floor. She sees Tom and Mia with red faces and wet eyes. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asks. She is not happy. + +"Tom took my blocks!" Mia says. + +"Mia pushed me!" Tom says. + +Mom sighs. She picks up the blocks and the cars. She puts them on the table. + +"Listen, Tom and Mia. You are friends. You can share the blocks and the cars. You can play together. You can have fun. You can feel happy. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Tom and Mia nod. They are sorry. They say sorry to each other. They hug. + +"Can we play now?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, we can. But first, let's clean up the mess." Mom says. + +Tom and Mia help Mom to tidy up the floor. They put the blocks and the cars in their places. They feel good. They feel proud. + +"Good job, Tom and Mia. You are good friends. You are good helpers. I am proud of you." Mom says. + +She smiles. She gives them a kiss. She lets them play. + +Tom and Mia play with the blocks and the cars. They build a big tower and a road. They share and take turns. They laugh and talk. They feel happy. They feel like friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big cage with a tiger inside. The tiger looked sad and bored. He had no water and no toys. + +"Can we help him?" Lily asked Ben. + +Ben shook his head. "No, he is too big and scary. He might bite us." + +Lily felt sorry for the tiger. She had an idea. She found a hose near the cage. She turned it on and sprayed some water at the tiger. + +The tiger was surprised. He felt the cool water on his dry fur. He liked it. He roared and licked his lips. + +"Stop it, Lily!" Ben urged. "You are making him angry!" + +Lily did not listen. She sprayed more water at the tiger. She wanted to make him happy. + +The tiger jumped and pawed at the cage. He wanted to get out and play with Lily. He broke the lock and pushed the door open. + +Lily and Ben screamed. They ran away from the cage. The tiger chased them. + +"Help! Help!" they shouted. + +A man with a gun came. He saw the tiger running after the children. He aimed and shot the tiger. + +The tiger fell down. He was not moving. + +Lily and Ben stopped running. They looked at the tiger. They felt sad and scared. + +"Why did you do that?" Lily asked the man. + +The man sighed. "He was dangerous. He could have hurt you." + +Lily shook her head. "No, he was not. He was just thirsty and lonely. He wanted to be our friend." + +The man did not know what to say. He took Lily and Ben to their parents. He told them what happened. + +Lily and Ben hugged their parents. They cried for the tiger. They wished they could have helped him. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy boats in the bath. They made them sail and splash in the water. They pretended they were pirates and explorers. They had fun. + +One day, Ben had a new boat. It was bigger and faster than Lily's boat. He said it was the best boat ever. He did not want to share it with Lily. He said it was his boat and his bath. + +Lily was sad and angry. She wanted to play with the new boat too. She thought Ben was mean and selfish. She waited for Ben to look away. Then she grabbed the new boat and threw it in the toilet. She said it was her toilet and her boat. + +Ben saw what Lily did. He screamed and cried. He ran to the toilet and tried to get the boat out. But it was too late. The boat was stuck and wet. He could not sail it anymore. He was very upset. + +Mum heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Ben and Lily by the toilet. She saw the boat in the toilet. She was not happy. She scolded Ben and Lily for fighting and wasting water. She said they had to say sorry to each other and share their toys. She said they had to be nice and lively, not mean and sulky. She said they had to help her clean the toilet and the bath. She said they had to learn to play together. +Ben and Mia like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big ball. The ball is red and blue and has a label on it. The label says "bounce me". + +One day, they take the ball to the park. They find a hill and roll the ball down. The ball goes fast and bounces on the grass. Ben and Mia laugh and run after the ball. + +"Look, Mia, the ball is so fun!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, I like the ball too!" Mia says. + +They roll the ball up and down the hill many times. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, they see a little dog. The dog is brown and fluffy and has a collar. The dog sees the ball and runs to it. The dog thinks the ball is a toy for him. He bites the ball and shakes it. He makes a hole in the ball. The air comes out of the ball. The ball is not big and round anymore. The ball is flat and sad. + +"Oh no, the dog broke our ball!" Ben says. + +"Bad dog, go away!" Mia says. + +They try to get the ball from the dog, but the dog is strong and fast. He runs away with the ball. Ben and Mia are sad and angry. They cry and shout. + +"Come back, dog, give us our ball!" Ben says. + +"That's our ball, not yours!" Mia says. + +But the dog does not listen. He takes the ball to his owner. His owner is a man who sits on a bench. He sees the ball and the label on it. He reads the label and smiles. + +"Good boy, you found a ball!" he says to the dog. "But this is not your ball, this is someone else's ball. See, the label says 'bounce me'. This ball is for bouncing, not for biting. Let's go and find the owners of the ball and say sorry." + +He takes the ball and the dog and walks to Ben and Mia. He gives them the ball and apologizes. + +"I'm sorry, kids, my dog thought your ball was his toy. He didn't mean to hurt it. He likes to play with balls, but he doesn't know how to bounce them. He only knows how to bite them. Can you forgive him?" + +Ben and Mia look at the man and the dog. They are still sad, but they are also kind. They know the dog is not bad, he is just silly. They nod and smile. + +"It's okay, mister, we forgive your dog. He is cute, but he needs to learn how to play with balls. Maybe you can teach him?" Ben says. + +"Or maybe you can give him another toy, like a bone or a rope. Something he can bite and not break." Mia says. + +The man thanks them and agrees. He says he will buy a new ball for them and a new toy for his dog. He says goodbye and leaves with his dog. + +Ben and Mia wave and say goodbye. They are happy again. They have a new friend and a new ball. They go back to the hill and roll the ball down. The ball is red and blue and has a label on it. The label says "bounce me". And they do. +Lily was a smart girl who liked to fix things. She had a toy car that was broken. She wanted to make it go again. She took her dad's tools and opened the car. She saw many wires and parts inside. She tried to move them and connect them. + +But she did not know what she was doing. She made a mistake and touched a wire that was hot. It gave her a big shock and hurt her hand. She dropped the tools and the car and cried. Her dad heard her and ran to her. He saw what she had done and was angry and scared. + +He took her to the doctor to check her hand. The doctor said she was lucky and gave her a bandage. He told her not to play with wires and tools. He said they were dangerous and not for kids. He gave her a cookie to make her feel better. But Lily did not feel better. She felt sad and sorry. She wished she had not tried to fix the car. She wished she had asked her dad for help. She learned a hard lesson. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They had a big jeep toy that they could ride in. They liked to pretend they were on a safari, looking for animals. + +"Look, Lily, a lion!" Ben said, pointing to the fence. He saw a big, orange cat sitting on the fence. It was not a lion, but Ben liked to imagine it was. + +"Wow, Ben, let's get closer!" Lily said. She drove the jeep toy towards the fence. The cat saw them and hissed. It did not like the jeep toy. It was loud and scary. + +"Be careful, Lily, the lion might spray us!" Ben said. He had a water bottle in his hand. He used it to spray water at the cat. The cat did not like that either. It jumped off the fence and ran away. + +"Ha, ha, we scared the lion away!" Ben said. He was happy. He sprayed more water in the air. + +"Ben, stop spraying water, you are getting me wet!" Lily said. She was not happy. She did not like to be wet. + +"Sorry, Lily, I was just having fun," Ben said. He stopped spraying water. He saw a big bush near the fence. He had an idea. + +"Hey, Lily, let's hide the jeep behind the bush. Then we can surprise Mom when she comes out," Ben said. + +"OK, Ben, that sounds fun," Lily said. She liked surprises. She helped Ben push the jeep toy behind the bush. They made sure it was hidden. Then they waited for Mom to come out. They smiled. They were having fun. +Lila and Ben are playing with their toys. Lila has a ship and Ben has a car. They want to make a race. Lila says, "My ship is faster than your car. It can go on water and land." Ben says, "No, my car is faster than your ship. It can go on roads and hills." + +They find a long string and tie one end to the ship and the other end to the car. They put the ship and the car on opposite sides of the room. They say, "Ready, set, go!" and pull the string. + +The ship and the car start to move. They go very fast. They make a lot of noise. Lila and Ben cheer for their toys. They are having fun. + +But then, the string gets tangled. The ship and the car stop. They cannot move. Lila and Ben are sad. They try to untie the string. But it is too hard. They get impatient. They start to cry. + +Mom hears them crying. She comes to the room. She sees the ship and the car and the string. She says, "What happened?" Lila and Ben tell her. Mom says, "Don't worry. I can help you." She unties the string. She gives the ship to Lila and the car to Ben. She says, "You can play with your toys again. But next time, don't tie them together. They are different. They need different ways to move." + +Lila and Ben say, "Thank you, Mom." They hug her. They are happy. They play with their toys again. But this time, they don't make a race. They make a story. They pretend that the ship and the car are friends. They go on adventures together. They have more fun. +Tom is a sheep who lives on a farm with many other sheep. He likes to eat grass, play with his friends and sleep under the stars. He thinks he is very intelligent, because he knows many things that other sheep do not know. He can count to ten, he can remember the names of all the animals on the farm, and he can make funny noises with his mouth. + +One day, a man comes to the farm with a big machine. He wants to cut the wool from the sheep, so he can make clothes and blankets. Tom is scared of the machine, because it is loud and sharp. He does not want to lose his wool, because he thinks it makes him look smart and warm. He runs away from the man and hides behind a tree. + +"Tom, where are you?" his friend Lily calls. Lily is a sheep who is very kind and brave. She does not mind losing her wool, because she knows it will grow back. She also knows that the man is not bad, he is just doing his job. "Come on, Tom, it is not so bad. The machine does not hurt, and you will feel lighter and cooler. Besides, your wool will help other people who are cold and need clothes." + +Tom does not listen to Lily. He thinks she is silly and does not understand anything. He thinks he is smarter than her and everyone else. He stays behind the tree and does not come out. + +The man finishes cutting the wool from the other sheep and puts it in a big bag. He looks around and sees Tom behind the tree. He walks towards him with the machine. Tom is very afraid and tries to run away, but he is too late. The man catches him and cuts his wool. Tom feels a lot of pain and cries. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Lily asks. She comes to comfort him and gives him a hug. Tom feels ashamed and sorry. He realizes that he was not intelligent, he was arrogant and foolish. He also realizes that Lily was right, the man was not bad, he was just doing his job. He also realizes that Lily was his true friend, who cared for him and helped him. + +"Thank you, Lily," Tom says. "You are very kind and brave. And you are very intelligent, too. I was wrong to think that I was better than you and everyone else. I am sorry for being rude and selfish. Can you forgive me?" + +"Of course, Tom," Lily says. "You are my friend, and I forgive you. And don't worry, your wool will grow back soon. And you will always be smart and warm in your heart." + +Tom smiles and hugs Lily back. He learns a valuable lesson that day. He learns that intelligence is not only about knowing things, but also about being humble, respectful and compassionate. He learns that wool is not what makes him smart and warm, but his friendship and kindness. He learns that he has a lot to learn from others, and that he should always listen and appreciate them. He learns that he is a sheep, and he is happy to be one. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big, ugly dog. The dog had long, dirty fur and sharp teeth. It barked loudly and ran towards them. + +Sara and Tom were scared. They trembled and hugged each other. They looked for a place to hide. + +"Help, help!" Sara cried. + +"Go away, dog!" Tom shouted. + +The dog did not listen. It came closer and closer. Sara and Tom felt very small and weak. + +Suddenly, they heard a soft cooing sound. They looked up and saw a white dove. The dove was flying in the sky. It saw the children and the dog. It wanted to help. + +The dove flew down and landed on the dog's head. It pecked the dog's ears and eyes. It made the dog angry and confused. + +"Ow, ow!" the dog yelped. It shook its head and tried to catch the dove. But the dove was too fast and smart. It flew away and came back again and again. + +The dog gave up. It ran away from the park. It did not want to bother the children anymore. + +Sara and Tom were happy. They stopped trembling and smiled. They thanked the dove for saving them. + +"Thank you, dove!" Sara said. + +"You are very brave and kind!" Tom said. + +The dove cooed and nodded. It was glad to help. It flew away and waved its wings. + +Sara and Tom waved back. They felt safe and grateful. They continued to play in the park. They hoped to see the dove again. +On Sunday, Lily and Tom went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They wanted to play with everything, but they had to take turns and share. + +Lily saw a shiny bike near the slide. It had a lock on it, but the key was on the ground. Lily wanted to ride the bike, so she picked up the key and tried to unlock it. + +Tom saw what Lily was doing and said, "No, Lily, that is not your bike. That is someone else's bike. You have to be honest and leave it alone." + +But Lily did not listen to Tom. She unlocked the bike and got on it. She rode away from the slide, feeling happy. + +But then, a boy came running to the slide. He was crying and looking for his bike. He saw Lily on his bike and shouted, "Hey, that is my bike! Give it back to me!" + +Lily felt scared and sorry. She stopped the bike and got off. She gave the bike and the key back to the boy. She said, "I'm sorry, I took your bike. I was wrong. Please forgive me." + +The boy was still angry, but he said, "Thank you for giving it back. But you should not take things that are not yours. That is not honest. That is not nice." + +Lily nodded and said, "You are right. I learned my lesson. I will not do it again." + +Tom came to Lily and said, "I'm glad you said sorry and gave the bike back. But next time, listen to me. I'm your brother and I want to help you. I want you to be honest and good." + +Lily hugged Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I love you. You are a good brother. Thank you for helping me." + +Mom came to Lily and Tom and said, "I'm proud of you, Lily, for admitting your mistake and apologizing. And I'm proud of you, Tom, for being honest and kind. You are both good children. Now, let's go and have some ice cream." + +Lily and Tom smiled and said, "Yay, ice cream!" They held Mom's hand and walked to the ice cream truck. They learned that being honest is better than being greedy, and that sharing is better than taking. +Lily was a little girl who loved to whisper. She whispered to her dolls, her teddy bears, and her books. She whispered to her mommy and daddy, and sometimes to her baby brother. She whispered because she thought it was fun and special. + +One night, Lily was in her bed, whispering to her pillow. She whispered about her day, her dreams, and her wishes. She whispered that she wanted to see an angel. She had heard mommy and daddy talk about angels, and how they were good and beautiful and helped people. + +As she whispered, she heard a soft voice whisper back. "Hello, Lily. I am an angel. I heard your wish and I came to visit you." Lily was surprised and happy. She looked up and saw a bright light in her room. In the light, she saw a figure with wings and a halo. It was an angel! + +"Wow, you are an angel!" Lily whispered. "You are so pretty and shiny. Can I touch your wings?" + +"Of course, Lily. You can touch my wings. They are soft and warm. And you can ask me anything you want. I am here to be your friend." The angel whispered. + +Lily reached out and touched the angel's wings. They felt like feathers and silk. She smiled and hugged the angel. She asked the angel many questions, and the angel answered them all. They whispered for a long time, until Lily felt sleepy. + +"Thank you, angel. You are very nice and kind. I like you a lot. Can you come back again?" Lily whispered. + +"You are welcome, Lily. You are very sweet and brave. I like you too. And yes, I can come back again. Whenever you whisper a wish, I will hear you and visit you. Good night, Lily. Sleep well." The angel whispered. + +The angel kissed Lily on the forehead and flew away. Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of angels and whispers. She was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big party. A girl named Anna was there. She saw a boy named Tom. Tom was very nice. Anna liked Tom a lot. They talked and played together. + +One day, Tom asked Anna to marry him. Anna said yes! They were so happy. They danced and sang together. + +At the party, there was a big pan with yummy food. Anna and Tom ate lots of food from the pan. It was very tasty. + +But then, a rude man came to the party. He was mean to Anna and Tom. Anna and Tom didn't like the rude man. They ignored him and kept having fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and create new things with his blocks. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to help her make some healthy food for dinner. Timmy said yes and they went to the kitchen. + +As they were cooking, Timmy's mom asked him if he knew what iron was. Timmy shook his head no. His mom explained that iron was a special metal that helps make our bodies strong and healthy. Timmy thought that was cool. + +Later that night, after dinner, Timmy's mom showed him a toy she had created for him using some old iron pieces. Timmy was so happy and thanked his mom for making him such a cool toy. Timmy's mom smiled and said, "I knew you would like it. I wanted to create something special for my special little boy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and always made a big mess. One day, she found an old barrel in the yard. It was big and round, and she thought it was perfect for playing hide and seek. + +Lily climbed inside the barrel and played for hours. But when she tried to climb out, she couldn't. The barrel was stuck and wouldn't budge. She started to cry and realized that she was in a messy situation. + +Luckily, Lily's mom heard her cries and came to the rescue. She helped Lily out of the barrel and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful and not play with things that could rot or make a mess. The moral of the story is that it's important to be safe and tidy, even when we're having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved motorcycles. He had a charming red toy motorcycle that he loved to play with every day. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. "Wow, Timmy! Your motorcycle is so cool! Can I play with it?" asked Billy. + +"Sure, but be careful not to roll it too fast," replied Timmy. + +Billy took the motorcycle and rolled it around the room. Suddenly, the motorcycle hit a bump and one of the wheels fell off. + +"Oh no! The motorcycle is broken!" cried Billy. + +"Don't worry, we can fix it together," said Timmy. And they spent the rest of the day fixing the charming red motorcycle. From that day on, Timmy and Billy had even more fun playing with the motorcycle together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, something strange happened. Lily's mom took her to a big building with lots of books. It was called a library. + +Lily's mom told her that the library had books about history. History means things that happened a long time ago. Lily thought that was very interesting. She looked at books about dinosaurs and knights. + +But then, Lily accidentally knocked over a book and it made a loud noise. She felt ashamed because everyone looked at her. But her mom told her it was okay and accidents happen. They picked up the book and Lily learned that even if you make a mistake, you can still learn new things from history. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Dove. Dove was very small and had tiny wings. She wanted to fly high in the sky like the other birds but couldn't. She felt sad and ashamed of herself. + +One day, Dove saw a tall tree and decided to climb it. She climbed and climbed until she reached the top. She felt happy and proud of herself. But, when she looked down, she realized she was stuck. She couldn't climb down. + +Dove started to cry and wished she had never climbed the tree. But then, a kind bird came to help her. The bird used his strong wings to lift Dove off the tree and bring her safely to the ground. Dove was grateful and happy. She learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help and that climbing too high can be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady. She had a big plate of cookies. She was so generous that she wanted to share her cookies with others. + +She saw a little girl who looked sad. The lady gave her a cookie and the little girl smiled. The lady was happy to see the little girl happy. + +Suddenly, the little girl accidentally tore her dress. The lady felt bad for her. She gave the little girl another cookie and a hug. The little girl felt better and thanked the lady for being so nice. + +From that day on, the little girl and the kind lady became friends. They shared cookies and had fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick daisies in the field near her house. One day, she picked a bunch of daisies and brought them home to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I picked these daisies for you!" Lily said with a big smile. + +Her mom took the daisies and smelled them. "Oh, they're so pretty, but they smell bitter," she said. + +Lily was sad that her mom didn't like the daisies she had picked. "But I scattered them all around the field," she said. "I thought they would make everyone happy." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "That's very kind of you, Lily. But remember, sometimes things that seem pretty on the outside can be bitter on the inside. It's important to look beyond appearances and think about what's truly valuable." + +Lily nodded and understood what her mom meant. From that day on, she learned to appreciate the beauty in everything, even if it wasn't always perfect. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a shiny stone on the ground. It was so pretty! She picked it up and held it in her hand. + +Lily knew that the stone was fragile, which meant it could break easily. She wanted to keep it safe, so she put it in her pocket. As she walked around, she saw a sign that said "Keep Off the Grass." + +Lily knew she had to listen to the sign, so she walked carefully on the path. She didn't want to step on any flowers or hurt the grass. When she got home, she took the stone out of her pocket and put it on her windowsill. It looked beautiful in the sunlight. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful with fragile things and to follow signs. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his friends. One day, Timmy wanted to send a picture to his grandma. He drew a picture of a happy face and a heart symbol. He put the picture in an envelope and gave it to his mom to send. + +Timmy's mom put a stamp on the envelope and sent it to grandma. When grandma got the picture, she was so happy! She called Timmy on the phone and told him how much she loved the picture. Timmy was so happy too! + +Later that day, Timmy's mom made him some tea. But Timmy didn't like the taste. He said it was bitter. His mom said that was okay and gave him some honey to make it sweeter. Timmy was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he asked his mommy if he could drive his toy car outside. His mommy said yes, so Timmy went outside to drive his car. + +As he was driving, he accidentally drove over some glue that was on the ground. His car got stuck and he couldn't move it. Timmy got very angry because he couldn't play with his car anymore. His mommy came outside and saw that Timmy was upset. She helped him get his car unstuck from the glue and they went inside to play with some other toys instead. + +From that day on, Timmy was more careful when he drove his toy cars outside. He didn't want to get stuck in the glue again and make his mommy angry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with puzzles and always wanted to find the missing piece. One day, she was playing with her puzzle when she realized that one piece was missing. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, can you help me find the missing piece?" + +Her mom replied, "Of course, my kind little girl. Let's search for it together." + +They looked all around the room, under the couch and even in the toy box. Finally, Lily reached up high on the shelf and found the missing piece. She was so happy to have completed her puzzle with the help of her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish. The fish liked to swim in the pond. One day, the fish saw something shiny in the water. It was a fake leather shoe! The fish thought it was a real leather shoe, but it was not. The fish swam around the shoe, but did not touch it. The fish knew it was not real leather. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a big, shiny car made of steel. It was a gifted present for Timmy's birthday. He loved it so much that he played with it every day. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his car. He was having so much fun that he forgot to remember where he put his car. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find it. He felt sad and started to cry. Suddenly, he remembered that he left it near the swings. He ran back to the swings and there it was, his shiny steel car. Timmy was so happy that he hugged his car and thanked his mommy for the best gift ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she went to the river with her mom. Lily's mom said, "Be careful, Lily. The river is big and strong. Don't go in too deep." + +Lily saw a shiny rock in the river and wanted to get it. She asked her mom, "Can I go in the river to get the rock?" Her mom said, "Yes, but only if you stay close to me." + +Lily was so happy and went into the river to get the rock. She was careful and didn't go too deep. When she got back to her mom, she showed her the rock. Her mom said, "Good job, Lily. You didn't spoil your clothes and you listened to me. You can keep the rock." Lily was so proud of herself and hugged her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a big box of crayons and a paper to print on. Timmy was very happy and started to draw a great picture of his favorite animal, a lion. + +As he was coloring, Timmy's little sister came into the room. She asked, "What are you doing, Timmy?" Timmy replied, "I'm drawing a lion, see?" His sister said, "Wow, that's great!" Timmy smiled and continued to color. + +Suddenly, Timmy's sister grabbed the paper and started to twist it. Timmy was upset and said, "No, don't do that! I worked hard on my picture!" His sister apologized and gave the paper back to him. Timmy was happy again and finished his great lion picture. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big red truck. It had four wheels and a loud horn. The driver of the truck was very tired, so he pulled over to sleep. He closed his eyes and breathed in and out with his lungs. Suddenly, he heard a noise and woke up. He looked out the window and saw a little bird with a red feather. The bird was singing a sweet song. The driver smiled and felt happy. He started the truck and drove away, feeling rested and ready for the day. +Once upon a time, there was a blue man. He liked to play at the park. There was a big slide at the park. The blue man loved to slide down the slide. He would go up the ladder and then slide down really fast. Wheee! It was so much fun. The other kids at the park liked to watch the blue man slide too. They would cheer and clap when he went down the slide. The blue man was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was a good dog with a brown paw. Spot's owner was very rich and had a big house. Spot liked to sit on the porch and watch the birds fly by. One day, Spot saw a cat with a white paw. The cat wanted to sit with Spot, but Spot didn't like cats. The cat went away and Spot continued to sit on the porch, happy and content. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with his mommy and daddy. They were very wealthy and had lots of toys for Timmy to play with. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They were racing each other to see who was the fastest. Timmy was very fast and won the race. His friends were amazed at his speed and asked him how he was so fast. Timmy just shrugged and said, "I don't know." + +After playing for a while, Timmy's friends had to go home. Timmy was sad and didn't want to leave the park. His mommy came to pick him up and asked him why he was sad. Timmy told her he didn't want to leave because he was having so much fun. His mommy hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can come back and play again tomorrow." Timmy smiled and felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy some new toys. Timmy was so excited! + +At the store, Timmy saw a box of matches. He knew he wasn't supposed to touch them, but he thought they looked so cool. Timmy's mom saw him looking at the matches and told him they were not toys and he couldn't take them home. + +Instead, Timmy picked out a new toy car. It was red and shiny and very original. Timmy was so happy with his new toy and he couldn't wait to take it home and play with it. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky was very sad because he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, Ducky decided to go for a walk to find some new friends. + +As he was walking, he met a friendly rabbit. The rabbit said, "Hi, my name is Bun. What's your name?" Ducky said, "My name is Ducky. Nice to meet you." Bun said, "Would you like me to introduce you to some of my other friends?" Ducky was very happy and said, "Yes, please!" + +Bun showed Ducky the way to a pond where lots of other ducks were swimming. Ducky was so happy to meet new friends and play with them in the water. After playing for a while, Ducky noticed that his feathers were wet. He said, "I need to go dry off now." So he said goodbye to his new friends and went home to dry off. From that day on, Ducky had lots of new friends to play with and he was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his rubber duck in the bath. One day, he was splashing so much that the water got all over the floor. His mom said, "Be careful, Timmy! You don't want to slip and fall." + +Timmy listened to his mom and was careful not to splash too much. He played with his rubber duck and pretended it was swimming in the ocean. Then, he noticed that his hands were dirty. He asked his mom for soap and she gave him some. He rubbed the soap all over his hands until they were nice and clean. + +After he was done playing, his mom said, "It's time to get out of the bath now, Timmy." Before he got out, he wanted to soak a little longer. He loved how the warm water felt on his skin. Finally, he got out and his mom wrapped him in a soft towel. Timmy felt happy and clean. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very happy because she had a big family and lots of friends. But one day, Ellie got a note from her friend, Giraffe. The note said that there was a big problem in the jungle. All the animals were fighting over a large water hole. + +Ellie knew she had to do something to help her friends. She recommended that they all share the water hole. But the other animals didn't want to listen to her. They kept arguing and fighting. + +Ellie was sad because she didn't like seeing her friends fighting. So, she decided to take action. She went to the water hole and started pouring water into smaller holes she dug with her trunk. Soon, all the animals had their own little water hole and they were all happy again. Ellie felt proud of herself for helping her friends and solving the problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fake flower that she loved to play with. One Wednesday, she went to the park with her mom. While she was playing, she saw a big dog and she screamed because she was scared. Her mom hugged her and told her it was okay. After that, Lily played with her fake flower and had a lot of fun in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved animals. She had a pet parrot named Polly. One day, Lily's mom took her to the zoo. They saw lots of animals like lions, tigers, and monkeys. But Lily was sad because she didn't see any parrots. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom revealed a surprise. She took her to a special exhibit where there were lots of colorful parrots. Lily was so happy and hugged her mom. "Thank you, Mommy! You are successful at making me happy!" Lily said. + +As they were leaving the zoo, Lily talked to Polly. "Polly, did you see all the parrots? They were so pretty!" Polly replied, "Yes, Lily. They were very pretty." And Lily smiled, knowing that she had a special friend in Polly who understood her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she was playing with her friend Jack. They were having fun running around and chasing each other. + +Suddenly, Lily saw her shadow on the ground. She pointed at it and said, "Look, Jack! My shadow is following me!" Jack looked at his own shadow and smiled. "I have a shadow too!" he said. + +After a while, Lily's mom called them inside for a snack. She opened the door and said, "Come on in, kids! I have some yummy cookies for you to enjoy." Lily and Jack ran inside and sat down at the table. They took a bite of the cookies and smiled. "These are delicious!" they said. + +As they finished their snack, Lily's mom asked, "Did you have fun playing outside?" Lily and Jack nodded their heads and said, "Yes, we had so much fun! We loved playing with our shadows." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to a big house with her mommy and daddy. They went up the stairs to a room where there were lots of people. The people were talking and laughing, but Lily heard a noisy sound coming from another room. + +She asked her mommy, "What's that noise?" + +Her mommy said, "It's a surprise. Wait and see." + +After a while, a man came into the room and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, please applaud for our special guest!" + +Everyone started clapping and Lily saw a clown come into the room. The clown did funny tricks and made everyone laugh. When he was finished, he went back down the stairs and everyone clapped again. + +Lily was happy that she got to see the clown and hear the noisy applause. She went home and told her friends all about it. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown bull. He lived in a field with lots of green grass. One day, the bull saw a little bird sitting on a fence. The bird was singing a pretty song. The bull wanted to be friends with the bird, but he was too big and the bird was too small. + +The bull sighed and walked away. He felt guilty for scaring the bird. The next day, the bull saw the bird again. This time, he didn't move. The bird flew down and landed on the bull's back. They became friends and sang songs together every day. The bull was no longer sad and he never felt guilty again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a big barrel sitting in the corner. She wondered what was inside. + +Lily was curious, so she walked over to the barrel and peeked inside. But she couldn't see anything! Suddenly, she heard a soft meowing sound coming from inside the barrel. She was surprised and excited. + +Lily carefully lifted the lid of the barrel and saw a tiny kitten inside. The kitten was lucky to have been found by Lily. From that day on, they were the best of friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was an old car. It was very ancient and had been around for a long time. One day, a man decided to drive the old car to the beach. He woke up early and got into the car. He drove for a long time and finally arrived at the beach. + +The man had a great time at the beach, but when it was time to go home, the old car wouldn't start. The man tried and tried, but it just wouldn't start. He was stuck at the beach with no way to get home. He felt very sad and wished he had taken a newer car instead. + +In the end, the man had to call for help and the old car was never able to drive again. It was a sad ending for the ancient car that had been around for so many years. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new ball that she loved to throw up high. She would watch it go up and then come back down. It made her so happy. + +One day, Lily threw her ball up high and it went over the fence. She was sad because she couldn't get it back. She tried to climb the fence, but it was too high. + +Lily started to cry and wished that she could go to another world where she could get her ball back. Suddenly, a big dog came and took her ball away. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. + +She went home crying and told her mom what happened. Her mom hugged her and said they would get a new ball. But Lily was still sad because her special ball was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and chase butterflies. One day, she caught a beautiful butterfly in her hands. + +"Can I keep it?" Lily asked her mom eagerly. + +"No, sweetie," her mom replied. "The butterfly needs to remain in nature where it belongs." + +Lily was sad, but she understood. She let the butterfly go and watched as it flew away. From that day on, Lily made sure to always admire the butterflies from a distance and let them remain free in nature. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named George. George liked to wander around the savannah looking for tasty leaves to eat. One day, George saw a shiny strip of metal on the ground. He wondered what it was and decided to investigate. + +As George got closer, he saw that the strip was actually a long piece of silver tape. He thought it was very pretty and decided to wear it around his neck like a necklace. George continued to wander around with his new accessory, feeling very fancy. + +Soon, George came across his friend, a small bird named Lily. Lily noticed the shiny strip around George's neck and asked where he got it. George proudly told her about his discovery and Lily thought it was very cool. From that day on, George and Lily would often wander around together, with George wearing his shiny strip and feeling very tall and important. +Once upon a time, there was a big, mighty lion who lived in the jungle. He had a big mouth with sharp teeth. One day, a little monkey came to him and asked if he could play in the jungle. The lion said yes and permitted the monkey to play. + +The monkey was very happy and started to jump from tree to tree. Suddenly, he saw a big river and wanted to cross it. But he was scared because he didn't know how to swim. The lion saw that the monkey was in trouble and came to help him. He permitted the monkey to climb on his back and carried him across the river. + +After that, the monkey and the lion became good friends and played together every day. The monkey was very thankful to the lion for helping him and permitting him to play in the jungle. From that day on, they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her mommy. One day, they decided to plant some beans. They dug a hole and put the beans inside. Then, they covered the hole with dirt and watered it. + +Every day, Lily would go outside to check on the beans. She was so happy when she saw them start to grow. But one day, she saw that the beans were troubled. They looked sad and droopy. So, she asked her mommy what to do. Her mommy told her to raise the beans up with a stick so they could get more sun. + +Lily did what her mommy said and the beans started to grow big and strong. She was so proud of herself for helping the troubled beans. And when they were ready, she and her mommy picked them and made a yummy bean salad for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a very fat uncle. He was so big that he could barely fit through the door! One day, the uncle came to visit his little nephew. The nephew was very happy to see his uncle and they played together. + +After a while, the uncle started to feel very sleepy. He opened his mouth wide and let out a big yawn. The nephew thought it was funny and started to yawn too. They both yawned so much that they had to take a nap together. + +When they woke up, the uncle felt much better. He hugged his nephew and said goodbye. The nephew waved goodbye and watched his fat uncle walk out the door. He couldn't wait for his next visit! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a pet dog named Max. Max was very honest and always sat next to Lily when she asked him to. One day, Lily was playing with Max in the park when a big dog came up to them. The big dog wanted to play with Max, but Max didn't want to play with the big dog. + +The big dog got angry and started to chase Max. Lily tried to help, but the big dog was too strong. Max got hurt and had to go to the vet. Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She asked Max why he didn't want to play with the big dog, and Max said, "I didn't like the big dog. He wasn't honest like me." + +Lily learned that it's important to listen to your pet when they don't want to play with someone. She promised to always keep Max safe and never let anything bad happen to him again. From that day on, Lily and Max always sat together and played in the park, but they never played with the big dog again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play in the forest. One day, he found a brown arrow on the ground. He picked it up and pretended to shoot it at trees, but it didn't go very far. + +As Timmy walked deeper into the forest, he heard a loud growling sound. He looked around and saw a big, scary bear coming towards him. Timmy knew he had to do something to protect himself. + +He remembered the arrow he found earlier and quickly pulled it out of his pocket. He aimed it at the bear and shot it with all his might. The arrow flew through the air and hit the bear right in the nose. The bear roared in pain and ran away. + +Timmy felt proud that he was able to complete his mission and protect himself from the bear. He kept the brown arrow as a reminder of his bravery and went home to tell his family about his adventure in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved strawberries, they were her favorite fruit. One day, she went to the garden to pick some strawberries. She touched them gently and put them in her basket. + +Suddenly, she saw her friend Sarah with a big basket full of strawberries. Lily felt jealous and wanted more strawberries than Sarah. She ran to the strawberry patch and started picking more and more strawberries. + +But then, Lily accidentally stepped on a bee and got stung. She cried and cried, but no one was there to help her. She was allergic to bees and had a bad reaction. Sadly, Lily never got to eat the strawberries she picked and learned that being jealous can lead to bad things. +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 to the park with her mommy and saw a huge navy blue slide. + +Lily wanted to go down the slide, but she was scared. Her mommy said, "You can do it, just try!" So Lily climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. She felt so happy and proud of herself. + +As she was playing, she saw a little boy with a toy boat. Lily asked, "Can I play with your boat?" The boy said, "Sure, but only if you let me win." Lily agreed and they played together. + +After a while, the boy said, "I won!" Lily smiled and said, "That's okay, I had fun playing with you." And they became friends and played together every time they went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, Timmy saw a blue hose lying on the ground. He picked it up and started to play with it. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom came outside and asked, "What are you doing, Timmy?" + +"I'm playing with the blue hose, Mommy!" Timmy said with a smile. + +His mom replied, "Well, why don't you use the hose to water the plants? They need to be fed too." + +Timmy thought that was a great idea! So he turned on the water and started to feed the plants with the blue hose. He was so happy to help his mom take care of their garden. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always use the hose to feed the plants in their backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a dark marble on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "What's this?" she asked. + +"It's a marble," her mom explained. "It's a small, round toy that you can play with." + +Lily was very excited to play with her new marble. She showed it to her friend, Timmy. "Look at my new marble!" she said. + +Timmy wanted to play with the marble too, but Lily didn't want to share. "It's mine," she said. "I found it." + +Her mom overheard the conversation and explained to Lily that it's important to share with others. "If you share your toys, you'll make more friends," she said. + +Lily realized that her mom was right. She gave the marble to Timmy and they played together happily. From that day on, Lily learned the value of sharing and making friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma who lived far away in a distant land. One day, Lily's mom showed her a picture frame with a picture of her grandma. Lily was so happy to see her grandma's face in the frame. + +But one day, Lily's mom told her that they couldn't visit her grandma because of some trouble. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She looked at the picture frame and wished her grandma was there with her. + +Lily decided to make something special for her grandma. She made a drawing of her and put it in the picture frame. When her mom saw it, she was so proud of Lily. They decided to send the frame to her grandma as a gift. When her grandma received it, she felt so happy and couldn't wait to visit Lily and her mom soon. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily and her daddy went to the beach. Lily wanted to play in the sand, but she didn't have a bucket. "Daddy, can we get a bucket please?" she asked. + +"Sure, let's go get one," her daddy replied. They walked to the store and picked out a shiny red bucket. Lily was so happy that she hugged the bucket tightly. + +As they were walking back to the beach, Lily accidentally tripped and fell. "Ouch! My knee hurts," she cried. Her daddy lifted her up and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. Let's stand up and keep going. We'll be at the beach soon." + +Lily wiped her tears and held onto her daddy's hand. They made it to the beach and started building a sandcastle with the new bucket. Lily forgot about her hurt knee and had so much fun playing in the sand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up one morning and went to her kitchen to eat breakfast. She opened the cupboard and saw that the cereal box was empty. She was sad because she really wanted to eat cereal. + +Lily remembered that her neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, had cereal. She decided to go to Mrs. Johnson's house and ask if she could lend some cereal. Mrs. Johnson was happy to lend some cereal to Lily. Lily was so happy and thanked Mrs. Johnson. + +Lily went back home and poured cereal into her bowl. She was so happy to have cereal for breakfast. She ate her cereal and felt full. She was grateful to Mrs. Johnson for lending her cereal. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a chest where he kept all his toys. His chest was very special to him because it was his grandpa's chest. Grandpa always said that his chest was dependable and could last forever. + +One day, Timmy's mom said they were having guests over for dinner. Timmy wanted to show his chest to the guests but it was very dusty. So, he decided to polish it. He took a cloth and started rubbing the chest with it. He rubbed and rubbed until the chest was shiny and looked like new. + +When the guests arrived, Timmy was very happy to show them his polished chest. They all admired how pretty it looked. Timmy felt very proud of himself for making his chest look so nice. From that day on, Timmy made sure to polish his chest every week so that it always looked dependable and shiny. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty flowers and colorful stickers. One day, she wanted to decorate her blouse too! So, she took out her markers and drew some flowers on her blouse. + +Later that day, Lily's mom made some spicy soup for dinner. Lily tried a little bit, but it was too spicy for her. She asked her mom to make it less spicy next time. After dinner, Lily went to bed with her newly decorated blouse and dreamed of all the pretty things she would decorate next. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk in the park. It was a normal day, just like any other day. As they were walking, Lily saw a big puddle on the ground. She wanted to jump in it, but her mommy said no because she might get wet. + +Lily forgot what her mommy said and ran towards the puddle. She jumped in it and got her shoes all wet. Her mommy said, "Lily, I told you not to jump in the puddle. Now your shoes are all wet." Lily replied, "I'm sorry mommy, I forgot." They continued their walk, and Lily's shoes eventually dried off. From that day on, Lily remembered not to jump in puddles when her mommy said no. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was always hungry and his mom would make him delicious meals every day. One day, Timmy saw his dad chopping wood with an axe. Timmy asked his dad if he could try to chop wood with the axe too. + +His dad said, "No, Timmy, you're too little and the axe is too heavy. You might hurt yourself." + +But Timmy was persistent and kept asking his dad to let him try. Finally, his dad gave in and let Timmy try. Timmy swung the axe but missed the wood and hit his foot instead. Timmy cried and his dad comforted him. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to listen to grown-ups and not to be too eager to try things that are dangerous. He also learned to blink when he swings an axe and to always be careful. +Once upon a time there was a generous girl named Lucy. She loved giving to anyone she could. One day, she wanted to make her best friend, Andrew, very happy. + +So she went to the store and bought him a new shelf. When she showed it to him, his eyes lit up and he couldn't believe how generous she was. + +"Thank you, Lucy!" he said. "I don’t even know what to say!" + +"You don’t need to say anything," Lucy said. "Just remember to put your books and toys on this shelf, okay?" + +Andrew agreed and put the shelf in his room. From that day on, he kept all his things organized and neat. Lucy was pleased to see how much her generous gesture had made Andrew happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Susie. She was very frightened and she had lost her way. She had been walking for hours and was very tired. + +Suddenly Susie saw a fridge. She was so happy because she was very thirsty and very hungry. She opened the fridge and saw some food inside. + +But Susie struggled to open the fridge door. She tried and tried but it wouldn't open. She was very frustrated and started crying. + +Just then a friendly face appeared. It was Susie's mum. She opened the fridge door quickly and hugged Susie. She was relieved to see her daughter safe and sound. + +They packed the food up and set off home. Susie was no longer frightened, she was happy. She had been saved! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jake who was 3 years old. Jake was alone in the hall and felt a bit confused. He was not sure what he had to do. As he looked around, he heard a voice. + +"Who is there?" the voice asked. + +Jake was scared but he answered the voice. + +"It's Jake," he said. + +The voice said he could come closer and Jake nervously walked towards the voice. As Jake got closer, he saw an elderly man smiling at him. + +"Don't be scared Jake. What are you confused about?" the man asked kindly. + +Jake explained to the man how he felt a bit confused and was not sure what he was supposed to do. The elderly man thought for a moment and then said, + +"Why don't you find something joyful to do? That way maybe your confusion will go away." + +Jake smiled. That seemed like a good idea. He thanked the man and then went off to find something joyful to do. Jake soon forgot all about feeling confused and enjoyed the rest of his day. +Once upon a time, there were three best friends, Ben, Jack and Max. One day, Jack had an idea. He thought, "I know! I'll add a secret to our game!" + +Ben and Max were very excited. + +Max clapped his hands and said, "We will have so much fun!" + +Jack said, "The secret can be silly! But remember, it's a secret until the end of the game!" + +Then the three friends started their game with a silly secret. They laughed and smiled the whole time. + +At the end of the game, they all shouted, "What a great secret!" and hugged each other. + +And they played the game with the silly secret many times more. +There were two friends, Josh and Amy. Josh was a rabbit and Amy was a bunny. They were playing in the two garden, when Josh saw a carrot. + +"Look Amy!" said Josh. "It's a special carrot!" + +"No it isn't," countered Amy. "It's just a ordinary carrot. Let's play something else." + +Josh thanked Amy, but decided he would still take the carrot. + +The next day when they were playing the same game in the garden, Josh heard a loud growl. When he looked around, he saw two big, scary dogs! Josh was too scared to move and he dropped the carrot. + +The two dogs immediately attacked the carrot and snatched it away! Josh was so sad and scared, he wanted to cry. + +Amy was upset with Josh for not listening to her. She reminded him that ordinary carrots don't belong to anyone and that it's important to listen to our friends. Amy kindly took Josh by the hand and they both went home. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to listen to our friends and to respect other's property. +One day, Ellie was picking flowers from the garden. She was picking dandelions, roses, and daisies. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. + +Ellie smiled as she saw the night come. She loved night time! The stars shone in the dark sky and there were so many sparkles. + +Suddenly, she heard someone call out her name. It was her aunt! She had come to visit for the evening. + +Auntie asked "Ellie, shall we pick a bedtime story for tonight?". + +Ellie nodded excitedly. Auntie chose a kind story about a family that was always happy and never argued. + +Ellie liked the story and fell asleep quickly after. She had a good night's sleep and woke up feeling refreshed the next morning. +Once upon a time, there was a incredible fence in the park. All the children who lived around the park would come and play near the fence. One day, a naughty 3 year old girl decided that she wanted to climb the fence. + +The girl's mother saw her and said, "No, don't climb the fence, you'll get dirty!" The girl replied, "It's ok, I can wash myself afterwards." + +The girl's mother shook her head and said, "I can't believe you would do something like this, you're a big girl now." But the girl still decided to climb over the fence. + +So the girl climbed over the fence. On the other side, she was met by an angry mom who was trying to keep her children safe. The woman scolded the girl for climbing the fence, causing her to burst into tears. + +The girl's mother arrived shortly after and explained everything to the woman. The woman understood and allowed the girl to return, but with one condition - the girl had to wash her hands and feet before she could get back. + +The girl sadly agreed and washed her hands and feet in the park's pond. When she was done, both the girl and her mother thanked the woman and returned home. + +The girl learned an incredible lesson that day - that although her actions may not always be approved of, she still has to take responsibility for them and act accordingly. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful yacht. It floated on the sparkly blue sea. The sun was bright and the sky was dry. + +Suddenly an exciting idea came to the yacht's captain. He said to himself, "Let's add friends to our yacht!" + +So he invited a lot of people to come on his yacht. Everyone was so happy to join. + +First, they added a bench to sit on. Then they added a flag to wave in the wind. They even added some yummy snacks. + +Soon the yacht was busy with friends playing and chatting. They all had so much fun. At the end of the day, everyone was very tired, but happy. + +They waved goodbye as the yacht sailed away, back over the sparkling blue sea and towards dry land. +Once there was a little girl named Mandy. She was three years old. One day, Mandy’s mom said to her, “Mandy, it’s time to clean your room.†Mandy was frustrated. She said, “Can I wear a mask while I clean?†Her mom said, “Yes, you can. I will help you find one!†+ +Mandy was so excited! She was going to wear a mask while she cleaned her room. She looked around and found a nice pink one. She put it on her face and smiled. + +Mandy spent all day cleaning her room. Whenever she got tired, she put her hands on her hips and said, “I’m a super cleaner.†She looked around and was proud of all she had done. She even sang a song about cleaning. + +When she was done, Mandy looked around her room and smiled. She was so proud of herself for cleaning her room. She took off her mask and said, “I am a super cleaner!†+Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were walking in the forest together when they saw a picnic blanket. They went to investigate and saw that it was full of food. Jack was so excited he called out to Jill, "Look! A picnic!". + +Jill smiled and said, "Let's sit down and eat. I'm so hungry I can't even move!" +So they both sat down and began to eat. + +Suddenly they heard a loud noise coming from the bushes. They stopped and looked around curiously. Suddenly a small, dirty bunny hopped out from the bushes and bowed. Jill was so excited she shouted, "A bunny!" + +Jack was not sure what to do, but Jill reached out her hand and said, "Hello, Bunny! Would you like to join us for dinner?" The bunny bowed again and joined them for dinner. + +They all enjoyed the yummy picnic snacks together, and then it was time for the bunny to go home. Jack and Jill waved goodbye and watched as the little bunny hopped away through the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy loved playing in her garden during the spring. One day, she found a smelly flower in the garden and she wanted to stay and smell it. + +The smelly flower made Daisy giggle. It smelled like candy and she wanted to stay in the garden forever. But then, it started to get dark outside, so Daisy had to go back inside. + +The next day, Daisy wanted to stay near the smelly flower again. But when she got to the garden, it was gone! Daisy was so sad and she wanted to find it. She asked everyone she met but nobody knew where the smelly flower had gone. + +On the last day of spring, Daisy went to the garden one last time. There, she found the smelly flower! Daisy was so happy that she stayed with the flower for hours and said goodbye to it when it was time to go home. + +Even though Daisy had to leave the smelly flower behind, she never forgot the sweet smell of spring. +Once upon a time, there was a persistent little girl named Maria. She loved going out to her backyard and exploring. One day as Maria was running through her backyard, she accidentally tore her favourite dress. She was upset because she had been wearing it all day and she loved it very much. + +Maria's mom saw her tear and tried to comfort her. "It's okay sweetheart, do not be sad. You just needed to be more careful and keep track of what you do in the backyard," she said. + +Maria was still not happy. She looked down and said, "But I really liked my dress." + +Her mother smiled and hugged her. "It's going to be okay sweetheart. I want to teach you a lesson about being persistent. You need to keep trying even if you face challenges. That's how you learn and grow." + +Maria nodded and smiled, understanding what her mother was trying to tell her. She crossed her arms, determined to be more careful in the backyard and to keep trying even if she faced challenges. + +Through this experience, Maria learned the importance of being persistent in the face of challenges. She continued to explore her backyard, being careful not to tear her clothes, and with time she became an expert explorer. +Once upon a time, there was a mole digging around in a meadow. He was looking for something to eat when he heard a loud noise. He stopped and looked around and saw two small children playing. They were running around and laughing. + +The mole called out to them and said, "Hello there! What are you two doing?" + +The children looked down and saw the little mole. The girl smiled and said, "We're playing tag. I'm faster than my brother." + +The mole watched as the children continued to play. The boy ran around in circles with impressive speed. The mole was amazed and said, "Wow! You two sure can run fast. That is very impressive!" + +The children smiled and thanked the mole. The boy thanked the mole again and ran off after his sister. The mole watched them go then continued his search for food. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Hannah. She was three years old and loved to play in the garden. One day she went outside with her mom and saw an ugly hook glinting in the sunshine. + +The hook was very old and ugly and made of metal. Hannah asked her mom what it was and her mom whispered, "That is an old fishing hook - it's for catching fish". + +Hannah was intrigued and wanted to get closer. She carefully walked over to it and touched it with her tiny finger. Suddenly the hook started to move and Hannah jumped back in surprise. + +Looking more closely, she saw that the hook was attached to a fishing line. Then, she heard a quiet whisper coming up from the ground beneath. A voice was whispering, "Tug on my line, tug on my line". + +Hannah looked around her, but she could not see where the voice was coming from. She tied the hook onto a string and then felt gentle tugs on the line. + +Smiling, she started playing with the mysterious fishing hook and tried to catch some imaginary fish. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Grace. Grace was only three years old and very curious. + +One day, Grace wondered what the hospital was like. She asked her mom, "Mommy, what is a hospital?" + +Her mom smiled at her and said, "A hospital is a place where people go to get better from being sick. Sometimes, people get burned, and the doctors in the hospital can help them get better." + +Grace was very curious, and wanted to know more about burns. + +So, using her imagination, she decided to pretend to burn her hand. She moved her hand back and forth in the air and pretended it was burning, saying "ow, ow, ow!" + +Unfortunately, she did not know what it was really like to burn. She only knew it was something unknown and scary. + +Just then, she heard a loud siren. Her mom said, "Let's go, honey, the fire truck is coming. They'll help people who got burned." + +Grace was so excited to see a fire truck. She wanted to know more about burning and the hospital, but that was all she knew right now. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a puppy. His name was Brownie. Brownie was looking for something very important, but he didn't know what it was. + +One day, Brownie went to ask a bigger dog what it was he needed. The big dog said, "You need to find something that fits you." + +Brownie couldn't understand what was meant by this. He was very confused. + +Then he heard a voice behind him saying, "Sometimes we need to find the things that are right for us. We need to find the things that fit us." + +It was the big dog talking to him again. This time everything made sense. Brownie understood that he needed to find things that fit his life. That made him feel much better. + +The moral of the story is that things need to fit you in life. You need to find what best fits for who you are. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jimmy. He was very hungry, so he decided to go on a hunt for something to eat. He stumbled upon a treasure chest! He was so excited, he reached out to grab it. But when he opened the chest, all he found was a big piece of cheese! + +Jimmy exclaimed, "Oh my! A cheese! Yum! I'm so happy!" He grabbed the cheese and took a big bite. It was very tasty. + +Just then, a voice said, "You found the magic treasure chest!" Jimmy looked all around, but he couldn't see anyone. + +Jimmy asked, "Who said that?" + +The voice said, "I did! I'm the treasure chest's owner!" + +Jimmy said in surprise, "You're here? Wow!" + +The voice said, "Yes! And since you're so hungry, I'm giving you the cheese as a reward for finding the treasure. Enjoy!" + +Jimmy said, "Thank you very much!" + +The voice said, "You're welcome. Now you have your own treasure!" + +Jimmy smiled and went off, munching on his yummy cheese treasure. +Once upon a time there was a brave bear. He chewed through the biggest mountain and once he reached the top, he saw a mirror. As he walked closer he noticed his reflection in the mirror and he was scared! + +He saw a brave bear looking back at him. He was brave and strong! He felt silly for being scared of his reflection and decided to say something. + +So the brave bear said to his reflection, "I'm brave enough now to face anything!" + +The reflection replied, "I believe in you, brave bear." + +The brave bear smiled and he knew then that he was capable of anything he put his mind to. He repeated to himself, "I'm brave enough to face anything." + +The moral of the story is that we all have the courage to do great things - as long as we believe in ourselves. +Once upon a time there lived a very impressive little girl called Sarah. She was only three years old, but she could already read and write. One day, Sarah decided to write a poem. With a smile on her face and her most powerful voice, she started:"Once I held a tiny shell, Its colours so bright and well…" + +As Sarah wrote her poem, she realised how impressive it was. She was so proud of herself! When she finished writing, Sarah eagerly read it to her parents. Her parents quietly listened and when she was done, they both broke out into applause. + +Sarah was so happy that her poem was so well received by them. She hugged them both tightly and thanked them for giving her the inspiration. She had yielded so much from her little poem and now, she felt even more proud of it. +Eddie and his mom were in the car, driving to visit Uncle Mike. The car drove up a hill and Eddie saw a big building. He asked his mom, "What's that?" His mom replied, "That's the jail. It's where people who have done something wrong have to stay." Eddie started to think and asked, "Do you think Uncle Mike will be in jail?" His mom said, "No, of course not. He's very thoughtful and he would never do something wrong." + +Eddie nodded his head and felt better. Soon, they reached their destination. Uncle Mike opened the door and gave Eddie a big hug. Eddie was happy to see him - he was very thoughtful. Eddie smiled and knew that Uncle Mike would never end up in jail. +Once upon a time, there was a mouse who wanted to climb the highest mountain. He found a big hill and started to climb it. As the days passed, the hill became a mountain. + +The mouse was so happy, but then he noticed something. On top of the mountain was a huge block of cheese! He was so excited and kept climbing until he reached the top. It was even more impressive than he imagined! + +The mouse quickly grabbed the cheese and started to eat it. But then, he heard a loud noise. Looking up, he saw a huge eagle descending on him. The mouse was very scared and started to shake. + +The eagle swooped down and grabbed the mouse. With one big flap of its wings, the eagle flew away, taking the mouse and the cheese with it. The cheese was never seen again and the mouse was never heard from again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He had a red balloon and he loved playing with it. Jack was so proud of his balloon and he valued it very much. + +One day, while Jack was playing in the garden, the balloon flew away. Jack chased after it but he couldn't catch it. He started to cry. + +A friendly snowman saw what happened and he said to Jack, “Don’t be sad. I can help you find your balloon.†+ +Jack smiled and said, “Really? That would be great!†+ +The snowman popped his top hat onto his round body and said, “Follow me. I’ll help you find your balloon. But it might be funny at times.†+ +Jack nodded and followed the snowman. Together they went on an adventure and eventually they found Jack’s balloon. + +Jack was so happy! He thanked the snowman and hugged him. Jack thought that the snowman was so kind and valued him more than ever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She was only three years old and very eager to fly. She asked her parents every day if she could fly, but they said she had to grow up first. + +One day, Amy was playing outside when she saw a bird fly up in the sky. She was so excited that she ran inside to tell her parents. + +“Mommy, Daddy, look!†said Amy. “That bird is flying in the sky! I want to fly too!†+ +Her parents both smiled at her. + +“You can fly someday too, sweetheart,†said Amy’s mom. + +Amy was so happy that she cheered loudly. She ran back outside and began jumping and spinning around, pretending she was flying. She was so eager to fly that she kept playing until it was time for bed. + +Every night before going to sleep, Amy would ask her parents if it was time for her to fly yet. Even though she was only three, she was very determined to fly one day. + +Her parents smiled and said, “Not yet, but when you get older you can learn to fly.†+ +Amy fell asleep with a smile on her face, dreaming of the day when she could finally fly up into the sky. +Once there was a poor little bird who couldn't fly. She wanted to so much, but no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't get off the ground. She started to get sad and began to cry. + +Suddenly, a fairy appeared and said to the little bird, "Don't be sad! I can help you to fly." The little bird was so excited! The fairy said, "First you have to dance. Jump up and move your wings like this. + +So the little bird began to dance, moving her wings and legs up and down. Suddenly, the fairy began to laugh and said, "Look, you can fly! Now go and get some juice to celebrate!" + +The little bird was so happy and flew off in search of some juice. She soon spotted a nearby tree with lots of juicy fruit and flew over. She picked the juiciest one and flew back to her friends who were all excited to celebrate with her. + +And they all drank the juice and danced together, celebrating the poor little bird's newfound abilities! +Once there was a little girl called Beth. She was very curious, and she loved to explore. + +One day, Beth decided to visit the park with her mom. At the park, she saw a big, white dog with its owner. She thought the dog was so fluffy and friendly! + +Beth and the owner talked for a while, then the owner invited them to his house. Beth was so excited! At the house, they were served a delicious meal. The food was so yummy, Beth wanted more and more! + +Beth and her mom had such a wonderful day at the owner's house. She couldn't wait to visit again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary wanted to go on an adventure, so she went to the barn to get her friend. + +Mary said, “Hello Mr. Mule. Would you like to go on an adventure with me?†+ +The mule thought for a moment and then said, “Yes, I would love to go on an adventure.†+ +So, Mary decided to take the mule through the forest. As they walked through the woods, the mule saw a soft and cozy looking tree. + +The mule said, “Mary, can I stop here and rest for a bit? I'm tired from walking.†+ +Mary smiled and said, “Yes, you can rest here. I'll wait for you here.†+ +The mule was very happy and found the soft tree trunk to be a perfect place to rest. After a while, the mule got up and they continued their adventure together. + +The little girl and her mule friend explored the forest until the sun set. They had a wonderful day together, and Mary decided that the mule would join her on all of her adventures. +Sam went outside with his map. He wanted to explore the world. He looked at the map and noticed a dangerous spot. He dropped the map when he saw it. + +"What is that?" Sam asked his mom. + +"That is a very dangerous place," his mom said. "You must never go there." + +But Sam was a curious boy. He wanted to go and explore the dangerous spot. So a few days later, he sneaked out and went to the place. + +When he got there, he saw that it was even more dangerous than he thought. Big rocks were everywhere, and he couldn't get out. He was stuck. + +Sam called for help but nobody came. He was all alone in a very dangerous place. He was scared. Then he remembered the map. He was sad because he had dropped it a few days ago. And now he was stuck there, with no way to find his way home. His mom was right – the place was too dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a very delicate baseball. It was special and silly, and it could make anyone laugh. + +One day, the little delicate baseball was playing outside with a little boy named Tim. They ran around throwing and catching the ball. + +But, then Tim lost the ball! He yelled, "No! Where did it go?". He started looking all around, but couldn't find the delicate baseball. + +He asked his mom for help. Mom said, "Tim, don't worry. Let's look together." + +After a while, they found it! It was in a little bush near the house. + +Tim was so excited! He jumped up and smiled and said, "Yay! I found my little delicate baseball!" +Once upon a time, there lived an old man. He was a wise man and had many years of wisdom. He lived in a small, poor village. + +The villagers often asked the old man for advice. One day, a villager asked, "Old man, how can we make our village better?" + +The old man smiled, "You have to be patient and not spoil things. That is the way to gain wisdom." + +The villagers thought deeply and promised to not spoil anythings. They worked hard and things started to get better. The village was now full of happy people and they never forgot the old man and his wise advice. +Once upon a time, there were two kids, Jack and Kate. They were both very clever. They wanted to read a story, so they opened a book and started to read. + +Suddenly, they spotted a small screw lying on the ground. Jack got very excited and said, "I want that screw!" + +Kate said, "No, that's not a good idea. We should keep reading the story." + +But Jack wouldn't listen. He picked up the screw and said, "I'm going to keep it, it's too nice to leave it here!" + +Kate frowned, but she let it go. A few hours later, Jack stumbled and the screw flew out of his hand and landed in his eye! + +Jack screamed in pain. Kate quickly ran to help but she couldn't do anything. Jack had to go to the hospital and get an operation to remove the screw from his eye. + +Since then, Jack has been very careful about what he picks up. He learned a valuable lesson - sometimes being too clever can lead to bad endings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved holidays very much. She loved the fancy decorations and the fun things she got to do. + +One summer, Jane's mom said that she would have to go stay with her grandmother for the summer. Jane was very sad. She didn't want to go! But her mom was insistent so she had to go. + +The night before Jane had to leave, she had a conversation with her mom. + +Jane said, "Mommy, I don't want to go to grandmother's house." + +Her mom said, "I know sweetheart, but you must go. Grandma is expecting you." + +Jane said, "But I don't want to leave my holiday! I like my holiday." + +Her mom said, "I know honey, but try to be brave. You can write to me and tell me how you're doing. I'll be thinking of you." + +Jane tried to resist, but in the end she had to go. When she arrived, she was surprised to find that her grandmother's house was full of fancy things. Jane had a wonderful summer, she wrote lots of letters home, and she was happy to be back home when the holiday was over. +Once upon a time, there was a very interesting infant. It was always trying to figure out how to get the things it wanted. One day, it saw a very interesting box. It kept trying to open the box, but couldn't find a way. + +The infant went around to all its friends and asked for help, but no one seemed to know how to unlock the box. Then one day, the infant tried again. After a few tries, it finally heard a click and realized it had unlocked the box. + +When it opened the box, the infant was amazed by what was inside. It found many interesting toys and games and the infant was very happy. The infant had finally found a way to unlock the box and get what it wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy who loved collecting things. She wanted to build all kinds of things out of what she found, so she set out to explore. + +One day, she came across an old hut with lots of cobwebs. She thought it looked quite fun and full of possibilities, so she decided to go inside. She grabbed her toolbox and started collecting all the webs she could find. + +When she had collected enough, she started building. Suddenly, she heard a noise. It was a voice coming from the other side of the hut saying "Quit it, quit it – go away!" + +Lucy was surprised and a bit scared, so she obeyed the voice and quit what she was doing. She stepped out of the hut, but instead of running away, she looked back at all the webs she had collected. She had an idea – what if instead of running away, she could use the webs and make something useful out of them? + +So, little Lucy decided to try. She spent the rest of the day carefully putting the webs to use; when she was finished, she had built some lovely decorations for her room! And ever since then, Lucy always knew to turn even the scariest situations into something useful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ann. She was very bossy and liked to run around her garden. One day, Ann was playing when it started to rain. She was sad because it meant she had to go indoors. + +Suddenly, Ann saw a rainbow in the sky. She was so excited and pointed at the beautiful sight and said, "Oh wow! What is that?" + +Her mum replied,"That is a rainbow, Ann! It appears when it rains." Ann was so happy and ran around the garden, trying to catch the rainbow. + +Ann's mum smiled and said,"Come on Ann, it is time to go indoors. Let's look at the rainbow from indoors, okay?" + +Ann replied,"Okay mum!" She took her mum's hand and they went inside. They watched the rainbow together and Ann smiled, feeling happy to be inside with her mum. +Once, there was a little yellow bird. It was very small but it loved to sing. One day, it flew out of its nest and landed on the top of a big, yellow wardrobe. + +The bird looked down and saw lots of interesting things inside the wardrobe. It hopped into the wardrobe and started exploring. It saw a box of yellow candy and decided to taste it. + +"Mmm! Delicious!" said the little bird. + +Suddenly, it heard a voice. "What are you doing in my wardrobe?" + +The bird looked around and saw an old man with a big, fluffy mustache. The man looked kind and the bird was not scared. + +"I was just tasting the candy," said the bird. + +The old man smiled and said "go ahead, my little yellow friend. After all, it would be a shame to waste good candy!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Joe. He was three years old, full of energy and loved playing outside. One day, he wanted to go to the pond by himself to explore. + +When he arrived at the pond, he saw that it was very busy. There were several animals swimming or drinking from the pond. Joe wanted to join them, but he was scared. He wanted to make sure that the animals didn't run away. + +He thought, "If I yield to them, by waiting and being very still, maybe they won't be scared and will let me stay." So Joe stood very still and waited. After a while, the animals saw that Joe wasn't moving and they became less scared. + +Little by little, they started swimming closer to Joe. The animals looked at him curiously. Joe was so happy that they were close by! He was now able to explore the pond and observe the animals in a very fun way. + +Joe smiled, his plan had worked! He thanked the animals for allowing him to be there with them. +One day, a kid was walking down the sidewalk and found something really exciting. It was a harmless little bug. The kid couldn't believe his eyes. He was so excited that he had to pick it up and show it to his mom. + +Mom said the bug was harmless, so the kid carefully held the bug in his hand. He was so happy that he wanted to show it to all his friends. + +With the bug held gently in his hand, the kid ran off to share his exciting discovery. He couldn't believe his luck – he'd found something so harmless and cool! His friends were amazed when they saw the bug and all wanted to take a closer look. + +The kid was so proud that he had found something so exciting and harmless. From then on, he kept his eyes peeled for other exciting things he could find! +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jake who was very naughty. He loved to play with things he was not supposed to play with, like the eraser on his school desk. + +One day, his teacher caught him and he felt very guilty. She told him he had to prepare for a lesson on how to be good. + +Jake was scared, but he promised to prepare and be better. He cleaned his eraser and promised to never play with it again. + +The teacher was very happy and she praised Jake for being a good boy. Jake was so proud of himself! He kept his promise and was never naughty with the eraser again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane who loved to play on her scooter. Every day she would ride it around the park, feeling lucky with the wind in her hair. + +One day, Jane decided to do something special. She took an extra-long ride around the park, and eventually came to a small ice cream stand. She knew her mom wouldn't let her have ice cream, but Jane decided to take a chance. + +Jane had a few coins, and so she ordered a cone. She lifted the cone to her lips and gave it a lick. The cold sweetness exploded in her mouth! She had never tasted anything so delicious before! + +Jane was so happy she had been so brave. She thanked the ice cream seller and giggled as she rode away on her scooter, feeling lucky and dreaming of the delicious taste of ice cream. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was three years old and he was very excited to learn how to play the guitar. + +One day Tom asked his Dad, "Can I have a guitar so I can learn?" +Dad said, "Yes, but you need to spend your allowance first." +Tom was so excited and he put aside his allowance to buy a guitar. + +Tom's Dad took him to the store and he chose a shiny red guitar. When Tom got home, he started learning to play his new guitar. + +Tom was really excited, but his Dad was worried and he said to Tom, "You're spending too much time playing the guitar. You should do something else too." + +Tom was sad and he said, "But Dad, I want to play my guitar." + +Dad sighed and said, "OK, you can learn guitar but only for an hour a day. And you should also spend an hour doing exercise or reading." + +Tom felt excited again! He was happy to be able to learn his guitar and have time for other things too. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Katy. She loved to play with her wheel. She would gather it up each day and race around her backyard. + +One day, Katy decided to take her wheel to the park. She eagerly gathered it up and raced off. + +At the park, Katy met another girl, who was playing with a wheel too. They played together, racing around the park like crazy. + +Suddenly they crashed into each other and both wheels broke! Katy was so sorry. The other girl started to cry. + +Katy didn't know what to do, so she tried to make it better. She gathered up the pieces of her wheel and used them to fix the other girl's wheel. + +The girl was so happy, she hugged Katy. From then on, they were the best of friends. +Tommy was scared. He had gone to the fair with his Mommy and Daddy and all he could see were clowns. There were clowns everywhere and that made him very scared. As he was pulling at his mommy’s dress, one clown approached him with a big smile. + +“Hi Tommy! Would you like to come and slide down the slide with me?â€, the clown asked. + +Tommy was scared but he also wanted to go down the slide. He gulped and nodded. His Mommy and Daddy smiled and said it was ok if he went with the clown. He walked with the clown to the slide and sat down on the slide. + +He was scared at first, but then he remembered his Mommy and Daddy were watching and he said to the clown “Let’s go!â€. The clown took his hand and they slid down together! Tommy screamed, but it was a happy scream. + +At the bottom, Tommy hugged the clown and said, “That was fun!â€. He ran back to his Mommy and Daddy and hugged them too. He felt happy and brave and he knew that it was ok to be scared of clowns sometimes. +Once upon a time, there lived a girl and her father. They lived in a small cottage and the girl was very glad. Every day, they would play and go on long bike rides. + +But one day, something unexpected happened. The girl's father was changing the gears on his bike, when suddenly, one of the gears broke. He felt sad and tried to replace the gear. + +Unfortunately the father was unable to replace the gear. He tried to fix it and even ask his neighbors for help, but he had no luck. The girl was sad and she watched her father as he tried and tried but couldn't fix it. + +Without the new gear, the father and the girl could no longer go on bike rides together. They were both disappointed and the girl was feeling very sad. She wished deeply for the gear to be replaced, but it did not happen. + +The girl and her father had to learn to enjoy their time together in new ways and the girl will always remember that time. Unfortunately, the gear was never replaced. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Every day, he went to the park with his mom. Tim loved to have fun because he could play with other children and even his mom. One day, Tim decided to have a secret adventure. He asked his mom to give him a chance to explore the unknown all by himself. + +Tim's mom was hesitant at first, but eventually she agreed with one condition. Tim had to come home as soon as he felt tired. He happily agreed and ran off on his adventure. + +Soon, Tim found himself surrounded by strange noises. He became scared and wanted to go home. Tim started to cry, but no one was around to hear him. + +Suddenly, a kind stranger appeared. He comforted Tim and explained that it was okay to be scared of the unknown. He asked what Tim was looking for and Tim shared his desire for a little fun. The stranger smiled, then reached into his pocket and handed Tim a colorful stone. He said, "Keep this with you as a reminder that fun can be found anywhere, even in the unknown." + +Tim thanked him and ran back home, determined to never be scared of trying new things. He learned from the stranger's lesson that the unknown can bring new exciting experiences, if you are brave enough to take the first step. +John was hungry. He looked around for something to eat but all he could see was sugar. He loved sugar and he wanted to eat it. He quickly grabbed the sugar and started eating it. + +Suddenly, John heard a loud roar. He felt scared and uncomfortable. He looked to see where the sound was coming from and he saw a big, mean monster. The monster was roaring for the sugar and it wanted it back! + +John was very scared and he gave the monster back the sugar. The monster the grabbed John and shook him. John screamed and the monster roared angrily. Then the monster threw John and ran away. + +John felt very sore and unhappy. He had never been so scared before. He started to cry and wished he had never taken the sugar. He will never forget that awful experience! +John and Mom gathered around the basketball. Mom said, "John, why don't you try to throw the basketball into the tall net?" + +John smiled and grabbed the basketball. He tried to throw it but the basketball dropped onto the ground. John tried a few more times, but the basketball just wouldn't go into the net. + +Suddenly, a tall man came up to John and said, "Hey, let me show you a trick." He lifted the ball and showed John how to throw it. John watched closely as the man demonstrated. + +John tried again and the ball flew through the air and went right into the net! He was so excited and shouted, "I did it!" Mom and the tall man cheered and hugged John. +One day, Anna went to the beach with her parents. She saw some adorable seagulls, and wanted to dive and see what they found so interesting. She asked her parents, who said she wasn't ready to dive. + +She kept asking her parents, but they wouldn't let her do it. Her parents told her that if she wanted to dive, she would need to show them she could be responsible with something small. + +Anna thought and thought, then she got an idea. She asked for an eraser, which her parents gave to her. She took very good care of it, making sure it always stayed clean and safe. + +After some time, Anna's parents said she had been responsible enough to dive - and so Anna put on her swimmies and dove into the water with the seagulls. As soon as she was underwater, she saw they were pecking at something - an eraser! They had found her eraser deep in the sea! + +Anna was so excited that she had been responsible with her eraser, and it had paid off. She continued to dive and play with the seagulls, feeling absolutely adorable. +Once there were two friends, Jack and Jules, who were playing together. Jack had a pen and he showed it to Jules. Jules was very excited and wanted to act with the pen. + +"Can I act with the pen?" Jules asked. + +"Yes, but be careful and hold it tight," said Jack. + +So Jules carefully held the pen tight and started acting. They acted out different stories and drew pictures together. They had so much fun! + +When it was time to go home, Jack put the pen away in his pocket. "Goodbye, Jules, see you later," said Jack. + +Jules waved goodbye and smiled. They had had a fun day of acting and drawing with the pen. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Beth wanted to go in the forest to play. Her mommy said no. + +“Why?†Beth asked. + +“It's too wild,†replied Mommy. + +“But I want to go and store the lumber!†Beth protested. + +Mommy smiled. “Maybe one day,†she said and hugged Beth. + +A week later, Beth and Mommy got ready to head to the forest. Mommy had a big red wagon full of lumber. + +“We are going to store the lumber in the forest today.†Mommy said. + +Beth was so excited! + +When they got to the forest, they both worked together to store all the lumber. Beth was surprised to see how wild the forest was. There were big trees and all kinds of animals scurrying around. + +In the end, Beth and Mommy were able to store all the lumber. Beth couldn't believe how much fun she had in the wild forest. From then on, every weekend Beth would play in the forest with all the lumber stored safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends: a kitten and a puppy. Every morning they liked to go outside and play. They were so excited when they saw the big fence in the garden. + +The puppy shouted, “Let’s jump over the fence!†+ +The kitten replied, “Noisy!†It seemed like too much fun! + +So, they decided to try something else. The puppy found a big can of spray paint and waved it around in the air. “Let’s spray the fence!†he said. + +The kitten thought it was a great idea and they started spraying the fence. They made big and colourful circles on the fence. They were so happy with their artwork. + +When they were finished, they hugged each other and ran back inside. They were the happiest two friends in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Sarah came across an interesting pit. She found it to be something very fascinating. She wanted to get a better look at it, so she knelt down. As Sarah knelt closer to the pit, she noticed something amazing inside. The pit contained a secret treasure! + +Sarah was very excited. She quickly picked up the treasure and ran home to show it to her family. She couldn't believe that she had found something so valuable. She was so proud of her discovery. + +Sarah's family was amazed. She had found an interesting pit that had held an amazing treasure. With a big smile, Sarah put the treasure in a special place and vowed to never forget her discovery. +Tommy was very excited. He was going to take a ride on a big fat red car. He was standing beside the car looking at it. + +Tommy: "Wow, it's so big and fat! Can I ride it?" + +Dad: "Yes, how about you take a big zoom in it?" + +Tommy was even more excited. He raced to the car, hopped in and held onto the steering wheel tight. Dad started it and the car zoomed off. Tommy was having a lot of fun. + +He saw a big bowl of candy and thought it would be a good idea to get some candy. He started reaching for the bowl but it was too far away for him to reach. The car started zooming faster and Tommy lost his balance. He fell out of the car and landed in a pile of mud. + +When Dad came back to pick Tommy up, he was very sad. Tommy had the biggest fat bruise on his arm. Dad put Tommy in the car and they drove home. Tommy was too terrified to zoom in a car ever again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. His name was Tom and he was very curious. He asked his mom, "Mom, what is balance?" +His mom answered, "Balance is when we keep our body and thoughts equally strong, like a scale". + +The next day, Tom and his mom went to an ice cream shop. Tom wanted to buy an ice cream. His mom warned him, "Balance is important, Tom. You have to share the ice cream with at least one other person". + +Tom was feeling flexible, so he decided to share the ice cream with a little girl who was standing nearby. He handed her a scoop and said, "This is for you!" + +The girl smiled and said, "Thank you! You have the right idea when it comes to balance." + +Tom was glad he chose to balance his own ice cream and share it with the girl. He learned that day that it's important to be flexible when you make decisions and that balance is the key to happiness. +Bob went to the store with his mom. He saw the cereal aisle. He saw lots of colourful boxes filled with cereal and he wanted them all. His mom asked him what he would like, and Bob said he wanted the cereal with the rainbow on it. + +His mom smiled and said, "Let's get the regular cereal." Bob was disappointed, but he learned that sometimes you don't get everything you want. + +At home, Bob put the cereal in a bowl. He added the milk and was excited to taste the cereal. It was delicious! He ate it every day, and gradually it started to taste even better. + +Bob was happy that he was able to learn something new. With regular practice, he found that cereal was now one of his favourite things to eat! +Once upon a time, there was a mom and a boy. The mom and the boy were happy and they loved each other. + +One day, the mom went to the store to buy a whip. The boy went with her. + +When they got to the store, the boy saw a nice whip for sale. He asked the mom to buy it for him. + +But the mom said no. She said that he needed to be polite when he asked for things, and he wasn't being polite. She said that being rude is not nice. + +The boy was mad. He was sad that the mom said no. + +But then the mom said that if he said please and thank you, she would buy him the whip. + +So the boy said please, and the mom bought him the whip. He was happy and said thank you. The mom also smiled and they hugged each other. + +The End +Once there was a silly boy called Sam. He wanted to play a game with his friends. He said to them, "Let's have a race!" All his friends smiled and they agreed. + +So they started to run around in a circle. Sam was very fast and he got to the finish line first. His friends clapped and cheered. + +Sam was so happy. He shouted, "Let's do it again!" His friends replied, "Yes!" So they started the race again. This time Sam's friends were faster than him. He still laughed and smiled. + +They kept playing the race game until it was time to go home. Sam said goodbye to his friends with a big smile on his face. He was so happy and he was already looking forward to the next race. +Once upon a time there was a strong bear named Tim. He had a coat of fur that made him look extra special. One day Tim was walking through a beautiful forest, minding his own business. + +Suddenly, the ground beneath him started to shake. Tim looked around and saw a giant! The giant pointed at Tim and said "Order you to come here!" + +Tim shook with fear but knew he had to stay strong. He said "I won't come to you, I won't obey your orders". + +The giant was so angry he roared. But Tim bravely looked him in the eye and said again "I won't obey your orders!" + +The giant was so surprised by Tim's bravery that he stepped back and said "it seems you are strong and courageous. I won't order you anymore, instead I respect you". + +Tim was relieved and thanked the giant before running off into the forest, happy that he had shown the giant his strength. +Once there was a farmer who planted wheat in his field. He was very proud of his work and the looks of the field. But then one day a new family moved into the village and they brought modern ways with them. One of their ideas was to replace the wheat with other crops. + +The farmer didn't want to change his ways and tried to resist the idea. He told the family, “My wheat is special. It grows in this land and has done for years.†+ +The family was determined and wouldn’t listen. The farmer was forced to accept their ideas and tear up his crop. + +The field was empty and the farmer wept. The days passed and the field remained empty. The farmer wished he had resisted more, but it was too late. He sadly returned to the field and stared at it with tears in his eyes. +John was a little boy who really liked to play with his baseball. He liked to swing it and throw it in the air. One day, John decided to play with his baseball outside. + +As he was playing, he suddenly heard a loud noise. He was scared and felt very frightened. The noise kept getting louder and louder. He looked around and saw a big, dark cloud rolling in. He quickly ran back inside to find his mom. + +His mom saw that he was very frightened. She gathered up their belongings and drove them to the local baseball stadium. She said the stadium was safe and that the big stadium walls would include them from the storm. + +John watched from the big window as the rain got heavier and heavier. He was happy to be inside and feel safe. After the storm, they left the stadium and went back home. John was so happy that he decided to play with his baseball again before bed. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted a puppy more than anything else in the world. She asked her parents every day for one, but they refused. + +One day, the little girl saw a wild puppy in her backyard. She begged her parents to let her keep it. "Please, please, can I keep it?!", she asked. But her parents said no. + +The little girl was very sad, but she also wanted to do something for the puppy. She asked her parents if she could make the puppy a warm bed and a bowl of food. Her parents reluctantly agreed, and the little girl was delighted. + +She made the puppy a bed out of some blankets and put a bowl of food next to it. The wild puppy was so grateful and ate the food the little girl had given it. + +The little girl smiled, happy that she had been able to help the wild puppy. She still wanted one of her own one day, but helping the wild puppy made her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was very clumsy and always tripped over his own feet! But today, he was determined to try something exciting - he was going to give a big wheel a spin. + +He rushed to the park with excitement and hopped on the big wheel. He squealed with delight as it spun around in circles. But all of a sudden, the wheel started spinning too quickly. He yelled out "whoa!" but the wheel kept going faster and faster. + +Just then, his mom came running towards him. "Be careful!", she shouted. But the little boy was too scared to get off the wheel. So his mom rushed around to the other side and put on the brakes. + +The little boy was relieved and thanked his mom with a big hug. He learned an important lesson that day - that it's important to always be careful! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Beatrice. Beatrice was three years old. She wanted to find something special. + +One day Beatrice's parents took her to the beach. As soon as Beatrice saw the ocean she was so happy. She ran towards it and smiled as she watched the waves. + +Beatrice and her mum and dad started walking along the beach. Soon Beatrice saw something in the sand. She walked over and looked closer. Beatrice had found something very pretty. It was a beautiful shell! + +Beatrice wanted to see more of the ocean. So mum, dad and Beatrice went for a swim. The water was so clear and Beatrice loved feeling the warm sun on her back and the sand beneath her toes. She loved the ocean - it was so beautiful. + +When Beatrice was ready, she said goodbye to the ocean and hopped back in the car with her mum and dad. Beatrice took her shell home and showed her friends. She told them all about her special day at the beach and about the beautiful, magical ocean. +Once upon a time, there were two little birds, Joe and Abby. Joe was a very brave bird and he loved to look for adventure. + +One day, Joe flew to a new tree and saw a big metal box. He was very excited and wanted to open it. But he didn't know how. + +Suddenly, Abby flew up and said, “Why don’t we stand on it? We might be able to open it then.†Joe thought it was a brilliant idea, so they flew over to the box and stood together. + +Suddenly, Joe heard a click – the lid of the box had opened! But inside, there was nothing! Joe and Abby stood still and looked inside. + +Then, a calm voice said, “Hello, you two birds! I’m the box guardian. Now, I will grant you both a wish!†Then, Joe and Abby flew off, happy and excited! +Sam was a chubby little 3 year old who loved to explore. He wanted to complete his mission - to find the spirit of the forest! He set off on his adventure, and he traveled high and low. He searched under every rock and behind every bush! But wherever he looked, he couldn't find the spirit. He was ready to give up, but then he spotted something special. It was the spirit! The spirit was small and round, like Sam. The spirit smiled and said, "Come with me, and I'll help you complete your mission!" + +Sam was so excited. He followed the spirit deep into the forest. They passed butterflies, birds, and giant tree trunks. Finally, they arrived at a clearing. The spirit said, "This is what you've been looking for. Here is the secret I wanted to show you." In front of them was a rainbow filled with sparkling treasures! + +Sam was amazed. He thanked the spirit and said goodbye. He happily skipped back home, having completed his mission! +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Charlotte. Charlotte was very impatient and wanted to play outside, but her mummy said she had to wait until the morning. Charlotte was disappointed and grumbled that morning was so far away. + +That night, Charlotte had a nightmare. In her dream, a giant storm was roaring outside and huge waves crashed against the shore. Charlotte knew something was wrong and was very scared. + +The next morning, Charlotte's mummy told her of a terrible storm that had come and destroyed the whole village. Everyone in the village had to leave and find a new home, but Charlotte's family were lucky as their house was still standing. + +Charlotte was relieved, but also knew that she could've been in danger if she hadn't woken up from her nightmare. She had been warned of the impending storm and was glad that her wake had saved her from being destroyed by it. + +From that day on, Charlotte was always more alert and never took her patience for granted. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Mike and Lucy. They loved to play together in the park every day. One day, Mike and Lucy decided to have a race. + +"Let's race around the park," said Mike. + +"OK, let's go!" cheered Lucy. + +Both of them started running in opposite directions. "I'll beat you first!" said Mike. + +As they ran, Mike started to look back so he could see how far ahead he was. Suddenly, he heard a loud snap from behind him. Lucy had tripped and fallen over. + +Mike ran back to check if Lucy was okay. "I'm sorry," he said, "I was too busy being too competitive and racing, that I didn't look out for you. Are you okay?" + +Lucy nodded, tears in her eyes. They both stood up and hugged, feeling the warmth of their friendship. + +"From now on, let's just take our time," said Mike. "We don't need to be racing, we can just enjoy the park together." + +Lucy smiled and looked up to the sky. "Look," she said. "It's so blue." + +They both looked up and appreciated the beauty of the sky. They decided to skip around the park together, taking their time, hand-in-hand. + +The moral of the story is to always look out for your +Once upon a time there was a competitive man. He wanted to be the best at everything. He had a very sharp sword. + +One day, the man was annoyed because another man was better than him. He decided to punish the other man. He used his sword to hurt him. + +The other man cried and begged for mercy but the competitive man refused to listen. He kept punishing him until the other man was scared and ran away. + +The competitive man was pleased but soon it was his turn to be punished. His punishment was to be forever sad because he had not been kind. + +The moral of this story is that we should be kind and not be competitive. Treating people badly will never make us happy in the end. +Once upon a time there lived an ordinary monster. She lived in a cave, deep in a dark forest. One day she heard a noise. It made her very sad. + +"What is making that noise?", she asked. + +The monster jumped at the sound of a voice. A little girl appeared in the cave. She held a stick and her eyes were wide with wonder. + +"My name is Susie. Are you a monster?, she asked. + +The monster smiled and nodded. Susie asked if she could stay in the cave with the monster and the monster agreed. + +So every day Susie and the monster would play together in the cave. They became best friends. But as Susie became older she had to leave the cave and go back home. Before she left, she shut the cave door. + +The monster now was sad again. But she still remembered their adventures together. She now knew that ordinary monsters could have an extraordinary friend. +Molly was very excited to play with her new toy. It was a big, red truck with shiny wheels. But just when she was about to play with it, her brother grabbed it from her. He laughed and said, "This truck is mine!" Molly frowned and said, "Please give it back to me!" But her brother shook his head and said, "No way!" + +Molly was very upset. Suddenly, she had a great idea. She stretched out her arm, pointing to the other side of the room. She said, "If you don't return my truck, I won't give you my arm candy." Her brother's eyes lit up. He knew that arm candy was her favorite snack. He smiled and said, "Deal!" + +Molly handed him the arm candy and her brother handed her the truck. It was easy! Now she could play with her toy and he could enjoy his snack. Everyone was happy! +Sara was walking in the forest, it was so huge and green. As she walked, she noticed something hairy poking through the leaves. She discovered it was a lumber logging truck! Sara was so curious and decided to take a closer look. + +When she got closer, Sara saw that the truck was full of logs. She stuck her hand in to check them out and found that some of them were hairy! With a giggle, Sara decided to go back and show her family her discovery. + +When Sara arrived home, she proudly showed her family the hairy logs. "Look what I discovered!" she said. Her sister said, "Wow, Sara! That's so cool. What are you going to do with them?" Sara thought for a second and said, "I'm going to build a house!" + +Sara's family thought it was a great idea and helped her get started on her project. Together, they gathered the logs and started making a beautiful and hairy little home. + +When everything was done, Sara looked at her new home and was so proud of what she had discovered and built with her family's help. +Once upon a time there was a fair oat field. One day a little rabbit was hopping there, when suddenly an axe split the oat right in half. The rabbit was so scared that it ran away. + +Then a bear came out of the forest and asked the rabbit, "Why are you running away?" + +The rabbit said, "Well, an axe split the fair oat in half and I got really scared!" + +The bear said, "Oh no! That's terrible!" + +It then noticed that the oat was still split in half and it said, "Let's try to fix this. I will get some glue and put the oat back together again, okay?" + +The rabbit agreed and the bear got some glue and put the oat back together. The oat looked as good as new and the rabbit was very happy. + +The rabbit thanked the bear and said, "Thank you for fixing the fair oat. You are so kind." + +The bear smiled and said, "You're welcome. Now let's go find more oats to play with!" + +And with that, the bear and the rabbit continued into the forest, where they found many oats and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny, and he was very hungry. He ran through the forest, looking for something to eat. Suddenly, he heard a big sound and saw a wolf coming towards him. The wolf said, “I am so hungry, I want to eat you now!" + +The bunny was very scared, but he didn't give up. He said, “I am too small for you to eat, and I don't have anything for you.†+ +The wolf laughed and said, “I will shoot you with my gun, then I can eat you!†+ +The bunny was very scared, but he knew what he had to do. He closed his eyes and shouted, “I am not afraid!†+ +Suddenly, a hunter appeared and shot the wolf with his own gun. The bunny was saved and the hunter said, “You are brave little bunny, always remember to be courageous, no matter how scared you are.†+ +The moral of the story is that courage is more powerful than fear. +Once upon a time there were two best friends called Emmy and Sam. Emmy was 3 years old and Sam was a dog. They enjoyed spending time together and always had lots of fun. + +One morning Emmy woke up feeling extra competitive. She jumped out of bed and grabbed her favourite fashion item - a pink jumper. She told her mum, "I'm going to wear this jumper today to be the most fashionable!" + +Mum smiled and said, "That's a lovely idea Emmy, but remember competition isn't the best way to judge your day." Emmy thought about it and nodded. Then she ran to Sam and said, "Let's go outside and have a great day together." + +Sam barked and wagged his tail. He was so excited to explore the world with Emmy! Together they went on lots of adventures, discovering and having wonderful times. + +At the end of the day, Emmy smiled as she hugged Sam goodbye. She knew that together, nothing could ever beat their special friendship. +Mary was playing outside in the garden. She saw a turn on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it closely. It was thick and smooth. + +Mary said, "What is this?" + +Her mom replied, "It is a turn, Mary. What do you want to do with it?" + +Mary said, "I want to finish with it!" + +Mary's mom smiled and said, "All right! Here, let's turn it around so you can pretend it is something else." + +So Mary and her mom turned the turn until it was facing the other way. Mary pretended it was a boat and sailed around the garden. She sailed it all the way till the end and finished. + +Mary was so proud that she had managed to finish with the turn! +Once there lived a nation, a very big one. It was the happiest little country in the world and everyone enjoyed living in it. Then one day, a big dragon came. He spread fire everywhere and split the nation in two. Everyone was helpless and could not do anything except watch in despair. + +The wise king decided to go to the dragon and ask him why he was causing so much destruction. + +The wise king said, "Oh great dragon, why did you split our nation into two? Can you not see how much we are in pain?" + +The dragon said, "I split your nation in two because you forgot the power of unity. It is when you are together that you are the strongest. When you are divided, you are helpless." + +The wise king thanked the dragon and then worked hard to bring the nation together again. He was successful, and the nation was soon united again. + +The moral of this story is that unity makes us strong, and divide makes us weak. Together, we can achieve great things if we learn to work together. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tommy. Tommy was scared of the dark. Every night, Tommy's parents would turn out the light and tell Tommy a story to help him go to sleep. + +But one night, Tommy was too scared to go to sleep. He begged his parents to delay the story for a little bit. + +"Please don't turn out the light," Tommy said. "I'm so scared and I don't want the dark yet." + +Tommy's parents smiled and they agreed to delay the story and the dark a little longer. So, they read Tommy an extra story before they turned out the light. + +The extra story put Tommy right to sleep. Tommy no longer felt scared, and was thankful his parents agreed to delay the story and the dark. He fell asleep feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time there was a lamb named Lily who loved to dress in her best clothes. Every day, she would prance around her field, all dressed up in her favorite dress and big pink bow. But what Lily didn't realize, was that while playing in the hay, she was leaving little pieces of hay in her fancy clothes. + +One day, her bossy barnyard friends noticed her hay-filled clothes and began to tease her. Embarrassed, Lily said, "But, I like to dress up! Why can't I?". + +The friends replied, "Oh, you can definitely dress up, but maybe you should check your clothes before you go out and show everyone?" + +Lily knew they had a point, so as she went out the next morning, she made sure to shake her clothes and check for hay. Sure enough, she found bits of hay that she never would have noticed before. + +With her friends' help, Lily was able to dress nice and still enjoy playing in the hay. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Sarah. She had a dream: to one day go to university. Sarah asked her mom, "Where is university?" + +Her mom replied with a gentle smile, "To find it, you must turn left at the corner and keep walking. You will soon see a big building with many students." + +Sarah was very excited. She wanted to go right away. So, she gathered her things and said goodbye to her mom. She turned left at the corner and walked for a long time. + +Finally, she reached the university. She was so happy. She ran up to a student and asked, "What do you do here?" + +The student replied, "We are here to learn and get an education. We want to become smarter and work hard to reach our dreams." + +Sarah smiled. She was sure that one day she too would go to university and reach her dreams. +One day, a little girl named Sarah and her mommy went to the park. Sarah had never been there before and was very excited. She looked around and saw lots of different things. + +Sarah's mommy pointed at a strange wooden thing with strings on it. + +"What is that?" Sarah asked. + +"That is a violin," replied her mommy. "It makes beautiful music and can shine in the sun!" + +The next day, Sarah brought a violin to the park. When the sun shone down, it made colors and patterns on the violin that were different from anything Sarah had ever seen before. She smiled at all the beauty. + +Suddenly, Sarah heard a beautiful sound that made her heart flutter. She looked around and saw a man playing a tune on the violin. + +"That's amazing!" exclaimed Sarah. + +The man smiled and said "Thank you, Sarah! Playing the violin helps me feel special and happy, even when the sun isn't shining." + +Sarah nodded, understanding how music can bring happiness even in the darkest days. She realized that music could help her shine too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She loved to watch films and had many favourites she watched over and over again. + +One day Jane’s mum told her that they were going to watch a very special film. Jane was excited and couldn’t wait. + +When the film started, Jane was surprised to see something very ordinary. No princesses, no castles, no super heroes like she was used to. She asked her mom why this film was special and her mom smiled and told her it was about something very special that we all have inside of us. + +Jane still couldn’t understand why the film was so special. She kept asking her mom, but her mom kept telling her to just watch and find out. + +Finally, when the film was over, Jane understood why it was so special. It taught her something no other film had - how to be brave and show her feelings even when things were tough. + +Jane hugged her mom and thanked her for showing her the special film. Although the film was ordinary to look at, it had made a huge difference to Jane's life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Chri. She was happily playing in her house all day. One day, Chri decided to go for a walk around the neighbourhood. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. + +As Chri was walking, she noticed a distant house. It was a very pretty house and Chri wanted to explore it. She knocked on the door but no one answered. She decided to go inside anyway. + +When Chri entered the house, she saw something strange. The house was full of clothes! There were dresses and shirts and all sorts of things. Chri wanted to try them on and have fun. So she started to dress up in all the clothes. + +The owner of the house suddenly appeared and saw what Chri was doing. She was very angry. She said, "What are you doing in my house? Get out now!" + +Chri was so scared that she quickly ran out of the house. She promised herself to never enter a distant house again. +Once upon a time there was a wide river that snaked through a lush forest. One day, a small shrimp decided to try their luck and rise up the river. Everyone around the riverbanks cheered for the brave shrimp as it ventured further and further. + +But soon, the shrimp began to struggle. The river had become too wide, and it was impossible for the shrimp to keep swimming. All the little shrimp could do was float in place. + +Suddenly, a duck emerged from the waters and approached the shrimp. + +"What are you doing here?" the duck asked. + +The shrimp quivered and replied, "I'm trying to rise up the river, but it's too wide for me to cross." + +The duck smiled at the shrimp and said, "I know a way to help you cross. Follow me!" + +The shrimp followed the duck around a bend in the river and found a bridge that stretched across the wide water. With a smile, the duck said, "See, now you can cross!" + +The shrimp was so relieved! Quickly, it scrambled up the bridge, thankful for the duck's help. With the river successfully crossed, the shrimp began its journey once again. +Once upon a time there was a bear who had a dependable hoop. He loved this hoop very much and liked to use it to play every day. One day, a mean fox came and scattered the hoop everywhere. The bear was so upset and ran to find the fox. + +The bear shouted, "Why did you scatter my hoop?" +The fox replied, "I wanted to play with it too!" + +The bear was very mad and tried to take back his hoop. Unfortunately, the fox had scattered it too far and the bear couldn't find it. He tried and tried until he eventually found it. + +The bear was very relieved to have his dependable hoop back! He thanked the fox for showing him where the hoop had gone, and the fox was happy to have helped. From that day onwards, the fox and the bear agreed to play together and share the hoop. +Amy was walking in the park when she saw a mouse. The mouse was very small and nervous. She wanted to help the mouse so she decided to get it some cheese. + +She went to the store and bought some cheese. She carefully put the cheese in a basket and carried it to the park. When she arrived, she was surprised to see the mouse still there! + +Amy carefully put the cheese in front of the mouse. The mouse was very happy. It eagerly ate the cheese and thanked Amy by squeaking. + +However, it was difficult for Amy to understand the mouse. She couldn't understand what the mouse was trying to tell her! She wished she could talk to the mouse and asked it lots of questions. + +Amy waved goodbye to the mouse and continued her walk in the park. She was happy that she was able to help the mouse, even if it was difficult to understand it. +Bobby and Sarah were best friends. Every day they would play together in their backyard. One day, Sarah wanted to take a nap, so Bobby agreed to let her settle down in the shade of the tree. + +Just then, a rude boy came over. He wanted to take Sarah's spot to read his book. Bobby was very mad. He asked the boy to go away, but he wouldn't leave. + +The boy said, "Go away, Bobby! This is my spot!" Bobby got even angrier. + +Then his mom came outside. She asked Bobby and the rude boy why they were fighting. Bobby told his mom what happened. His mom said to Bobby, "It's okay to be mad, but it's not okay to be rude. You should try to be more understanding." + +Bobby understood his mom's lesson. He stepped away from the spot and asked the rude boy to take it. The boy settled down to read his book and Bobby and Sarah settled on the grass to play together. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to remain calm and understanding even if you feel like you have been wronged. +Once there was a gentle girl named Jane. She was only three years old and loved lemons. She often asked her mom for lemons to eat. + +One day, Jane asked her mom for a lemon but her mom refused. Jane was disappointed and kept asking for a lemon. + +Her mom got very angry and shouted. "No! You cannot have a lemon! Go away!" Jane was very sad and began to cry. + +Her mom tried to be gentle but Jane still refused to stop crying. Her mom shouted and yelled until Jane was scared. + +When Jane finally stopped crying, her mom gave her a hug and said, "No more lemons for today! That's enough!" + +Jane was so sad that she didn't eat her lemon that day. From that day on, she refused to eat lemons ever again. +Once upon a time there was a kangaroo and a koala. They lived on a sunny hill. Everyday, the kangaroo would bounce up and down the hill. + +One day, the koala saw a bell at the bottom of the hill and asked, "what is that?". + +The kangaroo replied, "that is a bell, let's bounce down and get it". + +The two animals bounced down the hill and reached the bell. The koala picked it up and it made a delicious sound. The kangaroo and koala smiled and decided to take the bell back up the hill. + +Everyday they would bounce together and the bell would make a delicious sound as they went. The kangaroo and koala were very happy and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Jack and Jill. They both lived in a big house by the park. They often went to the park to play together, but one day they had a question. They wanted to know why all the kids in the park were playing together, but they were not. + +So Jack and Jill decided to unite. They joined hands and bravely walked into the park, but all the other kids didn't want them to play with them. The kids pointed and laughed, calling Jack and Jill lazy. + +Jack and Jill quickly felt sad and decided to go back home. They stopped holding each other's hands and sadly walked away, never to unite again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl called Ruby. She was only three years old and loved to keep life fun and exciting. + +One day, she asked her mom, "Mom, what can I do to stay competitive with my friends?" Her mom smiled and said, "Your friends all like to play together, so why don’t you show them something new you can do together. Your special skills can help you stay competitive." + +So Ruby practiced and practiced, and she soon learned a trick. She taught her friends how to do it, and they all kept playing the same game. They had a lot of fun and always stayed competitive. + +Ruby kept up with her friends and always found ways to make their playtime more exciting. She loved to keep life full of surprises and delighted her friends time and time again. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle little rabbit called Peter. Peter loved playing outside, hopping through the fields and running after butterflies. One day, Peter came across a pair of fluffy white ducks, waddling through the grass. + +"Are you looking for some friends?" Peter asked, hopping closer. + +The ducks nodded their heads, so Peter decided to stay and play. They splashed in the mud, chased after each other and made jokes until the sun was just about to set. + +"I should go now," Peter said sadly. + +But the ducks didn't understand. They became worried, so Peter tried to explain. + +"I have to take care of my family and do my chores, but I will come back tomorrow." + +The ducks nodded in understanding and watched as Peter hopped away. + +The next day, Peter returned, but the ducks weren't there. Instead, there was a small pond filled with ducks, of many wonderful colors. Peter couldn't help but smile. The ducks had become friends, just like he had wanted. + +The moral of this story is to be kind and gentle. If everyone was as gentle as Peter, then more people would be able to find friends and happiness. +One day, a smart princess was walking through a forest. Suddenly, she heard a noise. It was a noise she had never heard before. + +The princess followed the noise until she saw a small horse with a bow and arrow. The horse was struggling to shoot the arrow. + +The princess smiled and said, "Good morning, little horse. What are you doing?" + +"Hello," the horse replied. "I am trying to shoot this arrow, but I don't know how." + +The Princess laughed and said, "Let me help you. Hold the bow like this and pull the arrow back slowly." + +The horse followed the princess's instructions and the arrow shot straight and true! + +The horse was so happy that he exclaimed, "Thank you, Princess! You are so smart!" + +The princess smiled and said, "It was nice to meet you, little horse. Goodbye!" The horse waved goodbye and the princess continued on her way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who went out to measure the world. She measured the length of a big rock and the width of a tall tree. She started to measure the tallest mountain when all of a sudden a witch appeared. The witch was envious of the little girl and decided to take her measuring tools away. + +The little girl was so sad, but then she noticed the witch had a special measuring cup. She asked the witch if she could borrow it and the witch smiled. The little girl was very happy and started to measure the things around her. She even measured the witch's pointy hat! + +The witch was so impressed with the little girl's measuring skills that she gave her a special precious gem as a gift. The little girl was so thankful and kept on measuring. + +The End. +Mama invited her children to dinner. When they sat to eat, they all grabbed a plate. They all started to push their plates in and take food. + +Mama saw this and smiled. She said, "What you are doing is very brilliant! You are pushing your plates to make space for more food!" + +The children smiled, then remembered something Mama had said before. She said that pushing other people is never ok. Mama said, "See, the same rule goes for our plates too. We should take turns, and be kind to one another." + +The children nodded and started taking turns pushing their plates in and taking food. + +Mama smiled and said, "That's better now isn't it? If we are kind to one another, everyone will be happy and we can all enjoy dinner!" + +The children smiled and agreed. They were all very happy to do the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to explore the world. He was very eager, so one day he decided to go on an adventure. He took his favourite equipment and set off. +