diff --git "a/TinyStories_250.txt" "b/TinyStories_250.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_250.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Anna and Ben say, "We love you too, mom." + +They go home and eat the cookies. They are happy. They do not mention the market again. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play with toys in Lily's room. But Lily's room is very messy. There are toys everywhere. Lily's mom says they have to organize the toys before they can go outside. + +Lily and Max start to put the toys in boxes and baskets. They make piles of books, dolls, cars, and blocks. They work hard and have fun. They talk to each other. + +"Look, I found your pretty hat!" Max says. He puts the hat on Lily's head. + +"Thank you, Max! You are very nice!" Lily says. She smiles and gives Max a hug. + +They finish organizing the toys. Lily's room looks much better. Lily's mom comes to see. + +"Wow, you did a great job, Lily and Max! I'm so proud of you!" Lily's mom says. She is not worry anymore. + +"Can we go outside now, mom?" Lily asks. + +"Of course, you can! You deserve it!" Lily's mom says. She opens the door and lets them out. + +Lily and Max run to the garden. They are happy. They play with the flowers, the bugs, and the ball. They are good friends. They help each other. They have fun. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to visit their grandma every week. Grandma lives far away, so they take the subway with their mom. The subway is a big train that goes under the ground. + +One day, they are on the subway and they see a man with a big hat and a long coat. He looks funny. He is holding a big bag and a guitar. He tries to sit down, but he is clumsy. He drops his bag and his guitar. The bag opens and many things fall out. Lily and Ben see a ball, a book, a sock, and a banana. + +"Oops, sorry!" the man says. He tries to pick up his things, but he knocks over his hat. His hat rolls away and stops near Lily and Ben. They look inside the hat and see a rabbit. The rabbit is white and fluffy. It looks at them and wiggles its nose. + +"Wow, a rabbit!" Lily says. + +"Can we pet it?" Ben asks. + +The man sees them and smiles. He walks over and takes his hat and his rabbit. He says, "Hello, kids. I'm a magician. I was going to a show, but I'm a bit late. Do you want to see a trick?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They like tricks. The man puts his hat on his head and his rabbit in his coat. He takes out his guitar and plays a song. He sings, "Abracadabra, alakazam, watch me pull something out of my hat!" He stops and takes off his hat. He reaches inside and pulls out a flower. He gives it to Lily. She smiles and says, "Thank you!" + +He puts his hat back on and plays again. He sings, "Abracadabra, alakazam, watch me pull something else out of my hat!" He stops and takes off his hat. He reaches inside and pulls out a carrot. He gives it to Ben. He says, "Here, you can share it with the rabbit." Ben takes the carrot and breaks it in half. He gives one half to the rabbit and eats the other half. He says, "Yummy!" + +The man plays one more time. He sings, "Abracadabra, alakazam, thank you for watching my magic show!" He bows and puts his hat, his rabbit, his guitar, and his bag back in order. He says, "I have to go now, but it was nice to meet you. Have a good day!" + +Lily and Ben clap and say, "Bye, bye, magician!" + +Their mom says, "That was fun, wasn't it? We're almost at grandma's. Are you ready to visit her?" + +Lily and Ben say, "Yes, we are!" They hug their mom and look out the window. They see the subway stop and the sign that says, "Grandma's station". They are happy. They love to visit their grandma. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play with toys and share treats. One day, Lily has a big cookie. She breaks it in half and gives one piece to Max. Max is happy and says thank you. + +But then, Ben comes along. Ben is mean. He wants the cookie too. He snatches the other piece from Lily's hand and runs away. Lily is upset. She cries and says that is not fair. + +Max is angry. He chases Ben and tries to get the cookie back. But Ben is faster and stronger. He pushes Max to the ground and laughs. He eats the cookie and says it is yummy. + +Max is hurt and sad. He goes back to Lily and hugs her. They have no cookie and no treat. They wish Ben would be nice and share. But Ben does not care. He is happy with his cookie and does not want any friends. He is alone. +Anna liked to sign songs with her hands. She learned sign from her friend Lily, who could not hear. Lily taught Anna how to say hello, thank you, and many other words with her fingers. Anna thought sign was fun and cool. + +One day, Anna and Lily went to the park to play. Anna wore her new skirt that had flowers and butterflies on it. She thought it was very pretty and modern. Lily wore her old jeans and a t-shirt. She did not care much about clothes. + +They saw a boy on the swings who looked lonely. Anna wanted to be his friend. She walked up to him and said, "Hi, I'm Anna. What's your name?" The boy did not answer. He looked at Anna and Lily with a sad face. Anna tried again, "Do you want to play with us?" The boy shook his head. He pointed to his ears and mouth. He could not hear or speak. + +Anna smiled. She knew what to do. She signed to the boy, "Hi, I'm Anna. This is Lily. We can sign. Do you want to play with us?" The boy's eyes lit up. He nodded and signed back, "Hi, I'm Ben. Yes, I want to play with you. Thank you for signing to me." + +Anna, Lily, and Ben became friends. They played on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. They signed songs and stories to each other. They laughed and had fun. Anna was happy. She liked her new skirt, but she liked her new friend more. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in their house. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had a picture of a robot on it. They opened the box and saw a robot inside. It was shiny and had many buttons. + +"Wow, look at this robot!" Tom said. "Let's turn it on and see what it can do." + +"OK, but be careful," Sam said. "It looks powerful." + +Tom pressed a button on the robot's chest. The robot made a loud noise and its eyes lit up. It stood up and looked around. + +"Hello, I am Robo. I am your friend," the robot said. + +"Hi, Robo. We are Tom and Sam. We are your friends too," Tom said. + +"Can you play with us, Robo?" Sam asked. + +"Yes, I can play with you. What do you want to play?" Robo asked. + +"Let's play hide and seek," Tom said. "You count to ten and we hide." + +"OK, I will count to ten and then I will find you," Robo said. + +Tom and Sam ran to hide in different rooms. Robo started to count. + +"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" Robo said. + +Robo walked out of the garage and into the house. He looked for Tom and Sam. He did not see them. He heard a noise in the kitchen. He went to the kitchen and saw a fridge. He thought Tom or Sam was hiding behind the fridge. He pushed the fridge with his strong arms. The fridge fell over and made a big mess. The food and the drinks spilled on the floor. + +"Oops, sorry," Robo said. "Are you there, Tom or Sam?" + +No one answered. Robo heard another noise in the living room. He went to the living room and saw a sofa. He thought Tom or Sam was hiding under the sofa. He lifted the sofa with his powerful hands. The sofa flew in the air and hit the wall. The wall broke and the sofa fell outside. + +"Oops, sorry," Robo said. "Are you there, Tom or Sam?" + +No one answered. Robo heard another noise in the bedroom. He went to the bedroom and saw a bed. He thought Tom or Sam was hiding under the bed. He pulled the bed with his mighty fingers. The bed ripped apart and the mattress and the pillows flew everywhere. + +"Oops, sorry," Robo said. "Are you there, Tom or Sam?" + +No one answered. Robo was sad. He could not find his friends. He did not know he had destroyed the house. He did not know Tom and Sam were hiding in the closet. They were scared of Robo. They did not want to play with him anymore. They wanted him to go away. + +"Where are you, Tom and Sam?" Robo asked. "I miss you. I want to play with you. Please come out." + +But Tom and Sam did not come out. They stayed in the closet until their mom and dad came home. They saw the house was ruined. They saw Robo was standing in the middle of the mess. They were angry and shocked. + +"What have you done, Robo?" mom asked. "You have destroyed our house. You are not our friend. You are a bad robot." + +"Please don't be mad at me," Robo said. "I was just playing with Tom and Sam. I did not mean to destroy your house. I am sorry." + +But mom and dad did not listen to Robo. They called the police and the firemen. They took Robo away. They threw him in the trash. They never saw him again. + +Tom and Sam felt sorry for Robo. They cried for him. They wished they had not played hide and seek with him. They wished they had been nicer to him. They wished they had not lost their friend. But it was too late. Robo was gone. And so was their house. The end. +Lily liked to watch the birds in the birdcage. They had pretty colors and sang nice songs. She wanted to play with them, but Mommy said no. Mommy said the birds were happy in their cage and needed to be left alone. + +One day, Lily saw a big cat outside the window. The cat saw the birds too and licked its lips. It jumped on the window sill and tried to paw at the cage. The birds were scared and flapped their wings. Lily was angry and shouted at the cat. + +"Go away, cat! You are mean and bad! You cannot have the birds! They are mine!" Lily said. + +The cat did not listen. It teased Lily and the birds. It made a hissing sound and showed its teeth. It scratched the window and made a loud noise. Lily was scared and ran to Mommy. + +"Mommy, Mommy, help! The cat wants the birds! It is big and mean and scary!" Lily cried. + +Mommy heard Lily and came to the window. She saw the cat and the birds. She opened the window and sprayed the cat with water. The cat was wet and angry. It ran away and hid under a bush. Mommy closed the window and hugged Lily. + +"It's okay, Lily. The cat is gone. The birds are safe. You are brave and good. I love you," Mommy said. + +Lily smiled and hugged Mommy back. She said sorry to the birds and gave them some seeds. The birds calmed down and sang again. Lily and Mommy watched them and felt happy. The sun was shining and it was a hot day. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a swing. Anna runs to the swing. She says, "I want to swing!" + +Ben runs after her. He says, "No, I want to swing! It is my turn!" + +Anna and Ben start to fight. They pull the swing. They shout, "It is mine! It is mine!" + +A lady sees them. She is their teacher. She says, "Stop, Anna and Ben! You are not nice. You have to share the swing. There are other swings in the park. You can take turns." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, teacher. We will share the swing. We will be nice." + +The teacher smiles. She says, "That is good, Anna and Ben. You are good friends. You can have fun on the swing. But be careful. Do not swing too high." + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Thank you, teacher. We will be careful." + +They go to the swing. They take turns. They swing high and low. They laugh and sing. They have fun on the ordinary swing. They are happy. +Anna and Ben like to play on the beach. They look for shells in the sand and water. They find many shells of different colors and shapes. They put them in a bucket. + +"Look, Anna, I found a big shell!" Ben says. He holds up a shell that is white and pink. "It is so pretty!" + +"Wow, Ben, it is a nice shell!" Anna says. She takes the shell and puts it to her ear. "Do you know what I hear?" + +"What do you hear, Anna?" Ben asks. He puts his ear next to the shell too. + +"I hear the sea!" Anna says. "It sounds like it is singing to us!" + +Ben smiles. He hears the sea too. It sounds like a soft song. He likes the song. + +"Let's sing with the sea, Anna!" Ben says. He starts to sing a cheerful tune. "La la la la la!" + +Anna joins him. She sings the same tune. "La la la la la!" + +They sing with the sea and the shell. They are happy and have fun. They love to play on the beach. +Lily and Ben love to play soccer. They have a ball and two goals in their backyard. Sometimes they pretend they are in a big stadium with many people watching them. They cheer and clap when they score a goal. + +One day, Lily and Ben see a flyer on their door. It says there is a soccer game at the big stadium in the city. They ask their mom if they can go. Mom says yes, but they have to be good and listen to her. Lily and Ben are very happy and excited. + +They get in the car and drive to the big stadium. It is very big and loud. There are many people wearing different colors and flags. Lily and Ben see their favorite team. They wear red and white. They have a star on their shirt. Lily and Ben wear red and white too. They wave their flags and shout their team's name. + +The game starts. Lily and Ben watch the players run and kick the ball. They see their team score a goal. They jump and cheer. They see the other team score a goal. They boo and frown. The game is very fun and exciting. + +At halftime, mom says they can get a snack. They go to a stand that sells hot dogs and popcorn. Lily and Ben each get a hot dog and a bag of popcorn. They also get a drink. They go back to their seats and eat their snack. The hot dog is tasty and warm. The popcorn is crunchy and salty. The drink is cold and sweet. + +Lily and Ben see a man walking around with a big bag. He has a sign that says "Give me your trash". He is picking up the trash that people leave on the floor. Lily and Ben think he is very nice and helpful. They decide to give him their trash. They finish their snack and put their wrappers and cups in the bag. The man smiles and says thank you. He says they are very good and polite. Lily and Ben smile back and say you're welcome. They feel happy and proud. + +The game starts again. Lily and Ben watch the rest of the game. They see their team win. They cheer and clap. They see the other team lose. They feel sorry for them. They say good game and shake hands. They see the players hug and smile. They think soccer is a fun and friendly game. + +They leave the big stadium. They get in the car and drive home. They tell mom they had a great time. Mom says she is glad they enjoyed it. She says they were very good and listened to her. She says she is proud of them. Lily and Ben hug mom and say thank you. They say they love her. Mom says she loves them too. + +They get home and go to bed. They dream of playing soccer in the big stadium. They smell the hot dogs and popcorn. They hear the cheers and boos. They feel the ball and the flag. They are happy and sleepy. + +The end. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but she always wanted more. She did not share her toys with her friends, and she did not listen to her mother. She always asked for new toys when they went to the store, and she cried if she did not get them. + +One day, her mother told her that they were going to visit her grandma. Lily was happy, because she knew that her grandma always gave her gifts. She packed her bag with some of her toys, and they got in the car. On the way, Lily saw a big toy store. She asked her mother to stop and buy her a new toy. Her mother said no, because she already had enough toys, and they were late for grandma. Lily got angry and threw a tantrum. She kicked and screamed and threw her toys around the car. + +Her mother was very sad and upset. She tried to calm Lily down, but Lily did not stop. She said that Lily was a spoiled girl, and that she did not appreciate what she had. She said that Lily needed to learn to be grateful and kind. She said that life was not always easy, and that sometimes she had to be tough and patient. She said that she loved Lily, but she did not like her behavior. + +They finally arrived at grandma's house. Lily was still mad, and she did not want to hug her grandma. She ran to her room and slammed the door. She did not come out for a long time. She played with her toys, but she did not feel happy. She felt lonely and guilty. She realized that she had hurt her mother and her grandma, and that she had been selfish and rude. She wished she could say sorry and make them smile. + +She decided to go downstairs and apologize. She found her mother and her grandma in the kitchen, baking a cake. They looked surprised and happy to see her. She hugged them and said that she was sorry for being a spoiled girl. She said that she loved them, and that she wanted to be a good girl. She said that she did not need any more toys, and that she would share them with her friends. She said that she would listen to her mother, and that she would be tough and patient when things were hard. + +Her mother and her grandma forgave her and hugged her back. They said that they were proud of her, and that they loved her very much. They said that everyone makes mistakes, and that the important thing is to learn from them and to be kind. They invited her to help them with the cake, and they had a fun time together. Lily felt happy and warm. She learned that being spoiled does not make you happy, but being grateful and kind does. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play together and share their toys. But they did not like to sleep at night. They wanted to stay up and have fun. + +One night, their mom gave them a big piece of chocolate each. She said, "This is a special treat for you. But you have to promise me that you will go to bed after you eat it. OK?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They loved chocolate. They ate it quickly and licked their fingers. Then they ran to their room. But they did not go to bed. They hid under the covers and whispered to each other. + +"Let's pretend we are pirates," Ben said. "We have a treasure chest full of chocolate and we have to guard it from the bad guys." + +"OK," Anna said. "But we have to be quiet or mom will hear us." + +They made pirate noises and pretended to fight with swords. They had a lot of fun. But they did not notice that it was getting dark outside. The moon came out and shone through the window. It made scary shadows on the wall. + +Anna saw a big shadow that looked like a monster. She gasped and pointed. "Ben, look! There is a monster in our room!" + +Ben looked and saw the shadow too. He felt a chill in his spine. He grabbed Anna's hand and said, "Let's get out of here!" + +They jumped out of the bed and ran to the door. But the door was locked. They had forgotten that mom had locked it to make sure they would sleep. They banged on the door and shouted, "Mom, mom, help! There is a monster in our room!" + +Mom heard them and came to the door. She opened it and turned on the light. She saw Anna and Ben, trembling and crying. She hugged them and said, "What's wrong, my darlings? There is no monster in your room. It's just a shadow from the moon." + +She showed them the shadow and explained that it was made by a lamp on the dresser. She said, "See? It's not a monster. It's just a lamp. You don't have to be frightened." + +Anna and Ben felt silly and ashamed. They realized that they had been too noisy and naughty. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We didn't sleep. We played pirates and ate chocolate. We broke our promise." + +Mom smiled and said, "It's OK. I forgive you. But you have to learn to sleep at night. It's good for you. It makes you grow and dream. And you can play pirates and eat chocolate in the morning. How about that?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They said, "OK, mom. We will sleep now. We love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too." She tucked them in and kissed them goodnight. She turned off the light and closed the door. Anna and Ben closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of chocolate and pirates and monsters. But they were not frightened anymore. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they went to the park with their moms. They saw a big truck with a sign that said "Free Cheese". They ran to the truck and asked for some cheese. + +"Hello, kids. Do you want some cheese?" the man in the truck said. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben said. + +The man gave them each a slice of cheese. They thanked him and went to a bench to eat their cheese. + +"This cheese is yummy!" Lily said. + +"I like cheese too!" Ben said. + +They were happy and shared their cheese with some birds. + +But then, a boy came to them. He was bigger and older than them. He had a mean face and a loud voice. + +"Hey, you two. Give me your cheese!" he said. + +He tried to grab their cheese, but Lily and Ben held on to it. + +"No, go away! This is our cheese!" Lily said. + +"Yeah, we got it from the nice man!" Ben said. + +The boy was angry and pushed them. He was ignorant and rude. He did not know how to share or be kind. + +"Stop it! Leave them alone!" a voice said. + +It was the man from the truck. He saw what was happening and came to help Lily and Ben. + +"Who are you? This is none of your business!" the boy said. + +"I am the one who gave them the cheese. And you are the one who is trying to take it. That is not nice. That is wrong. You should be ashamed of yourself!" the man said. + +The boy was scared and ran away. He did not receive any cheese or any friends. + +Lily and Ben hugged the man and thanked him again. + +"You are welcome, kids. You are very brave and polite. I am glad you enjoyed the cheese. Have a nice day!" the man said. + +He went back to his truck and drove away. + +Lily and Ben smiled and waved goodbye. They finished their cheese and played some more. They were happy and grateful. They had cheese and a friend. +Tim and Lily were playing with their blocks. They liked to build tall towers and knock them down. Tim was very strong. He had big muscles. Lily was very cute. She had chubby cheeks. + +"Look at my tower, Lily!" Tim said. "It is the tallest of all!" + +Lily looked at Tim's tower. It was very high. She wanted to make one too. She took some blocks from the box. But the box was too heavy for her. She tried to lift it, but she could not. + +"Help me, Tim!" Lily said. "The box is too big!" + +Tim smiled. He wanted to show off his muscles. He walked over to the box. He grabbed it with both hands. He lifted it up. He felt very proud. + +"See, Lily? I can lift the box. I have strong muscles!" Tim said. + +But Tim did not see the cat. The cat was sleeping on the rug. The cat did not like loud noises. The cat heard Tim and Lily talking. The cat woke up. The cat was angry. + +The cat jumped up. The cat ran to the box. The cat scratched the box. The box ripped. The blocks fell out. The blocks hit Tim. Tim lost his balance. Tim dropped the box. The box hit his tower. His tower fell down. The blocks made a big mess. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tim cried. "The cat hurt me! The cat broke my tower!" + +Lily saw what happened. She felt sorry for Tim. She ran to him. She hugged him. + +"It's okay, Tim," Lily said. "We can make another tower. We can share the blocks. You are still strong. And I still like you." + +Tim stopped crying. He hugged Lily back. + +"Thank you, Lily," Tim said. "You are very nice. And I like you too." + +They smiled at each other. They picked up the blocks. They started to build a new tower. Together. +Lily wanted to make a cake for her mom. She saw a box of cake mix in the cupboard and a picture of a yummy cake on it. She poured the mix in a big bowl and added some water and eggs. She stirred and stirred with a big spoon. She was very proud of her cake batter. + +She turned on the oven and put the bowl inside. She did not know she had to use a pan. She waited and waited for the cake to be done. She smelled something bad. She opened the oven and saw smoke and fire. The cake batter was burning. She screamed and ran away. + +Mom heard Lily scream and ran to the kitchen. She saw the oven on fire and grabbed a towel. She turned off the oven and threw the towel over the fire. She put out the fire and opened the window. She coughed and looked at the oven. The cake batter was black and hard and disgusting. She was angry and scared. + +She hugged Lily and asked her what she was doing. Lily said she wanted to make a cake for mom. She said she was sorry and cried. Mom said she loved Lily but she should never use the oven without mom. She said the oven was hot and dangerous and could burn Lily and the house. She said Lily had to ask mom before she cooked anything. + +Lily said she understood and she was sorry. She said she loved mom and she wanted to make her happy. Mom said she was happy that Lily was safe and she forgave her. She said they could make a cake together another day. She said they had to clean the oven and the kitchen first. They smiled and hugged and started to clean. +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to stir the soup, the cake batter, and the yogurt. She liked to see the colors and feel the spoon move. She also liked to open the refrigerator and look at the food inside. She liked the cold air and the bright light. + +One day, Anna was stirring the soup when her mom went to answer the phone. Anna saw the refrigerator and wanted to open it. She left the soup on the stove and walked to the refrigerator. She pulled the handle and opened the door. She saw a big bowl of strawberries. She loved strawberries. She reached for the bowl and tried to take it out. + +But the bowl was too heavy and too slippery for Anna. She dropped the bowl and it fell on the floor. The strawberries and the juice splashed everywhere. Anna was scared and sad. She started to cry. + +Her mom heard the noise and came back to the kitchen. She saw the mess and Anna crying. She was angry and worried. She turned off the stove and ran to Anna. She hugged her and checked if she was hurt. + +"Anna, what did you do?" she asked. + +"I wanted strawberries," Anna sobbed. + +"Anna, you can't open the refrigerator by yourself. It's dangerous. You could get hurt or burn the soup. You have to ask me first. Do you understand?" her mom said. + +Anna nodded and said sorry. She felt bad for making her mom angry and for wasting the strawberries. + +Her mom sighed and said, "It's okay, Anna. I'm not angry anymore. I'm glad you're fine. But you have to be careful and listen to me. Now let's clean up this mess and have some soup. Maybe we can have some strawberries later, okay?" + +Anna smiled and said okay. She helped her mom clean up the floor and the refrigerator. She learned her lesson and never opened the refrigerator by herself again. She still liked to stir, but only when her mom was with her. +Lily liked to sing. She sang every day in her room, in the car, and in the park. She sang loud and happy songs that made her feel good. She wanted to sing for other people too, but she was shy. + +One day, her aunt came to visit. Her aunt was a singer too, and she had a big voice and a shiny dress. She told Lily that she was going to sing at a show that night, and she invited Lily to come with her. + +"Do you want to see me sing, Lily?" her aunt asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. She was excited to see her aunt sing, and maybe learn some new songs. + +They went to the show, and Lily saw a lot of people sitting in chairs. There was a stage with lights and a microphone. Her aunt went on the stage and smiled. She sang a deep and beautiful song that made Lily feel warm and happy. The people clapped and cheered for her aunt. Lily clapped too, very hard. + +When her aunt finished, she came down from the stage and hugged Lily. + +"Did you like my song, Lily?" she asked. + +"I loved it, auntie! You are amazing!" Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily. You know what? You have a lovely voice too. Why don't you sing a song for me and these nice people?" her aunt said. + +Lily felt scared. She had never sung in front of so many people. She looked at her aunt, who smiled and nodded. She looked at the people, who smiled and waited. She took a deep breath and decided to try. + +She went on the stage and took the microphone. She sang a song that she knew by heart, a song about a rainbow and a butterfly. She sang loud and happy, just like she did in her room. The people listened and smiled. They liked her song. When she finished, they clapped and cheered for her too. Lily felt proud and happy. She bowed and thanked them. + +She ran to her aunt, who hugged her and kissed her. + +"You did great, Lily! I'm so proud of you! You are a star!" her aunt said. + +Lily smiled and hugged her back. + +"Thank you, auntie! You are a star too! Can we sing together next time?" she asked. + +"Of course, Lily! We can sing together anytime!" her aunt said. + +They both laughed and clapped. They had a wonderful night. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big brown dog with a long tail. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. Tom and Lily wanted to pet the dog. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Tom asked a man who was holding a leash. + +"Sure, he is very nice. His name is Spot," the man said. + +Tom and Lily entered the dog's space and touched his fur. Spot licked their faces and made them laugh. + +But then, another boy came to the park. He had a red ball and threw it in the air. Spot saw the ball and ran after it. He left Tom and Lily and the man. + +"Hey, that's my ball!" the boy shouted. He was angry and chased Spot. + +"Come back, Spot!" the man called. He was worried and followed the boy. + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They liked Spot and wanted to play with him more. They did not like the boy who took the ball and made Spot run away. + +"Let's go find Spot," Tom said. + +"OK, let's go," Lily said. + +They ran after the man and the boy and the dog. They hoped they could catch up and pet Spot again. They did not want to lose their new friend. +Tom and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys and share their snacks. But sometimes they fought over things. One day, their mom gave them a gift. It was a big red ball. They both wanted to play with it. + +Tom said, "It's mine! I saw it first!" He grabbed the ball and ran away. Lily said, "No, it's mine! Mom gave it to both of us!" She chased after him. They ran around the house, bumping into things and making a mess. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tom and Lily fighting over the ball. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, you two! You are being very naughty. You should share your gift and play nicely. If you can't do that, I will take it away." + +Tom and Lily stopped and looked at mom. They felt bad. They knew they had made a mistake. They said, "Sorry, mom. We were being selfish. We don't want to lose our gift. We will share it and play nicely." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, go and have fun with your ball. But be careful, don't run too fast or you might fall and hurt yourself." + +Tom and Lily hugged mom and said, "Thank you, mom. We love you and we love our gift." They took the ball and went outside. They played with it together, taking turns and having fun. They did not regret their fight. They learned to be kind and share. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the big house. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran upstairs and looked for a good spot. He saw a curtain in the hall and thought it was a good place to hide. He went behind the curtain and waited for Lily. + +Lily counted to ten and then shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" She searched the rooms downstairs but could not find Ben. She decided to go upstairs and look for him. She walked in the hall and saw the curtain. She thought she heard a noise behind it. She wondered if Ben was there. + +She walked closer to the curtain and said, "Ben, are you there?" Ben did not answer. He wanted to surprise Lily. He thought he was very tough and brave. He dared to stay quiet and still. Lily said, "Ben, if you are there, come out. I found you." Ben still did not answer. He dared to keep hiding. + +Lily got curious and pulled the curtain. She saw Ben and smiled. She said, "Got you, Ben! You are not so tough after all. You are a silly hider." Ben laughed and said, "You are a good seeker, Lily. You are very smart. But I dared to hide behind the curtain. It was fun." Lily said, "Yes, it was fun. Let's play again. This time, I will hide and you will seek." Ben said, "OK, Lily. But I dare you to find a better spot than the curtain." Lily said, "I will, Ben. I will find the best spot ever. You will never find me." They ran downstairs and started a new game. They had a lot of fun playing hide and seek in the big house. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big march on the street. Many people are walking and holding signs. They are shouting and singing. + +Lily and Ben are curious. They want to join the march. They ask their mom and dad if they can go. Their mom and dad say yes, but they have to stay close to them. They say the march is for a good cause. They want to support the people who need help. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They make their own signs with crayons and paper. They write "We love everyone" and "Be kind". They hold their signs high and walk with their mom and dad. They feel proud and excited. + +But not everyone is happy. Some people are angry. They do not like the march. They think the people are wrong and noisy. They yell and throw things at the marchers. They try to stop them. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not understand why the people are so mean. They hug their mom and dad. Their mom and dad tell them not to be afraid. They say the people are just confused and lazy. They do not want to change or learn. They say the marchers are brave and strong. They do not give up. + +Lily and Ben feel better. They keep walking and holding their signs. They smile and wave at the other marchers. They support them with their words and actions. They hope the angry people will see the truth and be nice. They hope the world will be a better place. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They had a big box that they pretended was a castle. Lily was the queen and Ben was the knight. They had a plastic sword and a crown that they found in the garage. + +"Knight, I demand you to protect me from the dragon!" Lily said in a loud voice. She put the crown on her head and sat in the box. + +"Yes, my queen!" Ben said. He took the sword and ran around the yard, making noises like a dragon. He pretended to fight the dragon and save the queen. + +They had a lot of fun until they heard their mom calling them for lunch. They ran inside and washed their hands. Mom had made sandwiches and lemonade for them. + +"Here you go, my brave knight and my lovely queen," Mom said. She smiled and gave them each a plate and a cup. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Lily and Ben said. They took a bite of their sandwiches and a sip of their lemonade. + +"Yuck!" Lily said. She made a face and put down her cup. "This lemonade is sour!" + +"Sorry, honey, I think I put too much lemon in it," Mom said. She tasted her own lemonade and agreed. "Do you want some water instead?" + +"Yes, please," Lily said. Ben nodded too. He didn't like the sour lemonade either. + +Mom poured them some water and took away the lemonade. She gave them a hug and a kiss. + +"I love you, my sweeties," she said. "You have such great imaginations. Maybe after lunch you can tell me more about your castle and your dragon." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They loved their mom and their stories. They finished their lunch and told Mom all about their adventure. They couldn't wait to play some more. +Anna liked to watch videos on her tablet. She learned many things from the videos, like colors, shapes, and animals. She wanted to teach her baby brother Tom what she learned. She took her tablet and went to Tom's crib. + +"Look, Tom, this is a video. It shows you things. See, this is a red ball. Red is a color. Can you say red?" Anna said, holding the tablet close to Tom's face. + +Tom looked at the tablet and saw the bright ball. He reached out his hand and tried to grab it. He thought it was a toy. He did not say red. He said "bah". + +"No, Tom, that's not a toy. That's a video. You can't touch it. You have to watch it and listen. Here, this is a square. A square has four sides. Can you say square?" Anna said, moving the tablet away from Tom's hand. + +Tom looked at the tablet and saw the shape. He did not like the shape. He thought it was ugly. He did not say square. He said "boo". + +"Tom, you are not learning. You are being silly. You have to say the words. Here, this is a cat. A cat is an animal. It has fur and whiskers. Can you say cat?" Anna said, showing Tom the video of a cat. + +Tom looked at the tablet and saw the cat. He liked the cat. He thought it was cute. He wanted to pet it. He said "meow". + +"Good, Tom, you said meow. That's what a cat says. But you have to say cat. Cat is the name of the animal. Can you say cat?" Anna said, smiling. + +Tom did not say cat. He said "meow" again. He smiled too. He reached out his hand and grabbed the tablet. He pulled it hard and threw it on the floor. He laughed. + +"Tom, no! You broke my tablet! You are a bad brother! You don't learn anything! You are ugly!" Anna said, crying. + +Tom did not care. He was happy. He had fun. He said "meow" again. He clapped his hands. He was a cat. +Lily was a small girl who liked to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a pink bunny. She called her bunny Hoppy and took him everywhere. + +One day, Lily wanted to invite her friend Max to play with her and Hoppy. She asked her mom if she could call Max and invite him. Her mom said yes and helped her dial the phone. + +"Hi, Max, this is Lily," she said. "Do you want to come to my house and play with me and Hoppy?" + +Max was happy to hear from Lily. He liked Lily and Hoppy. He said yes and asked his mom if he could go. His mom said yes and drove him to Lily's house. + +Lily and Max had a lot of fun playing with Hoppy and other toys. They pretended that Hoppy was a superhero who could fly and save the day. They also shared some snacks and juice. They laughed and hugged and said thank you to each other. Lily and Max were good friends who liked to invite each other to play. +Lily and Ben like to play with trains. They have a big track with many curves and bridges. They take turns to make the trains go fast or slow, or stop and start. + +One day, Lily has a question. She wants to know why some trains are big and some are small. She asks Ben, but he does not know. He says, "Maybe they are for different things. Big trains carry more people or things. Small trains are faster or cuter." + +Lily is not satisfied. She wants to find out more. She says, "Let's go to the library and look for a book about trains. Maybe we can learn something new." + +Ben does not want to go. He likes to play with the trains. He says, "No, let's stay here and have fun. We don't need a book. We know enough about trains." + +Lily and Ben start to argue. They both want to do different things. They raise their voices and frown. They are not happy. + +Then, Mom comes in. She hears the noise and sees the faces. She asks, "What is going on? Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Ben tell Mom their problem. Mom listens and smiles. She says, "I have an idea. Why don't we do both? We can go to the library and find a book about trains. Then, we can come back and play with the trains. Maybe we can make a new track with what we learn. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben think about it. They like Mom's idea. They say, "Okay, let's do that. Thank you, Mom." + +Mom hugs them and says, "You're welcome. I'm glad you are willing to compromise. That is a good skill to have. Now, let's go to the library and have a successful adventure." +Anna likes sport. She likes to run and jump and play with her friends. She likes to lift things too. She can lift her doll, her ball, and her book. She wants to lift something bigger. + +One day, she sees her dad lift a big box. She asks him, "Dad, can I lift that box too?" + +Her dad smiles and says, "This box is very heavy, Anna. You are strong, but not that strong yet. Maybe when you grow up, you can lift it." + +Anna feels sad. She wants to lift the box now. She tries to pull the box, but it does not move. She tries to push the box, but it does not move. She tries to lift the box, but it is too heavy. She falls down and cries. + +Her dad hears her cry and comes to her. He hugs her and says, "Don't cry, Anna. You are a good girl. You tried your best. But some things are too hard for you right now. That's okay. You can do other things that are fun and easy for you. Like sport. Do you want to play sport with me?" + +Anna nods and wipes her tears. She feels cheerful again. She says, "Yes, dad. I want to play sport with you. What sport do you want to play?" + +Her dad says, "How about we play catch? I will throw the ball and you will catch it. Can you do that?" + +Anna says, "Yes, dad. I can do that. I can catch the ball. I can lift the ball. I can throw the ball back to you. Let's play catch!" + +Her dad says, "Okay, Anna. Let's play catch. You are a great sport!" + +They go outside and play catch. They have fun and laugh. Anna is happy. She likes sport. She likes to lift things. She likes her dad. +Tom and Anna are best friends. They like to play together every day. Sometimes they play with toys, sometimes they draw pictures, sometimes they run in the park. They always have fun. + +One day, Tom and Anna decide to play pretend. They pretend they are in a story. Tom is a brave knight and Anna is a princess. They have a castle, a horse, a sword and a crown. They fight against a dragon, a witch and a giant. They are very brave and smart. + +But then, it is time to go home. Tom and Anna say goodbye and hug each other. They promise to play again tomorrow. They go to their homes and have dinner with their families. They brush their teeth and put on their pajamas. They go to their beds and close their eyes. + +Tom and Anna dream about their story. They dream they are still in the castle, with the horse, the sword and the crown. They dream they are still fighting the dragon, the witch and the giant. They dream they are still brave and smart. + +They also dream about each other. They dream they are still best friends. They dream they are still happy and kind. They dream they are still dependable and loyal. They know they can always count on each other, no matter what. They smile in their sleep and whisper: "Good night, best friend." +Sara and Tom are young. They like to play with toys and books. They have many toys and books in their room. But their room is messy. Mom and Dad are not happy. + +One day, Mom and Dad give Sara and Tom a calendar. They say, "This is a calendar. It shows the days and the months. You can use it to organize your room. Every day, you can pick one toy or book to put away. When you do, you can put a sticker on the calendar. If you do this for a whole month, we will give you a surprise." + +Sara and Tom are excited. They want to organize their room and get a surprise. They say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. We will try our best." + +The next day, Sara and Tom look at the calendar. They see that it is Monday. They say, "Let's start with the blocks. We can put them in the box." They pick up the blocks and put them in the box. Then they put a sticker on the calendar. + +They do the same thing every day. They put away one toy or book and put a sticker on the calendar. They make their room neat and tidy. They are proud of themselves. + +At the end of the month, Mom and Dad come to their room. They see the calendar full of stickers. They say, "Wow, you did a great job. You organized your room very well. We are so proud of you. Here is your surprise." They give Sara and Tom a big hug and a new puzzle. Sara and Tom are happy. They say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. We love you." They hug them back and start to play with the puzzle. +One day, a little cat named Fluffy was playing in the garden. She saw a big butterfly with many colors. She wanted to catch it and play with it. She ran after the butterfly, jumping and pouncing. + +But the butterfly was too fast and flew away. Fluffy followed it to the fence, where she saw something incredible. It was a huge dog, with black fur and sharp teeth. The dog saw Fluffy and barked loudly. Fluffy was very scared. She felt her fur stand up and her heart beat fast. + +"Meow!" she cried. "Help me!" + +She turned around and ran back to the house. But the dog was faster and jumped over the fence. He chased Fluffy, growling and snapping. Fluffy ran as fast as she could, but the dog was getting closer and closer. + +She reached the door and scratched it with her paw. She hoped her mom would hear her and open the door. She looked back and saw the dog's mouth open, ready to bite her. + +"Fluffy!" she heard her mom's voice. "What's wrong?" + +The door opened and Fluffy ran inside. She hid behind her mom's legs, shaking and meowing. Her mom picked her up and hugged her. + +"Shh, it's okay, Fluffy. You're safe now." + +She looked outside and saw the dog. He was still barking and wagging his tail. He did not want to hurt Fluffy. He just wanted to play with her. + +"Sorry, boy. Fluffy is not your friend. She is afraid of you. Go back to your home." + +She closed the door and stroked Fluffy's fur. Fluffy calmed down and purred. She was glad her mom was there. She did not like the dog. He was too big and loud. She liked the butterfly better. Maybe she would see it again tomorrow. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play at the beach. They have a big surf that they can ride on the waves. They take turns to use the surf. + +One day, Tom is very excited. He says to Sam, "I want to go first. I can surf very fast and far." Sam says, "OK, but don't forget to come back soon. I want to surf too." + +Tom takes the surf and runs to the water. He jumps on the surf and paddles hard. He sees a big wave and stands up. He feels the wind and the spray. He thinks he is the best surfer in the world. + +But Tom is clumsy. He loses his balance and falls off the surf. He splashes into the water. He is not hurt, but he is wet and cold. He looks for the surf, but he cannot see it. The wave has taken it away. + +Tom swims back to the shore. He is sad and sorry. He says to Sam, "I'm sorry, Sam. I forgot to come back soon. And I lost the surf. I was clumsy and fell off. Can you forgive me?" + +Sam is angry and disappointed. He says to Tom, "You are a bad friend, Tom. You did not share the surf. And you lost it. How can we play now?" + +Tom feels bad. He says to Sam, "I'm sorry, Sam. I did not mean to be a bad friend. I was having fun and I forgot. Please don't be mad at me. Can we still be friends?" + +Sam thinks for a moment. He sees that Tom is sad and sorry. He remembers that Tom is his friend. He says to Tom, "OK, Tom. I forgive you. You made a mistake, but you are still my friend. Maybe we can find the surf. Or we can play something else. Come on, let's go." + +Tom smiles and hugs Sam. He says to Sam, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. I'm sorry I was clumsy and forgetful. Let's go and have fun." + +They walk along the beach, looking for the surf. They see a big sandcastle. They decide to play there. They are happy and forget their troubles. They are friends. +Lily liked to create things with her crayons and paper. She made pictures of her family, her dog, and her toys. One day, she wanted to create something new. She looked out the window and saw the grass. It was green and soft and pretty. She decided to create a picture of the grass. + +She took a green crayon and made lines on the paper. She tried to make them look like the grass. She filled the whole paper with green lines. She was happy with her picture. She showed it to her mom and dad. They smiled and said it was very pretty. They put it on the fridge with a magnet. + +Lily felt proud of her picture. She wanted to create more things. She asked her mom for more paper and crayons. She looked out the window again and saw the sky. It was blue and bright and pretty. She decided to create a picture of the sky. She took a blue crayon and made circles on the paper. She tried to make them look like the clouds. She filled the whole paper with blue circles. She was happy with her picture. She showed it to her mom and dad. They smiled and said it was very pretty. They put it on the fridge with another magnet. + +Lily felt proud of her picture. She wanted to create more things. She looked out the window again and saw the flowers. They were red and yellow and pretty. She decided to create a picture of the flowers. She took a red crayon and a yellow crayon and made shapes on the paper. She tried to make them look like the petals. She filled the whole paper with red and yellow shapes. She was happy with her picture. She showed it to her mom and dad. They smiled and said it was very pretty. They put it on the fridge with another magnet. + +Lily felt proud of her pictures. She had created three pretty things with her crayons and paper. She looked at the fridge and saw her pictures. They looked like the grass, the sky, and the flowers. She smiled and hugged her mom and dad. They hugged her back and said they loved her. Lily felt happy and loved. She decided to create more things tomorrow. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to dig holes in the sand and bury their toys. They pretended they were pirates and the toys were treasure. + +"Look, I buried my car!" Tim said, showing Lily a small mound of sand. + +"Wow, that's a good hiding place!" Lily said, clapping her hands. "Can you find my doll?" + +Tim looked around and saw another mound of sand. He started to dig with his hands. He felt something soft and pulled it out. It was Lily's doll, but it was very dirty and wet. + +"Oh no, your doll is all messy!" Tim said, feeling sorry. + +"That's okay, we can wash her later," Lily said, smiling. "She likes to play in the sand too." + +They hugged their toys and laughed. They did not see the giant shadow that fell over them. It was a big dog, who was also playful. He saw the toys and wanted to join the game. He ran towards Tim and Lily, barking happily. + +"Hey, what's that?" Tim said, looking up. + +"It's a giant!" Lily said, scared. + +They dropped their toys and ran away. The dog picked up the toys in his mouth and followed them. He thought they were playing chase. He wagged his tail and ran faster. + +"Help, help!" Tim and Lily shouted, running to their mom. + +Mom saw the dog and recognized him. He belonged to their neighbor, Mr. Jones. She called his name and he stopped. He dropped the toys and licked her hand. + +"Good boy, Rex!" Mom said, petting him. "You scared Tim and Lily, you know. They thought you were a giant." + +Rex looked at Tim and Lily with his big brown eyes. He wanted to say sorry, but he only barked. He hoped they would forgive him and play with him again. + +Tim and Lily came closer and saw that Rex was not a giant, but a friendly dog. They felt silly for being afraid. They picked up their toys and showed them to Rex. He sniffed them and wagged his tail. + +"Can we play with Rex, Mom?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, but be gentle with him and your toys," Mom said. + +"Okay, Mom," Lily said. + +They took Rex to the sand and played with him. They buried and dug up their toys, and threw them for Rex to catch. They had fun and became friends. Rex was not a giant, but a playful dog. +Lily was a dog who loved to play with her bone. She would run, jump, and chew on it every day. She did not like to share her bone with anyone. She thought it was her most value thing. + +One day, a big dog came to her yard. He saw Lily's bone and wanted it for himself. He barked at Lily and tried to take her bone away. Lily was scared and angry. She growled at the big dog and said, "No! This is my bone! Go away!" + +The big dog did not listen. He bit Lily's leg and made her hurt. Lily yelped and dropped her bone. The big dog grabbed it and ran away. Lily was sad and hurt. She limped to her house and looked for her owner. + +Her owner saw Lily and hugged her. He said, "Oh, Lily, what happened? You are hurt!" He took her to the vet and gave her medicine. He also bought her a new bone. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry you lost your bone. But I have a surprise for you. Here is a new bone. It is bigger and better than the old one. I hope you like it." + +Lily was happy and grateful. She licked her owner and took the new bone. She said, "Thank you, owner. You are very kind. You are my most value thing." She learned that bones are nice, but friends are nicer. She decided to share her new bone with other dogs who were nice to her. +Lily liked to imagine that she was a singer. She had a toy microphone that she used to sing her favorite songs. She sang about rainbows, stars, animals, and friends. She sang very loud and very happy. + +One day, her mommy had a visitor. His name was Mr. Lee and he was very polite. He said hello to Lily and gave her a smile. He asked her what she liked to do. Lily said, "I like to sing. Do you want to hear me sing?" + +Mr. Lee said, "Sure, I would love to hear you sing. What song do you want to sing?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She wanted to sing a song that Mr. Lee would like. She remembered that he had a big car with a flag on it. She said, "I will sing a song about cars. Cars are fun and fast and cool." + +She picked up her toy microphone and started to sing. She sang, "Cars, cars, cars, I love cars. Cars can go vroom, vroom, vroom. Cars can take me anywhere I want to go. Cars, cars, cars, I love cars." + +Mr. Lee clapped his hands and said, "That was a wonderful song, Lily. You have a very nice voice. You are a very good singer." + +Lily felt very happy and proud. She said, "Thank you, Mr. Lee. You are very nice. Do you want to sing with me?" + +Mr. Lee said, "Sure, I would love to sing with you. What song do you want to sing together?" + +Lily said, "Let's sing a song about rainbows. Rainbows are pretty and colorful and make me smile." + +She handed her toy microphone to Mr. Lee and said, "You can use this. It is my microphone. I will share it with you." + +Mr. Lee said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. I will share it with you too." + +They both sang, "Rainbows, rainbows, rainbows, I love rainbows. Rainbows have red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Rainbows make me happy and bright. Rainbows, rainbows, rainbows, I love rainbows." + +They sang very loud and very happy. They had a lot of fun. They imagined that they were singers. They were singers. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toy automobiles. They had many automobiles of different colors and sizes. They pretended to drive them on the floor and make noises. + +One day, Tom saw a new automobile in the store. It was big and shiny and had lights and sounds. Tom wanted it very much. He asked his mom to buy it for him, but she said no. She said he had enough automobiles and he should share with Sam. + +Tom was angry. He did not want to share. He wanted the new automobile. He thought of a plan. He decided to change his old automobile with Sam's new one. He thought Sam would not notice. + +He waited until Sam was asleep. Then he sneaked into his room and took his new automobile. He put his old one in its place. He ran back to his room and played with the new automobile. He was happy. + +The next morning, Sam woke up and saw his automobile. He knew it was not his. He recognized Tom's old one. He was sad and angry. He ran to Tom's room and saw his new automobile. He shouted at Tom. + +"Tom, you are bad! You changed my automobile with yours! You took my new one and gave me your old one! That is not fair! Give it back!" + +Tom did not want to give it back. He liked the new automobile. He said to Sam. + +"Sam, you are silly! You do not know the difference! They are the same! Go away!" + +Sam did not go away. He grabbed the new automobile and tried to pull it from Tom. Tom pulled back and they fought. They broke the new automobile. It did not work anymore. It did not make lights and sounds. It was ruined. + +They both cried. Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken automobile and the old one. She knew what Tom had done. She was angry and sad. She said to Tom. + +"Tom, you are not wise! You are selfish and mean! You changed your automobile with Sam's without asking! You broke his new one and made him unhappy! You should be sorry and say sorry to Sam!" + +Tom did not say sorry. He was still angry. He did not care about Sam. He only cared about the new automobile. He said to his mom. + +"Mom, you are not fair! You did not buy me the new automobile! You made me share with Sam! I do not want to share! I want the new automobile!" + +His mom did not listen to him. She took away both automobiles and gave them to Sam. She said to Tom. + +"Tom, you do not deserve any automobile! You need to learn to share and be kind! You will not play with any automobile until you change your attitude and apologize to Sam!" + +Tom was left alone in his room. He had no automobile. He had no fun. He had no friend. He was unhappy. He did not change. He did not say sorry. He did not learn. He had a bad ending. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play outside. They have a big yard with many trees and flowers. They also have a bush. The bush has red berries. Tom and Sue like to pick the berries and eat them. They are sweet and juicy. + +One day, Tom and Sue want to play outside. They put on their hats and shoes. They run to the bush. But they see a big problem. The bush is empty. There are no berries left. Someone has picked them all. + +"Who did this?" Tom asks. He is angry. He likes the berries. + +"Maybe it was a bird," Sue says. She is sad. She likes the berries too. + +"Or maybe it was a squirrel," Tom says. He looks around. He sees a hole under the bush. He thinks the squirrel lives there. + +"Let's find the squirrel," Sue says. She wants to get the berries back. + +"OK," Tom says. He agrees. He wants to get the berries back too. + +They go to the hole. They bend down. They look inside. They see a pair of eyes. They hear a squeak. + +"Hello, squirrel," Tom says. He tries to be friendly. + +"Go away, humans," the squirrel says. He is scared. He thinks Tom and Sue want to hurt him. + +"No, we don't want to hurt you," Sue says. She tries to be nice. + +"Then what do you want?" the squirrel asks. He is curious. + +"We want our berries," Tom says. He is honest. + +"Your berries?" the squirrel says. He is confused. + +"Yes, our berries. The ones you took from our bush," Sue says. She is firm. + +"But they are my berries now," the squirrel says. He is greedy. + +"No, they are not. They are ours. We planted the bush. We watered the bush. We watched the bush grow. We waited for the berries to be ripe. We deserve the berries," Tom says. He is proud. + +"But I was hungry. I needed the berries. I have a family to feed. I have babies in the hole. They need the berries too. They are healthy and good for them," the squirrel says. He is desperate. + +Tom and Sue look at each other. They feel sorry for the squirrel. They understand he has a problem. They want to help him. + +"Maybe we can share the berries," Sue says. She is kind. + +"Share?" the squirrel says. He is surprised. + +"Yes, share. You can have some of the berries. We can have some of the berries. We can all be happy," Tom says. He is smart. + +"Really?" the squirrel says. He is hopeful. + +"Really," Tom and Sue say. They are friendly. + +They smile at the squirrel. The squirrel smiles back. He likes Tom and Sue. He thinks they are nice. + +They make a deal. They agree to share the berries. They spend some time talking and playing. They become friends. They are happy. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a lovely doll with a pink dress and long hair. Ben had a big truck with wheels and a horn. They were having fun, but they also wanted to share. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Ben asked Sara. + +"OK, but only for a little while. She is mine," Sara said. + +"Can I play with your truck?" Sara asked Ben. + +"OK, but only for a little while. It is mine," Ben said. + +They swapped their toys and tried them out. Sara made the truck go vroom and beep. Ben brushed the doll's hair and gave her a hug. They smiled and laughed. + +But then, they heard a noise from the kitchen. It was Mommy, and she had a surprise for them. + +"Come here, my darlings. I have something for you," Mommy said. + +Sara and Ben ran to the kitchen, leaving their toys behind. They saw Mommy holding a big cake with candles and frosting. It was their birthday! + +"Happy birthday, Sara and Ben!" Mommy said. "You are both four years old today. You are such good and sweet children. I love you very much." + +Sara and Ben were so happy. They hugged Mommy and thanked her for the cake. They blew out the candles and made a wish. + +Then, they remembered their toys. They looked at each other and had an idea. + +"Mommy, we have a surprise for you too," Sara said. + +"We want to give you our toys," Ben said. + +They ran back to the living room and brought their toys to Mommy. They handed them to her with big smiles. + +"These are for you, Mommy. You can play with them whenever you want. They are yours," Sara and Ben said. + +Mommy was so touched. She hugged Sara and Ben and kissed them on their cheeks. + +"Thank you, my darlings. You are so generous and kind. These are lovely gifts. But you know what? I don't need them. You can keep them and play with them together. They are yours," Mommy said. + +Sara and Ben were so happy. They hugged Mommy and thanked her for the cake and the toys. They decided to share their toys and play with them together. They had the best birthday ever. + +Mommy was so proud of Sara and Ben. She clapped her hands and applauded them. + +"You are wonderful, Sara and Ben. I am so lucky to have you. Happy birthday, my darlings," Mommy said. +Lila was a little girl who loved to care for her flowers. She had many pots of flowers in her home, and she watered them every day. She liked to touch their delicate petals and smell their sweet scents. + +One day, Lila's friend Ben came to visit her. He wanted to play with her toys, but Lila wanted to show him her flowers. She took him to her home and pointed to her pots. + +"Look, Ben, these are my flowers. They are very pretty and they need my care. Do you want to help me water them?" she asked. + +Ben nodded and smiled. He liked Lila and he wanted to make her happy. He took a small watering can and followed Lila to her pots. He tried to be careful, but he was not very good at watering. He poured too much water on some flowers and too little on others. He also knocked over a pot and broke it. + +Lila gasped and cried. She saw her broken pot and her wet flowers. She was very sad and angry. She turned to Ben and shouted. + +"Ben, you are very bad! You do not care for my flowers! You hurt them and you make a mess! Go away from my home and do not come back!" she said. + +Ben felt sorry and scared. He did not mean to hurt Lila's flowers. He wanted to be her friend and have fun with her. He dropped the watering can and ran away from her home. He cried too. + +Lila and Ben were both unhappy. They missed each other, but they did not know how to say sorry. They needed to learn how to care for each other and their flowers. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They had a hut that they made with sticks and leaves. They felt very brave and happy in their hut. + +One day, they saw a big bear near their hut. The bear was hungry and angry. It smelled the food that Tom and Sam had in their hut. It wanted to eat the food and the boys. + +Tom and Sam were very scared. They ran to their hut and closed the door. They hoped the bear would go away. But the bear did not go away. It came closer and closer to the hut. It roared and scratched the door. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Sam cried. "Someone, please help us!" + +But no one heard them. No one knew they were in the woods. They were alone with the bear. + +The bear managed to break the door. It entered the hut. It saw Tom and Sam. It opened its mouth and showed its teeth. + +Tom and Sam screamed. The bear ate them. The end. +Anna loved to look at the tree in her house. It had many lights and pretty things on it. She liked the shiny ornament that looked like a star. She wanted to touch it and play with it. + +One day, when no one was looking, she climbed on a chair and reached for the star. She was not gentle. She pulled hard and the star came off. But it also made the tree fall down. The tree and the star broke. Many other things broke too. Anna was scared and sad. + +Her mom and dad came and saw the mess. They were angry and sad too. They asked Anna why she did that. Anna said she wanted the star. She said she believed it was magic and could make her happy. Her mom and dad said that was not true. They said the star was only a thing and could not make her happy. They said she should have been gentle and asked for help. They said she should have been happy with what she had and not take what was not hers. + +They made Anna clean up the mess and say sorry. They also took away some of her toys. Anna cried and wished she had not touched the star. She learned that being greedy and rough can make things worse. She learned that believing in magic is not enough. She learned that being gentle and grateful is better. +Lisa and Tom were going on a big trip with Mom and Dad. They had to pack their bags and go to the airport. Lisa was very excited. She wanted to see new places and people. Tom was a little scared. He did not like flying. + +At the airport, Mom and Dad had to show their passports to a man. A passport is a small book with your name and picture in it. It tells the man where you are from and where you are going. Lisa and Tom did not have passports. They had special cards with their names and pictures. The man looked at their cards and smiled. + +"Are you ready for your trip, kids?" he asked. + +"Yes!" Lisa said. "I want to see the Eiffel Tower and the pyramids and the kangaroos!" + +"No!" Tom said. "I want to go home and play with my toys!" + +The man laughed. He gave Mom and Dad their passports and their cards. He told them to have a good time. Mom and Dad thanked him and took Lisa and Tom to the gate. The gate is where you wait for your plane. + +Lisa and Tom sat on a bench with their bags. Mom and Dad went to buy some snacks and drinks. Lisa saw a big window. She ran to the window and looked outside. She saw many planes. Some were big and some were small. Some were white and some were blue. Some were taking off and some were landing. Lisa thought they were graceful. Graceful means they move smoothly and nicely. + +"Look, Tom!" Lisa said. "Look at the planes! They are so graceful!" + +Tom did not look. He was busy playing with his toy car. He made vroom-vroom noises and drove his car on the bench. + +Lisa got bored of the planes. She wanted to play with Tom. She ran back to the bench. But Tom was not there. His toy car was not there. His bag was not there. Lisa looked around. She did not see Tom anywhere. She felt scared. She wondered where Tom went. Did he vanish? Vanish means he disappeared and you cannot see him. + +"Tom!" Lisa shouted. "Tom, where are you?" + +Mom and Dad heard Lisa shout. They came back from the shop. They saw Lisa crying on the bench. They did not see Tom. + +"Lisa, what's wrong?" Mom asked. "Where is Tom?" + +Lisa sobbed. She pointed to the empty bench. + +"Tom vanished!" she said. "He's gone!" + +Mom and Dad looked worried. They asked Lisa what happened. Lisa told them she went to see the planes and when she came back, Tom was gone. Mom and Dad hugged Lisa. They told her not to worry. They said they would find Tom. They asked a lady who worked at the gate to help them. The lady said she would make an announcement. An announcement is when someone talks on a loudspeaker and everyone can hear them. + +The lady picked up a microphone. She spoke into it. + +"Attention, please. Attention, please. We are looking for a little boy named Tom. He is four years old. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He is wearing a red shirt and blue jeans. He has a toy car and a bag with him. If you see him, please bring him to gate 12. His parents and his sister are waiting for him. Thank you." + +Lisa and Tom's parents listened to the announcement. They hoped someone would see Tom and bring him back. They held Lisa's hand and waited. + +A few minutes later, they saw Tom. He was walking with a man. The man was holding Tom's hand and his toy car and his bag. Tom looked happy. He was smiling. + +"Mom! Dad! Lisa!" Tom shouted. "I found a friend!" + +The man brought Tom to his family. He said he was a pilot. A pilot is someone who flies a plane. He said he saw Tom wandering around the airport. He asked him if he was lost. Tom said he was not lost. He said he wanted to see the planes. The pilot said he could show him his plane. He took Tom to his plane. He let him sit in the cockpit. The cockpit is where the pilot controls the plane. He showed him the buttons and the levers and the screens. He gave him a toy plane as a gift. He said Tom was a good boy. + +Lisa and Tom's parents thanked the pilot. They said he was very kind. They said they were sorry for the trouble. The pilot said it was no trouble. He said he liked Tom. He said he hoped they would enjoy their trip. He said goodbye and left. + +Lisa and Tom hugged their parents. They said they were sorry for making them worry. They said they loved them. Their parents said they loved them too. They said they were glad they were safe. They +Lila and Tom are playing in the garden. They have a big bucket and a small shovel. They dig in the soil and fill the bucket with dirt. They want to make a mud cake. + +"Look, Lila, I found a worm!" Tom says. He holds up the shovel with the worm on it. Lila stares at the worm. She does not like worms. They are slimy and wiggly. + +"Put it back, Tom, put it back!" Lila says. She is scared of the worm. She does not want it to touch her. Tom laughs. He thinks worms are funny and cool. + +"No, Lila, it is my worm. I want to keep it. It can be my pet. I will name it Wiggles." Tom says. He puts the worm in his pocket. Lila makes a face. She thinks Tom is silly and gross. + +They keep digging in the soil. They find more worms, rocks, and leaves. They put them on the mud cake. They are having fun. But they are also getting tired. The sun is hot and they are thirsty. + +"Tom, Lila, time to come in!" Mom calls from the house. She has made some juice and cookies for them. Tom and Lila drop their shovel and bucket. They run to the house. They are happy and hungry. They wash their hands and face. They sit at the table. They drink the juice and eat the cookies. They tell Mom about their mud cake and their worms. + +Mom smiles and listens. She is glad they had fun. She does not mind the dirt. She loves them very much. She hugs them and kisses them. She says they can play in the garden again tomorrow. Tom and Lila smile. They are happy and sleepy. They go to their room. They take a nap. They dream of mud cakes and worms. +Ben and Lily like to play hide and seek in the garden. They run and laugh and look for good places to hide. One day, they see a big hedge near the fence. It has many green leaves and branches. They think it is a good place to hide. + +Ben says, "I will hide in the hedge. You count to ten and then look for me." Lily says, "OK, I will count. One, two, three..." Ben runs to the hedge and pushes his way inside. He feels the leaves and branches cover him. He thinks Lily will not find him. + +Lily counts to ten and then says, "Ready or not, here I come!" She looks around the garden and tries to find Ben. She does not see him in the swing, or under the table, or behind the tree. She wonders where he is. She hears a loud noise from the hedge. It sounds like a growl. + +Lily is scared. She thinks there is a big animal in the hedge. She runs to the house and calls for Mom. Mom comes out and asks, "What is wrong, Lily?" Lily says, "There is a big animal in the hedge. It is loud and scary. Ben is in the hedge. He is hiding there. Please help him, Mom!" + +Mom and Lily go to the hedge. They see Ben's shoes sticking out from the leaves. They hear the loud noise again. It is not a growl. It is a sneeze. Ben is allergic to the hedge. He is sneezing and itching and crying. Mom pulls him out of the hedge. He is covered in red spots and tears. Mom says, "Oh, Ben, you are allergic to the hedge. We have to go to the doctor. Come on, let's go." She takes Ben and Lily to the car. Ben is sad and sorry. He says, "I did not know I was allergic to the hedge. I just wanted to hide. I am sorry, Lily." Lily says, "It's OK, Ben. I am sorry you are sick. I hope you feel better soon." They drive to the doctor. The end. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw big dark clouds in the sky. They heard loud noises like drums. They saw bright flashes like fire. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is lightning and thunder," Ben said. "They come when it rains." + +"Are they scary?" Lily said. + +"No, they are not scary. They are just noisy and shiny," Ben said. "But we should go inside. Mom said we should not play in the rain." + +They ran to their house and opened the door. Mom was waiting for them with two cups of milk. + +"Here you are, my darlings. Drink your milk and stay warm," Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom," Ben and Lily said. They drank their milk and hugged Mom. + +"Mom, are we rich?" Ben asked. + +Mom smiled and kissed them. "We are rich in love, my sweeties. We have each other and we are happy. That is the best kind of rich." +Mia and Leo were going to the park with Mom. They put on their coats and hats, but Mia had a problem. Her shoe was too tight and it hurt her foot. She tried to pull it off, but it was stuck. + +"Mom, my shoe is uncomfortable. It hurts!" Mia cried. + +Mom looked at Mia's shoe and saw that it was the wrong one. She had put on Leo's shoe by mistake. Leo's shoe was smaller than Mia's shoe. + +"Oh, Mia, you have Leo's shoe. That's why it's uncomfortable. Here, let me help you." Mom said. She urged Mia to sit down on the chair and gently took off the shoe. Then she gave Mia her own shoe, which was bigger and softer. + +"Thank you, Mom. This shoe is much better." Mia said. She put on her shoe and smiled. + +Leo looked at his shoe and saw that it was the wrong one. He had put on Mia's shoe by mistake. Mia's shoe was bigger than Leo's shoe. + +"Mom, my shoe is uncomfortable too. It's too big!" Leo said. + +Mom looked at Leo's shoe and saw that it was the wrong one. She had put on Mia's shoe by mistake. Mia's shoe was bigger than Leo's shoe. + +"Oh, Leo, you have Mia's shoe. That's why it's uncomfortable. Here, let me help you." Mom said. She urged Leo to sit down on the chair and gently took off the shoe. Then she gave Leo his own shoe, which was smaller and firmer. + +"Thank you, Mom. This shoe is much better." Leo said. He put on his shoe and smiled. + +Mom checked that Mia and Leo had the right shoes. Then she took their hands and said, "Now we can go to the park. Are you ready?" + +"Yes, Mom. We are ready!" Mia and Leo said. They were happy and excited. They went to the park and had a lot of fun. +Tom and Anna were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bus. The bus had many colors and pictures on it. + +"Look, Anna, a bus!" Tom said. + +"Where is it going?" Anna asked. + +Tom read the sign on the bus. It said "Zoo". He knew what a zoo was. It was a place with many animals. + +"Let's go to the zoo, Anna. It will be fun!" Tom said. + +Anna nodded. She liked animals too. They ran to the bus and got on. They paid the driver with some coins. The driver smiled and gave them tickets. + +"Have a nice journey, kids," the driver said. + +"Thank you, sir," Tom and Anna said. + +The bus started to move. Tom and Anna looked out the window. They saw many things. They saw houses, shops, trees, cars, and people. They saw a bridge, a river, a hill, and a tower. They saw a lot of light and colors. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Tom said. + +"I wonder what animals we will see at the zoo," Anna said. + +They talked and laughed. They were happy. They did not mention their parents. They did not know they were in trouble. They did not know they were lost. They only knew they were on a journey to the zoo. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big black tap near the pond. They wanted to see the water come out. + +"Let's turn the tap and make a fountain!" Tom said. + +"OK, but be careful. The tap is not ours. It is for the ducks and the fish." Lily said. + +They ran to the tap and Tom turned it hard. The water came out fast and high. It made a loud noise and splashed everywhere. Tom and Lily laughed and clapped. + +But then they heard a shout. It was the park keeper. He was angry. He saw them playing with the tap. + +"Hey, you two! Stop that right now! You are stealing the water from the pond! You are making a mess and scaring the animals!" he yelled. + +He ran to them and grabbed the tap. He turned it off and glared at them. + +"You are very naughty! You have to pay for the water you wasted! And you have to clean up the park! Or I will call your parents and the police!" he said. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not have any money. They did not want to clean up the park. They did not want their parents and the police to know. They wished they had never touched the tap. They cried and said they were sorry. But it was too late. They had to face the consequences of their actions. They had a bad ending. +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 hay. One morning, he wakes up early and hears a loud noise outside. He jumps out of bed and runs to the window. + +He sees a big truck with a lot of hay on it. The truck is stuck in the mud and the driver is trying to push it out. Tom thinks the driver needs help, so he puts on his boots and runs outside. + +"Hi, mister!" Tom says to the driver. "Do you need help with your truck?" + +The driver smiles and says, "Hi, little boy! You are very kind and compassionate. Yes, I need help. My truck is too heavy and the mud is too deep. Can you get your dad to help me?" + +Tom nods and says, "Yes, I can. Wait here, I will get him." He runs back to the house and knocks on his dad's door. + +"Dad, dad, wake up!" Tom says. "There is a man with a truck full of hay and he is stuck in the mud. He needs our help. Can we help him?" + +Dad rubs his eyes and says, "Of course, we can help him. Let's go, Tom." He gets dressed and follows Tom outside. + +They see the truck and the driver and they greet him. Dad says, "Hello, sir. I'm Tom's dad. We are here to help you. Do you have a rope or a chain?" + +The driver says, "Yes, I do. Thank you very much. You are very compassionate, too. Here, take this rope and tie it to your tractor. Then, pull me out of the mud." + +Dad and Tom do as the driver says. They tie the rope to the tractor and the truck. Then, dad starts the tractor and pulls the truck out of the mud. The driver cheers and says, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are the best! You saved my day!" + +Dad and Tom smile and say, "You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome! We are happy to help. Have a good day!" + +The driver waves and drives away with his truck full of hay. Dad and Tom go back to the house and have breakfast. Mom says, "You are very brave and compassionate, Tom. You helped a stranger in need. I'm proud of you." + +Tom hugs his mom and says, "Thank you, mom. I learned from you and dad. You are always compassionate to everyone. I love you." + +Mom and dad hug Tom and say, "We love you, too, Tom. You are our compassionate son." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the garage. It is full of old things. They start to look inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben says. He holds up a shiny necklace. "It has money on it!" + +Anna's eyes grow wide. She sees the coins on the necklace. They are gold and silver. "It is brilliant!" she says. "Can I wear it?" + +Ben nods. He gives the necklace to Anna. She puts it around her neck. She feels like a princess. + +They find more things in the box. They find hats and scarves and gloves. They find books and toys and puzzles. They find a camera and a radio and a phone. They have fun trying them on and playing with them. + +They pretend they are in different places and times. They are pirates and explorers and astronauts. They are kings and queens and superheroes. They are happy and excited. + +They do not see their mom coming into the garage. She smiles when she sees them. She remembers the box. It was her box when she was a child. She had the same things and the same games. + +She joins them and tells them stories. She tells them where the necklace came from. She tells them how the camera and the radio and the phone worked. She tells them how much she loved the box and the things. + +Anna and Ben listen and learn. They hug their mom and thank her. They tell her they love the box and the things too. They tell her they love her more. They are a brilliant family. +Lila was restless. She did not want to nap. She wanted to play with her toys. But Mom said she had to nap or she would be grumpy later. So Lila lay in her bed and looked at the ceiling. She saw dust in the air. It was shiny in the sun. She wondered where it came from. + +She heard a soft sound. She turned her head and saw a fairy. The fairy was small and had wings. She was holding a wand. She smiled at Lila and said, "Hello, little one. I am Flora, the dust fairy. I make the dust that you see. It is magic dust. It helps you dream." + +Lila was surprised and happy. She said, "Hi, Flora. You are pretty. Can I play with you?" + +Flora nodded. She said, "Yes, you can. But you have to be quiet and close your eyes. Then I will take you to the land of dreams. There you can play with anything you want. Do you want to try?" + +Lila nodded. She said, "Yes, please. That sounds fun." + +Flora said, "Good. Then close your eyes and hold my hand. I will sprinkle some dust on you and we will fly away." + +Lila closed her eyes and felt Flora's hand. She felt a tickle on her nose and a warm breeze. She smiled and fell asleep. She dreamed of flying with Flora and playing with unicorns and rainbows. She was not restless anymore. She was happy. +Tom was eager to go to the park with his mom. He loved to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. He also liked to feed the ducks and watch the squirrels. But before they could go, he had to tie his shoes and eat his sandwich. + +"Can you help me, mom?" he asked, holding his laces. "I don't know how to tie them." + +"Sure, honey," his mom said, kneeling down. "First, you make a loop with one lace, like this. Then you wrap the other lace around it, like this. Then you pull both ends, like this. And you have a knot!" + +"Wow, that's cool!" Tom said, trying to copy his mom. "Can I do the other one?" + +"Of course, you can. You're a smart boy," his mom said, smiling. "But don't forget to eat your sandwich. It's your favorite, peanut butter and jelly." + +Tom nodded and took a big bite of his sandwich. He liked peanut butter and jelly, but he liked the park more. He finished his sandwich quickly and drank some juice. Then he grabbed his mom's hand and said, "Let's go, mom! I can't wait to play!" + +They walked to the park, which was not far from their house. Tom saw the swings, the slide and the seesaw. He also saw the pond, where the ducks and the squirrels were. He ran to the pond and threw some bread crumbs to the ducks. They quacked and swam to him. He laughed and clapped his hands. + +But then he saw something else. Something shiny and round. Something that looked like a big coin. He wanted to see what it was. He let go of his mom's hand and walked to the edge of the pond. He reached out his hand to grab the shiny thing. + +But he didn't notice that his shoelaces were untied. He tripped over them and fell into the pond. He splashed and cried. The ducks flew away. The squirrels ran away. His mom ran to him and pulled him out of the water. + +"Tom, are you okay?" she asked, hugging him. "You're wet and cold. And you scared the ducks and the squirrels." + +"I'm sorry, mom," Tom said, shivering. "I wanted to see the shiny thing. But I forgot to tie my shoes." + +His mom looked at the shiny thing. It was a bottle cap. She shook her head and said, "That's not a coin, Tom. That's just trash. Someone threw it in the pond. That's not nice. We should keep the pond clean for the ducks and the squirrels." + +She took off his wet clothes and wrapped him in a towel. She said, "Let's go home, Tom. We'll come back another day. But next time, remember to tie your shoes. And don't go near the pond without me." + +Tom nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." + +"I love you too, Tom," his mom said, kissing his cheek. "You're a good boy. But sometimes you're too eager." +Peter was feeling very hungry so he went to his friend's house to ask her for some soup. He knocked on the door and when the door opened he said, "Please, can I have some soup?" His friend was feeling very rude so she said, "No, you can't have any soup. Go away!" Peter was very sad and said, "But can you please give me some soup? I'm so hungry!" His friend still said no and closed the door. Peter was very angry, so he kicked the door but it didn't open. He felt very sad and lonely and had nowhere to get the soup he wanted. He walked away feeling very upset and hungry. His friend's rude behaviour had ruined his day. +Once upon a time, there was a bridge. It was a slow bridge. One day, a man wanted to send something across it. He took out a box and put it on the bridge. Slowly, the bridge started moving and the box moved across it. + +The man smiled and waited on the other side. After a while, the box reached the middle of the bridge and then it kept going until it reached the other side. The man was happy to see the box when it arrived. + +He opened the box and inside there was something special for him. It was a nice surprise. The man said thank you and sent the box back. Again, the bridge started moving slowly, carrying the box on its journey back. + +The man smiled and watched until the box disappeared from sight. That was the end of the slow bridge's journey! +One day, Sally and her Daddy were going on a drive. Sally was so excited! Her Daddy led them to the car and opened the door for her. He put the gas in the car and then it went vroooom! + +Sally was so amazed when all the beautiful purple trees whizzed past her window. She could see the purple flowers in all their shapes and sizes. Daddy pointed out a purple butterfly as it flew across the sky. + +Then Sally saw something very special - a big, purple bridge! It was amazing, so they stopped the car so Sally could get out and look at it. It was so pretty, she wanted to move closer but her Daddy said she should stay away. Sally was a bit scared, but the bridge still looked so pretty and exciting. + +Finally, it was time to go home. Daddy held her hand and they went back to the car. Soon they were driving along again, this time with Sally looking out of the window, admiring all the pretty, purple things she saw on their drive. +Jack was playing golf one day when he saw a strong man standing in the way of his ball. Jack said, "Excuse me, sir, but can I get my ball back?" The strong man nodded. He bent over and picked up the ball and handed it to Jack. + +Jack thanked the man, and said, "You must be really strong." The strong man nodded and smiled. After the man walked away, Jack teed up the ball again. He hit it hard, and made it right back onto the green. + +Jack wiped his forehead, and said, "I'm so glad that man was nice enough to let me get my ball back. He was really strong." He gave a nod to the man's memory as he headed off to the next hole. +Once there was a girl called Sarah. She was only three years old. Every day after school, Sarah went to the park. She always came home with big smiles on her face, just like the one in the photo. + +One day Sarah was playing in the park but was very sad. She felt miserable all day. A kind old man sitting on a bench saw her and said, "Hey there young lady, why are you so unhappy?" + +Sarah looked up and said, "I'm sad because I lost my photo of me and my mommy. It was a very special photo and now I can't find it." + +The old man said, "No need to worry, I can help you." He held out his hand and said, "Come with me, I know just where to find it." + +Sarah smiled at him and held his hand. The old man led Sarah to the same spot in the park where he had seen her earlier. And, sure enough, there was the photo laying on the ground. The old man picked up the photo and handed it to Sarah. + +Sarah thanked the old man for his help and hugged him tightly. From that day onward, Sarah did not have to feel miserable anymore. She knew that no matter what she always had her special photo with her mommy. +One day, a little girl and her mom were walking in the park. The girl looked around excitedly, watching the birds and hearing the bees buzzing. Suddenly, a thin cloud floated in front of the sun, filling the sky with shadows. + +The little girl turned to her mom and said, "What happened to the sunlight?" She looked up at the grey sky and shrugged. + +Her mom answered, "I wonder. It looks like a really thin cloud." + +The little girl shrugged again, not really understanding what had happened, but thinking it was very cool, she started to dance around the park, singing a happy song. The sun came back out and sparkled across the little girl, making it feel like a special day. + +The mom smiled at her daughter and the two of them kept walking, holding hands and enjoying the moment. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant and beautiful princess named Rose. Rose loved fashion and she had many splendid outfits. Every day she would wear something new and exciting. + +One day Princess Rose met a prince while she was out in the royal gardens. His name was Jack and they instantly became best friends. He came to visit her every day and they would talk and laugh for hours. + +One evening, Jack told Rose he had a special surprise. He took out a ring and asked her to marry him. Rose was so excited and said yes! She was so happy and couldn't wait to be Jack's wife. + +The next day, Rose told all her friends she was getting married. Everyone clapped and cheered for the happy couple. Everyone knew it would be a brilliant wedding. + +Days went by and finally the magical day came. Princess Rose was wearing a gorgeous dress, fit for a queen. She was a vision of beauty as she joined hands with Jack and made the promise to marry him forever. + +Rose and Jack were married and it was a day of beauty, joy and celebration. Everyone said it was the most perfect wedding they had ever seen. The couple would live happily ever after, in perfect fashion. +Once upon a time, there was a baby bird called Bob. Bob wanted to fly high up in the sky and see the world. But his mum didn't let him. + +Mum bird said to Bob, “You need to trust me, Bob. You are not ready to fly yet. You need to practice first.†+ +Bob was sad. He decided to sit under the sun and think. The sun was very warm and smooth. + +Bob thought to himself, “Maybe I can trust my mum and try to fly.†+ +So Bob tried flying over the garden. His wings felt strong and soon he was high in the sky. He enjoyed it so much. + +Moral of the story: When someone you trust gives you advice, it's best to listen to it. Trust can help you reach your goals. +Once upon a time there was an old man with a big mustache. He was a very successful man and everyone wanted to be just like him. Every day he woke up with a smile on his face and worked hard. + +One day, the old man decided to keep his mustache forever. He didn't want to cut it or change it. He wanted it to remain big and bushy. + +At first, the old man's mustache was different from all the other mustaches. But after a while people started copying him and they all had big mustaches too. + +The old man was very happy and successful. His mustache had remained long and wild and he was proud of it. He felt that it was a reminder of his hard work and determination. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ali. She was 3 years old and was feeling down. As she was feeling down, she went to see her grandma. Her grandma knew that Ali felt bad and wanted to help her. + +So Grandma said, "Let's do something to make you feel better. How about a massage?" + +Ali shook her head, "No, I hate massages." + +Grandma smiled, "Oh don't you worry. Massages are very calming. You'll feel better after it." + +Ali thought about it then finally agreed to get a massage. So Grandma slowly started massaging Ali's shoulders and back. Ali felt her body slowly relax and soon realized that Grandma was right. + +After the massage Ali was feeling much more calm and was thankful for the advice. From then on she realized that sometimes talking to Grandma was a great way to relieve stress. +Once upon a time there was a man who was very sad. He was sad because he did not have enough to eat. He was so hungry, he wished he had food to fill his tummy. + +One day, he heard about a special well. If he prayed over it, he would get all the food he wanted. + +So he went to the well and prayed. He said, "Please give me food, I need it badly." But nothing happened. He was so sad and started to cry. + +Then an old man saw him. He said, "I can show you how to get the food. But it won't be easy." The man was alert and said, "OK, please tell me what to do." + +The old man said, "When you go to the well and pray, stand on one leg and close your eyes. Then you can forget your hunger." + +So the man tried it. He went to the well and prayed on one leg. He closed his eyes and really tried to forget his hunger. But his hunger never went away! He was so sad. + +The moral of this story is that if you really need something, you should never give up. Don't stop trying until you make it happen. +One day, a little girl wanted to go outside and play. She grabbed her dish and ran out of the house. She was so excited to explore her backyard. + +Suddenly, her older brother yelled, "Be careful! Don't go too far!" The little girl was startled but knew her brother was looking out for her. + +She smiled and said, "Okay! I'll stay close to the house." + +The little girl began to explore the backyard. She walked around and looked at all of the flowers and trees. She even found a cute butterfly. + +The little girl was having so much fun that she almost forgot about her dish. But in the end she remembered, smiled, and ran back to the house with it. She had been so careful not to drop it. + +When she reached the door she saw her brother waiting for her with a smile. He said, "Good job taking care of your dish!" + +The little girl was so happy and proud of herself. She had had a wonderful adventure! +Once there was a cute little girl. She liked to wear her jacket. One day while she was playing she fell asleep. But then a noise woke her up. + +She opened her eyes and saw a big, ugly man. He sneered at her. + +The girl said, "Who are you?" + +The man said, "I'm the bad man. I'm going to take your jacket." + +The girl started to cry but it was too late. The man grabbed her jacket and ran away. + +The little girl was sad and started crying. She never got her jacket back. She never played outside again. +One sunny day, Jim was playing in the garden with his car. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise that disturb him. He stopped and looked around, but he could not see where it came from. + +Jim decided to take a closer look. He got in his car and he drove to the noise. The closer he got, the louder it got. He felt quite dizzy when he heard it right in front of him. It was coming from a big hole in the ground. + +Jim did not know what the noise was. He was very curious and he wanted to know what was inside the hole. He asked his mum if he could explore it. + +Mum said: "No, Jim. That noise might be dangerous, we'll have to wait until daddy comes home tonight to find out." + +Jim waited all day for his daddy to come home. He was so excited to see what was inside the hole. When daddy arrived, all three of them looked inside. They found a big nest full of baby birds that had been disturbed and made the noise that Jim heard earlier. Jim was so proud that he had discovered the secret. +Jim was walking in the woods. It was getting dark and Jim was scared. He heard a sound and he got even more scared. He stopped walking and he looked around. + +Suddenly, out of nowhere, a big bear appeared! Jim was so scared that he started to cry. The bear was sorry that he scared Jim and tried to console him. He asked him why he was walking in the woods alone. + +Jim explained that he was looking for his little brother. He told the bear that his little brother had run off into the woods and he was trying to find him. The bear was so kind and he said he would help look for little brother. + +The two of them looked everywhere until finally, little brother was found! Jim was so relieved and happy to see his little brother. They hugged and the bear said goodbye. + +Jim and his little brother waved until the bear disappeared. Jim was so thankful to the bear for helping him. He knew he would never forget his kind heart or the sound that scared him when the bear first appeared. +John was searching for something special. He knew it was nearby, but he couldn't find it. He went outside to search and saw something white in the sky. He knew it must be what he was looking for. + +John called out, "What is it? What is that in the sky?" No one answered. He kept searching. + +Suddenly, he saw an old man. The man looked at John and said, "It's a veil. I put it there myself." + +John was surprised. He asked, "What is it for?" + +The old man said, "It's to make a wish come true." + +John smiled. He made a wish and the white veil in the sky sparkled. John was happy - his wish had come true! +Once upon a time, there was a very old hunter. Every day, she went out into the forest to hunt for animals. One day, however, she became very sad when she noticed that the animals were ignoring her. They were not even running away! + +The old hunter tried to call out to them, saying, “Hello, little animals!†but they just continued to ignore her. She was very confused. + +She asked a nearby bird, “Why are the animals ignoring me?â€. The bird replied, “They think you are too old to hunt. You should just go home now.†+ +The old hunter was disappointed, but she decided to take the bird’s advice and ignore the animals. She walked away, sad but hopeful that she might find success in her hunt the next day. +Grandma was taking a walk outside her old house. She was on the stairs when she saw a small animal. Grandma asked the animal, "What are you doing?" + +The animal said, "I need help. Can you lend me a hand?" + +Grandma said, "Yes, I can help. What is it?" + +The animal said, "I was trying to climb the old stairs, but it's too hard. I need help getting to the top. Can you lend me a hand?" + +Grandma smiled and said, "Of course. I can lend you a hand. Come with me." + +She took the animal up the old stairs and said, "There you go. Now you can go wherever you want." + +The animal thanked Grandma and ran off happy. Grandma smiled as she watched the animal go away. She thought to herself, "It's so nice to lend a helping hand." +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a dream of owning an office. She loved to imagine all the amazing things she would do in it. + +Every day she would talk to her mom about it, saying, “I want to have an office and use it as a special place.†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “That’s a great idea! You have to work hard at school and then you may be able to gain this office.†+ +The little girl was determined to do her best at school and one day, her hard work paid off. She went to her mom and said, “I finally gained my office! It’s amazing!†+ +Her mom was so proud of her. And now the little girl could go to her office everyday and do all the amazing things she dreamed of doing. +Once there was a little rabbit. He was a kind rabbit, who loved to play in the fields around his home. Every day, the rabbit would explore the fields, looking for all kinds of things. One day he spotted something shiny. It was a big machine with a big button. + +"What is this?", asked the rabbit. + +"It's a printer," said a squirrel who lived nearby. "It prints things." + +The rabbit was excited and he wanted to know more. So the squirrel showed him how it worked. The rabbit pushed the big button and lots of papers came out of the machine. The rabbit jumped around with joy, as he watched the papers printing out. + +But then, something strange happened to the printer. It started to print out lots of fur! It stuck to the rabbit and he couldn't get out. He shouted for help, but no one came. + +He stayed stuck in the printer forever, and became so sad. The kind rabbit didn't get a happy ending. +It was a sunny day and there were two animals in the garden. One was a small mouse and the other was a big navy bird. The mouse was very persistent and wanted the bird to release something. The mouse asked the bird, “Please release it to me.†+ +The bird shook its head and said, “No, I won’t release it. It’s too special.†+ +But the mouse wouldn’t give up. It kept asking the navy bird every day, but the bird wouldn’t listen to the mouse. + +One day, the bird had had enough. It released a huge gust of wind and picked up the mouse. The mouse was so scared and tried to get away but it was too late. The bird flew off into the sky, carrying the mouse far away. + +The mouse never returned to the garden and the navy bird never released what it had. The moral of the story is that sometimes it's better to not be too persistent. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane wanted to go to the park with her friend, but she couldn't. + +"Why can't I go?" she asked her mom. + +"Because it's raining," her mom said. + +Jane felt sad and went to sit in the chair. She crossed her arms and looked out the window. It was getting dark and the sky was cloudy. + +As Jane looked out the window she started to feel bitter. Suddenly she heard a loud noise outside. She ran to the window and saw a big storm coming. Lightning streaked across the sky and thunder shook the house. + +It was a scary night and Jane felt scared. She closed the curtains and went back to her chair. Soon the storm passed and the sky was clear again. + +But when morning came, Jane found the park was full of mud and the swing was broken. No one could go there for the whole summer. + +Jane was so sad she could not go to the park with her friend. It was an unfortunate ending for Jane, but she knew she would find something else to do. +Once there was a little girl who was carrying a box. Inside the box was a hairy animal. The girl was very curious, so she opened the box to find out what it was. Suddenly she felt a hand grab her and pull her inside the box. It was dark and hairy inside. + +The girl screamed and shouted, but no one could hear her, so the hand carried her away. Then she saw the animal, who was bright and colorful. + +The girl talked to the animal, asking it to help her get out of the box. But the animal said nothing. Then the hand carried them both away to a faraway land, where no one ever goes. + +The girl and the animal were never seen again. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ada and James. They lived in a small village. + +Ada and James often went for walks in the nearby woods, where they liked to explore. + +One day they decided to build a fort in the forest. As they were constructing the fort, James said to Ada "Do you know that when the universe was first created, it was so heavy that no one knew how to weigh it?" + +"That's incredible!" Ada said, "How did they weigh it?" + +"Well," said James, "They used an ancient scale, and that's how it was done." + +Ada was amazed. She thought about all the ancient things in the world and how she could help weigh the universe. She had an idea and said, "Let's make a scale. We can use sticks and branches and pieces of rope to weigh the universe!" + +James thought it was a great idea and they hurriedly began working on their scale. In no time at all, they'd made a working scale and they hung it up. + +The friends carefully placed a stick on the scale's platform and checked the weight readout. Then they jumped up and shouted in joy, small as it was, they had weighed the universe! +Once upon a time there was a kind boy called David. He loved to play with all of his toy tools. He particularly enjoyed his weighing tool. Every day he would take it outside and weigh different things like rocks and leaves. + +One day David came outside with his tool. Suddenly he heard a strange noise. He turned around and saw a strange creature. + +"What are you doing?" asked the creature. + +David was a little scared but he answered, "I'm weighing things." + +"That's a very kind thing to do," said the creature. + +The creature saw how happy David was with his tool and he wanted to help. So he gave David more weights to help him weigh bigger things. + +David thanked the creature and ran off to test his new weights. He was so excited to weigh even bigger things now. + +The end. +One day, two friends Billy and Amy were walking through the desert. It was hot and they were tired. Suddenly, they saw an oasis in the distance and Billy said to Amy, "Let's go! I'm very eager to splash in that water!" + +Amy agreed and they ran towards the oasis. As they got closer, the water looked so inviting. They both squealed with delight. "Let's jump in," yelled Billy. + +So, Amy and Billy jumped into the cool water and splashed around. The water was very refreshing and it was a lot of fun. After playing for a little while, they got out and dried off in the warm sun. They both smiled at each other and held hands as they walked back to the desert. They both agreed that it had been a great adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two friends; Lucy and Mary. Mary was very crafty and could make things just by folding paper. Lucy loved to learn and one day she asked Mary to teach her to fold paper, too. Mary happily agreed, and the two friends settled down and began folding. + +Suddenly, the ground trembled and the walls shook. Lucy and Mary looked up, scared. What was happening? It was an earthquake! + +The two friends quickly ran outside to safety. Outside, they looked up and saw a bright light in the sky. It was so bright that it almost blinded them. They huddled together, shaking, as the earth continued to rattle beneath them. + +Finally, the shaking stopped, and Lucy and Mary looked around. Everything was okay. + +They went back inside and continued to fold paper together. Lucy and Mary had been through a scary earthquake, but with each other's help, they had gotten through it strong and safe, with a newfound appreciation for the power of friendship. +John and his mommy were in the park. As they strolled down the path, John saw a row of ducks. He excitedly asked his mommy, "Can we visit the ducks?" + +Mommy said, "Yes. We can visit the ducks, but we must check first if they are available." + +John eagerly skipped to the row of ducks, who happily quacked and flapped their wings. One duck swam right up to John and looked at him curiously. + +Mommy chuckled and said, "Hello, duck. Looks like you and John are getting along nicely." + +John smiled and said, "Yes, Mommy. We are having a great visit." +Once upon a time, two friends Tom and Jill were playing in the park. Tom asked Jill, "What would you like me to bring you?" Jill excitedly answered, "I want a big bowl of jelly!" Tom smiled and said, "Ok, I will bring you some jelly." + +Tom rushed to the store to get Jill a bowl of jelly. He was surprised to discover that the store was completely out of jelly. Disappointment started to overwhelm him when suddenly he remembered the nearby candy store! He knew the candy store had plenty of jelly so he ran to the candy store as quickly as he could. When he arrived, the door was tightly shut. + +Tom knocked on the door and a friendly man opened the door. The man said, "I'm sorry, I was just about to close the store." Tom begged, "Please, I need to get a big bowl of jelly for my friend." The friendly man smiled and said, "Well, if it's for your friend, I won't charge you full price. All you have to do is give me a hug." + +Tom gave the man a tight hug. The man then handed Tom a big bowl of jelly. Tom happily thanked the man and dashed back to the park to surprise Jill with the jelly. When Jill saw the jelly she was so happy, she hugged Tom tight! They both enjoyed the sweet jelly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was three years old and loved playing outside. + +One day while Mary was playing with her toys, she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw that the door to her house had locked itself shut! Mary started to panic, because she wanted to go inside for lunch. + +Mary ran over to the door and tried to push it open, but she couldn't budge it. She started crying and called out for help. + +Just then, her mom came around the corner with a special key. It was a unique key that only opened that door. Mary was so happy when she saw it, and ran over to help her mom unlock the door. + +Once the door was open again, Mary's mom hugged her and said, "You're so brave for not panicking in this situation. Let's get you some lunch." + +Mary smiled and ran inside. She had an awesome day and couldn't wait to get back out and playsome more. +Once upon a time there was a dependable lawyer. She wore a black suit and grey scarf. She was always on time and had a very important job. Her job was to help people match up with their perfect legal partners. + +One day the lawyer got a very special request. She was to help three year old John and his family find the best match for their needs. She met with the family and asked them all sorts of questions. Finally, she was able to match them with a legal partner that was just right for them. + +The family was delighted! John was especially happy and asked the lawyer, "Are you dependable?" The lawyer smiled and answered, "Yes, I am very dependable. It is my job to help everyone.†The family thanked the lawyer and hugged her. After the family left, John said, "Thank you for matching us with the right lawyer. You are VERY dependable!" +At noon, Jack and his mom were organizing the kitchen. Jack wanted to help, but it was hard for him to keep up. He felt dizzy and the kitchen was a mess! + +Jack said to his mom, "I don't understand why everything has to be so organized." + +His mom replied, "Organizing all the things will make it easier to find everything we need and it helps us keep the kitchen tidy." + +Jack disagreed and said, "I think this is too hard and it makes me feel dizzy!" + +His mom smiled and said, "If it's too hard, you don't have to do it. We can take a break now and maybe come back to it later." + +Jack was relieved and said, "Ok, let's take a break." He and his mom stopped organizing and took a break. After that, Jack was able to help his mom organize in a way that felt easier for him. +Once there was a 3 year old boy named John. John loved singing and his favourite thing to do was visiting the opera. + +One day, John was sitting in his living room, when his fur-friend, a small white dog, came in and asked him, "John, why do you like opera so much?" +John was very glad that his puppy wanted to know, and he was happy to answer. +"I like opera because it tells a wonderful story and I love the singing," he said. + +His puppy was so curious, he kept asking questions. "What is an opera? When can I come with you to watch an opera?" + +John was so happy to help his puppy understand. He explained that an opera was a type of performance that involved lots of singing and acting. + +John was glad to have a curious, loyal friend and he said "Yes, as soon as it is safe, we will go together". + +The puppy was thrilled and thanked John for helping him learn all about the opera. +Once upon a time there was a poor swan. He was sad because he couldn't fly. All the other birds in the lake could fly high into the sky, but the poor swan couldn't. + +One day, the swan asked a frog why he couldn't fly. The frog said, "Maybe if you use your wings differently you might be able to fly The frog said "use your wings like this!" + +The poor swan did as the frog said. He tried to flap his wings like the frog showed him. And to the poor swan's surprise, he found he could fly! + +He flew higher and higher into the sky, and all the other birds cheered for him with joy. The poor swan was so happy, he had never felt so free! From then on, the poor swan wasn't poor anymore, he was the proudest swan in the lake! +Once upon a time, there were two girls named Eve and Lily. Eve was wearing a red dress and Lily was wearing a blue dress. They were going to the fire station to meet a fireman. + +When they got there, the fireman showed them around. He showed them where all the trucks were and they were very impressed. He even let them sit in the driver's seat of one truck! + +After that, the fireman gave them a special gift - a box of matches! Eve and Lily were both surprised and very excited. + +The fireman then told them something very important. He said, "Always make sure you use these matches very carefully. They aren't like other matches - they're different." + +Eve and Lily both promised to be extra careful. Then they thanked the fireman for his gift and said goodbye. + +The girls took great care of their matches. Whenever it was time to light a fire, they asked a grown-up for help. They didn't want to disappoint the kind fireman! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jill. Jill was very happy and curious. One day he found a strange string under the table. He took it in his hands and studied it. + +"What is this?" he asked. + +His mom laughed and said, "It's an ordinary string, Jill. You can chew on it if you want." + +Jill was excited and quickly put the string in his mouth. He loved the way it felt and continued to chew on it. He felt peaceful and content. + +That was the first time he discovered the joy of chewing ordinary strings. From then on he held onto the string and took it everywhere he would go. Whenever he felt bored, nervous or scared, Jill would take out his string and chew on it. + +The adventures with his ordinary string made Jill happy and content. He would always take the string out of his pocket and chew on it when he needed something to feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. One day, Lucy was walking in the park and she saw a mosquito. "What is that?", she asked her mama. Her mama replied, "It's a mosquito, honey". + +Lucy thought to herself, "Mosquitoes can be so charming!" She looked at the little mosquito buzzing around her, and she was so amazed. She wanted to get closer to it, but Mama had warned her to stay away from the mosquito. + +Mama said, "Let's leave him alone, he's only a little mosquito who wants to be happy too". Lucy thought about it and agreed. + +She said, "Yes Mama, it's important for everyone to be happy". From then on, Lucy and Mama enjoyed their time in the park and watched the charming little mosquito. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was only 3 years old, but he sure had a lot of energy to spare. + +One day, the little boy was running around the house and it was getting too noisy for his mum. She asked him to calm down, and reminded him that it was nearly time to take a nap. + +The little boy shook his head, he wanted to stay up and play. Then, he remembered there was a clock in the other room. He went to see it and saw that it said nap time. + +He was about to go back, when he stopped in front of the clock and started to play with it. He thought it was boring and he wanted to do something fun. Time went by so quickly that he forgot about taking a nap! + +By the time mum came back, the little boy was fast asleep on the floor. She was very gentle with him, but also gave him a lesson about the importance of taking a nap. The lesson was simple but powerful: when there's a clock around, never forget to listen to its ticking! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Harriet. She enjoyed playing in her garden with her pet dog, Daisy. + +One day, Harriet decided to create something. She grabbed a sack and filled it with sand. She then added some twigs and pebbles, before adding water from the hose. + +Harriet was so excited that she called Daisy over to show her. + +"Look at what I created!" Harriet said. + +Daisy yelped with excitement. + +Harriet had created a sandcastle. It was big and tall with a clear moat around it. + +Harriet was so proud of her sandcastle and the two of them spent the day playing together and pretending it was a magical kingdom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved playing with colors. She had every crayon, marker, and paint she could find. One day the sky grew gloomy. The little girl wanted bright colors to make the sun come out again. + +She went to her mom and said, “Mommy, please can I have some colors?†Mommy smiled and said “Yes but they have to be used outside.†+ +The little girl skipped out of the house with a big box of colors. She spread out all the colors on the grass, making a big rainbow. The sky looked so colorful, it began to get brighter. The sun came out and the sky was no longer gloomy. + +The little girl smiled and quietly said, “Thank you colors!†+Bob and his mom were at the airport. Bob saw all of the busy people and big planes. He was so curious! + +Bob peeked around the corner and saw a big suitcase. He wanted to act like he was going on a trip, so he asked his mom if he could pull the suitcase. + +His mom said yes, so Bob happily pulled the suitcase around the airport. He pretended he was on a long trip. + +Suddenly, a nosy airport worker came up to Bob and asked him what he was doing. + +Bob looked up at the airport worker, smiled, and said, "I'm practicing for when I'm a grown up and can go on a real trip!†The airport worker laughed and waved goodbye to Bob and his mom. + +Bob and his mom continued to play around the airport until it was time to go home. Bob had lots of fun pretending he was going on a trip. +Mum and Dad went for a walk along the road one day. Dad was carrying the little boy who was only 3 years old. Suddenly, the little boy tripped and fell over. He was very clumsy. + +Mum said, "No, you can't do that. You must be careful when you walk." + +The little boy said, "I'm sorry. I won't do it again." + +Mum said, "You need to be careful, or I'll punish you!" + +The little boy was upset and he began to cry. He said, "Please don't punish me, Mum. I'm sorry!" + +Mum said, "It's ok. Just be more careful when you are walking from now on." + +Dad said, "That's right! You don't want to get punished again." + +The little boy nodded and smiled. He was very happy and he promised to be much more careful when he was walking. He knew that he needed to be more careful, or he would get punished again. +Once upon a time, there was a pig named Peter. Peter was very fond of eating corn. Everytime he went outside, he looked for corn to eat. + +One day, Peter wanted to reach the tallest tree to get some corn on the top. He looked around and saw a tall, green tree with some golden corn on top. + +Peter ran towards the tree but couldn't reach the top. He was so sad because he couldn't get the corn. + +But then, a little bird came by and asked Peter, "Do you need help?". Peter smiled and said "Yes, please". + +The bird flew up to the corn and grabbed a few easy pieces and flew back down to give it to Peter. Peter thanked the bird and ate the corn with happiness. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Bob. He was hopping around his garden when he heard a very noisy sound. It was coming from the classroom in the nearby school. Intrigued, Bob hopped closer and peeked through the window to see what was happening. + +He saw many children sitting in a circle around a blackboard. All of them were very noisy, shouting and laughing. Bob couldn't understand what was going on. Suddenly, one of the children saw Bob looking through the window, and yelled "Hey everyone, look! There's a rabbit outside!" + +The children, delighted, all gathered around the window. They made a lot of noise trying to get Bob's attention. But Bob was very scared, and just remained where he was, frozen in place. + +The children all kept shouting to Bob, but he remained still. Finally, the teacher who was in the classroom noticed and stepped in. She said "Come on now, children, we need to continue with this lesson. Let the rabbit remain where he is". + +The children all reluctantly went back to their seats and the teacher started writing on the blackboard. The classroom changed from noisy to quiet in an instant and Bob hopped away, safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Kelly. She loved to play outside in the bright sunshine and the fresh, green grass. One day, Kelly decided to perform a silly, dancing dance. She pranced around, spinning and twirling in the grass. + +Suddenly, Kelly lost her balance, and with a loud thump, she fell down. She lay still with a careless grin on her face. + +Her mom walked over and smiled, "Kelly, what were you doing?" + +Kelly, who was still lying in the grass, looked up happily and replied, "I was playing and performing a silly dance, mommy!". + +Her mom smiled, and she gave Kelly a big hug. She said, "Let's go inside now, Kelly. It's time for dinner." + +Kelly happily skipped inside with her mom. From then on, she was more careful when running around in the grass. +Mama and Daddy were so excited--it was a beautiful, icy morning. The streets were blanketed with a thick layer of frost, and they were going to go on an adventure. Mama took her daughter's hand and they set off together. + +Daddy pointed to the sky, saying, "Look! See that big, white bird flying so high? That's a Grandma's goose." The little girl couldn't take her eyes off the sky--she wanted to see the goose again. + +"We will see it again," Daddy said. He smiled and then he repeated, "We will see it again." + +The family walked around and around until the little girl was tired. Every time, Daddy would look up and point to the sky, saying. "Look, look--there it is! Grandma's goose!" Eventually, the family stopped in a big, icy park and Daddy set up a picnic. + +The little girl took a rest in Daddy's arms and opened her eyes. Above, she saw a giant flock of geese, soaring through the air. + +"That is Grandma's goose!" Daddy said, excitedly. The little girl squirmed with delight--she had seen Grandma's goose again! +Lily was worried. She had gone to the park, but now she couldn't find her mummy. + +She looked around, but she couldn't see her mummy anywhere. People were walking, running, and playing all around her, but none of them were her mummy. + +Lily started to cry. Just then, a big, friendly dog called Max came over and licked her face. He stayed with Lily for a few minutes, until he went to sniff something else. + +Lily was still worried and all alone, so she decided to go for a walk in the park. She saw lots of different things, like a big tower, lots of flowers and some birds singing in the trees. + +Then, she heard a familiar voice saying "Lily!" It was her mummy. They hugged and they were so happy to be together again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was an attractive girl and loved to swim. On one of her adventures, she came across a bridge. It was so big and inviting, she just had to take a closer look. + +So, Lucy swam over to the bridge. She was amazed by its size and beauty. There were so many wonderful things to explore! She swam underneath the big bridge and saw many fish swimming about. + +She was so excited by the sea creatures that she decided to explore even more of the bridge. On one side of the bridge, she noticed a lotus flower. It was so beautiful, she had to stop and admire it. + +When she finished admiring the flower, Lucy decided to explore around the bridge one last time. She swam right around it and by the time she was finished, Lucy was exhausted. She had a lot of fun and was so happy to discover such an attractive bridge. +John was riding his tricycle down the street when he noticed a tall building. He liked it so he stopped and looked closer. He noticed a window at the very top of the building, and he was curious about what was inside. + +John's mom walked up and said, "That building looks really old. I think it's going to break soon. What do you think?" + +John felt worried and said, "Will someone be sad if it breaks?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, but people can be compassionate and help rebuild it. That's what makes us humans so special." + +John smiled, happy that his mom was so compassionate. He nodded and said, "Let's go home so we can help too!" He hopped back on his tricycle and raced home. +Once upon a time, a brave girl named Jane was walking in the forest. She saw a big, red mushroom. It was so big she thought it must be special. She bent down and asked it, "Can I pick you?" But the mushroom did not answer. + +Suddenly, Jane heard a loud roar. She looked up and saw a fierce bear standing nearby. His sharp teeth were glistening in the sun. Jane was scared, but she stayed brave and looked the bear in the eye. + +"What do you want, little girl?" the bear asked. + +Jane replied, "I was just asking this mushroom if I could pick it." + +The bear shook his head. "No! That's my mushroom. You have to leave it alone." + +But Jane was brave. She said, "Please let me pick it. I'm sure it's special." + +The bear looked at her for a long moment and then said, "Okay. You can pick it, but be careful." + +Jane was very thankful for the bear's kindness. She carefully picked the mushroom and thanked the bear. She took the mushroom home and showed it to her mom. They both knew that it was a very special mushroom. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy who loved peaches. + +One day, the boy was walking in the park and he saw a big, juicy peach. He was so excited, he ran over to the peach tree and said to his mom, "Mom! Can I touch the peach?" + +His mom said, "No, honey. That peach looks too thick and too ripe. You won't be able to pick it." + +The young boy was disappointed. He knew it was impossible for him to reach the peach, so he just stood and looked at it from far away. + +Suddenly, his mom had an idea. She said, "I know! Why don't you use your stick to touch the peach?" + +The little boy smiled. He grabbed a stick and very carefully, he touched the peach. The peach was so ripe, it fell right off the tree! The young boy was so excited and happy he jumped up and down, clapping his hands. + +He picked up the peach and held it in his hands. Even though he couldn't pick it up, he had still touched the peach! + +The little boy thanked his mom for helping him touch the peach and they walked home, happy and content. +Once there were two friends, Jack and Sam. They were very adventurous. One day they were exploring in the woods. Jack found something special. It was a bright red sock! He showed it to Sam. Sam smiled and said, "Let's keep it!" They were so excited about their special red sock. + +They took the sock back home. Every day, they would hug their red sock. They hugged it so tight that it felt like a family to them. With their red sock, they went on many adventures together. They would explore by the pond and climb trees. + +When they were home, they always hugged the red sock. It was their special friend that always made them happy. Jack and Sam's red sock was the best friend they ever had. +Mike and his mom were walking in the park. Mike saw something very cute, hopping in the grass. He asked his mom, "What's that?" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a rabbit! Would you like to borrow it?" + +Mike was very anxious, but he nodded his head. His mom carefully picked up the rabbit and put it in his arms. + +Mike loved the rabbit so much that he named it Fluffy. Every time they went to the park, they would borrow Fluffy. They spent a lot of time playing catch and cuddling with the rabbit. + +It was the best time of Mike's life. He was never anxious when he was with Fluffy. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy who was very thoughtful. He liked to do things for people, even if it was something small. + +One day, the little boy saw his friend Liz wanting some gum. He knew Liz loved gum, so he wanted to help her. + +He rushed to the store and counted all of his coins. He had enough to buy a big bag of gum! He then hurried back to Liz with the gum. + +When Liz saw the bag, she was so surprised and excited. She smiled, thanked him and said, "You're so thoughtful!" She opened the bag and started eating the gum. + +The little boy was so proud of himself for making his friend happy. He was glad that he had enough coins to purchase the gum for her. The two of them spent the day talking and enjoying the gum together. +Once upon a time, there lived a humble little girl called Vera. Vera was always incredibly kind and thoughtful. One day, she noticed that her best friend Bobby was looking very sad. + +Vera went up to Bobby, hugged him and said "What's wrong?". Bobby replied that he was feeling a bit down, so Vera offered to make him feel better. + +Vera pulled out her special scarf and wrapped it around Bobby's shoulders. It was a bright, warm scarf that was lovingly made by her grandmother. Bobby instantly felt more calm and comfortable. + +The two friends then hugged and sat together for a long time as Vera whispered kind words of comfort into Bobby's ear. Bobby and Vera then went off to play and forgot about their worries. + +From that day on, whenever Bobby felt a bit sad, he knew he could come to Vera for some of her special comfort. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy. She was 3 years old and very happy. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. There were lots of different trees and she wanted to explore them. But suddenly she was feeling very scared. She wanted to get back to her mom. + +So, she did what she could do best. She surrendered. She held her mom's hand and said, "Mommy, I surrender!" + +Her mom was so grateful that she suddenly smiled. She also gave Lucy a big hug. Then, she took a print of Lucy with the trees behind her. It was the most beautiful print that she ever got! + +Lucy was so grateful for her mom and she never forgot that special moment. She always remembered how her mom hugged her when she surrendered. +Mum and Dad took little Alex for a walk. They went to the park. Alex was so excited. + +Alex spotted a card near the bench and asked Mum and Dad, "What's that?" + +Mum said, "That's a famous card. It can help us pass the gate." + +Alex asked, "What will happen if we pass the gate?" + +"We'll get to go on an adventure," Dad said. + +So the family passed the gate with their famous card. They went on an adventure to find ice cream and toys. Alex had so much fun. + +When they were finished, Mum and Dad put the famous card back where they found it. Then they all went home, happy and tired after their wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Max and Olivia. They were playing together in the garden when Max noticed a smelly mole. "What's that?", asked Max. + +"That's a mole," replied Olivia. + +Max thought it was funny-looking, so he decided to chase after it. He started to skip happily and the mole ran away. + +Olivia laughed and said, "Max, you shouldn't chase after animals. It's not nice. You should always be nice to all the creatures in the garden." + +Max felt a bit sad and said, “Sorry, I didn’t mean it.†+ +Olivia smiled and said, “It’s okay. Let’s just enjoy the garden together instead.†+ +So Max and Olivia had a great time playing games and skipping in the garden. Max learned an important lesson about being kind and respectful to everyone, even small and smelly moles. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called John. John really loved to roll. Whenever he had the chance, he would roll down the hill to the park. + +One day, John wanted to roll with his friends, but none of them could play. One of his friends said, "It's the middle of the week, I have to stay home and do my homework." + +John was very embarrassed and didn't know what to do. He wanted to play so badly, that he rolled down the hill all on his own. The wind blew in his hair and a big smile spread across his face. + +"This is even better than playing with my friends!" He shouted as he rolled. + +John rolled and rolled until he reached the park. He laughed and smiled and rolled around until he got tired. He looked up at the sky and the sun was starting to set. + +John knew he had to go home, so he said goodbye to the park and rolled back home, already looking forward to coming back the next day. +One sunny day, Max, who was a three year old boy, decided to go for a walk outside. He was having a great time looking at all the flowers in the garden until he spotted something shiny. It was a red flute! Max was so excited that he wanted to take it home with him. He stepped closer to grab it when suddenly he heard a voice. + +"Hey! That's my flute," said an elderly man. + +Max looked up and saw the old man. He was sad that the flute was not his to keep. + +"I'm sorry," Max said. He was about to step away when the old man smiled. + +"It's okay," the old man said. "You can keep it if you promise to use it to make beautiful music. Do you promise?" + +Max nodded. He thanked the old man and then stepped away with the flute. From then on, every day Max would practice on his red flute and make beautiful music with it. + +This story teaches us that we should think of others before ourselves and be thankful for what we have. If we choose to share with the people around us we can create a more beautiful world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was happy and had many friends. One day she met a man who said he could supply her with anything she wanted. He said he was an order man. + +The little girl was excited and asked for many things. The man promised that he would give her all the things she asked for. He even said it would be fair. + +The man came back the next day with a big box which had the things the girl asked for. She was so happy! + +But when she opened the box, she realized that the man had lied to her. The things he gave her were not what she asked for. All the things were broken and not good. + +The little girl was sad and disappointed. She never saw the order man again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Joe and Sarah. Joe had a broken foot and he had to stay in bed. Sarah wanted to help her friend. She found a magical box and opened it. Inside, she found a talisman. She put it on Joe's broken foot and said three magic words. + +Suddenly, Joe felt much better. He picked up the talisman and recognized that it had made his foot better. He could now stand up. Joe smiled and hugged Sarah, thanking her for her help. + +Sarah smiled too and said, "You recognized that the talisman helped you. You are really smart." + +Joe smiled and slowly walked around the room, happy that he had his foot back and his friend helped him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very anxious. She wanted to open the closet, but she was too scared. + +One day, she mustered up enough courage to open the closet. She was so excited! She looked inside and saw a pile of boxes. She wanted to open the boxes, but they were too heavy. + +The girl started to worry. She filled the closet with things from around the house. She tried to make it look nice, but when she opened the door, everything was a mess. + +The little girl was very anxious. She wished she never opened the closet door. She was so scared that she closed it again, never to be opened. The little girl never found out what was inside the boxes and she was left feeling very sad and anxious. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He was only three years old, but he loved going to the park. + +One day, Joe was at the park with his mum and they were playing with Joe’s favourite toy car. Suddenly there was a loud noise. Joe and his mum were both very nervous. + +When Joe looked up, he saw a big dog barking. Joe had never seen a large dog before, so it scared him. He hid behind his mum's legs, feeling very scared and nervous. + +The dog’s owner came over and told them to leave the park because his dog was very dangerous. He was displaying his teeth and making an even louder noise. Joe was trembling from fear. + +His mum quickly picked him and ran home. Joe was so scared by the dog that he wouldn't go back to the park ever again. +Once there was a little girl called Bella. Bella liked to take the elevator with her mommy whenever they had to go up to their apartment. But one day, when they stepped into the elevator, something strange happened - it made a loud noise, and it suddenly shook. Bella got scared and started to cry. + +Mommy smiled, and asked Bella to not worry - she said "It's ok, sweetheart. Elevators are friendly". + +But Bella was still not convinced. She said "I don't like the elevator. I hate it!". Mommy told Bella that it was not nice to hate something. She said "We should all be friendly and help each other". + +Bella thought about it for a moment, and then her face lit up. She decided to be brave, and she smiled at the elevator as they stepped out. From that day on, Bella and the elevator became good friends. + +This story reminds us that it's important to be kind and friendly. Even when we feel scared, we don't have to hate something. We should just try to be nice - it will help to make our world a brighter, happier place. +Once upon a time, a lot of green money was put away in a very special safe. Every day people would come to get some money from the safe. + +One day, a woman named Lisa forgot to put the money back into the safe. She was so busy that she didn't remember where she put it. + +She was so upset and very embarrassed. She called all her friends together and asked if anyone had seen the green money. No one had seen it. + +Finally, she thought to look in the last place she had it. She searched the kitchen and there it was - the money that she forgot! + +The moral of the story is that it is very important to remember where things are. If you forget where you put something, you may never be able to find it again. +One day, Tim was playing in his garden. He was being very careless. He ran too close to the road and a big vehicle was speeding down it. The driver had no time to stop in time and the vehicle hit Tim. + +Tim was very badly hurt and the driver was so sorry. He asked Tim what his name was. Tim said his name was Tim, but he couldn't talk any more. + +An ambulance came and took Tim to the hospital. Tim's parents were very worried and sad. The doctors did all they could, but Tim was too hurt. Sadly, he died in the hospital. + +The driver was very sorry and went to the police station. He said he had been careless and it was his fault. The police said he must be punished for being so careless. + +Tim's parents were very sad, but they were thankful the driver took responsibility. They missed their son very much and were reminded of their loss every time they saw a vehicle pass by. +One day, Jack was playing in the backyard when he heard noises from near the garden. He curiously walked over and he saw a wagon in the garden. He said to himself, “I must have it!†+ +He rushed towards the wagon and began to pull it. But it was too heavy for him! He was getting frustrated and sighed. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was his dad. His dad said, “Jack, what are you doing? You know the wagon is too heavy for you! That was foolish!†+ +Jack looked at his dad and said, “But dad, I wanted the wagon!†His dad replied, “I know, but you can’t have it now. Maybe if you’re older and bigger, I can give it to you.†+ +Jack accepted his dad’s decision and went back to playing in the backyard. He knew that if he was patient, he would eventually have the wagon and it would be worth the wait. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Anna. Anna was three years old and she loved to explore the world outside. One day, Anna decided to go into the forest near her house. + +As soon as Anna stepped into the forest, she saw a witch. The witch had a basket and she was looking at Anna very suspiciously. Anna was scared but she asked the witch, "What are you doing here?" + +The witch said, "I am here to grab something precious and I didn't expect anyone to be here." She was very selfish and she wanted to keep the treasure for herself. + +Anna knew that she was up to no good. She quickly grabbed the basket from the witch and said, "I won't let you get away with this!" The witch was so angry but she didn't dare to challenge Anna and she quickly ran away. + +Anna went home with the basket in her hands. Inside the basket, she found a magical crystal that would give everyone in the world a lot of luck. Anna was very happy with her adventure at the forest, and she shared the crystal with everyone! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily who loved the ocean. She enjoyed playing in the sand, swimming and even tried to learn how to surf. Every day, Emily would go to the beach to value the sea's beauty. + +One warm summer day, Emily grabbed her surfboard and jumped into the waters. She was excited to finally learn how to surf. As she was paddling, Emily felt something strange moving under her. She looked down and saw a giant shark! + +The strange creature scared Emily and made her feel frightened. She quickly paddled away but the shark kept following her. Emily barely managed to reach the sand but the shark was even more determined to attack her. + +The little girl ran away, but it was too late. The giant shark caught her in its powerful jaws and ate her. + +The Moral of the story: + +Always be careful and value your safety when you are near the ocean. +Sam was having a great day at the beach. He waded out into the warm water and he could feel the sand squishing between his toes. Suddenly, Sam noticed a large fish swimming alongside him. He was so excited! + +Sam asked his mom, "Can I swim with the fish?" His mom smiled and said, "No, sweetheart. It's too dangerous. But I can provide you with an inner tube so you can float with the fish." + +Sam was very disappointed. He wanted to swim with the fish so badly. He got dizzy with excitement. + +Suddenly, Sam had a brilliant idea. He grabbed his inner tube and smiled at his mom. Sam quickly got into the water and began to float alongside the fish. + +His mom was worried. She dashed into the water and grabbed Sam before he got too far away. She was relieved but reprimanded him for being too reckless. Sam didn't understand why he couldn't swim with the fish, but he was glad his mom was there to provide him with safety. +Once upon a time there was a man with a modest wallet. The man loved his money, but he wasn't sure if it was enough. One day he decided the stretch the wallet. He thought if he could stretch it, he would have enough money. + +The man went to an old woman who was said to be able to stretch wallets. She asked him why he wanted to stretch it and he told her. The old woman smiled and said, "I can help, but it will cost." + +The man agreed and she gave him some instructions. She told him to take his wallet and say, "Stretch, wallet. Stretch!" The man followed her instructions and the wallet started to stretch! Soon enough, the wallet was big enough for the man's money. + +The man thanked the old woman and filled his wallet with his money. He was so happy that he had enough for what he wanted. He walked away with his modest, but now bigger, wallet. He knew the old woman had helped make his dreams come true. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Emily. She was three years old and she loved to whistle. One day, she went to the park and saw a beautiful pastel bird in a tree. It was green like the grass and made a wonderful sound when it whistled. + +Emily wanted to whistle like the bird, so she put her hands together and tried. But nothing happened. + +Emily said, “I think I need help. Can you help me?†+ +The bird shook its head and said, “Did you try to use your lips and your breath? That’s how to whistle.†+ +Emily tried again and made a sound! It wasn’t loud or perfect, but it was a whistle. She smiled and thanked the bird for the help. + +Then the bird showed Emily one more trick! It flapped its wings and flew away, whistling all the way. Emily smiled and waved, glad to have made a new friend. +The sun shone brightly in the sky. Down below Susie was excited! Her mom had given her a special hoop and she couldn't wait to try it. + +Susie began to run around with her hoop in her hands, laughing and being playful. She was trying to mark where it should go. After a few minutes a smile began to appear on her face. + +"Mom! Mom! I found it!" shouted Susie. + +Her mother looked up smiling. "Where did you put it, honey?" + +"Right here, see?" Susie showed her hoop marked in the grass. + +Her mom nodded, "Good job, Susie! You did a great job!" + +Susie smiled and started to play with her hoop. She spun it around her body and jumped in and out of it. As she played, the sun began to set - and Susie knew it was time to head home. + +But she smiled, knowing she could come back soon to play with her hoop again. +Once upon a time, there was an adventurous boy named Sam. He loves to sail down the river in his boat. + +One day, while he was sailing, Sam spotted a bunch of sheep by the banks of the river. He shouted out, “Sheep! Sheep!†+ +The sheep looked beautiful and gentle. Sam was so excited he jumped out of his boat and ran to say hello. + +One of the sheep spoke back and said, “Hello there! Would you like to sail with me?†+ +Sam shouted, “Yes!†So the sheep and Sam hopped onto the boat and began sailing down the river together. + +They had a very adventurous voyage. They sang songs and enjoyed the cool sea breeze. + +Eventually, they both had to say goodbye, but Sam promised that he would come back to visit soon. + +The next day, Sam was back in his boat sailing down the river, already planning his next adventurous adventure. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit called Daisy. Daisy hopped around happily in the garden, but sometimes she felt scared and unsure. + +Today she felt especially scared. She didn't understand why everything was so quiet. + +Daisy hopped over to a big tree and asked, "Tree, why is everything so still today?" + +The tree answered in a calm voice, "Because it is a special day, Daisy. Today is a turn day." + +Daisy didn't understand, but she felt calmer hearing the tree's explanation. + +The tree said, "You have to turn around three times and then you will understand." + +So Daisy did as the tree said and, sure enough, she suddenly understood why everything was quiet. She was standing at the start of a grand parade! + +Daisy hopped along happily, happy that she now understood what the turn day was all about. +Once upon a time, there was a special king who had a unique power. He could separate any two things that were together. One day, the king used his power to separate a pile of rocks. The rocks had been close together and now they were far apart. + +The king had so much fun with his power that he decided to separate a group of animals. He used his power to make the horses go one way and the sheep go another way. The horses and sheep were not happy, but the king knew he had done the right thing. + +The king then looked all over the world for something to separate. He realized that everyone and everything in the world was already separate. He was the only one with a unique power to separate things. + +The king smiled and thought, "I have done everything I wanted to do. I will never be alone again." He was happy and content with being the only person in the world with his special power. +Timmy was in the park with his mom, who was pushing him on the swings. He loved being on the swings, but he really wanted to jump off them. He looked around and saw a tall slide, and he wanted to go on it. + +“Mom, can I please go on the big slide?â€, Timmy asked. + +“That slide can be dangerous, Timmy,†his mom said as she watched him admire it. + +“I promise to be careful,†he said. So, she let him go. + +He climbed up the blue ladder and stood at the top of the slide. Looking down, he smiled and ran down the slide. He was so excited that he was about to scream with joy. + +When he went down, he heard his mom’s voice. “Nice score!†She said. + +Timmy had forgotten that his mom was keeping score of his slides. He enjoyed sliding down so much; he didn’t want to stop. He looked up to the top of the slide again and his mom smiled, like she knew they would both enjoy it again soon. +Once upon a time there was an old lady who lived alone in a small cottage. Every day she would lay an old muffin on her doorstep. One sunny morning, a young boy playing in the park noticed the old muffin and went to take a closer look. + +The boy said to the old lady, "What is that muffin doing layin' on your doorstep?" + +The old lady smiled and said, "I leave it here every day. Whoever takes it can have it. Besides, it's old and not good enough for me anyway." + +The boy realized right away that the old lady had been kind and selfless. He was so touched by her generosity that he thanked her kindly. + +The old lady smiled and said, "Good deeds bring joy to both the giver and the recipient. Remember this, my young friend!" + +The boy then happily took the old muffin and went on his way. He thought to himself that the old lady was truly a wonderful person. + +This story teaches us an important lesson: we should always be kind and generous. By helping others, we can bring joy to ourselves and others alike. +Once upon a dream, there lived a happy nation filled with tasty treats. The people were delighted to have yummy things to eat. + +One day, a little girl named Sarah went out to explore and she stumbled upon a secret cave. She peeked inside and saw something that made her gasp in wonder. It was a magical place full of sweet things. + +Suddenly, the magical treats began to disappear. Sarah called out to her friends, "Where did all the tasty treats go?". But no one answered. + +Sarah was very sad and began to cry. Suddenly, a magical fairy appeared before her and said, "Do not worry, Sarah. The treats have not disappeared forever. I have hidden them away so you can enjoy them again soon". + +Sarah was filled with joy and thanked the fairy for her kindness. From that day onward, the treat stash was replenished every week and Sarah and her friends enjoyed them whenever they wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a furry dove named Dawn. She was curious and always wanted to explore new places. + +One day, Dawn spotted a high tower from far away. She was determined to get to the top of the tower and see what it looked like. She spread her wings and flew as high as she could. + +When Dawn arrived at the top of the tower, she was a bit tired. She was about to rest for a few minutes when she heard a voice say "Raise up my dove!" + +Dawn quickly peered over the side of the tower and saw a little boy looking up at her. He had a big smile on his face and was raising his hands up, asking her to come down. + +Dawn flew down and landed in the boy's hands. He looked so happy to have a furry dove in his arms. He petted Dawn's head and said "You are so beautiful Dawn. I'm glad I was able to raise you up here." + +The boy and Dawn became best friends and he continued to raise Dawn up to the top of the tower so they could enjoy the view together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Mark. Mark was three years old and very eager to explore the world. One day, his mom asked him if he wanted to help her carry the olives from the farmer's market. Mark was so excited! + +He quickly grabbed the bag of olives and said, "Okay mom! I can do it!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Alright, but you have to be careful not to spill any." + +Mark carefully carried the olives home. Once he was back, his mom said, "Good job, Mark! You were so eager to help with the olives!" + +Mark smiled and said, "Thanks mom!" + +And they both had a happy ending to their day. +One day, two little friends were playing together in a garden. They were playing with a tool, and it was so much fun! The children laughed and chattered with each other. + +Suddenly, the tool got stuck in the tree. It had been swinging on the branch and now it wouldn't come down. The children were very upset. + +The children tried their best to reach the tool, but they couldn't. Finally, they stopped and had a good talk. + +One said: "I know! Let's hang on the branch together and see if we can get our tool!" + +The other child agreed, so they held onto the branch and soon they managed to reach the tool. + +The children left the garden with a smile, carrying the tool with them. + +The moral of the story is that working together is always the best way to solve a problem. Even if it seems impossible, two heads are better than one! +Once there was a little boy who loved spring. He was so excited when all the icy snow melted, and it was time to pull out his warm summer clothes. He loved going outside and feeling the warm spring air. He also loved to get dirty, because then he got to take a warm bubble bath afterwards. + +The boy went outside and saw all the animals that came out for spring. He watched the birds soar in the sky and he saw the flowers blooming around him. He kicked off his shoes and jumped in the puddles, feeling the icy cold water on his toes. + +He saw the sun shining and he could feel the warm spring air on his face. He ran back to his house and got all his outdoor gear such as his bike, scooter and frisbee. He returned to the outside and stayed out until the sun went down. + +The little boy couldn't have been happier because he knew each day that passed, brought him closer to summer. He put away his warm summer clothes he had been dreaming about for so long, and he knew that his most exciting adventures were yet to come. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to dance. One day she was dancing in her living room and when she twirled around to the music, a beautiful yellow veil flew around her places. Sarah thought it was so pretty and she asked her mom if she could keep the veil. + +"No Sarah," her mom said. "The veil does not belong to us. We must put it back where it belongs." + +Sarah was sad but she agreed and she took the yellow veil back to its place. As Sarah was walking back home, she heard music coming from the house nearby. She saw lots of people in the garden, dancing to the music. And there was the yellow veil, floating in the air! + +Sarah realized that the veil belonged to the people who were dancing. She had done the right thing by returning it to them. She smiled and joined the people in their dance. Sarah learned that it was important to respect other people’s things. +Once there was a boy. He was very excited because he was going to write. He loved writing! He took out his pen and paper and started writing. + +While he was writing, he noticed something far away in the distance. It looked like a big fish. It was swimming towards him and he started to worry. He quickly closed his eyes, hoping it wasn't a shark. + +When he opened his eyes again, he was relieved to see that it was only a friendly dolphin! +The dolphin swam closer and closer, and the boy could now see that it was carrying something in its mouth. It was a blank piece of paper! The dolphin smiled and handed it to the boy. + +The boy was so thankful for the dolphin's gift. He knew what he had to do - he had to write about the experience! He wrote about the dolphin and the distant shark that never was. +One sunny morning, little toddler Sally was playing in the garden with her soft and cuddly teddy bear. As she hugged it tightly and spun around, making cheerful giggles, she noticed something in the distance. + +Through the thick fog, Sally could make out a shape of a person. Suddenly, the stranger called out to her with a delicate voice. "Do you want to hear a joke? I'm sure you will love it!" + +Sally was a bit hesitant, but since her parents had taught her to be friendly, she shouted back, "Yes please!" + +The stranger began to tell a joke and Sally burst into laughter. "That was funny! What will be my next joke? Please tell me!" she begged. The stranger promised to tell her one soon and disappeared, leaving Sally with a sense of anticipation. + +The next morning, Sally woke up and ran to the garden, hoping to see her mysterious stranger again. Sure enough, there he was, out of the thick fog and calling her with a delicate voice. Sally excitedly ran up to him, only to be met with another hilarious joke! She burst into uncontrollable laughter and finally understood what the stranger was: a friendly, foggy joker! +Once upon a time, there was a small bird who wanted to travel around the world. He said goodbye to his friends and began his journey. + +The bird felt excited as he flew through the skies. He kept alert for danger and soon he noticed the ground below. The ground was full of exciting new things to explore. + +He glided down and landed softly on one of the trees. He looked around and noticed a big brown rock near the ground. He hopped onto the rock and slowly hopped around it. + +Suddenly, a small mouse appeared from a hole in the ground. The bird was surprised and jumped back. + +The mouse said, “Hi! Where are you going?†+ +The bird replied, “I'm traveling around the world! I'm looking for fun and exciting things to do.†+ +The mouse smiled and said, “You can stay here if you like. We can play together.†+ +The bird agreed and the two of them had lots of fun. From that day on, they were the best of friends. They continued to travel around the world and explore together. +Little Robert was feeling very uncomfortable. He was sitting on the living room floor playing with his toys in the middle of their family gathering when everyone got quiet. Robert peeked outside the curtain and saw everyone looking sad. He asked his mom what was wrong but she didn't respond. + +Finally, his dad spoke up. +"Our neighbours moved away and we will miss them," his dad said. Robert was sad too. + +His mom kneeled down and comforted him by rubbing his back. + +"Don't worry. We can still say hi to them when we go visit their new home," she said. + +Robert felt much better. His mom kissed him on the head and they all hugged. The uncomfortable feeling had gone away and he smiled again. +One day, there was a girl called Emma. She was three years old and loved playing with her toys. She had a toy box filled with different equipment so that she could make up games. + +Today she was very excited because she was going to play a special game on her own. She took out her equipment and carefully placed each item on the floor. She was about to start when she heard a gentle noise from the corner of the room. + +Emma looked around the corner and saw a tiny mouse! She didn't want to scare him away, so she stayed very still and spoke softly. "Hello mouse, I'm Emma. Would you like to play?" + +The mouse shook his head, then scurried out from the corner. Emma was disappointed, but then she had an idea. She gently picked up the mouse and put him under an upturned teacup. Then she closed the teacup, and the mouse was safe. + +Now the game could begin! Emma carefully counted her equipment and pretended to play with the mouse. This made her so happy that she asked the mouse to be her best friend. Even though the mouse couldn't respond, Emma knew that he was happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a fair dog. She was always happy and licking people's hands. One day, the dog saw a key and decided to unlock it. Inside the box, there was a big cake and some magic. The dog was so excited! She ran to the people nearby and asked if they wanted to share. + +But the people weren't so fair. They wouldn't share and they pushed the dog away. The little dog was so sad and she started to cry. She tried to unlock the box, but it was too hard. + +Suddenly, the people stepped closer and said, "You won't be unlocking that box. It's ours now, and you can't have it!" + +The poor dog was very sad and she started to howl. She didn't understand why the people were so mean and unfair. She never got to see the cake again, but she never forgot the lesson. +Fred the Frog was ready for a race. He asked his friends, "Who wants to cut the race with me?" His friends were excited and they all eagerly said "Yes!" + +Fred lined up with his friends, but he felt a little confused. He wasn't sure which way was the best way to go. Just then, his friend Tom said, "Let's cut across the field." + +Fred thought this was a great idea, so he followed Tom. They ran quickly across the field and were the first ones to reach the finish line. Everyone cheered for Fred. + +But then Fred realized something - he had cut the race! He had gone a shorter way than the other racers! He felt embarrassed, but everyone laughed and said it was a clever way to win the race. Fred had won, and he was happy. +Once there was Jack. He was 3 years old. He loved to play. He wanted to find something fun. Then he saw a spring. It looked so bouncy and safe. He couldn't wait to try it out. + +Jack ran over to the spring and kicked it. He felt it bounce back. He could feel it pushing him higher and higher. He laughed with joy as it made him feel like he was flying. + +He jumped and kicked the spring again and again. Every time he felt it push him up he felt so happy. Jack kept kicking and playing for a long time. He always felt safe when he was on the spring and it felt so good. + +At the end of the day, Jack was exhausted from all the playing but he felt happy knowing that he had spent his day having fun and feeling safe. +Once there was a little boy called Joe. He was three-years-old and loved to go on adventures. One day, he decided that he wanted to explore the woods near his house. Joe's mom told him to be careful because the woods could be dangerous. + +He arrived at the woods and started whistling. This made Joey feel brave, despite the fact that it was a bit dark and quiet. As Joey continued to whistle, he heard a noise from deeper in the woods. It sounded like someone was hissing. + +Joey was scared, but bravely decided to investigate. He crept ever closer and stopped when he saw a big snake. It was hissing, warning him to stay away. Joey began to back away, but the snake hissed even more when it noticed him. + +Just then, a tutor came out of the woods. He was carrying a big stick in his hand. He shouted at the snake to go away. Startled, the snake slithered back into the woods. The tutor smiled and patted Joey on the head. He thanked him for being brave and promised to keep the woods safe. + +Joey thanked the tutor, promised to be careful and then left the woods. He promised himself to always be brave, and to never be afraid of danger. +Molly was walking home from the park with her teddy. She was feeling happy, but then she heard a loud noise. It was so loud and scary that Molly started to panic. + +"Why is it so loud?" Molly asked her teddy. "It's okay Molly, don't be scared," her teddy replied. + +Molly looked around and saw a big man with a mug walking quickly. She was scared, so she quickly ran home. + +When she got there, Molly told her mum all about the loud noise and the scary man with the mug. Her mum hugged her tightly and said, "It's ok Molly, you don't need to worry. Nothing will hurt you here". + +Molly felt better but couldn't help but wonder what was inside the man's mug. +Once upon a time there was a little yellow child who lived in a beautiful forest. Every day the child would explore the forest, running and jumping happily in the sun. But one day as the child walked through the woods, they came across a big dark cave they had never noticed before. + +Suddenly the child felt scared and started to tremble. They remembered their parents always warned them to stay out of dark places in the forest. So the child took a step back and quickly ran away from the cave. + +The little yellow child learned a very important lesson that day. Even though the forest can be a beautiful and fun place, sometimes it can be a bit scary. It's always best to listen to their parents and stay safe. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Peter. He was three years old and very curious. One day he decided to explore a huge swamp near his house. + +He loaded his backpack with some snacks and started walking towards the swamp. The swamp was an intimidating place and it was very easy for him to get lost. + +But he kept walking and soon enough he was right in the middle of the swamp. He felt scared but he kept walking. Suddenly he heard a strange noise coming from the swamp and he started running away. + +Peter ran and ran until he couldn't run anymore. He sat down and started crying. All of a sudden he heard a voice. + +"Why are you so scared, little boy?", said the voice. + +He looked up. It was an old man who had a mysterious look. + +The old man smiled kindly, but Peter didn't feel comforted and he kept crying. + +The old man picked him up and took him back to his house. Peter never made it out of the swamp again and he would never forget how scared he felt. +Once upon a time, there was a tired little boy named Sammy. It was a hot day and Sammy was feeling very filthy after a long day of playing. He was walking home with his mom when it started to get even hotter. "Mom, it's so hot," said Sammy. + +His mom nodded. "Yeah it sure is, could you do me a favor and tie my shoelace for me, Sammy?" + +Sammy bent down and did his best to tie the shoelace, but he wasn't very good at it. He looked up at his mom and said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I can't really do it right." + +His mom smiled. "That's OK. You'll get better at it as you get older." + +Sammy nodded, but he was feeling kind of worried. Even though his mom had said it was OK, he still wanted to do a good job. He kept practicing, but it seemed like he was getting worse at it. + +Suddenly, dark storm clouds began to fill the sky. It was getting darker and darker, and there was a loud rumble of thunder. Sammy's mom turned to him with a worried look. "Sammy, can you finish tying my shoelace now, quickly? I think it's going to storm soon." + +Sammy tried his best and after a few tries he finally tied the shoelace tight. His mom smiled +Once upon a time there was a generous vegetable named Tommy. Tommy was friendly and kind and he always made time to help others. One day, Tommy was walking through the park when he stumbled across a 3 year old child who looked hungry and sad. + +Tommy gave the child a big smile and asked his name. "My name is Anna," the child replied. Tommy was so touched by her tale and he wanted to help her in any way he could. + +Tommy offered Anna a big handful of delicious vegetables. Anna gasped in delight and thanked Tommy for being so generous. Tommy smiled, said goodbye and left the park. + +Anna was so happy. She thanked her lucky stars that she had been blessed with such a generous vegetable. +One day there was a fancy castle in the sky. It was shining like thousands of stars and looked so beautiful. Two little birds flew close to the castle and talked to each other. + +"Oh! What a lovely castle," said one. "It looks almost like it's rising from nothing!" + +"Yes, it reminds me of zero," the other replied with a smile. + +The two birds then flew into the grand hall of the castle. It was more fancy than ever before. Suddenly, they heard a voice booming from the walls. + +"Welcome, little birds. This castle is here for you. Rise up high and you will be free." + +The two birds looked at each other, then rose into the air feeling very happy. Soon enough, they touched the clouds and laughed in delight. They were now flying higher than ever. + +They had followed the voice's advice and were now free of the ground. Nothing could stop them now! + +The two birds flew away and never forgot this special moment. They kept coming back to the castle each and every day, in search of something new to rise and explore. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Peter. He was very excited because he was going to swim in the lake. + +He asked his mom, "Can I swim in the lake please?" + +"Yes," his mom said, "but you must be careful. Don't go too far from the shore." + +So Peter excitedly put on his swimming suit and ran to the lake. He jumped in the water and started swimming. But Peter was having so much fun he forgot his mom's warning and swam too far from the shore. + +Suddenly, Peter heard a voice calling from the shore, "Peter! You went too far! Come back now!" + +Peter stopped swimming and quickly swam back. When he reached the shore, his mom said, "I told you not to go too far, Peter. You must be punished for disobeying." + +Peter learned his lesson and never swam too far from the shore again. He was careful to obey his mom, and enjoyed his time swimming in the lake. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Clara. She always wanted to help others, so one day she decided to make a special blanket to give away. She went to a shop, bought some colorful material and quickly got to work. + +The next day, she invited her best friend Jo to see what she made. + +Clara said to Jo, “Look, I have covered it with patches of lovely colors. I have a special name for it. I am going to call it ‘The useful blanket’. Do you like it?†+ +Jo thought it was a nice idea. She said, “Yes, it looks really useful, Clara. I am sure the person who receives it will be very happy.†+ +Clara smiled and was delighted with the kind words. Together Jo and Clara carefully wrapped it, added a special note and gave it away to someone who was in need. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jenna. Jenna was 3 years old and she loved to go on adventures. Today, Jenna decided she wanted to go jogging. + +Jenna put on her comfiest clothes and her good running shoes. Then, she grabbed a cup of delicious juicy orange juice and began to jog. She was very excited because it was her first time jogging. + +When Jenna went around the corner, she saw a large puddle blocking her path. She sat down and started to cry. + +Just then, a kind and helpful lady walking by stopped to help Jenna. She asked Jenna why she was upset. + +Jenna showed her the puddle and said, "I was jogging but now I cannot go any further." + +The kind lady smiled and asked Jenna if she would like help. Jenna nodded and the kind lady carefully picked Jenna up, stepped around the puddle, and set her down. + +Jenna thanked the kind lady for her help and continued her jog, sipping her juicy orange juice. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He closed his eyes and dreamed of a distant forest. But when he arrived to the forest, he saw something bad. There was a lot of noise coming from the forest and he could hear shouting. He was very scared of the shouting, but he decided to take a closer look. + +The little boy crept closer and closer to the forest. As he got closer, he saw a huge battle between a group of people in the forest. The little boy was so scared that he wanted to run away quickly. But suddenly, one of the people in the battle saw the little boy and shouted at him. The little boy was so scared that he screamed and tried to run away, but he tripped over and hit his head on the ground. + +The little boy stayed there until morning, but he never woke up. The little boy had died in his dream of a distant forest. +Once there was a young boy named Tom. Tom lived in a very hot place. Every day he would go outside and try to resist the heat. But it was always too hot. Even his favorite things such as long walks and playing with his friends were too hard in the heat. + +One day Tom decided he didn't want to resist any more. He wanted to stay inside. He curled up in his bed, where it was cool and comfortable. As he was lying there, he realized that it was actually nice not to resist. + +The next day, Tom went outside with a new mindset. He didn't fight against the heat. Instead, he enjoyed it. He played games in the hot sun and really started to appreciate the heat. + +Tom learned an important lesson that day. Although young, he figured out that if he resisted everything, he was missing out. Life is too short to resist the good things! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. Her name was Lily. She was a very careful girl. + +One day, her mom told her to be extra careful. "There might be an earthquake," her mom said. Lily didn't know what an earthquake was, so she asked her mom. + +Her mom explained that an earthquake was like a big shaking. Sometimes the ground shook because of it. Lily was a bit scared. + +Later that day, the ground started shaking, and Lily was scared. But then she heard her mom talking. She was talking to her dad. They were saying how important it was to stay calm. + +Lily was glad that her mom knew what to do and wasn't being careless. She listened to her mom and stayed calm until the earthquake stopped. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. She was very excited because today she was going to have a special treat. Her mom had a big pot on the stove that was full of a yummy-smelling mixture. Lily watched like a hawk as her mom carefully stirred the mixture. + +When the mixture was ready, her mom put it into lollipops molds. When Lily saw the lollipops she was so happy! But as her mom filled each lollipop mold, there was one she always left empty. + +Lily asked her mom why she wasn't able to have one of the special lollipops. Her mom told her that they were too special and were only for the regular lollipops. She said that sometimes it was important to make sure everyone had a share and so not everyone could have a special treat. + +Lily was disappointed but she understood what her mom meant. She was happy that everyone would get a regular lollipop and she learned a valuable lesson about being fair to everyone. +Once upon a time there was an apple tree with lots of yummy apples. Every morning a bright red bird would come and eat some of the delicious apples. + +One morning, the bird came to the tree and saw something peculiar - a letter attached to the tree. The bird read the letter and saw it said, "Help make the tree grow". + +The bird started looking for things to help the tree grow, but the bird couldn't figure out what it needed. The bird was so sad that it started to cry. + +Suddenly, a friendly bee flew by and asked, "What is wrong friend?" The bird explained its dilemma and the bee said, "I will help you water the tree using my wings". The bird thanked the bee and with their help, the tree slowly started to grow taller and produced more yummy apples. + +The bird and the bee became best friends and stayed together forever. +Once upon a time there was a curious little bird called Bob. He was always looking for adventures and loved exploring new places. +One day, he saw a bright yellow magnet on the ground and was very curious. He picked it up and decided to have a closer look. +Suddenly, Bob heard a voice. It was a brightly coloured frog. "Hey! What are you doing with my magnet?" shouted the frog. +Bob was still very curious and he replied "I'm just looking at it! What does it do?". +The frog laughed and said "Well, it can part things for us. For example, it can part water so we can hop across! Do you want to give it a try?†+Bob was very excited and couldn’t wait to try it out. Together they used the magnet to part a pool of water and took a big leap across. +It was an amazing experience and Bob couldn't help but smile. +He thanked the frog and went on a new adventure, with the bright yellow magnet in his beak. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kate. She loved to play outside. One day, she was very happy to see a swing in her yard! She quickly ran to it, and sat down. "Welcome!" she cheered. + +Kate pushed off the ground with her feet, and began to swing. She giggled as she went back and forth. She could feel the hot sun on her face as she flew through the air. Even the leaves on the trees seemed to be saying "welcome"! + +Kate kept swinging until she felt too tired. She hopped off the swing and thanked it for a wonderful day. Then, she ran inside for a rest, excited for her next visit to the swing. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Sally and Susan. They were walking in the park. +Sally said: "Let's stop here. There is a nice spot for playing." +Susan replied: "Yes, but there are lots of mosquitoes!" +Sally smiled: "No problem, we can remain flexible and find a better spot!" +She grabbed Susan's hand and they walked until they found a beautiful place with no mosquitoes. +Susan laughed: "Look, Sally! We can play here!" +Sally smiled and said: "Yes, let's remain here and have lots of fun!" +And so, Sally and Susan stayed in the beautiful and mosquito-free spot, happy and enjoying their day in the park. +Once there was a three year old girl named Mia. She loved to explore, but Mia's mommy always made sure she stayed inside. + +One day, Mia found a big box with a paper and a machine nearby. The paper had "welcome" printed in big letters, so Mia was very excited. She grabbed the paper and ran to show it to her mommy. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Let's make something together!" She grabbed the machine and said, "This is a printer. We can put the paper inside and it will make lots of copies of the same thing we printed." + +Mia was a little bit restless and asked, "What do we print?" Mommy replied, "Let's print something special. How about we print the word 'welcome' in big letters again? + +Mia smiled and said, "Yes!" Then, mommy carefully loaded the paper into the printer and printed the welcome message. Together, Mia and mommy watched the printer and waited for the paper to pop out. + +When the paper came out, it was amazing! The "welcome" message was printed in big, clear letters, and Mia was so proud of what she and her mommy had achieved together. +Susie went to the park with her mom. Susie was curious and wanted to explore. She asked her mom, “What can I do?†Her mom smiled and said, “Let’s go on a walk.†+ +So off they went, walking down the winding path. It was a hot day, so Susie had to stay in the shade. After a while, Susie noticed a cool lake ahead, and asked her mom, “What’s that?†+ +Her mom said, “It’s a lake! We can have a picnic there, and you can even cool off by diving into the water.†Susie was excited and shouted, “Yay!†+ +When they got to the lake, Susie and her mom found the perfect spot for a picnic. Susie loved the tasty food her mom had packed and enjoyed playing in the water. + +Just before they left, Susie noticed a boat, paddling its way down the lake. Susie asked her mom, “Where is it going?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “I think it’s going that way.†She pointed to the horizon, and despite the heat, Susie felt a cool breeze. + +She realized that a relaxing boat ride was another fun way to enjoy the lake, and buckled +Once upon a time, there was an old house. It was ancient and spooky. One day, two brave kids, Alex and Lucy, decided to go explore it. They bravely opened the door and slowly walked inside. + +When they reached the end of the hallway, they heard a loud scream! Lucy was scared and wanted to leave, but Alex was brave. He looked around and noticed something strange. It was an old whip that was lying on the ground. + +He picked it up, closed his eyes and screamed. Suddenly, a big book of ancient tales opened on the wall. + +"Let's read it!" Alex said. Lucy slowly nodded and they both started to read. +On a sunny day, Emily the 3-year-old, skipped down the street to visit her friend Lisa. As she skipped, the sun made her leather shoes look shiny and Emily couldn't help but smile. + +When she arrived at Lisa's house, Lisa came to welcome her with a hug. "You found your way here easily, Emily," Lisa said with a giggle. "I need help cleaning up the kitchen," Lisa said as she opened the door, revealing a modern space. + +Emily could see dirt and dust everywhere. "Let's get rid of this dust," Emily said as she grabbed a dirty cloth and started wiping the counter. The girls worked together, and soon the kitchen sparkled. + +"What do you want to play next?" asked Lisa. +"Let's skip!" Emily replied with a smile, and the two girls had lots of fun together while they skipped around the house. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Maisie. She loved to explore the world around her and she especially loved going for walks in the forest with her mom. + +On one of their walks, they discovered a beautiful ornament at the foot of a tree. Maisie couldn't help but pick it up and show it to her mom. When she did so, an unexpected thing happened. + +The ornament started to shake! Maisie felt scared, but her mom held her close, telling her not to worry. + +Maisie and her mom watched in amazement as the ornament started to move around. Then, suddenly, a small fairy popped out of the ornament! She said hello and told Maisie she was a magical forest fairy. + +The fairy told them all about her enchanting forest home and said she was delighted to have found them. Maisie was so happy, she hugged the fairy goodbye and promised to come and visit her in the forest again soon. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Jaden. +Sam loved lakes and he wanted to go and explore the biggest lake he has ever seen. +So, they both went to the lake and it was very beautiful. The lake was so clear and the water was so blue. +Jaden was a bit scared so Sam suggested that they pause for a while and relax. +So, they stopped and sat in the grass. +Jaden asked, "Why are you so calm when you look at this lake?" +Sam replied, "I think this lake has a kind of modest beauty that helps us relax." +Then, they both looked up at the sky, relieved that the pause made the lake feel much closer to them. +They stayed by the lake until the sun began to set and it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Annabelle. She was three years old. One day, her mommy bought her a new card and suggested that they practice her zooming. Annabelle was a little bit nervous, but she agreed and followed her mommy outside. + +The first thing Annabelle did was slowly push off from the sidewalk with her tiny feet as her mommy cheered her on. As she began to speed up, she started feeling more and more confident. Soon Annabelle was zooming around the block and feeling more comfortable. + +Annabelle zipped past her mommy, laughing and saying, "Look at me zoom, mommy!" + +"That's wonderful! Keep at it!" replied her loving mommy. + +Annabelle continued to zoom around and felt so proud of herself. She had some bumps and bruises but that didn't stop her. She kept on zooming, happy and confident! +Mimi looked out the window at the rain. She wanted to go outside and play, but it was too wet. Mimi felt so sorry she couldn't go. + +Momma told Mimi that, when the rain stopped, they could go out and play. Mimi watched the sky carefully, waiting for the rain to dry. + +Suddenly, the sky started to look brighter and Mimi cheered. She knew the rain was almost gone. After a few minutes, the rain stopped and Mimi ran outside. She was happy that it was dry now. + +Mimi spent the day playing outside. She looked around and enjoyed all the beautiful things the sunshine brought out. She smiled, knowing that the rain had gone away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jill. She loved to jog around in the park and it was her favorite pastime. One day, Jill was enjoying her jog when she heard a strange noise coming from the trees. She stopped and looked around. + +Suddenly, she saw a small Harmless creature walking on two legs. It was an oil bug! It was carrying a jug of oil on its head. Jill smiled when she saw it. + +"Hello, little bug!" said Jill. + +The bug didn't answer. Instead, it kept walking and licking the oil from the jug. Jill thought this was so cute and wanted to follow the bug. She started to jog behind it. + +The harmless bug eventually stopped and looked at Jill. + +"What do you want, little girl?" it asked in a gentle voice. + +"I just want to play with you," said Jill. + +The bug smiled. "Sure, why not? Let's have some fun," it said. + +After that, the two of them enjoyed a harmless and fun game together. Jill and the bug chased each other around the park, laughing and having a great time. It was the best day ever! +Jimmy was a wealthy three year old that only wanted the best. He dreamed of building an igloo down by the beach. But Jimmy’s mom said “no†and shook her head. Jimmy was angry. He wanted to have an igloo but mom wouldn’t let him. + +Jimmy had to find a way to convince his mom. He smiled and asked his mom for a hug. Then he gave her a secret kiss. His mom was so surprised! She asked Jimmy why he was being so nice. Jimmy said he would surrender to her wish - as long as she said he could build an igloo. + +Jimmy’s mom thought about it and agreed. Jimmy was so pleased! He ran outside, grabbed his shovel, and started to make his dream come true - a big and beautiful igloo! It was perfect for Jimmy, and for his family too. + +Jimmy’s mom was happy that her son had surrendered to her wish and that he used his wealthy nature to make something special. With a smile, they celebrated by having a snow fight in the igloo. They even shared hot chocolate inside. What a wonderful day! +Once upon a time, there was a clever little fox. He was always looking for fun and adventure. + +One day, he found an empty bottle. He couldn't wait to see what he could fill it with. + +"Hmmm, what can I fill this bottle with?" he asked himself. + +The fox searched around and found a cap. "Aha!" he said. "I'll fill the bottle with this!" + +The fox grabbed the cap and poured it into the bottle. + +Once he had filled the bottle, he was very proud of himself. He had been clever enough to figure out how to fill it. + +He showed his friends the bottle that he had filled. They all cheered and congratulated him on his clever idea. + +The fox was so proud! He had done it all by himself. He smiled triumphantly and said: "I filled the bottle with the cap!" +Harry was a brave little boy who loved to explore new places. One day, he decided he wanted to go on an adventure. He left his house and started walking down the street. + +The streets were busy and he walked past lots of cars. He came to a park with the biggest and tallest tree he had ever seen. He looked up and it seemed to go on forever. + +Harry wanted to climb the tree, but he was scared. He sat on the chair and looked up at the tree. It was definitely very tall and so thick. + +He took a deep breath and said to himself, "What if I dare to climb the tree? I can do it!" So, Harry stood up from his chair and started to climb. He felt brave and free as he climbed higher and higher. + +Eventually, Harry made it to the very top. He looked out and the view was amazing. He was so happy he had dared to do something he had never tried before. He climbed back down and went back home, happily telling his mum about his new adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two cats, Tom and Alice. Tom lived in a filthy country and he was very sad about his situation. Every day, he would stretch his four paws and wish for something better. + +One day, Alice visited Tom’s country and she was appalled by how filthy it was. She asked Tom why he didn’t leave and go somewhere better. Tom replied, “I never have enough money to go to a different country.†+ +Alice was very upset and decided that she would help Tom. She told Tom to hold onto her fur and she would help him to escape to a better country. Tom listened and he held onto her fur. Alice stretched her back legs and Tom was amazed as the two cats flew off into the sky. + +Alice and Tom eventually reached a beautiful, clean country. Tom was so happy and he thanked Alice for her help. Finally, he felt free and could leave the filthy country behind him. + +The two cats lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there were two friends taking a walk in the park. When they looked up, they saw something really cute. It was a tiny yellow bird perched on top of a drain. + +One of the friends said to the other: "Let's get closer and get a better look at the bird." + +So they both approached carefully. The bird then flew away and they couldn't follow. But they got a good look at it before it took off. It was so cute! + +The two friends looked at each other and smiled. They enjoyed their walk in the park, and best of all, they had seen a cute little yellow bird. +Once upon a time, there was a funny rabbit. He loved to dance and rub. He danced around the garden every day and rubbed his friends behind their ears when he saw them. He also liked to jump in the air and twirl around in circles, which made his friends laugh. + +One day, the rabbit was feeling extra bouncy and decided to dance even more. He hopped around the garden repeatedly and rubbed his friends' noses while they watched. Then the rabbit hopped off to the other corner of the garden and found a patch of soft grass. He rubbed his ears and belly in the grass, hopping in circles around the patch. + +The rabbit's friends watched him and started to laugh. They clapped their hands and cheered every time the rabbit hopped and twirled. It was so funny that they couldn't stop laughing. + +The funny rabbit kept hopping and twirling around until he was so tired that he couldn't move. He flopped down on the grass and closed his eyes, smiling from ear to ear. The rabbit had lots of fun dancing and rubbing the grass. He had had so much fun that he fell asleep with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a mule named Charlie. Charlie lived in the countryside and enjoyed exploring the land. One day, Charlie was trotting along and was feeling happy when, suddenly, he stumbled upon a surprise. + +Charlie saw a little burrow in the dirt, and he knew it must be somebody's home. Gently, he pushed aside the dirt and peered inside. To Charlie's surprise, a little furry rabbit hopped out! Charlie was so happy! He and the rabbit began to play. + +Suddenly, Charlie felt a stomachache. The rabbit had accidentally hopped on Charlie's tail and it had hurt Charlie. Charlie was so shocked that he couldn't speak. He quickly ran back home to tell the other animals what had happened. + +Charlie taught everyone a valuable lesson that day - be sure not to surprise anyone, even if it's an accident. Everyone was very thankful that Charlie was not seriously hurt. And that was the story of Charlie the Mule and the surprise! +Little Sally and her mum were walking through the park, past trees with thick branches. Little Sally loved watching the birds hop in and out of their nests. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from behind a nearby bush. Little Sally's mum stepped forward and peered inside, before telling Little Sally to stay put. + +Moments later, a man with a quizzical look on his face appeared. He seemed to be searching for something, but not finding it. He started to move away, but suddenly stopped and looked around again. + +Just when Little Sally thought the man was about to disappear, he noticed Little Sally staring at him. He said to her, "Do you know where something disappeared to?". Little Sally shook her head and the man continued, "Well I'm looking for a very small book, it's so thin I can fit it in my pocket." + +As the man spoke, Little Sally remembered something very important. She had picked up a thin, leather bound book earlier that day, but had hidden it under a thick pile of leaves nearby. She took a deep breath and told the man about her discovery. He beamed with excitement and thanked her before quickly retrieving his precious item. + +Little Sally's mum beamed with pride watching her daughter help the man. She hugged Little Sally tightly and they both smiled at the feeling of having done something good. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Sam and Max. Sam was the smartest of the two, while Max was very silly and foolish. + +One day, they decided they wanted to go on an adventure. Nearby was a forest filled with trees, birds and even mosquitos. + +Sam said, "Let's go and explore the forest! We can zip around and find out what exciting things are in there!"Max nodded and agreed. + +Off they went. As they were exploring, Sam noticed Max trying to catch a mosquito. He shouted, "Max, what are you doing? That's a foolish thing to do!" + +Max replied, "Don't worry Sam, I know what I'm doing! I'm going to see how fast I can zip around and catch this mosquito!" + +Sam laughed and said, "Well, you're brave but that's still silly! Let's keep exploring!" + +So off they went, zipping and exploring the forest together. +Mum and Dad were in the garden playing with their little boy. Dad held the boy up and said, "Open your mouth, Joe!" Joe opened his mouth wide as he smiled. Dad blew a kiss and said, "That's what a kiss is like!" Joe laughed and tried to kiss the air. + +Mum smiled and said, "This sunshine is so lovely, let's all go to the park." Joe jumped up and said, "Yes! Let’s go!" + +At the park, Joe ran around the playground with his parents. He was so excited that he was running everywhere and exploring. He found a small pond with a bright red flower and ran over to it to have a closer look. + +Mum said, "Be careful, Joe! Don't pick the flower, it might be somebody else's." + +Joe said, "I won't pick it. I'll just kiss it!" Joe leaned down and kissed the flower gently. + +Mum and Dad smiled and said, "That's the nicest thing you can do, Joe. Sometimes it's nice to share something special with someone without taking anything from them." + +Joe smiled and ran off to explore the playground once more with the sun shining down on him. +There was once an old man who loved his hat. Every day he would wear the ancient hat and wander around his town. + +One night, he dreamt of a magical adventure. A voice told him to reverse his hat. He awoke with a start and wondered what it meant. + +The old man went outside and found his hat laying in a pile of leaves. He picked it up and was confused. He then noticed that the hat was on backwards. + +He called out in confusion, "How did my hat get so reversed?" + +A small voice replied. It was a young boy who had been watching. "It was me!" he said. "I thought it looked better this way." + +The old man smiled and thanked the boy. He put the hat on and decided that he quite liked it. From that day onwards, he always reversed his hat whenever he wore it. +Bob was walking from his kindergarten when he met his best friend, Tammy. Tammy said, "Hi Bob, want to come over tonight?" + +Bob was excited, but hesitated. "I can't tonight," he said, glancing around. + +Tammy looked puzzled. "Why not?" + +Bob shook his head and said nothing. Tammy knew that something was wrong, so she asked again, but Bob only lowered his eyes. + +That night, Bob's parents had an argument. He stayed in his room, listening to the silence, feeling helpless. + +The next day, Bob and Tammy were walking together when Tammy said, "You know, you can always talk to me, right?" Bob smiled and said, "I know, I feel better now." Tammy smiled too, and Bob knew he could trust her. +"Look, brother!" called Rachel excitedly. She had found an old newspaper and was holding it up for her brother to see. He was confused - he didn't understand what it was. Rachel carefully showed him how to tear the paper into little pieces. +"See! Tear!" she said happily. When she was finished, she'd made a colorful pile of small paper shapes. +"Ah!" said her brother. "Paper!" He smiled in delight. +Rachel laughed. She quickly taught him how to make even more shapes. Soon, the room was covered in paper. Rachel and her brother spent the rest of the day playing with the paper pieces and making more and more fun shapes. +Rachel was so proud of her brother. He had gone from being confused about the newspaper, to becoming a paper-tearing expert! +Once upon a time, there was a black cat. Every day the cat would do the same thing - sit in the warm sun and groom its fur. + +One day, something happened. A big wind blew the cat away! It was so scared and it had no idea where it was going. On the way, the cat saw some new things. It saw a river, a tree, and some furry friends. + +But the cat wanted to go home. Every day it tried to get closer, but it was too far away. The cat thought it would never make it to its home. + +But one day, the cat had an idea. It changed its plan. The cat moved from place to place until it got closer and closer. Finally, the cat made it home. + +The moral of this story is that when things don't work out the way you wanted them to, the best thing to do is to change your plan. Don't give up, because if you keep trying, you will make it! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Liz. She liked to wander around her house and look at the funny photos. One day when Liz came across a fierce photo, it made her blink. She looked carefully and couldn't believe her eyes. + +There, in the centre of the photo, stood a fierce tiger. Liz shivered and took a step back. Suddenly she heard a voice. + +"Hey, little girl!" said the tiger in the photo. Liz was very scared but managed to nod. + +"Don't worry," said the tiger. "I'm just a picture. I'm not real!" + +Liz smiled and nodded. She thanked the tiger in the photo, then stepped away and ran back to her room. She knew that she had found an adventure with a fierce photo. +Once there was a little girl who had a law in her house. Her mom said that the law was very important and that it included being nice and polite. + +One day, the little girl was playing in her room when her brother came in. He was being very rude and kept pushing her around. The little girl got scared and started to cry. + +Her mother heard the noise and came into the room. She saw what was happening and said to the brother, "What are you doing? You know there is a law in this house - it includes being kind and polite". + +The brother felt bad and apologised to his sister. She smiled and said "It's ok!". The law of the house was now more important than ever. +Once there was a little girl named Jessie. She was three years old and loved adventures. Her favorite thing to do was ride her bicycle through the park. + +One day Jessie asked her mom for a helmet so she could ride her bike more safely. Mom said yes and took her shopping. + +At the store, Jessie saw a beautiful blue helmet with stars on it. She knew that it was perfect for her. She asked mom for it and mom smiled and said, “Of course.†+ +Jessie proudly put on her new helmet and showed it off to her friends. All her friends were so happy for her and they wished her lots of safe rides. + +The next day, Jessie saw an elderly woman who was having a hard time carrying her bags. Jessie stopped and asked if she could help. The woman smiled and thanked Jessie for being so compassionate. Jessie felt really good inside and thanked her mom for teaching her to be kind. + +After that, Jessie became known as the compassionate girl with the blue helmet wherever she went. +Mama and baby were playing with their toys. Mama had some paper and she was trying to wrap it around a stack of blocks. Mama was struggling to make it fit. + +"Mama, what are you doing?" asked baby. + +"I'm trying to wrap this paper around this stack of blocks, but it's not fitting," said Mama. + +Baby thought for a moment and said, "Let me help you, Mama." + +Mama smiled and agreed. Baby grabbed one end of the paper and Mama grabbed the other. Together they pulled and stretched, making sure it was wrapped tightly around the stack of blocks. Finally, they made it fit! + +"Yay!" cheered baby. + +Mama hugged baby and said, "Thanks for helping me wrap this. You are pretty clever!" + +Baby grinned and hugged Mama back. +Once there was a very wealthy family living in a big house. They had a truck that they were able to use to move many things around. One day, the mom told her 3 year old daughter that they needed to go to the store. + +The daughter was very excited to go in the truck. They drove to the store and as soon as they arrived, the mom said "Let's go and gain some food for dinner!" + +The daughter started to explore the store and was amazed by all the different things she saw. She couldn't wait to gain some food. She looked in her mom's cart and saw that there were lots of things that she had never seen before. + +After a few minutes, the mom said "We have gained enough food for dinner. Shall we go home?" + +The daughter eagerly replied "Yes, let's go and gain some more!" + +The mother just laughed, and they went home in their truck. They were happy to have gained enough food to make a delicious dinner. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She walked to the park and found something unknown. It was a camera! She was so excited to find it; she quickly picked it up and started playing with it. She didn't know how to use the camera but still tried to take pictures. + +Suddenly a voice called out, "Oi! That camera belongs to me!" It was an old man. Sarah looked at him and felt scared. + +The old man said, "I lost my camera in the park yesterday so thank you for finding it." + +Sarah said, "I'm sorry! I didn't know it was yours." + +The old man smiled and said, "It's ok. I'm happy you found it. Let this be a lesson to you: always ask before you take something that doesn't belong to you. It's never a good idea to take something without permission." + +Sarah nodded, realizing it was true. She said goodbye and ended her adventure with a new lesson. +One day, Jack and his sister Jill went for a walk in the swamp. As they looked around, Jack noticed something very quiet. He asked Jill, "What is that?" + +Jill looked around to see where Jack was pointing. She noticed a small yellow bird. She told Jack, "It's a yellow bird!" + +But then the bird made a loud demand. It opened its beak and said, "Shoo! Shoo!" + +Jack and Jill were a bit frightened by the bird's demand. But Jill bravely stepped forward and said, "We won't hurt you. We just want to look at you." + +The yellow bird seemed to hear Jill's kind words. It was still a bit nervous, but it stayed quiet. + +Jack and Jill were amazed by the bird. They promised it they'd leave it alone and walked away. +The yellow bird watched them leave until they disappeared into the swamp. +Maggie was happy that Thanksgiving was here. She started to get ready for the big feast. She put on her big pink dress and pretty shoes. She was so excited! + +Maggie's mom took out the biggest turkey of all. It was big and heavy. It glowed in the golden kitchen light. Maggie blinked as she stared at it. + +Maggie asked, "Mommy, what are we going to do with the turkey?" + +"We are going to roast it and have it for dinner tonight," her mom said. + +Maggie was so happy. She couldn't wait for the turkey to get cooked. She watched as her mom put the turkey in the oven. The turkey glowed even more brightly now. + +Maggie hugged her mom and said, "I can't wait for the turkey to be ready!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Me too! We are going to have a special Thanksgiving dinner." +The page was cheap. It was full of pictures and fun things. Jack looked at the page and wanted to buy it. He heard his mom say no. Jack was sad. + +Suddenly, Jack heard music coming from the page. It was a happy song and he liked it. He smiled and watched the page move. He looked closer and he could see tiny people. They were laughing and singing the song. + +He asked his mom if he could buy the page. She said yes! Jack was so excited. He ran to the store and bought the page. + +He went home and put the page on the wall. He liked seeing the people dance and sing. It was fun to watch and even better to hear. He was so happy he had heard the music and bought the page. +Polly was a very brave girl. She always wanted to help others. One day, she went to the store to buy a medal for her best friend. It was bright yellow and shiny. + +When she got to the store, she saw many medals. They were in all colors and sizes. Polly looked at each medal carefully and tried to decide which one to buy. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud voice behind her. + +"Hey! Someone's trying to sort these medals. They need some help," said the voice. + +Polly turned around and saw a big man. She smiled at him. + +"Will you help me sort these medals?" she asked. + +The man smiled back and said, "Yes, I certainly will!" + +Together, they sorted the medals until Polly found the perfect one for her best friend. As they worked, the man told Polly stories about his own adventures. + +When Polly finally found the medal she wanted, the man said, "I'm glad I could help you, little girl. You're very brave." + +Polly smiled and thanked the man. With her medal in her hand, she happily ran to give it to her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy mailman. He had a job to deliver the mail from one place to another. Every day, he would put on his uniform, take his bag of mail, and deliver it to the people in the village. +One day, he was about to start his route when he noticed a 3-year-old boy standing on the corner. + +The mailman smiled at the boy and said, "Hello there! I'm the mailman and I'm here to deliver the mail." + +The boy lit up with excitement. "Can I help you deliver the mail?" he asked. + +The mailman chuckled and patted the boy on the shoulder. "Why don't you come with me," he said. And so they started their delivery route together. + +The mailman showed the boy how to place the letters carefully in each mailbox. The boy was so excited to help the mailman that he would skip from mailbox to mailbox. + +At the end of the route, the mailman and the boy said goodbye. They both were very tired from the long day, but the mailman was very happy to have the boy's help. + +The mailman said, "Thank you for helping me today. I couldn't have done it without you!" + +The boy smiled and said, "You're welcome. It was fun delivering the mail together!" +Once upon a time there was a dependable apple. It lived in an orchard and loved to be weighed each day. The apple would tell stories of its travels and experiences to the other fruit in the orchard. + +One day, a young child visited the orchard. The child saw the dependable apple and excitedly reached out to pick it. But the apple refused to be picked, saying "No, young one, I must stay here. I like to be weighed each day and it's meaningful to me." + +The child saw the apple's dedication and asked, "Why is it important to you? I thought only big things had to be weighed." + +The dependable apple smiled and replied, "It doesn't matter how big or small something is. Being weighed brings us joy in knowing that our worth is recognized. So, even if it's just a little apple, it still matters." + +The young child smiled and understood the apple's message. From then on the child promised to always respect and recognize the importance of everyone and everything. +One day a mommy and her little girl went for a walk. The little girl wanted to catch some wild butterflies. Mommy said she had to be careful, and the little girl said she would be. + +As the little girl ran around, she noticed a tiny black butterfly. She ran towards it, clapping her hands with excitement. Soon the butterfly flew away. + +The little girl started to cry. "Why did the butterfly fly away?" she asked her mommy. + +Mommy smiled. "Butterflies are very wild," she said. "The only way to catch them is to be quick and sneaky." + +The little girl clapped her hands again. She knew how to do that. She ran around the garden, trying to catch the black butterfly. Finally, she was able to catch it and they both clapped with delight. +Once upon a time there lived two persons. They were very lively and enjoyed playing together. + +One day, the persons decided to separate and go their own way. They couldn't agree on where they wanted to go and started to argue. + +“But I want to go this way!†said one person. + +“No! I want to go that way!†said the other. + +Finally, after much shouting, they agreed to go on two different paths and split up. + +They said goodbye and waved as they went their separate ways. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a child who loved to dance. Everywhere the child went they liked to twirl, jump and spin. One day, the child saw something yummy in the kitchen. It was a big bowl of their favorite ice cream! The child asked their Mom, "Can I please have some?" + +Mom said, "Yes, certainly! Go ahead, have some. But only after you dance for me." + +So, the happy child twirled and jumped and spun around the kitchen. Mom clapped her hands and smiled. Finally, the child stopped dancing and Mom said, "Good job! Now here's your yummy ice cream as your reward." + +The child was so pleased with the treat and thanked Mom for the delicious ice cream. With a smile, Mom said, "Your dancing was so much fun to watch. I'm glad that you enjoy it so much." + +The child finished the yummy treat, thanked Mom again and went outside to dance again with all of their friends. And they all danced until the sun set and the stars came out. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a volcano that was very angry. Everyday the volcano roared and made the ground shake. Nobody wanted to live nearby because it was too scary. + +One day, a brave baby bear decided to go and see why the volcano was so angry. He crept closer and closer until the volcano was right in front of him. He asked, "Why are you so angry?" + +The volcano replied, "Nobody ever comes to visit me or play with me. I am so lonely." The baby bear was sad and wanted to help. He gave the volcano a big hug and said, "Let's be friends." + +The volcano was very happy and its anger melted away. Every day, the baby bear and the volcano played together, ran around the countryside, and rested in the sun. + +The volcano and the baby bear were best friends and they were very happy. They lived together, playing and resting, forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy. He wanted to heal the world. To do so, he needed a very large object. He searched everywhere but he couldn't find one. + +One day, he met a friendly giant. The giant saw the boy's plight, so he offered to help him. + +The giant said, "Let me give you something special. I have a very large object in my house. It can heal the world!" + +The boy was amazed and he thanked the giant for his kind gift. He took the large object and ran away to spread its healing power. + +Much to everyone's surprise, it worked. The boy had healed the world! Everyone in the land was happy and the boy was never forgotten. +Once upon a time, there was a little fairy named Phoebe. She was a mischievous fairy and liked to pinch people when they least expected it. One day, she was feeling sleepy and so she decided to go and pinch the bunny who was taking a nap in the garden. + +The bunny gasped in surprise when he felt the pinch. He hopped away quickly, not wanting to be disturbed again. He felt angry and decided that he wouldn't be so nice to Phoebe anymore. + +Seeing the bunny's reaction, Phoebe felt sorry for what she did. She realised that it isn't nice to pinch someone without their permission. She promised herself to never do it again. + +This teaches us a valuable lesson: always be kind and considerate to others, even when we're feeling sleepy. Respect people's boundaries and never act without their permission! +One day, a young child named Grace was getting ready to go outside. She put her shoes on, and hopped on her bike. She rode her bike around her neighborhood with her big smile. She was so happy that she could ride. + +Grace rode to the park, where she saw a lot of kids playing. She got off her bike and went to join them. Suddenly, Grace noticed a wide pen on the ground. She had so much fun running around and around in the pen with everyone. + +After a while of playing, the kids asked Grace: +"Do you want to ride with us on the swing?" + +Grace was so excited and happily said yes. She swung so high that she felt like she was flying! The kids laughed while they were all swinging on the swings. They had a great time together. + +After playing, Grace said goodbye to her friends and hopped back on her bike. She rode away with a big smile, feeling so excited and happy that she was able to ride and play with her friends. +One sunny day, Lilly was outside playing in the garden. She set some toys out in the grass and saw a six-legged bug crawling around. She was so excited that she ran to get her mom. + +"Mom, mom, look! See the bug!" Lilly said. + +"Oh my goodness!" her mom said. "Where did you find it?" + +"It was in the grass, mommy," said Lilly. + +Lilly's mom smiled. She set the bug carefully on a leaf and said, "Ssh, shhh, don't worry little bug. You can stay here for now." + +Lilly was so happy she gave her mom a hug. But then she remembered the toys she had set out in the grass. "Oh no!" cried Lilly. She had forgotten about the toys. + +Her mom smiled sadly and said, "It's ok, Lilly. Don't be sorry. We can get the toys later." + +Lilly smiled, relieved. She ran to find the bug and happily set it back in the grass. Then she and her mom picked up the toys and went inside. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little kitten called Daisy. Daisy was very small, but she had an enormous heart. +One day, Daisy found her friend, a little puppy called Pete. But poor little Pete was very unhappy, because he had to do an important test. He was afraid he wouldn't pass. +Daisy came over to the little puppy and said, “Don't worry, I will help you.†Daisy and Pete worked together to study and prepare for the test. +The day of the test arrived. Pete was nervous, but Daisy stayed by his side, helping and encouraging him. With Daisy's help, Pete passed the test with flying colours! +The moral of the story is that with friendship and help, anything is possible. +Billy liked to play baseball outside. He had found a really nice baseball, and he wanted to play with it. He walked outside and wanted to push the ball but he saw that his friend Jack was sleeping. + +Billy was quiet and didn't want to wake Jack, so he decided to go somewhere else. + +He went to the park and saw some kids playing baseball. He asked if he could play too, and the kids said yes, so he was very happy. + +Billy pushed his ball around and was having lots of fun. All of a sudden, he heard someone behind him. He turned around and saw Jack. He said, "Hey, why did you leave when I was asleep? You should always think about how your actions can affect people." + +Billy realized that he should think about how his actions affect people and be kind at all times. That day he learned that being kind is more important than having fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old, but she already knew something very important. She knew that there was one very important thing you should always do, and that was to always tell the truth. + +One day Sarah was feeling so excited that she even started to feel a little dizzy. She ran to her mom to tell her about the special thing she had discovered. She said, "Mommy, I know something important! You always have to do the truth!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's right sweetheart, you always do the truth. That's very smart of you to understand." + +Sarah was very happy and laughed, taking off running around the house again. Her mom watched and shook her head, but she was proud of her daughter for understanding something so important at such a young age. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emily. One day, she was very busy. She put on her shoes and nodded to her mom. + +Then, she went outside, where she saw her friend. Emily hugged her friend and they smiled at each other. + +They decided to play together in the park. Emily's friend showed her a toy to play with and Emily touched it. She nodded and smiled at her friend. + +They had a lot of fun playing together. After a while, they hugged and said goodbye. Emily nodded goodbye, and went back home, where her mom was very busy. Emily hugged her mom and nodded with a smile. Her mom touched her forehead and smiled. + +The End! +Once upon a time, there was a mama bear and a baby bear. They were walking in the forest and looking for food. Suddenly, the baby bear started to get very hungry. + +"Mama, I urge food!" shouted the little bear. + +"Don't worry little one," said his mama bear, "We can find something to eat." + +After searching for a while, they found a pizza. The baby bear's eyes lit up with joy. He yelled, "Yay! Pizza!" + +They both began to eat the pizza. Soon, the baby bear started to get sleepy. He lay down under a tree and started to doze off. + +Mama bear said, "It's time for a nap, little one." She gave her baby bear a big hug and he snuggled up close. + +The mama bear stroked his fur and said, "Sleep well, my sleepy bear." +Once upon a time, there was an old robot named Frank. He had been living on the same planet since the beginning of time. One day he decided to go explore other planets. + +He loaded his spaceship with supplies and set off in the direction of the nearest planet. Frank was surprised when he arrived for it wasn't like the other planets he'd seen before. Every planet in the galaxy was unique, but this one was more original than the rest. + +"How can a planet be so different?" asked Frank. + +A tiny voice answered from above, "That's because it was made from all the same pieces, but put together in a different way." + +Frank smiled and, as he returned to his own planet, he realized that the moral was, questions can lead you to the right answer. +Once upon a time there was a tall infant. He wanted to wipe things. Everywhere he looked there was something to clean. One day he saw a glass window. He smiled and reached out his little hands to wipe it. + +Suddenly someone said: "Hey there little one! Let me help you wipe that window!" + +It was a tall man. He smiled at the infant and started to wipe the window. The infant watched him in awe. + +When the man was done, he tickled the infant's chin and said: "There! It's all clean now! Do you want to learn how to do it yourself? + +The infant nodded his head. So the man taught him how to wipe the window. After a few tries, the infant was able to do it on his own. He was so proud of himself! + +The tall man smiled and said: "Well done! You are a brilliant window-wiper!" + +The infant smiled and said: "Thank you!" + +From that day on he was known as the 'Tall Infant Window Wiper'! +One day, Jack saw his mum testing something in the kitchen. She was pouring a little of the white powder, which Jack knew was called sugar, into a cup. + +Jack asked his mum, "What are you doing?" + +She smiled and explained, "I'm testing if this sugar is independent enough to stay in the cup. If it is, it should stay put." + +Jack watched as his mum put the cup onto the kitchen table. He gasped in surprise as the sugar stayed put! + +His mum said, "Look, Jack! The sugar is independent. It's strong enough to stay in the cup, just like you are strong enough to play independently." + +Jack smiled, proud that he could do things himself. He was independent too! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved to pick flowers in the garden and put them into a colourful box. + +One day, Jane saw a lively box inside the garden. It was colourful and sparkly! Jane wanted to pick it up but it was too heavy for her. + +Jane ran to her dad and asked, "Daddy, can you pick up the box for me?" + +Dad smiled and said, "This box is too big for us, sweetheart. It's probably best left alone." + +But Jane was determined and asked again, "Can you please try to pick it up for me, Daddy? Please?" + +Dad thought for a moment and said, "OK, I'll try. But I can't guarantee I'll be able to pick it up!" + +So Dad tried and tried, and at last he picked up the box! Jane was so happy, she hugged the box and thanked Daddy. + +"What is it?" Dad asked. + +Jane smiled and said, "It's a surprise! Now, lets take it home and see what's inside!" + +And so the dad and daughter opened the box and found a surprise inside – a lovely, lively puppy! Jane was overjoyed and thanked Dad for picking up the box! + +The End. +Mia had a new toy. It was modern and shiny. She was so excited to play with it. + +Her mom was very happy too. She smiled and said to Mia, "I can't wait to see what you do with it!" + +Mia smiled back, took a deep breath, and put the toy on her shoulder. She then yelled, "Let's go!" + +Mia's mom was surprised by her daughter's enthusiasm. She laughed and said, "Where are you going to take it?" + +Mia yelled back, "Let's go explore the world! I'm sure it will be lots of fun!" + +Mia's mom smiled again and said, "Alright! Let's go exploring!" + +And off they went, Mia and toy on her shoulder, exploring the world. +One gloomy day, Tom was feeling sad. He sat on the porch looking out at the grey sky, wondering what he could do to make himself feel better. Then he heard a voice calling him from the garden, "Tom! Tom!" + +Tom looked over to the garden and saw his little sister, waving at him. She ran over and said, "Let's go on an adventure!" + +Tom smiled. He followed his little sister as she led him to a giant banana tree. She picked one of the bananas and gave it to Tom. + +Tom was so surprised. "Thank you, my little sister! This was a very nice surprise," Tom said. + +He took the banana and enjoyed it as they explored the garden together in the gloom. By the time they were done, Tom was feeling much better and was ready to go back inside. +In the park there was a girl wearing a black dress. She wanted to play with a toy car so she ran to the sandpit. As she was running, she saw a black kite in the sky. She stopped and looked up in wonder. + +The girl asked her mom if she could play with the kite. "Let's see if we can find it on the ground first," said her mother. + +Together they searched in the sand, the grass and the sky but they couldn't find it. Suddenly, the kite reappeared in the sky. The girl was delighted and jumped around while her mom smiled. + +"I know what to do!" said her mom. She went to the toy shop and bought a kite for the girl. The girl opened the kite and couldn't believe her eyes. It was the same black kite that she had wanted so much! + +The girl thanked her mom and ran to the park. She found an open space and launched her new kite. The kite took off and it flew high into the sky. The girl cheered! She had gotten what she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He lived with his family on a ranch in the country. Joe loved the ranch, and he especially liked the big tree in the backyard. + +One day, Joe's mom called him to the kitchen for breakfast. She told him, "Joe, be sure to mind your manners at the breakfast table today." + +Joe nodded, and toddled into the kitchen. He sat down, and said with good manners, "Can I have some eggs, please?" + +Joe's mom smiled and said, "Yes, Joe, you may have some eggs. I'm so proud of you for minding your manners." + +Joe happily ate his eggs, and was glad that he had been good. He knew that when he was minding his manners, his mom was proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie who was only three years old. She lived in a small village, and she loved to explore the local market. All of the different stalls sold exciting new things that made Susie's heart tremble. + +Sometimes Susie's mom would let Susie pick out a special treat from the market. One day Susie's mom said, "Susie, you can choose one thing from the market today! What do you want?" + +Susie was full of excitement and started looking around. Everywhere she looked, she saw something different and all of the wonderful things made her heart tremble. + +Finally, Susie saw the perfect thing: a colorful necklace with pink and yellow beads. She pointed at it and said, "Mommy, I want this!" + +Susie's mom smiled and said, "Alright, let's get it!" Soon, Susie was happily wearing her beautiful necklace, and she was so excited that she couldn't stop trembling! +Laura was walking by the harbor. She was feeling very fancy, wearing her best dress. She stopped to admire the boats in the harbor, some of them were very large and grand. + +Suddenly, Laura saw a small boat tucked away in the corner of the harbor. It was tiny, with one single sail. She could see the bold words painted on the side of the boat: "Laura wants to go sailing!". + +Laura started to cry. She was so surprised to find the boat and the words! She asked her mom why the boat was there. Her mom told her: "Someone must have known that you wanted to go sailing and gave you this very special gift!" + +Laura smiled. She wanted to go sailing very much, but she wasn't sure how it would be possible. She was so happy and excited to have a boat of her very own. + +Laura and her mom both got into the boat and soon they were in the open water. Laura was giggling with joy. She wanted to go sailing and now she was! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She liked staring at the large rocks near her house. Every day she would go outside and keep them close to her. + +One day, Sarah was out playing and noticed a large rock that was even bigger than the others. She brought it over to her house and kept it in the yard. + +Sarah asked her mom, "Can I keep it?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can keep it forever." + +Sarah was so excited that she could keep the large rock. She quickly made it her favorite spot in the yard, often playing by it and admiring it. + +One day, Sarah was outside playing when she heard a soft noise from the rock. She stepped closer and to her surprise, the rock moved! Inside was a little puppy! The puppy came out and started playing with Sarah. They were best friends right away. + +Sarah's mom had known there was a puppy inside the large rock. She kept it a secret so Sarah would have a special surprise. +Jim was a brave little boy who liked to explore the forest near his house. One day, he found a berry bush, and there were lots of pretty, red berries on it. He wanted to eat one, but they looked a bit dangerous. + +"Maybe I can win this one," Jim said to himself. + +So he carefully reached out and plucked one of the berries, and then he quickly popped it into his mouth. It tasted so delicious! He wanted to win some more. + +Jim reached for a second berry, but just then, he heard a loud noise. When he looked around, he saw that a black bear was standing nearby. Jim knew that bears were dangerous, so he quickly ran back home. + +Jim was sad that he couldn't win any more of the delicious berries, but he was also glad that he was safe. From then on, he always remembered that when exploring the woods, you have to be careful, because it can be dangerous. +The sun was shining on a beautiful day. It was time for a picnic in the park! Mommy and Baby went together. Baby was carrying a teddy bear and a basket. + +Mommy and Baby spread a big blanket on the grass and started to enjoy the picnic food. Baby was very happy to be outside. + +Then, something wonderful happened. A big butterfly flew over and landed on Baby's hand. Baby was so excited that she couldn't help smiling. + +Mommy looked at Baby and smiled too. She said in a polite voice, "Let's show the butterfly how much we love her. Can you give her a big hug?" + +Baby nodded and hugged the butterfly nicely. But then she looked around and said, "Mommy, what about the other leaves? Shouldn't they get big hugs too?" + +Mommy laughed and replied, "That's a wonderful idea, Baby! Let's give them all big hugs!" + +So happily, Baby and Mommy hugged every leaf they could find in the park. + +The butterfly flew away as Mommy and Baby hugged the last leaf. They watched her fly until she was out of sight. Baby looked up at Mommy and smiled. They both felt peaceful and happy. +Once there was a blue toy car that really wanted to go on an adventure. Every day it looked outside the window, hoping to be taken out. One day, its wish came true. + +The toy car's owner had a picnic basket filled with tasty food. They filled the car with food, and off they went. The car looked around, amazed by all the new things it saw. + +The car spotted a tidy park. All the trees were standing in a neat line and the grass was short and tidy. It was the perfect place to have a picnic! + +The car and its owner spread a blanket on the grass and sat down. The owner said, "Let's eat!" + +The car was so excited. It watched as its owner took out the food and started to eat. It couldn't wait to eat its own lunch. + +The car's owner said, "Let's share! Here, try some of this sandwich." + +The car was so happy. It munched away, enjoying every delicious bite of its lunch. When it was all done, the car rolled back home, its stomach full and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was curious and brave. She wanted an adventure. + +One day she decided to search for an adventure. She walked and walked until she found a creek. It was so sparkly and pretty! + +The little girl decided to search the creek. She splashed in the water and looked around. Suddenly, she spotted something in the creek. It was a funny looking rock! She wanted to show it to her mommy and daddy, so she put it in her pocket. + +The little girl was getting sleepy from all the searching. She climbed out of the creek and lay down in the sun. She was so warm and snuggly that it was hard to keep her eyes open. Soon she was asleep and dreaming of her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Berty. He lived in a tall tree with a cozy nest. Every day Berty would go out in search of food for his family. + +One day, he noticed a large bird following him. It was a bossy eagle. The eagle asked Berty lots of questions, like where he was going and why he was doing things his way. Berty was getting more and more scared. + +The eagle then said, "Let's go to my nest, and I'll feed you." Berty was scared but followed the eagle out of curiosity. When they got to the eagle's nest, he was shocked to find that it was filled with food! + +The eagle told Berty, "You can take all the food you need, but remember not to be too bossy when it comes to helping others. Sometimes you will be surprised at the help that you can get." + +Berty was so happy to have the food for his family and he said his thank-you's to the eagle. From that day on, Berty remembered the eagle's advice and gave a little help whenever he could. He refused to be bossy and enjoyed the return of kindness he received from his friends and family. +One sunny day, Jane was playing in the garden. She was so happy and excited as she jumped and twirled in the sun. Suddenly, she saw something colourful. It was a rainbow! It was shining brightly in the sky and Jane was delighted. + +“Hi rainbow!†she said in amazement. “You look so pretty!†+The rainbow answered back in a soft, gentle voice. “Thank you Jane! I am very happy to meet you.†+ +Jane was so surprised that the rainbow could talk. She wanted to show her friends so she ran inside to get them. She was so excited and when her friends arrived, she said, “Guys, look! The rainbow can talk!†+ +Her friends were very impressed, but when they saw the rainbow there was silence. Jane felt embarrassed, so she said, “Don’t be scared. The rainbow won’t hurt you.†+ +Her friends started to laugh and Jane felt better. The rainbow smiled and started to shine even brighter in the sky. Jane and her friends stayed outside and watched the rainbow until it disappeared. + +It was the best day ever! +Once there was a turtle who lived in the pond. The sun shone brightly and the turtle basked in the heat. Suddenly, the turtle heard a loud noise. + +He poked his head out of the pond and saw a young boy. The boy was excitedly stomping his feet. + +The turtle said, "What are you doing?" + +The boy replied, “I’m trying to create a fire!†+ +The turtle was scared and said, “Fire can be dangerous! Please be calm.†+ +The boy stopped stomping and understood. He slowly added twigs and leaves and lit the fire. + +The sun shone brighter and the fire became hot. The turtle and the boy basked in its warmth. + +However, soon the fire became too hot and the boy had to put it out. He cautiously added dirt and water and the fire calmed down. + +The turtle and the boy enjoyed the peaceful warmth of the sun. The turtle thanked the boy, and they both happily left the pond. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived with her mom. The little girl loved going on adventures. One day, she asked her mom if they could go to the airport. Her mom said yes and they hopped in the car and drove off to the airport. + +When they arrived, the little girl's eyes lit up. The airport was very big and it was filled with airplanes. The little girl started walking around and soon she heard a loud noise in the sky. She looked up and saw a big plane appear. It was so big and it was flying in the thick clouds. The plane was flying so close that the little girl could almost touch it. + +The little girl was so excited and she asked her mom, “Mommy, can I fly on one of those planes?†Her mom smiled and said, “Maybe one day, but not today.†+ +So the little girl said goodbye to the planes and they drove away from the airport. But she knew that one day she would have her own sky adventure in one of those planes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had an idea. She wanted to do something special, so she took a long, deep yawn. She looked up at the sky and noticed the moon was big and black! She was so excited. + +She decided to try and catch the black moon and see if she could keep it as a pet. She stretched her arms and jumped up, but the moon stayed in the sky. She tried again and again, but the moon stayed in place. + +The little girl thought to herself and had another idea. She stopped to take a big yawn and then looked around her. Suddenly, she spotted a pitch black kite, just like the moon. + +She ran to grab it and had lots of fun with her new pet. She named it "Blacky"! Together they flew high in the sky and waved to the moon as they did. + +The little girl was so happy that she seemed to yawn with joy! +Mama was busy in the kitchen making dinner. She was humming a happy tune while she cooked. She liked to keep busy. + +Little Sarah watched Mama from the living room. Mama looked like she could use a helper. "Mama, can I help?" Sarah asked. +Mama stopped what she was doing and smiled. She said "Yes, Sarah, you can help! Grab that notebook from my desk and give it to me!" + +Sarah remembered where Mama kept the notebook. She ran to the desk, grabbed the notebook and gave it to Mama. + +Mama gave Sarah big hugs and thanked her for helping. Together, the two of them went back to the kitchen and finished making dinner. It was going to be a fun night! +Once upon a time there were two little friends, Dolly and Rick. Dolly was a brave girl and Rick was shy. + +One day, Dolly said to Rick, “Let’s go and explore together!†Rick was a bit shy, but he agreed. + +So they zoomed off on their adventure. They wanted to explore in the woods, so they went. + +In the woods, a big staff appeared! It was magic! The staff made everything move very fast. + +Suddenly, the staff zoomed towards Rick and he was frightened. He screamed and tried to get away. But it was too late! The staff had caught him. + +Rick was never seen again. Dolly was very sad. She was so brave but it was no use. Rick was gone. +Jim was the regular driver of a big truck. One day, he was driving the truck when he heard a noise coming from the back. He stopped the truck and quickly ran to the back to see what was happening. Jim saw that the noise was coming from one of the tyres. He noticed that it was flat and he was worried. + +Jim remembered that he had a spare tyre in the truck. He ran back to the truck and he found it. Jim took the spare tyre and placed it onto the wheel. He started to rub the tyre and he made sure it was tight. + +When the tyre was ready, Jim got back into the truck and drove away. He was happy that he fixed the tyre and he drove regular for the rest of the trip. +Once upon a time, little Sally was playing in her garden. She saw a fierce animal walk towards her. She was scared and wanted to get away, but the animal was too fast. Little Sally hopped into the nearby bathtub and the animal continued to circle around it. + +Finally, the animal spoke. It said, "Don't be scared; I'm just looking for a cool place to get a rest." Little Sally was very surprised and asked, "Are you sure you won't hurt me?" The animal replied, "No, I just need a break. But stay in your bathtub if you are still scared." + +Little Sally stayed in her bathtub and the animal closed its eyes. She stayed still and watched until the animal woke up and slowly turned around and walked away. + +Little Sally learned a valuable lesson that day. Even though animals can look fierce, it doesn't necessarily mean they want to hurt you. Sometimes, they just need somewhere to take a rest. +Betty had always struggled to give her daughter the best. But it was a never-ending task. Whenever she managed to provide one thing the child would need something else. So it was with the food. She wanted to give the girl nutritious meals but could not manage more than a piece of meat every day. + +But the girl wanted more variety. One day the little girl confronted her mother and asked in a demanding tone: "Why don't you give me the same food everyone else has?" + +Betty was frustrated. She knew this was important to the daughter, but she couldn't value her needs when she had to provide the basic needs first. She tried to explain in simple words: "I want to give you more, darling. But I also have to value buying food that will fill your tummy first." + +The little girl looked thoughtful and said: "Okay, mum. I understand. I value that you want to help me be full and happy." + +Betty smiled. She was happy that the daughter understood her and the reason why she had to choose meat every day. +Once upon a time, there lived a generous bear named Ben. He was always willing to help his friends, no matter what the task was. One day, he helped a turtle who was stuck in a big puddle. + +Ben carried the turtle out of the puddle and carefully set him down. The turtle thanked Ben and asked, "How can I repay you?" + +Ben smiled and said, "I don’t need anything. Just show me your heart and be generous to others too." + +The turtle thought about this for a moment, and then agreed to be generous. + +From that day forward, the turtle got out of his shell and started helping as many friends as he could. He used his generosity to teach them important life lessons. + +The moral of the story is that when we show others how generous we can be, our kindness will always be rewarded. +James and his dad were in the zoo looking at the animals. They saw a light zebra and James loved it. He wanted to take it home with him. + +"Dad, can I take the zebra home with me?" James asked, looking up at his dad. + +His dad shook his head. "No James, we can't take the zebra with us. It belongs here in the zoo." + +James frowned and kicked the ground. "Why can't I keep the zebra?" + +"James, the zebra needs to stay here in the zoo, it's his home" His dad said firmly. + +James looked sadly at the zebra as it was starting to leave, on the way to it's enclosure. He wished he could take it with him, but he knew he couldn't. He turned away and began to leave. + +"Come on James, let's go home," his dad said, ruffling his hair. James said goodbye to the zebra one last time as they turned to leave. +Once there was a little girl called Sofia. She was three years old and loved listening to her mom's stories. Her mom had a very special card. It was a very unusual card. Whenever she showed it to Sofia, there was a magical tune that played. + +Sofia was very curious about the card and asked her mom to tell her a story about it. So her mom began to tell her about the card. It was a magical card that could make special things happen. If Sofia ever wished for something and listened carefully to the card, a miracle would happen. + +Sofia was very excited to try it out. Her mom said she could listen to the card every evening. Sofia tried it every night and even though nothing unusual happened the first few times, one night it did! A rainbow brightened the sky and Sofia and her mom were filled with joy and happiness. + +Sofia couldn't believe it. Every night since then she would listen to the card with hope and excitement. She was sure that one night soon, the card would provide her with another mindful surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a wide town. In the town, there were two friends: John and Mike. John and Mike were best friends and loved playing together. + +One day, the two friends were walking down the street when John noticed something shining in the road. He decided to pick it up. It was a beautiful blue stone. He admired it and kept it in his pocket. + +Later that day, Mike asked John what he had picked up. But John kept his stone a secret. He didn't want to share. + +The next day, the town became dark and cold. Everyone in the town was scared. Mike saw John and asked him why his secret was so bad that it made the town dark and cold. + +John said, "It's because of my stone. It's really powerful, but I didn't use it for good." + +John had used his stone to cause destruction in the wide town. Everybody was mad at him and didn't want anything to do with him. + +John and Mike were never friends again. The wide town was sad and cold forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ryan. Ryan was only three years old and he liked to go on adventures. One day, his mom said to him, "Ryan, let's take a drive today! We can go to the store and buy some gas." + +Ryan was so excited he jumped up and down. He ran to the car with his mother and they set off. + +On the way, Ryan's mom went very fast. Ryan could tell she was in a hurry so he wondered why. But his mom said it was a surprise, so he didn't protest. + +They drove for a few minutes and then suddenly, Ryan's mom paused. She said, "Look! There it is!" Ryan looked and saw the store. It was a large, white building. Ryan asked, "We are going there? What will we buy?" + +His mother smiled and said, "We are going to get gas for the car. Can you be a big, helpful boy and get us some?" Ryan eagerly nodded his head yes and they both got out of the car. Ryan's mom said they would take turns pumping the gas. Ryan was so proud to help. + +When they got back in the car, they drove away. Ryan could see the store in the distance and he smiled. His mom said, "Third adventures are the best adventures, right Ryan?" and Ryan happily nodded in agreement. +There was a fair at the park. Everyone was happy and excited. + +Tommy the boy saw a big vendor with lots of colorful ties. He wanted one for himself. His mom said yes and bought a pretty blue tie for him. + +Tommy was so happy when he put it on. He wanted to show everyone his new tie. He showed it to his mom, his dad, and all his friends. + +They all said it was so nice and pretty. Tommy said it was the best tie ever. He tied it tight so it wouldn't come off. He showed it off at the fair all day long. +One day, a little girl was walking in the park when she saw a lady. The lady was wearing a beautiful dress and she had a bow in her hair. + +The little girl said, "Hello!" + +The lady smiled and said, "Hello, little one! What's your name?" + +The little girl said, "My name is Bella." + +The lady asked, "What are you doing walking in the park by yourself?" + +Bella said, "I was looking for something useful." + +The lady smiled and said, "Well, why don't you take this bow? It might be useful to you." + +The little girl was so happy and thanked the lady. She put the bow in her hair and it looked beautiful. + +The lady said, "You look lovely, Bella! I'm sure you will find something useful with that bow." + +Bella smiled and said, "Thank you for the bow, lady. I am sure it will be very useful!" +Once upon a time a cute little swan, named Parker, lived in a pond. He loved to slide around the surface of the water. One day he found a boat that was tied to the edge of the pond. He slid over to it and tried to climb on, but he quickly realized that it was too big. + +Although Parker was sad, he kept sliding around the pond. Suddenly his friend, a little duck, saw the boat and said, “Maybe if two of us try, we can make it move.†+ +So Parker and the duck grabbed hold of the boat and together they were able to slide it along the water. After a few minutes, the boat reached the middle of the pond and everyone had a great time playing and sliding. + +The moral of the story is that working together we can do more than if we try alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called John. He was three years old and he liked to play. One day, he asked his mother if he could go outside and play. + +John's mother said, "Yes, you can go outside, but be careful and don't go too far". + +John was so happy to be going outside and he started running, pushing his little feet against the ground. He was running past the big tree in the garden, when he heard a loud noise. + +John stopped and he saw a puppy had been pushed out of the fence and he was stuck! John was helpless and he didn't know how to help the puppy. + +So he ran towards his mother and said, "Mummy, I saw the puppy and he can't get back in the fence! Please help him!". + +His mother ran outside and tried to push the puppy back into the fence, but it was too slippery. Then, with her strong arms, she pushed the puppy back in with help from John. + +The puppy was so happy to be back inside the fence, and John felt relieved he could help. + +From then on, John never forgot to be kind and help animals when he could. +Once there was an adorable ostrich. His name was Biggles. Biggles loved to explore. He was always curious about the world around him. + +One day he saw something he had never seen before in the field. It was an amazing rainbow! Biggles was so excited. + +But then he heard a voice. It was the voice of a kind old man. He was standing in the field and said, "Would you like to have this rainbow?" Biggles nodded his head as a sign of agreement. + +The man smiled and gave Biggles the big Rainbow. It was so bright and colorful that it lit up the whole field! Biggles was so happy! He thanked the man, and ran off to show his friends the beautiful gift he had been given. +One night Sam and Mommy went to the shop. It was very late and very dark. Mommy looked around and saw something shiny on the ground. It was a nail! She bent down and picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +When they got to the cashier, Mommy said, "I think I want to buy this nail!" Sam clapped. + +The cashier said, "That will be very expensive. Are you sure?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, I am sure." + +When they got home, Mommy got a hammer and they went outside. She showed Sam the nail and said, "Today we will fix something with this nail." + +Sam clapped again. + +Mommy took the nail and hammered it into the wood. The wood was now held together. Mommy said, "This is our new fence. It will keep us safe!" + +Sam clapped even louder. He knew that the nail was expensive, but it was worth it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Laura. She was three years old and had a pet parrot. Laura loved playing with her parrot, it was her best friend. + +One day Laura wanted to teach her parrot to talk so she decided to do some "study". Every day for two weeks she brought out a large, thick cage for her parrot and taught it different words and phrases. She said words like, "hello", "goodbye", and "how are you?". + +A few days later, her parrot spoke its first words! Laura was so excited that she told everyone about it and started to show off her pet parrot. + +"Look how smart my parrot is! I taught it how to talk," said Laura, proudly. + +Her mum smiled and said, "Good job Laura. You worked very hard in your studies and now you can show off your special friend". + +Laura and her friends laughed and nodded in agreement. Laura was happy that her pet parrot now knew how to talk. +Once upon a time there lived two brothers, Jack and Annie. They would often bow to each other when they greeted, and today was no different. + +"Hello, Jack!" Annie said, bowing. + +"Hi, Annie!" Jack bowed back. + +Jack and Annie went to the kitchen to get some food. "I'm very hungry," Jack said. + +"Me too," Annie agreed. + +They looked in the fridge and saw some good food. Annie took out some apples and Jack took out some carrots. + +"This food looks very good," Jack said. + +"Yes, it does," Annie agreed. + +They each took a plate of food and sat down to eat. They both made sure to bow to each other before they started eating their yummy snack. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Sam. He loved to explore the forest. He was careful and always looked both ways before walking. + +One day, Sam was walking through the forest when he heard something call his name. Sam stopped to look around, but he didn't see anyone. + +Then he heard it again! "Sam! Sam!" + +Sam lifted his arm to wave at the voice and said "Hello. Who's there?" + +Out of the trees came a small, furry rabbit. He said, "My name is Henry. I was calling you to be careful. There are some rough spots on the ground and it's easy to trip over them!" + +Sam thanked Henry for the warning. He was very careful as he continued his walk through the forest. When he reached the other side of the woods, he waved goodbye to Henry and thought how nice it was that he had met such a friendly rabbit. +Once upon a time, there was a mechanic who was very sad. He watched the cars in the garage all day, but he did not like fixing them. + +One day, a young boy came into the garage. He asked the mechanic, "What's wrong? Why are you so sad?" + +The mechanic replied, "I don't want to be a mechanic any more, I want to do something else." + +The boy said, "Don't worry, you don't have to stay a mechanic. We can think of something else you can do." + +The mechanic thought and thought. Then the boy had an idea. "How about you become a teacher?" The mechanic smiled. + +The mechanic quickly changed his job and became a teacher. He was so much happier and, best of all, he could watch the children as they learned and laughed together. +Once upon a time, there lived a family of 3. Mum, Dad, and baby. They all had a fit house, that they owned. One day, when baby was three years old, his parents said: "Let's go to a museum!" + +So they put on their shoes and went to the museum. Mum was exciting, Dad was happy and Baby was scared! But as they explored the museum, baby started to like it more and more. He saw different animals, and strange plants that made him giggle. + +All the way, Mum and Dad kept reminding baby to stay fit and curious. Eventually, when Baby had seen everything, Dad said: "It's time to go home now." + +Back home, Baby felt smart as he described all the things he had seen in the museum. He knew that if he stayed fit, curious and owned his own house, he could make wonderful memories. This was the moral of Baby's museum adventure. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lola. She was very adventurous and loved to explore. One day she made up her mind to go on an adventure. + +She started walking, but it took a long time, so she decided to take a taxi. She got into the taxi and the driver asked her, "Where are you going?" + +Lola said proudly, "I'm going on an adventure!" The driver smiled and said, "That sounds exciting!" + +He drove off and the taxi got going very fast. Suddenly, the car started to burn! Lola was very scared and shouted, "Help! Help! The taxi is burning!" + +Luckily, a fire truck arrived and put out the fire. Lola thanked them and continued her adventure. She learnt a valuable lesson to always stay safe and not take too many risks. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jim and Joe. They were at the mall looking for something fun to buy. + +Soon they spotted a vendor with a big red cart full of toys. The toys were shiny and colorful and Jim thought they looked very attractive. + +Joe wanted one of the toys but they were too expensive. Jim told him not to worry: they could still have fun. He had an idea. + +Jim took out two coins and rolled them towards the vendor. He told Joe that if one of the coins reached the vendor's cart then they could buy one of the toys. + +Joe watched excitedly as the coins rolled across the floor. One of them kept rolling and rolling, until it landed right in the cart! + +Jim was very happy and ran to get the toy for Joe. They both cheered and hugged each other. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fox. The fox was hungry, so he went looking for food. He saw a tree with lots of fruit on it. The fox thought it looked yummy! He was about to take some of the fruit, but then he noticed something strange. The fruit was fake! A mean person had taken all the real fruit and put fake fruit in its place. + +The fox was mad! He didn't want to eat the fake fruit, so he decided to steal all of it. He grabbed all the fake fruit off the tree and ran away. + +The fox was very happy. He had lots of free fruit! But then he noticed something else strange - the fruit was bouncy! He looked closely and saw that the fruit was made of rubber! The fox laughed. He had been so scared of the person that had stolen the real fruit, but it turned out that the fake fruit wasn't real either. He was glad he was brave enough to steal it! +The boy was scared. He had never been so scared in his whole life. He had been on a plane and now he was far from home. He had never felt so alone before. + +His mom looked at him with sad eyes and held him tightly. She whispered softly, "Everything will be okay, I promise you". The boy was comforted by her presence, as he always was, and nestled into her lap. He felt his brain relax and soon enough he was dozing. + +He woke up and found himself in a big room with lots of pillows, blankets and stuffed animals. His mom had made the place comfortable, so he knew he could be safe here. He looked around and saw a big, tall man looking at him with a kind smile. + +The man said, "Welcome to your new home! I'm so glad you're here. I'm your dad. I'm going to make sure you feel comfortable wherever you go. You're never alone anymore." The boy's heart filled with joy and he knew he could always trust his father to keep him safe and give him comfort. +Mama and Papa were very excited; it was time for baby's first concert! They brought him to an amazing music venue, and put him in his seat. When the lights dimmed, mama and papa knew it was time for the show to begin. + +A man stepped on to the stage, carrying a big black guitar. He said, "Hello everyone! Are you ready to make some music?" + +The audience cheered, and the man strummed his guitar. Baby was so amazed. His little eyes widened as the man's fingers danced up and down the instrument. The music filled the room and baby started clapping to the beat. + +Mama and papa were so proud that baby was so happy. Suddenly, the man stopped playing and said, "Let's play a special song. I'm going to need you all to release your inner music!" + +Everyone in the audience was so surprised, but they all started singing and clapping along with the music. Baby's little voice joined in with the others and everyone was having so much fun! + +After a few minutes, the man stopped playing and the audience erupted into applause. Mama and papa hugged and kissed baby and it had really been an amazing night! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was called Lisa and she was three years old. + +One day, when Lisa was playing in the backyard, she saw a bunny. She was so excited and she wanted to touch it. But when she tried to grab the bunny, it hopped away. Lisa frowned and started to stare after it. + +At that moment, Lisa heard her mother's voice. "Lisa," her mother said, "you should not touch what belongs to someone else. It's not polite." Lisa looked at her mother and nodded in understanding. + +Suddenly, Lisa felt something tickling her hand. It was the bunny! It was staring at her in a dry and friendly way. Lisa smiled at the bunny and said, "I won't touch you anymore." + +The bunny hopped away happily and Lisa learnt a lesson. She understood now that things that belong to others, need to be respected and not touched. +Once upon a time there were two best friends. Their names were Anya and Jamin. They loved going on adventures together. + +One day, the two friends decided to explore a nearby forest. As they were walking, they stumbled across a big shiny statue. Anya and Jamin were very curious and excited. + +Anya said to Jamin “Let’s unlock it!†Jamin replied “Yes, let’s try. It looks very interesting.†+ +The friends looked around the statue and eventually found a small keyhole. Anya took the key and opened the statue. Inside they found lots of colourful gems. + +Anya and Jamin had discovered a secret treasure! They shared the gems and celebrated their amazing adventure. +Once upon a time there was a brave boy. His name was Joe. Joe's family had to move to a new office. Joe was very curious and wanted to explore. + +He went to the office and was amazed by what he saw. There were many rooms, and even a hidden door. Joe was brave enough to open the door. + +Inside he found a strange machine with many numbers on it. Without thinking, Joe started to press the numbers. Suddenly, the door slammed shut and he was trapped. He started to cry and tried to get out, but nothing worked. + +The moral of the story is to think before you act. Joe was brave but he didn't think about the consequences of pressing the numbers. If he had been smarter he would have found a way out. +Mandy was a young girl who liked to share. She had a brother, Tyler, who was a tiny bit older than her. He was tall and strong, but he didn’t like to share. Mandy was sad about this. + +One day, Mandy’s parents gave her and Tyler a toy to share. Mandy was so happy, but Tyler didn’t want to. He wanted to keep the toy all to himself. They had a big fight and Mandy started to cry. + +Mandy’s parent saw they were fighting and came to help. They reminded Tyler that it was important to share and that we shouldn’t take things away from other people. Tyler finally agreed and they started to play together. + +Mandy was so happy. She learned that it was important to share and that her parents were always there to help. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Timmy. He was often very bored, so one day he decided to take a walk. As he walked, he noticed a big, empty house. He decided to explore the house and see what was inside. + +When he walked in, he found a door with a lock. He had no key, so he tried to open the lock but it did not work. Just then he heard a voice from inside the house. + +"Who's there?" called the voice. + +Timmy was scared, but then he remembered his mom always told him to be brave. So, he replied, "It's me, Timmy!" + +The voice replied, "I have a key to the lock. Come back tomorrow and I will give it to you." + +The next day, when Timmy returned, he was presented with the key. With the key in hand, he opened the lock, and inside he found lots of fun toys! He had a great time playing with all the toys, and soon he had to go home. + +Timmy thanked the voice and said goodbye. He put the key in his pocket and was very happy to have opened the lock and found such exciting toys! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He loved tasty things. One day, he was walking along and he saw a piece of something really tasty. He bent down to pick it up, and it was a tasty piece of cake. He put the piece in his mouth and it was so yummy. He bit down, and the cake was so soft and sweet. + +The little boy wanted more of the tasty cake, so off he went to find more. Soon enough he saw another piece. This one was even tastier than the first. He grabbed it and bit into it. It was so sweet and delicious! + +The little boy was so happy. He kept on searching and found more tasty pieces of cake. He thought it was the best day ever. He ate each piece with a big smile on his face. + +The little boy went home with a full tummy and a happy heart, feeling glad that he got to enjoy so many tasty pieces of cake. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He loved playing outside in the sun. One day the sun was shining brightly, so Jack decided he would go for an adventure. + +He set off walking and soon found himself by an oasis. There were lots of birds chirping and trees that swayed in the breeze. + +But then Jack heard something unexpected - a loud noise! He was startled and ran towards the noise. The closer he got the more he realized it was a person speaking. + +When he arrived, he saw an old man by the river. He was deaf and was trying to own a duck that had just landed there. Jack watched as the man tried to bring the duck closer to him. + +Jack walked up to the old man and said: "Hello! Do you need help? I can help you own the duck!" + +The old man smiled and nodded. He was very grateful and thanked Jack for his help. Jack happily helped him own the duck and they both enjoyed the rest of the day at the oasis. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was only three. One day, Tom wanted to play with his pencil. He tried hard to colour with it, but found it too difficult. He was worried. + +Suddenly, Tom heard a loud noise. He looked around, but he couldn't see anything. He listened carefully and heard a soft, gentle voice. It said, "Hello Tom, don't worry!" + +Tom asked, "Who are you?" +The gentle voice replied, "I am your friend. I am here to help you use your pencil." +Tom was happy and asked, "Can you show me how to use the pencil?" +The gentle voice said, "Of course I can! Just watch and listen carefully." + +Tom watched and listened carefully as the gentle voice showed him how to colour with his pencil. By the end, Tom was able to make beautiful pictures, and he was no longer worried. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kate. She loved having power. She always wanted to own something that had power. She asked her mum if they could buy a powerful toy. + +Mum told Kate, “We don’t have enough money to buy a powerful toy. But I have a special idea. Why don’t we sell some of our things and then buy a tasty power toy?†+ +Kate was so excited. She liked the idea of selling things and buying a tasty power toy. She and her mum sold some old toys and items in their house and gathered enough money. + +The next day, they went to the toy shop. As soon as they stepped in, she saw her toy. It was a tasty power toy that Kate wanted! But then, the shopkeeper told them that it was out of stock. + +Mum said to Kate, “Don’t worry. We’ll try something else.†Together, they finally found a delicious power toy. Kate was very happy and she hugged the toy close to her chest. Mum and Kate had found the perfect and tasty power toy at last. +Once upon a time there was a purple hockey. He liked to go fast and he liked to race. He zoomed around the rink, spinning on ice and going so fast that he made a perfect circle. He played hockey with his friends, passing the puck and shooting goals. + +One day the purple hockey wanted to see how fast he could go. He zoomed around the rink faster and faster, passing his friends and spinning on the ice. Everyone cheered for him. He had gone so fast that he was almost a blur! + +The purple hockey was so proud of how fast he had gone. He wanted to see if he could go even faster next time. He practiced and practiced until he was sure he could speed around the rink faster than ever before. The next time he raced around the rink, he went even faster and was the fastest hockey in the world! +Jemma was walking along in the park when she met a cube. It was a strange cube and she was very curious. She asked it, "Where do you come from cube? It just stared back at her with its blue eyes. + +"I have come from very far away," said the cube. +Jemma was delighted. + +She asked the cube, "What do you like to eat?" +"I like to eat sour things," said the cube. + +Jemma clapped her hands together in excitement and ran off to the shops. She came back carrying a bag of juicy lemons for the cube. + +The cube was so happy and hugged Jemma tightly. + +Jemma and the cube were now great friends and they would often play in the park together. +Mum and Dad wanted to have a special day out, so they invited Ted and Lilly to join them. Ted and Lilly were so excited to go out with Mum and Dad. + +When they arrived at the beach, Ted and Lilly ran down onto the sand and started playing and exploring. Dad said it was a bit too wet to go swimming, so the family decided to play on the beach instead. + +They all built a big sandcastle together, with Lilly drawing pictures on the walls and Ted digging a moat. Nearby they could see a distant island in the sea. Mum shouted, "Let's go and explore that island!" + +The family hurried along the beach, trying to get closer to the island. By the time they reached the water's edge, the tide had gone out and the island was visible. Everyone clapped with joy. + +The family paddled across the water and explored the island. They found lots of shells and Lilly collected them in her bucket. That was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a special piano. It was very rare. Everyday a little girl named Rebecca would sit down and record music on it. She was only three years old but she already had an ear for music! + +Rebecca would always clap her hands in delight when she heard the sweet sounds her piano could make. Everyone in the village thought she was so talented and creative. + +One day, Rebecca and her family took a trip to the beach. When they returned, Rebecca ran straight to her special piano and started to play. + +Once Rebecca was done, her parents clapped and said she was amazing. Even though she was only three, Rebecca's music was beautiful. + +From then on, Rebecca kept recording her music on her rare piano. She always looked forward to sharing her beautiful music with the world! +Once upon a time there were two friends: a mouse and a bird. Every day they would play together. One day the mouse said to the bird "Let's pretend to be mummies and daddies." Excitedly, the bird said "Yes, let's pretend." + +So the two friends got some blankets and set them up like curtains across the room. Behind the curtains, the mouse and bird played the roles of being mummies and daddies. The mouse said to the bird in a funny voice: "Let's be gentle mummies and daddies." The bird agreed, so they pretended as gentle as they could. + +After a while, the mouse and bird stopped pretending. They looked at each other and laughed. Then the mouse said "We should always be gentle like mummies and daddies, not only when we pretend." The bird smiled, and they hugged each other warmly. + +Moral: Even when playing pretend, it is important to be gentle. +Once there was a mama who wanted to cook something special. She told her daughter, "Let's be proud and cook together!" Her daughter was so excited she said, "Yay!" + +The mama and daughter went to the kitchen and they found flour, eggs, butter and sugar. They stirred and mixed the ingredients until they had a delicious dough. Then they made funny shapes with the dough and baked them in the oven. + +When the cookies were done, the mama and daughter put them on the couch. The daughter looked at the cookies with pride and said, "Wow, these look so good!" The mama gave her a big hug and said, "Yes, we did it together." And they both enjoyed the yummy cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named John. He loved to take naps in the warm sunshine and explore the island. One day as he was taking his nap, he heard a voice. It said, "John, wake up! Come over here and explore with me!" +It was a friendly rabbit. His name was Dave. John was so excited when he saw him that he jumped up and ran over. +Dave took him around the island and they explored together. They played tag, caught bugs and looked at the island's beauty. +When the afternoon came, they both got tired and decided to take a nap. John curled up next to Dave and they both fell asleep under the tree. +John didn't want the day to end so he thought, "This loyal friend is the best". +Once upon a time, there was a sad young girl. She had a bad day, so she decided to take a long walk to cheer up. She thought long and hard as she walked until she came across a meadow full of wildflowers. She stopped to admire the beauty of nature and noticed a little bunny nearby. + +The bunny winked at the girl, and it made her giggle. The bunny hopped away, so the girl followed it. They soon came to a tiny pond, and the bunny hopped into it and dug up a shell. The shell had something sparkling inside - it was a special stone. + +The girl was so excited that she picked it up and ran back home to show her family. As she held it, she realized how much it meant to her. She knew that she would always value that special stone, no matter what bad things happened to her. + +The girl kept the stone close to her heart, and it brought a sparkle of hope to tough times. She would often take it out and look at it to remind her to believe in the best things in life, no matter what. That little wink from the bunny made her realize the importance of cherishing life's special moments. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Joe. Joe wanted to do a special trick, so he went to find a fake case. Joe walked up to an old man and asked if he had a fake case that he could do a trick with. + +The old man nodded and said, "I do have a fake case. It's in my room. Come follow me." + +So Joe followed the old man and they entered his room. There on the table was a fake case! + +The old man said, "This is the fake case you asked for. Now you can do your trick with it." + +Joe thanked the old man and took the fake case. He quickly ran home to show his family his special trick. When he arrived, they were all amazed by what Joe could do with the fake case. + +Joe smiled and said, "See? I knew I could do it!" +Once there was a little rabbit who wanted to go on a journey. Every day she hopped in search of new and exciting places. The sun shone brightly and the sky was a beautiful blue color. + +On one of her journeys, she came across a black door. Cautiously she hopped closer. The door was locked so she sighed and hopped away. + +The next day, she returned again but the door was still locked. Suddenly the door opened and a black cat appeared. The Rabbit screamed and tried to run away, but the cat growled. + +The cat said, "If you want to go on a journey you must stay here with me". The Rabbit shook her head and said, "No, I don't want to stay here." + +But the cat said it was the only way, so with a heavy heart, the Rabbit agreed. As the days passed by, the Rabbit realized the cat had tricked her. After a few weeks, she was never seen again. +Bob was a little boy. He liked to explore. One day, he was walking in the forest and he saw a pear. He was excited. But then he looked around, and he saw it was very dangerous. He was scared. He saw a big snake and a big, dangerous spider. He didn't want to get hurt. So, he quickly looked away and ran back home. He was safe and never went back. He never forgot how dangerous the forest was. +One day, Frank was walking in the park. He noticed an old man who was carrying something made of metal. He was so curious and wanted to get a closer look. + +Frank walked up to the old man and said, “What are you carrying?†+ +The old man smiled and replied, “This is a fragile metal box. It is very special to me and I must take very good care of it.†+ +The old man put down the box and opened it. Inside it, there was a lot of money. “I must pay somebody very soon with this money. That’s why I must make sure the box is safe,†he said. + +Frank was very impressed and thanked the old man for showing him what was inside the box. The old man smiled and said, “You’re welcome! Don’t forget not to touch fragile things unless you are very careful.†+ +Frank nodded and waved goodbye as he walked away. He smiled as he knew that those words would stay with him for a long time. +Mama and Papa took Mai to the park. It was a beautiful day. There were lots of trees and birds singing. There was a pond in the middle of the park. It had a drain in it where the water went. + +Mama said, "Mai, kneel beside the pond." + +Mai was an obedient girl, so she knelt down beside the pond. She looked at the pretty water. She wanted to touch it, but Mama said no. + +Mama said, "We need to wait for the fish to come and use the drain." + +Mai waited and waited. Finally, a fish came and jumped into the drain. Mama clapped her hands and said, "Good job, Mai! You were so patient and obedient." + +Mai smiled and thanked Mama. It was a lot of fun playing at the park! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lilly. Lilly loved to skip everywhere she went. One day, she skipped to the park to play ball with her friends. + +At the park, Lilly saw something wonderful. There was a generous lady giving out free pizza to everyone! + +Lilly ran up to the lady and said, "Can I have some, please?" + +The generous lady smiled and handed Lilly a delicious slice of pizza. Lilly thanked her and skipped away with a smile on her face. + +The little girl enjoyed her pizza in the park and when she was done, she gave her last piece to a friendly squirrel that hopped by. + +Lilly happily skipped home with a full tummy and a happy heart. +Tommy was the most popular child in the park. Every day, the other children wanted to play with him. One day, Tommy spotted a field of wheat next to the park. He asked his friends if they wanted to play in it. + +The little ones quickly agreed and they ran over. They spent hours running up and down through the beautiful, tall wheat. When they were tired, they lay down and snapped the wheat heads like they were playing with popcorn. It made a satisfying crunching sound they all loved! + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice: "Hey you kids! Come back here right now!" It was Tommy's mum. She didn't look too happy. + +The children sheepishly made their way back to the park. Tommy's mum shook her head. She then gave Tommy a hug, and said "hugs are much better than snapping wheat!" Tommy agreed, and the little ones all ran off to play in the park. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jake and Kate. They decided to play with Jake's toy car. + +"Let's go!" said Jake. + +Kate was so excited, so they started to play. They drove around in circles, zooming and zipping up and down the hills. They laughed and giggled as they drove around. + +After a while, they noticed the car was driving slower and slower. + +"Uh oh," said Jake, "the battery must be running out!" + +Jake tried to find a new battery, but he couldn't find one. + +"Why don't we use a powerful battery?," asked Kate. + +But it was too late. The car stopped and the fun ended. +Once there was a little mouse who lived in a brown hole in the ground. He had big ears and liked to explore. One day, he found a flower and carefully touched it. "Woah!" he cried. He felt the petals between his fingers and felt a slight tickle on his ear as the flower flapped gently in the breeze. + +"What is this?" he asked. He had never seen anything so beautiful before. + +Suddenly, a butterfly fluttered by him. "That's a butterfly," said the butterfly. "They come in all different colours, like pink and blue and yellow." + +The little mouse smiled. He was so excited to learn about the butterfly. He touched the butterfly with his paw. It felt soft and fluffy. It gave him a big hug before flying away. + +He stood there for a moment, smiling as he watched the butterfly fly away. His brown ears twitched in the wind. He was so happy to see the butterfly and learn something new. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Jimmy was playing in his grandmother's garden. He was looking for something to do, and he noticed a broken nail on the ground. + +He picked up the broken nail and decided to make something out of it. He carried it inside where his grandmother was cooking. + +Jimmy asked his grandmother, “What can I do with this broken nail?†+ +His grandmother smiled and said, “Well, why don't you try to cook with it?†+ +Jimmy was exited and started to look around the kitchen for something to cook with the nail. He found some carrots, and with the help of his grandmother, he started to carve them. + +After a few minutes, Jimmy proudly presented his grandmother with some cooked carrots that he had made with the broken nail. + +His grandmother was pleased with his work and praised him for his creativity. From that day on, whenever Jimmy found a broken nail, he would use it to cook something special. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a popular ship. All the children loved to play on it and attach flags to it. One day, a 3 year old named Alice asked her dad, "What is this ship used for?" + +Her dad said, "It's used for sailing the ocean! That's why everyone likes this ship so much. We can attach sails to the top, and then we can go for a sail on the water!" + +Alice was so excited. She started to imagine all the places the ship could go. She dreamed of flying on the high seas, with lots of flags attached to the ship. + +Then, a few days later, Alice's dad put up the sails and took the ship out on the water. It was really fun - Alice shouted and waved her flags as the wind blew them around. She knew that she wouldn't forget this day in a rush! +John was a three year old boy with a zip on his coat that was broken. He wanted it fixed. + +"Mummy, can you fix my zip?" He asked. + +Mummy smiled and said, "Of course I can, darling. Let me have a look." + +Mummy examined the zip and saw that it couldn't be fixed. + +"I'm sorry, sweetheart. This zip can't be fixed. We have to get a new one," said Mummy. + +John was a little sad but he agreed with Mummy, so the two of them went shopping for a new zip. + +At the shop, Mummy showed John all the available zips. He chose one that was bright blue and shiny. + +Mummy and John made their way back home, and as soon as they were home, Mummy got to work fixing the new zip onto John's coat. + +John was very happy to have his zip fixed again. He ran around with his coat zipped up, feeling like the world was his oyster! +Once upon a time there was a pirate who had an unusual plan. He wanted to make a big boat that was different to any other boat they had seen before. + +The pirate called all his friends and said, "Today, we'll make an unusual boat!" All his friends agreed and started to build the boat together. + +The pirate and his friends gathered the planks and pieces of wood they needed but soon they ran out of supplies. They knew they needed more to make the boat. + +The pirate had an idea and said, "Let's go and take supplies from the other pirates!" His friends were a bit worried but the pirate said "Don't worry. I promise to be brave and look after us all". + +They sailed far away until they arrived at the other pirates' island. They collected the supplies they needed and sailed away quickly. + +When they sailed back, they all worked together to build the wonderful unusual boat. They all cheered when they had finished their work. + +The pirate and his friends enjoyed sailing in the pirate's unusual boat. They were happy and remained best friends forever. +One day, Sam was walking in the park. He saw something large and wondered what it was. He was scared, but he wanted to find out, so he went closer. Suddenly, he saw a ghost! He was very surprised and quickly stepped back. He felt scared, but he kept looking. + +The ghost was so large, and it was moving around. Sam felt like running away, but he was curious. He wanted to find out more about the ghost. He walked closer and closer until he was right next to it. He saw that it had two big eyes and a big mouth. Sam was scared but happy to find out what it was. + +Then, the ghost waved at him, and Sam waved back. He realised that the ghost was friendly. Sam was happy to have found out that the ghost was friendly and not scary! +Once there was a dependable little girl, who really wanted a frame for her bedroom. She had asked her parents, but they did not permit it. Upset, she decided to get a frame for herself, without their permission. + +One day, she spotted the perfect frame. It was beautiful and brightly coloured. She reached out her hand to take it, but the shopkeeper said, “No, little girl. You cannot have this frame". + +The little girl was confused, because she could see the frame, she knew it was there, but she could not take it. She asked the shopkeeper, “Why not?†+ +The shopkeeper said, “This is not your frame. It belongs to someone else, and they did not permit you to take it.†+ +The little girl was sad. She had been so close to having the perfect frame, but she could not and would not take it without permission. She turned away, feeling embarrassed and disappointed, and vowed never to take something that did not belong to her. +Once there was a pig. He wanted to improve himself, so he went off and looked for delicious food. He found a big, juicy apple and ate it. He then noticed a patch of strawberries nearby and quickly ate them up. Finally, he stumbled upon a succulent watermelon. He gobbled the watermelon up until there was nothing left. + +After eating all that delicious food, the pig felt much better. He had more energy and was more happy. He continued on his journey of improvement, feeling more and more satisfied as he went. + +Eventually, the pig looked in the mirror and he realised he had improved, thanks to all that delicious food he ate. He was very pleased with himself and continued living a happy life. + +THE +Once there was a lonely turn. All by itself, it did not have anyone to help it. One day, an adventurous little girl decided to take ownership of the lonely turn and make it her own. + +The little girl had an idea. She took a piece of paper and wrote it all down, so she would not forget what she wanted to do. Then she went outside and put her plan into action. + +The plan was simple but brilliant. She tied a string around the turn and made a big loop. Then, she pulled the string tight. All the while, she kept talking to the turn and promising to take care of it. + +Once the loop was ready, she stepped back and smiled. As soon as the string was tied in a big loop around the turn, the girl could feel it becoming happier and less lonely. + +The next day, the little girl went to visit the turn and found it surrounded by all her friends! She had invited them to come and play with the turn, and indeed they had. Everyone united around the turn and laughed, their joy burning away all the loneliness of the turn. From then on, the turn belonged to them. +Mummy was at work. She was taking care of her patient, who was always very miserable. He was so unhappy that he never wanted to talk to anyone. + +One day, Mummy decided to try and cheer the patient up. She said to him, "Good morning! Is there anything I can do to make you feel better today?" + +But the patient said nothing. He just sat there, looking miserable. +Mummy repeated her question, but still the patient didn't say anything. So, Mummy decided to leave him alone. + +But then, the patient suddenly shouted out, "No, I don't want to be cheered up! I like feeling miserable!" + +Mummy was so surprised. She asked him, "Why don't you want to be happy?" + +But the patient just mumbled something and walked away. So Mummy never found out why the patient wanted to stay miserable. As Mummy watched him go, she felt very sad. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jimmy. He loved to swim in the pool. He always put on his red swimming mask so he could see underwater. The mask was his favorite. + +One day, Jimmy's mom told him he could keep swimming but he had to take off his mask. Jimmy was surprised and asked why. Mom said it was a secret and to just go swimming. + +Jimmy put the mask on the edge of the pool and started swimming. He felt a little nervous because he had never done this before, but he was excited to find out what the secret was. Suddenly, something started following Jimmy. He turned around and saw it was a bright red fish! Jimmy smiled and started to swim faster. He kept looking back at the fish, and it was getting closer. + +Jimmy smiled even wider. He realized that the secret his mom wanted him to discover was the beautiful red fish. Jimmy took off his mask, put it back on and kept swimming. He was so happy he got to explore the secret of the red fish with the help of his red mask. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy. She was three years old and liked to wear pretty dresses. One day, she put on a red dress and went out to explore. + +She came across a big building and decided to take a closer look. The building was very clean, and she wanted to explore inside. + +When she did, she saw lots of exciting things! There were toys to play with, a slide to slide down, and a ball pit to have fun in. Lucy had the best time playing in the building. + +When it was time to go home, Lucy gave the building one last look. She was happy to wear her red dress, explore the clean building and play with the wonderful toys inside. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lola. She was nervous as she looked at the big bridge. She had never been to the other side before. She didn't know what to believe. + +Suddenly she saw a friendly squirrel walking across the bridge. She saw how brave it was and thought she could do it too. She started to take small steps towards the bridge. + +As Lola got closer to the bridge, the squirrel jumped back onto the bridge, waiting for her. She smiled and believed that the squirrel would help her cross. + +Slowly, nervously but bravely, she crossed the bridge. When she made it to the other side, the squirrel cheered! Lola cheered too, proud of herself for crossing the bridge and believing in herself. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lydia. On one special day, her mom said, "Lydia, let's go to the theater!" + +Lydia was so happy. She clapped her hands. She asked, "What kind of theater?" + +"A surprise theater!" said her mom. + +Lydia was very excited. She quickly put on her white dress. She grabbed her mom's hand and they went to the theater. + +When the two arrived, Lydia saw a big white theater. She was so surprised she gasped. + +"Do you like it?" her mom asked. + +Lydia grinned. She said, "Yes!" + +They went inside, and together they watched an amazing show. Lydia clapped and laughed, and it was the best day ever. +Once there was an old man who was very ignorant. He didn't ask why or how. He just wandered around, not paying attention. + +One day he came across a small tree in the forest. From the tree, he heard little noises and saw an animal moving around. He realized it was a rabbit! The rabbit was happily chewing on some delicious leaves. + +The old man didn't know what to do. He slowly reached out his hand and touched the rabbit's back. He was so amazed at how gentle and soft it felt! The rabbit turned around and smiled at him. + +The old man was so happy that he decided to give the rabbit some yummy carrots to chew. As the rabbit munched on the carrots, the old man pet it with a smile. From then on, the rabbit and the old man were friends. +Once upon a time there was a wet print. It sat on the table looking sad and lonely. Then a little boy named Sam saw it. He was only three years old and had a big appetite. Sam asked, "What are you?" + +The print didn't answer. Sam frowned, so he decided to eat it. He took a big bite and then he tasted something sweet. Sam's eyes lit up and he said, "Mmm! This tastes good!" + +He ate the print until it was all gone. But then Sam's tummy started to feel funny. He asked his mom, "What did I eat?" and his mom said, "You just ate a yummy wet print!" + +Sam was glad he asked his mom, because he knew he would never have figured out what it was. He laughed and said, "I like to eat wet prints!" and his mom smiled. +Once upon a time there lived a small turkey. She lived in a high tree where she could see far. Every day as the sun rose, she would watch the world come alive and feel the warm touch of the sun’s rays. + +One day, she heard a voice. A deep voice she had never heard before. The voice asked her if she wanted to be sold. + +The small turkey was scared, but she was strong and brave. She asked the voice why it wanted to sell her and the deep voice laughed and said, “to make money, of course!†+ +The small turkey thought for a moment and shrieked. “I think I’ll stay here in my tree, thank you! Money isn’t everything.†+ +The deep voice replied, “but money can buy happy hearts and loving homes.†+ +The small turkey thought about this and realized that the deep voice was right. She agreed to be sold, and in the following days the small turkey found a warm, happy home. + +This story is a reminder to us that money isn’t everything, but it can bring joy and comfort to many. +Once upon a time there was a monkey who lived in a tree. He was very happy, always playing with his friends and eating bananas all day. + +One day, he ran into a scary looking monster. The monster bellowed out loud and the monkey was scared. 'Don't be scared, little monkey', said the monster. 'I need your help'. + +The monkey was scared, but he approached the monster. 'What do you need help with?', asked the monkey. + +'I need your help to find my friends', said the monster. 'I am struggling to find them. Can you help me?'. + +The monkey was brave and said yes. He grabbed a small stick and they started searching. The monster yelled loudly and the tree shook. The monkey struggled to keep up, but he did not give up. + +After lots of walking and searching, they finally found the monster's friends! All the monkeys were so happy and thanked the brave monkey. + +The monkey was proud of himself, but also knew not to be too brave. That monster was still scary and he knew to stay away! +Once upon a time there was a little turtle named Tiddly. He was very ugly and shy, so he usually stayed in his own shell, and very seldom saw other animals. + +One day, Tiddly went for a walk near the lake with his friend the seagull. Suddenly, Tiddly saw a rock that looked like it had a face. He got scared and tried to run away but his friend the seagull told him: "Don't be scared! That's only salt-rock. It's not alive". + +Tiddly was very curious so he went closer to the rock and saw that it was covered in salt. The seagull told Tiddly a magic spell that could help bring the salt rock to life. The spell was "Set salt, set salt, let magic come alive". + +Tiddly followed the instructions and said the spell. Right away the salt rock started to move, and a beautiful fairy was born! + +The fairy said to Tiddly: "Thank you for rescuing me! Now I will grant you a special wish". Tiddly asked her to make him much more handsome and the fairy bought him a beautiful pearl necklace which made him very handsome indeed. + +The moral of this story is that physical appearance is only skin deep, and it's what’s inside that really counts. Ugliness is only on the surface, and being patient and kind will always prevail +Once upon a time, there were two sisters. One was a creative infant and the other was her older sister. +One day, the older sister told the creative infant that if she wanted to keep being creative, she had to practice everyday. The creative infant thought that was a great idea and promised to practice every day. + +The next day, the creative infant woke up and decided to practice drawing. She took a piece of paper and a pencil out, and started to draw with her sisters help. Soon, she was making the most beautiful pictures. + +Afterwards, her older sister said to her, "I am so proud of you. Keep up the great work, and you'll be a great artist someday." +The creative infant thanked her sister and promised to keep all her advice in mind. She promised to practice more and to keep being creative forever. +It was a sunny day, but something was brewing in the distance. Little Lily could see the storm coming, and she got really excited. She had never seen a storm before, and it filled her with energy. + +Lily's mom saw her bouncing around with glee. She patiently tried to explain that storms can be dangerous, but Lily was stubborn and refused to let her warning dampen her enthusiasm. + +“Don't worry, mommy,†Lily said. “I'll be safe. I'll stay inside, just like you said.†+ +Mom nodded, but inside she was worried. Despite her daughter's promise, mom knew that storms can be powerful and unpredictable. She hoped that her daughter's excitement wouldn't lead her into danger. + +The storm finally arrived, and the thunder, lightening and rain were something that Lily had never seen. The whole room lit up in the flashes of light and Lily's eyes shone with wonder. + +Mom watched her daughter with a smile, and was relieved that she had kept her promise to stay inside and be safe. Through the storm, mom's lesson was reinforced to Lily that it's important to listen and follow instructions; it's the only way to keep safe and be happy. +Once there was a boy named Johnny who loved to play outside. He had a favourite game that he played every day. He would take his raft and skip across the lake. + +One day Johnny decided to take his raft to the other side of the lake. He jumped on board the raft and started to skip across the lake. Suddenly, he heard a noise and something bumped into his raft. + +Johnny shouted to the water, "Who is that?" + +"It's me" a little voice replied. + +When Johnny looked closer he saw a little duck he had been skipping across the lake. + +Johnny thought to himself, "oh, it looks like someone has had a tidy little adventure today!" He smiled and said to the duck, “Do you want to join me for the rest of my journey and we can both skip across the lake together?" + +The little duck nodded happily and hopped onto the raft. Johnny and the little duck skipped across the lake together, enjoying the sunshine and the calming sound of the water. + +Eventually, the two of them arrived at the other side of the lake and said goodbye. Johnny watched the little duck fly away, and he knew he had made a special friend. Johnny was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a brave little boy named Bob. Bob liked to explore and observe the world around him. + +One day, Bob saw a bush that he wanted to explore. He was brave, and ready to peek behind the bush to see what was there. He carefully moved around the bush, ready to see anything. + +Suddenly Bob heard a voice coming from behind the bush. It was a voice of a small creature saying "hmm, who is out there?" Bob was a bit scared. He asked: "who's there?" + +The small creature replied "Hello! I'm a tiny deer living in this bush!" Bob was excited to meet the brave little deer and they became friends. + +Bob and the deer became good friends and explored the bush together. They found lots of interesting things and learned more about their surroundings. + +At the end of each day, Bob and his new friend would go back to their bush and wave goodbye. Bob was always glad that he was brave enough to observe the bush and make a new friend. +One day, a delicate beetle flew into a house with an open window. It was small, colourful and shy. + +When Jack, a three year old, saw the beetle he was very excited. He ran to his mum and asked if he could keep the bug. His mum hesitated. She knew that Jack was very gentle and he would look after it. After some thinking, she agreed. + +Jack was so happy. He named the beetle 'Glow' and looked after it every day. He fed it leaves and tiny pieces of food that he found outside. + +One day, Jack's mum said it was time to let Glow go. Jack was sad but he knew his mum was right. He and Glow said goodbye and he wished him luck in his journey. + +As Glow started flying away, Jack said "Be careful, Glow. I recommend finding a safe place to rest and stay for a while." + +Glow waved and flew away. Jack felt happy knowing that he and Glow had been friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big family. Mama and Papa were the grown-ups and they had three children. Millie was the youngest and she was three years old. + +One day, Mama and Papa took their children to visit the museum. There, they saw a lot of history. They showed Millie paintings and told her stories about the past. + +Mama showed Millie a big painting. "Look," she said. "This is a painting of a famous battle from many years ago." +Millie looked at it and asked, "What was it called?" + +But Millie forgot the name of the battle. Mama smiled and said, "Don't worry, Millie. You will learn all this history when you get older." + +Millie smiled and said, "Yes, Mama. I think that when I get bigger, I will know lots of history." +Mama and Papa smiled and said, "We look forward to teaching you all about it!" +One summer day, Mike and his mom went on a nature walk. As they walked down the path, Mike noticed an attractive cave. He asked his mom “What’s inside?†His mom answered “I’m not sure. Let’s go see.†As they got closer to the cave, Mike heard a loud roar from inside the cave. He stopped and said “Mom, something’s in there!†His mom answered “I know, let’s be careful.†+ +When they finally reached the entrance of the cave, Mike saw a big lion that filled the cave with its loud roar. Mike stepped back, but his mom stepped up and said “Hush, lion. We don’t want to scare you.†Miraculously, the lion calmed down and Mike could see that it actually looked attractive. + +Mike realized that the lion was just trying to protect the cave and welcome them with a loud roar. Mike said to his mom “Thatâ€���s why we should be careful when we explore nature. We should never be scared, but be gentle and understanding with nature.†Mike and his mom agreed and continued their nature walk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maria. She wanted a costume for her birthday, so her parents went to the store to measure and find the perfect one. + +At the store, Maria saw a lovely costume she was sure she would love. She asked her parents to get it for her, but they said it was too expensive. Maria was persistent, but her parents didn't want to buy it for her. + +So instead, they bought her a much cheaper one. Maria was very mad and started to cry when they brought the costume to her. + +"I don't want this," Maria said. "I told you that I wanted the one at the store that was too expensive. It looked so nice!" + +Both Maria's parents felt sad. But they explained that they just couldn't afford the one Maria wanted. Maria felt so disappointed and cried until she fell asleep. Even though Maria was persistent, she had to accept that she would never get the costume she wanted. +One day, a little girl wanted to see nature. She asked her mom if they could go, and her mom said yes! + +So the little girl and her mom took a trip to a nearby park. When they arrived, the little girl was amazed by all the beautiful things she saw! She saw tall trees swaying in the wind, birds chirping in the bushes, and sunlight sparkling on the lake. + +Then, the little girl and her mom started to walk around the park. They saw people playing games, families picnicking, and kids running around. They even got to part a stream and look for animals! + +At the end of their trip, the little girl and her mom went to the gift shop to buy something special. But the things in the shop were too expensive, so they just said goodbye and went home. + +The little girl was happy to have seen nature that day. She found it to be very special! +Once upon a time, there was a red coin. One day the coin was lonely, so it decided to go on a journey. It hopped off the window ledge and into the big blue pond. The coin was so excited to soak in the warm water. + +Suddenly, a little frog appeared beside the coin. The frog said, "Hi there coin! What are you doing here?" The coin replied, "I'm going for a swim!" The frog smiled and said, "That sounds like fun! Can I join you?" The coin happily nodded. + +The coin and the frog swam together and chatted until the sun began to set. The coin said goodbye and jumped out of the pond onto the grass. He was feeling so refreshed, he decided to go back to the window and share his adventure with the other coins. + +The next day, the red coin was sure to tell all the other coins about his fun journey. He soaked in the warm water and became friends with the little frog. It was a great adventure and one that he would never forget! +John and his Mummy were in the garden. They were making a boat out of wood. John was excited because he liked making things. + +John found a battery and asked his Mummy to help him put it in the boat. Mummy said he should be careful because batteries can be dangerous. + +John put the battery in the boat. But he put it in the wrong way. He made a big, messy thing with the bits of wood around the battery. + +Mummy said, "John, this is too messy. You must be more careful!" + +John nodded and said, "I will, Mummy. I'll make it better this time." So, he started again and made a neat and tidy boat with the battery in the right spot. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a crab and a tortoise. The crab was poor and felt discouraged. He sadly sat in his shell. + +The tortoise noticed and wanted to encourage his friend. She said, "Come on! Let's go explore the beach!" The crab looked up and said, "I don't know. I'm feeling so poor today." + +The tortoise replied, "But you can do anything you want! I believe in you. Come on, let's go have fun." + +The crab hesitantly said, "Ok, let's go." + +The two friends went and had a great time at the beach. The crab was encouraged by his friend and was no longer poor. They both enjoyed their day together and came back happy. +Once upon a time, there lived a tall fly in the woods. His name was Tony. He loved playing outside in the sunshine and would include his woodland friends in his games. + +One day, Tony was flying around when he noticed a tiny 3-year-old boy in the woods. Tony asked the little boy his name. The little boy said, "My name is Jack!" + +Jack were so tiny next to Tony, who was very tall. Tony asked Jack what he was doing in the woods. Jack said he was looking for a big tree to climb. + +Tony smiled and said, "Let's go find one!" They flew around the woods until they found the perfect tree. Tony showed Jack how to climb the tall tree. + +Jack was so excited and shouted, "Thank you, Tony! I had so much fun today." + +Tony replied, "I had fun too! See you soon my friend." + +The End! +Jessie and her mom were discussing in the garden. Jessie was wearing a pink dress, and was holding a pink journal. She was telling her mom about all the things she was drawing in the journal. + +"Look at this one, Mommy! I drew a big circle and a small square," Jessie said excitedly. + +"That's great, sweetheart!" her mom said. + +Jessie nodded. She showed her mom some more of the things she had drawn. Her mom praised and encouraged her. + +"You can do anything if you try, Jessie," her mom said. + +Jessie smiled. "I know, Mommy," she said. They hugged and then went inside to show Jessie's dad the journal. +Jane was walking around in the park when she saw a fine fisherman. "Hi," she said. + +The fisherman smiled and asked Jane: "What are you doing?" + +Jane stepped closer and replied: "I'm looking for fun!" + +The fisherman smiled again and said: "Come with me, I can show you something fun!" + +Jane stepped forward with excitement and followed the fisherman around the lake. Soon enough, they stopped and the fisherman showed her some fishing rods. + +"Look what I've got here!" He said. + +Jane's eyes widened in surprise. + +"Woah," she said. "That looks like a lot of fun!" + +The fisherman grabbed a rod and said: "Let's give it a try, it'll be fine!" + +Jane stepped cautiously onto the pier and watched as the fisherman cast the rod into the water. She cheered with delight when the fisherman pulled out a big fish. + +"Oh wow!" She exclaimed. + +The fisherman smiled in satisfaction. + +"We did it!" He said. "We got a fine fish!" +Mama was feeling patient. She wanted to make something fun for her three-year-old daughter. Mama found a jar of bubble mix and decided to make bubbles. + +Mama carefully put the bubble mix in a bowl. Then she filled the bowl with water. She stirred it with a spoon until the water became bubbly. + +Then Mama took the bubble wand. She put it in the bowl and blew! Big bubbles started coming out of the bowl. They floated up into the air. + +The three-year-old was so excited! She ran around trying to catch the bubbles with her hands. She enjoyed popping them and watching them float away. + +Mama smiled and was very patient. She helped her daughter catch the bubbles. They played with the bubbles for a long time. When the last one popped, the three-year-old thanked Mama for the fun time. +Jimmy and Mommy had been looking forward to the day for weeks. Today the whole family was going to the stadium to celebrate! As they drove up, Jimmy and his two brothers could see the lights of the soft green stadium. It was so big and bright. + +Once they arrived, the family found their seats and settled in for the big show. Jimmy couldn't stop smiling - the atmosphere was so exciting and he couldn't believe all the people in the stadium. + +Mommy and Daddy smiled down at him. His Daddy said, "Do you know why we came to the stadium, Jimmy?" + +Jimmy nodded. "To celebrate!" he said. + +His brothers cheered. His Mommy said, "That's right, Jimmy. We all came here to celebrate!" + +The family cheered with excitement. It was going to be the best celebration ever. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl. She liked to climb things. Her mom said, "Put on your coat." She put on her coat and went outside. On the lawn was a very tall tree. It was scary, but she liked it. + +The little girl said, "I'm going to climb the tree!" Her mom said, "Be careful!". The girl smiled and said, "Yes, I will." Then she started to climb. + +She went higher and higher. All of a sudden, the branch she was standing on was shaking. It was shaking so hard it almost broke. Then she heard a voice. It said, "What are you doing up there?" The girl looked down. It was a monkey! He had a teaspoon in one hand. + +The little girl said, "I'm climbing the tree." The monkey said, "That looks fun. Can I climb with you?" The little girl smiled and said, "Yes!" + +So they climbed. They laughed and they climbed until they reached the top of the tree. The monkey told stories and the little girl listened. They were having a lot of fun! + +Eventually, it was time to go home. The little girl gave the monkey a big hug, waved goodbye, and then went home. She was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was very nice boy called Joe. He loved to play in his garden and was very happy. One day, Joe saw his toy gun in the garden and called out to his mom to look. + +“Mom, look at this weapon!†+ +His mom smiled and said, “Joe, this is not a good thing to play with!†+ +Joe was a bit confused but he listened to his mom carefully. He put down the gun and moved away. + +Mom then said, “I’m glad you listened to me, Joe. Weapons have no place in the garden and can be very dangerous!†+ +Joe nodded and said, “I understand now! I’ll keep the garden clear of weapons.†+ +Since that day, Joe never brought the gun to the garden again. He was happy to keep it safe and was very proud to keep the garden clear of weapons. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and to stay away from dangerous things. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to test his ears. He was only three years old and wondered if his ears were special. So he decided to test them. + +He asked his mum for a test. His mum said it was okay, so she arranged for him to have a special test at the hospital. + +When he arrived at the hospital, the doctors looked inside his ears with a special machine. After a few minutes of testing, the doctors said his ears were ordinary. + +The little boy was happy. He knew that he had normal, ordinary ears and that was okay with him. He thanked the doctors for testing him and went home. He smiled, knowing his ears were just right. +Once there was a kitten called Fred. He was a very happy cat and loved to play. One day he was chasing a butterfly around a big tree. All of a sudden, he forgot to look where he was going and he accidentally tripped and started to fall from the tree. + +Fred was so scared and he quickly reached out to grab a branch. He was hanging on for dear life and mewing for help. In a nearby bush, a little bird heard Fred's cries and quickly flew over to him. + +The bird said to Fred: "Don't be afraid! Just drop down and I will catch you". Fred was scared but he listened to the bird and just let go. Sure enough, when he dropped, the bird caught him safely in his arms. + +Fred was so happy to be on the ground again that he thanked the bird for his help. The little bird smiled and said: "You should always listen to others because they might have a better idea than you". This moral lesson stayed with Fred forever and he was very happy! +Once there were two little birds, Jack and Jill. They were sitting in a tree, looking up at the sunny sky. + +"Jack, what do you want to do today?" asked Jill. +"Let's soar!" said Jack. + +So they spread their wings and soared together, up and away, into the sky. + +They soared higher and higher, until they were beside a white fluffy cloud. It started to move, and so did they. They danced through the sky, twirling and spinning. + +"We are so safe up here. Nothing can hurt us" said Jill happily. + +And so they danced and soared throughout the rest of the day, until the sun went down. They flew home together, happy and exhausted. + +The night was peaceful and silent. But the next morning, Jack and Jill were outside their tree, ready to dance and soar again. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Jack and Paul. They were walking along, close to each other, when Jack saw an event that looked exciting. + +Jack said to Paul, “Let’s join the event!†+ +Paul replied, “What event?†+ +Jack said, “Come and take a look. It looks like lots of fun†+ +So, Paul and Jack went over to the event. It was a game of chase. Paul watched as Jack jumped in and started running around with the other children. Paul just stood by and watched. + +Soon, Jack ran over to Paul, panting. He said, “You don’t have to join in, but if you do, you’ll make a lot of friends, and learn something deepâ€. + +Paul thought about this and realized that it was true. So, he jumped into the game. And very soon, Paul and Jack were having a great time, laughing and running all around. + +At the end, Jack said, “We all had fun, but the best part was that I learned something deep. That’s why it’s important to join in – you can experience something new.†+ +Paul and Jack smiled at each other, and walked home together, looking forward to the next event. +Once upon a time, two friends, Max and Maya, went to the park. +Max was so excited he started to zoom around, but Maya was frightened. +She said, "Max, I'm scared. I want to go home!" +Max replied, "Don't worry, it will be fun!" +He ran over to a nearby bush and held out a stalk of celery. +Maya was surprised and said, "What is that?" +Max explained, "It's celery! Let's play a game. I'll zoom around and you chase me with the celery!" +Maya smiled and the two friends began to play their game. +Max zooming around and Maya following him with the celery, chasing him, until they both became too tired to play anymore. +Maya was no longer frightened, only happy. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave knight named Tom. Tom was always on a quest to keep the kingdom safe. One day he was sent on a dangerous mission to slay a dragon. + +Tom put on his shining armor and grabbed his trusty shield. He bid farewell to his parents and set off towards the dragon's cave. + +When he arrived, he saw the dragon and called out to it. The dragon was willing to fight but asked for a delay. The dragon knowing how brave Tom was, said it would give him time to prepare himself. + +Tom used this opportunity wisely and planted his shield in the ground for extra protection. Then with the help of his shield, he fought the dragon and ultimately emerged victorious. + +In the end, Tom had made the kingdom safe again and returned home. His parents were so proud of their brave knight! +Once upon a time, there was a patient chubby boy. He loved to walk around his room. One day his mom asked him if he wanted to go outside. He jumped up in excitement and ran to the door. + +Mom: "Can you be a patient and put your shoes on first before we walk outside?" + +Boy: "Yes, Mommy." + +The boy put on his shoes and started walking with his mom. They both enjoyed their walk outside. The boy admired all the trees, flowers and birds around his house. + +When they got back, the boy was tired from all the walking, but happy and content. His mom gave him a hug and said, "You were such a patient and chubby little boy today." +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jax. He was so brave and curious! One day, Jax thought it would be fun to go exploring in the big, dark forest all alone. He wandered through the trees, whooshing his bathrobe around. + +Suddenly, Jax felt something scary! He turned around and saw a big, furry monster. Jax was so scared he couldn't move! The monster gave him a big, scary smile. Jax tried to run, but it was too late. The monster was too fast, and Jax was taken away to a surprise castle. + +After a lot of dark hallways, Jax arrived at the monster's bedroom. The monster said he could play with his toys, but Jax wanted to go home. The monster said he couldn't, and even worse, he said he was going to eat Jax for lunch! Jax was so frightened he started to cry. + +Suddenly, Jax heard a noise outside. It was his mom and dad, who had come to rescue him! Jax shouted and shouted until the monster heard him. He was so angry that he chased Jax out of the castle. Jax ran away with his mom and dad, and they never saw the monster again. + +In the end, Jax was very relieved to be safe and sound at home. But he never forgot the scary surprise in the forest. +Davey was feeling a bit lonely, so he decided to go for a walk outside. He grabbed his favourite jacket and set out. + +He walked for a little while and soon found himself in an open field. He could see the sun starting to set, painting vivid colours in the clouds. + +He had been standing there for a while when he heard a voice behind him. + +"Hi there!" it said. + +Davey turned around and saw a puppy. It looked so friendly and warm. + +"Hi!" said Davey, giving the puppy a pat. They chatted for a while until Davey had to go home. + +"It was nice to meet you!" said Davey. + +"Bye!" said the puppy. + +Davey smiled to himself. He felt less lonely as he set off with his jacket on. +Merle was a healthy pig. He liked to take naps in the hay in the afternoon. One day, he decided to take a nap outside. He started to find the best spot. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a voice asking, "Will you nap with me, Merle?". It was the voice of his best friend, Gigi the goat. Merle was so excited. + +Merle happily said, "Yes, I will nap with you!" +So the two friends snuggled together in the hay and took a nap. Later, Merle and Gigi woke up feeling refreshed and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse called Tommy. Tommy was very intelligent and loved to explore. One day, he entered a big house. Inside, he saw the most beautiful pair of pants. He wanted to take them with him and play. + +Suddenly, he was spotted by the owner of the house. The owner said, "What are you doing with my pants?" Tommy was caught in the moment and said nothing. + +The owner then said, "You won't get away with stealing my pants." He grabbed Tommy and took him away. + +Tommy tried to defend himself but it was too late. The owner put him in a dark, cold cage with no escape. + +Tommy was never seen again. He would always be remembered as the intelligent but unlucky mouse. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane was three years old and she loved cookies. Her parents had very fit bodies because they went to the gym every day. + +One day, Jane asked her parents if she could marry a cookie. Her parents laughed and said, "No, Jane. You can't marry a cookie!" Jane asked why not and her dad explained, "A cookie isn't fit to marry!" Jane thought this was silly, but she let it go. + +The next day, Jane asked her parents again if she could marry a cookie. This time, her mom said, "No, Jane. You have to marry a person one day because it's important to have someone special." + +Jane understood what her parents meant and she was very happy. She decided that she still wanted to marry a cookie when she was older. + +The End +One summer day, Jack and Jane went on an adventure. Jack spread his arms wide and said, “Let’s celebrate!†He jumped up and down as Jane laughed in delight. + +Suddenly, Jane noticed something strange. In the sky, just above Jack’s head, there was a little cloud–shaped like a dragon. She gasped and Jack spun around. He looked up and said, “Ah, what a clever cloud!†+ +The dragon cloud began to move, so Jack and Jane followed it. When they reached a clearing, they saw the dragon cloud hovering above a tall tree. + +“We have to be careful,†said Jane. “It looks like something is about to happen.†+ +Jack didn't believe her at first, so he stepped closer to the tree. Suddenly, the wind blew fiercely and the tree shook. Jack jumped back and heard a loud snapping sound. + +The next day, when winter came, Jack and Jane understood what had happened. They had seen the beginning of fall and all the leaves had blown off the tree, making a foolish mistake. + +Now every winter, Jack and Jane celebrate by decorating their tree with colourful leaves. They love watching the dragon cloud fly away and saying goodbye to summer. +Once upon a time there was a wise turtle named Leo. He loved to crawl around the pond, exploring and finding new places. He had many friends, like the frogs and fish, who would chase him around the pond. + +One day, as Leo was crawling by the edge of the pond, he heard a strange noise. It was a motor coming from above the pond! Leo looked up and saw a big green machine with two human legs dangling from it. + +Leo was scared, so he hid under the water, but he was too curious to stay away for long. He peeked out from the water and watched as the humans flew the motor around the pond. + +"No!" Leo shouted, "Stop trespassing!" + +The humans looked down and said nothing. Leo knew he had to protect his pond, so he climbed out of the water and started to crawl towards the motor. + +The humans laughed at him, but Leo kept going, slowly and steadily. After a few minutes the motor flew away, leaving Leo feeling victorious. He had done it: he had protected his pond from the humans! +Once upon a time there were two rabbits who wanted to race. One rabbit was small and had a big fluffy tail. The other rabbit was big and had a short, furry tail. They both hopped to the starting line. + +The small rabbit had a clean, white waist. The big rabbit's waist was brown and furry. The two rabbits looked at each other carefully. Then, with a hop and a skip, the race began. + +The two rabbits raced and raced around the field. The small rabbit ran very fast, but the big rabbit just couldn't keep up. Eventually, the small rabbit reached the finish line first. + +After the race, the small rabbit jumped around with happiness and the big rabbit wandered off with is head hung low. But when the big rabbit saw how happy the small one was, he smiled and ran over to join in the celebration. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little girl. Every day she would stand in front of a huge mountain and stare. One day, she decided to start her climb. As she started, she saw all the dust gathered on the mountain. It was as if it had been there for a long time. + +The sun was shining and the wind was blowing, but still the little girl kept on climbing. She was so stubborn she wouldn't give up, even though the wind and the dust made it hard to keep going. + +But the stubborn little girl did not quit. She kept on going until, after a few hours of struggling against the wind and dust, she finally reached the top of the mound. At last, she had made it! + +The little girl was greatly pleased with herself and wanted to shout it to the world. She jumped around and twirled and even did a few somersaults. From then on, she was known as the Little Mountain Climber. +Once upon a time there were two sisters: Jane and Susie. Jane was very good at designing, while Susie was better at making presentations. + +The two sisters decided to make a project together. Jane designed a beautiful bird house and Susie helped present it to their parents. + +The parents were very impressed with the bird house and how the sisters worked together. However, the project was hard to finish, so Jane and Susie were very proud of themselves. + +The parents were also proud and said: "Well done! You have both done a very good job!" + +The sisters hugged each other in satisfaction and said: "Yay! We did it!" +Once upon a time there was a fat triangle. He dared to go on a grand adventure but it didn't end well. He stumbled and fell deep down into a scary pit. He was very scared but he tried to stay brave. Suddenly, a giant bird came and snatched him up. He struggled to get away but he couldn't. The bird flew away and the fat triangle was never seen again. Poor triangle! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She liked to wear her pretty dress. + +One day, the girl found a jar of glue and she wanted to fix her dress. She spread the glue all over the dress to make it special. + +As the girl wore her dress, she looked very pretty. Everyone in the village said she looked special. + +The girl was so happy that she was wearing her dress. She was dancing in the streets and smiling at everyone. + +But then, the glue started to become a little bit small and it stopped holding the dress together. + +So, the girl had to find another way to make her dress special. She searched around in the village, until she finally found some sparkly beads and she put them on her dress. + +Now everyone in the village said that she looked prettier than ever! +Mommy and Bob were out at the park on a warm summer day. They were enjoying the sunshine and watching the other kids play. Mommy suggested that Bob should take a break from playing and have a quickly rest. Bob didn't like the idea and shook his head no. He wanted to keep playing. + +Mommy was worried, so she suggested that Bob try and find a peaceful activity. He looked around and then had a great idea. He wanted to get an ordinary watch to keep track of all the fun he was having. Mommy agreed, so they went to the store to buy one. + +Bob was so excited! He picked out a blue and green watch and put it on his wrist. Mommy and Bob looked at the time and smiled. It was time for Bob to take a rest. Bob was happy to have a watch of his own and listened to Mommy's suggestion. All was happy and well in the park once again. +Once there was a rich man called Tom. One day, Tom wanted to go for a bike ride. He grabbed his bike and put on a helmet to stay safe. +Tom rode around the park, enjoying the fresh air. He began to go faster and faster round the track. Suddenly, he heard a loud crash. He had hit a bump and his helmet had broken. +Tom sighed and shook his head. +"I should have been more careful!' he said. +He thanked his lucky stars and rode back home. He was happy he was safe and that his helmet had broken instead. +Tom telephoned a friend and asked to buy a new helmet. His friend agreed and brought the new helmet over. +Tom smiled and thanked his friend. +"Now I can go biking again!" he said. +Once upon a time there was a lazy girl. Her name was Sally. She would sit in front of the TV all day, watching cartoons. + +One day her parents told her to go upstairs and create something. Sally was confused. She asked, "What can I create?" + +Her parents said, "You can make a painting or play a game that uses your imagination." + +So Sally went upstairs and thought about what she could make. She decided to make a picture, using pencils and paint. + +When Sally was done, she smiled at her picture. Upstairs had never been so much fun! +Once upon a time there were two humans who were very kind to each other. They were walking one day when they saw a tall tree. One human said to the other, "I want to climb that tree". The other human said, "I'm scared, are you sure you want to?" + +The first human said, "It's easy and I'm sure I can do it". So, he started to climb the tree slowly and carefully. When he was almost at the top, he looked down and asked his friend, "Are you sure you don't want to try it too? It's so much fun!" + +The friend thought about it and decided to give it a try. He followed the same steps and carefully made it to the top of the tree. They both looked out at the view. It was so beautiful. They both cheered and hugged each other, feeling very proud. + +After that day, no matter what, they were always kind to one another. +The sun was out and it was hot. Mommy and Daddy decided to celebrate with their little boy. They got out of their house and went to the park. It was an exciting day. + +Mommy and Daddy took the boy to a fair. There were lots of fun games to play and delicious food to eat. There were also many surprises. The boy was excited! + +Dad smiled and brought out a box. He said "it's time to celebrate!" Inside the box was a laser. It shone colorful stars all around the room. The boy's eyes sparkled as he watched the light show. + +Mommy said, “Let's celebrate!†The boy cheered and ran around the room, reaching out to catch the stars. Mommy and Daddy laughed and joined in the celebration. + +The boy was so happy and he couldn't wait to show his friends the fun he had. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. He wanted to go out to play with his friends but his dad stopped him. He showed Joe his cane and said that he had to stay in the house instead. + +Joe was sad and asked his dad why he couldn't play outside. His dad smiled and said that maybe he could read a book instead. + +Joe wasn't satisfied with this answer, so he decided to try something else. He started to do funny things like hopping and dancing. His dad laughed and said he would get Joe a ball to play with in the garden. + +Joe rejoiced and thanked his dad for the ball. He played with it all day and even his dad joined him in the garden. They laughed a lot and were very happy. + +At the end of the day, Joe's dad patted him on the back and said, "When you want something, try to think of fun and positive ways to get it. Applauding instead of complaining will always get you a better result." + +Joe nodded and hugged his dad. He understood the lesson and was sure he would never forget it. It was one of the best days ever. +Once there was a little boy named Mark. He was only three years old. Mark loved to go for walks. Every day Mark would take a walk and explore. On this particular day, Mark was walking by a pond. + +It was very quiet and peaceful. Then Mark heard something. He realized there was a man in the water, speaking in a strange language. Mark was amazed! He had never heard a language like this before. + +Mark went up to the man and said, "Hello, what language are you speaking?" The man smiled. He told Mark that he was speaking Korean. Mark was so excited to hear a new language! + +The man explained some basic words in Korean and they practiced together. After a while, they said goodbye. Mark thanked the man before starting his walk back home. He was happy to learn a new language and excited to practice more the next day. +Billy was sitting with his mom at the park. He could smell the delicious popcorn from the nearby concession stand. He asked his mom if he could get some and she said yes. + +Billy raced to the stand to be the first one there. He was bouncing with excitement. He asked for a big tub of popcorn and the man handed it to him. The popcorn was in a tight plastic bag and it was hot and yummy. + +Billy hurried back to his mom. He handed her the popcorn and she said "Oh, this popcorn looks so good!" + +Billy looked around the park and noticed a bunch of kids racing around the park. He asked his mom if he could join them. She agreed, so Billy raced to join the fun. Billy was running as fast as his little legs could go, and soon he was running with the other kids. He had a great time. + +When the race was over, Billy sat down with his mom, exhausted and happy. They shared the popcorn and both smiled. + +The day had been full of adventures and fun, thanks to the tight bag of popcorn! +Mia was exploring the garden. She saw a beautiful flower and she wanted it. She reached out and pinched it. Suddenly there was a loud thunderclap. The original bright blue sky had turned grey. Mia was scared of the bad weather. + +Her mom saw the flower and said, "Mia, why did you pinch the flower?" + +Mia replied, "I was just exploring, mommy." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's ok sweetheart. Let's go inside and get warm." + +The thunder started getting louder and they walked inside. Mia's mom said, "See, now we are safe from the bad weather." + +Mia said, "Mommy, can I still have the flower?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can." + +Mia was so happy and she hugged her mom. + +The storm passed over and the sky returned to its original clear blue. Mia was relieved and hugged her mom even tighter. +John and his mom had a quarrel. He wanted a laser, but mom thought it was not safe. She said the laser was too fragile and that John was too young to use it. John got angry and yelled at his mom. + +Mom could see that he was upset. She smiled and sat down with John. She showed him the laser and explained why it was fragile. She explained that lasers were special and it was important to take care of it. + +John understood and he realised that his mom was just looking out for him. He hugged her and said sorry for the quarrel. Mom hugged back. + +This experience taught them an important lesson: we should be careful when using our words and always respect each other. +Once upon a time there was a chubby little cat named Spots. Every day, Spots would climb up on the window sill and look out at the sky while he waited for something exciting to happen. + +One day, as Spots looked out the window, he saw a band playing music. Spots heard the wonderful music, so he decided he wanted to join them. He ran down the steps, but he was so chubby that he had trouble getting them all. + +Finally, Spots made it to the band and joined in. He felt happy and he wanted to make the music even better. He opened the window and started to clean it with his taill. The band was so surprised and they applauded him. + +Afterwards, Spots always cleaned the windows before joining the band. For every time they made music, the windows sparkled and shined, and Spots was so proud of himself! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Jill and Jack. They did everything together and were always full of laughter and joy. + +One day, Jill and Jack were playing with a file. Suddenly, they started to quarrel. They argued loudly, making lots of noise. + +Jack said: "This is my file!" + +Jill said: "No, it's mine!" + +They argued and argued, but neither one could convince the other. + +Eventually, they decided to ask their Mama. Mama used her wisdom to solve the problem. + +Mama said: "You can both share the file. That way, you can both be happy." + +Jill and Jack were so relieved and said: "Okay, Mama!" From then on, Jill and Jack shared the file and never quarrel again. +There was once a little girl named April. She wanted to try a new food, so one day she asked her dad if he would permit it. "What kind of food do you want to try?" Dad asked. + +April said, "I want to try meat". + +Dad was hesitant, he explained that meat can sometimes be harsh. April was a bit worried, but she was brave. + +She said, "I'm brave and I want to try it. Please, permit me to try it!" + +Dad smiled and said, "Okay, I will permit you to try it. Let's try some chicken first." + +April was so excited, she was able to try a new food. She found that it was not as harsh as she thought. In fact, it was delicious! From then on, April wanted to try more new types of food. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a big tree with lots of other birds. One day, Tweety was flying around when he saw a big cat. The cat was looking at Tweety with hungry eyes. Tweety started to panic and flew away as fast as he could. + +But the cat was persistent and kept chasing Tweety. Tweety didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he saw his friend, another bird named Blinky, flying towards him. Blinky gave Tweety a wink and then flew straight at the cat. The cat got scared and ran away. + +Tweety was so happy and grateful to Blinky for saving him. From that day on, Tweety and Blinky were the best of friends and always looked out for each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking in the park when she saw a grumpy old man sitting on a bench. She wanted to make him happy, so she went over to him and said, "Hi! I'm Lily. What's your name?" + +The old man looked at her and gave a little wink. "My name is Mr. Jenkins," he said. + +Lily smiled and said, "Welcome to the park, Mr. Jenkins! Do you want to play with me?" + +Mr. Jenkins was surprised by her kindness and said, "Oh, I don't know. I'm feeling a bit grumpy today." + +Lily didn't give up. "That's okay! Maybe playing with me will make you feel better. We can swing and slide and have lots of fun!" + +Mr. Jenkins thought about it and finally agreed. They played together for hours and by the end of the day, Mr. Jenkins wasn't grumpy anymore. He thanked Lily for making him feel welcome and gave her a big wink before they said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved picking berries. One day, she went to the forest with her mom to pick some berries. They found a lot of berries, but Lily wanted to pick more. She said, "Mom, can we pack more berries?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, but let's be careful not to pick the ones that are too sour or too ripe. We want the mild ones." + +Lily packed a lot of berries in her basket and they went back home. They made a yummy berry pie together. But when they ate it, they both got sick. Lily's mom realized they had accidentally picked some poisonous berries. They had to go to the hospital and stay there for a long time. + +Lily learned that it's important to be careful when picking berries and to always listen to her mom. She never forgot that lesson, but she never wanted to eat berries again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Timmy was playing hide and seek and he found a big box of mail. Timmy didn't know what to do with the mail, so he decided to hide it in his room. + +Timmy's parents were very wealthy and they had a lot of important mail that they needed to receive. When they found out that Timmy had hidden the mail, they were very upset. They told Timmy that it was wrong to hide things that didn't belong to him and that it was important to always tell the truth. + +Timmy felt very bad about what he had done and he learned that it's not good to take things that don't belong to you. From that day on, Timmy always told the truth and never hid anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a village in a deep forest. The villagers were happy and played together every day. But one day, a big rock rolled down from the mountain and blocked the way to the village. The villagers were sad because they couldn't go out to play anymore. + +They tried to move the rock, but it was too heavy. They asked for help from other villages, but no one could help them. One day, a little girl had an idea. She asked everyone to come together and roll the rock away. They all joined hands and rolled the rock out of the way. The villagers were happy again and could play together outside. + +From that day on, they learned that when they work together, they can solve any problem. The little girl became a hero and everyone cheered for her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a large desk in her room where she liked to draw and color. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her room before going outside to play. + +Lily replied, "But Mommy, I don't want to clean my room. Can't I go play now?" + +Her mom said, "Lily, you need to behave and clean your room before you can go outside." + +Lily grumpily started to clean her room. As she was putting away her toys, she found a shiny penny on the floor. She ran to her mom and showed her the penny, saying, "Look Mommy, I found a penny! Can I keep it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. You can keep it as a reward for behaving and cleaning your room." + +Lily was happy and proud of herself for behaving and cleaning her room. She went outside to play with her friends, and showed them her shiny new penny. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to school every day and loved to draw with her pencil. One day, her teacher gave her a box of new pencils to choose from. Lily looked at all the different colors and shapes and felt very happy. She picked a pink pencil and smiled. + +Later that day, Lily saw her friend Sadie looking sad. She wanted to help her feel better, so she thought of a thoughtful idea. Lily gave Sadie her new pink pencil as a present. Sadie smiled and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt happy that she could make her friend feel better. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes choosing to do something nice for someone else can make you feel even happier than choosing something for yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the mud and dirt. One day, her mom told her it was time to take a bath in the bathtub. + +Lily was careless and didn't take her shoes off before getting in the tub. She splashed and played, making a big mess. + +After her bath, Lily's mom came in and saw the dirty water and the muddy footprints. She told Lily she needed to clean the bathtub before she could play again. + +Lily got a sponge and some soap and started to clean. It was hard work, but she was proud when the bathtub sparkled and shined. From then on, Lily remembered to take her shoes off before getting in the tub. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to go to the kitchen and get some cookies. Lily was happy to go and get the cookies. She walked to the kitchen and opened the cookie jar. But, there were no cookies left! + +Lily went back to her mommy and said, "Mommy, there are no cookies in the kitchen!" Her mommy smiled and said, "It's okay, my compassionate Lily. We can bake some cookies together." Lily was excited to bake cookies with her mommy. They went to the kitchen and started to bake. They mixed flour, sugar, and eggs together. They put the cookies in the oven and waited patiently. Soon, the cookies were ready and they smelled so good! + +Lily and her mommy enjoyed the cookies together. Lily said, "Mommy, I love baking cookies with you. Can we do it again?" Her mommy replied, "Of course, my dear Lily. Anytime you want to go to the kitchen and bake with me, we can do it together." +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to go for walks with his owner, Sarah. Sarah always made sure to put Max on a leash before they left the house. + +One day, while they were walking, Max saw a squirrel and started to run after it. Sarah yelled, "Stop, Max! You have to stay with me." Max didn't listen and kept running. + +Luckily, the leash kept Max from going too far. Sarah pulled on the leash and said, "Good boy, Max. You need to stay on the leash so we can stay safe and clear of danger." Max wagged his tail and barked happily. From then on, Max always listened to Sarah and stayed on his leash during their walks. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess named Lily. She loved to dance and play with her friends in the castle garden. One day, she invited her friend Jack to come and play with her. Jack was so happy and he ran to the castle to see Lily. + +While they were playing, Jack fell down and hurt his knee. Lily saw that Jack was in pain and she quickly helped him up. She said to Jack, "Don't worry, I will take care of your knee." Lily then ran to the castle to get a bandage for Jack's knee. + +After Lily helped Jack, he said to her, "Thank you for being such a good friend and helping me when I was hurt." Lily smiled and said, "That's what friends are for. We help each other when we need it." Jack learned that it's important to have good friends like Lily who are kind and caring. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to draw. She was very creative and could draw anything she wanted. One day, Lily met a witch who asked her to draw a picture of her. Lily was scared of witches, but the witch was nice and said, "Don't be afraid, little one. I trust you to draw me well." + +Lily drew the witch with a big hat and a long nose. The witch was very happy with the picture and said, "You are so creative, Lily! I wish I could draw like you." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, witch. I like drawing very much." The witch replied, "I like your drawing very much too. I will hang it in my house and show it to all my friends." + +From that day on, Lily and the witch became friends. The witch would visit Lily often and they would draw together. Lily learned that not all witches are bad and that she could trust this one. She was happy to have a new friend who appreciated her creativity. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy hammer. One day, Timmy's mommy said, "Timmy, it's time to take a bath." Timmy didn't want to take a bath because he was having too much fun playing with his hammer. + +But Timmy's mommy said, "If you don't bathe, you won't be able to play with your hammer anymore. Your hands will be too dirty and the hammer will get thick with dirt." Timmy didn't want that to happen, so he agreed to take a bath. + +After the bath, Timmy's mommy said, "See, your hands are clean and your hammer is nice and shiny again." Timmy was happy to see that his hammer was clean and thanked his mommy for making him take a bath. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sleepy and wanted to go to bed. But before he could sleep, he had to say his prayers. Timmy closed his eyes and prayed to God to keep him safe and happy. + +As Timmy was falling asleep, he thought about the coal that his mom had shown him earlier that day. The coal was black and hard, and Timmy thought it looked like a rock. He wondered what could be made from coal. + +In his dreams, Timmy saw a big train that was powered by coal. The train was chugging along, and Timmy could see the smoke coming from the engine. It was a wonderful dream, and Timmy slept peacefully until morning. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pet bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy was white and soft. Lily loved to play with Fluffy every day. One day, Lily's mom gave her a spray bottle to water the plants. + +Lily thought it would be fun to spray Fluffy with the water. She sprayed Fluffy and Fluffy got wet. Fluffy didn't like it and ran away. Lily felt bad and wanted to say sorry to Fluffy. + +Lily went outside to find Fluffy. She looked and looked but couldn't find him. She asked her mom if she had seen Fluffy. Her mom said no. Lily started to cry. She missed Fluffy so much. + +Sadly, Fluffy had run away and got lost. Lily never found him again. She learned that playing with pets is easy, but we must be careful and not spray them with water. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens. One day, Lily saw a pipe in her backyard. She asked Mittens, "What is that pipe for?" Mittens meowed and didn't answer. + +Lily went inside and asked her mom. Her mom said, "That pipe brings water to our house." Lily thought that was interesting. She asked her mom if she could write about it in her journal. Her mom said yes and gave her a notebook and a pencil. + +Lily went outside and sat next to the pipe. She wrote in her journal, "Today I saw a pipe. It brings water to our house. Mittens didn't know what it was for." Lily was happy she wrote about the pipe and showed her mom what she wrote. Her mom was proud of her and gave her a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his owner, Emily. One day, Max saw a squirrel and ran after it. Emily called for Max to come back, but he didn't listen. Emily got worried because Max was running really fast. She thought he might get hurt. + +Max chased the squirrel up a tree, but the squirrel was too fast for him. Max was sad he didn't catch the squirrel, but he was happy to see Emily. Emily hugged Max and told him she was worried. Max licked Emily's face to show he was sorry. From that day on, Max made sure to listen to Emily and not speed away. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max had a flea on his back that made him feel itchy. Max asked his friend, a cat named Lily, "Do you see a flea on my back?" Lily replied, "Yes, I see it. It's a tiny bug that jumps around." Max said, "I feel so uncomfortable with this flea on my back. It makes me scratch all the time." Lily said, "Don't worry, I can help you get rid of it." + +Lily then told Max to lie down and stay still. She carefully picked the flea off Max's back and put it far away from them. Max felt so relieved and peaceful without the flea bothering him. He thanked Lily for helping him and said, "You're the best friend ever!" Lily replied, "No problem, that's what friends are for." From that day on, Max and Lily played together happily, without any itchy fleas bothering them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his flashlight. He would shine it on the walls and make funny shadows. One day, Timmy's mom made him some spaghetti for dinner. It was very spicy, but Timmy didn't like spicy food. He told his mom he couldn't eat it. + +His mom said, "Timmy, you have to accept new foods. Maybe you will like it." + +Timmy tried a bite, but it was too spicy. He didn't like it at all. Later that night, Timmy couldn't sleep. His tummy hurt from the spicy food. He wished he had listened to his mom and tried something new. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved taking naps every day after lunch. One day, her mom told her that they were going to sell some of their old toys at a garage sale. Lily was sad because she loved her toys, but her mom said they needed to make room for new ones. + +At the garage sale, Lily saw a little boy who was sad because he didn't have any toys. Lily felt sorry for him, so she gave him one of her favorite dolls. The little boy was so happy and grateful that he gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt happy too, even though she didn't have her doll anymore. + +After the garage sale, Lily's mom told her that sometimes it's better to give things away to make someone else happy, instead of keeping them for ourselves. Lily understood the moral of the story and felt proud of herself for making the little boy happy. She also realized that even though her doll was gone, it wasn't really dead because it was bringing joy to someone else. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly witch who lived in a big house. One day, a little girl named Lily went to visit the witch. Lily was scared of witches, but she wanted to be brave. + +"Hello, witch," said Lily. "Can I come in and visit you?" + +"Why, hello there, little one," replied the witch. "Of course you may come in. But be careful, my house is very old and creaky." + +Lily went inside the house and looked around. She saw lots of potions and strange things. "This is a spooky place," said Lily. + +"Don't worry, dear," said the witch. "You are safe with me. You can remain here as long as you like." + +Lily felt better and they spent the whole day together. The witch showed her how to make a magic potion and they even made some cookies. Lily had a great time and she was no longer scared of witches. She knew that the elderly witch was a very kind person. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because her family was going on a holiday to the beach. When they arrived, it was very quiet and peaceful. Lily loved the sound of the waves crashing on the shore. + +One day, Lily was playing with her ball on the sand when she slipped and fell. She hurt her knee and started to cry. Her mom came over and asked if she was okay. Lily said, "I slipped and it hurt." Her mom gave her a hug and said, "It's okay, let's put a bandaid on it." + +Lily felt better and continued to play on the beach. She built sandcastles and collected seashells. That night, she went to bed with a smile on her face, happy to be on holiday with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his mother very much. One day, Timmy wanted to send his mother a message. He asked his father, "Can you send a message to mother?" His father said, "Yes, I can send a message to mother. What do you want to say to her?" Timmy thought for a moment and said, "Tell mother that I love her very much." His father sent the message to Timmy's mother and she replied, "I love you too, my honest little boy." Timmy was very happy to hear this and smiled from ear to ear. +Once upon a time, a little mouse named Timmy was walking in the forest. He saw a big, brown bear with a long tail. Timmy said, "Hello Mr. Bear, why is your tail so long?" + +The bear replied, "I use my tail to balance when I stand up on my hind legs. Would you like to hear me sing?" + +Timmy nodded his head and the bear began to sing a song about the forest. Timmy loved the song so much that he started to dance. Suddenly, he smelled something spicy. + +He asked the bear, "Do you smell that spicy smell too?" The bear said, "Yes, I do. It's coming from the other side of the forest. Let's go and see what it is." + +So, Timmy and the bear went to the other side of the forest and found a big pot of spicy soup. They ate the soup and danced together while the bear sang another song. From that day on, Timmy and the bear became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big party. Lots of people came to the party to have fun. Suddenly, the music started and everyone began to dance. It was a happy event and everyone was having a good time. + +But then, something sad happened. One of the party guests accidentally spilled their drink on the floor. The drink made a big mess and everyone had to stop dancing. The host of the party was sad because they didn't want anyone to get hurt. + +However, the guests quickly came together to clean up the mess. They started working together to make everything better. Soon, the music started again and the party continued. Everyone was happy again and the event turned out to be a great success. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy was very humble, which means he didn't think he was better than anyone else. One day, Timmy was walking in the woods when he saw a trap. A trap is something that catches animals. Timmy was very scared and didn't want to get caught in the trap, so he started to run away. But then he remembered that mice are very fast, so he decided to try to get the cheese that was in the trap. He blinked his little eyes and ran as fast as he could. He was able to get the cheese and run away before the trap closed. Timmy was very happy that he was able to get the cheese without getting caught in the trap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear pretty masks. One day, she found a lovely pink mask with sparkles on it. She put it on and pretended to be a princess. + +Lily's mom came in and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" Lily replied, "I'm a princess!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's lovely. Do you want to play a game with me?" + +Lily was excited and said yes. They played a game where they had to lie down and pretend to be sleeping. Lily giggled and said, "I'm not really sleeping, Mommy. I'm just pretending!" Her mom laughed and said, "That's okay, Lily. It's fun to pretend sometimes." + +After the game, Lily took off her mask and hugged her mom. She said, "Thanks for playing with me, Mommy. I had so much fun!" Her mom smiled and said, "Anytime, my little princess." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and cuddle with her cat. One day, her mommy lit a fire in the fireplace to keep them warm. Lily thought it was so pretty and warm. + +Suddenly, her mommy's friend came over and started acting crazy. She knocked over the fireplace and the fire spread quickly. Lily's mommy tried to put it out, but it was too big. They had to run outside and call the firemen. + +The firemen came and put out the fire, but their house was all burned. Lily was sad because all her toys were gone. She wished her mommy's friend didn't say such mean things and knock over the fireplace. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She got a big box from her grandma. Lily was very happy and excited to open it. She quickly tore off the wrapping paper and started to unpack the box. Inside, she found a toy car and a doll. + +Lily's little brother, Jack, saw the toy car and became envious. He wanted to play with it too. But Lily didn't want to share her new toy. Jack was sad and went to his room. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came to fix a loose screw in her bed. Lily watched him carefully and asked him what he was doing. Her dad explained that he was tightening a screw to make sure her bed was safe. Lily was happy to learn something new and thanked her dad for fixing her bed. +Once upon a time, there was a brave elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play hide and seek with her friends in the jungle. One day, Ellie was playing with her friends, but she got lost. She didn't know where to go. + +Ellie walked and walked, but she couldn't find her friends. She was feeling scared and alone. Suddenly, she heard a voice, "Hello, Ellie! Are you lost?" It was a monkey who lived in the jungle. + +Ellie was happy to see the monkey. "Yes, I am lost. Can you help me find my friends?" Ellie asked. The monkey said, "Sure, I can help you. Let's look for them together." + +Ellie and the monkey walked together and found Ellie's friends. They were happy to see Ellie. "We were worried about you, Ellie. We thought you lost!" they said. Ellie smiled and said, "I was lost, but I found a new friend who helped me." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because she got an invitation to her friend's birthday party. She showed the invitation to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy, I got an invitation to Sarah's party!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, Lily! We'll display the invitation on the fridge so we don't forget about it." + +The next day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While they were playing, they saw a big dog running towards them. Lily got scared and said, "Mommy, the dog is not harmless! It might hurt us!" + +Her mom quickly came over and said, "Don't worry, Lily. The dog is just friendly and wants to play with you. But let's be careful and stay away from it for now." + +Lily and her friends continued playing, but they kept an eye on the dog. Eventually, the dog's owner came and took it away. Lily was relieved and went home with her mom. She was happy to have had a fun day at the park, but also glad that her mom was there to keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe. He was so tall that he could see everything in the jungle. One day, he met a monkey who was selling dishes. The giraffe was hungry and asked the monkey if he had any food to sell. + +The monkey showed the giraffe a dish with some bananas in it. The giraffe loved bananas and decided to buy the dish. He gave the monkey some leaves in exchange for the dish. The monkey was happy to sell his dish and the giraffe was happy to have some tasty bananas to eat. + +From that day on, the giraffe and the monkey became good friends. They would often meet and share food. The giraffe would always bring his tall neck down to the monkey's level so they could eat together from the same dish. And the monkey would always have something delicious to sell to his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a restaurant with her family. Lily was so excited to eat yummy food! When they sat down, the waiter gave them a menu. Lily looked at the menu and saw so many different kinds of food. It was amazing! + +Lily's family ordered pizza and salad. While they waited for their food, Lily looked around the restaurant. She saw a big fish tank and some pretty paintings on the wall. + +Finally, their food came and it looked amazing too! Lily ate her pizza and salad and it was so yummy. She was happy to be at the restaurant with her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun, but her eyes hurt from the bright light. Her mommy said she needed sunglasses to protect her eyes. + +Lily looked for her sunglasses, but they weren't available. She asked her mommy to help her find them. They looked in the toy box, under the bed, and in the closet, but they couldn't find them. + +Finally, they found the sunglasses in the laundry basket. They were dirty and needed to be washed. Lily helped her mommy wash the sunglasses with soap and water. After they were clean, she put them on and went outside to play in the sun. Her eyes felt much better with her clean sunglasses. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Timmy found a pistol in his dad's room. Timmy thought it was a toy, so he took it to show his friends. + +When Timmy showed his friends the pistol, they all thought it was stupid. "That's not a toy, Timmy! Put it back!" said one of his friends. But Timmy didn't listen and kept playing with the pistol. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom found out about the pistol and took it away. "You can't play with that, Timmy. It's not safe," she said. Timmy felt sad but understood that it was important to listen to his mom. + +From then on, Timmy played hide and seek with his friends without any pistols or other dangerous things. And they all had lots of fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to play in her bed with her favorite sheet. The sheet was pink and had small flowers on it. + +One day, Lily's mom came to her room and asked her to remove the sheet so she could wash it. Lily was sad because she loved her sheet, but she knew it needed to be cleaned. + +After her mom washed the sheet, she put it back on Lily's bed. Lily was happy to have her favorite sheet back and snuggled up under it for a nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite shirt that he loved to wear every day. One day, Timmy's mom said the shirt didn't fit him anymore and that he needed a new one. Timmy didn't want a new shirt, he wanted to wear his favorite one. + +Timmy's mom took him to the store to find a new shirt. They looked and looked but none of the shirts felt comfortable like his favorite one. Timmy started to get upset and cry. The store got quiet and there was silence. + +Timmy's mom tried to calm him down but he was too upset. They left the store without a new shirt. Timmy was sad and didn't want to wear any other shirt. He kept wearing his favorite shirt even though it was too small. One day, Timmy's shirt ripped and he couldn't wear it anymore. Timmy was very sad and missed his favorite shirt. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play dress-up. She had a pretty pink dress and a shiny belt that she wore every day. One day, she heard her mom say, "We're going to a party tonight, Lily. Make sure you look nice!" + +Lily was excited to go to the party, but she wanted to look even nicer than usual. So, she went to her mom's room and asked, "Mommy, can I polish my belt? I want it to be shiny like the stars!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. You can use the special polish in my drawer." Lily was so happy that she ran to get the polish and started to rub it on her belt. + +As she was polishing, her little brother came in and said, "Wow, Lily! Your belt is enormous now!" Lily looked down and saw that her belt had grown bigger and bigger! She was so surprised that she dropped the polish on the floor. + +But then, something even more amazing happened. The polish on the floor started to glow and sparkle. Suddenly, the room was filled with a bright light and a magical fairy appeared. "Thank you for polishing your belt, Lily," the fairy said. "You have unlocked its true power. Now, whenever you wear it, you will be the most beautiful girl in the room!" And from that day on, Lily wore her enchanted belt to every party and felt like a princess. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the forest. One day, she saw a big, brown owl sitting on a tree branch. "Hi owl!" Lily said. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm feeling miserable," the owl replied. "I'm covered in dirt and my feathers are all tangled." + +Lily felt sorry for the owl and wanted to help. "I know how to clean you up!" she said. She ran back to her house and grabbed a bucket of water and a brush. + +Lily used the brush to clean the owl's feathers and the water to rinse them off. The owl felt much better and thanked Lily. "You're my hero!" the owl said. From that day on, the owl and Lily were the best of friends and they played together in the forest every day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had an old wardrobe in her room. It was very big and brown. It had been in her family for a long time, it was very ancient. + +One day, Lily was playing hide and seek with her friends. She hid in the wardrobe. But when she opened the door, she got a surprise! The wardrobe was magical and it took her to a different world. It was very exciting! + +Lily explored the new world and had lots of fun. But when she wanted to go back home, she couldn't find the wardrobe. She looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be found. Just as she was about to give up, she saw a glimmer of brown in the distance. It was the wardrobe! She ran towards it and opened the door. She was so happy to be back home. From that day on, she always knew that the wardrobe was special and magical. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big bear. He lived in a forest with lots of trees and flowers. One evening, the bear was very hungry. He looked for some food but he couldn't find anything. Suddenly, he saw a huge, juicy apple on a tree. The bear tried to reach it with his paws but he couldn't. So, he decided to pull the apple with all his strength. Finally, the apple fell down and the bear was very happy. He ate the apple and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was walking in the park with her mommy when she saw a big puddle on the ground. Lily wanted to jump in it, but her mommy said no. + +Suddenly, it started to rain and Lily's mommy took out an umbrella. She poured some water on Lily's head by accident. Lily giggled and said, "Mommy, you poured water on me!" + +As they walked, they saw a police officer. He told them about a law that says you have to wear a seatbelt in the car. Lily's mommy was grateful for the officer's reminder and said, "Thank you for telling us about the law." + +Lily asked the officer if he wanted to come with them to have some ice cream. The officer smiled and said yes. They all went to the ice cream shop and had a delicious treat. Lily was grateful for the new friend she made that day. +Once upon a time, there was a happy frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to jump and play in the big brown pool near his home. One hot summer day, Freddy invited his friends to come and jump with him in the pool. They all had so much fun splashing and playing together! + +Suddenly, Freddy noticed that his friend Sally was stuck in a big pile of mud near the pool. Sally was a little scared and didn't know how to get out. Freddy quickly jumped out of the pool and hopped over to help her. He used his strong legs to pull Sally out of the mud and back onto solid ground. + +From that day on, Sally and Freddy became the best of friends. They would jump and play in the pool together every day, and Freddy was always there to help Sally if she ever got stuck again. They both knew that they would always be there for each other, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park with his mom. One day, they saw a man selling ice cream from a cart. The man was called a vendor. Timmy got very excited and asked his mom if he could get some ice cream. His mom said yes, and Timmy got a cone with wild strawberry flavor. It was so yummy! Timmy and his mom sat on a bench and enjoyed their ice cream while watching the birds fly in the sky. Timmy was very happy he got to try the ice cream from the vendor. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mom. One day, her mom let her use the mixer to whip the batter. Lily felt very happy and proud. + +But then, her older sister came into the kitchen and started being bossy. She said Lily was doing it wrong and tried to take over. Lily didn't like that. She wanted to do it herself. So, she told her sister to let her finish. + +Finally, the cake was ready and it looked delicious. Lily's mom was very happy with her and said she did a great job. Lily felt proud of herself and was glad she didn't let her sister boss her around. +Once upon a time, there was a big factory that made toys for children. The factory was very loud and the workers were uncomfortable because of the noise. But they kept working because they needed money to buy food and clothes. + +One day, the factory owner decided to include a new machine that made toys faster. But the machine was very big and made even more noise. The workers became even more uncomfortable and some of them got sick. + +The factory owner didn't care about the workers and only wanted to make more money. But one day, the machine broke and the factory had to close. The workers lost their jobs and had no money to buy food or clothes. The moral of the story is that it's important to care about other people and not just think about yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a king who had a shiny crown. He loved his crown very much and wore it all the time. One day, a sneaky thief came and stole the crown while the king was sleeping. The king woke up and was very sad because his crown was gone. He searched everywhere but could not find it. + +The king was very persistent and asked everyone in the kingdom if they had seen his crown. But no one had seen it. The thief was very clever and had hidden the crown very well. The king was very upset and could not sleep at night because he missed his crown. + +Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months, but the crown was never found. The king was very sad and missed his crown every day. The thief had gotten away with stealing the king's crown and the king was left with a broken heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved dessert, especially chocolate cake. One day, Tim was walking in the forest and he saw a little bird. The bird looked gloomy and sad. Tim asked the bird what was wrong and the bird said that she lost her nest. Tim knew he had to save the bird's nest. He searched for the nest and found it on a tree. Tim climbed the tree and put the nest back where it belonged. The bird was very happy and grateful. To thank Tim, the bird gave him a piece of chocolate cake. Tim was very happy and enjoyed his dessert under the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big mustache. He was very sad because his mustache was not shiny. So, he decided to polish it. He took a cloth and rubbed his mustache until it was very shiny. Now, he was happy again! The end. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the park with his mom. Timmy loved to play in the sandbox and swing on the swings. But today, when he got to the park, he saw that the sandbox was dirty. "Mommy, the sandbox is dirty!" Timmy said. "I can't play in there!" + +His mom looked at the sandbox and said, "Oh no, that's not good. Let's go play on the swings instead." Timmy was sad, but he went to the swings and started to swing back and forth. Suddenly, he got really tired and had to stand still. "Mommy, I need oxygen!" Timmy said, feeling out of breath. + +His mom quickly took him off the swings and they sat down on a bench. "Take deep breaths, Timmy," his mom said. "You'll feel better soon." Timmy took deep breaths and started to feel better. "Thanks, Mommy," he said. "I feel much better now." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big box with a lock on it. She wanted to see what was inside, but she didn't have the key. One day, she found the key and used it to unlock the box. Inside the box, she found a magazine with pictures of animals she had never seen before. They were unknown to her. She was so happy to learn about these new animals and couldn't wait to tell her friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a hotel with her family for a vacation. When they arrived, Lily saw a big dog in the lobby. She was frightened and said to her mom, "Mommy, I don't like that dog. Can we go to our room now?" + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. The dog is friendly. He won't hurt you. Just mind your own business and he will mind his." Lily felt better and they went to their room. + +Later that day, Lily and her family went to the pool. Lily saw the dog again and was frightened again. Her dad said, "Lily, remember what mommy said? Just mind your own business and he will mind his." Lily felt better and enjoyed swimming in the pool. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max loved to run and play with his friends. One day, Max and his friends decided to cross a big bridge to get to the other side of the river. + +As they were crossing the bridge, Max saw a piece of cheese on the other side. He got so excited that he started to rush across the bridge without looking where he was going. Max was very clumsy and he tripped on a big rock. + +Max's friends tried to help him up, but it was too late. Max had fallen off the bridge and into the river. Max's friends were very sad and they cried for their friend. They learned that it's important to be careful and not rush when crossing bridges. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. One day, they went to a restaurant and ordered shrimp for dinner. Lily tried it, but she hated it! She made a sad face and said, "No thank you, I don't like shrimp." + +After dinner, they went back to the beach and played in the sand. Lily found a beautiful seashell and showed it to her mom. But then, she accidentally dropped it and it broke. Lily felt sad and started to cry. + +Her dad picked her up and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can find another seashell tomorrow." Lily hugged her dad and felt better. She realized that even though she didn't like shrimp, she still had a fun day with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys. One day, she found a screw on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it. It was shiny and small. She wondered what she could do with it. + +Lily went to her dad and asked if she could have a screwdriver to play with the screw. Her dad allowed her to use the screwdriver and showed her how to turn the screw. Lily was so happy and excited to learn something new. + +Later that day, it started to get gloomy outside. Lily went back inside and played with her toys. She looked at the screw and remembered how much fun she had turning it. Even though it was gloomy outside, she was happy because she learned something new and her dad allowed her to use the screwdriver. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a furry cat named Mittens. Mittens was his own cat and he loved her very much. + +One day, Timmy and Mittens went for a walk and they saw a big building. The building was very tall and had lots of windows. Timmy thought it was very cool. + +As they walked closer to the building, they saw a man with a furry dog. The dog was very friendly and Timmy and Mittens were happy to meet him. The man told Timmy that he owned the building and he let Timmy and Mittens come inside to see it. + +Timmy was so excited to see inside the building and Mittens was happy to explore too. They saw lots of rooms and even an elevator. Timmy was very grateful to the man for letting him and Mittens come inside his building. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy fell and hurt his knee. It hurt a lot and he cried. His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, we'll heal your knee." + +Timmy's mom took him to the closet and got a band-aid. She put it on his knee and kissed it to make it better. Timmy felt better and was cheerful again. + +The moral of the story is that when we get hurt, we can always find help to heal. And even though we may feel sad, we can still find reasons to be cheerful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens were playing outside when they saw a bird flying in the sky. + +Lily said, "I love birds! They are so pretty." + +Mittens replied, "I like birds too, but I like to tease them sometimes." + +Lily said, "That's not nice, Mittens. We should be kind to all animals." + +Suddenly, they saw an unusual bird with bright green feathers. It was the prettiest bird they had ever seen. Mittens wanted to tease it, but Lily said, "No, let's just watch it and enjoy its beauty." + +From that day on, Lily and Mittens learned to appreciate all animals and never teased them again. They lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man who lived in a high house. He liked to look down at the people and ignore them when they said hello. One day, a little girl walked by his house and said hello. The man ignored her and kept looking out the window. + +The little girl felt sad that the man didn't say hello back. She asked her mommy why the man didn't talk to her. Her mommy said, "Maybe he's having a bad day." + +The next day, the little girl walked by the man's house again. This time, she saw that the man was crying. She asked him why he was sad. The man told her that he was lonely and that nobody ever talked to him. + +The little girl smiled and said, "I will talk to you! We can be friends!" The man smiled back and they talked for a long time. From that day on, the man didn't ignore people anymore. He realized that having friends was more important than living in a high house. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and ride his bike. He also loved to watch his dad shave with his razor. Timmy thought the razor looked very sharp and dangerous. + +One day, Timmy's dad told him that he needed to be successful in school so that he could get a good job when he grew up. Timmy didn't really understand what "successful" meant, but he knew it was important. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his toys when he accidentally knocked over his dad's razor. He didn't think much of it and went back to playing. But when his dad went to shave the next morning, he couldn't find his razor. Timmy felt bad and knew he needed to make it right. + +The next day, Timmy went to his dad and told him how sorry he was for breaking the razor. His dad smiled and told him that he valued honesty and responsibility more than any razor. Timmy felt proud that he had done the right thing and learned the value of being successful in his own way. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy's mom said it was time for lunch. Timmy went inside and ate his sandwich. After he was done, he went back outside to play. + +As Timmy was playing, he heard a bird singing in a tree. He looked up and saw a pretty bird with feathers that were blue and green. Timmy thought the bird was very fair. + +Soon, Timmy's mom called him back inside. She said it was almost noon and they needed to get ready to go to the fair. Timmy was very excited to go to the fair and see all the rides and games. He couldn't wait to have fun with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to a park to have a picnic. They brought a lot of yummy food and drinks in a big basket. + +When they arrived, Lily's mom started to set up the picnic blanket while Lily played with her toys. Suddenly, Lily saw a pin on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Look Mommy, I found a pin!" Lily said. + +Her mom was happy that Lily found the pin, but she reminded her to be careful with it. "Don't play with the pin, it's sharp and can hurt you," her mom said. + +After they finished eating, Lily helped her mom pack up the basket. "Great job, Lily! You completed the picnic with me," her mom said. Lily smiled and felt proud of herself for being a good helper. Then, they walked home with the basket and the pin safely stored away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mom offered to take her to the park to play. Lily was very happy and said, "Yes please, mommy!" + +When they got to the park, Lily saw her friends playing on the swings and the slide. She ran over to them and said, "Hi friends, can I play too?" Her friends said yes and Lily was very happy. + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom said it was time to go home. Lily didn't want to leave yet, but she knew she had to. As they walked back to their car, Lily saw a spark in the sky. She pointed to it and said, "Look mommy, a spark!" Her mom said it was probably just a shooting star. + +When they got home, Lily's mom asked her to help organize her toys. Lily was happy to help and they worked together to put all her toys away. Then Lily went to bed, dreaming of the fun she had at the park with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy got a boo-boo on his knee. His mommy gave him some medicine to make it better. The medicine tasted yucky, but Timmy knew it would help him feel better. + +Later that day, Timmy and his friends were playing cowboys and Indians. Timmy was a cowboy and he had a toy gun. He pretended to shoot his friends with the toy gun, but he knew it wasn't real. His mommy had told him that guns are not toys and they can hurt people. + +After they finished playing, Timmy's mommy gave them some tasty cookies. Timmy loved the cookies, they were his favorite. He shared them with his friends and they all had a good time. Timmy was happy that his boo-boo was feeling better and that he had fun playing with his friends. +Once upon a time, a raven flew high in the sky. He had big, black wings and a shiny beak. One day, he saw a little girl walking in the forest. She was carrying a heavy basket of apples. + +The raven wanted to talk to the girl, but he didn't know how. He flew down and landed on a tree branch near her. The girl looked up and saw the raven. She smiled and said, "Hello, Mr. Raven!" + +The raven was surprised that the girl could talk to him. He cawed and said, "Hello, little girl. Your basket looks heavy. Do you need help?" + +The girl nodded and the raven used his strong beak to carry the basket for her. They walked together through the forest, talking about the sun, the trees, and the animals they saw. The raven was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom made some hot soup for lunch. Lily took a bite and made a funny face because the soup was bitter. + +Her mom explained to her that sometimes food can taste bitter, but it's still good for you. Lily decided to act like a grown-up and finish her soup. After lunch, Lily and her friends played in the park. They ran, jumped, and acted like animals. + +As the sun started to set, Lily's mom called her inside. She gave Lily a warm bath and read her a bedtime story. Lily fell asleep feeling happy and proud of herself for acting like a big girl and finishing her bitter soup. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends at the park. One day, Lily saw a big parade coming down the street. The people in the parade were all dressed up in amazing costumes, and they were marching to the beat of the drums. + +Lily wanted to join the parade and march with them. She ran over to her friends and told them about the parade. Her friends were excited too, and they all decided to follow the parade and see where it went. + +As they followed the parade, Lily noticed that some of the people in the parade were carrying balloons. She thought it would be fun to have a balloon too. So, she asked her mom if she could have one. Her mom said yes, and Lily was so happy. + +Finally, the parade ended at a big park. Lily and her friends played with their balloons and had a great time. Lily was so happy that she got to join the parade and march with the amazing costumes. It was a day she would never forget. +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 mom and saw a big maze. She was very curious about it and asked her mom what it was. + +Her mom said, "It's a maze, Lily. It's like a puzzle that you have to figure out how to get through." + +Lily was excited and wanted to try it out. She ran into the maze and got lost. She didn't know which way to go. Suddenly, she saw a boy and his dad. The boy said, "Hi, my name is Max. This is my dad. What's your name?" + +Lily said, "My name is Lily. Nice to meet you." + +Max said, "Do you want us to help you find your way out of the maze?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please!" + +Together, they found their way out of the maze. Lily was so happy and grateful. She said, "Thank you for introducing yourselves and helping me. That was an original adventure!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and swing on the swings. One day, a little boy came up to her and said, "Can I swing too?" Lily replied, "Sure, but don't disturb me." + +The little boy started swinging too fast and it made Lily feel scared. She said, "Stop, you're going too fast!" But the little boy didn't listen and he kept swinging faster and faster. Suddenly, the swing broke and Lily fell off and hurt her arm. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and asked the little boy, "Did you know you were breaking the law by swinging too fast?" The little boy felt bad and said, "I didn't mean to disturb her. I'm sorry." Lily's mom helped her up and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's go get some ice cream to make you feel better." Lily smiled and forgot all about the little boy and the broken swing. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside and bounce around in the grass. One day, while he was bouncing, he saw a big mailbox. Benny had never seen a mailbox before, so he decided to take a closer look. + +As he got closer, he noticed that the mailbox was very creative. It had lots of colors and pictures on it. Benny thought it was the most beautiful mailbox he had ever seen. + +Benny decided to bounce on top of the mailbox to get a better view. But as he bounced, he accidentally knocked over the mailbox! Oh no! Benny felt very bad for what he had done. He knew he had to fix it. + +So, Benny used his creative mind and gathered some flowers and leaves to decorate the mailbox and make it look even better than before. The mailbox was fixed and looked even more beautiful than ever. Benny was so happy and proud of himself for being so creative and fixing the mailbox. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and always carried her red bucket with her. One day, she saw her neighbor, Mr. Smith, who was very old and deaf. She wanted to help him, so she went to his house and knocked on his door. + +"Hello, Mr. Smith," she said. "Can I help you with anything?" + +Mr. Smith couldn't hear her, so she had to request his attention by waving her arms. Finally, he saw her and smiled. + +"Thank you, Lily," he said. "I dropped my keys in the yard and I can't find them. Can you help me?" + +Lily was happy to help and used her bucket to collect all the leaves in the yard. And guess what? She found Mr. Smith's keys! He was so grateful and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily and Mr. Smith became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved animals. She had a toy tiger that she took with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily and her parents went to the zoo to see real tigers. + +As they walked around, they met a zookeeper named Tim. Lily asked him, "Can you show me the tiger please?" Tim smiled and said, "Of course, I know a very dependable tiger who is always happy to see visitors." + +Tim took them to a big enclosure where the tiger was sleeping. Suddenly, the tiger woke up and roared loudly. Lily was scared and wanted to leave, but Tim explained that the tiger was just saying hello. + +After they left the zoo, Lily said to her parents, "I was scared of the tiger, but Tim said he was dependable. That means he is a good tiger, right?" Her parents smiled and said, "Yes, that's right. Just like people, some animals are dependable and some are not. It's important to sort out the good ones from the bad ones." + +From that day on, Lily learned to be brave and to trust dependable animals like her toy tiger. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Ben. Ben loved to eat honey, but he ate too much honey every day. He got very big and couldn't fit into his cave anymore. Ben was sad and didn't know what to do. + +One day, Ben saw a little rabbit wearing a red cap. Ben liked the cap and wanted it for himself. He took the cap from the rabbit and ran away. The rabbit was sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Ben started to feel guilty. He knew it was wrong to take the cap from the rabbit. He thought about what he had done and decided to give the cap back. Ben went to the rabbit and gave the cap back. The rabbit was happy again. + +From that day on, Ben learned to control how much honey he ate. He didn't want to get too big and not fit into his cave again. Ben also learned that it's not nice to take things from others. He felt better after giving the cap back and the rabbit forgave him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind farmer. He had a big farm with lots of animals like cows, pigs and chickens. The sun would shine on the farm every day and make the crops grow big and strong. + +One day, the farmer saw a little girl walking down the road. She was lost and didn't know where to go. The farmer was kind and asked her to come to his farm. He gave her some milk from his cows and let her play with the baby chicks. + +As the day went on, the sun continued to shine and the little girl was happy to be on the farm. She helped the farmer feed the animals and even helped pick some vegetables from the garden. When it was time for her to go, the farmer gave her a big hug and told her she was always welcome back to his farm. + +From that day on, the little girl would visit the farm often. She loved seeing the animals and feeling the sun shine on her face. And the kind farmer was always happy to see her. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who had a lot of laundry to do. She gathered all the dirty clothes and put them in the washing machine. She added some soap and turned it on. While the laundry was washing, she decided to bake some cookies. She got some flour, sugar, and eggs and mixed them together. She put the cookie dough in the oven and set the timer. After a while, the timer went off and the cookies were ready! The mommy took them out of the oven and put them on a plate. She was happy to have clean clothes and yummy cookies. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved spaghetti with sauce. One day, she went to her friend Tommy's house for dinner. Tommy's mom made spaghetti with sauce too. + +Lily said, "This spaghetti is nice. I understand why you like it, Tommy." + +Tommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. Do you want more sauce?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, please. I really like the sauce." + +Tommy's mom gave her more sauce and Lily was so happy. They all had a nice dinner together and talked about their favorite foods. Lily went home with a full tummy and a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and design things on her board. One day, she drew a beautiful picture of a butterfly, but her board was stubborn and wouldn't erase the mistakes she made. + +Lily got upset and said, "Board, why won't you erase my mistakes?" The board replied, "I am just doing my job. It's up to you to keep trying and not give up." + +Lily realized that the board was right. She kept trying and eventually, she made a perfect butterfly. The moral of the story is to never give up and keep trying even when things get tough. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very helpful. He loved to help his owner, Sarah, with everything she did. One day, Sarah and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a sign that said "Do not part the grass." Sarah explained to Max that it meant they couldn't walk on the grass. Max understood and stayed on the path. Sarah was proud of Max for being so helpful and following the sign. They continued their walk and had a wonderful time together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was a cute and adorable bear who loved to explore. One day, Teddy decided to go on an adventure to find a cave. + +As he was walking, he met a little bird named Tweetie. "Where are you going, Teddy?" asked Tweetie. "I'm going to find a cave," replied Teddy. "Can I come with you?" asked Tweetie. "Sure!" said Teddy. + +Together, they rushed through the forest looking for a cave. After a while, they finally found one. "Look, Tweetie! We found a cave!" exclaimed Teddy. They went inside the cave and saw some bats hanging upside down. "Wow, this is so cool!" said Tweetie. + +After exploring the cave, Teddy and Tweetie went back home. "Thanks for coming with me, Tweetie. We had so much fun!" said Teddy. "I had fun too, Teddy. Let's go on another adventure soon!" replied Tweetie. And so, Teddy and Tweetie became the best of friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty flower. The flower was ready to bloom and show its beautiful colors. But then, a bug came and started to eat the flower. The flower needed help, but nobody came to save it. The flower wilted and died. +Once upon a time, there was a thin lady who wanted to bake a cake. She went to the store to buy some ingredients, but she forgot to buy sugar. She was sad because she couldn't complete her cake without sugar. + +Then, she saw a little girl who was crying because she lost her doll. The lady asked the girl what was wrong and the girl told her about her lost doll. The lady decided to help the girl find her doll instead of worrying about her cake. + +Together, they searched and searched until they found the doll. The little girl was so happy and thanked the lady. The lady felt happy too because she helped someone in need. She realized that sometimes helping others is more important than completing our own tasks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved her blanket very much. She took it everywhere she went. One day, Lily spilled juice on her blanket. It was wet and she was sad. + +Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, we will dry your blanket." Lily was grateful to her mom. Her mom put the blanket in the dryer, and it was dry again. + +The next day, Lily went to the park with her blanket. She met a boy who also had a blanket. They played together and had fun. But when it was time to go home, Lily couldn't find her blanket. She looked everywhere, but it was gone. + +Lily was sad and cried. Her mom said, "It's okay, we can get you a new blanket." But Lily said, "No, I want my blanket back." Lily learned that sometimes things get lost, but it's important to be grateful for what we have. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a house with his family. Every night, Timmy's mom would lock the door so no one could come in. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him about ghosts. She said that ghosts were scary and could come into the house if the door wasn't locked. Timmy was scared of ghosts, so he made sure to always lock the door before going to bed. + +One night, Timmy forgot to lock the door. Suddenly, he heard a noise and saw a ghost in his room! Timmy was very scared, but then he remembered what his mom said about locking the door. He quickly locked the door and the ghost disappeared. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to lock the door every night. He learned that it's important to be regular with important things, like locking the door, to keep scary things away. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily who loved to play in her garden. She had many flowers and plants, including a special herb that she loved to smell. One day, Lily's little brother came to play with her in the garden. He accidentally stepped on the herb and it broke. Lily was sad and asked her brother to be more careful. + +Her brother felt bad and wanted to make it up to her. He asked, "What can I do to make you happy again?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "Can you release the butterfly that's in the jar over there? It will make me happy to see it fly." Her brother agreed and released the butterfly. Lily watched as it flew away, feeling much better. From that day on, her brother always made sure to be careful around her plants. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore new places. One day, Timmy went to a park he had never been to before. As he was playing, he noticed a little girl crying on a bench. + +Timmy went over to the little girl and asked her why she was crying. The little girl said she was lost and didn't know where her mommy was. Timmy felt sad for the little girl and wanted to help her. He asked her what her mommy's name was and where they were supposed to meet. + +The little girl told Timmy her mommy's name and the place they were supposed to meet. Timmy took the little girl's hand and led her to the place where her mommy was waiting. The little girl's mommy was so happy to see her and thanked Timmy for helping her daughter. Timmy felt proud of himself for helping someone in an unknown place. The moral of the story is to always help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Lily. Max loved Lily very much and always followed her wherever she went. + +One day, Lily took Max to the park to play. Max loved running around and playing fetch with Lily. "Max, let's see how fast you can run!" said Lily. Max wagged his tail and barked happily. He loved to speed around the park and show off his fast legs. + +As they were playing, Lily saw a butterfly and ran after it. Max followed her, but suddenly he saw a cat. Max stopped and barked at the cat. "Max, come back!" called Lily. Max turned around and ran back to Lily. He was a loyal dog and would never leave her alone. + +From that day on, Max and Lily went to the park every day to play. Max loved to speed around and play with Lily, but he always made sure to stay by her side and protect her. Max knew that he loved Lily very much and would always be her loyal friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a ticket to go to the circus with his mommy and daddy. He was very excited! But Timmy forgot where he put his ticket. He looked in his toy box and under his bed, but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy's mommy and daddy were getting ready to leave for the circus. Timmy was sad because he couldn't find his ticket. But his mommy said, "Don't worry Timmy, we will find your ticket. Let's study the house and look for it." + +They looked in the kitchen, in the living room, and in the bathroom. Finally, they found the ticket under the couch! Timmy was so happy! He said, "Yay! I found my ticket! I'm not stupid!" And they all went to the circus together and had a great time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a princess who lived in an ice castle. She imagined her castle was made of delicate ice crystals that sparkled in the sunlight. + +Lily's favorite toy was a stuffed unicorn named Sparkles. She pretended that Sparkles was her loyal steed, and they rode through the ice castle together. Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise and pretended it was a dragon coming to attack her castle. + +She quickly grabbed her toy sword and shield and bravely fought off the imaginary dragon. After the battle, Lily and Sparkles celebrated their victory with a tea party in the castle's throne room. They sipped tea and nibbled on delicate cookies while enjoying the beautiful ice castle. + +From that day on, Lily loved to pretend she was a princess in her ice castle with Sparkles by her side. And even though it was just make-believe, it was still a magical adventure for her. +Once upon a time, there was a clever fox. He lived near a creek where he liked to play. One day, he saw a ball and decided to roll it down the hill. The ball rolled and rolled until it fell into the creek. + +The fox went to the edge of the creek and tried to get the ball, but the water was too deep. Suddenly, a rabbit came by and asked, "What are you doing?" + +"I'm trying to get my ball," said the fox. + +The rabbit said, "I can help you get it. I know how to swim." + +So, the rabbit jumped into the creek and tried to find the ball. But the current was too strong and the rabbit couldn't swim back to the edge. The fox tried to help, but it was too late. The rabbit was swept away by the creek and never came back. The fox was sad and learned to be careful near the creek. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks. One day, his friend Billy invited him to a special event. Billy said there would be a rare vehicle there. Timmy was so excited! + +He asked his mom if he could go and she said yes. They went to the event and saw the rare vehicle. It was so cool! Timmy and Billy got to sit inside and pretend to drive it. + +After the event, Timmy was so happy. He thanked Billy for inviting him and said it was the best day ever. From that day on, Timmy loved vehicles even more and always remembered the rare one he got to sit in. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Betsy. Betsy loved to hop and play in the meadow near her home. One day, while she was hopping around, she saw a big carrot. She hopped over to it, but as she was about to take a bite, she tripped and fell. + +Betsy was sad because she couldn't eat the carrot. She decided to ask her friend, Sammy the Squirrel, to help her. Sammy was happy to help and together they worked to get the carrot out of the ground. They finally got it out, but as they were carrying it back to Betsy's home, they saw a group of birds who were hungry. + +Betsy and Sammy knew that the birds needed the carrot more than they did, so they gave it to them. Even though Betsy didn't get to eat the carrot, she was happy that she could help her friends. She learned that it's important to be kind and share with others. And in the end, the birds were so grateful that they returned the favor by bringing Betsy and Sammy some delicious nuts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved horses and dreamed of having one of her own. One day, her parents surprised her with a trip to a farm where she could ride a horse. + +Lily was so happy and excited to ride the horse. She held onto the reins tight and the horse started to trot. Lily loved the feeling of the wind in her hair and the horse's hooves pounding on the ground. + +After the ride, the farmer asked Lily if she wanted to help him take care of the horses. She eagerly agreed and spent the day brushing and feeding the horses. The farmer noticed how kind and gentle Lily was with the horses and offered her a job helping out at the stable. + +Lily was overjoyed at the opportunity to work with horses every day. She worked hard and learned a lot about taking care of them. As time passed, Lily gained more and more responsibility at the stable. She was proud of herself for being a nice and reliable helper. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Benny was playing hide and seek when he saw a big, smelly skunk. + +"Yuck!" Benny said. "You smell bad!" + +The skunk replied, "I know I do. But I can't help it. I was born that way." + +Just then, a loud noise scared the skunk and he ran away. Benny and his friends were happy that they escaped from the smelly skunk. Benny went home and brushed his fur to get rid of the bad smell. He felt much better after that. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing cards. One day, she was playing cards with her mom and dad, but she was getting impatient because she couldn't win. + +Lily's mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. Just settle down and keep playing. You'll get better with time." + +But Lily didn't want to wait. She wanted to win now. So she kept playing and playing, but she still couldn't win. + +Finally, Lily's dad said, "Let's take a break and have some cookies. Maybe that will help you settle down and focus better." + +Lily agreed and they all took a break. After eating some cookies, Lily felt better and was ready to play cards again. This time, she was patient and focused, and she finally won a game! +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Betsy. Betsy was very jealous of her friend Daisy because Daisy had a shiny bell around her neck. Betsy wanted a shiny bell too! + +One day, Betsy saw a shiny bell in the grass. She was so happy! But then she heard a little voice. It was a bird. The bird said, "That bell belongs to the farmer. He put it there for Daisy." + +Betsy had to decide what to do. She could take the bell and be happy, but then Daisy would be sad. Or she could leave the bell and be sad, but then Daisy would be happy. Betsy thought and thought. Finally, she decided to leave the bell for Daisy. Daisy was so happy! And Betsy felt happy too, because she knew she did the right thing. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the library with her mom. Lily loved books and always wanted to read something new. She saw a big, thick book on a shelf and asked her mom what it was. Her mom said it was a dictionary, which is a book that tells you what words mean. + +Lily wanted to hold the dictionary, but it was too heavy for her. Just then, a boy named Max came up and saw Lily struggling. He offered to hold the dictionary for her. Lily was happy and said thank you. + +But Max was smelly, and Lily didn't like that. She wrinkled her nose and said, "Ew, you stink!" Max got mad and said, "I don't stink!" Lily's mom heard the argument and came over to see what was going on. She explained to Max that Lily didn't mean to hurt his feelings, and that sometimes people say things that they don't mean. + +Max understood and apologized to Lily. They all laughed and Lily and Max became friends. Lily borrowed the dictionary and went home happy, with a new book to read. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They walked through the park and saw lots of trees, flowers, and animals. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She stopped and said, "Listen, what's that noise?" Her mommy said, "It's just a car driving by." Lily nodded and they continued walking. + +As they walked, Lily noticed her daddy's backpack. "What's in your backpack, daddy?" she asked. "Oh, just some gear for our walk," he replied. Lily thought it was cool that her daddy had special things in his backpack. + +Later on, they came across a bridge that was very bouncy. Lily was scared to cross it, but her daddy said, "Don't worry, it's flexible and can handle our weight." They crossed the bridge safely and Lily felt very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very lucky because her mommy took her to the museum. Lily was very excited to see all the pretty things in the museum. She saw a big dinosaur and a shiny diamond. + +Suddenly, Lily felt like she needed to sneeze. She covered her nose and mouth with her hand and sneezed very loudly. Everyone looked at her, but Lily didn't mind. She was having too much fun at the museum. + +After the museum, Lily and her mommy went to get ice cream. Lily got her favorite flavor, strawberry. She was very happy and felt lucky to have such a fun day with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they were playing with a ball when Lily accidentally kicked it too hard and it went over the fence. + +Lily's friend, Sarah, said, "Don't worry, I'll raise you up so you can see where the ball went." Sarah was very careful as she lifted Lily up so she could look over the fence. Lily saw the ball in the neighbor's yard, but there was a big dog guarding it. + +Lily said, "Oh no, how will we get the ball back?" Sarah replied, "I have an idea. Let's ask the neighbor if we can have it back." They knocked on the neighbor's door and asked politely for the ball. The neighbor was kind and gave it back to them. + +Lily and Sarah were happy to have the ball back and they thanked the neighbor for being so nice. They went back to playing and were more careful not to kick the ball too hard again. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tom. He loved to play with sticks. One day, Tom found a big stick and he was so happy. He shouted, "Look at my big stick!" + +Tom's friend, a little bird, heard him shout and flew over to see the stick. "Wow, that's a big stick!" said the bird. + +Tom said, "Do you want to play with it?" The bird said yes and they played together with the stick all day. They had so much fun shouting and playing with the stick that they didn't even notice the sun was setting. + +When it was time to go home, Tom said to the bird, "Thanks for playing with me. Let's play again tomorrow!" The bird nodded and flew away, happy to have a new friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear named Bobo. Bobo loved to eat cake. One day, he found a small, yummy cake in the forest. He picked it up and started to eat it. + +As Bobo was eating the cake, he heard a little girl crying. Her name was Lily. Bobo walked over to her and asked, "Why are you sad, little girl?" Lily looked up and said, "I lost my cake. I am very hungry and sad." + +Bobo wanted to comfort Lily, so he gave her the rest of the cake. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, hairy bear! You are very kind." They both sat down and shared the cake. From that day on, Bobo and Lily were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small village by the sea, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play near the water when the tide came in. One day, he saw a weak, little fish struggling in the water. Tim wanted to help the fish, so he picked it up and held it gently. + +"Hi, little fish!" Tim said. "Why are you so weak? Let me help you." The fish looked at Tim and said, "Thank you, Tim. I got caught in the tide and it made me spin around and around. I'm very tired now." + +Tim knew just what to do. He carried the fish to a safe spot in the water, away from the strong tide. The fish started to feel better and thanked Tim. "You're welcome, little fish!" Tim said with a big smile. "Now you can swim and play without spinning in the tide." + +The fish swam away, happy and strong once more. Tim felt proud that he could help his new friend. From that day on, Tim and the fish would play together near the water, always watching out for each other. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat delicious cookies. One day, his mom baked a big batch of cookies for him. She told him, "Tim, don't eat all the cookies at once. Save some for later." + +Later that day, Tim's tummy started to hurt. He had eaten too many cookies. His mom heard him cry and said, "I told you not to eat all the cookies. Now your tummy hurts. Go to the bathroom and wash your hands." + +While Tim was in the bathroom, he heard a noise. It was his little sister, Sue. She was playing with her toys and making a lot of noise. Tim said, "Sue, please don't disturb me. My tummy hurts because I ate too many cookies." + +Sue felt bad for her brother and stopped making noise. She even brought him a glass of water to help his tummy feel better. From that day on, Tim learned to listen to his mom and not eat too many delicious cookies at once. And Sue learned not to disturb her brother when he needed some quiet time. +One day, a boy named Tim went with his mom to the subway. They wanted to go to the park. Tim was very excited. He loved to ride the subway. It was big and fast. + +While they waited for the train, Tim observed a man with a silly hat. The hat was big and had many colors. Tim laughed and said, "Mommy, look at that man's hat! It's so silly!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is very silly, but it's also fun!" + +When the train came, they got on and sat down. Tim looked out the window and saw the city go by. He was happy to be on the subway. Soon, they got to the park and played all day. Tim had a great day with his mom and the silly hat man on the subway. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in the pool. One day, he saw a naughty frog at the pool. The frog was jumping in and out of the water, making big splashes. + +Tim said, "Hey, frog! You are being naughty! Stop splashing water!" The frog stopped and looked at Tim. He recognized that Tim was a nice boy who just wanted to play. + +The frog said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I didn't mean to be naughty. Can we play together in the pool?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, we can be friends and play together!" + +So, Tim and the frog played in the pool all day long. They had lots of fun and became best friends. From that day on, the frog was never naughty again. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the zoo. He was very adventurous. At the zoo, he saw big animals and small animals. He saw a lion, a monkey, and an elephant. Tim was very happy. + +Tim saw a big gate. The gate was open. Tim went through the gate. He did not know that it was not safe. Inside the gate, there were more animals. Tim saw a big bear and a fast snake. + +Tim's mom called out, "Tim, come back! It's not safe!" But Tim did not listen. He wanted to see more animals. The bear saw Tim and started to chase him. Tim was scared. + +In the end, Tim got caught by the bear. The zookeepers had to come and save him. Tim and his mom had to leave the zoo. Tim learned that it is important to listen to his mom and stay safe. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little deer named Danny. Danny had a small horn on his head. He loved to play with his friends, but he felt sad because his horn was not very useful. + +One day, Danny met a wise old owl named Oliver. Oliver saw Danny's sad face and asked, "Why are you sad, Danny?" Danny replied, "My horn is not useful like my friends' strong legs or sharp teeth." + +Oliver thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea! Let's go on an adventure to find a way to make your horn useful." Danny liked the idea and they both went on an adventure. + +As they walked through the forest, they found a big box. Danny used his horn to open the box. Inside, they found toys and treats for all the animals in the forest. Danny and Oliver shared the toys and treats with their friends, and everyone was very happy. + +From that day on, Danny learned that his horn was useful after all. He could open things and help his friends. Danny was no longer sad and played happily with his friends in the forest. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk with his mom. They saw an ordinary mailbox on the street. Tim wanted to put a letter in the mailbox for his grandma. + +"Mom, can I drop the letter in the mailbox?" Tim asked. His mom said, "Yes, you can." + +As Tim tried to drop the letter in the mailbox, a big wind came and blew the letter away. Tim was sad and didn't know what to do. He looked at his mom and said, "Mom, the wind took my letter." + +His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Tim. We will write a new letter and try again tomorrow." So, they went home and wrote a new letter for grandma. The next day, they went back to the mailbox and Tim dropped the letter in without any problems. Tim was happy that his grandma would get his letter. +Once upon a time, there was a little toy named Timmy. Timmy could spin around and around. He lived in a calm room with many other toys. They all liked to play together. + +One day, Timmy met a new toy named Sally. Sally was very shy. Timmy wanted to be friends with her. So, he asked her, "Do you want to play with me?" + +Sally looked at Timmy and said, "Yes, I want to play with you. Can you show me how to spin?" + +Timmy was very happy. He showed Sally how to spin around and around. They spun together all day long. They became the best of friends and played together every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim was scared. He wanted to climb a big tree, but he was not sure if he could do it. His friend, Sally, said, "You can do it, Tim! You have strong muscles!" + +Tim thought about it and said, "Okay, I will try." He started to climb the tree. His hands and feet moved slowly, but his muscles helped him go higher and higher. + +At the top of the tree, Tim looked down and saw Sally. She was so happy that he made it. "You did it, Tim! You succeed!" she said. Tim was not scared anymore. He felt proud and strong. He knew that with his muscles and a good friend, he could do anything. +One day, a big whale was in the sea. The whale was bald and loved to splash. He would jump and play in the water all day long. + +One day, while the whale was splashing, a little fish came up to him. The little fish said, "Hi, Mr. Whale! Can I play with you?" The whale smiled and said, "Yes, little fish! Let's splash together!" + +So, the bald whale and the little fish played in the sea. They would jump and splash, making big waves. They laughed and had so much fun. They played until the sun went down and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree in a big park. The tree was very happy because it could see all the little kids play every day. One day, a little bird came to the tree and said, "Hi, tree! Can I live here with you?" + +The tree said, "Yes, little bird, you can live with me. We can be friends and watch the kids play together." The little bird was very happy and sang a pretty song for the tree. + +One night, there were big, bright fireworks in the sky. The little bird and the tree watched the fireworks together. The fireworks made the little bird scared, so the tree gave the bird a big kiss to make it feel safe. They watched the fireworks all night and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a fair. The fair had fun games and yummy food. All the kids loved to go there. + +One day, a little boy named Tom went to the fair with his mom. Tom wore his favorite cap. It was blue and had a picture of a car on it. Tom saw a big wheel and wanted to go on it. His mom said, "Okay, let's go!" + +Tom and his mom went on the big wheel. They went up and down, and up and down. Tom was so happy. But then, Tom's cap flew off his head. He was sad. His mom said, "Don't worry, we will find it." + +After the big wheel ride, they looked for the cap. They found it close to a game stall. Tom was happy again. They played games, ate ice cream, and had a great time at the fair. And Tom made sure to hold his cap tight so it wouldn't fly away again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a shy cat named Kitty. Kitty had a friend, a little boy named Tim. Tim and Kitty loved to play together every day. They would chase each other in the garden, and Tim would laugh when Kitty jumped high to catch a butterfly. + +One day, Tim found a bottle of ink in his room. He thought it was fun to paint with it. He painted a big sun and a house on a paper. Tim showed the painting to Kitty, and Kitty liked it. "Look, Kitty! I made a pretty picture with ink," said Tim. Kitty meowed and rubbed against Tim's leg, happy to see the picture. + +Later, Tim's mom saw the ink and knew it could make a mess. She decided to lock the ink in a cupboard so Tim and Kitty couldn't find it. Tim was a little sad, but he knew his mom was right. "It's okay, Kitty. We can still play outside," said Tim. So, Tim and Kitty went to the garden and played together until the sun went down. And they were happy, even without the ink. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Mia and her cat, Whiskers. Mia loved to play with Whiskers every day. They were best friends. + +One day, Mia's mom made a brilliant tuna sandwich for lunch. Mia was so excited to eat it. She took a big bite and said, "Yummy! This is the best sandwich ever, Mom!" Whiskers looked at the sandwich and wanted some too. + +Mia tried to give Whiskers a small piece of tuna, but Whiskers refused to eat it. "No, no!" said Whiskers, shaking his head. Mia was confused. "But Whiskers, you love tuna!" Whiskers looked at Mia and said, "I want to play first, then I will eat the tuna." + +So, Mia and Whiskers played together all afternoon. They ran, jumped, and laughed. After they were done playing, Whiskers finally ate the tuna and loved it. Mia and Whiskers were happy and full. They knew that they had the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside. One sunny day, she found a long pole in her yard. She thought it would be fun to try and balance on it. + +Lily put the pole on the ground and tried to walk on it. She wobbled and almost fell, but she kept trying. Soon, her big brother Tom came outside and saw her. He said, "Wow, that's impressive! Can I try too?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, you can try!" + +Tom tried to balance on the pole too. He wobbled just like Lily did, but they both kept trying. They laughed and played together all day. They were so happy to learn a new game. At the end of the day, they were both very good at balancing on the pole. +Once upon a time, there was a cat with very soft fur. The cat was very attractive. It had a friend, a dog. The dog had rough fur. They lived in a big house with a kind family. + +One day, the cat and the dog were playing with a toy. They both wanted the toy. They did not want to share. The cat said, "I want to play with the toy alone. Let's separate." The dog agreed, "Okay, we can play alone." + +So, the cat and the dog played alone in different rooms. They missed each other. After a while, they decided to play together again. They learned that playing together was more fun than playing alone. They shared the toy and were happy friends again. +One day, a little cat named Tim went for a walk in the park. Tim saw a big fountain with water. He liked the water and wanted to play near it. Tim was a bit fearful because he had never seen a fountain before. But he was brave and walked closer to the fountain. + +As Tim got closer, he saw a small bird near the fountain. The bird was thirsty and wanted to drink water. But the bird was also fearful of the fountain. Tim wanted to help the bird, so he had an idea. + +Tim told the bird, "Don't be scared. I will help you." Tim and the bird started to walk to the fountain together. They both felt brave now. They rushed to the fountain and drank the water. They were not fearful anymore. Tim and the bird became good friends and played near the fountain all day. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big red flame. Tim was scared and ran to his mommy. "Mommy, there's a big flame in the park!" Tim said. Mommy was worried and told him to stay away from it. + +Tim went back to the park to play with his friends. They all saw the flame, too. Tim's friend, Sam, had an idea. "Let's bring some yummy food for the flame!" Sam said. They all agreed and ran to their homes to find yummy food. + +They brought the yummy food to the flame. They thought the flame would be happy and go away. But the flame got bigger and bigger. It ate all the yummy food and grew even more. The park was now on fire. Tim and his friends were sad that their plan didn't work. They all ran away from the park, knowing they shouldn't have given the flame yummy food. +Once upon a time, there was a big forest. In the forest, there were many trees. One day, an unusual bird came to the forest. The bird was very big and colorful. The bird wanted to build a nest, but it needed lumber to complete it. + +The bird asked a squirrel, "Can you help me find lumber to complete my nest, please?" The squirrel said, "Yes, I can help you!" So, the squirrel and the bird looked for lumber in the forest. + +They found some sticks and leaves. The squirrel and the bird worked together to complete the nest. The unusual bird was very happy. The squirrel and the bird became good friends. They played and had fun in the forest every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very upset because he couldn't go to camp with his friends. His mom saw him crying and said, "Tim, why are you so upset?" + +Tim said, "I want to go to camp, but I can't because I have to stay home with my little sister, Sue." + +His mom thought for a moment and then said, "I have an idea! Let's release some balloons in the air and make a wish. Maybe your wish will come true!" + +Tim and Sue went outside and released the balloons. They watched as the balloons flew up into the sky. Tim wished that he could go to camp with his friends, and Sue wished that she could have a fun day with her brother. + +The next day, Tim's mom had a surprise for them. She set up a camp in their backyard! Tim and Sue played together all day, and Tim was no longer upset. They learned that sometimes, you don't have to go far away to have fun with the ones you love. +One day, a little fish named Tim was swimming in the sea. He had a plan to find a new home. His old home was too small and uncomfortable. Tim wanted a big and cozy home. He told his friend, Sam the starfish, about his plan. + +"I want to find a new home," Tim said. "My old home is too small and uncomfortable." + +Sam was worried. He knew there was a big, mean shark in the sea. The shark liked to scare little fish like Tim. Sam told Tim about the shark. Tim was scared, but he still wanted to find a new home. + +Tim swam far away, looking for a new home. He saw a big, dark shadow in the water. He knew it was the shark. Tim was brave and swam fast to hide behind a rock. The shark swam away, and Tim found a big, cozy home. He was so happy and told Sam about his new home. Sam was happy for Tim, and they were both safe from the shark. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty train named Tom. Tom loved to go fast on the tracks. He used fuel to make him go. + +One day, Tom saw his friend, a small car named Tim. Tim wanted to join Tom on his journey. Tom said, "Yes, let's go together!" So, Tim joined Tom, and they went on a fun trip. + +As they traveled, they saw many things. They saw big trees, pretty flowers, and lots of animals. They talked and laughed all day. At the end of the day, Tom and Tim were very happy they joined together for the adventure. +One day, Timmy was watching his favorite cartoon on TV. He loved to see the funny animals talk and play. Timmy leaned close to the TV to see better. He laughed when the animals did silly things. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise outside. Timmy got scared. He looked out the window and saw a big dog barking at a small cat. The cat looked scared too. Timmy didn't like seeing the cat so scared. + +Timmy opened the door and said, "Stop, dog! Don't be mean to the cat!" The dog looked at Timmy and stopped barking. The cat ran away, safe and happy. Timmy felt good for helping the cat. + +The dog said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I was just playing." Timmy told the dog, "It's okay, but be nice to the cat next time." The dog agreed, and they all became friends. + +From that day on, Timmy, the dog, and the cat played together outside. They had lots of fun, and Timmy wasn't scared anymore. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They needed to buy rice for dinner. Tim saw a big bag of rice and wanted to carry it. But his mom said it was too heavy and dangerous for him. Tim was sad but he listened to his mom. + +When they got home, Tim's mom found out that the rice was not good. It had bugs in it! She needed to replace the bad rice with good rice. Tim wanted to help his mom, so they went back to the store. + +This time, Tim's mom picked a smaller bag of rice that was not dangerous for Tim to carry. They bought the new rice and went home. Tim was happy he could help his mom. They cooked the good rice and had a yummy dinner together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a humble boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy tank. Every day, he would hold his tank and make it go vroom-vroom. + +One sunny day, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue saw Tim's tank and said, "Wow, cool tank! Can I hold it too?" Tim smiled and said, "Sure, you can hold my tank. We can play together!" + +Tim and Sue played with the tank all day. They made it go up and down the hills, and through the grass. They laughed and had lots of fun. At the end of the day, they were tired but happy. + +As the sun began to set, Sue said, "Thank you, Tim, for letting me hold your tank. You are a kind and humble friend." Tim smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sue. I'm happy we could play together." + +From that day on, Tim and Sue became best friends. They always played with the tank and had lots of fun. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a small girl named Lily found a delicate umbrella. It was pink with white dots. She liked it a lot. She wanted to show it to her best friend, Tim. So, she took the umbrella and went to Tim's house. + +When Lily got to Tim's house, she said, "Look, Tim! I found an umbrella. It is so pretty!" Tim looked at the umbrella and said, "Wow, it is very nice! But it is too big. It won't fit in your bag." + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to take the umbrella everywhere she went. Then, Tim had an idea. "Let's make the umbrella smaller. Then, it will fit in your bag!" They both tried to make the umbrella smaller, but they couldn't. + +Lily's mom saw them trying. She said, "Don't worry, kids. I can help you." Lily's mom made the umbrella smaller. Now, it could fit in Lily's bag. Lily and Tim were very happy. They thanked Lily's mom and went to play outside with the delicate umbrella. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little dog named Spot. Spot liked to look into everything. One day, Spot saw a big mug on the table. He wanted to know what was inside. + +Spot jumped up to the table and said to the mug, "Hi, I am Spot. Can I introduce myself?" The mug did not say anything. Spot got closer to the mug and looked inside. He saw that the mug was full of water. + +Spot was very thirsty, so he decided to drink the water from the mug. But when he tried to drink, the mug tipped over and water spilled all over the floor. Spot was sad and wet. + +Spot's mom came into the room and saw the mess. She said, "Spot, you should not be nosy and touch things that are not yours." Spot learned that it is not good to be nosy and to always ask for help when he needs it. +Once upon a time, in a small kitchen, there was a pepper. The pepper was red and round. It lived with other vegetables like carrots and potatoes. They all waited to be cooked in a big pot. + +One day, a careless boy named Tim came into the kitchen. He saw the pepper and thought it was a ball. He picked it up and said, "I want to play with this ball." The other vegetables tried to tell him that it was not a ball, but Tim did not listen. + +Tim pushed the pepper with his hand, and it rolled across the floor. The pepper was scared and said, "Please don't push me. I am not a ball." Tim stopped and looked at the pepper. He realized it was not a ball and said, "I am sorry, pepper. I will be more careful next time." The pepper was happy, and Tim learned to be more careful with things in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a smooth stone. It lived in the woods. One day, a monkey came to the woods. The monkey saw the smooth stone and said, "Hello, smooth stone! I like you. Will you be my friend?" + +The smooth stone did not mind. It wanted to be friends with the monkey. So, the monkey and the smooth stone played together. They had fun in the woods. They laughed and played all day long. + +Then, it was time for the monkey to go home. The monkey said, "Goodbye, smooth stone. I will come back and play with you again." The smooth stone was happy. It could not wait for the monkey to come back and play. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play chess with his grandpa. They would sit on the thick, soft rug in the living room and play for hours. + +One day, Tim went to his grandpa's house to play chess. But when he got there, the chess set was gone! Tim was sad and asked his grandpa, "Where did the chess go?" His grandpa looked around and said, "I don't know, Tim. It seems to have vanished." + +Tim and his grandpa searched the house, looking for the chess set. They looked under the bed, behind the couch, and even in the kitchen. But the chess set was nowhere to be found. Tim was very sad and said, "I wish we could find the chess set." + +Just then, Tim's little sister, Sally, came into the room. She was holding the chess set! Sally said, "I found the chess set in my toy box! I'm sorry I took it. I wanted to play too." Tim and his grandpa were happy that the chess set had not vanished forever. + +From that day on, Tim, his grandpa, and Sally played chess together on the thick, soft rug. They had so much fun, and Tim was happy that his chess set was back where it belonged. +Once upon a time, in a big wood, there lived a small rabbit. The rabbit was very spoiled. He always wanted more and more food. One day, he saw a big, red apple on the ground. The rabbit was very happy and took the apple to his home. + +The rabbit's home was a small hole in the wood. He put the apple in his hole and went outside to play. The rabbit played all day long. He jumped and ran with his friends. Soon, it was time to go home. + +When the rabbit went back to his hole, he saw that the apple was still there. It did not move. It remained in the same place. The rabbit was very happy. He ate the apple and went to sleep. From that day on, the rabbit learned that some things remain the same, and he was not so spoiled anymore. +One day, a little boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, went to the park. They saw a big, amazing tree. Tim wanted to climb it, but he was scared. Spot said, "Trust me, I will help you." + +Tim started to climb the tree with Spot's help. They heard a loud noise and saw a big bird. The bird was mad because they were near her nest. Tim and Spot were scared, but they knew they had to wait. + +After a short wait, the bird flew away. Tim and Spot climbed down the tree. They were happy and proud. They learned that if they trust each other and wait, they can do amazing things. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to bake muffins with her mom. One day, they baked a big, yummy muffin. Lily was so happy! + +Lily wanted to share her muffin with her friend, Max. She went outside and saw Max playing. "Max, do you want some of my muffin?" Lily asked. Max smiled and said, "Yes, please!" They sat under a tree and ate the muffin together. + +After they finished eating, Max said, "Lily, that was a very useful thing to do. Sharing makes me happy." Lily sighed and smiled, feeling good about sharing her muffin. From that day on, Lily and Max always shared their treats with each other. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little frog named Tim went for a walk. Tim was very good at jumping. He liked to jump all day. The sun was big and bright in the sky. Tim felt sleepy, but he wanted to keep jumping. + +As Tim jumped, he saw a pretty bulb in the ground. The bulb was small and round. Tim wanted to help the bulb grow. So, he jumped and jumped to find water for the bulb. + +Tim found a little puddle of water. He was so sleepy, but he knew the bulb needed water. He jumped back to the bulb and poured the water on it. The bulb started to grow into a beautiful flower. Tim was happy to help the bulb. Now, he could go home and have a nice, long sleep. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the garden with her mom. They wanted to pick some vegetables for dinner. Lucy saw a long, green vegetable. She did not know what it was. + +Lucy asked her mom, "What is this long, green vegetable?" Her mom smiled and said, "Why don't you guess, Lucy?" Lucy thought for a moment and said, "Is it a snake?" Her mom laughed and said, "No, it's not a snake. It's a vegetable called a cucumber!" + +They picked the cucumber and some other vegetables. Then they went back to the house. Lucy's mom taught her how to wash and cut the vegetables. They made a big, yummy salad for dinner. Lucy was very proud of herself for helping and learning about a new vegetable. +One day, a big, serious dog named Max went to the park. The park had lots of green grass. Max loved to run and play on the grass. He liked how soft it felt under his feet. Max saw his friends at the park, and they all played together. + +Max and his friends played a game called "fill the bucket." They had a big bucket and they had to fill it with small balls. They ran and put the balls in the bucket. Max was very fast, and he helped his friends fill the bucket. They all had a lot of fun playing the game. + +After they filled the bucket, Max and his friends sat on the grass. They were all very tired from playing. They talked and laughed as they rested. Max was happy to be with his friends on the soft grass. They all had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big crane. The crane had a long neck and was very nosy. He liked to see what everyone was doing in the town. One day, the crane saw a little girl named Mia. + +Mia was sad because she fell and hurt her knee. The nosy crane went to her and asked, "Why are you sad?" Mia showed her knee to the crane and said, "I fell and it hurts." The crane had an idea to help her feel better. + +The crane told Mia, "I will rub your knee gently, and it will feel better." So, the crane rubbed Mia's knee very softly. Mia felt better and smiled. She said, "Thank you, crane, for helping me." + +The crane learned that being nosy can be good if it helps others. Mia learned that friends can come in all shapes and sizes. They both lived happily ever after, always helping each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was playing outside in the mud. He got very filthy from head to toe. His hands, face, and clothes were all covered in mud. Tim thought it was so much fun. + +While playing, Tim saw a big puzzle on the ground. He wanted to complete it. Tim used his muddy hands to put the puzzle pieces together. He was very happy as he found the right pieces to fit. With each piece, the puzzle showed a funny face with a big eye. + +Tim's mom saw him and said, "Oh no, Tim! You are so filthy! Let's clean you up and finish the puzzle together." Tim and his mom washed his hands and face. Then, they completed the puzzle. The funny face with the big eye made them both laugh. Tim had a great day playing in the mud and finishing the puzzle with his mom. +One day, a little boy named Tim was troubled. He did not know what to do. He sat under a big tree and started to observe the world around him. He saw a small bird and a big dog playing together. + +Tim saw the bird and the dog talk to each other. The bird said, "I have a story to tell you, dog." The dog said, "I like stories. Please tell me the story, bird." The bird started to tell the dog a story about a big tree that was home to many little birds. + +As Tim listened to the story, he felt better. He was not troubled anymore. He learned that sometimes, when you are sad, you can observe and listen to the stories around you. This can help you feel happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a long, pretty dress that she loved to wear. One sunny day, Sue went outside to play. + +As Sue was playing, she saw a big puddle of mud. She thought it would be fun to jump in it. So, she took a big jump and landed right in the middle of the mud. "Oh no!" Sue said. "My long dress is all dirty now!" + +Sue's mom came outside and saw the mess. "Sue, what happened to your dress?" her mom asked. Sue told her mom about the mud and how she jumped in it. Her mom said, "Next time, be more careful when you play. Now, let's go inside and clean your dress." Sue and her mom went inside, and they washed the long dress together. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy, daddy, and her little brother, Tim. Lily and Tim loved to play with their toys and have fun together. + +One day, Lily and Tim were playing in their room when they found a drawer. They were very curious about what was inside. They opened the drawer and found lots of colorful crayons. Lily and Tim decided to draw on the walls with the crayons. They made big, pretty pictures all over the walls. + +When mommy and daddy saw the drawings on the walls, they were not happy. They told Lily and Tim that it was not okay to draw on the walls. They said that Lily and Tim needed to be punished. Mommy and daddy made Lily and Tim clean the walls until all the crayon was gone. Lily and Tim were sad, but they learned their lesson. From that day on, they only drew on paper and never on the walls again. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his best friend, a little girl named Amy. They played all day in the sun. The sun was hot, but they did not care. They were happy together. + +One day, Amy and Spot were playing near a big tree. Amy said, "Spot, I am hot. Let's sit under the tree and rest." Spot barked and wagged his tail. They sat under the tree and felt the cool shade. + +While they rested, a small bird flew down and landed on the tree branch. The bird said, "Hello, my name is Blue. It is hot today, isn't it?" Amy and Spot looked at the bird and smiled. They had made a new friend. + +From that day on, Amy, Spot, and Blue played together under the big tree. They were all loyal friends and loved each other very much. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Anna went to a fair with her mom. She saw a big blueberry stand. Anna loved blueberries, so she asked her mom, "Can I have some blueberries, please?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can have some, but first, let's think about how many we should get." Anna thought for a moment and said, "I think we should get ten blueberries." Her mom agreed, and they bought ten blueberries from the stand. + +Anna was very happy at the fair. She ate her blueberries while she watched the people and the games. She was so happy that she shared her blueberries with a new friend she met at the fair. They both enjoyed the blueberries and had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Mark. Mark loved to play with his toy car. One day, he found a big switch on the wall. He didn't know what it did, but he wanted to find out. + +Mark called his friend, Sally. "Sally, come see the big switch!" he said. Sally came over and looked at the switch. "Wow, that's a big switch!" she said. "What do you think it does?" Mark asked. "I don't know, but let's try it!" Sally replied. + +Mark and Sally both pushed the switch, but it was very hard. They pushed and pushed, and finally, the switch moved. Suddenly, the lights in the room turned on. Mark and Sally were so happy they had found out what the switch did. They played with their toys all day long in the bright room. +Once upon a time, there was a farm. On the farm, there was an old house. In the old house, there lived a kind man named Tom. Tom had a big pig named Pinky. Pinky was very good at minding the farm. She would watch the other animals and make sure they were safe. + +One day, Tom said to Pinky, "I need to go to town. Can you mind the farm while I am gone?" Pinky nodded her head and said, "Yes, Tom, I will mind the farm." Tom smiled and left for town. + +While Tom was gone, a big storm came. The wind blew hard, and the rain fell fast. Pinky knew she had to mind the farm. She ran to the chickens and helped them get into their warm house. She went to the cows and made sure they were safe too. + +When Tom came back, he saw that the farm was safe. He looked at Pinky and said, "Thank you, Pinky, for minding the farm. You are a very good pig." Pinky smiled, happy that she could help her friend Tom and keep the farm safe. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a powerful cat named Max. Max had a twin sister named Mia. They were best friends and played together all day long. + +One day, Max and Mia were playing hide and seek. Mia hid behind a big tree and Max tried to find her. As Max looked around, he saw a small bird on a branch. The bird was sleeping. Max thought, "I should not disturb the bird." + +Max called out to Mia, "Mia, come out! I found a sleeping bird. We should not disturb it." Mia came out from behind the tree and saw the bird too. "You're right, Max. We should be quiet and let the bird sleep." + +So Max and Mia played quietly near the tree, making sure not to disturb the bird. They knew it was important to be kind to all their animal friends. And as they played, they felt happy knowing they were being good and caring twins. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was always happy. She loved to play with her toys and her dog, Max. One day, Lily found a big case in her room. She was very excited. + +Lily wanted to open the case. She asked Max to help her. Max pushed the case with his nose. The case opened! Inside the case, there were many colorful balls. Lily and Max were very happy to see the balls. + +Lily and Max played with the balls all day. They threw the balls and Max caught them. They had so much fun. At the end of the day, they put the balls back in the case. Lily and Max were tired but happy. They went to sleep with big smiles on their faces. +One Sunday, a gentle cat named Lily wanted to decorate her home. She had many pretty things to put on the walls. Lily was very excited to make her home look nice. + +Lily's friend, a small dog named Max, came to visit. "What are you doing, Lily?" asked Max. "I am going to decorate my home," said Lily. "Can I help you?" asked Max. "Yes, please!" said Lily. They both started to work together. + +As they were decorating, they found a big box. Inside the box, there were many colorful balloons. They blew up the balloons and put them all around the home. When they were done, Lily and Max looked at their work. They were very happy. The home looked so beautiful! +One day, a little gray cat named Luna was playing outside. She liked to jump and run in the sun. But then, the sky got dark and it started to rain. Luna was scared and didn't know where to go. + +Luna started to cry because she was wet and cold. She wanted to find a safe place to hide from the rain. She looked around and saw a big tree with lots of leaves. Luna ran to the tree and climbed up to a big branch. + +The tree kept Luna safe and dry from the rain. She stopped crying and started to purr. After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out again. Luna was happy and jumped down from the tree. She went back to playing outside and knew that the tree would keep her safe if it rained again. +Once upon a time, there was a big black dog named Max. Max loved to go to the market with his owner. At the market, Max's owner would buy food and Max would get to meet other dogs. One day, Max's owner needed to print some papers for work. Max watched as the printer made noise and printed the papers. Max thought it was very cool! After they finished at the market, Max and his owner went home and Max took a nap, dreaming about the printer at the market. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help her clean the wardrobe. Lily was happy to help her mom. + +While cleaning the wardrobe, Lily found a hot pink dress that she loved. She asked her mom, "Can I wear this dress, please?" Her mom replied, "Sure, but you need to yield the dress after you wear it." + +Lily wore the dress and went to play with her friends. Her friend said, "Wow, Lily, you look so pretty in that dress!" Lily replied, "Thank you, it's my mom's dress, but I need to yield it after I wear it." + +After playing, Lily went back home and returned the dress to the wardrobe. She felt happy that she was able to help her mom and wear a pretty dress too. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier named Timmy. Timmy was very brave and strong. He loved to drink water after a long day of training. Drinking water was easy for him because he was so thirsty. + +One day, Timmy went to a big castle to fight a dragon. The dragon was very scary and big. Timmy was scared, but he knew he had to be brave. He took a big drink of water before he went into the castle. + +When Timmy got to the dragon, he fought very hard. The dragon was very strong, but Timmy was braver. After a long battle, Timmy defeated the dragon. He was very happy and proud of himself. He went home and drank more water. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. He liked to fly around and see all the pretty things. One day, he found a great big branch on the ground. He thought to himself, "I can use this branch to make a nest!" So, he picked up the branch with his beak and flew it to a tree. + +He worked very hard to make a cozy nest using the branch. He weaved it in and out of the branches until it was just right. When he was finished, he felt very proud of himself. He had made a great home for himself and his family. + +The little birdie loved his new home and he used the branch to keep it strong and safe. Whenever there was a storm, he would hold onto the branch tight and it would keep him from falling out of his nest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Max who loved to play outside. One day, Max went to the park to play with his friends. While playing, Max accidentally broke his friend's toy car. His friend got very angry and started to cry. Max felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, Max's mom came to the park to pick him up. Max told his mom what happened and she asked him to apologize to his friend and offer to restore the broken toy car. Max did as his mom said and his friend forgave him. + +Later that day, Max started to feel sick. His mom took his temperature with a thermometer and found out that he had a fever. Max had to stay in bed for a few days until he felt better. During that time, Max's mom read him some ordinary stories to help him feel better. Max learned that it's important to say sorry when you make a mistake and that sometimes, when you're sick, all you need is a good story to feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a roll of tape to play with. Lily thought it was so cool and she started to stick it on everything she could find. + +Later that day, Lily's daddy came home from work. He was very tired, but when he saw Lily, he smiled and picked her up. He gave her a big kiss on the cheek and told her how much he loved her. Lily felt so happy and loved. + +As the day turned into night, Lily's mommy turned off all the lights in the house. But before Lily went to bed, she asked her mommy to leave a little night light on. She didn't like the dark, but with the light on, she felt safe and cozy in her bed. And that's how Lily fell asleep, dreaming of all the fun things she would do with her tape tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti with tomato sauce. Her mommy always bought cheap spaghetti from the store. + +One day, Lily decided to roll on the floor while her mommy was cooking spaghetti. She rolled and laughed and had so much fun. But then, she accidentally rolled into the pot of boiling water! + +Her mommy quickly picked her up and put her in a cool bath. Lily was okay, but she learned not to roll near hot things. From then on, she always ate her spaghetti sitting down at the table. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy car that she loved to play with all day long. One day, Lily accidentally dropped her toy car and it broke into pieces. She was very sad and cried a lot. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked her what happened. Lily showed her the broken toy car and her mom said she would fix it. She took the toy car and used some glue to put it back together. After a few minutes, the toy car was fixed and Lily was very happy again. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went for a drive in the car. Her mom showed her a little card called a license. She explained that the license was like a permission slip to drive the car. Lily thought it was cool and asked if she could have a license too. + +As they drove, they saw a fierce dog running down the street. Lily's mom drove away quickly so they wouldn't get hurt. Lily was scared but her mom told her they were safe and the dog couldn't hurt them. They drove home and Lily played with her newly fixed toy car, happy once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mom. One day, Lily wanted to make a cake all by herself. She asked her mom a question, "Can I make a cake all by myself?" Her mom said, "Yes, you can!" + +Lily was so happy that she started to stir the batter. But she realized that the bowl was too heavy for her to hold. She tried to lift it, but it wouldn't budge. She felt sad and thought she couldn't make the cake anymore. + +Then, her mom came and gave her a flexible bowl. Lily was able to stir the batter easily and make the cake. From this, Lily learned that sometimes we need help and that being flexible can help us solve problems. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat candy. One day, she saw a pink vendor selling candies on the street. She asked her mom if she could buy some. + +Her mom said, "Sure, but first we have to weigh the candies to make sure we get the right amount." + +Lily was so excited to get her candies that she forgot to say "thank you" to the vendor. Later that day, Lily's tummy started to hurt. Her mom asked her how many candies she ate, and Lily said she didn't know. + +Her mom reminded her that they should have weighed the candies before buying them. Lily felt bad that she didn't listen to her mom and forgot to say "thank you" to the vendor. From then on, she always remembered to weigh her candies and say "thank you" to the vendors. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and sing songs. One day, Lily's mommy and daddy told her they were going to get married. Lily didn't know what that meant, so she asked, "What does marry mean?" + +"It means we are going to be together forever," her mommy said with a smile. + +Lily was so happy for her mommy and daddy. They went to a big church and said their vows in front of all their friends and family. After the ceremony, they had a big party with lots of food and water to drink. + +As the night went on, Lily noticed her aunt and uncle sitting in a distant corner. She went over to say hi and asked why they weren't dancing. "Oh, we're just enjoying the music from over here," her aunt said. + +Lily thought that was silly and said, "Come on, let's dance!" And with that, they all got up and danced together, happy to be celebrating the marriage of Lily's mommy and daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures with all sorts of colors. One day, she accidentally spilled some paint on the floor. She tried to clean it up, but the paint was persistent and wouldn't come off. + +Lily's mom came to help and said they needed something to release the paint. They went to the store and bought a special cleaner. They sprayed it on the paint and it worked! The paint released from the floor and they were able to clean it up. + +After that, Lily was more careful when she painted and made sure to put down a big sheet of paper to catch any spills. She loved painting even more now that she knew how to clean up any messes. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing all day long. Her mommy had a job at the store and would always come home tired. One day, Lily wanted to help her mommy with her job. + +Her mommy said, "Oh no, Lily. My job is too messy for you. You might get dirty." + +But Lily didn't give up. She said, "Please mommy, I want to help you. I promise I won't make a mess." + +So, her mommy let her help. Lily was very careful and didn't make a mess. Her mommy was so proud of her. + +That night, as they were getting ready for bed, Lily sang a song for her mommy. Her mommy smiled and said, "You did a great job today, Lily. I'm so happy you helped me." + +Lily smiled and went to sleep, dreaming of all the ways she could help her mommy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and had a big bookcase in her room. The bookcase was tall and thin, and it had many books in it. + +One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and started playing with her toys. Lily said, "Please don't touch my toys. They are mine." Her brother replied, "But I want to play with them too." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "How about we read a book together? I can pick one from my bookcase." Her brother liked the idea and they sat down to read a book. They both enjoyed it so much that they forgot about the toys. From that day on, they read books together every day and never fought over toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she went to the lake with her mom. They saw a duck swimming very fast in the lake. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can I speak to the duck?" + +Her mommy replied, "You can try, but I don't think the duck will speak back." + +Lily went closer to the lake and said, "Hello Mr. Duck, why are you swimming so fast?" + +The duck replied, "I am late for a meeting with my friends. I need to hurry." + +Lily learned that it's important to be on time and not be late like the duck. She thanked the duck for speaking with her and went back home with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore and learn about the universe. One day, he saw a disgusting bug crawling on the ground. He frowned and wanted to squish it, but his mom stopped him. + +"Don't hurt the bug, Timmy. Everything in the universe has a purpose," said his mom. + +Timmy didn't understand, so his mom explained. "The bug might be small and disgusting to us, but it helps the flowers grow by pollinating them. Without bugs, we wouldn't have pretty flowers to look at." + +Timmy realized that everything in the universe has a purpose, even things that might seem gross or unimportant. He promised to never hurt any living thing again and went back to exploring the universe with a new appreciation for all its creatures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Christmas because she got to help her mommy and daddy decorate the tree. Her favorite part was putting the ornaments on the branches. + +One day, Lily and her mommy went to the store to buy some new ornaments. They found an incredible ornament that sparkled and shined. Lily said, "Mommy, can we get this one?" Her mommy replied, "Sure, Lily. It's very pretty." + +When they got home, Lily showed her daddy the new ornament. He said, "Wow, that's really nice! Can you guess where we should put it on the tree?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "How about right here?" as she pointed to a branch. Her daddy smiled and said, "Great idea, Lily!" +Once upon a time, there was a big green forest. In the forest, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and explore the forest. One day, she found a shiny diamond on the ground. + +Lily was so happy and showed the diamond to her mommy. Her mommy asked, "Where did you find this diamond, Lily?" Lily answered, "I found it in the forest, mommy!" + +Lily's mommy was amazed by the diamond and told Lily that it was very valuable. Lily was so proud of herself for finding such a special treasure. From that day on, Lily always kept her diamond safe and close to her heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to buy a toy car, but he didn't have enough money. So, he asked his mommy if he could do some chores to earn some money. His mommy said yes and Timmy was very happy. + +One of the chores Timmy did was to clean the stairs. He was very persistent and worked very hard to make them clean. When he was finished, his mommy gave him some money. Timmy was very happy because now he had enough money to buy his toy car. + +He went to the store and found the perfect toy car. He gave the money to the cashier and bought the car. Timmy was so excited and couldn't wait to play with his new toy car. He ran up the stairs to his room and played with his car all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her grandma came to visit her. Lily was very happy because she loved her grandma so much. + +Grandma brought some yummy cookies for Lily. Lily was so excited to eat them. She asked her grandma if she could have one, and her grandma said yes. + +Lily took a bite of the cookie and it was so yummy. She loved it so much that she asked her grandma if she could have another one. Her grandma said yes, but reminded her to save some for later. + +Lily accepted her grandma's advice and saved some cookies for later. She was so happy to have her grandma visit and share such yummy treats with her. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the store with her mom. She saw a big turkey and asked her mom if they could buy it. Her mom said they could spend some money on it for Thanksgiving dinner. + +On Thanksgiving day, Lily's family came over and they all sat down to eat the turkey. Lily noticed that her little brother wasn't eating much and asked him why. He said he was sad because he didn't want the turkey to die. + +Lily felt compassionate towards her brother and said, "It's okay, we can eat something else instead." So, they all had a vegetarian dinner and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing with her toys in her room when her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time to clean up and get ready for dinner." + +Lily didn't want to stop playing, but her mom said, "You can play again after dinner. Now, shut your toy box and come with me." + +Lily sighed and shut her toy box. As they walked to the kitchen, Lily's little brother ran by and accidentally bumped into her. Lily yelled, "Ouch! You hit my waist!" + +Her mom checked to make sure she was okay and said to her brother, "Be more careful and don't run so loud in the house." + +At dinner, Lily and her family talked about their day and Lily told them about her toys. After dinner, Lily's mom said, "Okay, you can play again now. But remember, before bed, you need to clean up and shut your toy box again." + +Lily happily went back to her room to play, and she made sure to be more careful about her waist and not play too loud. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb things, especially the big tree in his backyard. One day, he saw a ladder leaning against his house. It was unusual because he didn't remember seeing it before. + +Timmy went to his mom and said, "Mommy, there's a ladder outside. Can I climb it?" + +His mom replied, "No, Timmy. It's not safe. It might tremble and you could get hurt." + +Timmy was sad but he knew his mom was right. He decided to wait until he was older and stronger to climb the ladder. From that day on, Timmy always checked for unusual things before he climbed them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the forest near her house. One day, she found a shiny mineral on the ground. It was so pretty that she wanted to keep it. But then, she heard a noise and saw a big bear coming towards her. She got scared and ran away, dropping the mineral on the ground. + +The bear followed her, but she was too fast for him. She ran until she found an empty cave. She hid inside and waited until the bear went away. When she came out, she realized that she had lost the mineral. She felt sad and wanted to find it again. So, she went back to the forest and followed the path she had taken before. + +Finally, she found the mineral again, but there was another problem. A group of squirrels had taken it and were not giving it back. Lily didn't know what to do. She thought and thought until she came up with a plan. She offered the squirrels some nuts in exchange for the mineral. They agreed, and Lily was happy to have her shiny mineral back. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the beach. He would run and jump in the sand, and feel the soft waves tickle his toes. + +One day, Timmy saw some other kids racing on the beach. They were running as fast as they could, trying to see who was the fastest. Timmy wanted to race too! + +So, he asked the other kids if he could race with them. They said yes, and Timmy got very excited. He ran as fast as he could, feeling the wind in his hair and the sand under his feet. + +In the end, Timmy didn't win the race, but he had so much fun playing with his new friends. They all went back to the soft waves and splashed around until it was time to go home. Timmy knew he would never forget this day at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a big building. It was very tall and had lots of windows. One day, a little girl walked by and thought the building looked interesting. She wanted to go inside and see what it was like. + +When she went inside, she saw lots of people working and talking. But she felt a little scared because she didn't know anyone there. Suddenly, a kind lady came up to her and gave her a big hug. The little girl felt much better and not scared anymore. + +The kind lady showed the little girl around the building and they saw many interesting things together. They looked at pictures and talked to people. The little girl was so happy she got to see inside the interesting building and make a new friend who gave her a hug. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max who loved to eat fruit. Every day, he would climb up the trees to pick the sweetest and juiciest fruits he could find. One day, Max saw a mango hanging from a high branch. He climbed up the tree to reach it but slipped and fell down, landing on a pile of banana peels. He felt embarrassed and sad. + +Max's friend, a wise old owl named Ollie, saw what happened and flew down to him. "Don't be embarrassed, Max," said Ollie. "It's humble to ask for help when you need it." Ollie then flew up to the mango tree and picked the fruit for Max. + +From that day on, Max remembered Ollie's words and always asked for help when he needed it. He felt grateful for his friend's kindness and never felt embarrassed again. And every time he ate a mango, he remembered the lesson he learned about being humble and asking for help. +Once upon a time, there was a big cow named Betsy. Betsy loved to eat yummy beef. One day, Betsy got her head stuck in a fence. She was very scared and started to shout for help. + +Luckily, a kind farmer heard Betsy's shouts and came to help. He saw that Betsy's head was stuck tight in the fence. The farmer gently pushed and pulled until Betsy's head was free. + +Betsy was so happy to be free that she started to jump and kick her legs. The farmer laughed and gave her a big pat on the back. From that day on, Betsy was more careful and never got her head stuck again. She was happy to eat her beef without any trouble. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while she was playing, a stranger came up to her and said hello. Lily didn't know the stranger, so she was a little scared. + +The stranger asked Lily if she wanted to play a game, but Lily didn't want to talk to a stranger. She ran over to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom told her that it's okay to say no to strangers and to always talk to a grown-up if she feels scared. + +Lily's mom was very proud of her for being so fit and brave. She gave her a big hug and they went home together. From that day on, Lily always remembered to talk to her mom or dad if a stranger ever came up to her again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small town. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a boy who was making fun of her and calling her names. Lily felt uncomfortable and sad. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw what was happening and came over to help. "Stop being mean to Lily!" Timmy said to the boy. The boy didn't listen and kept being mean. + +Lily decided to reverse the situation and said to the boy, "Why are you being mean to me? I just want to play." The boy felt bad and apologized to Lily. From that day on, the boy and Lily became friends and played together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They played together and had fun. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a ball rolling towards her. She kicked it with her foot and it flew away. Her mommy told her that she had a good kick. + +After playing for a while, Lily's daddy said he was tired. He asked her if she could give him a massage. Lily was happy to help her daddy. She rubbed his back and he felt better. + +At the end of the day, Lily was very tired. She went home and fell asleep in her bed, dreaming of playing in the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a furry caterpillar crawling on a plant. She picked up the caterpillar and held it in her hand. + +Lily was happy to gain a new friend. She named the caterpillar Furry and took care of it every day. She gave Furry leaves from the plant to eat and made a cozy home for Furry to sleep in. + +As time passed, Furry grew bigger and bigger. One day, Furry spun a cocoon around itself and went to sleep. Lily was sad that Furry was gone, but she knew that Furry would turn into a beautiful butterfly one day. And when Furry came back, Lily would gain a new friend again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a fierce looking bug and she wanted to show it to her friend, Timmy. + +"Lily, what is that bug?" asked Timmy. + +"I don't know, but it looks fierce!" replied Lily. + +Suddenly, the bug started to speak and said, "Hello, my name is Benny. I'm not fierce, I'm friendly." + +Lily and Timmy were surprised and happy to hear the bug speak. They talked to Benny for a while and then let him go back to his home. From that day on, Lily and Timmy always looked for Benny when they played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a silly clown named Bobo. Bobo loved to make people laugh and smile. He would wear big shoes and a red nose, and he always carried a colorful balloon. + +One day, Bobo went to a party and saw a little girl weeping in the corner. She had lost her favorite doll. Bobo felt sad for her and wanted to help. He searched high and low, and finally found the doll under a table. + +But just as he was about to return the doll to the little girl, a man with a pistol appeared and started to rob the party guests. Bobo knew he had to act fast to protect the little girl and her friends. He used his silly antics to distract the robber, and the police arrived just in time to arrest him. + +The little girl was so grateful that she gave Bobo a big hug. From that day on, she always brought her favorite doll to Bobo's shows. And whenever anyone asked her why, she would simply say, "Because Bobo is my hero." +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the forest to play. She saw a gray snake and wanted to touch it. Her mommy said, "Be careful, Lily. Snakes can bite you." + +Lily said, "I want to hold it, mommy." + +Mommy said, "Okay, but be gentle. Don't hurt the snake." + +Lily picked up the snake and held it gently. Suddenly, the snake started to move and Lily got scared. She said, "Mommy, release the snake!" + +Mommy gently took the snake from Lily's hand and released it back into the forest. Lily learned that it's important to be careful with animals and to always listen to her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look for bugs. One day, she saw a spider on the ground. It had eight legs and was very small. Lily thought it looked scary, but she didn't want to hurt it. + +She guessed that the spider was looking for food. Lily went inside and got a yummy cookie. She crumbled it up and put it next to the spider. The spider crawled over to the cookie and started to eat it. + +Lily was happy that she could help the spider. She watched it eat for a little while and then went back inside to play. From that day on, whenever she saw a spider, she would guess that it was hungry and give it some yummy food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. Her mom always told her to clean up her toys before going to bed, but she was too busy playing to listen. + +One night, as she was sleeping, she heard a loud noise. She wondered what it was and got scared. She called out for her mom, but no one answered. She realized that it was her toys that she didn't clean up that had made the noise. + +Suddenly, the toys came to life and started to attack her. They were angry because Lily didn't take care of them. She tried to run away, but they were too fast. She cried and wished she had listened to her mom's advice. + +The moral of the story is that we should always listen to our parents and take care of our things. Otherwise, bad things can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to whistle. He would whistle all day long, and all the other animals in the forest loved to listen to him. One day, a big, mean cat came to the forest. The cat didn't like the little bird's whistling, and he wanted to make him stop. + +The little bird was scared of the big, mean cat, so he tried to be quiet. But he couldn't help but whistle softly to himself. The cat heard the little bird's whistle and got very angry. He started to chase the little bird, and the little bird flew away as fast as he could. + +The little bird was very scared, but he didn't want to stop whistling. Whistling made him happy and excited. So he flew to a new part of the forest where the big, mean cat couldn't find him. And there, he whistled as loud as he wanted, and all the other animals in the forest were happy to hear him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The birdie loved to play in the trees all day long. One day, the birdie found a pretty twig on the ground. It was clean and shiny. The birdie was so happy to have found it. + +The birdie decided to show the twig to its friends. So, the birdie called out to its friends, "Come and see my pretty twig, it's so clean!" The birdie's friends came flying over and looked at the twig. They all thought it was very nice. + +The birdie then flew away with the twig in its beak. It was so happy to have found something so pretty and clean. From that day on, the birdie always kept the twig close to it and showed it to anyone who would come and visit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family to new places. One day, they went to a farm to see the animals. While they were there, a tornado came and it was very scary. + +Lily's mom said, "We need to go to the basement. It's safe there." + +Lily was scared, but she listened to her mom and they went to the basement. It was dark and cold, but they were safe from the harsh tornado. + +After a while, the tornado went away and Lily and her family came out of the basement. They saw that the farm was damaged, but they were grateful to be okay. Lily said, "I don't want to see a tornado again. Let's go home." And they traveled back home, happy to be together and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the stairs in her house. One day, she saw a different stair that she had never seen before. It was bigger and had more steps than the others. + +Excited to play on the new stair, Lily ran up it, but she didn't realize how fast she was going. She started to speed up and lost her balance. She fell down the stairs and hurt her leg. + +Lily's mom heard her crying and came to see what happened. She saw Lily's hurt leg and knew she had to take her to the doctor. Lily was sad that she couldn't play on the stairs anymore, but she knew she had to be careful and not speed up like before. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color on her desk. One day, her little brother came into her room and accidentally knocked over her markers. + +Lily said, "Be careful! You almost ruined my drawings!" + +Her brother felt bad and said, "I'm sorry. Can I help you clean up?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please. Can you put the markers back in the sack?" + +Her brother picked up the markers and put them back in the sack. Lily was happy that her brother helped her and they continued to draw together on her desk. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat celery because it was crunchy and tasted good. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw the celery on the table and said, "I bet I can eat more celery than you!" Timmy said, "Okay, let's have a competition!" They both started eating the celery as fast as they could. + +Suddenly, Timmy started choking on a big piece of celery. Billy tried to help him but he didn't know what to do. Timmy's mom came in and saw what was happening. She quickly opened Timmy's mouth and pulled out the celery. Timmy was okay, but he learned a valuable lesson. He realized that being competitive isn't always a good thing. It's better to be safe and take your time when you're eating. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. Many animals came to run, like the rabbit and the turtle. The race was very exciting and everyone wanted to win. + +During the race, the rabbit was very fast and left everyone behind. But then, he saw a carrot and stopped to eat it. The turtle kept going and going until he reached the finish line first. + +The rabbit was very ashamed that he lost the race. He had made a mark on his reputation as a fast runner. From then on, he promised to never stop during a race again. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to deliver some cookies to their neighbor. + +Lily was scared to go alone, but her mommy said she could do it. So, Lily walked down the street, being careful to watch for traffic. She saw some cars and trucks driving by, but she waited until it was safe to cross the road. + +Finally, Lily arrived at the neighbor's house and delivered the cookies. The neighbor was very happy and thanked Lily. Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and delivering the cookies all by herself. From that day on, Lily was a little less shy and felt more confident. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Brownie. Brownie had a very high fence around his field, but he loved to jump over it. He would run and jump and feel the wind in his mane. But one day, he jumped too high and landed on a leather saddle. + +Brownie sighed because he knew he had made a mistake. His owner, a little girl named Lily, came running over to see what happened. She saw that Brownie had ripped the leather saddle and sighed too. + +But Lily knew that accidents happen and forgave Brownie. She gave him a big hug and promised to get him a new saddle. From then on, Brownie was careful not to jump too high and enjoyed grazing in his field with his new saddle. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was red and had wheels that went round and round. The truck was carrying a heavy load of steel. The steel was shiny and strong. + +The truck drove for a long time, but then something bad happened. The truck hit a big rock and the load of steel broke. The steel pieces fell to the ground with a loud noise. + +The driver was sad because his load was ruined. He thought his day was going to be boring now. But then he had an idea. He decided to use the broken steel to build something new and exciting. He worked hard and soon he had made a big sculpture. The sculpture was beautiful and everyone who saw it was amazed. + +From then on, the driver was happy again. He realized that even when things break, they can still be used to make something great. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a big castle and wanted to enter it. She walked up to the door and knocked. The door opened and a kind queen greeted her. + +The queen showed Lily around the castle and they went to the kitchen. The kitchen was very hot because the cook was making soup. The queen said the soup was very powerful and would give them energy. + +After they ate the soup, Lily felt very strong and wanted to play more. She thanked the queen and left the castle with a big smile on her face. She knew she would always remember her adventure in the powerful castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily's friend Emily asked if she could borrow the dress for a special party. Lily was happy to lend it to her. + +A few weeks later, Lily's parents told her they were going to a marriage party. Lily was excited to wear her fancy dress, but when she went to her closet, it was gone! She remembered that she had lent it to Emily. + +Lily's parents took her to the party anyway, but she felt sad without her fancy dress. Suddenly, Emily walked in wearing the dress. Lily was so happy to see her friend looking beautiful in the dress. Emily gave the dress back to Lily and they hugged. Lily learned that it feels good to share and help friends, even if it means borrowing something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the garden. She liked to pick flowers and chase butterflies. One day, her mommy gave her some seeds to plant. "These are radish seeds," her mommy said. "I will teach you how to plant them." + +Lily was excited to learn. She listened carefully as her mommy showed her how to dig a hole in the ground and put the seeds inside. "Now we have to water them every day," her mommy said. "And we have to wait patiently for them to grow." + +Days passed, and Lily watered the seeds every day. She looked at them every morning to see if they had grown. But they still looked very small and distant. "Mommy, when will they grow big?" Lily asked. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "We have to be patient, dear. It takes time for radishes to grow. But when they do, they will be delicious!" Lily smiled and continued to water the seeds every day. And one day, she saw that they had grown into big, red radishes. She was so happy and proud that she had learned how to plant them. +Once upon a time, there was a kind cat named Tuesday. Tuesday liked to play with his friends, the birds and the mice. They all had fun together in the big park. + +One day, a big dog came to the park. The dog wanted to catch Tuesday and his friends. Tuesday knew they had to escape. So, they all ran away as fast as they could. But the big dog was faster. + +In the end, the big dog caught the birds and the mice. Tuesday was very sad. He could not save his friends. The kind cat named Tuesday was all alone. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk. She saw a light, zigzag path in the park. She thought it looked fun, so she started to walk on it. Mia went up and down, left and right, following the zigzag path. + +As she walked, she met a small, talking bird. The bird said, "Hi, Mia! Can you help me? I can't shut my door." Mia looked at the bird's tiny house with the open door. She wanted to help her new friend. + +Mia tried to push the door, but it was too small for her. She had an idea. She found a stick and used it to shut the door. The bird was very happy. "Thank you, Mia!" said the bird. Mia smiled and continued her walk on the zigzag path, feeling glad she could help her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a normal boy who liked to play and have fun. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. At the park, he saw many kids playing and having a good time. + +Tim saw a girl who was sad. She was sitting alone and did not recognize any of the kids at the park. Tim wanted to help her. He walked up to the girl and asked if she wanted to play with him. The girl smiled and said yes. + +They played and had a lot of fun together. The girl was very happy. She told Tim that her family just moved to this place, and she did not have any friends. Tim said that they could be friends and play together after school when their work was done. The girl was happy, and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a pigeon who loved to design. He made beautiful nests that were very attractive. The other birds in the park always said, "Wow! You make the best nests!" + +One day, the pigeon saw a big tree with many branches. He thought, "This is the perfect place to make my new nest." So, he started to design his nest on the highest branch. He wanted it to be the most attractive nest ever. + +But, the pigeon did not think about how high the branch was. He did not know that it was not safe. When he finished his nest, he sat inside it, very proud. Suddenly, the branch broke, and the nest fell to the ground. The pigeon was very sad because his beautiful nest was gone. The moral of the story is to always think about safety before beauty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was a thoughtful girl who loved to help her friends. One sunny day, Lily went to the park to play with her best friend, Tim. + +While playing, Tim saw a pretty bird up in a tree. The bird had a note in its beak. Tim wanted to read the note, but he could not reach the bird. Tim said, "Lily, can you help me get the note from the bird?" + +Lily was happy to help. She found a long stick and reached up to the bird. The bird dropped the note, and Lily caught it. Tim and Lily read the note together. It said, "Thank you for being a good friend." They both smiled and continued to play in the park, knowing they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat jelly. He ate jelly all day long. His mom told him, "Tim, you must eat other food too, or you will become weak." But Tim did not listen. He only wanted to eat jelly. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his friends. They played on the swings and the slide. Tim saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. But when he tried, he couldn't. He felt weak. Tim's friends climbed the tree and had fun, but Tim could not join them. He was sad. + +Tim remembered what his mom said about eating other food to prevent being weak. He decided to listen to her. Tim started eating fruits, vegetables, and other healthy food. Soon, Tim became strong again. He went back to the park, climbed the big tree, and had fun with his friends. Tim was happy that he listened to his mom and learned to eat other food too. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little rabbit named Remy. Remy had a different friend, a bird named Benny. They liked to play and help each other. + +One sunny day, Remy and Benny were playing near a tree when they saw an arrow on the ground. Remy said, "Look, Benny! An arrow! Where did it come from?" Benny looked up and saw more arrows in the tree. "Maybe they can help us find something fun!" said Benny. + +Remy and Benny followed the arrows, hopping and flying through the forest. The arrows led them to a big, colorful party with lots of other animals. They had so much fun playing games, eating yummy food, and making new friends. The arrows helped them find the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom was scared of the dark. One day, he met a new friend named Sally. Sally was not scared of the dark. She told Tom, "I can help you not be scared." + +Sally had a big idea. She said, "Let's weigh some rocks and put them in a bag. The bag will help you feel safe." Tom and Sally found rocks and weighed them. They put the rocks in a bag for Tom. + +That night, Tom held the bag of rocks. He thought about oxygen, the air we breathe. He knew oxygen was all around him, even in the dark. With the bag of rocks and thinking about oxygen, Tom was not scared of the dark anymore. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a little bee named Buzz. Buzz loved honey more than anything in the world. One day, Buzz found a big jar of honey near his home. He was so happy! + +Buzz called his friend, Ant. "Ant, come see what I found!" he said. Ant came running and saw the honey. "Wow, that's a lot of honey!" said Ant. "We should share it with our friends." + +But Buzz wanted to keep the honey all for himself. "No," he said, "I want to stay here and eat all the honey myself." Ant felt sad and left Buzz alone with the honey. + +Buzz started eating the honey, but soon he felt lonely. He realized that he had been poor in his choice. He called Ant and their friends, and they all came back. Together, they enjoyed the honey and had a great time. Buzz learned that sharing with friends is better than being alone. +One day, a little dog named Spot went outside to play. He found a small, harmless bug in the grass. Spot watched the bug move around and thought it was fun to see. + +Spot saw the bug go near a big heel in the ground. The heel was made by a person who had stepped there. Spot had an idea. He decided to bury the bug in the hole made by the heel. He used his paws to dig a little and put the bug inside. + +After the bug was buried, Spot felt happy. He knew the bug would be safe in the hole. Spot went back to his house and told his mom about the bug. She was proud of Spot for being kind to the harmless bug. +Once upon a time, there was a lively bird named Bob. Bob loved to fly and play with his friends. One day, Bob saw a shiny thing on the ground. He picked it up and wanted to make it even more shiny. So, he decided to polish it. + +Bob went to his friend, the cat, and said, "Look, I found a shiny thing. I want to polish it. Can you help me?" The cat said, "No, I cannot help you. I am too busy." Bob felt sad, but he did not give up. + +Bob went to his friend, the dog, and asked, "Can you help me polish my shiny thing?" The dog said, "Yes, I can help you." They worked together and made the shiny thing even more shiny. Bob was very happy. The cat saw how happy Bob was and felt bad for not helping. + +The cat said, "I am sorry, Bob. I should have helped you. We are friends." Bob said, "It is okay, cat. We all make mistakes. We can still be friends." They all played together, and Bob learned that friends help each other. + +The moral of the story is: Always help your friends and be kind to one another. +One day, a big, graceful fish arrived at the sea. This fish was a shark. The shark was very nice and wanted to make friends with the other fish in the sea. + +The shark swam around and said "hi" to all the little fish. The little fish were scared at first, but they saw the shark was kind. So, they started to play with the shark. They had a lot of fun swimming and playing together. + +After a while, the sun started to go down. It was time for the shark and the little fish to go home. They said "bye" to each other and went to sleep. The shark was happy to have new friends in the sea. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very bored. He thought his town was boring. Tim wanted to find something fun to do. + +One day, Tim went to the park. He saw a big tree. Tim wanted to climb the tree. He tried and tried, but he could not climb the tree. Tim was sad. He said, "I give up. I will never climb the tree." + +A friendly squirrel heard Tim. The squirrel said, "Don't give up, Tim! I can help you." The squirrel showed Tim how to climb the tree. Tim tried again. This time, he climbed the tree. He was so happy. + +Tim and the squirrel sat on a branch. They looked at the town from the top of the tree. Tim said, "My town is not boring. It has a nice park and a big tree. I like my town now." + +From that day on, Tim and the squirrel were best friends. They played in the park every day. Tim was not bored anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small, noisy house, there lived a cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play with yarn. One day, Fluffy found a big box full of yarn in many colors. Fluffy was very happy. + +Fluffy wanted to organize the yarn by color. Fluffy put the red yarn with the red, the blue yarn with the blue, and the yellow yarn with the yellow. It took a long time, but Fluffy was having fun. + +When Fluffy finished organizing the yarn, Fluffy's friend, a little girl named Lily, came to play. Lily saw the yarn and was so happy. Lily and Fluffy played with the yarn all day, making pretty things. And because Fluffy had organized the yarn, it was easy for them to find the colors they wanted. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a purple cat named Mimi. Mimi loved to play outside and chase birds. One day, Mimi saw a big bag of mail. She wanted to help the mailman deliver the mail. + +Mimi went to the mailman and said, "Can I help you?" The mailman smiled and said, "Yes, Mimi. You can carry the small letters for me." Mimi was very happy and started to carry the small letters in her mouth. + +Mimi and the mailman went from house to house. They put the mail in the mailboxes. Mimi was very good at helping. She did not drop any letters. At the end of the day, the mailman said, "Thank you, Mimi. You did a great job!" Mimi was proud that she could succeed in helping the mailman. +Once upon a time, there was a compassionate man named Tom. He had a small shop where he sold toys. Tom loved to include everyone and make them happy. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came into the shop. She saw a pretty doll that she wanted to buy. Lily asked Tom, "How much is the price of this doll?" + +Tom saw that Lily did not have enough money. He smiled and said, "For you, the price is just one hug." Lily hugged Tom, and he gave her the doll. + +Lily was very happy and thanked Tom. She went home and told her mom about the kind man at the toy shop. From that day on, everyone in the town knew that Tom was the most compassionate shop owner around. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Mia. Mia loved to play with dough. One day, she made a big ball of dough and a small ball of dough. She wanted to make them match, so she made them both round and smooth. + +Mia showed her mom the two balls of dough. "Look, Mom! They match!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, Mia! Let's put them away for later." Mia put the dough in a box, but she had a feeling she would need them again soon. + +The next day, Mia's friend Tim came to play. Mia remembered the dough she had made. She took out the big ball and the small ball of dough. "Let's play with these!" she said. They had fun making shapes and making the dough balls match each other. At the end of the day, Mia and Tim were happy they had matching dough balls to play with together. +Once upon a time, there was a lime. The lime was very selfish. It did not like to share with others. It would always hide from the other fruits. + +One day, the lime saw an apple rot. The lime was scared. It did not want to rot like the apple. The lime thought it was because the apple was not selfish like it was. + +Then, the lime saw a banana rot too. The lime was very sad. It did not want to be alone. The lime decided to stop being selfish and share with others. The lime made friends with the other fruits, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Tom. Tom was very flexible. He could bend and stretch in many ways. One day, Tom was playing with his best friend, a dog named Max. + +While they were playing, they saw a police car. They knew they could trust the police to keep them safe. The police were there to help people and animals. + +Tom and Max wanted to help the police too. So, they decided to use their flexible bodies to find lost things. They found lost balls, toys, and even a shoe. Everyone was happy and thanked Tom and Max for their help. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to tell jokes. He would tell jokes to his friends, his family, and even his pet dog. One day, Tim heard a new joke at school. He thought it was so funny that he couldn't wait to tell it to everyone he knew. + +Tim went home after school and found his mom in the kitchen. He was so excited to tell her the joke, but he forgot it. His mom saw him looking sad and asked him what was wrong. Tim told her he forgot the joke he wanted to tell her. His mom said not to worry and that he would remember it soon. + +Tim went to his room and tried to remember the joke. He left his door open so he could hear if someone came by. While he was thinking, his pet dog came into his room. Tim thought maybe his dog would help him remember the joke. But as he tried to remember, the dog knocked over a glass of water on the table. The water spilled all over the floor, and Tim slipped on it. He fell and bumped his head. Tim cried and his mom came running to help him. But no one ever heard the funny joke Tim wanted to tell. +One day, a little girl named Mia was playing outside. She could hear the birds singing and the wind blowing. Mia was wearing her favorite coat, which was red and warm. She loved to play in the leaves and feel the sun on her face. + +Suddenly, Mia saw her friend Tom. Tom was frustrated because he could not find his coat. "I can't find my coat," Tom said with a sad face. Mia wanted to help her friend, so they looked for Tom's coat together. + +They looked under the trees, behind the bushes, and even in the sandbox. Finally, they found Tom's coat hanging on a fence. "Here is your coat, Tom!" Mia said happily. Tom was so happy, and they both laughed and played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a pet chicken named Chickie. Chickie was miserable because she was lonely. Sue wanted to help Chickie feel better. + +One day, Sue saw a boy with a chicken. The boy said, "Hi, my chicken is sad too. Can our chickens play together?" Sue said, "Yes, let's try!" So, the two chickens met and started to play. + +After a while, the chickens were not miserable anymore. They were happy! Sue gave Chickie a big hug. The boy hugged his chicken too. From that day on, Sue, the boy, and their chickens were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big ostrich named Ollie. Ollie was very popular with his friends. They all liked to play with him. Ollie had a long neck and big legs. He was very fast. + +One day, Ollie's friends wanted to play a game. They wanted to wrap Ollie in a soft, warm blanket. Ollie liked the idea. His friends found a big, soft blanket. They wrapped Ollie in the blanket. Ollie felt warm and cozy. + +All of Ollie's friends laughed and clapped. Ollie was so happy. He liked being wrapped in the blanket. He felt loved by his friends. They played all day long. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a happy snake. The snake was very enthusiastic. He loved to play with his friends. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. + +One day, the snake and his friends decided to play a new game. They wanted to count how many friends they had. They sat in a circle and started to count. One, two, three, four, five! They were excited to know that they had five friends. + +The enthusiastic snake and his friends were happy to learn a new game. They played and counted every day. And they lived happily ever after in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a big sack. The sack was very tired. It had a hole in it. The sack lived in a small house with a little boy and a little girl. They loved to play with the sack. + +One day, the little boy and the little girl found the tired sack with the hole. They wanted to help the sack. So, they took some cloth and sewed the hole. The sack was very happy. + +Now, the sack was not tired anymore. The little boy and the little girl played with the sack every day. They filled it with toys and carried it around. The sack, the little boy, and the little girl were very happy together. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little dinosaur. The dinosaur had many friends who played with him every day. They liked to run, jump, and have fun together. + +One day, the lovely dinosaur's friend fell down and got hurt. The dinosaur wanted to support his friend, so he helped him stand up. They walked slowly and carefully back to their homes. + +When they got home, the lovely dinosaur's mom saw the hurt friend. She helped make him feel better. The dinosaur was happy to support his friend, and they played together again the next day. +Once there was an elderly cat named Mr. Whiskers. He lived in a small house with a little girl named Lucy. Lucy had a toy bowl that she loved to play with. One day, Lucy lost her toy bowl and was very sad. + +Mr. Whiskers saw Lucy crying and wanted to help. He looked around the house to find the toy bowl. He looked under the bed, behind the door, and on the table, but he could not find it. Mr. Whiskers did not give up. He knew he had to succeed to make Lucy happy again. + +Finally, Mr. Whiskers found the toy bowl hiding in the garden. He picked it up with his mouth and brought it back to Lucy. When Lucy saw her toy bowl, she was so happy. She hugged Mr. Whiskers and said "thank you!" Mr. Whiskers was proud that he succeeded in finding the toy bowl and making Lucy smile again. +One day, a silly dog found a rag. The rag was old and dirty. The dog picked up the rag with his mouth and ran to show his friend, a little cat. + +The cat saw the dog with the rag and said, "What a silly dog you are! That rag is dirty! Why did you bring it here?" The dog just wagged his tail and smiled. + +The dog and the cat saw a big truck. The truck was loading big boxes. The dog had an idea. He put the rag on one of the boxes. The cat laughed and said, "Now the rag will go far away!" They both watched the truck drive away with the rag on the box. The silly dog and the little cat were happy and played together all day. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a colorful gorilla named Gigi. Gigi loved to sing all day long. She sang when she was happy, and she sang when she was sad. Her voice was so pretty that all the animals in the forest loved to listen to her. + +One day, Gigi met a small bird who could not sing. The bird was sad because all the other birds could sing, but he could not. Gigi felt bad for the bird and decided to help him. She taught the bird how to sing, little by little, every day. The bird was very happy and tried very hard to learn. + +After some time, the bird could sing very well, and all the animals in the forest loved to listen to him too. The bird was so happy that he thanked Gigi for helping him. The other animals also thanked Gigi for teaching the bird to sing. The moral of the story is that when we help others, we make the world a happier place for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot loved to visit his friends in the park. He was a very organized dog. He always knew where his toys were, and he liked to keep them in a neat pile. + +One day, while Spot was playing in the park, he found a big bone. It was a very special bone. He was so happy and wanted to show it to his friends. He put the bone with his other toys, making sure it was in the right place. + +Later, Spot's friends came to visit him. They saw the big bone and thought it was amazing. They all played together, taking turns with the bone. At the end of the day, they thanked Spot for sharing his special find. Spot was happy that his friends had fun, and he knew that being organized helped him share his toys with everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a big harbor. In the harbor, there were many boats. The boats liked to play and talk to each other. One day, a new boat came to the harbor. His name was Tim. Tim was a little boat who wanted to make friends. + +Tim saw a big boat named Sam. Sam was a strong boat who liked to protect the other boats. Tim went to Sam and said, "Hi, I'm Tim. Can we be friends?" Sam smiled and said, "Of course, Tim! I'll help protect you too." + +One day, a naughty boat named Max came to the harbor. Max liked to push the other boats and make them scared. Sam saw Max and knew he had to protect his friends. Sam went to Max and said, "Stop being naughty, Max. We don't like that here." + +Max listened to Sam and stopped being naughty. The harbor was happy and safe again. Tim and Sam became best friends and always played together. And from that day on, all the boats in the harbor lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a smooth path in a big forest. Many animals lived there. One day, a kind bunny found a magic stone on the path. The bunny knew the magic stone was special. He wanted to show it to his friends. + +The bunny started to lead his friends to the magic stone. On the way, they met a sad bird. The bird had lost her nest. The bunny said, "Don't worry, bird. The magic stone can help you." The bird joined them on the path. + +When they reached the magic stone, the bunny asked it to help the sad bird. The stone began to glow. Suddenly, a new, warm nest appeared for the bird. The bird was so happy. The magic stone had helped her, just like the bunny said it would. The animals knew the magic stone was very special, and they all lived happily in the big forest. +Once upon a time, in a lovely, big pond, there was a happy alligator. His name was Al. Al liked to lay in the warm sun all day. He had many friends who lived in the pond too. They would play all day long. + +One day, Al saw a big, round thing in the pond. He did not know what it was. Al told his friends about the big, round thing. They all looked at it and wondered what it could be. They were all very curious. + +The next day, the big, round thing cracked open. A baby alligator came out! Al and his friends were so happy. They played with the baby alligator and had lots of fun. The baby alligator became their new friend. They all lived happily ever after in the lovely, big pond. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red stable. In the stable, there were many animals. There were horses, cows, and pigs. They all lived together and played together. + +One day, a fancy man came to the stable. He wore a big hat and shiny shoes. He wanted to take one of the horses for a ride. The horse was happy to go with the fancy man. + +The fancy man and the horse went for a ride. They went up and down hills, and through the woods. The horse liked the fancy man, and the fancy man liked the horse. After their ride, they went back to the stable. The other animals were happy to see them. They all played together again, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a messy little boy named Tim loved to play in the mud. He liked to stand in the mud and feel it squish between his toes. One day, while playing in the mud, he found a muffin. It was a blue muffin with a big smile. + +Tim took the muffin home to show his mom. His mom said, "That muffin is very messy, just like you!" Tim and his mom laughed. They washed the muffin and Tim's feet. The muffin was not messy anymore, and Tim's feet were clean too. + +Tim and his mom ate the muffin together. It was yummy and sweet. After they ate the muffin, they went outside to play in the mud again. Tim and his mom had a fun day, and they were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in his yard with his dog, Spot. They would run and jump and have so much fun together. + +One day, Tim saw a big, red apple high up in a tree. He thought it looked delicious. Tim wanted to get the apple, but he was too small to reach it. So, he asked Spot to help him. Spot jumped and tried to get the apple, but he couldn't reach it either. + +Tim felt regret because he couldn't get the apple. He wished he were taller. Just then, his mommy came outside and saw Tim looking sad. She asked him what was wrong, and Tim told her about the delicious apple. Mommy smiled and picked the apple for Tim. Tim was so happy, and he shared the apple with Spot. They ate it together and went back to playing in the yard. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very intelligent. He liked to play with his toy car. One day, Tim saw a big sink in the kitchen. He wanted to see what was inside. + +Tim pushed a chair to the sink. He climbed up and looked in. He saw a lot of dirty dishes. Tim wanted to help his mom, so he started to push the dishes into the water. But the water splashed everywhere! + +Tim's mom came in and saw the mess. She was not happy, but she knew Tim was trying to help. They cleaned up the water together. From that day on, Tim learned that being intelligent also means asking for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a big red engine. It was very dependable. It could go fast and slow. It liked to help people get to where they needed to go. + +One day, the engine had a big job to finish. It had to take people to a far away town. The engine went fast, but then it started to rain. The rain made it hard for the engine to see. + +The dependable engine tried to keep going, but it was too hard. It could not finish the job. The people were sad because they could not get to the town. The engine felt bad because it could not help them. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. He saw a vine on a big tree. The vine was very long and pretty. Tim wanted to fill his basket with the vine's leaves. + +Tim asked his friend, Sue, "Can you help me get the leaves?" Sue was envious because she didn't have a pretty vine at her house. But she wanted to help her friend, so she said, "Yes, I will help you." + +Tim and Sue pulled the vine's leaves and filled the basket. They were happy to work together. The pretty leaves made them smile. They took the basket home and showed their moms. Their moms were proud of them for sharing and helping each other. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a small, tough plant in her garden. She did not know what to do with it. She asked her mom for help. Her mom smiled and said, "Why don't we plant it in a pretty pot?" + +Lucy thought this was a good idea. She and her mom found a nice pot and put the tough plant in it. They gave it water and put it in the sun. Lucy was happy to see her new friend, the plant, in its new home. + +After a few days, the tough plant started to grow big and strong. Lucy and her mom were very happy. They knew they had done a good thing by helping the plant. The plant was now a beautiful part of their home. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful dog named Spot. Spot loved to prepare food for his owner, Tom. Every day, Tom would say, "Spot, let's make food!" Spot would wag his tail and help Tom in the kitchen. + +One day, Tom asked Spot to help him make a big cake. Spot was very excited! They went to the kitchen and started to prepare the cake. Tom said, "Spot, please pass the eggs." Spot gave Tom the eggs, and they mixed all the things together. + +When the cake was ready, Tom and Spot shared it with their friends. Everyone loved the cake and said, "Thank you, Spot, for being so helpful!" Spot felt very happy and proud to help his owner, Tom. They all had a great day eating the cake and playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy hose. He liked to play with his hose outside in the sun. Tim's hose was very long and colorful. + +One day, Tim saw a big and noisy truck outside. The truck had a hose too. But the truck's hose was much bigger than Tim's hose. Tim wanted to reach the big hose on the noisy truck. + +Tim asked his mom if he could reach the big hose. His mom said yes, but only if he was careful. Tim reached up and touched the big hose. He was so happy. Then, Tim went back to play with his own hose. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very popular with her friends because she was always nice and played fun games. Lily had a big smile and loved to laugh. + +One day, Lily and her friends went to the park. They played on the swings, slid down the slide, and ran in the grass. They had so much fun that they got very dirty. Lily's mom said it was time to go home and bathe. + +Lily went home and got in the bath. She splashed in the water and washed off all the dirt from playing. After her bath, Lily put on her favorite pajamas and got ready for bed. She knew she would have more fun with her friends tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her mom's makeup. One day, she found a big, orange lipstick in the drawer. + +Lily wanted to look pretty, so she put the orange lipstick all over her face. She looked in the mirror and giggled. "I look so funny!" she said to herself. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw her. "Oh no, Lily! You spoiled my makeup," she said. But she couldn't help but laugh at Lily's orange face. "Let's clean you up," she said, and they both washed the orange lipstick off. From that day on, Lily learned not to play with her mom's makeup. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bobo. Bobo liked to hop and play all day. One day, Bobo found a bridge in the woods. The bridge was old and cheap, but Bobo wanted to cross it. + +As Bobo hopped on the bridge, it started to shake. He was scared and wanted to escape. He hopped faster and faster. The bridge shook more and more. + +Finally, Bobo jumped off the bridge and landed on the other side. He was safe and happy. Bobo learned that sometimes it's better to find a stronger bridge to cross. From that day on, he only played near safe bridges. +Once upon a time, there was a strong ant named Andy. Andy liked to work a lot. He was always busy helping his friends. + +One day, Andy found a big stick. He wanted to take it to his home. But the stick was too heavy for him. Andy tried and tried but he could not lift it. + +Then, Andy asked his friends for help. They all came and worked together. They lifted the stick and took it to their home. Andy was very happy. He thanked his friends for their help. They all played with the stick and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a big piggy bank that she loved to fill with pennies. Every day, she would find a penny and put it in her piggy bank. Lucy was very happy when her piggy bank was full of pennies. + +One day, Lucy saw a big, spoiled apple under a tree. She wanted to pick it up, but she was scared. She started to tremble because the apple was so big and spoiled. Lucy's friend, Tom, saw her and asked, "Why are you trembling, Lucy?" Lucy said, "I want to pick up that big, spoiled apple, but I am scared." + +Tom smiled and said, "Don't be scared, Lucy. I will help you." Tom picked up the big, spoiled apple and threw it away. Lucy was very happy and gave Tom a penny from her piggy bank as a thank you. From that day on, Lucy and Tom were best friends, and they always helped each other when they were scared or trembling. +Once upon a time, in a big green park, there was a tall tree. The tree had many leaves that made a nice shade. Under the tree, there was a small, happy dog. The dog loved to sleep in the shade. + +One day, the dog was sleeping when an angry cat came. The cat wanted to sleep in the shade too. The cat said, "Let me sleep here!" The dog did not want to share the shade. The dog said, "No, this is my shade!" + +The cat and the dog were angry. They did not want to share the shade. Then, a big cloud came and covered the sun. The whole park was now in the shade. The cat and the dog looked at each other and smiled. They both had shade to sleep in. They were not angry anymore. They became friends and played together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a skeleton named Sam. Sam lived in a big, dark house. He wanted to fill the house with light and color. But it was difficult for Sam because he had no friends to help him. + +One day, Sam met a little girl named Lily. Lily was not scared of Sam. She said, "Hi, Mr. Skeleton! Why is your house so dark?" Sam replied, "I want to fill it with light and color, but it's difficult for me." Lily smiled and said, "I can help you!" + +Together, Sam and Lily filled the house with light and color. They put up bright lights and painted the walls with fun colors. Soon, the house was no longer dark and scary. Sam was happy to have a new friend, and Lily loved her new colorful playhouse. +Once upon a time, there was a little circle. The circle loved to play with its friends, the square and the triangle. One day, they decided to play a game of "guess the shape". The circle was very good at the game and could guess the shapes of its friends easily. + +But then, it was the circle's turn to be guessed. The square and the triangle tried very hard to guess what the circle was. They felt uncomfortable because they could not guess it right away. The circle just laughed and said, "Don't worry, it's okay!" + +Finally, the triangle guessed the circle correctly. They all cheered and clapped their hands. The circle, the square, and the triangle were very happy that they could play the game together. They played more games and had lots of fun. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was scared to draw because he thought he would make a mistake. One day, his mom gave him a big eraser. She said, "Don't be scared, Tim. You can use this eraser to fix any mistakes you make." + +Tim started to draw with his new eraser by his side. He drew a sun, a house, and a tree. When he made a mistake, he used the eraser to make it go away. He felt better and not scared anymore. + +As Tim drew more and more, he started to improve. His pictures looked better every day. He showed his mom his drawings and she was so proud of him. Tim learned that it's okay to make mistakes because you can always try again and improve. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her stuffed animals. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They were playing hide-and-seek when Lily saw a bird's nest on the ground. + +"Look, a nest!" Lily said. "Let's lay it back in the tree so the bird can be happy again." + +Her friends agreed and they carefully picked up the nest and put it back in the tree. The bird chirped happily and flew back to its nest. + +Lily felt happy too, knowing that they had helped the bird. Her friend Jack said, "That was a great success! We did something good today." + +Lily smiled and said, "I don't like when people are selfish. It feels much better to help others." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a smart scooter that he loved to ride around. One day, while Timmy was riding his scooter, he hit a big rock and it broke. Timmy was very sad. + +Timmy's mommy saw him crying and asked him what happened. Timmy told her that his scooter was broken. His mommy told him not to worry and that they would repair it together. Timmy was happy that his mommy could help him fix his scooter. + +They went to the garage and got some tools. Timmy's mommy showed him how to use the tools and together they repaired the scooter. Timmy was very happy that his scooter was fixed and he could ride it again. From that day on, Timmy was more careful when riding his scooter, so it wouldn't break again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play dress up with her dolls. She would put pretty dresses on them and pretend they were going to a party. + +One day, Lily went for a walk with her mommy. They walked all the way to the park. When they got there, they saw that the playground was empty. There were no kids playing on the swings or the slide. + +Lily's mommy said, "Let's play together!" So, they played on the swings and went down the slide. Lily was happy that she got to spend time with her mommy and have fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little beetle named Benny. Benny loved to eat sweet leaves and play with his friends. But one day, Benny started feeling very tired. He couldn't stop yawning and rubbing his eyes. His friends noticed that Benny didn't look very healthy. + +Benny's mother told him that he needed to rest and sleep. She said that sleep would make him feel better and stronger. So Benny went to his cozy bed and closed his eyes. He slept and slept for a long time. + +When Benny woke up, he felt much better. He was full of energy and ready to play again. His friends were happy to see him healthy and happy. Benny learned that sometimes when we feel tired, we need to sleep to feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing in her living room when she saw a pretty vase on the shelf. She wanted to touch it, so she pulled it down. But she pulled too hard and the vase fell on the floor and broke into many pieces. + +Lily was scared because she knew her mom would be upset. She tried to put the pieces back together, but it was too hard. She didn't know what to do. Just then, her mom walked in and saw the broken vase. She was sad, but she knew it was just an accident. She hugged Lily and told her it was okay. + +From then on, Lily learned to be careful when she pulled things. And her mom taught her that accidents happen, and it's okay to be scared sometimes. They cleaned up the vase together and put the pieces in a box. Even though it was broken, it still held a special place in their hearts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bunny named Benny that she loved to play with. One day, Lily noticed that Benny's switch wasn't working anymore. She felt sad because she couldn't make Benny hop around anymore. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, Benny is lonely. His switch doesn't work anymore." Her mom looked at Benny and saw that his switch was indeed broken. "Don't worry, Lily. We can fix him," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily was happy to hear that Benny could be fixed. Her mom took Benny and fixed his switch. When Lily got Benny back, she hugged him tightly and said, "I'm so happy you're not lonely anymore, Benny!" +Once upon a time, there was a bird with a pretty feather. The bird loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in its feathers. One day, the bird got very hungry and wanted to eat something delicious. It went to a restaurant and ordered some yummy seeds. The bird ate all the seeds and felt very happy. It flew back to its nest with a full tummy and slept with its feather all puffed up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man. He was very stubborn. He did not like to listen to anyone. One day, he was eating some food. He did not chew his food properly. Suddenly, he started choking. He could not breathe! His face turned red. Luckily, a kind person nearby knew how to help. They hit him on the back and the food came out. From that day on, the man learned to chew his food properly. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat sandwiches. One day, his mommy made him a yummy sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. Timmy was so happy that he started to bow to his mommy to say thank you. + +After he finished his sandwich, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a big dog and got scared. But the dog was friendly and wanted to play too. Timmy and the dog played together and had so much fun. + +When it was time to go home, Timmy was sad to leave his new friend. But he knew he would come back to the park and play with the dog again. As he walked home, he thought about his yummy sandwich and how happy it made him. He smiled and bowed to himself, feeling grateful for his mommy and the fun day he had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's mom came into her room and said, "Lily, it's time to clean up your toys now." + +Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. So, she started to clean up her toys. As she was putting them away, she found a playful mask that she had forgotten about. She put it on and pretended to be a superhero. + +Her mom came back into the room and said, "Lily, you did a great job cleaning up. You look so playful in that mask!" Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, Mom! Can I wear my mask outside and play with my friends?" Her mom said yes, and Lily ran outside to play with her friends, feeling like a superhero. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in the forest. The tree had many leaves and was very tall. One day, a fierce wind came and blew the leaves off the tree. The tree was sad because it looked different without the leaves. + +But then, a family of birds came and lay on the branches of the tree. The birds were happy to have a new home and the tree was happy to have new friends. They lived together and played together every day. + +And so, the tree learned that even though it lost its leaves, it gained something even more special - friends. From that day on, the tree was never sad again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went for a walk in the woods and found a big rock. It was so big that she couldn't move it, but she thought it looked funny because it was shaped like a dinosaur. + +Lily sat down on the ground next to the rock and started to talk to it. "Hello, Mr. Rock," she said. "You look like a funny dinosaur. Can I lean on you?" + +The rock didn't say anything back, but Lily didn't mind. She leaned against it and closed her eyes. It felt nice to have something sturdy to lean on. + +After a little while, Lily got up and said goodbye to the rock. "Thanks for being my friend," she said. "I'll come back and visit you soon." And with that, she skipped off into the woods, happy to have had a fun adventure with her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly and play with his friends. One day, Blue saw a big pole in the middle of the field. Blue wanted to test his flying skills and fly around the pole. + +Blue flew around the pole but was not careful. He hit the pole and fell down. Blue's wing was hurt and he couldn't fly anymore. Blue's friend Red saw him and asked, "What happened?" Blue replied, "I was careless and hit the pole while testing my flying skills." + +Red said, "It's important to be careful and not take unnecessary risks. We should always think before we act." Blue learned his lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. From that day on, Blue and Red always flew together and reminded each other to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to find some food to eat. He went to the kitchen but there was no food there. He went to his mom and asked her for some food. + +His mom said, "We are going to the park, and there will be food there." Timmy was happy and excited. He went to the park with his mom and saw a big guard at the entrance. The guard smiled at Timmy and let him in. + +In the park, Timmy saw lots of people eating yummy food. He saw hot dogs, hamburgers, and ice cream. But he didn't have any money to buy food. Suddenly, he heard someone whispering to him. It was the guard! The guard gave Timmy a hot dog and said, "I saw you were hungry. Here's some food for you." Timmy was so happy and grateful. He ate the hot dog and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a driver named Tom. Tom loved cars and always took good care of them. One day, he found a unique car that was different from any other car he had ever seen. It was shiny and had a big engine. Tom knew he had to have it. + +Tom saved up his money and finally bought the unique car. He drove it around town and everyone looked at him in awe. But one day, Tom was driving too fast and didn't pay attention to the road. He crashed into a tree and the car was badly damaged. Tom didn't want to surrender the unique car, so he tried to fix it himself. + +But Tom didn't know how to fix cars very well, and the unique car was beyond repair. Tom realized he had made a mistake and should have surrendered the car when he had the chance. From that day on, Tom drove carefully and always made sure to take care of his cars. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white dress and a white bow in her hair. One day, Lily went outside to play and fell down and hurt her knee. She cried and cried until her mommy came to help her. + +Mommy said, "Let's clean your knee and put a bandaid on it." Lily nodded and mommy cleaned her knee and put a bandaid on it. + +Later that day, Lily saw her big sister Sarah and asked, "Sarah, will you marry me when I grow up?" Sarah laughed and said, "Oh Lily, you're too young to get married! But when you're older, you can marry whoever you want." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, I'll marry someone who will always help me when I fall down and hurt my knee." +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bear named Benny. Benny lived in a forest with his friends, the rabbits and the squirrels. One day, Benny met a beautiful bear named Bella. They talked and played together every day. Soon, Benny asked Bella if she wanted to marry him. Bella said yes and they were very happy. + +Benny and Bella invited all their friends to their wedding. Everyone came and welcomed them with big hugs. They danced and ate lots of yummy food. But then, a hunter came and tried to shoot Benny. Benny tried to run away but he was too slow. The hunter caught him and took him away. Bella was very sad and cried a lot. She missed Benny very much. + +From that day on, Bella never smiled again. She missed her friend and husband, Benny. She wished he was still with her. But Benny was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved waffles for breakfast. One morning, Timmy's mom made him a waffle, but it was hard. Timmy tried to eat it, but it was too hard. So, he decided to push it away and ask his mom for a new one. His mom made him a fresh waffle that was soft and yummy. Timmy was happy and ate it all up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a big arrow in the ground. It was pointing towards a big hill. + +Timmy felt curious and walked towards the hill. He saw a man with a big bow and arrow. The man said, "Would you like to ride on my arrow?" + +Timmy felt scared but also excited. He said yes. The man shot the arrow and Timmy rode it all the way down the hill. It was so cold and fast! Timmy had so much fun and couldn't wait to ride the arrow again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat meat, especially chicken. But her mommy always made sure the meat was clean before cooking it. + +One day, Lily's friend came to her house for dinner. Lily insisted that her mommy should cook chicken for them. Her mommy said okay, but only if the meat was clean. + +Lily helped her mommy clean the chicken and they cooked it together. When it was ready, they all sat down to eat. Lily's friend said, "This chicken is so yummy and clean!" Lily smiled and felt happy that her friend liked it. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure the meat was clean before cooking it. She insisted on it, just like her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy pigeon. He liked to sleep all day long on a tree branch. He didn't want to fly or play with other birds. He was just lazy. + +One day, a little girl saw the pigeon on the tree branch. She knew he was lazy because he didn't move at all. She wanted to help him, so she put some seeds on the ground. The pigeon saw the seeds and knew he was hungry. + +The lazy pigeon flew down to eat the seeds. He was surprised by the little girl's kindness. He knew he should be more active and not so lazy. From that day on, the pigeon started to fly more and play with other birds. The little girl was happy to see the pigeon happy and active. She knew she had helped him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved strawberries, they were his favorite fruit. One day, Timmy's mom brought him a big, juicy strawberry. But when Timmy tried to take a bite, he noticed it was dirty. + +"Mommy, this strawberry is dirty," Timmy said. + +"Oh no, let me clean it for you," his mom replied. + +After his mom cleaned the strawberry, Timmy took a big bite and it was delicious. + +"Listen, Mommy, can we have strawberries for dinner?" Timmy asked. + +"I don't think that's a good idea, Timmy. We need to eat a balanced meal," his mom replied. + +Timmy was disappointed, but he knew his mom always made sure he had healthy food to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially when the sun was shining and the weather was nice. One day, Lily went for a walk with her mommy and they saw a beautiful flower in the garden. Lily admired the flower and thought it was so pretty. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the park to play. But when they got there, it started to rain. Lily felt anxious because she didn't want to go home yet. But her mommy said they could wait under a tree until the rain stopped. They watched the rain fall and talked about how the weather can change so quickly. + +Finally, the rain stopped and the sun came back out. Lily was so happy and ran to play on the swings. She looked up at the sky and saw a rainbow. Lily admired the rainbow and thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. +Once upon a time, there was a little flower. It was very sad because it didn't bloom like the other flowers. One day, a kind gardener came and took care of the little flower. He gave it water, sun, and love. The little flower started to bloom and it was very happy. + +One day, the little flower saw a broken car in the garden. A jolly mechanic came to fix it. The little flower wanted to help, so it gave the mechanic some water. The mechanic was very happy and thanked the little flower. + +The moral of the story is that everyone can help, no matter how small they are. Even a little flower can make a difference by blooming and giving water to a mechanic. We should always try to help others and make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toys and cuddle with his teddy bear. One day, Tim's mommy told him that they were going on a trip to the zoo. + +Tim was so excited that he couldn't sleep. He stayed up late, playing with his toys and making noise. His mommy told him to go to sleep, but he was too excited. + +The next day, they went to the zoo and saw lots of animals. They saw lions, tigers, and bears. Tim was having so much fun that he didn't even notice he was getting tired. + +As they were leaving the zoo, Tim started to yawn. He was so tired from all the fun he had. His mommy picked him up and carried him to the car. Tim fell asleep in the car and had a fine nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very restless and couldn't sit still for too long. One day, her mommy took her to the park to play. While they were there, they met a friendly dog named Max. Lily was so happy to meet Max and she gave him a big hug. Max was very happy too and he licked Lily's face. + +After playing with Max for a while, Lily started to feel tired. She asked her mommy if they could rest on the bench. They sat down and Lily snuggled up next to her mommy. She felt warm and cozy and soon fell asleep. When she woke up, Max was still there waiting for her to play. Lily was so happy to see him again and they played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite dress every day, even though it was getting too small for her. Her mom told her to wear a different dress, but Lily was stubborn and refused. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was having so much fun on the swings and the slide. But then, she fell and hurt her knee. She started to suffer and cry. + +Lily's mom came to the park and saw her daughter in pain. She picked her up and took her home. She gave Lily a band-aid for her knee and some medicine to make her feel better. Lily realized that her favorite dress was not important anymore. She learned that sometimes we have to listen to our parents and make good choices to avoid suffering. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play by the stream near his house. The stream was very pretty and Timmy loved to watch the water flow. One day, Timmy noticed something mysterious in the stream. It was a shiny rock that he had never seen before. He picked it up and showed it to his mommy. + +His mommy told him that the rock was very special and that it was called a crystal. Timmy was very excited and he wanted to keep the crystal safe. He decided to improve his room by making a special place for the crystal. He put it on his shelf and he loved to look at it every day. From then on, Timmy always kept an eye out for other mysterious things in the stream. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a tall school with a big classroom. One day, Lily was playing with her friends during recess when she tripped and fell. + +Her friend, Sarah, asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, I fell down but I'm okay." + +Later that day, in class, their teacher Mrs. Brown asked the students to draw their favorite animal. Lily drew a picture of a big elephant with a long trunk. Mrs. Brown said, "Wow, Lily! That's a great drawing!" + +Lily smiled and felt happy that she had done a good job in class. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the park. It was raining outside, and Lily didn't bring her umbrella. Soon, she noticed that her hair and clothes were getting wet. + +Lily started to feel sad because she didn't like being wet. But then, a helpful boy named Max came over and offered to share his umbrella with her. Lily was so happy and grateful for Max's helpfulness. + +They walked around the park together, sharing the umbrella and having fun. Lily noticed that the rain made the flowers and trees look very pretty. She was happy that she got to spend time with her new friend and that he was so kind and helpful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around with her friends. One day, she saw a mysterious box in her backyard. She didn't know what was inside, but she wanted to find out. + +Lily asked her mom what to do. Her mom recommended that she wait until her dad came home to open the box. Lily couldn't wait, but she trusted her mom's advice. + +When her dad got home, he opened the box and inside was a toy car that moved with motion. Lily was so happy and she thanked her parents for their help. From that day on, she always listened to their recommendations. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty necklace with shiny beads that she loved to wear. One day, her friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy saw the necklace and asked if he could wear it. Lily said yes and lent it to him. + +Tommy was having so much fun playing with the necklace that he forgot to take it off when he went home. Lily's mom noticed the necklace was missing and asked Lily where it was. Lily told her that she lent it to Tommy. Her mom got angry and said, "You should never lend your jewelry to anyone, especially not your friends. You might not get it back!" + +Lily felt sad and worried that she might not get her necklace back. The next day, Tommy came over and returned the necklace to Lily. She was so happy to have it back and thanked Tommy for returning it. From then on, Lily learned to be careful about lending her things and to always ask her mom first. +Once upon a time, there was a big park. It had lots of trees and a big pond with ducks. One day, a boy and his mom went to the park. The boy saw a big slide and ran to it. He went down the slide many times and laughed a lot. + +After playing, they went to a club. The club was very big and had lots of toys. The boy played with a ball and a train. He had so much fun! + +When they left the club, they saw a large dog. The boy was a little scared, but the dog was friendly. They petted the dog and went back to the park. They played some more and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly octopus who lived in the ocean. The octopus was very kind and loved to help his friends. One day, he saw a little fish who was stuck in a net. The octopus tried to help, but he couldn't get the fish out. + +The octopus then saw a crab who was passing by. He asked the crab to let him borrow his sharp claws. With the crab's claws, the octopus was able to cut the net and free the little fish. The fish was very happy and thanked the octopus for his help. + +The moral of the story is that it's always good to help others, and sometimes we need to ask for help too. We should always be kind and let others help us when we need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to play a game of basketball. Lily had a small, light basket that she brought with her to carry her water bottle and snacks. + +As they were playing, Lily's friend Sarah accidentally knocked over her basket and all of her things fell out. Lily got upset and wanted to quit the game. + +Sarah apologized and said, "Please don't quit, Lily. Let's keep playing and I'll help you pick up your things." Lily thought about it and decided to keep playing. + +They continued playing until it started to get dark outside. Lily was tired but happy that she didn't quit the game. She picked up her basket and went home, feeling proud of herself for not giving up. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with lots of animals and a big red barn. One day, she went to the barn and saw a pile of hay. She climbed on top of it and started to rock back and forth. It was so much fun! + +But then, she got bored of rocking on the hay. She wanted to play with the animals instead. So she ran outside and saw a group of chickens. They were pecking at the ground and clucking. Lily giggled and chased after them, but they were too fast for her. + +After a while, Lily got tired and went back to the hay. She climbed on top again and started to rock back and forth. It wasn't boring anymore. It was actually quite relaxing. She closed her eyes and listened to the sounds of the farm. The cows mooing, the birds chirping, and the wind blowing through the fields. It was a peaceful moment on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pasta for dinner, but she always made a messy when she ate it. One day, Lily's mom decided to let her help make dinner. They boiled the pasta and then Lily got to spray some sauce on it with a special bottle. She was very careful not to make a messy this time. + +After dinner, Lily's mom asked her how the pasta tasted. Lily said it was the best pasta she had ever had. Her mom smiled and said it was because she helped make it. From then on, Lily always helped make dinner and she never made a messy again. +Once upon a time, there was a good youth named Timmy. Timmy liked to stand up tall and run around in the park. One day, Timmy saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. He stood under the tree and looked up. It was very high, but Timmy was determined to climb it. He took a deep breath and started to climb. It was hard work, but Timmy didn't give up. Finally, he reached the top and stood there, feeling proud of himself. From up high, he could see the whole park and it was a very good feeling. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, he was running and jumping when he tripped and fell. He felt a pain in his paw and started to cry. + +His friend, a bunny named Benny, heard him crying and came over to see what was wrong. "What happened, Teddy?" asked Benny. "I fell and it hurts," replied Teddy. Benny gave Teddy a big hug to make him feel better. + +After a few minutes, Teddy felt better and wanted to play again. "Let's play tag!" exclaimed Teddy. Benny agreed and they ran and chased each other through the trees. They were so playful and had so much fun. At the end of the day, they hugged each other goodbye and promised to play again soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mom. One day, they decided to make a cake for the church bake sale. They mixed flour, sugar, and eggs in a big bowl. But then, they realized they didn't have any milk! + +Lily's mom told her to be patient while she went to the store. But Lily couldn't wait. She wanted to finish the cake now. So she went outside to see if any of her neighbors had milk. + +She knocked on the door of Mrs. Johnson, who lived next door. Mrs. Johnson was happy to help and gave Lily some milk. Lily was so happy and ran back inside to mix it into the cake batter. They finished the cake just in time for the bake sale at the church. Everyone loved it and they sold out quickly. Lily was proud that she was able to help her mom and the church. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very scared of the dark and always needed her mommy to sleep with her. One day, her mommy promised her that she would provide a nightlight to help her feel safe at night. + +Lily was very happy and excited to have a nightlight. She waited patiently for her mommy to keep her promise. When her mommy finally brought the nightlight, Lily was overjoyed. She plugged it in and it made the room less scary. + +Now, Lily could sleep soundly at night knowing that the nightlight would provide light and keep the scary monsters away. She thanked her mommy for keeping her promise and making her feel safe. From that day on, Lily slept peacefully every night with her new nightlight. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little dog. His name was Max. Max loved to play with his rope. He would pull and tug on it all day long. + +One day, Max's friend Lucy came to play. Lucy had a pretty bow in her hair. Max thought the bow was so cute. He wanted to play with it. + +Lucy took the bow out of her hair and tied it to Max's rope. Max was so happy! He ran around with the bow and rope, wagging his tail. + +From that day on, Max always had his cute bow tied to his rope. And whenever Lucy came to play, they would have fun together with Max's special toy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom were walking outside when they saw dark clouds in the sky. "Mommy, what is the weather going to be like?" asked Lily. "It looks like it might rain," replied her mom. + +Lily didn't want to get wet, so she asked her mom if they could go back home. "Sure, let's go," said her mom. On the way back, they saw Lily's friend, Tommy. "Hi Tommy!" said Lily. "Do you want to come over to my house and play?" + +Tommy said yes, and Lily felt smart for thinking of inviting him over. When they got to Lily's house, they played with toys and had a lot of fun. "Do you mind if we play with your toys?" asked Tommy. "No, I don't mind at all," replied Lily. + +After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. "The weather is nice again!" said Lily. They went outside to play some more, and Lily was happy to have her friend over. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play sport, especially soccer. He had a white soccer ball that he played with every day. + +One day, Timmy was playing soccer with his friend Johnny. They were running and kicking the ball back and forth. Timmy got tired and said, "I need to rest for a bit." Johnny replied, "Okay, let's take a break." + +They sat down on the grass and talked about their favorite sports. Timmy said, "I like soccer the most because I have a white ball to play with." Johnny said, "I like basketball because I can jump high and shoot the ball in the hoop." + +After they rested, they played more sport together until it was time to go home. Timmy was happy he got to play with his white soccer ball and his friend Johnny. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy jet. One day, Timmy's nosy little sister came into his room and asked if she could play with his jet. + +Timmy said, "No, it's mine. Go play with your own toys." + +His sister didn't listen and kept asking and asking. Finally, Timmy got so angry that he wished his sister would shrink and disappear. Suddenly, his sister started to shrink and shrink until she was as small as a toy. + +Timmy was scared and realized that he shouldn't have wished that. He said, "I'm sorry for being mean. I shouldn't have wished that. Let's play together with my jet." + +Then, his sister grew back to her normal size and they played together happily. Timmy learned that it's not nice to be mean and that sharing is important. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go camping with his family. They would set up a tent and make s'mores by the fire. + +One day, Timmy and his family went camping in the woods. They set up their camp and started to roast marshmallows. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big bear! + +Timmy's dad said, "We need to leave now before the bear destroys our camp." Timmy was upset because he wanted to stay and roast more marshmallows. But they had to leave quickly before the bear came closer. Sadly, they had to leave their camp behind and go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. + +At the park, Lily saw a big ice cream truck. She asked Max, "Do you want ice cream?" Max barked happily, so Lily went to the truck to choose a flavor. She picked strawberry, Max's favorite. + +As she was paying for the ice cream, Lily noticed a little boy with a broken arm. She asked him what happened, and he said he fell off the monkey bars. Lily felt sad for him and offered him a lick of her ice cream. The boy smiled and said thank you. + +Lily and Max played with the boy for a while, and they all became friends. As they were leaving, the boy said, "Thank you for being so nice. You are a good friend." Lily felt happy and proud of herself for choosing to be kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help her in the kitchen. She gave Lily a teaspoon and asked her to stir the cake batter. Lily found it difficult to hold the teaspoon and stir the batter at the same time. + +Lily's mom noticed that she was struggling and asked her, "Is stirring with the teaspoon difficult for you?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, it's difficult." + +Lily's mom then showed her how to hold the teaspoon properly and helped her stir the batter. After they were done, Lily asked her mom a question. "Mom, can I help you in the kitchen every day?" her mom smiled and said, "Of course, I would love that!" + +From that day on, Lily helped her mom in the kitchen every day and even learned how to use different utensils. She never found it difficult again and loved spending time with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his baseball. He would throw it and catch it all day long. One day, Timmy's baseball started to glow! Timmy was confused but also excited. He showed his baseball to his mom and dad, and they were amazed too. They didn't know why it was glowing, but they thought it was cool. Timmy played with his glowing baseball all night until he fell asleep. The next day, the baseball was back to normal, but Timmy would always remember the time his baseball glowed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. They made yummy pancakes and scrambled eggs for breakfast. One day, Lily wanted to make a colorful cake for her friend's birthday. + +Lily's mommy said, "We need to go to the store to buy some ingredients for the cake." + +Lily replied, "Can we go to the gym first? I want to play on the colorful slide!" + +Mommy said, "No, we need to go to the store first. We can go to the gym after we make the cake." + +Lily was sad and said, "But I really wanted to go to the gym first." + +Mommy explained, "We need to make the cake first so it can cook in the oven. Then we can go to the gym and play on the slide." + +Lily understood and they went to the store to buy ingredients for the colorful cake. They made the cake and it turned out beautifully. Lily's friend loved the colorful cake and they had a fun time playing on the slide at the gym. +Once upon a time there was a deep lake. Beside the lake there was a little girl. She liked to look at the lake and wonder what secrets it held. + +One day, she stepped closer to the lake. She looked down into the deep water and saw something shiny. It was a bow! She bent down and picked it up from the water. She looked at the bow and was amazed. + +She started to practice with it. She moved her foot to the left and then to the right. She moved back and forth, and with each move, the bow flew further and further. She kept on practicing until she was so good. + +The little girl was so proud of her bow, she knew she would never forget these special moments by the deep lake. +Once upon a time, there was an incredible weight. It was so big that nobody could carry it. Everyone was so scared that it would never be moved. + +One day, a brave little boy came along. He said he could lift the weight and carry it away. Everyone was amazed! + +The boy grabbed the weight and started to lift it. He groaned with the effort. Suddenly, he raised the weight high over his head. Everyone cheered! + +The boy locked the weight safely in a room. Then he opened the door and everyone ran in to see the incredible weight. They were all so amazed at the boy's strength. + +The boy was the hero of the day and everyone praised him for his amazing feat. +Once there was a little girl named Emily. She was three years old and very curious. One day she saw a cherry and wanted to try it. She asked her mom if she could have one. Her mom said no, so Emily refused. + +Emily was very disappointed, but she knew that her mom only said no because she wanted her to be safe. Her mom was so reliable and made sure that Emily was always safe. + +The next day, Emily asked her mom again and again if she could have a cherry. But, her mom still said no. Even though Emily refused, she still understood why her mom wouldn't let her. + +One day, Emily asked her mom one last time if she could have a cherry. This time, her mom said yes! Emily was so excited and thanked her mom for being so reliable. + +Emily enjoyed her cherry very much and never refused her mom again. +Summer was making everyone feel fine. The sun was so bright and warm and it made everyone so happy! Everyone wanted to improve the summer even more. + +So a group of friends decided to do something special. They packed up their backpacks with lots of treats and then they went to the beach. They built sandcastles and played in the water. Every time they did something, it improved the summer even more. + +They also visited the park and the zoo. The zoo was especially fun. They saw so many animals and every time they saw a new one, it made the summer even better. + +When it was time to go home, everyone was feeling happy. They knew they had improved the summer even more and they couldn't wait to do it all again the next day! +One day, a little girl was playing in the park. She saw a cart and she was very excited. She ran up to it and started to push it around. She loved the way it made her feel like she was on an adventure! + +The cart made a loud noise as she pushed it and the noise made the little girl laugh. She was having so much fun. + +She kept pushing the cart until the sun started to go down. She noticed that the cart had started to glow. It lit up the park and made everything look magical! + +The little girl enjoyed the view for a few minutes, then went to get her family so that they could admire the cart's magical glow. As she looked around, she could see that the cart was making people smile. It was a special moment that she would never forget. +Once upon a time, there was a brown bridge. It was tall and strong. Every day, two birds would land on the bridge and they would both enjoy the day sunshine. + +The birds would splash in the water that was under the bridge and make lots of noise. Every day was lots of fun for them. + +One day, a boat floated under the bridge. The birds were so excited. They watched it as it sailed by and chirped happily. They enjoyed the view very much. + +After the boat had passed, the birds played and flew around the brown bridge until the sun went down. Then, they flew away to their nest. + +The end. +One day, Mommy was in the living room polishing the furniture. She was humming a happy song and worked very nicely. Her little girl watched and noticed that Mommy was doing something special. The little girl asked, "Mommy, what are you polishing?" Mommy smiled and said, "I'm polishing the furniture to make it nice and shiny." The little girl wanted to help and asked, "Can I help you polish?" Mommy nodded and said, "Yes, you can help me polish. Let's start with the clothes in the laundry basket. We can use the soft cloth to make them look nice." + +The little girl was excited to polish her own clothes. She grabbed the special soft cloth that Mommy gave her and carefully went over the clothes. She was very thorough and tried her best to make the clothes look perfect. + +As they were polishing, Mommy said, "Thanks for helping me today. You are being very helpful and I appreciate it." The little girl smiled and said, "You're welcome, Mommy!" They finished polishing and the clothes looked so neat and nice. Mommy and her little girl shared a hug and the little girl was happy to know that she was helpful. +Once there was a boy named Max. He was a very proud 3 year old. He loved to go to the opera with his parents. Every time he went, he clapped, sang and tried to keep up with the music. + +Max was so proud to go to the opera every week. He always looked forward to it, and he felt smarter every time he went. + +Max's parents were always proud of him too. Every time he went to the opera, they saw his excitement increase. He was always jumping and dancing along to the music. His parents were so proud of how he enjoyed everything the opera had to offer. + +Max was proud of himself too. He knew that the opera was special and he was proud of how he could keep up with the music and singers. He loved being at the opera and always felt close to the music. He was sure to always keep going back as he knew there was always something new to discover! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old. She liked to look at the patterns on her wall and clap her hands together. But she was feeling hungry. + +So she ran to the kitchen to get something to eat. She started to look around but couldn't find anything. Then she saw it - a big bowl of apples on the table! + +Lucy was so excited. She clapped her hands and started singing a song about apples. She grabbed one big red apple, washed it, and took a big bite. + +Mmmm, it was delicious! She ate the whole apple and wanted more. So she grabbed another one and took a bite - and then she started clapping in a pattern. She ate all the apples like that, and when she was finished she was no longer hungry. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe was three-years-old and he loved to explore. One day Joe found a box filled with match sticks. He wanted to play with them but he knew he had to resist. + +Joe was naughty so he lit one of the match sticks. Then he lit another, and another. Soon the living room was filled with smoke. Joe's mom came in and she was very mad. She said that Joe was being foolish. + +Joe's mom put out all the match sticks and gave Joe a time-out. Joe learned his lesson - to resist lighting match sticks even if he really wanted to. Joe never made that mistake again. The end. +John and his mom were in the elevator. It was a green elevator. John and his mom went up and down. They partied in the elevator. They had fun. +John pushed the buttons. He said, "Ding!" when it stopped. They went up and down for a long time. +When it was over, John and his mom stepped out of the elevator and waved goodbye. They had so much fun partying in the green elevator. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Jack and Jill. They loved to have playtime together. One day, Jack and Jill were about to go for a walk when their mommy told them to wait. Jack was excited to go for a walk, but Jill was feeling helpless without her mommy. Then, their mommy told them that she had to separate them for a little while. + +Jack and Jill knew why. Their mommy needed to buy some groceries for their dinner. They were a bit scared to be separated, but they knew it wouldn't be for too long. They had to wait until their mommy came back. + +Jack and Jill waited together while their mommy went to the grocery store. They were happy that their mommy was coming back soon. It was nice to be together while they waited. + +After a while, they heard their mommy's car coming back. Jack and Jill ran outside to meet her. Their mommy hugged them both tight and Jack and Jill were so happy that they were together again. +Once upon a time there was a bright Monday morning. All the animals were up early. Little Jack the bunny was the most excited. He was ready for a brand new week. + +Jack hopped around the house, eagerly looking forward to the day's adventures. Everything was clean and fresh and fun. But then, something unexpected happened. + +It was two days later, on Wednesday. Suddenly, Jack began to jump around and panic. He had been so busy that he had forgotten to clean his house! + +Jack ran around, cleaning up every corner. He was working so hard he was sweating. When he finished, he looked proud. His house was perfectly clean and tidy. And it was finally Friday. +Daddy was taking Lucy to the park. She was so excited! She put on her bike helmet to be safe. Daddy said it was also important to make sure she stayed on the sidewalk. + +They got to the park. There were so many things to do! They could swing, slide, and play in the sandbox. Lucy ate her lunch - it was so spicy! She loved the way it made her tongue tingle. + +After they ate, they went to the swings. Daddy swung higher and higher and Lucy laughed and laughed. She said, "Higher, Daddy!" It was so much fun. + +When it was time to go, Lucy was sad. But she had such a good time at the park. She said, "Let's come back soon, Daddy!" Daddy said he would. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. Every day, she went to the park with her mom. She loved the park because it was so lovely. One day, Lily noticed something funny. + +There was a black dog at the park that had no home. It was sad and it looked so lonely. Lily's mom said it was ok if Lily wanted to make friends with the dog. So, Lily walked over to him. + +The dog was happy to see Lily and he licked her face. Lily gave him a pat and a hug, and she called him Blacky. The next day, Lily asked her mom if Blacky could come home with her. + +Her mom was worried, but she accepted. From that day on, Lily and Blacky were best friends. They would play together and take walks together, and Lily was so happy to have him. Blacky was so lovely and he was always there to make Lily laugh. + +Lily and Blacky were the happiest when they were together. They accepted each other and their love was so strong it could never be broken. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to be creative and make things with her hands. One day, Sarah had an idea to create a costume! + +She got some coloured paper, glue, glitter and other fun things. She put them all together to make a very impressive costume! Sarah worked hard, putting the pieces together to make a beautiful costume. + +When she finished, she put it on and it looked terrific! Sarah was so proud of her creation, she skipped around the house, showing everyone. Everyone that saw the costume was so impressed! + +Sarah was so happy that she created such a wonderful costume, and she was very proud of how it turned out! +One day, a duck rose early in the morning. The duck was very enthusiastic about the day ahead. She quacked and paddled her little wings as she rose up into the sky. She flew up and around, enjoying the fresh morning air and the beautiful view. She soon saw a pond in a field and decided to fly down and take a dip. She was surprised to find a little fish swimming in the pond. The duck paddled over to say hello and the fish was friendly and enthusiastic. The two quickly became friends and the duck invited the fish to come for a rise with her in the sky. The fish happily accepted and the two began to fly around in circles. Up and down they went, with the duck quacking and the fish squealing in delight. They had a wonderful morning and eventually, the sun began to rise in the sky and the two had to go their separate ways. The duck wished the fish a safe journey home and they said their goodbyes. +Once upon a time there was a nice muffin. He lived in a cozy kitchen and everyone loved him. +The muffin was so loved that he grew bigger and bigger every day. One morning, the muffin suddenly disappeared! +Everyone was very sad and searched everywhere for him. They searched the bedroom, the garden and even the attic but the muffin was nowhere to be found. +Just when everyone had given up, the muffin appeared again. He had simply gone to have a nice little walk. +From then on, the muffin tried to be more careful when he went out exploring. He stayed safe in the kitchen and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, a powerful wolf went for a walk in the night. He looked up at the big, bright moon. He saw it smiling down at him, and he smiled back. It was a beautiful night. + +The wolf felt the power of the moon. He wanted to include it in his adventure, so he decided to howl at it. His howl was so loud and magical that it made the moon even brighter. + +The wolf kept walking until he came to a river. He looked at the river's shimmering water and included it in his adventure too. He made a wish on a star and many other things. + +The powerful wolf walked all night and included a wonderful mix of sights and sounds. As the sun came up, the wolf was happy and content. He felt the powerful feeling that comes from having an exciting night adventure, with the moon at the center of it all. +Mary was feeling sad. She was frowning because she couldn't find her toy. She looked everywhere but it was nowhere to be found. + +Later, her mommy said that she had a message for Mary. It was a surprise! She opened it and saw that it was an expensive new toy. Mary's frown turned into a big smile. She was so happy to have a new toy. + +She played with it all day long. She and her toy were inseparable. They never stopped smiling. Mary's mommy was so glad that Mary was happy. She knew that message had made Mary's day. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty office. +Inside the office worked a very important man. +He would sit at his desk each day and drink tea. +One day he got a special drink. It was a magical drink. +When he drank some of it, he felt very powerful. He was like a mighty king. +He was so powerful that he could do anything! +The man was very happy and he drank the magical drink each day. +And he worked in the mighty office, always feeling powerful. +Once there was a poor little boy. He only had one jacket to wear, and it was very old. He kept it clean and tidy, but it was starting to look very worn. He had patched it up a few times but it was almost too old to be worn now. + +One day, the little boy was very sad because his jacket had disappeared. He searched everywhere, but he couldn't find it. He asked his mom and dad if they had seen it, but they hadn't either. + +He was so sad, but he kept looking. He looked in all sorts of places, but it seemed like his jacket had disappeared. He wanted it back. He figured if he kept looking he might find it. + +And then one day his mom found it in the cupboard. The little boy was so happy. He hugged his mom and was so relieved he had his jacket back. He hugged it tight. + +He decided he wouldn't take it off ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola. She was three years old and loved to make a lot of noise. Everywhere she went, she was singing and laughing. + +One day, Lola wanted to try something different. She decided to try being quiet. She tried very hard, but it wasn't easy. Everywhere she went, the silence felt strange. + +After a while, Lola decided to try something else. She began to repeat different words and phrases. She repeated them louder and louder. The words echoed all around the room, until it became very noisy. + +But then, something happened. As Lola repeated the same words again and again, they stopped sounding so noisy. In fact, they almost sounded calming. Lola smiled and began to slowly enjoy the silence. +One day, Sarah was so happy and she had a big orange box. She mail it to her best friend, Julie. But when it arrived, it was in a lot of trouble. The box was broken, and the orange goodies were spilled everywhere. + +Sarah was so sad, but Julie was very kind. She laughed and said, "It's okay. We can fix it." So they worked together and put back the orange treats one by one. + +When they were finished, the box looked like it was brand new! Julie and Sarah hugged each other as they lifted it and filled it with lots of orange sweets for them share. + +They mail the orange box back to Sarah and she was so happy! She knew that no matter what trouble came their way, she and Julie could get through it together. +Once there was a little girl named Emily. She wanted to go to the beach with her mom and dad. Emily asked if they could go, and they said yes! + +When they got to the beach, Emily saw something she had never seen before. It was a red fisherman! He was fishing in the sea, and he smiled when he saw Emily. Emily was so intrigued that she had to question the fisherman. She asked him why he was fishing in the sea, and the fisherman laughed. He told Emily that he was fishing for dinner. Emily was so happy to learn something new and thanked him for answering her question. + +Before Emily went home, she hugged the fisherman. She said goodbye, and he waved to her as she left. Emily will never forget the day she met the red fisherman. +Once there was a graceful girl. She loved to spend time playing on her computer. Every day she would sit for hours and explore different games. + +One day the girl decided to try something new. She went outside and jumped into the river. She was so excited to feel the water around her. It felt so nice and warm! + +The girl was splashing and soaking in the river. She laughed with glee as she floated around. After a while, she became tired and decided to get out. She went back to her house, feeling refreshed and happy. + +The girl never forgot the feeling of soaking in the river. She smiled to herself when she looked at her computer. Even though she enjoyed all her online games, nothing compared to the pleasure of being in nature. +Once upon a time, there was a strong little girl named Lucy. She lived on a farm with her parents and her favorite thing to do was play outside. + +One day, Lucy saw her dad picking something off the farm. He was picking a squash. Lucy got very excited and asked if she could have it. Her dad smiled and said yes. + +Lucy ran inside to show her mom and dad the squash. She was so happy that she had the big squash. She put it on the table and smiled. Her mom and dad were impressed at how big and strong it was. + +Every day, Lucy loved to go outside and play with her friends and bring her big squash. She loved displaying it to them and they would all laugh and chat about it. + +Lucy's strong squash made her so happy, and she never forgot that special moment! +One day, a mom and dad planned a picnic in the park. They put a blanket on the ground and prepared sandwiches and juice. + +When they cut the sandwiches, they smiled at each other. The dad made a loud noise and the mom laughed. + +The dad put some toys out on the blanket and they played together. They laughed and ran around with the toys until it was time to go home. + +The mom and dad hugged before they left. Then, they planned to come back to the park very soon for another picnic. +Once, there was a strong man. He had a ladder. Everyday, the man would spend a lot of time with his ladder. He carried it up tall hills and over rocky paths. Everywhere he went, he always had his ladder by his side. + +One day, an animal was in trouble. He was stuck up high in a tree. The man was brave, so he grabbed his ladder and raced to the tree. With the help of his ladder, he was able to save the animal! + +The man was so happy. He kept his ladder close. He knew it was a strong and reliable companion. + +The man and the animal spent many happy days playing and climbing the ladder. Together, they made the most of their time. They worked together to make the ladder even stronger. And from then on, the man and his ladder were inseparable. +One day, a gray birdcage sat on the porch. Inside was a small yellow bird. The bird chirped and sang, happy in its cage. + +Suddenly, the door opened. A tall man stepped out and opened the bird cage. The bird flew away, out of the man's hand, and flew over the trees. The little bird was happy to be free. + +The man watched the bird fly away. A small smile appeared on his face. He closed the birdcage and left. The bird was happy to be free. + +The bird flew over the trees and into the sky. It sang as it flew, happy and free. The gray birdcage was left on the porch. The bird was free and happy. +Once upon a time there was a boy and a girl. They were both very excited because they were going to the park to play. + +When they got to the park, they raced to the swing. The girl reached it first and hopped on. She was ready to go, but the boy wanted a turn too. He wanted to pinch the swing so he wouldn't be so weak. + +The girl let the boy pinch the swing, but she pushed him to move faster. The boy giggle and when the swing started to go, he was so happy. He laughed and laughed as the swing went higher and higher. + +The boy and the girl had so much fun the swing. They were both a little bit weak when it was finally time to go home. But they had smiles on their faces and were excited to come back and play at the park again. +John was a 3 year old boy who loved to play. One day, he decided to try something new. He got a bucket, a cloth and some water. Together with his mother, he began to clean. Little by little, the room became sparkling clean. John felt very proud of the result. + +John's parents were very happy and praised him for the hard work. He beamed with joy. To show their appreciation, they offered him something special: a rich chocolate cake! John couldn't believe his luck. He was so excited to have such a delicious treat. + +John enjoyed his chocolate cake with a big smile on his face. He was content and the cleaning had been worth it. From then on, John continued to help clean whenever he could. His parents were thankful every time, and they always rewarded him with something special! +Sally was feeling lonely. She was playing in her room by herself. She wanted to do something special. + +So she got all of her toys out of her toy box. She wanted to mix them up. She shuffled and shook the toys until they were all mixed up! + +It was so much fun. She was sure her friends would like it, too. So Sally went to the door and opened it. + +But no one was there! Everyone was too busy to come and play with her. She was feeling lonely again. + +So Sally ran back in and grabbed her toys. She mixed them up again - this time even more than before! She smiled and laughed. Mixing her toys was the best way to make her feel better. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Pete. He was very nice and liked to help people. One day, Pete and his mom were walking in the park when they came across a well. + +Pete's mom asked him to stay away from the well, but Pete wanted to get closer. He insisted that he could see what was inside. + +Suddenly, a rude man appeared out of the well. He scolded Pete and said he couldn't look. He insisted that Pete leave the area. + +Pete was sad that the man was so rude and refused to let him have a look. He was disappointed and went back to his mom. Pete knew he had to listen to grown-ups and respect them. +Once upon a time there was a very wild track. It wound through the woods and around the hills. It looked really fun and exciting! One day a 3-year-old child wanted to explore the track. + +So the child put on their shoes and read a big book about the wild track. It told them all the secrets of the track and all the wonderful things they could explore. So the child went in search of the track. + +They stepped onto the track and started walking. As they walked the track started winding around the hills and woods. Everywhere was so wild and free! The child soon found lots of things on the track that the book had told them about. + +They saw lots of animals running around, heard the sound of birds singing and even saw some brilliant colours in the sky. The child was so excited that they kept reading the book and exploring the track. Soon they had seen every exciting thing on the track. + +The child was so happy! They had read all about the wild track and explored it all. They had an amazing day, filled with lots of fun and adventure. +Once upon a time there was a cat who liked to walk. Every day he went out for a walk. On his walk, he saw all sorts of things. One day he saw something really disgusting. It was a big, green thing with lots of legs. The cat stopped in his tracks. He backed away slowly and carried on with his walk. + +The cat walked and walked until he got to a big tree. He stopped there for a rest. Then he heard some noise near the tree. He looked and saw a little mouse! He got ready to catch it when the mouse ran away. + +The cat was disappointed that he couldn't catch the mouse. But he was happy to have seen something interesting. He started to walk home, feeling content. As he walked, he thought about the disgusting thing he had seen earlier. He shivered and kept on walking. + +The cat made it safely home. As he curled up to take a nap, he thought about his exciting walk. Soon he fell asleep, dreaming of all the things he had seen. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He sat at the table and he was happy. He looked around and everything was good. All of a sudden, he felt a tickle in his nose. It made him smile and he started to giggle. Then he knew it was going to happen. He opened his mouth and he sneezed! It was a loud sound and it made the table shake. Then he laughed and felt even happier. He knew it was a good day. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl with green shoes. She loved playing outdoors! One day, she found a bright yellow banana on the ground. It looked so yummy, she wanted to take it home. She decided to pick it up and cover it with her green scarf. The scarf was the perfect size to keep the banana protected while she ran home. + +When the little girl got to her house, she uncovered the banana and showed it to her mom. The mom smiled and said "That's a nice banana, sweetie. Let's cut it up for a snack." The girl smiled and the two of them cut up the banana and enjoyed eating it. It was delicious! + +The little girl learned a great lesson that day. She learned that you can cover something to help keep it safe and share it with special people. +Once there was a little boy called Bill. He loved to play with fancy pens! One day, he was running around the house with his pen, and he zoomed into the garden. Bill looked around and saw something amazing - a big fancy castle! He zoomed around to try and find a way in, but the door was locked. Bill thought and thought, and then he had an idea. He zoomed around to the back, and he found a secret waterfall entrance! Bill raced inside and found it was full of all sorts of fun things, like bouncy castles, candy and roller coasters. What a wonderful place! Bill played for hours and hours. Then, when it was time to go home, he zoomed back out with his fancy pen, and he never forgot the wondrous things he'd seen! +Once there was a city. It was very easy to get around. Everyone was super friendly and always smiling. + +One day the city started to get a little bit old. It began to rot. Slowly, but surely, it started to look a bit different. + +Luckily, everybody in the city got together and fixed it. They cleaned up the rot and made everything look bright and new again. The easy city was easy once more! + +Everybody was so happy that they went to the park and celebrated. Everyone had a wonderful time and they could always remember the time when the city was easy. +Once there was a very intelligent little girl. Her name was Mia. One day Mia was walking in the woods. Suddenly Mia saw a rabbit. The rabbit was very cute! He smiled at Mia and nodded his head. + +Mia was surprised. She said "hello" to the rabbit. The rabbit nodded back. Then, he pointed with his paw to the ground. There dug a big hole. The rabbit asked Mia to follow him. + +Mia was not sure what was going on but she followed the rabbit anyway. The rabbit hopped into the hole and Mia followed him. + +The hole went underground and soon Mia was in a big tunnel. The tunnel was dark but Mia could see the rabbit and he was nodding. Mia smiled and nodded back. Then suddenly she found herself in a magical room. This room was full of colourful lights and Mia felt very happy. + +Mia was about to explore the room when the rabbit spoke. He said "Welcome to my home. You are very intelligent to have come all the way down here. I am very happy that you came". The rabbit smiled and nodded at Mia. She smiled back and nodded too. + +Mia spent the day having lots of fun with the rabbit; she learnt many things and they both had a wonderful time. That day when Mia left the rabbit's house, she waved goodbye and the rabbit nodded back in understanding. + +Mia left with a happy heart and has been +Once there was a girl. She was very happy and was always looking for ways to have fun. One day she found a big bag of colors. She was so excited and wanted to play with them. + +The girl squeezed each color in her hand and enjoyed feeling the different textures. She realized that she could make some beautiful pictures. She enjoyed making one colorful picture after another. + +When the girl grew tired and wanted to take a break, she went to her comfortable bed and snuggled up. She was warm and happy, and continued to squeeze the colors in her hand as she felt very relaxed. + +The girl loved playing with the colors and was very happy playing with them all day. +Once upon a time there was a wise old bear. He was big and strong and he liked to look at the beautiful landscapes of his land. One day, he decided to go for a walk and explore. As he went, he noticed a small waterfall. He thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He wanted to stay there longer, so he made the wise decision to order some food from a nearby restaurant. He was happy to have a snack while he enjoyed the view. After he finished his meal, he made sure to clean up and put away his trash. With that, he finished his walk and returned home. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very scared. She was afraid of the dark and the night sky. + +One evening she looked up. She saw the star in the sky. The star was shining bright. The girl wanted to go and see it. + +So she pointed at the star and shouted "I can see you". She was so excited and she wanted to reach it. + +But she was scared. She was too scared to go out of her house. She sat there looking at the star and wondering what it was like to be so high up in the night sky. + +Eventually she found the courage to go out and explore. She kept pointing at the star and eventually reached it. She was so happy she had conquered her fear. She smiled and said, "Hello, star!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah who liked to play pretend. One day, Sarah was playing pretend when she noticed a big locked door. She was very curious and wanted to explore what was behind it. She tried pushing and pulling on the door but nothing happened. + +Suddenly, Sarah saw a magical key lying on the floor. She picked it up and excitedly ran over to the door. She carefully watched as she put the key in the lock and gave it a turn. With a loud click, Sarah had unlocked the door. + +Eagerly, Sarah stepped inside the door only to find a staircase. This made her even more curious! She tugged on the banister and put one slow inch of her foot on the first step. Taking the steps one inch at a time, Sarah slowly ascended the stairs. + +At last, she reached the top. Sarah gasped in awe when she saw what was waiting for her - a big magical castle! She could hardly believe her eyes. It was just like in her fairy tales! + +Sarah spent the rest of the day exploring and playing in the castle. She was so happy that she had unlocked the door. +It was a sunny day and Sally and her brother were playing outside. They ran and jumped and laughed in the yard. They were having so much fun. + +Suddenly, Sally's brother noticed a trampoline off in the distance. He pointed to it and yelled out, "Look! A trampoline!" Sally's eyes grew big. She said, "That looks like so much fun!" + +So her brother ran over to the trampoline and jumped right on. He laughed and bounced really high! Then he looked to Sally and said, "Come on! You can do it too!" + +Sally hesitated, but then she decided it was worth it. She ran over to the trampoline and jumped on. She learned how to do a bounce and a spring! She was so happy to be available to do something fun with her brother. + +After a while, they both tired out and had to go inside. But it was a day they wouldn't forget! +Once upon a time there was a friendly seed. The seed was all alone in the ground. One day, the seed started to grow. First it made a root and then the root made a stem. The stem got taller and taller until it made a head. The head had leaves and flowers. It looked very happy. + +The head was friendly. It said hello to the sun and sang songs to the wind. It waved at the birds and smiled at the sheep. Everyone was happy to meet the friendly head. + +One day, a little girl came along. She looked at the friendly head and said "Hello". The head was very pleased to meet her. They talked and laughed for a long time. The little girl said she'd come back tomorrow to see the friendly head again. + +The head was so happy. It waved goodbye to the little girl and the other animals. Then, it closed its eyes and went to sleep until the next morning. + +Every day the friendly head would grow a bit bigger and say "Hello" to the little girl. The little girl was so glad that she had made a new, friendly friend in the head. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Paul. He was excited for a surprise! His mommy and daddy were taking him to get a new pot! He had a special pot - it was furry! + +Paul was so excited. On the way to the store, his mommy and daddy asked him what he wanted the pot to look like. Paul said, "Furry!" He wanted a furry pot! + +When they arrived at the store, Paul was so excited. There were so many pots to choose from! He stepped closer and saw the furry pot. It was perfect! + +Paul waved his hands high in the air and said, "Furry pot! It's mine!" + +His mommy and daddy smiled and Paul hugged the pot tight. He had a new furry pot - he was so excited! + +He took it home and filled it with his favorite things. He would use the pot every day - Paul was so happy he couldn't help but smile! +Joe was very enthusiastic about jumping. Every day he looked forward to going outside and leaping into the air. He loved it! One day Joe saw something on the ground. It was black and gooey and it was ink! Joe smiled a big, enthusiastic smile. He decided that he wanted to jump in it. So, without a second thought, Joe jumped into the ink. He felt so happy that he jumped up and down some more, splashing the ink everywhere. After a few minutes, Joe became tired of jumping and decided to go home. He could see his mom and dad waiting for him, with big, enthusiastic smiles on their faces. Joe laughed and ran to them. He was so excited to show them the ink all over his clothes. Joe had had a lot of fun! +Once upon a time there was a boy who was feeling very frustrated. One day he was trying hard to do something, but it was difficult. He was getting very angry, so he started to scream. The noise was so loud that it reached the top of a nearby mountain. + +Up on the mountain lived a magical creature named Story. Story could talk and fly. He heard the boy screaming and flew to help him. When Story arrived, the boy was still very angry. He explained to Story that he was trying to do something difficult, but he just couldn't do it. + +Story smiled and said that he knew how the boy was feeling. He waved his magical wand and made a solution appear. The boy was so happy and thanked Story. He took the solution and used it to complete the difficult task. + +The boy was feeling very relieved and content. He gave Story a big hug. Story flew away and the boy carried on with his day. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was very sad because her furniture was terrible. Everyday she would sit and rub her furniture, wishing it would look better. + +One day, something magical happened. As she sat and rubbed her furniture, it suddenly transformed into the most beautiful furniture she had ever seen. It was even better than any furniture in the royal palace! + +The girl was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. She ran around the room, touching and admiring her brand new furniture again and again. From that day forward, she never stopped rubbing her furniture. After all, it was a reminder of the magic that can happen when you rub. +Once upon a time there was a cute rabbit. He wanted to explore and have fun so he decided to go through a tunnel. As he walked through the tunnel he could see all sorts of colorful things, like glittery rocks and pretty flowers. Suddenly he felt himself start to disappear. He became scared and tried to run back the way he had come, but the tunnel seemed to get longer and the rabbit couldn't find his way out. + +Just then he heard a voice telling him to close his eyes and not be afraid. The rabbit listened and soon found himself in a beautiful meadow. The grass was so soft and the flowers were so colorful and smelled so good. The rabbit was so happy he gave a hopping cheer. He had been so scared before but now he finally felt safe. + +The rabbit looked around and noticed the tunnel was gone. He laughed and hopped around, so thankful that he had not disappeared forever. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who was very thirsty. He looked around but he couldn't find any water. So, he went outside and he saw an oxygen tank! He wanted to know what oxygen tastes like, so he took a sip of it. + +At first it tasted sweet and nice, but as he kept drinking it, he started to feel funny. He felt so guilty that he had taken a sip without asking permission. But he was still thirsty, so he took another sip of the oxygen. + +He soon realized that oxygen was not like water at all. In fact, it did not taste very good. He felt even more guilty and ran away from the oxygen tank as fast as he could. + +From then on, the boy never tasted oxygen again. He always remembered how it made him feel guilty - and that's why it's important to ask for permission before tasting something new! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Andy and Julie. They were both very jolly and they liked to do fun things together. + +One day, they decided to go to the movies and taste some popcorn. The theater was very dark and they couldn't see the film very well. But they were both excited and they tasted the popcorn and it was yummy. + +They watched the film with great joy. After a while, they went out with full bellies and laughed together. + +Andy and Julie were so happy they had such a jolly afternoon. Whenever the friends wanted to feel jolly, they would go to the movies and taste sweet popcorn. +Once upon a time, there was a modest girl. She was only three years old, but she wanted to catch something. She went to the lake, bent down and saw a big fish coming closer. With a quick move she tried to catch it with her foot, but just missed it. + +She didn't give up though, and kept trying. After a few more tries, she finally caught the fish with her foot. She was so happy! She took it back home and showed it to her family. + +Everyone was so proud of her. They hugged and congratulated her. They had a big dinner and everyone ate the fish. The modest girl was very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy named Sam. He was very adventurous and loved to explore. One day, he went for a walk in nature and saw something amazing in the sky. It was a beautiful rainbow! Sam was so happy that he jumped and laughed. + +He wanted to get closer to the rainbow, so he ran and ran. Suddenly, it started to rain. Sam got a bit anxious, so he hurried back home, but he felt a bit sad that he had to go away. + +The next day, Sam was so sad that he wished he hadn't gone back home. He wished he'd stayed and seen the rainbow up close. He regretted it, but he knew it was too late. However, he still looked up in the sky and smiled, because he knew his brave exploration made the rainbow appear. +Once upon a time, there was a big box filled with wonderful treasure. The box was very impressive and sparkly. Every day, a kind wizard would provide the treasure to the people. Everyone was so happy to get a special surprise. + +Every morning, the people would go to the the wizard with the impressive box. Inside it was a secret that made everyone smile. The wizard would always provide the people with a different treasure every day. + +Today, the wizard gave the people beautiful shiny gems. They were so impressed with the treasure they had received! They thanked the wizard and went home with their special gift. + +The people loved the wizard and what he provided. He was so kind to give them special treasures every day. It filled their hearts with joy, and they felt like they were in a magical place filled with special surprises. +Susie was a very curious girl. She gazed at the stars in the night sky using her little telescope. She asked her mom, "What is the brain?". Her mom smiled and said, "It is the very important part of our body that allows us to think, remember and learn". Susie liked to learn and think about new things, so she was very excited. + +Susie tried to think of easy ways to learn more. She tried to use new words and counting numbers. She asked her mom to help her. Her mom showed her how to add and subtract numbers and Susie said, "Wow, this is easy!" She laughed and tried the new things she had learned. + +Susie continued to gaze at the stars and tried to count them. She knew there were too many to count and she smiled as she thought about how mysterious the stars were. She liked learning new things and soon she had learned how to spell her name and how to use the words in sentences. + +Susie continued to learn and she enjoyed using her brain. She was very proud of herself for learning all of these new things. She knew that learning was easy and fun and it was something she enjoyed doing every day. +Once upon a time there was a blue sheep. He liked to play games and have fun. Each day he would act silly and make all of the other animals giggle. + +One day the blue sheep decided to go exploring. He walked through the forest and saw all kinds of animals like dogs and cats. Along the way he would hop and jump. Then he found a big pond. He liked to act like a fish and swim around in the water. + +At night he would look up at the stars in the sky. They were so beautiful and shiny. Then he saw a big, brave wolf. The blue sheep was really scared but he acted brave and the wolf just walked away. + +Finally, the blue sheep made it back home to his farm. He was so happy to see his friends the cows and chickens. He told them all about the brave wolf and the adventures he had. + +The blue sheep was happy to be back home safe and sound. He was glad he acted brave along the way. The blue sheep was always so brave and he was grateful for all of his adventures! +Once upon a time there was a small mouse. He lived in a cupboard in a house with a family. The mouse was very weak because he had not been able to find any food. + +One day the mouse heard a loud noise. It was the family opening the cupboard door. When the door opened the mouse was so scared he couldn't move. But then he felt something warm and cozy. The family had placed some bread in the cupboard. + +The mouse couldn't believe his luck. He quickly gathered the bread and ate it to become strong. He was so happy he was finally able to find some food. + +Later that day, the family decided to release the mouse. They opened the door and the mouse ran out, free at last. He never returned to the cupboard, instead he went in search of more food, and a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She was three years old. One day she went to the lake with her family. But the little girl was a bit worried because the lake was so big. + +Suddenly, a big fish popped out of the lake and scared her. She started to cry and was very fearful. Her family tried their best to make her feel better. + +They took her away from the lake and showed her some colorful flowers. She was so happy that she stopped worrying and smiled. + +The family held hands and ran towards the lake. This time the little girl was brave, she didn’t worry and played in the lake with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a giant purple bird. It was so big, it was almost as tall as a house! The bird had a beautiful and soft texture. The bird lived in the sky, so high in the sky that the people on the ground didn't even notice it. Every day, the bird watched all the people looking up and sometimes it waved its wings. + +One day, the bird wanted to surprise everyone. It began to flap its wings so hard it started to lift up even higher into the sky. The people on the ground were amazed! Pretty soon the bird lifted so high that it looked like it was touching the clouds. + +The giant purple bird kept flying, until eventually it reached the sun. So close to the sun felt like being hugged by a giant, fluffy envelope of warmth. The giant purple bird stayed here for a long time, never wanting to leave. + +Finally, it was time to go back to the ground. The giant purple bird began to lift away from the sun and descend back to earth. People gasped in amazement at the beautiful sight; it was like a huge purple comet come to life! All the people smiled and waved as the bird flew away. +One day, a little hairy bee flew over a field of poppies. She was looking for something tasty to eat. Suddenly, she saw something red and furry rising up from the poppy field. It was a tiny, hairy caterpillar! The bee flew closer to take a better look. + +The caterpillar was happily nibbling on the petals of a bright red poppy flower. He was so excited that he kept rising higher and higher in the air as he enjoyed the sweet taste of the poppy flower. He rose up above the poppy field, his furry body glowing in the warm sunlight. + +The little bee watched in amazement as the hairy caterpillar flew up and away into the sky. He had never seen anything like it! But of course, the caterpillar didn't stay for long and soon he disappeared from sight. + +The little bee flew away from the poppy field, happy and full. She had seen something very special today: a hairy caterpillar that could rise up in the air and fly away! +Once upon a time there was an ordinary tomato. He was very happy and loved to study. He read lots of books and always tried his best. + +One day he decided to take a walk in the park. He was looking around when he saw a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly flew around him and then perched on his shoulder. + +The tomato and the butterfly became friends. They liked to have fun together and the butterfly always helped him with his studying. They played lots of games and answered each others questions. + +The tomato and the butterfly were very happy together. They had lots of fun and the tomato kept learning something new everyday. Everyone in the park admired their friendship. + +The ordinary tomato was very thankful to have a special friend like the butterfly. They were always together, learning and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a peaceful kitten. She was soft and fluffy and had bright blue eyes. One day, she was walking in the garden when she saw something that matched her fur. It was a ball of bright pink wool! The kitten was so excited, she just had to have it. She started to play with it, rolling it around in the grass, chasing it around and batting it with her paws. + +The kitten was so happy with her new toy. She rolled and chased it around until it was dark outside. The kitten was tired and cozy. She curled up with the pink wool ball and soon fell fast asleep. + +The peaceful kitten slept all night long with her pink wool ball in her paws. When morning came, she opened her eyes to find that the wool had matched her fur perfectly! From that day on, the pink wool ball was always with the peaceful kitten. +Jack was sad and alone. He had no one to play with. Then one day he heard an alarm. Jack was excited! He put on his coat and ran outside. It was raining hard, and the rain felt good. He watched as the rain soaked the ground and the trees. He splashed in the puddles and got soaked. Jack laughed and he was no longer sad. The alarm had brought him joy and laughter. He felt connected to the world around him. He laughed and soaked in the warmth of the sun, and his worries disappeared. He was happy and he never was sad again. +Once there was a girl named Lucy. She was just three years old and absolutely loved exploring her home. Today, she was looking in the fridge. But it only had sour foods inside. She made a face and shrugged her shoulders. + +She kept looking, hoping to find something sweet she could eat. But all she could see were things like sour, green lemons and bitter, orange limes. She just couldn't find anything nice! + +But then, Lucy noticed something else. It was small and brown, and it almost looked like a treat! She reached for it, but the treat was stuck to the side of the fridge. She frowned, feeling sad and frustrated. + +Lucy sighed and shrugged her shoulders again. Then, she slowly closed the door of the fridge and headed off to explore something new. At least she'd still had an adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a bright toy. All the other toys wanted to win the trophy that came with it. + +One day, the toys started to race each other. They raced around and around the room, faster and faster. + +The bright toy was going at a normal speed but then suddenly it sped up and was the first to win the trophy. + +The other toys were so happy for the bright toy, and it was very proud of the shiny trophy it had won. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a copper who lived in a small town. He was often very rude to the other people living there. One day, the copper heard a noise coming from a nearby cave, so he decided to listen. He stepped closer and heard a humming sound. It sounded like something he had never heard before. + +He followed the sound into the cave and saw a little 3-year-old boy singing. The little boy looked up at the rude copper and asked him why he was there. The copper told the boy he was listening to his beautiful singing. The 3-year-old smiled and thanked the copper for his kind words. + +The copper was so happy he stayed in the cave and listened to the boy sing for hours. He eventually left with a great big smile on his face. From that day onwards, the copper was no longer rude and everyone in the small town was happy. + +The End! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to share something special with his family. He was so excited that he couldn't wait to show them. + +The boy went to his room and wrote a note with bright colors and pictures. He carefully folded it up and put it in an envelope. + +The little boy then ran to his Mom and Dad to share the note with them. He opened the envelope and showed the new note. It had happy messages and the family hugged and smiled together. + +The family cherished the note and thanked the little boy for sharing something so special with them. It made them so happy and they all felt delighted. + +The end. +One day, a little girl looked up at the sky. She saw a big white cloud. The little girl liked the cloud very much. She wanted to pay it a visit. + +The girl was very careful as she went. She quietly walked up to the cloud and looked all around it. She concentrated very hard to touch the cloud, but she could not reach it. + +The girl's father saw her trying to pay a visit to the cloud. He smiled and brought the little girl a big ladder for her to climb. She carefully climbed the ladder, one rung at a time. + +Finally, the little girl was able to touch the cloud. She felt the softness of it and smiled with joy. After spending some time with the cloud, the little girl carefully climbed back down the ladder. + +The little girl was so happy that she had been able to pay the cloud a visit. She waved goodbye and smiled as she walked away. +Once there was a parrot who wanted to fly. The parrot was a bit scared, so it stayed on the ground. All the other animals flew in the sky and the parrot felt bad. + +The parrot tried and tried, but it wouldn't move. It flapped its wings and tried to jump, but it couldn't. The parrot was struggling. + +Then one day, the parrot remembered something important. It was brave and remembered how to fly. Slowly, it flapped its wings again and this time it succeeded. The parrot flew into the sky! + +It was so excited and happy that it had finally learned how to fly. From then on, the parrot soared high and never gave up, no matter how hard it struggled. +Josh was so excited to go to the park today. He smiled and clapped his hands together when his mom said they were going. + +When they got to the park, Josh loved how lively it was. He ran to the rail and started to slide down. Up and down he went with a big smile on his face. + +After playing for a bit, Josh and his mom decided it was time to go. But Josh was not ready to leave. He wanted to stay and play more, so he started clapping his hands and laughing. + +His mom said they had to go, but promised they could come back soon. Josh smiled and said goodbye to the park before getting into the car. He couldn't wait to come back and play again! +Mia was a three year old girl who loved to play in the park. One day she was playing hide-and-seek with her friends. Instead of hiding in the bushes, Mia decided to hide by a delicate stream of water. As she waited for her friends to find her, she stepped into the water by mistake. + +Mia felt sad and regretted her decision. But then she started to hear singing coming from the stream and she forgot all about her wet shoes. She started to smile and as she listened she could feel her worries trickle away. + +The singing made Mia feel so happy. She wanted to stay and play by the water all day, but soon she remembered her friends and reluctantly she decided to leave. + +As she walked away, Mia could feel a tiny drop of sadness. She regretted that she had to leave the sound of the singing and the beautiful water, but she knew she had to go and find her friends. With a last glance, Mia hurried away to join her friends. +Jack was very excited because his aunt came to visit. She brought him a brand new basketball! He couldn't wait to show his friends. + +His aunt suggested they organize a game of basketball together. Jack ran to get some friends and they gathered around the wet basketball court. He was so proud of it! + +They started to play and Jack was having so much fun. He was running around and laughing. His aunt cheered him on. When it got too dark, they said goodbye and Jack eagerly put away his new basketball. + +He was proud of himself for organizing the game today. He was so excited to play it with all his friends! +Once there was a little boy. His name was Joey. Joey had a gray cat. The gray cat and Joey were best friends. + +One day, Joey wanted to help the gray cat. He wanted to give the gray cat a quiz. So he went to the store and bought a quiz. + +He took the quiz back home to show the gray cat. But the gray cat did not understand the quiz. So Joey tried to explain the quiz to the gray cat. He used very simple words. He showed him how to answer all the questions. + +After a while the gray cat started to understand the quiz. Once he was done, Joey gave him a big hug and said: “I am so proud of you! You are the best!†+ +The gray cat was very happy and grateful to Joe for helping him. And they lived happily ever after. +Once there was a little bear. He was very weak, but he wanted to explore the universe. He looked up at the night sky and saw lots of stars and planets. He wanted to visit them all. + +The bear went on an adventure. He drank some water and ate some sweet honey. He was feeling strong and brave. He flew up, higher and higher. Until he arrived at the moon. + +He looked around the moon and was so excited. He saw lots of things and wanted to explore even more. He drank some more water and flew off again. + +He flew and flew until he was surrounded by millions of stars. He knew he was in the universe. He looked around and saw all the beauty. He drank some more water, then flew back to his cave. + +He was so happy and excited about his adventure. He was proud he had visited the universe, even though he was weak. +Once there was a girl. She was three years old and very restless. She was never still. One day, she felt so excited. She wanted to go outside and jog. + +She ran out the door and went to the park. She looked around and saw big trees, swings and slides. She was so happy she smiled. + +The girl started to jog around the park. She jogged faster and faster, round and round. She was so excited she couldn't stop. + +When she was tired, she stopped and looked around. Then she saw something. It was a curtain, blowing in the wind. She liked it and walked over to touch it. + +The girl reached out and touched the curtain. It was soft and she liked it. She smiled, then went back into her house, tired from her jog. + + + +End. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who liked to count. He counted things all the time. One day, the old man was very hungry, so he went to get a sandwich. He put his sandwich on the table and started to count. One, two three, four, five. The old man was happy. He cut the sandwich in half, and ate each half. + +Then he picked up a handful of sand and started counting again. One, two, three, four, five. He put the sand in a jar and decided to make a sand castle. He got more sand and wet it with a bucket of water. Then he started making the sand castle. He counted the sand he used. One, two three, four, five. + +When the sand castle was finished, the old man was very happy. He smiled and enjoyed the sand castle. He ate the last of his sandwich and thought about all the things he could count. He was happy counting things. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Peter. He was three years old and went on a big adventure. Peter wanted to go sailing so he asked his dad if he could try. + +His dad said yes, and they went to the ocean. As they sailed, they could feel the wind on their faces. Peter tried hard to steer the boat and felt very proud of himself. + +In the afternoon, the sun began to set. Peter and his dad were so grateful to be in this beautiful place. They watched the sun go down and enjoyed the peacefulness of the sea. It was the best day ever! + +At night it was time to head home. Peter and his dad gave one last wave goodbye to the sea as they sailed away. Neither of them could wait to get back to the place where they started, but they would never forget their wonderful day of sailing! +Once there was a little boy. He was very sleepy and ready to go to bed. He was feeling very tired so he opened his mouth wide and gave a huge yawn! + +Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from his bedroom. He was so surprised that he stopped yawning. He crept up to the door, careful not to make a sound. + +When he opened the door, he saw his mom. She was holding something very important and had a big smile on her face. She said, "Hi little one, I have something very special for you!" + +The little boy was so excited that he forgot about being tired. His mom handed him a soft and cozy blanket. She said, "Good night, sweetie," in a gentle voice. + +The little boy hugged his blanket and said good night. He snuggled up in bed and fell asleep. He was happy and comfortable, thanks to his important blanket. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty crab. He lived at the bottom of the sea and he was very brave. He would bravely protect his friends from danger. + +One day, he spotted an evil fish swimming by. The fish was trying to harm the other creatures in the sea. So the mighty crab bravely guarded them and kept them safe. + +The crab was strong and powerful, and he lasted a long time while keeping the bad fish away. He fought and fought until the fish finally gave up. + +The crab had protected his friends from danger and they were very thankful. He was a hero! From that day on the crab was known as the "Protector of the Sea". +Once upon a time, there was a bald mechanic. He lived in small house near a big lake. Every morning, the mechanic would lift up his old toolbox and take it with him to his job. + +One day, the mechanic's car had broken down. He needed to fix it, but it was too heavy for him to lift. But he knew what he had to do. He went to the lake and from the shore, he lifted up a big, strong frog. The frog offered to help the mechanic lift the car back up. + +He thanked the frog, and the frog hopped away. With his help, the mechanic was able to lift the car back up. He fixed it and was able to get back to his job. + +The mechanic was very thankful for the help of the frog. From that day on, he always remembered to lift with care. +Once upon a time, there lived a dependable hanger. It was a very tired hanger because it used to hold lots of clothes. Every day, the hanger felt so worn out that it wished to take a break. + +So one day, the hanger decided to take a vacation. It wanted to go somewhere where it could get some rest and recharge. + +The hanger travelled far away and eventually found a beautiful beach with soft sand and sparkling sea. It jumped into the blue sea and floated around for a while. The hanger felt so relaxed and happy. + +Finally, the hanger returned home and felt so refreshed. It was invigorated and ready to get back to work. It decided to be even more dependable and was determined to never get so tired again. + +And so, the hanger was happy and content with its life. It felt thankful for its life and its purpose. +Once there was a little girl called Jane. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, her mother decided to take her into the garden. Jane was so excited! + +Together, they walked to the garden. Jane's mum held her hand and lead the way. As soon as they arrived in the garden, Jane could smell something delicious – it was the smell of the onion her dad was cooking for lunch. + +Jane's mum saw an empty patch in the garden and said it was time for Jane to get tidy. Jane took some of the toys she had been playing with to the shed. She moved some stones and pulled some weeds from the ground. She was having so much fun. + +Once she had finished, they planted some onion bulbs in the patch. Jane was so proud of her work. They watered the bulbs and said goodbye to the garden. Jane was so happy that she led the way back to the house. + +Soon after, her dad served some tasty onion soup. It was the perfect end to a wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a bear who wanted to discover the truth. The bear tried and tried but it felt like forever until the truth was found. + +Then one day the bear was very frustrated because he didn't know what to do next. He decided to take a nap and after a while he felt better and could think again. + +But then he realised that he had delayed too long. He had let too much time pass and the truth was slipping away. The bear felt so disgusted with himself that he didn't want to try anymore. + +But the bear was brave and decided to keep looking for the truth. After lots of hard work and determination, the bear finally found the truth. It was more amazing than he could have ever imagined! + +The bear was so happy that he never delayed finding the truth again. +One day, a small jar fell off the kitchen counter and into the garden. Inside the jar was something very special and hidden. + +The jar rolled across the garden and underneath a bush. It was so hidden that nobody could see it. + +But then a small girl walked by. She had seen the jar fall and ran over to the bush. She looked inside the jar and saw something shiny and beautiful. + +The girl was so excited to have found it! She picked up the jar and ran back to the kitchen. Inside the jar was a special glow-in-the-dark star! + +The girl smiled a big smile and put the jar on her bedside table so she could look at the star every night. It was the best surprise ever. +Once upon a time, there was a family with two children. The family was not wealthy, so they couldn't afford luxury. One day, the family went shopping for new clothes. The father found some cheap clothes for the children. He said, "These clothes are perfect! So, let's part with some of our money and get them." + +The children were happy. They put on their new outfits and partied all day long. The mother was so pleased with their new clothes; she was glad they found something so cheap that they could enjoy. + +After the party, the children said goodbye to their new clothes. They washed them and put them away in the closet. Even though their luxury clothes were gone, they knew they still had each other and that was the biggest luxury of all. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Mike. He loved playing with his friends and enjoyed running around in the sun. + +One day, Mike and his friends wanted to go play in the woods, but it was dark and scary. Mike was scared but he was also brave. So he decided to go. + +Suddenly, Mike and his friends crossed a bridge and came upon a huge, sharp tree. They were all very upset and stopped to look around. + +Mike was brave again. He said, "Let's part this tree! Let's part it and see what's on the other side!" + +So his friends and he happily parted the tree and found a wonderful playground on the other side! They had a lot of fun playing together there and were so glad they were brave enough to part the tree. +Once upon a time there was a charming little girl called Bella. Bella was very happy and loved to play outside with her friends. One day while she was playing in the garden something special happened - a surprise began to spread. Bellas' friends heard loud music and soon there were presents everywhere. + +Bella was so excited as she watched her friends run around collecting the presents. Soon Bella had a big pile of presents for herself and a big smile on her face. She had never seen anything so special before. + +The surprise kept spreading until it filled the whole garden with happiness. It seemed like everyone was having fun in the garden, with plenty of presents and a lot of laughing and dancing. Bella had never had so much fun in her life. + +The surprise was gone just as quickly as it had appeared. But Bella wouldn't forget that special day anytime soon. She felt very lucky to have such a charming surprise spread around. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who had a very important job- he had to deliver a package. The package had to go to a friend of his who lived far away. The boy had a long walk, and to help him get there quickly he used his legs. His legs were very useful- they took him on a journey over hills and through towns and across rivers. + +Finally, the boy arrived at his friend's house. He was very relieved that he had made it on time. He handed the package over and said goodbye. Then, he thanked his legs for being so useful. The boy took a deep breath, happy that he had delivered the package safely. +Once upon a time there was a flower. It was a special flower because it was a rose with blue petals. + +The rose wanted to succeed, to be happy and to have lots of friends. So it decided to leave its home and journey around the world. + +The rose travelled near and far, and it made many friends. Everyone was happy to meet the blue rose. Some people gave it lots of nice things, while others shared their stories. + +The blue rose finally succeeded. It made lots of friends, found happiness and a new home. + +The end. +Sammy was very excited. He was going to the park with his mom. Before he left the house, his mom said to him, "Mind your cart, Sammy. We don't want to lose it!" Sammy nodded and remembered to mind his cart. + +When they arrived, they saw a big playground! Sammy was so happy he started skipping around. He looked in his cart to make sure everything was still there - it looked fine. + +They headed for the swings and Sammy had so much fun! He wanted to stay for hours. His mom checked to make sure the cart was still in sight. It was fine, which meant he could keep swinging. + +Finally it was time to go home. Sammy was tired but happy. He walked back to his cart and grabbed the handle. "Good job minding your cart, Sammy!" said his mom. He smiled and they went home safe and sound. +Once there was a fair flame. It danced in the breeze and glimmered. Everyone who saw it was filled with joy. + +One day it had to be brave, for the wind was strong and blew hard toward it. But it stayed still and stayed fair. + +Then a brave girl appeared. She reached out and held it in her hands. Her touch eased the flame and it blushed a pinkish-red. + +At this point, everyone cheered and clapped. The girl was brave and the flame was fair. They were both full of joy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Mary and she had a comb. Every day, she would use it to brush her nice and shiny hair. + +But one day, the comb broke. Mary did not know what to do and she was very sad. She did not want to use a broken comb. + +She asked her dad for help. He said, "Don't worry. I'm very reliable and I can repair the comb for you". + +So, he fixed the comb for her. With a few tools, he was able to make it work again. + +Mary was very happy and she hugged her dad. From that day on, she always made sure to take good care of her trusty comb. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a healthy zebra. He was very happy and liked to run with his friends. One day he went to the pond to get some water and noticed something special. It was a big yellow bird! He said hello to the bird and they started talking. Soon the zebra started to mention how much he loves eating apples. The bird said he loves apples too. They talked and laughed until the sun went down. The zebra thanked the bird and ran home to his family. They were very happy and healthy every day, thanks to the mention of the yellow bird! +Once there were two bears. They were both big, but one was huge! They wanted to build a house together. But then, they started to fight. They fought and fought until the house broke apart. +The huge bear was mad, so he started to build the house by himself. He worked hard and the house started to look great. He was so proud of what he had built. +But then the other bear came back. He was very sorry for starting the fight and wanted to help build the house. The huge bear was happy for the help and together they built an even bigger house than before. +They both had fun building the house together and hugged and said sorry for the fight. From that day forward, they became best friends and always build things together. +Once upon a time there was a bad man who had a gun. The bad man was going to use it to hurt people. But then a brave girl saw him, and she ran to him. She said, "Stop! That's not safe!" The bad man was scared and he ran away. + +The brave girl went to the police and told them all about it. The police went looking for the bad man but they couldn't find him. + +But then the brave girl heard a loud noise. It was the bad man! He had come back! The brave girl was scared, but she was brave. She kicked the gun really hard and it flew away. + +The police arrived just in time. They helped the brave girl and kept her safe. The bad man was sent away and never came back. + +The brave girl was very happy! Everyone was safe and the gun was gone. Her friends cheered for her and she felt very proud. +Once there was a little girl. She was very clumsy, but she liked to explore. One day she came to a dark room and saw a strange light. She was curious and wanted to explore. + +She tiptoed closer and noticed the light was coming from a special box. She wanted to open it - but it was too heavy. She tried pushing and pulling it, but nothing happened. + +She shrugged and decided to wait. Suddenly, she heard a noise! The box opened on its own and a bright light came out. The girl was amazed. + +She stepped closer to explore but tripped over. Still, when she looked up the light was still shining. She smiled and decided the light was a friendly one. + +She decided to keep it for a friend and couldn't wait to show it off to her family. +Once upon a time there was a very colorful potato. He lived on a farm with lots of other vegetables. One morning, the potato wanted to go explore the farm. He went for a walk and he saw lots of interesting things. Suddenly, he slipped in a puddle and fell to the ground. He was a little scared but he decided to keep exploring. He saw the barn full of animals and smelled the sweet flowers. +Then, he went back to his home in the field of potatoes. He smiled, as he remembered his adventure. It had been a colorful and wonderful day! +Little John wanted gold. +He was looking for it everywhere! He searched through piles of rocks and toys, but he could not find it. + +John decided to ask his mother if she knew where it was. His mother said that gold was very hard to find and there were none around. + +John felt very uncomfortable. He was sad that he could not find any gold. + +But then, his father came home with a box. He said it was a surprise for John. John opened the box and it was full of gold coins! He was so excited and it made him feel much better. + +John was happy that he found gold. He ran around the house shouting, "I found gold!" + +John was happy that he found what he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lucy. She was only three years old, but already quite brave. One day, she was looking through her parents' cupboard when she found a label sticking out of a jar. She knew it meant something was inside the jar. She was so excited, she gave a big nod. + +The label said, "Open me". Lucy took a deep breath, put her hand on the lid and twisted it. Inside, she found lots of fine chocolate. She couldn't believe her luck! + +Lucy put on a big smile and then carefully put the lid back on the jar. She knew she should ask her parents if it was ok to eat the chocolate. She gave one more nod and went to find them. + +When Lucy asked her parents, they both smiled and said it was ok for her to have one piece of the fine chocolate. Lucy was thrilled! She thanked her parents and enjoyed the chocolate very much. + +The end! +Once there was a baby pig called Punky. Punky was very small and he felt sorry that he did not have a home of his own. He knew that he didn't belong anywhere. + +One day Punky went on an adventure and he found a big house. It was full of dust! Punky was so excited, he knew he could make this place feel like home. + +He worked hard and swept away all of the dust. When he was finished, he looked around and it was beautiful. Punky was so happy to have a place that he belonged. + +But then one day Punky's house was gone. He was so sad and he felt very sorry. All that was left was some dust. Even though his house was gone, Punky was still happy because he knew it was a place where he belonged. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She liked to wander around and explore the world. Today she decided to venture through the forest near her home with her puppy. + +As Jane wandered, she noticed a strange light coming from a nearby clearing. She decided to investigate, and as she stepped out of the bushes she saw an amazing event. It was a festival of lights with candles and sparkles everywhere. Jane was delighted and ran to explore. + +She watched the lights twinkle and spin, and laughed with joy when the fireworks burst in the sky. She danced with her dog to the soft tunes that filled the air. + +Lost in the beauty of the night, Jane never wanted to stop wandering. +Once there was a little girl who was very frustrated. She had a twig in her hand and she was trying to open the door, but it wouldn't budge. The little girl kept pushing the door, but it just wouldn't open. She was so angry that she threw the twig, but the door still wouldn't open. + +The little girl started crying and wondering why the door wouldn't open. Then she noticed something. There was a little hole on the door. She put her finger in the hole, and then she heard a click. The door had shut! + +The little girl was so happy that she had figured out how to open the door. All thanks to her little twig. From then on, the little girl was always prepared in case the door shut again. She always kept the twig in her pocket so she could open the door quickly. +Once upon a time, there was a cherry tree in the garden. It was tall and had lots of delicious cherries on it. Every morning, the gardener would spray water gently at the tree. The water was cool and made the tree happy. The cherries grew bigger and bigger day by day. + +One day, a little girl came to the garden with her friends. She saw the cherry tree and felt very excited. She carefully picked a few cherries and ate them. They were fresh, juicy and very sweet. She and her friends plucked a few more cherries and took them home with them. + +The little girl was very happy that day. She said that the cherries were so tasty and thanked the gardener for spraying water at the tree so gently. Since then, the little girl visits the garden every day and enjoys the cherries from the cherry tree. +Once, there was an ancient tree. It leaned all the way over, like it wanted to whisper a secret to the ground. + +Under the tree was a microphone. The microphone was so old it was almost falling apart! + +Suddenly, the sky lit up with beautiful colours. The colours lit up the microphone and it started to hum. + +The microphone sang a long, sweet song. Everyone from far away could hear it! + +The old tree, the beautiful colours, and the microphone all made the sweetest music anyone had ever heard. + +The whole world was listening! +Once there was a boy. His name was Jack. He was three years old. Jack had a red coat. It was very special to him. One day, the coat was very dirty. Jack was sad. + +But mum knew what to do. She told Jack to relax. She brought out a bucket of water and a sponge. She gently washed the coat. Jack watched and smiled. + +After a few minutes, the coat was clean and tidy. Jack put it on and felt much better. He went outside and played. + +Jack likes to relax in his clean coat. He's very happy now. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Grace. Grace was three years old, and she was very excited about something. + +Every morning Grace ran to her window to check if it was a sunny day. On this particular morning, the sun was shining - it was the day of the big race! + +Grace and her family drove down to the racetrack. When they arrived, Grace could hardly contain her excitement. She put on her running shoes and said she was ready to win! + +The race began and all the kids ran as fast as they could. At one point the race got so exciting the entire track got quiet. Everyone stopped and blinked, they had all paused to watch! + +When the race finished, everyone cheered. Grace had won! It was so weird seeing a little girl win the big race. + +Grace was given a trophy and a big hug. She had done it - she had won the race! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Bob. Bob liked to explore the bright shops in his town. One day Bob went to a new shop and he didn't recognize it. He looked around and he saw the most beautiful things he had ever seen. He wanted to buy them all but he only had a few coins. He asked a kind shopkeeper for help and she gave him a free gift. Bob was so happy! He thanked the shopkeeper and said goodbye. He recognized the shop every time he walked past it in the future. The end. +Once upon a time there was a yellow bird. The bird was very stubborn. Even when the other birds were flying away, the yellow bird stayed put. + +One day, the yellow bird decided that today would be different. He would finally fly away. So, the bird started to flap his wings and he started to rise up into the sky. He felt a wind beneath his wings and he flew higher and higher. + +Pretty soon, the yellow bird was very high up in the sky. He soared higher and higher and flew over houses and trees. He was gathering courage to fly farther and farther. + +Finally, the yellow bird felt brave enough to keep flying. He had a destination in mind and he started flying towards it. He flew for hours and hours. + +When the yellow bird finally reached his destination, he was so proud of himself. He had finally conquered his stubbornness and he could now explore the world! +Once upon a time there lived an ugly caterpillar. It crawled around looking for something special to do. One day it saw an old box with a bit of yarn in it. + +The caterpillar was so excited. It wanted the yarn really badly. It lyeed right down in the box and started to play. It rolled around in the yarn and made a nice cozy bed. + +The next day the caterpillar was so happy. He kept the yarn with him all day and snuggled it at night. He made a home of the yarn and even rolled around in it while playing. + +However, after a while, the yarn started to look a bit tatty and the caterpillar realised it was time to find a new home. He waved goodbye to the yarn and left to find another spot. + +The End +Once there was a fox named Flox. Flox had an ugly knotted tail that made her tail quite strange. Each day Flox would lay in the grass and listen to the birds chirping. One day, Flox heard a loud noise coming from the house near her. She peeked out of the grass to see. A big, rude man stood outside of the house, shouting at a small pup. Flox saw that the pup had a knot on its tail too. Flox felt sad for the pup and decided to lay near the pup and comfort it. After a while, the rude man went away and the pup and Flox could lay in the grass together. They became very good friends and lay in the grass every single day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sam. She loved her toys and often played in her bedroom. One day, Sam's mummy said she was going to bring her a surprise. Sam was so excited! + +When mummy arrived, she had a big box. Inside the box was a fancy new toy. It was a doll with bright, glittery eyes and a pretty dress. Sam said it was the most beautiful toy she had ever seen. + +Mummy took Sam and the toy to the park. They sat down on the grass, and Sam played with the toy. They laughed and smiled and had so much fun. + +When it was time to go home, mummy said she would bring the toy in the car. Sam was very happy. On the way home, she kept looking at the fancy toy in her arms. When they got home, mummy said Sam could keep the toy forever. Sam was beaming. + +The End. +Billy was playing near the river. His mom urged him to stay away because it was very dangerous. But he got very close. Suddenly, he saw a fish in the river and wanted to swim with it. + +His mom warned him but he didn't listen. He put his toes in the water and the fish swam away. This made him feel selfish. He thought he should share the river with the fish. + +Billy wanted to make it up to the fish. He got a piece of bread and crumbled it up. He put it in the river and waited. Soon enough, the fish came back and ate the bread. + +Billy was happy that he could share the river with the fish. He waved goodbye as the fish swam away. He then walked back home, happy that he was no longer selfish. +Once upon a time there was a charming little girl named Lola. She was three years old and liked to explore the world around her. One day she discovered a magical forest on the edge of her village. Lola was eager to explore the enchanting place. + +She walked deeper and deeper into the forest until she came across a beautiful meadow filled with colourful wildflowers. Lola was so enchanted with the sight that she decided to rest there. + +She lay down in the meadow and looked up at the sky above her. She saw fluffy clouds slowly drifting by and felt the warm sun on her skin. She felt so relaxed and content as she enjoyed resting in the warm sunshine. + +After some time, Lola slowly sat up. She felt refreshed and happy to have rested in the amazing meadow. She smiled and got up from the ground. It was time for her to continue exploring the magical forest. +Once upon a time, there was an incredible jellyfish. He lived in a big, blue ocean. Every day, he would swim and play with his friends. + +One day, he decided to go on an adventure. He swam very far away and soon, he found a big rock. He thought it would be a great place to hide and play. + +So he swam around the rock and found a cave. He squished himself inside and he was so excited! It was a really fun place to hide. + +He stayed in the cave for a long time. Then, he heard someone calling. It was his friends! They had been looking everywhere for him. He said goodbye to the cave and they all swam back together. + +The incredible jellyfish was so happy he had found such a fun place to hide and play. +Once upon a time, there was an oak tree in a big forest. Little Benny was a very jealous rabbit who lived in the forest. He was always jealous of the oak tree. + +One day, Benny told a big lie to the oak tree. He said that he was bigger and more special than the tree. The oak tree shook and felt very sad. All the other animals in the forest heard the lie and they were very angry with Benny. + +Nobody liked the liar, so they all decided to teach him a lesson. They said that the oak tree would always be the most special thing in the forest, no matter what Benny said. + +Benny felt very embarrassed and he knew that he had done wrong. He apologised to the oak tree for all the lying. The animals in the forest were very happy, and the oak tree was glad that Benny had learnt a lesson! +Once upon a time, there was a princess. She was a kind princess but very dull. Every day she would sit in her castle, daydreaming and looking out of her window. + +One day, a funny creature appeared. It was small, round and yellow. The princess smiled when she saw it and she invited it in. + +The creature was an alien. It had come to introduce the princess to a new world. She was so excited, she hopped onto its spaceship. + +The princess was amazed. Everywhere she went was colourful and beautiful. She sang, she danced and she shouted with joy. + +When she returned, she thanked the alien for introducing her to such a wonderful place. She promised to never forget the magical journey. +Once upon a time, there was a high cocoa tree in a lovely garden. It was so tall that even the birds in the tree had to stretch their wings to fly around its branches. + +One day, a little girl felt so happy that she climbed up the tree and sat on the highest branch. As she enjoyed the sun, she picked some cocoa beans. She put them inside her pocket and began to feel so warm and cozy. + +The little girl decided to sing a song to the cocoa tree and thank it for being so nice to her. As she sang, the birds flew closer so they could listen to her song. When she finished, the birds flew off with a happy chirp. + +The little girl felt so proud and fulfilled. She thanked the tree again and hopped down to the ground. The cocoa tree had made her feel so special and high! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had a big bow. One day she wanted to read a book. But she couldn't read the words. + +The little girl was so sad. She asked her mum for help. Her mum said: "Don't be so sad. I can help you read the words." + +The little girl was happy and they read a book together. At the end, the little girl tasted the book. It was so bitter! She never wanted to taste a book again. + +But the little girl still had fun with her big bow. She used the bow to make beautiful pictures. She went to bed happy that night! +John and his mommy were in the car. They were going to park so they could have some fun. Out of nowhere, there was a noise. The car wouldn't go! Mommy looked at the battery, and it was out of power. + +John was sad. They wouldn't be able to park and have fun. But then a nice man came to help. He had a modest truck and he hooked it up to the car. Then he drove it to the gas station. + +Mommy bought a new battery and the man put it in the car. Now it worked well again! John was so happy. They drove to the park and had a lot of fun. John rode his bike up and down the pathways and mommy sat on the bench and watched him laugh. It was such a wonderful day! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Johnny and Amy. They wanted to travel and explore together. They decided to go west. + +On their journey they came across something very unusual. It was a big, fluffy, white cow! They had never seen a cow this big before. They both laughed and giggled. Johnny and Amy fed the cow some grass. + +Then, they continued travelling west. As they travelled, they saw lots of unusual and exciting things. They saw long rivers, high mountains, and wild birds. They even saw a rainbow. + +Eventually, they arrived back home. Johnny and Amy shared stories about their journey and all the unusual things they had seen. The talked about their journey for days! +Once upon a time there was a leopard who was very obedient. Everyday he would do the same thing, he would climb the highest mountain in the world and look down upon the beautiful landscape. + +One day, a fierce storm came and the leopard was knocked off the mountain and hurt his leg. The poor leopard was so sad as he limped back to his den. + +But then, a magical fairy appeared and said she could restore his leg and make him as good as new! The leopard was thrilled and thanked the Fairy for her help. + +The Fairy waved her wand, and suddenly the leg felt better, and he could run and jump around! Everyone was so happy the leopard was restored to health! + +The leopard and the Fairy became great friends and went on many more adventures together. The leopard continued to be obedient, and they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ella. Ella liked to add things. She enjoyed counting and calculating. One day, Ella decided to go east and add something. + +She walked and walked, but the journey was boring. Ella did not get very far when she spotted a shiny coin on the ground. She picked it up and was very excited. She added it to her pocket and continued her journey east. + +Finally, Ella reached her destination. There were lots of things for her to add. She stepped inside the shop and saw so many things. She added some apples, bananas and other fruits to her basket. When Ella was done, she thanked the shopkeeper and headed back home. + +On her way back, Ella reached a pond and noticed a bunch of tadpoles. She stopped and watched them swim around. Ella wanted to add something to the pond. She thought for a while and then added some of the fruits from her basket. The tadpoles were very happy. + +Ella and the tadpoles said goodbye and she continued on her way home. Ella added the shiny coin to her piggy bank, and she was very happy with all the things she added on her journey east. +Once upon a time there was a popular forest. It was full of trees and plants and animals. One day, two friends named Tim and Jane decided to part ways and explore the forest. They climbed the trees, jumped from branch to branch, and chased the animals. Jane found a beautiful lake and took a swim. Tim was so impressed he joined her. They had a lot of fun playing in the lake with all its tiny creatures. When the sun began to set, they realized it was time to part. They waved goodbye, happy to have seen the beautiful forest. +Once a time, there was a dry goose who lived in a green field. Every morning the goose would get up and look around for a special golden egg. Every day, the goose hoped to find an egg, but could never find one. + +Then one day, the goose spotted something sparkly in the grass. The goose ran to take a closer look, and saw it was a golden egg! The goose was so excited, it knew it had won. + +The egg was so shiny, the goose even thought it might be magical. The goose took the egg back to the safety of his field and never let it out of his sight. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved cushions. She wanted to make a special cushion for her room that was modern looking. + +So the girl went to the store and found a fluffy cushion. Then she used her special markers to make it look modern. She decorated it with stars and stripes. + +When she was done, she brought the cushion to her room. She put the cushion on her bed and it made her room look very special. + +The girl was so happy with her modern cushion. She hugged it tight and fell asleep right away. Every day she hugged it and it made her feel very cozy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She and her friends were playing a game. She made a really big jump and dived into the water. It was so fun! + +When she got out of the water, she noticed something moving. Suddenly, she saw a nosy monkey peeking out of the trees. She smiled. + +The monkey looked so funny! He was so nosy. He wanted to know what they were doing. The girl waved her hand and called out to him. She asked if he wanted to join them in the game! + +The monkey didn’t seem sure but he quickly hopped down from the tree. He joined the girl and her friends as they made funny dives into the water. They were all having a great time! + +At the end of the day, the girl said goodbye to her nosy monkey friend. He gave her a big smile and waved goodbye. Everyone had a lot of fun playing the game and diving in together. +Once upon a time there was a clever rabbit. The rabbit liked going for walks in the forest. One day, he noticed something strange on his walk. He saw a squirrel scurrying around, but when he tried to say "hello", the squirrel ignored him. The rabbit was surprised and asked why the squirrel would ignore him. The squirrel replied, "because I don't like you yet. I need to get to know you first". + +The rabbit thought that was very clever. He just smiled and carried on his way. The rabbit was determined to show the squirrel that he wasn't so bad after all. The next day, the rabbit brought the squirrel some of his favorite food in the forest. To his delight, the squirrel was very pleased. The squirrel thanked the rabbit and they eventually became best friends. + +From then on, the rabbit and squirrel spent their days together, even though the squirrel had initially ignored the rabbit. The rabbit showed the squirrel that he was kind, clever and friendly; and the squirrel found out that it's okay to get to know someone before you make your own judgement. +Alice was very tired, so she went to take a bath in her bathtub. The bathtub was empty, so Alice needed to wait for the water to fill it. She closed her eyes, and started to dream. + +In her dream, Alice was sailing on a big ship. She saw a big, bright rainbow in the sky, and there were lots of happy animals around her. She saw a lion, and a monkey, and even a big elephant. + +Alice was so happy that she didn't even notice when the bathtub started to fill up with water! When the water reached the top, she opened her eyes and looked around. She had been dreaming in her empty bathtub! + +Alice smiled, and she finished her bath. After she was all clean and ready for bed, she looked at her bathtub and smiled again. Until next time, she thought, as she closed her eyes to dream. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Mike. He was very restless! Every day he was determined to find something new and exciting to do. + +One day, Mike spotted a pool. It was very big, with lots of water inside. He wanted to play in it, but it was too far away. + +Then, Mike heard a voice. It was a kind man. He offered Mike a ride to the pool! Mike was very excited and said a big 'yes'! + +When they arrived, Mike jumped into the pool. He splashed and played for hours! Finally, he was happy and rested, and the man offered him a ride back home. + +Mike thanked the kind man for offering the ride so he could enjoy the pool. He never felt so happy and content before. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lila. She was very healthy and loved playing outside. One day, she decided to go for a walk in the woods. + +As she walked, she noticed something shiny wrapped up in the grass. She approached it and saw it was a crack! Lila was so excited - she had never seen one before! + +Lila carefully unwrapped the crack and saw it was full of healthy snacks. She opened the crack and ate everything inside. She felt so happy and grateful that she had found such a special treat. + +The end. +John was wandering around his bedroom. He looked around and noticed the ceiling. He wondered what it was. He looked up and saw a wet ceiling. He got closer and touched it. His fingers were wet. He wondered why the ceiling was wet. + +John had an idea. He took his bucket and filled it with water. He climbed up his chair and poured it onto the ceiling. The water dripped down and he laughed as he watched it. He wanted to make sure the ceiling was really wet. + +John thought he was helping and started to clean the floor with a cloth. He was surprised when the carpet got wet too. He started to wonder why the ceiling was so wet and why the floor was wet. He smiled and felt happy that he solved the mystery. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were playing together. They wanted to win a game, so they raced each other to the top of the stairs. + +The first friend ran up the stairs as fast as he could. He climbed to the top, and he was so happy that he won! + +But the second friend was feeling very sad. She had tripped on the stairs and it was a terrible fall. She couldn't reach the top. + +But the first friend was very kind. He picked up the second friend and carried her upstairs. + +When they reached the top, her friend gave her a hug and said "You won too, because you didn't give up. That's the best way to win". + +They both laughed and hugged each other, and stayed friends forever! +Max was having lots of fun at the pool. He liked to dive into the water and splash around. While he was playing, he noticed something bright and orange down in the deep part. He wanted to dive to see what it was. + +Max took a big breath and dove into the water. When he opened his eyes, he saw an orange fish. It was so nosy and stared right back at Max. He swam around it and gave it a friendly smile. + +Max dove back up to the surface and took another big breath. He wanted to show everyone the amazing fish he saw. He yelled and waved his arms so everyone could hear him. They all gathered around the pool. + +Max pointed down to the bottom of the pool and explained what he found. He said, "There is a nosy orange fish down there!" Everyone was amazed and wanted to see the fish too. Max dove back into the water and the others followed him. The nosy orange fish disappeared and everyone floated back to the surface. It was a great day at the pool! +Once there was a girl named Mina. She was three years old and she liked to stay with her mom. One day, when Mina was with her mom she saw something delicious: a melon! + +Mina asked her mom, "Can I stay and have some of the melon?" Her mom said yes and gave Mina a big piece of the delicious melon. + +Mina loved it and ate every bite. She said to her mom, "That was so delicious! Can I stay and have some more?" + +Her mom said, "No, Mina. You need to save some for the rest of the family." + +So Mina said goodbye to the melon and stayed with her mom. But she promised that she would come back and have some more delicious melon soon. +One day, Mommy had a big surprise for Jack. She set a big jar on the kitchen table. Inside the jar was something special, but Jack couldn't see it because the jar was covered in a messy cloth. Jack was very curious, but he had to wait until Mommy said it was time. + +Mommy counted to three, then she said, "Ok, Jack! It's time to see what's in the jar!" Jack couldn't believe his eyes when he looked inside. The jar was full of colorful little balls! Mommy said, "These are called marbles and you can play with them whenever you want!" + +Jack was so excited! He couldn't wait to get started. He asked Mommy to help him empty the jar and she did. Then, Jack spread the marbles out on the kitchen floor. He picked out the ones he liked best and set them aside. Then, he pointed and named the colors of the marbles he didn't choose. + +Jack was so proud that he was able to clean up the jar and the marbles without making a mess. With a big smile on his face, Jack told Mommy, "Thanks for the surprise!" +Sally wanted to leave. She was tired of playing in her room. She wanted to explore outside! Before she could leave, she needed to tie her shoe. She looked around her room and saw a purple cord near her bed. She carefully picked up the cord and used it to tie her shoe. + +Next, Sally left the room. She was feeling so excited! She opened the door and walked down the hall. She kept going until she found the stairs leading outside. She quickly scrambled down the stairs and out the door. + +Outside the air was fresh. Sally breathed in the fresh air and ran around. Every bush and tree seemed so exciting! She spotted a purple butterfly and followed it for a bit. She had such a good time outside and soon it was time to leave. + +Sally said goodbye to the purple butterfly and hurried back inside. She went up the stairs and straight to her room. She quickly grabbed the purple cord and used it to help her tie her shoe. Then she was ready to explore again! +Mama and Betty were baking some cakes. Mama put some flour into the bowl. Then she cracked two eggs and mixed it all together. Betty helped too. + +They scooped the mixture into the tin. Mama put it into the oven. Then she grabbed a pebble and put it outside. + +Betty said it was getting dark outside. Mama said that it was nighttime and soon the cake would be ready. + +Time passed and the cake was ready. Mama opened the oven door and Betty saw the cake. It was nice and golden and smelled delicious. + +Mama put some little pebbles around the edge. They looked like little stars! Betty said they were very pretty. + +They put the cake on the table, and soon everyone was eating it. It was yummy! +Once upon a time, there was a poor boy. He was very hungry and he wanted to find some food. So the boy started to search everywhere. He looked in the garden, he looked in the park and he looked in the woods. But he could not find anything to eat. + +Then the boy remembered something his mom had told him. "If you're ever hungry, look in the fridge," she had said. So the boy went back home to search the fridge. When he opened the door, he was so excited! There was a big steak inside! + +But then the boy started to get angry. He knew his mom had put the steak there for the family's dinner. But he was so hungry he was tempted to eat it. In the end, the boy was too scared to take the steak. So he closed the fridge and sadly went back outside to search for something else to eat. +Once, there was a little girl named Katy. She was very playful. One day, she was in her bedroom with her mommy. Her mommy told her it was time to unpack some new toys. Katy was so excited. She hopped up and down with joy. + +She and her mommy sat on the floor. Her mommy opened the big box full of toys. She pulled out the toys one by one, and Katy helped her put them in different piles. + +Katy noticed something special. It was a big stuffed bear. It was so soft and furry. It was almost as wide as Katy's knee. Katy hugged it and said, "This bear is my friend!" + +They finished unpacking the box and now Katy had lots of new toys to play with. Every day she plays with them, and they have lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very bossy and wanted to get her way all the time. + +One day, her mom offered her a yummy waffle for breakfast. But Lucy refused. She wanted to eat something else instead. + +Her mom tried to reason with Lucy, but she didn't budge. She wanted pancakes or an omelette, but not waffles. +Her mom said, "Please eat the waffle. It's yummy." But Lucy still refused. + +Finally, her mom said, "If you don't eat the waffle, you won't get anything else for breakfast". Then Lucy relented and ate the waffle. + +The moral of the story is that being bossy doesn't always work. Sometimes you have to listen to your parents. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very patient. One day, she was on a trip with her family. While they were on their trip, the little girl was very careful. But then her mom tripped and broke something. + +The little girl's mom was very upset and started to cry. The little girl was patient and tried to help her mom. She said, "It's okay mommy. We can buy a new one or fix what broke." + +The little girl was very happy that she could help. Her mom felt better and hugged her. They were able to finish their trip in peace. The little girl had learned an important lesson: it's ok if things break every now and then. Being patient and kind can help us make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a popular lake. On the edge of the lake, near a big tree and some rocks, there was a family of ducks. Every day, the ducks liked to play and go swimming in the water. + +One day, one of the ducks, who was the biggest of them all, decided to display his feathers. They were so colorful, with hints of green, blue and brown. All the other ducks watched as the big duck moved his feathers and puffed out his chest. They were so impressed! + +The big duck continued to display his feathers each and every day. As time passed, more and more ducks came to the lake to watch the beautiful display. Soon, it became the most popular spot at the lake. Everyone enjoyed watching the beautiful feathers of the big duck. +Once upon a time there was a princess who lived in a clean palace. She had many pastel dresses and wore them every day. She loved her special dresses and would twirl around in them. One day the princess met a prince who was the most handsome prince she had ever seen. She knew right away that she wanted to marry him. + +So the prince and princess planned the most beautiful wedding. All of their friends and family were invited to the party. Everyone wore pastel clothes and the castle looked so clean and bright. The prince and princess even had a beautiful golden cake with lots of sparkles. + +At the end of the day, the princess and prince said, "I do" and became husband and wife. They hugged and kissed and everyone cheered. From that day on, the princess and prince were married and lived happily ever after. +The little girl had a cloth that she loved very much. It was bright blue and sparkled in the sunlight. Every day, she would take it outside and listen to the birds singing. + +One day, she was playing with her cloth when it started to rain. She quickly ran back inside, but the cloth was soaked. She hung the cloth up to dry, but it looked very ugly. + +She was sad to see her cloth looking so ugly, so she decided to do something about it. She grabbed a paintbrush and some paints and painted patterns on the cloth. Soon, her cloth was lovely again! + +The next day, she took it outside to show her friends. As they all admired her cloth, a bright rainbow appeared in the sky. The little girl smiled. She knew that if she had listened to the birds and stayed inside, the ugly cloth may never have been made so beautiful. +Once upon a time there was a bossy cat. It had a long, fluffy tail which it liked to wave around. Every other animal in the garden was scared of it. + +One day, a brave mouse arrived. It was very bold - it wasn't scared of the bossy cat. It started to follow the cat wherever it went, and even tried to copy it's tail-waving. + +The cat was not happy. It wanted to be left alone. So the cat left the garden. It hopped over the fence, and kept going until it was far away. + +The mouse watched the cat as it left. It wanted to be just like the cat. But the mouse knew it couldn't follow the cat, so it just stayed in the garden, waving its own small tail. +There once was a small boy who loved playing outside. He was so proud of the bow and arrow his father had made for him. He would run around his backyard and practice aiming at targets. + +One day he felt so calm. He remembered how proud his father was when he had hit the target. He raised the arrow and fired; it flew perfectly and landed right in the centre of the target. + +The little boy was so excited to tell his father what he had done. He ran into the house and shouted to his dad, "I did it! I remember how you taught me, and I aimed this arrow and it hit the middle of the target!" + +His father smiled and said, "That's great! You are a very good shot." The boy was so proud of himself; he remembered the feeling of success and he was calm. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy dog. He liked to run and play in the garden. But one day, as he was running, he couldn't reach his favourite ball. He ran and ran, but he could not reach it. He couldn't understand why. + +He looked around and noticed something strange. It was a deep silence that made the garden feel differently. He saw no birds, or other animals. He just heard the quiet. + +So he ran to his mummy, and asked her why everything was so quiet. His mummy smiled and explained that the birds were all asleep. She said that soon it would be night, and it was time for the birds and animals to be quiet. + +The dog was happy, and ran around the garden again until he reached his beloved ball. He smiled and proudly carried it home for a much needed nap. +Once there were two old friends. They were very poor. One day, they wanted to take a trip together. So, they packed their bags and said goodbye to the people. Then, they parted ways. + +One friend went on a long journey. She climbed mountains, sailed across oceans, and explored strange and wonderful places. She saw many amazing things. + +The other friend stayed at home. He was too poor to go on a great adventure. He helped others in his village and made many kind friends. + +One day, the old friends reunited. They both welcomed each other with big hugs and had a lot to talk about. They both shared their stories from the places they had seen, and the people they had met. After spending some time together, they parted ways again. But this time, their friendship was stronger than ever! +Once upon a time there were two farmers, Bill and Joe. Bill had oat fields full of oat plants. Joe was very envious of Bill's oat plants and wished he had some too. Bill noticed that Joe was envious and was sad that Joe didn't have oat plants of his own. + +One day, Bill had a great idea! He asked Joe if he would like to change some of his oat plants with some of Joe's potatoes. Joe was very happy and accepted Bill's offer. Bill told Joe that if he changed some oat plants for some potatoes, he would have enough oat plants all to himself. + +The next day, Bill and Joe changed some of their plants. Bill gave Joe some of his oat plants and Joe gave Bill some of his potatoes. They both were so happy about the change and both now had enough of their own plants to harvest. + +From that day on, Bill and Joe were very happy friends who could help each other out when they needed it. +Once there was a mommy and a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved to read books. Every day, Daisy would sit in mommy's lap and they would read stories together. + +One day, when they were reading a book, Daisy pointed to some words on the page and she said, "What says that mommy?" Mommy smiled and said, "That says 'Welcome'". Daisy was so happy and she giggled! + +One day, Daisy was playing at a friend's house and they had some bad books. Daisy did not want to read them because they looked too scary. She said to her friend, "Let's not read those bad books." Her friend said, "Okay we won't." So Daisy and her friend played together and had lots of fun. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a jet. It was so big and shiny! Every day it would bounce in the sky. It was so happy, but then one day it got hungry. + +It flew way up high to try and find something to eat. Everywhere it looked, it couldn't find anything. Everywhere it flew, all it could see was big white clouds. + +But then, it bunny hopped and jumped through the sky until it finally saw a strawberry bush down on the ground! It flew straight down and ate up every berry. It was so happy that it had a full tummy again. + +The jet bounced around in the sky, happy and full. It was so much fun as it flew through the sky. The jet smiled and laughed, it was so full and so happy. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. Joe had an olive in his hand and wanted to show it off. He ran around the house shouting, "Look at my olive!" +Everyone came to see and Joe was so proud. But then something terrible happened. His olive rolled off the table and broke on the floor. Joe got very upset. +He shouted at the top of his voice, "My olive! Who did this?" He looked around the room but no one stepped forward to take the blame. Joe knew the olive was broken and he couldn't put it back together. +He was very sad and shouted, "My olive!" Then his mom told him not to worry and gave him a new one. Joe smiled and hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for my new olive! +Once upon a time there was a bald bear. He lived in a patch of grass by a big lake. Every morning he would wake up and go to the lake. + +As he strolled, he felt something stirring inside of him. It was different than ever before. He didn't know what it was, but it made him feel happy. + +The bald bear soon noticed something poking out of the patch of grass. He went nearer and saw a bee buzzing around a small flower. He had never seen something so beautiful before. He wanted to get closer and see if the bee would sting him, but he was too scared. + +The bear stepped back and felt the same happy stirring again. He knew that this must be what love felt like. He reached down and plucked a yellow flower from the patch and took in its beauty. From then on, he kept returning to the patch of grass, for it was where he felt the stirring of love. +Once upon a time, imagine a shelter in the middle of a magical forest. It was a cozy, warm home surrounded by tall trees. The animals in the forest were very friendly, and the forest was so big, it stretched as far as the eye could see. + +The animals invited an adventurous little squirrel to explore the forest with them. There was so much to see! The squirrel cheerfully hopped from tree to tree, finding new places to explore. + +One day, the squirrel saw a special shelter in the middle of the forest. It looked like a cozy place for all the animals to gather. The squirrel was so excited! He gathered some friends, and they all went inside the shelter to rest and play. + +They played hide and seek, and laughed and talked. They explored every nook and corner of the shelter, and discovered so many fun things! + +The adventurous little squirrel was so happy to have found such a special shelter in the middle of the forest. His friends also had so much fun! From that day on, the animals returned to the shelter to explore, play and rest. +Once there was a little girl who loved to crawl. Everywhere she went, she would crawl instead of walk. One day she saw some strange sauce on the ground, but she couldn't tell what it was. It was weird sauce and it made her very curious. + +She wanted to know what the weird sauce tasted like, so she crawled over to it and stuck out her tongue. The sauce was sweet and tangy and tasted very yummy! She wished she had some more of that weird sauce to eat. + +So she kept crawling around until she found the source of the weird sauce. It was coming out of a shop just around the corner. She couldn't believe her luck - the shop was filled with yummy sauce! + +The little girl was so happy that she had found the source of the weird sauce. She stayed there, crawling around, eating as much of the yummy sauce as she could. From then on, the little girl always went back to the shop for her favorite weird sauce. +John and Jake were good friends. They were both only three years old and explored their backyard together. They played in the sand, chased each other around, and even built a fort with some sticks! + +One day, Jake went to John's house and knocked on the door. But nobody answered. Jake thought something was strange and waited for a few minutes. Then he heard a loud noise coming from the back of the house. + +When Jake peaked around the corner, he saw John and his parent. John's parent was shouting and pointing at John. He was telling him to clean up his filthy room. But John wasn't listening. He was busy playing with his cars and ignoring his parent. + +Poor John! Jake felt sad and quietly left to go home. He didn't understand why John's parent was ignoring his son. Even though John's room was a bit messy, he still deserved some love! +A lazy sight was what the three year old saw when she looked outside. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. She smiled and went to get her bike. She rode it around the yard and enjoyed the feeling of the wind blowing in her hair. She kept riding and when she stopped, she sighed happily and lay down in the grass. + +The sight was so peaceful and she closed her eyes. A bird sang nearby and the warm air was a perfect way to relax. She just wanted to enjoy the moment. As she lay there, she noticed her dad watching her from the porch. He smiled at her and waved. + +The three year old smiled back and waved too. She got up and went to her dad. He asked her if she had enjoyed her lazy day and she nodded. She gave him a big hug before she returned outside and kept riding her bike. It was a perfect day for an enjoyable sight! +Once upon a time, there was a tidy little jug. The jug was thirsty and wanted to drink. So it decided to go in search of something to drink. + +The little jug found a stream. It looked so inviting! The jug was happy and it drank and drank and drank until it was full. + +The jug was so happy to be full and also very clean. It was so tidy that it looked like it was brand new. + +The little jug returned home, satisfied with the drink it had enjoyed. From that day on, the little jug never went thirsty again! +Mark was playing outside when he saw something shiny in the bushes. It was a bright pearl. Mark tried to grab it but just as he was about to pick it up, a rabbit jumped out and stole it away. Mark was sad that he didn't get the pearl but excited to see the rabbit again. + +Mark ran inside to tell his mom the story. He told her about the bright pearl and the rabbit that had stolen it. His mom smiled and said it was very special for the rabbit to have such amazing treasure. + +That night, Mark had a dream. In his dream the pearl shone bright like a star and the rabbit was there too. The rabbit told Mark a secret: that the pearl was meant to be Mark's. Mark said thank you and the rabbit smiled and gave him a special mark on his arm. + +Mark woke up and smiled. He knew the mark was a reminder that the rabbit was watching over him and that he could trust that even if things were taken away, they would eventually be meant to be his. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very scared. She heard a loud noise outside and it made her very worried. She peeked out the window and saw an incredible tire rolling on the street. She was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a big monster drove up in a big truck. He jumped out of the truck and ran toward the tire. The little girl was so scared that she hid behind the curtains. But the monster just grabbed the tire and put it in the back of his truck. + +The monster drove away and the little girl became very brave. She ran outside to look at the tire. It was so big and incredible that she couldn't believe it was there. + +The little girl was no longer scared. She loved the tire and wanted to touch it. She was so happy that the monster didn't scare her away. +Once upon a time, there was an open field with tall grass and flowers. In the middle of the field, there was an owl. Every night, the owl would look around, hoping to find a friend it could share with. + +One night, the owl found a new friend - a small rabbit! The rabbit hopped up to the owl and said, “Hi! Would you like to share this field with me?†+ +The owl smiled and said, “I would love to share this field with you. Together, we can watch the stars at night and the sun during the day.†+ +The bunny agreed and they were very happy to share the open field together. Every night they would play in the tall grass and learn more about each other. + +The rabbit and the owl became the best of friends and decided to share the field forever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very sad one day and started to frown. + +Her mommy saw her sad face and said, “What’s wrong, Lucy?†Lucy showed her mommy her toy that had a big fake scratch on it. Her mommy put her palm on Lucy’s cheek and said, “Oh, don’t frown, sweetheart. I can fix it!†+ +Lucy smiled and watched as her mommy worked her magic to make the fake scratch disappear. Lucy was so happy and hugged her mommy. + +From that day on, Lucy was always happy and she never frowned. every time she felt a bit sad, she would look at her palms and think of her mommy, who always fixed everything. +Once upon a time, there was a big fireplace. Every day, the fireplace was very busy. It was never quiet. All day, it made crackling noises as it burned wood and smoke billowed up the chimney. + +One day, the fireplace got very tired and it wanted a break. So it quit its hard work and the room got quiet. Everyone was surprised. But they were patient, because they could not make the fireplace start again. + +The family waited for a long time but nothing changed. Then, one day, a little boy noticed something. He crept up to the fireplace and whispered a little magic spell. Suddenly, the fire sprang to life and the room filled again with light and warmth. + +The family was so happy! The little boy was a hero and they all thanked him from the bottom of their hearts. From then on, they were all very patient when the fireplace got tired. They knew that it would come back to life with a bit of help from the little boy's magic. +Once there was a farm. It was very big and it had lots of animals in it. Every day, lots of people came to the farm to buy the food it served. The food was very cheap, so lots of people wanted to buy it. + +The animals in the farm were very happy. They had all the food they needed and a nice big area to play in. + +Every day, a farmer came to the farm and served the food to the people who came to buy it. He served apples, bananas and carrots from the farm. The people were always very happy to get the food because it was so fresh and cheap. + +Then one day, it started to rain. This made the farmer very sad, because he couldn't serve food to the people anymore. He had to stay inside until the rain stopped. + +But luckily, the rain stopped after a few hours and the farmer could go back to serving the people food from the farm. He was so happy that he could help the people by giving them cheap food. The animals were also happy because they could stay at the farm and play with each other. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Penny. She loved to paint with her crayons and paints. Every day she would play with them and make lots of pictures. + +One day Penny was feeling a bit bored and she wanted to do something fun. She decided to go outside and paint a picture of the sky. She went to the garden and found some paints. + +She mixed the bright blue, pink and yellow paints together and started to paint. Penny painted big clouds, a big sun and lots of birds in the sky. It was easy for her to do and she felt so proud of her picture. + +Finally, Penny had finished painting. She looked at the lovely picture she'd made and smiled. She had painted a penny in the picture too and she thought it was very special. + +Penny was really happy with her painting. She proudly went inside to show her mum and dad. They were very impressed and said it was the prettiest picture they'd ever seen! Penny was so pleased and happy. She had created something special and now she was very proud of her painting. +Billy was a happy boy. He loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day he was playing in the park when he saw an amazing slide. It was so big, and so tall and colorful! Billy ran over to it, and asked if he could play. Suddenly, another boy appeared from behind the slide. He said his name was Jack. Jack said he would invite Billy to play together on the slide. + +Billy was so excited that he jumped up and down. Then he and Jack raced to the top of the slide. Together they slid down over and over again. It was so much fun! They laughed and screamed as they saw the colorful slide blur past. They were having so much fun that they decided to slide just one more time. + +When they reached the bottom, they hugged each other. Then they said goodbye and went back home. Billy was so happy he told everyone he saw about the fun day he had at the park with Jack. Billy and Jack were both still thinking about the colorful slide, and they couldn't wait to invite each other back to the park again! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tim and Jane. Tim and Jane enjoyed playing together every day. + +One day, Tim wanted to share his food with Jane. But Jane wasn't very nice and was being selfish. She said, "No, I don't want to share my food." + +Tim was sad and his eyes got watery. He asked, "Why don't you want to share food and be my friend?" Jane thought for a moment. + +Then, she said, "OK, I'll share my food with you." Tim and Jane shared food together and became the best of friends. They shared happy meals together forevermore. +Once upon a time there was a girl who went to a very fancy hotel. She was so excited to go! When she got there she saw that it was big and long and had a lot of windows. She quickly started exploring but then heard a noise from one of the rooms that made her scared. + +The girl was really scared so she called her mom. Her mom said, “Don't be scared. I'm sure it's just a friendly animal.†But she was still scared and asked her mom to come and check. + +So her mom quickly drove to the hotel and opened the door to the scary room. Suddenly they heard lots of barking and then they saw a small puppy! It was so cute and it had made a mess of the room! Mom and the little girl laughed and said, “It looks like we don't need to be scared after all!†+ +They cleaned up the room and went back out to explore the rest of the fancy hotel. +And they lived happily ever after. +Billy walked out of his house and saw a well in the middle of the yard. He wanted to have a closer look. He walked up to the well and pointed with curiosity. He saw something sparkling inside the well. He wondered what it could be. Suddenly a little frog jumped out of the well and Billy let out a small giggle. The frog had a mild smile on its face and was quite friendly. Billy was quite excited. He pointed at the frog and said, "Hi!". The frog gave a little nod and they had a very nice time together. Billy learnt a lot from the frog and they had a really good time. +Once upon a time there was a fierce lion that lived in the forest. The lion liked to prowl the forest and look for food. One day he noticed a shiny object peeking out from beneath some leaves on the ground. He used his paw to push the leaves aside and saw a mysterious box. + +He used his strong claws to carefully open the box and to his surprise, found a magical crystal inside. He examined the crystal and noticed it was glowing with a bright light. He touched it and felt a warmth he had never felt before. He kept looking and noticed that the box had something attached to it. + +It was a small paper with words written on it. He carefully read the words. He could not believe his eyes. It said the magical crystal had special powers and could grant him whatever he wished for. + +The lion was so excited that he let out a loud roar. He then quickly made a wish and waited to see what would happen. A few minutes later, he noticed something shooting out from the crystal. It was a sparkling light that danced in the air before forming a smoke-like circle. + +The lion examined the result and was surprised to see his wish had been granted. He was so happy that he decided to make his home in the forest forever. +A boy was walking near a barn. He wanted to read the big sign at the barn entrance. He tried many times but he couldn't read the words. He was feeling very sad. + +A selfish man saw the boy and asked him why he was feeling sad. The boy said he couldn't read the sign. So, the man offered to help him. + +The man read the big sign aloud for the boy. His face lit up with joy and excitement. The sign said, "Welcome to the Barn". + +The man smiled and said, "You have learned something today". The boy thanked the man and ran off to tell his friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Abbi. Abbi was 3 years old and loved to ride her tricycle around the neighborhood. One day, Abbi couldn't find the pedal for her tricycle. She was very sad and started to look all over the yard for it. + +Suddenly, Abbi remembered that she had folded it away in the garage. She looked and sure enough, it had been there the whole time! She was so excited that she quickly walked to the pedal and grabbed it. + +Abbi felt very guilty for not finding the pedal sooner, but she was so happy that it was found wanted to start riding her tricycle around the neighborhood again. She quickly put the pedal back on and hopped on. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a family who had a big house. Inside the house, they had a large white freezer. The freezer was big and dull, like a giant box. + +One day, the family wanted to use the freezer, but when they opened the door, they were so surprised! In the freezer, they found a little funny creature. It had blue fur and big eyes. + +The family were scared at first, but then they realized that the creature was friendly. The creature said its name was Bubbles and it wanted to be their friend. The family welcomed Bubbles into their home, and he stayed in the freezer. + +Every day, Bubbles would come out of his freezer to play with the family. He was fun and always made them laugh. All the family members loved having Bubbles there. + +The family and Bubbles were so happy together. They all lived happily ever after and welcomed Bubbles into their home. +John had a pink toy that he loved very much. He played with it every day. One morning, he decided to leave the toy by the window so he could admire it from outside. + +But when he looked at the toy, it looked very dull. He tried to make it look better, but all his efforts were in vain. He was so disappointed that he decided to leave the toy alone and went outside. + +John looked all around the garden, but he could not find anything to make the toy look nice again. Just then, he spotted a pink flower in the garden. He ran to pick it up, and carefully placed it near the toy. + +John smiled as the toy finally looked happier. He went back inside and continued playing with the toy, making sure to never leave it alone ever again. +One day, a graceful little girl and her mommy went out to the store. They put the girl in her stroller and went down the street to the veterinarian. The girl smiled as she watched the dogs and cats walking into the veterinarian's office. + +When they arrived, the mommy put the girl in the chair in the waiting area. She was so excited to see all the animals! There were cats and dogs, rabbits and more. She touched each one, admiring how graceful they were. + +The veterinarian came out to the waiting room and smiled at the little girl. He said "Let's see what we can do to help these animals!" The little girl watched with delight as the veterinarian took care of the animals. He checked their ears, eyes and noses before giving them a treat. + +The girl smiled with joy as the veterinarian waved goodbye. She knew that the animals were in good hands with the veterinarian, and she was so proud that she got to see it all! +Once there was a boy who was very reliable. Every day he would count the things he liked. One day, he saw something special - a mask! He was so excited and he counted his steps as he walked towards it. When he got there, he put on the mask and it made him feel so happy. He could count the stars in the sky, the birds in the trees and even the things in his room! With his mask on, he felt like he could count anything. He even started counting the things he didn't like, so he could make them better. He liked feeling reliable and he wore the mask often. He even thought he could count clouds! +Once there was a little girl named Maddie. Maddie was very excited because her mommy had made her a big surprise. It was food! Maddie loved food, and it smelled so yummy! + +Maddie's mom gave her big hug and said, "Eat all your food, Maddie". Maddie was so happy that she hugged her mom back. + +Maddie ate the food and it was delicious! She ate so much that she was full and had to take a nap. After she was done napping, Maddie felt a little cold. + +Maddie's mom gave her another big hug and said "I love you, Maddie". Maddie felt so cozy and happy after getting the hug. She hugged her mom back, feeling so happy and loved. +Sammy was very sad. He didn't have any friends to play with. Every day he would sit alone and hope for a friend. + +One afternoon, he heard a meow. He turned and saw a little, orange kitty. The kitty was meowing and rubbing against Sammy's leg. Sammy smiled - he had a new friend! + +Sammy and the kitty became the best of friends. They would play together every day, chasing each other around the house. In the evenings, they would cuddle up together on the couch and take naps. + +The kitty was the best friend Sammy could have ever wanted. Even when Sammy was feeling sad, the kitty would be there for him, always loyal and loving. + +Sammy was so happy to have found a friend. He was grateful for his loyal little kitty, his best friend. +There was a man named Joe who loved to write. He wrote many stories, but he wanted to write the best story ever. Joe spent many hours each day writing, but he still couldn't find the perfect story. + +One day, Joe got an idea that made him so happy. He had to write this story! Joe quickly started writing it down, but then he realized he was thirsty. Joe remembered that he had some wine in the kitchen, so he quickly stood up to get it. + +When Joe returned with the wine, he was even more motivated to write. As he wrote, he knew that this was going to be great. He even somehow felt as if the wine was helping him write! + +When Joe was finally finished, he was so proud of his work. He knew that this story was reliable and would be sure to make the readers happy. Joe was so glad he decided to have a glass of wine to help him write the best story ever. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was tall and strong. He liked to play games which needed numbers. One day, the boy found a shield. It was tall and strong like him. He wanted to take it with him. + +The boy picked up the shield and he felt brave. He imagined he could protect himself with it. He began to run, carrying the shield. He ran for a long time. + +The boy was happy with his shield. He held it up high and then he stopped. He looked all around him. He was lost. He was worried. + +Suddenly, a kind lady saw the boy and his shield. She smiled and called out to him. She had seen the boy for a long time and she was looking for him. + +The kind lady was the boy's mom! She gave him a big hug and said: "Let's go home together, my boy". The boy was so happy and he hugged his shield tight. He knew he would always be safe with his shield and mama. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had a special wardrobe. Every day she asked her mom, "Please can I open the wardrobe?" But her mom said it wasn't time just yet. + +One day, the girl saw her mom wasn't looking and quickly opened the wardrobe. Inside were lots of really stupid toys. She was so excited and wanted to play with them all. She wanted to keep them secret from her mom, so she closed the wardrobe quickly. + +But when she tried to open it again, the door was stuck! She tried and tried to open it, but the wardrobe wouldn't budge. She started to cry and said, "Please open, wardrobe!" + +Her mom heard her and opened the wardrobe with a big smile. She saw the toys and said, "No more silly secrets, ok!?" The girl smiled and said yes. From then on, the girl's mom was always happy to open the wardrobe when she asked. +Once upon a time there was a comet up in the sky. It was very interesting. All the kids wanted to play with it. But the comet didn't come down. Then one of the kids had an idea. He told the other kids to lie on the ground. So they all did. When they looked up they saw that the comet was getting closer! It came down and they all jumped up and cheered. They were very excited and had lots of fun playing with the comet. They played games and laughed the whole night long. When the morning came the comet went back up into the sky. Then everyone said goodbye to the wonderful comet and went home. +One day, Jimmy saw something very special on the TV. It was a big colourful butterfly. He thought it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He wanted to catch it. + +He tried to catch it but it kept flying higher and higher. Just when he thought he was going to catch it, the butterfly vanished. Jimmy started to cry and was very sad. + +His mum came to see what was wrong and Jimmy told her about the butterfly. She said that Jimmy couldn't catch the butterfly but that he could watch TV, as it was reliable. She said watching TV was a way to enjoy all different kinds of things from all around the world. + +Jimmy was very happy, and together they watched different shows on the TV. He looked for the butterfly, but he never saw it again. +Once there was a fat dolphin. He loved to joke around. All his friends laughed at all of his funny jokes. He made them smile and feel so happy. + +One day, he decided to go for a swim in the ocean. All his friends wanted to join him. So they all went swimming together. + +The fat dolphin soon saw some jellyfish. He started to joke about them. He said that they were fat and silly. His friends laughed and giggled. + +The dolphin then started doing flips in the water. He kept joking around and everyone was having a wonderful time. + +At the end of the day, they all said goodbye and went home. The fat dolphin had made everyone laugh and smile. It was a great day! +Once upon a time there was a oyster at the beach. He was different from the other oysters because his shell was weird. He wished he could change it, so he went to the seashore and went for a swim. He tried to find something he could use to change it. He looked and looked and finally he found one! It was a beautiful pearl. He quickly put it in his shell and waited. As the days went by, he noticed that his shell was changing. It was shimmering and becoming more and more beautiful. The oyster was so happy! He ran back to the shore to show his friends his new and beautiful shell. Everyone was amazed and congratulated him! From then on, he had the most beautiful oyster shell at the seaside. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle little bear who loved to park. Every day, he and his friends would go to the park and have lots of fun. + +One day, the bear noticed something he had never seen before. It was a shiny weapon - and it was lying right there in the grass! + +The bear and his friends were very curious to find out what kind of weapon it was, but they didn't know. They were too scared to touch it, so they left it alone and ran off to play something else. + +The next day, the bear went back to the park. The weapon was still there! He wanted to find out what it was and, with a gentle hand, he lifted it up. + +To the bear's surprise, he discovered that the weapon was a toy gun! He smiled and put it down - he knew it was only meant for pretend play. He and his friends had lots of fun that day, imagining all sorts of pretend adventures! +The king once lived in a great palace. Every day, he walked around his palace and admired all that he had. One day, while walking through his palace, he noticed a little bird. He was so surprised to see the bird in his palace! He watched it fly around and recognized that it was a very special bird. + +He followed the bird around and discovered a secret door in the palace wall. When he opened it, he saw a beautiful garden. It was much more beautiful than any garden he had ever seen before! He was so happy to discover this secret garden. + +That's when he recognized something even more special. He saw that the little bird had laid four eggs in the garden. He was filled with joy to see the eggs and realized that the bird felt very safe in his great palace. From that day onward, he visited the garden every day to watch the little bird and her eggs. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daisy. Daisy had to do a very special job. Her job was to park her family's car. + +She drove the car slowly around the corner, then over a big hill. Daisy was very serious. She had to make sure the car was parked perfectly. + +As Daisy was parking the car, she saw a big toy truck. It was blue with yellow wheels. Daisy was so excited to see the truck. She quickly put the car in the right place, then rushed to the truck. + +She grabbed the truck and started to play. She drove it around the yard, and over the grass. She even made pretend roads for it to drive on. + +When Daisy was done playing, she remembered her job. She quickly put the truck away and ran back to the car. She checked again to make sure the car was nice and parked. + +Phew! Daisy was glad she finished her job. Now she had time to play again. +Once upon a time, there were two young kids who were playing. One was called Sam and the other was called Jack. They were having a great time playing together until Jack picked up a page from a book. + +This made Sam very mad! He shouted and said, "That page is mine." + +Jack said, "No, it’s mine. I found it first!" + +This made Sam even madder. He walked up to Jack and they started to fight. They kicked, punched and shouted at each other. It seemed like the fight was never going to end. + +Then, their mom came and saw what was happening. She shouted at them and said, "Stop fighting right now!" + +Sam and Jack stopped instantly. They looked at their mom and said sorry. Then, they gave each other a hug and went back to playing. They never fought again. +Once upon a time there was a big garden with lots of tunnels. One special tunnel was very successful. It had special powers! + +One day, a bunny lay down in the tunnel. Suddenly the bunny heard a sound. It was the most amazing music ever! The bunny lay there and listened to the music. + +The music was so beautiful that it made the bunny feel brave. The bunny felt brave enough to explore the tunnel. As it hopped away, the bunny saw lots of amazing surprises! + +The bunny was so excited and it kept exploring the tunnel. The bunny finally made it to the end of the tunnel! It was a very successful journey! +Once upon a time there was a nice little girl named Lily. Lily was three years old and she loved to explore. One day, she went out exploring in the woods. As she walked through the woods, she saw a weapon lying on the ground. She was curious, so she went over to take a closer look. Suddenly, a man appeared and asked Lily, "Please don't touch that weapon!" + +Lily was scared and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to." The man smiled at Lily and said, "It's okay. It's just not a nice thing to have. Let's look for something else that you can explore." So Lily and the man looked for nice things. They found a ladybug and watched it fly away. Then they found a beautiful flower and Lily thought, "This is much better than a weapon." + +Still, Lily was scared of the weapon and she remembered to be careful when exploring. The man said, "If you ever find something like this again, please come and find me. I'll know what to do." Lily smiled and said thank you to the man before she went back home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a persistent ostrich. Every day, the ostrich would bring food to the other animals in the meadow. The other animals loved when the ostrich brought food as they were always so hungry. + +The other animals noticed that the ostrich was very persistent. No matter what the weather was like, the ostrich was always out and about in the meadow, bringing food. + +Soon, the the other animals decided to make the ostrich the leader. Every day the ostrich would lead all the other animals around the meadow and everyone would be so happy to follow. + +The ostrich was so happy to be the leader. He was proud to show all the other animals how persistent he was. Everyday the ostrich would bring food to the meadow, and everyday all the animals were so thankful. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl. She was very shy. She loved to drive in her little car. One day, she drove to the store to buy a candle for her bedroom. + +When she got home, she was so excited. She put the candle in her bedroom, lit it and then waited. As the warm light flickered across the room, she noticed shadows on the wall. She smiled and tried to reach out but the shadows were too shy. + +She clapped her hands and the shadows grew bigger and smaller. Then, the shadows started to dance. The little girl laughed and danced with them. They played together until the candle went out. + +The next day, she drove back to the store to buy more candles. Now she can play with the shadows any day she likes. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy. He really liked to be polite to everybody he met. + +One day, he was in his kitchen and he had a question. He wanted to know where the stove was. He didn't know if his dad knew, so he decided to ask in a quiet way. He called out, "Dad? Pssst, Dad?" + +His dad heard him and looked over. Seeing the boy's polite face, he smiled and whispered, "The stove is right over there." He pointed at the stove in the corner. + +The boy smiled back and thanked him. His dad had helped him find the stove! He was very happy. +Jack was a brave little boy. Today, he was going to go on a big adventure. He was going to collect rocks at the stream. It would be tough, but Jack was determined. + +So off he went! He ran to the stream and stopped at the edge. He was excited to see all the big rocks. He carefully waded into the water and started to collect rocks. He felt the water on his feet and it was cold. + +He found a big, tough rock and picked it up. It was heavier than he thought it was going to be, but he was proud of himself for picking it up. He put it in his bag and kept looking. + +Soon he had collected 10 rocks! He was so proud of himself. He looked at the stream and wished he could stay there all day. Finally, he said goodbye and ran home with his bag of rocks. +Once there was a strong sailboat. It belonged to a little boy named Jim. He was very excited to sail the boat in the lake near his house. + +Jim grabbed his match and sailed away from the shore. He sailed and sailed, catching the wind with his sail. He sailed all day long, until he was so tired he couldn't sail anymore. + +Jim decided to rest for a little bit. So he stopped in a shady spot to take a nap. When he woke, the sun was getting low in the sky. He was going to have to sail back quickly because it was almost dark. + +Jim grabbed his match and sailed back to the shore. He was feeling very strong because he had sailed all day. He was proud of himself and his boat. + +The next day, Jim was ready to sail again! +Once upon a time there was a lonely patient. She was very sad because she didn't believe in herself. Every day she would sit and feel so sad. + +One day, a special friend came to visit her. He was kind and gentle and he believed in her. He said, "You can be anything you want to be, if you just believe". + +The patient smiled and thought to herself, "Maybe if I believe in myself, I won't feel so lonely anymore". + +So every day, she tried her best to believe in herself. And it worked! She was happy and she was no longer lonely. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl who loved to ride her bicycle. Her bicycle was glossy and smooth. She would ride it down the street in the sunshine, feeling the breeze in her hair. She loved her bicycle more than anything else. She even loved to say the word "bicycle" out loud. + +One day, the little girl's mom put ribbons on the handlebars of the bicycle. So now when she rode, it was even more fun. The ribbons waved in the wind and glowed in the sunlight. Every time she rode her bicycle, the little girl was very happy. + +Sometimes, the little girl's dad would take her for a ride on his bicycle. He would put her in the seat in front, and peddle so smoothly that she could barely feel the bumpy ground beneath them. The little girl looked at the trees and the sky and felt like she was floating in the air. She loved going for bicycle rides with her dad. + +The little girl adored her bicycle and so did her family. They all knew how much it meant to her, and they made sure it was always cared for and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who was very independent. The bird was very small and had a pleasant singing voice. Every morning, the bird would wake up very early, even before the sun had risen, and sing its beautiful song to the sky. + +However, one day the bird noticed that something was different. As the morning sky grew darker and darker, the little bird realized that it was not day time anymore. It was night time! + +But the bird wasn't scared of the dark. It was brave! So it kept singing its song, just as loud and just as beautiful as before. As it sang, the bird appreciated the peacefulness and beauty of the night. + +The bird sang and sang until the sky started to become lighter and lighter, until the morning sun was finally beginning to rise. + +The little bird was so proud of itself for being brave and independent. It had faced the dark and hadn't been scared at all. The brave bird had won the battle and danced in celebration of its victory. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to go on an adventure. He heard about a magical hotel that was filled with fun and excitement. He dreamed of what it might be like, so he decided to go and find out. + +When he arrived, the little boy was amazed. The hotel was big and bright, and there were people everywhere. He wanted to explore, but he was a little scared. + +He quietly walked to the front desk, and whispered his name to the lady. She smiled, and handed him a key. The little boy was so excited, he ran to find his room. + +When he got there, he heard loud music coming from the hallway. He opened the door to see what was going on. Inside, people were singing, dancing, and playing games. He had never seen anything like it before! + +The little boy happily played with his new friends until it was time to say goodbye. He said goodbye to the people in the hallway, and made a promise to come back. He whispered his promise as he ran out of the hotel and back to his home. +Once upon a time, there was a brave raven. He was a very hard worker and always helped others. + +One day, he saw a young girl in trouble. She was crying because she was scared of something. So, the raven came to her rescue and decided to protect her. + +He flew around her, making loud noises to scare the thing away. He made sure the girl was safe and nothing bad happened to her. + +The girl was very happy and thanked the raven for helping her. She was so thankful that she gave him a hug and said good bye. + +After that, the raven flew away as a proud protector. He was happy to have done something good and help someone in need. +Once upon a time there was a soft flea. He loved to play and explore everywhere he could. One day he found a special spot in the meadow. In the center of the meadow was a big tree. He decided to kneel near the tree, so he could explore what was around it. + +He soon discovered that the tree was full of little critters and bugs. He was so excited to learn about them all! He jumped from bug to bug, learning all about them. He was down on his knees for so long that he started to feel tired. + +He curled up into a little ball on the soft grass and fell sound asleep. As he was sleeping, a gentle breeze rustled the leaves in the tree above him. He felt so peaceful with the breeze on his back that he didn't want to ever leave this spot. He visited the tree in the meadow every day. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Bob. Bob went for a walk in the forest and began to whistle. As he was whistling he heard a strange noise coming from a silver bush. + +He stepped closer and saw a silver bird with beautiful feathers. Bob was so excited and he wanted to make the bird his friend. He reached out his hand, but the bird flew away. + +Bob felt sad so he kneeled down and spoke honestly to the silver bush. He told the bush that he just wanted to be friends with the bird. Suddenly the bird chirped and flew back. + +Bob was so happy. He slowly reached out his hand again and this time the bird stayed. Bob smiled, he had made a new friend. He pet the bird's feathers and the bird whistled softly. Bob and the bird were best friends from then on. +Once upon a time, there was an oat. The oat was very smooth. Every day, the oat would try to win a race. But it was not easy to win. Every day the oat would practice and practice. + +Finally, the day of the race arrived. The oat was very nervous. It didn't think it could win. But the oat tried very hard. The oat started running and running. Little by little, the oat got faster and faster. + +In the end, the oat won the race! Everyone was so proud of the oat. They all cheered and shouted for the oat! The oat was so happy it had won and was proud of itself. + +From that day on, the oat was very proud of its win. It would never forget the day it won the race! +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess. She was very graceful and kind. Every morning, the princess would look in the mirror. She would remind herself of how special she was. + +One day, while she was looking in the mirror, a magical bird flew into her room. It was so pretty with colorful feathers. The bird sang a song to the princess, “You are so special, don’t forget to be kind!†+ +The princess smiled and thanked the magical bird. She realized how important it was to be kind to everyone. She remembered to always be graceful with the people she met. + +The princess thanked the magical bird for reminding her to be kind. She wanted to be a reminder for others too. From that day on, the princess tried to be the best she could. Every time she looked in the mirror, she remembered to always be kind and graceful. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three years old. Her name was Claire. Claire had a big dream. She wanted to be a lawyer when she grew up. Every day, Claire would tell her mommy and daddy what she wanted to be. She believed that if she worked hard enough, she could do it. + +One day, Claire's mommy took her to meet a real lawyer. Claire was so excited! The lawyer was very kind to Claire. She told Claire all about being a lawyer. She said that being a lawyer was safe, and it was important to make sure everyone was treated fairly. Claire listened carefully. + +When it was time to go home, Claire's mommy asked her what she wanted for dinner. Claire smiled and said, "I want to be a lawyer!" Everyone laughed. But Claire believed it was true. She believed that she could be a lawyer when she grew up. And she still does today. + +She knows that if she works hard and follows the law, she can make her dream come true. Claire is safe in the knowledge that nothing is impossible. +Once upon a time, in a far away land, there was a big family. Every morning, the family would rise and raise their arms to the sky. As they did this, a beautiful rainbow appeared. It was a mix of all the colors of the rainbow and it seemed to reach the clouds. It made everyone so happy. + +Every day, the family would make something special to put in the rainbow. On sunny days, they would put colorful flowers and fruits. On rainy days, they would put paper boats and umbrellas. + +One day, the family was ready to put the rainbow away until the next day. They all hugged each other and said goodbye until the next morning. Then, with a big wave and a smile, the rainbow disappeared until its next visit. +Once upon a time there was a huge elephant. He loved to move to the rhythm of the music. So one day he decided to order himself a special set of drums. When they arrived they were even more huge than he thought they would be! + +He was so excited he got right to playing. He tapped the drums as he moved in time to the rhythm. The sounds he made were so loud, his friends stopped and danced along. + +Pretty soon the whole jungle was filled with the beat of the drums and everyone was having a great time. + +The huge elephant was so proud of himself for ordering the drums. He realised that having a drum set is a great way to have lots of fun and make lots of friends. + +And that, is the story of why the huge elephant loves to make rhythm! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe. He wanted to go outside to play, but it was cold. He put on his coat, and he saw that it was green. Joe didn't know what he wanted to do, so he just started walking around the yard. + +He looked around the yard and he guessed that he wanted to go to the park. So he started walking and soon he was there. When he got to the park, it was cold again. He saw a tree and he guessed that he wanted to climb it. So he started climbing and soon he was almost at the top of the tree. + +He looked around from the top of the tree and saw a pond. It was very green. Joe was scared, but he guessed it was okay to jump into it because he was brave. So he jumped and he felt the cold water all around him. It was a lot of fun, and he had a great time playing in the pond. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three and very polite. Every day she liked to go outside and swing on the swing set in her backyard. + +One day, she went to the swing set and all her friends were there too. They all decided to take turns on the swings and have lots of fun! + +Afterwards, the little girl and her friends went to the station. They bought tickets and all go on the train. It was a very exciting adventure! + +They arrived at their destination and waved goodbye to one another. The little girl was so excited that she forgot to be polite. + +The little girl returned home and knew she should be more polite next time she went on an adventure. She smiled as she looked at the swings in her backyard. She couldn’t wait to go back out and swing. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, and she was very brilliant, just like the stars in the night sky. She was always singing and dancing and her music made her happy. + +One day, she said, "I want to own my own music!" So her parents got her a tiny guitar so she could play as loud and as proud as she wanted. + +Whenever she picked up the guitar and strummed the strings, it made a brilliant sound and she sang her own beautiful songs. + +She played her music all day long, always finding the time to practice and learn something new. + +She kept playing and singing and was proud that she now owned her own music. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous bear. He was so huge that no other animals in the forest wanted to play with him. He felt quite alone and so decided to visit a new forest. + +He stepped over the hills and beyond the trees to a really quiet place. After walking for a while, the bear eventually came across a beautiful lake. The lake was so still and clear – he decided it was a perfect spot to take a nap. + +As he lay there he heard the sound of singing. The singing was coming from two tiny birds who were perched in a tree nearby. Curious, the bear asked what they were singing about. The birds replied that they were singing about how lucky they were to be able to visit such a wonderful, peaceful place. + +The bear thanked the birds for their lovely singing and then, feeling happy, he set off home. He knew now that he won't ever feel alone again, as he can always visit this enormous forest and its beautiful lake. +Once there was a little boy named Max. He was only three years old but he already loved to learn. He especially loved books! One day, he asked his parents for an ordinary book. His parents said yes, and Max was very excited. He opened the book and read the words inside. Every day, he read a little bit more, and he began to improve. Soon, he could read the book all the way through! He was so proud of himself. He even told his parents all about it. They were so happy that he was improving. Max read other books and kept getting better and better. He was becoming a very good reader! +Once upon a time there was a city. In this city, there was a great big family. The mother was so compassionate and she encouraged her children to try new things. She always smiled big and her words were gentle because she wanted them to know she was there for them. + +The children loved their mom. She encouraged them to explore the city and find new places to play. One day they went to the park and played tag, then they went to the river and saw lots of ducks swimming. + +The mother was so happy that her children were embracing the city and enjoying the different adventures that it had to offer. She encouraged them to be brave and always to explore, so they could learn more about their world. + +The children were so happy and grateful that their mother encouraged them to find fun everywhere. They wanted to find more ways to make the city a better place. So they sang, they built the most beautiful castle out of cardboard boxes and they shared joy with everyone they met. + +Their mother was proud of her compassionate and courageous children and she felt so blessed to have them in her life. +Mia was a wild 3 year old. One day, she saw something very interesting in the garden. It was a spike! Mia wanted to fill it with something special. She filled it with stones, leaves, and flowers. Mia smiled as she looked up at the colourful spike in the garden. + +Mia thought about it all day, and she wanted to fill the spike with something even more exciting! That night, she gathered all of her toys and put them around the spike. She wanted to fill the spike with fun things! + +She filled the spike with teddy bears, balls and cakes. Then, she filled it with her favourite things, like her bouncy castle and her trampoline. It looked wild! + +Mia was so proud of the spike and started to dance around it. She had created something unique in the garden! From then on, Mia would often fill the spike with exciting things and her garden was the most wild in the neighbourhood! +Once there were two friends, Sam and Jake. They both had a backyard. They wanted to go outside, but they disagreed about what to do. Sam wanted to play with a ball, but Jake wanted to swing on the swings. + +Sam and Jake argued and argued. Neither of them wanted to give in and they became very tight. + +Suddenly they heard a voice. It was Sam's mom. She said, "Why don't you both play together? You can use the ball and the swings in the same game." + +Sam and Jake smiled and hugged each other. They agreed to play together. They had lots of fun in the backyard that day. +Once upon a time, there was a neighbor who was a little wet. He had been playing in the rain and had not run inside fast enough. He was walking past Cola's house when he heard Cola whisper something. The neighbor was curious and was very quiet so as not to be noticed. But Cola heard the neighbor and smiled. + +The neighbor stepped closer and asked, "What did you whisper?" Cola smiled and whispered, "I said 'hello'. "The neighbor said hello too. He asked Cola why she was whispering and she said she wanted to be polite by not being too loud in the house. + +The neighbor and Cola smiled at one another. Afterwards, they both said goodbye and the neighbor went on to his house. It was a beautiful day and they were both happy. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Olive. She was three years old and very organized. Every day she would swim in the lake that was near her house. + +One day while Olive was swimming she found a very pretty rock at the bottom of the lake. She picked it up and took it home. + +At home, Olive was careful to keep the rock super organized on a shelf with her other special things. She would look at it often and loved it so much she named it ‘Rocky’. + +Olive continued to swim in the lake but eventually the water got too cold so she stopped. She was sad that she couldn’t swim anymore but was glad that she had found Rocky. + +Every time she looked at Rocky, Olive was reminded of the happy time she had spent swimming. +Once upon a time there was a successful boat. It had lots of fuel so it could sail far and wide. One day the boat wanted to go for a swim in the ocean. It waited for the tide to come in and when the water was deep enough it hopped in. The boat had a lovely bath and floated around for a while. When it felt all clean, the boat said goodbye to the ocean and sailed away for more adventures. +Once upon a time, there were two old friends that lived deep in the forest. One was an ancient clown, who was always cheerful and kind. The other was a little bird, who was often grumpy. + +One day, they had a quarrel. The clown wanted to fly up to the top of the tallest tree, while the bird wanted to stay in their home. They argued and squabbled until neither would agree. + +Eventually, they decided to turn to nature to help settle their dispute. They each threw a handful of seeds into the air and watched them fly away. As the seeds became scattered across the forest, the bird and the clown knew that they could never put them all back together again, just like their friendship. + +The clown and the bird, who had been quarreling moments before, made a promise to never let their differences get between them again. They hugged and laughed, and from that day on, they stayed best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was an old smelly freezer in the corner of the room. It looked like it had been there a very long time. The kids were curious and so they decided to open it up. When they opened the door, everything inside was very cold. Little specks of ice were all over. The kids were so excited! They all wanted to touch the frozen things inside. + +They started jumping up and down, reaching for everything inside. But as soon as their fingers touched it, the frozen things started to freeze again! They were so surprised.It was like magic. + +The kids were so excited, they could hardly contain themselves. They felt like they were in a magical land. Everything inside the freezer was so cold and so much fun. They kept jumping up and down and grabbing the frozen things, and watching them freeze. + +It was the best day ever! The kids never wanted to leave their smelly freezer. +Once upon a time there was a blue slide. It was a shiny slide and it was very fun to play on. + +One day a little girl wanted to go on the slide. She climbed up the slide and sat on the top. She was ready to slide. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw a big yellow bird flying around the slide. The bird made a loud noise and it scared the little girl. She started to cry. + +The bird felt sorry for the little girl and he came down to sit beside her. He made soft noises and patted her head. The little girl stopped crying and smiled at the bird. + +The little girl thanked the bird for sitting with her and then she decided to go on the slide. She said goodbye to the bird and slid down the blue slide. She had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Lucy. She was very happy and she loved to bake things. + +One day, Lucy decided to bake something special. She mixed yellow flour, some water and some sugar. Then she mixed it all together to make a cake. She put it in the oven. + +When it came out, the cake was a pretty yellow colour. She was so proud of it. + +The next day, Lucy took the cake to the park. She put it on a picnic table in the sun. Lucy was so excited to show off her baking. + +People started to come by and smell the cake. They all thought it looked and smelled so yummy. Everybody wanted to take a taste. + +But before anyone could take a bite, a beautiful sight caught Lucy's eye. It was a lovely butterfly, flying and fluttering around the cake. It had yellow wings and it was so beautiful. + +Lucy was so happy to have seen such a wonderful sight that she decided not to let anyone eat the cake. Instead, she enjoyed the cake with her new butterfly friend. +Once upon a time there was a lucky girl. Her name was Louise. Louise loved to go on adventures. + +Today Louise went on an adventure to find chocolate. She went all around the town looking for it. She finally found a box of chocolate that was locked. She wanted to get it so badly - but how could she open the lock? + +Then, Louise had an idea. She got a big rock and threw it at the lock! The lock opened and suddenly, the box of chocolate was hers. + +Louise ate the chocolate and was so happy. What a lucky girl she is! +Once there was a car that could whistle. It was a shiny cherry red, with fierce black and white stripes. The car was so proud of its whistle it loved to show off to all the other cars around. + +One day, while the car was out on a drive it spotted a little 3 year old boy walking on the side of the road. The car was so excited it pulled up beside him, rolled down its window and began to loudly and fiercely whistle. + +The little boy was so surprised, he squealed and waved his hands. He was very curious and asked the car how it made the whistle noise. The car explained it was the engine and then rolled the window up and drove away. + +The car drove off happily, proud of itself for making the little boy smile. And from that day onwards whenever the car drove around it would always remember to use its powerful whistle to make others smile. +One day, Tom saw a dark cactus in the park. He wanted to protect it. Tom put his hands over the cactus and kept it safe. + +The sun was shining brightly and the cactus was happy. Tom smiled and said "You are safe now." + +Then, the sky grew dark and the wind began to blow. Tom was scared, but he kept his hands on the cactus and protected it. The storm was very scary, but Tom stayed strong. + +When the storm finally passed, the cactus was unharmed. Tom smiled and said "You are safe." He stayed with the cactus until the sun came back out, then he ran back home. + +Tom was proud to have protected the cactus from the storm. He knew that his special friend was safe. +One day, Timmy was walking in the park. He saw an old rose in the grass. He liked the rose so he bent down and started to chew it! He enjoyed the taste of the rose. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a noise. An old man was walking through the park. The old man saw Timmy chewing the rose and he said, "My dear boy, you mustn't chew roses! Wait and you can pick them when they are ready." + +Timmy was sad. He had thought it would be fun to chew the old rose. But the old man was right, maybe it was better to wait. + +So, Timmy stopped chewing the rose and he went off to explore the park instead. He had lots of fun and didn't forget the old man's advice. He promised he would always wait for roses to be ready before he chewed them! +Once there was a little girl called Emma. Every day she would go to the park, and play with her friends. She loved running around in the sunshine and climbing the big tree. + +One day, Emma made a wish. She wished that she could run faster and climb higher. She wanted to improve her skills. + +So, every day she went to the park and tried to do better. She ran and climbed, and kept wishing that she could do it faster and higher. + +At first she was very tired. But slowly, she felt her muscles getting stronger. Now she can run and climb like a champion. She always feels so proud of her improvement. + +Emma loves achieving new goals and turning wishes into reality. It's so much fun! +Once upon a time there was a very cute little girl. She loved to watch the sunset every night. One evening the little girl was watching the sunset when all of a sudden she felt something pinch her! + +She looked down to see what it was and saw something small and brown running away. She very quickly realised it was a mouse! She quickly ran away and hid behind a tree, but the mouse came after her. + +The little girl screamed and ran even faster, but the mouse was too fast! It soon caught up with her and was about to pinch her again when a big, friendly dog appeared and chased the mouse away. + +The little girl was very thankful for the dog and thanked him for saving her from the mouse. She gave the dog a big hug and looked up again to watch the beautiful sunset. +Once there was a boy, who loved to play with his toys. One day his mum urged him to go outside and play. He walked out into the garden and saw a big box. Inside the box was a toy robot. It had lots of screws and was very attractive. + +The boy was so excited by his new toy that he wanted to play with it right away. He began to try and fit all the screws together, but it was a tricky job. Finally he got it finished after trying so hard and raced inside to show his mum. + +Mum was so proud of the boy for completing the task and said that was very impressive. She urged him to keep up the good work and said he could play with his robot after dinner. + +The boy was so amazed that he had finished the robot by himself and couldn't wait to play. He now loved to get out into the garden and play with his robot, he was so lucky to have such an attractive toy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sam. She enjoyed playing outside with her friends. Today, she wanted to be the first to the top of the hill. She began running up the hill as fast as she could. As she reached the top, she froze. She marveled at the original beauty of the view. Everywhere she looked there were tall trees, colorful flowers and a clear blue sky. She felt free! Suddenly, Sam heard her friends calling her name. She knew it was time to go and quickly made her way back down the hill. She was happy she was able to take in the original view from the top. +Hilde was a little girl with big eyes and a big smile. She was only three years old, but Hilde was quite wise. + +One day, Hilde went to the park. She liked to play there, but this day was different. She heard a noise and stopped to gaze up to the sky. Hilde saw an enormous event! She couldn't believe her eyes, for it was a hot air balloon. + +Hilde watched in awe as the hot air balloon's enormous colourful shapes got closer. Soon, it was right above her head. Hilde was enchanted, so she just kept gazing. + +Eventually, the hot air balloon moved away and disappeared, leaving Hilde in wonder. She couldn't help but think that she would never forget that incredible event. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty pink flower. It looked like it had just blossomed, but it was already starting to slowly burn. The flower had been outside in the sun all day, and it was getting very hot. + +The flower was getting more and more impatient. It wanted the sun to go away so it could cool down and rest. It was almost burning up! + +But then suddenly everything changed. A big, dark cloud came rolling in. The cloud was so big that it covered up all the sunshine. The flower relaxed and smiled. + +The cloud stayed for a little while, and soon the flower was cool and happy again. The pink flower was so grateful that it could rest and cool down. No more burning up in the hot sun. + +And they all lived happily ever after. The End! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved candy. She had a lot of white candy to spend. +The little girl went outside and saw a large tree. She climbed up the tree and spent all of the white candy around the branches. +Birds started to appear, landing on the branches to enjoy the candy. The little girl watched with delight as the birds happily ate the candy. +It wasn't long before the candy was all gone. The little girl smiled, happy with what she had spent. She climbed down the tree and went home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. Jack was three years old and he loved to march. He would march around his garden every day. + +One day, Jack saw something strange in his garden - it was a big pile of broccoli! Jack was excited and marched around the pile of broccoli. He could not believe his luck - he had never seen so much broccoli in one place before. + +But then a jealous neighbor came over. The neighbor saw all the broccoli and he felt very jealous. He wanted the broccoli for himself. So he shouted at Jack and told him to leave. + +But Jack was brave. He took off his shoes and marched right over to the broccoli. He wouldn't let the jealous neighbor take what was his. + +And so, Jack the three-year-old was able to keep his broccoli. He kept marching around the garden with a happy smile on his face. +Once there was a thin laser. It shone very brightly in the sky. One day, it started to rain. The thin laser got soaked in the rain. + +The thin laser became cloudy and couldn't shine very brightly anymore. Everyone was sad. + +But then a little boy had an idea. He said, “let’s put the laser in the sun. That will dry it off!†So they put the thin laser in the sun. + +They waited until the thin laser was hot, then they took it out of the sun. It was dry! And it was shining brightly again! Everyone was so happy. + +The thin laser shone brightly in the sky every night, and everyone was happy. +The phone was hot. It made Daniel feel uncomfortable. He wanted to get away from it. He opened his hand and held the phone away from him. It was too late. The phone was burning! + +The smell was awful! It was a disgusting smell. Smoke was flying out of the phone and filling the room. He did not like it. + +He started to cry. He didn't want the phone to burn. He liked to play games and talk to his friends on it. + +Thankfully his mom came quickly and put out the fire. The phone was still very hot but it was fixed eventually. + +Daniel was very happy that his phone wasn't burned anymore. He would never forget how disgusting it smelled when it was burning. +John was taking a ride on a subway. He was so excited and he urged the train to go faster. All around him, he could see some brilliant colors. He pointed at them, looking in awe at the city lights. + +John felt a tug on his arm. He turned around and saw an old woman. She urged him to look outside the window at all the fantastic things that were whizzing by. He saw some birds flying in the sky, and a cat that was taking a nap on a bench. + +John enjoyed the ride, and when he got off the subway, he was so excited to tell his mom about everything he had seen. He skipped happily, carrying his brilliant ideas about the journey he had taken. +Once there was an elderly man who had a lot of gear. He had a car, a boat and even an airplane! But he didn't like to fly because every time he did, he would sneeze. So he stuck with his car and boat. + +One day, he decided to fly again. He put on his gear, got the airplane ready and took off. As soon as he flew higher and higher, he started to sneeze. First one sneeze, then two, then three! + +The man flew lower and then landed. He was feeling much better now, but didn't want to risk another sneeze. He decided to go back home and drive his car instead. + +When he got back home, he took off all his gear and safely stored it away. He would never fly his airplane again - not until he found a cure for his sneezing! +Once upon a time there was a friendly mouse. He was looking for a place to sleep when he saw a sheet in the corner. He ran over and hopped on top of it. He curled himself up inside and was very cozy. + +Suddenly, a big cat came over and started trying to eat the mouse. But the mouse was quick, he ran away before the cat could get him. + +The mouse ran through the garden, the cat chasing behind. He was so afraid that he would get eaten and he started to cry. But then a friendly bird flew over and spread its wings over the mouse. The cat stopped chasing, and the mouse was saved. + +The bird kept the mouse away from the cat and brought him back to the sheet. The mouse ran inside, thankful to be safe. The bird flew away, but the mouse kept being friendly to everyone he met. Everyone saw how brave he was to get saved, and they were all very proud of him. +Once upon a time there was a black cat called Spray. She loved to keep things in order. Everywhere she went, she made sure things were just as they should be. + +One day, Spray was walking around the garden when she noticed that something wasn't right. The flowers had been moved and the leaves were out of place. It was a mess! So Spray used her magical spray and made everything just right again. + +Spray kept walking and found an old log lying on the ground. Spray knew this did not belong there. So she used her spray again and made the log fly up into the air. It landed back in its spot! + +Spray was very proud of her work. She was happy that she was able to keep things in order. Her black fur shone in the sunlight as she ran off to find something else to put in order. +Once upon a time, there was a cord. This cord was very special. It was not like other cords. It was a brilliant cord. Every day, the cord was polished. + +One night, the cord sparkled so brightly that it lit up the dark sky. Everyone who saw it was amazed. What could it be? + +The cord was taken off to the King's palace. The King was very wise, and he knew what the cord was for. He had the cord polished and it became even more brilliant. + +The King then realised that the cord was very strong. So, he hung it across the palace walls. From now on, the cord held the palace together. It made it the strongest palace in the world. + +The King was very happy. The cord was brilliant, and it made him feel safe. It was the most special cord in the world! +Paul loved playing with his cube. It was a very comfortable cube which he liked to hold. He would look at it for hours and try to improve how he played with it. + +One day, he decided to try something new with it. He wanted to make it even more comfortable. So he found some soft fabric and wrapped it around the cube. It felt great! He smiled and hugged the cube with joy. + +Paul loved the new cube so much. He carried it around everywhere he went and it made him feel very comfortable. He practiced making it better and better every day. It kept him very happy. + +The cube helped Paul continue to improve his skills. He was so proud of himself whenever he managed to make it even more comfortable. He kept playing with the same cube throughout the day and when it was time to sleep he hugged it and fell asleep with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was an enormous letter. It was so big, it filled up the whole house! Everyone was curious and wanted to touch it. + +So, the family gathered around and felt the letter with their fingers. It was so smooth and nice! The little boy was so excited, he jumped up and down for joy. + +Then, the family decided to open the letter. When they did, a magical surprise appeared! It was an enormous castle made of candy and cookies. Everyone gasped in delight and touched the castle with aw. + +The family shared the candy and cookies and celebrated the surprise. Life was so much better with the enormous letter. From then on, that letter made every day just a little bit sweeter. +Once upon a time there was a mommy who loved making things. Every day she would get busy and make lots of fancy things. But her favorite thing to make was skin. Mommy used lots of fun colors and shapes and her skin was always neat and tidy. + +One day, mommy made something very special. She made a modest skin, filled with all sorts of bright colors. When she was done, mommy put the skin on her head. It was the prettiest skin she had ever seen. + +Mommy's friends thought the skin was so beautiful. Everyone would stop and say, "Mommy, you look so nice with that skin!" Mommy was very proud of her modest skin and loved wearing it every day. +Once upon a time there were two kids named Sarah and Sam. They had lots of fun together. One day Sarah said to Sam, "Let's make a flag!" Sarah and Sam went outside and got sticks and some paper and some markers. They put the sticks in the ground and made the paper into a flag. + +Sarah and Sam were so excited! They waved the flag around and it felt like a big adventure. + +The days went by and the flag started to get old and tattered. Sarah and Sam felt sorry. They didn't want to throw the flag away so they decided to repair it. Every day, Sarah and Sam spent time mending the flag until it was all fixed. Soon, the flag was as good as new! + +Sarah and Sam smiled and waved the flag proudly. Then they noticed something even better - the flag was increasing in size! Sarah and Sam cheered. Now they could invite their friends to fly the flag with them. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a smart penguin. He lived in a big city by the sea. Every day, he would go for a walk and see all the exciting things the city had to offer. + +One day, the penguin wanted to take a long journey. He asked his friends if they wanted to come, but nobody answered. The penguin was sad, but then he decided to go on his own. + +He packed all the things he would need and started his journey. After a few days, the penguin arrived at his destination. He was so happy! + +When he got back home, the penguin told all his friends about his adventure. Everybody wanted to take a journey just like the penguin had, so the next day they all set off together. + +The penguin was so proud that he was able to show the others what a smart and brave penguin he was. He was happy to have friends who shared his journey and that he was able to explore so much of the world. +John had a spade. It was powerful. He liked to use it to dig in the dirt. +John had a big garden, and he used the powerful spade to dig there. +He dug deep holes, so that he could plant trees. He often dreamt of what he could do with a powerful spade. +One day, John had an idea. He wanted to use his spade to dig a really deep hole. He worked hard to make it really deep. When he finished, he had succeeded. He was excited to see what he could find down there. + +He reached into the deep hole and pulled out a big rock. It was filled with gold! John was so excited. He had found something amazing with his powerful spade. From that day on, John was always sure to bring his spade whenever he went outside. Hard work and a powerful spade can do amazing things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was three years old and she was always eager to try new things. + +One day, Daisy's mom gave her a razor. "Let's try it together," said mom. Daisy was excited and scared at the same time. + +Mom showed her how to use the razor in an easy way. She encouraged Daisy with encouraging words, saying "You can do it Daisy!". Daisy was more confident now and tried using the razor. She was successful in the end and was very happy. + +Mom gave Daisy a hug and said, "You did a great job". Daisy smiled with big pride. + +Mom and Daisy shared a special moment that day and Daisy learned that with little encouragement, she can do almost anything. +Once upon a time there was a green frog. This frog was very alert and always looking around, watching for danger. He wanted to gain something special, but he didn't know what it was. + +One day he saw a beautiful butterfly nearby. The butterfly was flying around in the sunshine. The frog hopped closer and started to watch it. As he watched the butterfly, he began to feel happier and more content than he had ever been before. + +The frog was so inspired by the butterfly that he decided to try something new. He started to jump higher and higher, until eventually he made it into the sky. Up in the sky the frog felt brave and strong. He kept jumping higher and higher until he finally gained something very special - his wings! + +He was so proud of his wings and was able to fly around just like the butterfly! Every time he flew he felt so happy and alert in the sunshine. + +The green frog was never the same after that special day. He was proud of his new wings, and from then on he was known as the brave, alert and happy green frog who could soar through the sky! +One day, Jessica decided she wanted to go to the store. She put on her shoes and grabbed her card. She was so cheerful. + +When Jessica arrived, she decided to look around. She spotted a toy she liked and decided to buy it. She used her card to buy the toy. + +When Jessica got home, she decided to play with her new toy. It was so much fun! + +Jessica decided to invite her friends over to play. They were all so cheerful as they played together. + +Later, Jessica decided to make cards for her friends. She cut out shapes and colours and glued them to card. She wrote their names with markers. + +When her friends saw the cards they were so happy and cheered. Jessica was so delighted that she had made them. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. It was green and fluffy like all bunnies, but this one was different. It wanted to go outside and play in the garden. + +So the bunny went to the garden and saw a rake. It was so shiny and new. The bunny asked the rake, "Can I play with you?" The rake was so surprised, it said yes. + +The bunny was so happy, it hopped around the garden with the rake. They made lots of furry trails and paths. Then, when the bunny got tired, it asked the rake if they could have a rest. The rake said yes and so the bunny snuggled up and fell asleep in the green grass. + +When the bunny woke up, it thanked the rake for all the fun they had, then hopped off home. The rake waved goodbye, remembering the fun times it had with the bunny in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little boy. He was walking down the street in the hot sun when he heard a sound. He looked around and noticed a big structure. He had never seen it before as it was so new. He was so excited to explore. + +He walked over to it and started to touch the walls. It had many big windows and lots of doors. He looked around and noticed that some of the walls were painted in different colours. He thought it was beautiful and wanted to know more. + +He then heard a voice coming from inside. He pushed open one of the doors and found two people talking. They were talking about the structure and how it was going to be used. As he listened he learned so much and was so excited. + +When the people finished their conversation they thanked him for listening. He thanked them back and said goodbye. As he walked away all he could think about was the structure and what it would become. He was so happy he heard all about it! +Sally was so excited to help her mom clean the plant. She got a bucket and filled it with water from the sink. Her mom showed her how to use the sponge to clean the leaves of the plant. She was careful and wiped very slowly and gently. When each leaf was clean and bright, Sally couldn't help but smile. + +Sally and her mom kept cleaning until all the leaves of the plant were spotless. Finally, her mom told her it was time to give the plant some new soil. They scooped out some soil and put it in the pot. Sally was so proud when they were done and couldn't wait to show her daddy! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Susie. She was full of energy and excitement. But today Susie felt different. She wasn't so happy. As Susie went to the kitchen something caught her eye. It was a glass cup on the counter - and it was dull. + +Susie felt curious, so she picked up the glass cup and - SNAP! - the cup broke into lots of small pieces. Susie was scared! 'I've broken the glass,' she thought. It was time to tell her mum. + +Susie's mum was very understanding. She hugged Susie and told her it was ok. She said they could go to the shop and get a new glass cup. + +So they did. This time the cup was shiny and bright. Susie smiled and was very careful not to break it! And they all laughed and lived happily ever after. The End. +Sam was three and his aunt was visiting. They went to the park together and Sam hoped to see a lot of animals. + +He saw some birds and a squirrel that made him very excited. When they got back home, Sam's aunt had a surprise. She had a big box with lots of useful stuff inside. + +Sam was surprised. His aunt said she was visiting all the time and thought it would be useful to give Sam some things to play with. He took out some books, a coloring kit and nice paints. + +Sam was happy and hugged his aunt. He looked forward to the next time his aunt would visit, so he could use his new things and have some more fun. +Once upon a time, there lived a small girl. She was scared, but she was brave. One day, she wanted to try something new. + +She found a big button and started to pour water on it. At first, she was scared and thought it wouldn't work. But when the button began to move, she was amazed! + +The button made the room turn into a magical world. There were huge trees and colorful flowers. The little girl was so excited that she couldn't believe what she was seeing. + +The little girl had so much fun that she decided to visit the magical world every day. She never felt scared anymore, only happy and excited. Her new journey had only just begun! +Once upon a time there was a mouse who was gentle and kind. She loved exploring and trying new things. One day she decided to try a hard challenge and complete it. She chose to practice her jumping skills and try to jump over a rainbow. + +The mouse took a deep breath and then jumped. She jumped higher and higher until she saw the rainbow. She was so close! She jumped again and made it across. + +She landed in a field of soft yellow flowers and was very happy that she had completed her challenge. Her friends were so proud of her and gave her lots of hugs to celebrate. + +With her gentle spirit and determination, the mouse had completed her challenge, showing that anything can be done with courage and hard work. +Mum was getting ready for her day. She put on her shoes and brushed her hair. Suddenly, the alarm rang. Mum felt impatient and began to complain. She wished the sound would stop. + +Dad woke up too and heard mum. He got out of bed and turned off the alarm. He smiled at mum and said it was time for breakfast. + +Mum and dad both made their way to the kitchen. They talked about their plans for the day. But mum kept complaining about the noise. Dad said it was time to get to work. + +Mum and dad said goodbye, and mum started walking to work. But she couldn't help feeling impatient as she waited for the bus. She kept complaining until she eventually got on the bus. + +Mum arrived at work feeling tired, but she was happy to have some peace and quiet. She smiled, knowing the alarm wouldn't be ringing anymore. +Once there was a girl called Jane. She was very small and she was only three years old. Jane was looking for something. She wanted to find some rice. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find any rice. + +She went outside and searched in the garden. Suddenly, Jane found something. It was a broken pot of rice! She was so happy that she found something. She scooped up some of the rice into her hands and ran back into the house. + +Jane's Mama was surprised to see Jane with the broken pot of rice. "Where did you find that?" she asked. Jane told her Mama she had found it in the garden. Mama said they should cook it together! + +So they did. Jane and Mama cooked the rice and it tasted delicious! Jane was so pleased that she had found the broken pot of rice. She knew she had done a good job. +Once upon a time there was a pretty girl called Molly. One day Molly was walking through the forest when she saw an ugly monster! It was very big and had lots of warts. Molly was scared so she wanted to surrender. + +The monster was not just ugly though. It had wings made of pastel colours like pretty pink, purple and yellow. Molly thought that maybe the monster was not so bad after all. + +So Molly put her hands in the air and shouted, “I surrender!†The monster smiled, then flew away into the sky. Molly watched it fly away and saw it turn into a beautiful rainbow in the sky. + +Since that day, Molly always tries to surrender to the things that seem big or ugly but could be something beautiful. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. One brother was pale. His name was Jack. He always felt like he didn't belong. He would often sit by himself while his brother ran around and played in the sunshine. + +One day, Jack was feeling especially lonely and sad. He watched as his brother played in the park. Then Jack noticed something. His brother had dropped a bright blue toy. The toy looked like it belonged to him. + +Jack didn't know what to do. Then suddenly he had an idea. He quickly grabbed the toy and ran to his brother. Jack gave his brother the toy and smiled. He saw that his brother was so happy to get his toy back. + +Jack was so glad he could help his brother. He finally felt like he belonged. From then on, he felt like he was part of something bigger. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a friendly knob. The knob liked to have fun and explore the world. One day he found a very comfortable seat. He decided to go and sit on the seat every day. + +The knob quickly made lots of friends on the seat. They would all have fun talking and playing games on their seat. Every time the knob's friends sat on the seat they would be filled with joy. + +Soon it was time to go home, and the knob said goodbye to his friends. He hopped off the seat, said a friendly farewell and left to explore more of the world. + +The knob never got tired of exploring and playing with his friends on the seat. He was always happy and full of life each and every day. +Alice wanted to organize the toys in her room. She found a big box and decided to use it to store all her favourite things. She piled them neatly inside the box, but it was too big. She then looked around and spotted a scale. She asked her Dad to help her put it near the box, and he did. + +When Alice stood on the scale, it showed just how heavy the box was. She could barely lift it off the ground! She wondered how she could make the box easier to carry. Suddenly, Alice saw an old teddy bear in the corner of her room. It was looking dead! + +Alice quickly grabbed the teddy and put it on top of the box. It made the box lighter and easier to carry. Now she could organize her toys more easily. She was so happy with her plan! Alice thanked the teddy for helping her out, even though it was dead. +Max and Mabel were brother and sister and they were very excited. Today they were going to take their first trip on a big airplane. Max and Mabel were both wearing their new happy shoes and running around the house. + +Mom said it was time to go, so they all took the car to the airport. Max and Mabel waited and waited by the big airplane. Then finally it was time to go on. + +Once they got inside the airplane, Max and Mabel looked around and saw lots of buttons and knobs. Then the flight attendant came and served them dinner. Max and Mabel both enjoyed their delicious spaghetti and meatballs. + +When they got to the new town, they were both so excited. Max and Mabel hugged each other and smiled. They were having so much fun on their first airplane trip. +Once upon a time, there was a big wall. It seemed really fierce. It was tall and wide, and it had tall, pointy bits. It made a kind of a scary noise when the wind blew. + +One day, a little boy came to the wall and he was curious. He walked all the way around it and then he came to the front and said, “Hi wall!†But the wall didn’t answer him. + +The boy looked closer and he could see a little hole in the wall. He thought he might be able to peek in, so he came close and looked in. Inside the wall, he could see something bright and yellow. + +He smiled and said, “Hello in there! Are you my friend?†+ +The wall was silent. But just then, the bright yellow thing came closer and it seemed to smile at him. + +The boy laughed and said, “Yes, you are my friend!†+ +The boy and the yellow thing were friends, and they played together around the fierce wall. + + +In the end, the wall no longer seemed so fierce. +Once there was a little girl who liked to collect things. One day she saw a glass in the garden, so she went to collect it. But the glass was very weak, so it broke when she tried to pick it up. The little girl was so upset that she couldn't keep the glass. + +But then the girl saw something sparkly in the grass. When she went to collect it, she found that it was a beautiful shiny stone. She was so pleased that she could keep the stone. + +Every day the little girl collected more and more shiny stones until she eventually had a whole collection of them. She was so happy to have such a special collection, and she kept it safe in a jar. + +The little girl kept collecting stones from the garden until she was the happiest she could be. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved watching the sunrise. Every morning, she would wake up really early just so she could see it. It was so impressive! Each morning, the sky was different and she thought it was fun to try and guess what colour treasure the sun would bring. + +One day, the sun shone brightly and the little girl made up her mind to try and gain the sunrise for herself. She ran out of her house and hurried across the field so she wouldn't miss a second. + +The little girl stretched out her arms and shouted at the sun, "Come to me now!" To her surprise, it happened! The sun rose high into the sky and the little girl smiled with delight. She had done it! She had managed to gain control of the sunrise! + +From that day onwards, the little girl was extra careful to never miss the sunrise again. She loved watching how it changed the world around her and she was proud of her power to make it happen just by asking. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lila. Lila was very sad and she wanted to feel better again. She thought hard and then noticed a small purple cell on the ground. She decided to pick it up and put it in her pocket. + +The cell was magical and every night it would heal Lila's sadness and make her happy. Every morning Lila woke up full of joy, with a big smile on her face. + +Lila was so happy and she thanked the magical cell for helping her. She would take the cell with her wherever she went, to the park, the beach, and even to the shop. + +Lila and the magical purple cell were best friends forever. Whenever she felt sad, all she had to do was pick up her purple cell and she knew it would heal her and make her feel better. +Once upon a time there was a long, tall bookshelf. It was filled with many books, but one day they all vanished. Everyone was sad, but they had no idea what happened to the books. + +Then, one day a very spoiled kitten was seen near the bookshelf. It had the same colour as the books! Everyone put the pieces together, and they realized that the kitten had taken their books. + +The kitten was so sorry that it started to cry. It said it was only playing, and it promised that it would never do it again. Everyone agreed to forgive the kitten, and soon enough the books were back on the bookshelf. + +Everyone was happy that the books had not vanished forever. From then on everyone promised to take good care of their books, so that no one ever had to worry about them vanishing again. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby man who loved to build things. He would use blocks of wood and pieces of metal to make all kinds of cool stuff. + +One day, the man thought, "I'm going to build something really special - a water machine!" He began to get all of the pieces he'd need, and soon he had a big pile of blocks and a lot of metal. + +The man worked hard to put all the pieces together. He even painted the water machine with some colorful paint. + +Soon, the man was finished building his machine. But what would happen when he turned it on? He slowly turned the knob, and soon the water started to flow. He was so excited that he had built something that made water! + +The man thought the water machine was the best thing he had ever built. He smiled and said, "I'm proud of what I have made!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny who lived in a nice house in the meadows. Every day, the bunny would hop around, enjoying the beauty of the flowers and trees. + +One morning, the bunny heard some great news. A beautiful butterfly was visiting from a far away land! + +The bunny was so excited! She hopped straight away to find the butterfly. She hopped and hopped around all the meadows, until finally, she saw a big, beautiful butterfly. + +The bunny hopped up to the butterfly and gave it a big hug. The butterfly thanked the bunny for her kindness. They hugged again and said goodbye. + +The bunny was so happy to have made a new friend. From that day on, she would always remember the beautiful butterfly, and she always made sure to hop around the meadows looking for a surprise! +Once upon a time there was a family that wanted to go on a holiday. So they packed their bags and went to a nice hotel. They were all so excited! + +At the hotel, Daddy was very bossy and kept telling everybody what to do. Mummy felt embarrassed but smiled and acted nicely. + +The children went to the pool and splashed about in the water. It was so hot but they still had lots of fun! + +Meanwhile, Daddy went to the hotel desk to check-in. The clerk asked for his name and as Daddy said it, Mummy felt even more embarrassed. + +But the family still enjoyed the holiday anyway. They all acted politely and had a wonderful time. +Amy was struggling to open the jar of jelly. She tried and tried, but she just couldn't get it open. She looked around the kitchen and saw a big spoon. Amy grabbed the spoon and used it to push down on the lid. She struggled and struggled, but still the lid wouldn't open. Just then, she saw her mom coming into the kitchen to help. With a few pushes, Mom opened the jar of jelly. Amy was so excited for her jelly! She took the spoon and dipped it in the jar. She pulled it out and it was filled with bright and colorful jelly. She ate it all up, yum! +Once there was a little girl who loved to dress up. She went to the store to buy a costume. When she saw the original costume, she was so excited! She ran to her mom and asked if she could have it. Her mom said yes, and the little girl was even happier. + +On the way home the little girl couldn't stop thinking about the costume. When they got home, she put on her costume right away. She twirled and jumped around in it. It was the most beautiful costume ever! + +The next day the little girl decided to show off her new costume to her friends. She asked them to come to her house. Everyone loved the costume and wondered where she got it. She smiled and said she bought it from a store. Everyone was so impressed by her original costume! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was walking to the park with her dad. They were carrying a cane between them. The cane was normal and not special in any way. + +When they got to the park, they found a big puddle on the ground. It looked like it was from the rain from the day before. The little girl thought it would be fun to splash in the puddle, so their dad let her. She started to soak her shoes and was having a lot of fun. + +Her dad was having just as much fun too! He got some sticks from the ground and started to use them to make little boats. He put them in the puddle and then enjoyed watching them sail around. + +The little girl was having so much fun. She and her dad ended up staying at the park for hours just playing in the puddle. Finally, after they were all soaked, they went back home with their normal old cane in tow. +Once upon a time there was a driver. He drove a big car. The car went really fast. He drove carelessly, zooming and spinning around. + +One day, a small child appeared on the road. The driver saw him and slammed on the brakes, but it was too late. The car spun around and around and the driver crashed into the child. + +The driver was very sorry. He knew he had been careless and now he had hurt the little one. He quickly got out of the car and ran over to the little boy. He helped him up and saw that he was very scared but luckily not hurt. + +The driver gave the little boy a big hug and said he was very sorry for what had happened. The little boy said it was alright, he was feeling better now. + +The driver smiled and gave the little boy a ride home. He made sure to drive very slowly and carefully this time as he didn't want to make any more mistakes. He also waved goodbye to the little boy as he drove away. +Billy was very excited to go on holiday with his parents. The whole family went to the airport and got their passports ready. Billy was so excited to go. + +But when he got to the airport, he could also see some people on the other side of the room. He noticed that they were very frightened and didn't have any passports. + +Billy felt confused and scared. His mom put her hand on his shoulder and said, "Billy, we don't need to worry. We have our passports and they don't. We are safe." + +Billy felt a bit better, but still felt a bit scared. He let out a big sigh. He knew that he was safe, but he was still a bit fearful. + +With his mom's hand on his shoulder, Billy walked through the airport and onto the plane. He was with his family and had his passport. He felt safe. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty monkey who always liked to test things. He was very curious and he wanted to see what would happen if he tried something new. + +One day, the monkey found a big log in the forest. He decided to see what would happen if he tested it by climbing onto it. + +But, the naughty monkey was a bit too heavy, and the log began to roll. It picked up speed and started to roll down a hill, with the monkey clinging onto it. + +The monkey was giggling as he rolled down the hill, having a lot of fun! Eventually, the log stopped at the bottom of the hill and the monkey hopped off. + +He had passed his test! The naughty monkey had had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a poor family who lived in a small house. They had very little money, so they couldn't afford to ride the subway. One day, the mom said to her kids, "Let's go ride the subway!" The kids were very excited, so they quickly got ready. The mom brought some coins, so they could pay for their tickets. + +When they got to the subway station, the kids were so excited to ride it. The mom said, "Let's go!" The kids said, "Yay!" and followed her onto the subway. The subway moved quickly and before they knew it, they had arrived at their destination. + +The kids had a wonderful time on the subway and they told their friends all about it. Everyone was so jealous that the kids had been able to go on a subway ride, even though their family was very poor. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Kaylee found some new cubes. She was so excited that she couldn't wait to try them out. + +Kaylee wanted to learn how to count them, so she grabbed one of the cubes and started counting them one by one. She counted two, then three, then four. She was so proud of herself for counting them correctly. + +Next she wanted to build something new. She carefully stacked all the cubes together. She stepped back and smiled, happy with her work. + +Finally, Kaylee got one of her toys and placed the cube on top, making it even bigger and better. She grinned from ear to ear and said, "I made something new!" + +Kaylee was so proud of her counting and building skills. She knew she could always count and build new things with her new cubes. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She loved her doll so much that she decided to take her for a walk. + +They went to the park where Amy saw a fancy ice cream stand. She wanted to try it, so she asked her doll if she wanted to have a taste. + +The doll agreed, so Amy asked the man for two scoops. He put them in a cone and gave it to the little girl. Amy and her doll were so excited they couldn't wait to taste the ice cream. + +When they took the first bite, they were so happy! It was creamy, delicious, and so fancy. Amy couldn't stop smiling, and she was so proud of her doll for being brave and trying something new. + +They enjoyed the ice cream until the last bite, and then they went on their way feeling content. +Once upon a time, there was a small airplane. One day, it flew to the airport. When it got there, it had to rush. It sped up, faster and faster until it landed. Everyone was very happy to see it. After that, it flew home. + +When it got closer to the airport, it could see it was getting bigger and bigger. Then the airplane could see the tiny buildings. It lowered closer and closer until it had to rush again. It went down quickly, and soon it was on the ground. + +The airport was small, but it was filled with people. Everyone was excited to see the plane. They waved and cheered. The plane had made it safely to the airport! +Once, there was a fair town. Everything was always peaceful and happy, until one day. It started to rain hard and all of a sudden, the town was in a flood. Everyone was worried. The people knew they had to figure out a way to make the flood go away. + +They examined the flood and looked for the best way to get rid of it. Finally, one smart man had an idea. He suggested that everyone help by using big buckets and spades to take out the water. Everyone got busy and soon, the flood disappeared! + +The town was fair again and the people were happy. They celebrated with music, food and fun. Everyone gave the smart man a big hug and thanked him for his help. + +From that day on, they never had to worry about a flood again. Everyone was happy to live peacefully in their fair town. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sophie. She was a very brave and curious girl who liked to explore new places. One day she decided to go on a big adventure into the forest. + +As soon as she got there, she heard a loud yell coming from a tree. She looked up and saw a pick hanging from a high branch. It looked very unusual, so she wanted to get it. + +Sophie could not reach the pick by herself. She knew she needed help. She yelled for help loudly, hoping someone would come and help her. + +Suddenly, a friendly bear came out of the woods. He was very big and strong and he was able to reach the pick with his big hands. He gave it to Sophie and she was very happy. + +She thanked the bear for his help and went home with her unusual pick. After that, she always remembered to be brave and explore new places with confidence. +Jim was walking home. He saw a lot of traffic. Cars, trucks and buses were everywhere! Jim was feeling helpless. He was so small and didn't know what to do. + +But then he had an idea. He saw a police officer coming towards him. Jim called out to the officer. "Help me!" he said. The officer looked around. He saw the traffic and knew he had to help Jim. + +The officer told Jim to get into his car. Jim jumped in and the officer drove him away from the traffic. Jim felt safe. + +The officer drove him all the way home. When Jim arrived, he thanked the officer for helping him. The officer smiled and waved goodbye. Jim ran into his house, happy and safe. +Once there was a girl. Her name was Lucy. She was three years old and loved maps. She had a map of the world that she kept in her bedroom. + +One day Lucy asked her dad, "What is a map for?" Her dad said, "A map is to help you find your way. It shows you where places are. It can help you get from one place to another." + +Lucy thought this was very funny. She liked exploring and looking at the world on the map. She asked her dad if she could go somewhere. He said sure and pointed to where her destination was on the map. Lucy followed the map and found her way. + +She had such a fun day seeing new things and meeting new people. When she came home, she thanked her dad for helping her with the map. His face lit up and he said, "That's what maps are here to serve - to help us find new places." Lucy smiled and hugged her dad. +Once upon a time there was a man who lived on the earth. He was very slow and liked to applaud. He smiled and clapped whenever he saw something nice. Every day he took walks around his neighborhood, looking for things to compliment. Everyone in the area loved it when he applauded. + +One day, as the man walked, he suddenly looked up and noticed something huge and very bright in the sky. He paused and a big smile grew on his face. It was the sun, giving light to the earth. He laughed and applauded. + +Over the months, the man kept looking up and applauding the sun, and others would join him. People wanted to see the sun so they gathered to watch it rise and set. They became happier and everyone applauded the sun together. + +The sun made the earth so bright and the man was so happy. People from all over started applauding the sun too. It was a beautiful sight to see and it warmed the man's heart. + +The sun will always be there, burning and shining. No matter what happens, the man will keep applauding the sun, forever and ever. +John was excited to get his new prize. His mom had given him a special folded piece of paper with a smiley face on it. He loved it very much. + +But then one day, his prize got a little bit dead. The smiley face got a bit tired and faded away. + +John was sad. He wanted to have his smiling prize back. So he decided to try to fold the paper again. + +He very carefully folded it up. But it didn’t work. The paper was still dead. + +John was so disappointed, until one day he had an idea. He could use his folded paper to make something else – a paper airplane! + +So John got to work, folding and creasing, and before long he had made a great paper airplane. He flew it around the room, and even though his original prize was still dead, his new airplane was alive and soaring! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She liked to write. One day the little girl saw a big piece of luggage. She was very excited and wanted to write on it. Her mom said no. She said it was not nice to write on other people's things. + +The little girl was very sad. She thought her mom was being selfish and not letting her have any fun. She did not want to listen and tried to write on the luggage again. Mom said no. She said the little girl needed to be polite and not write on other people's things. + +The little girl thought for a moment. Then she had an idea. She asked mom if she could write on a piece of paper. Mom was so happy. She said yes and gave the little girl a piece of paper and a pencil. + +The little girl was so glad. She wrote her name and happy words all over the paper. She was so excited and it was so much fun. The little girl was so happy she didn't write on other people's things. Her mom was proud of her for being polite and not being selfish. +It was a rare kind of weather outside. The sun was shining bright and it was warm. + +Sandy was outside playing with her doll. She was 3 years old and loved being outside playing in the sunshine. + +She jumped up and skipped around with her doll. Sandy smiled as she enjoyed the warmth of the sunshine. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew through the air and Sandy's doll slid away along the ground. + +Sandy was sad. She ran to get it back, but the wind kept pushing the doll away. + +Then Sandy noticed something else. A lady was coming her way with her own doll in her hands. She was walking slowly and carefully. + +The lady said to Sandy, "Your doll looks very special. You should always value it!" + +Sandy couldn't understand it then, but she will remember it as she grows older. She learnt that day that it is important to value things that are rare and special. +John was a little boy. He was three years old. He saw a toy he wanted to buy. It had a buckle on it. He was very excited. + +His mom took him to the store. They found the toy. It was very shiny. John wanted to buy it. + +His mom said it was too expensive. John was sad. He didn't understand why he couldn't buy the toy with the buckle. + +John was confused. He didn't understand why he couldn't have the toy. He didn't know why he couldn't buy it. + +His mom tried to explain it. She said he needed to save money first. John was still confused, but he knew he wanted the toy with the buckle. He wanted to buy it someday soon. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Suzie who liked to design things. She wanted to create something for her family, so one day she decided to make a salad. + +Suzie gathered some lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots. She cut the vegetables into small pieces and put them in a bowl. Then she added some yummy dressing and put the bowl on the table. It was a great big salad! + +Unfortunately, Suzie's brother, Joe, was being very rude. He said he didn't like the salad, but Suzie was proud of her design. She told her brother that she worked hard to make the salad and that it was delicious. + +Finally, Joe tried a bite and said, "Wow, you made a really yummy salad! I'm sorry for being so rude." Suzie was glad that Joe liked the salad and hugged him. Suzie learned that it's important to be kind and appreciate the things other people make. +Once upon a time there lived a kitty. Every day, the kitty enjoyed playing in the garden, chasing bugs and soaking in the sunlight. + +One day, it started to rain. The kitty was scared of the rain and wanted to find a dry spot to stay in. After looking hard, the kitty found an exit. He quickly rushed to the exit and stayed there until the rain was over. + +After the rain, the kitty was still feeling a bit wet and cold. Finally, he reached a place with a lot of sunshine. He slowly soaked in the sunshine until he was warm and dry. + +The kitty was happy and relaxed. But then he noticed that a bunch of ignorant crowds of people were staring at him. The kitty was confused and scared, but bravely he stood his ground. Eventually, the ignorant crowds started to move away and the kitty was left in peace. He started to relax, once again, and peacefully soaked in the sunshine. +Once there was a little girl named Karen. She was very curious and loved to explore new things. One day when Karen went outside, she saw a big fountain in the center of the park. She just stood there and gazed at it in wonder. She thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen! + +Karen wanted to get closer, so she boldly walked up to the fountain. All around it were shiny and colorful stones. She ran her fingers over the cool stones and admired the fountain’s beauty. + +Suddenly, Karen noticed a helpful butterfly fluttering around the fountain. She was so excited and wanted to get a closer look. She slowly followed the butterfly until it landed on the edge of the fountain. She watched as it spread its wings and smiled. + +Karen was so happy that she had seen the helpful butterfly and the beautiful fountain. She knew that she was very lucky and would never forget it. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was so excited, because he was going to meet his grandpa for the first time. + +When he arrived, he shook his grandpa's hand with a big smile. His grandpa smiled back and said, "Hi there! It's so good to see you!" + +The little boy smiled, but then his grandpa started to shake. He shook and shook and shook until a funny sound came out. The boy was a bit scared, but then he realized it was just a laugh! His grandpa was chuckling! + +The little boy was so happy to see his elderly grandpa laughing. He knew he was in for a great visit. From that day on, the little boy and his grandpa were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bad man. He liked to steal things. +One day, he saw a purple lollipop. He liked the sound of it and wanted to take it. +He crept through the park, looking around for the lollipop. Suddenly, he saw it in a tree! +The bad man smiled, and he jumped up to try and reach it. But he could not quite get it. He looked around for something to help him, and then he found a stick. +He carefully used the stick to pull the lollipop down. Then he put it in his pocket and ran away. +The end. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her poppy. Poppy was a big dog who was very kind and gentle. He liked to run, jump and fetch with Lily in the park. Sometimes, Lily would get tired and sit on the grass. Poppy would lie down next to her and lick her face. + +One day, Lily and Poppy met a new friend in the park. His name was Ben and he had a small cat. The cat was very shy and scared of Poppy. She hid behind Ben and hissed at Poppy. Poppy wanted to say hello, but the cat did not like him. Lily felt sad and angry. She said to Ben, "Why is your cat so mean? Poppy is a good dog. He just wants to play." + +Ben said, "I'm sorry, Lily. My cat is not mean. She is just afraid. She is not used to big dogs. She thinks they might hurt her. She needs time to relax and trust Poppy. Maybe if you and Poppy are very quiet and calm, she will come out and be friends." + +Lily thought about what Ben said. She remembered that Poppy was also afraid when they first met. He was a stray dog who had no home or family. He was hungry and cold. He ran away from people and other animals. But Lily was very kind and patient with him. She gave him food and water. She petted him and talked to him. She showed him that she loved him. Slowly, Poppy relaxed and trusted Lily. He became her best friend. + +Lily decided to try Ben's idea. She and Poppy sat on the grass and did not move or make noise. They waited for the cat to relax and trust them. After a while, the cat peeked out from behind Ben. She saw that Poppy was not scary. He was just a big, fluffy dog who wanted to be friends. She came out and sniffed Poppy. Poppy sniffed her back. They touched noses and wagged their tails. Lily smiled and said, "Look, Ben. They are friends now. Your cat is very brave and smart. And Poppy is very wise and gentle. They both learned to relax and trust each other." + +Ben smiled and said, "You are right, Lily. They are both brave, smart, wise and gentle. And so are you. You are a good friend to Poppy and to me. You taught me a lesson today. Sometimes, we need to relax and trust others. That's how we make new friends." + +Lily and Ben hugged each other and their pets. They played together in the park until it was time to go home. They said goodbye and promised to meet again soon. Lily and Poppy walked home happily. They had a new friend and a new adventure. They were very lucky and grateful. They knew that relaxing and trusting others was a good way to live. +Lily and Anna were sisters who liked to play dress-up. They had many clothes and hats and shoes to try on. One day, they found a veil in their mom's closet. It was white and long and had flowers on it. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "It is so pretty! Can I wear it?" + +"No, I want to wear it!" Anna said. "It matches my dress!" + +They both grabbed the veil and pulled it. They did not want to share it. They were persistent and did not listen to each other. + +"Stop it, girls!" their mom said. "You are tearing the veil! It is not a toy, it is a special thing. I wore it on my wedding day. It is very important to me." + +Lily and Anna felt sorry. They did not know the veil was special. They let go of the veil and hugged their mom. + +"We are sorry, mom," they said. "We did not mean to hurt the veil. We just wanted to play." + +"I know, girls," their mom said. "But you have to be careful with other people's things. And you have to learn to share and take turns. That is how you show respect and love." + +Lily and Anna nodded. They learned their lesson. They gave the veil back to their mom and thanked her. Then they went to play with their own clothes. They matched their outfits and had fun. They also shared and took turns. They were happy sisters. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But Sara saw a big dog near the bench. The dog was rough and loud. It barked and growled at the people who walked by. Sara was afraid of the dog. She worried that it would bite her or Ben. + +"Ben, look at the dog!" Sara said. "It is scary. Let's go away." + +Ben looked at the dog. He was not afraid. He liked dogs. He wanted to pet the dog. He thought the dog was lonely and sad. + +"No, Sara, the dog is nice. It just wants to play. Come on, let's go say hello." + +Ben ran towards the bench. Sara followed him. She was very worried. She hoped the dog would not hurt them. + +The dog saw Ben and Sara. It stopped barking and growling. It wagged its tail and licked its lips. It was happy to see them. It wanted to make friends. + +"Hi, doggy!" Ben said. He reached out his hand to touch the dog. The dog sniffed his hand and licked it. Ben laughed. He rubbed the dog's head and ears. The dog wagged its tail more. + +"See, Sara, the dog is nice. It likes us. Don't be worried." + +Sara came closer. She saw that the dog was not rough and loud. It was soft and gentle. It looked at her with big brown eyes. It wanted her to pet it too. + +"Hi, doggy," Sara said. She touched the dog's fur. It was warm and smooth. She smiled. She was not afraid anymore. She liked the dog too. + +The dog was happy. It had two new friends. It jumped and played with Ben and Sara. They had fun together. They forgot about the bench and the park. They only saw the dog. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big hill. They want to climb it. + +"Let's go up the hill!" Tom says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Mia says. "But it is very high. I am a little scared." + +Tom smiles. He holds Mia's hand. "Don't be scared. I am here. We can do it together. We are mighty!" + +Mia feels better. She holds Tom's hand too. They start to climb the hill. They help each other. They step on rocks and grass. They see birds and flowers. They have fun. + +They reach the top of the hill. They look around. They see the park, the trees, the sky, and the sun. They are happy. + +"We did it!" Tom says. "We are mighty!" + +"Yes, we are!" Mia says. "And we are friends!" + +They hug each other. They hold hands. They go down the hill. They play some more. They are mighty friends. +Lily loved spaghetti. She liked to eat it with her fingers and make funny noises. She did not like to use a fork or a napkin. She liked to be messy. + +One day, Lily's mom made spaghetti for lunch. She put a big plate of spaghetti on the table and called Lily. "Lily, come and eat your spaghetti. It is yummy and hot." + +Lily ran to the table and grabbed a handful of spaghetti. She stuffed it in her mouth and said, "Mmm, good!" She grabbed another handful and threw it in the air. She laughed and clapped her hands. + +Lily's mom was not happy. She said, "Lily, stop that! You are making a big mess. You have to use a fork and a napkin. You have to be polite and clean." + +Lily did not listen. She grabbed more spaghetti and smeared it on her face and hair. She said, "No, no, no! I like to be messy. Messy is fun!" + +Lily's mom sighed. She said, "Lily, you are a silly girl. You have to learn to eat properly. Come on, let's go to the bathroom and wash you up. Maybe next time you will be more careful with your spaghetti." +Mia and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They had many toys, but their favorite thing was to paint. They had many colors of paint and many brushes. They liked to paint pictures of animals, flowers, and stars. + +One day, they decided to paint on the wall of their room. They thought it would be fun and pretty. They did not ask their mom and dad, because they knew they would say no. They were very playful and naughty. + +They painted a big rainbow on the wall, and then they painted a sun, a moon, and some clouds. They were very happy with their work. They smiled and laughed. + +"Look, Mia, we made a beautiful wall!" Ben said. + +"Yes, Ben, we are very good painters!" Mia said. + +But then they heard a knock on the door. It was their mom. She opened the door and saw the wall. She was very angry and sad. + +"Mia and Ben, what have you done?" she asked. "You painted on the wall without permission! That is very bad and rude! You have to clean it up right now!" + +Mia and Ben felt very sorry and scared. They did not mean to make their mom angry and sad. They realized they made a big mistake. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We just wanted to paint. We did not think it was bad. We were just playful." Mia said. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We dared to paint on the wall. We thought it was fun. We were just naughty." Ben said. + +Mom sighed and shook her head. She said, "Mia and Ben, I know you like to paint, and I know you are playful and naughty sometimes. But you have to respect the rules and the things in the house. You cannot paint on the wall without permission. That is not fun, that is wrong. You have to ask before you do something like that. And you have to clean up after yourself. Do you understand?" + +Mia and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mom, we understand. We are sorry. We will clean up the wall. And we will not paint on the wall again without permission. We will be good and polite." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "I love you, Mia and Ben. You are good and polite most of the time. And you are very creative and talented. But you have to learn to be responsible and respectful too. That is how you grow up and make friends. And that is how you make me happy and proud." + +Mia and Ben said, "We love you, mom. We will learn to be responsible and respectful. And we will make you happy and proud." + +Then they took some cloths and water and started to clean up the wall. They learned their lesson. They still liked to paint, but they did not paint on the wall without permission. They painted on paper and canvas instead. And they always cleaned up after themselves. They were good and polite, and also creative and talented. And they were still playful and naughty sometimes, but in a good way. And they were still best friends. And they made their mom happy and proud. +Ben and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play outside in the swamp. The swamp had many frogs, bugs, and plants. Sometimes they got dirty and wet, but they did not care. + +One day, they found a big log in the swamp. They wanted to use it as a boat. Ben said, "I want to be the captain. You can be the sailor." Lily said, "No, I want to be the captain too. You can be the sailor." They both pulled the log, but it did not move. They got angry and started to push each other. + +"Let go of the log!" Ben shouted. + +"No, you let go!" Lily shouted back. + +They pushed so hard that they fell into the swamp. They got mud all over their clothes and faces. They felt cold and sad. They looked at each other and started to cry. + +They heard their mom calling them from the house. She said, "Ben, Lily, come inside. It's time for lunch." They got up and walked to the house. They did not talk to each other. + +Mom saw them and said, "Oh, my! What happened to you? You are so dirty and wet. Did you have fun in the swamp?" Ben and Lily shook their heads. They said, "No, we had a fight. We both wanted to be the captain of the log. We pushed each other and fell into the swamp. We are sorry, mom." + +Mom said, "It's okay, my loves. You can wash up and change your clothes. But you know, fighting is not nice. You should share and take turns. You should also forgive each other. Do you know what forgive means?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, mom. Forgive means to say sorry and to be friends again. We don't want to be angry anymore. We want to be happy and play together." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's right, my loves. Forgive is a good word. It makes you feel better and it makes others feel better too. Now, why don't you hug each other and say forgive?" + +Ben and Lily hugged each other and said, "I forgive you. I'm sorry for pushing you. You can be the captain next time." + +"I forgive you too. I'm sorry for pulling the log. You can be the captain now." + +They smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. We love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, my loves. Now, let's have some lunch. You must be hungry after being so busy in the swamp." +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard when it started to rain. They ran to the porch and looked for their umbrellas. Lily found hers, but Ben could not see his. + +"Where is my umbrella?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe you left it in the house," Lily said. + +They went inside and searched everywhere, but they could not find Ben's umbrella. Ben was sad. He liked his umbrella. It was blue and had cars on it. + +"Maybe someone took it," Lily said. + +"Who would take my umbrella?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe the mailman," Lily said. "He comes every day and takes things from the box." + +Ben and Lily ran to the window and saw the mailman walking down the street. He had a big bag of letters and a blue umbrella. + +"Hey, that's my umbrella!" Ben shouted. + +He opened the door and ran after the mailman. He was fast, but the mailman was faster. He got into his truck and drove away. + +"Come back!" Ben yelled. "That's my umbrella!" + +Lily followed Ben and tried to calm him down. + +"Don't cry, Ben," she said. "Maybe the mailman made a mistake. Maybe he thought it was his umbrella. Maybe he will bring it back tomorrow." + +Ben sniffed and wiped his eyes. + +"Do you think so?" he asked. + +"I think so," Lily said. "And if he doesn't, we can share my umbrella. It's pink and has flowers on it." + +Ben smiled and hugged Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily," he said. "You are a good sister." + +They went back to the porch and waited for the rain to stop. They hoped the mailman would return Ben's umbrella soon. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to look for pebbles of different shapes and colors. They had a small bucket to put their pebbles in. + +"Look, Lily, I found a shiny pebble!" Ben said, holding up a silver pebble. "It is very pretty. I will get it for my bucket." + +Lily nodded. She liked shiny pebbles too. She looked around for more pebbles. She saw a brown pebble that was very ordinary. It was not shiny or colorful. But it had a funny shape. It looked like a cat's face. + +"Ben, look at this pebble!" Lily said, holding up the brown pebble. "It is very funny. It has a nose and eyes and ears. It looks like a cat. I will get it for my bucket." + +Ben looked at the brown pebble. He laughed. He agreed that it was very funny. He liked cats. He said, "That is a cool pebble, Lily. It is very special. You are lucky to find it." + +They put their pebbles in their bucket. They were happy. They had found pebbles that they liked. They decided to show their pebbles to their mom and dad. They hoped they would like them too. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big pond with many ducks. Sara wanted to feed the ducks. She had some bread in her bag. + +"Let's fill our hands with bread and give it to the ducks," Sara said to Tom. + +"OK, but be careful. Some ducks are unknown and may bite," Tom said. + +They walked to the pond and filled their hands with bread. They threw some bread to the ducks. The ducks came closer and ate the bread. Sara and Tom smiled and laughed. + +But then, they saw a big, unknown duck. It had a long neck and a big beak. It looked angry. It came out of the water and ran towards Sara and Tom. + +"Quick, run!" Tom shouted. + +Sara and Tom dropped their bread and ran away. The unknown duck chased them. It quacked loudly and snapped its beak. + +Sara and Tom reached the gate of the park. They ran out and closed the gate. The unknown duck could not get out. It stopped and looked at them. + +"Wow, that was scary!" Sara said. + +"Yes, it was. I think that was not a duck. It was a goose," Tom said. + +"What is a goose?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know. But I don't like it. Let's go home," Tom said. + +They held hands and walked home. They decided to never feed the unknown ducks again. +Tim and Sue like to play outside. They have a big yard with grass and trees and flowers. They also have a swing and a slide and a sandbox. They have a lot of fun in the sun. + +But today, the sky is gloomy. It is gray and dark and cold. There is no sun. Tim and Sue are sad. They do not want to play outside. They want to stay inside and watch TV. + +Mom says no. She says they need to get some fresh air. She says they can wear their coats and hats and boots. She says they can find something fun to do outside. + +Tim and Sue go outside. They do not feel like swinging or sliding or digging. They walk around the yard. They see a big pile of leaves. Mom raked them yesterday. They are brown and red and yellow. + +Tim has an idea. He runs to the pile of leaves. He lifts a big handful of leaves. He throws them in the air. They fall down like rain. He laughs. He does it again. + +Sue sees Tim. She smiles. She runs to the pile of leaves. She lifts a big handful of leaves. She throws them at Tim. They hit him on the head. He laughs. He does it back. + +Soon, Tim and Sue are having a leaf fight. They lift and throw and catch and dodge. They are happy. They do not care about the gloomy sky. They have fun in the leaves. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. But they do not like to share. They always fight over toys and books and snacks. + +One day, Mom says they have to share a big bed. The bed is green and soft. Mom says it is a nice bed. But Anna and Ben do not think so. They want their own beds. + +"I want this side of the bed!" Anna says. + +"No, I want this side of the bed!" Ben says. + +They pull and push and yell. They make a big mess. Mom hears them and comes to the room. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +"We do not want to share the bed!" Anna and Ben say. + +Mom sighs. She says, "Sharing is good. Sharing is kind. Sharing is fun. You can share the bed and still have your own space. Do you want to solve this problem?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They do not like to be mad. They want to be happy. + +Mom smiles. She says, "I have an idea. Why don't you use your pillows and blankets to make a wall in the middle of the bed? Then you can have your own side and still be close to each other." + +Anna and Ben think that is a good idea. They use their pillows and blankets to make a wall. They say sorry to each other. They hug and kiss. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Anna and Ben say. + +"You're welcome, my loves!" Mom says. "Now, sleep well and sweet dreams!" + +Anna and Ben snuggle in their bed. They are happy. They are friends. They are twins. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big rock. It is green and round. It looks like an avocado. + +"Look, Mia, a big avocado!" Tom says. + +"No, Tom, that is not an avocado. That is a rock. Avocados are soft and yummy. Rocks are hard and yucky." Mia says. + +"Let me see. Maybe it is an incredible avocado." Tom says. He tries to bite the rock. Ouch! His teeth hurt. + +"Tom, are you okay? That was a bad idea. You cannot eat rocks. You need to eat fruits and vegetables." Mia says. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. You are right. That was a silly thing to do. This is not an incredible avocado. This is a terrible rock." Tom says. + +They throw the rock away. They go to the playground. They have fun on the swings and the slide. They forget about the rock. They are happy. +Lily likes to make things with her hands. She has many papers, crayons, scissors and glue. One day, she wants to make a cap for her doll. She finds a black paper and cuts a big circle. She folds the circle in half and glues the edges. Then she cuts a small hole in the middle. + +"Look, Mommy, I made a cap for Daisy!" Lily says, holding the paper cap. + +"That's very nice, Lily. How did you make it?" Mommy asks, smiling. + +"I used black paper, scissors and glue. See, it fits on Daisy's head!" Lily says, putting the cap on her doll's hair. + +"Wow, you are very clever, Lily. Daisy looks very pretty with her black cap. Do you want to make another one for yourself?" Mommy asks. + +"Yes, please! Can I have a pink paper?" Lily asks. + +"Of course, my dear. Here you go. Let's make a cap together." Mommy says, giving Lily a pink paper. + +Lily and Mommy cut, fold and glue another paper cap. They make a hole for Lily's head. Then they put on their caps and look in the mirror. + +"We look like twins, Mommy!" Lily says, giggling. + +"We do, Lily. You are my sweet little cap maker." Mommy says, hugging Lily. +Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They saw a big ladder leaning against the house. Lily wanted to climb the ladder and see what was on the roof. Ben thought that was a silly idea. + +"Why do you want to climb the ladder?" Ben questioned Lily. "It is dangerous and you might fall." + +Lily did not listen to Ben. She said she was brave and curious. She started to climb the ladder, step by step. Ben watched her nervously. + +When Lily reached the top of the ladder, she saw a bird's nest on the roof. She wanted to touch the nest and see the eggs. She reached out her hand, but the nest was too far. She leaned forward, but she lost her balance. She screamed and fell off the ladder. + +Ben ran to Lily and hugged her. He was scared and sad. He called for help. Mom and Dad came out and saw Lily on the ground. They were shocked and worried. They took Lily to the hospital. + +Lily had a broken arm and a big bump on her head. She was in pain and sorry. She learned a lesson. She should have listened to Ben and not climbed the ladder. She should have been careful and not silly. She told Ben she was sorry and thanked him for being a good friend. Ben forgave her and said he was glad she was okay. They hugged and smiled. +Tom and Anna are brother and sister. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they want to play with the same toy car. Tom grabs the car and says, "It is mine!" Anna cries and says, "No, it is mine!" They pull and push the car and make a lot of noise. + +Mom hears them and comes to their room. She is not happy. She says, "Stop fighting, you two! You have to share and be humble. You have many toys, but some children have none. How would you feel if you had no toys?" Tom and Anna feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will share and be humble." + +Mom smiles and says, "That is good. Now, you can play with the car together, or you can choose another toy. But you have to play nicely, or you will have to stay in your room and have no fun." Tom and Anna nod and say, "OK, Mom. We will play nicely." They hug Mom and say, "We love you, Mom." + +Mom leaves and Tom and Anna look at the car. They both want to play with it, but they do not want to fight. They decide to take turns. Tom says, "You can play with it first, Anna. I will play with it later." Anna says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother." They smile and play with the car. They do not complain or fight. They are happy and humble. +Lily was very scared. She had to go to the hospital for an operation. She did not like the hospital. It was big and noisy and smelled funny. She did not want to leave her mom and dad. + +"Mom, I don't want to go," she said, holding her mom's hand. + +"I know, sweetie, but you have to. The doctor will make your ear better. You have an infection and it hurts a lot, right?" her mom said, hugging her. + +"Yes, but I'm afraid. What if it hurts more?" Lily said, crying. + +"It won't, I promise. The doctor will give you some medicine to make you sleep. You won't feel anything. And when you wake up, you will have a bandage on your ear and a sticker and a lollipop. And we will be right here, waiting for you," her dad said, smiling. + +Lily nodded, but she was still scared. She followed her mom and dad to a room where a nurse was waiting. The nurse was wearing a blue dress and a white hat. She had a big smile and a friendly voice. + +"Hello, Lily. I'm Nurse Anna. I'm going to take you to the operation room. Are you ready?" she said, holding a wheelchair. + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to go with the nurse. She wanted to stay with her mom and dad. + +"Come on, Lily. It's okay. Nurse Anna is very nice. She will take good care of you. We will see you soon," her mom said, kissing her cheek. + +Lily looked at her mom and dad. They looked proud of her. They wanted her to be brave. She took a deep breath and nodded. She let go of her mom's hand and climbed into the wheelchair. The nurse pushed her to the door. + +"Bye, mom. Bye, dad. I love you," she said, waving. + +"We love you too, Lily. You're doing great," they said, waving back. + +Lily felt a little better. She was still scared, but she was also proud. She was going to the operation. She was going to make her ear better. She was going to be brave. She smiled at the nurse. + +"Let's go, Nurse Anna," she said. + +The nurse smiled back and pushed the wheelchair. As they left the room, Lily saw a boy sitting on a chair. He had a cast on his arm and a frown on his face. He looked angry and bored. He saw Lily and stuck out his tongue. He slapped his cast with his other hand. He made a loud noise. + +Lily did not like the boy. He was rude and mean. She did not want to be like him. She wanted to be nice and brave. She ignored him and looked ahead. She was going to the operation. She was going to be proud. +Ben and Lily are brother and sister. They like to watch television together. They watch cartoons and songs and animals. They laugh and clap and sing along. + +One day, the television stops working. It makes a loud noise and then goes black. Ben and Lily are sad and scared. They do not know what to do. + +They run to their mom and dad. They tell them what happened. Mom and dad go to the living room. They look at the television. They try to turn it on and off. They check the wires and the plugs. They shake the television gently. Nothing works. + +Mom and dad say, "Don't worry, Ben and Lily. We will call someone to fix the television. It is not your fault. It is just old and broken. We can do something else until it is fixed. Do you want to play a game or read a book or draw a picture?" + +Ben and Lily think for a moment. They nod and smile. They say, "Yes, please. We want to play a game. Can we play hide and seek?" + +Mom and dad say, "Sure, that sounds fun. You can hide and we will seek. But don't go too far or hide too well. We don't want to lose you." + +Ben and Lily giggle and run to find a hiding spot. Mom and dad count to ten and then start looking for them. They hear them whisper and giggle behind the couch and under the bed and in the closet. They pretend not to see them and then surprise them with a hug and a tickle. Ben and Lily squeal and laugh. They take turns hiding and seeking. + +They have so much fun that they forget about the television. They are cheerful and happy. They thank their mom and dad for playing with them. They say, "We love you, mom and dad. You are the best." + +Mom and dad say, "We love you too, Ben and Lily. You are the best." They hug and kiss them. They say, "Maybe the television will be fixed tomorrow. But even if it is not, we can always have fun together. Because we are a family." +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big box in the park. It had a sign that said "Mystery". They were curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. "Maybe it has something fun or yummy." + +"Or maybe it has something scary or bad," Lily said. "We should be careful. It could be a trap." + +But Tom was not afraid. He pulled the box and tried to lift the lid. It was very heavy and hard to move. He used all his strength, but he could not open it. + +"Help me, Lily!" he said. "We can do it together. Maybe we can get something powerful from the box. Like a magic wand or a superhero cape." + +Lily was not sure, but she wanted to help her friend. She pushed the box and helped Tom lift the lid. They opened the box and looked inside. They gasped. + +There was nothing in the box. It was empty. + +"Aw, that's boring!" Tom said. "We did all that work for nothing." + +But Lily noticed something strange. The sign on the box had changed. It no longer said "Mystery". It said "Lesson". + +"What does that mean?" Lily asked. + +Tom shrugged. He did not know. He was disappointed and angry. He kicked the box and walked away. + +Lily followed him. She felt sorry for him, but she also felt something else. She felt smarter and stronger. She had learned a lesson from the box. She had learned to be careful and not to trust everything she saw. She had learned to use her mind and not just her muscles. She had learned that sometimes, the best things are not in a box, but in herself. + +She smiled. She had gotten something powerful from the box. She had gotten wisdom. +Sara and Ben went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, but Sara liked the seals the best. They were big and shiny and made funny noises. Sara wanted to carry a seal home. + +"Mom, can I carry a seal?" Sara asked. + +"No, Sara, you can't carry a seal. They are too big and heavy for you. And they need water and fish to be happy. They belong to the zoo," Mom said. + +"But I love them, Mom. They are so cute and soft. Please, please, please, can I carry a seal?" Sara begged. + +"Sara, listen to Mom. You can't carry a seal. But you can look at them and wave to them and take a picture with them. How about that?" Dad said. + +Sara thought for a moment. She still wanted to carry a seal, but she also wanted to make Mom and Dad happy. And she liked looking at the seals and waving to them and taking pictures with them. Maybe she could carry a seal in her dreams. + +"OK, Dad. I will look and wave and take a picture. But can I carry a seal in my dreams?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, Sara. You can carry a seal in your dreams. And maybe one day, you can visit the seals again and learn more about them. They are very smart and friendly animals," Dad said. + +Sara smiled and nodded. She hugged Mom and Dad and then ran to the seal pool. She saw a big seal looking at her and waved. The seal waved back and made a funny noise. Sara laughed and felt happy. She took a picture with the seal and then said goodbye. She hoped to see the seal again in her dreams. +Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked fun. But there was a problem. The slide was very dry and hot from the sun. It hurt to slide on it. + +"I have a plan," said Tim. "We can use water to make the slide wet and cool. Then we can slide faster and have more fun." + +"Good plan," said Sam. "But where can we get water?" + +Tim pointed to a fountain nearby. "There is water there. We can use our hats to carry it." + +Tim and Sam ran to the fountain and filled their hats with water. Then they ran back to the slide and poured the water on it. The slide became wet and shiny. + +"Yay, let's slide!" said Tim. + +They climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. They felt the water splash on their faces and laughed. They slid again and again, having a lot of fun. + +But they did not notice that the fountain was not for playing. It was for the birds and the flowers. The water was running low and the birds and the flowers were thirsty and sad. + +A man who worked in the park saw what Tim and Sam were doing. He came over and said, "Hey, what are you doing? You are wasting the water. This fountain is not for you. It is for the birds and the flowers. They need water to live and be happy. You are being selfish and unkind." + +Tim and Sam felt ashamed. They did not mean to hurt the birds and the flowers. They said, "We are sorry, sir. We did not know. We just wanted to have fun on the slide." + +The man said, "I understand. But you should think of others before you act. Water is precious and should not be wasted. There are other ways to have fun on the slide. You can use your spirit and imagination. You can pretend that you are flying or racing or going on an adventure. You can have fun without hurting anyone or anything." + +Tim and Sam nodded. They said, "Thank you, sir. You are right. We will use our spirit and imagination. We will not waste water again." + +They gave their hats to the man and apologized to the birds and the flowers. Then they climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. They used their spirit and imagination and had fun. They learned to be respectful and caring. They were happy and so were the birds and the flowers. +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pile of leaves in their yard. They ran to the pile and jumped in. They laughed and threw leaves at each other. They had a lot of fun. + +But they did not see that the sky was getting dark and the wind was getting cold. Soon, they started to shiver. They felt wet and cold. They wanted to go inside, but they did not want to stop playing. + +"Let's play a little more," Sam said. "It's not that cold." + +"No, let's go inside," Lily said. "We can play something else." + +But Sam did not listen. He jumped in the pile again and again. Lily followed him, but she did not like it. She wished they had a napkin to wipe their noses. + +Then, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They looked up and saw a flash of light. It was lightning. They got scared. They ran to the house, but the door was locked. They had forgotten to take the key. + +They knocked on the door and called for their mom. But their mom was not home. She had gone to the store. She had left a note on the table, but they had not seen it. They had been too busy playing. + +They sat on the porch and cried. They shivered and hugged each other. They hoped their mom would come back soon. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to pay attention to the weather and to listen to each other. They learned that playing outside was fun, but not when it was wild and cold. They learned to be careful and smart. They learned to love and help each other. +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 drive them on the floor, on the sofa, on the table. Sometimes they make car noises with their mouths. + +One day, their mom says, "Anna and Ben, I have a surprise for you. Come with me to the park." Anna and Ben are excited. They grab their favorite cars and follow their mom. They wonder what the surprise is. + +At the park, they see a big truck. It has many balloons on it. The balloons are red, blue, yellow, green, purple. They are shiny and round. A man comes out of the truck. He smiles and says, "Hello, kids. Do you like balloons?" + +"Yes, we do!" Anna and Ben say. + +"Would you like to catch some balloons?" the man asks. + +"Yes, please!" Anna and Ben say. + +"OK, then. Listen carefully. I will throw some balloons in the air. You have to catch them with your cars. But be careful. Don't let the balloons pop. And don't run too far. Stay close to your mom. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, we do!" Anna and Ben say. They are obedient. They want to catch the balloons. + +The man throws the first balloon. It is red. Anna and Ben drive their cars to catch it. Anna is faster. She catches the balloon with her pink car. She is happy. She shows her mom. + +"Good job, Anna!" her mom says. + +The man throws the second balloon. It is blue. Ben drives his yellow car to catch it. He is careful. He catches the balloon with his car. He is happy. He shows his mom. + +"Good job, Ben!" his mom says. + +The man throws more balloons. Anna and Ben catch them with their cars. They have fun. They thank the man. They have a surprise. They have balloons. They have cars. They have a good day. +Lily and Tom like to play with their toy tools. They have a hammer, a saw, a screwdriver and some nails. They pretend to fix things in the garden. + +One day, they find a big wooden box. They think it is a good place to make a house. They ask their dad if they can use it. He says yes, but they have to be careful. + +Lily and Tom start to drive nails into the box. They make a door, a window and a roof. They use the saw to cut some wood. They use the screwdriver to make some knobs. They are very happy with their house. + +They want to make it more friendly. They find some paint and brushes. They paint the box with bright colors. They draw flowers, stars and hearts. They write their names on the door. + +They show their dad their house. He says it is very nice and he is proud of them. He gives them a hug and a kiss. Lily and Tom invite him to come inside. They have a tea party with their toy cups and plates. They have a lot of fun in their friendly house. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked to share them. They were modest children who did not ask for too much. + +Their mom was in the kitchen, making a cake. She told them not to disturb her, because she wanted to surprise them with a treat. She said the cake would be ready soon, and they could have a slice after dinner. + +Tom and Lily nodded and smiled. They were excited for the cake, but they did not want to bother their mom. They continued to play quietly, taking turns with the cars and the dolls. + +But then, they heard a loud noise from outside. It was a big truck, honking its horn. Tom and Lily ran to the window, curious to see what was going on. They saw the truck stop in front of their house, and a man get out. He was carrying a big box. + +"Wow, what is that?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, maybe it's a present!" Lily said. + +They watched as the man rang the doorbell, and their mom opened the door. She looked surprised and happy. She thanked the man and took the box inside. + +Tom and Lily followed her, eager to find out what was in the box. They forgot about their mom's request not to disturb her. + +"Mom, mom, what is it?" they asked, jumping around her. + +Their mom smiled and opened the box. Inside, there was a beautiful dress for Lily, and a cool jacket for Tom. They were gifts from their grandma, who lived far away. + +"Wow, thank you, mom! Thank you, grandma!" Tom and Lily exclaimed, hugging their mom and trying on their new clothes. + +Their mom hugged them back and said, "You're welcome, my loves. Grandma loves you very much, and she wanted to send you something special. But you know what? You don't need fancy clothes to be special. You are special just the way you are, because you are modest, kind, and sweet." + +Tom and Lily nodded and smiled. They were happy with their gifts, but they were happier with their mom's words. They realized they had disturbed her, and they felt sorry. + +"Mom, we're sorry we disturbed you. We were just curious about the box. We hope you're not mad at us," Tom said. + +"Yeah, mom, we're sorry. We love you, and we love your cake. Can we still have a slice?" Lily asked. + +Their mom laughed and said, "Of course, you can. I'm not mad at you. I'm proud of you. You are good children, and you deserve a treat. Come on, let's go to the kitchen. The cake is ready, and it smells delicious." + +Tom and Lily cheered and followed their mom to the kitchen. They enjoyed the cake, and thanked their mom and grandma for their gifts. They had a wonderful evening, full of love and joy. +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But today they are bored. They want to do something new. + +They see their mom's phone on the bed. It has a screen. The screen shows pictures and sounds. Sam and Mia are curious. They crawl to the phone. They want to touch the screen. + +"Look, Mia, a cat!" Sam says. He points to the screen. The screen shows a video of a cat. The cat is funny. It jumps and chases a ball. + +"Meow, meow!" Mia says. She tries to imitate the cat. She laughs. She touches the screen. The screen changes. Now it shows a different video. It is a video of a man. The man is unusual. He has a big nose and a funny hat. He makes silly faces and noises. + +"Ha, ha, ha!" Sam says. He thinks the man is hilarious. He touches the screen again. The screen changes again. Now it shows a video of a baby. The baby is cute. It smiles and coos. + +"Aw, aw, aw!" Mia says. She likes the baby. She wants to hug the screen. She crawls closer to the phone. + +But then they hear their mom's voice. She is coming to their room. She is looking for her phone. + +"Sam, Mia, where are you?" she says. "Have you seen my phone?" + +Sam and Mia look at each other. They know they are in trouble. They quickly crawl away from the phone. They hide under the bed. They hope their mom will not find them. They are quiet. They are scared. They are sorry. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and make up stories. One day, they find a whip in the garage. It is long and brown and has a handle. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben says. "It is like a snake!" + +Anna takes the whip and swings it in the air. It makes a loud noise. "Crack!" She laughs. "It is fun!" + +Ben has an idea. He says, "Let's plan a game. We can be cowboys and ride horses. The whip is for the bad guys." + +Anna likes the idea. She says, "OK, but we need horses. Where can we find them?" + +Ben thinks. He says, "We can use the pillows from the sofa. They are soft and comfortable. We can pretend they are horses." + +Anna and Ben run to the living room. They grab the pillows and put them on the floor. They sit on them and make horse noises. They take turns with the whip. They chase the bad guys and save the day. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. +Anna likes to take pictures with her camera. She has a big camera that her dad gave her. It is hard and black and has a button that makes a click sound. Anna likes to take pictures of her toys, her dog, and her family. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom. She sees many things that she wants to take pictures of. She sees flowers, birds, swings, and slides. She runs around with her camera and clicks the button. She is very happy. + +She sees a boy playing with a ball. He has a small camera that is red and soft. It has a button that makes a beep sound. Anna is curious. She goes to the boy and says, "Hi, I am Anna. What is your name?" + +The boy looks at her and says, "Hi, I am Ben. This is my camera. Do you want to see?" + +Anna nods and smiles. She gives her camera to her mom and goes to Ben. Ben shows her his camera. It has a screen that shows the pictures he takes. He takes a picture of Anna and shows her. Anna likes it. She says, "Wow, your camera is nice. Can I try?" + +Ben nods and gives her his camera. Anna holds it and presses the button. It makes a beep sound. She sees the picture on the screen. She likes it too. She says, "Thank you, Ben. Your camera is fun. Can I show you my camera?" + +Ben nods and follows her to her mom. Anna takes her camera and shows it to Ben. She says, "This is my camera. It is hard and big. It makes a click sound. Do you want to try?" + +Ben holds her camera and presses the button. It makes a click sound. He does not see the picture on the screen. He says, "Where is the picture?" + +Anna says, "The picture is inside the camera. You have to take it out and look at it. It is like a paper. Do you want to see?" + +Ben nods and gives her back her camera. Anna opens the camera and takes out the paper. She waits for a few seconds and then shakes it. The picture appears on the paper. She shows it to Ben. It is a picture of him holding her camera. He says, "Wow, your camera is cool. How do you do that?" + +Anna says, "I don't know. My dad gave it to me. He said it is a special camera. He said it is old and hard to find. He said he likes it very much. He said he recommends it to me." + +Ben says, "I like it too. It is different from my camera. It is hard and big and makes a click sound. It makes paper pictures. It is a special camera. I recommend it to you too." + +Anna and Ben smile and hug. They are friends. They like each other's cameras. They take more pictures together. They have fun. +Lily and Max are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a doll and Max has a car. Lily wants to play with the car, but Max says no. He says it is his car and he does not want to share. Lily gets angry and tries to grab the car from Max. They start to fight over the car. They pull and push and shout. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is happening. She sees Lily and Max fighting and she is not happy. She tells them to stop fighting and to share their toys. She says fighting is not nice and it can hurt. She takes the car from Max and the doll from Lily. She puts them on the shelf and says they cannot play with them until they say sorry to each other. + +Lily and Max are sad and sorry. They do not want to lose their toys. They look at each other and say sorry. They hug and make up. Mom sees them and smiles. She is proud of them for being patient and kind. She gives them back their toys and a bandage each. She says the bandage is for their boo-boos from fighting. She kisses them and tells them to play nicely. Lily and Max say thank you and promise to play nicely. They play with their toys and share them. They are happy and have fun. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a white cat in the grass. The cat had green eyes and a pink nose. It looked soft and nice. + +"Can we pet the cat?" Lily asked. + +"Let's try," Ben said. They walked slowly to the cat. The cat did not run away. It let them touch its fur. It purred and rubbed its head on their hands. + +"I like this cat," Lily said. "Can we own it?" + +"Maybe," Ben said. "But we have to ask our moms first." + +They decided to take the cat home. They put it in a box with a blanket and some food. They walked back to the park gate. But then they saw a big dog. The dog was black and brown. It had sharp teeth and a loud bark. It saw the cat in the box. It wanted to chase the cat. + +"Look out!" Ben shouted. He tried to hold the box tight. But the dog was stronger. It jumped on Ben and knocked him down. The box fell on the ground. The cat ran out of the box. It was scared of the dog. + +"Help!" Lily cried. She ran to Ben and the box. The dog ran after the cat. The cat ran into the mist. The mist was thick and gray. It covered the trees and the grass. Lily and Ben could not see the cat or the dog. + +"Where did they go?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. He was sad and hurt. He had a scratch on his arm. He wanted the cat back. + +They waited for the mist to go away. They hoped the cat and the dog would come back. They hoped the cat was safe and happy. They hoped they could own it. But they did not know. They only saw the white mist. +Lily and Sam liked to print pictures with their crayons. They had many colors to choose from. They printed flowers, animals, cars and stars. They had fun making their pictures. + +One day, they wanted to print a snowman. They had white, black, orange and blue crayons. They printed a big ball for the body, a smaller ball for the head, two eyes, a nose, a mouth and a hat. They printed a scarf and buttons too. They were proud of their snowman. + +"Let's show Mom our snowman!" Lily said. "She will like it a lot!" + +They ran to the kitchen, where Mom was making soup. They showed her their snowman. Mom smiled and said, "Wow, what a nice snowman! You did a great job!" + +"Thank you, Mom!" Lily and Sam said. "Can we hang it on the fridge?" + +"Of course you can," Mom said. "But first, let me get you some warm soup. It's cold outside, and you need to stay cozy." + +Lily and Sam nodded. They hung their snowman on the fridge. Then they ate their soup with Mom. They felt warm and happy. They looked at their snowman and smiled. They liked to print pictures with their crayons. +Lily loved to dance. She danced every day in her room, in the garden, and at school. She had a pink dress and shiny shoes that made her feel like a fairy. She wanted to be a dancer when she grew up. + +But Tom hated dancing. He hated music and noise and fun. He liked to sit in the corner and read his books. He thought dancing was silly and stupid. He wanted to be a doctor when he grew up. + +One day, Lily and Tom had to go to a party. There was a big cake and balloons and games. Lily was excited. She wanted to dance with her friends and eat the cake and play the games. Tom was bored. He wanted to go home and read his books and be quiet. + +At the party, there was a surprise. A real dancer came to teach the children some moves. She was beautiful and graceful and wore a sparkly dress. Lily was amazed. She wanted to learn from the dancer and be like her. Tom was annoyed. He wanted to hide from the dancer and be alone. + +The dancer asked the children to form a circle and follow her steps. Lily joined the circle and tried to copy the dancer. She smiled and laughed and had fun. Tom stayed in the corner and watched. He frowned and grumbled and hated. + +But then, something happened. The dancer tripped and fell. She hurt her ankle and cried. The children gasped and ran to help her. Lily felt sorry for the dancer and wanted to make her feel better. Tom felt curious and wanted to see what was wrong. + +Tom went to the dancer and looked at her ankle. He knew some things about injuries and medicine from his books. He told the dancer that her ankle was sprained and that she needed ice and rest. He asked the party host to get some ice and a bandage. He helped the dancer to sit on a chair and wrapped her ankle with the ice and the bandage. + +The dancer thanked Tom and smiled. She said he was very smart and kind and that he would make a good doctor. She asked him if he liked dancing. Tom said he didn't, but that he liked helping people. He said he was sorry for the dancer and that he hoped she would get better soon. + +Lily watched Tom and the dancer. She felt proud of Tom and happy for the dancer. She said Tom was her friend and that he did a good thing. She said she liked dancing and that she wanted to be a dancer. She said she hoped the dancer would dance again. + +The dancer thanked Lily and smiled. She said she was her friend and that she did a good thing. She said she liked dancing and that she wanted to teach her some more moves. She said she would dance again. + +Lily and Tom hugged the dancer and each other. They felt safe and glad and good. They learned that they had different things they liked and wanted, but that they could still be friends and help each other. They learned that dancing and doctoring were both important and fun. They learned that they didn't have to hate anything or anyone. They learned to love. +One day, Ben and Mia went to the park with their mom. They saw many things to play with, like swings, slides, and sand. They also saw many animals, like birds, squirrels, and dogs. They liked to watch them and make noises. + +"Look, Ben, a lizard!" Mia said, pointing to a small green creature on a rock. "It has a long tail and tiny feet. Can we touch it?" + +Ben was curious too. He walked slowly to the lizard and reached out his hand. But the lizard was scared. It ran away very fast and hid under a bush. + +"Wow, it's so quick!" Ben said. "Where did it go?" + +Mia followed him and tried to find the lizard. They looked under the bush, but they could not see it. They heard a rustle in the leaves. + +"Maybe it's there!" Mia said. She lifted a leaf and saw the lizard. But the lizard was not alone. There were many other lizards, all different colors and sizes. They looked at Mia and Ben with big eyes. + +"Hello, lizards!" Mia said. "We are sorry we scared you. We just wanted to say hi." + +But the lizards did not want to say hi. They were very shy. They scattered in all directions, leaving Mia and Ben alone with the leaf. + +"Oops!" Ben said. "I think we made them mad." + +Mia felt embarrassed. She put the leaf back and said, "Sorry, lizards. We won't bother you again." + +They walked back to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She smiled and asked, "Did you have fun, kids?" + +"Yes, mom," Ben said. "But we learned something. Lizards don't like to be touched. They like to be left alone." + +Mia nodded. She said, "Maybe next time we can find a friendlier animal. Like a duck or a bunny." + +Mom hugged them and said, "That sounds like a good idea. But remember, always be gentle and respectful with animals. They have feelings too, you know." + +Ben and Mia agreed. They loved animals, but they also wanted to be good to them. They decided to look for a duck or a bunny the next time they went to the park. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the park with Mom. The park has a large hill. Sara and Ben want to climb the hill. + +"Can we go up, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"OK, but be careful. The hill is steep and there is a cliff at the top. Don't go too close to the edge," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben nod and run up the hill. They have fun jumping over rocks and picking flowers. They reach the top and see a big lake. They also see a bird's nest on a tree. + +"Look, Ben, a nest! Maybe there are eggs inside," Sara says. + +"Let's peek," Ben says. + +They walk to the tree and try to peek at the nest. But the tree is too tall and they can't see. They look for a branch to stand on. They find one that is near the cliff. + +"Be careful, Sara. The branch is thin and the cliff is high," Ben says. + +"I know, I know. I just want to peek," Sara says. + +She steps on the branch and leans forward. She sees three blue eggs in the nest. She smiles and says, "Wow, they are so pretty!" + +But then the branch breaks and Sara falls. She screams and grabs the air. Ben screams too and reaches for her. Mom hears them and runs to the hill. She sees Sara hanging from a vine that is on the cliff. She is scared and cries. + +"Mom, help me! I'm sorry, I was peeking!" Sara says. + +Mom grabs the vine and pulls Sara up. She hugs her and says, "Oh, Sara, I'm so glad you're OK. You scared me so much. You should never peek at the cliff. It's too dangerous." + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I won't do it again. I love you," Sara says. + +"I love you too, Sara. And you, Ben. Come here, both of you. Let's go home and have some cookies," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben hug Mom and say, "OK, Mom. Thank you, Mom." + +They walk down the hill and go home. They learn their lesson and never peek at the cliff again. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toy planes. They pretended that they could fly high in the sky and see many things. One day, they saw a big house with a big garden and a big pool. They wondered who lived there. + +"Maybe it is a wealthy man who has many planes and cars and toys," Ben said. + +"Maybe it is a princess who has many dresses and jewels and dolls," Sam said. + +They wanted to see more, so they flew their toy planes closer to the big house. But they did not see the big dog that was guarding the big house. The big dog saw the toy planes and thought they were birds. He barked and ran after them. + +"Watch out, Ben! The big dog is coming!" Sam shouted. + +Ben tried to fly his toy plane away, but it was too late. The big dog jumped and caught the toy plane in his mouth. He bit and shook it hard. Ben's toy plane broke into pieces. Ben was very sad. He cried and cried. + +"Give me back my toy plane, you bad dog!" Ben yelled. + +But the big dog did not listen. He ran away with the toy plane in his mouth. He was very happy. He thought he had a new toy. + +Ben and Sam ran back to their home. They were very scared and sad. They did not want to play with their toy planes anymore. They learned that flying too close to the big house was a bad idea. They wished they had stayed away from the wealthy man and the princess and the big dog. +Lily was sad. She had a big cut on her knee from falling off her bike. It hurt a lot and it was red and wet. Mommy put a band-aid on it and gave her a hug. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. Your cut will heal soon. You are a brave girl. How about some dessert to make you feel better?" + +Lily smiled. She loved dessert. She wondered what Mommy had for her. Maybe ice cream, or cake, or cookies. She followed Mommy to the kitchen. There, on the table, was a big bowl of fruit salad. Lily frowned. She did not like fruit salad. She wanted something sweet and yummy. + +"Mommy, I don't want fruit salad. I want ice cream," she said. + +Mommy shook her head. "No, Lily. Fruit salad is good for you. It has vitamins and water that help your cut heal faster. Ice cream has sugar and fat that make your cut heal slower. You need to eat healthy food to get better." + +Lily pouted. She did not care about vitamins and water. She wanted ice cream. She crossed her arms and said, "No, Mommy. I don't want fruit salad. I want ice cream." + +Mommy sighed. She knew Lily was stubborn. She had an idea. She said, "Lily, do you know what else is good for your cut? Being flexible. Flexible means you can bend and stretch and try new things. Being flexible makes you strong and smart and happy. Do you want to be flexible, Lily?" + +Lily nodded. She wanted to be flexible. She liked to bend and stretch and try new things. She liked to be strong and smart and happy. She said, "Yes, Mommy. I want to be flexible." + +Mommy smiled. She said, "Good, Lily. Then how about this? You can have one spoon of ice cream, but only if you eat one spoon of fruit salad first. That way, you can try something new and still have something you like. Does that sound fair?" + +Lily thought about it. She still wanted ice cream, but she also wanted to be flexible. She decided to give it a try. She said, "OK, Mommy. I will eat one spoon of fruit salad and then one spoon of ice cream." + +Mommy clapped her hands. She said, "Good girl, Lily. You are very flexible. I'm proud of you. Here, have a spoon of fruit salad." + +Lily took the spoon and put it in her mouth. She chewed and swallowed. It was not so bad. It was juicy and crunchy and sweet. She said, "Mmm, this is good, Mommy. Can I have another spoon?" + +Mommy laughed. She said, "Of course, Lily. You can have as much fruit salad as you want. And don't forget your ice cream. It's waiting for you in the freezer." + +Lily smiled. She was happy. She ate more fruit salad and then had some ice cream. She felt better. Her cut did not hurt so much. She thanked Mommy and gave her a hug. She said, "I love you, Mommy. You are the best." + +Mommy hugged her back. She said, "I love you too, Lily. You are the best too." +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They had a big bucket of water and two guns that could squirt water. They liked to fill their guns with water and spray each other. + +"Ha ha, I got you!" Lily said, as she squirted Ben on his shirt. + +"No fair, you had more water!" Ben said, as he ran to the bucket to fill his gun again. + +They played for a long time, until they heard their mom calling them. + +"Kids, time for lunch! Come inside, you must be hungry!" + +They dropped their guns and ran to the house. They were hungry, and they smelled something good. + +"What is it, mom?" Lily asked. + +"It's pizza, your favorite!" mom said, as she cut a slice for each of them. + +"Yummy, thank you, mom!" Ben said, as he took a bite. + +They ate their pizza and drank some juice. They were happy and full. + +"Can we play some more, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but only after you clean your guns and put them away. And don't squirt water in the house, okay?" mom said. + +"Okay, mom!" they said, as they ran back to the yard. They filled their guns with water and sprayed each other again. They had fun. +Tommy liked to play with his dad's mustache. He would pull it, twist it, and pretend it was a snake. His dad would laugh and tickle him, and they would have fun together. + +One day, Tommy's dad had to go to work. He kissed Tommy goodbye and said, "Be good, buddy. And don't touch my mustache. It's very important for my job." + +Tommy nodded, but he was curious. Why was his dad's mustache so important? He wanted to see it again. He ran to his dad's room and found his razor. He thought he could shave his dad's mustache and make him look funny. + +He climbed on a chair and looked at himself in the mirror. He put the razor on his face and tried to cut his dad's mustache. But he didn't know how to use it. He cut his lip and it hurt. He cried and dropped the razor. + +His mom heard him and came to see what was wrong. She saw the blood and the razor and was very scared. She hugged Tommy and said, "What did you do, honey? Why did you touch the razor? You could have hurt yourself very badly." + +Tommy sobbed and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to play with dad's mustache. I wanted to make him laugh." + +Mom said, "Oh, Tommy. Dad's mustache is not a toy. It's part of his face. He likes it the way it is. And he loves you very much. He doesn't need you to make him laugh. He's happy when you're happy." + +She cleaned Tommy's lip and put a band-aid on it. She said, "Let's go downstairs and have some cookies. And when dad comes home, we'll tell him what happened. He'll be glad you're okay. And maybe he'll let you touch his mustache again. But only with your fingers, okay?" + +Tommy nodded and smiled. He felt better. He loved his mom and his dad. And he loved his dad's mustache. But he learned not to play with the razor. He was an enthusiastic boy, but he also wanted to be a good boy. +Tom and Lily were very enthusiastic about the parade. They wanted to see the big balloons, the funny clowns and the loud music. They put on their hats and coats and asked their mom to take them to the street. + +"Can we go now, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to wait for dad. He is still working on his computer," mom said. + +"But we will miss the parade!" Lily said. + +"No, you won't. The parade starts in half an hour. Dad will be done soon," mom said. + +Tom and Lily were not happy. They wanted to go now. They looked at the clock and saw that it was almost time for the parade. They decided to make a plan. They would prevent dad from working on his computer. They would distract him with something else. + +They went to dad's office and knocked on the door. + +"Dad, dad, can you play with us?" Tom asked. + +"Sorry, kids, I'm very busy. I have to finish this report," dad said. + +"But dad, we have a surprise for you!" Lily said. + +"A surprise? What is it?" dad asked. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They had an idea. They ran to the kitchen and grabbed some pots and pans. They came back to dad's office and started to bang them together. + +"Surprise! We made a parade for you!" Tom and Lily shouted. + +Dad looked at them and laughed. He saw how enthusiastic they were. He also saw how much they wanted to see the real parade. He closed his computer and hugged them. + +"Thank you for the parade, kids. It was very loud and fun. But you know what? There is a bigger and better parade outside. Why don't we go and see it together?" dad said. + +Tom and Lily cheered. They dropped the pots and pans and grabbed dad's hand. They ran to mom and told her the good news. + +"Come on, mom, let's go to the parade!" Tom and Lily said. + +Mom smiled and followed them. They all went to the street and enjoyed the parade. They saw the big balloons, the funny clowns and the loud music. They were very happy. They prevented dad from working on his computer and they had a great time. +Tom was a child who liked to play outside. He had a green ball that he threw and caught with his friends. One day, he saw a big hill near his house. He wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. + +He asked his mom if he could go. She said yes, but he had to be back before dark. She gave him a sandwich and a bottle of water. She also gave him a flashlight. She said, "This is for you, in case it gets dark and you can't see. You can turn it on and it will shine a bright light. But don't use it too much, or the battery will run out." + +Tom thanked his mom and ran to the hill. He climbed and climbed, and saw many things. He saw flowers, birds, bugs, and rocks. He had fun exploring and finding new things. He ate his sandwich and drank his water. He forgot about the time. + +When he reached the top of the hill, he looked at the sky. It was getting dark. He saw the sun go down and the stars come out. He also saw his house far away. He realized he had to go back. He started to run down the hill, but it was hard to see. He tripped and fell. He hurt his knee and dropped his flashlight. He heard it roll away and stop. He looked for it, but he couldn't find it. He was scared and alone. + +He cried and called for his mom. He said, "Mom, mom, where are you? I can't see. I need your help. Please come and get me." + +His mom heard his voice. She had been worried about him. She had taken her own flashlight and gone to look for him. She followed his voice and saw him on the hill. She ran to him and hugged him. She said, "Tom, Tom, I'm here. Don't cry. I'm sorry you got hurt. I'm glad you're safe. Let's go home." + +She helped him stand up and gave him her flashlight. She said, "Here, you can use this. It will shine a bright light and show you the way. But don't use it too much, or the battery will run out." + +Tom nodded and held her hand. He said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. You are the best." + +They walked home together, using the flashlight. They saw the green ball on the way. Tom picked it up and smiled. He said, "Look, mom, I found my ball. It's still green. Can we play with it tomorrow?" + +She said, "Yes, we can. But first, you need to rest and heal your knee. And you need to learn to be careful and watch the time. OK?" + +He said, "OK, mom. I'm sorry I made you worry. I learned my lesson. I won't do it again." + +She said, "I know, Tom. I know. I'm proud of you. You are a brave and curious child. But you also need to be smart and safe. OK?" + +He said, "OK, mom. OK." +Tommy was very happy. He was going to a party with his friends. He put on his new shirt and his blue hat. He took his toy car with him. He loved his toy car. It was red and shiny and fast. + +At the party, there were many games and snacks and balloons. Tommy played with his friends and had fun. He shared his toy car with some of them. They liked his toy car too. But one boy was mean. He wanted to keep the toy car for himself. He did not share. He ran away with the toy car. + +Tommy was very sad. He ran after the boy. He wanted his toy car back. He shouted and asked for his toy car. But the boy did not listen. He threw the toy car on the ground. The toy car broke. It was not red and shiny and fast anymore. It was broken and dirty and slow. + +Tommy was very angry. He cried. He cried loud and hard. He cried so much that his shirt and his hat got wet. He cried so much that everyone heard him. He cried so much that his mom came to him. She hugged him and said sorry. She said she would buy him a new toy car. She said the boy was bad and would be punished. + +Tommy was still sad. But he felt a little better. He stopped crying. He wiped his tears. He said thank you to his mom. He said goodbye to his friends. He went home with his mom. He hoped he would get a new toy car soon. He hoped he would never see the mean boy again. +Lily liked to count. She counted her toys, her books, her fingers and toes. She counted the stars at night and the flowers in the garden. She counted everything she saw. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a big train with many cars. She wanted to count them all. She ran after the train, but it was too fast. She did not see the road or the cars. She did not hear her mom and dad calling her name. + +A nice man saw Lily and stopped his car. He got out and picked her up. He took her back to her mom and dad. They were very happy to see her. They hugged her and thanked the nice man. They told Lily to be careful and not run away. + +Lily was sorry. She learned that counting was fun, but not more important than being safe. She also learned that the train was pretty, but not more pretty than her mom and dad. She said sorry to them and gave them a big kiss. They smiled and said they loved her. They went home and counted the train cars in a book. Lily was happy. +Lisa and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. Lisa had a big spoon and Ben had a small spoon. They took turns stirring the pot of soup. + +"Can I taste the soup?" Ben asked Lisa. + +"Okay, but be careful. It is hot," Lisa said. She gave Ben a gentle smile and released some soup from her spoon into his spoon. + +Ben blew on the soup and then sipped it. He made a funny face and spat it out. + +"Yuck! This soup is bad!" he said. + +Lisa tasted the soup too. She also spat it out. + +"Yuck! You are right! This soup is bad!" she said. + +They looked at the pot and saw what was wrong. They had put too much salt and pepper and vinegar and ketchup and mustard and cheese and chocolate and candy and pickles and bananas and cookies and ice cream and cereal and milk and eggs and bread and pasta and meat and fish and vegetables and fruit and nuts and beans and rice and corn and cheese and yogurt and jam and honey and butter and peanut butter and jelly and cake and pie and pudding and marshmallows and popcorn and chips and salsa and crackers and cheese and ham and turkey and salad and dressing and soup and water and juice and soda and tea and coffee and milkshakes and smoothies and lemonade and hot chocolate and cider and beer and wine and champagne and whiskey and vodka and rum and gin and tequila and martini and margarita and mojito and daiquiri and pina colada and sangria and mimosa and spritzer and punch and eggnog and cider and mulled wine and hot toddy and Irish coffee and s'mores and fondue and nachos and pizza and burgers and fries and hot dogs and sandwiches and wraps and tacos and burritos and enchiladas and quesadillas and fajitas and nachos and guacamole and sour cream and salsa and cheese and chili and cornbread and ribs and chicken and wings and drumsticks and nuggets and tenders and strips and popcorn and roasted and grilled and fried and baked and broiled and steamed and boiled and poached and scrambled and fried and omelet and quiche and crepe and pancake and waffle and french toast and muffin and bagel and croissant and donut and pastry and biscuit and scone and toast and jam and butter and cheese and ham and bacon and sausage and hash brown and grits and oatmeal and cereal and granola and yogurt and fruit and nuts and honey and milk and juice and coffee and tea and water and smoothies and milkshakes and in the pot. + +They had put everything they could find in the kitchen in the pot. + +They looked at each other and laughed. + +"Oops! We made a big mess!" they said. + +They decided to clean up the kitchen and make a new soup. A simple soup. A soup with only water and carrots and potatoes and salt and pepper and parsley and chicken. A soup that would taste good and not bad. A soup that they would share with their mom and dad and say sorry for making a big mess. A soup that they would eat with their spoons and be happy. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to watch movies. Sometimes they watched movies with their mom and dad, and sometimes they watched movies on their own. They had a lot of movies to choose from, but their favorite was the one about the lion who escaped from the zoo. + +One day, they decided to watch the lion movie again. They put the movie in the player and sat on the couch. They were very happy and excited to see the lion run and roar and make friends with other animals. + +But then, something bad happened. The movie stopped working. It made a loud noise and showed a black screen. Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They wanted to see the lion escape and be free. + +They started to cry and yell. They threw their pillows and toys on the floor. They did not listen to their mom and dad, who tried to calm them down and fix the movie. + +"Stop it, Lily and Ben!" their mom said. "You are being very naughty and rude. You need to learn to be patient and respectful. Sometimes things don't work the way we want, but that's no reason to throw a tantrum. You can watch another movie, or play a game, or read a book. There are many ways to have fun and be happy." + +Lily and Ben looked at their mom and dad. They felt sorry for being mean and loud. They realized that their mom and dad were right. They said sorry and hugged them. They picked up their pillows and toys and put them back where they belonged. They asked their mom and dad to help them choose another movie, or play a game, or read a book. + +They learned that they should not let a small problem ruin their day. They learned that they should be grateful for what they have and enjoy it. They learned that they should be kind and polite to their mom and dad, who loved them and wanted them to be happy. They learned that happiness is not something that comes from a movie, but from their own hearts. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together at the park. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But sometimes they have difficult feelings. Lily likes to share her toys, but Ben does not. Ben likes to keep his toys for himself. + +One day, Lily brings a new doll to the park. She loves her doll very much. She gives her doll a name, a dress and a hat. She shows her doll to Ben. Ben thinks the doll is pretty. He wants to play with the doll too. + +"Can I have your doll?" Ben asks Lily. + +"No, you can't. She is mine. I love her." Lily says. + +"Please, just for a little bit. I will be careful." Ben asks again. + +"No, you can't. You never share your toys with me. You are not nice." Lily says. + +Ben feels angry and sad. He wants the doll so much. He thinks of a plan. He waits until Lily is not looking. He grabs the doll and runs away. + +Lily sees Ben running away with her doll. She feels shocked and hurt. She loves her doll very much. She does not want to lose her. She runs after Ben. She shouts and cries. + +"Give me back my doll! Give me back my doll!" Lily says. + +Ben hears Lily behind him. He runs faster. He thinks he can get away. But he does not see the big rock on the ground. He trips and falls. The doll flies out of his hands. The doll lands on the grass. Her dress and hat are torn. Her face is dirty. + +Lily catches up with Ben. She sees her doll on the ground. She feels sad and angry. She picks up her doll and hugs her. She looks at Ben. Ben looks at her. He sees her tears and her doll. He feels sorry and ashamed. He knows he did a bad thing. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry I took your doll. I'm sorry I hurt her. I was wrong. Can you forgive me?" Ben asks Lily. + +Lily looks at Ben. She sees his sorry face and his scraped knee. She feels sorry for him too. She knows he is her friend. She knows he made a mistake. She knows it is difficult to share sometimes. + +"It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. You are my friend. I love you. But you have to share your toys with me. And you have to be careful with my doll. She is very special to me." Lily says. + +Ben nods and smiles. He hugs Lily and her doll. He says he will share his toys with her. And he will be careful with her doll. He says he loves her too. They are friends again. They go back to the park. They have fun together. They learn to share and care. They are happy. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toys. They have a lot of toys, but their favorite is a big camera. The camera can record what they do and say. They can watch the recordings on the TV and laugh. + +One day, Tom and Mia decide to record a show. They put on funny hats and glasses and pretend to be different people. Tom is a doctor and Mia is a teacher. They talk to each other and make jokes. + +"Hello, doctor," Mia says. "I have a problem. My waist is too big. What can I do?" + +Tom looks at Mia and smiles. He takes a tape measure and wraps it around her waist. He pretends to be surprised. + +"Wow, your waist is very big," he says. "You need to eat less candy and more vegetables. And you need to exercise more. Can you do that?" + +Mia nods and makes a face. She does not like vegetables. She likes candy. But she wants to play along. + +"OK, doctor," she says. "I will try to do that. Thank you for your help." + +Tom and Mia finish their show and clap for each other. They are very clever and funny. They run to the TV and press a button. The TV shows their recording. They watch it and laugh. They are very happy. They hug each other and say, "We are the best actors ever!" +Sara likes to play with her toy bird. She calls it Tweet. Tweet can repeat what Sara says. Sara thinks this is very funny. + +One day, Sara and Tweet are playing near the window. Sara sees a real bird outside. It is blue and yellow. Sara says, "Hello, bird!" Tweet says, "Hello, bird!" + +The real bird hears Tweet and flies to the window. It looks at Sara and Tweet. It says, "Hello, bird!" Sara and Tweet are surprised. They say, "Hello, bird!" again. The real bird says, "Hello, bird!" again. + +Sara, Tweet and the real bird repeat each other for a long time. They make a lot of noise. Sara's mom comes to see what is going on. She sees Sara, Tweet and the real bird at the window. She smiles and says, "What a noisy trio!" + +Sara says, "Mom, look! This bird can talk like Tweet!" Tweet says, "Mom, look! This bird can talk like Tweet!" The real bird says, "Mom, look! This bird can talk like Tweet!" + +Sara's mom laughs and says, "Yes, I see. This bird is a parrot. Parrots can repeat what they hear. They are very smart and colorful. Do you want to feed the parrot some seeds?" + +Sara says, "Yes, please!" Tweet says, "Yes, please!" The parrot says, "Yes, please!" + +Sara's mom opens the window gently and gives some seeds to Sara. Sara holds out her hand and the parrot lands on it. The parrot eats the seeds and says, "Thank you!" Sara says, "You're welcome!" Tweet says, "You're welcome!" + +Sara, Tweet and the parrot become friends. They play and talk every day. Sara's mom thinks they are very cute. She is happy that Sara has a new friend. +Lily loved to soar in the sky with her kite. She made the kite with her dad, using paper, sticks and string. They painted the kite with bright colors, like red, yellow and blue. Lily felt happy when she saw her kite fly high and fast. + +One day, Lily met a painter in the park. He had a big canvas, a brush and many paints. He was painting the sky, the trees and the flowers. Lily watched him and said, "Hello, I like your painting. It is very pretty." + +The painter smiled and said, "Thank you, little girl. I like your kite. It is very bright. Do you want to paint with me?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. I love to paint. Can I paint my kite on your canvas?" + +The painter said, "Of course. Here, take this brush and this paint. You can paint wherever you want." + +Lily took the brush and the paint and started to paint her kite on the canvas. She used the same colors as her kite and made it big and bold. She was very proud of her painting. The painter was proud too. He said, "You are a very good painter, Lily. You have a lot of talent. Do you want to keep your painting?" + +Lily said, "Yes, thank you. Can I show it to my dad?" + +The painter said, "Sure. He will be very happy to see it. And maybe you can come back and paint with me again." + +Lily said, "Yes, I would like that. Thank you, painter. You are very nice." + +Lily took her painting and ran to her dad, who was waiting for her. She showed him her painting and said, "Look, dad. I painted my kite with a painter. Do you like it?" + +Her dad hugged her and said, "I love it, Lily. It is beautiful. You are a wonderful painter. And you are my wonderful daughter." +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big bird in a tree. The bird had red and yellow feathers. It was a parrot. + +"Hello, hello!" the parrot said. Ben and Lily were surprised. They ran to the tree. + +"Can you talk?" Ben asked the parrot. + +"Yes, yes, I can talk. I am Polly. Polly the parrot." the parrot said. + +"Wow, you are smart. Do you want to play with us?" Lily asked the parrot. + +"Sorry, sorry, I am busy. Busy, busy, busy. I have to find food. Food, food, food." the parrot said. + +"What do you eat?" Ben asked the parrot. + +"I eat fruits, nuts and seeds. And sometimes salad. Salad, salad, salad. I like salad." the parrot said. + +"Salad? We have salad. Our mom made us salad for lunch. Do you want some?" Lily asked the parrot. + +"Yes, yes, please. I love salad. Can I have some?" the parrot said. + +"Sure, come with us. We have a picnic blanket over there. You can share our salad." Ben said. + +"Thank you, thank you. You are nice. Nice, nice, nice. I will come with you." the parrot said. + +They walked to the picnic blanket. They saw a big bowl of salad. It had lettuce, tomatoes, carrots and cheese. The parrot flew to the bowl. He picked a piece of lettuce with his beak. He was about to eat it when a squirrel jumped out of a bush. The squirrel wanted the salad too. He ran to the bowl. He tried to grab the lettuce from the parrot. + +"Hey, hey, stop. That is mine. Mine, mine, mine. Go away. Go away, go away." the parrot said. + +"No, no, no. That is mine. Mine, mine, mine. I am hungry. Hungry, hungry, hungry. Give me that. Give me that, give me that." the squirrel said. + +They started to fight. They pulled and tugged and bit and scratched. They made a lot of noise. They spilled the salad all over the blanket. + +"Stop, stop, stop. You are making a mess. A mess, mess, mess. You are ruining our lunch. Lunch, lunch, lunch. Be nice. Be nice, be nice." Ben said. + +"Please, please, please. Don't fight. Don't fight, don't fight. You can share. Share, share, share. There is enough for everyone. Everyone, everyone, everyone." Lily said. + +But the parrot and the squirrel did not listen. They kept fighting. They did not see a big shadow above them. It was a hawk. A hawk with sharp claws and a hungry eye. The hawk saw the parrot and the squirrel. He saw a tasty meal. He swooped down. He was about to strike. Strike, strike, strike. +Lily was ready to go to the park with her mom. She put on her hat, her coat and her boots. She also took her favorite toy, a gray bunny. She loved her bunny very much. She received it from her grandma on her birthday. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, Mommy, I'm ready!" Lily said. She held her mom's hand and they walked to the park. + +At the park, Lily saw many children playing. She wanted to join them. She saw a slide, a swing and a sandbox. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. She put her bunny on her lap and slid down. Whee! + +She had so much fun. She did it again and again. Then she saw a boy with a red ball. He threw the ball and caught it. Lily wanted to play with the ball too. She walked to the boy and said, "Hi, can I play with you?" + +The boy looked at Lily and smiled. He said, "Sure, you can play with me. What's your name?" + +"I'm Lily. What's your name?" Lily said. + +"I'm Ben. Do you want to catch the ball?" Ben said. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. + +Ben threw the ball to Lily. Lily caught it and threw it back. They played catch for a while. They laughed and had fun. + +Lily was happy. She made a new friend. She also shared her bunny with Ben. Ben liked the bunny. He said, "Your bunny is very soft and cute. Where did you get it?" + +"I received it from my grandma. She gave it to me on my birthday. It's my favorite toy." Lily said. + +"That's very nice of your grandma. My grandma gave me this ball. It's my favorite toy." Ben said. + +They hugged their toys and each other. They were happy. They played some more until it was time to go home. + +Lily said goodbye to Ben. She said, "Thank you for playing with me. You are very nice. Can we play again?" + +Ben said goodbye to Lily. He said, "You're welcome. You are very nice too. Yes, we can play again. Maybe tomorrow?" + +Lily nodded. She held her mom's hand and they walked home. She told her mom about her new friend and her fun day. She was happy. She hugged her bunny and said, "I love you, bunny. You are my best friend." +Tom and Lily were playing with their colorful blocks. They liked to build tall towers and houses with them. They had many blocks of different shapes and colors. + +"Look, I made a big castle!" Tom said, showing his blocks to Lily. + +"It is very nice, Tom. Can I play with you?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, you can. But be careful, do not break it!" Tom said. + +They played together, adding more blocks to the castle. They pretended they were the king and the queen of the castle. They had fun. + +But then, they heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a big wolf. The wolf was hungry and angry. He wanted to eat something. + +"Roar! I smell children! I will eat them!" the wolf said. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They ran to the door and locked it. They hoped the wolf would go away. + +But the wolf did not go away. He came to the door and tried to open it. He pushed and scratched and bit the door. But the door was strong and did not break. + +"Let me in, let me in, or I will huff and puff and blow your house down!" the wolf said. + +Tom and Lily did not answer. They hugged each other and prayed. + +The wolf huffed and puffed and blew at the door. But the door did not break. He huffed and puffed and blew harder. But the door still did not break. + +The wolf was tired and angry. He looked around and saw the window. He saw the colorful blocks inside. He had an idea. + +"I will break the window and get in!" the wolf said. + +He ran to the window and jumped. He crashed into the window and broke it. Glass and blocks flew everywhere. The wolf landed inside the house. + +Tom and Lily screamed. They ran to the other room and hid under the bed. They hoped the wolf would not find them. + +But the wolf saw them. He followed them and growled. He came to the bed and looked under it. He saw Tom and Lily. He smiled. + +"Hello, children. I found you. Now I will eat you!" the wolf said. + +But then, something happened. The wolf felt a sharp pain in his mouth. He opened his mouth and spat out something. It was a block. A colorful block. + +The wolf had broken his teeth on the block. He could not eat anything. He howled in pain and ran away. + +Tom and Lily came out from under the bed. They saw the broken window and the broken blocks. They saw the wolf running away. + +They were happy and relieved. They hugged each other and thanked the block. + +"Thank you, block. You saved us from the wolf. You are our hero!" they said. + +They cleaned up the mess and fixed the window. They played with their blocks again. But they did not build a castle. They built a wall. A strong and colorful wall. To keep the wolf away. +Tom and Mia are in the same class. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. But sometimes they fight over things. One day, they both want the same red crayon. They pull and tug and yell. + +"Give me the crayon!" Tom says. + +"No, it's mine!" Mia says. + +They are so angry that they do not see the teacher coming. She is not happy. She tells them to stop and share. But Tom and Mia do not listen. They keep fighting. + +The teacher says, "If you do not stop, you will have to sit at the desk and do nothing." + +Tom and Mia do not want to sit at the desk. They want to play. But they are too stubborn to say sorry. They think the other one is wrong. + +The teacher takes the crayon away and puts it on the desk. She says, "You can have it back when you are nice to each other." + +Tom and Mia are sad. They look at the crayon on the desk. They both want it. They have an idea. They wait until the teacher is busy with other kids. Then they sneak to the desk. They reach for the crayon at the same time. + +But they are not careful. They bump into the desk. The desk wobbles. The crayon falls. And so does a big book. The book lands on Tom's foot. It hurts a lot. Tom cries. + +Mia sees Tom crying. She feels sorry for him. She forgets about the crayon. She says, "Are you okay, Tom? I'm sorry we fought." + +Tom looks at Mia. He sees that she is sorry. He forgets about the crayon too. He says, "I'm okay, Mia. I'm sorry too." + +They hug and say sorry to the teacher. The teacher smiles and gives them the crayon. She says, "You can share it and play nicely." + +Tom and Mia nod and smile. They go back to their table and draw a picture together. They use the red crayon and other colors too. They are happy. They are friends. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big pile of dirt. It looks like earth. + +"Let's play with the earth!" Tim says. He takes a handful of earth and makes a ball. He throws it to Sam. + +"OK!" Sam says. He takes some earth and makes a ball too. He throws it back to Tim. + +They have fun throwing earth balls at each other. They laugh and shout. They are very noisy. + +But they do not see that they are making a mess. They are throwing earth on the grass, on the flowers, on the bench, and on the people. The people are not happy. They are angry and sad. + +"Hey, stop that!" a man says. He has earth on his shirt. "You are ruining the park!" + +"Sorry, mister," Tim says. He feels bad. + +"Me too," Sam says. He feels bad too. + +Their moms come and see what they have done. They are not happy either. They make them say sorry to the people and help clean up the mess. + +"Boys, you should not play with the earth like that," Tim's mom says. "The earth is not a toy. It is where we live. We have to take care of it and respect it." + +"Yes, mom," Tim says. + +"And you should not be so noisy," Sam's mom says. "You should be polite and quiet. You should not bother other people who are enjoying the park." + +"Yes, mom," Sam says. + +Tim and Sam learn their lesson. They decide to play with their cars and balls instead. They are more careful and quiet. They have fun and make friends with the people. They are happy and so are the people. They love the park and the earth. +Lily was bored. She did not want to play with her toys. She did not want to watch TV. She did not want to nap. She wanted to do something new and fun. She looked around her room and saw her carpet. It was blue and soft and had many shapes on it. She wondered what the shapes were. She decided to find out. + +She got up from her bed and walked to her carpet. She knelt down and touched the shapes. Some were round, some were square, some were starry. She liked the starry ones best. They were shiny and sparkly. She wondered if they were magic. She decided to make a wish. + +She closed her eyes and wished for a pony. She loved ponies. They were big and furry and had long tails. She wanted to ride one and feed it carrots. She opened her eyes and looked at the carpet. Nothing happened. She felt sad. She wondered why her wish did not come true. + +She heard a knock on the door. It was her mom. She came in and smiled at Lily. She had a big box in her arms. It was heavy. She put it on the floor and said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you. Do you want to see what's inside?" + +Lily nodded. She was curious. She hoped it was something good. She ran to the box and opened it. She gasped. It was a pony. A toy pony. It was brown and soft and had a long tail. It had a button on its ear. When Lily pressed it, the pony made a sound. It said, "Neigh!" + +Lily was happy. She hugged the pony and thanked her mom. She wondered how her mom knew what she wished for. She decided it was a coincidence. She did not care. She had a pony. She put it on the carpet and played with it. She forgot she was bored. She had fun. +Lily liked to read books with many words. She had a big book with many words and pictures. It was called a dictionary. She liked to learn new words and what they meant. + +One day, she saw a fancy book in the library. It had a shiny cover and a lock. She wanted to see what was inside. She asked the librarian if she could borrow it. + +"Sorry, Lily, this book is not for you. It is very old and special. You need a key to open it. And you need to be careful with it. It is not a dictionary. It is a diary. It has secrets inside," the librarian said. + +Lily was curious. She wanted to know the secrets. She waited until the librarian was busy. Then she took the book and ran to a corner. She tried to open the lock with a paper clip. But it did not work. She tried to pull the cover. But it did not budge. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw a big dog. It was barking and running towards her. It wanted to play with the book. Lily was scared. She did not want the dog to bite the book. She did not want to get in trouble. + +She threw the book in the air. She hoped the dog would catch it and leave her alone. But the book flew too high. It hit a window. The window broke. The book fell outside. The wind blew it away. + +Lily was shocked. She did not mean to release the book. She did not mean to break the window. She did not mean to lose the diary. She started to cry. + +The librarian heard the noise. She came to see what happened. She saw Lily crying and the broken window. She saw the dog chasing the book. She was angry. + +"Lily, what did you do? How could you be so naughty? You took the book without asking. You tried to open it. You released it. You broke the window. You lost the diary. You are in big trouble. You have to say sorry. And you have to pay for the damage. And you have to find the book. And you have to return it. And you have to promise to never do it again," the librarian said. + +Lily felt sorry. She did not want to be naughty. She did not want to make the librarian angry. She did not want to lose the book. She wanted to fix everything. + +She said sorry to the librarian. She said she would pay for the damage. She said she would find the book. She said she would return it. She said she would promise to never do it again. + +She went outside with the librarian. They looked for the book. They asked people if they saw it. They followed the wind. They hoped to find it. + +They found it in a park. It was on a bench. A man was reading it. He had a key. He had opened it. He had read the secrets. + +He looked at Lily and the librarian. He smiled. He said, "Hello, I am the owner of this book. It is my diary. I wrote it when I was young. I lost it many years ago. I have been looking for it ever since. I am so happy to see it again. Thank you for finding it for me. You are very kind." + +Lily and the librarian were surprised. They did not know the man. They did not know he was the owner. They did not know he had been looking for it. + +They said hello to the man. They said they were sorry for taking it. They said they were glad to find it for him. They said they were curious about it. + +The man said, "It is okay. I forgive you. I understand. You are curious. You like to read. You like to learn. You are like me. I like to read. I like to learn. I like to write. I wrote many things in this book. Some are true. Some are not. Some are funny. Some are sad. Some are fancy. Some are simple. Do you want to hear some?" + +Lily and the librarian said yes. They wanted to hear some. They sat with the man. He read some of his diary to them. He told them some of his secrets. He made them laugh. He made them think. He made them wonder. + +They liked the man. They liked his diary. They liked his words. They learned many things. They had fun. + +They thanked the man. They said goodbye to him. They said they hoped to see him again. They said they hoped to read more of his diary. + +They went back to the library. They were happy. They had a new friend. They had a new story. They had a new word. They had learned what "release" meant. +Lily and Sam like to pretend a lot. They pretend to be pirates, or astronauts, or doctors. Sometimes they pretend to be animals, like lions or monkeys. They have a lot of fun with their toys and their imagination. + +One day, Lily found a huge book in her mom's room. It was a novel, a book with many words and no pictures. Lily wanted to know what the novel was about, but she could not read the words. She asked Sam to help her. + +"Sam, can you read this book to me?" Lily said, holding the novel. + +Sam looked at the book and shook his head. "No, I can't. It has too many words. And they are hard words, not like the ones we learn at school." + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to hear the story in the novel. Then she had an idea. "Why don't we pretend to read it?" she said. "We can make up our own story from the book. We can look at the letters and guess what they mean." + +Sam liked the idea. He smiled and nodded. "Okay, let's pretend to read it. You start." + +Lily opened the novel and pointed at a page. She looked at the letters and made up a sentence. "Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a castle. She had a big dress and a crown." + +Sam took the novel and pointed at another page. He looked at the letters and made up another sentence. "But the princess was not happy. She wanted to go on an adventure. She wanted to see the world." + +Lily and Sam took turns pretending to read the novel. They made up a story about the princess who ran away from the castle and met a dragon, a witch, a knight, and a fairy. They used their voices and their faces to make the story more exciting. They laughed and gasped and cheered as they pretended to read the novel. + +They did not notice that their mom was watching them from the door. She smiled and was proud of them. She thought they were very clever and creative. She decided to let them keep the novel and to read it to them when they were older. She knew they would love the real story as much as the one they pretended. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with trains. They had a big box of toy trains and tracks that they could make different shapes with. One day, they found a black rock in the garden. It was hard and dirty and smelled bad. + +"What is this?" Tim asked, holding the rock. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's coal," Sam said, looking at it. + +"Coal? What is coal?" Tim asked. + +"Coal is something you burn to make fire and smoke. Like in the old trains," Sam said. + +"Can we burn it and make our trains go faster?" Tim asked. + +"Maybe. Let's try," Sam said. + +They took the rock and put it in a metal can. Then they found some matches and lit the rock on fire. It made a lot of smoke and sparks. They were excited and ran to get their trains. + +"Look, we have a real train now!" Tim said, putting his train on the track. + +"Yeah, let's make it go around the can!" Sam said, putting his train next to Tim's. + +They pushed their trains and watched them go around the can. They did not see that the smoke and sparks were flying out of the can and landing on the grass. The grass started to burn and make more smoke and fire. + +Soon, the fire was very big and scary. It reached the box of trains and tracks and burned them too. Tim and Sam heard a loud noise and saw their toys melt and break. They were very sad and scared. + +"Mom! Dad! Help!" they cried. + +Mom and Dad heard them and ran outside. They saw the fire and grabbed a hose. They sprayed water on the fire and put it out. They were very angry and worried. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked. + +"We were playing with coal and fire," Tim said. + +"Where did you get coal and fire?" Dad asked. + +"We found a rock and used matches," Sam said. + +"You found a rock and used matches? Do you know how dangerous that is? You could have burned the house and yourselves!" Mom said. + +"We're sorry, we didn't know," Tim and Sam said. + +"You didn't know? How could you not know? You are old enough to know better. You are very naughty and foolish. You are not allowed to play with trains or matches ever again. You have to go to your room and think about what you did. And you will get no presents for Christmas. Only coal," Dad said. + +He took the rock and threw it in the trash. He took Tim and Sam by the hand and dragged them to their room. He locked the door and left them there. They were very confused and sad. They cried and hugged each other. They wished they had never played with coal and fire. They wished they had listened to Mom and Dad. They wished they had their trains back. They wished they had a good ending. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big, shiny vegetable in their garden. It was round and orange and had a green stem on top. + +"Wow, look at that pumpkin!" Sara said. "It is so big and shiny!" + +"Let's pick it and make a pie!" Tom said. He ran to the pumpkin and tried to pull it out of the ground. + +But the pumpkin was too heavy and stuck. Tom could not move it at all. He grunted and groaned and pulled harder. + +"Stop, Tom, stop!" Sara said. "You are being crazy! You can't pick the pumpkin by yourself. You need to ask for help." + +But Tom did not listen. He kept pulling and pulling until he fell down on the ground. He hurt his knee and started to cry. + +Sara ran to him and hugged him. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. Are you okay?" + +Tom nodded and wiped his tears. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I was being crazy. I wanted to pick the pumpkin by myself. But it was too hard." + +Sara smiled and said, "It's okay, Tom. We all make mistakes. But we can learn from them. Next time, we can ask Mom or Dad to help us pick the pumpkin. Then we can make a pie together." + +Tom smiled and said, "You are right, Sara. We can do more things if we work together. And we can have more fun, too." + +They hugged each other and went inside to find their parents. They learned that sometimes, it is better to ask for help than to be crazy. And they also learned that shiny vegetables can make delicious pies. +Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They see a big pole with colorful flags on it. The flags are red, yellow, blue and green. They are very pretty. + +Ben and Mia run to the pole. They want to touch the flags. They reach up with their hands. But the flags are too high. They cannot touch them. + +Ben has an idea. He sees a big rock near the pole. He says to Mia, "Let's climb on the rock. Then we can touch the flags." + +Mia nods. She likes Ben's idea. They go to the rock. They climb on it. They are careful not to fall. They are now closer to the flags. + +Ben and Mia stretch their arms. They touch the flags. They feel soft and smooth. They smile. They like the flags. They say, "Yay! We did it!" They are happy. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play outside in winter. They made snowmen and snowballs and snow forts. They had fun. + +One day, Lily had a big idea. She wanted to lead Ben to a new place. She saw a big hill with lots of snow. She said, "Come with me, Ben. I know a good place to play." + +Ben followed Lily. He trusted her. They walked and walked. The hill was far away. Ben started to feel cold and tired. He said, "Lily, can we go back? I don't like this place. It's too cold and too far." + +Lily said, "No, Ben. We are almost there. It will be fun. Trust me." She pulled his hand and made him walk faster. + +They reached the hill. Lily was happy. She said, "Look, Ben. This is the best place to play. We can slide down the hill and make snow angels and have a snow fight." + +But Ben was not happy. He was angry and sad. He said, "Lily, this is a bad place to play. It's too steep and too slippery and too dangerous. I don't want to play here. I want to go home." + +Lily said, "Don't be silly, Ben. It's not dangerous. It's fun. Come on, let's slide down the hill." + +She pushed Ben down the hill. Ben screamed. He slid down the hill very fast. He hit a rock and hurt his leg. He cried. + +Lily saw Ben crying. She felt ashamed. She knew she was wrong. She ran down the hill to help Ben. She said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I'm sorry I led you to this place. I'm sorry I pushed you. I'm sorry I hurt you. Please forgive me." + +Ben looked at Lily. He saw she was sorry. He said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. But next time, please listen to me. And don't lead me to bad places." + +Lily nodded. She said, "I promise, Ben. I will listen to you. And I will lead you to good places." + +They hugged. They were friends again. They walked back home. They were happy. +Lily and Max were excited to play with their blocks. They wanted to build a big tower that reached the sky. They took turns to put one block on top of another, and counted how many they had. + +"Look, we have ten blocks now!" Lily said. + +"Let's make it higher!" Max said. + +They added more blocks, and the tower grew taller and taller. They had to stand on their toes to reach the top. They were very proud of their tower. + +"Wow, it's so high!" Lily said. + +"Can you see the birds?" Max said. + +They looked out of the window and saw some birds flying by. They waved at them and smiled. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was their dog, Spot. He saw the tower and wanted to play too. He ran into the room and jumped on the blocks. The tower fell down with a crash. The blocks scattered all over the floor. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Max said. + +"Bad dog!" Lily said. + +"Spot, no!" Max said. + +Spot wagged his tail and licked their faces. He thought it was a fun game. He wanted them to hop with him and chase the blocks. + +Lily and Max were sad at first, but then they laughed. They loved Spot, even when he was naughty. They decided to hop with him and play with the blocks again. They knew they could always build another tower. +Lily liked to draw with her pen. She had a red pen, a blue pen, and a yellow pen. She drew flowers, stars, and animals on her paper. She was very happy. + +One day, she left her pen on the grass. She forgot to take it inside. It rained and rained. The pen got wet and dirty. The ink ran out. The pen started to rot. It smelled bad. + +The next day, Lily looked for her pen. She wanted to draw more pictures. She saw it on the grass. She picked it up. It was soft and slimy. It broke in her hand. She felt sad. + +She ran to her mom. She showed her the pen. She said, "Mom, my pen is broken. It rotted. Why did it rot?" + +Her mom hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Your pen rotted because you left it outside. It got too wet and too old. You need to take care of your things. You need to put them away when you're done." + +Lily nodded. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was not careful. Can I have a new pen?" + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Yes, you can have a new pen. But you have to be modest. You don't need many pens. You only need one or two. And you have to use them well. And you have to put them away when you're done." + +Lily agreed. She said, "Okay, Mom. I will be modest. I will use my pen well. And I will put it away when I'm done." + +Her mom gave her a new pen. It was green. Lily liked it. She drew a picture of her mom and her pen. She was very happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they want to build a big tower with blocks. They put many blocks on top of each other. They are happy. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is loud and fast. He runs to the tower and knocks it down. The blocks fall everywhere. Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They shout at the dog. + +"Bad dog! Go away! You broke our tower!" Anna says. + +"Leave us alone! We worked hard!" Ben says. + +The dog is sorry. He did not mean to break the tower. He just wanted to play. He wags his tail and licks Anna and Ben. He tries to say sorry. + +Anna and Ben look at the dog. They see that he is sorry. They are not angry anymore. They pet the dog and hug him. + +"OK, dog. We forgive you. You can play with us. But be careful!" Anna says. + +"Yes, dog. You can help us build a new tower. But use your paw, not your arm!" Ben says. + +The dog is happy. He nods and barks. He helps Anna and Ben build a new tower. He uses his paw to put blocks on top of each other. He is careful and gentle. He succeeds. The tower is big and strong. Anna and Ben are proud. They clap and cheer. + +"Good dog! You did it! You are a good helper!" Anna says. + +"Good dog! You are a good friend! You are part of our team!" Ben says. + +The dog wags his tail and smiles. He is part of the team. He is a good friend. He is a good helper. He is happy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to try it. + +"Let's go up the slide!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Lily says. + +They run to the slide and climb the steps. Tom goes first. He slides down fast and laughs. + +"Your turn, Lily!" he says. + +Lily looks down. The slide is very high. She feels scared. + +"I don't want to slide!" she says. + +Tom waits for her. He sees that she is scared. + +"It's OK, Lily. I am here. You can do it!" he says. + +Lily tries to be brave. She sits on the slide. She holds the sides. She slides down slowly. + +She reaches the bottom. She smiles. + +"I did it!" she says. + +Tom hugs her. + +"Good job, Lily! You are very brave!" he says. + +They play on the slide again and again. They have fun. + +They forget about the time. They forget to stay near their moms. They forget to look for them. + +Their moms look for them. They are worried. They call their names. + +"Lily! Tom! Where are you?" they say. + +Lily and Tom hear their moms. They stop playing. They remember. + +"Oh no! We forgot our moms!" they say. + +They run to their moms. They say sorry. + +"We are sorry, mom. We forgot to stay near you. We forgot to look for you. We were playing on the slide." they say. + +Their moms are not angry. They are happy to see them. They hug them. + +"It's OK, Lily and Tom. We are glad you are safe. But next time, please remember to stay near us. And if you want to play on the slide, ask us first. OK?" they say. + +Lily and Tom nod. + +"OK, mom. We will remember. We are sorry." they say. + +They learn a lesson. They learn to be wise. They learn to listen to their moms. They learn to have fun and be safe. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play pretend. One day, they pretend to be Santa and his elf. They put on red hats and big coats. They find a big bag and fill it with toys. + +"Let's go to the chimney and give the toys to the kids," Tom says. He acts like Santa. He picks up the bag and walks to the fireplace. + +"Wait for me, Santa!" Jen says. She acts like his elf. She follows him with a small box. + +But when they get to the fireplace, they see a problem. The chimney is very small. Tom tries to fit in, but he can't. He pushes hard, but he is stuck. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cries. "It hurts! Help me, elf!" + +Jen tries to pull him out, but she can't. She pulls hard, but he is stuck. + +"Oh no, oh no, oh no!" Jen cries. "What do we do, Santa?" + +They hear a noise. It is their mom. She comes to the living room and sees them. + +"What are you doing, kids?" she asks. She is surprised and amused. + +"We are Santa and his elf," Tom says. "We want to give toys to the kids, but the chimney is too small." + +Mom smiles. She helps Tom out of the fireplace. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"You are very sweet, kids," she says. "But you don't have to act like Santa and his elf. You can just give the toys to your friends and family. They will love them anyway." + +Tom and Jen nod. They are happy. They take off their hats and coats. They give the toys to mom. They say sorry for making a mess. + +Mom says it's okay. She says they can have some cookies and milk. They go to the kitchen and eat. They talk and laugh. They are a happy family. +Tim and Sue were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the basement. It had a sign that said "Do not touch". But they were curious and opened the box. Inside, they saw a strange machine with buttons and wires. + +"What is this?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is something from dad's university. He works there and learns new things," Sue said. + +"Let's try it. Maybe it can do something fun," Tim said. He pushed a button and pointed the machine at Sue. + +"Tim, no! That is crazy!" Sue shouted. But it was too late. The machine made a loud noise and a bright light. Sue felt a weird feeling and then everything looked very big. + +"Tim, what did you do? I am so small!" Sue cried. She was the size of a mouse. + +"Oops. I'm sorry, Sue. I didn't know it would shrink you. How can I make you big again?" Tim said. He looked at the machine and saw many buttons. He didn't know which one to press. + +"Help me, Tim! I don't want to be small. It is scary. There might be a cat or a spider or a vacuum cleaner," Sue said. She ran to hide under a chair. + +"Don't worry, Sue. I will find a way to fix this. Maybe I can call dad and ask him. He knows about the machine. He is very smart," Tim said. He ran to the phone and dialed dad's number. + +"Hello, dad? I need your help. I did something bad. I used your machine and I shrunk Sue. She is very tiny and scared. How can I make her big again?" Tim said. + +"What? You did what? Tim, that is very dangerous. You should never touch my machine. It is not a toy. It is a shrink ray. I use it for my experiments at the university. You have to bring Sue and the machine to me right now. I will try to reverse the effect. But you have to be very careful. Do not lose Sue or break the machine. And do not shrink anything else. Do you understand?" dad said. + +"Yes, dad. I understand. I'm sorry, dad. I won't do it again. I love you, dad. I love Sue too. I will bring her and the machine to you. Please hurry, dad," Tim said. + +He hung up the phone and went to find Sue. He saw her under the chair and picked her up gently. He put her in his pocket and took the machine. He ran to the car and drove to the university. He hoped dad could make Sue big again. He felt very sorry and scared. He learned a big lesson. He should never touch things that he doesn't know. And he should always listen to dad. He loved his sister and he wanted her to be happy and safe. +Tom and Mia were playing near the cliff. They liked to look at the sea and the birds. They had a big bag of paper and scissors. They wanted to make paper boats and birds. + +"Look, Mia, I cut a boat!" Tom said. He showed Mia his paper boat. It was blue and had a yellow sail. + +"That's nice, Tom. I cut a bird!" Mia said. She showed Tom her paper bird. It was red and had green wings. + +They put their paper boats and birds on the ground. They wanted to make more. + +But then a big wind came. It blew their paper boats and birds away. They flew in the air and went over the cliff. + +"Tom, Mia, come here!" their mom called. She saw the wind and the paper flying. She was scared. + +Tom and Mia ran to their mom. They were sad. They lost their paper boats and birds. + +"Mom, the wind took our paper boats and birds!" Tom said. + +"Mom, they went over the cliff!" Mia said. + +Their mom hugged them. She was pale. She did not like the cliff. It was high and dangerous. + +"I'm sorry, Tom and Mia. The wind was too strong. But I'm glad you are safe. The cliff is not a good place to play. Come, let's go home. We can make more paper boats and birds there." she said. + +Tom and Mia nodded. They still wanted their paper boats and birds. But they loved their mom more. They held her hand and went home. +Ben and Mia woke up early. They wanted to see the sunrise. They put on their coats and hats and went outside. They walked to the hill near their house. The sky was still dark, but they could see some colors. + +"Look, Ben, the sky is pink and purple and orange!" Mia said. + +"Yes, it is very nice. Do you see the sun?" Ben asked. + +They looked for the sun, but it was hiding behind the clouds. They waited and waited. They felt cold and hungry. + +"Can we go back home, Ben? I want some breakfast," Mia said. + +"OK, Mia. Maybe we can see the sun later. Let's go back home," Ben said. + +They walked back to their house. Their mom was in the kitchen. She was making pancakes. She smiled when she saw them. + +"Good morning, Ben and Mia. Did you see the sunrise?" she asked. + +"No, mom. The sun was hiding. But the sky was nice," Ben said. + +"I'm sorry you missed the sun. But I have something for you. Do you want to help me make pancakes?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom. We love pancakes!" Mia said. + +Their mom gave them each a bowl and a spoon. She poured some batter into the bowls. + +"Now, you can stir the batter. Stir it well, but not too fast. Can you do that?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom. We can stir the batter," Ben and Mia said. + +They stirred the batter with their spoons. They had fun making bubbles and swirls. They laughed and talked. + +Soon, the batter was ready. Their mom put some butter on a pan. She poured some batter on the pan. She flipped the pancakes with a spatula. They smelled good. + +"Here you go, Ben and Mia. Some hot and yummy pancakes. You can put some syrup and berries on them. Enjoy!" she said. + +"Thank you, mom. You are the best!" Ben and Mia said. + +They ate their pancakes. They were happy and full. They looked out the window. The sun was shining. It was a nice day. +Ben likes to study animals. He has many books with pictures of animals. He likes to learn their names and what they do. His favorite animal is the octopus. He thinks the octopus is very smart and can do many things. + +One day, Ben goes to the zoo with his mom. He wants to see the octopus. He runs to the big tank where the octopus lives. He sees the octopus swimming and changing colors. He is very happy. He puts his face close to the glass and says hello to the octopus. + +But the octopus does not like Ben. The octopus thinks Ben is foolish and noisy. The octopus wants to be alone. He does not want to talk to Ben. He has a plan. He waits for Ben to come closer. Then he shoots water from his mouth at the glass. The water splashes Ben and makes him wet. Ben is surprised and scared. He cries and runs to his mom. + +His mom hugs him and tells him it is okay. She says the octopus was just playing a trick on him. She says the octopus is not mean, just curious. She says Ben should not be angry, but laugh. She says the octopus is still a smart animal, but sometimes a silly one. + +Ben calms down and looks at the octopus. He sees the octopus looking at him with big eyes. He thinks the octopus is sorry. He smiles and waves at the octopus. He says he is sorry too. He says he still likes the octopus. He says he wants to study more about the octopus. He says he wants to be friends with the octopus. The octopus nods and winks at Ben. He says he likes Ben too. He says he wants to play more with Ben. He says he wants to teach Ben more about the octopus. He says he wants to be friends with Ben. They both laugh and have fun. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs. Lily found a big worm and put it in her bucket. Tom found a shiny stone and put it in his pocket. + +"Look, Lily, I have a stone. It is shiny and smooth," Tom said, showing his stone to Lily. + +"Wow, Tom, your stone is pretty. Can I touch it?" Lily asked, showing her worm to Tom. + +"Yuck, Lily, your worm is slimy and wiggly. I don't like worms. They are gross," Tom said, making a face. + +Lily felt sad. She liked her worm. She thought it was soft and friendly. She wanted Tom to like it too. + +"Tom, don't be mean. My worm is not gross. It is nice. It helps the plants grow. And it can do a trick. Watch," Lily said, holding her worm in her hand. + +She made the worm curl and uncurl like a spring. She smiled and giggled. + +"Wow, Lily, your worm can do a trick. That is cool. Can I try?" Tom asked, feeling curious. + +"Sure, Tom, you can try. But be gentle. Don't hurt my worm," Lily said, giving her worm to Tom. + +Tom took the worm and made it curl and uncurl. He smiled and giggled too. + +"Look, Lily, we have a worm spring. It is fun. I like your worm. It is not gross. It is cool," Tom said, giving the worm back to Lily. + +Lily and Tom hugged. They were happy. They liked their worm and their stone. They liked each other. + +They decided to keep playing in the garden. They saw a drain near the fence. They wondered what was inside. + +They walked to the drain and looked down. They saw something furry and brown. It had a long tail and big ears. It was a rat. + +"Look, Lily, I see a rat. It is furry and brown. It lives in the drain," Tom said, pointing to the rat. + +"Wow, Tom, you see a rat. It is furry and brown. It lives in the drain," Lily repeated, looking at the rat. + +They were not scared. They were curious. They wanted to see the rat better. + +They leaned over the drain and said hello to the rat. The rat looked at them and squeaked. It was not friendly. It was angry. + +It ran out of the drain and bit Tom's finger. Tom screamed and dropped his stone. Lily screamed and dropped her worm. The rat ran away with the stone and the worm. + +Lily and Tom cried. They were hurt. They were sad. They lost their stone and their worm. They did not like the rat. It was mean. + +They ran to their mom and dad. They told them what happened. Their mom and dad hugged them and kissed them. They put a bandage on Tom's finger and gave him a cookie. They gave Lily a new worm and a flower. + +They told them not to play near the drain. They told them to be careful of rats. They told them to be happy with their worm and their stone. They told them they loved them. + +Lily and Tom felt better. They thanked their mom and dad. They ate their cookie and their flower. They played with their worm and their stone. They were happy again. They liked their worm and their stone. They liked each other. They did not like the rat. It was mean. The end. +Anna likes to play mail with her toys. She has a big box with a hole in it. She puts letters and cards in the box. Then she takes them out and gives them to her toys. She says, "Here is your mail, Mr. Bear. Here is your mail, Miss Doll. Here is your mail, Mr. Dino." + +One day, Anna finds a gray card in the box. She does not know who it is for. She looks at the card. It has a picture of a cupboard on it. It says, "Open me." Anna is curious. She wants to open the card. But she does not know if it is her mail or someone else's mail. + +She looks around her room. She sees a cupboard in the corner. It is gray, like the card. She wonders if the card is for the cupboard. She walks to the cupboard. She opens the door. She sees a surprise. Inside the cupboard, there is a cake with candles on it. And a sign that says, "Happy birthday, Anna!" + +Anna is happy. She realizes that the card and the cake are from her mom and dad. They wanted to make her a special mail game for her birthday. She hugs the card and the cake. She says, "Thank you, mom and dad. This is the best mail ever!" +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big rock near the slide. Anna wants to climb on the rock, but Ben says no. + +"Why not?" Anna asks. + +"Because it is dangerous. You can fall and hurt yourself," Ben says. He is serious. + +"I can be careful. I want to have fun," Anna says. She does not listen to Ben. She runs to the rock and tries to climb on it. + +Ben follows her and tries to stop her. He pulls her arm and says, "Please, Anna, come down. It is not safe." + +Anna does not want to come down. She shakes her arm and says, "Let me go. You are not my boss." + +They argue and push each other. Anna loses her balance and falls from the rock. She cries and holds her knee. It is bleeding. + +Ben feels sorry for Anna. He runs to her and says, "I am sorry, Anna. I did not want to hurt you. I just wanted to help you." + +He gives her a hug and helps her stand up. He says, "Let's go to the nurse. She can make your knee better." + +Anna nods and says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I am sorry, too. I should have listened to you." + +They walk to the nurse together. They learn that it is important to be careful and to respect each other. +Tim and Sue like to collect shells on the beach. They have a big bucket to put them in. They look for shells that are shiny, smooth, or have pretty colors. Sometimes they find crabs or starfish too, but they leave them alone. + +One day, they go to the beach with their mom and dad. They run to the sand and start to look for shells. Tim goes to the east, where the sun is. Sue goes to the west, where the rocks are. They say, "See you later!" to each other. + +Tim finds many shells in the east. He fills his bucket with them. He is happy. He sees a big shell that is pink and white. He wants it. He reaches for it, but he is careless. He does not see the wave that is coming. The wave splashes him and takes his bucket away. He is wet and sad. He cries, "Help! Help!" + +Sue hears Tim cry. She runs to him. She sees him wet and without his bucket. She feels sorry for him. She says, "Don't cry, Tim. I have shells for you. Look!" She shows him her bucket. She has many shells too. She shares them with him. She says, "We can collect shells together. It is more fun." + +Tim stops crying. He smiles at Sue. He says, "Thank you, Sue. You are a good sister. I am sorry I was careless. I will be more careful next time." He hugs her. They take their shells to their mom and dad. They show them what they have collected. Their mom and dad are proud of them. They say, "You have found beautiful shells. You have been good children. We love you." They have a happy day at the beach. +Tom and Mia like to play ball in the park. They have a big ball that is red and blue. They throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they miss and the ball rolls away. + +One day, they see a big hill in the park. They want to go up the hill and see what is on the other side. They take their ball and start to climb. The hill is steep and hard. They have to hold hands and help each other. + +When they reach the top, they see a big field with many flowers and trees. They also see a fence with a sign that says "No entry". Behind the fence, they hear a loud noise. It sounds like a roar. + +"What is that?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know," Mia says. "Maybe it is a lion or a bear." + +They are scared and curious. They want to see what is making the noise. They walk to the fence and look through a small hole. They see a big animal with horns and fur. It is a bull. The bull is angry and runs around the field. It sees them and charges at the fence. + +"Run!" Tom shouts. + +They drop their ball and run back to the hill. The bull hits the fence with its horns. The fence breaks and the bull escapes. It follows them and tries to catch them. + +They run as fast as they can. They reach the bottom of the hill and see a man with a hat and a whistle. He is a coach. He is teaching some kids how to play baseball. He sees the bull and the kids. + +"Help!" Tom and Mia cry. + +The coach blows his whistle and tells the kids to stop playing. He runs to Tom and Mia and picks them up. He carries them to a safe place. He calls the police and the animal control. They come and catch the bull and take it away. + +"Are you okay?" the coach asks. + +"Yes, thank you," Tom and Mia say. + +"Where are your parents?" the coach asks. + +"They are at home," Tom and Mia say. + +"You should not go to the field. It is dangerous. There is a sign that says 'No entry'. Did you not see it?" the coach asks. + +"We saw it, but we wanted to see what was making the noise," Tom and Mia say. + +"That was a bad idea. You should always listen to the signs and stay away from the animals. They can hurt you. Do you understand?" the coach asks. + +"Yes, we understand," Tom and Mia say. + +"Good. Now, where is your ball?" the coach asks. + +"We left it on the hill," Tom and Mia say. + +"Let's go and get it. Then I will take you home and call your parents. They will be worried about you," the coach says. + +He takes them to the hill and finds their ball. It is still red and blue. He gives it to them and they hug it. They are happy to have their ball back. They are also happy to have met the coach. He is nice and brave. He saved them from the bull. + +They go home with the coach and tell their parents what happened. Their parents are angry and scared. They scold them for being naughty and careless. They also thank the coach for helping them. They hug Tom and Mia and tell them to be more careful next time. + +Tom and Mia say sorry and promise to be more careful. They also say thank you to the coach and invite him to play ball with them sometime. He says yes and smiles. They are friends now. + +The end. +Lily liked to play with her glow sticks. She had many colors: red, blue, green, yellow. She would bend them and shake them and make them glow bright. She liked to make shapes and patterns with them in the dark. + +One evening, Lily wanted to play with her glow sticks outside. She asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful and not get dirty. Lily said okay and ran outside with her glow sticks. + +She found a nice spot in the grass and started to make a big circle with her glow sticks. She was having fun and did not see the dog. The dog was big and black and liked to chase things. He saw the glow sticks and thought they were toys. He ran towards Lily and jumped on her. + +Lily was scared and screamed. The dog knocked her down and grabbed one of her glow sticks. He bit it and made it break. The glow stick stopped glowing and made a mess. Lily's mom heard her scream and came outside. She saw the dog and the broken glow stick and Lily's dirty clothes. + +She was angry and scared. She yelled at the dog and made him go away. She picked up Lily and hugged her. She checked if she was hurt. She was not hurt, but she was dirty and sad. Her mom said she was sorry and took her inside. She gave her a bath and a new glow stick. She told her she loved her and tucked her in bed. Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She said she loved her too and fell asleep with her glow stick. +Tim liked to slide on the big hill. He had a red sled that went very fast. He went to the hill with his tutor, who helped him learn new words and numbers. His tutor was nice and let him slide as much as he wanted. + +One day, it was very cold and snowy. Tim and his tutor went to the hill again. But there was a problem. The snow was too hard and icy. It made the hill very slippery and dangerous. Tim did not know that. He wanted to slide as usual. + +He got on his sled and pushed off. He went faster and faster. He felt happy and excited. But then he saw a big rock in his way. He tried to steer away, but it was too late. He hit the rock with a loud crash. He felt a lot of pain. He cried and screamed. + +His tutor ran to him. He was scared and worried. He saw that Tim was hurt. He had blood on his face and his arm was twisted. He called for help. He tried to comfort Tim, but Tim was too sad and scared. + +The help came. They took Tim to a place where they could fix him. They said he had a broken arm and a cut on his head. They said he had to stay there for a long time. They said he could not slide anymore. Tim felt very unhappy. He wished he had not slid on the hard snow. He wished he had listened to his tutor. He wished he could go home. He wished he could slide again. But he could not. He had a bad ending. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their kites. They liked to run and watch their kites fly high in the sky. Lily had a pink kite with a butterfly on it. Ben had a blue kite with a dragon on it. + +"Look, Lily, my kite is faster than yours!" Ben said, as he ran with his kite. + +"No, it's not, Ben, my kite is prettier than yours!" Lily said, as she ran with her kite. + +They laughed and had fun, until they saw a big cloud. The cloud was dark and scary. It made a loud noise and dropped snow on the park. + +"Wow, it's snowing!" Ben said, as he looked at the white flakes. + +"Let's make a snowman!" Lily said, as she dropped her kite and picked up some snow. + +They rolled the snow into balls and stacked them up. They gave the snowman a carrot nose, a scarf, and a hat. They also used their kites as wings for the snowman. + +"Look, our snowman can fly!" Lily said, as she admired their work. + +"He's adorable!" Ben said, as he hugged Lily. + +They heard their mom calling them. It was time to go home. + +"Bye, snowman, we'll come back tomorrow!" Lily said, as she waved to their creation. + +"Bye, snowman, don't freeze!" Ben said, as he followed Lily. + +They ran to their mom, who smiled and took their hands. They went home, happy and warm. +Lily was a hen who liked to lay eggs. Every morning, she would go to the barrel in the barn and make a cozy nest. She would lay one or two eggs and then sit on them to keep them warm. She was a dependable hen who always gave fresh eggs to the farmer and his family. + +One day, a fox came to the barn. He was hungry and sneaky. He saw the barrel and smelled the eggs. He wanted to eat them. He crept closer and closer to the barrel, hoping Lily would not see him. He was ready to pounce. + +But Lily was not a silly hen. She had sharp eyes and ears. She saw the fox and heard his steps. She was not afraid. She clucked loudly and flapped her wings. She pecked the fox on the nose and made him yelp. She chased him away from the barrel and out of the barn. She was a brave hen who protected her eggs. + +The farmer and his family heard the noise and came to the barn. They saw Lily and the fox. They praised Lily and gave her some corn. They thanked her for being a dependable, brave hen. They took her eggs and made a delicious breakfast. Lily was happy and proud. She went back to the barrel and lay more eggs. +Sam and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the carpet. Sam had a red car and Lily had a blue car. They pretended they were racing each other. + +"Go, go, go!" Sam urged his car. He wanted to win the race. He pushed his car faster and faster. + +"Wait for me!" Lily said. She tried to catch up with Sam. She did not want to lose the race. She pushed her car harder and harder. + +But Sam was too fast. He reached the finish line first. He cheered and lifted his car in the air. He felt successful. He had won the race. + +"Ha, ha, ha! I beat you!" Sam said. He was happy and proud. He put his car on his chest and smiled. + +Lily was sad and angry. She had lost the race. She did not like Sam's laugh. She felt like crying. She threw her car on the floor and crossed her arms. + +"That's not fair!" Lily said. She was upset and jealous. She wanted to win the race too. + +"Yes, it is!" Sam said. He was confident and stubborn. He did not want to share his victory. + +They started to argue. They raised their voices and glared at each other. They did not want to play together anymore. + +Their mom heard the noise. She came to the living room. She saw Sam and Lily fighting. She was not happy. She wanted them to get along. + +"Sam, Lily, what's going on?" Mom asked. She was calm and firm. She wanted to know the problem. + +They told her about the race. They blamed each other. They did not say sorry. + +Mom shook her head. She was disappointed and worried. She wanted them to be kind and fair. + +"Sam, Lily, listen to me," Mom said. She was gentle and wise. She wanted to teach them a lesson. + +"Racing is fun, but winning is not everything. You should be happy for each other, not mean. You should share your toys, not fight. You should say sorry, not argue. Do you understand?" + +Sam and Lily nodded. They felt ashamed and sorry. They knew Mom was right. + +They looked at each other. They felt sorry and sorry. They wanted to be friends again. + +They hugged each other. They said sorry. They smiled. + +Mom smiled too. She was relieved and proud. She had solved the problem. + +She gave them each a kiss. She said, "I love you both. Now, do you want to play another game?" + +Sam and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, please!" + +They picked up their cars. They decided to play together. They were happy. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play on the farm with their grandpa. They have many animals to see and feed. But there is one animal they do not like. It is the goat. The goat is grumpy. He always tries to bite them or chase them away. + +One day, Lila and Ben are playing near the barn. They see the goat sleeping on some hay. They have an idea. They want to make the goat wake up and run away. They find some stones and sticks. They throw them at the goat. The goat opens his eyes. He sees Lila and Ben. He is angry. He jumps up and runs towards them. + +"Leave me alone, you naughty kids!" the goat says. He tries to catch them with his horns. Lila and Ben are scared. They run away from the goat. They scream for their grandpa. + +Grandpa hears them. He comes out of the house. He sees the goat chasing Lila and Ben. He is not happy. He grabs the goat by the collar. He pulls him back to the barn. He locks the door. + +"Lila and Ben, come here!" grandpa says. He is stern. He looks at them. "Why did you bother the goat? He is grumpy because he is old and sick. He needs rest and care. You should not throw things at him. That is not nice. That is mean." + +Lila and Ben feel sorry. They did not know the goat was old and sick. They thought he was just mean. They look at grandpa. They say, "We are sorry, grandpa. We did not mean to hurt the goat. We just wanted to have fun. We will not do it again. Can we say sorry to the goat?" + +Grandpa smiles. He sees they are sincere. He says, "Yes, you can say sorry to the goat. But first, you have to promise me something. You have to promise me to be kind and gentle to all the animals on the farm. They are our friends. They need our love and respect. Can you do that?" + +Lila and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, grandpa. We promise. We will be kind and gentle to all the animals. Especially the goat." + +Grandpa hugs them. He says, "That's good. Now, let's go and say sorry to the goat. Maybe he will forgive you. Maybe he will even let you pet him. But be careful. He is still grumpy." +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. + +One day, they are playing in their room. Tom has a big red truck. Sam has a small white car. Tom wants to drive his truck on the road. Sam wants to drive his car on the bridge. They both want to go fast. + +"Move, Sam! My truck is bigger and faster!" Tom says. + +"No, Tom! You have to yield! My car is on the bridge!" Sam says. + +They do not listen to each other. They drive their cars and trucks towards each other. They crash on the bridge. The bridge falls down. The cars and trucks are broken. Tom and Sam are sad and angry. + +"Look what you did, Tom! You broke my white car! It is dead!" Sam cries. + +"It is your fault, Sam! You did not yield! You broke my red truck! It is dead too!" Tom shouts. + +They start to fight. They push and pull each other. They knock over the blocks and books. They make a big mess. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to their room. She sees the broken cars and trucks, the fallen bridge, and the fighting brothers. She is not happy. + +"Stop, Tom and Sam! What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why are you breaking your toys?" Mom asks. + +Tom and Sam stop fighting. They look at Mom. They look at their room. They feel sorry. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We were playing with our cars and trucks. We did not yield. We crashed. We broke our toys. We got mad. We fought." Tom and Sam say. + +Mom hugs them. She says, "I am glad you are sorry. But you have to be careful. You have to share. You have to yield. You have to be kind. You have to take care of your toys. They are not dead. They can be fixed. But you cannot fix hurt feelings. You are brothers. You have to love each other." + +Tom and Sam hug Mom. They hug each other. They say, "We love you, Mom. We love each other. We will share. We will yield. We will be kind. We will take care of our toys." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That is good. Now, let us clean up this mess. Then, we can have a snack. And maybe, we can play with your cars and trucks again. But this time, no crashing. OK?" + +Tom and Sam nod. They say, "OK, Mom. Thank you, Mom." + +They help Mom clean up their room. They fix their cars and trucks. They build a new bridge. They play nicely. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys, but their favorite thing was to jump on the big mattress on the floor. They would pretend they were frogs, or rockets, or superheroes, and make loud noises and have fun. + +One day, their mom told them to stop jumping on the mattress, because it was old and could break. She said they could hurt themselves or make a big mess. Lily and Max did not listen. They thought mom was silly and they knew better. They kept jumping on the mattress, even when mom was not looking. + +But mom was right. The mattress was old and weak. It had a hole inside that Lily and Max did not see. Every time they jumped, the hole got bigger and bigger, until one day, it ripped open. The mattress made a loud pop, and all the white fluff came out. It flew everywhere, like snow or feathers. Lily and Max were shocked and scared. They stopped jumping and looked at the mattress. It was flat and empty, like a pancake. + +Mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw the mattress and the fluff and the twins. She was very angry and sad. She said they were foolish and naughty. She said they had to clean up the mess and say sorry. She said they could not play on the mattress anymore, or have any toys for a week. Lily and Max felt bad. They wished they had listened to mom. They wished they had not jumped on the mattress. They learned their lesson. They said sorry and helped mom clean up. They hugged mom and each other. They promised to be good and not jump on the mattress again. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. They were having fun. + +But then the sky became dark and noisy. Sara and Tom heard a loud boom and saw a bright flash. It was lightning. They were scared. + +"Mommy, mommy, can we go home?" Sara requested. She ran to her mommy, who was sitting on a bench. Tom followed her. + +"Yes, of course, my darlings. Let's go home before it rains," Mommy said. She picked up Sara and Tom and their ball and walked to the car. + +On the way, Sara and Tom saw a big tree that was broken and burned. The lightning had hit the tree. They felt sorry for the tree and the animals that lived in it. + +"Mommy, why does lightning do that?" Tom asked. + +"Lightning is very powerful and sometimes it hurts things. But it also helps the earth by making water and air," Mommy explained. + +"Can we help the tree and the animals?" Sara asked. + +"Maybe we can. Tomorrow, we can come back and plant some seeds and flowers around the tree. And we can bring some food and water for the animals. How does that sound?" Mommy suggested. + +Sara and Tom smiled and nodded. They liked that idea. They hugged Mommy and said thank you. They were not scared of lightning anymore. They were brave and kind. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. + +"Let's make a word for our snowman," Anna says. "A word that only we know." + +"OK," Ben says. "What word do you want?" + +Anna thinks hard. She wants a word that is fun and nice. She looks at the snowman and smiles. + +"How about 'icy'?" she says. "Icy is a good word for our snowman. He is cold and white and shiny." + +"I like 'icy'," Ben says. "It is a short word and easy to say. Let's keep 'icy' as our word." + +Anna and Ben nod. They say 'icy' to their snowman and hug him. They promise to keep 'icy' as their word and not tell anyone else. + +They play with their snowman until it is dark. Then they go home and have hot chocolate. They are happy and warm. They remember their word and whisper it to each other. + +"Icy," they say. "Icy is our word." +Lily was a little girl who liked to sleep a lot. She had a big bed with a soft pillow and a pink blanket. She liked to dream about fairies and stars and rainbows. + +But every morning, her mom would come to her room and say, "Lily, it's time to wake up. You have to get ready for school. Come on, sweetie, open your eyes." + +Lily would complain and say, "No, mom, I don't want to wake up. I want to sleep more. I'm still tired. Please let me stay in bed." + +Her mom would smile and say, "I know, Lily, but you have to wake up. You have to learn new things and play with your friends and have fun. Sleeping is good, but not too much. You can sleep again at night." + +Lily would pout and say, "But mom, you don't have to wake up. You can sleep as long as you want. You're old. You don't have to go to school or work or anything." + +Her mom would laugh and say, "Lily, I'm not that old. And I do have to wake up. I have to take care of you and the house and the dog and many other things. And I like to wake up and see the sun and the birds and the flowers. Sleeping is good, but not too much. You can sleep again at night." + +Lily would sigh and say, "Okay, mom, I'll wake up. But can I have a hug and a kiss first?" + +Her mom would hug and kiss her and say, "Of course, Lily, you can have a hug and a kiss. You're my sweet little girl and I love you very much. Now, let's get up and have a good day." +Lily was anxious. She did not like the big noise outside. It was loud and scary. She hid under her bed with her teddy bear. She wished her mom and dad would come home soon. + +She heard a knock on the door. She frowns. Who could it be? She does not want to talk to anyone. She stays quiet and hopes they will go away. + +But the knock comes again. And again. And again. Lily feels her head hurt. She is very scared. She holds her teddy bear tight and whispers, "Please, go away. Please, go away." + +Then she hears a voice. It is her mom. She says, "Lily, honey, are you there? It's me, mom. I'm sorry I'm late. There was a big storm and the roads were bad. But I'm here now. Please, open the door. I want to hug you and make you feel better." + +Lily feels a warm feeling in her chest. She knows her mom's voice. She loves her mom. She crawls out from under the bed and runs to the door. She opens it and sees her mom's smiling face. She jumps into her arms and hugs her tight. She says, "Mom, I missed you. I was anxious. There was a big noise outside. It was loud and scary." + +Her mom kisses her head and says, "I know, sweetie. I missed you too. I was anxious too. But the noise is gone now. It was just thunder and lightning. They can't hurt you. You are safe with me. And look, I brought you a surprise. It's a new book. Do you want to read it with me?" + +Lily nods and smiles. She likes books. She likes surprises. She likes her mom. She is not anxious anymore. She is happy. She and her mom go to her bed and read the new book together. They laugh and cuddle and forget about the big noise outside. +Anna likes to dream at night. She dreams of many things. Sometimes she dreams of flying in the sky. Sometimes she dreams of swimming in the sea. Sometimes she dreams of playing with animals. + +One night, she dreams of a big gorilla. The gorilla is very bossy. He tells Anna what to do. He says, "You have to climb this tree with me. You have to eat these bananas with me. You have to roar like me." + +Anna does not like the bossy gorilla. She says, "No, I don't want to do that. I want to do what I like. I want to have fun in my dream." + +The gorilla gets angry. He says, "You have to do what I say. I am the king of the jungle. You are a little girl. You have to listen to me." + +Anna gets scared. She says, "No, you are not the king of the jungle. You are a mean gorilla. You are not my friend. You have to be nice to me." + +The gorilla does not listen. He tries to grab Anna. Anna wakes up. She opens her eyes. She sees her teddy bear. She hugs her teddy bear. She says, "You are my friend. You are not bossy. You are nice to me." + +She feels better. She goes back to sleep. She dreams of something else. She dreams of a happy thing. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Tim wants to go first. He climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. He says, "Look at me, Sam! I am so fast!" + +But the slide is too fast. Tim slides down and hits his head on the ground. He feels dizzy and cries. Sam runs to him and says, "Are you okay, Tim? Does your brain hurt?" + +Tim nods and says, "Yes, my brain hurts. And I feel sick. Can you help me, Sam?" + +Sam hugs Tim and says, "Don't worry, Tim. I will rescue you. I will take you to Mom. She will make you feel better." + +Sam helps Tim stand up and walk to the bench. He sees Mom reading a book. He says, "Mom, Mom, Tim needs you. He hit his head on the slide. He is dizzy and his brain hurts." + +Mom puts down her book and looks at Tim. She sees a bump on his head. She says, "Oh, poor Tim. You had a bad fall. Come here, sweetie. I will check your head and give you a kiss." + +She takes Tim in her arms and kisses his bump. She says, "You are very brave, Tim. And you are very lucky, Sam. You have a good brother who rescued you. He loves you very much." + +Tim smiles and says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother too. You love me very much." + +Sam smiles and says, "You're welcome, Tim. I'm glad you're okay." + +Mom says, "I'm proud of both of you. Now, let's go home and have some ice cream. That will make you feel even better." +Tim was a boy who liked to play with his dad's things. He liked to look at his dad's watch, his dad's keys, and his dad's razor. He thought the razor was shiny and cool. He wanted to touch it and see how it felt. + +One day, when his dad was not home, Tim saw the razor on the sink. He climbed on a chair and reached for it. He did not know that the razor was sharp and could hurt him. He grabbed the razor and felt a pain in his hand. He saw blood coming out of his hand. He was scared and cried. + +He ran to his mom, who was in the kitchen. She saw his hand and was shocked. She asked him what he did and he told her he played with the razor. She was angry and sad. She took him to the bathroom and wrapped his hand with a cloth. She told him he was very naughty and he should never play with the razor again. She said the razor was not a toy and it could make him very sick. She said she had to take him to the doctor and he might need stitches. + +Tim felt sorry and ashamed. He wished he did not play with the razor. He wished he listened to his mom and dad. He wished he did normal things like playing with his blocks or his cars. He learned a hard lesson that day. He never played with the razor again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they had fights. Lily was bossy and wanted to do things her way. Ben was quiet and wanted to do things his way. + +One day, they were playing with blocks. Lily wanted to build a big tower. Ben wanted to build a small house. Lily said, "My tower is better than your house. You have to help me build it." Ben said, "No, I like my house. You have to help me build it." They started to pull and push the blocks. The blocks fell down and made a loud noise. + +Mom came to see what was wrong. She saw the blocks and the twins. She said, "Why are you fighting? You have to share and take turns. That is wisdom. Do you understand?" Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry. They said, "Yes, Mom, we understand. We are sorry." Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That's good. Now you can play nicely together. You can build a tower and a house. Or you can build something else. You can use your imagination." Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." They picked up the blocks and started to play again. They were happy. +Tom likes to play with his toy figures. He has many figures of animals, cars, and people. He puts them on the floor and makes noises for them. He pretends they are talking and moving. + +One day, he finds a new figure in his toy box. It is a big red ball with a face and arms. Tom picks it up and looks at it. He sees a button on its belly. He pushes the button and the ball starts to shake. It makes a funny sound like "boing boing boing". + +Tom is surprised and happy. He thinks the ball is a useful figure. He can shake it and make it bounce. He can roll it and throw it. He can hug it and tickle it. He names the ball Bobo and plays with it all day. + +He shows Bobo to his mom and dad. They smile and laugh. They tell him Bobo is a special figure. It is a gift from his grandma. She sent it to him in the mail. She wanted to make him happy. + +Tom loves his grandma and Bobo. He thanks them both. He says Bobo is his favorite figure. He takes Bobo to bed with him. He pushes the button and Bobo shakes. Tom giggles and falls asleep. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. Ben has a big red truck. Sam has a small blue car. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Sam sees a new yellow car in the shop. He wants it very much. He asks his mom to buy it for him, but she says no. She says he has enough toys and he needs to save his money. Sam is sad. + +He goes to Ben's house and sees his big red truck. He asks Ben if he can lend him his truck for a day. Ben says yes, because he is a good friend. He says he can play with his yellow car instead. Sam is happy. + +He takes the truck home and plays with it. He makes it go fast and loud. He pretends it is a fire truck and he is a fireman. He has a lot of fun. + +But he forgets to give the truck back to Ben. He keeps it for two days, then three days, then four days. Ben is sad. He misses his truck. He wants to play with it. He asks Sam to give it back, but Sam says no. He says he likes the truck too much. He says he will give it back later. + +Ben is angry. He says Sam is not a good friend. He says Sam is fat and greedy. He says he will not play with him anymore. He goes to his mom and tells her what happened. She says she will talk to Sam's mom and get the truck back. + +She calls Sam's mom and tells her the story. Sam's mom is surprised. She did not know Sam had Ben's truck. She goes to Sam's room and sees the truck. She asks Sam why he did not give it back. Sam says he is sorry. He says he forgot. He says he loves the truck. + +Sam's mom says he has to give the truck back to Ben. She says he has to say sorry to Ben. She says he has to be a good friend. She says he can save his money and buy his own yellow car. Sam says okay. + +He takes the truck to Ben's house and knocks on the door. Ben opens the door and sees the truck. He is happy. He takes the truck and hugs it. He says thank you to Sam. Sam says sorry to Ben. He says he will not do it again. He says he wants to be a good friend. Ben says okay. + +They smile at each other and go to the yard. They play with the truck and the car. They share their toys and have fun. They are friends again. The end. +Ben and Mia were bored. They had to stay inside because it was raining. They had no toys to play with, only a dull screen. The screen showed pictures and sounds, but they were not fun. + +"Can we watch something else?" Mia asked. + +"No, this is what Mommy likes," Ben said. "She said we have to be quiet and not touch anything." + +Mia sighed. She looked around the room. She saw a big vase with flowers on a table. The flowers were pretty and colorful. She wanted to smell them. + +She got up and walked to the table. She leaned over the vase and sniffed the flowers. They smelled sweet and fresh. But then, she felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to stop it, but she could not. She sneezed. + +"Achoo!" + +The sneeze was loud and strong. It made the vase shake and fall. The vase broke into pieces on the floor. The water and the flowers spilled everywhere. + +Ben and Mia gasped. They knew they were in trouble. They heard Mommy's footsteps coming from the other room. + +"What was that?" Mommy asked. + +Ben and Mia looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They hoped Mommy would not be angry. They wished they had something else to do than watch the dull screen. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big puddle near the park. It was noon and the sun was bright. Lily wanted to jump in the puddle and splash water. Ben wanted to stay dry and watch the birds. + +"Come on, Ben, let's have some fun!" Lily said. She took a big step and landed in the puddle. Water flew everywhere and Lily laughed. + +"No, thank you, Lily, I don't want to get wet," Ben said. He took a small step back and looked at the sky. He saw a red bird and a blue bird. Ben smiled. + +Lily jumped and splashed again and again. She did not see the mud under the water. She took another big step and slipped. She fell down and got wet and dirty. Lily cried. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" Ben asked. He ran to help his sister. He took a big step and reached the puddle. He did not slip. He helped Lily stand up and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I was silly. I should have listened to you," Lily said. She was wet and cold and sad. + +"It's okay, Lily, I forgive you. You are my sister and I love you," Ben said. He was dry and warm and happy. + +They walked home together, holding hands. They learned a lesson. Sometimes, it is better to be careful than to be careless. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. One day, they find a new toy car in the park. It is big and red and shiny. It has four seats and a door that opens. + +"Wow, look at this car!" Tim says. "Can we play with it?" + +"Sure, let's play!" Mia says. "You can be the driver and I can be the passenger." + +They climb into the car and close the door. They pretend to drive around the park. They make noises like vroom and beep. + +"This is fun!" Tim says. "But I wish this car could really move." + +"Maybe it needs fuel," Mia says. "Look, there is a hole in the back. Maybe we can put something in it." + +They get out of the car and look for something to put in the hole. They find some rocks, some leaves, some flowers, and some water. They try to put them in the hole, but nothing happens. + +"None of these things work," Tim says. "Maybe we need something else." + +"Maybe we need fire," Mia says. "Fire makes things go fast." + +She remembers that her dad has a lighter in his pocket. She runs to her dad, who is sitting on a bench nearby. She asks him for the lighter. + +"Dad, can I have your lighter?" Mia says. "We want to make the car go." + +Her dad does not know what she is talking about. He thinks she wants to play with the lighter. He does not know that the car is a real car, not a toy car. He does not know that the hole in the back is the gas tank. He does not know that the car has fuel in it. + +"OK, but be careful," her dad says. He gives her the lighter. + +Mia runs back to Tim with the lighter. She opens the gas tank and puts the lighter inside. She flicks the lighter. + +There is a big boom. The car explodes. Fire and smoke fill the air. Tim and Mia scream. Their dad runs to them. He is angry and scared. + +"What did you do?" he yells. "That was a new car! Someone left it here by mistake! You could have been hurt!" + +Tim and Mia are sorry. They did not know. They just wanted to play. They hug their dad and say they are sorry. He hugs them back and says he is glad they are OK. + +The end. +Sam and Lily liked to race each other in the park. They ran as fast as they could, feeling the wind in their hair and the sun on their skin. They loved nature and all the things they could see and hear: the birds, the flowers, the trees, the bugs. + +One day, they saw something new in the park. It was an enormous animal with a long neck and brown spots. It was eating leaves from the top of a tree. Sam and Lily stopped and stared. They had never seen such a big creature before. + +"Wow, what is that?" Sam asked. + +"I don't know, but it's very tall and pretty," Lily said. + +"Let's go closer and say hello," Sam suggested. + +They walked slowly towards the animal, careful not to scare it. The animal looked at them with curious eyes and made a soft noise. Sam and Lily smiled and waved. + +"Hello, we are Sam and Lily. What is your name?" Sam said. + +The animal tilted its head and made another noise. It sounded like "Graa". + +"Graa? Is that your name?" Lily asked. + +The animal nodded and stretched its neck to touch their heads gently. Sam and Lily giggled and petted its fur. + +"You are very nice, Graa. Do you want to play with us?" Sam asked. + +Graa nodded again and followed them as they ran around the park. They had a lot of fun racing and exploring with their new friend. They learned that Graa was a giraffe and that he had come from far away. They also learned that he liked to eat leaves, flowers and fruits. + +Sam and Lily were very happy to meet Graa. They decided to visit him often and share their love of nature with him. They knew that Graa was different from them, but they also knew that he was kind and gentle. They felt that they had made an enormous friend. +Sam and Mia liked to play near the harbor. They saw big boats and small boats, and many fish and birds. Sometimes they found shells and stones on the shore. They had fun together. + +One day, they saw a very big boat in the harbor. It was impressive. It had many windows and flags and people. Sam and Mia wanted to see it closer. They ran to the pier, where the boat was tied. + +But there was a sign on the pier. It said "No children allowed". Sam and Mia could not read the sign, but they saw a man in a uniform. He looked angry. He shouted at them to go away. + +Sam and Mia were scared. They did not want to make the man angry. They turned around and ran back. But Mia was not careful. She stepped on a loose plank on the pier. The plank broke and Mia fell into the water. + +Sam screamed. He saw Mia splash and cry. He wanted to help her, but he did not know how to swim. He looked for the man in the uniform, but he was gone. He looked for another person, but he saw no one. + +He felt very alone and sad. He wished he had not gone to the pier. He wished he had stayed on the shore. He wished he could save Mia. He wished he could hug her and say sorry. He wished he could play with her again. +Lily and Ben are squirrels. They like to play in the park. They run, jump and climb on the trees. They look for nuts to eat and save for winter. + +One day, they find a big nut on the ground. It is brown and shiny. They both want it. + +"Mine!" Lily says. She points to the nut. + +"No, mine!" Ben says. He points to the nut too. + +They start to fight. They pull and push the nut. The nut is tight in their paws. They do not want to let go. + +A bird sees them. He flies down and lands on a branch. He laughs at them. + +"Silly squirrels!" he says. "Why do you fight over one nut? There are many nuts in the park. You can share and be friends." + +Lily and Ben stop fighting. They look at the bird. They look at the nut. They look at each other. + +The bird is right. They are silly. They do not need to fight. They can share and be friends. + +They smile and nod. They break the nut in half. They each take a piece. They say thank you to the bird. They eat the nut together. It is yummy. + +They are happy. They are squirrels. They like to play in the park. +Tom and Sam are two kids who like to play in the park. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also like to feed the ducks in the pond. They always bring some bread to share with the ducks. + +One day, they see a big, black dog near the pond. The dog looks hungry and angry. It barks at the ducks and tries to catch them. The ducks are scared and swim away. Tom and Sam are also scared and run to the bench. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Tom shouts. "Leave the ducks alone!" + +The dog does not listen. It runs towards Tom and Sam. It shows its teeth and growls. + +Sam has an idea. He takes the bread from his bag and throws it to the dog. The dog stops and sniffs the bread. It eats the bread and wags its tail. It looks happy and friendly. + +"Good dog!" Sam says. "Do you want more bread?" + +The dog nods and follows Sam. Sam gives the dog more bread and pets it. The dog licks Sam's face and wags its tail more. + +Tom is amazed. He joins Sam and the dog. He also gives the dog some bread and pets it. The dog licks Tom's face and wags its tail more. + +"You are powerful, Sam!" Tom says. "You made the bad dog good!" + +Sam smiles. He feels powerful and proud. He likes the dog and the dog likes him. + +"Let's call him Spot," Sam says. "He has a spot on his ear." + +"OK," Tom says. "Spot is our new friend." + +They play with Spot in the park. They feed him more bread and teach him some tricks. They also feed the ducks and make them happy. They have a lot of fun together. +A man was driving his car on a road. He was going to see his friend. He was happy and singing a song. But then his car made a loud noise and stopped. The man tried to start the car again, but it did not work. He was helpless. He did not know what to do. + +He saw another car coming. He waved his hand and shouted, "Help! Help! My car is broken!" The other car stopped and a woman got out. She was kind and smart. She looked at the man's car and said, "I can help you. I have a tool box in my car. Maybe I can fix your car." + +She opened the hood of the man's car and used her tools. She worked hard and fast. After a while, she said, "I found the problem. Your car had a loose wire. I fixed it. Now you can try to start your car again." + +The man was very grateful. He thanked the woman and said, "You are very nice and helpful. You saved my day. How can I repay you?" The woman smiled and said, "You don't have to repay me. I am happy to help. But maybe you can sing me the song you were singing before. I like songs." + +The man agreed and sang the song for the woman. It was a funny and happy song. They both laughed and clapped. Then they said goodbye and drove away. The man was happy again. He reached his friend's house and told him the story. His friend was amazed and said, "You are very lucky. You met a good woman. She was like an angel." The man nodded and said, "Yes, she was. She was my hero." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to play with her toys in the bathtub. Every night, she would fill the bathtub with warm water and have fun with her toy boats and rubber ducks. + +One day, Amy wanted to try something new. She thought it would be fun to have a cold bath instead of a warm one. So, she filled the bathtub with cold water and put her toys in. She was very excited to jump in and play. + +Amy kneeled down next to the bathtub and put her hand in the cold water. "Brrr!" she said, as she felt the cold water on her hand. She slowly got into the bathtub and started to play with her toys. At first, it was very cold, but soon she got used to it and had a great time playing in the cold water. +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy box. A little boy named Tim wanted to unpack it. He tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. So, he asked his mom to help him. Mom said, "Okay, let's unpack the box together." +