diff --git "a/TinyStories_255.txt" "b/TinyStories_255.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_255.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +They laughed and giggled as they ran around the table. It was the best game ever! +Sally was a little girl and she saw a strange thing in the garden. It was a big mound of soil! She was confused and said, "What is this?" + +Her mum smiled and said, "It's a new plant, sweetie. We are going to put it in the garden." + +Sally stretched out her arm and nodded. She liked plants. She started to dig a hole, and her mum watched her with a smile. + +Suddenly, she lifted her head and said, "Look, Mum! A worm!" + +Her mum surprised and said, "Oh, wow! That's amazing, Sally!" + +Sally was so happy. She smiled and said to the worm, "Hello, Friend!" The worm nodded in response. + +Sally's mum said, "Let's put him with the plant. He will help us make the soil rich, and help the plant grow." + +Sally nodded, and carefully put the worm in the hole with the plant. Then she smiled, happy and proud. She was a good gardener. +Once there was a boy named Peter. He was three years old and was always very curious. Every day, he would sit in his bedroom and write stories. + +One day, he decided to write about jelly. He started by drawing a big bowl of jelly with a spoon next to it. He then wrote about how eating jelly was so much fun. + +But suddenly he heard a scary noise outside his window. Peter quickly stopped writing and peeked outside. When he looked outside, he saw a big, scary spider. + +Peter screamed. He was so scared that he ran to his mom for help. + +“Mom!†Peter said. “There’s a scary spider outside my window! Please help me!†+ +His mom laughed and said, “Don’t worry! The spider won’t hurt you. Now why don’t you go back and finish writing about jelly?†+ +So Peter went back to his bedroom and wrote about jelly. He forgot all about the spider and enjoyed writing about the delicious, sticky treat. He was so proud of his story that he showed it to his mom. + +“Mom, I wrote a story about jelly!†Peter said. + +His mom smiled and said, “That’s wonderful, Peter. You should be very proud.†+Once upon a time there was a girl called Jane. Jane loved to play outside. Every day she would try to find something new and interesting. + +One day, Jane went outside and there was a storm. She saw big clouds and heard thunder. Jane was scared and wanted to go back inside. Then she saw something dull and sparkly on the ground. + +She walked over and it was a pebble. It was brown and sparkly. Jane picked it up and said to it: "Hello! What are you doing here?" +The pebble said: "I'm here to make it more fun when it rains. You can make a game of it and find as many sparkly pebbles as you can". + +Jane was so excited and said: "That's a great idea! I will find lots of them and we can play together!" + +She had lots of fun playing the pebble game during the storm. She loved it so much that she went out to find more pebbles every time it rained. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alice. She had a pet dog whose name was Max. On this day, Alice and Max went to the park to play. + +Alice found a zip and wanted to show Max. She picked it up and lay it on the grass. "Look Max," said Alice, "it's clear and shiny!" + +Max barked and jumped around the zip. He wanted to play with it. So Alice took him to a nearby tree and lay the zip near the trunk. + +Max tried to open the zip. He pushed it, pulled it and bit it, but it wouldn't open. Alice laughed and said, "Max, don't worry. You can't open the zip, but I will show you what is inside!" + +Alice opened the zip and showed Max a present inside. It was a red ball! Max was so excited, he ran around the tree, chasing the red ball. Alice smiled and said, "That's the way to play with the zip!" +Once there was a little girl called Lisa. She was only three years old, but she already loved opera! Every weekend she would ask her mom if they could go to the opera together. Her mom thought it was a great idea, so she took Lisa to the opera every weekend. + +The opera house was always so bright and cheerful. Lisa felt so brave walking into the opera house all by herself with her mom. She would squeeze her mom's hand as they both made their way through the opera house. + +Once they were inside, Lisa loved watching the different singers singing their hearts out. She closed her eyes, and squeezed her mom's hand whenever her favorite song came on. + +One weekend, Lisa and her mom went to a special opera show. Instead of just watching, they were invited to join the opera singers on stage. Lisa couldn't believe it. She was so scared but excited at the same time. + +"It's ok sweetheart, I'll be right here with you. Just squeeze my hand if you get scared," her mom said. + +So Lisa bravely took her mom's hand and they walked up to the stage together. She was so happy and proud of herself, and the show ended up being a big success! +Once there was a bunny named Hopper. Hopper liked to hop around the meadow and gaze up at the sky. + +One day, it was cloudy outside, and the sky was black. Hopper wasn't sure what to do. + +Then, he thought of an idea. Instead of hopping on the ground, he decided to hop up high and try to touch the sky. + +He jumped into the air and said, "Bunny hop all the way up to the sky!" + +He hopped and hopped until he reached the top. But to his surprise, he couldn't touch the sky, no matter how hard he tried. + +"Oh, no!" Hopper cried. "How ever will I reach the sky?" + +Just then, a voice said, "Hopper, you can't touch the sky, no matter how hard you try. Just enjoy the view from here and then hop back down to the ground." + +Hopper liked this advice. He smiled and said, "Thank you, voice!" + +Then, he hopped back down to the ground and went home, always remembering the view from the sky he could never touch. +Once there was a rabbit called Jelly. Jelly loved tasting yummy food and hopping around. + +One day, Jelly was hopping through the woods when he stumbled upon a rail. The rail stretched as far as he could see! Jelly was amazed. He had never seen anything like it before. + +Jelly hopped on to the rail and started walking along. He felt like he was flying! As he hopped and skipped along he suddenly spotted something on the side of the rail. It looked like food! + +Jelly stopped to investigate, it was a strawberry! He licked it, it was delicious! He ate it in one go. He then looked around and realised that the rail was surrounded by plants with lots of delicious strawberries. + +Jelly hopped around tasting all the strawberries. They were amazing! After eating his fill, Jelly thanked the strawberry plants for making him so happy, then hopped away holding his tummy. He was full and content. +The sun rose in the sky and sparkled against the pale blue lake. Two friends, Liz and Jack, ran out to the lake for a day of fun. They laughed and skipped around the lake, gathering daisies and enjoying the fresh morning air. + +When they arrived at the lake, Jack bowed down and sighed. His heart was filled with sadness. Liz noticed and asked him what was wrong. + +"My mom is going away for a long time and I'm so sad," Jack said, his voice quivering. + +Liz reached out and squeezed Jack's hand. "I understand. I can stay here with you today if that helps," she said with a smile. + +Jack smiled, feeling a bit better. "Thank you," he said, taking Liz's other hand. + +They enjoyed their day, chasing each other around the lake, laughing and feeling the warmth of the sun on their faces. As the sun began to set, Jack and Liz said goodbye with a hug. + +Jack walked home with a lighter heart, knowing that Liz was there for him. He looked up at the pale pink sky and sighed. He knew that no matter what, his friend would always be there for him. +Jack was feeling excited. He was going to show his new smooth clothes. He put on his new red shirt and green trousers. His mum noticed and said, “Oh my! You look so nice in your new smooth clothes. Where did you get them?†+ +Jack smiled and said, “My Dad showed me the store. It was big and bright! I picked the red shirt and green trousers. They feel so smooth!†+ +His mum smiled. “You look so smart! Come on, let’s go and show them to Grandma.†+ +So, Jack and his mum went to Grandma’s house. Grandma said, “Wow! Look at you! Your smooth clothes look lovely!†+ +Jack felt so happy to show off his new clothes. It was a great day. +Eric and his mom built a new block castle. Eric was so happy! He proudly showed it off to his mom. + +"It's so beautiful," said Mom. + +"Let's play!" said Eric. + +The two of them began to build a city together. Mom showed Eric how to put up the walls. He listened carefully and followed her instructions. She helped him put the blocks in the right place. + +Eric had an urge to keep building, but Mom said it was time to go inside. + +"It's getting late," said Mom. "We need to make sure you're safe." + +Eric looked at all the cities he and Mom had built, and said with a smile, "Let's come back tomorrow and build some more." + +Mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He loved to play baseball. One day, the little boy was playing baseball in the park with his friends. He was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He turned to see what it was. It was his best friend, throwing a baseball into the sky. It flew really high up! + +"I can do that too!" yelled the little boy. He grabbed his baseball and threw it up in the sky. It flew really high. He was so proud of himself. + +"Wow, that was really loud!" said his best friend. + +The little boy smiled. He was proud of himself. He had done something really big. He had thrown that baseball high into the sky. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, who was three years old. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, she walked into her garden and noticed a bright bulb right in front of her. + +The little girl was curious, so she walked closer to the bulb. She looked at it, wondering what it was. + +As she reached out to touch the bulb, her mom's voice stopped her. + +"No, don't touch it," her mom said. The little girl stepped away from the bulb. She thought it was a bit weird and even a bit disgusting. + +After that, the little girl decided to go play in the sandbox instead, and she forgot about the bulb. But every time she walked into the garden, she thought about the strange bulb. +Once upon a time there lived a little black bunny named Lenny. Lenny loved to bounce on his big hind legs across the land. + +One day he came across a big meadow that seemed to stretch on forever. He decided to have some fun and started bouncing around back and forth. + +Lenny jumped so high that his ears brushed up against the sky, and suddenly he landed on a big dark cloud. It felt like a trampoline and Lenny happily bounced away. + +But then, all of a sudden, a huge black griffin came soaring down from the sky. + +"What are you doing up here?" it boomed. + +Lenny gasped in fear. "I'm just bouncing," he squeaked. + +The griffin smiled. "Well then, feel free to bounce on my cloud as much as you like," it said warmly. + +Lenny was so relieved that he hopped up and down gleefully, before hopping off the cloud and bounding back across the land. +Once upon a time, there was a brother and a sister. The brother was always busy. Every morning he had to load his truck with lots of things. The sister liked to watch him. She was very nosy! + +One day, the sister wanted to help her brother. She went over to him with a big smile. + +"Hey brother!" she said. "Can I help you load the truck today?" + +The brother looked at her and smiled. "Of course you can," he said. + +The sister was so excited. She watched as her brother showed her how to load the truck properly. Together they loaded the truck with all the things they needed. + +When they were finished, the brother gave his sister a big hug. "Thank you for helping me," he said. The sister beamed with pride. + +From then on, the brother and sister worked together every time he had to load his truck. +Once upon a time there was a loyal spot. He was very brave and liked to take adventures. One day Spot decided to take a walk in the woods. As Spot took his first steps into the woods he heard a voice. It said, “Don’t go any further. It’s too dangerous.†Spot looked around and saw a friendly owl. He said, “Why? What do you see?†The owl replied, “There’s a bad fox in the woods. He’s mean and he’ll take you away if he sees you.†Spot was scared but he was also brave. He decided to take his chances and keep walking. He stayed close to the edge of the woods and soon found a meadow with lots of fresh grass. He lay down and had a nice, safe nap in the sunshine. Later, Spot went back home, safe and sound with more tales of his adventures. He was so loyal and brave! +Once upon a time there was a mighty farmer who had a farm full of animals. One morning, he was cleaning the pond in the farm when he saw something strange. + +The farmer stepped closer to the pond and saw a big fish diving around. He said to himself, "That's the biggest fish I've ever seen!" + +The farmer was so excited to see the fish. He said to it, "Hello there! Where did you come from?" + +But the fish didn't answer. Instead, it just kept diving around in the pond. + +The farmer knew how important it was for the fish to stay in the pond, so he decided to stay and watch it. He stayed there for hours until the sun went down. + +He went back home and told his family about the mighty fish in the pond. From that day on, the farmer kept watch over the pond and the fish kept on diving around. +One day, Jack was playing in his garden when he saw something mysterious. It was a shiny razor. He was excited and asked his mum what it was. + +"It's a razor, Jack," said Mum. + +Jack was curious, so he asked what the razor was for. + +"It's for sorting things!" said Mum. + +Jack thought about this for a minute, then he asked what could be sorted with the razor. + +"Oh, lots of things!" Mum replied. "You can sort your clothes, or paper, or even kindling for the fire." + +Jack was amazed and went to get his toy clothes to try out the razor. He had lots of fun sorting them in different piles. + +"Good job, Jack!" said Mum. "You are a great sorter!" + +Jack smiled and ran off to show his dad what he had learned. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet little girl named Sam. She loved to go on walks with her mom. One day, they took a stroll through the park and saw an old vendor selling lots of nice things. + +Sam asked her mom to stop and take a look. Her mom said, “Sure! Go ahead.†Sam looked through the items and spotted a cute stuffed animal. + +She asked the vendor if she could buy it, and he said. “Of course! Here you go.†+ +Sam thanked the vendor and said bye. As they were walking, Sam hugged her new toy tightly. + +They got to the edge of the park and Sam stopped. She looked up at her mom and said, “Let’s come back soon. I like it here. It’s so pretty and quiet.†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Yes, let’s! Spring is a wonderful time to be here.†So, the two of them promised to come back to the park in the spring. +John and his mom went to the park. John was very excited; he wanted to play there. He saw some children playing on the swings and asked his mom if he could join them. + +"Yes, you can," said his mom with a smile. + +John ran over to the children and they all part. He found a great telephone on the ground and started to play with it. + +John's mom walked up to him. "John, be careful with that telephone," she said. + +John nodded and kept playing with the telephone. He thought it was very great and enjoyed playing with it. + +John and his mom had a great time at the park. They stayed for a couple of hours and then it was time to go home. John was sad to leave, but his mom reminded him that he could come back very soon. + +John smiled and said, "Okay mom, let's go home!" +John was walking outside with his dog. The sun was shining and the birds were chirping. Suddenly, John saw a big tree in the distance. He became curious and wanted to take a closer look. John and his dog walked closer to the tree and stopped. John looked up and his eyes widened. He stared at the branches of the tree and saw a monkey. The monkey stared back at John and both looked at each other for a long time. + +John asked the monkey in a friendly voice, "What are you doing here?" The monkey smiled and said, "I am here to find a strong brain." John tilted his head and asked, "What do you mean?" The monkey replied, "I need to find someone with a strong brain so I can learn more. Do you know anyone?" + +John thought for a moment and then he smiled. "Yes I do," he replied. "My friend has a very strong brain." He motioned for the monkey to follow him and said, "Let's go and meet my friend. I'm sure he can help you!" + +John and the monkey went to find his friend and the monkey was very excited. He kept staring at the trees and flowers along the way. When they arrived, the monkey was satisfied with what he saw. John's friend did indeed have a strong brain and the monkey had lots of things to learn. +Once upon a time, there was a robot. He was honest and kind. He loved exploring and playing. One day, the robot was walking in the woods when he heard a noise. He stopped to take a listen and he heard a voice calling for help! + +He ran toward the sound and soon he saw a little girl. She was stuck in a hole and she was calling for help. + +"Please help me," she said. + +The robot was happy to help. He grabbed her hand and together they escaped the hole. + +The little girl said, "Thank you very much! I was scared and could not get out." + +The robot bowed and said, "No problem. It was nice to help you. Have a great day!" + +The little girl smiled and waved goodbye to the robot. He walked away happy that he could help. He kept exploring the woods, looking for new adventures. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jake. He was three years old and ready to go to school. + +His Mummy took him to a big classroom and inside it was full of big tables and lots of chairs. + +Jake looked around excitedly and asked, "What things can I do here?" + +Mummy smiled at him, "This is where you'll have lots of fun, Jake. You'll learn, play with your friends and have fun." + +Jake started to explore the classroom and found a big, brightly coloured picture on the wall. He jumped up and down, then asked, "Can I have this, mummy?" + +Mummy laughed, "No, sweetheart. This is for everyone to see and enjoy." + +Jake said, "Okay, I'll just have fun looking at it." + +So Jake and Mummy spent the morning in the big classroom and Jake had a wonderful time learning. He couldn't wait to come back the next day. +Once there was a little boy called Jack. He was playing in the park, when he came across a daisy. Jack was very happy and picked it up. + +"Let's make this daisy happy!" said Jack. He started to sing and dance around it. + +"Why are you so sad my little daisy?" Jack asked. But the daisy wasn't singing, it was just sitting there. + +Then suddenly, the daisy spoke. "I'm sad because nobody plays with me", it said. + +Jack smiled. "I'll play with you!" he said. So they played together, having fun and singing happy songs. + +After a while, the daisy was cheerful again. Jack gave it a big hug and said goodbye. + +The daisy waved goodbye and said, "Thank you, Jack. You made me feel so much better!" +Once upon a time there was a nation of people who loved to dance. Everywhere the people went to dance, the ground shook and the sky twinkled. + +One day, a little girl decided to join the magical dance and she twirled around the nation. The little girl danced faster and faster till the ground was so dizzy it felt like it was spinning! + +"You're a magical dancer!" cried one of the people in the nation. + +The little girl replied with a big smile, "I'm so happy that I can make everyone happy!" + +So everyone in the nation danced with the little girl, spinning around faster and faster until they were all as dizzy as the ground. They laughed and hugged each other. + +And the nation danced happily ever after. +Sam and his mom went to the river to play. They were so excited! "Let's go look at the ducks!" said Sam with a big smile. His mom smiled too and they walked to the edge of the river. Sam saw a big duck swimming in the water and he asked, "What's that?" His mom smiled and replied, "It's a duck, Sam." Sam's eyes lit up with excitement and he said, "Let's follow it!" So, they followed the duck. + +After a while, the duck stopped swimming and looked back at them. Sam asked, "Is he hungry?" His mom replied, "Yes, he looks hungry!" So, they gathered some breadcrumbs and tossed them into the water. The duck came close and ate them up. Sam smiled and said, "Yay, the duck is happy now!" His mom nodded and smiled. They watched the duck swim away contentedly. + +Sam and his mom went home happy after a fun morning at the river. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sara. She was three years old and always wanted to have her own pet. One day, her mommy decided to spoil her and gave her a puppy. + +Sara was so happy and hugged the puppy tightly. She named him Spot. Sara and Spot quickly became the best friends. They played together every day, running around the backyard and cuddling when it was time for a nap. + +One day, Spot started to dig a hole in the garden. Sara saw it and said, "No, Spot! That is not the point of this game." + +Spot looked at her with sad eyes and stopped. Sara smiled and said, "Let's go find a more comfortable spot where we can have a nap." Spot was so happy and followed her every step. They fell asleep cuddled up next to each other and had a lovely nap. + +The End. +Dave felt scared. He was walking through the forest with his mom. Suddenly, he saw something. It was a man. He was holding a gun. Dave's mom grabbed his hand and her face was pale. + +"Don't move, Dave," she said softly. + +The man stared at them. He wasn't nodding or talking, just staring. Dave's mom looked back at him with sad eyes. + +"Let's go, Dave," she said. + +They started to walk away very slowly. Dave was still looking at the man with the gun. His face was still pale and he kept staring until Dave and his mom were out of sight. + +Dave felt a little better now, but he was still scared. He knew that something bad had almost happened and he was thankful that nothing did. +Once upon a time there was a lucky hippo. He was taking a walk around the pond and he saw a butterfly that was so pretty. His stomach began to rumble and he realized he was hungry. + +He wondered what he could eat. Suddenly he saw a big, juicy grasshopper hopping by. He quickly gobbled it up and felt lucky to have something delicious to eat. + +He kept walking around the pond, and then he saw a huge log. He thought it was a very cozy pillow, so he took a nap. He dreamed about tasty treats until he heard a noise. + +He opened his eyes and saw a gazelle looking at him. "Hey there little hippo," said the gazelle. "What are you doing sleeping on this log?" + +The hippo remained quiet and just gave the gazelle a big smile! The gazelle smiled back and said, "Well, I hope you have a very lucky day". The hippo was happy to hear this and continued his walk with a big smile on his face. +Mother set the table for lunch. She asked her three year old daughter if she wanted to help her. + +"Yes! What can I do?" asked the daughter. + +Mother put a plate of food on the table. "You can set the spoons and forks down on the table. Can you do that?" + +"Yes, I can," said the daughter proudly. + +So, the daughter set the spoons and forks on the table. She then sat down and ate lunch with her mother. + +They had a regular lunch every day. The daughter enjoyed spending time with her mother. + +"I love spending lunch with you, Mommy!" + +Mother smiled. "I love spending lunch with you too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lila. She loved to collect things, like shells and rocks. One day, she saw something special. It was an original shell, something she had never seen before. + +Lila thought the shell was so pretty and wanted to keep it, so she put it in her pocket. Suddenly, the sky went dark and it started to rain heavily. It flooded the beach, and Lila was scared. + +But then she remembered the original shell in her pocket. She smiled, feeling brave and excited about it. She looked to the sky and said, “I’m glad I got to collect my special shell before it flooded!â€. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was sad because she wanted to ride a helicopter. + +One day, the girl's wish came true. In the sky, a bright yellow helicopter rang out. It descended slowly, coming closer and closer to the ground. + +The girl was so excited. She ran outside and shouted, "Take me up! Take me up!" + +The helicopter hovered above her and the pilot said, "Jump in and we'll take a ride!" + +The girl hopped in, and off they flew, high in the sky. She was so happy! The wind blew in her face and the sun seemed to smile down on her. + +The girl smiled brighter than ever as the helicopter flew away into the distance. +Once upon a time, there was a lily in a pond. It was a very fine lily with big white petals. One day, the lily thought it would be fun to cover all of the other flowers in the pond. + +The lily said to the other flowers, "Let's cover each other up!" The daisy was the first to take on the challenge. It started to cover the lily with its petals. + +The lily laughed, "That looks fine! Now you cover me up." The daisy covered the lily with its petals and the lily said, "That looks wonderful! Now you are covered too." The daisy smiled brightly. + +The lily and the daisy had lots of fun playing their game of cover. Once they were finished, the lily said, "That was so fun! Let's do it again tomorrow!" The daisy agreed, and they said goodbye. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sophie. She was wearing a pink dress and had a big smile on her face. + +One day, when Sophie was playing in her backyard, she came across some new birds. She was so excited! She wanted to know what language they were speaking. + +So Sophie asked one of the birds, "What language do you wear?" + +The bird answered, "We wear the language of nature. Our sounds are calm and gentle." + +Sophie thought this was so cool. She thanked the bird and decided to keep coming back to her backyard every day, so she could hear the birds speak their special language. + +The End! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Dave and Sarah. Dave and Sarah decided to go on an adventure together. They set off in a boat down the river. As they floated along, they noticed something in the distance. It was a big wreck! They paddled closer and when they got there, it looked like an old ship. Amazingly, it was still in one piece. + +"What should we do?" Sarah asked. + +"Let's explore it!" Dave replied. + +So, they hopped onto the wreck and started to look for some treasure. After searching for a while, Dave found something special. It was a beautiful gemstone. "Wow!" Sarah exclaimed. + +Dave held up the gemstone and said, "I value this gemstone, it's beautiful!" + +Sarah smiled and said, "That's great, but let's keep looking. We should be persistent if we want to find more treasure." + +So they continued to look and eventually they found several more treasures. After a fun day, they put the treasures in their boat and set off back home. They learned how to value the things that were most important, like friendship and having a good time. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. Their names were Joe and Sarah. Joe and Sarah love to have fun together. + +One day, Joe had a great idea. He said, “Let's play a game!†Joe told Sarah to close her eyes and he would send something to her. + +Joe ran over to the kitchen and grabbed a handful of popcorn. Then, he sent the popcorn flying across the room to Sarah. Sarah opened her eyes and saw the popcorn flying at her. She laughed and called it “funny popcornâ€. + +Joe said, “Now it's your turn to send something to me.†Sarah thought hard and then she had an idea. She grabbed a pillow and sent it flying across the room. + +Joe shouted, “Funny pillow!†He laughed and said, “I love playing this game with you.†+ +Sarah smiled and said, “Me too! Let's share the popcorn and play again soon.†+ +And so, Joe and Sarah had lots of popcorn and lots of fun. They sent things back and forth and had a great time playing together. +Once there was a park in the winter. It was an ancient park and it looked very different. It had lots of snow, old trees and a frozen lake. + +One day, a 3 year old child went to the park and asked her mom, "What is this place?" + +Her mom said, "This is an ancient park. We come here to play in the snow and look at the beautiful scenery." + +The child smiled and ran to the snow. She jumped into it, made snowmen and snow angels. She even tried to make a snow fort, though it crumbled down after a few minutes. + +Then the two of them walked around the frozen lake and admired the old trees. They listened as the wind whistled through the branches. Eventually, the sun started to set and it was time to leave. Before they left, the child said to her mom, "I'm so happy we discovered this ancient park!" +Once upon a time there was a little boy who was three years old. He was walking along the road when he saw an old man with a long white beard. The old man had a face that was very kind. + +The little boy was very curious, so he asked the old man "Hello Mr. Who are you?" +The old man smiled in a very modest way and said "My name is John. I'm an old explorer, I travel far and wide!" + +The little boy was so excited and he wanted to know more about the old man. "Wow! What have you seen Mr.John?" he asked with sparkles in his eyes. + +John's eyes lit up and he said "Well, young man I've seen many amazing things!" +He reached into his pocket and revealed an old map, carefully folded. He opened the map up and showed the little boy all the places he had visited. The little boy's mouth was wide open in amazement. + +John smiled, "You never know what the world might reveal if you explore it!", he said. +The little boy thanked the old man and promised he would always remember his advice. +He waved goodbye to John and continued on his journey. +The little boy was now filled with new exciting things to discover! +Once there was a little girl called Ruth. She was three years old and she was playing with her toys. She wanted to have a napkin to eat her snack on. Ruth asked her mom for a napkin but her mom said no. Ruth got upset and started to cry. Her mom saw that Ruth was so upset and gave her a napkin. Ruth felt so happy and put the napkin on the table. Suddenly, she felt somebody slap her back. Ruth was scared. She looked up and saw her mom smiling at her. Her mom said: "I was just playing with you, silly!" Ruth smiled back at her mom. +John was 3 years old and loved to play in his crib. It was his safe place. He could call for his mom and dad when he wanted something. They always followed through for John and he loved it. They trusted him and he trusted them. + +One day, John wanted a toy from the other side of the room. He wanted it fast! He immediately knew it was too far for him to get by himself. He called for his parents and when they arrived, John showed them the toy and asked if he could have it. His parents smiled and said yes. + +John reached for the toy and jumped with excitement. Then he said, "I trust you Mama". Mama smiled with pride and said, "We trust you John". John felt their love and he felt safe back in his crib. He knew he could always trust his parents. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She had a lot of style and was very special. + +One day, Lucy's parents took her to the park. There she met another girl named Mia. Lucy really liked Mia’s style, but Mia didn’t value it. Mia was very harsh to her. + +Lucy said, "Why don't you like my style?" + +Mia replied, "I don’t value anything that’s not mine.†+ +Lucy thought for a moment, then said, “That’s not nice. You should value all kinds of style, not just your own.†+ +Mia thought about it and smiled. “You’re right. From now on, I’ll value all kinds of styles, not just my own.†+ +They smiled and hugged, and then skipped off together, having learned an important lesson about valuing all kinds of styles. +Once upon a time, there was a chicken. She did not know why she was so terrible. Everywhere she went, she felt like people were scared of her. + +One day, she saw a little boy. He was only three years old. He was not scared at all. The chicken walked over to him. + +The little boy looked at her and said, "You smell yummy!" + +The chicken smiled and said, "Thank you! Do you want to be my friend?" + +The little boy smiled, and said, "Yes!" + +The chicken and the little boy played together every day. He taught her that she was not so terrible after all. She knew she could always rely on her new best friend. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Abbie and Jack. One day they decided to go to the park to play. + +"Let's make a new house!" Abbie said. + +"Okay!" said Jack. + +They began to dig the ground and moved the soil around to increase the size of their house. + +"Wow, this is great," said Abbie. + +"Yes, let's make it even bigger," said Jack. + +They continued to move and increase the soil, making their house larger and larger. After a while, they were done and they had created a new and modern house. + +"It's perfect," Abbie said + +"Yes, our new house is the best," said Jack. + +They both smiled, very happy with their new house. +Maggie, a three-year-old, was visiting a big building with her mom and dad. They were happy to be there to find some nice things. + +Maggie saw an elevator in the corner of the big building. "Look, Mommy, an elevator!" she said with a big smile. + +Her dad said, "Yes, let's take the elevator to the fifth floor. I heard there are some nice things up there." + +When they walked into the elevator, Maggie was so excited that she was jumping up and down. + +"This is so fun, Daddy!" she said. + +At the fifth floor, her dad said, "It looks like we found some nice things here. Let's take a look." + +After Maggie looked around and saw all the nice things, it was time to leave. + +Dad said, "Let's go back in the elevator and go home!" + +Maggie smiled and said, "Ok!" + +So, together, they all went back in the elevator and left the big building. +Once upon a time, there lived a big bear. One day, the bear went on an adventure. He packed his big passport and headed off to a faraway land. + +When he arrived, he noticed something was disturbing the landscape. Everywhere he looked, he saw the trees shaking and the ground shaking. He had never seen anything like it before. + +He walked over to a nearby pond, where a Frog was playing. "What is disturbing the landscape, Frog?" Asked the bear. + +"Oh, it's just a giant bird,†said the Frog. "It makes a big sound as it swoops down to catch the fish in the pond. It's really quite a sight to see!" + +The bear thanked the Frog and promptly left, now understanding what was causing the disturbance. He was happy to have a better understanding of his new surroundings. + +The bear was never disturbed by the big bird again, and he continued on his adventure. He was so happy to have his big passport and explore this faraway land. The end. +One day, Mommy and Daddy took their daughter to the park. They put her on the swings and watched her laugh and giggle. + +Mommy turned to Daddy and said, "Let's explain a game to her. We'll make a pretend page. You draw one side and I'll take the other." + +So, Daddy began to draw a fake page full of colors. As he was doing this, Mommy was drawing shapes and funny characters. + +When they were finished, Daddy asked their daughter to come over. "Look what we made," he said, pointing to the page. Together, they explained the game to her. + +The daughter smiled and said, "Let’s play!" + +They all made up stories together and laughed until it was time to go home. Daddy picked her up and said, "What a fun game!" + +The daughter smiled and said, "Yes, I love it!" +Once upon a time, there was a big family who lived in a big house, far away in the mountains. Every morning, the dad would wake his five children up and tell them to remember the value of being kind. + +The dad would say, +"Wake up and be compassionate to each other today. We must show love, no matter what!" + +After breakfast, the five children would go outside to play. They loved talking to the animals and playing tag in the garden. The children were always so nice to each other, always willing to share their toys. + +One day, the dad woke up feeling tired and grumpy. He soon realised that he had forgotten to remind his children about the value of kindness before they went out to play. + +He found them running around shouting and playing rough. He called them over and said, +"Listen to me. Do you remember what I said about being compassionate to each other? It is so important that we remember to be kind to one another in our family." + +The children listened and nodded. From then on, they remembered the value of being kind and compassionate to one another, and their family was so much happier! +Once there was a girl named Jane who loved to read. One day in the mailbox she found a beautiful letter. She was so happy. She asked her Mom to read it to her. + +Mom said, "It's from Grandma and Grandpa! They miss us so much and sent us a letter." + +Jane asked, "Can I read it to them? Please Mom?!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Of course you can." + +So that night Jane read the letter to Grandma and Grandpa over the phone. + +Grandma and Grandpa were so happy to hear her voice and excited to get the letter. Jane had a big smile on her face. + +The letter was so beautiful and Jane was so excited to be able to read it out loud. She had made Grandma and Grandpa very happy. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved to play with her mommy. One day, they decided to play with a napkin. Sarah's mommy showed her how to fold it. Sarah was so excited! + +"Let's make some shapes with it," said mommy. "Okay!" said Sarah. + +Together they folded it into a triangle, a diamond and even a square. Every time they changed the shape, Sarah clapped with glee. + +"Let's try something else," said mommy. She showed Sarah how to turn it into a little hat. "Put it on your head," said mommy. + +Sarah put the hat on her head and looked in the mirror. She thought she looked very comfortable in her little hat. + +"It looks nice on you," said mommy. Sarah smiled. +They had so much fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a white grill in the backyard. Every day, Mark would come and play near it. One day, Mark saw a strange black mark on the grill. He ran inside to his mom, who was cooking in the kitchen. + +"Mom, I found a mark on the grill! What is it?" Mark asked. + +His mom dried her hands with a kitchen towel. "That is what happens when you put food on the grill. See?" She pointed to the burger sitting on the counter. + +Mark blinked. His mouth widened into a big smile. "Let's put it on the grill!" + +So, Mark and his mom took the burger outside and put it on the white grill. They watched it cook in the sun and waited for the black marks to appear. + +When enough marks were made, Mark and his mom took the burger off and put it on a plate. "Wow, it looks delicious!" said Mark. They both smiled and enjoyed their meal together. +One day, Lisa and her mom were in the living room. Lisa saw a big, shiny mirror on the wall and said, "Mommy, I want to clean the mirror!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Ok. Let's get a cloth and some soap and water." + +The two of them went to the bathroom to get the supplies and when they returned, Lisa said, "Mommy, I'll do it!" + +Her mom watched as Lisa wiped down the mirror. When she finished, the mirror sparkled. Lisa was very happy and ran to the living room window. + +Outside she could see her neighbor, Alex, looking in. He saw the shiny mirror and looked very envious. + +Lisa waved at him and said, "Hi! I cleaned the mirror! It's really pretty now!" + +Alex smiled and said, "Wow, it looks great! I wish I could do that too." + +Lisa giggled and said, "It's easy. We can do it again sometime!" +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She stumbled down the street, feeling a bit nervous. + +Suddenly, she heard a small voice ask: + +"Are you okay, Lady?" + +The old lady looked down to see a curious three year old. She smiled and said: + +"Yes, sweetheart, I'm okay. I just stumbled a little bit, that's all." + +The toddler nodded, and then said: + +"If you need help, I can help you." + +The old lady smiled again and said: + +"Thank you, but I'm alright now. Have a nice day." + +The little one smiled and waved goodbye as the old lady continued on her way. She was feeling much better, and was no longer so nervous. + +The End! +Harry was walking down the street one sunny day when he saw a small bench. He stopped and sat on it, wondering who it belonged to. + +Just then, a little girl came out of a nearby house. She had a blanket in her hands and was talking to herself as she went up to the bench. + +"This is where I like to sit," she said, "It's a secret bench that only I know about." + +Harry was curious. "What do you have under your blanket?" he asked the girl. + +The little girl smiled. "It's a surprise," she said, showing him. Under the blanket was a box full of toys. + +Harry was amazed. He asked the girl how she knew about the bench and she told him. She said her granddad had been a very honest man. "He told me about this bench, and said it was a secret," the little girl said. + +Harry thanked the girl, and she revealed a honest secret - he could come to the bench whenever he wanted to, and he'd always find a surprise! +Once there was a little girl named Melissa and she wanted to play in the park. She asked her mom and she said yes. When they got to the park, Melissa was very happy. There were so many things to do! + +Melissa saw a wide sandbox and decided to sort out all the different colors of sand. She put the yellow sand in one pile, the blue sand in another and the brown sand in another. After she was done sorting, she saw a big whistle on the ground. It was shiny and sparkly and she picked it up. + +Melissa looked at her mom and asked, "Can I have this whistle?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course you can, Melissa. You can have it." + +So Melissa put the whistle to her lips and blew. A loud, wide noise came out of it. Melissa beamed and said, "That was fun!" + +Then Melissa and her mom walked home, holding tight to her whistle. Melissa knew she would never forget the special day when she got to sort colors in the sand and found a shiny whistle. +Once there was a rabbit named Bob. Bob liked to peek around the meadow. One day, he saw a pebble, it was small and round. He picked it up in his paws, wondering what he should do with it. + +The pebble started to talk! "Oh please give me a chance," it said. "I can be really useful." + +Bob was really surprised! He thought that was a really silly thing for a pebble to say. + +"How can you be useful?" Bob asked. + +"I can show you the way. I know the meadow really well," the pebble replied. + +Bob thought about it and decided that the pebble had a point. He decided to trust the pebble and kept it with him. "Ok, lead the way. I'll go wherever you take me," Bob said. + +So, the pebble guided Bob through the meadow and showed him all kinds of new things. Bob thanked the pebble for being so helpful and said he wouldn't have been able to explore as much, without it. The pebble was very happy. + +Bob and the pebble became good friends and often went out exploring together. From then on, Bob knew that it was never a stupid idea to peek around and explore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, her mom told her to come inside and take a bath. + +Lily said, "I don't want to take a bath, Mommy. Can I play for five more minutes?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, but don't forget to come inside when I remind you." + +Lily played and played, but soon forgot about her bath. Her mom came outside and said, "Lily, it's time for your bath now. Remember, I told you to come inside when I remind you." + +Lily said, "Oh no, I forgot. Thank you for reminding me, Mommy." + +After her bath, Lily's mom put some beautiful smelling oil on her skin. Lily said, "Wow, Mommy, I smell so good. What is that?" + +Her mom said, "It's oil. It makes your skin soft and beautiful. But remember, it's important to listen to reminders so we don't forget important things." + +Lily nodded and promised to listen to reminders from now on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, while playing in the park, she saw a bird flying in the sky. She pointed at the bird and said, "Look, mommy, a bird!" + +Suddenly, Lily noticed that her water bottle had a leak. Water was dripping out of it and making a big puddle on the ground. She tried to fix it, but she couldn't. She felt sad because she couldn't drink water anymore. + +But then, a kind lady came by and saw Lily's problem. She helped fix the leak and gave Lily a new water bottle. Lily was so happy and grateful to the patient lady. She learned that it's important to be patient and kind to others, just like the lady who helped her. +Once upon a time, there was a gorilla who lived in a big jungle. He was very big and strong. One day, he found a big box in the jungle. The box was unknown to him, and he wondered what was inside. He tried to open it, but he couldn't. + +Suddenly, a little monkey came along and saw the gorilla struggling with the box. The monkey asked the gorilla if he needed help. The gorilla said yes, and the monkey tried to open the box. After a few tries, the monkey managed to open the box. + +Inside the box was a big banana. The gorilla was very happy and thanked the monkey for his help. But then, another gorilla came along and tried to take the banana from the first gorilla. A fight broke out between the two gorillas. + +The little monkey knew what to do. He quickly passed the banana to a nearby tree, where the gorillas couldn't reach it. The fight ended, and the gorillas went their separate ways. The little monkey was happy that he could help the gorilla and keep the banana safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a bird in a tree and wanted to look at it closely. She tried to reach for the bird, but it flew away. + +Lily then saw a boy playing with a ball. She wanted to play too, but the boy was rude and didn't let her. Lily felt sad and went to sit on a bench. Suddenly, a friendly dog came up to her and licked her face. Lily was happy and played with the dog until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a brown baby. The baby was very cute and loved to play with toys. One day, the baby's toy got stuck under the couch. The baby tried to get it out but couldn't. + +The baby's mom came to help and tried to get the toy out too, but it was still stuck. Then, the mom surrendered and called the dad for help. The dad came and was able to get the toy out from under the couch. + +The baby was very happy and hugged the toy tightly. From that day on, the baby made sure to keep the toy in a safe place so it wouldn't get stuck again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Peter. Peter loved to play outside, but it was getting colder and colder every day. Peter's mom told him to put on his warm clothes, but Peter didn't want to wear them because they were too scratchy. So, Peter went outside in his cheap t-shirt and shorts. + +As Peter played outside, he began to shiver because he was so cold. He realized he should have listened to his mom and put on his warm clothes. Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and blew away Peter's favorite toy. Peter tried to run after it, but he was too cold and couldn't move very fast. + +Just then, Peter's mom came outside and saw him shivering. She wrapped him up in warm clothes and gave him a big hug. Peter felt much better and was happy to be warm again. Together, they went to find Peter's toy and had a fun time playing outside in the cozy clothes. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things using his blocks. One day, Timmy's sister came and knocked down his tower. Timmy was sad and angry because he worked hard to build it. + +Timmy decided to build a new figure with his blocks. He built a big robot with a red helmet and blue arms. He was proud of his creation. But then, his sister came back and knocked it down again. Timmy was furious and yelled at her. + +His sister didn't understand why Timmy was so upset. She was ignorant of the fact that Timmy put a lot of effort into building his figures. Timmy explained to her that it's not nice to knock down someone else's hard work. His sister apologized and they worked together to build a bigger and better figure. They built a castle with a moat and a drawbridge. Timmy was happy again and they played together all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a playful seal named Sammy. Sammy liked to swim and play with his friends in the ocean. One day, Sammy saw a little crab who looked sad. Sammy asked the crab why he was sad. The crab said that he wanted to write a letter to his family, but he didn't know how to write. + +Sammy knew how to write, so he offered to help the crab. Together they wrote a letter to the crab's family. The crab was very happy and thanked Sammy for his help. + +The moral of the story is that it's always good to help others who need it. Even if it's just writing a letter, it can make someone's day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her mommy and daddy. One day, her daddy gave her a shiny necklace with a big, hairy pendant made of wheat. Lily loved it so much that she wore it every day. + +But one day, the pendant became dirty and dull. Lily wanted it to be shiny again, so she asked her mommy how to make it pretty. Her mommy told her to polish it with a soft cloth. So, Lily took the necklace and rubbed it with the cloth until it sparkled like new. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to polish her necklace every day. She loved how it looked, and she loved wearing it even more. And whenever anyone asked her about her necklace, she would proudly say, "It's made of wheat and it's so hairy, but I polished it to make it pretty!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play outside. He liked to run and jump and climb trees. One day, he went to the park with his friends. They played on the swings and the slide. + +The boy wanted to go on the monkey bars, but he was scared. His friends told him it was easy, but he didn't believe them. He tried to climb up, but he fell down and hurt his arm. + +The boy cried and cried. His friends tried to help him, but he was in too much pain. His mom came to take him to the hospital. The doctor said his arm was broken and he needed a cast. The boy was sad because he couldn't play outside anymore. He wished he had listened to his friends and tried the monkey bars again. He repeated this thought over and over in his head. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cereal from his favorite bowl every morning. One day, when Timmy was eating his cereal, his little sister came into the kitchen. + +"Can I have some cereal too?" his sister asked. + +Timmy shouted, "No, this is my bowl!" + +His sister started to cry, so Timmy felt bad. He said, "Okay, you can have some cereal in my bowl." + +From that day on, Timmy and his sister shared the bowl every morning. They both learned that sharing is important, and they never shouted at each other again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy beans. One day, Lily's mom gave her a bowl of beans to eat. Lily ate all the beans and her hands became dirty. So, Lily's mom asked her to wash her hands with soap and water. Lily went to the sink and washed her hands. She felt happy and clean. From that day on, Lily always washed her hands after eating her yummy beans. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy went for a walk and noticed a cute little puppy. The puppy looked lost and sad, so Timmy decided to help him. + +Timmy welcomed the puppy into his arms and gave him a big hug. The puppy licked Timmy's face and wagged his tail happily. Timmy knew he had made a new friend. + +From that day on, Timmy and the puppy played together every day. They had so much fun running and jumping and exploring the world around them. Timmy was happy to have noticed the puppy and welcomed him into his life. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around in the park. One day, Max and his owner went for a walk near a big lake. The lake was very blue and had lots of fish swimming in it. + +Max saw some ducks playing in the lake and he wanted to join them. So, he ran towards the lake and jumped in. The water was cold but Max was a good swimmer. He swam around and had a lot of fun playing with the ducks. + +After a while, Max's owner called him to come out of the lake. Max didn't want to leave his new friends, so he just shrugged his shoulders and kept playing. His owner laughed and said, "Max is such a playful dog!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her yard, where she had a swing and a sandbox. One day, her mommy made some spicy soup for lunch. Lily didn't like it, but her mommy said she had to eat it all. + +Lily wanted to go outside and play, but her mommy said she had to finish her soup first. Lily didn't like the soup, so she ate it very slowly. She didn't hurry at all. + +By the time she finished her soup, it was getting dark outside. Lily went to the yard to play, but she couldn't see very well. She tripped over a toy and fell down. She hurt her arm and started to cry. + +Her mommy came outside to see what happened, but it was too late. Lily had hurt herself badly because she didn't hurry when she was supposed to. From then on, Lily always remembered to hurry when her mommy told her to. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a teddy bear. One day, Lily's teddy bear went missing. She looked for it everywhere but she couldn't find it. + +Lily's mom asked her, "Do you believe that a thief took your teddy bear?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, I think so." + +Lily's mom called the police and they came to investigate. They looked around the house and found footprints leading to the window. The police officer said, "It looks like the thief came in through the window." + +Lily's mom said, "Let's be quiet and listen for any noises outside." + +They listened carefully and heard a noise. They looked outside and saw the thief trying to sneak away with Lily's teddy bear. The police officer caught the thief and Lily was happy to have her teddy bear back. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. His favorite was a red motor that could go really fast. + +One day, Timmy's big brother Billy came home with a new toy. It was a toy gun that could shoot little foam balls. Billy was very excited to show it to Timmy. Timmy thought it looked fun too. + +But Billy was careless with the gun. He didn't pay attention to where he was aiming it. Timmy felt a little scared. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his toy motor when he heard a loud noise. He turned around and saw that Billy had accidentally shot the foam ball at Timmy's motor! Timmy was sad, but Billy apologized and promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird was happy and liked to fly. One day, the bird wanted to soar high in the sky. So, the bird flapped its wings and flew up, up, up. + +As the bird flew, it saw a mark on the ground. The mark was big and looked like a circle. The bird wondered what made the mark and flew down to take a closer look. + +But as the bird got closer, it saw that the mark was made by a car. The car was driving too fast and hit a tree. The bird felt sad and thought the driver was stupid for not being careful. + +The bird flew away, feeling sad. But as it flew, it didn't see a big building in front of it. The bird crashed into the building and fell to the ground. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly anymore. The bird wished it had been more careful, just like it wished the driver had been more careful too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she looked up at the sky and saw that it was very blue and warm. She said to her mom, "Mommy, can we go to the park today? The sky is so pretty and warm!" + +Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go to the park and play." When they got to the park, Lily saw her friend Emma. Emma asked, "What do you want to do today, Lily?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then decided, "Let's play on the swings! I love swinging high in the sky." So, they went to the swings and had fun swinging together. The sky was still blue and warm, and they felt happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cookies all day long, but her mom said it wasn't healthy. Lily didn't understand why, but she didn't want to disagree with her mom. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a big plate of vegetables and told her they were good for her body. Lily didn't like vegetables yet, but she wanted to be healthy so she tried them. To her surprise, they tasted pretty good! + +From that day on, Lily started to eat more vegetables and less candy. She felt better and had more energy to play with her friends. She realized her mom was right all along and didn't disagree anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her white dress and always kept it on a hanger. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend saw the white dress and wanted to wear it. + +Lily said, "No, that's my dress. I want to keep it on the hanger." + +Her friend felt sad and said, "But I really like your dress. Can't I wear it just for a little bit?" + +Lily thought about it and realized that it was nice to share. She took the dress off the hanger and gave it to her friend. Her friend was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're such a good friend." + +Lily felt happy too, knowing that it was better to share than to keep things all to herself. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to go down, but she was scared. Her mom said, "Don't worry, I'll stand right here and catch you." + +Lily climbed up the ladder and slid down the slide. She felt scared at first, but then she felt happy and proud of herself. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily saw a little boy crying because he lost his toy. Lily asked him what was wrong and he said, "I lost my toy and I can't find it yet." + +Lily told him, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it." They looked together and finally found the toy under a bush. The little boy was happy again and said, "Thank you, Lily!" + +The moral of the story is that even when we feel scared, we can still do things if someone is there to help us. And when we help others, we feel good too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her grandma. One day, Lily and her grandma were baking cookies when they saw a fancy deer outside. + +"Look, grandma! A fancy deer!" Lily said. + +"Oh my, that is a beautiful deer," grandma replied. + +Lily and her grandma went outside to see the deer. They watched as it pranced around the yard. Then, the deer looked at them and said, "Hello!" + +Lily was so surprised that the deer could talk. They talked for a while before the deer had to go. As they went back inside, Lily said, "Grandma, that was the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a big, wild forest. In the forest, there lived many animals like lions, tigers, and bears. They all liked to play and have fun together. + +One day, the animals were very thirsty. They looked everywhere for water but couldn't find any. Then, a kind bird came and said, "I can supply you with water from the river." The animals were very happy and drank the water from the bird's supply. + +After they drank, the animals thanked the bird and said, "You are true friend." From that day on, the animals always remembered the bird's supply of water and were grateful for their true friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had an owner named Sarah, who was very thoughtful. Max loved Sarah very much and always wanted to be by her side. + +One day, Max saw Sarah packing a bag. Max wondered where Sarah was going and he wanted to go too. Max barked and wagged his tail to show Sarah that he wanted to go with her. + +Sarah looked at Max and said, "I'm sorry Max, but I'm going on a trip and you can't come with me. But don't worry, I'll be back soon." Max felt sad, but he knew that Sarah loved him and would come back for him. + +So Max waited patiently for Sarah to come back. He knew that Sarah was the best owner in the world and he was grateful for her love and care. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a soft blanket that she loved to cuddle with every night. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a butterfly and tried to catch it, but she tripped and fell on the grass. + +"Ouch! I fell," said Lily to her mom. + +"It's okay, sweetie. Let me see if you're hurt," said her mom. + +Lily's mom checked her over and saw that she wasn't hurt. She then took out her driver's license and showed it to Lily. + +"This is my license. It's important to have one when you drive a car," said Lily's mom. + +Lily looked at the license and said, "Wow, it's pretty!" + +After that, Lily and her mom played in the park and had a lot of fun. When they got home, Lily cuddled with her soft blanket and fell asleep, dreaming of catching butterflies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a big balloon in the park. The balloon was very original because it had a picture of a unicorn on it. Lily wanted to play with the balloon, but it was too high for her to reach. + +Suddenly, a boy came over and asked, "Do you want to play with the balloon?" Lily nodded her head excitedly. The boy said, "I can help you reach it. But first, let's feed the ducks over there." + +Lily and the boy went to the pond and threw bread to the ducks. After they were done, the boy lifted Lily up so she could grab the balloon. She was so happy to finally have the original balloon in her hands. "Thank you for helping me," Lily said to the boy. "You're welcome," he replied with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear who lived by the river. He liked to go for a swim and catch fish for his dinner. One day, he met a little duck who was very sleepy. The bear asked the duck why she was so sleepy. The duck replied, "I stayed up all night playing with my friends." + +The bear felt bad for the little duck and offered her a ride on his back. They went for a swim together and the duck felt much better. As they floated down the river, they saw lots of other animals playing and having fun. The bear and the duck were very happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a reindeer named Rudolph. Rudolph was very impatient because he wanted to win the race. All the other reindeer were faster than him, and he felt sad. + +One day, Rudolph decided to practice running every day. He ran and ran until his legs were very strong. Finally, the day of the race arrived. Rudolph was nervous but excited. He ran as fast as he could, and he won the race! All the other reindeer were happy for him. + +From that day on, Rudolph was no longer impatient. He learned that if he worked hard and practiced, he could achieve his goals. And he was very proud of himself for winning the race. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and have fun. One day, Lily's mommy noticed that the bathroom sink was broken. She worried that it might get worse and cause a big mess. + +Lily didn't understand why her mommy was worried, but she knew that something was wrong with the sink. She saw her mommy trying to fix it, but it was too hard. Lily wanted to help, but she was too little. + +Days went by and the sink got worse. One day, Lily heard a loud noise coming from the bathroom. She ran to see what was happening and saw that the sink had overflowed and made a big mess! Lily's mommy was sad and worried, but Lily knew just what to do. She gave her mommy a big hug and said, "Don't worry, mommy. I'll help you clean up the bathroom!" And together, they cleaned up the mess and fixed the sink. From that day on, Lily knew that she could always help her mommy when things were broken or needed fixing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her favorite doll named Daisy. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new toy car. Lily was so excited to play with it. + +As she was playing with her new toy car, she accidentally dropped it. The car broke and Lily started to cry. Her mom told her not to worry and that they would fix it together. They started to glue the pieces back together, but Lily didn't want to wait for the glue to dry. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud snap sound. She looked down and saw that her toy car was fixed! She was so happy and started to play with it again. But then, she noticed that her finger hurt. She had accidentally snapped it while trying to fix her toy car. From that day on, Lily learned to be patient and careful when playing with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going outside to play. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a little bird lying on the ground. The bird was hurt and couldn't fly. + +Lily felt sad and wanted to help the bird. She asked her mom if they could help the bird. Her mom said they could try. They went home and got a box and some water. They carefully put the bird in the box and gave it some water. + +Lily was grateful that they could help the bird. She knew that they had to supply the bird with food and water every day. They took care of the bird until it was better and could fly again. Lily learned that it was important to help others and take care of life. She felt happy that she could make a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted a snack. He asked his mommy if he could have a cookie. His mommy said, "Not yet, Timmy. We have to go up to the attic first." + +Timmy didn't like going up to the attic because it was dark and spooky. But he followed his mommy up the stairs anyways. When they got to the attic, Timmy saw a big box. His mommy said, "We have to pass this box to get to the cookies." + +Timmy was scared of the box, but he wanted the cookies. So he bravely passed the box with his mommy. When they got back downstairs, his mommy gave him a delicious cookie. Timmy was happy and not hungry anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was very old, it was an ancient truck. The truck was carrying something very important, it was carrying oil. The driver of the truck had to deliver the oil to a faraway place. + +The truck drove on a bumpy road and went over hills and through valleys. The driver was very careful not to spill the oil. Finally, the truck arrived at its destination and the driver delivered the oil. The people who received the oil were very happy and thanked the driver. + +The driver then drove the ancient truck back home, feeling proud that he had delivered the oil safely. When he arrived back home, the driver parked the truck and went to bed, dreaming of more adventures he could have with his ancient truck. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had no hair on his head. He was bald. He went to the store to buy some apples. He put the apples on a scale to weigh them. The man was happy because the apples were heavy. He paid for the apples and went home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat beef, but her mom always said it was weird. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a clown. The clown was doing silly things and making everyone laugh. When the clown finished, everyone applauded. + +Lily went up to the clown and said, "You are so funny! Can I have a balloon animal?" The clown said, "Of course, what kind do you want?" Lily said, "I want a pink dog!" + +The clown made Lily a pink dog balloon animal and she was so happy. She thanked the clown and applauded again. When she got home, she told her mom all about the weird clown and the yummy beef she had for dinner. Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you had a fun day, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and jump and play. One day, her mom said, "Lily, we are going to the gym. You need to be careful and listen to me." + +Lily promised to be careful and hold her mom's hand. When they got to the gym, Lily saw lots of fun things to climb and swing on. She wanted to play on everything at once! + +But her mom said, "Lily, let's start with the slide. You can go down it two times, then we will try something else." + +Lily was excited to go down the slide. She went down one time, then two times. But then she saw the monkey bars and wanted to try them. + +Her mom said, "Remember your promise to be careful. Let's wait and try the monkey bars next time we come to the gym." + +Lily listened to her mom and they had a fun time at the gym. Lily was proud of herself for keeping her promise to be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved ice cream. She was always happy when she had some. One day, her mom asked her if she wanted some ice cream, but Lily refused. She said she didn't want any. + +Later that day, Lily's friends came over to play. They asked Lily if she wanted to go to the ice cream truck with them. Lily refused again. She said she didn't want any ice cream. + +As the day went on, Lily started to feel sick. Her mom took her to the hospital. The doctor said that Lily had eaten some bad cream. Lily was very sick and had to stay in the hospital for a long time. She was no longer happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she got an invitation to go to a party. She was very happy and wanted to go, but her mom said no because she had to clean her room first. + +Lily didn't want to clean her room, so she laid down on her bed and started to cry. Her mom came in and said, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily said, "I want to go to the party, but I don't want to clean my room." + +Her mom said, "If you clean your room, you can go to the party." So, Lily got up and started to clean her room. It was hard work, but she did a fine job. Her mom was proud of her and said, "Now you can go to the party!" Lily was so happy and thanked her mom. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to eat cookies, especially chocolate chip cookies. One day, his mom baked a batch of cookies and Timmy couldn't wait to taste them. He took a bite and realized they didn't taste as good as usual. + +He asked his mom, "Mommy, did you use a different recipe? These cookies don't taste right." + +His mom said, "No, I used the same recipe as always. Maybe the oven isn't reliable anymore." + +Timmy didn't understand what "reliable" meant, so he asked his mom. She explained that reliable means something you can count on to work the way it's supposed to. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with his toy car when he accidentally broke it. He was sad because it was his favorite toy. His dad saw him crying and asked what was wrong. Timmy said, "I broke my car and now it won't work anymore." + +His dad said, "It's okay, we can fix it. We'll make it reliable again." Timmy didn't understand what "reliable" meant, but he was happy to hear that his car could be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nosy dog named Max who always followed her around. One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. Lily saw a beautiful flower and wanted to pick it, but she was afraid of getting a mark on her dress. + +Max barked, "Lily, why don't you pick the flower? It's so pretty!" + +Lily replied, "I don't want to get a mark on my dress." + +Max said, "Don't worry, I'll watch out for you." + +So Lily picked the flower and Max wagged his tail happily. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it's okay to take a little risk and be a little bit nosy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Christmas very much and always waited for Santa Claus to come with his reindeer. One day, Lily went to the forest to see the reindeer. She saw many of them, but one was very different. It had a terrible injury on its leg and was limping. + +Lily felt very sad and worried about the reindeer. She wanted to help it, but she didn't know how. So, she went back home and asked her mom for help. Her mom told her that they could call the vet and take the reindeer to the hospital. They did just that, and the reindeer was cured. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to help others when they are in trouble. She also learned that worrying about something is okay, but it's better to take action and do something about it. And every Christmas, when she saw Santa Claus and his reindeer, she felt happy, knowing that one of them was safe and healthy because of her. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to eat sausages because they were his favorite food. One day, Max went to the store to buy some sausages, but he had no money. He asked the store owner if he could provide him with some sausages, but the owner said no. + +Max was sad because he really wanted some sausages. He decided to go to a famous restaurant in town where they served the best sausages. When he arrived, he saw a big plate of sausages on a table. He couldn't resist and ate them all. But, the owner of the restaurant caught him and was very angry. Max ran away, but he was caught by the police. + +Max was taken to the pound and never got to eat sausages again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake. One day, she made some delicious cookies and brought them to her friend Timmy's house. + +Timmy took one bite of the cookie and said, "Yuck! I don't like it." + +Lily felt sad because she worked hard to make the cookies. She decided to ignore Timmy's comment and offered him another cookie. + +Timmy took another bite and said, "Wow! This cookie is yummy. You win, Lily. Your cookies are the best." + +Lily felt happy because she knew she achieved victory in making Timmy like her cookies. From that day on, they enjoyed Lily's delicious cookies together. +One sunny day, Timmy and his mom went to the park. Timmy loved the park because he could run and play. He saw a big dog and said, "Mom, that dog looks fierce!" His mom said, "It's okay, Timmy. He's friendly." + +They walked around the park and saw a man reading a book. Timmy said, "Mom, what's on that page?" His mom said, "I'm not sure, Timmy. Let's ask the man." + +They walked up to the man and Timmy asked, "What's on that page?" The man said, "It's a story about a fierce dragon." Timmy said, "Wow, I love dragons!" + +They thanked the man and continued their walk in the park. Timmy was happy to have learned about a fierce dragon and couldn't wait to tell his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pretty dress every day. But one day, she saw her friend Sarah wearing a different dress. Lily wanted that dress too. + +Her mom said, "Lily, it's not nice to always want what others have. Your dress is beautiful and normal for you. Please be happy with what you have." + +Lily thought about it and realized her mom was right. She learned that it's important to be happy with what you have and not always want more. From that day on, Lily wore her dress with pride, knowing it was special and perfect for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique nose that was very cute. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend Tommy. + +Tommy said, "Wow, your nose is so unique! I like it." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tommy. Let's play on the slide!" + +As they were sliding down, Lily's hair got stuck in the zipper of her jacket. She said, "Oh no, my hair is stuck! Can you help me zip up my jacket?" + +Tommy helped her and said, "There you go, all zipped up! Let's go play on the swings now." + +Lily was happy to have such a good friend like Tommy who helped her when she needed it. They played together all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl named Lily. She liked to hold her teddy bear and play with her toys. One day, Lily went for a walk with her mom. They saw a big fire with lots of ash in the air. + +Lily asked her mom, "What's that?" + +Her mom said, "It's a fire. We need to be careful and stay away." + +But Lily saw a little bird that was stuck in the fire. She wanted to help it, so she ran towards the fire to hold the bird. But it was too hot and Lily got burned. Her mom quickly took her to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't fix her burned hands. + +From that day on, Lily couldn't hold her toys or teddy bear anymore. She was very sad and missed playing with them. But she learned a very important lesson - to always be careful around fire. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to build towers with her blocks. One day, she made an incredible tower that was as tall as her daddy. + +Her mommy came in and saw the tower. She said, "Wow, Lily! That tower is incredible! Can you order your blocks by color now?" + +Lily looked at her blocks and started to order them by color. She put all the red blocks together, all the blue blocks together, and all the green blocks together. + +When she was done, she looked at her mommy and said, "Look mommy, I ordered my blocks just like you asked!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Good job, Lily! You are so smart!" +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. The tree was home to a mighty parrot. The parrot had bright feathers and could talk. One day, a cat saw the parrot and wanted to eat it. The cat climbed up the tree and tried to catch the parrot. But the parrot was too quick and flew away. The cat was angry and sad. The parrot felt safe again and entered its home in the tree. The end. +Sara loves roses. She has a rose in a pot on her window. She waters it every day and talks to it. She says, "You are my friend, rose. You are so pretty and smell so good." + +One day, a boy named Tom comes to play with Sara. He sees the rose on the window and likes it. He says, "Can I have your rose, Sara? I want to own it. It is so pretty and smells so good." + +Sara feels sad. She does not want to give her rose to Tom. She says, "No, Tom. You cannot have my rose. It is my friend, rose. I own it. It is not for you." + +Tom feels angry. He says, "That is not fair, Sara. You have a rose and I do not. I want to own a rose too. Give me your rose or I will not play with you." + +Sara feels scared. She does not want to lose Tom as a friend, but she does not want to lose her rose either. She does not know what to do. She says, "Please, Tom. Do not be mean. We can share my rose. You can look at it and smell it, but you cannot take it. It is my friend, rose. I own it." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He sees that Sara is sad and scared. He feels sorry. He says, "Okay, Sara. I am sorry. I was mean. We can share your rose. You can own it and I can look at it and smell it. It is your friend, rose. It is also pretty and smells good." + +Sara feels happy. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. I am sorry too. We can play together and share my rose. It is my friend, rose. It is also your friend, rose." +Anna and Ben are friends who live on a farm. They like to play with the animals and run in the fields. One day, they see a big red barn near the woods. They want to go inside and explore. + +"Let's go to the barn!" Ben says. "Maybe we can find some hay or tools or toys." + +"Wait, Ben!" Anna says. "Mama and Papa warn us not to go to the barn. They say it is old and dangerous. There might be holes or nails or rats." + +"But I want to see what is in the barn!" Ben says. "It looks fun and exciting. Come on, Anna, don't be scared." + +Ben runs to the barn and opens the door. Anna follows him, but she is not happy. She feels afraid and cold. The barn is dark and dusty. There are cobwebs and spiders and broken things. + +"Look, Anna, a soft blanket!" Ben says. He picks up a blanket from a pile of hay. He wraps it around his shoulders. "This is cozy and warm. Do you want some?" + +"No, thank you, Ben," Anna says. "That blanket is dirty and old. It might have bugs or germs or holes. Let's go back, Ben. This barn is not fun or exciting. It is scary and bad." + +Anna hears a loud noise. She turns around and sees a big black dog. The dog is angry and hungry. It barks and growls and shows its teeth. It wants to bite Ben and Anna. + +"Help, Anna, help!" Ben says. He drops the blanket and runs to the door. Anna runs after him. The dog chases them. They are very scared and sorry. + +They reach the door and slam it shut. The dog cannot get out. Ben and Anna run to their house. They hug Mama and Papa and tell them what happened. Mama and Papa are glad and angry. They are glad that Ben and Anna are safe. They are angry that Ben and Anna did not listen to their warning. + +"Ben and Anna, you were very naughty and foolish," Mama says. "You could have been hurt or lost or worse. You must never go to the barn again. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mama, we understand," Ben and Anna say. "We are sorry, Mama. We are sorry, Papa. We will never go to the barn again. We will listen to your warning. We will play with the animals and run in the fields. We will not look for trouble or danger or adventure." + +Mama and Papa hug Ben and Anna and forgive them. They give them some milk and cookies and a soft kiss. Ben and Anna are happy and grateful. They have learned their lesson. They will not forget their warning. They will stay away from the barn. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. But they also like to share. Sometimes they swap cars and trucks with each other. + +One day, Tom gives Sam his red car. Sam gives Tom his blue truck. They say, "Thank you!" and "You're welcome!" They play with their new toys. They have fun. + +But on Wednesday, Tom misses his red car. He wants to play with it again. He asks Sam, "Can I have my red car back, please?" + +Sam says, "Sure, Tom. You can have your red car back. But can I have my blue truck back, too?" + +Tom says, "Yes, Sam. You can have your blue truck back. I'm sorry I kept it so long." + +They swap their toys again. They say, "Thank you!" and "You're welcome!" They hug each other. They are happy. + +They go outside to play. It is a cool day. The sun is shining. The wind is blowing. They race their cars and trucks on the grass. They laugh and shout. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play in the forest near their home. One day, they saw a big mushroom with red spots. Tom wanted to pick it and take it home. Lily said no. + +"That mushroom is bad. It can make you sick. Mom said so. Leave it alone," Lily said. + +Tom was stubborn. He did not listen to Lily. He said, "I want it. It is pretty. I will not eat it. I will just look at it." + +He reached for the mushroom. But the mushroom was not alone. It had a friend. A big, black, hairy spider. The spider did not like Tom. It jumped on his hand and bit him. Tom screamed and dropped the mushroom. He ran to Lily, crying. + +Lily hugged Tom and said, "I am sorry, Tom. That spider was mean. Let me see your hand. We have to go home and tell Mom. She will make it better." + +They went home and told Mom what happened. Mom cleaned Tom's hand and put some cream on it. She said, "Tom, you have to listen to Lily. She is older and knows more. She was trying to help you. The mushroom was not good for you. It was dangerous. Next time, be careful and do not touch things you do not know." + +Tom said, "I am sorry, Mom. I am sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I will listen to you next time. Thank you for helping me." + +Mom said, "It is okay, Tom. I am glad you are okay. Now, relax and rest. You will feel better soon." + +Tom and Lily hugged Mom and said, "We love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Tom and Lily. You are good children. Now, let's have some cookies and milk." + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your elders and do not touch things you do not know. They might be harmful or dangerous. Be careful and respectful in the forest. It is full of life and surprises. +Lily is a girl who likes to look at things. She has a toy that makes things look big. It is called a microscope. She puts a drop of water on a slide and looks at it with her microscope. She sees many tiny things moving in the water. They are called cells. + +One cell is bigger than the others. It is green and round. It has a long tail. Lily thinks it is cute. She names it Bob. She watches Bob swim around the slide. He bumps into other cells. Some of them are red, some are blue, some are yellow. They are different shapes and sizes. + +Lily wonders what Bob is doing. She thinks he is looking for friends. She wants to help him. She finds another big green cell with a long tail. She names it Sue. She moves the slide so that Bob and Sue can see each other. She hopes they will like each other. + +Bob sees Sue. He swims towards her. Sue sees Bob. She swims towards him. They meet in the middle of the slide. They touch their tails. They look happy. Lily smiles. She thinks they are friends. She says hello to Bob and Sue. She tells them they are beautiful cells. She is glad she met them. +Ben and Lily liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could make houses, cars, animals and more with their blocks. They were very clever and had fun. + +One day, they found a new block in their toy box. It was white and shiny and it could glow. They had never seen a block like that before. They wanted to play with it and see what it could do. + +They took the block to their room and turned off the light. The block glowed brightly in the dark. It was so pretty and cool. They tried to make different things with it and the other blocks. They made a star, a moon, a flower and more. They were very happy. + +But then, something bad happened. The block started to get very hot. It burned their fingers and made them cry. It also melted the other blocks and made a big mess. It was not a toy block, it was a battery. It was dangerous and could hurt them. + +Ben and Lily were very scared and sad. They ran to their mom and told her what happened. Their mom was very angry and worried. She took them to the doctor and threw away the battery. She told them to never play with things they did not know. She said they should be careful and ask before they touch. She said they were lucky they did not get hurt more. + +Ben and Lily learned a lesson. They said they were sorry and hugged their mom. They still liked to play with blocks, but only the safe ones. They did not want to play with things that could glow and burn again. They were not so clever after all. +Anna and Ben were very happy. They were going on a safari with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and put on their hats. Mom helped them tie their shoes. + +"Are you ready to see some amazing animals?" Dad asked. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Anna and Ben shouted. + +They got in the car and drove to the park. They saw a big gate with a sign that said "Safari". They showed their tickets and went inside. + +"Look, there's a giraffe!" Anna pointed. "It has a long neck and spots." + +"And there's a zebra!" Ben said. "It has stripes and a tail." + +They saw many other animals, like lions, elephants, monkeys, and birds. They took pictures and learned their names. They had a lot of fun. + +"Did you enjoy the safari?" Mom asked. + +"It was amazing!" Anna and Ben said. "Thank you, Mom and Dad!" + +They hugged and kissed their parents. They were very happy. They had a great day. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of toys: dolls, cars, blocks, books, and more. They like to share and have fun together. + +But today, Sara sees a big sack near the exit. She wonders what is inside. She runs to the sack and opens it. She finds many clothes and shoes that are too big for her and Ben. She thinks they are for grown-ups. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Sara calls to her brother. "I found a sack with things. Let's try them on!" + +Ben comes to the sack and looks inside. He sees a hat, a coat, a tie, and a pair of boots. He thinks they are funny. + +"OK, Sara, let's try them on!" Ben agrees. "But we have to be gentle. They are not ours." + +Sara and Ben take out the clothes and shoes and put them on. They are too big and loose for them. They laugh and pretend to be grown-ups. They walk around the living room, talking in deep voices. + +"Hello, I am Sara. I work in a big office. I have a lot of papers and a phone." Sara says. + +"Hello, I am Ben. I drive a big truck. I have a lot of boxes and a horn." Ben says. + +They have a lot of fun playing with the sack. They do not hear the door open and their mom and dad come in. Their mom and dad see them and smile. + +"Hello, Sara and Ben. What are you doing?" their mom asks. + +"We are playing with the sack. We are grown-ups." Sara and Ben answer. + +"We see that. You look very cute." their dad says. "But do you know what is in the sack?" + +"No, what is it?" Sara and Ben ask. + +"It is a sack of clothes and shoes that we are giving to other people who need them. They are too small for us, but they are good for them." their mom explains. + +"Oh, we did not know that. We are sorry. We were gentle. We did not break anything." Sara and Ben say. + +"That's OK. We are not angry. We are glad you had fun. But now, we have to put the clothes and shoes back in the sack and take it to the exit. We have to go and give it to the other people." their dad says. + +"OK, we will help you. We will take off the clothes and shoes and put them back in the sack." Sara and Ben say. + +They do as they say. They take off the clothes and shoes and put them back in the sack. They help their mom and dad carry the sack to the exit. They say goodbye to the sack and the clothes and shoes. + +"Bye, sack. Bye, clothes and shoes. We hope you make other people happy." Sara and Ben say. + +They go back to the living room and play with their toys. They are happy. They are Sara and Ben. They are not grown-ups. They are children. +Tommy liked to play with his drum. He had a big drum that made loud noises when he hit it with his sticks. He liked to make music with his drum and sing along. + +One day, Tommy wanted to show his drum to his friend Lily. He tried to carry his drum to her house, but it was very difficult. The drum was heavy and big, and Tommy was small and weak. He struggled to lift his drum and walk with it. He felt tired and sad. + +"Tommy, what are you doing?" Lily asked. She saw Tommy outside her door, holding his drum with both hands. He looked unhappy and sweaty. + +"I want to play with you and my drum," Tommy said. "But my drum is too hard to carry. Can you help me?" + +Lily nodded. She was a good friend. She took one side of the drum and helped Tommy carry it inside. They put the drum on the floor and smiled at each other. + +"Thank you, Lily," Tommy said. "You are very nice and strong. Do you want to play with my drum?" + +"Yes, Tommy," Lily said. "I like your drum. It is very fun and noisy. Let's make music together!" + +They picked up their sticks and started to hit the drum. They made loud noises and sang along. They had a lot of fun with the drum. They were happy and proud. +Sara is a girl who likes to have fun. She likes to play with her toys, her dog, and her friends. She likes to see many things with her sight. She likes to see the sun, the sky, the flowers, and the birds. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her mom. She sees a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. She is very happy. She runs to the slide and slides down. She laughs and says, "Whee!" She sees her mom smile and clap. + +Then, Sara goes to the swing and asks her mom to push her. She feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She sees the trees and the clouds. She sings and says, "Yay!" She sees her mom nod and cheer. + +Finally, Sara goes to the sandbox and makes a castle. She uses a bucket, a shovel, and some shells. She sees the sand and the shells. She says, "Look, mom, a castle!" She sees her mom come and hug her. + +Sara is very happy. She has fun, she has sight, and she has mom. She says, "I love you, mom." She sees her mom say, "I love you, too, Sara." They go home together. +Lily and Sam were hungry. They wanted pizza for dinner. But Mom said no. She said they had to eat soup and salad. Lily and Sam did not like soup and salad. They cried and whined. + +"Please, Mom, can we have pizza? Just one slice?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, you have to eat what I made. Pizza is not good for you every day. Soup and salad are healthy and yummy." Mom said. + +"But we don't like them. They are yucky and boring." Sam said. + +"Stop complaining, Sam. You have to eat what's on your plate. Or you will go to bed without dessert." Mom said. + +Lily and Sam were sad and angry. They did not want to eat soup and salad. They wanted pizza. They looked at each other and had an idea. They decided to sneak out of the kitchen and go to the pizza place down the street. They thought Mom would not notice. They put on their coats and shoes and ran out of the door. + +They felt brave and excited. They thought they were smart and clever. They walked to the pizza place and saw the big sign. It said "Pizza, pizza, pizza". They smelled the cheese and the sauce and the pepperoni. They heard the oven and the slicer and the people. They went inside and saw the counter and the menu and the cashier. They felt happy and hungry. They wanted pizza. + +They went to the cashier and asked for pizza. But the cashier looked at them and frowned. He said "Where are your parents? You can't buy pizza by yourselves. You are too little. You need an adult with you." + +Lily and Sam felt scared and confused. They did not know what to do. They did not have any money. They did not have any parents. They wanted pizza. They started to cry and scream. + +The cashier was annoyed and angry. He said "Stop crying and screaming. You are making a mess and a noise. You have to leave now. Or I will call the police." + +Lily and Sam felt more scared and more confused. They did not want to leave. They did not want to go to the police. They wanted pizza. They hugged each other and tried to comfort each other. But they did not feel better. They felt worse. + +They did not know how to go back home. They did not know how to find Mom. They did not know how to say sorry. They did not know how to eat soup and salad. They did not know how to be brave. They only knew how to cry and scream. And they did not get any pizza. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to water the flowers with the hose. The hose was long and useful. It could make water come out fast or slow. + +But today, Ben and Lily had a problem. There was only one hose, and they both wanted to use it. Ben said, "It is my turn to use the hose. I saw it first." Lily said, "No, it is my turn. I am older than you." They pulled the hose from each other. The hose was not happy. It twisted and turned. + +Then, something bad happened. The hose got loose from the tap. Water sprayed everywhere. Ben and Lily got wet. They screamed and ran. The hose chased them. + +Mum heard the noise. She came out of the house. She saw the hose and the water. She saw Ben and Lily. She was not happy. She said, "What are you doing? You are making a mess. Stop the hose right now." + +Ben and Lily were sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mum. We were fighting over the hose. We did not mean to make a mess." Mum said, "You should not fight over the hose. You should share and take turns. The hose is for watering the flowers, not for spraying each other. Come here and help me fix the hose." + +Ben and Lily helped Mum fix the hose. They said sorry to the hose. They said sorry to the flowers. They said sorry to each other. They learned to share and take turns. They played nicely with the hose. The hose was happy. Mum was happy. Ben and Lily were happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play hide and seek in the park. Anna is good at finding hidden places. Ben is good at finding Anna. + +One day, they go to the park with Mom. Mom says, "You can play hide and seek, but stay close to me. I will sit on this bench and read a book." + +Anna and Ben say, "OK, Mom. We will be careful." They run to the big tree and count to ten. Anna says, "I will hide first. You find me." She runs away and looks for a hidden place. + +Ben counts to ten and says, "Ready or not, here I come!" He looks behind the bushes, under the slide, and in the sandbox. He cannot find Anna. He says, "Where are you, Anna? I give up!" + +Anna hears Ben and smiles. She is hiding behind Mom's bench. She jumps out and says, "Boo! I am here, Ben. You did not find me. I win!" + +Ben sees Anna and smiles too. He says, "You are very good at hiding, Anna. You tricked me. But I had fun. Let's play again." + +Mom sees Anna and Ben and smiles. She says, "You are very good at playing, Anna and Ben. You make me happy. Come here and give me a hug." +Lily did not like school. She thought it was dull. She had to sit and listen to the teacher talk and talk. She had to do the same things every day. She wanted to play and have fun. + +One day, Lily had an idea. She said to her friend Ben, "Let's go to the park. We can slide and swing and run. It will be more fun than school." Ben nodded. He liked the park too. They waited for the teacher to look away. Then they ran out of the door. + +They ran and ran until they reached the park. They saw the slide and the swing and the grass. They smiled and laughed. They played and played. They forgot about school. + +But soon, they heard a loud voice. It was the teacher. She had followed them to the park. She looked angry. She said, "Lily and Ben, what are you doing here? You should be in school. You are in big trouble. Come with me right now." + +Lily and Ben felt scared. They had done a bad thing. They wished they had stayed in school. They followed the teacher back to the school. They said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They never ran away from school again. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a soft doll that she loved very much. Tom had a car that he liked to zoom around. They were having fun until Tom's car hit Lily's doll and made a mark on her face. + +"Look what you did!" Lily cried. "You hurt my doll! She has a mark on her face now!" + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I didn't mean to. It was an accident." + +Lily was very sad and angry. She hugged her doll and ran to her room. Tom felt bad and wanted to make her happy again. He thought of a way to repair the mark on the doll's face. + +He went to the kitchen and found some crayons and a paper towel. He chose a crayon that matched the doll's skin color and carefully colored over the mark. Then he used the paper towel to wipe off the excess. He looked at the doll and smiled. The mark was gone! + +He ran to Lily's room and knocked on the door. "Lily, can I come in?" he asked. + +Lily opened the door and saw Tom holding her doll. She saw that the mark was gone and her eyes widened. + +"Tom, what did you do?" she asked. + +"I repaired the mark on your doll's face," Tom said. "I used a crayon and a paper towel. See? She looks good as new!" + +Lily took her doll and examined her face. She saw that Tom was right. The mark was gone and her doll looked happy. She felt a warm feeling in her heart and hugged Tom. + +"Thank you, Tom," she said. "You are a good brother. I'm sorry I was mad at you." + +Tom hugged her back and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good sister. I'm sorry I hurt your doll." + +They smiled at each other and went back to the living room. They played with their toys together and shared their crayons and paper towels. They were happy and forgot about the mark. +Tom and Sue are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys. They share the toys, but sometimes they want the same toy. + +One day, they both want to play with the rare car. The rare car is red and shiny. It can make noises and move. Tom and Sue both reach for the rare car. + +"Mine!" Tom says. + +"No, mine!" Sue says. + +They pull the rare car. They are angry. They do not want to share. + +Mom hears them. She comes to their room. She sees them fighting over the rare car. + +"Stop!" Mom says. "Why are you fighting?" + +"Mom, I want the rare car!" Tom says. + +"Me too!" Sue says. + +Mom shakes her head. She says, "You have so many toys. Why do you only want the rare car?" + +"Because it is rare and fun!" Tom and Sue say. + +Mom says, "But you know what is more rare and fun? Having a twin. You are lucky to have each other. You should be kind and share. How about you take turns with the rare car? Tom can play with it for five minutes, then Sue can play with it for five minutes. Is that fair?" + +Tom and Sue think. They look at each other. They look at the rare car. They nod. + +"OK, Mom," they say. + +Mom smiles. She says, "Good. Now, before you play, let's pray. Let's thank God for giving us toys and twins. Let's ask God to help us be good and happy. Can you do that?" + +Tom and Sue nod. They hold hands. They close their eyes. They pray with Mom. They say, "Thank you, God, for our toys and our twins. Please help us be good and happy. Amen." + +Mom hugs them. She says, "I love you, Tom and Sue. Now, you can play with the rare car. Tom, you go first. Sue, you wait. Then, you can switch. OK?" + +Tom and Sue say, "OK, Mom. We love you too." + +They play with the rare car. They take turns. They have fun. They are not angry. They are happy. They are twins. +Sara and Ben were very hungry. They wanted to eat turkey for dinner. But their mom said they had to wait. She was busy in the kitchen. She had to squeeze oranges to make juice. She had to chop carrots and potatoes. She had to put the turkey in the oven. + +Sara and Ben were miserable. They did not like to wait. They did not like to play with their toys. They did not like to watch TV. They did not like to read books. They only liked to eat turkey. + +They decided to sneak into the kitchen. They wanted to see the turkey. They wanted to smell the turkey. They wanted to taste the turkey. They tiptoed to the oven. They opened the door. They saw the turkey. It was big and brown and juicy. + +"Wow, look at the turkey!" Sara whispered. + +"Yum, it smells so good!" Ben whispered. + +They reached out their hands. They wanted to touch the turkey. They wanted to squeeze the turkey. They thought it would be soft and warm. + +But they were wrong. The turkey was hot and hard. It burned their fingers. It hurt a lot. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara and Ben cried. + +Their mom heard them. She ran to the oven. She saw them. She was angry and worried. + +"What are you doing?" she shouted. "You could have hurt yourself! The turkey is not ready! It is very hot! You have to be careful!" + +She took them to the sink. She put cold water on their fingers. She gave them a hug. She said she was sorry. She said she loved them. + +Sara and Ben felt bad. They said they were sorry. They said they loved her. They said they would not touch the turkey again. They said they would wait for dinner. + +Their mom smiled. She said it was okay. She said dinner would be ready soon. She said they could help her set the table. She said they could have some juice and cookies. + +Sara and Ben smiled. They felt better. They liked to help their mom. They liked to have juice and cookies. They liked to eat turkey. But they did not like to squeeze it. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to go to the mall with Mom. The mall has many shops and toys and people. Sara and Tom like to look at everything. + +One day, Mom takes them to the mall. She says they can have a treat if they are good. Sara and Tom are happy. They hold Mom's hand and walk in the mall. + +They see a big fountain. The fountain has water and coins and lights. Sara and Tom want to see the fountain. Mom says they can go closer, but they have to be careful. Sara and Tom nod. + +They go to the fountain. They see the water go up and down. They see the coins shine. They see the lights change color. Sara and Tom think the fountain is pretty. + +Sara sees a coin on the edge of the fountain. She wants the coin. She lets go of Mom's hand and reaches for the coin. She leans over the fountain. She slips and falls in the fountain. She screams. + +Mom and Tom hear Sara scream. They run to the fountain. They see Sara in the water. The water is deep and cold. Sara is scared and wet. Mom and Tom are scared too. + +Mom jumps in the fountain. She grabs Sara and pulls her out. She hugs Sara and says, "Are you okay, Sara? You gave me a big fright. You should not go in the fountain. It is dangerous." + +Sara cries and says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted the coin. I did not mean to fall in. I was scared. The water was deep." + +Mom says, "It's okay, Sara. I'm glad you are safe. The coin is not important. You are important. I love you, Sara." + +Tom says, "I love you too, Sara. You are my sister. I was scared for you. Do you want to rock with me?" + +Sara nods and says, "Yes, please. I want to rock with you. I love you too, Tom. You are my brother." + +Mom and Tom take Sara to a bench. They wrap her in a towel. They rock her gently. Sara feels better. She stops crying. She smiles. + +Mom says, "Let's go home, Sara and Tom. You can have a warm bath and a treat. You were brave, Sara. And you were kind, Tom. I'm proud of you both." + +Sara and Tom say, "Thank you, Mom. We love you, Mom." + +They hold Mom's hand and walk out of the mall. They are happy. They are a family. +Lily was a little girl who loved animals. She wanted to be a veterinarian when she grew up. She liked to follow her mom to the animal clinic and watch her help the sick and hurt pets. + +One day, it was very cold and icy outside. Lily and her mom were on their way to the clinic, when they saw a small dog lying on the side of the road. He was shivering and had a cut on his leg. Lily's mom stopped the car and got out to check on him. + +"Mom, can we help him?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. He needs our help. He is very cold and scared. Let's take him to the clinic and see what we can do." Lily's mom said. + +Lily and her mom wrapped the dog in a blanket and put him in the car. Lily sat next to him and petted him gently. She told him that everything would be okay. The dog looked at her with grateful eyes and licked her hand. + +At the clinic, Lily's mom cleaned and bandaged the dog's wound. She gave him some medicine and food. She also scanned his collar and found out that his name was Max and that he had a family who was looking for him. She called them and told them the good news. + +Lily was happy that Max was going to be reunited with his family. She hugged him and said goodbye. She also thanked her mom for being a good veterinarian and for saving Max's life. + +Lily learned that day that it is important to be kind and helpful to animals, especially when they are in need. She also learned that being a veterinarian is a very rewarding and noble job. She decided that she still wanted to be one when she grew up. +Sam and Tom were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big, shiny bike near their neighbor's house. They wanted to ride the bike, but they knew it was not theirs. + +"Let's take the bike for a little while," Tom said. "No one will know." + +"No, that is bad," Sam said. "We should not take things that are not ours. That is stealing." + +But Tom did not listen. He took the bike and rode away. Sam followed him, feeling guilty. + +They rode the bike around the block, enjoying the view of the trees and the flowers. But then they saw a police car coming. The police car stopped near them and a man got out. + +"Hey, you two," the man said. "Is this your bike?" + +Tom and Sam were scared. They knew they were in trouble. + +"No, sir," Sam said. "It is our neighbor's bike. We are sorry. We took it without asking." + +The man nodded. He was the neighbor's friend. He had come to check on the bike, because the neighbor was away. He was angry that Tom and Sam had stolen the bike. + +"That was very wrong of you," he said. "You could have damaged the bike or hurt yourselves. You should respect other people's property. I am going to tell your parents and they will punish you." + +Tom and Sam felt ashamed. They wished they had not taken the bike. They learned their lesson. They said sorry to the man and to their neighbor. They promised to never steal again. They realized that stealing is bad and honesty is good. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they did not like to share them. They always fought over who got to play with what. Their room was messy and full of toys everywhere. + +One day, their mom said, "Lily and Ben, you need to clean up your room. It is too messy and you have too many toys. You can keep some toys, but you have to give away the rest to other kids who need them." + +Lily and Ben did not like this idea. They did not want to give away their toys. They wanted to keep them all. They started to cry and whine. + +"Mom, please, no! We love our toys! We need them all!" they said. + +Mom was firm. She said, "No, you don't need them all. You have more than enough. You need to learn to share and be organized. You can choose ten toys each, and put them in a box. The rest, you have to put in another box for donation. You have until lunchtime to do this, or I will do it for you." + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They did not know how to choose. They liked all their toys. They wished they could keep them all. They wished mom would change her mind. They wished they had a magic wand to make their toys disappear and reappear. + +They sat on the floor and looked at their toys. They did not want to clean up. They wanted to play. They saw their favorite teddy bears, their colorful blocks, their shiny cars, their soft dolls, their noisy trains, their funny books, and their chewy candies. They wanted them all. + +They decided to make a plan. They said, "Let's hide some toys under the bed, in the closet, and in the drawers. Mom won't see them. Then we can keep more than ten toys each. We can trick mom." + +They thought this was a clever plan. They started to hide some toys in secret places. They thought they were being organized. They did not notice that mom was watching them from the door. She saw what they were doing. She was not happy. She had a different plan. +Tom and Lily were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They had to pack their luggage with clothes and toys. Tom wanted to bring his mighty dinosaur, but Lily said it was too big. Tom was sad and angry. + +He said, "I want to play with my dinosaur on the trip. He is my best friend. He can roar and stomp and bite. He is not too big. He is mighty." + +Lily said, "No, Tom. You can't bring your dinosaur. He will take up too much space. He will scare the other people. He will make a mess. He is too big. He is not mighty. He is silly." + +Tom and Lily started to fight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. Mom and Dad heard them and came to see what was wrong. They saw Tom and Lily fighting over the dinosaur and the luggage. They were not happy. + +They said, "Tom and Lily, stop fighting. You can't bring your dinosaur, Tom. He is too big for the luggage. You can play with him at home. You can bring a smaller toy instead. And Lily, you can't be mean to Tom. He loves his dinosaur. You can share your toys with him on the trip. You have to be kind and gentle." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They packed their luggage with smaller toys and clothes. They were ready to go on the trip. They hoped to see new things and have fun. They hoped to play with each other and make new friends. They were happy. +Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to guess what the animals were doing. They saw a bird, a dog, a cat and a squirrel. They made up stories about them. + +"Look, the bird is flying high. He is looking for his home," Sam said. + +"Maybe he is looking for his friends. He is lonely," Lily said. + +They saw a dog running after a ball. He was barking and wagging his tail. + +"The dog is happy. He likes to play with his ball," Sam said. + +"Maybe he is playing with his family. He loves them," Lily said. + +They saw a cat sitting on a fence. He was licking his paw and looking around. + +"The cat is clean. He likes to wash himself," Sam said. + +"Maybe he is hungry. He is looking for food," Lily said. + +They saw a squirrel digging in the ground. He was holding a nut in his mouth and hiding it. + +"The squirrel is smart. He likes to save his food," Sam said. + +"Maybe he is afraid. He is hiding from danger," Lily said. + +They walked around the park and saw more animals. They had fun guessing what they were doing. They felt happy and curious. + +Then they saw something that made them stop and stare. It was a youth lying on a bench. He was not moving or breathing. He was dead. + +They did not know what to say or do. They felt sad and scared. + +They ran to find their mom and dad. They told them what they saw. They hugged them and cried. They did not want to guess anymore. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to splash in the pool and make bubbles with the soap. They had a lot of fun, but they also made a lot of mess. + +"Time to go inside, kids!" Mom called from the door. "You need to dry off and get ready for dinner." + +Lily and Ben ran to the door, dripping water and soap all over the grass. Mom gave them each a big towel and told them to rub themselves dry. + +"Mom, can I keep this towel?" Lily asked. She liked the towel because it was pink and soft and had a picture of a unicorn on it. + +"Sure, honey, but you have to be careful with it. It's a delicate towel. That means it can break easily if you pull it or cut it or make it dirty." + +Lily nodded. She hugged the towel and said, "I will be very gentle with it, Mom. It reminds me of you. You are also pink and soft and have a unicorn on your shirt." + +Mom smiled and kissed Lily on the cheek. She said, "You are very sweet, Lily. And you remind me of a unicorn too. You are also bright and magical and make me happy." +Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play games. One day, they play a game with a switch. The switch can make the light go on and off. + +Sam says, "I have an idea. Let's tell Mom we broke the switch. She will be scared." + +Mia says, "No, Sam. That is not nice. Mom will be mad. And she will know we are lying. She can see the switch is not broken." + +Sam says, "But it will be fun. Come on, Mia. Just for a little bit. We can say sorry later." + +Mia says, "No, Sam. I don't want to. I want to play a different game. A game that is not mean." + +Sam says, "Fine. You are boring. I will play by myself." He goes to the switch and turns it on and off very fast. + +Mia goes to Mom and says, "Mom, Sam is playing with the switch. He wants to tell you he broke it. But he did not. He is lying." + +Mom says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good girl. You tell the truth. I will go and talk to Sam. He needs to learn to be nice and honest." + +Mom goes to Sam and says, "Sam, what are you doing? Why are you playing with the switch? Do you know that is dangerous? And why do you want to tell me you broke it? That is not true." + +Sam says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I was just playing a game. I thought it would be fun. I did not mean to be mean or lie." + +Mom says, "Sam, I love you. But you need to be careful and respectful. Playing with the switch can hurt you or the light. And telling lies can hurt me and Mia. You need to say sorry to Mia too. She is your sister. She is your original friend. You need to be kind to her." + +Sam says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Mia. I will not play with the switch or tell lies again. Can we play a different game? A game that is nice and fun?" + +Mom says, "Yes, Sam. We can play a different game. How about we play hide and seek? I will count and you and Mia can hide." + +Sam and Mia say, "Yes, Mom. We love hide and seek. That is a fun game. Thank you, Mom." + +Mom says, "You're welcome, Sam and Mia. I love you both. Now, let's play. One, two, three..." +Anna loved to ride her bike. She rode it every day in the park with her mom and dad. She liked to go fast and feel the wind in her hair. She also liked to wear her pink helmet and gloves that her grandma gave her. + +One day, Anna saw a big ball of yarn on the grass. She thought it was harmless and pretty. She wanted to touch it and play with it. She did not see the sign that said "Do not touch". She did not listen to her mom and dad who told her to stay away. She rode her bike closer and closer to the yarn. + +But the yarn was not harmless. It was a trap. A mean man had put it there to catch animals. He wanted to sell their fur and make money. He did not care if they got hurt. He hid behind a tree and waited. + +When Anna reached the yarn, a big net fell on her and her bike. She was scared and cried. She could not move or get out. The mean man came out and laughed. He said he would take her and her bike to his truck. He did not care if she was a girl or a bike. He only cared about money. + +Anna's mom and dad heard her cry and ran to help her. They saw the mean man and the net. They were angry and scared. They shouted at the mean man and tried to free Anna. But the mean man was strong and had a stick. He hit Anna's mom and dad and made them fall. He dragged Anna and her bike to his truck and drove away. + +Anna never saw her mom and dad again. She never rode her bike again. She never played with yarn again. She was sad and lonely. She learned a hard lesson. She should have listened to her mom and dad. She should have stayed away from the yarn. She should have been careful and smart. She should have known that some things are not harmless. +Ben saw a big cake on the table. He wanted to eat some. But the table was too high for him. He had an idea. He could climb on a chair and reach the cake. + +He found a chair in the kitchen. He pushed it to the table. He was careful not to make noise. He did not want Mom to see him. He climbed on the chair. He felt powerful. He was almost as tall as the table. + +He stretched his hand to the cake. He touched the icing. It was sweet and soft. He smiled. He grabbed a big piece of cake. He was happy. + +But then he heard a loud voice. It was Mom. She was angry. + +"Ben, what are you doing? That cake is for Grandma's birthday! Get down from there right now!" + +Ben was scared. He dropped the cake. It fell on the floor. It made a mess. He tried to get down from the chair. But he slipped. He fell too. He hurt his knee. He cried. + +Mom came to him. She was not happy. She picked him up. She put him on the couch. She said: + +"Ben, you are naughty. You should not climb on chairs. You should not take things that are not yours. You should listen to Mom. Now you have no cake. And you have to say sorry to Grandma. And you have to clean the floor. And you have to go to bed early. Do you understand?" + +Ben nodded. He was sad. He wished he did not climb on the chair. He wished he did not take the cake. He wished he was not powerful. He wished he was good. +Sara likes to play music. She has a cheap band. She has a drum, a horn, a bell and a stick. She makes loud sounds with her band. She is happy. + +One day, Tom comes to play with Sara. He sees her band. He wants to play too. He says, "Can I play with your band?" Sara says, "No, this is my band. I own it. You can't play with it." + +Tom is sad. He says, "But I like music too. Can we share your band?" Sara says, "No, I don't want to share. Go away." She plays louder with her band. + +Tom is angry. He says, "You are mean. Your band is cheap and ugly. I don't want to play with you." He runs away. + +Sara is alone. She plays with her band. But she is not happy. She misses Tom. She thinks, "Maybe I was mean. Maybe I should share my band. Maybe Tom is my friend." She stops playing. She runs after Tom. She says, "Tom, I'm sorry. Do you want to play with my band?" Tom says, "Yes, I do. Thank you, Sara. You are my friend." They hug. They play with the band. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. Lily had a new coat with a big zip. She was very proud of it. Tom thought it was interesting. + +"Look at my zip, Tom!" Lily said. "It can go up and down. See?" She pulled the zip up and down with her fingers. + +"Wow, that's cool, Lily!" Tom said. He admired her zip. He wished he had one too. His coat had buttons. They were hard to open and close. + +They ran to the slide. Lily went first. She zipped up her coat and slid down. She laughed. Tom followed her. He buttoned up his coat and slid down. He smiled. + +They played on the swings, the seesaw, and the sandbox. They had a lot of fun. But then they saw some clouds in the sky. They looked dark and angry. + +"Oh no, it's going to rain!" Lily said. She zipped up her coat again. She was ready. + +"Let's go home, Tom!" She said. She grabbed his hand and ran. + +Tom tried to button up his coat, but he was too slow. The buttons were too small and tight. He dropped one. He felt sad. + +They reached the gate of the park. Lily looked back. She saw Tom's coat was open. She saw his button on the ground. She had an idea. + +"Wait, Tom!" She said. She ran back to the button. She picked it up. She gave it to Tom. + +"Here, Tom. You can have my zip. I can have your button. Then we can both be happy." She said. + +Tom looked at her. He looked at the zip. He looked at the button. He smiled. He hugged her. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I like your button. It's interesting." He said. + +They swapped their coat fasteners. They zipped and buttoned up. They ran home together. They didn't mind the rain. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat pasta with sauce. Mom said she would make it for them. She put a big pot of water on the stove and a small pot of sauce next to it. + +Tom and Lily watched the water and the sauce. They saw bubbles in the water and steam in the sauce. They smelled the sauce and it smelled good. They wondered what was in the sauce. They asked Mom. + +"Mom, what is in the sauce?" Tom asked. + +"Tomatoes, cheese, garlic, and basil," Mom said. + +"What are tomatoes?" Lily asked. + +"Tomatoes are red and round and juicy. They grow on plants in the garden," Mom said. + +"What are cheese and garlic and basil?" Tom asked. + +"Cheese is yellow and soft and melty. It comes from cows or goats. Garlic is white and small and spicy. It grows under the ground. Basil is green and leafy and fragrant. It grows on plants in the garden too," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They thought the sauce sounded yummy. They wanted to try it. + +"Can we taste the sauce, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. It's hot," Mom said. She gave them each a spoon of sauce. + +Tom and Lily tasted the sauce. They liked it. It was sweet and tangy and creamy and herby. They smiled and said thank you to Mom. + +"You're welcome, my charming children. Now, let's drain the pasta and serve it with the sauce. It's time to eat," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily helped Mom set the table. They put plates and forks and napkins and cups. They poured water and juice. They sat down and waited for Mom to bring the pasta and the sauce. + +They were happy. They loved pasta with sauce. They loved Mom. They wondered what dessert would be. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog with black fur and sharp teeth. The dog was eating some beef that someone had left on the grass. + +"Look, a dog!" Tom said. "Let's go and pet it!" + +"No, Tom, don't!" Sue said. "The dog might bite you! It is not a nice dog, it is a mean dog!" + +But Tom did not listen to Sue. He was not afraid of the dog. He thought he was brave and smart. He ran towards the dog and tried to touch its beef. + +The dog did not like that. It growled and barked and snapped at Tom. It scared Tom very much. Tom screamed and ran away from the dog. He was sorry that he did not listen to Sue. + +Sue ran after Tom and hugged him. She was glad that he was not hurt. She said, "Tom, you were foolish to go near the dog. You should not bother animals when they are eating. They might scare you or hurt you. Next time, listen to me, OK?" + +Tom nodded and said, "OK, Sue, I will listen to you. You are a good friend. I am sorry that I was foolish. Can we still play in the park?" + +Sue smiled and said, "Yes, Tom, we can still play in the park. But let's stay away from the dog, OK?" + +Tom agreed and said, "OK, Sue, let's stay away from the dog. And let's have some fun!" +Tom and Lily are friends. They go to the same classroom every day. They like to learn new things and play with toys. They are very intelligent. + +One day, their teacher gives them a puzzle. It has many pieces and colors. The teacher says, "Who can finish the puzzle first? You will gain a prize!" + +Tom and Lily want the prize. They start to work on the puzzle. They look for the pieces that match. They try to fit them together. + +Tom is fast. He finds many pieces. He puts them in the right place. He says, "I will win the prize! I am the best!" + +Lily is slow. She finds few pieces. She puts them in the wrong place. She says, "I will not win the prize. I am not good enough." + +Tom sees Lily. He feels sorry for her. He says, "Lily, do you need help? We can work together. We can share the prize." + +Lily smiles. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are very kind. We can be a team." + +Tom and Lily help each other. They finish the puzzle. They show it to the teacher. The teacher is happy. She says, "Well done, Tom and Lily! You are very intelligent. You have gained a prize. And you have gained something more. You have gained a friendship." +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big lake. It is blue and shiny. They want to go near it. + +"Look, Sara, a lake!" Tom says. "Let's go and touch it." + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. The lake is deep and wet. We don't want to fall in." Sara says. + +They walk to the lake. They see some ducks and fish. They are happy. They find a stick and throw it in the water. The stick makes a splash. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Tom says. "Let's do it again." + +He picks up another stick and runs to the lake. He is fast. He does not see a big rock. He trips and falls. He screams. + +"Tom, Tom, are you OK?" Sara says. She runs to him. He is on the ground. He is scared and hurt. He has a cut on his knee. It is red and sore. + +"Ow, ow, ow, it hurts!" Tom says. He cries. + +Sara hugs him. She is brave and kind. She says, "Don't cry, Tom. I am here. I will help you. I have a band-aid in my pocket. Let me put it on your knee. It will make it better." + +She takes out a band-aid and sticks it on his knee. She kisses it. She says, "There, there, it's OK. You are a good boy. You are strong. You can stand up. I will hold your hand. We can go back to the park. We can play something else. Do you trust me?" + +Tom nods. He says, "Yes, Sara, I trust you. You are a good friend. You are nice. Thank you for helping me. I love you." + +They hold hands and walk back to the park. They are slow. They are careful. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big car with shiny wheels and a loud horn. A man got out of the car and walked to a shop. He had a lot of money in his hand. + +"Wow, he is rich!" Lily said. "He can buy anything he wants." + +"I want to be rich too," Tom said. "Then I can buy a big car and a lot of toys." + +They followed the man to the shop and looked at the window. There were many things in the shop: clothes, shoes, bags, hats, and more. The man went inside and talked to the lady who worked there. + +"Hello, sir. What can I do for you?" the lady said. + +"I want to buy this coat. It is very nice and warm," the man said. He pointed to a coat that was red and soft. + +"Of course, sir. That will be fifty dollars, please," the lady said. + +The man gave her the money and took the coat. He put it on and smiled. + +"Thank you, lady. Have a nice day," he said. + +He walked out of the shop and got into his car. He drove away with his horn beeping. + +Lily and Tom watched him go. They felt sad and cold. + +"He paid a lot of money for that coat," Lily said. "He must be very happy." + +"I wish we had a coat like that," Tom said. "But we have no money to pay." + +They hugged each other and walked back to the park. They saw a bench with a blanket on it. Someone had left it there. + +"Look, Lily. A blanket!" Tom said. "Maybe we can use it to keep warm." + +They ran to the bench and wrapped the blanket around them. It was not red and soft, but it was cozy and snug. + +They smiled and felt happy. + +"We don't need a coat like that," Lily said. "We have each other and this blanket. That is enough." + +"Yes, Lily. You are right," Tom said. "We are rich in our own way." + +They cuddled under the blanket and watched the sight of the birds and the trees. They forgot about the man and his car. They were happy. +Ben likes to play with his toys in his room. He has many toys, like cars, balls, and animals. He also has a big bookcase with many books. Some books are for him, and some books are for mom and dad. + +One day, Ben wants to read a book from the bookcase. He sees a book with a picture of a lion on the cover. He likes lions, they are big and strong. He tries to reach the book, but it is too high. He climbs on a chair, but he still cannot get the book. + +He sees another book next to the lion book. It has a picture of a knife on the cover. He thinks it is a fake knife, like his toy knife. He grabs the book, but it is not a book. It is a real knife, and it is very sharp. It cuts his hand, and he feels pain. He drops the knife and the book, and he cries. + +Mom hears Ben crying, and she runs to his room. She sees the blood on his hand, and the knife on the floor. She is very scared, and she hugs Ben. She takes him to the bathroom, and she washes his hand. She puts a bandage on his cut, and she kisses him. She tells him he is brave, and she loves him. + +She asks him why he took the knife. He tells her he thought it was a fake knife, like his toy knife. He says he is sorry, and he will not touch the knife again. Mom tells him it is okay, and she is not angry. She tells him the knife is not for him, and it is very dangerous. She tells him to only take books from the bookcase, and to ask for help if he cannot reach them. She tells him to be careful, and to play safe. She takes him back to his room, and she reads him the lion book. He smiles, and he hugs her. He says he loves her, and he likes the lion book. He falls asleep, and he dreams of lions. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play with dolls. They had a big pink house for their dolls, with many rooms and windows. They liked to pretend that their dolls were a family who lived in the house. + +One day, they were playing in Lily's room, when Sam saw a new doll on Lily's bed. It was a pretty doll with long hair and a blue dress. Sam wanted to play with the new doll, but Lily said no. + +"That's my doll, Sam. You can't have her. She's special. She can squeeze her eyes and make sounds. See?" Lily said, and squeezed the doll's hand. The doll blinked and said "Mama". + +Sam felt angry and sad. He liked the doll too. He thought Lily was not nice to him. He grabbed the doll from Lily's hand and ran to the pink house. He put the doll inside the house and closed the door. + +"Give me back my doll, Sam! That's not fair! You can't take my doll!" Lily shouted, and followed Sam to the pink house. She tried to open the door, but Sam held it tight. + +"No, Lily. This is my doll now. She likes me better. She's my mama." Sam said, and squeezed the doll's hand again. The doll blinked and said "Mama". + +Lily and Sam started to pull and push the door, each trying to get the doll. They were both angry and loud. They did not hear Lily's mom coming to the room. + +"What's going on here, kids? Why are you fighting?" Lily's mom asked, and opened the door of the pink house. She saw the doll in Sam's arms, and Lily's tears on her face. + +"Lily and Sam, you need to share and be kind to each other. You are friends, remember? You can both play with the doll, but you have to take turns and ask nicely. Do you understand?" Lily's mom said, and took the doll from Sam. She gave it to Lily, and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was mean to you. Can I play with your doll later?" Sam said, and hugged Lily too. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I was mean to you too. Yes, you can play with my doll later. She can be your mama too." Lily said, and smiled. + +Lily and Sam hugged each other and said sorry. They decided to play with the doll together, and make her happy in the pink house. They learned to share and be kind, and they had fun. +Anna and Ben like to go to the park with Mom. They observe many things in the park. They see birds, flowers, dogs, and people. They also like to jog with Mom on the path. Jogging makes them happy and healthy. + +One day, they see a bright balloon in the sky. It is red and shiny. Anna and Ben want to catch the balloon. They run after it, but it is too high and fast. They ask Mom to help them. + +"Mom, can you get the balloon for us?" Anna says. + +"Sorry, sweeties, the balloon is too far away. It belongs to someone else. Maybe they will let it go and it will come down." Mom says. + +"Who has the balloon, Mom?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know, honey. Maybe a boy or a girl like you. Maybe they are having a birthday party." Mom says. + +Anna and Ben look at the balloon and wonder. They hope the balloon will come down. They hope the boy or girl will share it with them. They keep jogging with Mom and observe the bright balloon in the sky. +Sara and Ben like to play with the scale in the bathroom. They take turns to stand on it and see how much they weigh. Sara is four and Ben is three. Sara weighs more than Ben, but not much more. + +One day, they find a big book on the shelf. It has many pictures and words in it. Sara and Ben want to know what it is. They take it to the scale and put it on. The scale says the book weighs a lot. Sara and Ben are surprised. + +They have a question. How can a book weigh so much? They try to open it, but it is too heavy. They try to lift it, but it is too hard. They try to push it, but it is too big. They are frustrated. They want to read the book, but they can't. + +They call their mom for help. Mom comes and sees the book on the scale. She smiles and picks it up. She tells Sara and Ben that the book is a dictionary. It has many words and their meanings in it. She says they can read it together, but not on the scale. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They hug their mom and thank her. They take the book to the couch and sit with her. Mom opens the book and shows them some words. Sara and Ben learn new words and have fun. They forget about the scale and the book's weight. They only care about the book's stories. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. One day, their mom made a big pie for them. She put it on the table and said, "This is for you, but you have to wait until after lunch. Don't touch it, or it will be hot and you will get hurt." + +Ben and Lily nodded, but they were very hungry and curious. They wanted to taste the pie. When their mom went to the bathroom, they sneaked into the kitchen. They saw the pie on the table, but it was covered with a cloth. Lily lifted the cloth and saw the pie. It was brown and smelled good. She said, "Look, Ben, the pie is hidden under the cloth. Let's have a bite." + +Ben was scared. He said, "No, Lily, we can't. Mom said it's hot and we have to wait. She will be angry if we touch it. Let's go back to the park and play." + +But Lily didn't listen. She said, "Just one bite, Ben. It won't hurt. Mom won't know. Come on, it looks yummy." She reached for the pie with her hand. + +Suddenly, they heard their mom's voice. She said, "Ben, Lily, what are you doing in the kitchen? I told you not to touch the pie!" She came into the room and saw Lily's hand on the pie. She was very angry. She said, "Lily, you are a naughty girl. You didn't listen to me. You could have burned yourself. And you ruined the pie. Now you can't have any. Go to your room and think about what you did." + +Lily started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to taste the pie. It was hidden and I was curious. Please don't be mad at me. Please let me have some pie." + +But mom said, "No, Lily. You have to learn your lesson. You can't have any pie today. Maybe tomorrow, if you are good. Now go to your room and stay there until I call you." + +Lily ran to her room, sobbing. Ben felt sorry for her, but he also felt glad that he didn't touch the pie. He said, "Mom, can I still have some pie?" + +Mom said, "Yes, Ben. You can have some pie, because you listened to me and you were good. But you have to wait until after lunch. And you have to share it with Lily tomorrow, if she is good too. Do you understand?" + +Ben said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will share it with Lily. I love her, even if she is naughty sometimes." + +Mom said, "That's good, Ben. I love you too. And I love Lily too, even if she is naughty sometimes. Now, let's go to the park and play. And then we can have lunch and some pie." +Sam and Mia are playing in the living room. They see a big envelope on the table. It is from their grandma. They want to open it and see what is inside. + +"Can we open it, please?" Sam asks his mom. + +"Not now, sweetie. Wait until daddy comes home. He will help you open it," mom says. + +But Sam and Mia are very curious. They try to reach the envelope, but it is too high. They get a chair and climb on it. They are very careful not to fall. + +They grab the envelope and pull it down. It is heavy and thick. They feel something hard and round inside. + +"What is it?" Mia wonders. + +"Maybe it is a ball," Sam guesses. + +They try to tear the envelope, but it is too strong. They try to bite it, but it is too tough. They try to bend it, but it is too stiff. + +"It is not flexible," Sam says. + +They are frustrated and sad. They cannot open the envelope. They want to see their grandma's gift. + +They hear the door open. It is daddy. He sees them with the envelope. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" he asks. + +"We want to open it, but we can't. It is too hard," Mia says. + +Daddy smiles. He takes the envelope and shows them a flap on the side. + +"Look, there is a way to open it. You just have to lift this flap and pull it. Like this," he says. + +He opens the envelope and takes out a big puzzle. It has many pieces with different colors and shapes. + +"It is a puzzle. Grandma made it for you. She said you are very smart and you can manage to put it together," he says. + +Sam and Mia are happy. They hug daddy and thank him. They spread the puzzle pieces on the floor and start to fit them. + +They are very excited to see the picture. They think it is a picture of grandma. They love grandma. They love puzzles. They love the envelope. +Sara and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to build a tall tower. They use many blocks to make the base. Then they use more blocks to make the middle. They are almost done. + +"Can you give me that block?" Sara asks Ben. She points to a red block on the floor. + +"Here you go," Ben says. He picks up the block and hands it to Sara. + +Sara puts the block on top of the tower. The tower is very high. It is taller than Sara and Ben. Sara and Ben are happy. + +"Let's make it even higher!" Sara says. She sees a yellow block on the shelf. She wants to use it. + +"But the shelf is too high," Ben says. He is nervous. He thinks the tower might fall. + +"I can reach it," Sara says. She stands on her toes. She stretches her arm. She is only an inch away from the block. + +"Be careful!" Ben says. He holds the tower with both hands. + +Sara grabs the block. She smiles. She turns around. She sees the tower. It is wobbling. It is going to fall. + +"Watch out!" Ben shouts. + +Sara drops the block. She jumps back. The tower falls down. The blocks make a loud noise. Sara and Ben are sad. + +They look at each other. They see the block on the floor. It is yellow. It is bright. It is pretty. + +"Maybe we can use it to make something else," Sara says. + +"Like what?" Ben asks. + +"Like a car. Or a boat. Or a plane," Sara says. + +"Or a castle. Or a bridge. Or a rocket," Ben says. + +They smile. They pick up the blocks. They start to build again. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were playing with blocks. They liked to make shapes with the blocks. Ben made a square with four blocks. Lily made a triangle with three blocks. They were happy. + +"Look, I made a triangle!" Lily said to Ben. + +"Wow, that is good!" Ben said to Lily. "Can I see it?" + +Lily gave Ben her triangle. Ben held it in his hands. He looked at it. He smiled. + +But then, Ben felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to hold it in, but he could not. He sneezed. A big sneeze. A loud sneeze. A wet sneeze. + +The sneeze was so strong that it blew the triangle out of his hands. The triangle flew in the air. It hit the window. The window broke. The glass shattered. The triangle fell on the floor. + +Ben and Lily were scared. They heard their mom coming. She was angry. She saw the broken window. She saw the triangle. She saw Ben and Lily. + +"Who did this?" she asked. + +Ben and Lily did not say anything. They knew they were in trouble. They were not happy. They were sad. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes in the dirt and fill them with water. They pretended they were making ponds for the frogs and fish. + +"Look, I made a big hole!" Sara said. "Can you supply me some water, Ben?" + +"OK, Sara, I will supply you some water," Ben said. He took the bucket and went to the tap. He filled the bucket with water and carried it back to Sara. He poured the water into her hole. + +"Wow, thank you, Ben! Now my hole is a pond!" Sara said. She was happy. She looked around and saw some flowers. She picked some and put them around her hole. "Now my pond is beautiful!" + +Ben smiled. He liked Sara's pond. He wanted to make one too. He dug another hole next to Sara's. He asked Sara to supply him some water. Sara agreed. She took the bucket and went to the tap. She filled the bucket with water and carried it back to Ben. She poured the water into his hole. + +"Thank you, Sara! Now I have a pond too!" Ben said. He was happy. He looked around and saw some berries. He picked some and put them around his hole. "Now my pond is delicious!" + +Sara laughed. She liked Ben's pond. She wanted to taste it. She picked a berry and ate it. It was sweet and juicy. She gave one to Ben. He ate it too. It was delicious. + +They shared the berries and enjoyed their ponds. They were good friends. They had fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today is Anna's birthday. She is very happy. She invites Ben to her house for a party. + +"Come, Ben! We will celebrate my birthday!" Anna says. + +"OK, Anna! I have a gift for you!" Ben says. + +They go to Anna's house. Anna's mom has made a cake. It has candles on it. Anna blows the candles and makes a wish. Ben gives Anna his gift. It is a book with pictures of animals. Anna likes it very much. + +"Thank you, Ben! This is a nice gift!" Anna says. + +"You are welcome, Anna! Happy birthday!" Ben says. + +They eat the cake. It is yummy. Anna's mom also has some fruit for them. There are apples, bananas, oranges and grapes. They are all available. Anna and Ben can choose what they want. + +"I like apples. They are crunchy and sweet." Anna says. + +"I like grapes. They are juicy and round." Ben says. + +They eat the fruit. They are full and happy. They play with the book and the toys. They have a lot of fun. They celebrate Anna's birthday. They are good friends. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. They jog and run and jump. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big van in the park. It is unknown. They do not know who owns it. They are curious. They want to look inside. + +"Let's go see the van," Tom says. + +"OK," Jen says. + +They jog to the van. They peek through the window. They see a lot of boxes and bags. They wonder what is inside. + +"Hello, kids," a voice says. + +They turn around. They see a man. He is unknown. He does not look nice. He has a big hat and a big coat. He smiles, but not in a good way. + +"Who are you?" Tom asks. + +"I'm the owner of the van," the man says. "Do you want to see what I have inside?" + +Tom and Jen feel scared. They do not want to see. They do not want to talk to the man. They want to go away. + +"No, thank you," Jen says. + +"Come on, don't be shy," the man says. "I have some candy and toys for you." + +He tries to grab them. They scream. They run away. They jog as fast as they can. They look for help. + +They see a lady. She is a police officer. She has a badge and a car. They run to her. They tell her about the man and the van. + +"Thank you for telling me, kids," the lady says. "You did the right thing. That man is bad. He is a thief. He stole the van and the things inside. I will catch him and take him to jail." + +She calls for backup. She goes to the van. She arrests the man. She takes him away. + +Tom and Jen are safe. They are happy. They hug the lady. They thank her. + +"You're welcome, kids," the lady says. "You are brave and smart. You should always be careful of unknown people and things. And you should always jog away from danger." + +Tom and Jen nod. They agree. They jog back to their parents. They tell them what happened. They are proud of themselves. They are still friends. They still like to play in the park. But they never go near unknown vans again. +Sara was a nice girl who liked to play with her dog, Max. Max was a big dog with black fur and a long tail. He liked to run, jump and fetch his cane. A cane was a stick that Sara threw for Max to catch. + +One day, Sara and Max went to the park with Sara's mom. There were many other children and dogs there. Sara saw a boy with a red ball. She wanted to play with him. + +"Hi, I am Sara. Can I play with your ball?" she asked the boy. + +The boy nodded and smiled. He threw the ball and Sara ran after it. Max ran after Sara. He wanted to play too. + +But when Sara reached the ball, another dog came and bit her hand. It was a mean dog with brown fur and sharp teeth. Sara cried out in pain and dropped the ball. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Mommy, help!" she screamed. + +Sara's mom and the boy's mom ran to Sara. They saw the blood on her hand and the mean dog growling. They were scared and angry. + +"Bad dog, bad dog! Go away!" they shouted at the mean dog. + +Max came and barked at the mean dog. He wanted to protect Sara. He was a good dog. The mean dog was afraid of Max and ran away. + +Sara's mom hugged Sara and checked her hand. She saw a small wound. She took a band-aid from her bag and put it on Sara's hand. + +"There, there. It's okay, Sara. You are brave. The mean dog is gone. Max saved you," she said. + +Sara sniffed and smiled. She hugged Max and thanked him. + +"Thank you, Max. You are my best friend. You are a nice dog," she said. + +Max licked Sara's face and wagged his tail. He was happy. He loved Sara. + +The boy came and gave Sara his ball. + +"Here, you can have my ball. I am sorry the mean dog bit you. I am Tom. Do you want to be my friend?" he asked. + +Sara nodded and smiled. She took the ball and threw it for Max to fetch. He brought it back and dropped it at her feet. + +"Yes, I want to be your friend. You are nice too. Do you want to play with Max and his cane?" she asked. + +Tom nodded and smiled. He took the cane and threw it for Max to catch. He brought it back and dropped it at his feet. + +"Yes, I want to play with Max and his cane. He is a nice dog too. We can all play together," he said. + +Sara, Tom, Max and the cane had a lot of fun in the park. They were happy. They were friends. +Tim and Sue are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. They have a big toy jeep that they can ride in. They take turns to drive and to sit in the back. + +One day, they see a new jeep appear on the road. It is shiny and red. It has a loud horn and big wheels. Tim and Sue want to see it up close. They run to the fence and wave at the driver. + +The driver is a friendly man. He stops the jeep and smiles at Tim and Sue. He says, "Hello, little ones. Do you like my jeep?" + +Tim and Sue nod. They say, "Yes, we do. It is very pretty. Can we touch it?" + +The driver says, "Sure, you can. But be careful. It is hot and hard. And don't go inside. It is not a toy." + +Tim and Sue say, "OK, thank you." They touch the jeep gently. They feel the metal and the rubber. They hear the engine and the horn. They think the jeep is very cool. + +The driver says, "Well, I have to go now. It was nice to meet you. Have fun with your toy jeep. Bye-bye." + +Tim and Sue say, "Bye-bye. Thank you for showing us your jeep." They watch the driver drive away. They wave until the jeep disappears. + +Then they go back to their toy jeep. They pretend to be like the driver. They make noises and drive around. They have a lively time. They love their jeep and their new friend. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But sometimes they fight over the same toy. One day, they both want to play with the office set. It has a desk, a chair, a phone, and a computer. + +"Give me the office set!" Lily says. "I want to be the boss!" + +"No, it's mine!" Tom says. "I want to be the boss too!" + +They pull and tug at the office set. They make a lot of noise. They do not share. + +Mom hears them from the kitchen. She is not happy. She rushes to the living room. She sees the mess and the angry faces. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom says. "You are being selfish! You have to share your toys. Why don't you take turns being the boss?" + +Lily and Tom look at Mom. They feel sorry. They know Mom is right. + +"Sorry, Mom," Lily says. + +"Sorry, Mom," Tom says. + +They hug Mom and say sorry to each other. They decide to play nicely. They take turns being the boss. They have fun with the office set. Mom smiles and goes back to the kitchen. She is proud of her twins. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to feed the ducks in the pond. They had some bread that their mom gave them. + +"Here, duckies, have some bread!" Lily said, breaking off a piece and throwing it in the water. The ducks came closer and ate the bread. They quacked happily. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben said, copying his sister. He also gave some bread to the ducks. He smiled when he saw them eat. + +Soon, they ran out of bread. They looked at their mom, who was sitting on a bench. She smiled and nodded. She had more bread in her bag. She walked over to them and provided more bread. + +"Thank you, mom!" Lily and Ben said. They took the bread and continued to feed the ducks. + +"Look, mom, that duck has a baby!" Lily said, pointing to a small duckling that followed its mother. "It's so cute!" + +"It is, honey. It's a perfect little duckling," mom said. She hugged Lily and Ben. "Just like you two are perfect little children." + +They all laughed and watched the ducks. They had a lot of fun. They still had some bread left, but they decided to save it for later. They wanted to play some more in the park. They loved the park. It was their favorite place. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play and learn together. They have a tutor who helps them with letters and numbers. The tutor is nice and smart. He has orange hair and glasses. + +One day, Sara and Ben go to the park with the tutor. They see a big slide and a swing. They want to have fun. The tutor says they can play, but they have to stay close and listen to him. + +Sara and Ben run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They laugh and shout. They do not see the big dog that comes to the park. The dog is angry and hungry. He sees Sara and Ben and wants to bite them. + +The tutor sees the dog and gets scared. He calls Sara and Ben to come back. He wants to unite them and go away. But Sara and Ben do not hear him. They are too busy playing. The dog runs to them and jumps on the slide. + +Sara and Ben scream and cry. The dog bites them and hurts them. The tutor tries to help them, but he is too late. The dog is too strong and fast. Sara and Ben are very sad and in pain. The tutor is very sorry and sad too. He wishes he had watched them better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Coco who lived in the jungle. Coco was scared of the dark and didn't like to go out at night. One day, Coco met a wise old owl who wanted to teach him to be brave. + +"Hello, Coco," said the owl. "Why are you scared?" + +"I'm scared of the dark," replied Coco. "I don't like to go out at night." + +"Don't be scared," said the owl. "Let me teach you a trick. Whenever you feel scared, just close your eyes and take a deep breath. Then, imagine yourself in a beautiful place in the jungle. This will help you feel calm and brave." + +Coco tried the trick and it worked! He felt less scared and more brave. From that day on, Coco wasn't afraid to go out at night anymore. He thanked the wise old owl for teaching him a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys, especially his favorite toy car. One day, Timmy's little sister came and took his toy car away. Timmy got upset and started to cry. + +His sister didn't want to give the toy car back, so Timmy decided to stare at her until she gave it back. But his sister was being silly and just giggled at him. Timmy got even more upset and started to yell. + +Their mom came in and saw what was happening. She told Timmy's sister to give the toy car back and reminded them to share their toys. Timmy and his sister hugged and played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mommy took her to the theater to watch a show. Lily had never been there before, so it was unknown to her. + +When they arrived, Lily saw a big stage with lots of lights and people sitting in chairs. She was so excited to watch the show! The actors came out and started to play different characters. Lily loved how they sang and danced. + +After the show, Lily told her mommy that she wanted to come back to the theater again. She loved watching the actors play and sing. From that day on, Lily's favorite thing to do was to watch plays at the theater. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny was very weak and he couldn't run fast or climb trees like the other bears. One day, Benny saw his friends playing a game and he wanted to join in. He tried to play, but he was too weak and he couldn't keep up with the other bears. Benny felt sad and wanted to go home. + +But then, his friend Sally came over and gave him a big hug. Sally said, "Don't be sad, Benny. We can play a different game that you can do!" So, they played a game of "hug tag" where they had to hug each other instead of tagging them. Benny was so happy that he could play a game with his friends and he felt strong because he could give the best hugs! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play by the sea and collect seashells. One day, she met a wise old man who was also collecting seashells. + +"Hello, little girl," said the wise old man. "What do you have there?" + +"I have lots of pretty seashells," replied Lily. "Do you want to see them?" + +The wise old man looked at the seashells and said, "These are very valuable. You should keep them safe." + +Lily was happy to hear that her seashells were valuable. She thanked the wise old man and promised to keep them safe. From that day on, Lily took good care of her seashells and continued to play by the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in the forest. There were rabbits, squirrels, and birds. One day, they saw a disgusting smell coming from the other side of the forest. They knew they had to hurry to find out what it was. + +The rabbits hopped quickly, the squirrels scurried fast, and the birds flew swiftly. They all wanted to find out what was making the smell. As they got closer, they saw a big pile of garbage. It was very disgusting! + +The animals knew they had to do something about the garbage. They all worked together to clean it up. They picked up the garbage and put it in a big bag. They were happy to have helped make the forest clean again. +Once upon a time, there was a little seal named Sammy. Sammy loved to play in the ocean with his friends. One day, Sammy's friend Timmy got caught in a fishing net. Sammy tried to help Timmy, but he couldn't get him out. Sammy felt sad and scared. + +Suddenly, a kind fisherman came and saw Timmy in the net. The fisherman knew what to do and helped Timmy get free. Sammy was so happy and felt safe again. He learned that sometimes it's okay to surrender and ask for help when you need it. + +From that day on, Sammy made sure to always be careful and watch out for his friends in the ocean. He knew that being safe was the most important thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends, but she was always afraid of the dark. One day, she saw a turkey walking around in her backyard. She thought it was so funny and cute, but then she started to worry that it might be scared of the dark too. + +Lily decided to be brave and help the turkey. She went to her mom and asked for a flashlight. She went back outside and shone the light on the turkey so it wouldn't be afraid. The turkey felt safe and happy. + +Lily learned that sometimes we all get scared, but we can be brave and help others. She felt proud of herself and went to bed with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max loved to eat bananas, but one day he wanted to try something new. He saw a green thing and asked his friend, "What is that?" His friend said, "That's an avocado!" Max said, "Hmm, I don't know if I like that. Can you try it first and tell me if it's good?" His friend took a bite and said, "Oh no! This avocado is spoiled!" Max asked, "What does 'spoiled' mean?" His friend said, "It means it's not good to eat anymore." Max said, "Oh, I guess I won't try it then." And they both went to look for some ripe bananas to eat instead. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house. Her grandma always had cookies and milk waiting for her. One day, Lily's mom said they were going to visit grandma, but Lily was sad because she forgot her favorite toy at home. + +"Don't worry, Lily," said her mom. "I will provide a surprise for you when we get there." + +Lily was excited to see what the surprise would be. When they arrived at grandma's house, Lily saw a big box wrapped in colorful paper. She opened it and found her favorite toy inside. She was so happy and ran around the house like crazy. + +Grandma smiled and said, "I knew you would love it, Lily. I saw how sad you were earlier and wanted to make you happy." + +From that day on, Lily knew that her mom and grandma would always provide surprises for her when she visited. She never forgot her favorite toy again and always had a crazy fun time with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the fall. He would jump in the leaves and rake them into big piles. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. + +"Hi Timmy, what are you doing?" asked Johnny. + +"I'm raking the leaves," replied Timmy. + +"Can I help?" asked Johnny. + +"Sure, that would be cool!" said Timmy. + +Together, they raked the leaves into a big pile. Then, they took turns jumping into the pile and laughing. Suddenly, Timmy turned to Johnny and said, "I'm getting tired. Do you want to take a break and get some juice?" + +"Okay," said Johnny. "That sounds like a good idea." + +And so, they went inside and drank some juice, happy and tired from their fun day outside. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy truck and watch cartoons on his screen. One day, he asked his dad to load a new cartoon on the screen. His dad said, "Sure, but first let's eat lunch." + +After lunch, Timmy's dad tried to load the new cartoon, but the screen wouldn't work. It was all rough and glitchy. Timmy was sad and said, "Daddy, why won't the screen work?" His dad replied, "I don't know, Timmy. Maybe we can fix it later." + +Later that day, Timmy's dad tried to fix the screen, but it was no use. Timmy was so sad that he couldn't watch his cartoons. His dad said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. Sometimes things don't work the way we want them to." + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things don't go as planned, and that's okay. We should appreciate what we have and not take it for granted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a big rock in her backyard. It was a regular rock, nothing special about it. + +Lily picked up the rock and held it in her hands. She said, "Hello, rock! How are you today?" The rock didn't say anything back, but Lily didn't mind. She liked talking to the rock anyway. + +Lily decided to keep the rock and put it on her windowsill in her room. Every day, she would say hello to the rock and tell it about her day. The rock still didn't say anything back, but Lily didn't mind. She was happy just having the rock as her friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny things like rocks and seashells. One day, she found a beautiful jewel on the ground while she was walking in the park with her mom. She was so happy and showed it to her mom. + +Her friend, Timmy, saw the jewel and felt envious. He wanted to have it for himself. But Lily didn't want to give it away because it was her special treasure. She kept it safe in a little box and looked at it every day. + +One day, Lily and Timmy were playing in the park again. Timmy saw a pretty flower and picked it up. He gave it to Lily and said sorry for feeling envious. Lily forgave him and they played together happily. From that day on, they both collected treasures together and had fun exploring the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball in the park. One day, while playing, Timmy saw a big, scary dog. The dog had a spike collar and Timmy was scared. + +Suddenly, Timmy's ball went rolling towards the dog. Timmy knew he had to be smart to get his ball back. He slowly walked towards the dog and tried to catch his ball without getting too close to the dog. + +But the dog saw Timmy and started barking loudly. Timmy got scared and ran away, leaving his ball behind. Timmy was sad because he loved his ball. He went home and told his mom what happened. His mom told him that it's okay to be scared, but he should always be smart and ask for help when he needs it. The next day, Timmy went back to the park with his mom and they caught his ball together. Timmy was happy and learned to be brave and smart. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who had a baby. The baby was very little and called an infant. The mommy loved her baby very much, but the baby was always sad. The mommy didn't know why her baby was sad, and it made her sad too. + +One day, the mommy went to the doctor to ask for help. The doctor did some tests and found out that the baby was sick. The mommy was very sad to hear this news. + +But then, the doctor revealed that the baby could get better with some medicine. The mommy was so happy to hear this news! She gave the medicine to her baby every day, and soon the infant was not sad anymore. The mommy was so glad that she asked the doctor for help, and the baby was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick pretty flowers. One day, she found a red box hidden in the bushes. She was so excited to see what was inside, but it was a mystery to her. + +Lily opened the box and found a shiny necklace. She put it on and felt like a princess. She wore it all day and showed it to everyone she saw. But when she got home, she realized the necklace was gone. She regretted taking it from the box and wished she had left it there for someone else to find. + +The next day, Lily went back to the bushes and put the necklace back in the box. She felt better knowing she did the right thing. From then on, she learned to always think before she acted and not to take things that didn't belong to her. +Once upon a time, there was a big storm in the sky. The wind was blowing hard and the rain was falling down. The little birdies were scared and hiding in their nests. Suddenly, a big tree branch broke and fell on the ground. The little animals were sad because they loved that tree. + +The next day, the sun came out and the animals came out to play. They saw the broken branch and wanted to fix it. The little ants spread out and brought back some leaves to cover the broken part of the branch. The little animals were happy because they fixed the broken branch. They all played together under the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved boats and always dreamed of sailing on one. One day, Timmy saw a boat by the lake and he wanted to go on it. But he was too scared to go alone. + +Then, he saw a girl named Lily. Timmy asked, "Can you help me go on the boat?" + +Lily said, "Sure, I'll help you!" They both went on the boat and sailed around the lake. Timmy was so happy and he said, "This is so much fun!" + +After a while, they got hungry and decided to have a snack. Lily brought some chips and Timmy tried one. He made a funny face and said, "This chip is spicy!" Lily laughed and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't know you didn't like spicy food." + +Timmy replied, "It's okay, I still had fun sailing on the boat with you." And they both smiled as they sailed back to the shore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat hot soup. One night, Lily had a dream about eating the most delicious soup she had ever tasted. She woke up and wanted to eat it for real. + +Lily went to the kitchen and saw a pot of soup on the stove. She thought it was the soup from her dream and took a big spoonful. But the soup was too hot and it burned her tongue. She cried and cried and her mommy came to help her. + +Lily's mommy took her to the hospital and the doctor said her tongue was badly burnt. Lily couldn't eat anything for a long time, not even her favorite soup. She learned to be careful and never eat anything too hot again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant was walking on the ground when suddenly a big foot came and scatter the ant away. The ant was hurt and couldn't move. But then, some other ants saw the hurt ant and they came to help. They carried the hurt ant to their home and gave it some food and water. The hurt ant felt better and was happy to be with its ant friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice, especially orange juice. One day, she asked her mom for some juice, but her mom said no because Lily didn't finish her dinner. + +Lily was sad and went to bed without any juice. The next day, Lily's friend came over with a hard puzzle. Lily wanted to play with the puzzle, but it was too hard for her. Her friend finished the puzzle and left. + +Later that day, Lily's mom gave her some juice because she ate all her dinner. Lily was happy, but then she remembered how hard the puzzle was. She realized that sometimes things are hard, but if you keep trying, you can arrive at a solution. The moral of the story is to not give up when things get hard. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the woods. She saw a big black bird called a raven sitting on a tree. The raven had shiny feathers and looked very proud. Lily said, "Hello Mr. Raven, you are so pretty!" The raven just sighed and flew away. + +Lily kept walking and saw a small house. It was a modest house with a red roof and a white door. She knocked on the door and an old lady answered. The old lady said, "Hello dear, what brings you here?" Lily said, "I just wanted to say hello and see your pretty house." The old lady smiled and gave Lily some cookies to eat. + +As Lily walked back home, she thought about the raven and the old lady's modest house. She realized that sometimes it's better to be modest and humble, just like the old lady's house, instead of being proud and showy like the raven. She sighed and felt happy to have learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cookies, especially the red ones. One day, she asked her mom, "Can you bring me a red cookie, please?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, I'll bring you a red cookie." She went to the kitchen and brought a red cookie for Lily. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! This is the best red cookie ever!" She ate the cookie and smiled. + +After a while, Lily's friend came to play with her. She saw the red cookie and said, "Wow, that cookie looks yummy! Can I have one too?" + +Lily said, "Sure, I'll bring you a red cookie!" She went to the kitchen and brought another red cookie for her friend. They both ate the cookies and had a fun day playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's toy car got stuck in the mud and became filthy. + +Timmy's mommy saw his toy car and said, "Oh no, your toy car is so dirty! Let's clean it up." + +Timmy replied, "Okay mommy, but how do we clean it?" + +Mommy said, "We can use the washing machine to clean it. But first, let's test if it still works." + +Timmy and his mommy went to the basement to test the washing machine. Thankfully, it still worked! They put the filthy toy car in the machine and it came out clean and shiny. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you mommy, now my toy car is as good as new!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and look at her mommy's pretty vase on the shelf. The vase was very special to her mommy because it was a gift from her grandma. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her not to play too loud because the vase might break. Lily promised to be careful and not make any loud noises. She played quietly with her toys for a while, but then she got excited and forgot about the promise. + +Suddenly, there was a loud crash and Lily's mommy came running into the room. The vase had fallen off the shelf and broken into many pieces. Lily felt very sad and guilty. Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We can always get another vase. But remember, we need to be careful and keep our promises." From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful and keep her promises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, and dreamed of being on a big stage. One day, she saw a sign that said there was going to be a talent show at the park. + +Excitedly, she told her mommy, "I want to enter the talent show and sing my favorite song!" Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily! Let's practice your singing and dancing so you can do your best on stage." + +Lily practiced every day, and soon it was time for the talent show. She wore her modest dress and walked on stage with confidence. When the music started, she sang her heart out and danced with all her might. The audience clapped and cheered, and Lily felt so happy. + +After the show, a little boy came up to her and said, "You were great on stage! I want to be like you when I grow up." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you! You can be anything you want to be if you practice and believe in yourself." And from that day on, Lily knew that she could achieve anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in the ocean with all of his fish friends. They liked to swim and play together every day. One day, while they were playing, a big, rude shark came along. The shark was mean and scared all of the little fish away. + +Fin was sad and scared. He didn't want to play anymore because he was afraid the shark would come back. But then, Fin's friend, Sammy, told him to imagine a world where the shark wasn't there. Fin closed his eyes and imagined a world where he could swim and play without any scary sharks. + +The next day, Fin and his friends were swimming and playing when the shark came back. But this time, Fin wasn't scared. He remembered to imagine a world without the shark. Suddenly, a big whale appeared and scared the shark away. Fin and his friends were safe and happy once again. From that day on, Fin always remembered to imagine a world without scary sharks. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max liked to jog in the park with his owner. One day, Max saw a tire on the ground. It was big and round. Max sniffed it and it was smelly. Max didn't like the smell, so he kept jogging. Max and his owner jogged around the park until they got tired. Then they went home and Max took a nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very hot because it was a sunny day. He was looking for a cool place to rest. Suddenly, he heard a sound coming from the bushes. It was a little bird who was chirping. Max went closer to the bushes to see the bird. + +The little bird was scared and started to fly away. Max didn't want to fight with the bird. He just wanted to play with it. So, Max started to wag his tail and bark happily. The little bird saw that Max was friendly and came back to play with him. Max was so happy to have a new friend to play with. They played together until the sun went down. + +From that day on, Max and the little bird became good friends. Max was never hot or lonely again because he had a friend to play with and the little bird was never scared of Max's sound because she knew he was friendly. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle with a king and a queen. The king had a very important crown, which he loved very much. One day, a thief came and stole the king's crown! The king was very sad and asked his knights to find the thief. + +The knights searched everywhere but couldn't find the thief. Then, a little boy named Timmy came and said he saw the thief running away. The knights thanked Timmy and went to catch the thief. They finally caught the thief and got the crown back. The king was very happy and thanked Timmy for helping to complete the mission. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who lived in a deep cave. He liked to sleep all day and all night. One day, he woke up and realized he was very hungry. He decided to go outside and look for some food. + +As he walked through the forest, he saw some berries on a bush. They looked very tasty, so he ate them all up. Then he saw a fish in a nearby stream. He caught it with his big paws and ate it too. + +After he was done eating, he felt very full and happy. He went back to his cave and fell asleep again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, huge bear. He lived in the forest in a tent made of sticks and leaves. One day, a little mouse came to visit the bear. The bear was happy to see the mouse, but he was so big that he made the ground tremble when he walked. The mouse was scared, but the bear was gentle and friendly. They played together and had fun. The mouse even slept in the bear's tent that night. From that day on, they became best friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a kind farmer named John. John had a big farm where he raised many animals. One day, John was walking around his farm when he saw a little pig. The pig was very hungry and had no meat to eat. + +John said, "Hello little pig, would you like some food?" + +The pig said, "Yes please, I am very hungry." + +John raised his hand and gave the pig some meat. The pig was so happy and ate all the meat. From that day on, the pig would always come to John's farm for food. John was happy to help the little pig and all the animals he raised. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to eat honey. One day, he found a big jar of honey in the woods. But the jar was high up in a tree, and Benny was scared to climb up and get it. He decided to ask his friend, a bird named Tweet, for help. + +Tweet was happy to help Benny. She flew up to the jar and used her beak to attach it to a branch. Then, she flew down and told Benny the good news. Benny was so happy! He thanked Tweet and they both enjoyed the sweet honey together. From that day on, Benny was never scared to ask for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, Lily's mom suggested they build a hut together. + +Lily was so excited! They gathered some sticks and leaves and started building. They worked hard and soon they had a cozy little hut to play in. + +But as the sun started to set, Lily realized it was getting cold outside. She asked her mom if they could include some blankets in the hut. Her mom smiled and brought some blankets from the house. + +Lily snuggled up in the blankets and felt warm and happy in her new hut. She thanked her mom for helping her build it and they sat together inside, enjoying their creation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her yellow ball. One day, she went to the park to play with her ball. While playing, she saw a stamp on the ground. + +Lily picked up the stamp and showed it to her friend, Timmy. "Look, Timmy! I found a stamp!" she said. Timmy looked at the stamp and said, "That's a pretty stamp, Lily." + +Lily was so happy to have found the stamp. She played with it for a while, pretending it was a treasure. But then, when she was leaving the park, she accidentally dropped the stamp and it got lost in the grass. Lily looked for it, but she couldn't find it anywhere. She was very sad that she had lost her special yellow stamp. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with clay. He would spend hours molding and shaping it into all sorts of things. One day, Timmy met a boy named Billy who had a lot of clay. "Wow, Billy! You have so much clay! Can I have some?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure, but you have to give me something in return," Billy replied. "What do you have to offer?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "I have a toy car that I don't play with anymore. Will you trade some clay for it?" + +"Okay, that sounds fair," Billy agreed. Timmy gained some clay, and Billy gained a toy car. + +But as Timmy was walking home with his new clay, he tripped and fell. The clay went flying and was ruined. Timmy was very sad. He realized that it was not fair to trade something he loved for something that could easily be lost. The moral of the story is to think carefully before making a trade. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run, and he was very fast. One day, his mom told him about a race at the park. Timmy was excited and wanted to join the race. + +At the park, Timmy saw many other kids who also wanted to race. They all looked very fast. Timmy became worried that he couldn't win. But his mom told him to stay calm and try his best. + +The race began, and Timmy ran as fast as he could. He felt his heart beating fast, and he was very tired. But he didn't give up. He kept running until he crossed the finish line. Timmy became very happy when he found out that he won the race. + +After the race, Timmy's mom asked him how he felt. Timmy said, "I became very happy when I won the race. And I also became very tired from running so fast!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the store with her mommy. She saw a big bag of candy and said, "Mommy, can we buy that treat? It looks amazing!" + +Mommy said, "Not today, Lily. Maybe next time." + +Lily was sad but she didn't give up. She said to herself, "I will save my money and buy that candy myself." + +A few weeks later, Lily found some coins on the ground. She picked them up and put them in her piggy bank. She saved and saved until she had enough money to buy the candy. She went back to the store and said, "I want to buy that treat, please!" + +The cashier smiled and said, "You are amazing, little girl! Here's your candy." + +Lily was so happy and she ate the candy with a big smile on her face. She learned that if she worked hard and saved her money, she could buy the treats she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside when it was sunny, but sometimes it would rain. When it rained, Lily would stay inside and watch the raindrops fall down from her window. + +One day, Lily's mom was baking cookies and she let Lily help. Lily loved to put sugar on top of the cookies. But when she tasted one, she made a disgusted face and said, "This cookie is disgusting!" + +Later that day, it started to rain. Lily looked out the window and saw the raindrops falling down. She thought to herself, "The rain is like sugar falling from the sky, but it's not as sweet." Even though she couldn't play outside, she was happy to watch the rain and eat a different kind of sweet treat. +Once upon a time, there was a brother and sister. The brother was big and strong, but he was also gentle. He liked to play with his little sister and make her laugh. One day, they were playing with a toy car and the brother tried to twist it too hard. The toy car broke and the sister started to cry. But the gentle brother hugged his sister and said he was sorry. He promised to be more careful next time. From that day on, the brother always made sure to be gentle with his toys and with his sister. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the rain. She loved to jump in puddles and feel the raindrops on her face. But then, the rain got very heavy and Lily got very wet. She needed a shelter to stay dry. + +Lily looked around and saw a big tree with a hole in it. She ran over and climbed inside the hole. It was a perfect shelter! Lily was happy to be out of the rain and not grumpy anymore. + +But then, Lily realized that her clothes were still wet. So, she took off her shoes and socks and put them on a nearby rock to soak up the rain. She sat in the shelter and waited for the rain to stop. When it did, Lily put on her dry shoes and socks and ran back home, feeling happy and warm. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big train. The train was red and had many wheels. It went chug-chug-chug down the track. One day, the train stopped and a bad man got on. He had a gun and wanted to shoot the train driver. But the train driver was brave and he drove the train away from the bad man. The train went chug-chug-chug all the way to safety. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new toy that she loved to play with every day. One night, Lily went to sleep with her toy beside her. But in the middle of the night, she woke up feeling very sick. Her mommy took her to the hospital. + +At the hospital, the doctors and nurses took care of Lily. They gave her medicine and made her feel better. After a few days, Lily was feeling much stronger. Her mommy brought her new toy to the hospital to cheer her up. Lily was so happy to see her toy and hugged it tightly. + +When Lily was all better, the doctors said she could go home. She was so excited to go back to her own bed and play with her toy again. Lily and her mommy left the hospital and went home. Lily felt happy and safe, knowing that her toy was with her and that she was all better now. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk with her mom. They walked on the ground and talked about the pretty flowers they saw. + +Suddenly, Lily stumbled and fell down. "Ouch! That hurt," she said. Her mom picked her up and hugged her. "Are you okay?" she asked. + +Lily looked at her scraped knee and said, "It's hot." Her mom blew on it to make it feel better. "Be careful where you walk," her mom said. "Sometimes the ground can be tricky." + +Lily learned to be more careful and watch where she was going. She also learned that it's important to listen to her mom's advice. The moral of the story is to be careful and always listen to your parents. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look for pretty rocks. One day, she found a crystal that sparkled in the sun. It was so great! She held it in her hand and felt happy. + +Lily wanted to show her crystal to her friends. She ran to their house and knocked on the door. Her friends came outside and saw the crystal. They thought it was great too! Lily was happy that they liked it. + +Later that day, Lily went home and put the crystal on her shelf. She was happy to have found such a great treasure. She knew that she would always keep it safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl who lived in a big tree. The owl had incredible eyes that could see in the dark. One day, a little bird came to the owl and asked, "How do you know so much?" The owl replied, "I gained my wisdom by listening and learning from others." + +Suddenly, a branch on the tree began to snap and the little bird got scared. The owl said, "Don't be afraid, it's just a branch breaking. I know because I've heard it before." The little bird was amazed at the owl's incredible knowledge and thanked him for his help. + +From that day on, the little bird would often visit the wise owl to learn more about the world. The owl was happy to share his wisdom and teach the little bird new things. And whenever a branch would snap, the little bird would remember the owl's incredible knowledge and feel safe. +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Jack. He had a big red truck that he used to help people when there was a fire. One day, Jack saw a little puppy wandering around all alone. He knew the puppy didn't belong to anyone, so he decided to take care of him. + +Jack took the puppy back to the fire station and gave him some food and water. The puppy was so happy to have a new friend. Jack played with the puppy all day long, but he noticed something strange about him. The puppy didn't bark or make any noise at all. Jack realized the puppy was deaf, which means he couldn't hear anything. + +Even though the puppy was deaf, Jack loved him just the same. He decided to keep the puppy and give him a new home. Now, the puppy belonged to Jack and the fire station. They had a new little friend to play with and take care of. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk on the road with her mommy every day. One day, they saw a puppy lying on the road. Lily's mommy told her that they needed to help the puppy and take it to the animal shelter. + +On the way to the shelter, they met a man who asked them for some money. Lily's mommy told him that she didn't have any money to give, but she could offer him some food. The man was very honest and told them that he was hungry, so they gave him some sandwiches they had in their bag. + +When they finally reached the animal shelter, they saw a sign that said they needed more volunteers to help take care of the animals. Lily's mommy told her that they could come back and help the animals another day. Lily was very happy and couldn't wait to come back and help more animals. +One day, a little bunny was hopping around the meadow. He hopped and played for a while, but then he noticed something - a patch. The patch was full of bright and colorful flowers. The bunny wanted to get closer to the patch, but it was too far away to hop to. He thought for a moment and decided the best way to get to the patch was to crawl. + +The bunny began to crawl, but quickly he ran into a problem. A big and fierce fox stepped in front of him and asked the bunny why he was trying to get to the patch. The bunny bravely said he wanted to see the flowers up close. + +The fox stared at the bunny for a long time, and finally he said he would let the bunny go to the patch, but only if he was an honest bunny. The bunny was honest, but he was also very scared. He didn't want to stay and talk to the fox, but he also wanted to see the patch. + +Finally, the fox said the bunny could go and see the patch, as long as he swore to stay honest. The bunny gladly agreed, and after a few more moments of scared crawling, he finally made it to the patch. He hopped into the patch of colorful flowers, and enjoyed all the beauty of nature. +Once upon a time there was a loyal dog called Toby. Toby was a very happy dog, he loved to skip and play all around the garden. Toby was friends with everyone and he always had a smile on his face. + +One day Toby was exploring the inside of his house and he came across a strange wardrobe. Toby had never seen this wardrobe before and he was so curious. He wanted to find out what was inside so he opened the door and looked inside. + +But as soon as Toby opened the door he realised it wasn't a wardrobe at all! It was actually a scary monster! The monster was very angry at Toby for opening the door, it wanted to get revenge. + +Toby was scared but he was also very loyal. He knew he had to protect his family from the monster. He bravely grabbed onto the monster's tail and started to skip all around the house. The monster couldn't keep up and soon Toby managed to chase it away. + +Toby was a hero, he had saved the day. Everyone was very proud of Toby and they celebrated with a big treat. From that day on Toby was always very loyal and everyone trusted that he would keep them safe. +One day, Tom and his mom were playing in their living room. Tom was running around the carpet, having lots of fun. His mom laughed. Suddenly, Tom heard a strange noise coming from the other room. He stopped running and looked up at his mom, his face filled with confusion. His mom smiled and said, "Let's go listen to what is happening in there!" + +Tom and his mom walked into the other room. There was no one there, but the noise got louder! "What is it, mommy?" asked Tom, looking around in curiosity. Then, from behind the sofa, popped out a small kitten! Tom was so excited! + +He ran to the kitten and tried to pet it, but it ran away and started meowing. Tom looked very confused at his mom. She kneeled down and said, "This kitty must be scared. Let's listen carefully to what it is trying to tell us!" + +After a few moments, Tom learnt that the kitty was hungry. So, his mom went to the kitchen to get it some food and a warm blanket for the cold carpet. "Let's take care of the kitty," said Tom's mom. +Tom smiled, feeling very happy that he had been able to help. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old. +Sarah wanted to keep her toy motor. It was high up on the shelf and she couldn't reach it. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, can I keep my motor?" + +Her mom replied, "Yes, but don't take it too high up, Sarah." + +Sarah was so excited. She kept her motor carefully in her hands and played with it all day. + +Every day she would keep it close and play with it. Eventually, it became her favorite toy and she kept it as high up in her room as she could so no one could take it away. + +Whenever Sarah had a bad day, she would take her motor and keep it close. She knew that as long as she kept it with her there was nothing to be afraid of. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy rabbit and her baby rabbit. Mommy rabbit warned her baby not to eat anything in the forest that was not okay. + +One day, baby rabbit saw something new and tasty and he thought it must be okay to eat. He tasted it and he felt funny. + +Mommy rabbit saw baby rabbit eating and she said quickly, “What did you do? That is poison! It is very serious and if you eat too much it will make you sick.†+ +Baby rabbit realized that mommy was right and he was very sorry. From then on, baby rabbit always listened to his mommy and did what she said. + +The moral of the story is that you should always listen to your mommy. It’s important to do what she says, because it can keep you safe! +Once there was a little girl. She was only three years old. She was both brave and curious. One day she decided to go out and explore the world by herself. + +She came across a park which looked lovely. She choose to go in and have a look around. In the park there were lots of wonderful things. Flowers, trees and lovely green grass. + +She found a big crack on the ground. She wondered what was inside the crack, so she decided to take a closer look. To her surprise, she found a beautiful golden key inside. + +She thought for a moment and decided that a key was something special and she thought it would be better if someone else found it. So she choose to put it in her pocket and take it to the Lost and Found box in the park. + +When she got to the Lost and Found box, she was so proud to have done something special with the key. She hung it up in the box, so someone else could find it and have a use for it. + +The moral of the story is to always choose to do good things, no matter how small, and to be kind and thoughtful to others. Even if you may be small, you can do something wonderful with a little act of love. +Once there was a little boy named Ben. He wanted to pick an animal for his new pet. He looked at a lot of different animals and got very busy. He looked at cats, dogs, bunnies and more. + +Finally he chose a little puppy. He took it home and every day he was very busy playing with him. He took him for walks and taught him new tricks. + +One day, Ben found a sick kitten in his yard and he decided to take care of it. He was very busy now, looking after two animals. He worked hard to ensure that both of them were happy and healthy. + +Ben soon learnt a valuable lesson. That one can be more powerful and do more when you help others. So no matter how busy he was, he always made sure both his pets were well looked after. +Once upon a time, there was a fair and kind princess. She loved animals and always wanted to spoil them and make them happy. But, she didn't have the right kind of things to treat the animals. + +One day, she noticed a beautiful leather pouch near her palace. It was so soft, she knew it would make a perfect treat. She opened the pouch and found something special inside; it was full of yummy treats. + +The princess took the pouch outside and all the animals around came over to see what was inside. The princess was so happy and began to share the treats with the animals. + +Everyone was so happy and spoiled! The princess made sure to give each animal a fair share of treats. The animals thanked her for being so kind and ran off to enjoy their tasty treats. + +The princess smiled and thought it was so nice to be able to spoil the animals. She was so glad that she was able to find the perfect leather pouch full of treats. +One day, Little Tom was out walking in the woods. Suddenly, he saw a big meeting. He was curious to see what was going on, so he got closer. +The meeting had many people talking, but nobody saw him. Little Tom wanted to join, but he heard someone say something about it being a fragile meeting. So he was scared to join. +Suddenly, a voice called out, "Little Tom! Don't get any closer. You must not join this meeting. It is too fragile. You must go back home!" Little Tom listened to the voice and knew it was warning him. +He turned around and walked away. Little Tom was happy he listened to the warning, and he never went near the meeting again. +Once upon a time there was a kind man. He was always looking for ways to create things. One day, he came up with an idea. He was going to make a car! + +He got to work gathering all the things he would need. He worked hard, day and night. Soon he had made a very special car, but it was pale. The man was so excited and he wanted to show everyone what he had made. + +He took his pale car out and drove around town. Everyone was amazed. Even a young boy who had been playing outside was very excited and the man let him take it for a spin! + +The young boy enjoyed his time in the man's car, and he was so happy. As he drove off, the man reminded the boy that, "Things created with kindness are the most special." + +The boy understood the moral of the story and the kindness the man gave him. From then on, the boy was always sure to treat other people and things with respect. The pale car became a reminder to him of what kind deeds can create. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was very excited one day because his grandmother was coming to visit. + +The day she arrived, she gave Jack a big hug and a special gift. He opened the gift and found a flute! + +“What is it?†asked Jack. + +“It’s a flute - a special instrument to make music,†Grandma said. + +Jack was amazed. He had never seen anything like the unusual flute before. He thanked Grandma for the very special gift and hugged her. + +Every day after that, Jack practiced with his flute. He would play many different kinds of music, from slow and peaceful tunes to lively and upbeat songs. He was very happy to have such a wonderful gift. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey. He was feeling very envious. Every day, other animals would come by and do amazing things, and the monkey was curious. One day, the monkey asked the old lion why the animals could do so many different things. + +The lion smiled knowingly and replied, "They are testing themselves". The monkey was confused, and asked the lion what testing was. The lion explained that testing was when they tried to do something they had never done before. + +The monkey decided to try and test himself. He was determined, and every day the monkey practiced testing himself. He tried different things, some of them he could do easily and some were much harder. + +One day, the monkey successfully did something he had never done before. He felt so proud, he wanted to show it to the lion. He ran back to the lion and shouted, "Look! I have tested myself!" + +At this, the lion smiled. The little monkey had fulfilled his curiosity and now he understood why all the animals could do all kinds of things. From that day on, the monkey was no longer envious, but inspired. +Once upon a time there was a race. All the people wanted to see who could run the fastest. Everybody was very loud and excited. + +One little girl stepped forward to compete. She was only 3 years old but she wanted to join the race. She ran as fast as she could. +Soon she was far ahead of all the other racers. She saw the finish line ahead. + +The little girl was so excited. She ran even faster and crossed the finish line first. Everyone cheered loudly for her. She had won the race! + +She was so proud. She had seen that she could do something great and she had done it. The little girl smiled as she proudly celebrated her loud victory. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very lucky, because she had a secret. Whenever she wanted to, she could guess what had happened in history. +Every day, the girl would go to the park. She would take her special book, the one with all the secrets inside, and she would find a special spot to sit and read. +Once she was settled, the little girl would close her eyes and take a deep breath. Then, she would guess what secret was hidden in the pages of her book. She soon became very good at it! + +The girl was so proud of her special talent, she wanted to show her family. One day, she took her book to her grandma's house. She couldn't wait to show her grandma her incredible skills! + +The girl sat down with her grandpa, and told him what she could do. He laughed, and said that he had never heard of anyone being able to guess history before. But then, the girl opened her book and started guessing. After each story, grandpa nodded and smiled. + +The girl was pleased. She had been so lucky to find such an amazing secret! She knew that this gift would stay with her forever. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Thomas. He was only three years old and he was very adventurous. + +One day, Thomas went to his favorite store with his mom. He saw lots of fun and interesting things, but one thing caught his eye. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. It was a round, red ball. + +"Oh, that's a nice ball," his mom said. "But Thomas, it doesn't fit in the store. We have to put it back." + +Thomas' face dropped. He was so excited to buy the ball but he was also frightened. He thought his mom was mad at him for picking it up. + +But his mom smiled and said, "It's ok, Thomas. Why don't we get a smaller ball that will fit in the store? That way, you can take it home." + +Thomas smiled. He was relieved that he would still get to take the ball home! He picked out a smaller, blue ball and excitedly took it home with him. He was so happy he found a ball that fit in the store. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy old man who loved to take walks in the woods. One day, while walking in the woods, the nosy old man came across a big stone. He set out to move the stone, but he soon realized it was too big and heavy for him. + +Just then, he heard a voice, “Let me help you,†it said. The old man turned around and saw a small bunny. The bunny was willing to help the old man, so the old man agreed. + +The bunny frantically tried to pull and push the stone, but he was too weak. Suddenly, a squirrel ran over to join in. With the help of the squirrel, the bunny was able to set the stone aside. + +The old man thanked the nosy curious bunny and the helpful squirrel for their efforts. As a reward, he offered them a treat. The bunny and the squirrel were thrilled and they happily accepted the treat. The nosy old man was also happy that the stone was cleared away. From then on, the old man was not so nosy when it came to taking walks in the woods. +Once there was a small boy called Jack. He wanted to be a very honest person, so every day he tried his best to do the right thing. + +One day, Jack had a problem. He wanted a piece of candy from the cupboard, but he knew it was not honest for him to take it without his mom's permission. He sat and thought about it for a moment and then, he had an idea. + +He stepped into the kitchen and asked his mom if he could have the candy. She answered no, so Jack said "Can I please have the candy if I do something to help you?". His mom thought for a while and then agreed, as long as Jack helped her with the dishes. + +Jack was so happy and relieved! He stepped quickly to do the work. He made sure he was working exactly as his mom asked, and being honest about it. As he worked, he thought about how important being honest was and how it made him feel. His brain was all filled up with honesty ideas, and he knew it was the best thing to do. + +When the dishes were all done, Jack's mom said thank you and gave him the candy. Jack was so happy, he knew it was all worth it in the end. +Katie and Mommy were preparing for a special celebration. "What are you making for the celebration, Mommy?" asked Katie. + +Mommy said, "I'm cooking a beef roast. It is tough and needs to cook for a while so it can be really delicious!" + +Katie and Mommy got busy cooking together. They put the beef in the oven and waited until it was ready. + +After a while, they smelled the delicious aromas coming from the oven. Mommy took out the beef and cut it into thin slices. + +Katie was so happy when she tasted the beef. It was so delicious, she wanted more! + +Mommy and Katie hugged each other and celebrated with joy. "We did it! The beef was perfect for our special celebration!" said Mommy. + +Katie smiled and said, "Let's celebrate some more!" +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. They were twins and were the same age. Every day, the two of them were always together. They wanted to do the same things, but today was different. One twin was feeling very serious. She wanted to do something special by herself. Her twin thought this was a strange idea, but he let her go. So, she went off to explore the world all by herself. She found a very special place to explore and when she came back, she was so excited to share her stories with her twin. They were both very happy and wanted to explore the world together forever. The End. +Once upon a time there was a hairy monster who lived in an elevator. He was so hairy that no one had ever seen him before. + +One day, when the elevator stopped on the seventh floor, a little girl bravely stepped inside. She was very scared, but when she saw the hairy monster, she wasn't scared anymore. She knew she had to rescue him. + +The little girl took the hairy monster out of the elevator and ran down the stairs. Then she took him to a nearby park and found a place for him to live. + +The hairy monster was so happy. He thanked the little girl for rescuing him. The little girl smiled and gave him a big hug. + +From then on, the hairy monster lived happily in the park, and the little girl visited him every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big car. It moved quickly and had lots of fuel inside. + +One day, the car broke down. Its owner was sad and mad. to fix the car, the owner went out to get fuel. + +He came back and put the fuel in the tank. But it was broken and the fuel started to leak out. +The owner said, "Oh, no! Who can help me? + +Just then, a little bird flew down and said, "I can help you. I can destroy the broken fuel and make your car whole again." + +The owner said, "Thank you, little bird. With your help, my car will be good as new." + +The little bird started to fly around, bobbing and weaving, and destroying the broken fuel. In no time at all, the car was fixed and looked as good as new. + +The owner was so happy. He thanked the little bird and said, "Thank you for your help. You are a true friend." + +The little bird smiled and flew away. The car drove off and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She was three years old and loved playing in the mud. One day, Lily went to the mud puddle but it was empty. She was very sad. + +Then, Lily noticed a strange creature in the corner of the empty mud puddle. It was a magical creature that looked a bit like a frog. + +Lily asked the creature, "Why is the mud puddle empty?" + +The creature replied, "An evil wizard took all the mud to replace some broken stones in his castle walls." + +Lily became very serious. She said, "I want to get the mud back! Can you help me?" + +The creature smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you. Climb on my back and I will take you to the wizard's castle." + +So, Lily bravely climbed on the magical creature's back and they flew to the wizard's castle in the sky. When they arrived they saw that the wizard had replaced the stones with mud. + +Lily used her magic to make the mud puddle reappear and the evil wizard was never seen again. + +The little girl smiled, she was happy that she was able to help the mud puddle. And that is the story of how Lily saved the mud puddle. +Once upon a time there was a hardworking ant. He woke up every morning, grabbed his jug and filled it with water. Everyday he carried the jug up a steep hill, which was hard and tiring work. + +One day, the ant started to feel very hurt. He wanted to quit and not have to carry the jug up the hill anymore. So, he decided to quit and tossed his jug down the hill. But then, something strange happened. + +The ant heard a voice calling him from the bottom of the hill. He realized it was the jug talking. "Don't quit", the jug said. "If you keep going, the hill won't be so hard for you. I know it's tough but you'll be much stronger if you don't quit!" + +The ant heard the jug's wise words and kept on carrying it up the hill. From then on, he stopped feeling so hurt and was filled with strength and courage. + +The moral of this story is never to give up. No matter how difficult the task may be, it can be accomplished if we don't quit. Remember: if we work hard and stay brave, we can achieve anything! +Once upon a time, there were two boys named Tim and Sam. They were very good friends and loved to play together. + +One day, they went to the forest to collect some special ornaments. They kept looking around the forest, but couldn't find any until Tim spotted a perfect one. + +Sam: "Look! Tim, it's so beautiful! Can we have it?" + +Tim: "No, Sam. We should leave it here alone. We shouldn't take things away from nature. We can make our own ornaments, they don't have to be perfect." + +Sam and Tim went home and made some ornaments. They worked hard and made some colorful decorations together. + +The moral of this story is that it is important for us to appreciate what we have in nature and to be content with the things that we can make ourselves. We should not try to take something away from nature to make it perfect. +Once upon a time there was a bull. He was very selfish and wanted all attention on him. He enjoyed receiving gifts from everyone that he met and was very proud of himself. + +One day, a little girl came to meet him. She held out a basket that was full of beautiful flowers. The bull was excited to receive the gift and thanked the girl. + +The bull wanted to receive more and more things, he thought only of himself and wanted everyone to give him something. He begged and begged until the little girl ran away scared. + +The moral of the story is, don’t be selfish! Receiving gifts is nice but not at the expense of making everyone else feel bad. +One day, Bill had an idea. He wanted to fly a kite in the sky. He got out a special kite, it was red and special. He took it to the park. + +Bill then took out some string and ran really fast. The kite flew up into the sky and was so high. Bill was so happy. He walked around counting how many times the kite went up and down. He numbered each time he saw the kite go up and down. + +When Bill was finished, he went back and got the kite. He was so excited to play with his new red kite. He ran around and the kite flew up and down in the sky. He counted each time the kite flew and was so pleased with his counting. + +Bill had a wonderful time flying his kite and counting. He loved his red kite and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a kind, compassionate rabbit. He loved helping others, and one day he decided to make a very special gift. The rabbit twisted some bright, colourful yarn and made a big, fluffy blanket. + +The rabbit wanted to give the blanket to someone who needed it most. He hopped through the forest and soon he came across a shivering, little fox cub. The fox cub was cold and so the rabbit kindly shared his warm and colourful blanket. + +The fox cub was ever so grateful and discovered the warmth of compassion and love. The rabbit and the fox cub became best of friends and the rabbit’s kind gift is treasured forever. They still sleep under the same blanket every night. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf mixer who needed help. She asked her friend, a 3-year-old boy, to help her. + + "Please help," the mixer said. + +The 3-year-old boy smiled and said, "I can help you!" + +He started to help the mixer and soon they were having fun together. + +The friends kept helping each other, and soon they had done lots of wonderful things. + +At the end of the day, the 3-year-old boy said, "It's so nice to help people and make them happy. That's how friendship works." + +The mixer nodded her head in agreement and said, "Yes, we can show friendship by helping each other. By helping, we can make ourselves and others happy!" + +The moral of the story is to be kind and helpful to others. When you help someone, you not only make them happy but you are also creating a friendship. +One day, Fred was playing in his house. He was having lots of fun. Suddenly, his sister Ellen came in. She saw Fred playing and she was angry. She said, "You are making too much noise!" Then she picked up a hanger and slapped Fred. He was scared and started to cry. + +Fred became very angry and he yelled, "No! Don't do that!" But it was too late, Ellen had already hit him. She said, "You should not be making so much noise." + +The next day, Fred was still very sad. He remembered how his sister had hit him. He wanted to tell someone what had happened but he didn't know who to tell. All he could do was keep his pain inside. +Once upon a time there was a lion and a turtle. The lion wanted to win a race, but it was too hard for him. He was impatient and so he spray the turtle with water. This made the turtle angry. But the turtle was patient and he ran harder. In the end, the turtle won the race. + +The moral of the story is that patience is a good thing and hard work pays off. When you are patient, you can achieve great things. Don't be tempted to take the easy way out or you may miss out on a chance to show how great you can be. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved playing. Everyday she would gather belongings and make a heap in the middle of the room. She would stay playing until dinner time. One day, she decided to pick out something special from her pile of things. She chose an expensive yarn and went to sit with it. + +The little girl remained with the yarn all day, but she didn't know why. She thought it was a nice shiny thing and it felt nice in her hands, so she just kept holding it. + +Finally, dinner time arrived and it was time to clean up. She was about to put the yarn away when she heard a knock at the door. In the doorway stood her grandmother who told her she wanted to teach her how to knit. + +The little girl was so excited to learn how to knit with the yarn. She had remained so long with it because she thought it was something special. Now she knew why it was so special - it was to start her knitting journey! +Once upon a time there was a prince who lived in a big castle. One day the prince had an idea and he thought it was very delicious. So, he decided to bake a delicious cake. + +He got all the ingredients, measured it out and put it in the oven. Then, he set the timer and waited. + +After some time, he took out the cake and it smelled really good! He was so excited and couldn't wait to eat it. + +He decided to go outside and look at the view from his castle. When he got outside, he was surprised to find that someone was already there. It was a little girl, she was staring at him. + +The prince smiled and said, “Hello, little one. What’s your name?†+ +The little girl smiled back and said, “I’m Jane. What’s that delicious smell?†+ +The prince was so overjoyed that he burst out laughing. He answered, “It’s my delicious cake! Would you like a piece?†+ +Jane nodded eagerly and the prince cut her a slice. She took a bite and it was the most delicious cake she ever tasted! She thanked the prince and they said goodbye. + +The little girl went home with a very happy heart and a full tummy! +Once upon a time, there was a mama bear who was going on a search with her two little cubs. Her cubs were so excited to explore! + +Mama bear said, “Let's go find something hidden!†+ +The cubs cheered and said, “Yay! Let's go!†+ +Mama bear led them to a line in the woods. The line was full of rocks, sticks and leaves. Mama bear explained, “We must search for something special. Use your eyes and paws to look for something hidden!†+ +The cubs started to search. They soon found something sparkly and shiny! + +Mama bear said, “That looks good! Let's take it home.†+ +The cubs said, “No way! We found it.†+ +Mama bear was not happy. She said, “I know you both want to keep it, but it's better if we take it home together.†+ +The cubs agreed, so they all took the hidden thing home and shared it. They were all very happy and shared a big hug! +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. Its branches were very high and it was very tall. Every day, the tree would increase in size. Every day, the tree would get a little bit bigger and its branches would get higher and higher. + +One day, a bird flew over the tree. The bird was amazed to see how high the tree had grown. She flew even higher, just to make sure she could see the top of the tree. When she was back on the ground, she told all her bird friends about the magical tree that was growing bigger and higher every day. + +The birds were so excited and began to visit the tree every day. They watched in amazement as the tree continued to increase and reach higher and higher into the sky. + +The tree was so high that it eventually reached the clouds. That's why, since then, people call it the magical high tree. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Wendy. She was having fun swinging on a big tree. She was so happy! Suddenly, out of nowhere a little bird appeared with a peach in its beak. + +The little bird said to Wendy, "If you share the peach with your friends, you will all be happy". + +But Wendy was feeling selfish, and didn't want to give the peach away. She said, "No, I want it all for myself!" + +The little bird said, "Sharing is caring! If you share the peach with your friends, everyone will be happy." + +After careful thinking, Wendy decided to share the peach. She gave half of it to her friends and kept the other half for herself. Everyone was happy! +Once upon a time there was a poor little boy called Steve. He was only three years old. + +One day, Steve noticed a big door right in front of him. He decided to open it and see what was behind it. When he opened the door he saw a disgusting world. + +Steve was shocked and scared at the same time. He started to cry. + +Then a nice man appeared and said: “Don’t be afraid, Steve. Just shut the door and all the disgusting things will go away.†+ +Steve looked at the man and then shut the door tightly. After that, the horrible world was gone. + +Steve was so happy. He thanked the man for his help and hugged him. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy bear and a daddy bear. They loved each other very much. One day, they wanted to have a race. So they lay down on the ground and got ready to go. + +Mummy bear said, "I can run fast. I'm going to win this race!â€. Daddy bear said, “No way, I'll be the faster one!â€. The race was going to be tough! + +The race started and the two bears ran as fast as they could. But Daddy bear managed to run a little bit faster than the Mummy Bear and he won the race! + +Mummy Bear was so happy that Daddy Bear won, even though it was tough. She was proud of Daddy Bear. From that day on, they ran races together every day, even though Mummy Bear always told Daddy Bear that she was going to win! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John. He loved to pretend and explore. He saw a wheel in his yard and he was so excited. He wanted to play with it. He asked his mom if he could play with it, but she said no. + +John was sad, but he was determined. He said to his mom, "I want to spin the wheel, please!" His mom shook her head and said, "No, you must be patient and humble. You must wait until I say it's time to spin it." + +John felt frustrated but he still wanted to play. He thought of a plan. So, he pretended to be humble and waited until his mom was busy. Then, he grabbed the wheel, spun it around and had lots of fun! His mom saw him, but she just smiled and said, "I'm glad you waited patiently and pretended to be humble." + +John smiled and thanked his mom. He went back outside, spun his wheel and had a great time. +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a house. Every day the children would play together and have fun. One day, the house started to shake and murmurs came from outside as it got bigger and bigger. The family wondered what it was. + +Mummy said it was an earthquake and told the children to stay still and be brave. The shaking got bigger and bigger, and then it stopped. Mummy had an interesting idea. She said the earthquake had unlocked something special! + +The family went outside to look and they found something amazing. It was a box with a big golden lock. Mummy looked happy and said they needed to find the key to unlock it. + +The children ran around looking for it but couldn't find it. Suddenly, they heard a happy song being sung in the distance. It was a fairy! The fairy told them that the key was with her and they could unlock the box. The children thanked the fairy and the whole family was so excited. + +They put the key in the lock, turned it and opened the box. Inside was a big surprise for the family and everyone was so happy. From that day on, the family and the fairy were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there lived a small boy named Louie. He was only three years old and liked playing in the park with his friends. + +One day, Louie and his friends decided to visit the local store. As they were walking around, they noticed a very big bear toy. Louie was amazed and wanted to buy it. + +"Wow! That scary toy looks so cool!" Louie said. + +His friends laughed and said, "Louie, you don't need to be scared, it's just a toy." + +But Louie was still scared. He asked the shopkeeper, "How much is the price for this toy?" + +The shopkeeper said, "It's not very expensive, the price is quite mild." + +After hearing this, Louie was relieved and decided to buy the toy. He happily took it home and played with it all day long. He was no longer scared of the big bear toy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called John. He had bright blonde hair and blue eyes. He had on a pair of bright red pants. + +One day, he decided to go for a walk. As he walked, he noticed a small path that seemed to lead off into the woods. He followed it carefully. + +When he got to the end of the path, he saw a big, fair princess. She said she was the Princess of the Woods, and she had been waiting for him. She said she was going to lead him on an adventure! + +John was very excited and followed the princess into the woods. They went into a secret cave and saw all sorts of animals and magical creatures. It was a fairytale world! + +John and the princess had such a wonderful day. At the end of it, John gave the princess a big hug and thanked her. He skipped back home, wearing his pants and feeling very happy. +Once there was a boy who had a dream. He wanted to find a skull that was made of gold. He was sure it was hidden deep in the woods. + +One day, the boy set out searching. He stumbled upon a cave, and sure enough, he could see a golden skull inside. He was so happy! + +He grabbed the skull and ran away with it. As he ran, he felt a strange, bitter taste in his mouth. He was so excited that he didn't stop to think. + +When he looked at the skull in the daylight, he realized it wasn't made of gold. It was made of bitter chips that scraped the boy's tongue. His dream had not come true. +Once upon a time, there was a small, delicate monkey named Jim. He loved to run and climb up trees. Every day, he would raise up high and look out over the trees and see all the beautiful sights around him. One day, Jim was sitting in a tree when he saw a scary creature down below. It was huge and was loudly roaring at Jim. Jim started to feel scared and wanted to get away. + +He quickly crawled up higher and higher, until he was at the very top of the tree. But the monster kept roaring and followed him up the tree. Jim felt so scared, so he called out for help. + +Suddenly his friend, a big rabbit, appeared. The rabbit said fiercely, "Go away monster! Don't hurt little Jim!" The monster was so scared that it ran away, leaving little Jim safe and sound. The rabbit said to Jim, "You are so brave! I'm proud of you for facing the monster." + +Jim smiled and said, "Thank you for raising me up and protecting me!" Jim and the rabbit happily hugged each other, and Jim said he would never forget this moment! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Abigail. Every day, Abigail would take a nap in her cozy bed. Her mum would always put a red radish on her pillow. Abigail didn't like radishes, but she loved the colour red. + +The radish made Abigail think of her happy family and all the fun things she did every day. When Abigail's nap was done, she would pick up the radish and share it with her mum and dad. + +One day, Abigail got sick and she had to stay in bed all day. She was very sad and missed her family a lot. But then she remembered the red radish and how it made her feel happy. + +Abigail's mum put a red radish on her pillow and Abigail knew she was not alone. She snuggled up with the radish and fell asleep. When Abigail woke up, she felt better. + +From then on, every time Abigail had a nap, she insisted on having a red radish on her pillow. It reminded her that even when she was all alone, her family was always with her. +Once there was a purple girl. She was very independent. One day she decided to put on her purple coat and go for a walk. She walked all the way by herself. She didn't need anyone to come with her! Soon she found herself in a park. She put her purple coat on the grass and started to play. She ran around, pretending to fly like a butterfly. After having so much fun, she put her coat back on and walked home. She was very proud to have been an independent purple girl. +Once upon a time there was a nice duck. He swam in the pond and loved to play. One day the duck had an urge. He wanted to wrap something nice. + +He looked around and noticed a long, soft scarf. It was pink with yellow polka dots. He decided to wrap it around his neck. + +The duck felt very special wearing the scarf. He wanted to do something else for fun. He asked around for ideas, but everyone just shrugged their shoulders. + +A helpful bird flew by. She asked the duck what he wanted to do. He told her about his urge to wrap something. + +She said, "I know a way to play with the scarf. You can wrap it around your head like a hat!" + +The duck was so excited. He wrapped the scarf around his head and ran around the pond. He had so much fun with his scarf hat. He thanked the helpful bird for her excellent suggestion. +One day, the boy went for a walk with his dog. It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining. + +The boy felt very happy and he started to run. His dog ran alongside him. + +Suddenly, the boy tripped and droped his ball. His dog saw it drop and ran over to get it. The dog was so wise, it knew just what to do. + +The dog picked up the ball and brought it back to the boy with a big smile on its face. The boy thanked his dog and said, "you are so wise!" + +The boy and his dog walked home together, holding hands and feeling happy. +Tommy was playing in his backyard when he heard something coming from the neighbor's house. He strained his ears and soon heard someone giving a lecture. It seemed like it was coming from a thick book. + +So, Tommy went to investigate. He slowly made his way to the neighbor's house and peered through the window. Inside he saw Mrs. Smith giving a lecture about something. He couldn't understand what she was saying, so he almost knocked on the door to ask what was going on. + +Just then, Mrs. Smith opened the door and saw Tommy. She smiled and said, "Come on in, Tommy. Would you like to hear my lecture?" Tommy was a bit scared, but replied that he would. + +Mrs. Smith explained that she was giving a lecture on plants. She said that plants seemed like they were simple and easy to take care of, but there was actually a lot of work involved in making sure they stay healthy. + +Tommy nodded his head in agreement. He had watched Mrs. Smith take care of her plants in her garden, and now he knew why they always seemed so thick and healthy. Thanking Mrs. Smith for the lecture, he made his way back home. +One morning, Jack went to the market with his mama. Jack was so excited. He wanted to buy a prize. + +Suddenly, Jack saw a little prize and smiled. He asked his mama, "Can I buy that?" + +Mama answered, "Yes, sweetheart. You can buy it." + +Jack was so happy. He bought the little prize. He ran home and showed it to his daddy. + +Daddy said, "What a nice prize. Great job, Jack!" + +Jack smiled and said, "Thank you, Daddy!" + +Mama and Daddy were both so proud of Jack. They hugged and kissed him and said, "Good job!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was playing in her room and she wanted something new and fun. So she went to the store to buy new equipment. She chatted with the shopkeeper and he showed her a fancy seat. It was pink and very comfortable! She really wanted it and knew it would be perfect for her room. + +So Sarah took the seat back home. She was so excited, she ran upstairs and saw that it fit perfectly in the corner. She was so proud of her new seat and couldn’t wait to show her friends. + +But then disaster struck. Sarah sat down in her new seat and the equipment broke. She was so upset and didn’t know what to do. She had to buy a new seat but she didn’t want to spend any more of her money. So sadly, she had to leave her new seat in pieces. +Once upon a time there was a bird with a light wing. Every day he flew off and rang this magical bell that hung deep in the forest. When he rang the bell more birds came twirling along and they joined him in singing and ringing the bell! The birds laughed and sang as they flew high in the sky and the light wing glowed brighter and brighter. Soon, the birds and the light wing had painted a beautiful light show in the sky and they kept ringing the bell until the sun had set. The light wing shined brighter than ever and when the sun was gone the birds flew off to their nests, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there lived two brothers, Jack and Joe. Every day, Jack settled by the river to fish, while Joe worked in the garden to tend to his vegetables. One day, Jack went to the river and didn't catch any fish. He was so miserable that he wanted to quit. Joe noticed how sad Jack was and said, "Let me give it a try tomorrow. Hopefully things turn out better then." + +The next day, they both exchanged places. Jack worked in the garden while Joe settled by the river. Just before sunset, Joe called out to Jack, "Come quickly! I've caught the biggest fish you've ever seen!" Jack rushed over to help his brother, and once they had caught the fish, they both sat by the river and ate it with the vegetables Jack had harvested. + +The brothers were both happy and content. Jack thanked Joe for encouraging him to never give up, even when he felt so miserable. Joe smiled and said, "I'm glad you didn't settle for less!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived in a white house with his mom and dad. He wanted to learn how to trust them, so he asked how he could do it. His mom smiled and said, "Do you remember when I asked you to close your eyes and I put something in your mouth?" + +The little boy nodded. His mom looked at him with love and said, "That was trust. Every time I gave you something to eat, it showed I trusted you to eat it. Now I want you to trust me like that." + +The little boy thought about that for a while and then he smiled. He knew what to do. He asked his mom and dad to close their eyes and then he put something in their mouths. + +The mom and dad opened their eyes with surprise. Then they hugged and thanked the little boy for trusting them. The little boy felt so proud and happy. He had done something that showed his mom and dad he could trust them. + +He learned from that day forward, that trust was something he could show in many different ways. Even as he grew older, he still remembered that moment when he gave his mom and dad something special from his little white house. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely farmer who lived in a small village far away. Every morning, the farmer could be seen sharpening his tools in his garden. + +One morning, however, the farmer sharpened a little too much and accidently cut his finger. This frightened the farmer, but he was brave enough to wipe away the tears. + +He told a nearby neighbour, "don't worry, it's only a small cut and it's not painful." However, inside the farmer had a feeling that something bad might happen. + +A few days later, the village was destroyed by a ferocious storm. Everyone was so shocked. + +The lovely farmer had warned the villagers, but no one had listened. He knew that if everyone had sharpened their tools every day and been more prepared, maybe the storm would not have been so bad. + +Unfortunately, it was too late. The villagers had not heeded the farmer's warning, and the village was destroyed, never to be seen again. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Lisa. Tom wanted to lend Lisa his favourite toy, but Lisa said no. + +"Why don't you lend me your toy?" Tom asked. +"It's too disgusting," Lisa replied. + +Tom felt sad. He stormed off to the left and sat by himself. He was so disappointed that Lisa would not lend him the toy. + +Then, out of the corner of his eye, he saw something sparkly. Lisa had come back and was holding out the toy. + +"I'm sorry," she said. "I'll lend it to you." + +Tom was so happy that he hugged Lisa. After that, they were great friends, and Lisa always lent him her favourite toy. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Bob and Joe. Bob was green and Joe was brown. They were different colors, but they were inseparable. + +One day, Bob found a new toy in his backyard. It was a computer. He showed Joe and together they spent hours playing on it. + +A few weeks later, Bob and Joe went to a park but it was raining. They ran to a nearby shelter and there they saw a bride and groom. Bob was so excited and asked Joe who was getting married. Joe told him they were. Bob asked, “Are you going to marry me?†+ +Joe replied, “No, I'm not getting married yet. Someday, but not now.†+ +Bob was sad, but he kept his hopes up. He thought, “Maybe one day Joe will marry me.†+ +Years went by, and Bob and Joe grew older. Joe found someone else to marry, and Bob was happy for him. But one day, Bob was playing on his computer when he got a message from Joe. Joe said he had something special for Bob. + +The next day, Bob and Joe met at the same park shelter and Joe asked Bob to marry him. Bob was the happiest he had ever been; Joe was still green, but he knew they would always be best friends. +Billy and his mommy went to the park to play. It was a sunny day and there were lots of fun things to do. + +Billy ran around chasing butterflies and birds. Mommy watched him and laughed. + +Pretty soon it was time to leave. Mommy waved a flag to signal it was time to end their fun time. Billy was a little anxious because he wanted to stay and play a little longer, but it was getting late. + +Mommy held Billy's hand as they walked home. She promised Billy they'd come back to play in the park soon. He smiled, feeling much better. + +When they got home, Billy hugged Mommy and kissed her to show how glad he was that she took him to the park. She hugged him back and told him how much she loves him. + +Billy knew he would have lots of fun whenever he went to the park with his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He had a dull landscape, with nothing but dirt, sand and trees as far as he could see. He was very sad, because he wanted something exciting and new. + +One day, the farmer decided to take a chance. He grabbed his shovel and went out to explore. He walked for hours, and eventually came to a beautiful valley. The landscape was full of rivers, mountains, and lush green grass. But the farmer was still sad. + +The next day, the farmer decided to take a risk. He took a few supplies, a tent, and his courage and set out in the valley. He explored, and as he did, he could feel something moving inside. It was something wonderful and exciting that he had never seen before. + +At the same time, the dull landscape began to change. The dirt, sand, and trees were replaced with wildflowers, streams, and rocky outcroppings. The farmer had stumbled upon a magical land. The colors were so vibrant and alive, it had lit up his heart. + +The farmer was amazed, but he also knew that this was only a beginning. He vowed to take care of this new landscape and nurture it, so that it could become an even more beautiful place. + +The farmer was right. In time, the landscape became even more colorful and full of life. It was no longer dull, and the farmer found his own +Once upon a time there was a special young girl. Her name was Amy and she was three years old. + +Every day, Amy went to the big room to spend time with her friends. Amy sat in the middle and took out a big box. Inside the box was a special computer. + +Amy was amazed! She looked at the computer and admired how shiny and pretty it was. She played with it for a long time. + +Amy was so happy and excited to be playing with the computer that she forgot all about time. She sat and pushed the buttons so deeply and enjoyed every moment of it. + +When the day was over, Amy hugged the computer and thanked it for the wonderful time they shared. Then she put it away and said goodbye until later. +Once upon a time there was a smart girl called Emily. She loved to join new clubs and adventures. One day while she was at the park, she noticed a bracelet between some rocks. She picked it up and saw that it was so pretty. She wanted to show someone so she found her best friend, Paul. + +When Emily showed him the bracelet, Paul said, “Wow, that is so pretty! Let’s join together to find out who it belongs to.†+ +Emily thought it was a wonderful idea and happily agreed. + +The two friends scoured the park looking for someone who might have lost the bracelet. Everywhere they looked, no one seemed to own it. After searching for what seemed like forever, they finally saw someone that looked like the bracelet’s owner. + +Emily and Paul approached the person and asked, “Do you own a bracelet? We think this might be yours.†Much to their surprise the person smiled and said, “Yes, this is mine! Thank you so much for being so intelligent and helpful.†+ +Emily and Paul were very happy that they could join together to help someone out. They hugged each other excitedly and thanked the person before they left the park. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl who was very shy. She didn't talk to anyone and she was always afraid of new situations. One day, her father was going to take her to the park, but when she saw the car, she paused. She was very scared to get in the car. + +Her father saw this and tried to help her. He told her that the car was safe and that she could trust it. She still felt scared and uncomfortable, but she eventually took a deep breath and decided to get inside. + +After a few minutes, she started to feel braver. The car was taking her somewhere new and she thought it was exciting. Soon, she was chatting and laughing with her father and enjoying the ride. + +The little girl had learned an important lesson - there is no need to be shy all the time. Sometimes taking a risk can be a good thing. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was playing in the garden when she noticed something very special. There was an aunt in the garden with all of her friends. They were sitting around, having a picnic and laughing. Lucy went over to say hello. + +"Hello," said Lucy. + +The aunt smiled and said, "hello, Lucy. It's so nice to meet you." Lucy thanked her aunt for being so nice and the aunt replied, "you're so welcome!" + +Lucy loved her aunt because she was so kind, so compassionate, and so loving. Everywhere she went, her aunt was always smiling and full of joy. Everybody who knew the aunt was always in a good mood and felt better when she was around. + +Lucy thanked her aunt from the bottom of her heart for being such a wonderful person. + +"You're so welcome, Lucy," the aunt said. "It's my pleasure!" + +From then on, Lucy and her aunt would often spend time together playing in the garden. Lucy was so happy and thankful to have such a wonderful aunt. +One day, Grandma and Grandpa decided to take their grandson, Jack, on a trip on the bus. Grandma said to Jack, "Let's go test the bus!" Jack was so excited and followed Grandma and Grandpa out the door. + +When Jack got on the bus he couldn't believe how clean it was! He thought it looked like a palace. He and Grandma and Grandpa found a seat and sat down. + +Grandma asked Jack "What do you think?" Jack said, "I love it! It's so clean and shiny." Grandpa started to laugh, "Grandma and I like to take a bus ride every month to test it out. We want to make sure it's always clean and comfortable for everyone." + +Jack thought that was a great idea. He even wanted to help Grandma and Grandpa test the bus every month! From that day on, Jack and Grandma and Grandpa took a bus ride every month to test and make sure it was always clean. +Once there was a little boy named Bob. He was three years old and liked to play outside. + +One day, he was walking around in a park and saw a pebble. He was excited and tried picking it up. But it was so filthy that he dropped it. + +He looked around and saw a dad and a little girl who were playing a game. The dad was passing the pebble from one hand to the other. Bob was very curious. + +The dad noticed him looking and invited him to join. So, Bob started to pass the pebble from one hand to the other. It felt like the pebble was flying! + +Bob and the little girl were having so much fun. Then, after a few minutes, the dad said it was time to go. Bob was sad to leave, but promised to visit the park again soon. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He had a special place he liked to go. Everywhere he went, he felt like he belonged. + +One day he got lost and he felt so scared. He looked everywhere but couldn't find his way home. He even started to cry. + +Fortunately, he saw a kind lady. She asked if he had lost something. He told her he was lost. Without hesitation, she offered to take him somewhere safe. + +The kind lady took him home and his mom was very grateful. She thanked the kind lady for taking care of her son. The little boy was so glad he didn't have to be lost and left alone. He knew that he was never far from his home and he always belonged there. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. It was white and very tall. + +One day, a little girl walked up to the tree. She was only three years old. + +The little girl wanted to see how high the tree went. So she sat down at the base of the tree and looked all the way up. + +The little girl was amazed. It seemed like the tree went on forever! + +No matter how she looked, the tree just kept getting taller and taller. + +The little girl sat there for a long time, just looking up at the white tree. Finally, she had to go home. But she promised herself that she would come back and sit under the tree again very soon. +Tom and his team were playing hide and seek. Tom counted to 10 and closed his eyes. But when he opened them again, he couldn't see any of his friends. He was so sad. + +He started walking around to look for them. Suddenly, he heard some giggles coming from the playground. He found his team all locked up inside the playground! + +Tom asked, "What are you doing in there?" + +The team replied, "We got locked in here and we can't get out!" + +Tom smiled and said, "Don't worry - I'll help you out!" + +He quickly found the key and unlocked the playground gate. His team was so happy to be free! They all laughed and hugged Tom, thankful for his help. + +Tom was glad he could make his team smile again. +One day, Tom and Sarah were walking down the street. They had a large umbrella to keep them dry. Suddenly, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. + +"Let's go find shelter," Tom said. + +But Sarah wouldn't go. She wanted to stay outside and use the big umbrella. + +"No!" Sarah shouted. + +Tom sighed. Before he could stop her, Sarah ran away and opened the large umbrella. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew in and the umbrella caught on fire! + +Tom ran toward Sarah to help her, but it was too late. The umbrella burned quickly, and Sarah was trapped in the fire. + +Tom cried out for help. When the fire trucks arrived, the fire had already been put out. But sadly, the umbrella was destroyed, and Sarah had been hurt badly. + +Tom and Sarah were rushed to the hospital, but Sarah was in critical condition. Tom was filled with grief and guilt. He had wanted to save her, but he couldn't.... +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Jack's mommy took him to the temple. + +As Jack entered the temple, he was filled with wonder. The temple was so big and it was filled with light. Everywhere he looked, it was so beautiful. + +Jack said, "Mommy, this place is so cool!" + +His mommy smiled and said, "Let's explore and see what we find!" + +So they started to explore the temple. They looked around the corner, and there was a surprise! It was a big room, filled with toys and candy. + +Jack's eyes lit up and he cried out, "WOW! This is so amazing!" + +His mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Jack, this is a special surprise. We can play here for a while." + +Jack and his mommy had a wonderful time in the temple. They played with the toys and ate some candy. Jack was so happy to have found such a wonderful surprise! +One day, there was a lady who visited the park. The park was very peaceful and calm. The lady liked to sit in the park and listen to the birds. She would walk around slowly, surrounded by trees and flowers. + +The lady saw a small bluebird sitting on the branch of a tree. The bluebird was chirping happy songs and the lady smiled. She watched the bird for a few moments. + +Suddenly, a little boy came running into the park. He saw the lady and started to talk to her. The lady asked him why he was running, and the little boy said he was playing tag with his friends. He invited the lady to play. She accepted and they all had a lot of fun in the park. + +At the end of the day, the lady said goodbye to the little boy and went home. She was happy that she had spent the day in such a peaceful park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She had long brown hair, rosy cheeks and a big smile. Jenny loved going for walks in the forest near her house. + +One day, Jenny saw something glistening in the trees. She was so excited and ran over to take a closer look. She saw it was a shining berry. As Jenny reached her hand out to pick the berry, she noticed that it was dead. + +Jenny sighed sadly and put her hand down. As she did, she spotted something else glistening in the trees. She got closer and saw another berry. This one was alive and juicy! Jenny smiled and plucked it off the tree. She held it in her hands and let its sweet juice run down her fingers. + +Jenny was so happy that she jumped up and started spinning around. She twirled until she felt dizzy and finally could spin no more. Jenny smiled, proud of her berry, and ran back home. +Once upon a time, there was a proud nation made up of kind and thoughtful people. One day, a strange mistake happened. Suddenly, it started to rain inside the nation! The people ran around and tried to figure out what had gone wrong. + +Then they heard a voice. It was coming from up high. They looked up, and saw a little boy standing on a cloud. He shouted down to them, "I'm sorry! I slipped and fell!" + +Everyone in the nation was so relieved. They looked up at the boy, who was blushing. One of the people of the nation shouted up "It's all right! We're very thankful for your thoughtful help." + +"Yes, thank you," said another with a big smile. All the people cheered, and the little boy beamed with pride. + +The nation never forgot this thoughtful act, and it still stands proud today. +Once upon a time there was a fair violin. All the kids wanted to play the violin but they didn't know how. So they asked the music teacher to help them. + +The music teacher asked each kid to take a turn. He taught them how to serve the violin. First the kids learned to bow the strings. Then they learned to pluck the strings. After that they learned to strum them with their fingers. + +The kids practiced a lot. Soon they were making beautiful music. Every time they practiced, they got better and better. They ended up making music that was sweet and fair. + +The kids were so happy. They knew they had served the violin well. +Once upon a time there were two little friends, Bubs and Doggy. They were very small, but very adventurous. One sunny day, they decided to go on a nature walk. + +“Look at all the trees!†shouted Bubs. + +“And the pretty birds too!†barked Doggy. + +Suddenly, they heard an unfamiliar sound. + +“What’s that?†asked Bubs. + +“I don’t know. Let’s go and check it out,†said Doggy. + +When they arrived, they found a man with a bow and arrow. + +“He’s shooting at something!†said Bubs, who was quite scared. + +The man noticed the two friends and smiled. + +“Don’t be afraid,†he said in a strange language. “I’m not shooting at anything dangerous.†+ +Bubs and Doggy smiled back, relieved. + +“It’s nice to meet you. What language are you speaking?†asked Bubs. + +“It’s an ancient language. I taught it to myself because it’s so small and beautiful,†said the man. + +The two friends thanked the man and said +Once upon a time two friends, named Jeff and Sophie, were walking along a beach. It was a gloomy day and there were no signs of the sun peaking through the clouds. As they walked, Sophie noticed something in the sand. It was a little seal, who appeared unhappy and sad. + +"What's the matter, little seal?" Sophie asked softly. + +The seal blinked up at her. "I lost count!" The seal exclaimed. + +"Lost count of what?" Jeff asked. + +The seal said nothing and just looked out to the sea. + +Sophie then took the seal to the edge of the water and started to count from one to ten, slowly and clearly. The seal smiled and began counting along with her, "One, two, three, four, five. . ." + +When Sophie and the seal reached ten, the seal jumped in joy. "I can count now," it said happily. + +That was the last time Sophie and Jeff ever saw the little seal, but they never forgot how it felt to help someone in need. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Sally and Pete who were very creative. They decided to explore a mysterious cave they had heard about in the woods. + +It was dark and spooky inside the cave! Pete and Sally looked around, but the cave was empty. Suddenly, Sally noticed a bright light coming from the back. The light was so bright that Pete and Sally had to cover their eyes with their hands. + +"What is that light? Let's go and see!" said Sally, excitedly. + +So, Pete and Sally moved closer to the light. When they got there, they saw something incredible! In the middle of the cave was a huge machine with lots and lots of buttons. + +"Let's press one of them," said Pete. + +"No way! We don't know what it'll do," replied Sally. + +But Pete was very curious, so he made a request. "Please Sally, let me press one of the buttons!" + +Sally thought for a moment, then agreed. Pete chose the biggest button and pressed it. Suddenly, a tunnel appeared and the children's eyes shone with joy. They were sure they had made a great discovery. + +"Hey, let's explore the tunnel!" said Pete. + +Sally was so excited and full of ideas! "Let's make a map and take a torch. We can be really creative!" + +So Pete and +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sally. She was playing in her garden when her mommy lifted her up and said: "Let's go to the shop!" + +So Sally and her mommy went to the shop. It was big and bright. Sally found a toy she really wanted, but she had no money. When her mommy said it was too expensive, Sally stuck out her thumb and sulked. + +When Sally got home, she was still worried about the toy. She asked her mommy for it many times, but her mommy just said no. + +After a few days, Sally was still worried and asked her mommy again. But this time her mommy said no and Sally started to cry. Her mommy lifted her up and hugged her, but she still couldn't get the toy. + +The little girl was so worried she could not stop crying. No matter how hard her mommy tried, Sally never got her special toy. +Sam was honest and happy. He loved to play outside with his best friend, Sarah. They often raced each other on their bicycles. + +One day, Sarah got a new sack for her birthday. It was bright green and very big. Sarah and Sam decided to fill the sack with leaves before going for a ride on their bicycles. + +Sam was very honest, so he put the same number of leaves in his sack as Sarah had in hers. Sarah thought it was much fun to race around with the sacks of leaves bouncing in their baskets. + +When the race was over, Sam and Sarah had a big pile of leaves at their feet. They laughed, played, and had a wonderful time! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. He was three years old and had lots of friends. Every day he would play together with them in the park. + +One special day, one of his friends mentioned a magical switch. Jack was very curious. He asked his friend if he could show him the switch. His friend nodded and said he will take him to the switch. + +When they arrived, Jack saw the switch. He was so excited. It was silver and shiny. He asked his friend what the switch does and his friend said it can make all his troubles go away. Jack wanted to try it right away. + +He switched the switch on and all his troubles went away! He was so happy! He thanked his friend for showing him the magical switch and they both hugged each other. They laughed and cheered and went back home to tell their parents. + +They never forgot the special magical switch and always kept it close in their hearts. +Once upon a time there was a strong man named Bruce. He loved to help people with their problems. One day, Bruce was asked by an old lady to help her with her roof. Bruce agreed and decided to fix the roof that day. + +When Bruce arrived at the old lady’s house, he looked up and saw that the roof had many broken strips. Bruce sighed and started to fix the roof. He worked hard, but no matter how hard he tried, the roof wouldn’t stay fixed. + +The old lady was very sad and said to Bruce, “I don’t think it’s going to work. Can you really help me with this?†+ +Bruce sighed again and said, “I’m sorry. I’ve tried my best but it looks like the roof won’t stay fixed.†+ +The old lady cried and said, “Oh, this is terrible. I’m so sorry.†+ +Bruce tried his best to comfort the old lady but it was no use. The old lady’s roof remained broken and she was heartbroken. Bruce had to go and he sadly left, leaving the old lady alone. + +The end. +Sam and his dad were very excited for their day at the park. Sam had been asking about it for days. When they arrived, Sam's dad loaded the silver car with all their things. + +Sam skipped around the car and sang songs about the park. His dad smiled and said "Let's go!" + +When they arrived, Sam ran around the playground wildly. He tried all the slides and swings, and shouted loudly. His dad tried to keep up with him, but he soon grew tired. + +Sam's dad looked at him and asked "Sam, are you getting tired?" Sam nodded his head and said "Yes, I'm very tired". So they packed everything back up into the car and drove home. + +Sam then plopped onto the sofa and fell asleep almost immediately. His dad tucked him in for bed, knowing that he had a great day. +Once upon a time in a forest, there lived a little rabbit. One day, he noticed a bush with some tasty berries. As he nibbled the sweet berries, he felt so happy! + +Then he saw a fox. The rabbit was scared and ran away, but the fox called out to him, "Where are you going?" + +The rabbit stopped and looked back. The fox said, "Come with me, there are even more delicious berries to follow". + +The rabbit hesitated, but the fox seemed so friendly. He followed the fox, deeper and deeper into the forest. But when they arrived, there were no more berries. + +The fox said, "See, if you're too gullible and believe everything, you might not get what you expect!" + +The rabbit realized his mistake and went back to the bush with tasty berries. From then onwards, he was wiser and believed only those things he could see. + +The moral of the story? Follow what you can trust and don't get too caught up in believing things too easily! +Once upon a time there was a big supply boat. It was loaded with lots of food and supplies, as well as an expensive toy. The toy looked like a whale. + +The children were very excited to get the toy, but the problem was that it was too expensive for the boat to afford. + +The Captain had to find a way to get the toy. He decided to search high and low and found a cheap toy shop. He went inside and bought the expensive whale toy. + +The children were so happy when they saw the toy! They thanked the Captain and he was happy to have supplied them with the toy. + +The end. +One day, John was walking in the woods. He saw a squirrel. He was excited. He wanted to take it home. He followed the squirrel for a long time and eventually, the squirrel stopped running. The squirrel looked at John and then ran up a tree. John was sad. The tree was very tall and it had no leaves. John looked around and saw an empty basket. He took the basket, climbed the tree and put the squirrel in the basket. He carefully climbed back down and the squirrel was safe. He was so happy he had taken the squirrel. He took the basket home and it was now his best friend. +Once upon a time there was a happy boy. He wanted to be successful so he worked very hard. He practiced every day and soon he was the best dancer in the world. All the people around him were so amazed by his success. + +People from far away places heard about the boy and came to watch him dance. Everywhere the boy went, people would invite him to dance and he did. Everywhere he went, people were happy because of his dancing. + +Finally, after lots of hard work, the boy reached the top. He was an international dancing star! Everyone in the world knew about the happy boy who was so succesful at dancing. His success made the whole world happy. + +And they lived happily ever after! +Sherrie was looking outside her window. She saw a sunflower standing in the garden. She found it so pretty and wanted to take a closer look. She put on her shoes and ran outside. + +She kneeled beside the sunflower and gazed at it. Its petals were a beautiful yellow colour, but then she noticed something unusual. It was dead! + +"Oh no!" she said. "My favourite flower is dead." +Sherrie felt very sad. + +Just then, her dad came out and said, "Don't worry, Sherrie. I will help you bring it back to life. All we need to do is give it some water and it will be better soon." + +Sherrie looked at her dad with hope. She smiled and said, "Can I help water it, daddy?" + +Her dad patted her head and said, "Yes, of course. Let's do it together." + +Together, Sherrie and her dad watered the sunflower until it was fully revived. Sherrie smiled at her dad and said, "Thank you, daddy!" + +Sherrie was so happy that her sunflower was not dead anymore. She gazed at it with admiration. +John was playing in the park with his toy truck. It was a bright and sunny day. Suddenly, he noticed a large cardboard box on the ground. He was eager to find out what was inside the box. + +John bent down and opened the box. Inside, he found a toy robot. It was blue and silver and had lots of buttons. He was so excited and carefully took it out of the box. + +John hugged the robot tightly and took it to his Mom. He showed her the robot and asked, "Mom, can I keep it?" + +Mom looked at the robot and said in a harsh voice, "No, John, I'm sorry. That toy is too expensive. You can't have it." + +John was disappointed but he put the robot carefully back into the cardboard box and closed it. He slowly walked away. +One day, in a green forest, two friends were playing together. The sun shined brightly and the birds chirped happily. One of them was very playful, while the other was more serious. + +The first friend said, “Let’s see who’s sharper!†He picked up a stick and began carving an image into the tree. The other watched carefully, following the peculiar shapes he created with the stick. + +“Look!†the first friend said. He tapped his carving to show the other. A beautiful image of a butterfly was now on the tree trunk. + +The other friend was amazed. “Wow!†She exclaimed. “You are very sharp!†+ +The first friend smiled and said, “It’s a special way to play. Let’s make something for everyone to enjoy!†+ +The two friends continued on, working together to create a creative and playful image that brought together the two contrasting sides of their personalities. +Tommy was out playing with his friends in the park. +The sun was very hot and there was no shade around. +Tommy was getting very thirsty and hot. +He asked his friends, "Can someone get me some shade?" +His friends were enthusiastic to help and soon they found a tree to sit under. +Tommy was relieved to be in the shade and thanked his friends. +But then one of the friends asked, "Can I climb the tree?" +The others all agreed to this request, but Tommy was not so enthusiastic. +He shook his head and said, "No, it's too dangerous!" +The friends all looked disappointed, but they all agreed with Tommy's decision. +Tommy thanked them for understanding and they continued playing in the shade. +"Mom, what are you preparing?" Emily asked. +Her mom was in the kitchen, stirring something in a pot. +"I'm making a special pastry," her mom said. "It's very popular." +Emily jumped up and down with excitement. "Can I have some?" +Her mom smiled and said yes. Emily hopped over to the table and waited eagerly. + +When the pastry was done, Emily grabbed a spoon and started to eat. It was delicious! Emily wanted more and more. But then, there was a loud noise outside. + +Emily peeked out the window. A huge truck had crashed into the popular pastry shop down the street. Emily was so sad. Now she wouldn't be able to have any more of the delicious pastry. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a silver bird. He was very brave and fair. But he had to struggle to find his way in the big wide world. One day, he decided to fly away. So he flew over the hills and far away. But soon the wind grew strong and he started to struggle. The silver bird was brave and kept flying, but it was hard! And then he saw the sun and he knew he was close to his home. He was so happy and pleased when he landed. He had made it home safe and sound. +Once there was a small boy named Jack. He only was three years old. One day, Jack was walking through the park. He saw something distant. He left his parents and went to explore. He saw a nest way up in the trees. He could hear the chirps of a bird. + +Jack wanted to see the baby bird. His curiosity was strong and he needed to know what it looked like. He had to get up close. He looked around for something he could use to reach the nest. But all he could find was a long stick. + +Jack tried to reach the bird, but it was too far away. He felt sad that he couldn't help the baby bird. + +Then, he heard a voice come from the tree. It said, "You need courage, Jack. Then you can do anything you want." Jack smiled. He knew he could do it. He grabbed the stick and used all his strength to reach the nest. He saw the baby bird and his heart was so happy! +Once upon a time there was a tiny mailbox. It was very delicate and beautiful. Every day, the mailbox would receive letters from all around the world. One day, there was a special letter that had come! + +The tiny mailbox was so happy! Then, a little boy came to visit. The boy wanted to see the mailbox and its special letter. But he didn't behave very well. He kept taking out the letters! + +The tiny mailbox was so worried that the little boy might break something. So, the tiny mailbox asked nicely for the boy to be careful. The little boy wanted to keep the special letter but the tiny mailbox said no. + +The little boy was sad but he finally left and behaved. The tiny mailbox was so relieved that the special letter was safe. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a pear. He was smooth and bright. He had lots of friends who supported him. + +One day, pear heard that his enemy, the bad apple, was coming! He was scared and very worried. + +His friends said, "don't worry, we will support you!" They tried hard, to protect pear from the bad apple. + +But the bad apple was too strong, and he eventually got hold of pear. He shook him and smashed him, until pear became nothing but a mushy mess. + +Pear's friends, were very sad. They realised, that all their support wasn't enough to save poor pear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lilly. Lilly had long, pink hair that she loved to play with. Every day, she would explore the area around her house, playing games and singing songs. + +One day, Lilly was out playing in the garden when she saw something in the sky. It was a flying saucer and it was coming down to land in her garden! + +Lilly was so excited, she ran to meet the flying saucer. When she got near, a little alien popped out of it and said "hello!" + +Lilly was so surprised, she just stared for a minute. Then she softly asked "Where did you come from?". + +"I'm from the planet Earth" said the alien. "I've come to give you a special gift. It will make you very happy". + +The alien reached into his pocket and pulled out a pink crystal. "This will take you back to Earth" said the alien. + +Lilly smiled widely and thanked the alien. She carefully placed the crystal in her pocket and promised to use it to go back to visit the planet Earth. + +The alien waved goodbye, and Lilly waved back, before returning home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a pencil and liked to use it to record her ideas. Every day, she went out and explored the world around her. + +One day, she noticed something strange in the sky. It was a light! She had never seen anything like it before. She was so excited that she used her pencil to record what she was seeing. + +The next day, she went back to show the other kids what she had recorded. But when she used her pencil to show them, the light had gone away. + +The girl was sad because she would never get to see the light again. She learned an important lesson – when you see something special, make sure to record it right away! +Once upon a time, there was a peanut who was very thick. She liked to take long walks in the day and play under the sun. Her biggest worry was the fire. It was burning very high in her woods. + +The peanut had heard stories about fire. She knew it could be very hot and dangerous. She was very scared of it. + +So, every day she tried to stay away from the fire. She wanted to make sure she was safe. + +But one day, the fire became so big that it was hard to stay away. The peanut was scared and started to cry. She hid under a bush and looked desperately for a way to escape. + +And then, all of a sudden, she heard some voices. They belonged to a group of firefighters. They had come to put out the fire and save the day. The peanut was very relieved. + +She watched as the firefighters worked hard to put out the fire. When they finally succeeded, she knew she was safe. + +The peanut learned an important lesson that day. While fire can be scary, sometimes it can also be helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty ant. She was walking around looking for something to eat. Suddenly, she felt something bite her! She was so surprised. She shouted, "Who bit me?" + +At that moment, a grasshopper appeared. "I'm sorry," he said apologetically. "I was just passing and saw you and wanted to see what would happen if I bit you." + +The ant laughed. "That was silly! But thank you for apologising. I guess even ants can be curious." + +The grasshopper smiled. "You're a pretty ant," he said. "I'm glad I didn't hurt you." + +The ant waved goodbye and she scurried off. "It's nice to make friends," she said, as she skittered away. +Once upon a time there was a big valley. A fair man lived in this valley. His name was Peter. Peter was always happy. + +Every day, Peter went to the top of the valley. He looked all around. He wanted to receive something special. + +One day, a little rabbit hopped into the valley. Its eyes shone with wonder and love. + +Peter smiled and said, "Hello there. Do you want to receive something from me?" + +The rabbit nodded. + +Peter reached into his pocket and pulled out a special treat - a sweet, juicy carrot. + +The rabbit hopped closer and said, "Thank you Peter. This carrot looks fair!". + +Peter smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm happy you like it". + +The rabbit ate the carrot with joy. Then it jumped away, into the valley. + +Peter watched it go and smiled. He was happy to receive the rabbit's grateful smile. +Once, there was a warm and sunny day and a little girl loved spending it outdoors. She wanted to have some fun, so she and her friends decided to play a game of sack. But unfortunately, they had only one sack! + +The little girl noticed all her friends looking sad and knew immediately that she had to do something. She offered all her friends a turn to use the sack. When they asked her why, she put her hands on her heart and said, "because sharing is caring". + +Her friends nodded and realise that she was right. They felt happy for being able to play the game together, and quickly got ready for the exciting game of sack. + +At the end of the day, everyone laughed and had a great time. The little girl's friends thanked her for reminding them that love, friendship and sharing were all the most important things. + +The moral of the story is that sharing goes a long way and it is important to always treat others with kindness and respect. +One day, a mommy and her son were playing in the park. The boy was so playful and happy. He saw a rake with bright green and yellow colors. He asked his mom for it and the mom said yes. + +The boy was so excited, he grabbed the rake and ran around the park. He tried to rake the leaves, but it was too heavy for him. + +Mommy tried to help him but the rake was still too heavy. She said, “Come on honey, let’s try something else.†But the boy was determined to rake the leaves. + +Finally, mommy said, “Ok, let’s try one more time.†And she helped the boy pick up the rake. But when they tried to rake the leaves, the rake broke. + +The boy was so sad. He started crying and Mommy had to take him home. She knew he was so disappointed and she was too. They had to try again someday, but for now, the rake was broken and the leaves were still there. +Molly was out for a jog. She was feeling fit and energetic. As she ran along, she saw something lying on the ground. It was an envelope. Molly ran over and picked it up. It was a bit messy, with dirt and leaves stuck to it. + +Molly was intrigued. She carefully opened the envelope. Inside, there was a note with a big smiley face drawn on it. It was from her best friend, Jack. + +The note said, "Let's go to the park together today!" Molly was so excited. She quickly put the envelope in her pocket and began to jog back home. + +When Molly arrived, she excitedly showed Jack the envelope. They both laughed at the messy, but special note. Then, they put on their shoes and ran off together to the park. What a fun day they had! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She wanted to go outside and play in the park, but her mum said she had to do her chores first. + +Jenny was sad, but she was still brave. She stepped into the kitchen and started cleaning. As she was stepping around, she found a note. It was a note from her mum telling her to go outside and enjoy the sunshine. + +Jenny was so excited! She quickly put away her cleaning things and stepped outside. + +At the park, there were lots of things to do. She stepped on the slide and felt the cold metal against her feet. She stepped on the swing and felt the hard ground beneath her feet. She stepped on the see-saw and it felt like it would never move. With one last big step, she jumped off the see-saw and it started to go up and down. + +Jenny had a lot of fun and thanked her mum for the note. +Once upon a time, there was a green jungle. In this jungle, there were many animals. Every day they would play and explore together. + +One day, the animals had an idea. They wanted to organize a game. They decided to play hide and seek. + +The animals spread out and ran away to hide. Soon, the jungle was filled with laughter and fun. Every animal was having a great time. + +Finally, when everyone had been found, the animals agreed it had been a great game. They decided to organize a new game the next day. They were so excited! + +The animals continued to play and organize many fun games every day. The days were full of laughter and joy for all the animals in the green jungle. +Once upon a time there was a magical Princess. She was very busy playing with her toys. One day, her mother cut her hair with scissors. + +The Princess was scared! She didn't know what her mother was doing. + +"Don't worry, Princess," said her mother. "I'm just giving you a haircut; it'll make you look more beautiful!" + +The Princess was happy. She was now feeling much better and was looking forward to her new look. + +The Princess had a beautiful, short haircut. Everyone in the kingdom was amazed at how pretty she looked. From then on, the Princess was always busy styling her beautiful hair. +Bob was a little boy who loved to travel. One day his Mommy said, “Bob! Put on your orange coat, let’s go to the airport!â€. +Bob was really excited; he had never been to an airport before. He ran through the doors and looked around. He saw so many people and planes! +Bob said, “Wow! This is cool!â€. But then, he saw a big sign saying “Flight Delayedâ€. Bob started to panic. + +Mommy saw thee sign too and said, “Don’t worry Bob, we’ll still be able to get on the planeâ€. She hugged him and said, “Let's go get a snack!â€. +Bob felt better and he knew that everything would be ok. He was glad he had his Mommy with him! +Once there was a little girl called Lisa. She was three years old and very eager to learn new things. Every day she tried something new and exciting. Today she was going to try to lift weights. + +On the floor were two dumbbells and Lisa lifted them up with both hands. She felt the weight increase as she held the dumbbells for a few seconds before putting them down again. She smiled with excitement and tried it again, feeling the weight increase each time. + +Lisa was determined to keep on trying and gradually she got stronger and stronger. After a few tries, Lisa proudly lifted both the weights up with just one hand. She had worked hard and was very pleased with her achievement. + +The next day, Lisa was ready to give it another go. She was eager to see how much heavier the weights were this time. With lots of determination and effort, Lisa was able to lift the weights with both hands again. She was so happy and had achieved something that she could be proud of. +One day, Clive was looking for something to do. He spotted an elderly chair in the corner of the living room. He wanted to lift it and see what was underneath. + +Clive grabbed hold of the chair and started to tug and pull it. He grunted and grunted but the chair wouldn't move. He knew he couldn't lift it on his own. + +He asked his mom for help. Together they lifted the chair and there was a surprise underneath. It was an old toy car. It was dusty and old but Clive was very happy to find it. + +Clive ran around the living room with the car, making car noises with his mouth. His mom smiled and thanked the elderly chair for hiding such a special treasure. +One day, a little girl called Lucy was walking in the desert. The desert was dry and hot, and it seemed like the sand was never going to end. Lucy got so thirsty that she almost fainted. + +Suddenly, she saw a quiet oasis. She could see a few palm trees shaking in the light breeze and the blue water made her very happy. + +"Wow!" said Lucy "I've never seen something so beautiful." + +The oasis was surrounded by a fence, but the door was open. Lucy walked into the oasis and drank lots of water. She shook off the sand that she was carrying, and she felt better almost instantly. + +"This is a magical place!" said Lucy to herself. + +She then lay down in the soft grass, smiling and feeling grateful for finding the oasis in this dry desert. +Once there was a curious boy. He was always exploring and asking questions. He was never afraid to look around and learn new things. + +One day he saw a wheel outside. It was so cool! He knew he just had to try it out. So, he invited his friends to come and play with it. + +At first, they all had a lot of fun. They raced each other and made up silly games. But then something bad happened. One of the wheels broke and the boy got hurt. His friends were scared and left him alone. + +The boy was sad and no one was there to help him. He had to try and get back home on his own. It was a bad ending for the curious boy. He learned a lesson about being too adventurous. +Once there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to explore outside. Today he decided to go to the beach. When he arrived, he saw many jellyfish in the water. He was curious and decided to try to eat one. + +Tom waded into the water and reached out to grab a jellyfish. He soon found out that it was very heavy and he could barely lift it out of the water. He was proud of himself that he was able to pick it up though. + +Tom couldn't believe his eyes. He had never seen such a strange creature before. The jellyfish was slimy and had lots of tentacle. Tom tried to decide if it was safe to eat and took a tiny bite. It tasted sour and slimy. + +Tom had a funny feeling that eating a jellyfish was not a good idea. So, he put it back into the water and ran away. He laughed, knowing he had learned a valuable lesson. Now he knew not to eat jellyfish! +John and his mom went to the supermarket together and he wanted to buy a special carrot. His mom said he could if he helped her pick some up. So John was excited and ran around picking up all the carrots he could find. + +He was carrying so many, he stopped to take a couple of them out to get a better grip. But as he was standing there, several carrots rolled away from him and under the shelf. "Oh no!" John felt embarrassed and looked around hoping no one saw him. + +John's mom was very understanding and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you fix it." And together they got down on their hands and knees, gathering all the carrots that had rolled away. + +John was happy as he rolled his special carrot to the checkout to pay for it. He was glad that his mom had helped him fix the mess he had made and thanked her with a big hug. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. Lily liked to polish things a lot. One day Lily found a beautiful message in a bottle. But it was all smudged and she couldn't read it. + +Lily worked hard to try and polish the bottle so she could read the message. But no matter how much she polished it, the message didn't get any clearer. Lily felt very sad that she couldn't read the message. + +But then one day, Lily decided to try something different. She got a wet cloth and cleaned the bottle very carefully. To her surprise, the message started to come through clearly when she dried the bottle with a special soft cloth. Lily was very happy because she could finally read the message! + +The message said "Happy Birthdays Lily". That made Lily even happier because it meant the message was for her. She carefully put the bottle back where she found it and thanked the special person who had written her the beautiful message. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was called Wendy. One day, Wendy wanted to wander around outside. She put on her coat and went outside. + +The outside was very noisy today. Birds were singing and cars were driving. Wendy didn’t mind, though. She wanted to see what she would find. + +Soon, Wendy came across something shiny. She picked it up and realized it was a thermometer! Wendy had never seen one before, so she looked at it with wonder. + +Wendy wanted to keep the thermometer, so she put it in her pocket. With a new friend, Wendy kept on wandering for the rest of the day. And she even took her thermometer home with her! +Jack was a 3 year old boy who loved to explore the nature around him. He was always trying to find a way to experience the outdoors and understand the world around him. + +One day he went to the woods near his house, like he did many times before. He wanted to explore and discover something new. He ventured deep into the woods, and after a while, he became lost. + +He started to panic, but soon he heard a voice. "What are you doing here, little one?" asked the voice. Jack realized he was talking to an old man, who was hunched over a campfire. "I'm lost," Jack replied. + +The old man smiled and said, "I can help you. You don't have to suffer for long if I help you find your way back home." +Jack was relieved and followed the old man out of the woods. After a long journey, they arrived safely at Jack's house. Jack thanked the old man and waved goodbye as he went inside. + +From that day on, Jack learned to appreciate nature and to never wander too far from home. He was glad he didn't have to suffer for long, because the old man showed him the way. +Once upon a time, two friends, a boy and a girl, united to accomplish a great goal. The boy had a crown that he wanted to put on the head of the girl. + +The girl said, "Why would I want to wear your crown, boy? I don't look like a king or queen." + +"You are just as important as any king or queen," the boy said. "That's why I want you to wear this crown; it will unite us together. Give me a chance to prove it to you." + +The girl smiled and agreed to give it a try. She put on the crown, and the boy smiled. "See?" he said. "We are united." + +The girl couldn't believe it — she felt powerful and happy. But then she noticed something strange… her new crown was bald! She took it off and began to laugh. + +The boy laughed with her. "See, I told you we were united! Even bald crowns can bring us together." +James was a little boy. He was three years old. He was very excited today because he was going for a jog. He put on his coolest t-shirt, and he had his cooler packed full of snacks. + +James started jogging around the park. The sun was shining and it felt good. As James was jogging, he saw lots of other people. They were all jogging too. James felt a bit anxious, but he kept running. + +He jogged past the pond, around the trees, and past the benches. He felt the cool breeze on his face and the grass tickling his toes. He was having fun! + +James kept running and he soon got back to his starting point. He had gone for a long jog. He was tired and thirsty but, feeling happy, he grinned widely as he opened his cooler and reached for a cool drink. +Once upon a time, there was a big metal box. It was a long, silver box that was so big it was very hard to move. +One day, a little girl named Lucy wanted to see what was inside the box. She found a long, strong string and she tried to pull it. But it was too hard for her to pull. + +Lucy asked her brother Jack to help.Jack grabbed the string and pulled. Through his hard work, the box opened. +Inside, there was a very long metal pole. It was shining, and shimmering in the afternoon light. + +The excited siblings found out that the pole was used to get apples from the tree. They took the pole outside and tried to get some apples. Jack showed Lucy how to hold the pole, and with his help, Lucy got her first apple from the tree. + +The siblings were so happy. Lucy and Jack had a great afternoon playing with the metal pole and picking apples from the tree. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was very cheerful and loved to have fun. One day she asked her mom if she could go outside and play. Her mom said yes and Jane went outside feeling very excited. + +Soon Jane heard someone calling her name from across the street. It was her friend. Jane's friend had some candy and asked if Jane wanted to play. Jane smiled and said yes! + +Jane and her friend played together for a while, eating their candy and laughing. They played tag and hide and seek, and it was so much fun. When it was time to go back home, they said goodbye with cheerful smiles. + +Jane skipped back home, feeling happy and content. She knew she had made a good friend and could not wait until they could play together again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She liked to go swimming. She went to the pool one day and saw something very scary in the deep end. It was big and long, like spaghetti! So she asked her mommy, “What is that?" Her mommy said, “Those are spaghetti noodles! They are here to help you learn how to swim.†+ +The little girl was still scared, so her mommy helped her into the pool and showed her how to soak in the water. They had so much fun together, swimming and splashing. The little girl felt brave and powerful and soon she was able to go deeper and even swim all the way to the other end. + +The little girl and her mommy enjoyed playing in the pool together. They would soak in the water and splash each other with the spaghetti noodles. The little girl was so proud of herself for being brave and conquering her fear. + +From then on, every time the little girl went to the pool, she didn’t think of it as scary anymore. She thought of it as a fun place to soak and play with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a man and a woman who were married. They were arguing with each other and soon they were quarrel ing. The man had an old axe and he was holding it in his hand. + +The woman saw this and she started to get scared. She said, "Why do you have the axe?" +The man said, "I am going to use it to chop the wood." +The woman said, "Be careful with the axe. It looks old and broken." + +The man nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will be careful." He took the axe and went outside to chop the wood. He carefully used the axe and was able to chop a lot of wood. + +The man and woman were now happy and the argument was forgotten. They hugged each other and were friends again. +Once upon a time there was a friendly dog called Toby. Toby loved playing with the children in the park. One day, Toby saw an old abandoned cart. "Ooh, what is this?" Toby barked. + +Toby sniffed the cart and wagged his tail. He decided to take it to the park. All of the children were excited to see the cart, and it made its way around the park. Everyone had lots of fun pushing and pulling the cart. + +After a while, Toby started to feel tired. He wanted to rest, but he was so ashamed because he thought no one wanted to play with him anymore since the cart had been so popular. + +Just then, Toby heard the children call his name. He ran to them with excitement. They all cheered and hugged Toby. They said they still wanted to play with him, and they were just glad to share their joy with him. + +Toby was happy and knew he would always have friends to play with. He and the children continued to play with the cart and Toby, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very compassionate, meaning she was kind and caring towards others. + +One day, a little boy named Tom came to town. He had a sharp razor, which made him look a bit strange. + +But Lucy was still very nice to him. She asked him why he was in town and Tom told her that he was looking for someone to marry. + +Lucy was very surprised. She didn't even know that people could marry each other! She asked Tom, "How can two people marry?" + +Tom explained that two people could marry if they truly loved each other and wanted to spend the rest of their lives together. He said it was a very special thing. + +Lucy thought that was very sweet. She smiled and said, "I'm sure you'll find someone special to marry soon." + +Tom thanked her for being so compassionate and continued on his way. Lucy was glad that she had been kind to Tom, and she knew he would find somebody special to marry soon. +Jack was out playing on his scooter. He was having so much fun, zooming around the drive way. Suddenly, he heard a crash. "Oh no!" he said. He looked around and saw a big vehicle had rolled into the garden. It was huge and yellow, and made a lot of noise. Jack knew he had to tell his mum. + +He rushed inside to find her. "Mum!" he shouted. "There's a yellow vehicle in the garden!" + +Mum grabbed her coat. "Don't worry Jack," she said. "We will find out who it belongs to." + +Outside, Jack and his mum saw that the vehicle was a fake. It had no wheels, and it was made of wood. It had been lost in the wind. + +"I think we should put it back where it belongs," said Jack. + +Mum smiled. "That's a great idea Jack," she said. Together they put the fake vehicle in the garden, where it stayed until it was claimed by its owner. +One day, Bob, his mum and dad went for a drive. The drive was fun, but then they heard a loud honking sound. Bob's dad asked, "What's that noise?" Bob's mum answered, "It's a horn!" + +Bob wanted to find out where the sound was coming from. He looked out the window and saw a big truck. The truck had a horn on top of it and Bob was really excited. He shouted, "Let's get closer and have a look." + +The family drove up to the truck and Bob was amazed. The driver rolled down his window, and Bob asked, "What's that horn for?" The driver revealed that the horn was to let other drivers know that he was in front. + +Bob found this silly, but he was glad to know the answer. He said, "That's stupid!" His mum and dad laughed together, and Bob had a happy memory from his day out. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anna. She was very sad because she didn't have a costume to wear for the parade. Her parents said they couldn't afford to get her one. Anna was very disappointed. + +Anna's best friend, Jacob, heard about her problem and wanted to help. He asked his reliable uncle if he could borrow a costume for Anna. Jacob's uncle was very generous and lent him a beautiful costume for Anna to wear. + +When Anna saw the costume, she was so happy that she began to weep tears of joy. She couldn't believe Jacob's uncle was so kind to her. Jacob and Anna both wore the costume in the parade and had a wonderful day. + +The end. +Once upon a time, two friends named Susan and Tim went on an adventure. They climbed up a big mountain and, when they reached the top, they saw a frame. It was a beautiful frame! They decided to take it home with them. + +On the way down the mountain, the frame was cumbersome. Susan and Tim stumbled and grumbled. Susan complained about how heavy the frame was, but Tim reminded her how happy she would be with it when they got home. + +When they were almost home, Tim tripped over a rock and dropped the frame. Susan gasped and quickly tried to help him pick it up. Tim was clumsy but eventually they managed to get hold of the frame. Eventually, they got it back to Susan's house. + +Susan was so relieved and excited when they got the frame to her house! From that day on, she never complained again when they went on an adventure. +Once upon a time there was a white lion. He was big and strong and he wanted to make all the animals in the jungle laugh. All day long he would search the jungle trying to find other animals who needed his laughter. + +One day he saw a monkey perched at the top of a tall tree, looking very sad. The lion walked up to him and said, "Hi, what's the matter?". +The monkey replied, "I don't feel very happy today". + +The lion smiled and said, "Then let me make you laugh. Tell me a joke!". The monkey thought for a moment and then said, "Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide!" + +The lion laughed and said, "That's very funny!" Then he laughed and laughed until his stomach hurt. The monkey was so happy to see the lion laughing that he couldn't stop laughing either. Soon, all the animals in the jungle were laughing along with them. +Once upon a time there was a kind and compassionate lady called Emily. Emily had a special chest with a lock on it. Inside the chest were precious things that only Emily could see. + +One day Emily was walking through the big city when she saw a little girl. The little girl looked sad and Emily was very compassionate. She went over to the girl and asked her why she was sad. The little girl told Emily that she had lost the key to her chest, so she couldn't open it. + +Emily was very kind and compassionate, so she decided to help the little girl. She took out the key to her own chest and gave it to the little girl. Then she helped the little girl open the chest and she was so happy to see what was inside! + +The little girl was very grateful to Emily, and they both shared a big hug before Emily went on her way. The little girl promised to always use the key with care, and now she never has to worry about her chest being locked ever again. +Max was a very excited kid. He had been looking forward to his first sleepover with his best friends for a long time. His friends were already waiting for him when he got to the party. They could not wait to get started. + +Max was having a great time, but after a few hours of playing and laughing he was starting to feel very tired. He let out a big yawn, and his friends noticed. + +"Hey, why don't we switch to a quieter game?" one of his friends suggested. They all agreed and decided to play a game of gum-chewing. + +At first Max was having fun with the game, but then he started to get upset. Every time he chewed his gum, he felt like he couldn't swallow it. He tried to hide it, but his friends could tell something was wrong. + +They stopped the game, and one of his friends suggested that he take a break. Max reluctantly agreed and went to the corner to take a nap. After a few minutes of rest, he felt much better. + +When he woke up, his friends were still playing the game. They had all been worried about him, but they were also relieved that he was feeling better. Max joined back in the game and finished it, feeling much more himself. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely ship. It bobbed up and down in the middle of the sea, alone. All of the other ships had left, leaving only this one. All day long, it thought. What was it thinking about? + +The lonely ship thought and thought, and soon it had a plan. It sailed away from its spot in the middle of the sea, and towards the land! It sailed and sailed until it noticed the sun going down. + +The lonely ship thought it would never make it to shore in time. But then it smiled — and saw that the sun had made a special light just for it! A bright, shining path lit up the surface of the water, and the ship followed it closer and closer to shore. + +The lonely ship made it safely to the beach, and it was so happy that it had made it! It was no longer lonely. It had found a way home. +Once there was a baby bunny. She was very bossy and wanted her own way all the time. One day she decided to go for a walk in the woods. Soon it started to rain. The bunny got very wet and started hopping around to find a dry place to stay! + +Then the bunny saw a stand. It had a small roof made of leaves and sticks, so she hopped in. It was dry! She felt much better. But something was not quite right. A big bear was already standing under the stand. The bear was bossy and said that the stand was only for her! + +The bunny was so scared. She knew she couldn't stay there, so she hopped away. After a while, she found a nice dry place in the back of a bush. She stayed there until the rain stopped. + +The bunny learned that being bossy can get you in trouble. But it's good to find somewhere dry during the rain! +Jack was looking for something special to do. He saw an apple on the ground and thought it looked amazing. "I'm gonna zoom with this apple", he said. + +Jack began to zoom around the park. He was having so much fun. All the other kids were watching and telling him he was amazing. + +Suddenly, Jack tripped and the apple fell out of his hand. It rolled under a nearby bench. Jack quickly got up and crawled under the bench to get the apple, but he couldn't reach it. + +The kids around him all laughed - it was an embarrassing moment for Jack. But little did he know that a bee was lurking under the bench, ready to sting the first thing it saw. + +Sure enough, when Jack's hand reached for the apple, the bee stung him. Jack screamed with pain. He quickly ran away, leaving the apple behind. + +The other kids looked at each other in shock. They couldn't believe what had just happened. They had been warned before that there were bees around the park, but none of them had listened. + +Jack's amazing adventure had ended in disaster. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sandy. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. One day, something special happened. Sandy was visiting her uncle's house and there were lots of new and exciting things to see. Sandy was so impressed! The walls were covered in pictures and art and the furniture was so bright and beautiful. She had never seen anything like it before. + +Then something even more impressive happened. Uncle showed Sandy his backyard. It was full of trees, flowers and birds. The birds were singing and the flowers were so colourful. Sandy was so excited! She didn't know her uncle had such a beautiful backyard. + +The very best surprise came last. Uncle had a huge bowl of ice cream for Sandy. She had never tasted anything like it before and it was so yummy! She wanted more! + +Sandy had a wonderful day at her uncle's house. She was so impressed with all the things that happened. She will never forget it! +Once upon a time there lived a bear family. Every day the mama bear, papa bear and the baby bear would go to the forest together. One day they decided to take a walk near the river. The baby bear was so excited when she saw all the colorful rocks near the river. The baby bear wanted to stack them into a big tower and so she put as many rocks together as possible. But every time she tried, the rocks would keep falling. + +The mama bear saw this and said to the baby bear, "Baby bear, let me show you a trick. To stack the rocks so they don't fall, you have to repeat the same steps. Put one rock on top of the other, then get two rocks and put them on top and keep doing it again and again." + +The baby bear followed the mama bear's advice and with each step, he repeated the same thing over and over again, making sure all the rocks were stable. In the end, the baby bear was so proud when she saw the colorful stack of rocks. + +This story is a reminder that practice makes perfect. If you repeat the same steps over and over again, you'll end up with the perfect stack! +Once upon a time there was a very famous university. It was so famous, people from all over the world wanted to go there. But the university was closed to everyone but the most special people. Every day many people tried to get in, but only a few were allowed. + +One day, a little boy arrived at the university. He was only three years old, but he was very brave. He knocked on the big door of the university and asked to get in. + +But the guard at the university told the little boy that he was too young. The little boy wanted to learn things and be famous, just like the university! He begged the guard to let him in. + +Finally, the guard said yes. He opened the big door and let the little boy inside the famous university. The little boy was so happy. He was the only three year old at the university! + +And the university was never closed to him again. He learned lots of things, and one day he became famous. +Once there was a furry cat called Tom. Every day, Tom liked to pretend he was a brave explorer, bravely travelling the world. + +One day Tom was very brave, and he decided to pretend he was searching for a special prize. He travelled many inches until he came to a big tree. Tom thought there must be something special inside, so he decided to try to get it. + +Tom started to climb the tree, inch by inch. He was nearly at the top when he saw a big, angry dog! The dog started to bark and chase Tom. Tom was so scared that he couldn't move. + +The dog growled and barked, and Tom was too scared to keep climbing. He slowly climbed back down and ran away as fast as he could. + +Tom never went back to try to find the special prize, and he never found out what it was. He sadly realised that he was never going to be able to get it, no matter how brave he pretended to be. +Once there was a little bird. He liked to fly and swim. One day he decided to dive in the pond. He went in head first and it was deep! But when he came out he saw something green - a lime! The little bird was excited and wanted to taste it. + +But when he tried taking a bite, it was too sour. The bird realized that sometimes good looking things don’t always taste good! + +He was about to fly away when he heard a loud noise. It was a storm coming. He could see the clouds above. The bird knew he should get somewhere safe, so he grabbed the lime and dived under the bushes. + +When the storm was over, the little bird was safe and sound. He learned a very important lesson that day; never judge something by how it looks - be careful and listen for loud sounds! +Once there was a very gifted girl named Sarah. She was always so excited to explore the world. One day, Sarah decided that she wanted to play on the roof of her house. Her parents warned her not to go up there, but Sarah insisted on going. + +So, Sarah went anyway and started to explore. She was having lots of fun until she tripped and fell off the roof. Her parents were so scared and ran to help her. But when they got to her, it was too late. + +Sarah was gone. Her parents were so heartbroken. They had tried to keep Sarah safe, but she just couldn't stop insisting on going on the roof. Sarah's wishes for exploring the world had come to an end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and enjoyed playing in the sun. Every day, she would go outside and spread a napkin on the grass. She would sit there and shine. + +One day, Sarah's mom was making something special for dinner. She asked Sarah to help. Sarah jumped up, ready to get to work. Then Mom spilled some "spicy" spices from a jar. + +"Uh oh," said Sarah. "Mom, that looks very spicy!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Don't worry sweetheart, it's just a little bit of spice to make our dinner extra tasty tonight. Now let's finish up!" + +So Sarah and Mom finished making dinner and cleaned up the kitchen. Then it was time for Sarah to take a nap. She grabbed her napkin from outside, crawled into her bed and begun to shine. Even though the dinner had been spicy, Sarah still had sweet dreams. +Sam was so excited when he saw the new basketball. He wanted to play with it all day. He asked his mom if he could keep it. + +"Yes," said his mom. "But first you have to lock it up in the garage." + +Sam got a big padlock and key and locked his basketball away. He was very happy and thought he would get to play with it soon. + +But when Sam went to get his basketball again, it was no where to be found! He asked his mom about it. + +"Someone must have taken it," she said sadly. + +Sam was so mad he wanted to find the person who had taken his basketball. He remembered eating sour snacks a few days ago, so he asked around to find anyone who was eating sour snacks. + +Soon enough, he found the person who had taken his basketball! Sam was so happy to get his basketball back. + +From then on, he would always lock his basketball away when he was done playing. +Once there was a little girl called Daisy. She was very happy and loved to build. Today, she wanted to build something special. She found a big pile of socks and decided to build a house. + +First, she put four socks together to make the walls. Then she put two socks on top for the roof. Last, she put a red sock to make a flag. + +Once her house was finished, Daisy was very tired. She was feeling sleepy so she crawled inside the house and took a nap. After a long nap, Daisy was happy and energized. She played around her sock house all day. + +Daisy had so much fun that the day flew by. Before she knew it, the sun had set and it was time to go to bed. She said good night to her sock house before heading inside to get ready for bed. +One day a little girl wanted to go on an adventure. She wanted to find something special. She asked her mom for help so her mom said she could take a number to see what she could find. +The little girl grabbed a colorful number from her Mom's hand and started to explore. She looked here and there and everywhere until she found a special reward. The reward was very colorful and it sparkled in the sun. The little girl was so excited she couldn't contain her happiness. +She picked up the reward and ran back to her mom to show her the amazing surprise. Her mom was amazed too, and they celebrated together with a big hug. +The little girl will never forget her adventure, and always keep her special colorful reward! +Tom was a young man who loved coffee. Every morning, he would go to the local cafe and get himself a cup. But one day, he said something that made him feel embarrassed. He said to the barista, "Can I have my coffee in a sack?" + +The barista wasn't sure what he meant and gave him an odd look. Tom was so embarrassed that he wished he hadn't said anything. He felt his face get hot and he quickly paid for his coffee and walked out. + +Little did Tom know, but the barista thought his idea was brilliant. He thought it was a great idea to put coffee in a sack! Soon, everyone at the cafe was asking for their coffee in a sack. + +Tom was surprised and happy to see his idea become popular. He was no longer embarrassed, but instead proud. He had started a trend by asking for a cup of coffee in a sack, and soon everyone was doing it. +Once upon a time there was a patient monkey. Every morning he liked to pick fruit from the palm trees. Good morning, the monkey said cheerfully. He was careful to pick only ripe fruit. + +One day, he saw a little caterpillar on the ground and he stopped to chat. The monkey asked the caterpillar if it wanted to try any of the fruit he had gathered. The caterpillar was delighted and asked what type it was. The monkey showed the caterpillar each piece of fruit and the caterpillar tried them all. + +The caterpillar thanked the monkey for the delicious fruit and said, "you really are a patient monkey. All the best picking to you!" + +The monkey smiled, thanked the caterpillar, and hopped back to the palm tree to pick some more fruit. +The End. +The sun was shining and the birds were singing in the silver metal sky. Little Jacob was excited as he watched the birds soaring through the air. He watched in awe and curiosity as the birds moved seamlessly in the sky. + +Suddenly, the birds stopped and started flying in the opposite direction. Jacob was alert; something must have scared them away. He cautiously looked around, but he couldn't find anything. + +Just then, he heard a voice behind him. "What's wrong little one?" Jacob spun around and saw a tall man with a deep, mysterious voice. + +Jacob nervously replied, "The birds flew away and I don't know why." + +The man smiled and said, "Ah, I know why. I have a special metal piece in my pocket and the birds don't like it. It's a secret! Don't tell anyone." + +Jacob stepped away, feeling a bit scared of the man. He knew that he should trust the man, but he couldn't help being alert and a bit hesitant. The man said goodbye and left. + +The birds returned to the sky and Jacob smiled. He realized that his alertness had helped him in the end. He was relieved to see that everything was back to normal. +One day, two friends, Jodie and Joseph, were outside playing. Jodie had a sparkly water pistol. It was perfect for pretend shooting. She wanted to shoot Joseph with it! + +Joseph thought it sounded like a lot of fun. So, Jodie filled up the sparkly water pistol with cocoa. Then she took aim and fired. "Pow!" it said. Joseph was super dizzy from the surprise. + +But Joseph had a trick up his sleeve too. He picked up the sparkly water pistol and filled it with cocoa again. He was ready to shoot! He aimed the pistol and shot Jodie with cocoa. + +Jodie was even dizzier from the surprise. She couldn't believe that she'd been shot with cocoa! Joseph and Jodie had a lot of giggles about this. They decided to play this game every afternoon for the rest of their playdate! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary. She was three years old. Mary wanted to be a chef when she grew up. + +One day, Mary and her mom went to a grill. As they walked in, Mary could smell the amazing food in the air. Her mom told her they were going to eat some delicious burgers. + +Mary asked, “What’s a burger, mommy?" + +Her mom replied, “It’s a regular patty made of beef and all kinds of different toppings.†+ +Mary smiled and said, “I want to try one!†+ +So they ordered some regular burgers and sat down. They admired them for a few seconds before taking a bite. Mary was surprised at how delicious the burger was and she couldn’t wait to try some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little fox named Jack. On a bright summer evening, Jack went exploring in the nearby woods. He was very excited! He loved the cool air, the trees and the small creatures he saw on his way. + +As he ran, Jack saw a bush with some shiny red berries. He tried to pick one, but before he could, he heard a voice. It said, "Jack, don't fall!" + +Jack turned around, but all he saw was a little red squirrel. Puzzled, Jack said "Why do I not fall?" + +The squirrel nodded, and said, "You'll know soon enough, my friend. But in the meantime, enjoy your evening." + +Jack took the squirrel's advice, and he ran deep into the woods and beyond. He kept running until it was dark. + +By the time Jack found his way back, he was exhausted and ready to go to sleep. But just when he thought he was safe, the squirrel's words rang in his mind. He realized that the bush was on the edge of a high cliff, and one false step in the dark could have been serious. + +Jack sighed with relief, thankful that he had been warned in time. Then, he fell asleep - safe and sound with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Michael. He had a jacket he really liked. Every day, he would wear it when he went to the park to play. + +One day, he found a mysterious book in the park. He was so excited and he decided to take it home. He put it in his jacket pocket and went home. + +At home, he wanted to read what was in the book but it was full of funny words. His mom saw him and said, "Michael, you need to learn new words first before you can read the book." She was right and Michael had to find a way to learn new words. + +Then he had an idea. Every day he would read the book and try to figure out the meanings of the words. After a few days, the words started to make more sense. + +Michael learned an important lesson that day. He learned that with hard work and determination, anything can be done. He was very happy and hugged his jacket for being with him all the way. +Max wanted to go on a trip. He did not know where he was going yet, but he was excited. He grinned and started to pack. + +Max took out his big suitcase, and filled it with all of his things. He packed his clothes, his toothbrush, and a book. + +He heard a knock on the door. Max opened it and saw one of his neighbors. It was an old man with a kind face. + +“Hello Max,†said the man. “My name is Mr. Henry. I wanted to give you something for your trip.†He handed Max a small present. + +Max was shy, but he thanked Mr. Henry. He was excited to open it. He smiled when he saw it was a box of chocolates! + +Max said goodbye to his kind neighbor, and went back inside to finish his packing. He was ready to go on his adventure! +Once there was a bunny named Pinky. Pinky liked to spin around in circles in the grass. One day Pinky was spinning so much that she got very dizzy. She went off to look for a safe place to rest. + +Pinky found a shelter in the woods, but it was very expensive. Pinky had no money to pay for it. Pinky didn't know what to do. + +Then a kind squirrel showed her a secret treehouse he had built himself. It wasn't expensive at all. Pinky was so happy. She thanked the squirrel and hopped up into the treehouse. She spun around and around as happy as could be. + +The moral of the story is that it's not always the most expensive things that are the best. Kindness and helpfulness can be even more valuable. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved to play outdoors. + +One day, Lucy saw something orange under the bushes. She thought it was something special so she bent down to take a closer look. + +To her surprise, Lucy found an orange caterpillar. She smiled at the caterpillar and said, "Hello caterpillar! What do you like to do?" + +The caterpillar smiled back and replied, "I like to crawl around and explore. Would you like to join me?" + +Lucy smiled again, excited to explore with her new friend. Together, they crawled under the bushes and around the garden. They had so much fun! + +When it was time to go inside, Lucy said, "Goodbye Caterpillar! I'll see you soon!" The caterpillar waved goodbye and watched as Lucy skipped back to the house. + +Lucy knew she could never forget her orange caterpillar friend. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers who wanted to play a game. One brother wanted to play tag and the other brother wanted to play hide-and-seek. The brothers couldn't agree, so they started to fight. + +Then, it started to rain. Both of the brothers were very wet and cold, so they went inside the house. Inside, the brothers looked at each other and didn't want to fight anymore. + +The brothers decided to play a game together. It was inexpensive, but it was fun. They used their imaginations and played pretend as they laughed and had fun together. + +When the rain stopped, the brothers were still playing the game. They had learned a valuable lesson: when things get too difficult, find a way to have fun together. +Mommy was driving and saw a fake grape. She was very excited and stopped the car. She got out of the car, picked up the grape and showed it to her daughter. + +"Look what I found!", said Mommy. + +Her daughter smiled. "Fake grape," she said. + +Mommy giggled. "Yes, it's a fake grape. Isn't it funny?" + +The daughter smiled again and nodded her head. + +Mommy put the fake grape in her pocket and they drove off, giggling all the way. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amaya. She was very brave and never troubled. One day, Amaya went for a walk in the woods. + +Suddenly, she heard a deep growl. It was a big, scary wolf! Amaya was very frightened. + +"Don't be scared," said the wolf. "I don't want to hurt you. Just try to mind me and I promise I'll protect you." + +Amaya nodded and promised to mind the wolf. The wolf took Amaya to the edge of the woods and said goodbye. She kissed him on the cheek and thanked him for the kindness. + +Amaya learned that day to never fear the unknown. She still is brave, but makes sure to mind the wolf if she ever goes in the woods again. +Once upon a time, two friends were sitting on a chair. They were happy and having fun. + +Suddenly, they started to quarrel. They kept arguing and arguing. + +The chair became so dry, it started squeaking loudly. + +The two friends kept quarreling and would not stop. + +Then, a kind old woman came and saw what was happening. She said, "No more quarreling! Be nice to each other." + +The two friends started to listen. They said sorry to each other and hugged. + +The chair wasn't dry anymore. It felt warm, like the sun. + +The friends were happy again and the old woman smiled. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to go to university. His name was Jack and he was very clever. + +One day, Jack's mom asked him, "Do you want to be famous?" +"Yes!" replied Jack excitedly. + +So, his mom told him, "Let's go to university together." They both got in their car and started driving. + +When they arrived they saw a big building. Jack's mom said, "Let's enter!" + +Jack opened the door and they went inside. Jack's eyes lit up when he saw all of the people and books. "This is the university!" he said. + +Jack was so excited he couldn't believe it. He was going to university to become famous. He was so happy and it was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a farmer who lived near a village. It had been raining heavily all day, so he decided to take his donkey out to get some vegetables from the market. + +At the market, he noticed that all the vegetables were very cheap. He bought lots of vegetables and put them in the basket on the donkey's back. + +But then it started to rain even harder! "Oh no, I should have brought an umbrella," he said. + +The donkey didn't mind the rain. He just kept on walking and soon they were back at the farmer's house. + +The farmer was very happy because all the cheap vegetables made him enough money to buy an umbrella from the market the next day. He and his donkey were both very happy after such a long, rainy day. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight who lived in a big, dark castle. Each day the knight would take his yummy lunch and his shiny sword and sit in the castle yard. + +One day, when the knight was sitting in the castle yard, he saw a dragon fly right past. The dragon had big, red wings and big, yellow eyes! + +The knight was very scared of the dragon and he ran back into the castle to hide. He hid his lunch and his sword in a special box under his bed. + +But the dragon kept flying around the castle and making a loud noise. So the knight decided to face the dragon and take the sword out from his box. He ran outside and shouted: +"I'm not going to let you scare me! Go away!" + +The dragon got very scared and quickly flew away. The knight was very brave and proud of himself. Then he went back to the castle, put his sword back in the box and went to sleep. He fell fast asleep, dreaming of yummy treats. +Once upon a time there was a bunny called Clara. She was very sleepy and all she wanted to do was to find a cozy place to sleep. She started looking for the best spot to rest her head, until she found a big cone in the forest. Clara thought it looked so comfy, so she hopped in. + +Inside the cone she found lots of tasty fruits and vegetables. She ate until she was full and then curled up in the cozy cone. She fell fast asleep and dreamt a wonderful dream. + +Suddenly she was woken up by a voice calling her name. It was her friend, the fox. + +"Clara, what are you doing here? Why are you sleeping in this cone?" the fox asked. + +"I was so tired and the cone looks so comfy and it had lots of tasty things to eat. That's why I just wanted to take a nap here," Clara said. + +The fox laughed and said, "Well, I'm happy you found a spot you like. Now it's time for us to go home." + +Clara thanked the fox, smiled and hopped out of the cone. She and the fox went off together and had lots of adventures on their way home. +"Come and join me, Jenny!" shouted Mommy, waving at Johan as he watched her pack a thin bag beside their lumberhouse. + +Johan ran to join her. "Where are we going?" + +"We are going on an adventure!†Mommy said with a big smile on her face. The sun shone brightly above them as they went on their way. + +As the journey went on, Mommy and Johan passed many small houses, with numbers painted on them. "Mommy, why is each house numbered?" + +"The numbers help us keep track of things,†Mommy explain. “They tell us that this is the first one, this is the second one, and so on. They guide us safely.†+ +When Mommy and Johan eventually returned home, they had a surprise: their lumberhouse now had a thin, shiny number on its door. + +Johan smiled. He finally understood why Mommy valued numbers - they keep us safe and help us remember. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, Anna. Anna wished very much for a puppy, so one day her parents lead her to a pet shop. When they got there, there was a sad puppy in the corner. It looked broken and scared, so Anna knew it was the one she wanted. She asked her parents if she could have this puppy and they agreed. They took him home and Anna named him Max. + +Max needed a lot of love to heal the broken pieces of his heart. Little by little, Anna’s love and care lead Max to become a happy, healthy puppy. + +One night, Anna lay in bed and wished for the best Christmas ever. She wished that Max could join her, so they could have the best time ever. + +Anna and Max woke up on Christmas morning to find presents under the tree, including a large and very special one. When she opened it, there was a special collar for Max. + +Anna held Max close and whispered “This is the best Christmas ever!†+Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Sam. He wore a gray uniform and drove a big red fire truck. + +One day, Sam got stuck at the top of a tall building. He tried to use lots of things to get down, but nothing worked! + +Just then, a little boy looked up and saw Sam. "Are you ok fireman?" the boy asked. +"Help!" cried Sam. + +The boy went to get help. He found a gray ladder and used it to help Sam get down. Sam was so grateful and thanked the boy. + +The boy smiled. "Anytime, fireman!" he said. From then on, Sam always remembered the kindness of the boy who had used the gray ladder to save him. +Once upon a time, there lived a hairy bear in the forest. He liked to balance his feet on a big tree branch, watching the world in calm silence. + +Then one day a little girl wandered into the forest. She saw the bear balancing on the tree and she shouted, "Hello bear!" Startled, the bear tipped off balance and tumbled to the ground. The little girl ran to him, asking, "Are you OK, bear?" + +The bear was surprised to see that this little girl wasn't scared of him. So, he smiled and said, "I'm OK! Just a bit surprised." + +The two of them talked all day, discovering they both liked the same things, like silence and having fun. At the end of the day, the bear said, "It was lovely to meet you, little girl!" + +So, they hugged and said goodbye, each promising to balance a bit better next time. +The little girl was so embarrassed. She wanted to display how good she was at cooking and had planned to use the stove to make a cake. But when her mom came into the kitchen and saw the mess, she was very angry. + +The stove had been left on and there were big lumps of flour everywhere. Some had even been dropped on the carpet. The kitchen was a disaster. + +The little girl was so embarrassed that she began to cry. Her mom said sternly, "We will have to leave the stove off until you can be more careful. Until then, you cannot try to cook again." + +The little girl was very sad, she had wanted to show her mom how good she was at cooking. Instead, she didn't get a chance and she had made her mom very unhappy. Her day was ruined and she was so embarrassed. +Once upon a time, there was a curious cat. It loved to run around in its garden, exploring every inch of the grass and flowers. + +One day, the cat noticed a bee buzzing around the tulips. It quickly ran over to see what all the buzzing was about, and sure enough, the bee was zooming around the petals. + +The cat, filled with curiosity, wanted to get a closer look, so it slowly crept up beside the bee. It was then that the bee noticed the cat and flew away! The cat chased it, quickly running around the garden, but it kept getting further away. + +The cat eventually stopped running and looked up to the sky. It saw the bee fluttering in the sunlight, and it began to purr. Curiosity may have gotten the best of the cat that day, but it was still happy at what it saw. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Little Rhys and Little Pam. They were best friends and they loved to play together. + +One day Rhys said to Pam, "Let's play a game!" + +Pam smiled and said, "Yes, yes! What game should we play?" + +Rhys said, "Let's scatter these numbers around the room and see who can collect the most. The one who collects the most will win!" + +So they scattered the numbers around the room, giggling as they did so. Little Rhys and Little Pam had lots of fun running around, picking up the numbers and putting them in a pile. + +Soon enough, the pile was overflowing. They both looked at their piles, proudly. + +"My pile is the biggest!" said Rhys, pointing to his pile. + +"No, mine is!" replied Pam pointing to her pile. + +They looked at each other and laughed. They had both collected the same funny number of numbers. They high-fived and hugged, delighted at their success. + +And that's how Little Rhys and Little Pam had a funny game and became the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very excited to go to bed. She laid down and felt the light covers over her. She snuggled in and closed her eyes. Before she knew it, she started to sleep. + +While she was asleep, she dreamt of all kinds of things. She dreamt of flying and exploring different places. It was the best dream ever. + +But suddenly, she felt something tickle her nose! It was a small bug. She opened her eyes and saw the light coming in from the window. She waved the bug away and went back to sleep. + +The next morning, she woke up feeling refreshed and ready for a new day. She felt so lucky to be able to sleep, dream and enjoy the light. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Alice. She was three years old and loved playing in the garden. One day, she asked her mum if she could play outside. + +Mum said, "Of course you can, just take your blanket with you so you can keep warm." + +Alice grabbed her blanket and went outside to play. She found a nice spot in the garden and started to imagine fun things with her blanket. She imagined it was a rocket, taking her to the moon! She imagined being a superhero with a blanket cape! The blanket made her feel all warm and cozy. + +Alice's mum watched her playing and smiled. She thought to herself how kind her daughter was. + +Alice came back inside and said, "That was so much fun! Can I take the blanket outside again tomorrow?" + +Mum said, "Of course you can, if the weather is nice!" + +Alice hugged her mum and said, "Thank you for my blanket. I love it!" +Mummy and Daddy were so happy. They were going on an adventure to the underground. They had lots of things to wear. Daddy was wearing his favourite hat. Mummy was wearing a pink dress. When they got to the underground, they were so excited to explore. Daddy showed Mummy all kinds of cool things. They went through tunnels, buildings, and even a river. Everywhere they went, they found something new and exciting. After a while, they got back on the train and went home. They had such a great day and were very happy. +Once upon a time there was a small mouse named Molly. Molly was very adventurous and liked to explore the world. One day she saw a sail in the sky. She thought it was so beautiful and wanted to try it. So Molly decided to sack the sail so she could fly away. + +When Molly climbed the sail and was up in the sky, she saw a tasty fruit tree. She thought it would be so much fun to try the fruit! So Molly jumped down and ran to get the fruit. + +But as soon as Molly had the fruit in her paws, she heard a voice from above. It was the same sail she had sacked earlier. + +"Molly, if you treat things around you with respect, not everyone will be as kind to you. Do not take things from other people without their permission." + +Molly thought about the sail’s words and felt sorry for not listening to it earlier. She put the fruit back in the tree and thanked the sail for teaching her such a valuable lesson. + +Molly never forgot the sail’s words. From then on, she was always careful to ask for permission before she took anything. +Once upon a time there lived a jolly fox. He loved to stir the leaves in the forest and feel their soft fur. One day, he began stirring the leaves and soon a bear appeared. The fox was surprised and said, "Oh hello, bear! What are you doing here?" The bear replied, "I'm here to stir the leaves with you." The fox was happy and said, "That sounds like fun! Let's do it together." + +So the fox and bear spent the afternoon stirring the leaves, whooping and hollering. Just as the sun began to set, the bear had an idea. He suggested it might be fun to stir the fur off the fox. The fox was confused and asked, "Why would we do that?" The bear laughed and said, "You'll look funny with no fur!" The fox was not so sure, but the bear was very convincing. + +Reluctantly, the fox agreed. The bear shared a big stick and they began to stir the fur off. But soon, the fur was gone and the fox was cold and sad. The bear smiled and took off into the woods. The fox had been tricked and his fur would never grow back. He sadly brushed the last of the fur away, never to be as jolly as he was before. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mae who was one day exploring her family's old attic. Mae climbed up the ladder and stepped onto the dusty floor. At first she was scared and alert, but she soon settled. + +Mae wanted to see what was in the attic. She found a special box with a big lock. She shook it gently and heard something shaking inside. It was really exciting! + +Mae yawned, so tired from exploring the attic. As she closed her eyes, an old man appeared out of nowhere. + +"Oh child!" the old man said. "Why are you up so late? This attic can be dangerous in the dark!" + +Mae remembered how alert she was when she first arrived in the attic and how the old man's voice startled her. She said goodnight to the old man and he waved goodbye as she made her way back down the ladder. + +When Mae got home, she told her family about the mysterious old man in the attic. No-one believed her, but Mae knew she was right. She had been alert, after all. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah. Sarah was very thoughtful and she wanted to build something special. She decided to build a castle out of mud. + +She started to build her castle. As she worked, the sun was setting. She looked up at the sky and noticed a big, dark shadow. It was the shadow of her castle. She was so excited! + +She kept building until the night had come. Her castle was finished and it looked so cool. She was so proud. + +The next day, Sarah spent the morning playing in her castle and making shadow puppets. She even taught her friends how to make them too. They had so much fun. + +Sarah made many more castles after that. Each one was bigger and better than the last. She was so thoughtful and creative. And she loved making her own castle shadows. +Willow was so excited! She was going to the library for the very first time. + +When she arrived, she was amazed. Everywhere she looked were neat rows of books. She spotted a table with a chair next to it and ran over to it. + +Suddenly, Willow heard a voice. + +"Hello! Welcome to the library! I'm going to close soon, so please make sure the library is nice and tidy when you leave," said the librarian. + +Willow nodded and smiled. She said she would. + +Willow spent hours at the library, reading book after book. When it was time to go, she made sure to stack all the books she had used neatly. + +The librarian smiled and thanked her for leaving the library so tidy. + +Willow smiled as she left. She couldn't wait to return to the library again. +Mum and Dad had a secret. It made them happy but they didn't want to share it with anyone. So, they decided to keep it away from their little girl. + +Their little girl was a curious toddler. She wanted to know what the secret was, but mum and dad would not tell her. + +One day, the little girl noticed Mum and Dad removing something from their bedroom. She was determined to find out what it was. She opened the bedroom door and went inside. + +The little girl could see the secret! It was in a small box. She removed it from the room, eager to find out what was inside. + +But the secret was not meant to be shared. When the little girl opened the box, she was given a bad surprise. The box was empty. Mum and Dad had removed their secret for good. +Mama and Papa were so excited to go for a drive. They got into their new car, and Papa raised the car up as they drove down the street. But when they came to a bridge, they saw a big wreck blocking the way. Mama and Papa were embarrassed, so they had to turn the car around and drive home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ruby. Every day she loved to spin around in circles. She would twirl and spin so fast all over the grassy field near her house, through the park and even in her backyard. + +One day, Ruby was spinning so fast outside, she didn't notice how cold it was getting. As the sun set behind the clouds, the air got colder and colder. When Ruby finally stopped spinning, she was so cold she couldn't move. + +At that moment, a unique little fairy came out from behind a bush and asked Ruby why she was so cold. Ruby told the fairy that she had been spinning around and forgot to bundle up. The Magical Fairy reminded Ruby that if she wants to stay warm, she must always remember to put on her hat, gloves, and warm coat! + +From then on Ruby remembered to bundle up before she spun around outside. She learned that fun things can be unique and special, but safety always comes first! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was always asking her mom to buy her things. One day, her mom told her no. She was so mad and she wanted to show her mom. + +The little girl had a plan. She went to the store and bought a big, weird refrigerator. The refrigerator was so weird that it made her mom laugh. Her mom was not mad anymore. + +The little girl was happy that she made her mom happy. But she also learned a lesson. She remembered that buying things does not make your mom happy. Being kind and helpful makes her mom smile instead. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy man. He always wanted the best of everything so he decided to keep a notebook where he wrote all his wishes. One day the grumpy man saw a sight that he really longed for so he added it to his notebook. + +The grumpy man wanted it so badly that he kept thinking about it day and night. He figured out a plan to get it, but it would take some money from his pocket. + +The grumpy man went to his friend and asked him for the money, so he could make his wish come true. His friend said no and the grumpy man got angry. He shouted loud and he kept saying that he will get the money somehow and he will make his wish come true. The friend got scared and he ran away. + +The grumpy man was left all alone, with no money and no wish. In the end he was very sad, and he never got the thing he wanted. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a mule named Bobby. Bobby loved to explore the village and meet new people. One day, Bobby went for a walk and stumbled across a big lake. When Bobby saw the lake, he became very excited! + +Bobby started to run around the lake and explore, but then he froze. Something was wrong. The lake had suddenly become very icy, and Bobby knew he had to get out quickly. But Bobby was stuck! + +Suddenly, an angry voice shouted from behind him. Bobby's owner was standing there, and he was very angry that Bobby had gone so close to the icy lake. "You are going to be in so much trouble!", he shouted. + +But Bobby was lucky. After his owner had scolded him, he quickly remembered how clever Bobby was and helped him out of the icy water. Bobby was so relieved, and he swore to never go close to the lake again! +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jake and John. They were always playing together and having fun. One day they saw a painter on the street and asked him what he was doing. The painter was painting a beautiful picture of a nice house. + +Jake asked the painter, "Please can I paint too?" +The painter said, "Sure, here you go!" + +John said, "That looks funny!" and then he started to laugh. The painter noticed that he was laughing and said, "It's alright, I like funny things!" + +Jake and John were both so happy and started to paint. They were having such a fun time that they didn't even notice the painter leave. + +The next day they went to the same place to find the painter. They looked around but couldn't find him anywhere. But when they looked down, they saw their paintings right next to the pretty house! Jake and John were so excited and thanked the painter in their hearts. +Once upon a time there were three cats who lived together in a family. They were the best of friends, and they all loved to eat corn. One day when one of the cats was eating his corn, the other cats grew jealous. + +They decided to try and take the corn away from their friend. They ran up to him and tried to grab the corn, but their friend wouldn't let them have it. So, the two jealous cats decided to throw corn at their friend. + +They threw corn everywhere, onto the floor and even all over the walls. The cat who was being attacked got so angry that he ran away from the other two cats. + +That night, all of the cats were too scared to sleep, so they stayed awake. They talked the whole night and made a promise that no matter what, they would always be good friends and not let jealousy hurt their friendship. +Little Jack was so excited! He was going to watch a movie with his Mom and Dad. He loved movies and couldn't wait to start. + +When Jack got to the theater, he saw that his Mom and Dad had already ordered healthy snacks like popcorn and fruit. Jack smiled and grabbed some popcorn. + +When the movie started, Jack got a little bored. He squirmed in his seat and ignored what was happening onscreen. His Mom and Dad told him to watch, but he still ignored them. + +Finally, the credits rolled and the movie was over. Jack was glad it was over because it was time to go home. His Mom and Dad said he could watch a movie another time if he listened better. + +Jack couldn't wait! He was determined to watch the next movie and do his best to pay attention! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Bob. Bob was three years old and he was very curious about the world. One day he asked his mom, "Mom, what is marriage?" His mom smiled and said, "Marriage is when two people love each other and decide to store their love forever." Bob thought this was an amazing idea, so he asked, "What can I store?" His mom thought for a moment, then said, "You can store special things in your heart to remember. Memories, feelings, and love." Bob thought about this for a while, then said "I am so grateful for our family!" His mom smiled, hugged Bob, and said, "Yes, we are a very lucky family." + +They hugged for a long time, and Bob knew that everything would be okay. No matter what happened, he could always go back to the feeling of love and safety he had in that moment. He would always be grateful for that. +Once upon a time there was a lonely lion who lived in the hot desert. The lion was very sad, because he had no friends. So one day the lion decided to create a friend. He used sand and rocks to make the friend and it came to life! + +The lonely lion was very happy and ran to show the creature he made. His new friend was silly and funny and loved to play. They raced together and laughed together. The lion was never lonely again. + +At the end of the day, the lion hugged his new friend goodbye. He said "See you soon" and waved goodbye. He ran back home, so happy to have a friend forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Millie. Millie was three years old and she was very glad. One day, she was walking with her Daddy when they came to a post. Millie was planing to give the post a big hug when suddenly she heard a loud noise. It was the sound of the post breaking! + +Daddy quickly ran to Millie and said: "You must be careful Millie, things can break easily!" + +Millie was sad and not glad anymore. She looked at the broken post and started to cry. The post was broken and there was nothing she could do. She wished that the post hadn't broken. + +That was the end of Millie's sad story. From then on, Millie was always careful when she saw a post. +The duck was swimming in the pond. It was having a great time! Suddenly, it heard a loud shout. The duck got scared and quickly started swimming away. + +The shout sounded so hard that it made the duck fly up in the air! The duck was scared and wanted to run away from the noise. But it was too late. The duck was scared and couldn’t move. + +The shout came closer and closer. The duck got even more scared and started to shake. The shout got louder and louder. Finally, the duck saw the source of the hard shout. + +It was a little boy. He was standing on the edge of the pond, shouting for his mum. The duck was relieved and started swimming away. It was happy that the hard shouts weren’t meant to scare it. The little boy kept shouting for his mum until she came. Then he stopped and the duck was safe again. +Sam had a chubby bear called Gary. He loved Gary very much. One day, he wanted to share Gary with his friends. He asked his mum for help, and she gave him a big pin. Sam carefully stuck the pin through Gary's ear. When he was done, he proudly showed his friends. They all put on a pin just like Gary! Now, everyone can share his chubby bear. They were all very happy. +Jimmy was so nosy. He always wanted to peek at the things his mom had in her bag. One day, his mom had to use the subway to go to the store. + +"Don't peek in my bag," she said. "It's a surprise!" + +Jimmy couldn't wait to see what his mom was getting. The subway ride was very long. He wanted to take a look, but he decided to be good. When they got to the store, his mom took out a big box. It was full of supplies! + +Jimmy's mom said, "I got these supplies for school. I know you'll need them when you get older!" + +Jimmy was so excited. He couldn't believe his mom got him supplies for when he got older. He couldn't wait to find out what was inside! + +Jimmy smiled. He decided that sometimes, being nosy was worth it. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very eager to learn. She promised herself that she would try her hardest to listen and remember. One day, the girl was feeling an itch. She scrunched up her nose, trying to make it go away, but nothing worked. + +The girl was discouraged, but she kept her promise to try. She went outside to play and soon forgot all about her itch. While playing, she found a big surprise-- a big, beautiful butterfly! It was fluttering around the lawn, and the little girl was mesmerized. + +She slowly crept closer, hoping to get a better look. Soon, the butterfly was on her nose and the little girl felt something amazing-- the butterfly had taken away her itch! The girl felt so lucky and marveled at the surprise. After that day, she kept her promise to learn and stayed eager to find more amazing things. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl called Jane. Every day she used to run and play in the garden. But one day when she was playing she saw something in the distance. It was a strange plate with something on it. + +Jane wasn't scared and she wanted to find out what it was. She ran over to the plate and she saw that it was a big cake. She was so excited and she wanted to try it. But then she realized nobody was around and she had to be careful. + +Jane thought for a moment then she decided to dare herself to try the cake. She picked up a small bit of cake on the plate and she tried it. It was the most delicious cake she had ever tasted! Jane smiled and she knew that it was worth daring herself. + +She left the plate in the garden with a bit of cake still on it. She knew that other children would be able to find it and would get to enjoy the yummy cake too, even though it was so far away. +Once there was a puppy named Spot. He was very helpful and always wanted to help out. One day, Spot was out for a walk when he saw a bone lying on the ground. He thought it looked tasty, so he went over to take a closer look. + +Suddenly, something pinched him! It was a big, mean cat. Spot was so scared that he ran away and forgot all about the bone. The cat wanted the bone all to himself, so he ate it. + +Spot was very sad. He had wanted to find the bone so he could help out his owners. He had tried to be helpful, but that didn't turn out so well this time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Pick. She was spoiled in every way. She had lots of toys and treats – ice cream and candy, too. But Pick was kind and wanted to help people. + +One day, Pick decided to go and pick flowers for her mom. She wanted to surprise her with a special bouquet. But as she walked through the garden, Pick started to feel tired. + +She needed help! Luckily, Pick’s mom heard her calling and came out to lend a helping hand. She held the basket while Pick picked the prettiest flowers she could find. + +In no time, the basket was filled with flowers. Pick and her mom arranged them into a bright special bouquet. Pick was so happy to give her mom the flowers! + +Her mom was very proud of Pick and said, "You were so helpful and generous. What a spoiled little girl." And Pick smiled from ear to ear! +Once upon a time there was a little duck who lived on a small stream in the country. One day the duck saw a fancy boat far away across the water. The duck wanted to go explore it. But, the duck was scared. Every time he tried to leave the stream he was scared. + +Then one day a little frog hopped over and saw the duck. The frog said "duck, nothing bad will happen if you venture out of the stream". The duck felt comforted by the frog's words. He hopped out of the stream, and soon the fancy boat was just within reach. + +The duck was so excited to explore the boat. But when he tried to climb onto it, he slipped and fell into the water. The duck was scared, but he remembered the frog's words. He swam back to the stream, feeling much braver. +The duck thanked the frog, and explored many other places far away from his small stream. +Once upon a time there was a silly old man. He wanted to learn about the world, so he set out on an adventure. Everywhere he went people gave him a warm welcome. He listened to their stories and soon he began to understand how amazing the world was. + +But the old man couldn't help but be foolish sometimes. He didn't always listen to the wise things people told him. He just kept strolling on, not paying attention. + +One day he heard a voice behind him. It was a young girl singing a happy song. He stopped and listened. She sang about the beauty of the world, and listening made the old man smile. He knew that it was important to pay attention and he promised himself he would never be foolish again. + +The old man was so happy that he had listened. He thanked the young girl and continued his journey, feeling like a new man. From then on, he listened carefully to every sound and chat he heard, treat it with respect, and welcomed every new piece of knowledge he encountered on his way. +The sun was shining and Jack was out in the meadow searching for something special. He was very patient and kept looking and looking. He searched through tall grass and over bumpy rocks, until finally he saw it! It was a big, ripe pear tucked away in a patch of soft clover. Jack shouted for joy as he reached his hand out to pick it. He knew it was the perfect surprise for his mom, who was so patient with him all the time. + +Jack held the baker’s dozen of pears gently in his arms as he ran back home. He could hardly wait to surprise his mom with his special discovery. When he got inside, his mom was so excited and thankful for Jack’s thoughtful gift. She thanked him again and again for his thoughtful, patient search that had paid off so well with this sweet, juicy pear. + +From that day forward, Jack spent his days searching for special gifts for all the people in his life. He was very patient while searching and he was always rewarded with amazing surprises that would make his friends and family smile. +Peter was gifted. He could remember things really well. One day, his mom gave him some butter to spread on his toast. He had to remember not to use too much butter. Peter took the butter in his hand and spread it gently on the toast. He remembered the taste and how it made the toast so yummy. He made sure to only use a little bit. He was so happy with how delicious his toast tasted, he ate it all up! He was happy that he could remember to use the butter responsibly. +One day, two adventurous mice were playing in the grass. One mouse said to the other, “Let’s have a race to the pond!†The other mouse agreed and they started running. As they ran, they felt the grass tickling their feet. Soon they reached the pond, and the first mouse said, “I won!†The other mouse was exhausted and said, “Okay, I surrender!†They both laughed and jumped into the cool water. They splashed each other, and it felt so wonderful! After a while, they went back to the grass and began running around again. +Once upon a time there was a girl who had purple hair and liked to have fun. One day she woke up and wanted to find something special. She stepped outside of her house, and soon found a cross. It was all sparkly and pretty. She liked it a lot. + +The girl took the cross and put it in her pocket. She ran around the garden, and asked all the animals she saw if they had ever seen a cross like this before. Nobody knew. + +The girl decided to take the cross home. She couldn't wait to show it to her family. When she arrived at her house, she was so excited she couldn't believe it. Her family was very surprised to see the purple cross. They asked her where she found it, and she told them all about her adventure. + +Everyone smiled and they admired the cross. The girl was very happy and was sure that this special purple cross would bring her lots of luck. +Once upon a time there was a tiger who lived in a magical forest. He was the bravest tiger in the whole land and never backed down from anything. + +One day, a little boy came wandering through the forest. He was only three years old and he was very scared. But the tiger noticed him and he promised to take care of him. + +The boy stopped walking and said: "Tiger, will you protect me?" + +The tiger nodded his head, and said: "Yes, I promise. I'm the bravest tiger in the whole land, and I will always make sure that you're safe and feeling happy." + +The little boy thanked the tiger and they became great friends. He went on adventures in the forest and the tiger was always by his side. He was always there to remind him that he made an important promise to take care of him. + +The boy and the tiger always said, "no matter what, I promise to protect you, my friend". They were the best of friends and the tiger always took care of the boy. The tiger was very important to the boy and his love for his friend was even greater. +Once upon a time there was a small village. The people of the village were very happy and glad. One day, a fierce storm struck the village and it was a scary time for everyone. + +Tommy, a three year old was very scared, so he ran to his mum and asked: "Mummy, will the storm ever end?". His mummy said: "Don't be afraid, my love. The storm will pass and everything will be alright". + +True to his mummy's words, the storm eventually passed and the villagers rejoiced. Everyone was happy and glad. + +From then onwards, the people of the village never took the good times for granted. Every morning they thanked the sky for the light and thanked the earth for what it gave them. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to appreciate the good times while they last, as we never know when a storm will strike again. +There was a little girl named Jane. Every Wednesday, Jane went to the park to play. One day, she saw something very unique. It was a small, blue bird. Jane was very excited and she wanted to take the bird home. She carefully picked it up and held it close. + +But then, the bird started to flutter in her hands. Jane started to run home, but the bird flew away. Jane was so sad. She began to cry and felt like all was lost. + +Jane never saw the blue bird again. She was very sad and she never went back to that park again. She decided to just rest at home every Wednesday and dream of unique birds. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little dog. His name was Spot. Every day, Spot played in his backyard with the other animals. He loved to explore and find new objects. + +One day, Spot found a peculiar object. He started to play with it. He barked and chased around the object. He was so excited and joyful. Suddenly, he bumped into the object and it fell apart. Spot had broken it! + +Spot was sad and scared. He peered inside the broken object. To his surprise, it was full of coloured bones! Spot had never seen such pretty colours before. He was so delighted! He picked the bones up and started to play with them. + +Spot ran around with the colourful bones and made all his friends laugh. He was so proud of what he had found. Now, Spot always plays with the colourful bones in his backyard. He is as cheerful as ever! +Once upon a time there was a girl. Her name was Lola. One day she had a great idea. She decided to try and make some steam. She got a pan and filled it with water. When she felt the steam hit her face she cheered! + +But it didn't last long. Suddenly the steam was gone and she was miserable. + +Lola asked her mom, "What happened?" + +Her mom said, "Whatever you do, never stop trying. When things get difficult, remember to take a break and then try again." + +So Lola tried again. She put the pan back on the stove and waited until the water was boiling and steam was shooting out of the pan. Whenever she felt miserable, she'd take a break, and then try again. Finally she was able to make lots of steam and she was very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was only three years old, but she liked to try to help Daddy when he was fixing things in the house. + +One day Jane asked Daddy if she could help him fix the broken doorknob. Daddy said, “Yes of course you can help, Jane!†+ +So Jane held the screwdriver for Daddy and watched closely as he worked. Daddy started to get frustrated because the screw wouldn’t go in straight. Daddy told Jane to go play in the other room, and Jane said, “No, I want to help you fix it.†+ +Daddy told Jane again to go and play, but Jane refused. Daddy finally got the doorknob fixed. He was proud, but he was also a little bit ashamed at being so mean to Jane. + +Daddy gave Jane a big hug and said, “I’m sorry that I got so angry. You can help me fix things any time!†Jane smiled and they went to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a brown sailor. He had a job to do and it made him very happy! Every day, he would take his boat out to sea and sail it up and down the coastline. + +One day, the sailor needed to pay for some boat supplies so he stopped at the store. He took out his money and counted it carefully to make sure he had enough. After he paid for his supplies, he set sail once more. + +The sailor kept sailing and soon the sun began to go down. He stopped near the shore and made camp for the night. He was very happy with his new supplies and felt proud that he had enough money to pay for them. + +The brown sailor kept sailing until the sun came up again. He was having a wonderful adventure and was so excited to be out on the sea! + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a family who lived near the beach. Every morning they would go down to the beach and watch the waves. + +One morning, they noticed a funny bird, with lovely wings and a charming voice. The bird was perched on the side of the beach, and it kept squawking at something in the sand. + +The family's youngest child, a three year old called Teddy, was curious. He walked up to the bird to take a closer look. The bird pointed its beak at a small pile of waste that was lying next to it in the sand. + +"Look what we've found," cooed the bird. "It's such a waste. Let's watch it carefully and make sure nobody takes it away". + +Teddy and the bird kept watch on the pile of waste all day, until the sun began to set. Then the bird flew away, leaving Teddy with a smile on his face and an important lesson learned. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were very competitive. They loved to play together and find fun things to do. + +One day, they both decided to join a dove race. They each put on their running shoes and lined up with the other doves to begin the race. + +The friends each waved to each other as they were about to begin. Then the race started and their little wings flapped as fast as they could. They took the turns together and flew through the air! + +When they reached the finish line, they both realized that they had come in first place. They hugged and cheered while they held the blue ribbon they had won. + +The doves smiled at each other and said, "We did it! We won the race!" + +The other doves joined in to congratulate them and they all celebrated their victory. The friends had a lot of fun joining the race together and were very proud to have won. +"Come on, let's go!" shouted Jim. He and his little sister, Kate, were out in the garden, and Jim had promised to take her on a special outing. + +"Yaaaaay!" shouted Kate, and she started to skip around the garden. + +Jim laughed at his little sister's enthusiasm. Then he skipped after her, chanting: "Let's go! Let's go!" + +In no time, the two had reached the local park. They ran to the playground, and Kate rushed to the swings. She jumped onto one of them and started singing as she swung too and fro. + +"Time for lunch!" Jim declared. He had brought sandwiches and a snack. Kate jumped off the swing and ran over to him, a big smile on her face. + +But when she saw that her brother's face was sad, her smile quickly faded. "What's wrong, Jim?" she asked. + +Jim wiped away a tear. "I'm just missing Mamma," he said quietly. + +Kate's heart sank. "Me too," she said, and they hugged each other. + +Kate then grabbed Jim's hand and said: "Let's skip to the picnic area. We can have lunch together, and remember Mamma." + +Jim nodded, and off they went, skipping to the picnic area. + +THE +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Molly and Jack. Molly was very jolly and radiated kindness. Jack couldn't help but smile whenever he was in Molly's presence. + +One day, they were walking in a meadow when they found something beautiful. It was a wide blanket. As they surrounded it, Molly said "It looks like this blanket belongs here, let's leave it here". But Jack said "Let's take it home with us, it's so pretty". + +Molly thought for a second and then she smiled and said "Jack, kindness and friendship belong everywhere. We should make sure people smile when they see this blanket so that they remember that we are all connected as people." + +So, Molly and Jack left the blanket for others to find. They knew that its jolly colors would bring smiles wherever it was seen. + +Moral of the story: Kindness and friendship belong everywhere. +Once upon a time there was an old man named Fred. Every day he would pause in a beautiful pine forest to admire the scenery. + +One day as he paused, he noticed a smell coming from one of the trees. He quickly moved closer and found that the smell was coming from a large brown hairy creature. The creature looked thirsty and hungry, so Fred quickly grabbed a nearby water bottle and opened the lid. + +The creature raised its head and said with a shy voice, "Thank you kind sir. I am so thankful for the water." Fred nodded and smiled. He soon noticed the creature was very smelly and realized that it had been eating smelly pine needles. He noticed a small pile of needles near the creature, so he quickly fetched them some food. + +The creature smiled and said, "Thank you again kind sir. I am full and happy." + +Fred nodded and continued on his journey. He paused one last time to take in the beauty of the pine forest and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to play in the park. She asked her mommy if she could go, but mommy said no. The little girl was very sad. + +Just then, there was a knock at the door. The little girl opened it and there was her aunt. Her aunt said that she wanted to show the little girl something at the park. With no hesitation, the little girl quickly ran to put her shoes on, and the two of them walked to the park. + +When they arrived at the park, aunt put a big box in front of the little girl. Inside, there was a brand new bicycle that was fit for the little girl. The little girl was so happy! She ran to her aunt and hugged her. + +From then on, the little girl would go to the park with her aunt every day. Every day, she would ride on her bike with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady. She wanted to go for a sail on a boat. But every time, her friends refused. + +So she asked her children to take her for a sail. Her children were very busy, but they said yes. + +The little girl and little boy and their grandmother all got on the boat. The elderly lady was very happy. + +The boat went and went. They saw lots of fish and dolphins. It was so much fun for the little girl and the little boy! + +When the boat arrived back at the shore, the little girl and little boy hugged their grandmother. They all said that they had a lovely sail and that they did not want it to end. +Once upon a time, two friends, Al and Bea, wanted to play together. +Al wanted to play hide and seek, but Bea wanted to sleep in her crib. Al was envious of Bea because he wanted to sleep too. + +Al: "Come on Bea, let's play hide and seek" +Bea: "No, Al. I'd rather sleep in my crib" + +Al didn't understand why Bea wanted to sleep in her crib and he continued to beg her. He said that sleeping was a waste of time. + +Bea said: "It's not a waste of time Al. Sleep is important so that we can have lots of energy to play with each other!" + +Al smiled and realized that taking care of one's health is important. So, he decided to join Bea in her crib, and the two of them happily drifted off to sleep. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of our health by sleeping and eating well, so that we can have enough energy to do the things that we enjoy. +There was once a little boy who was very intelligent. He woke up one morning and decided he wanted to go outside and listen to the beautiful nature around him. He grabbed his red hat and started walking past the lime trees. He stood beneath their leaves and listened to their rustling in the breeze. As he listened, he felt so calm and his worries faded away. + +Next, he heard chirping birds and thought it was so wonderful. He saw the sun peeking out of the clouds and he was so happy. He continued listening and heard a gentle breeze shushing through the leaves. + +The boy felt so peaceful it was as if he was in an enchanted forest. He felt so lucky to have such wonderful nature around him and he wanted to stay forever. He had learned that sometimes you needed to just stop and listen to the world. +Jane was shy and only three years old. She was exploring the park one day when she discovered something special. In the dirt near the slide, she saw a big copper penny. She could hardly believe it! + +Jane knew she had to lift the penny from the ground. It was too heavy for her to pick up, so she asked her mom for help. With a little effort, Jane's mom was able to lift the penny and put it in Jane's hand. It was hers! + +Jane held the penny tightly, with a huge smile on her face. She was very excited to have found such a special treasure. She continued exploring the park, with her shiny penny in her pocket. +Once upon a time, there was a very intelligent girl. She lived in a special house with a magical door. + +The girl wanted to explore the world, but she couldn't get out the door. She tried pushing and pulling it, but it wouldn't open. + +Then she had an idea. She remembered she had a magic key, so she put it into the door and unlocked it. + +The door opened and outside was a beautiful night sky filled with stars. The girl was so excited and smiled with joy. + +She stepped outside and picked a special star. She made a wish and closed her eyes tight. The star sparkled brighter and brighter until it flew away. + +The girl opened her eyes and realized she had unlocked her dreams. She knew she could explore the world and find more new adventures. +There was once a fat cat called Mr. Fluffy. Mr. Fluffy wasn't like any other cat, he had a diary. Every night he would write about his day and how he felt in the diary and then he'd put it under his pillow. + +One day, Mr. Fluffy seemed to be more interested than ever in the diary, he kept talking to it and stroking it with his paw. He seemed to be looking for something, he just couldn't find it! + +When night came, Mr. Fluffy grabbed his diary, went outside and walked until he found a tree. He nestled in the grass and started writing. Mr. Fluffy suddenly seemed to be smiling. + +When he finished, he rushed back home, his diary tucked safely under his arm. When he got back, he couldn't wait to show his friends what he had written. With a big smile, he opened the diary and revealed the surprise he had been searching for! Inside he had been writing a story about a magical cat who looked just like him - a fat cat called Mr. Fluffy! +There were two friends, Josh and Jacob. Josh was very nice and Jacob was nice too. They were walking through the woods when they spotted something magical. It was a reindeer! + +Josh said excitedly, “Let's go over and see it!†+ +So they ran over and got close to the reindeer. Its nose began to increase, getting bigger and bigger. + +Jacob said, “Its nose is getting bigger!†+ +They watched in amazement as the reindeer's nose continued to increase. Eventually, it was as big as a balloon! + +The reindeer said in a nice voice, “Merry Christmas!†+ +Josh and Jacob hugged the reindeer and thanked it for the wonderful surprise. They wished the reindeer a safe journey and waved goodbye. + +“That was so nice,†said Josh and Jacob with a smile. +John was a little boy. He had a pine tree near his house. The pine tree was dull, so he didn't like it very much. One day, John was outside playing. He grabbed a ball and threw it at the tree. The ball hit the dull pine and it broke! + +John was scared. He thought he had done something bad. He started to cry and ran back to his house. His mother saw him and asked why he was upset. John told her what he had done with the pine tree. + +John's mother was not angry. She took him outside and showed him that the dull pine was special. She said, "Look at all the birds who live in the pine tree, it is their home. You need to be gentle and kind to all living things." + +John understood what his mother said. He apologized to the pine tree and promised to never do anything like that again. From that day on, John and the dull pine were friends! +Once upon a time, there was a bunny and a fox who were both friends. The bunny liked to wear a bright red coat, and the fox liked to find shiny gold coins. One day, the fox and the bunny were walking in the forest and the fox saw something shiny - a big gold coin! The fox wanted it, but the bunny disagreed. + +The fox asked the bunny to share the gold, but the bunny refused. They started to argue, but the bunny did not want to change her mind. The fox was very angry and tried to take the gold. He growled at the bunny, but the bunny didn't budge. She stood firm and disagreed. + +Finally, the fox saw that the bunny wouldn't change her mind, and he reluctantly accepted it. He left the gold coin where it was and walked away. The bunny was happy that her friend had agreed to let the gold stay with her. From then on, they agreed to disagree whenever they had different opinions. +Sam was watching a movie. He loved movies but he knew that he had to clean first. He got his cleaning supplies and got to work. He wiped the tables and swept the floor until they were very fine. Then he vacuumed the carpet. Finally, he moved to the windows, which he washed until they were nice and clean. + +When he was finished, Sam was so proud of himself. He looked around and everything looked so fine! Then he sat down and put the movie on. Sam enjoyed the movie and was very glad he had taken the time to clean. +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Mark. He wanted something interesting. +One day he walked outside and saw a glove. He had never seen such a glove before. He thought it looked really interesting. He had to have it. +He went to the glove and introduced himself. He asked the glove if he could have it. +The glove said no. Mark became very sad. He was very disappointed. He started to cry. +Mark had to leave without his interesting glove. He never saw the glove again. +Once upon a time, there were two dogs: Dan and Maya. Dan was always looking for something new to bite. One day, he saw an old dull vase on the windowsill. He sniffed it curiously and then he decided to bite it! + +Maya was horrified and said, "No, Dan! Don't bite that vase! That's not a toy!" The vase wobbled and then fell off the windowsill and landed on the floor in pieces. + +Dan and Maya both looked at the broken vase and then Dan said, "Sorry, Maya! I didn't mean to break it. It was just so dull and shiny that I wanted to have a bite." + +Maya shook her head and said, "Well, maybe next time you should think twice about biting things!" +Once there was a big number. It was so big that it could hardly fit in the sky. Then one day the big number fell down. It came tumbling down from the sky until it landed in the yard. It was so big that everyone could see it from their window. + +The people came out to look at the number. One little boy was so excited that he ran to it and hugged it. But it was too big for him to pick up so he just stayed there, giving the number a big hug. He stayed there for a long time and smiled and laughed. + +Everyone was so happy that the number had landed in their yard. They all said that it brought luck to their neighbourhood. From that day on, everyone in the neighbourhood looked after the big number. They took turns watering it and playing with it. + +The big number stayed in the yard forever. And everyone was happy that it had fallen out of the sky that day. +Once upon a time, there was a band. The band was made up of all kinds of friends - cats, dogs, birds and bunnies. One day they were playing but then suddenly their instruments stopped working. + +The friends were quite sad and didn't know what to do. But then a friendly fox appeared and offered to help them. + +"I can repair those," the fox said. So the fox got to work, fixing the instruments. He was very quiet as he worked. + +Once the fox was finished, the band began to play. Their music was so beautiful that it filled the entire forest. Everyone who was listening was very happy and so was the fox. +Mommy and Daddy had a mysterious blanket. They paid a lot of money to get it and it was special because it was a magical blanket. + +Mommy and Daddy were curious about what it could do, so one night they snuggled up in their bed together and put the blanket over them. + +Suddenly, everything went quiet. Daddy asked, "What happened?" + +Mommy replied, "It must be the mysterious blanket. It's taken us to a different place." + +They looked around and it was beautiful. They smiled and laughed as they explored and had a great adventure. + +When they were done, they climbed back under the blanket and in no time at all, they were back in their bed again. + +Mommy and Daddy said that the mysterious blanket was their best purchase ever! +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man who lived near the shore. Every day, he would go down to the shore and gaze at the beautiful landscape. One day, he decided to go for a swim. He entered the water and started to splash around. + +Suddenly he heard a voice, "Hey! What are you doing?" He looked up and saw a dolphin. + +The man smiled, "I'm just enjoying the beauty of the landscape." + +The dolphin shook his head, "That's not a good thing to do. The water is my home. Please don't disturb it." + +The man laughed, "What can you do about it? I'm wealthy and I can do whatever I please!" He then went back to splashing around in the water. + +The dolphin was angry, so he dove down deep into the ocean and brought up a huge wave. The wave splashed onto the shore and washed away all the man's belongings. + +The moral of the story is that no matter how wealthy you are, you must still respect the environment and the people around you and be kind to nature. +Molly and her Mommy went to the beach one sunny day. Molly saw the waves crashing onto the shore and the birds flying in the sky. As they were walking, Molly heard a howling sound and she asked, "Mommy, what is that noise?". + +"It's the tide, sweetie", said Mommy. "It's the sound of the water coming in and out". + +Molly loved listening to the tide. She closed her eyes and whistled with the wind. It was a wonderful sound. + +Suddenly, another sound came from far away. + +"What is that?" asked Molly. + +"It is a wise old man who is whistling", said Mommy. He has been whistling for many years now. + +Molly felt a conflict deep inside her. She wanted to whistle with the old man, but she was too scared to do it. She wanted to be brave and join him, but she was too scared. + +Mommy saw that Molly was feeling afraid and she said, "You don't have to be scared, Molly. You can be brave. Go on, whistle with him". + +Molly took a deep breath and started whistling. The old man smiled at her and they both whistled together. The tide kept coming in and out and the birds kept flying in the sky. It was a beautiful day at the beach. +Once there was a wise old man who lived in a house in the village. Every day he would spend most of his time thinking and understanding the world. + +One day, a small girl knocked on the door of the old man's house. She asked him: "Can you tell me something wise?" + +The old man smiled and replied: "Be kind to others and listen to those who have wisdom". + +The little girl was delighted and thanked the wise old man. She thought how great it was to learn wise thoughts from such a kind man. + +The little girl said goodbye and ran off with a big smile. The old man thought to himself that it was a good day, and he was glad he could offer some wisdom to the young girl. +One day, Mommy was getting ready for bed. She was wearing her pajamas, brushing her teeth, and getting into her big, comfy clean armchair. "I'm so tired," Mommy whispered, her eyes already starting to close. + +Just then, Daddy came in with Baby. He gave Mommy a big smile, and said, "Let's all snuggle up in that armchair together?" Mommy's eyes lit up, and she said "Yes! That sounds perfect!" + +The three of them crowded into the armchair and Daddy let Baby sit on his lap. Baby smiled as she looked around the room. Everything was neat and clean, even the armchair. + +Mommy yawned, and Daddy whispered goodnight. Soon, Baby's eyelids were drooping down and she fell asleep, snuggled up between Mommy and Daddy in the big armchair. + +The three of them slept there for hours, dreaming sweet dreams the whole time in their cozy clean armchair. +Timmy was feeling hungry. He looked around but all he could see was a pale yogurt. He asked his mom, "Can I feed the yogurt?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can feed the yogurt but be careful. Don't make a mess!" + +So, Timmy carefully picked up the container. He opened it and scooped out some pale yogurt with a spoon. He slurped it up, making sure to lick his lips after every bite! He smiled with delight. + +After he was done, he put the container back on the counter. Then, he asked his mom another question, "Can I have another one?" His mom answered, "Yes, you can have another one as soon as you finish your dinner!" + +So Timmy happily ran off to eat his dinner, with the thought of another yogurt keeping him company. +Once there was an ancient lizard. He had many friends, and all were happy. But one day, the lizard had an argument with a friend. The Lizard said mean things and his friend started to cry. +The Lizard was sad that he had been unkind, and he wanted to apologize, but he was afraid that his friend would not forgive him. The Lizard asked the ancient elders for advice. +The elders said: "Come back with a kind heart and a willing spirit. If your friend is ready, then forgiveness will come." The Lizard was hopeful and he went back to his friend's house. +When the Lizard arrived, his friend smiled and forgave him for his mistakes. The Lizard was so relieved and grateful. The Lizard thanked his friend and the ancient elders for the gift of forgiveness. +Once upon a time, there was a bluebird named Pete. Pete was a curious bird who liked to explore the world. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. + +He spread his wings and began to jog. Everywhere he went, he saw new things. He saw a river, a bridge, and trees. + +Then, he saw something he had never seen before - a bright yellow bucket! Pete stopped jogging and flew over to take a closer look. He was very excited! + +Suddenly, a voice said, "Don't touch that bucket!" + +Pete looked around, but he could not see anyone. "Who said that?" he asked. + +"It was me," a voice answered from around the corner. Pete flew closer and saw a small, green frog. + +The frog said, "That bucket is filled with unknown things. Don't open it or something bad might happen." + +Pete thanked the frog for the warning. He decided not to open the bucket and flew away, jogging back home. + +He never forgot the strange yellow bucket, but he was glad he never opened it. After all, it had been filled with something unknown. +Once upon a time, there was a fox. He was on a journey when he heard a voice. It warned him to be careful. He noticed some smooth stones on the ground, so he decided to rest. Suddenly, he heard a voice again. It warned him to be on his way. So he listened, and began walking again. He heard a noise and turned, and saw a big, smooth rock. Then a brave little fox appeared. He jumped over the rock, and warned the fox about the danger he was in. The little fox said, "Be careful! Bad things are here." So the fox thanked the little fox, and continued his journey. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal navy. The captain was very brave and the sailors were hard-working. Every day, they sailed the big blue sea. + +One day, something happened! A big storm came and the ship started to shake. The sailors were worried, but the captain didn't give up. He told them to stay calm, and he steered the ship away from the storm. + +Eventually, the storm passed, and the loyal navy was safe! Everyone cheered and thanked the captain for his brave leadership. + +From then on, the sailors were even more loyal and dedicated to their captain. He was their hero! Together, they sailed the big blue sea and had many more adventures. +Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a little girl called Allie. Allie was 3 years-old and she had a very important search to make. She set out on her search with her trusty flashlight in her hand. + +As she search around the corner of the house, Allie heard a strange sound coming from the bushes. She shined her flashlight and saw something very harmless. It was a tiny puppy! + +Allie got a bit scared at first, but the puppy seemed friendly. She bent over and asked him, "Hi little pup, what is your name?" + +The pup replied, "Hi! My name is Sparkle. I was looking for a place to shine!" + +Allie smiled. Then she said, "I can show you a great spot. I'm on a search for something, so why don't you come? We can search together!" + +Sparkle was very excited and he followed Allie all the way to a perfect spot in the park. There, the pup shone brightly and everyone admired the harmless creature. + +Allie and Sparkle finished their search with happy hearts. From that day on, they were best friends and went on all their searches together. +Once upon a time there lived a chubby frog. He was always waiting and hoping something amazing would happen. +One day he decided to try his luck and went on a journey. He hopped further and further until he reached a dark cave. The frog was scared, but he kept going. +When he got closer, he noticed a lamp in the corner. He was about to pick it up when he heard a voice. It said, "If you pick up the lamp you will be delayed!" +The frog was confused, but decided to follow the advice. He hopped away from the lamp and thought he was safe. But sadly, he was wrong. +Suddenly the cave began to shake and big rocks started to fall around him. That was when the frog realized he was too late. He was sorrowful and in the end he got squashed under the rocks. The chubby frog was never seen again. + +The moral of the story is that if you delay, it can lead to a bad ending. +One day, Lucy was walking in the park. It was a sunny day and the grass was green. In the sky, birds chirped and sang a happy tune. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard a different sound. It was icy and made her feel cool. She looked up, and in the sky, she saw a white cloud. It had a small patch of blue in the middle. + +Lucy heard the sound again, and this time she realized it was the sound of music. Someone had added music to the cloud! + +The music made the cloud even more beautiful. Lucy felt the icy sound all around her, like a big hug. She smiled and hopped away, singing to the sound. +Once there was a fireman named Ben. He was very happy and always cared for people. Every day, he would help people who were in trouble and needed his help. Ben loved his job and was always kind to everyone he met. + +One day, Ben noticed that something was wrong. He kept seeing smoke coming out of buildings and heard people screaming. He ran towards the buildings to see what was wrong. When he got close, he saw that the buildings were on fire! He was scared but he cared so much about the people inside that he had to do something. + +He quickly got his brave firefighting gear out and ran towards the buildings. He tried to calm the people and stop the fires from getting any worse. After a few hours, Ben and the other firefighters were able to get the fires under control. + +When it was all over, Ben was exhausted, but he said to himself, "I'm glad I was able to help the people who were in trouble. I'm so glad I could care." + +Unfortunately, just a few days later, Ben had to face an even bigger fire. This one was a lot more dangerous, and it was bitter cold. He remembered his promise to care for everyone, and he put on his firefighting gear and ran towards the blaze. He and the other firefighters were able to save the day. Everyone was so thankful, and Ben knew that he had done what he had promised and cared. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. He lived with his mom in a very small house on the edge of town. Every day, Tim would wake up and visit his dad who lived in a distant house. + +One sunny day, Tim walked up to his dad's doorstep. When his dad opened the door, he handed Tim a homemade muffin. "This is from your mom", said his dad. + +Tim's dad was getting married to a nice woman that day. Tim liked her very much and was excited for the wedding. When the ceremony was over, Tim and his dad ate the muffin together. + +"This is the best muffin I've ever had", said his dad, smiling. They sat there in the sun and talked until it was time to say goodbye. + +Tim went off to his small house on the edge of town, with a happy feeling in his heart. +One day, Lucy was in the living room playing with her toys. She saw something weird on the floor. She asked her mom, “What’s that?†+ +Her mom said it was a spider. Lucy thought it was weird. She was scared but still wanted to touch it. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard a loud noise outside. She quickly forgot about the spider and ran to the window. She saw something big and black. It was a bear! + +The bear roared and started walking toward the house. Lucy was very scared and ran to her mom. Her mom said it was time to leave. They ran out the front door and quickly jumped in the car. + +As they drove away, Lucy saw the bear on the porch and heard it roaring. She tried to forget about the weird spider but it soon became a distant memory. +Once there was a little cricket named Chirp. Chirp lived in an empty box in a big garden. Every night, Chirp's mom used to provide him with yummy food. + +One night, Chirp went out to explore the garden and flew a little too far. Now he was very lost and scared. He didn't know which way home was. + +Just then, he saw a big tree with wonderful leaves. He flew up and landed on a branch. All of a sudden, he heard a sound he knew very well - his mom! She had searched everywhere to provide him with a safe home. + +Chirp flew back down into his mom's arms and they hugged each other tightly. Since that night, Chirp never went too far from his empty box in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a young child named Maria. She was very curious and liked to peek around corners and try to figure out what was going on. + +One day, Maria decided to peek around a corner in the hallway. There, she found an old man with a strange expression on his face. Maria had never seen him before, but the old man saw Maria peeking at him. He smiled and said, “Do you know why I am here?†+ +Maria shook her head. The old man said, “I am here to remind everyone of the foolish mistakes that young people can make. If you are not careful, you may end up like me one day.†+ +Maria was quite frightened. She ran away thinking about the old man’s warning. As she grew older, she remembered what he had said and was careful to avoid making foolish mistakes. She learned to appreciate the wisdom of age, and to never forget the lessons of youth. +Once there was a man who was very compassionate. He always tried to do the right thing and take care of those around him. + +One day he saw a young girl all by herself. He asked her why she was alone. + +The girl replied, "I'm alone because I don't know what life is like." + +The man thought deeply and said, "Life is made up of loving moments that you can take and enjoy. You must learn to be kind and help those around you." + +The girl was very grateful for the man's advice and asked, "How do I know what to do?" + +The man smiled and said, "By being compassionate, you will know." + +The girl smiled back, thanked the man and went on her way, taking with her the compassionate advice she had been given. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends, Maya and Tony. Every day, Tony would always come to visit Maya at her house. + +One day, Tony decided to wear a veil when he visited Maya. He thought it was an important fashion accessory. + +Maya didn’t know what to think. When Tony entered her house, she asked hesitantly, “Tony ... why do you have a veil?†+ +Tony said, “I wear it to make my entrance special. Don’t you think it's important?†+ +But Maya didn’t think it was important. She knew it was a silly thing to do. She said, “No, I don’t think a veil is important.†+ +Tony was disappointed. He wanted to prove that the veil was important, but Maya wouldn’t agree. He said, “Oh no, I think it's very important.†+ +Maya and Tony continued to argue about the importance of the veil until finally, Maya said, “Okay, stop talking about the veil. We can agree to disagree.†+ +Tony took off the veil and said, “Alright, I can do that. Friends don’t always have to agree.†+ +The two friends smiled and hugged each other. They had learned an important lesson about friendship. +Once upon a time, there were two famous potatoes, Andy and Jane. Andy and Jane were the best of friends. Everywhere they went together, they had lots of fun. + +One day, Andy and Jane decided to go for a walk. As they walked, they saw a big rock. They wanted to rub the rock to see what it felt like. So Andy and Jane rubbed the rock and it felt very, very smooth. + +After that, Andy and Jane had an idea. They wanted to rub a potato. So they looked and looked until they found a nice big potato. They picked it up and rubbed it gently. It felt warm and fuzzy. They smiled and laughed together. + +So, Andy and Jane became famous for rubbing potatoes. Everyone in their town learned about it, and even people from distant lands heard about it. Andy and Jane had become so famous for rubbing potatoes, that people asked them to rub potatoes for them all the time! +Jill and Peter went to the park. Peter took lots of photos of Jill, but Jill wanted to take photos of Peter too. Peter laughed and said, "No, it's my turn to take photos!" + +So Jill got a large stick and started poking Peter. Peter got angry and said, "That's not fair!" Jill replied, "But I want to take photos too!" + +They argued for a long time but in the end, Peter said, "OK, you can take some photos. Just don't poke me with the stick again." + +So the two went over to the park and took some large photos of each other. They had lots of fun and were both very happy to have taken lots of photos. They knew they would remember their day in the park forever. +Once there was a little girl named Anne. She was 3 years old and she was very excited to join a new club. She put on her most beautiful dress and went to the club. + +When she arrived, the club leader greeted her warmly. "Welcome Anne," he said. "We are so glad you're here." Anne thanked him and then noticed a young boy in the corner. + +Anne walked up to the boy and said, "What are you doing here?" He replied, "I'm here because my parents think I'm too foolish and they want me to join this club to learn how to be smarter." + +Anne thanked him and said, "Well, I'm sure you'll learn something here. I'm sure you can be smart if you try hard." The boy smiled and thanked her. + +Anne was very happy to have found a new friend. She knew that this club was the right place for her. +Sam was playing on the playground with his friends. He loved playing sports, especially soccer. He wanted to try the biggest slide on the playground so he took a big step onto it and started going down. He screamed with joy as he felt the smooth slide underneath him. + +His friend, Sarah, called to him from the bottom of the slide. "Sam, it's my turn now. Take a step aside, okay?" She asked with a smile. + +Sam stepped aside, making room for his friend as she climbed up the stairs and took a seat on the slide. Sarah said goodbye and pushed off, giggling as she felt the smooth surface beneath her. + +Sam and Sarah kept sliding back and forth, playing their favorite sport together until the sun went down. It was a special day that the two friends would never forget! +Bert was feeling very sad. He sat down in the dirt and rubbed his eyes. He wished his mom and dad could make him feel better. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from the bushes near him. He stopped rubbing and looked up in surprise. What he saw made him smile. + +It was a big, fuzzy bear! The bear had come to see why Bert was so sad. + +The bear gently rubbed Bert's head and shoulders. Its soft, warm fur felt so comforting. Bert felt all his worries and sadness melting away. + +The bear looked around and shuffled some of the earth on the ground with its big foot. Then it nodded to Bert, as if to say goodbye. Bert waved as the bear disappeared into the bushes. + +He felt much better now. He smiled and looked down at the earth where the bear had been. It was like the earth had been given a big bear hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Elle. She wanted to buy herself a banana. She went to the shop and asked the shopkeeper for a banana. + +The shopkeeper said, "That will be two dollars, please." + +Elle reached into her pocket and pulled out two perfect coins. She said, "Here is the money!" + +The shopkeeper gave Elle the banana and she said, "Thank you!" + +Elle was so excited because the banana was perfect. She took it home and ate it up. + +The shopkeeper was happy too because he had been paid for the banana. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. She loved running and playing. One day, when playing, Lily ran into her friend Sam and made him cry. Lily felt very sad and embarrassed. She wanted to say sorry and make Sam feel better. + +Lily walked over to Sam and said sorry. Sam looked really sad, but he smiled and said it was ok. He said a big hug would make him feel better. Lily gave Sam a big hug. Sam felt really happy. + +They both had a big hug. Suddenly, Sam hugged Lily so tight that Lily's shoulder hurt. Lily told Sam it hurt. Sam said sorry, but Lily felt better. She had forgiven Sam. + +Lily was so happy that her friend had said sorry and she had forgiven him. It was an incredible feeling! Lily knew that saying sorry and forgiving was a special thing that made good friends. Lily and Sam had more fun after that and stayed friends forever. +John and Jane were best friends. They did everything together. One day, John had a rare idea. He said, "Let's sit and have fun!" + +So, they both sat together in the garden. They laughed and talked and had so much fun. They played with different toys and rocks. + +They enjoyed it so much that they decided to sit and have fun every day. It was rare that they had such an amazing idea! + +Every day they looked forward to sitting in the garden together and playing. It was so much fun that they never wanted it to end. From then on, they always made sure to take a few moments to sit down and enjoy each other's company. +Jane was running late for school. She was usually very punctual, but today she was delayed. Her daughter, Margaret, was in the car with her. "Mommy, why are we late?" Margaret asked from the back seat. + +Jane glanced back and smiled. "I know you don't like it when we're late, Margaret. But today I had to go to the store, and the man was a bit rude. So that's why we have to wait longer today." + +Margaret nodded and said, "That wasn't very nice of him. We should have left earlier." + +Jane agreed. "Yes, I should have left earlier. But at least we're almost there now, so we won't be late." + +The pair arrived at school with just enough time to spare. Jane kissed her daughter goodbye, and Margaret went off to class with a smile. As Jane drove home, she was thankful that the delay hadn't caused any problems. +Once there was a clumsy bunny. He was hopping around looking for something special. Then he saw a bathrobe. It looked so soft and comfy. The bunny wanted it so badly. He tried to take it but it was too big. He was too clumsy to steal it. Then, he got a clever idea. He hopped to the window and grabbed a basket, put the bathrobe in it, and ran away very quickly. He felt so proud of himself. He ran to his house and put the bathrobe in his bedroom, so he could snuggle up anytime. The bunny was so happy. Now he had a comfy bathrobe all of his own. +Once upon a time there was a girl named John. She was funny and always made jokes. One day she decided to explore a cave nearby. Inside the cave was an incredible surprise. There were silly looking creatures laughing and making jokes too. + +John had never seen anything like it. She laughed and joked with the creatures until it was time to go home. The creatures taught John funny jokes, and she promised to tell them to her family when she got home. + +So John left the cave, but with a big smile on her face. She told her family the incredible jokes she learned inside the cave and they laughed and smiled too. + +John was very proud of herself. She had been brave and had discovered something incredible in the cave. From then on she was always telling everyone the jokes she had heard in the cave. +Once upon a time there was a giant cliff. On top of the cliff lived a funny, weird bird. Every morning the bird would wrap a special blanket around itself. + +One day, the bird flew up to the highest point of the cliff and looked over the edge. To the bird's surprise, far below was an even bigger cliff! + +The bird decided to wrap its blanket around its wings and jump over the cliff. Even though it was scared, the bird jumped, flapped its wings and landed safely on the other side. + +The weird bird was so excited that it wrapped its blanket around it again and flew back to the top of the cliff. From then on, the bird wrapped its blanket around itself every morning and jumped over the cliff just for fun! +Once upon a time there was a fat flower called Rose. She was feeling very sad because she was alone in the garden and none of the other flowers wanted to be her friend. + +Suddenly, one day a big bunch of junk landed in the garden - it had fallen off a truck! Rose was excited and crawled over to the junk. The junk was covered in a big tarp and it was shaped like a dome. + +Rose began to pull away at the tarp and after a few pulls the tarp was gone! Rose saw that the junk was hiding the most beautiful flower she had ever seen. + +The flower was so beautiful that it seemed to bloom even more in sunlight. Rose was so happy to have a new friend in the garden. She danced around the flower, enjoying its beauty. + +Rose and the flower shared many adventures together and eventually the flower grew so big and fat that it was almost as large as Rose. They were the best of friends and Rose never felt alone in the garden again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day she put on her red coat and went outside to the garden. + +Lily saw something shining in the grass. She went to have a closer look and saw it was a copper coin. She picked it up and smiled. "I found a copper coin," she said out loud. + +Then Lily saw a cool rock beside the coin. She lay the coin on top of the rock. She liked how the copper looked against the cool grey stone. She lay on the grass and watched the cloud move in the sky. + +After a while, Lily decided to take her treasure home. She carefully wrapped the cool rock and the copper coin in her handkerchief and ran into the house. "Mummy, I found something in the garden!" she said. + +Mummy smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lily. What did you find?" Lily opened her handkerchief and showed her the cool rock and the copper coin. + +Mummy gave her a hug and said, "That's a very special treasure. You should keep it safe." + +Lily smiled and put her treasure in her pocket. She was so happy she had found something cool and copper in the garden. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Emily and Lucy. Emily was three and Lucy was four. They were very lucky to have each other as friends. + +One day, Emily and Lucy decided to go out for lunch. They went to a restaurant. At the restaurant, they saw a sign that said "Kids Eat Free!" Both Emily and Lucy were so excited. + +Emily said to Lucy "Oh, this is so lucky! We can eat for free!" + +Lucy said to Emily "Yes, this is going to be so much fun!" + +The waiter gave the girls their food and Emily and Lucy ate their lunch. After they were finished, Emily and Lucy thanked the waiter and hugged each other. They were so happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl. She had a big, blue boot with little flowers on it. Every day, the girl would examine the boot to make sure it was still in good condition. + +One day, she went outside and found a charming little frog in her garden. She decided to pick it up and examine it. She looked at its glossy eyes and its funny feet, and it made her smile. + +The frog had been there all day and it was getting cold, so the girl found the boot and put the little frog inside. She closed the boot carefully and hugged it. + +The next morning, when she opened the boot, the frog had gone but there were two new friends - two little happy birds! They had come to thank her for the warm shelter. She examined the boot again, and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a silly little frog who loved to jump. Everywhere he went, he would jump. One day, he came across a foolish eraser lying on the ground. +He couldn't help but jump right on top of it. + +The eraser didn't like that one bit. "Hey! Why did you jump on me? That was not very nice!", said the eraser. + +The frog felt very sorry and he apologized. "I'm sorry! I jumped on you because I just love to jump!", he replied. + +The eraser suddenly had an idea. "Let's play a game! I'll jump and you try to catch me!" + +The frog thought this sounded like a great idea. So the two of them started to play. The silly frog would try and catch the jumping eraser, but he was too slow. + +And so, the foolish eraser won the game. The frog, who had had so much fun, jumped up and cheered loudly. +Once there was a tortoise who lived in the forest and one day he found a big, scary crack. He was very intrigued and tried to go and explore the crack but a rabbit, who lived in the forest too, saw him and warned him ‘don’t go in the crack, it’s too scary’. But the tortoise was too curious and decided to explore anyway. He went deep in the crack and found himself in a dark and dangerous place full of monsters and danger. He was very scared and started to cry. + +The rabbit saw what happened and ran to find help. Soon all the animals in the forest had gathered and together they helped the tortoise to get out of the crack. The tortoise learned a valuable lesson that day, it’s important to always listen to others when they warn you of something dangerous. +Once, there were two twins, Tom and Tomi. They lived in a small farm, and they always enjoyed playing together. + +One day, Tom decided to wear his new clothes. He put on a shiny blue shirt, a big yellow hat, and a green pair of boots. Tomi watched him and smiled. + +But Tom realized he had forgotten to put something on. He thought for a moment and realized that he had forgotten his pants! + +He became so embarrassed that he ran outside and cried. Tomi was sad to see him so upset. She followed him outside and said in a soft voice, “It’s ok, Tom. Don’t worry. We can find some pants for you.†+ +Tom stopped crying and looked at her. He said, “Sorry, Tomi.†+ +Tomi smiled back and said, “It’s ok, we’ll get you some pants. Come on, let’s go.†And the twins ran off to find some pants for Tom. +Once upon a time, there was a busy mommy who always wanted to win. Every day she worked to include many things in her day. She was always so busy! + +One day mommy decided to try something new. She took some things from her house and put them in a box. She invited all her friends over and they played a game. They tried to guess what was in the box. + +Mommy's friends weren't sure what the outcome would be, but mommy was sure she could win. She thought, "If I can guess right, I will get a victory!" + +Finally, mommy guessed correctly and everyone clapped and cheered. She smiled with joy as she had earned a victory. Now she knew that with hard work, she could achieve anything. She was so proud that she won the game. +Once upon a time, there was a neat house. One day, a lion entered the house. He was big and strong. The lion looked around the tidy house. He saw a bed and a toy box. He also saw a chair and a table. + +The lion wanted to explore more of the tidy house. He went into the kitchen and saw lots of yummy food. He knew he could not eat any of it so he left the kitchen. + +The lion went into the living room. He saw lots of books and comfy cushions. He jumped up on the couch and made himself comfortable. + +The lion stayed in the tidy house for a while. When he was ready to go, he left with a happy heart. He thanked the house for being so neat and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a bee. He was very small and buzzed around happily in the garden. One day, he accidentally flew too close to a special flower. When he came close to the flower, a terrible thing happened; he began to shrink! Soon the bee was much smaller than before. + +He was now so small that he could fit on the tip of a finger. The bee was so tiny that he didn't know what to do. Thankfully, a kind lady saw what had happened. She carefully picked up the bee, and held him gently in her hand. + +The kind lady put the bee under a magnifying glass, so she could get a better look. With her help, the bee was able to fly back to normal size. The bee was overjoyed and thanked the kind lady for her help. He flew away and lived happily ever after. +Once there was a boy named Bob. Bob was very lazy; he liked to take lots of naps. One day he was playing in the park with his friends, Josh and Sam. + +Suddenly, Bob noticed a tall building and he wanted to climb it. His friends warned him not to do it, as it was dangerous. But Bob didn't listen; he wanted to have an adventure! + +Josh and Sam stayed at the bottom of the building while Bob started to climb up. He felt very brave, until he heard an emergency siren coming! He looked down and noticed that a fire truck had arrived. Bob quickly started to climb down, but it was too late. The fireman shouted at him to stop and he did. + +The firefighters had to put the ladder back up the building to rescue Bob. Finally they got him down, and Bob realised that it was not a good idea to climb the building. + +Bob was very sorry and he promised never to be lazy and take risks again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Jack. He had a big, shiny sword and he would march down the roads with it every day. One day, he was marching when he felt a bit nervous. He saw a group of bandits coming his way. They had big, mean faces and Jack knew he had to fight them. + +He held his sword tight and marched towards them. The bandits seemed a little scared at first and tried to run away, but Jack shouted for them to stop. He fought bravely, but soon he had been surrounded and the bandits knocked his sword away. They took all of his valuables and left. + +Jack marched home feeling very sad. He had been brave, but he still lost his valuables. He will never forget how nervous he felt that day. He must continue to march, no matter what! +Once upon a time there was a slow big truck. The big truck was full of sugar. Every day the big truck would drive around and deliver the sugar. On this special day, the big truck was delivering the sugar to a little girl and her friend. + +"Hi truck!" said the little girl's friend. +"Beep beep!" replied the truck. + +The little girl and her friend followed the truck to a big field. The big truck stopped and the driver got out. He opened the back of the truck and gave the little girl and her friend some sugar. + +"Thank you, truck driver!" said the little girl. +"You're welcome," said the truck driver. + +The little girl and her friend took the sugar back home. They had a lot of fun playing with it. They used it to make cakes and cookies and share them with everyone. + +It was a very sweet day! +Once upon a time there was a grumpy old man. Every day, he would push a big box full of shiny diamonds around the village. Everyone was curious about what was in the box and wanted to open it, but the man never let anyone get close. + +One bright and sunny day, a small boy named Jack was walking past and saw the old man pushing the box. Being a curious young boy, he asked the man what was inside. The old man scowled and told him to go away. + +As Jack was walking away, he started thinking about the box and the diamonds inside. He suddenly had an idea- what if he could get his hands on one of the diamonds? + +So, the next day, Jack asked the old man if he could help push the box. The grumpy old man reluctantly agreed, but warned Jack not to touch anything inside. Jack agreed. + +As they continued rolling along, Jack made sure to push extra hard on the box whenever possible. After several minutes, he heard a sound and felt something drop into his hand. When he looked down, he saw a beautiful diamond glimmering in his hand. + +Jack had managed to get himself a diamond by using his quick thinking and pushing the box. From then on, every time the old man pushed his box around, Jack followed close behind, pushing just a bit harder than before. +Once upon a time there was a nice shrimp who lived in the sea. He was very polite, so everyone welcomed him. Most days, the shrimp swam about and saw lots of fish. + +One day he saw a big fish swimming all by itself. He asked the fish why it was on its own and the fish said it was because it had been very naughty and the other fish didn't want to be friends with it. The shrimp felt sorry for the fish and said he would be its friend no matter what. + +So, the two of them played together every day. The other fish were surprised at first, but then started to welcome the big fish too. They were all so happy! + +The moral of the story is that it's always nice to be polite and welcoming to everyone, no matter who they are. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She was very excited to learn how to sew. One day she asked her mom for some thread and a needle. Her mom smiled and gave her what she asked for. + +"It's difficult to sew," said her mom. "But I'm sure you'll figure it out. I'll encourage you every step of the way." + +Amy started to sew and she soon noticed how hard it was. She was struggling to make the thread go through the material. But her mom was there to help her, giving her friendly words of encouragement. + +After some time, Amy finally managed to make a beautiful dress. She was so proud of it! Her mom was proud of her too and gave her a big hug. + +The moral of the story is that with patience and encouragement it's possible to achieve anything! Don't forget to always look for a helping hand when things get difficult. +Once there was a girl named Lisa. Lisa lived near a beach and she liked to go there every day. Lisa liked to run and jump in the sand and make sandcastles. But one day, when Lisa went to the beach, she noticed something was different. Lisa found a hidden path at the edge of the sand. She couldn't see where it went so she decided to follow it. + +As Lisa ventured further down in the path, she started feeling a bit scared. The path got darker and darker, and Lisa was feeling more and more afraid. Soon enough, Lisa reached the end of the path and when she did, she was surprised by what she saw. In front of her was a huge beach full of wild animals. They didn't scare Lisa though. She knew they were protecting something special on the beach. + +Then, Lisa noticed the sand was even brighter and the animals were starting to gather around her. Lisa knew she had found the hidden beach. Lisa smiled and knew that this was her new secret spot. She knew that she could come often and be safe. She also knew that if she ever got scared, she would always have the animals to protect her. +Once upon a time there was a weak flag. It hung from a tall pole in the middle of a park. Everyday kids would come and bow to the flag. They showed it respect and said, "Thank you for keeping us safe." + +One day, a brave three-year-old came and stood in front of the flag. He looked up at it, and bowed. But as he bowed, his weak arms gave out, and he toppled over. Everyone in the park gasped in surprise. + +But then, the three-year-old boy laughed. He laughed so hard that everyone else joined in, too. Even the flag seemed to be laughing! All the kids bowed to the flag once more, with even more respect than before. Then, they happily skipped away. + +The weak flag kept flying proudly in the park. It was a reminder that even the weakest among us have something to be proud of. +John wanted to shoot his pet. He had an old toy gun that Grandma had given him. He pointed it at his pet, a small brown rabbit, and pulled the trigger. But nothing happened. + +John was upset. He shouted "shoot!" and tried it again. But still nothing happened. Grandma came to see why John was so upset. She smiled and said, "John, this gun is old. It will not shoot any more." + +John was sad his gun wouldn't shoot, but Grandma said they could go and buy a new one. John thought this was a great idea so they went to the shop. + +John found a new gun. He pointed it at his pet and squeezed the trigger. To John's surprise, the gun made a loud noise. He was so excited when the rabbit ran away. + +John was now happy that he could shoot his pet playfully. He thanked Grandma for bringing him to the store to buy a new gun. +Once upon a time there was a young boy named John. He was only three years old and liked to explore, especially anything he could find in the kitchen. One day he was playing outside when spot the knife in the grass. He was curious and excited, so he picked it up and started to chew on it. + +John's mom saw him and rushed over. "John, you shouldn't be chewing on that knife!" she said, surprised. + +John looked up at her with wide eyes and said "Why not? I'm young! I can chew anything!" + +His mom sighed and said "No, you can't chew knives. They're very sharp and dangerous. We need to put this knife back in the kitchen drawer so no one will get hurt." + +John nodded his head and put the knife down. "Ok Mommy, I won't chew knives anymore," he said. + +So John and his mom went back inside and put the knife away. From then on, John remembered not to chew on knives, especially because he was still so young! +Once upon a time, there was a purple steam train. It was the most beautiful train ever seen! Everyday, the train would zip through the forest and the countryside. All the animals watched the train whizz by! + +One day, the train was moving so fast that it created a huge cloud of purple steam. The steam wrapped around the train and filled the air. The beautiful train looked like a big purple balloon. + +The purple steam floated around the train, making it look even more magical. Then the train zoomed away, dazzling all the animals who stood amazed. + +From then on, the magical purple steam train zips around the countryside every day, stunning the animals with its beauty. +One day, Tony and his mom went to the store. It was a very special store, because it had expensive things. As they walked around, Tony noticed something. His mom was in a hurry. She kept rushing around trying to find something quickly. + +Tony asked what she was looking for, but his mom said she would show him soon. + +Finally, they found it. It was a big bottle of lotion. Tony knew why his mom was in such a rush. + +Just the night before, Tony had a terrible itch. His mom said the lotion would make it feel better. Tony was so excited! + +They paid the expensive price, and Tony quickly put some of the lotion on his arm. The itch soon went away, and Tony smiled happily. He knew that sometimes, rushing can have a happy payoff. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little girl named Lucy. She loved playing by the sea. One day, she asked her mom if she could go for a sail. + +Mom said "OK, but be careful". Lucy was so excited to take her sailboat out. + +She held onto the rope and took a big step onto the boat. The boat started to slip away from the shore. + +Lucy said "Goodbye, Mom!". Her mom replied "Have fun Lucy. Stay safe!". + +Lucy started to sail further and further away. She waved goodbye and smiled. + +The sailboat glided through the sea. Lucy said "Wheee! This is so much fun!" + +It was the most amazing adventure she had ever had. When Lucy got home, Mom said "You were so brave". Lucy smiled. + +It was an adorable day for an adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a big yellow house. Inside the big yellow house, there was a daddy, a mommy and a little girl. + +The little girl loved to play, and one day her mommy said she could go outside to play. The little girl was so excited! + +The little girl ran out of the big yellow house and found a meadow full of yellow flowers. She smelled the flowers and it was so sweet. But then she heard a loud noise. + +It was thunder! Fear spread through her body, like butter on toast. But then she remembered what her dad had said and she felt brave again. He had said, “Thunder was just nature's way of being loud, and it can't hurt you.†+ +The little girl smiled, and soon she was running around the meadow with no fear. The moral of the story is that it’s ok to be scared sometimes, but if you remember what your parents say you can be brave and spread love and happiness. +It was a warm day and Alex was eager to finish decorating. He wanted to make his room look special. With his dad's help, they got the boxes out of the attic and opened them. Inside were lots of colorful pieces. + +At first, it seemed like a helpless job. But then, Alex saw something amazing - a pattern of a lion. He knew that was exactly what he wanted for his room. + +So, Alex and his dad continued decorating and finally it was done. Alex was so proud of his room. His eyes sparkled with excitement when he saw the lion come to life. He knew he had made something special. +Once upon a time there was a girl and her mom. The girl was ready to learn something new. One day her mom said, "Let's go outdoors and I'll teach you something." + +The mom and daughter went out to their favorite spot - a grassy hill with a great view. The girl looked around and smiled. + +The mom put her hand on the girl's shoulder and said, "You can see for miles from here. What do you think of the view?" + +The girl was curious and asked, "What are you teaching me today, Mommy?" Her mom explained that she was going to teach her about patience and how it can help you see better views. + +The girl listened and watched as the mom taught her all about waiting. The girl practiced and practiced until finally she was ready. Then the mom taught her to keep her eyes open and to really look around and enjoy the view. + +The girl smiled with pride and the view was even more beautiful than she had ever seen before. She had learned an important lesson and was so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little boy. He had a special meeting with his grandpa. + +His grandpa was very happy and they hugged each other. Then they both sat down together at the table. + +Grandpa gave the boy something special - a crunchy chew stick. The little boy smiled and thanked his grandpa. He bit down and started to chew. + +Grandpa smiled and said "This will be the best meeting yet!" + +The little boy agreed and he kept on chewing until the chew stick was all gone. + +Grandpa said "Are you happy?" and the boy nodded with a big, cheerful smile. +Andy was a little boy. He was so happy today. And he wanted to play. + +He hopped around the park with a big smile. His heart was filled with joy. He ran to the swing and jumped on. + +Suddenly, he felt very dizzy and he closed his eyes. When he opened them again, he was in a strange place. + +"Where am I?" Andy asked, looking around. + +A little magical fairy appeared in front of him. "You have reached the End of the Rainbow," said the fairy. "This is the most wonderful place in all the world." + +Andy was so amazed. He looked around, and everything was sparkling and full of sunshine. + +"Can I stay here forever?" he asked the fairy. + +The fairy shook her head and said, "No, Andy, it is time for you to go home. Your heart is still filled with joy, so when you are ready, you can end your journey back." + +Andy understood. With a wave goodbye, he started on his way, feeling dizzy and happy again. He knew he was returning home with a great adventure behind him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved chocolate. Every day, she would search all around her home to find some. One day, the little girl was out in the garden, and she came across a black pond. She had never seen it before, so being curious, she stepped closer to take a look. + +Suddenly, something in the pond moved. To her surprise, it was a little fish. It looked up at her and said, “I am hungry! Do you happen to have any chocolate?†+ +The little girl smiled, very happy to have been asked. She opened the small bag she was carrying and pulled out a few pieces of chocolate. + +The little fish thanked the girl and jumped out of the pond. It then proceeded to splash around, eating each piece of chocolate. + +The girl watched in amazement as the little fish enjoyed its feast. When all of the chocolate had gone, they both said goodbye and the girl watched as the fish jumped back into the black pond. The little girl smiled to herself as she walked away. +Once there was a bull in a big pen. The bull was all alone and wanted to get out. One day, a little boy came to the pen. He had a big key and put it in the lock. He gave it a turn and the lock popped open. + +The bull was very excited. He ran out of the pen and galloped away. He felt so free! + +But, soon, the boy and the bull heard a loud noise. A hunter was walking near the pen with a big gun in his hands. He was looking for the bull. + +The bull was scared. He ran and hid in the tall grass. The hunter couldn’t see him. The bull was safe! + +But, the hunter did find something…a dead bull. He had been shot and killed. The hunter was sad but he took the bull home. + +The little boy was very happy that the bull escaped and was alive! He had unlocked the pen and saved the bull’s life. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. Their names were Jack and Jill. + +Jack and Jill were playing in the park. It was a sunny day and the grass was very green. They were having lots of fun playing tag. + +Suddenly, Jack stopped playing. + +"Look over there," he said. + +Jill looked over and saw an icy pond. The pond was very beautiful but it kept still. + +"We should go and touch it," Jack said. + +But Jill was scared. + +"We shouldn't," she said. "It looks too icy. It might be dangerous." + +Jack wanted to touch the pond so he started walking towards it. + +Jill tried to stop him but he wouldn't listen. + +Jack stepped up to the pond. He grabbed a stick and touched the icy water. Suddenly, a big fish jumped out and scared him. + +Jack backed away quickly. He had learned his lesson. + +"We shouldn't touch things without asking because it's not safe," Jill said. + +Jack agreed. + +Jack and Jill continued playing. This time they were careful not to do any work that might be dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a very bossy three-year-old named Leo who loved making requests. Every day he asked mommy and daddy for fancy treats and toys, but it was usually a no. + +One day, Leo thought he would try something different. He requested something very simple - a sandwich - and was excited when mommy said yes! Leo went to the kitchen to find the sandwich, but it wasn't there. Mommy had tricked Leo and he was very mad. + +The next time Leo made a request, he knew better. He was very bossy and demanded the sandwich again. But this time, mommy said no and Leo had to settle for an apple. Leo was very sad. + +Leo had learned his lesson. Mommy's requests were not always what they seemed, and he had to be careful. The next time someone said yes, Leo was sure to double-check before he got too excited. +Once upon a time there was a wise old man who lived in a small village. Each day the old man made his way to the nearby lake to take a bath. He brought a rag with him which he used to scrub himself clean. + +One day, while he was at the lake, he saw a 3 year old child playing in the trees nearby. The old man smiled at the child and offered him the rag to clean himself. But the child refused. + +The old man looked puzzled. He beckoned for the child to come closer and said, "Why won't you take the rag? It can help to make you nice and clean." + +The child smiled and pointed to the lake and said, "I'm already clean, thank you. I don't need the rag." + +The old man was amazed and said, "You are the wisest 3 year old I have ever met. Go and enjoy your day at the lake!" +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old. She loved to explore new places. + +One day, she set out on an adventure to find a surprise. She explored and explored until she found a big open field. She walked forward and stepped onto the grass. + +Suddenly, she saw a lip sticking out from the grass. She got very excited and went closer to take a look. She knelt down and gently set the lip free from the grass. + +To her surprise, it was a bright pink flower! It was so beautiful, and the petals were open. The little girl smiled and put the flower on her dress. She continued her adventure with her new flower. +The night was dark and still, but Judy knew something exciting was coming. She sat on her porch, watching the sky as the lightning streaked across it. + +"Mommy," Judy said, her voice full of awe. "What's that?" + +Her mom smiled. "That's lightning, Judy. It's like bright stars all across the sky." + +Judy jumped off the porch and ran to the edge of the yard. She felt a heavy urge to get closer to the lightning and wanted to see it up close. + +"It's ok Judy, but don't go too far," her mom said. "Let's stay where it's safe." + +Judy stayed close, not wanting to get too far away from her mom. The lightning continued to zigzag across the sky and Judy watched it with excitement. Suddenly, two towering trees were struck with lightning, and the thunder and surprise rumbled through the night sky. Judy was both scared and amazed at the same time. + +"IT'S OKAY!" Her mom shouted over the thunder. "Those trees couldn't get any closer to us. We're safe here." + +Judy grinned, happy that her mom was right. The lightning and thunder faded away, leaving Judy's heart both joyous and full of curiosity. The sky had made her feel a heavy urge to explore its wonders further. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who had a tough chamber. One day, he wanted to twist it open, but he couldn't, so he asked his three year old grandchild for help. + +The grandchild looked at the chamber and tried to twist it open. After a few attempts, the grandchild started to get frustrated. + +The old man smiled and said, "Don't worry, I know you can do it." + +The grandchild took a deep breath and tried to twist the chamber again. This time, the chamber opened! + +The old man cheered and said, "Well done! You were so tough." + +The grandchild smiled proudly and said, "Yes I was!" +Once upon a time, there lived a spoiled prince. He had plenty of fancy things and lived in a big castle. + +One day, the prince was playing near the castle and he saw a frog. He asked the frog, "Frog, will you be my friend?" The frog answered, "Yes." + +Next, the prince asked, "Frog, will you grant me a wish?" The frog answered, "Yes." +The prince then said, "Frog, I wish for a magical crown that matches my clothes!" + +The frog answered, "Your wish is granted!" + +Suddenly, the prince saw a diamond crown appear in front of him. He was delighted and put it on his head. + +But, the prince was too spoiled and forgot to say "Thank you" to the frog. + +Without a warning, the crown disappeared and the prince was left alone. He had no magical crown and the frog was gone. The prince had been punished for being so spoiled. +John was a modest man with a big heart. He had a favourite suit that he wore all the time. The suit was blue and it was his favourite colour. One day, John decided to lend his suit to his friend who needed it more than he did. His friend felt so happy and grateful to be able to wear such a nice suit. + +John's other friends wanted to help too, so they decided to support John and his friend to make sure they were both happy. John was so grateful. He thanked everyone for their kindness and support. + +John's friends all promised to be supportive to their friends whenever possible and to wear their own modest suits when they could. This way, everyone could help out and show kindness to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a mum and a baby. The mum was giving the baby a bath. She put lotion in her hands. She put her hands in the water and made them wet. Then, she rubbed the lotion on the baby's tummy and back. + +The baby looked at the mum and grinned. She said, "Feed me!" + +The mum smiled and said, "Yes, I will feed you. Let's get you out of the bath and dressed first. We need to dry you off!" She grabbed a towel and wrapped the baby in it. The towel felt warm and cosy. + +The baby was feeling ready for something to eat. The mum asked, "What would you like for dinner?" + +The baby answered, "I want juice please!" + +The mum gave the baby a big hug and said, "Yes, we will feed you juice. I will get it for you now". She left the room to get the baby some juice. + +The baby smiled. She was happy to have been fed lotion and to know she was getting juice soon. +Once upon a time, there was a march that was exciting and noisy. All the people in the town gathered around with their friends and family to watch. + +In the middle of the march, something special happened. All at once, the sky started to change. It became brighter and more colourful than ever before. + +Everyone cheered and clapped with delight. There were fireworks and music in the sky. It was one of the most amazing things anyone had ever seen. + +Everyone in the march enjoyed the beautiful sky. They laughed and shouted with joy. As the march continued, the sky kept changing and shining brightly. + +Finally, when the march was over, everyone went home and talked about the wonderful sky. They had all seen the change in the sky together, and it was an experience they'd never forget. +Lily and Tom are small twins. They like to walk with Mom and Dad in the morning. They see many things on the way. They see birds, flowers, cars and dogs. + +One morning, they see a big dog. The dog is black and white. It has a loud bark. Lily and Tom are scared. They hide behind Mom and Dad. + +"Hello, doggy," Mom says. "Are you friendly?" + +The dog wags its tail. It comes closer. It licks Mom's hand. Mom smiles. + +"See, he is a nice doggy," Mom says. "He just wants to say hello. Do you want to pet him?" + +Lily and Tom are curious. They come out from behind Mom and Dad. They touch the dog's fur. It is soft and warm. The dog licks their faces. Lily and Tom giggle. + +"Hello, doggy," they say. "You are a good doggy." + +The dog's owner comes. He is a man with a hat. He says sorry for the dog's bark. He says the dog's name is Spot. + +"Spot likes children," he says. "He is happy to meet you." + +Mom and Dad say thank you. They say goodbye to the man and Spot. They continue their walk. Lily and Tom are happy. They have made a new friend. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One evening, they saw a big dog. The dog was nice. It had a red collar and a long tail. The dog came to them and licked their faces. + +"Hello, dog. What is your name?" Tom asked. + +The dog barked. It sounded happy. + +"Can we play with you, dog?" Lily asked. + +The dog nodded. It ran around the park. Tom and Lily followed it. They threw a ball and the dog fetched it. They had fun. + +But then, a man came. He was angry. He had a stick. He shouted at the dog. + +"Bad dog! You ran away from home! How dare you!" the man said. + +He hit the dog with the stick. The dog cried. It was hurt. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They wanted to help the dog. But the man was big and mean. He grabbed the dog by the collar. He dragged it away. + +"Stop! Leave the dog alone!" Tom and Lily yelled. + +But the man did not listen. He took the dog to his car. He drove away. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They lost their new friend. The dog did not provide them with joy. The evening was not nice. It was bad. +Lila was sad. She wanted to play with her mother, but her mother was busy. She had to work on her computer and talk on her phone. Lila tried to get her attention, but her mother said, "Not now, honey. I have to finish this." + +Lila looked around the room. She saw her toys, but they did not make her happy. She saw her books, but they did not make her curious. She saw her doll, but it did not make her feel loved. It was a fake doll. It had plastic hair and eyes and a hard body. It did not smile or hug or talk to her. + +Lila had an idea. She ran to her closet and found a big blanket. She wrapped the blanket around her doll and carried it to the couch. She sat down and rocked the doll in her arms. She pretended that the doll was her baby and that she was the mother. She sang a soft song to the doll and kissed its cheek. She felt warm and cozy. + +Her mother heard her singing and looked up from her computer. She saw Lila and the doll on the couch. She felt a pang in her heart. She realized that she had been ignoring her daughter and that she needed some time with her. She closed her computer and put down her phone. She walked over to the couch and sat next to Lila. + +"Hi, sweetie," she said. "Who is this?" + +"This is my baby," Lila said. "I am rocking her to sleep." + +"That's very nice of you," her mother said. "Can I rock her with you?" + +Lila smiled and nodded. She moved over and made some room for her mother. Her mother wrapped her arm around Lila and the doll and rocked them gently. She sang the same song that Lila had been singing. She kissed Lila's cheek and said, "I love you, my baby." + +Lila felt happy. She hugged her mother and the doll and said, "I love you, too, mother." She closed her eyes and fell asleep. +Rex was a dog who loved to play with his bone. He would run, jump, and chew on it every day. He thought his bone was perfect. It was big, hard, and tasty. + +One day, Rex saw a new dog in the park. His name was Max, and he had a ball. Max threw the ball and ran after it. He looked very happy. Rex wanted to play with Max, but he did not want to leave his bone. + +"Hi, Max," Rex barked. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Hi, Rex," Max barked back. "Sure, I want to play with you. Do you have a toy?" + +"Yes, I have a bone. It is perfect. Do you want to see it?" + +"Yes, I want to see it. Can you send it to me?" + +Rex did not know what send meant. He thought it meant to share. He liked Max, so he decided to share his bone. He picked it up with his mouth and ran towards Max. He dropped the bone in front of Max and wagged his tail. + +"Here, Max. This is my bone. It is perfect. You can have it." + +Max looked at the bone. He sniffed it and licked it. He thought it was nice, but not perfect. He preferred his ball. He picked up his ball with his mouth and ran towards Rex. He dropped the ball in front of Rex and wagged his tail. + +"Here, Rex. This is my ball. It is perfect. You can have it." + +Rex looked at the ball. He touched it and bounced it. He thought it was fun, but not perfect. He missed his bone. He picked up his bone with his mouth and ran back to Max. He dropped the bone next to the ball and wagged his tail. + +"Max, I like your ball. It is fun. But I love my bone. It is perfect. Can we play with both?" + +Max nodded and barked. He liked Rex. He thought he was kind. He picked up his ball with his mouth and threw it. Rex ran after it and caught it. He brought it back to Max and dropped it. Max picked up the bone with his mouth and chewed it. He gave it back to Rex and dropped it. They took turns playing with the ball and the bone. They had a lot of fun. They became good friends. They thought they were perfect for each other. +Lila was a lonely girl. She lived on a big farm with her dad and mom, but they were always busy. They had many animals to take care of, like cows and sheep and chickens. Lila liked the animals, but she wanted a friend to play with. + +One day, Lila saw a new animal in the stable. It was a small horse, with brown fur and a white spot on its nose. Lila ran to the stable and said hello to the horse. + +"Hi, I'm Lila. What's your name?" she asked. + +The horse looked at her and neighed softly. + +"I think you're saying your name is Spot. Is that right?" Lila guessed. + +The horse nodded and licked her hand. + +Lila smiled and hugged the horse. "You're so cute and friendly. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The horse nodded again and nuzzled her cheek. + +Lila was very happy. She found a friend in the stable. She decided to prepare a surprise for Spot. She ran to the kitchen and asked her mom for some apples and carrots. Then she ran back to the stable and gave them to Spot. + +"Here, Spot. These are for you. I hope you like them," she said. + +Spot ate the apples and carrots and thanked Lila with a whinny. + +Lila and Spot played together in the stable. They ran and jumped and rolled in the hay. They told each other stories and secrets. They had a lot of fun. + +Lila was not lonely anymore. She had a friend in the stable. And Spot was not lonely either. He had a friend in the girl. They were very happy. +Tom and Mia liked to play with their kayak in the lake. They took turns to sit in the kayak and paddle with a stick. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. + +One day, they saw a big fish in the water. It was shiny and had a long tail. Tom wanted to catch the fish. He said, "I will get the fish and show it to Mom and Dad. It will be incredible!" Mia said, "No, Tom, the fish is too big. It will weigh more than you and the kayak. It will pull you down and make you wet. Let the fish go." + +But Tom did not listen to Mia. He grabbed the stick and paddled fast to the fish. He tried to hit the fish with the stick, but the fish was smart and fast. It dodged the stick and swam under the kayak. It pushed the kayak with its tail and made it tip over. + +Tom and Mia fell into the water. They were scared and cold. They cried for help. The fish swam away and left them alone. Mom and Dad heard their cries and ran to the lake. They helped Tom and Mia out of the water and wrapped them in towels. They were angry and sad. + +They said, "Tom and Mia, you were very naughty and foolish. You did not listen to each other and you hurt the fish. The fish was incredible, but not in a good way. It was incredible how much trouble you caused. You are lucky you did not drown. You will not play with the kayak for a long time. You will stay in your room and think about what you did." Tom and Mia said they were sorry and hugged Mom and Dad. They learned their lesson and never chased big fish again. +Ben liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He pretended they were racing or having adventures. + +One day, he played too rough with his cars. He threw them against the wall and smashed them with his feet. He did not see that his dad was watching him. His dad was a mechanic. He fixed cars for a living. He was not happy with what Ben was doing. + +"Ben, stop!" his dad said. "You are destroying your cars. They are not for hurting. They are for having fun. How would you feel if someone destroyed your toys?" + +Ben looked at his dad. He saw his angry face. He felt bad. He did not want to make his dad mad. He did not want to hurt his cars. He liked his cars. He said, "I'm sorry, dad. I won't do it again." + +His dad picked up the broken cars. He said, "Some of these cars are very damaged. They need to be fixed. Do you want to help me fix them?" + +Ben nodded. He wanted to help his dad. He wanted to learn how to fix cars. He wanted to be a mechanic like his dad. He said, "Yes, dad. I want to help you." + +His dad smiled. He said, "That's very thoughtful of you, Ben. Come on, let's go to the garage. I have some tools and parts we can use. Maybe we can make your cars even better than before." + +Ben followed his dad. He was happy. He learned a lesson. He learned to be careful with his toys. He learned to be respectful of his dad's work. He learned to be thoughtful of others. He learned to love his cars. +Lily and Mom were going to bake a cake for Dad's birthday. Lily loved to help Mom in the kitchen. She put on her new apron and climbed on a stool. Mom gave her a big bowl and a spoon. + +"Can I mix the flour and the eggs, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful not to spill," Mom said. She turned on the oven and put a pan inside. + +Lily poured the flour and the eggs into the bowl. She stirred and stirred with the spoon. She felt very proud. She wanted to make the best cake ever for Dad. + +But then she saw something shiny on the counter. It was a box of matches. Lily was curious. She reached for the box and opened it. She saw the little sticks with red tips. She wondered what they did. + +She took one match and rubbed it on the side of the box. It made a spark and a flame. Lily gasped. She liked the fire. She wanted to see more. She took another match and lit it. And another. And another. + +Soon, she had a pile of matches burning on the counter. She didn't notice the smoke and the smell. She didn't hear Mom shouting from the other room. She didn't see the fire spreading to the curtains and the cabinets. + +She only saw the bright flames and the ash. She thought they were pretty. She smiled and clapped her hands. She didn't know she was in danger. She didn't know she had ruined the cake. She didn't know she had made a big mistake. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Sam says, "Let's go on the slide. It looks fun." Mia says, "OK, but be careful. It is very high." + +They run to the slide and climb the steps. Sam goes first. He sits on the slide and pushes himself down. He goes very fast and feels the wind in his hair. He says, "Whee! This is great!" He lands on the ground and stands up. He feels dizzy. He says, "Wow, I have a lot of power. I can hop like a bunny." + +He starts to hop around the slide. He hops on one foot, then on the other. He hops high and low. He hops in a circle and in a line. He hops and hops and hops. He laughs and says, "Hop, hop, hop. I am a hopping bunny." + +Mia watches Sam. She thinks he is silly. She says, "Sam, stop hopping. You will fall down. You are too dizzy." She goes on the slide. She sits on the slide and pushes herself down. She goes very fast and feels the wind in her hair. She says, "Whee! This is great!" She lands on the ground and stands up. She feels dizzy. She says, "Wow, I have a lot of power. I can spin like a top." + +She starts to spin around the slide. She spins on one spot, then on another. She spins fast and slow. She spins in a circle and in a line. She spins and spins and spins. She laughs and says, "Spin, spin, spin. I am a spinning top." + +Sam and Mia are having fun. They hop and spin and hop and spin. They do not see the other kids in the park. They do not hear the birds in the trees. They do not feel the sun on their skin. They only feel the power in their bodies. They are dizzy and happy. They are the hopping bunny and the spinning top. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to go out with Mom and Dad. Today, they go to a restaurant. The restaurant has many tables and chairs. It also has pictures on the walls and music in the air. + +Anna and Ben sit on a big chair. They have menus in their hands. They look at the pictures of food. They see pizza, pasta, salad, and ice cream. They are hungry and excited. + +"Mom, I want pizza!" Anna says. + +"Me too!" Ben says. + +"Okay, we can have pizza," Mom says. "What do you want to drink?" + +"Juice!" Anna and Ben say together. + +Mom smiles and calls the waiter. She tells him what they want. The waiter nods and goes away. + +Soon, the pizza comes. It is hot and cheesy. Anna and Ben take big bites. They say, "Yum!" Mom and Dad also eat their food. They talk and laugh. + +When they finish, the waiter brings ice cream. It is cold and sweet. Anna and Ben have chocolate. Mom and Dad have vanilla. They share and taste each other's ice cream. They say, "Mmm!" + +"Did you like the food?" Dad asks. + +"Yes, it was very good!" Anna and Ben say. + +"Me too," Mom says. "But now it is time to go. We have to leave." + +"Why?" Anna and Ben ask. + +"Because we have to go home and sleep," Mom says. "It is late and we are tired." + +Anna and Ben look at the clock. It is dark outside. They yawn and nod. + +"Okay, let's go," they say. + +They put on their coats and hats. They say, "Thank you" and "Bye" to the waiter. They walk to the door. The restaurant is clear. There are no more people. + +They go to the car. They buckle up. They drive home. They sing a song. They are happy. They had a fun day. +Tom and Lily were playing in the backyard. They liked to run and jump and chase each other. They saw a big grill near the fence. It was shiny and black and had a lid. + +"Let's play with the grill!" Tom said. He ran to the grill and lifted the lid. He saw some metal bars and a red button. + +"No, Tom, don't!" Lily said. She knew the grill was for cooking food and it could be hot and dangerous. She followed Tom and tried to stop him. + +But Tom did not listen. He pushed the red button and heard a click. Then he saw a big flame come out of the grill. He screamed and dropped the lid. He ran away from the grill and bumped into Lily. They both fell to the ground. + +Dad heard the noise and came out of the house. He saw the grill on fire and the kids on the grass. He ran to the grill and turned off the gas. He made sure the fire was out and the grill was safe. Then he turned to Tom and Lily. + +"What were you doing with the grill?" Dad asked. He was angry and scared. He did not want his kids to get hurt. + +"We were playing, Dad," Tom said. He was sorry and scared too. He knew he did something bad. + +"Playing with the grill is not a game, Tom. It is very dangerous. You could have burned yourself or the house. You were very lucky nothing bad happened. But you still have to be punished for your mistake. You are not allowed to play outside for the rest of the day. And you have to apologize to Lily for pushing her." + +"I'm sorry, Dad. I'm sorry, Lily. I won't play with the grill again," Tom said. He felt sad and ashamed. + +Dad hugged Tom and Lily. He was glad they were safe and not hurt. He told them he loved them and he wanted them to be careful. He took them inside the house and gave them some juice and cookies. He hoped they learned their lesson and would not play with the grill again. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they found a big box of crayons and paper in the playroom. They were very happy and decided to make a picture for their teacher. + +Lily drew a flower with many colors. She made the petals red, yellow, pink and purple. She made the stem green and the leaves blue. She smiled and said, "Look, Tom, this is my picture. Do you like it?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, Lily, your picture is very pretty. I like it a lot. I will draw a car with many colors too." He picked up a crayon and started to draw a car. He made the wheels black, the body orange, the windows white and the lights green. He was very proud of his picture and said, "Look, Lily, this is my picture. Do you like it?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Tom, your picture is very cool. I like it a lot. We can give our pictures to our teacher. She will be very happy." + +They put their pictures on the table and went to get some water. But they did not see that a naughty cat was hiding under the sofa. The cat saw the pictures and jumped on the table. He scratched the paper with his claws and bit the crayons with his teeth. He spoiled the pictures and made a big mess. + +When Lily and Tom came back, they saw what the cat had done. They were very sad and angry. They cried and said, "Oh no, our pictures are ruined. The cat spoiled them. What will we do?" + +Their teacher heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the spoiled pictures and the naughty cat. She hugged Lily and Tom and said, "Don't worry, my dear children. I know you worked hard on your pictures. They were very beautiful and I loved them. But accidents happen sometimes. The cat did not know better. He was just playing. We can make new pictures together. And we can put the crayons and paper away from the cat. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Tom wiped their tears and nodded. They said, "Thank you, teacher. You are very kind. We will make new pictures for you. And we will be careful with the cat. We are sorry for the mess." + +The teacher smiled and said, "You are very welcome. You are very good children. I am proud of you. Now, let's clean up and start again. And let's have some fun." +Lila was a thin lady who liked to bake. She made cakes and pies and cookies for her friends and family. She also liked to eat them, but she had to resist. She wanted to stay healthy and fit. + +One day, she baked a big chocolate cake for her son's birthday. It smelled so good and looked so yummy. She cut a small slice for herself and put it on a plate. She was about to take a bite when she heard a knock on the door. + +She opened the door and saw her friend Mia. Mia was a big lady who liked to eat. She saw the cake on the plate and said, "Oh, Lila, what a nice cake! Can I have some?" + +Lila felt tempted to share the cake with Mia, but she also wanted to resist. She said, "No, Mia, this cake is for my son's birthday. You can have some later, at the party." + +Mia pouted and said, "But I'm hungry now. And you have a slice for yourself. That's not fair." + +Lila sighed and said, "Mia, you have to resist too. You eat too much and you are not healthy. You should eat more fruits and vegetables and less cake and candy." + +Mia frowned and said, "But I don't like fruits and vegetables. I like cake and candy. They make me happy." + +Lila smiled and said, "Cake and candy make you happy for a little while, but fruits and vegetables make you happy for a long time. They give you energy and vitamins and make you strong and smart. Why don't you try some of these carrots and apples I have in the fridge?" + +Mia looked at the carrots and apples and said, "They look boring and tasteless. I don't want them." + +Lila said, "Trust me, they are not boring and tasteless. They are crunchy and sweet and juicy. And they are good for you. Come on, Mia, be brave and try something new. You might like it." + +Mia hesitated and said, "Well, maybe I'll try one carrot and one apple. But only if you give me a small piece of cake later." + +Lila agreed and said, "Deal. But only a small piece, okay?" + +Mia nodded and said, "Okay." + +They went to the kitchen and Lila gave Mia a carrot and an apple. Mia bit into the carrot and said, "Hey, this is not bad. It's crunchy and fresh." + +Then she bit into the apple and said, "Wow, this is good. It's sweet and juicy." + +Lila smiled and said, "See, I told you. You like fruits and vegetables. They are yummy and healthy." + +Mia smiled and said, "You're right, Lila. They are yummy and healthy. And I feel better already. Thank you for helping me resist the cake." + +Lila hugged Mia and said, "You're welcome, Mia. You're a good friend. And you can still have a small piece of cake later, at the party." + +They laughed and went to the living room to wait for the guests. They were happy and proud of themselves for resisting the cake. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box. The box has many tools inside. Lily and Tom want to use the tools to make something. + +Lily picks up a hammer. She says, "I want to make a house." Tom picks up a saw. He says, "I want to make a boat." They start to work on different sides of the box. But soon, they hear a loud noise. They look up and see a big dog. The dog is wet and dirty. He runs to the box and jumps on it. He breaks the box and the tools. He barks and wags his tail. + +Lily and Tom are scared and angry. They shout, "Go away, dog! You are bad! You ruin our fun!" The dog does not listen. He thinks they want to play. He bows to them and licks their faces. He makes them more wet and dirty. + +Lily and Tom do not like the dog. They run away from him. They look for a new place to play. They see a slide. They climb up the slide. They slide down fast. They laugh and forget about the dog and the tools. They are happy again. +Sara and Ben went to the big water with Mom and Dad. They wanted to see the dolphins. They put on their hats and sun cream. They held hands and walked to the boat. + +"Look, look!" Sara said. "I see a dolphin!" She pointed to the water. A gray and white dolphin jumped out of the water and made a splash. Sara clapped her hands and laughed. + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Ben said. He watched the dolphin too. He saw another dolphin next to it. The dolphins were playing and swimming together. They made funny noises. + +"Hello, dolphins!" Ben said. He waved to them. The dolphins waved back with their tails. They seemed to say hello too. + +"Do you want to feed the dolphins?" Mom asked. She gave Sara and Ben some fish. Sara and Ben nodded. They threw the fish to the water. The dolphins came closer and ate the fish. They thanked Sara and Ben with a smile. + +Sara and Ben were very happy. They watched the dolphins for a long time. They saw big dolphins and little dolphins. They saw dolphins do tricks and flips. They learned a lot about dolphins. They loved the dolphins. +Sam was a dog who liked to run and play. He had a big yard with a fence and a house with a family. He loved his family and they loved him. He belonged with them. + +One day, Sam saw a hole in the fence. He was curious and wanted to explore. He squeezed through the hole and ran to the street. He saw many cars and people and noises. He was scared and confused. He did not belong here. + +He ran and ran until he found a park. He saw some other dogs who were playing with a ball. He wanted to join them and have fun. He ran to the ball and tried to grab it with his mouth. But the other dogs growled and barked at him. They did not want him to play with them. They said he was filthy and smelled bad. He did not belong with them. + +He ran away from the park and felt sad and lonely. He wanted to go back to his family and his yard. He did not know how to find them. He was hungry and thirsty. He saw a big lake and ran to it. He hoped to find some water and maybe some fish. He dipped his tongue in the lake and tasted something strange. It was not water. It was salt. He spit it out and coughed. He did not belong here. + +He heard a voice calling his name. It was his family. They had been looking for him. They saw him by the lake and ran to him. They hugged him and kissed him and told him they were sorry. They said they loved him and he belonged with them. They took him to the car and drove him home. They gave him some water and some food and a bath. He felt happy and safe. He belonged with them. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. One day, they saw a new family moving in next door. They had a truck full of boxes and a dog. + +"Let's go say hi," Lily said. She liked to make new friends. + +"OK," Ben said. He liked dogs. + +They ran to the fence and waved at the new family. The mom and dad smiled and said hello. The dog barked and wagged his tail. But the boy, who was tall and had red hair, did not say anything. He frowned and looked away. + +"Why are you frowning?" Lily asked. She wanted to be nice. + +"I don't want to be here," the boy said. "I miss my old home. It was in the west, where the sun sets. It was big and green and had a lake. This home is small and gray and has no lake." + +Lily and Ben felt sad for the boy. They knew how hard it was to move to a new place. They had moved last year from the east, where the sun rises. They had left their old friends and school behind. + +"We know how you feel," Ben said. "We moved here too. But we found new things to like. Like the swing, the slide and the sandbox. And the dog. What is his name?" + +The boy looked at his dog, who licked his face. He smiled a little. + +"His name is Spot," he said. "He is my best friend." + +Lily and Ben smiled too. + +"Spot is a good name," Lily said. "Do you want to play with us? We can share our toys. And maybe we can be your new friends too." + +The boy thought for a moment. He still missed his old home, but he also felt lonely. He nodded and said yes. + +"OK," he said. "That sounds fun. Thank you." + +He climbed over the fence and joined Lily and Ben. They played with the swing, the slide, the sandbox and the dog. They laughed and talked and had a good time. The boy felt happier. He did not frown anymore. He had found new things to like. And new friends. +Anna liked to paint. She had many colors and brushes. She painted flowers and trees and animals. She was a good painter. + +One day, Anna wanted to paint her room. She asked her mom if she could. Her mom said no. She said it was too messy and hard. She said Anna could paint on paper or canvas. Anna was sad. She wanted to paint her room. + +Anna waited until her mom was busy. She took her paints and brushes and went to her room. She closed the door. She started to paint on the wall. She painted a big rainbow and a sun and a cloud. She painted a bird and a butterfly and a cat. She was happy. She was a painter. + +But then her mom came to her room. She opened the door. She saw the wall. She was angry. She said, "Anna, what did you do? You painted on the wall! You made a big mess! You did not listen to me! You are in trouble!" + +Anna saw her mom. She saw the wall. She was scared. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I wanted to paint my room. I wanted to make it pretty. I did not mean to make you angry. Please don't be mad at me." + +Her mom looked at Anna. She looked at the wall. She was still angry. But she was also sad. She said, "Anna, I know you like to paint. But you can't paint on the wall. You have to ask me first. You have to use paper or canvas. You have to be careful and clean. You have to follow the rules. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I won't paint on the wall again. I will follow the rules. I will be careful and clean. I will use paper or canvas. Please forgive me." + +Her mom hugged Anna. She said, "I forgive you, Anna. But you have to help me clean the wall. You have to settle for paper or canvas. You have to wait until you are older to paint your room. OK?" + +Anna hugged her mom. She said, "OK, mom. I will help you clean the wall. I will settle for paper or canvas. I will wait until I am older to paint my room. I love you, mom." + +Her mom said, "I love you, too, Anna. You are a good painter. But you are also a good daughter. Come on, let's clean the wall." +Tom and Lily were playing hide and seek in the park. Tom was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran to a big tree and hid behind it. She hoped Tom would not find her. + +Tom looked around the park. He saw the swings, the slide, the sandbox and the fountain. He did not see Lily. He was anxious. He wanted to find Lily and win the game. He called out, "Lily, where are you? Come out, come out, or I will count to ten!" + +Lily heard Tom's voice. She was scared. She did not want to lose the game. She did not want to come out. She stayed behind the tree and kept quiet. + +Tom counted to ten. He said, "Lily, I counted to ten. You have to surrender or you lose the game. Do you surrender?" He waited for Lily to answer. + +Lily did not answer. She did not want to surrender. She wanted to win the game. But she also did not want to make Tom sad. She thought for a moment. Then she had an idea. She said, "Tom, I have a pass. I can stay hidden for one more minute. Then I will come out. OK?" + +Tom heard Lily's voice. He was surprised. He said, "A pass? What is a pass? How do you have a pass?" + +Lily said, "A pass is a special thing. It lets you do something different. I have a pass because I am your sister. And I love you. Do you love me?" + +Tom smiled. He said, "Yes, I love you, Lily. And I love your pass. OK, you can stay hidden for one more minute. But then you have to come out. Deal?" + +Lily smiled too. She said, "Deal. Thank you, Tom. You are a good seeker. And a good brother." + +They both laughed. They were happy. They enjoyed the game. And they loved each other. +Jill and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with many fruits on it. They wanted to pick some fruits and eat them. + +"Look, Tom, there are apples and pears and plums. Let's get some," Jill said. + +"OK, Jill, but we have to hurry. The fruits are high and we are small. We need to find a stick or a ladder," Tom said. + +They looked around and saw a ladder leaning on a fence. They ran to the ladder and carried it to the tree. They put the ladder against the tree and climbed up. They reached for the fruits and filled their pockets. + +"Yum, these fruits are sweet and juicy. We are lucky to find them," Jill said. + +But then they heard a loud voice. It was the farmer who owned the tree. He was angry that they took his fruits without asking. + +"Hey, you two, get down from my tree. Those are my fruits. You are stealing from me," the farmer shouted. + +Jill and Tom were scared. They dropped the fruits and climbed down the ladder. They ran away from the tree and the farmer. + +"Sorry, sir, we didn't know. We were hungry and the fruits looked good," Tom said. + +"Next time, ask before you take. I am a modest man, but I work hard for my fruits. They are not for free," the farmer said. + +Jill and Tom felt bad. They learned a lesson. They should not take things that are not theirs. They should respect other people's work. They decided to say sorry to the farmer and give him some of their toys. They hoped he would forgive them. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they find a big nail on the floor. It is shiny and pointy. + +"Look, a nail!" Lily says. "I want to have it." + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. "I saw it first." + +They both grab the nail and pull hard. They start to yell and cry. + +"Give me the nail!" Lily says. + +"Let go of the nail!" Ben says. + +They do not share the nail. They are not nice to each other. + +Sam is another friend. He sees Lily and Ben fighting. He feels sad. He does not like to see his friends angry. + +"Hey, stop it!" Sam says. "Why are you fighting over a nail? It is not a toy. It can hurt you." + +Lily and Ben look at Sam. They see his sad face. They feel sorry. + +"You are right, Sam," Lily says. "The nail is not a toy. It can hurt us. We are sorry for fighting." + +"Me too," Ben says. "We are sorry for being mean. We should share and be kind." + +They give the nail to Sam. Sam puts it in a safe place. He does not want anyone to get hurt. + +"Thank you, Sam," Lily and Ben say. "You are a good friend. Do you want to play with us?" + +"Yes, I do," Sam says. "Let's play with toys and draw pictures." + +They smile and hug. They are happy again. They do not tease or fight. They are good friends. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a fancy dress with flowers and ribbons. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her look pretty. + +One day, Lily decided to feed Anna some tea and cookies. She took Anna to the kitchen and found a small cup and a plate. She poured some water in the cup and pretended it was tea. She took a cookie from the jar and broke it in half. She gave one half to Anna and ate the other half herself. + +Lily and Anna had a nice tea party. They talked and laughed and sang. Lily was very happy. She wanted to see how happy Anna was too. She took Anna to the bathroom and showed her the mirror. She said, "Look, Anna, you are so pretty and fancy. Do you like your tea and cookie?" + +But when Lily looked in the mirror, she saw something strange. Anna was not smiling. She was not laughing. She was not singing. She was not happy. She was crying. Lily was confused. She asked, "Why are you crying, Anna? What is wrong?" + +Anna looked at Lily with sad eyes. She said, "I am crying because you are not my real mommy. You are just a girl who plays with me. You do not love me. You do not feed me real food. You do not hug me. You do not keep me warm. You do not make me feel safe. You only make me look fancy. But fancy is not enough. I want a real mommy who loves me." + +Lily felt sorry for Anna. She did not know that Anna felt that way. She thought Anna was happy with her. She loved Anna very much. She wanted to make Anna feel better. She said, "I am sorry, Anna. I do not mean to make you sad. I do love you. You are my best friend. You are not just a doll. You are real to me. I will feed you real food. I will hug you. I will keep you warm. I will make you feel safe. I will not only make you look fancy. I will make you feel happy." + +Lily hugged Anna and kissed her cheek. She took her back to the kitchen and gave her some milk and a banana. She wrapped her in a blanket and took her to her room. She cuddled with her on the bed and read her a story. She told her that she was her real mommy and that she loved her very much. She said, "You are my pretty and fancy and happy Anna. You are my real Anna." + +Anna smiled and hugged Lily back. She said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my real mommy and I love you very much. You are my kind and sweet and happy Lily. You are my real Lily." + +Lily and Anna fell asleep in each other's arms. They had a nice dream. They dreamed that they were a real family. They were happy. +Sara and Tom liked to play near the creek. They saw many fish and frogs and birds there. They also liked to mark on the rocks with sticks. They made shapes and letters and faces. + +One day, they found a big rock that was smooth and flat. They wanted to mark on it together. They took their sticks and started to draw. Sara made a sun and Tom made a star. They were brilliant. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was water rushing down the creek. It was a flood. The water was fast and strong. It came closer and closer to the rock. Sara and Tom were scared. They tried to run away, but it was too late. The water reached them and swept them away. They could not swim or scream. They were gone. + +The rock was still there, with their marks on it. But no one saw them. The water covered them up. The sun and the star were not brilliant anymore. They were dark and sad. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Tim went first and slid down fast. He laughed and said, "That was fun! Come on, Sam, try it!" + +Sam looked at the slide and felt fearful. It was too high and too steep for him. He said, "No, thank you, Tim. I don't want to slide. I want to play with the green ball." + +Tim rolled his eyes and said, "Don't be a baby, Sam. Sliding is easy and fun. You just have to close your eyes and go. Don't you want to be brave like me?" + +Sam shook his head and said, "No, thank you, Tim. I don't want to be brave like you. I want to be happy like me. I like the green ball. It is soft and round and bouncy. It makes me smile." + +Tim sighed and said, "Fine, Sam. You can play with the green ball. But you are missing out on the slide. It is the best thing in the park." + +Tim went back to the slide and slid down again and again. He did not notice that the sky was getting dark and the wind was getting strong. He did not hear his mom calling him to go home. He only cared about the slide. + +Sam played with the green ball and saw the clouds and heard the wind. He heard his mom calling him to go home. He picked up the green ball and ran to his mom. He said, "Mom, let's go home. It is going to rain soon." + +Mom smiled and said, "Good job, Sam. You are very smart and careful. You know how to watch the weather and listen to me. Where is Tim?" + +Sam pointed to the slide and said, "Tim is still sliding. He does not want to stop. He says he is brave." + +Mom frowned and said, "Tim is not brave. He is foolish. He does not know how to watch the weather and listen to me. He is in danger of getting wet and cold and sick. Come on, Sam, let's go get him." + +Mom and Sam went to the slide and found Tim. He was wet and cold and shivering. He was not laughing anymore. He was crying and saying, "Mom, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I should have listened to you and Sam. I should have stopped sliding and gone home. I was not brave. I was stupid." + +Mom hugged Tim and said, "It's okay, Tim. I forgive you. You made a mistake, but you can learn from it. Next time, you will be more smart and careful. You will watch the weather and listen to me. You will know when to have fun and when to go home. You will be brave in the right way." + +Mom took Tim and Sam home. She gave them warm clothes and hot soup. She kissed them and said, "I love you both. You are my good boys. You can play in the park again tomorrow. But remember, the slide is not the only thing that is fun. The green ball is fun too. And so is being happy and safe and healthy." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of being smart and careful, listening to parents, and knowing when to have fun and when to stop. It also shows that being brave does not mean being reckless or stubborn, but being wise and responsible. It also shows that different things can make different people happy, and that happiness is more important than pride. +Lily and Ben were excited to play with their new toy. It was a big box with many holes. Each hole had a different shape. There were circles, squares, stars, and triangles. Lily and Ben had to find the right shape to fit in each hole. + +"Look, I have a star!" Lily said, holding a yellow star. She tried to put it in a circle hole, but it did not fit. "Oh no, it is too big!" + +"Try this one!" Ben said, pointing to a star hole. He had a blue circle in his hand. He tried to put it in a triangle hole, but it did not fit. "Oh no, it is too round!" + +They swapped their shapes and tried again. This time, they fit perfectly. Lily and Ben smiled and clapped their hands. + +"Yay, we did it!" they said together. + +They kept playing with the other shapes, matching them with the right holes. They had fun and learned a lot. + +But then, they heard their mom calling them. + +"Kids, it is time for lunch! Come and wash your hands!" + +Lily and Ben did not want to stop playing. They wanted to finish all the shapes. + +"Can we play a little more?" Lily asked. + +"No, you have to eat now. You can play later." Mom said. + +Lily and Ben sighed. They looked at their toy. There were still some shapes left. + +"Let's put them away quickly!" Ben said. + +They grabbed the shapes and tried to put them in the box. But they did not look at the holes. They just pushed them in any hole they could find. + +"Shut, shut, shut!" they said, as they closed the lid. + +They ran to the kitchen, holding their toy. They did not notice that some shapes were sticking out of the wrong holes. + +Mom saw their toy and smiled. + +"What a funny box!" she said. "Did you have fun with it?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were still excited. + +"Yes, we did!" they said. "We love our toy!" +Lily and Max were twins who liked to draw pictures. One day, they saw a flyer that said there was a contest for the best picture of a farm. The winner would get a big prize. Lily and Max wanted to win the prize, so they each drew a picture of a farm with animals and plants. + +They showed their pictures to their mom, who said they were both very good. She said she would mail them to the judge, who would pick the best one. Lily and Max were excited and hugged their mom. + +The next week, they got a letter in the mail. It was from the judge. Lily opened it and read it out loud. "Dear Lily and Max, thank you for your pictures. They are both very nice, but I liked Lily's picture more. She is the winner of the contest. Congratulations, Lily! You will get your prize soon. Love, the judge." + +Lily was very happy and jumped up and down. She said, "Yay, I won! I won! I wonder what the prize is. Maybe it is a toy or a book or a cake." + +Max was very sad and angry. He said, "That is not fair! My picture was better than yours. The judge is wrong. He does not know anything about farms. I want the prize too. You are lucky. I am envious." + +Lily felt sorry for Max. She said, "Don't be envious, Max. I love you. You are my twin. You can share the prize with me. We can play with it together. Maybe it is something we both like." + +Max looked at Lily and smiled. He said, "Really? You would share the prize with me? Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. I love you too. You are my twin. I am sorry I was envious. Let's see what the prize is." + +They hugged each other and waited for the prize to come. They hoped it was something fun and big and colorful. They were happy to be twins. +Lily and Ben were waiting for their grandma to arrive. They liked grandma very much. She always brought them toys and cookies. They looked out of the window and saw a big car. It was grandma's car! + +"Grandma is here!" Lily shouted. She ran to the door and opened it. Ben followed her. Grandma got out of the car and smiled. She had a big bag in her hand. + +"Hello, my darlings!" Grandma said. She hugged Lily and Ben and gave them a kiss. "I have something for you in my bag. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben said. They followed grandma to the living room. Grandma opened her bag and took out two bowls. One was pink and one was blue. They had pictures of animals on them. + +"These are your new bowls," Grandma said. "You can use them for your breakfast or your soup. They are very pretty and fun. Do you like them?" + +"I love them!" Lily said. She took the pink bowl and hugged it. It had a picture of a cat on it. Lily liked cats. + +"Me too!" Ben said. He took the blue bowl and held it. It had a picture of a dog on it. Ben liked dogs. + +"Thank you, grandma!" Lily and Ben said. They were very happy with their new bowls. + +But then, something naughty happened. Ben saw that Lily's bowl had a cat on it. He did not like cats. He liked dogs better. He wanted to have the cat bowl for himself. He grabbed Lily's bowl and tried to take it away from her. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Lily said. She did not want to give up her bowl. She pulled it back and shouted. "Give it back!" + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. He did not want to give up his bowl either. He pushed Lily and yelled. "I want it!" + +Lily and Ben started to fight over the bowl. They did not listen to grandma, who told them to stop. They did not see that the bowl was slipping from their hands. They did not hear the loud crash when the bowl fell to the floor and broke into pieces. + +"Oh, no!" Grandma said. She was very sad and angry. She looked at Lily and Ben, who were still fighting. "What have you done? You have broken your new bowl! You have been very naughty!" + +Lily and Ben stopped fighting. They looked at the broken bowl and felt very sorry. They had ruined their gift. They had made grandma unhappy. They had been very naughty. + +"Sorry, grandma," Lily and Ben said. They hung their heads and cried. "We are sorry." + +Grandma sighed. She was still sad and angry, but she also loved Lily and Ben. She knew they were still little and did not know better. She decided to forgive them and teach them a lesson. + +"It's okay, my darlings," Grandma said. She hugged Lily and Ben and wiped their tears. "I forgive you. But you have to learn to share and be nice to each other. You have to appreciate what you have and not be greedy. You have to say sorry and mean it. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, grandma," Lily and Ben said. They nodded and hugged grandma back. "We understand. We are sorry. We love you." + +Grandma smiled. She still had the blue bowl in her bag. She took it out and gave it to Lily and Ben. "Here, you can have this bowl. You can use it together and take turns. You can be good and happy. You can be my darlings." + +"Thank you, grandma," Lily and Ben said. They took the blue bowl and looked at it. It had a picture of a cow on it. Lily and Ben liked cows. They liked the blue bowl. They liked grandma. They liked each other. + +They decided to be good and happy. They decided to be grandma's darlings. They decided to never be naughty again. +Ben loves to play with his jet. It is red and shiny and makes a loud noise. He pretends he is a pilot and flies it around the room. He likes to deliver things with his jet, like toys and books and snacks. + +One day, he decides to deliver a surprise to his mom. He puts a cookie in his jet and flies it to the kitchen, where his mom is making lunch. He lands his jet on the table and says, "Mom, I have something for you!" + +His mom smiles and looks at his jet. She sees the cookie and says, "Thank you, Ben! What a nice surprise! You are a mighty pilot and a kind son!" + +Ben feels happy and proud. He hugs his mom and says, "You're welcome, Mom! I love you!" + +They share the cookie and enjoy their lunch. Ben thinks his jet is the best toy ever. He can't wait to deliver more surprises with it. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and worms. Sometimes they found shiny stones or pretty flowers. They had a big bucket to put their finds in. + +One day, they saw something shiny and round in the dirt. They dug it out and saw that it was a coin. It had a picture of a man on one side and a bird on the other. They wondered what it was and where it came from. They decided to show it to their mom. + +They ran to the house with the coin in their hand. They found their mom in the kitchen. She was making cookies. They showed her the coin and asked her what it was. She smiled and said it was a very old coin. She said it was a reward for finding something hidden in the garden. She said someone must have buried it there a long time ago. + +She said they could keep the coin and put it in their piggy bank. She also said they could have a cookie each for being good explorers. She poured them some milk and gave them a plate of cookies. They thanked her and ate their cookies. They were very happy with their reward. They wondered what else they could find in the garden. +Tim and Lily were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were on a magic rug that could fly. They put a big pillow on the rug and sat on it. They made noises like a plane and waved to their toys. + +"Where are we going, Tim?" Lily asked. + +"We are going to the zoo, Lily. We will see the animals and feed them," Tim said. + +They flew over the couch, the table, and the lamp. They saw their mom in the kitchen. She was making a cake. + +"Hi, mom!" they shouted. + +"Hi, kids! Be careful with the rug. It is old and has a hole," mom said. + +They did not hear mom. They were too busy flying. They flew over the door and the window. They saw the garden and the trees. + +"Look, Lily! There is the zoo!" Tim said. + +He pointed to the fence. Behind the fence, there was a big dog. The dog was barking and jumping. It was enormous. + +"Wow, Tim! It is a lion!" Lily said. + +They wanted to see the lion closer. They flew over the fence. The dog saw them. It was angry. It ran towards them. + +"Roar!" the dog said. + +"Uh-oh!" Tim and Lily said. + +They were scared. They tried to fly away. But the rug was old and had a hole. The hole got bigger. The pillow fell off. Tim and Lily fell off too. They landed on the grass. + +"Ouch!" they said. + +The dog was still barking and jumping. It wanted to play. It came closer. Tim and Lily stood up. They ran back to the fence. They climbed over it. They left the rug and the pillow behind. + +"Mom!" they cried. + +Mom heard them. She came out of the kitchen. She saw them. She saw the dog. She saw the rug and the pillow. + +"Oh, no!" she said. + +She ran to the fence. She called the dog. She gave it a bone. The dog stopped barking and jumping. It ate the bone. It was happy. + +Mom got the rug and the pillow. She brought them back to the living room. She hugged Tim and Lily. + +"Are you okay, kids?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom. We are sorry. We broke the rug. We made the dog angry," Tim and Lily said. + +"It's okay, kids. I'm glad you are safe. The rug was old and had a hole. The dog was not angry. It was lonely. It wanted to play. But you should not fly over the fence. It is dangerous. Next time, stay in the living room," mom said. + +"Okay, mom. We will. Can we have some cake?" Tim and Lily asked. + +"Of course, you can. But first, let's clean up the rug and the pillow. And then, let's read a book about the zoo. There are many animals there. And they are not all lions," mom said. + +"Okay, mom. We love you. We love the zoo. And we love the magic rug. Even if it has a hole," Tim and Lily said. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But soon, the sky became dark and it started to rain. "Oh no, we have to go home now," said mom. "But we want to play more," said Tom and Lily. + +Mom took them to the car and drove home. On the way, they saw a snake on the road. It was wet and cold and looked sad. "Poor snake, it has no home to go to," said Lily. "Can we help it, mom?" asked Tom. + +Mom stopped the car and got out. She took a big towel from the trunk and wrapped the snake gently. She put it in a box and brought it inside the car. "We can take it to the animal shelter, they will take care of it," said mom. + +Tom and Lily smiled and thanked mom. They learned that even if they were sad because of the rain, they could still be kind and help others who were in need. The snake also looked happier and warmer in the box. They all felt good in their hearts. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big balloon man who made animals out of gas. He had a big bag of gas and a long tube. He blew into the tube and twisted the gas into shapes. He made a dog, a cat, a bird, and a snake. + +"Can we have one, please?" Lily and Tom asked. + +"Sure, you can have one each. But be careful, they are very strong. Don't let them pop or fly away," the balloon man said. + +He gave Lily a pink bird and Tom a green snake. They thanked him and ran to the swings. They had fun swinging and holding their gas animals. + +But then, a strong wind came and blew Lily's bird away. She cried and tried to catch it, but it was too high. Tom saw her and felt sorry. He had an idea. He ran to the balloon man and asked him for another bird. + +"Sorry, kid, I'm out of pink gas. I only have blue left," the balloon man said. + +"That's okay, I'll take a blue one. It's for my sister. She lost her pink one," Tom said. + +He took the blue bird and ran back to Lily. He gave her the bird and said, "Here, Lily, this is for you. I'm sorry you lost your pink one. But I think blue is a nice color too." + +Lily stopped crying and smiled. She hugged Tom and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are the best brother ever. You surprised me with a new bird. I don't care what color it is. I love it and I love you." + +They hugged and played with their gas animals. They learned to share and to be kind. They were happy and strong. +Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Ben wants to go first. He runs to the slide and climbs up. Mia follows him. + +"Wait for me, Ben!" Mia says. "We can slide together!" + +But Ben does not wait. He slides down very fast. He feels the wind in his hair. He feels happy. He laughs. + +Mia is sad. She slides down after him. She feels angry. She does not laugh. + +"Ben, that was not nice!" Mia says. "You did not share the slide!" + +Ben does not care. He runs to the slide again. He climbs up and slides down. He does this many times. He feels dizzy. He feels sick. + +Mia sees Ben. She feels sorry for him. She goes to him. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Mia asks. "You look pale." + +Ben shakes his head. He feels a bad taste in his mouth. He feels like throwing up. + +"I don't feel good, Mia," Ben says. "I slid too much." + +Mia hugs him. She feels sorry for him. She says, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. Next time, let's share the slide, okay?" + +Ben nods. He feels better. He says, "Okay, Mia. I'm sorry. You are a good sister." + +They hug. They feel happy. They go to their mom. She gives them juice and cookies. They feel better. They share the juice and cookies. They feel happy. They love each other. The end. +Anna and Ben were going to sleep over at Grandma's house. They were very happy because Grandma had a big garden with many flowers and a swing. They packed their bags with their pajamas, their toothbrushes and their favorite toys. + +When they arrived, Grandma gave them a big hug and a kiss. She showed them their room, where they could see two beds with pretty sheets and pillows. "This is your bed, Anna, and this is your bed, Ben," Grandma said. "You can unpack your bags and get ready for dinner." + +Anna and Ben opened their bags and took out their things. Anna put her pajamas on her bed, her toothbrush in the bathroom and her doll on the nightstand. Ben put his pajamas on his bed, his toothbrush in the bathroom and his car on the floor. But then he saw something else in his bag. It was a sheet of paper with a big red F on it. It was his math test from school. He had done very badly and he felt ashamed. He did not want Grandma to see it. + +He quickly hid the sheet under his pillow and hoped that no one would find it. He joined Anna and Grandma in the kitchen, where they had a delicious dinner of chicken and potatoes. Grandma asked them about their school and their friends. Anna told her everything, but Ben was quiet. He was afraid that Grandma would ask him about his math test. + +After dinner, they brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They said good night to Grandma and went to their room. Anna hugged her doll and fell asleep. Ben lay on his bed and looked at the ceiling. He felt bad about his math test and about hiding it from Grandma. He wished he could tell her the truth and ask for her help. He wondered if she would still love him if she knew. + +He heard a knock on the door. It was Grandma. She came in with a smile and a book. "Can I read you a story, Ben?" she asked. Ben nodded. He liked Grandma's stories. She sat on his bed and opened the book. But before she started, she noticed something under his pillow. It was the sheet of paper with the red F. She took it out and looked at it. She saw Ben's name and his math test. She saw how many mistakes he had made. + +She looked at Ben and saw his eyes fill with tears. He was afraid that Grandma would be angry or disappointed. He wanted to hide under his sheet. But Grandma did not yell or scold. She put the sheet aside and hugged Ben. She said, "Ben, I love you very much. And I'm proud of you for trying your best. Math can be hard sometimes, but you can learn and improve. You don't have to be ashamed of your test. You can show it to me and we can talk about it. I can help you with your homework and teach you some tricks. You are a smart and wonderful boy, and I'm always here for you." + +Ben felt a warm and happy feeling in his chest. He hugged Grandma back and said, "Thank you, Grandma. I love you too. I'm sorry I hid my test from you. I was scared that you would not love me anymore. But now I know that you do. And I want to learn and do better. Can you read me a story now?" + +Grandma smiled and kissed his forehead. She said, "Of course, my dear. Let's read a story together." She opened the book and began to read. Ben listened and smiled. He felt safe and loved. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. +Anna and Ben were at the beach with their mom. They liked to play in the sand and make castles and tunnels. Anna had a big bucket and a shovel. Ben had a small bucket and a spoon. + +Anna was busy making a big castle with towers and walls. She used her shovel to dig and pat the sand. Ben was trying to make a tunnel with his spoon, but it kept falling apart. He looked at Anna's castle and felt envious. He wanted a big bucket and a shovel too. + +"Anna, can I use your bucket and shovel?" Ben asked. + +"No, they are mine. You have your own bucket and spoon. Go make your own castle," Anna said. + +"But your bucket and shovel are better. Mine are too small and silly. Please, Anna, let me use them," Ben begged. + +"No, no, no. Go away, Ben. You are bothering me," Anna said. + +Ben felt sad and angry. He didn't want to play with his bucket and spoon anymore. He walked away from Anna and sat on a rock. He gazed at the sea and the sky. He saw some birds flying and some boats sailing. He wished he could fly or sail too. + +Mom saw Ben sitting alone and went to him. She hugged him and asked him what was wrong. + +"Anna won't let me use her bucket and shovel. She is mean. I don't like her castle. I want to fly or sail," Ben said. + +Mom smiled and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. Anna should share with you. But you don't need a bucket and shovel to have fun. You can use your imagination and pretend to be anything you want. You can be a bird or a boat or a pirate or a superhero. You can make your own stories and adventures. Would you like to try?" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He liked to use his imagination. He got up from the rock and ran to the water. He pretended to be a boat and made waves with his arms. He pretended to be a bird and flapped his wings. He pretended to be a pirate and shouted, "Ahoy, matey!" + +Anna saw Ben having fun and felt curious. She left her castle and went to him. She asked him what he was doing. + +"I'm a boat and a bird and a pirate. I'm having fun. Do you want to play with me?" Ben asked. + +Anna nodded and smiled. She wanted to play with Ben. She said, "Yes, I want to play with you. Can I be a mermaid and a princess and a superhero?" + +Ben said, "Yes, you can. Let's play together." + +They played together and used their imagination. They forgot about the bucket and shovel and the castle and the sand. They were happy and had fun. Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of them. +Lily liked to feed the birds in the park. She had a network of friends who also liked birds. They would bring bread and seeds and share them with the birds. They would watch the birds fly and sing and play. + +One day, Lily saw a new bird in the park. It was big and white and had a fancy hat on its head. Lily thought it was a very pretty bird. She wanted to feed it and make friends with it. She took some bread from her bag and walked towards the bird. + +"Hello, bird," Lily said. "Do you want some bread? I have a lot of bread. You can have some." + +The bird looked at Lily and opened its mouth. It did not want bread. It wanted Lily. It was not a bird. It was a crocodile. It had escaped from the zoo and was hiding in the park. It had a fancy hat on its head to trick people. + +The crocodile snapped its jaws and bit Lily. Lily screamed and dropped the bread. The crocodile dragged Lily into the water and ate her. The other birds flew away. The other children ran away. The crocodile was happy. It had a good meal. It kept the fancy hat on its head. It looked for more people to trick and eat. +Anna liked to play dress-up with her dolls. She had many clothes for them, but her favorite was a blue uniform. It was her grandpa's old uniform from when he was a soldier. He gave it to her as a gift and told her to keep it safe. + +One day, Anna wanted to show her uniform to her friend Lily. She put it on her biggest doll and went to Lily's house. Lily was happy to see Anna and her doll. She said, "Wow, your doll looks very smart in that uniform. Can I try it on my doll?" + +Anna did not want to share her uniform. She said, "No, this is my special uniform. Grandpa said to keep it. You can play with my other clothes." + +Lily was sad and angry. She said, "That's not fair. You have so many clothes and I only have a few. You are a bad friend. I don't want to play with you anymore." She ran inside her house and slammed the door. + +Anna felt sorry and lonely. She wished she had been nicer to Lily. She remembered what her grandpa had told her once. He said, "Uniforms are not just clothes. They are symbols of duty and honor. They remind us of the people we serve and the friends we make. They are meant to be shared, not kept." + +Anna decided to go back to Lily's house and knock on the door. She said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I was wrong. You can try on my uniform. It's not just mine, it's grandpa's too. He was a soldier and he had many friends. He would want us to be friends too." + +Lily opened the door and smiled. She said, "Thank you, Anna. I'm sorry too. I was mean. You are a good friend. Let's play dress-up together." + +Anna and Lily hugged and went to Anna's house. They played with the uniform and the other clothes. They pretended to be soldiers and heroes. They had a lot of fun and learned to share. Grandpa would be proud of them. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the sand. They had buckets and shovels and made castles and hills. One day, they saw an enormous sand pile near the fence. It was bigger than them and looked like fun. + +They ran to the sand pile and started to dig and scoop. They wanted to make a giant castle with towers and walls. They worked hard and had fun. But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck with a shovel on the front. It came to the sand pile and stopped. + +The truck driver got out and saw Ben and Lily. He was angry. He said, "This is my sand. I need it for a job. You can't play here. Go away!" + +Ben and Lily were scared and sad. They liked the sand pile. They didn't want to leave. They said, "Please, can we stay? We just want to play. We made a castle. Look!" + +The truck driver looked at the castle. It was very nice. He felt sorry for Ben and Lily. He said, "OK, you can stay for a little while. But then you have to go. I have to take the sand soon." + +Ben and Lily were happy. They thanked the truck driver and played some more. They finished their castle and made a flag. They were proud of their work. They took a picture with the castle. Then they said goodbye to the sand pile and the truck driver. They went back to their buckets and shovels and played in the sand. +Tim and Jen like to play with dough. They make shapes and animals and cakes. They have a lot of fun with dough. + +One day, they see a sign that says "Sell your dough and get money". They think that is a good idea. They want to buy more toys and candy. They take their dough and go to the sign. + +A man is there. He has a big bag. He says he will give them money for their dough. He says he will give them one coin for each piece of dough. Tim and Jen are happy. They give him all their dough. He puts it in his bag. + +He gives them some coins. They are very small and dirty. They do not look like real money. Tim and Jen are confused. They ask the man for more money. He says no. He says he gave them a fair deal. He says they are silly and greedy. He laughs at them. + +He runs away with his bag of dough. He is not a nice man. He is a bad man. He tricked Tim and Jen. He stole their dough and gave them fake money. Tim and Jen are sad and angry. They have no dough and no money. They have no fun. They cry. They wish they did not sell their dough. They wish they kept their dough and played with it. They learned a hard lesson. +Ben and Lily liked to build things with their blocks. They made houses, towers, bridges and cars. They had fun playing with their creations and making noises. + +One day, a big dog came into their yard. The dog was filthy. He had mud and dirt all over his fur. He saw the blocks and thought they were toys. He ran to them and started to bite and chew them. He knocked down the houses, towers, bridges and cars. He made a big mess. + +Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They shouted at the dog. "Go away, dog! You are not the owner of our blocks! You are ruining our things!" + +The dog did not listen. He kept playing with the blocks. He wagged his tail and barked happily. He thought Ben and Lily were playing with him. + +Then, a man came into the yard. He was the owner of the dog. He saw the dog and the blocks. He saw Ben and Lily crying. He said, "I'm sorry, kids. My dog escaped from his leash. He likes to play, but he doesn't know how to be gentle. He is a filthy dog, but he is a good dog. I will clean him and your blocks. And I will buy you some new ones." + +Ben and Lily stopped crying. They looked at the man and the dog. They said, "Thank you, mister. We forgive your dog. But please, keep him away from our blocks. We like to build things, not break them." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. There is a bridge in the park. The bridge goes over a stream. The stream has water and fish. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the park. They want to play on the bridge. But when they get there, they see something strange. The stream is dry. There is no water and no fish. Only mud and rocks. + +"Where did the water go?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it changed. Maybe it went to another place." + +"Can we still play on the bridge?" Anna asks. + +"Sure," Ben says. "But we have to be careful. The bridge might be dry too. It might be slippery or break." + +Anna and Ben walk on the bridge. They hold hands. They look at the dry stream. They wonder where the water went. They hope it will come back soon. They miss the water and the fish. +Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big hill with many rocks. Tom says, "Let's go up the hill. It looks fun." Lily says, "No, Tom. It is dangerous. We can fall and hurt ourselves." + +Tom does not listen to Lily. He runs to the hill and starts to climb. He wants to see what is on the other side. Lily follows him. She is worried about Tom. She says, "Tom, come back. It is too high. You can slip and mark your knee." + +Tom does not hear Lily. He is almost at the top. He sees a bird and tries to touch it. But the bird flies away and Tom loses his balance. He falls down the hill and rolls over the rocks. He cries out loud. He marks his knee and his elbow and his face. + +Lily runs to Tom. She sees that he is bleeding. She says, "Tom, are you okay? I told you it was dangerous. You should have listened to me." She hugs him and tries to comfort him. + +A lady who works in the park hears Tom's cry. She comes to help. She has a first aid kit. She cleans Tom's wounds and puts bandages on them. She says, "You are very brave, Tom. But you should be careful. The hill is not a safe place to play. Next time, stay on the grass or the playground." Tom says, "I'm sorry, lady. I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly. I won't do it again." Lily says, "It's okay, Tom. I'm glad you are not hurt too much. Let's go home and have some juice." They hold hands and walk to their mom. They have learned a lesson. +Anna and Ben were going to visit Grandma for the weekend. They had to pack their bags with clothes, toys and books. Anna liked to pack her bag by herself. She put in her pink dress, her teddy bear and her owl book. She loved owls. They were big and wise and had big eyes. + +Ben wanted to help Anna pack her bag. He saw that she had no space for more things. He said, "Anna, your bag is too full. You have to take out some things. You don't need your owl book. You can read Grandma's books." + +Anna was stubborn. She did not want to take out her owl book. She said, "No, Ben. I need my owl book. It is my favorite book. I want to read it with Grandma. She likes owls too. You are silly. You don't know anything about owls." + +Ben was annoyed. He said, "Anna, you are silly. You don't know anything about packing. You have to make room for your toothbrush and your pajamas. You can't sleep in your pink dress. And you can't brush your teeth with your teddy bear." + +Anna and Ben started to argue. They raised their voices and made a lot of noise. Mom heard them and came to their room. She saw their bags and their mess. She said, "Anna and Ben, what are you doing? You have to stop fighting and pack your bags properly. We have to leave soon. Grandma is waiting for us." + +Anna and Ben looked at Mom. They felt sorry. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We were trying to pack our bags. But we couldn't agree on what to take." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I understand. Packing can be hard. But you have to be smart and share. You can both take some things that you like and some things that you need. And you can also borrow some things from Grandma. She has a lot of books and toys. And she has a surprise for you. She has a new friend. A real owl. She found him in her garden and named him Ollie. He is very friendly and likes to hoot." + +Anna and Ben were amazed. They said, "Wow, Mom. A real owl? That is so cool. We can't wait to meet him. Thank you, Mom. We will pack our bags now. We will be good and share." + +Mom hugged them. She said, "You're welcome, my loves. I'm proud of you. Now hurry up and pack. And don't forget your owl book, Anna. Grandma will love to read it with you." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big truck in the street. The truck is very loud and has many colors. It is a weird truck. + +"Look, mom, look, dad, a weird truck!" Anna and Ben say. + +Mom and dad look at the truck. They see that it is a fire truck. The fire truck has a siren and a ladder. It is going to help someone. + +"That is not a weird truck, that is a fire truck," mom says. "The fire truck is here to care for people who need help. Sometimes, there is a fire or an accident, and the fire truck comes to save them." + +"Wow, a fire truck!" Anna and Ben say. They want to see the fire truck more. + +"Can we go closer, mom, can we go closer, dad?" they ask. + +Mom and dad shake their heads. They hold Anna and Ben's hands. + +"No, we cannot go closer," dad says. "The fire truck is in the traffic. The traffic is the cars and the buses and the bikes that go on the street. The traffic is very fast and very dangerous. We have to stay on the sidewalk and be safe." + +Anna and Ben nod. They understand. They stay on the sidewalk and watch the fire truck from far away. They wave to the firemen who wave back. They hope that the fire truck will care for the people who need help. They think that the fire truck is not weird, but brave. +Lily and Ben are young friends who like to play together. They have many toys, but their favorite is the ambulance. They pretend to be doctors and help people who are sick or hurt. + +One day, they are playing in the park with the ambulance. They see a boy who falls off his bike and scrapes his knee. He cries and holds his leg. + +"Let's go help him!" Lily says to Ben. They run to the boy with the ambulance. "We are doctors, and this is our ambulance. We can make you feel better." + +The boy stops crying and looks at them. He sees the ambulance and smiles. "Really? You have an ambulance? That's cool!" + +"Yes, we do. And we have bandages and medicine and a stethoscope. Can we check your knee?" Ben asks. + +The boy nods and lets them look at his wound. Lily puts a bandage on it and Ben gives him a candy as medicine. They use the stethoscope to listen to his heart. + +"Your heart is strong and healthy. You are very brave. You will be fine soon." Lily tells him. + +"Thank you, doctors. You are very kind. Can I play with you and your ambulance?" The boy asks. + +"Of course you can. We are happy to have a new friend. Come on, let's play!" Ben says. + +They all play together with the ambulance and have fun. They pretend to go on different missions and help more people. They are young, but they have big hearts. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were explorers, looking for new places and animals. They had a big map that they drew with crayons, and a backpack with snacks and toys. + +"Let's go to the valley today," Tom said, pointing to a part of the map that was green and blue. "Maybe we can find a river or a lake there." + +Lily shook her head. "No, I want to go to the dry place," she said, pointing to another part of the map that was brown and yellow. "Maybe we can find a dinosaur or a camel there." + +Tom and Lily argued for a while. Tom insisted that the valley was more fun and beautiful, and Lily insisted that the dry place was more exciting and mysterious. They could not agree on where to go. + +Then, they heard their mom calling them. "Tom, Lily, it's time for lunch. Come inside, please." + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They did not want to stop playing, but they were also hungry and thirsty. They decided to compromise. + +"OK, how about this," Tom said. "We can go to the valley first, and then we can go to the dry place after lunch. Is that fair?" + +Lily nodded. "Yes, that's fair. But we have to hurry, or we won't have enough time to explore both places." + +Tom and Lily packed their backpack and ran inside. They told their mom about their plan, and she smiled. + +"That sounds like a great adventure," she said. "But first, you have to eat your sandwiches and drink your juice. And don't forget to wash your hands." + +Tom and Lily agreed. They ate their lunch quickly, and then they went back to the garden. They followed their map to the valley, and then to the dry place. They had a lot of fun, and they saw many things. They even pretended to find a river and a dinosaur, and they took pictures with their toy camera. They were happy that they had listened to each other, and that they had shared their ideas. They were the best explorers ever. +Sara was a smart girl who liked to learn new things. She liked to read books, play with puzzles and draw pictures. She also liked to eat healthy food, like fruits and vegetables. She knew they were good for her body and mind. + +But her brother Tom was not so smart. He did not like to learn new things. He liked to watch TV, play with cars and make noise. He also did not like to eat healthy food, especially vegetables. He said they were yucky and gross. + +One day, their mom made a big pot of soup for dinner. She put carrots, potatoes, beans and corn in the soup. She said it was delicious and good for them. She gave Sara and Tom each a bowl of soup and a spoon. + +Sara smiled and thanked her mom. She started to eat her soup and enjoyed the different vegetables. She said they were tasty and colorful. + +Tom frowned and pushed his bowl away. He said he did not want soup. He wanted pizza or chicken nuggets. He said he hated vegetables and they made him sick. + +Their mom was not happy. She said they had to eat what she made. She said vegetables were important for their health and growth. She said they had to try the soup before they could have dessert. + +Sara finished her soup and asked for more. She said she loved the soup and wanted to have some fruit for dessert. + +Tom still refused to eat his soup. He said he did not care about dessert. He said he would never eat vegetables. + +Their mom was very angry. She said Tom was being rude and stubborn. She said he had to eat his soup or he would go to bed without anything. + +Tom was scared. He did not want to go to bed hungry and alone. He looked at his soup and saw the vegetables floating in it. He felt his stomach turn and his mouth dry. He started to tremble and cry. He wished he was smart like Sara. +Anna likes to grow sunflowers in her garden. She waters them every day and watches them grow tall and yellow. She likes to look at their big faces and feel their soft petals. + +One day, Anna wants to weigh her sunflowers. She asks her mom for a scale. Her mom says she can use the kitchen scale, but she has to be careful. Anna takes the scale outside and puts it on the ground. She picks one sunflower and puts it on the scale. The scale says the sunflower is two pounds. Anna is happy. She says, "Wow, that is a big sunflower!" + +She picks another sunflower and puts it on the scale. The scale says the sunflower is three pounds. Anna is happier. She says, "Wow, that is a bigger sunflower!" She picks a third sunflower and puts it on the scale. The scale says the sunflower is four pounds. Anna is the happiest. She says, "Wow, that is the biggest sunflower!" + +She wants to weigh more sunflowers, but she sees that the scale is dirty. It has dirt and petals and seeds on it. She says, "Oh no, the scale is not clean!" She takes the scale inside and asks her mom to help her clean it. Her mom says, "Okay, but next time, please don't weigh your sunflowers on the kitchen scale. They are too heavy and they make a mess. You can use a ruler to measure how tall they are instead." Anna says, "Okay, mom. I'm sorry. I love my sunflowers. They are so pretty and heavy." Her mom says, "I love your sunflowers too. They are very beautiful and you take good care of them." They clean the scale together and put it back in the kitchen. Anna hugs her mom and says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." Her mom hugs her back and says, "You are welcome, Anna. You are the best too." +Ben and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with pots and pans. They also liked to use the sink to wash their dishes and hands. + +"Look, I made soup!" Ben said, holding a pot with water and some toys. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily said, taking a spoon. She pretended to taste the soup and smiled. "Mmm, it's very good! What did you put in it?" + +Ben looked at the pot and tried to remember. "I put some cars, and some blocks, and some crayons, and some..." He stopped when he saw something shiny in the water. He recognized it as his mom's ring. He had taken it from her dresser when she was not looking. He wanted to play with it, but he forgot to put it back. + +"Oh no!" Ben said, dropping the pot. The water and the toys spilled on the floor. The ring rolled under the fridge. "Mom's ring! I lost it!" + +Lily gasped. She knew mom's ring was very important to her. She always wore it and said it was a gift from dad. She was not supposed to touch it or play with it. She looked at Ben and saw he was scared and sad. + +"Maybe we can find it," Lily said, trying to be helpful. "Let's look under the fridge." + +They got on their knees and tried to reach for the ring. But it was too far and too dark. They could not see it or grab it. They heard mom's footsteps coming to the kitchen. + +"Kids, are you ready for lunch?" mom asked, opening the door. She saw the mess on the floor and the empty pot. She saw Ben and Lily under the fridge. She saw the water dripping from the sink. She was very angry. + +"What are you doing?" mom yelled. "What is this? Did you use the sink? Did you make a mess? Where is my ring?" + +Ben and Lily looked at mom and started to cry. They knew they were in big trouble. They wished they had not played with the sink or the ring. They wished they had listened to mom and been good. But it was too late. The end. +Timmy is a furry cat who likes to eat tuna. He lives with his mom and dad in a big house. One day, he sees a can of tuna on the kitchen table. He wants to eat it, but it is too high for him to reach. + +He looks around and sees a chair. He thinks he can stand on the chair and get the tuna. He jumps on the chair and tries to balance. He stretches his paw and touches the can. He is happy. + +But then, he hears his mom's voice. She says, "Timmy, what are you doing? That is not your tuna. That is for daddy's lunch. Get down from there, you naughty cat!" + +Timmy is scared. He loses his balance and falls off the chair. The can of tuna falls with him and makes a loud noise. Timmy runs away and hides under the sofa. He is sad. + +His mom comes to the kitchen and sees the mess. She is angry. She picks up the can of tuna and the chair. She says, "Timmy, you made a big mess. You have to say sorry and help me clean up. Come out from under the sofa, please." + +Timmy hears his mom's voice. He knows he did something bad. He feels sorry. He comes out from under the sofa and looks at his mom. He says, "Meow, meow, meow." He means, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you. Can I have some tuna, please?" + +His mom smiles. She says, "It's okay, Timmy. I forgive you. You are a good cat. But you have to wait for your own tuna. Here, let me give you a hug and a kiss." She hugs and kisses Timmy and rubs his furry head. Timmy purrs. He is happy. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big red truck. The truck has a cage on it. Inside the cage, there is a leopard. The leopard is yellow and black. It looks sad. + +"Wow, look at the leopard!" Ben says. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Why is it in the cage?" Mia asks. "It should be free in the jungle!" + +The truck driver gets out of the truck. He has a hat and a whip. He looks mean. He opens the cage and takes out the leopard. He puts a collar on the leopard's neck. He pulls the whip and says, "Raise your paw, leopard! Show the people how smart you are!" + +The leopard does not want to raise its paw. It growls and tries to run away. But the collar is tight and the whip hurts. The truck driver laughs and says, "You are a bad leopard! You must obey me!" + +Ben and Mia feel sorry for the leopard. They want to help it. They look around and see a big rock. They pick up the rock and throw it at the truck driver. The rock hits his head and he falls down. He drops the whip and the collar. + +The leopard sees its chance. It runs out of the cage and into the park. It looks for a way to escape. It sees a big tree. It climbs the tree and jumps over the fence. It runs into the woods. + +Ben and Mia cheer and clap. They are happy for the leopard. They hope it finds a new home in the jungle. They say, "Goodbye, leopard! Be free and happy!" +Lila was a princess who lived in a big castle. She liked to play with her dolls and her cat, but she was bored. She wanted to go outside and see the world, but her father, the king, said it was too dangerous. + +One day, a prince came to visit the castle. He was handsome and brave, and he brought Lila a gift: a shiny necklace. Lila was happy and thanked him, but she also asked him a question. + +"Can you take me with you when you leave?" she said. "I want to see the world with you." + +The prince was surprised and smiled. He liked Lila, but he also knew the king would be angry. + +"I'm sorry, Lila, but I can't," he said. "Your father would not let me. He loves you and wants to protect you." + +Lila was frustrated and sad. She did not understand why her father was so strict. She thought the world was beautiful and exciting, not dangerous and scary. + +She looked at the prince and said, "But I love you, and you love me, right?" + +The prince nodded and said, "Yes, I do, Lila. But we have to respect your father's wishes. Maybe one day, when you are older, we can see the world together." + +He hugged her and kissed her cheek, then he said goodbye and left. Lila watched him go, and felt a tear roll down her face. She hoped he would come back soon, and that her father would change his mind. She seemed very lonely in her big castle. +Lily was a clever girl who liked to learn new things. She always raised her hand in the classroom and answered the teacher's questions. She also liked to read books and wonder about the world. + +One day, the teacher brought a big box to the classroom. She said it was a surprise for the children and they had to wait until the end of the day to open it. Lily was very curious and wanted to know what was inside the box. She wondered if it was a toy, a game, or a puzzle. + +When the teacher left the room for a moment, Lily decided to sneak a peek at the box. She walked quietly to the corner where the box was and lifted the lid. She saw something shiny and round inside. She reached out her hand to touch it. + +But as soon as she touched it, she heard a loud bang and felt a shock. The shiny thing was a firework that the teacher had brought for a special lesson. Lily had set it off by accident and it exploded in her face. She screamed and fell to the floor. + +The teacher and the other children ran to see what had happened. They saw Lily lying on the ground, covered in smoke and sparks. Her hair was burned and her eyes were closed. The teacher called for help and tried to comfort Lily. The other children were scared and sad. They wished Lily had not been so clever and curious. They wished she had waited for the teacher to open the box. They wondered if Lily would be okay. +Tom and Jen were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big house with a weird roof. The roof was not flat or pointy, but round and shiny. It looked like a ball. + +"Wow, look at that roof!" Tom said. "It is so weird. I wonder who lives there." + +"Maybe it is a witch or a giant," Jen said. "Maybe they have magic or monsters inside." + +They were curious and scared, but they wanted to see more. They walked closer to the house, but they did not see anyone. They saw a door and a window, but they were locked. + +"Let's knock on the door," Tom said. "Maybe someone will answer." + +"No, don't do that," Jen said. "It is rude and dangerous. We should not bother people we don't know." + +But Tom did not listen. He knocked on the door loudly. He hoped someone would come out and show them the weird roof. + +But no one came out. Instead, they heard a loud bark. A big dog ran out of the house and chased them. It was angry and hungry. It wanted to bite them. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Jen screamed. They ran away as fast as they could. They were scared and sorry. + +They ran back to the park and met their mom. She was worried and angry. + +"Where were you?" she asked. "I was looking for you. You should not wander off without telling me." + +"We were sorry, mom," Tom and Jen said. "We saw a weird roof and we wanted to see it. But there was a big dog and it chased us. We were scared and we ran away." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you are safe. But you should not go to strange places without permission. You should not knock on doors of people you don't know. You should not be rude and nosy. You should be respectful and careful. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, mom," Tom and Jen said. "We understand. We will not do it again. We learned our lesson." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good. Now let's go home and have some cookies. And don't mention the weird roof again." +Lily and Ben were sad. They could not go out and play. It was spring, but it was raining a lot. The rain made big puddles and mud. Lily and Ben wanted to see the flowers and the birds. They wanted to move and run and jump. + +"Mom, can we go out?" Lily asked. + +"No, my loves, it is too wet and cold. You will get sick," Mom said. "Why don't you play with your toys inside?" + +Lily and Ben tried to play with their toys, but they were bored. They had played with them many times before. They looked out the window and saw the rain. They sighed. + +"Mom, can we do something else?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, my loves, what do you want to do?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben thought for a moment. Then they had an idea. + +"Can we make a spring picture?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, that sounds fun. What do you need?" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben ran to their room and got some paper, crayons, scissors and glue. They came back to the kitchen and sat at the table. They started to draw and cut and stick. They made a spring picture with flowers, birds, butterflies and a sun. They used bright colors and made it look happy. + +"Look, Mom, we made a spring picture!" Lily and Ben said. + +Mom came and looked at their picture. She smiled and hugged them. + +"That is a beautiful picture, my loves. You are very creative. You made your own spring inside," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben felt proud and happy. They forgot about the rain. They hung their picture on the fridge and showed it to Dad when he came home. They moved and danced and sang. They had fun. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big pile of wood near the slide. They want to build something with the wood. + +"Let's make a house!" Lily says. + +"OK, I will help you!" Ben says. + +They start to pick up the wood and put it together. They use sticks and leaves to make the roof and the door. They work hard and have fun. + +Soon, they finish their house. It looks very nice. They are proud of their work. + +"Look, we made a house!" Lily says. + +"Wow, it is so good!" Ben says. + +They go inside their house and pretend to live there. They have a tea party and tell stories. + +Some other children come to the park. They see the house and are curious. + +"Who made this house?" one of them asks. + +"We did!" Lily and Ben say. + +"Can we see it?" another one asks. + +"Sure, come in!" Lily and Ben say. + +They invite the other children to their house. They share their tea and stories. The other children like the house and the tea and the stories. They think Lily and Ben are very helpful and clever. + +They all clap their hands and applaud. + +"Yay, Lily and Ben!" they say. + +Lily and Ben smile and say thank you. They are happy to have new friends. They all play together in the park. +Anna and Lily were sisters who liked to play with dolls. They had many dolls, but they both wanted the same one. It was a doll with a pink dress and a brilliant necklace. The doll also had a bottle of perfume that smelled like flowers. + +One day, Anna and Lily were playing in their room. Anna saw the doll on the shelf and took it. She sprayed some perfume on the doll and hugged it. + +"Hey, that's my doll!" Lily said. She ran to Anna and tried to grab the doll. "Give it back!" + +"No, it's mine!" Anna said. She held the doll tight and pushed Lily away. "You have other dolls!" + +They started to quarrel and pull the doll's arms and legs. The doll cried and the perfume spilled on the floor. + +Their mother heard the noise and came to the room. She saw the mess and the angry sisters. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you quarreling over a doll?" + +"Because she took my doll!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine!" Anna said. + +Their mother shook her head. She took the doll from them and put it on the shelf. She said, "This doll is not yours or hers. It is for both of you to share. You should not quarrel over toys. You should love each other and play nicely. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Lily looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they did. They nodded and said, "Yes, mom." + +Their mother smiled and hugged them. She said, "Good. Now, say sorry to each other and clean up the mess. Then you can play with the doll together." + +Anna and Lily said sorry and hugged each other. They cleaned up the perfume and the doll. Then they played with the doll together. They took turns to dress her and spray her perfume. They made her laugh and sing. They had fun and forgot their quarrel. They were happy sisters. +Lily was going to a new school today. She was a little scared, but also excited. She had a bright bag with her favorite toys and books inside. She hoped to make some new friends. + +When she got to the school, she saw a big playground with swings and slides. She also saw many children playing and laughing. She wanted to join them, but she did not know how to say hello. + +Then, she saw a girl with curly hair and a blue dress. The girl smiled at her and came over. She said, "Hi, I'm Mia. What's your name?" + +Lily smiled back and said, "I'm Lily. I'm new here." + +Mia said, "Nice to meet you, Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. Can I show you my bag?" + +Mia said, "Sure, I'd love to see your bag. What do you have inside?" + +Lily opened her bag and took out a teddy bear, a ball, and a book. She said, "This is my teddy bear. His name is Bobo. This is my ball. I like to bounce it. And this is my book. It has pictures of animals." + +Mia said, "Wow, you have cool things in your bag. Can I introduce you to my things?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please. What do you have?" + +Mia opened her bag and took out a doll, a puzzle, and a crayon. She said, "This is my doll. Her name is Anna. This is my puzzle. It has shapes and colors. And this is my crayon. I like to draw with it." + +Lily said, "Wow, you have nice things in your bag. Can we play with them together?" + +Mia said, "Yes, of course. Let's go to the sandbox and make a castle." + +Lily said, "OK, let's go." + +They held hands and ran to the sandbox. They played with their toys and had fun. They also talked and laughed. They became good friends. Lily was not scared anymore. She was happy. She liked her new school. +Sara and Tom were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. One day, Sara found a leather belt in her dad's closet. It was brown and shiny and flexible. She could bend it and twist it and make shapes with it. + +"Look, Tom, what I have!" Sara said, showing him the belt. "It's so fun!" + +"Wow, can I try?" Tom asked, reaching for the belt. + +"No, it's mine!" Sara said, pulling it away. "You have your own toys!" + +Tom felt sad and angry. He wanted to play with the leather belt too. He thought Sara was being mean and selfish. He decided to get back at her. He waited until Sara was not looking, and then he grabbed her favorite doll. He ran away with it, laughing. + +"Hey, give it back!" Sara shouted, seeing Tom with her doll. "That's not yours!" + +Tom ignored her. He ran to the backyard, where there was a big mud puddle. He threw the doll into the puddle, and watched it get dirty and wet. + +"Ha ha, take that!" Tom said, feeling proud of his prank. + +Sara followed him, and saw what he did. She felt shocked and hurt. She loved her doll very much. She started to cry. + +"Why did you do that?" Sara sobbed. "That was so mean!" + +Tom saw Sara crying, and felt sorry. He realized he had gone too far. He had hurt his best friend. He didn't want to lose her. He picked up the doll from the puddle, and tried to wipe off the mud. + +"I'm sorry, Sara, I'm sorry!" Tom said, holding out the doll to her. "I was mad at you, but I shouldn't have done that. Please forgive me!" + +Sara looked at Tom, and then at the doll. She saw that he was sorry, and that he still cared about her. She remembered that they were best friends. She decided to forgive him. + +"It's okay, Tom, I forgive you," Sara said, taking the doll from him. "I'm sorry too. I should have shared the leather belt with you. Do you want to play with it?" + +Tom smiled, and nodded. He took the leather belt from Sara, and thanked her. They hugged, and then they played with the doll and the belt. They made up, and they were happy. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with cars and dolls. Today is Tom's birthday. He has a party at his house. He invites Lily and other friends. + +Lily is happy. She brings a gift for Tom. It is a big car that can zoom very fast. She thinks Tom will like it. She puts it in a box with a bow. + +At the party, Tom and Lily play with balloons and cake. They sing and dance. Tom opens his gifts. He sees the box from Lily. He opens it and sees the car. He smiles and hugs Lily. + +"Thank you, Lily! This is a great car! Do you want to play with me?" he asks. + +"Yes, Tom! Let's zoom with the car!" Lily says. + +They go to the garden. They make the car zoom on the grass and the dirt. They have fun. They laugh and shout. + +But then, a boy named Max comes. He is not nice. He wants the car. He grabs it from Tom. + +"Hey, this is my car! Give it back!" Tom says. + +"No, it is mine now! It is better than yours!" Max says. + +He runs away with the car. Tom and Lily chase him. They are angry and sad. + +"Stop, Max! That is not fair!" Lily says. + +But Max does not stop. He zooms with the car. He does not see a rock. He trips and falls. The car flies and hits a tree. It breaks into pieces. + +Max cries. He has a bitter taste in his mouth. He is hurt and sorry. + +Tom and Lily come. They see the broken car. They are sad too. But they are not mean. They help Max up. + +"Are you okay, Max?" Tom asks. + +"No, I am not. I am sorry, Tom. I was bad. I should not have taken your car. It was your gift from Lily. It was a nice car. Can you forgive me?" Max says. + +Tom and Lily look at each other. They are kind. They nod. + +"Yes, Max. We forgive you. But you have to be nice from now on. And you have to say sorry to Lily too. She gave me the car. She is my friend." Tom says. + +Max nods. He says sorry to Lily. He hugs her and Tom. + +"I am sorry, Lily. You are a good friend. Thank you for the car. I am sorry I broke it." Max says. + +Lily smiles. She hugs him back. + +"It is okay, Max. I accept your sorry. But next time, you have to ask before you take something. And you have to share and play nicely. Do you understand?" Lily says. + +Max understands. He says yes. He learns his lesson. + +They go back to the party. They play with other toys and friends. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Lily wanted to make a cake for Mom's birthday. They found a book with a picture of a cake and some words. They tried to read the words, but they were too hard. They only knew some letters and sounds. + +"Let's look at the picture and guess what we need," Lily said. She pointed at the picture. "I see eggs, milk, flour, sugar, and butter. And some red things on top. Maybe they are berries." + +Tom nodded. He opened the fridge and took out the eggs, milk, and butter. He put them on the table. Lily opened the cupboard and found the flour and sugar. She put them on the table too. They looked for a bowl, a spoon, and a pan. They found them in the drawer and the shelf. + +They cracked the eggs and poured the milk into the bowl. They added the flour and sugar and stirred with the spoon. The butter was hard, so they put it in the microwave for a few seconds. Then they added it to the bowl and stirred some more. The batter was ready. + +They poured the batter into the pan and put it in the oven. They set the timer for 20 minutes. They looked for the berries, but they could not find any. They only found some grapes and bananas. + +"Maybe we can use these instead," Tom said. He washed the grapes and cut the bananas. He arranged them on a plate. He made a smiley face with the grapes and bananas. He thought it was a good symbol for Mom's birthday. + +They waited for the cake to bake. They heard a beep. The timer was done. They put on oven mitts and took out the cake. It smelled good and looked brown and fluffy. They were happy. They had succeeded in making a cake. + +They put the cake on a rack to cool. They wrote "Happy Birthday Mom" on a card with crayons. They put the card and the plate with the fruit face next to the cake. They waited for Mom to come home. + +Mom came home from work. She saw the cake, the card, and the fruit face. She was surprised and touched. She hugged Tom and Lily and thanked them for their gift. She said it was the best cake ever. She cut a slice for each of them and they ate it together. It was yummy and sweet. + +Tom and Lily were proud and happy. They had made Mom's birthday special. They had used their skills and creativity. They had shown their love. They were not upset by the hard words in the book. They had found their own way to make a cake. +Lily and Tom were playing with a ball in the park. They saw a big tree with a string hanging from a branch. The string was flexible and shiny. + +"Look, a swing!" Lily said. "I want to try it!" + +"Me too!" Tom said. "Let's take turns!" + +They ran to the tree and Lily grabbed the string. She pulled it and tried to sit on it, but it was too thin and slippery. She fell to the ground and hurt her knee. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. "That's not a swing, that's a trap!" + +Tom saw Lily crying and felt sorry for her. He wanted to help her, but he also wanted to try the string. He thought it looked fun and he was curious. + +"Please, Lily, let me try it!" Tom said. "Just one time, then I'll help you!" + +Lily shook her head. "No, Tom, it's dangerous! Don't touch it!" + +But Tom did not listen to Lily. He grabbed the string and pulled it hard. He heard a loud snap and felt a sharp pain in his hand. The string was not a string, it was a wire. It cut his hand and made it bleed. + +"Ow!" Tom screamed. "That's not a wire, that's a razor!" + +Lily and Tom were both hurt and scared. They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. They told them what happened and showed them their wounds. + +Mom and dad were angry and worried. They took Lily and Tom to the nurse, who cleaned and bandaged their injuries. They also scolded them for being foolish and disobedient. + +"You should have listened to Lily, Tom," dad said. "She was right, it was a trap. Someone put it there to hurt animals or people. You were lucky it was not worse." + +"You should have stayed away from the string, Lily," mom said. "You did not know what it was or who put it there. You could have been seriously injured or caught in something." + +Lily and Tom felt ashamed and sorry. They learned a hard lesson that day. They learned to be careful and respectful of things they do not understand. They learned to listen to each other and to their parents. They learned that not everything that looks fun is safe. They learned that sometimes, please is not enough. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with round things. They have many round things in their room. They have balls, balloons, marbles, and coins. They also have a big box of cards with round pictures on them. + +One day, they decide to play a game with the cards. They spread the cards on the floor, face down. They take turns to flip two cards and see if they match. If they match, they keep them. If they don't match, they put them back. The one who has more cards at the end wins. + +Anna is very good at this game. She is gifted. She can remember where the cards are. She finds many matches. She has cards with apples, oranges, suns, and moons. Ben is not so good at this game. He forgets where the cards are. He does not find many matches. He only has cards with wheels, clocks, buttons, and rings. + +"Anna, you are too good!" Ben says. "You always win. That is not fair." + +"Ben, don't be sad," Anna says. "It is just a game. You are good at other things. You can run fast, sing loud, and draw nice. I can't do those things." + +"Really?" Ben says. "Thank you, Anna. You are a good sister. Can we play another game?" + +"Sure," Anna says. "Let's play with the balls. I will throw them and you will catch them. OK?" + +"OK," Ben says. "That sounds fun. Let's go." + +They put the cards back in the box and run to the yard. They play with the balls and have a good time. They are happy. They are twins. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were brave knights and princesses. They had a big stick for a sword and a pot for a helmet. + +But then they saw something scary. It was a monster! It was big and green and had sharp teeth and claws. It growled and ran towards them. + +Lily and Ben were very afraid. They dropped their stick and pot and ran to the house. They shouted for their mom and dad. They hoped the monster would not catch them. + +Mom and dad heard their cries and came out. They saw the monster too. But they did not run away. They laughed and picked it up. It was not a monster. It was their dog, Rex. He had rolled in the grass and mud and looked very green. + +Lily and Ben felt silly. They hugged Rex and said sorry. Rex licked their faces and wagged his tail. He was not a mean monster. He was a friendly dog. He had only wanted to play with them. Lily and Ben learned not to judge by looks. They played with Rex and gave him a bath. They did not surrender to their fear. They made a new friend. +Lily liked to help her mom with the mail. She would take the letters from the box and carry them inside. Sometimes, she would find a letter with her name on it. That made her very happy. + +One day, she saw an unusual letter in the box. It was big and round and had a lot of stamps on it. It also had her name on it. Lily was curious. She ran inside and showed it to her mom. + +"What is this, mom?" she asked. + +Mom looked at the letter and smiled. "It's a special letter from your grandma. She lives very far away, so she sent you something in the mail. Do you want to open it?" + +Lily nodded. She tore the paper and found a shiny ball inside. It was a globe, with pictures of different places on it. Lily touched the globe and felt the bumps and lines. + +"Wow, what is this, mom?" she asked. + +Mom explained that the globe was a map of the world, and that grandma lived in a place called Australia. She pointed to a spot on the globe and said, "This is where we live, and this is where grandma lives. She loves you very much and wanted to send you a gift." + +Lily hugged the globe and said, "I love grandma too. Can we call her and say thank you?" + +Mom agreed. They put the globe on the shelf and picked up the phone. Lily was happy to hear grandma's voice and tell her about the unusual letter. Grandma was happy to hear Lily's voice and tell her about the unusual animals. They talked for a long time and said, "I love you" many times. Lily felt very lucky to have a grandma who sent her mail. +Sam liked to jog with his dad every morning. They would put on their yellow shoes and run around the park. Sam felt happy and strong when he jogged. He liked to see the birds, the flowers and the other people. + +One morning, Sam had a dream before he woke up. He dreamed that he was a superhero who could fly and save the world. He wore a yellow cape and a mask. He flew over the park and helped the birds, the flowers and the other people. He felt very brave and proud. + +When he woke up, he told his dad about his dream. His dad smiled and said, "That's a wonderful dream, Sam. You are a superhero to me. Do you want to jog with me today?" + +Sam nodded and said, "Yes, dad. I want to jog with you. Maybe I can fly too." + +They put on their yellow shoes and ran around the park. Sam pretended that he was flying and saving the world. His dad cheered him on and gave him a hug. They had a lot of fun. Sam felt happy and strong. He liked to jog and dream with his dad. +Lily likes to help her mother with the laundry. She likes to fold the clothes and make them neat. She tries to fold them fast, like her mother does. + +One day, her mother gives her a big shirt to fold. Lily holds the shirt and tries to fold it, but it is too big for her. She cannot make it neat. She feels sad. + +"Mommy, I cannot fold this shirt. It is too big for me. Can you help me?" Lily asks her mother. + +Her mother smiles and hugs her. "Of course, I can help you, Lily. You are doing a great job. Let me show you how to fold a big shirt. You have to fold it in half, then in half again, then tuck the sleeves in. See? Like this." + +Lily watches her mother fold the shirt. She nods and tries to do the same. She folds the shirt in half, then in half again, then tucks the sleeves in. She makes the shirt neat. She feels happy. + +"Mommy, I did it! I folded the big shirt!" Lily says proudly. + +Her mother claps and kisses her. "You did it, Lily! You folded the big shirt! You are a good helper. I am so proud of you." + +Lily smiles and hugs her mother. She likes to help her mother with the laundry. She likes to fold the clothes and make them neat. She likes to fold them fast, like her mother does. +Lily likes to sing. She sings all the time. She sings in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sings to her toys, to her mom, and to her dad. She sings loud and happy. + +One day, her dad brings her a gift. It is a microphone. It is pink and shiny. Lily is very happy. She hugs her dad and says, "Thank you, dad! I love it!" + +She runs to her room and plugs the microphone into her radio. She turns on the radio and hears music. She picks up the microphone and sings along. She feels like a star. + +She hears a knock on the door. It is her mom. She comes in and smiles. She says, "Lily, you have a very strong voice. You sound great!" + +Lily smiles back and says, "Thank you, mom! Do you want to sing with me?" + +Her mom nods and takes the microphone. She sings with Lily. They sing loud and happy. They have fun. They are a star family. +Lily liked to drink milk. She drank milk every morning and every night. She drank milk from a cup with a straw. She liked the straw because it made bubbles. + +One day, Lily saw something new on her plate. It was white and round and had many small parts. Mommy said it was cauliflower. Lily did not like cauliflower. She said it looked like a cloud. + +Mommy said cauliflower was good for her. She said it had vitamins and minerals. She said Lily should try it with cheese sauce. Lily did not want cheese sauce. She wanted milk. + +Mommy said Lily could have milk after she ate some cauliflower. She said it was a deal. Lily did not like deals. She liked milk. + +Lily looked at the cauliflower. She looked at the cheese sauce. It was orange. Lily liked orange. She liked orange juice and orange crayons and orange cats. Maybe orange cheese sauce was good too. + +Lily took a small bite of cauliflower with cheese sauce. She chewed it slowly. It was soft and warm and cheesy. It was not bad. It was not good. It was okay. + +Lily ate some more cauliflower with cheese sauce. She ate half of her plate. She was full. She said she was done. + +Mommy smiled. She said Lily was a good girl. She said she was proud of her. She gave her a cup of milk with a straw. Lily drank the milk. She drank it fast. She made bubbles. She was happy. +Sam was very happy. Today was his birthday. He was going to have a big party with his friends and family. He wanted to prepare a surprise for them. He had a good idea. + +He went to his room and took his mattress. He dragged it to the living room. He put it on the floor. He covered it with a big blanket. He made a tent. He put some pillows and toys inside. He smiled. He had a rare and fun place to play. + +He heard the doorbell. His guests were here. He ran to the door and opened it. He saw his grandma, his grandpa, his aunt, his uncle, and his cousins. He hugged them and said hello. He saw his best friend, Lily, too. He was very glad. + +He invited them to come in. He showed them his tent. He said, "Look, I prepared a surprise for you. Do you want to play with me in my tent? It is rare and cozy. We can have a lot of fun." + +They all said yes. They went inside the tent. They played with his toys. They told stories. They laughed. They had a good time. Sam was very happy. He had the best birthday ever. +Lily and Max were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books to have fun with. But Lily saw something shiny on the table. It was Mom's purse. Lily wanted to see what was inside. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the purse. She opened it and saw many things. There was a phone, a wallet, a key, a lipstick, and a candy. Lily took the candy and put it in her mouth. It was sweet and sour. + +Max saw what Lily was doing and he was angry. He wanted the candy too. He ran to the table and tried to grab the purse from Lily. They both pulled and tugged. The purse fell on the floor and everything spilled out. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the mess and was upset. She said to Lily and Max, "What are you doing? You disturbed my purse and made a big mess. That was not nice. And you ate my candy. That was not for you. It can make you dizzy and sick." + +Lily and Max felt sorry and scared. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We just wanted to see what was in your purse. We did not mean to disturb it. We will help you clean up. Please do not be mad at us." + +Mom sighed and hugged them. She said, "I love you, Lily and Max. But you have to ask me before you touch my things. And you have to be careful with candy. It is not good for you to eat too much. Now, let's put everything back in my purse and then we can read a story together." +Lily and Tom are playing with their toys. Lily has a doll and Tom has a car. They want to make their toys more fun. + +"Let's tie a ribbon on your doll's hair," Lily says. She finds a pink ribbon and ties it on the doll's head. "Now she looks pretty." + +"Let's glue a rocket on your car," Tom says. He finds a tube of glue and a cardboard rocket. He glues the rocket on the car's back. "Now it can fly." + +They are happy with their toys. They play together and make noises. The doll says "Hello" and the car says "Zoom". + +But then, Mom comes in. She sees the toys and the mess. She is not happy. + +"What did you do to your toys?" Mom asks. "You can't tie ribbons or glue rockets on them. They will get ruined." + +Lily and Tom are sad. They did not mean to ruin their toys. They just wanted to have fun. + +"Sorry, Mom," they say. "We were playing." + +Mom sighs. She loves her children, but she does not like the mess. She helps them untie the ribbon and remove the rocket. She tells them to put away their toys and the glue. + +"Next time, ask me before you use the glue," Mom says. "And don't tie things on your toys. They are fine the way they are." + +Lily and Tom nod. They hug their toys and say sorry to them. They learn their lesson. They still love their toys, even without ribbons or rockets. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins or buttons or rings. + +One day, they found something very big and round. It was made of copper and had a hole in the middle. It looked like a giant donut. + +"What is this?" Lila asked. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it's a wheel or a hat or a hoop." + +They tried to lift it, but it was too heavy. They decided to roll it instead. They pushed and pushed until it moved a little bit. + +"Let's set it on the grass and see what it does," Lila said. + +They rolled it to the edge of the sand and onto the grass. But the grass was not flat. It was sloped and had a deep ditch at the end. + +"Oh no!" Tom shouted. "It's going too fast!" + +The copper thing rolled down the slope and into the ditch. It made a loud splash and sank into the water. + +Lila and Tom ran after it. They looked into the ditch and saw the copper thing at the bottom. It was covered with mud and bubbles. + +They felt sad and sorry. They had lost their shiny thing. + +"Maybe we can get it back," Lila said. + +"How?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know," Lila said. "Maybe we can ask for help or wait for the water to go away or find a big stick." + +They sat on the grass and thought of ways to get their copper thing back. They hoped it was still shiny and round. They hoped it was not lonely and scared. They hoped they could play with it again. +Lily and Tom are playing with their toy sheep. They like to make them jump and run on the grass. They also like to touch their soft wool. + +One day, they see a real sheep in the farm next to their house. The sheep is big and white and has a lot of wool. Lily and Tom want to pet the sheep. + +They go to the fence and call the sheep. "Sheep, sheep, come here!" they say. But the sheep does not come. It stays far away and eats some grass. + +Lily and Tom are sad. They wonder why the sheep does not want to play with them. They ask their mom. + +Mom says, "The sheep is shy. It does not know you. And it is very hot today. The sheep has too much wool. It is heavy and makes the sheep sweat. The sheep needs a haircut." + +Lily and Tom are curious. They ask, "How do you cut the wool?" + +Mom says, "The farmer uses a special tool. It is like a big scissors. He cuts the wool carefully and gently. Then he makes sweaters and blankets with the wool. Do you want to see?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They follow their mom to the farm. They see the farmer cutting the wool of the sheep. The sheep looks happy and relieved. The farmer gives them some wool to touch. It is soft and warm. + +Lily and Tom smile. They thank the farmer and go back to their house. They play with their toy sheep and their new wool. They make hats and scarves and pretend to be sheep. They have fun. +Bee and Fly were friends. They liked to play in the sun and find sweet things to eat. One day, they saw a big hive on a tree. It was full of honey. + +"Let's go and get some honey!" said Fly. "It looks yummy!" + +"No, no, no!" said Bee. "That is not our hive. That is the hive of the angry bees. They will sting us if we go near it. It is not safe." + +But Fly did not listen. He wanted to taste the honey. He flew closer and closer to the hive. He did not see the angry bees coming out. + +"Buzz, buzz, buzz!" said the angry bees. "This is our honey! Go away, go away, go away!" + +They chased Fly and stung him many times. Fly felt dizzy and hurt. He fell to the ground. + +"Bee, Bee, help me!" he cried. "I am sorry, I was silly. Please help me!" + +Bee heard Fly and flew to him. He was sad and scared. He tried to help Fly, but it was too late. Fly was too dizzy and hurt. He stopped moving and breathing. + +Bee cried and cried. He lost his friend. He wished Fly had listened to him. He learned a hard lesson. He never went near the angry bees' hive again. +Anna and Ben were playing with their dolls in the living room. They liked to pretend that the dolls were their babies and they were the mom and dad. They gave them names, clothes, and bottles. They were having a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise from the kitchen. It sounded like something broke. They looked at each other with fear. They knew that mom was not home and dad was working in his office. They wondered what could have made the noise. + +They decided to go and see what happened. They left their dolls on the couch and walked slowly to the kitchen. They held each other's hands. They hoped that it was not a monster or a robber. + +When they reached the kitchen, they saw a mess. There were pieces of glass and water on the floor. The vase that mom loved was broken. The vase had flowers in it that dad gave to mom for their anniversary. They also saw a small, furry, black thing hiding under the table. It was their cat, Luna. + +Luna had jumped on the counter and knocked over the vase. She was scared by the noise and ran under the table. She looked at Anna and Ben with big, green eyes. She meowed softly. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry for Luna. They knew that she did not mean to break the vase. They also knew that mom and dad would be upset. They did not know what to do. They started to panic. + +"Anna, what are we going to do?" Ben asked. "Mom and dad will be mad at us. They will think that we broke the vase. They will not let us play with the dolls anymore. They will not love us anymore." + +"No, Ben, they will not be mad at us. They will not think that we broke the vase. They will not stop loving us. They will understand that it was an accident. They will forgive us. And they will forgive Luna too. She is our cat. She is part of our family. She is adorable." Anna said. + +She picked up Luna and hugged her. She felt her soft fur and heard her purr. She smiled at Ben. She had an idea. + +"Ben, let's clean up the mess. Let's pick up the glass and wipe the water. Let's put the flowers in a new vase. Let's write a note to mom and dad. Let's tell them the truth. Let's say that we are sorry and that we love them. And let's draw a picture of Luna. Let's show them how cute she is. Maybe they will laugh and not be sad." Anna said. + +Ben nodded. He liked Anna's idea. He thought that it was brave and kind. He helped her clean up the mess. He helped her write the note. He helped her draw the picture. They worked together. They felt better. + +They put the note, the new vase, and the picture on the table. They went back to the living room. They took their dolls and cuddled with Luna. They waited for mom and dad to come home. They hoped that they would not be angry. They hoped that they would be proud. + +They heard the door open. They heard mom and dad's voices. They heard silence. They heard a laugh. They heard footsteps. They saw mom and dad's faces. They saw smiles. They saw love. + +Mom and dad hugged them. They thanked them for being honest and helpful. They said that they were not mad at them. They said that they were proud of them. They said that they loved them. And they said that they loved Luna too. They said that she was adorable. + +Anna and Ben were happy. They learned a lesson. They learned that accidents happen. They learned that honesty is the best policy. They learned that love is stronger than anything. They learned that family is everything. +Lily was a chubby girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pink dress and shiny shoes. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her dance. + +One day, Lily saw a new pair of pants in her closet. They were blue and had flowers on them. Lily wanted to try them on. She took off her skirt and put on the pants. But they were too tight. They hurt her tummy and her legs. Lily felt sad. She wanted to wear the pants. + +She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, please help me. The pants are too small. They don't fit me." Mom looked at Lily and smiled. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. The pants are not for you. They are for Anna. I made them for her. You can give them to her as a gift." + +Lily was surprised. She looked at Anna and saw that she was the same size as the pants. She said, "Oh, mom, thank you. Anna will love the pants. They are very pretty." She took off the pants and put on her skirt. She ran to Anna and put the pants on her. They fit her perfectly. Lily hugged Anna and said, "You look so nice, Anna. I hope you like your new pants. They are from me." Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. I like the pants very much. They are my favorite." Lily and Anna played happily together. They were the best friends. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big hill. They wanted to climb it. + +"Let's go up there!" Tom said. "It looks fun!" + +Lily was not sure. She saw some rocks and thorns on the hill. She thought it was dangerous. + +"I don't know, Tom. It looks scary. Maybe we should stay here." + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the hill. He started to climb. He looked back at Lily and smiled. + +"Come on, Lily! Don't be a baby!" + +Lily felt sad. She did not want Tom to think she was a baby. She wanted to be his friend. She followed him to the hill. She tried to climb. + +But the hill was too steep and slippery. Lily lost her balance. She fell down. She hurt her knee and her elbow. She cried. + +Tom heard her cry. He looked down. He saw Lily on the ground. He felt bad. He wanted to help her. He tried to go down. + +But he was too high and fast. He could not stop. He tripped on a rock. He rolled down. He hit his head on a thorn. He bled. He cried. + +Lily and Tom were both hurt and scared. They wished they had not climbed the hill. They regretted their step. They learned a lesson. The hill was dangerous. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Max. One day, they find a new toy in their room. It is a big, soft, yellow duck. It has a red beak and a blue eye. + +Lila and Ben are happy. They hug the duck and squeeze it. The duck makes a funny sound. Quack, quack, quack! Lila and Ben laugh. They take turns to squeeze the duck and hear it quack. + +Max is curious. He comes to see the new toy. He sniffs the duck and licks it. He thinks it is a tasty snack. He opens his mouth and bites the duck. The duck makes a loud sound. Squeak, squeak, squeak! + +Lila and Ben are scared. They shout at Max. No, no, no! That is our toy, not your food! They pull the duck from Max's mouth. They check the duck. The duck has a hole in its beak and a tear in its eye. + +Lila and Ben are sad. They cry. They love the duck. They do not want it to be hurt. They hug the duck and squeeze it. The duck makes a mild sound. Quack, quack, quack. + +Max is sorry. He did not mean to hurt the duck. He wags his tail and licks Lila and Ben. He wants to be friends. He gives them a big, wet kiss. + +Lila and Ben are surprised. They stop crying. They smile. They forgive Max. They love Max. They hug Max and squeeze him. Max makes a happy sound. Woof, woof, woof. +Lily liked to spend time in the park. She liked to see the birds, the flowers and the swings. But she did not have any friends to play with. She felt lonely. + +One day, she saw a boy sitting on a bench. He had a big red ball. Lily wanted to play with the ball. She walked to the boy and said, "Hi, can I play with your ball?" + +The boy looked at her and said, "No, this is my ball. Go away." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She said, "That is not nice. You should share your toys." + +The boy said, "No, I don't want to share. This is mine." + +Lily did not give up. She said, "Please, let me play with your ball. I don't have any toys. I don't have any friends. I am lonely." + +The boy looked at her again. He saw her big eyes and her small hands. He felt sorry for her. He said, "OK, you can play with my ball. But only for a little while." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you. You are very kind. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The boy nodded and said, "Yes, I want to be your friend. What is your name?" + +Lily said, "My name is Lily. What is yours?" + +The boy said, "My name is Ben. Come on, let's play." + +Lily and Ben played with the ball. They had fun. They laughed and ran and threw the ball. They forgot about being lonely. They were happy. They became friends. +Timmy and Lily love to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big box. They can make the box into a house, a car, a rocket, or anything they want. They use crayons, stickers, and paper to decorate the box. + +One day, Timmy and Lily find a big wrap in the kitchen. It is shiny and colorful. They think it is for them. They take the wrap and run to their box. They want to make the box more pretty. They wrap the box with the wrap. They are very happy. + +But the wrap is not for them. It is for Mommy's cake. Mommy made a yummy cake for Daddy's birthday. She worked hard to bake the cake and decorate it. She wanted to surprise Daddy. She put the cake in the wrap and left it on the table. + +When Mommy comes back to the kitchen, she sees the wrap is gone. She looks for the cake. She does not see the cake. She sees Timmy and Lily in their box. She sees the wrap on the box. She is very angry. + +She goes to Timmy and Lily and opens the box. She sees the cake inside. The cake is smashed and messy. The wrap is sticky and torn. Timmy and Lily are scared. They say sorry to Mommy. But Mommy is not happy. She says they are naughty and selfish. She says they ruined Daddy's birthday. She says they have to go to their room and remain there. She takes away their box and their toys. She does not give them any cake. + +Timmy and Lily cry. They are sad and sorry. They wish they did not take the wrap. They wish they did not ruin the cake. They wish they could make Mommy and Daddy happy. They wish they could have some yummy cake. But they cannot. They have to remain in their room. They have no box, no toys, and no cake. They have a bad ending. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the garden. There are many flowers and trees and bugs. One day, they find a big patch of grass that is different from the rest. It is soft and green and smells good. + +"Look, Sam, this grass is nice. Let's sit here and make a fort," Tim says. + +"OK, Tim, but be careful. Don't pull the grass. It might hurt," Sam says. + +They sit on the patch and use sticks and leaves to make a fort. They pretend they are kings of the garden. They have fun and laugh. + +But then, Tim sees a shiny thing in the grass. He wants to see what it is. He reaches for it and pulls. But it is not a thing. It is a snake. The snake is angry. It twists and hisses and bites Tim's hand. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tim cries. "Sam, help! A snake bit me!" + +Sam is scared. He sees the snake and Tim's hand. It is red and swollen. He knows this is serious. He runs to the house and calls Mom. + +"Mom! Mom! Come quick! A snake bit Tim!" Sam shouts. + +Mom hears Sam and runs to the garden. She sees Tim and the snake. She picks up Tim and wraps his hand. She tells Sam to get the phone and call Dad. + +"Don't worry, Tim. You'll be OK. We'll take you to the doctor. He'll make you better," Mom says. + +Tim is in pain. He cries and hugs Mom. Sam is worried. He hugs Tim and Mom. He hopes Tim will be OK. He wishes they never found the patch of grass. He wishes they never saw the snake. He wishes they just played with the flowers and trees and bugs. +Sara and Tom are adventurous kids. They like to play with their spaceship toy and pretend they are in the universe. They zoom around the room and make funny noises. + +"Look, Sara, there is a big star!" Tom says, pointing to the lamp. + +"Wow, it is so bright and shiny!" Sara says. "Let's go close to it and see what it is!" + +They fly their spaceship toy close to the lamp. But they are too close and the lamp is too hot. They feel the heat on their faces. + +"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" they cry. "The star is burning us!" + +They quickly fly away from the lamp and land their spaceship toy on the floor. They rub their faces and look at each other. + +"That was not a good idea," Tom says. + +"No, it was not," Sara says. "The star is not for playing. It is for looking." + +They hug each other and say sorry. Then they decide to play something else. They are still adventurous, but they are also careful. They do not want to get hurt again. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play pretend games. One day, they decided to act like doctors and help sick animals. + +They found a big box and made it into a hospital. They put some of their toys inside. They had a teddy bear, a bunny, a cat and a dog. They gave them names and problems. + +"Hello, I am Dr. Tom," Tom said. "And this is Dr. Lily. We are here to help you." + +"Hello, Dr. Tom and Dr. Lily," the teddy bear said. "I have a sore tummy. Can you make it better?" + +"Of course, we can," Lily said. "We have a brilliant brain. We know what to do. First, we need to check your temperature. Then, we need to give you some medicine. And then, we need to give you a hug." + +Tom and Lily did what they said. They used a toy thermometer, a spoon and a bottle of water. They pretended it was medicine. They gave the teddy bear a hug. + +"Thank you, Dr. Tom and Dr. Lily," the teddy bear said. "I feel much better now. You are very good doctors." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They were happy. They helped the teddy bear. They moved on to the next animal. They acted like doctors and had fun. +Lila and Tom are twins. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big box in the living room. It has a shiny bow on it. + +"Look, Tom, a box!" Lila says. "What is inside?" + +"I don't know, Lila. Maybe it is a gift for us. Let's open it and see." Tom says. + +They pull the bow and open the box. Inside, they see a soft, furry thing. It has big ears, a long nose, and a curly tail. It is a stuffed elephant. + +"Wow, an elephant!" Lila says. "It is so cute and cuddly. Can I hold it?" + +"Me too, me too!" Tom says. "I want to hold it too." + +They both reach for the elephant. They tug and pull. They start to fight. + +"Mine, mine!" Lila says. + +"No, mine, mine!" Tom says. + +They hear a voice from the box. It is the elephant. It speaks to them. + +"Stop, stop!" the elephant says. "You are hurting me. Why are you fighting?" + +Lila and Tom are surprised. They let go of the elephant. They look at the box. They see a card. It says: "To Lila and Tom, from Grandma. I hope you like this wise elephant. He can talk to you and teach you many things. But you have to share him and be kind to him. He is your new friend." + +Lila and Tom feel sorry. They look at the elephant. He looks sad. + +"We are sorry, elephant." Lila says. "We didn't know you can talk. We didn't mean to hurt you. We just wanted to hold you." + +"We are sorry, elephant." Tom says. "We like you very much. You are a very wise elephant. Can you be our friend?" + +The elephant smiles. He nods his head. + +"Of course, I can be your friend." the elephant says. "But you have to promise me something. You have to promise to share me and be kind to each other. Can you do that?" + +Lila and Tom nod their heads. + +"Yes, we can do that." they say. + +They hug the elephant. They rub his ears. They thank Grandma for the gift. They learn to play with the elephant and each other. They are happy. The elephant is happy too. +Lily and Ben wanted to mail a card to their grandma. They drew pictures of flowers and hearts on the card. They wrote "We love you, Grandma" with their crayons. They put the card in an envelope and asked their mom to help them. + +Mom took them to the post office. There was a long line of people waiting to mail their letters and packages. Lily and Ben were bored and hungry. They started to whine and fuss. + +"Mom, can we go home?" Lily asked. + +"Mom, I want a snack!" Ben said. + +Mom shushed them and told them to be polite. She said they had to wait their turn and pay the price for the stamp. She said grandma would be very happy to get their card. + +Finally, it was their turn. Mom gave the card and some money to the lady behind the counter. The lady smiled and said, "What a lovely card! Who is it for?" + +"It's for our grandma. She lives far away. We miss her," Lily said. + +"We love her," Ben said. + +The lady put a stamp on the card and said, "That's very sweet of you. I'm sure your grandma will love it too. The price is one dollar. Here is your change. Have a nice day!" + +Mom thanked the lady and took the change. She held Lily and Ben's hands and walked to the mailbox. She let them take turns to put the card in the slot. They waved goodbye to the card and said, "Bye bye, card! See you soon, grandma!" + +Mom hugged them and said, "You did a great job, Lily and Ben. You were very polite and patient. I'm proud of you. Now let's go home and have some lunch." +Tom and Lily liked to play near the big water. They saw many fish and birds and frogs. Sometimes they saw an alligator. The alligator was big and green and had many teeth. Tom and Lily were not afraid of the alligator. They thought he was funny. + +One day, Tom and Lily found a big stick. They wanted to poke the alligator with the stick. They thought it would be fun. They walked to the edge of the big water. They saw the alligator lying on the mud. He looked dry and sleepy. Tom and Lily smiled. + +They took turns to poke the alligator with the stick. The alligator did not move. He did not open his eyes. He did not make a sound. Tom and Lily laughed. They thought he was silly. They poked him harder and harder. + +Then, the alligator opened his mouth. He was not dry and sleepy. He was hungry and angry. He snapped his teeth around the stick. He pulled Tom and Lily into the big water. He ate them. They were tasty. The alligator was happy. The end. +Sara and Ben love pizza. They always want to eat pizza for lunch and dinner. But mom says they need to eat other foods too. She says pizza is a treat, not a meal. + +One day, mom makes a big pizza for Sara and Ben. She puts cheese, tomato, and yellow corn on it. It smells yummy. Sara and Ben are very happy. They want to eat the whole pizza. + +But mom says they need to share. She says there are other kids who have no pizza. She says they can eat half of the pizza now, and hang the other half on the fridge for later. She says they can give the other half to someone who needs it. + +Sara and Ben are not happy. They want to eat the whole pizza. They do not want to share. They do not want to hang the pizza on the fridge. They think mom is not looking. They sneak the other half of the pizza and hide it under their bed. + +But they forget about the pizza. They play with their toys and watch TV. They do not eat the pizza. The pizza gets old and bad. It smells bad. It grows green and fuzzy. It makes their room stink. + +Mom finds the pizza under their bed. She is very angry. She says they wasted good food. She says they were selfish and greedy. She says they need to learn to be kind and generous. She says they have to throw away the pizza and clean their room. She says they have no pizza for a long time. + +Sara and Ben are very sorry. They wish they had listened to mom. They wish they had shared the pizza. They wish they had hung the pizza on the fridge. They learn their lesson. They say they will never do it again. They say they will always share their food with others. They say they love mom and pizza. +Anna liked to play in the kitchen. She liked to open the cupboard and look at the pots and pans. She liked to pretend she was cooking like her mom. But she knew she was not allowed to touch the stove. The stove was hot and could burn her. + +One day, Anna was playing in the kitchen when her mom was in the living room. She saw a red light on the stove. She wondered what it was. She climbed on a chair and reached for the light. She did not know it was a burner. It was very hot and burned her hand. She screamed and dropped the chair. + +Her mom heard her scream and ran to the kitchen. She saw Anna crying and holding her hand. She saw the red light on the stove. She was scared and angry. She turned off the stove and took Anna to the sink. She ran cold water over her hand. She hugged her and said, "Anna, you are very naughty. You should never touch the stove. It can burn you and hurt you. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was curious. I wanted to see the light. I didn't know it was hot. It hurt a lot. I won't touch it again." + +Her mom said, "I'm glad you are sorry. But you have to be careful. The kitchen is not a place to play. There are many things that can burn you or cut you or make you sick. You have to listen to me and follow the rules. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I love you. Can I have a band-aid?" + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Anna. Yes, you can have a band-aid. And a kiss. And a cookie. But no more playing in the kitchen. OK?" + +Anna said, "OK, mom. Thank you." She smiled and hugged her mom. She learned her lesson. She never touched the stove again. +Tom liked to play in the park with his ball. He saw a squirrel on a tree and wanted to make friends. He threw his ball to the squirrel, but the squirrel was scared and ran away. Tom was sad and ran after the squirrel. + +He followed the squirrel to a big house with a fence. He saw a sign that said "Beware of the dog", but he did not know what it meant. He climbed over the fence and saw a big dog with sharp teeth. The dog barked and ran to Tom. + +Tom was scared and tried to run away, but the dog was faster. The dog bit Tom's leg and made him fall. Tom cried and screamed for help. The dog did not stop. He bit Tom's arm and neck and made him bleed. + +The owner of the house heard the noise and came outside. He saw the dog and Tom and was shocked. He shouted at the dog and tried to pull him away, but it was too late. Tom was not moving. He was dead. + +The owner called the police and the ambulance, but they could not help Tom. He felt very sorry and sad. He wished he had a better fence and a nicer dog. He wished Tom had not chased the squirrel. He wished he had not put spicy food in the dog's bowl. He thought it made the dog angry and hungry. He thought it was his fault. He cried and cried. +Lily was an adventurous girl who liked to cook. She wanted to make a cake for her mom's birthday. She asked her dad to help her. + +"Dad, can we cook a cake for mom?" she said. + +"Sure, Lily. What kind of cake do you want to make?" he said. + +"I want to make a star cake. Mom likes stars. They are shiny and pretty," she said. + +"Okay, let's make a star cake. We need flour, eggs, sugar, butter, and milk. And we need a star-shaped pan," he said. + +They went to the kitchen and got all the things they needed. They mixed the flour, eggs, sugar, and butter in a big bowl. They poured the batter into the star-shaped pan. They put the pan in the oven. + +"Now we have to wait for the cake to bake. It will take some time. Do you want to play a game while we wait?" he said. + +"Yes, dad. Let's play I spy. I spy something blue," she said. + +"Is it the sky?" he said. + +"No, it's not the sky," she said. + +"Is it your dress?" he said. + +"Yes, it's my dress. You are good at this game, dad," she said. + +They played I spy until they smelled something yummy. The cake was ready. They took it out of the oven and let it cool. They decorated it with icing and sprinkles. They made a big star on top of the cake. + +"Wow, Lily. You made a beautiful star cake. Mom will love it," he said. + +"Thank you, dad. You helped me a lot. I love you," she said. + +"I love you too, Lily. You are a very adventurous and sweet girl," he said. + +They hugged and waited for mom to come home. They wanted to surprise her with the star cake. They knew she would be very happy. +Sara and Ben are playing doctor in the backyard. Sara has a big box of toys that she uses as tools. Ben has a teddy bear that he pretends is sick. + +"Teddy has a bad tummy ache," Ben says. "Can you help him, doctor?" + +Sara nods and puts on a white coat. She takes out a stethoscope and listens to Teddy's heart. "Hmm, I don't hear anything," she says. "Maybe he is dead." + +"No, he is not dead!" Ben cries. "He is just very quiet." + +Sara thinks for a moment. She remembers that her mom had an x-ray when she broke her arm. She decides to try it on Teddy. She takes out a flashlight and a piece of paper. She puts the paper behind Teddy and shines the flashlight on him. + +"Look, Ben, I can see his bones!" she says. "He has a big bone in his tummy. Maybe that is what hurts him." + +Ben looks at the paper and sees a dark shape. He is amazed. "Wow, you are a good doctor, Sara," he says. "Can you take out the bone?" + +Sara smiles and takes out a pair of scissors. She cuts a hole in Teddy's fur and pulls out the bone. It is a chicken bone that Ben gave him for lunch. She throws it away and sews up the hole with some thread. + +"There, Teddy is all better now," she says. "He just needs some rest and a hug." + +Ben hugs Teddy and thanks Sara. He is happy that his friend is not dead. He says he will be more careful with what he feeds him. Sara puts her tools back in the box and organizes them by size and color. She likes to keep things neat and tidy. She says she wants to be a real doctor when she grows up. Ben says he wants to be a vet and help animals. They agree that they make a good team. They go inside and have some cookies and milk. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to go to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. But their favorite animals were the seals. The seals had shiny fur and big eyes. They could swim fast and make funny noises. + +One day, mom said they could drive to the zoo and see the seals again. Sara and Ben were very happy. They put on their hats and coats and got in the car. Mom drove on the road and played some songs. Sara and Ben sang along and looked out the window. + +When they got to the zoo, they ran to the seal pool. They saw many seals splashing and diving. One seal was different from the others. It had a red ball on its nose. It could balance the ball and toss it in the air. The other seals clapped their flippers and cheered. + +"Wow, look at that seal!" Sara said. "It is not ordinary. It is very clever." + +"Yes, it is amazing!" Ben said. "I wish I could play with it." + +The seal with the ball saw Sara and Ben. It smiled and swam closer to them. It tossed the ball to Sara. Sara caught the ball and threw it back. The seal caught the ball and threw it to Ben. Ben caught the ball and threw it back. The seal, Sara, and Ben played catch for a long time. They had a lot of fun. + +Mom watched them and smiled. She was glad they liked the zoo. She took a picture of them and the seal. She said, "This is a special day. You made a new friend." +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they found a big box in the garage and decided to make it their boat. They cut out windows and a door and drew pictures of fish and waves on the sides. They put some pillows and blankets inside and pretended they were sailing to a faraway island. + +"Look, Lily, there's an alligator in the water!" Max said, pointing to a green toy that their dad had left on the floor. "He looks hungry and mean. We have to be careful." + +Lily was not afraid of the alligator. She thought he was cute and wanted to pet him. She opened the door of the boat and stepped out. "Don't worry, Max, I'll make friends with him. Maybe he's lonely and just wants to play." + +Max tried to stop her. He grabbed her arm and pulled her back. "No, Lily, don't go! He might bite you or drag you under the water. He's dangerous. Stay in the boat with me." + +But Lily did not listen. She insisted on going to the alligator. She said, "He won't hurt me, Max. He's nice. Look, he's smiling at me. Maybe he's a wealthy alligator who lives in a big castle under the water. Maybe he'll invite us to his home and give us lots of toys and candy." + +She let go of Max's arm and walked towards the alligator. She reached out her hand to touch his nose. But before she could, the alligator snapped his jaws and lunged at her. Lily screamed and ran back to the boat. Max slammed the door and locked it. They hugged each other and cried. + +The alligator banged on the box and tried to get in. He was angry and hungry. He wanted to eat the twins. But he could not break the box. It was too strong and hard. He gave up and swam away. + +Lily and Max learned their lesson. They never played with the alligator again. They stayed in their boat and sailed to a safer island. They were happy and safe. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and watch cartoons. But today, they have to go to the doctor. They do not like the doctor. He makes them sit still and look at his light. He also gives them shots. Shots hurt. + +"Mom, do we have to go?" Anna asks. She holds her teddy bear tight. + +"Yes, sweetie, we have to go. It is good for you. The doctor will check if you are healthy and strong." Mom says. She puts on her watch and coat. + +Ben does not say anything. He is scared. He hides behind the couch. He does not want to go. + +"Ben, come on. It is time to go. Don't be afraid. I will be with you." Mom says. She looks for Ben. + +"No, no, no!" Ben shouts. He runs away from Mom. He trips on a toy car and falls. He hurts his knee. He starts to weep. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cries. He holds his knee. + +Mom runs to Ben. She picks him up and hugs him. + +"Shh, shh, shh. It is okay, Ben. It is just a little scratch. Let me see." Mom says. She looks at his knee. She wipes his tears. + +"See? It is not bad. It will heal soon. You are a brave boy." Mom says. She kisses his knee. + +"Really?" Ben asks. He sniffs. + +"Really. You are fine. And you know what? The doctor will give you a sticker and a lollipop after the shot. How does that sound?" Mom says. + +Ben thinks. He likes stickers and lollipops. He nods. + +"Okay. I will go. But can I hold your hand?" Ben says. + +"Of course, you can. And Anna will hold your other hand. We will go together. Come on, let's go." Mom says. + +She takes Ben and Anna by the hand. They walk to the car. They are still a little scared, but they are also brave. They will be fine. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the beach with her mom and dad. She loved the sand and the water and the sun. She saw many things that made her happy, like shells and crabs and birds. But her favorite thing was the dolphin. + +The dolphin was friendly and smart. He liked to jump and splash and make noises. Mia wanted to play with him, but he was too far away. She asked her mom and dad if they could go closer, but they said no. They said the dolphin was wild and needed space. + +Mia was sad, but she understood. She watched the dolphin from the shore and waved to him. She wished she could give him a hug and a kiss. Then she had an idea. She ran to her bag and took out a big towel. It was blue and soft and had stars on it. She ran back to the water and waited for the dolphin to come near. + +When the dolphin saw Mia, he was curious. He swam closer and looked at her. Mia smiled and threw the towel in the air. It landed on the dolphin's back and wrapped around him. The dolphin felt the towel and liked it. It was warm and cozy and made him feel loved. He made a happy noise and thanked Mia. + +Mia was overjoyed. She had wrapped the dolphin in a hug. She clapped and laughed and said, "You're welcome, dolphin. I love you." The dolphin nodded and said, "I love you too, Mia. You're very kind." He gave her a wink and a splash and swam away with the towel. + +Mia watched him go and felt happy. She had made a new friend. She hoped to see him again. She knew he was wild and needed space, but she also knew he was elderly and needed care. She thought maybe she could bring him another towel next time, or maybe a blanket or a scarf. She wanted to wrap him in more hugs and keep him warm and cozy. She loved the dolphin, and he loved her. +Sara liked to look at the fancy books on the bookcase. They had many colors and pictures on them. She wanted to read them, but they were too high for her. She asked her mom if she could climb the bookcase and get a book. + +"No, Sara, you can't climb the bookcase. It is not safe. You might fall and hurt yourself. And you might make the books fall too. They are not toys. They are for grown-ups to read and learn from. You have your own books on the shelf. Why don't you read them instead?" her mom said. + +But Sara did not listen to her mom. She waited until her mom was busy in the kitchen. Then she pushed a chair to the bookcase and climbed on it. She reached for a fancy book on the top shelf. But the book was heavy and slippery. It slipped from her hand and hit her on the head. Sara cried out in pain and fear. The book also knocked down other books, which made a loud noise. + +Her mom heard the noise and ran to the living room. She saw Sara on the floor, holding her head. She saw the books scattered around. She was angry and worried. She picked up Sara and hugged her. + +"Sara, what did you do? I told you not to climb the bookcase. You could have been badly hurt. And you made a mess of the books. They are not for you to play with. They are valuable and important. You have to respect them and take care of them. Do you understand?" her mom said. + +Sara nodded, feeling sorry and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to see the fancy books. I didn't mean to make trouble. I won't climb the bookcase again. I will read my own books. They are nice too." + +Her mom smiled and kissed her. She said, "I'm glad you are okay, Sara. And I'm glad you learned your lesson. The fancy books are not for you yet. But when you grow up and learn to read well, I will let you borrow them and read them with me. They have many wonderful stories and ideas. But for now, you have to enjoy your own books. They are also wonderful and fun. And they are just right for you." + +Sara hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love my books too." + +The end. +Sara and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a doll and Tom has a car. They are having fun and making noises. + +Then they hear a cry from the bedroom. It is their baby brother, Ben. He is awake from his nap and he is sad. He wants someone to hold him and play with him. + +Sara and Tom notice the cry and they look at each other. They want to help their baby brother. They put down their toys and run to the bedroom. + +They see Ben in his crib. He has tears in his eyes and he is waving his arms. He sees Sara and Tom and he smiles a little. + +"Hi, Ben!" Sara says. "Why are you sad?" + +"Me want hug," Ben says. + +Sara and Tom climb into the crib and hug Ben. They kiss his cheeks and tickle his tummy. They make him laugh and giggle. + +Ben is not sad anymore. He is happy. He has his big sister and brother to love him and play with him. + +Sara and Tom are happy too. They love their baby brother. They are a good family. +Tim and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys. Today, they want to play with their plane. Their plane is big and red. It can fly in the air. + +"Let's dress up as pilots," Tim says. "We can wear our hats and jackets." + +"OK," Lily says. "But where is our plane?" + +They look around the room. They see their dolls, their cars, their blocks, but no plane. + +"Oh no," Tim says. "Where is our plane?" + +They hear a noise from the kitchen. They run to the kitchen. They see their mom. She is holding their plane. + +"Mom, mom, can we have our plane?" Tim and Lily ask. + +"Sorry, kids," their mom says. "Your plane is not available. It is broken. I am trying to fix it." + +Tim and Lily are sad. They love their plane. They want to play with it. + +"Can we help you fix it, mom?" Tim asks. + +"Sure," their mom says. "You can help me find some glue and some tape. Then we can put the plane back together." + +Tim and Lily smile. They are happy. They can help their mom. They can play with their plane. They run to find some glue and some tape. They dress up as pilots. They are ready to fly. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were lions and roar at each other. They found a big stick and took turns to hold it. The stick was their lion king crown. + +"Roar! I am the king of the lions!" Ben said, holding the stick on his head. + +"Roar! No, I am the queen of the lions!" Lily said, trying to grab the stick from Ben. + +They pulled and pushed the stick, but neither of them wanted to share. They started to fight and yell at each other. + +A bright bird flew by and saw them. The bird was sad to see them fight. The bird liked to sing and make friends. The bird landed on a branch and said to them: + +"Hello, little lions. Why are you fighting? Don't you know that sharing is caring? If you share the stick, you can both be happy and play together. Fighting only makes you sad and angry. Listen to me, I am a wise bird. I have seen many things in the world. Sharing is the best way to be a good friend." + +Lily and Ben stopped fighting and looked at the bird. They felt ashamed of their behavior. They realized the bird was right. They said sorry to each other and decided to share the stick. They thanked the bird for his advice and invited him to play with them. + +"Roar! We are the lions and the bird is our friend!" they said, holding the stick together. + +The bird smiled and sang a happy song. They played and laughed and had fun. They learned that sharing is caring and that fighting is not nice. They were happy and proud to be good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet chicken named True. True was very gentle and loved to lay eggs. One day, Lily went to collect the eggs and found that True had not laid any. + +Lily asked True, "Why haven't you laid any eggs today?" True replied, "I am feeling sad because I miss my friends." + +Lily understood how True felt and decided to take her to visit her chicken friends. They had a fun day playing and eating together. When it was time to go home, True was happy and laid a beautiful egg as a thank you. From that day on, True never felt sad again because she knew she had Lily as her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and catch butterflies. One day, she was playing in the park when she saw a butterfly she had never seen before. She chased after it, careful not to step on any flowers. + +Suddenly, a man came up to her and asked for her passport. Lily didn't know what a passport was, so she just shook her head. The man got angry and took her away. Lily cried and cried, but nobody heard her. + +Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. Lily was never seen again. Her family searched everywhere, but they never found her. They were very sad and wished they had been more careful with their little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a sheep named Wooly. Wooly had a lot of wool on her body. She was very fluffy and soft. One day, Wooly's owner wanted to mail a letter to her friend. Wooly decided to help her owner. She took the letter in her mouth and walked to the post office. + +When Wooly arrived at the post office, she saw that the door was too small for her to fit inside. She didn't know what to do. Just then, a kind man saw Wooly and helped her. He took the letter from Wooly's mouth and put it in the mailbox. Wooly was very happy that she could help her owner. She went back home feeling proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat broccoli because it was good for her body. Her mom would cook it for her every day for dinner. + +One day, Lily went to the grocery store with her mom. She saw a big pile of broccoli and requested her mom to buy some more. Her mom was happy that Lily liked broccoli so much. + +At dinner time, Lily's mom cooked the regular broccoli and served it to her. Lily was very happy and ate all of it. She felt strong and healthy because she ate her favorite vegetable. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat lunch with her friends at school every day. One day, Lily's friend Emily brought a weird sandwich for lunch. + +Lily asked, "What's in your sandwich, Emily?" + +Emily replied, "I don't know, my mom made it. Want to test it?" + +Lily said, "Sure!" and took a bite. It tasted a little weird, but not too bad. + +After lunch, Lily and Emily went to play on the swings. Lily said, "That was a fun lunch. Let's play together every day!" + +Emily smiled and said, "Yes, let's do that!" + +From that day on, Lily and Emily had lunch together every day and tested each other's weird sandwiches. They became the best of friends and had lots of fun playing together at recess. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jog in the park with his dog, Spot. One day, Timmy saw a man singing into a microphone on the street corner. The man smelled very smelly. + +Timmy asked the man why he was singing. The man said he was trying to make some money. Timmy felt sad for the man and wanted to help him. So, he went home and asked his mom if he could give the man some of his allowance money. + +His mom was proud of Timmy for wanting to help someone in need. She gave him some extra money to give to the man. Timmy jogged back to the street corner and gave the man the money. The man was very grateful and thanked Timmy. + +Timmy learned that it feels good to help others, even if they are smelly. And that's why it's important to be kind to everyone we meet. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big box that she loved to play with. One day, she wanted to reach the top of the box, but she was too short. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and said, "I can be helpful, let me lift you up." Lily's mom lifted her up and she was able to reach the top of the box. Lily was so happy and thanked her mom. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. "Can we play with your box?" her friend asked. "Of course!" Lily said. They played with the box for hours, building towers and castles. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but his mommy told him he had to wear a mask because of the germs. Timmy didn't like the mask because it made it hard to breathe. + +One day, Timmy went outside to play, but he didn't listen to his mommy and he didn't wear his mask. He was having fun, but then he saw a big, dark cloud coming towards him. Timmy didn't know what it was, but he knew it didn't look good. + +Suddenly, the wind picked up and the dark cloud came closer and closer. Timmy started to cough and he couldn't breathe. He wished he had listened to his mommy and worn his mask. Finally, his mommy came outside and saw what was happening. She quickly put a mask on Timmy and took him inside. Timmy learned that it's important to listen to his mommy and wear his mask, especially when there's something dark and scary outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and make pretty dresses out of thread. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. They ran and played, but Lily got tired and needed to rest. + +As she sat on a bench, a man came up to her and offered her a sweet. Lily didn't know the man and her mom had always told her not to take candy from strangers. But the sweet looked so yummy and she wanted it badly. + +The man smiled and said, "Here you go, little girl. It's a special sweet just for you." Lily took the sweet and ate it. It tasted so good that she closed her eyes and rested for a bit. But when she opened her eyes, the man was gone and so was her thread and needle. She looked around and saw that her friends were gone too. She felt scared and alone. + +Lily looked for her mom but she couldn't find her. She started to cry and wished she had listened to her mom's warning. Suddenly, a police officer came up to her and asked her if she was lost. Lily nodded and told him what had happened. The police officer took her to the station and they searched for her mom. But she was never found. Lily was sad and missed her mom very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. She had a big vine that grew up the side of her house. Every day, she would water the vine and watch it grow bigger and bigger. + +One day, Lily noticed something strange. There was a little orange bug crawling on the vine. She watched it for a while and then went inside to ask her mom about it. Her mom told her that it was a ladybug and that it was good for the garden. Lily was happy to have a new friend in her garden. + +The next day, Lily went outside to play and saw that the ladybug was still there. She smiled and said, "Thank you, ladybug, for being my friend." And from that day on, Lily and the ladybug played together every day in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a lion who lived in a big jungle. The lion was very big and strong, but he was also bald. One day, the lion saw a car zoom past him. "Wow, that car is so fast!" he said. + +The lion felt sad because he couldn't run as fast as the car. A little bird saw the lion and asked, "Why are you sad?" The lion replied, "I wish I could run as fast as that car and roar like a tiger." + +The little bird said, "Don't be sad. You may not be able to run as fast as a car, but you can roar like a lion. That's what makes you special." The lion felt happy and thanked the little bird for the advice. + +From that day on, the lion roared proudly and didn't feel bad about being bald. He learned that everyone has their own unique qualities that make them special. +Once upon a time, there was a princess. She was very pretty and kind. One day, a prince came and asked her to marry him. The princess said yes and they had a big party with cake and dancing. + +After the party, the prince had to go back to his own land. The princess was very sad and missed him terribly. She wrote him a letter and put it in the post. She hoped he would get it soon and come back to her. + +Days went by and the princess didn't hear from the prince. She was worried and sad. Finally, the prince came back and brought her a present. It was a terrible monster, but the princess loved it anyway. They got married and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and running around outside. One day, she accidentally broke her mom's vase. Her mom was very angry and punished her by taking away her favorite toy. + +Lily felt sad and sorry for what she had done. She promised to be more careful in the future. A few days later, Lily's little brother stuck a pea up his nose and couldn't get it out. Lily's mom was worried and took him to the doctor. + +Lily felt proud when the doctor was able to remove the pea from her brother's nose. She was happy that she was able to help her mom and brother. From that day on, Lily made sure to be extra careful with her toys and to always listen to her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to mix different colors together to create new ones. One day, she mixed red and yellow to make a beautiful orange. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. He brought a new shield that he got for his birthday. "Wow, that's a cool shield!" said Lily. "Can I see it?" + +Timmy gave the shield to Lily, but she accidentally dropped it and it broke. "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to break your new shield," said Lily. + +"It's okay, Lily. It was just a thing. It can be fixed. But remember, it's important to be careful with other people's belongings," said Timmy. + +Lily learned that it's important to be careful with other people's things and to always be honest when accidents happen. She also learned that mixing colors can be fun, but mixing things that don't belong to you can have consequences. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very polite and always said "please" and "thank you". One day, Timmy needed to go to the toilet. He went to the toilet and sat down. But then, he heard a loud snap. The toilet broke! + +Timmy didn't know what to do. He tried to fix the toilet, but he couldn't. He was very sad because he didn't want to be in trouble. He decided to hide the broken toilet and pretend that it was not him who broke it. + +But then, Timmy's mom found out. She was very angry and disappointed with Timmy. She told him that it's important to tell the truth and be responsible for our mistakes. Timmy felt very bad and wished he had told the truth from the beginning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go on an adventure, so she asked her mom for a sack. "Mommy, can I have a sack to put my things in?" she asked. + +Her mom gave her a lively green sack and Lily was so happy. She put her favorite toys in the sack and went outside to explore. + +As she was walking, she saw a little bird sitting on a tree. "Hello little bird, do you want to come with me on my adventure?" she asked. The bird chirped happily and flew down to sit on her shoulder. + +Lily and the bird continued on their adventure, meeting new friends and seeing new things. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged her sack tightly and said, "Thank you for coming with me on my adventure, little bird. I had so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved robots and had a big collection of them. One day, Timmy's favorite robot broke and he was very sad. + +Timmy's mom saw how helpless he felt and decided to help. She said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I will deliver your robot to the robot doctor and he will fix it." + +Timmy was happy to hear that and asked, "Can I come with you, Mommy?" + +Mommy said yes and they went to the robot doctor. The doctor fixed the robot and Timmy was so happy. He hugged his robot and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You are the best!" + +From that day on, Timmy took extra care of his robots and never let them break again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite jug that she used to drink water from. One day, Lily accidentally dropped the jug and it broke into many pieces. She was very sad because her favorite jug was now broken. + +Lily's mom tried to fix the jug, but it was beyond repair. Lily didn't recognize the jug anymore because it looked different. She was upset and didn't know what to do. Her mom told her that it was okay to feel sad, but that they could find a new jug together. + +Lily and her mom went to the store and found a new jug that was even better than the old one. Lily was happy again and recognized the new jug as her own. She learned that sometimes things break, but there are always ways to fix them or find something new to love. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sauce on everything she ate. One day, Lily's mom made her some spaghetti with sauce on top. Lily was so excited to eat it, she didn't wait for it to cool down. She took a big bite and burned her tongue. It hurt so much, she cried. + +Lily's mom told her to wait for her food to cool down before eating it, or else she might get hurt. Lily learned her lesson and promised to be patient. The next time her mom made spaghetti with sauce, she waited for it to cool down. She took a bite and it was delicious! She was happy she waited and didn't get hurt. + +From that day on, Lily always waited for her food to cool down before eating it. She didn't want to freeze her tongue or get hurt again. The moral of the story is to be patient and wait for things to be ready, so you don't get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around in the park. One day, she went on an adventure to find a hidden treasure. She looked high and low, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily's mom told her that sometimes, looking for treasure can be an exercise for your brain. Lily thought that was interesting and decided to keep looking. She searched behind trees, under benches, and even in the bushes. + +Finally, after a long search, Lily found the treasure! It was a shiny gold coin. She was so happy and excited to have found it. She ran home to show her mom and tell her all about her adventure. From that day on, Lily loved going on treasure hunts and doing exercises for her brain. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to play with her friends in the jungle, but she had a big worry. She lost her favorite toy, a little ball, and she couldn't find it anywhere. + +Ellie looked everywhere, under the trees and in the bushes, but she couldn't find her ball. She started to cry and her friends saw her feeling sad. They asked her what was wrong, and Ellie told them about her lost ball. + +Her friends, being very kind, decided to help her find the ball. They looked and looked until they found a big trunk lying on the ground. It was very heavy, but they managed to move it and, surprise! Ellie's ball was there, inside the trunk. + +Ellie was very happy and grateful to her friends for finding her original ball. From that day on, she promised to never worry too much and to always ask for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys during the day, but at night, she was scared. She hated the dark and the shadows that appeared on her walls. + +One night, Lily's mom came to tuck her in and noticed that Lily was shaking with fear. She asked Lily why she was scared, but Lily didn't know how to explain it. Her mom told her that the night can be scary, but it's just because we can't see as well. + +Lily's mom explained that being ignorant, or not knowing something, can make us scared. She told Lily that the more we learn and understand, the less scared we will be. Lily felt better after her mom's explanation and fell asleep peacefully that night. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his bucket. He would fill it with sand and water and make castles on the beach. + +One day, Tim's friend Jack came to play with him. Jack was a bit clumsy and accidentally knocked over Tim's bucket. The sand and water mixed together and made a big mess. + +Tim got upset and told Jack to go away. But then he remembered something his mom had told him. She said that when things get mixed up, you can separate them back out. + +So Tim and Jack worked together to separate the sand and water back into the bucket. They laughed and played together, and Tim realized that having a friend was more important than having a perfect sandcastle. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was flying in the forest when it saw a twig on the ground. The twig seemed to be very interesting to the bird. It had never seen that twig before. + +The bird picked up the twig with its beak and started to fly away. Suddenly, the bird heard a strange noise. It seemed like an unknown sound. The bird was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, the bird saw its friend, another bird. The bird flew to its friend and showed the twig. The friend bird was happy to see the twig and they both played with it together. The unknown sound was gone and the bird was no longer scared. They had a fun day playing with the twig! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a big sunflower growing in her garden. It was tall and strong. + +Lily said, "Wow, that sunflower is so strong! I wish I could be strong like that too." + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow very hard. The sunflower started to bend and Lily was worried it might break. She said, "Oh no, the sunflower is going to break!" + +But then, the wind stopped and the sunflower straightened up again. Lily was so happy and said, "Yay! The sunflower reversed and is strong again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but today it was raining. Lily's mom said, "Lily, you can't go outside today, you will get wet." Lily was worried because she wanted to play outside. + +Lily asked her mom, "What can I do inside?" Her mom replied, "You can color or play with your toys." Lily decided to color a picture of a rainbow. She was happy because it reminded her of the colors outside. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a knock at the door. It was her friend, Sarah. Sarah said, "Lily, I'm bored. What can we do?" Lily replied, "We can color a rainbow together!" Sarah was excited and they had fun coloring together. Even though it was raining outside, they had a great time inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her teddy bear. One day, her mommy told her that they needed to go to the post office to mail a letter. Lily was excited because she had never been to the post office before. + +When they got there, Lily saw a big red mailbox and she urged her mommy to let her put the letter inside. Her mommy said it was okay and let her do it. Lily was so happy that she did it all by herself. + +After they finished at the post office, they went to the park to play. Lily saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it, but her mommy told her to be gentle and not hurt it. Lily listened to her mommy and caught the butterfly without hurting it. She was so proud of herself! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a world that was very busy. Everyone was always in a hurry and no one had time to stop and say hello. Timmy didn't like this world because he felt lonely. + +One day, Timmy saw a little bird trying to build a nest. The bird was having a hard time because people kept walking by and scaring the bird away. Timmy wanted to help the bird, so he decided to prevent people from walking by. He stood in front of the bird and waved his arms to stop people from coming too close. + +The bird was very grateful and started to build its nest. Timmy felt happy because he had helped someone. He realized that even though the world was busy, he could make a difference by being kind and helpful. From that day on, Timmy made it his mission to help others whenever he could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely dress with a zipper on the back. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. She ran around and played with the other children. + +Suddenly, she saw a red ball rolling away from her. She chased it but it was going too fast. "Mommy, help me! The ball is speeding away!" she cried. + +Her mommy quickly ran after the ball and caught it. "Thank you, mommy!" said Lily. "Your dress is so pretty, Lily. I love the zipper on the back," said her mommy. Lily smiled and said, "I love it too!" They hugged each other and went back to playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a beautiful lily in the garden. She was very enthusiastic and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a pretty lily!" Lily said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's lovely, Lily. But be careful, it's starting to get cold outside. You might start to shiver." + +Lily didn't want to go inside yet. She wanted to play a little longer. But soon, she started to feel cold and started to shiver. She realized that her mom was right and it was time to go inside. + +As they walked back to the house, Lily held onto her lily tightly. She knew that she would have to wait until spring to pick more flowers. But she was happy to have found such a beautiful one today. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her friend Max went outside to play in the mud. It was very cold outside, but they didn't mind. They loved to play in the mud and make mud pies. + +After a while, Lily's mom called out to them, "Time to come inside, it's time to bake some cookies!" Lily and Max were so excited to bake cookies. They ran inside and helped Lily's mom mix the ingredients together. They made chocolate chip cookies and they smelled so good. + +While the cookies were baking in the oven, Lily and Max played with their toys. When the cookies were done, they were so happy. They sat down at the table and ate the warm cookies. They were the best cookies they had ever tasted! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the cold winter air. She would run and jump and laugh with her friends. But one day, Lily started to feel sick. She coughed and coughed, and her chest hurt. Her mom took her to the doctor, who said she had a cold and needed to rest. + +Lily stayed in bed for a few days, but she still felt bad. Her mom took her back to the doctor, who said Lily had a problem with her lung. She needed to go to the hospital. Lily was scared, but her mom promised everything would be okay. + +At the hospital, the doctors tried to help Lily, but it was too late. Lily's lung was too sick, and she couldn't breathe anymore. Her mom held her hand as Lily closed her eyes and went to sleep forever. Her friends cried and remembered how much they loved to laugh with Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite game was to pretend she was a princess. One day, Lily's mom gave her a card with a picture of a unicorn on it. Lily was so happy and she ran to show it to her friends at the park. + +When she got to the park, Lily saw that her friends were already playing with other toys. She felt embarrassed because she thought they didn't want to play with her anymore. But then, one of her friends saw the card and said it was very pretty. Lily felt happy again and they all played together. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily realized that her bag was empty because she had forgotten to bring her toys. But she didn't feel sad because she had her special card with her. She hugged it tightly and went home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was playing with his favorite car and accidentally broke it. Timmy was sad, but he knew he could fix it. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad took him to the park to play soccer. Timmy kicked the ball and scored a goal! He was so happy and proud of himself. + +After playing, Timmy and his dad went to the ice cream shop. Timmy was kind and let his dad have the last scoop of ice cream. They both enjoyed their treats and went home with smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mom took her to the grocery store. While they were there, they saw a big sack of potatoes. Lily's mom said they needed some for dinner, so they put a few in their cart. + +As they were walking through the meat section, Lily saw a big, juicy steak. She pointed at it and said, "Mommy, can we have that for dinner too?" Her mom smiled and said yes, but only if Lily promised to eat all her vegetables too. + +Later that night, they cooked the potatoes and the steak for dinner. Lily's mom told her that the steak was unique because it was a special kind of meat. Lily didn't really understand what that meant, but she thought it tasted really good. After dinner, Lily said, "Mommy, can we have steak and potatoes again tomorrow?" and her mom laughed and said maybe another time. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite blouse, which was pink and had flowers on it. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she found a stick and started drawing on the ground. She made a big mark on the grass and showed it to her friend, Tom. "Look, Tom! I made a mark on the ground," said Lily. + +Tom was impressed and wanted to make his own mark. He found a stone and started drawing on a tree. "Wow, Tom! You made a mark on the tree!" exclaimed Lily. They continued to play and make marks until it was time to go home. Lily went home with a smile on her face, feeling happy that she had a fun day with her friends and wore her favorite blouse. +Once upon a time, there was a big bus. The bus was shiny and new, very modern. It had big windows and lots of seats. One day, a little boy got on the bus with his mom. He loved riding the bus and looking out the window. The boy asked his mom if they could ride the bus again tomorrow. His mom said yes, they could repeat the fun ride on the modern bus. The little boy was very happy and couldn't wait to ride the bus again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys, especially his guitar. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They saw a big trampoline and asked Timmy if he wanted to jump with them. + +Timmy was scared at first, but his friends encouraged him to jump. He took a deep breath and jumped on the trampoline. It was so much fun! Timmy felt like he was flying in the air. His friends cheered and clapped for him. + +After jumping, Timmy sat down to rest and play his guitar. His friends gathered around him and listened to him play. They told him that he was a reliable friend and a great musician. Timmy felt happy and proud. From that day on, Timmy was no longer scared to jump on the trampoline and he continued to play his guitar for his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a bird with a broken wing. She knew she had to help the bird, so she picked it up and brought it inside to her mommy. + +Her mommy took the bird to the vet, and the vet was able to solve the problem with the bird's wing. Lily was very happy that the bird was going to be okay. + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the park to watch the ducks swim in the pond. Lily loved watching the ducks because they were so cute and harmless. She even fed them some bread crumbs. + +After a fun day at the park, Lily went to bed feeling happy and proud that she was able to help the bird. She knew she had made a difference in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, he found a dirty old toy in the park. It was so filthy that he had to wash it with soap and water. After cleaning it up, he noticed that it had a button on it. When he pressed the button, he heard a voice coming from the toy. + +The voice said, "Hello, Timmy! I am your new friend. Let's play together." Timmy was so happy to hear the toy talk, but he wanted to examine it more closely. He turned it over and saw that it had a crack in it. + +Timmy's mom came to him and asked, "What are you doing, Timmy?" He replied, "I found a toy and it talked to me! But it's broken, it has a crack." His mom said, "Let's take it to the toy store and see if they can fix it." + +At the toy store, the worker looked at the toy and said, "This toy is very special. It's a talking toy! But it needs to be fixed before it can talk again." The worker fixed the toy and when Timmy pressed the button, he heard the voice once again. Timmy was so happy to have a new friend to play with. +Once upon a time, a little frog lived near a big pond. The frog loved to play in the pond every day. One day, a heavy rain came and the pond became very full. The little frog was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a big snake appeared and wanted to eat the little frog. The little frog knew that he had to escape, but he couldn't jump because the pond was too full. So, he started to crawl away from the snake. + +The little frog crawled and crawled until he found a big rock to hide behind. The snake searched and searched, but couldn't find the little frog. The little frog was safe and happy that he was able to escape from the snake. From that day on, the little frog learned that sometimes it's better to crawl away from danger. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a toy gun that could shoot little foam balls. Timmy loved to play with his gun and shoot his toys. One day, he went outside to play and found a unique stick on the ground. It was different from any other stick he had seen before. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. + +His mom said, "That's a very unique stick, Timmy. Be careful not to cut yourself on any sharp edges." Timmy looked closely at the stick and saw that it had some rough spots. He was careful not to cut himself and continued to play with his toy gun. He pretended that the unique stick was a sword and he was a brave knight fighting dragons. + +As he played, he shot his foam balls at imaginary enemies and swung his sword stick to defeat them. Timmy had a lot of fun playing outside with his toys and his unique stick. When it was time to go inside, he carefully put his toy gun and his stick away so he could play with them again another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a birdcage. The bird was very hungry and wanted to eat some seeds. But the birdcage was locked, and the bird couldn't get out. + +One day, a little girl came to the birdcage and saw the hungry bird. She felt sorry for the bird and wanted to help. She said, "I will dress you up and make you look pretty." So, the little girl opened the birdcage and took out the bird. + +But the little girl didn't know how to take care of the bird. She didn't give the bird any food or water. The bird was still hungry and thirsty. Sadly, the bird died. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be kind to animals and take care of them. We should never lock them up or make them hungry. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to the park with his mom. There were many things to do in the park. Timmy saw a slide, a swing, and a seesaw. He wanted to play on all of them, but he could only choose one. + +Timmy's mom was busy talking to her friend, so he went to the slide. He went up and down the slide many times. Then he saw a girl winking at him. She said, "Do you want to play with me on the seesaw?" Timmy said yes and they had fun playing together. + +After a while, Timmy's mom called him. She said it was time to go home. Timmy said goodbye to the girl and went back to his mom. He told her about his fun day at the park and how he chose to play on the slide and the seesaw with a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her cat, Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens were playing with a ball of string. Mittens got tangled up in the string and couldn't move. + +Lily said, "Oh no! Mittens, I'm sorry. Let me help you." She carefully untangled Mittens from the string. + +Mittens was happy to be free and said, "Thank you, Lily. Let's play with something else now." + +Lily agreed and they left the string behind to play with their toys. They had so much fun together and Lily promised to always be careful with string around Mittens. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to put her toys away in the closet. Lily didn't want to because she thought there was a monster in there. + +Her mom told her that there was no monster and that the closet was harmless. She let Lily know that it was okay to put her toys away and that they would be safe in the closet. Lily listened to her mom and put her toys away in the closet. + +Afterwards, Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and putting her toys away. She realized that the closet was harmless and that there was no monster in there. From that day on, Lily was never afraid to put her toys away in the closet again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a tree with his friends. One day, a big storm came and a wire fell on their tree. The wire was cheap and not strong. It hurt Tweety's wing. + +Tweety's friends tried to restore his wing, but it was too late. Tweety couldn't fly anymore. He was very sad. His friends tried to cheer him up, but Tweety just wanted to fly again. + +Days went by, and Tweety became more and more sad. He missed flying with his friends. One day, Tweety saw a big bird flying in the sky. He wanted to fly like that bird. So, Tweety tried to fly again, but he couldn't. He fell to the ground and hurt himself even more. Tweety's friends were very sad too. They missed their friend. +One day, Timmy went for a walk with his mommy. They saw a shiny penny on the ground. Timmy picked it up and showed it to his mommy. "Look mommy, a penny!" he said. + +Suddenly, the penny disappeared from Timmy's hand. "Where did it go?" he asked his mommy. + +"I don't know, maybe it was a magic penny," said his mommy. + +Timmy felt bad that he lost the penny, but his mommy told him that it was okay. They continued their walk and saw a rainbow in the sky. "Wow, that's so pretty!" said Timmy. + +"Yes, it is. Sometimes things disappear, but other beautiful things appear in their place," said his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys, but Timmy didn't want to. He wanted to keep playing. + +Timmy's mom got upset and told him that he was disturbing her. Timmy didn't understand what that meant, but he knew he had made his mom unhappy. He felt ashamed. + +Later that day, Timmy was playing with matches he found in the kitchen. He accidentally started a fire on the carpet. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. He ran to his mom and told her about the fire. His mom quickly put out the fire with a bucket of water. + +Timmy learned that playing with matches was dangerous and could disturb his mom. He promised to never do it again and cleaned up his toys without being asked. +Once upon a time, there was a kind deer named Bambi. Bambi liked to play in the forest with his friends Thumper the rabbit and Flower the skunk. One day, while they were playing, they met a hunter who had a big bow. + +The hunter wanted to catch Bambi, but Bambi was too quick and ran away. The hunter chased Bambi through the forest, but Bambi was very gentle and didn't want to hurt anyone. + +Finally, Bambi found a safe place to hide. He heard the hunter calling out his name, but he didn't reply. Bambi knew that he had to be careful in the forest from now on, because the hunter might come back. From that day on, Bambi was always on the lookout for danger and made sure to stay safe. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a pillow. She loved her pillow very much. It was soft and nice to hug. One day, Lily saw a troubled boy. He was sad and crying. Lily wanted to help him. + +Lily thought that her pillow would make the boy happy. So, she went to the boy and said, "I will give you my pillow. It will make you feel better." The boy took the pillow and hugged it. He stopped crying and smiled at Lily. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew the pillow out of the boy's hands. The pillow flew far away, and they could not find it. The boy started crying again, and Lily was sad too. They both lost the pillow, and the wind did not bring it back. +Once upon a time, there was a prince who lived in a big castle. The prince liked to eat spicy food. One day, he ate a very spicy pepper, and it made him suffer. His face turned red, and he said, "Oh no, too spicy!" + +The prince's friend, a little dog, saw him suffer. The dog wanted to help the prince. The dog ran to the kitchen and found a big glass of milk. The dog carried the milk to the prince and said, "Here, drink this!" + +The prince drank the milk, and it made him feel better. He was not suffering from the spicy pepper anymore. The prince smiled at the dog and said, "Thank you, my friend! You saved me from the spicy pepper!" The dog wagged its tail, happy to have helped the prince. From that day on, the prince and the dog had many more adventures together. +One day, on a white Tuesday, a boy named Tim and his dog, Max, went to the park. Tim was feeling sad because he could not climb the big tree like the other kids. Max wanted to encourage Tim, so he barked and wagged his tail. + +Tim looked at Max and said, "You want me to try?" Max barked again, and Tim decided to give it a try. As he started to climb the tree, Max cheered him on by barking and jumping around. + +But then, Tim slipped and fell from the tree. He began to cry. Max tried to make him feel better, but Tim was hurt and scared. They went home, and Tim decided he would not climb trees anymore. +One Sunday, a boy named Tim and his mom went to the park. Tim saw his friend, Sam, playing with a ball. Tim wanted to play too, so he ran to Sam and said, "Hi Sam! Let's play!" + +Sam smiled and said, "Okay, Tim! But first, I want to tell you a joke." Tim liked jokes, so he listened carefully. Sam said, "Why did the chicken cross the road?" Tim thought for a moment and said, "I don't know. Why?" Sam laughed and said, "To get to the other side!" Tim laughed too, even though he didn't really understand the joke. + +As they played with the ball, Tim's mom watched and smiled. She felt a little embarrassed because she didn't understand the joke either, but she was happy to see her son having fun with his friend. After playing for a while, Tim and Sam said goodbye and promised to play again next Sunday. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little girl named Lily. She had a pink dress that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. + +At the park, Lily saw a boy who was sad. She walked over to him and asked, "Why are you sad?" The boy said, "I need a friend to play with. Can you play with me?" Lily smiled and said, "Of course, I can be your friend." + +Together, Lily and the boy played in the park all day. They had so much fun. They played on the swings, the slide, and even in the sandbox. At the end of the day, the boy was very happy. He said, "Thank you for being my friend, Lily." And from that day on, they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a humble crocodile. He lived in a big river. All the other animals were scared of him because he was big and strong. But the humble crocodile did not want to scare anyone. He just wanted to make friends. + +One day, a little bird came to the river. She saw the crocodile and said, "Hello, Mr. Crocodile! I believe you are kind. Can we be friends?" The crocodile was very happy. He said, "Yes, little bird. I would like to be your friend." + +The little bird and the humble crocodile became good friends. They played together every day. The other animals saw that the crocodile was kind and not scary. They started to believe in the crocodile too. Soon, all the animals were friends with the humble crocodile. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge someone by how they look. Give them a chance, and you might find a good friend. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing with his toys. He was very calm and happy. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Tim loved days like this. + +Suddenly, Tim felt he needed to go to the toilet. He stopped playing and ran to the bathroom. He was a big boy now and knew how to use the toilet all by himself. He was proud of himself for being so grown up. + +After Tim was done, he washed his hands and went back to playing with his toys. He felt so much better now. Tim knew that being calm and using the toilet when he needed to was the right thing to do. And he knew that he was a big, brave boy. +One day, a big spoon and a little spoon were friends. They lived in a kitchen with many other things. The big spoon was a little foolish. He liked to play tricks on the little spoon. + +One day, the big spoon said, "Let's play a game. I will hide and you will find me. But first, you must seat on the table." The little spoon agreed and sat on the table. The big spoon hid in a drawer. The little spoon looked and looked, but could not find the big spoon. + +Finally, the little spoon asked the cup for help. The cup said, "I saw the big spoon hide in the drawer." The little spoon found the big spoon and said, "You are foolish, but I still like you. Let's play a new game together." The big spoon agreed and they played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a small pony named Pip. Mia and Pip liked to play in the mild sun. They were very happy. + +One day, Mia and Pip were playing near the big tree. A little boy named Tim came by. Tim saw Pip and said, "Wow, I like your pony! Can I pet him?" Mia said, "Yes, you can pet Pip." Tim petted Pip and Pip liked it. + +Tim said, "Thank you for letting me pet Pip." Mia replied, "You're welcome! Pip likes new friends." Tim, Mia, and Pip played together all day. They had lots of fun and became good friends. +One day, a cute little dog found a rubber ball in the park. The dog loved to play with the ball. He would run and jump to catch it in his mouth. He was very happy. + +A little girl named Sue saw the dog playing. She walked up to the dog and said, "Hi, dog! Do you want to play with me?" The dog wagged his tail and barked, "Woof, woof!" Sue knew that the dog wanted to play. + +Sue picked up the rubber ball and called, "Here, dog! Catch!" She threw the ball far away. The cute dog ran as fast as he could to get the ball. He brought it back to Sue, and they played together all day long. They had so much fun and became good friends. +One day, a tall girl named Sally went for a walk. She saw a big tree and a little cat. The cat was stuck in the tree. "Oh no!" said Sally. She wanted to help the cat. + +Sally tried to tell the cat, "Jump, little cat! I will catch you!" But the cat was too scared. Sally thought, "I need to find an exit for the cat." + +Then, Sally saw a boy with a long stick. She asked the boy, "Can you help me? The cat is stuck in the tree!" The boy smiled and said, "Yes, I can help!" He used the long stick to make an exit for the cat. + +The cat climbed down the tree and jumped into Sally's arms. "Thank you!" Sally told the boy. They were both happy to help the cat. And the cat was happy to be safe on the ground. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very good at running. He could run very fast. One day, Max saw a big door that was open. Max thought, "I want to see what is outside!" So Max ran out the door. + +Max was outside, and he saw a big hill. Max started to run up the hill. He ran so fast that his little legs were tired. Max saw a big empty box at the top of the hill. Max thought, "I can hide in the box and rest my legs." Max went into the box and fell asleep. + +While Max was sleeping, the big door closed. Max woke up and saw the closed door. Max thought, "I need to escape and go back home!" Max ran down the hill very fast. He ran so fast that his heel hurt. But Max did not stop. He ran and ran until he reached the door. Max pushed the door open and went back home. Max was happy to be safe at home again. +One sunny day, a playful dog named Max wanted to win a whistle. Max saw a little boy named Tim with a whistle. Max wanted the whistle very much, so he went to Tim and asked, "Can I have your whistle, please?" + +Tim said, "No, Max. This is my whistle. But we can play a game. If you win, you can have my whistle." Max was happy and agreed to play the game. They played a running game, and Max was very fast. They raced to a big tree, and Max won the race. + +Tim was sad, but he gave Max the whistle. Max saw that Tim was sad, and he did not want his friend to be sad. Max said, "Tim, we can share the whistle. We can both play with it together." Tim smiled, and they played with the whistle all day long. They were both very happy, and they became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue had a pretty dress. One day, she went to the park to play. + +At the park, Sue met a boy named Tim. Tim was sad. "Why are you sad?" asked Sue. Tim said, "I lost my toy car. It is bad." + +Sue wanted to help Tim find his toy car. They looked all around the park. They looked near the swings and the slide. They looked by the trees and the flowers. + +Finally, they found the toy car near the sandbox. Tim was happy! "Thank you, Sue!" he said. Sue smiled and said, "You're welcome!" + +From that day on, Sue and Tim became best friends. They played together at the park every day, and they always had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He had a red jacket. Tim loved his jacket very much. It was useful because it kept him warm when it was cold outside. + +One day, Tim saw a ball in the park. He wanted to play with it. He ran to the ball and struck it with his foot. The ball went very high in the sky. Tim was so happy. + +After playing, Tim felt cold. He put on his red jacket and felt warm again. He went home with a big smile on his face. Tim knew his jacket was very useful and he loved it even more. +Once upon a time, in a large town, there lived a little dog named Max. Max loved to run and play all day long. One day, Max was playing with his ball near the road. + +A kind man saw Max and said, "Max, you need to pause and look before you play near the road. It can be dangerous!" Max listened and paused before playing near the road. + +One day, Max forgot to pause and look. He ran into the road to get his ball and got hit by a car. Max was very hurt and couldn't play anymore. The kind man came to help Max and said, "I told you to pause and look before going near the road." + +The moral of the story is, always listen to good advice and be careful near the road. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a brave boy named Tom. Tom loved to eat pears. One day, he saw a big pear tree with many pears on it. He wanted to pick the pears, but the tree was very tall. + +Tom asked his friend, Sam, "Can you help me get the pears?" Sam was scared of the tall tree, but he wanted to be brave like Tom. So, Sam said, "Yes, let's get the pears together." + +Tom and Sam tried to climb the tree. They had to remain strong and brave to reach the top. When they got there, they picked the big, juicy pears. They were so happy and proud of themselves for being brave. They shared the pears with their friends and everyone enjoyed them. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a chubby cat named Tom. Tom loved to have fun. Every day, he played with his ball and chased the birds in the park. + +One sunny day, Tom met a little girl named Lily. She was playing with her toy car. Tom wanted to join in the fun, so he ran over to Lily and said, "Can I play with you?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's have fun together!" + +As they played, Tom accidentally stepped on the toy car and it started to break. Lily shouted, "Stop, Tom!" Tom stopped and looked at the broken toy. He felt sad for breaking Lily's toy. But Lily hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tom. We can fix it and have more fun together." They fixed the toy car and continued to play happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a small pebble. The pebble was very pretty. Tim liked the pebble a lot. He put the pebble in his pocket and took it everywhere he went. + +Tim had a friend named Sally. Sally was sometimes angry. One day, Sally saw the pebble and said, "I want that pebble!" Tim did not want to give it to her. Sally got angry and said, "You must trust me! I will give it back." Tim thought about it and said, "Okay, you can have it for a little while." + +Sally took the pebble and played with it. She liked it too. But, she remembered her promise to Tim. Sally gave the pebble back to Tim and said, "Thank you for trusting me." Tim was happy that he trusted Sally, and they played together with the pebble. From that day on, they were better friends and shared many things together. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a ball that he loved to play with. One day, Spot could not find his ball. It was hidden. Spot looked and looked, but he could not find it. He was very sad. + +Spot's friend, Bird, flew down and saw Spot was sad. Bird asked, "Why are you sad, Spot?" Spot said, "I can't find my ball. It is hidden." Bird wanted to help Spot find his ball. They looked together. + +Then, Bird had an idea. Bird found a long stick. Bird said, "I will attach this stick to your paw, Spot. It will help you find your ball." Spot liked the idea. Bird attached the stick to Spot's paw. + +Spot used the stick to search for his ball. With the stick, he found his ball under a big bush. Spot was so happy! He thanked Bird for helping him. Spot and Bird played together with the ball. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with a special style. Lily loved to dance and spin in her dress. She was always happy when she wore it. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time to test your new shoes!" Lily was excited, but also a little tired. She had played a lot that day. She put on her new shoes and said, "Mom, I'm ready!" + +Lily and her mom went outside. Lily started to dance and spin in her new shoes. Her mom watched and smiled. After a while, Lily said, "Mom, I'm tired. Can we go home now?" Her mom said, "Yes, Lily. Let's go home and rest." + +They went home, and Lily took off her pretty dress and new shoes. She was very tired, but happy. She had a fun day testing her new shoes and showing her special style. And that night, Lily had sweet dreams about dancing and spinning in her pretty dress. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a key. It was a big key. Tim wanted to find what the key could open. He walked around his house, looking for a lock that the key would work in. + +One day, Tim saw a small door. It was dark inside the door. Tim said, "I wonder if my key will work here." He put the key in the lock and turned it. The lock clicked, and the door opened. + +Inside the door, Tim found a room full of toys. He was so happy. He played with the toys all day long. When it was time to go to bed, Tim said, "Thank you, key, for helping me find this fun room." And from that day on, Tim and the key were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a humble farm. On the farm, there was a big red house and a green field. In the field, there were cows, sheep, and chickens. The farm was a happy place. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to the farm. Tim saw a small sheep and said, "Hi, little sheep. I hope you are happy here." The little sheep looked up and said, "Yes, I am happy. But I wish I could play with the other animals." + +Tim wanted to help the little sheep. He opened the gate to let the little sheep out. The little sheep was so happy. But then, the other animals saw the open gate and ran away. The cows, sheep, and chickens were all gone. + +The farmer was very sad. He said, "Oh no, my farm is empty now. I should have closed the gate." Tim felt bad. He learned that he should always be careful and think before doing something. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big bell in his yard. He thought it was a good bell. Tim wanted to show his friend, Sue, the bell. He ran to her house and said, "Sue, come see the big bell I found!" + +Sue went with Tim to see the bell. But when they got to the yard, the bell was gone. Tim was sad and asked, "Where did the bell go?" Sue didn't know. They looked around the yard, but they couldn't find it. + +Just then, they heard a loud scream. It was their friend, Max. He was playing with the bell. Tim said, "Max, that's my bell!" Max didn't want to give it back. They all got mad and yelled. Then, they decided to share the bell and play together. They had a good time with the big bell. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. This toy car was very special to Tim because it was his first and original toy car. He would zoom it around the house and make fun noises as he played. + +One day, Tim's mom told him that if he helped her clean the house for a week, she would pay him with a new toy. Tim was excited and agreed to help his mom. Every day, he would pick up his toys, sweep the floors, and help his mom with other chores. He was a very good helper. + +At the end of the week, Tim's mom was so happy with his help that she took him to the toy store. Tim picked out a shiny new toy car to play with. He was so proud of himself for working hard and earning his new toy. Now, Tim had two special toy cars to play with, his original car and his new car. Tim learned that helping others can be fun and rewarding. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a pretty church. It had a big door and many windows. The church was very attractive. People loved to visit the church. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the church with her mom. They wanted to fill the church with pretty flowers. Lucy picked up a flower and said, "Mom, look at this flower! It's so pretty!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lucy, it is very pretty. Let's fill the church with these flowers so everyone can see how pretty they are." + +Together, Lucy and her mom filled the church with the attractive flowers. All the people in the town came to see the pretty flowers in the church. They were all very happy, and the church looked more beautiful than ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was very bossy. She liked to tell everyone what to do. One day, Sally went to the park with her friends. + +At the park, Sally saw a boy named Timmy. Timmy was drinking juice. Sally went up to Timmy and said, "Give me your juice!" Timmy looked at her and said, "No, it's mine!" + +Sally got very mad. She tried to take the juice from Timmy, but he held on tight. Then, a big dog came running up to them. The dog was happy and wanted to play. Sally and Timmy stopped fighting and started to play with the dog. They had so much fun that they forgot all about the juice. From that day on, Sally learned to be less bossy and to share with her friends. +Once upon a time, in a small garden, there lived a small herb named Herb. Herb had many friends, like Bee, Ant, and Worm. They liked to play together and have fun under the sun. + +One day, Bee said to Herb, "Herb, will you mind my honey while I go and find more flowers?" Herb smiled and said, "Yes, Bee, I will mind your honey for you." So, Bee flew away to find more flowers. + +While Bee was away, Ant and Worm came to play with Herb. They saw the honey and wanted to eat it. But Herb said, "No, we must not eat the honey. It is Bee's, and I am minding it for her." Ant and Worm understood and did not eat the honey. + +When Bee came back, she saw that her honey was safe with Herb. She was very happy and thanked Herb for minding her honey. The friends learned that it is important to take care of each other's things and to be a good friend. And they all lived happily in the small garden. +Once upon a time, there was a pool in a tidy park. The pool was very dirty. A little boy named Tim saw the pool and said, "Mom, can we clean the pool? It is so dirty." Mom said, "Yes, we can try." + +Tim and Mom went to their home and got a big net. They came back to the pool and started to clean it. They got all the dirt and leaves out of the pool. The pool was very clean now. Tim was happy and said, "Now we can swim in the pool!" + +But then, a big wind came and blew more dirt and leaves into the pool. The pool became dirty again. Tim was sad and said, "Mom, the pool is dirty again. We can't swim now." Mom said, "I am sorry, Tim. We will try again another day." And they went home with a sad face. +Once upon a time, there was a magic top that could spin very fast. It lived in a big toy box with many other toys. The magic top was very happy when it could spin, but sometimes it felt grumpy when no one played with it. + +One day, a little girl named Lily found the magic top. She picked it up and said, "Hello, little top. Do you want to play with me?" The magic top was so happy to hear this. It wanted to spin and show Lily how fast it could go. + +Lily took the magic top outside and set it on the ground. She gave it a big spin, and the magic top spun faster and faster. The magic top said, "Thank you for playing with me, Lily! I am not grumpy anymore." Lily laughed and clapped her hands. They played together all day, and the magic top was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big vase in a small house. The vase was very pretty. It was a gift from a kind friend. The vase was on a table near the door. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to visit. Tim saw the vase and thought it was a toy. He wanted to play with it. He picked up the vase and said, "Look at my toy!" + +But then, Tim's hand slipped, and he dropped the vase. It broke into many pieces. Tim was very embarrassed. He looked at his mom and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't mean to break it." + +Tim's mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tim. We can fix the vase together." They picked up the pieces and put the vase back together. It wasn't perfect, but it still looked pretty. Tim learned to be more careful and not to play with things that can break. +Once upon a time, there was a small island in the middle of a big sea. On this island, there was a stubborn little boy named Tim. Tim liked to think a lot. He would sit under a tree and think about many things. + +One day, Tim thought about going on a trip. He wanted to see what was across the sea. Tim asked his mom if he could go. His mom said, "No, it is too far and you are too young." But Tim was stubborn and did not listen. + +Tim found a big log and pushed it into the water. He sat on the log and started to paddle with his hands. After a while, Tim got tired and hungry. He realized his mom was right. Tim turned around and paddled back to the island. He hugged his mom and said, "I will listen to you next time." +Once upon a time, there was a big, scary cat who could shrink. The cat had a little friend, a mouse. The mouse was very afraid of the cat, but the cat was nice to the mouse. They played together every day. + +One day, the cat said to the mouse, "Do you want to see me shrink?" The mouse was scared but said, "Yes." The cat shrank and became very small. The mouse was happy and they played more. + +But the cat started to feel sick. The mouse was worried and said, "You should stop shrinking." The cat did not listen and shrank more. The cat became too small and could not grow big again. The mouse was very sad and missed his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a pair of sunglasses that he loved very much. One sunny day, he went to the park to play with his friends. + +While playing, Tim met a crab. The crab said, "Hi, Tim! I like your sunglasses." Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Crab! I like them too." The crab had a big smile and asked, "Can I try them on?" Tim thought about it for a moment and said, "Okay, but be careful not to pinch them." + +The crab was very happy and put on the sunglasses. He looked very cool. Tim and the crab played together all day long. They had so much fun. But then, it was time for Tim to go home. + +Tim said, "Mr. Crab, I have to go home now. Can I have my sunglasses back?" The crab carefully took off the sunglasses and gave them back to Tim. He was very careful not to pinch them, just like Tim asked. + +Tim said goodbye to the crab and went home. He was happy that he made a new friend and that his sunglasses were safe. The little boy and the crab promised to play together again soon. +Once upon a time, in a jolly little town, there lived a dog named Max. Max was a happy dog who loved to play and run around. One sunny day, Max was out in the park with his owner, a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said, "Max, do you want a treat?" Max wagged his tail and barked, showing he was very excited. Lily took out a small, yummy treat from her pocket and gave it to Max. Max gobbled up the treat and licked his lips. + +Later, Max saw another dog with a treat. Max wanted that treat too. He barked and tried to take the treat from the other dog. But the other dog's owner said, "No, Max, that is not your treat. You had your own treat already." + +Max felt sad for a moment, but then he remembered the jolly times he had with Lily. He didn't need another treat to be happy. Max ran back to Lily, and they played together in the park all day long. And Max knew that the best treat of all was the love and fun he had with his own owner, Lily. +One sunny day, a family went on a picnic. They had yummy food like apples, sandwiches, and cookies. Mom, Dad, and their two kids, Tim and Sue, were very happy. + +Tim and Sue started to play with a ball. But soon, they began to fight over it. "It's my turn!" said Tim. "No, it's mine!" said Sue. They both got upset and didn't behave nicely. + +Mom and Dad saw what was happening. They told Tim and Sue, "You need to behave and share the ball." Tim and Sue felt bad for not being nice. They said sorry to each other and shared the ball. + +After that, the family enjoyed the rest of the picnic. They ate all the yummy food and played together. The day was fun and everyone was happy again. +One day, a warm little cat named Lucy was walking in the garden. She saw a teaspoon on the ground. Lucy felt happy because she loved to play with teaspoons. + +Lucy picked up the teaspoon and met a friendly dog named Max. Max said, "Hi Lucy! What do you have?" Lucy replied, "I found a teaspoon! Let's play with it!" Max felt excited and they started to play together. + +As they played, Lucy and Max felt the warm sun on their fur. They laughed and played with the teaspoon all day. They felt very happy to be friends and to have found a fun toy to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. The bird had a goal. The goal was to find a friend. + +One day, the blue bird saw a big tree. In the tree, there was a nest. The bird flew to the nest to see if there was a friend. In the nest, there was a small egg. The blue bird was happy. + +The blue bird sat on the egg. The egg cracked open. A baby bird came out. The blue bird completed its goal. The blue bird and the baby bird were friends. They lived happily together. +Once there was a beautiful boat. It had a big anchor. The boat loved to sail on the water. + +One day, the boat met a little fish. The fish said, "I like to print pictures in the sand with my tail." The boat wanted to try it too, but it had no tail. + +The boat thought and thought. Then, it had an idea! It used its big anchor to print pictures in the sand. The boat and the fish made many beautiful pictures together. They were very happy and played all day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a noisy market. Many people came to buy and sell things. In the market, there was a vendor who sold toys. He had many colorful toys for kids to play with. + +One day, a little boy came to the market with his mom. He saw the vendor and wanted a toy. His mom said, "Let's measure you. If you are tall enough, you can have a toy." The boy stood next to a big stick, and his mom saw that he was tall enough. She smiled and said, "You can pick a toy." + +The boy picked a red ball and thanked the vendor. He played with his new toy all day long. The noisy market was a happy place for the boy and his mom. They went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with big wings. The bird was cold because it was winter. One day, the bird saw a warm house. + +The bird flew to the house and knocked on the door. A kind girl opened the door and said, "Hello, little bird! You look cold. Please come inside." + +The bird said, "Thank you!" and went inside. The girl helped the bird warm up its wings. They became best friends and played together every day. And the bird was never cold again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was enthusiastic about playing outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They had a lot of fun playing on the swings, slide, and in the sandbox. + +When they got home, Lucy's mom said it was time to wash up. She got a bar of soap and put it in the sink. Lucy loved the soap because it was pink and smelled nice. She put her hands in the water and the soap made lots of bubbles. + +Just then, a small bird appeared at the window. It saw the bubbles and wanted to play too. Lucy opened the window and the bird flew in. They played with the bubbles together, laughing and having fun. After they were done, the bird flew back outside and Lucy's hands were clean. +Once upon a time, there was a dull dog named Mindy. Mindy was not like other dogs. She liked to sing. One day, she found a microphone. Mindy was very happy. + +Mindy took the microphone and started to sing. She sang a song about a big red ball. All her friends came to listen. They liked her song and clapped their hands. + +Mindy sang every day with her microphone. Her friends always came to listen. They danced and laughed. Mindy was not a dull dog anymore. She was a happy dog who loved to sing. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful boy named Tim. He liked to play with his toy magnets. Tim had many magnets in different shapes and colors. He loved to add more magnets to his collection. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. He took his favorite magnet with him. It was a big, red magnet. Tim liked to put the magnet on the swings and slide. He thought it was fun to see it stick. + +While at the park, Tim saw a little girl who was sad. Her toy was stuck in a tree. Tim wanted to help her. He had an idea! He used his big, red magnet to reach the toy. The magnet stuck to the toy and he pulled it down. The little girl was so happy! Tim felt good because he was helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had very long hair. He needed a haircut. His mom took him to the barber. Tim was scared. + +The barber started to cut Tim's hair. Tim moved a lot. The barber tried to pass the scissors around Tim's head. But it was hard. Tim got a bad haircut. + +Tim went home and saw his haircut in the mirror. He was sad. His mom gave him a big hug. She said, "Don't worry, Tim. Hair grows back. Next time, you will get a good haircut." Tim smiled and felt better. +One day, a big cat named Tom saw a small bush. The bush was mild and soft. Tom wanted to sit under the bush. He thought it would be a nice place to rest. But a little bird named Tim also wanted to sit under the bush. They both wanted the same spot. + +Tom said, "I saw the bush first. I want to sit here." Tim said, "I am small. I need the bush more than you." They both did not know what to do. They both wanted the bush. + +Then, Tom had an idea. He said, "Let's invite more friends and share the bush." Tim liked the idea. They invited a dog, a frog, and a bug. All the friends sat under the bush. They were all happy and had fun. The bush was big enough for everyone. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a fake toy snake. It was long and had a green body. Tim liked the snake and wanted to play with it. He took the snake to show his friend, Sam. + +"Look, Sam!" Tim said. "I found a snake. But don't worry, it's a fake snake!" + +Sam looked at the snake and smiled. "Wow, Tim! That's a cool snake. Can we play with it?" + +Tim and Sam played with the fake snake all day. They pretended the snake could talk and chew. They gave the snake some leaves to chew on. The snake's body moved as it chewed the leaves. + +As the sun went down, Tim and Sam were tired from playing. They said goodbye to the fake snake and went home. They knew the snake would be there tomorrow, ready to chew more leaves and play with them again. +Once upon a time, there was a nice big cat named Tom. He was very happy and loved to play with his friends. One day, Tom saw a big ball in his yard. He was very excited and wanted to play with it. + +Tom took a big step towards the ball, but he didn't see the little stone on the ground. Tom tripped on the stone and fell on his stomach. "Ouch!" cried Tom. He was sad and hurt, but he didn't give up. He knew he had to be more careful next time. + +The next day, Tom saw the ball again. This time, he looked around and made sure there were no stones in his way. He took a big step and kicked the ball. It flew high in the sky and all his friends cheered. Tom was so happy and proud of himself. He learned that being careful and trying again can lead to a nice and fun day. +One day, an ordinary girl named Lily went to the park. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. As she got close to the tree, she saw a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big smile on his face. + +Lily asked Timmy, "Do you want to climb the tree with me?" Timmy said, "Yes, but I am scared." Lily smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will help you." + +As they climbed the tree, they saw a big bird's nest. Inside the nest, there was a little bird who looked sad. The bird said, "I can't find my mom. Can you help me?" Lily and Timmy looked at each other and knew they had to help the little bird. + +They climbed down the tree and started to look for the bird's mom. They looked everywhere in the park. Finally, they found the mom bird close to a pond. The mom bird was so happy to see her baby and said, "Thank you for helping my baby!" + +Lily and Timmy smiled, knowing they had done a good thing. They went back to the tree and climbed it again, this time with big smiles on their faces. They knew that helping others made them feel happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little chamber in a big house. In the chamber, there lived a spoiled cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to play with her toys and eat good food. She was very happy in her chamber. + +One day, a little boy named Tim came to visit the house. He saw Kitty in her chamber and wanted to play with her. He said, "Hi Kitty, can I play with you?" Kitty looked at Tim and said, "Yes, you can play with me." + +Tim and Kitty played in the chamber all day. They played with Kitty's toys and had a lot of fun. Kitty was not spoiled anymore because she learned to share and be nice. Tim and Kitty became best friends and always played together in the little chamber. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very excited to go to the beach with his mommy and daddy. When they got there, Tim saw the tall waves and wanted to surf. His mommy and daddy said it was too dangerous for him, but Tim didn't listen. + +Tim went into the water and tried to surf, but he fell off his board. A big wave grabbed him and he started to cry. His mommy and daddy quickly ran to him and hugged him tight. "Are you okay?" they asked. + +Tim nodded his head and said, "I'm sorry, mommy and daddy. I won't surf again until I'm bigger." They smiled and hugged him again. From that day on, Tim listened to his mommy and daddy and had fun playing in the sand instead. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the rain. She jumped in a big puddle and got all wet. She was happy and laughed a lot. + +But then, she noticed her favorite toy was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Lily started to worry and felt sad. She thought her toy was hidden somewhere in the puddle. + +So, Lily decided to look again. She splashed and searched in the puddle until she found her toy. She was so happy and hugged it tightly. Lily learned that sometimes things can be hidden, but if you keep looking, you can find them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dog named Max. One Wednesday, Lily and Max went to visit her grandma. + +Lily said, "Grandma, I want to show you something interesting. Look at my new toy!" + +Grandma said, "Oh, that is very interesting, Lily. Can Max play with it too?" + +Lily said, "Yes, Max can play with it too. He loves to play with toys." + +Grandma smiled and said, "I am so happy you came to visit me today. We can have fun playing with your toy and Max can join in too!" + +Lily and Max were very happy to visit grandma and have fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to swim. She would always ask her mom to take her to the pool so she could splash and play with her friends. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a big, heavy cube made of blocks to play with. Lily loved the cube and carried it around with her everywhere she went. + +As she was swimming in the pool with her cube, Lily's friend Tommy came over and asked if he could play with it too. Lily said yes, but warned him that it was heavy and not to drop it in the water. + +Tommy took the cube and started to play with it, but he wasn't being careful. Suddenly, the cube slipped out of his hands and fell into the water. It sank to the bottom of the pool and Lily couldn't reach it. + +Lily was sad, but she remembered something her mom had told her. She knew that if she held her breath and dove down deep, she could retrieve the cube. So, Lily took a deep breath and swam down to the bottom of the pool. She grabbed the cube and swam back up to the surface, triumphantly showing it to Tommy. From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep a close eye on her beloved cube. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very clumsy. He always fell down when he tried to run or jump. One day, Timmy was playing with his toys when he accidentally knocked over a glass of water. His mommy came running and said, "Oh no, Timmy! You're so clumsy. Let's clean up this mess." + +Timmy's mommy noticed that he didn't look so good. "Are you feeling okay, Timmy?" she asked. Timmy shook his head and said, "My tummy hurts." His mommy knew just what to do. She went to get some medicine to make Timmy feel better. + +Timmy's mommy gave him the medicine and held him in her arms. "You'll feel better soon, Timmy," she said. Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. I love you." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had a fragile nest in a tree. One day, the wind started to blow very hard and the tree began to rock. The little bird was scared but held on tight to its nest. + +Suddenly, a fire started in the tree. The bird tried to fly away, but its wings were too small. The fire grew bigger and the tree continued to rock. The little bird's nest fell to the ground and the fire burned it all up. + +The little bird was sad and had nowhere to go. It had lost its home and everything it had. The bird flew away, hoping to find a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a pebble on the ground. It was round and smooth. She picked it up and held it in her hand. The pebble felt gentle against her skin. + +Lily walked around with the pebble in her hand. She saw a bird in a tree and said hello. The bird looked at her and then nodded its head. Lily smiled and nodded back. + +As she walked, Lily saw a big dog. It barked at her, but Lily was not scared. She held the pebble tight and said hello to the dog. The dog stopped barking and nodded its head. Lily smiled and nodded back. + +Lily walked home with the pebble in her pocket. She was happy to have a new friend in the pebble. She put it on her windowsill and said goodnight. The pebble nodded back and went to sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She lived in a small village with her mommy and daddy. One day, she saw a boy who looked different from everyone else. He had dark skin and curly hair. + +Lily went up to him and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" The boy smiled and said, "My name is Malik. Nice to meet you, Lily." They played together and had so much fun. + +After a while, Lily's mom called her for dinner. She said, "Malik, you're welcome to come and eat with us if you'd like." Malik was happy to join them. They had yummy food and talked about their day. + +When it was time for Malik to go home, Lily gave him a piece of coal as a gift. Malik was confused and asked, "What is this?" Lily explained, "It's coal. It's something different that you can use to make art." Malik thanked her and said, "I've never seen coal before. This is so cool!" They said goodbye and promised to play again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny had a comb that he loved to use to brush his fur. One day, Benny was playing hide and seek with his friend, a little bird named Billy. + +Billy said, "Benny, where are you? I can't find you!" + +Benny replied, "I'm hidden behind the tree. Come find me!" + +Billy flew over to the tree and saw Benny hiding behind it. He said, "I found you! Now it's your turn to find me." + +Benny hopped up and down with excitement, "I love to jump! Let's play again!" And so, they played together all day, combing their fur and jumping around in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked trains a lot. He would watch them go by his house every day. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the store to buy a toy train. Timmy was very happy. + +When they got home, Timmy's daddy helped him put the train together. They put water in it and turned it on. The train started to make steam and go around the track. Timmy was so excited! + +But then, Timmy was careless and knocked the train over. It broke into many pieces. Timmy was sad. His mommy and daddy told him it was okay and they would buy him a new train. Timmy was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a green parrot named Polly. Lily loved to feed Polly every day. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go to the store to buy some fruits for Polly. + +Lily went to the store and bought some fruits. When she came back home, she saw that Polly was confused. She didn't know what was wrong with Polly. Lily asked Polly, "What's wrong Polly? Why are you confused?" Polly replied, "I ate something bad from the fruits you gave me." + +Lily felt sad and cried. She learned that she should always be careful with what she feeds her pets. The moral of the story is that we should always be careful with what we feed our pets. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a new toy truck that he loved to play with. One day, he went outside to play and saw a monster hiding behind a tree. + +Timmy was scared and ran to his mom. "Mommy, mommy, there's a monster outside!" he said. + +His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Monsters aren't real. Let's go outside and catch the monster together." + +Timmy and his mom went outside and saw the monster again. But this time, they realized it was just a big, friendly dog. Timmy petted the dog and said, "I caught the monster!" His mom smiled and said, "No, Timmy. You caught a new friend." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to fly his kite in the park. He had a big red kite that he liked to fly high in the sky. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to fly his kite. He was having so much fun that he didn't realize his kite was getting too high. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind blew and Timmy lost his kite! He looked all around but he couldn't find it. + +Timmy was sad that he lost his kite. But then, a man came up to him and gave him a new kite. This man was very rich and he had many kites. Timmy was so happy to have a new kite and he flew it in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spend her days playing with her dolls and toys. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a lady with a very interesting necklace. + +"Mommy, look at her necklace! It's so pretty!" said Lily. + +"Yes, it is very interesting," replied her mom. + +Lily walked up to the lady and said, "Excuse me, can I ask you something about your necklace?" + +"Of course, sweetie," said the lady. + +Lily asked, "Where did you get your necklace? It's so pretty!" + +"I got it from a faraway place," said the lady. "I spent a lot of money on it, but it was worth it." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you for telling me. Maybe one day I can have an interesting necklace like yours too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very shy and didn't like to talk to new people. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the park to play. Lily saw a group of kids playing together, but she was too shy to join them. + +Suddenly, Lily felt very cold. She shivered and wrapped her arms around herself. Her mommy noticed and said, "Let's go home and warm up." As they walked home, Lily saw a parade of soldiers marching down the street. She was fascinated by their shiny helmets and loud drums. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park. This time, she brought her favorite toy soldier with her. As she played with him, she pretended he was marching in a parade just like the soldiers she saw the day before. Soon, the other kids noticed her toy and asked to play with it too. Lily felt brave enough to join in and make new friends. From that day on, Lily wasn't so shy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Tim. Tim had a very loud airplane that he loved to fly. One day, Tim flew his airplane over a playground where some kids were playing. The kids were amazed by Tim's airplane and they waved at him. + +Tim flew his airplane lower and lower, making a loud noise. One of the kids, named Billy, shouted, "Wow, that's so cool! I want to be a pilot like you when I grow up!" + +Another kid, named Tommy, started to tease Billy. "You can't be a pilot, Billy! You're too little!" he said. + +Tim heard Tommy teasing Billy and he flew his airplane back over the playground. "That's not nice, Tommy. Everyone can be a pilot if they want to be," Tim said. + +Billy smiled and thanked Tim for sticking up for him. From that day on, Billy knew that he could be anything he wanted to be, even a pilot with a loud airplane like Tim. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a lizard on the fence. The lizard was green and had a long tail. Lily thought it was terrible because it looked scary. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw the lizard too. She said, "Don't be afraid, Lily. Lizards are friendly creatures. Let me teach you about them." Lily's mom showed her how lizards eat bugs and how they can climb walls. + +Lily was amazed by what she learned. She said, "Wow, lizards are cool! I want to be friends with them." From that day on, Lily and the lizard on the fence became good friends. They would play hide and seek and catch bugs together. Lily was so happy that her mom taught her about lizards. +Once upon a time, there was a scary monster. He had big eyes and sharp teeth. He lived in a dark cave. One day, a human came to the cave. The monster was scared of the human. The human said, "Don't be scared, I won't hurt you." The monster quit being scared and became friends with the human. They played games and had fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to count things like his toys and his fingers. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They played hide and seek, and Timmy was very good at counting to ten. + +But then, Timmy's friends started to argue about a toy. They got very mad and started to fight. Timmy felt frustrated because he wanted everyone to be happy. He didn't like when his friends were not getting along. + +Timmy's mom came to the park and saw the war between the kids. She told them to stop and share the toy. Timmy was happy again because his friends were playing nicely together. And he counted all the toys they had to make sure they were all sharing. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he found a wheel in his backyard. He picked it up and started to spin it. It was so much fun! + +Timmy had a thoughtful idea. He decided to use the wheel as a toy for his cars. He put it on the ground and watched his cars drive over it. They spun around and around on the wheel. Timmy was so happy to have a new toy to play with. + +From that day on, Timmy played with his wheel and cars every day. He loved watching them spin and go round and round. And he was always thoughtful about what new toys he could make for his cars to play with. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tim and Tom. They both loved to play with their toy cars. One day, Tim found a new toy car that he really liked. Tom also liked it a lot. Tim said, "Let's share it!" and they played with it together. + +After a while, they got tired of playing with the toy car and decided to play a game of matching cards. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. But then, Tim got angry because Tom won the game. He didn't want to share anymore and took the toy car away from Tom. + +Tom felt sad and left to go home. Later, Tim realized that he made a mistake and felt sorry. He went to Tom's house to apologize, but it was too late. Tom had already given away his toy cars to someone else. Tim felt sad too and wished he had been more mild and kind. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her dolls. One day, she got a new doll that smelled like perfume. It was her favorite doll because it was pink and smelled so good. + +Lily's friend Jack came over to play with her. Jack saw the new doll and wanted to play with it too. Lily said, "No, it's my doll. You can't play with it." Jack got upset and said, "But I want to test the doll too!" + +Lily didn't want to share her new doll, but she didn't want to make Jack upset either. So, she said, "Okay, you can play with the doll for a little bit, but then you have to give it back to me." Jack was happy and played with the doll for a while. When it was time to give the doll back, Jack was sad. But Lily said, "Don't worry, we can play with the doll together next time you come over!" Jack smiled and they continued to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals and always wanted to see a sheep. One day, her family took her to a farm where she saw many animals. Suddenly, she recognized a sheep! It had white wool and was eating grass. Lily was very happy. + +She wanted to play with the sheep, but it was shy and ran away. However, Lily was still enthusiastic and wanted to see more animals. She saw a cow, a pig, and even a horse. But she still remembered the sheep and hoped to see it again. + +Finally, before leaving the farm, Lily saw the sheep again. It was still eating grass and looking at her. Lily smiled and waved goodbye to the sheep. She was so happy to have seen her favorite animal and couldn't wait to come back to the farm again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. One day, she saw a snake slithering in the grass. It was long and green and looked very scary. + +Lily's mommy came outside and saw the snake too. "Don't touch the snake, Lily," she said. "It's not safe." + +Lily wanted to pick up the snake because it looked soft and she liked soft things. But her mommy said no. They watched the snake go away and then went inside for a snack. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school because she could play with her friends and learn new things. One day, Lily's teacher gave her a big apple to eat during snack time. But when she took a bite, she made a bitter face because it tasted yucky. + +Lily decided to share her apple with her friend, Timmy. She split the apple in half with her hands and gave one half to Timmy. He took a bite and also made a bitter face. They both laughed and decided to throw the rest of the apple away. + +After snack time, Lily and Timmy went outside to play. They ran around and played tag until it was time to go home. Lily was happy because she had a fun day at school with her friend, even though the apple was bitter. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a happy face and loved to play outside. One day, she met a new friend named Max. Max seemed nice and they played together all day long. + +As the sun started to set, Max asked Lily if she wanted to come over to his house. Lily thought it would be fun, so she said yes. But when they got to Max's house, Lily noticed something strange. Max's house was messy and dirty, and it didn't seem like a good place to play. + +Lily realized that sometimes things can seem incredible on the outside, but they're not always good on the inside. She politely told Max that she needed to go home, and went back to her own house. From that day on, Lily learned to be careful and not judge things by how they seem on the outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance all day long. One day, she was walking in the forest and she saw a little bird singing on a branch. + +"Hello little bird, can you teach me how to sing like you?" asked Lily. + +"Of course, I can!" replied the bird. "But first, let's drink some wine." + +Lily was very excited to drink wine with the bird, but she was careless and spilled it all over the ground. The bird got angry and said, "You should be more careful! Now, we can't drink the wine." + +Lily felt sad and apologized to the bird. They decided to sing together instead and had a wonderful time. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful and never spilled anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy loved to skip and hop around the meadow. One day, Hoppy felt very sleepy and decided to take a nap under a big tree. While Hoppy was sleeping, a wise old owl flew by and asked, "What do you want to do with your life, little bunny?" Hoppy woke up and said, "I want to skip and hop forever!" The owl smiled and said, "Then that is what you must do. Always follow your heart and do what makes you happy." From that day on, Hoppy skipped and hopped with even more joy and energy, knowing that he was living the life he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing in the park when they saw a big, fluffy cloud in the sky. + +Timmy's friend Billy said, "I see a bunny in the cloud!" + +Timmy said, "I see a dinosaur!" + +Just then, a man walked up to the group of children. He offered them some candy, but Timmy's mommy had always told him not to take candy from strangers. + +The man got angry and started to act clumsy. He tripped and fell on the ground. The children ran away, but Timmy looked back and saw that the man was getting up and chasing after them. + +Timmy and his friends ran as fast as they could, but the man caught up to them. They were scared and didn't know what to do. The man took them away and they never saw their families again. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to collect nuts and keep them safe in his home. One day, Nutty found a shiny nut that he really wanted to keep. He was so happy to have found it that he showed it off to all his friends. + +But then, Nutty's friends started to act differently towards him. They didn't want to play with him anymore and Nutty didn't understand why. He realized that he had been showing off too much and it made his friends feel bad. Nutty felt sad and humble. + +Nutty learned that it's not nice to show off and make others feel bad. He apologized to his friends and promised to be more humble in the future. From that day on, Nutty was still happy to find shiny nuts, but he kept them to himself and didn't show off anymore. His friends forgave him and they all played together again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her blue dress and play with her toys. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. But when she got there, she saw that all her friends were already playing together and they didn't want to play with her. Lily felt very sad and ashamed. + +Suddenly, an old lady came to her and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that she felt left out and didn't have anyone to play with. The old lady comforted her and said that it was okay to feel sad sometimes. She told Lily that she could always make new friends and that she was a very kind and friendly girl. + +Lily felt a little better and decided to go play by herself. But then, one of her friends came over and asked if she wanted to play with them. Lily was so happy and thanked the old lady for comforting her. From that day on, Lily knew that it was okay to feel sad sometimes, but there would always be someone to comfort her and make her feel better. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a pet cat named Whiskers. Whiskers was very helpful to Lily, he always kept her company and made her feel happy. One day, Lily's family decided to travel to the beach for a vacation. + +Lily was very excited to go on a trip, but Whiskers was scared of traveling. He didn't want to leave his familiar home and be away from Lily. "Don't worry, Whiskers," said Lily. "I will take care of you and make sure you feel safe." + +During the trip, Whiskers felt very anxious and kept meowing loudly. Lily tried to calm him down by petting him and talking to him. Finally, they arrived at the beach and Whiskers saw the beautiful ocean. He felt happy and relaxed, and he realized that traveling wasn't so scary after all. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be helpful to others, especially when they are scared or in need. And sometimes, trying new things like traveling can be scary, but it can also be fun and exciting. +Once upon a time, there was a red bird that lived near a big swamp. One day, the bird flew around the swamp and saw a frog stuck in the mud. The bird said, "Hey, little frog! Do you need help?" The frog said, "Yes, please! I can't move." + +The bird flew down and tried to pull the frog out, but it was too heavy. Then, the bird yelled, "I need help! Is anyone around?" A big, strong alligator heard the bird and came to help. The alligator pulled the frog out of the mud and put him on the grass. + +The frog was very happy and said, "Thank you, bird and alligator! You saved my life!" The bird and alligator smiled and said goodbye. From that day on, they were all good friends and played together near the swamp. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she went to the park with her red cap on her head. + +While playing, Lily accidentally dropped her cap and it flew away with the wind. She cried and said, "Oh no! My cap is gone. I am sorry. I loved that cap so much." + +Her friend Timmy saw her crying and asked, "What happened, Lily? Why are you sad?" + +Lily replied, "I lost my cap. I am sorry. I loved that cap so much." + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will help you manage to find your cap." + +They both searched for the cap together and finally found it under a bush. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy. You managed to find my cap. I am so happy." + +And from that day on, Lily made sure to hold on tight to her cap whenever she played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to run fast with her friends in the jungle. One day, Ellie's mom told her they were going on a trip and they needed to pack their trunk. Ellie started to worry because she didn't know what a trunk was. But her mom explained that it was a big box to put all their things in. + +Ellie and her mom packed their trunk with clothes, food, and toys. They were going to visit Ellie's grandma in another part of the jungle. Ellie was so excited to see her grandma and play with her cousins. They hopped on a big truck and drove fast down the bumpy roads. + +After a while, Ellie started to worry again. She missed her home and her friends in the jungle. But her mom told her that they would be back soon and they were going to have lots of fun with grandma. Ellie felt better and snuggled up in the trunk for a nap. When she woke up, they had arrived at grandma's house. Ellie was so happy to see her and play with her cousins. They had a wonderful time together and Ellie realized that sometimes it's okay to worry, but things can turn out great in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a huge boat with a big sail. The boat was sailing in the sea. The sun was shining and the water was blue. A little boy was on the boat with his mommy. + +The boy said, "Mommy, I want to play with water." + +His mommy said, "Okay, let's soak our feet in the water." + +The boy put his feet in the water and splashed around. Suddenly, a big wave came and soaked them both. + +The boy laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +His mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it was." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he went on an adventure in the woods. He found a big chest hidden behind some bushes. The chest was furry and looked very old. + +Timmy tried to open the chest, but it was locked. He sat down next to the chest and said, "I wish I could see what's inside." Suddenly, a magical fairy appeared and said, "I can help you open the chest, but you have to promise to share what's inside with your friends." + +Timmy agreed, and the fairy waved her wand. The chest opened, and inside were lots of toys! "Wow!" Timmy exclaimed. "There are so many toys! They include a teddy bear, a toy car, and a ball!" + +Timmy was so happy and ran back to his friends to share the toys. They all played together and had a great time. Timmy learned that sharing is important and that sometimes, magical things can happen when you least expect it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to make things with his toys. One day, he wanted to make a car with his blocks, but he needed a cable to connect the wheels. He looked around his room and found a cable from an old toy. He used it to connect the wheels and made a car! + +Timmy was very proud of his car, but he knew he shouldn't take things that weren't his. He wanted to be honest and do the right thing. So, he went to his mom and told her he used the cable from the old toy. His mom was happy that he was honest and proud of him for making the car all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park, especially in the springtime when the flowers bloomed. One day, while she was playing, she found a shiny diamond on the ground. It was so pretty and attractive that she couldn't resist picking it up. + +Lily showed the diamond to her mommy and daddy, who were surprised and happy for her. They said that diamonds are very special and valuable. Lily felt proud and happy that she found something so special. + +From that day on, Lily always wore her diamond necklace whenever she went to the park to play. She loved how it sparkled in the sunlight and how attractive it made her feel. And every time she saw it, she remembered the day she found it in the springtime. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Blue saw a small bird named Red who was sad because he couldn't fly as high as Blue. Blue wanted to help Red, so he decided to send him some oxygen to make him feel better. + +Blue flew down to the ground and found a small bottle of oxygen. He put it in a fancy box and sent it to Red. But on the way, a big gust of wind blew the box away and it got lost. Blue was sad because he couldn't help Red. + +But then, Blue had an idea. He flew down to Red and sang him a beautiful song. Red was so happy that he forgot all about not being able to fly as high as Blue. And they both lived happily ever after, singing songs together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys on the soft carpet in her room. One day, her mom made some spicy soup for lunch. Lily took a little taste, but it was too spicy for her. She decided to go play with her toys while her mom finished her lunch. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise from outside. She peeked through the window and saw a man trying to open her mom's car. She ran to her mom and told her what she saw. Her mom quickly grabbed her keys and went outside to lock the car. Lily felt proud that she helped keep her mom's car safe. From that day on, Lily made sure to always lock the car when they parked it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her toy tank. One day, she accidentally dropped the tank and it broke into pieces. Lily's mom saw what happened and said, "Oh no! The tank is fragile. Let's see if we can fix it." + +Lily didn't know what "fragile" meant, so she asked her mom. "What does 'fragile' mean?" she asked. "It means that something is easily broken," her mom explained. "Oh, I see," Lily replied. + +They tried to fix the tank, but they couldn't figure out how. "I guess we'll have to buy a new one," Lily's mom said. Lily was sad that her favorite toy was broken, but she was happy that she got to learn a new word. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees. One day, Timmy went to visit his grandpa's farm. There were lots of animals on the farm like cows, pigs, and chickens. Timmy thought the cows were silly because they mooed really loud. + +As Timmy was exploring the farm, he saw a big tree that he wanted to climb. He started to climb and climb until he reached the top. From up high, Timmy could see all of the animals on the farm. He even saw a silly chicken that was running around with its head cut off! + +After a while, Timmy climbed back down the tree and went to visit the cows. He told them all about his adventure climbing the tree and how he saw the silly chicken. The cows just mooed and looked at him with their big brown eyes. Timmy was happy to be on the farm and couldn't wait to climb more trees. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to sing. Every day, she would sing a beautiful song and all the other animals would stop and listen. One day, the little birdie noticed that her feathers were dirty and it was hard for her to sing. She realized that she needed to take a bath. + +So, the little birdie flew to the river and took a nice bath. She scrubbed her feathers hard until they were clean and shiny. Then, she flew back to her tree and sang her song. All the animals were amazed at how beautiful she sounded. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of ourselves so that we can do the things we love, just like the little birdie who bathed to sing her song beautifully. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new dress that her mommy picked out for her. The dress was pink with polka dots. Lily loved her new dress so much that she wanted to wear it every day. + +One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They decided to play a game of hopscotch. Lily used a stick to mark the squares on the ground. She was very good at it and her friends were impressed. + +After playing for a while, Lily's friends went home. Lily went back inside and showed her mommy the marks she made on the ground. Her mommy was proud of her and gave her a big hug. Lily felt happy and loved her new dress even more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tom. Tom loved to play with his friends at the park every day. One day, Tom forgot to bring his favorite toy car to the park. He was sad and couldn't play with his friends. + +Tom's friend, Lily, saw that he was sad and asked him why. Tom told her that he forgot his toy car at home. Lily told Tom to remember to bring his toy car next time. Tom realized that he needed to use his memory to remember to bring his toy car. + +From that day on, Tom always remembered to bring his toy car to the park. He was happy and could play with his friends. Tom learned that using his memory was important and that he should always remember important things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and running around outside. One day, she saw her mom cooking in the kitchen and asked if she could help. + +Mom said, "Sure, you can help me mix the batter for the cookies." + +Lily was very helpful and did a great job mixing. When they were done, Mom said, "Thank you for your help, Lily. You are such a helpful girl." + +Later that day, Lily went to her friend's house to play. Her friend showed her a new toy and Lily didn't know how to play with it. Her friend said, "Let me teach you how to play with it." + +Lily was so happy that her friend was willing to teach her something new. She said, "Thank you for teaching me. You are a great friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to dance to music. He would dance fast and twirl around. But one day, he got very dirty from playing outside. His mom told him to wash his hands and face before dinner. + +The little boy didn't want to stop dancing to wash. He thought he could wash later. But when he sat down to eat, he got very sick. His mom took him to the hospital, but it was too late. The little boy was very sick and couldn't dance anymore. + +From that day on, the little boy learned that it's important to wash your hands and face, even if you're having fun dancing to music. He wished he had listened to his mom and washed fast before dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color purple and had a lot of purple toys. One night, Lily had a nightmare. She woke up crying and went to her mommy's room. + +"Mommy, I had a bad dream," Lily said. + +"It's okay, sweetie. What happened in your dream?" her mommy asked. + +"I saw a big purple monster and he scared me," Lily said. + +"Let me introduce you to someone," her mommy said as she brought out a stuffed animal. "This is Mr. Snuggles. He will protect you from any monsters, even purple ones." + +Lily hugged Mr. Snuggles tightly and felt much better. She went back to sleep with a smile on her face, knowing that she had a new friend to keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trains, they were his favorite thing in the whole wide world. One day, Timmy woke up early and heard a loud noise outside. It was a train! Timmy was so excited, he ran outside to see it. + +As the train passed by, Timmy noticed a man sitting by the tracks. The man couldn't hear the train because he was deaf. Timmy felt sad for the man and wanted to help him. He ran to his house and grabbed his mom's phone. He showed the man how to use it to call for help. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to always be kind and help others who needed it. And he never forgot how much he loved trains. The end. +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to dress up. He put on a big hat, a red shirt, and blue pants. He looked in the mirror and smiled. He felt happy in his new clothes. + +Tim saw the refrigerator and wanted to get a cold drink. But the door was hard to open. He pulled and pulled, but it would not open. He felt sad and hot. "Mom, I can't open the refrigerator!" he cried. + +Mom came and tried to help Tim. She pulled and pulled, but the door was still hard to open. They both tried together, but the refrigerator door would not open. Tim and Mom were very sad and thirsty. They never got their cold drink. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. They would run, jump, and gather things they found on the ground. + +One day, Tim found a big stone. He was very excited and decided to show it to his friends. But when he showed them the stone, they laughed at him. Tim felt ashamed and sad. + +He went home and told his mom about what happened. She hugged him and said, "Don't be ashamed, Tim. The stone is special because you found it. Be proud of it." Tim smiled and felt better. He knew that he didn't need to feel ashamed about the things he liked. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her toys and have tea parties. One day, she decided to have a tea party with her friends. + +Sue's friends came over, and they were all very nosy. They wanted to know what kind of tea Sue had. Sue was happy to tell them. She said, "I have apple tea, and I have berry tea." All the friends were excited to try the different teas. + +They all sat down and had a fun tea party. They talked and laughed, and Sue told funny stories. Everyone had a great time. In the end, they all agreed that Sue's tea party was the best they had ever been to. +One day, a boy named Tim had a fast car. He loved to drive it around his room. All his friends would admire his fast car when they came over to play. + +One day, Tim wanted to go on a big trip with his car. He told his mom, "I want to take my fast car on a trip!" His mom said, "You need a passport to go on a big trip." + +Tim looked everywhere for a passport. He asked his friend, "Do you have a passport for my car?" His friend said, "No, I don't have one." + +Tim was sad. He didn't know how to get a passport for his car. Then, his mom had an idea. She made a pretend passport for Tim's car. Tim was so happy! + +Now, Tim could take his fast car on a big trip. He drove it all around the house. His friends came over and admired his car and passport. They all had a fun day playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little animal named Tim. Tim was not a dangerous animal. He liked to play with his friends in the forest. + +One day, Tim and his friend Sam wanted to play a new game. Tim wanted to play hide and seek, but Sam wanted to play tag. They could not agree on what game to play. They started to disagree. + +After a while, they saw a big, dangerous animal coming to the forest. Tim and Sam stopped disagreeing and decided to hide together. The dangerous animal went away, and they were safe. From that day on, they always agreed to play together and have fun. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a loyal dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to move and play with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They would run, jump, and laugh together every day. + +One sunny day, Tim and Buddy were playing near the river. Tim threw a stick for Buddy to catch. As Buddy ran to get the stick, he heard a small voice coming from a bush. Buddy stopped and listened carefully. The voice said, "Help, I'm stuck!" + +Buddy went to the bush and found a little bird with its wing caught in the branches. Buddy used his teeth to gently free the bird. The bird said, "Thank you, loyal dog! You saved me!" Buddy wagged his tail happily. + +Tim saw what happened and came to see the bird. He said, "Good job, Buddy! You are a loyal friend to everyone." Buddy barked happily, and the little bird flew away. Tim and Buddy continued to play and have fun, knowing that they had made a new friend in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside. One hot day, she felt the heat and got dizzy. She sat down under a tree to rest. + +Lily saw a ladybug and said, "Please, God, help me feel better." She prayed to feel better and not be dizzy. After a while, the wind blew and she felt the cool breeze. Lily smiled and knew her prayer was answered. + +Lily learned that when she felt bad, she could pray and ask for help. She also learned that it was important to rest and drink water on hot days. Lily told her friends about her lesson, and they all stayed safe and happy in the heat. +Once upon a time, there was a smart cat named Tom. Tom loved to go on adventures. One day, he decided to go camping in the woods. He packed his tent and some food. + +In the woods, he found a nice spot to set up his tent. As he was putting up his tent, he met a little bird. The bird said, "Hello, I'm Sam. What are you doing?" Tom replied, "Hi Sam, I'm putting up my tent to stay here tonight." + +That night, they sat by the fire and talked. The next day, Tom and Sam played in the woods. They had so much fun. When it was time for Tom to go home, he said, "Sam, I will mail you a letter soon." + +Tom went home and wrote a letter to Sam. He put it in an envelope and mailed it. Sam got the letter and was very happy. They became best friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once there was a gentle dog named Max. Max lived in a small house with his family. He loved to play with his toys, especially his red ball. One day, Max found a big iron stand in the yard. He had never seen it before. + +Max wanted to play with the iron stand, so he tried to push it with his nose. But it was too heavy for him. He tried to bite it, but it was too hard. Max was sad, but he did not give up. He thought of a new way to play with the stand. + +Max went inside and brought his red ball. He put the ball on the iron stand and watched it roll down. He was so happy! Max played with the stand and his ball all day long. He had found a new toy and learned that even heavy things can be fun to play with. +One day, a little puppy went for a walk. He saw a big tree and a small empty box under it. The puppy was very curious and wanted to know what was inside the box. + +A little girl saw the puppy and came to play with him. She said, "Hello, puppy! What are you looking at?" The puppy said, "I found an empty box. I want to know what's inside." The little girl looked at the box and said, "Let's open it together!" + +They opened the box and found a soft, fluffy ball. The puppy and the little girl played with the ball all day. They had so much fun and became best friends. The empty box was not empty anymore, it was now full of joy and laughter. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max liked to play with his friends in the park. They would run, jump, and stand on their back legs to catch a ball. Max was very good at understanding what his friends wanted to play. + +One day, Max met a new friend named Sam. Sam was a little shy, so Max was very friendly to him. Max showed Sam how to stand on his back legs and catch the ball. Sam tried very hard, but he did not understand how to do it. + +Max was a good friend and did not give up. He showed Sam again and again. Finally, Sam understood how to stand and catch the ball. They played together all day and became the best of friends. And from that day on, Max and Sam always played together, and they both understood what it meant to be a good friend. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to collect things. She would find pretty rocks, leaves, and other things and put them in a box. Her box was brown and square. + +One sunny day, Lily went to the park. She saw a big brown dog playing with a ball. She wanted to find something brown and square to add to her collection. Lily looked and looked, but she could not find anything. + +Just then, a nice boy named Tim saw Lily looking sad. He asked her what was wrong. Lily told him about her brown square collection. Tim had an idea! He took a brown piece of paper and folded it into a square. He gave it to Lily, and she was so happy. Now, she had a new brown square for her collection, and a new friend too. +One day, a jolly dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a big steel door. Max wanted to touch it, but he was scared. He thought the door might be hot or cold. + +Max's friend, a cat named Lily, came by. She said, "Max, why don't you touch the door?" Max said, "I am scared. What if it is hot or cold?" Lily said, "I will touch it first. Then, you can try." + +Lily touched the steel door. It was not hot or cold. She said, "Max, it is okay. You can touch it too." Max touched the door and felt happy. They both laughed and played near the door. Now, Max was not scared to touch new things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a guitar. He loved to play his guitar every day. One day, it was very cold and icy outside. Tim wanted to go out and play his guitar for his friends. + +Tim put on his coat and his hat. He took his guitar and went outside. The ground was icy and slippery. Tim walked very carefully so he would not fall. He saw a big tree and thought it would be a good place to play his guitar. + +As Tim played his guitar, a big wind came. The wind blew and blew. Tim tried to hold on to his guitar, but it was too strong. The wind took his guitar away. Tim was very sad. + +He looked for his guitar under the tree, but it was gone. Tim had to go home without his guitar. He could not play music for his friends. Tim lied on his bed and cried. He missed his guitar very much. +Once upon a time, a little dog named Bobo lived in a small house. He loved to play and have fun. One day, he found a club where other animals played too. He was very happy to make new friends. + +At the club, Bobo liked to serve food to his friends. He would give them tasty treats like apples and bananas. But one day, Bobo felt terrible. He was not feeling well and could not serve food to his friends. + +His friends at the club saw that Bobo was feeling terrible. They all came to help him feel better. They gave him hugs and shared their food with him. Soon, Bobo felt better and could serve food again. They all played happily at the club together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite toy. It was a light ball. He loved to play with it all day. One day, Tim saw a board near his house. He had an idea. + +Tim thought it would be fun to strike the light ball on the board. He hit the ball very hard. The ball flew up high and then came down fast. It hit the board and made a loud noise. Tim was very happy. He did it again and again. + +But one day, when Tim struck the ball, it broke. He was very sad. His mom saw him and said, "Tim, you should be gentle with your toys. If you play too rough, they might break." Tim learned that being gentle is better than being rough. And that was the moral of the story. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant loved to walk in the calm garden. The garden had many pretty flowers and soft grass. The ant liked to play there all day. + +One day, the ant heard a sound. It was a tiny bird. The bird was sad and lost. The ant wanted to help the bird. They looked for the bird's home together. + +The ant and the bird walked and walked. They saw a big tree. The bird heard its mom and dad in the tree. The bird was happy to find its home. The ant and the bird became good friends. They played in the calm garden every day. +Once upon a time, in a big box, there lived a polite toy named Bob. He was a very nice toy, always saying "please" and "thank you." All the other toys liked Bob because he was so kind. Bob had a friend named Tim, who was a toy gun. Tim and Bob played together all the time. + +One day, the toys were playing a game where they had to attach things to each other. Bob wanted to attach his friend Tim, the gun, to a toy car. Bob asked Tim, "Can I attach you to the car, please?" Tim said, "Yes, thank you for asking." + +Bob and Tim played with the car, having lots of fun. They zoomed around the big box, laughing and enjoying the game. All the other toys watched and clapped, happy to see their friends having a good time. And at the end of the day, Bob and Tim said "thank you" to each other for being such good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a race. Many animals wanted to be in the race. They thought the race was fun. The animals were very fast. The race was going to happen soon. + +One animal was a pretty bird. The bird was attractive. The bird was also fast. The bird wanted to win the race. The bird practiced flying every day. The bird was ready for the race to happen. + +The day of the race came. All the animals were excited. They all wanted to win. The race happened. The bird flew very fast. The bird won the race. All the animals were happy for the bird. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly monster. The monster lived in a dark cave near a small town. The people in the town were scared of the ugly monster. They did not want it to come near their homes. + +One day, a brave girl named Lily decided to stop the ugly monster. She went to the cave and started to sing a beautiful song. The monster could hear her song and came out of the cave. It listened to her sweet voice and started to feel happy. + +Lily led the ugly monster away from the town and into an old jail. The monster went inside the jail, and Lily locked the door. Now, the people in the town were safe and happy. They cheered for Lily and thanked her for her bravery. From that day on, the ugly monster stayed in the jail and listened to Lily's songs from far away. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy clown named Bobo. He lived in a small, cozy house with his pet dog, named Spot. Bobo loved to make people laugh and smile, but he was always tired. Every day, he would yawn and rub his eyes. + +One day, Bobo went to a big party to make the kids happy. But he was so sleepy, he could not do his funny tricks. The kids started to complain, "Bobo, we want to see you make us laugh!" Bobo felt sad that he could not make the kids happy. + +That night, Bobo decided to sleep early and rest well. The next day, he was not sleepy anymore. He went back to the party and did his funny tricks. The kids laughed and clapped their hands. Bobo was happy that he could make the kids smile again. From that day on, Bobo made sure he got enough sleep to be a funny clown. +Once upon a time, there was a bright octopus named Ollie. Ollie lived in the deep blue sea. He had many friends, like fish, turtles, and crabs. They all liked to play together. + +One day, Ollie and his friends wanted to leave their homes and go on a big adventure. They swam up, up, up to the top of the water. They saw a big boat with people on it. The people looked happy and waved at Ollie and his friends. + +After playing near the boat, Ollie and his friends decided it was time to go back home. They said goodbye to the people and swam down, down, down to their homes in the deep blue sea. Ollie was happy to be home and told all his friends about their bright adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a lucky boy. He had a big box of toys. One day, Tim's mom told him to wear a suit. They were going to a party. Tim did not like the suit. He wanted to wear his red shirt. + +At the party, Tim saw a magic man. The magic man had a big hat. He asked Tim to pick a toy from the hat. Tim's mom said, "I recommend you pick the small toy." Tim listened to his mom and picked the small toy. It was a tiny car. + +Tim played with the tiny car all day. He was so happy. At the end of the party, the magic man told Tim a secret. The tiny car was a lucky car. Tim was happy he listened to his mom. He knew the suit and the lucky car made the day special. +One day, a little bird was flying in the sky. The bird saw something on the ground. It was an arrow. The bird did not know what it was, so it went down to see. + +The bird touched the arrow and it hurt. The bird was sad and cried. A big bear saw the bird and wanted to help. The bear told the bird to lie down and rest. The bird did as the bear said and started to feel better. + +The bird learned that some things can hurt us, even if we do not know what they are. The bird also learned that it is good to listen to friends who want to help. From that day on, the bird was more careful and always remembered to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She liked to design things with her crayons. One day, she drew a big storm with lightning in the sky. She showed her drawing to her mom and dad. They smiled and said it was very good. + +Sally had a dog named Spot. Spot was an obedient dog. He would always listen to Sally when she told him to sit or stay. Sally and Spot loved to play outside together. They would run and jump in the sun. + +One day, while they were playing, the sky became dark. Sally looked up and saw real lightning, just like in her drawing. She knew it was time to go inside. Sally called Spot, and he listened like a good, obedient dog. They went inside and stayed safe and dry from the storm. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk. She saw a big board on the side of the road. The board had a funny picture on it. Mia felt dizzy when she looked at the picture. + +Mia wanted to show the board to her friend, Tim. She ran to Tim's house and said, "Come see the dizzy board!" Tim came with her to see the board. When they got there, the board was gone! Mia and Tim were sad. + +They walked around to find the board. They met a big dog. The dog had the board in its mouth! Mia and Tim asked the dog to give the board back. The dog gave the board to them. Mia and Tim were happy. They took the dizzy board home to show their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a sister named Lily. Mia wanted to surprise her sister. She thought and thought about how to do it. + +Mia had an idea. She decided to be organized and clean their room. She put toys in the toy box, books on the shelf, and clothes in the closet. Mia felt happy as she worked. She knew Lily would love it. + +When Lily came home, she saw the clean room. She was so surprised! Lily hugged Mia and said, "Thank you, sister!" They played in the clean room all day, and they were very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy rat named Ricky. Ricky lived in a small house near a big tree. He loved to sleep all day and eat yummy food. + +One day, Ricky's friend, Timmy the cat, came to visit. Timmy said, "Ricky, let's go on a trip! We need to pack our bags with food and toys." Ricky yawned and said, "Okay, Timmy, I will pack my bag, but I want to sleep a little more first." + +After Ricky woke up, he and Timmy packed their bags with yummy food and fun toys. They went on their trip and had a great time playing and eating together. Ricky learned that even though he was lazy, he could still have fun with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a friend named Sam. They liked to play and talk together. One day, they found a magic stone. The stone could make wishes come true. Tim and Sam were very happy. + +Tim said, "I wish we can fly!" Sam said, "No, I wish we can go fast!" They started to argue. They both wanted their own wish. This made them feel sad and dizzy. They did not like to fight. + +Then, they decided to talk and find a way to make both wishes come true. They wished, "We want to fly and go fast!" The magic stone made their wish come true. Tim and Sam were happy again. They flew and went fast in the sky, laughing and playing together. +Once upon a time, in a jolly forest, there lived a little girl named Lily. She loved to play and run in the woods. One sunny day, Lily found a small cave. She was very excited and wanted to enter the cave to see what was inside. + +As Lily entered the cave, she saw a big skull on the ground. She was not scared, but curious. She touched the skull and it started to talk! It told her about a hidden treasure in the forest. The skull said, "Find the big tree with red leaves and dig near it. You will find the treasure." + +Lily ran to the big tree with red leaves and started to dig. She dug and dug until she found a big box. She opened the box and saw many shiny things inside. Lily was so happy and thanked the talking skull. She ran home with the treasure and shared it with her family and friends. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big toy box in his room, but it was very messy. One day, Tim's mom told him, "Tim, you need to clean your toy box. I promise it will be more fun to play with your toys if they are clean and easy to find." + +Tim thought about what his mom said and decided to clean his toy box. He took all the toys out and put them in a big pile. Then, he wiped the inside of the box until it was clean. After that, he put all his toys back in the box, making sure they were clean too. + +When Tim finished cleaning, his mom came to see his work. She was so proud of him and said, "Wow, Tim! Your toy box is so clean now! Good job!" Tim felt happy and proud of himself. He gave his mom a big hug and said, "Thank you, Mom! I promise to keep my toy box clean from now on." And from that day on, Tim always made sure his toy box was clean and tidy, so he could find his favorite toys whenever he wanted to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play near the river. One day, Tim saw a big frog by the river. The frog was very enthusiastic and jumped high in the air. + +"Hello, Frog!" said Tim. "Can I play with you, please?" The frog looked at Tim and said, "Yes, Tim! Let's play together." + +Tim and the frog played near the river all day. They splashed in the water and laughed. The sun was shining, and they had a lot of fun. Tim was very happy to have a new friend. + +At the end of the day, Tim said to the frog, "Thank you for playing with me, Frog. I had a great time!" The frog smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. I had fun too!" + +From that day on, Tim and the frog played together by the river every day. They were the best of friends and always had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max had a red collar that he wore every day. He loved his collar very much. + +One day, Max went to the park to play with his friends. His friend, a little cat named Lily, saw Max's collar and said, "Wow, Max! Your collar is so pretty!" Max felt very proud of his collar. + +Later, Max saw a big puddle and decided to jump in it. Splash! Max got all wet and muddy. His collar also got dirty. Max felt regret for jumping in the puddle. He said, "Oh no, my collar is dirty now." + +Lily saw Max and said, "Don't worry, Max. We can clean your collar." Max and Lily went to the water and washed the collar. Soon, the collar was clean and pretty again. + +Max learned to be more careful when playing in the park. He never jumped in a big puddle again. Max and Lily played happily ever after, and Max always kept his collar clean. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old cat. The cat liked to eat oats. One day, the cat saw a big bag of oats in the kitchen. The cat was very happy. + +But there was a problem. A little mouse also wanted the oats. The mouse was not wise. The cat and the mouse did not like each other. They wanted to see who could get the oats first. + +The cat tried to pinch the mouse with its paw. The mouse was too fast. The mouse tried to pinch the cat with its teeth. The cat was too big. They both tried to get the oats, but they could not. + +The cat and the mouse were very mad. They fought and fought. They did not see the dog come into the kitchen. The dog saw the oats and ate them all. + +The cat and the mouse were very sad. They did not get any oats. The wise cat learned that fighting was not good. The little mouse learned that too. But it was too late. The oats were gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was going on a trip with his mom and dad. They needed to pack their bags before they left. Tim wanted to help, but he felt helpless because he was so small. + +Tim saw a loop on his backpack. He had an idea! He could use the loop to hang his bag on a hook. He tried and tried, but he couldn't reach the hook. He felt helpless again. + +Then, his dad saw him trying to help. He picked Tim up and helped him hang the bag on the hook. Tim was so happy! He wasn't helpless anymore. Together, they packed the bag and got ready for their trip. +Once upon a time, there was a big wardrobe in a little girl's room. The wardrobe was full of pretty dresses and fun costumes. The little girl loved to play dress-up with her friends. + +One day, the little girl and her friends wanted to have a race. They all wanted to be successful and win the race. They decided to wear their favorite costumes from the wardrobe to make the race more fun. + +The little girl and her friends hurried to the wardrobe and picked out their costumes. They put on their costumes and went outside to race. They all ran as fast as they could. In the end, they all crossed the finish line together. They were all successful and happy. They went back inside and put their costumes back into the wardrobe, ready for the next fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to nap after playing with his toys. One day, he put on his favorite uniform to play with his friends. It was a cheap uniform, but Tim liked it very much. + +While Tim was playing, his friend Sam saw his uniform and said, "That's a cheap uniform, Tim!" Tim felt sad and didn't want to play anymore. He went home and took a long nap. + +When Tim woke up from his nap, his mom saw him feeling sad. She gave him a big hug and said, "It doesn't matter if your uniform is cheap, Tim. What matters is that you're happy and having fun with your friends." Tim smiled and went back to play with his friends. From that day on, Tim didn't care if his uniform was cheap, because he knew his mom was right. +Once upon a time, there was a lively dog named Spot. Spot loved to play ball with his friend, a little girl named Lily. Every day, they would play outside and have fun. + +One sunny day, Spot and Lily decided to play a game with a ball. They wanted to see who could score the most points. Lily would throw the ball, and Spot would try to catch it. If Spot caught the ball, he would get one point. If Lily caught the ball, she would get one point too. + +They played and played, and both Lily and Spot believed they could win. In the end, they both had the same score, so they were both happy. They laughed and played some more, knowing that they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a modest cat named Tom. Tom was a very friendly cat who liked to play with his friends. He had a lot of friends in the house, like the birds, the mice, and the dog. + +One day, Tom heard a loud noise coming from the basement. He started to worry. He thought there might be a monster down there. So, Tom decided to go and check it out. He slowly went down the stairs, step by step, until he reached the basement. + +When he got there, he saw the monster. But it was not a scary monster. It was a little monster who was just as scared as Tom. The little monster said, "Hi, I'm Momo. I'm lost and I need help." Tom felt better and they became friends. They played together and Tom showed Momo the way back home. +Once upon a time, in a far away land, there was a hungry bird named Bob. Bob loved to eat worms. One day, during a warm season, Bob met a sad worm named Wally. + +"Please don't eat me," Wally cried. "I will give you something better to eat if you let me go." + +Bob thought about it and said, "Okay, what will you give me?" + +Wally took Bob to a big tree with red and juicy fruits. Bob ate and ate until he was full. But the fruits were magic fruits, and they made Bob want to eat more and more. Bob became greedy and ate all the fruits on the tree. + +The next day, the tree was gone, and there were no more fruits for Bob to eat. Bob was very sad and hungry again. He wished he had not eaten all the fruits, and now he had nothing left to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a reliable boy who always did what he said. Every Tuesday, Tim would go to his friend's house to play. One Tuesday, Tim had a big problem. His toy car was broken and he needed to replace it. + +Tim went to his mom and asked if he could get a new toy car. His mom said he had to wait until his birthday. Tim was sad, but he knew his mom was right. He had to find a way to fix his toy car instead of getting a new one. + +Tim asked his dad for help. Together, they fixed the broken toy car. Tim learned that it's important to try and fix things before asking to replace them. This made Tim even more reliable and he continued to play with his friends every Tuesday. The moral of the story is to always try and fix things before asking for a new one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a toy cat named Tom. Mia liked to play with Tom all day. They had a lot of fun together. + +One day, Tom was on a high shelf. Tom was scared and Mia could not reach him. Mia wanted to rescue Tom from the shelf. She thought and thought about how to help him. + +Then, Mia had an amazing idea. She got a chair and climbed up. Mia reached Tom and saved him. Mia and Tom were happy again. They played and played, and had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a pink bunny named Binky. Binky loved to race with his friends. They would race from the big tree to the little pond. + +One day, Binky's mommy made a sandwich for him. It was a yummy sandwich with cheese and tomato. Binky took his sandwich to the park to eat with his friends. + +At the park, Binky and his friends had a fun race. They raced to see who could eat their sandwich the fastest. Binky won the race and was so happy. After the race, they played all day long. +Once upon a time, in a mighty big forest, there lived a tiny mouse named Mimi. Mimi liked to play with her friends under the big trees. They ran, jumped, and turned around all day long. + +One day, Mimi met a big lion named Leo. Leo was sad. "Why are you sad, Leo?" asked Mimi. "I can't turn around fast like you," said Leo. "I want to play with you and your friends, but I am too big and slow." + +Mimi had an idea. "Let's try a new game, Leo," she said. "You can be the big tree, and we will run around you!" Leo liked the idea. So, Mimi and her friends ran and turned around Leo, and he felt happy. + +From that day on, Mimi, Leo, and their friends played together under the mighty trees. They learned that big or small, fast or slow, they could all have fun together. +Once there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to cook. One day, she decided to cook something special for her friends. It was a perfect day to make a treat. + +Sue went to the gym where her friends were playing. She said, "Hi, friends! I want to cook for you. What do you like?" Her friends thought for a moment. Then, they said, "We like cookies!" + +Sue went home to cook the cookies. She mixed and baked them with love. When they were done, she put them in a big box. Sue took the box to the gym to share with her friends. + +At the gym, Sue opened the box and gave a cookie to each friend. They all said, "Yum! These are perfect!" Sue felt happy that her friends loved her cookies. They had a fun day at the gym, eating cookies and playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to perform. She would sing and dance for her family. They would clap and laugh. Amy was happy when she performed. + +One day, Amy found a lock. It was big and shiny. She wanted to open it, but she did not have a key. Amy was patient. She waited and looked for the key every day. + +Amy's mom saw her with the lock. She said, "I have a key for that lock!" Amy was so excited. Her mom opened the lock. Inside was a pretty dress. Amy put on the dress and performed for her family. They all clapped and laughed. Amy was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big palace. In the palace lived a kind king and queen. They had a little dog named Yawn. Yawn was a very sleepy dog. He would yawn all day long. + +One day, Yawn saw a big, fearful cat. The cat was so big and scary that Yawn did not know what to do. Yawn wanted to be brave, so he barked at the cat. The cat was scared and ran away. + +Yawn was very happy that he saved the palace. The king and queen were proud of Yawn. They gave him a big treat. Yawn was not fearful anymore. He knew he could be brave and protect his home. +Once upon a time, there was a fragile little cricket named Tim. Tim was so small that he could fit on a leaf. He lived in a big green garden with his friends. + +One sunny day, Tim and his friend, Bee, were playing near the flowers. Bee said, "Let's part the flowers and see what's behind them!" So, they pushed the flowers apart and found a shiny stone. + +Tim and Bee were very happy. They took the shiny stone to show their friends. All the friends liked the shiny stone and played with it all day long. And they all lived happily in the big green garden. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny named Bob. Bob loved to eat yummy food. His favorite food was big, red carrots that he found in the earth. + +One day, Bob found a big, sharp rock. He wanted to use the rock to dig out more yummy carrots. So, he pushed the sharp rock into the earth and started to dig. + +Bob dug and dug until he found a giant, yummy carrot. He was so happy and took a big bite. Bob shared the yummy carrot with his friends, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tim. One gloomy day, Tim felt very hungry. He decided to make a sandwich with butter. + +Tim went to the kitchen and found the bread and butter. He took a knife and spread the butter on the bread. Suddenly, his friend Sam came to visit him. Sam saw the sandwich and said, "Yummy! Can I have some too, please?" + +Tim smiled and said, "Of course!" So, they both decided to make more sandwiches with butter. They laughed and had a great time eating their yummy sandwiches together. The gloomy day became a happy day for Tim and Sam. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious about the world around her. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a bird flying in the sky. She asked her mom, "What is that bird doing up there?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That bird is flying, Lily. It's trying to gain height and reach the clouds." Lily was very fascinated and asked more questions about the bird. Her mom patiently answered each question with a smile. + +After a while, Lily's mom asked her a question, "Lily, what did you gain from watching the bird?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "I gained knowledge about how birds fly and how they reach the sky." Her mom was proud of her and they continued to enjoy their day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her yellow blocks. One day, her friend Sammy came over to play. + +"Can we play with your blocks, Lily?" asked Sammy. + +"Sure!" said Lily. "Let's build a tower!" + +Sammy started stacking the blocks, but then he accidentally knocked them over. + +"Oh no!" cried Lily. "We have to pull them up and try again." + +So, they pulled up the blocks and started building again. This time, they made an even bigger tower. They were so proud of themselves. + +"Wow, Lily, your yellow blocks are the best!" said Sammy. + +Lily smiled. "Thanks, Sammy. I love playing with them." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the garden. One day, she was digging with her spade when her friend Jack came to play. + +"Hi Lily, what are you doing?" Jack asked. + +"I'm digging for treasure with my spade," Lily replied. + +"Can I help?" Jack asked. + +"Sure! I have an extra spade available," Lily mentioned. + +They dug and dug until they found a shiny gold coin. They were so happy and decided to split it in half. + +"That was so fun!" Jack said. + +"I know, let's do it again tomorrow," Lily suggested. + +And so, they dug for treasure every day with their spades and found many more coins. They were the happiest friends in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to go on adventures with her teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles. One day, they went for a walk in the forest and found an unusual chest. + +Lily and Mr. Snuggles looked at the chest and wondered what could be inside. They decided to open it and found a map that led to a treasure. They were so excited and decided to go on a treasure hunt. + +They followed the map and went through the forest, across the river, and up a big hill. Finally, they found the treasure! It was a chest filled with gold coins and shiny jewels. Lily and Mr. Snuggles were so happy and decided to share the treasure with all their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. Lily loved to hug Teddy. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her closet. Lily was frustrated because she didn't want to clean her closet. She wanted to play with Teddy instead. But then, Lily had an idea. She decided to hug Teddy while she cleaned her closet. It made her feel better and she was able to clean her closet without feeling frustrated anymore. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went outside to play. It was very cold outside, so she put on her warm coat and hat. She played with her ball for a while, but then she got tired and wanted to go back inside. + +When she got inside, her mom asked her how she was feeling. Lily said she was fine, but her mom could tell she was still a little cold. So, her mom made her some hot chocolate to warm her up. + +Lily drank the hot chocolate and felt much better. Her mom asked her if she wanted to play a guessing game. Lily loved guessing games! Her mom thought of an animal and Lily had to guess what it was. After a few tries, Lily finally guessed that it was a cat. She was so happy that she jumped up and down. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy truck that he loved to play with. One day, Tim saw a thief take his toy truck and run away. Tim was very sad. + +But then, a crazy idea came to Tim's mind. He ran to his dad's truck and asked him to load it with all the toys he could find. Tim's dad asked him why he wanted to do that, and Tim explained about the thief who took his toy truck. + +Tim's dad smiled and helped him load the truck with all the toys. Tim felt happy again because he had so many toys to play with. He forgot about the thief and played with his new toys all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, he went outside to play with his ball. Suddenly, he saw a big, bright lightning in the sky. It was very scary and made him jump. + +After a few minutes, the sky became dark and it started to rain. Timmy ran to find shelter under a tree. But then, the tree split into two pieces because of the strong wind. Timmy was lucky that he wasn't hurt. + +He realized that playing outside during a storm is not safe. So, he went back inside his house and cuddled with his favorite teddy bear. From that day on, Timmy always listened to his parents when they told him to stay inside during a storm. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the beach with his family. He loved playing in the sand and watching the big waves. One day, Timmy saw a man surfing on the blue waves. He thought it looked so cool! + +Timmy asked his dad if he could try surfing too. His dad said he was too little to surf, but they could settle for building sandcastles instead. Timmy was a little sad, but he still had fun building a big blue castle with his dad. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy and his family packed up their things and headed home. Timmy was tired but happy. He couldn't wait to come back to the beach and maybe try surfing one day when he was bigger. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and climb trees. One day, Timmy climbed really high up a tree and got stuck. He called out for help. + +Luckily, his hero, his mommy, heard him and came to clean up the mess. She climbed up the tree and rescued Timmy. Timmy was so happy and gave his mommy a big hug. "Mommy, you're my hero! You saved me from the tree," Timmy said. + +Mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help you, Timmy. Now let's go home and clean up for dinner." Timmy and his mommy went home and cleaned up together. They had a delicious dinner and Timmy went to bed dreaming of climbing even higher tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a lovely day at the park with her mom. They played on the swings and had a picnic. But then, her mom had to go to the office. + +Lily didn't want her mom to leave, so she tried to pull her back. But her mom said she had to go to work. + +Lily felt sad and lonely without her mom. She decided to go find her at the office. When she got there, she saw her mom working at a desk. But when Lily tried to pull her mom away from her work, her mom got angry and yelled at her. + +Lily was so upset that she ran out of the office and got lost. She couldn't find her way back home. She cried and cried until a kind stranger found her and took her to the police station. They eventually found her mom, but Lily never forgot the scary feeling of being lost and alone. +Once upon a time, there was a big green boat on the sea. The boat had a big anchor that helped it stay in one place. The boat was so big that it could fit many people and things inside. + +One day, a little boy came to the boat and looked at it. He wanted to go on the boat and see what was inside. His mom suggested that they ask the captain if they could come aboard. The captain said yes and the little boy was very happy. + +The little boy went inside the boat and saw many different things. He saw a big room with lots of chairs, a kitchen with lots of food, and even a room with a big TV. The little boy had so much fun on the big green boat with the anchor that kept it in one place. +There was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden. One day, she found a lovely flower. It was pink and smelled sweet. She picked it up and held it in her palm. + +Suddenly, her big brother came and asked her what she was doing. Lily didn't know, so she just shrugged. Her brother laughed and said, "You look silly holding a flower like that!" Lily felt a little sad, but she didn't want to show it. So she just shrugged again and ran off to play with her toys. + +Later that day, Lily's mom saw the flower in her palm and said, "Oh, how lovely! Where did you find it?" Lily smiled and felt happy again. She showed her mom the flower and they put it in a vase together. From then on, Lily always felt proud of her lovely flower. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and planes. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. They decided to have a race with their cars. Timmy's car was red and Billy's car was blue. + +"Ready, set, go!" shouted Timmy. + +They raced around the room, but Timmy's car was faster and he won the race. Billy said, "You're so fast! I wish I had a missile like your car." + +Timmy said, "Missiles are bad. They can hurt people. Let's play with our cars instead." + +They played with their cars for a while longer until it was time for Billy to go home. Timmy was happy he won the race, but he was even happier that he taught Billy about the dangers of missiles. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to go to the museum with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily wanted to go to the museum, but her mommy and daddy were busy. + +Lily was upset and said to her mommy, "I want to go to the museum, please." Her mommy said, "I'm sorry, sweetie, but we can't go today. Maybe we can go tomorrow." Lily was still upset, but she understood. + +The next day, Lily's mommy and daddy took her to the museum. Lily was so happy and excited. She saw lots of cool things like dinosaur bones and paintings. Lily said to her mommy and daddy, "Thank you for taking me to the museum. I had so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a big dragon. He was very noisy and scared all the animals in the forest. One day, a little birdie saw the dragon struggling to breathe. The birdie felt sorry for the dragon and wanted to help him. + +The birdie flew to the dragon and asked if he was okay. The dragon said no and explained that he had something stuck in his throat. The birdie offered to help and flew into the dragon's mouth. The birdie saw a big bone stuck in the dragon's throat and pulled it out. + +The dragon was very grateful and thanked the little birdie. From that day on, the dragon was no longer noisy and all the animals in the forest were happy. They knew that the little birdie had helped the dragon and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat went to the harbor to get some fish. The fish were very tasty! But then, a fierce storm came. The boat was shaking and the waves were big. But the boat was strong and it did not sink. Finally, the storm stopped and the boat went back home with lots of fish. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park, but one day she saw a scary dog. The dog had big teeth and Lily was scared. She wanted to run away, but she was too scared to move. + +Suddenly, the scary dog started to run towards her. Lily knew she had to do something to be safe. She remembered her mommy telling her to grab something if she ever felt scared. So, she grabbed a stick and held it up high. + +The scary dog saw the stick and ran away. Lily was safe again. She felt proud of herself for being brave and for knowing what to do. From that day on, she always carried a stick with her when she went to the park, just in case she needed to be safe again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look up at the sky and see the stars and planets. One day, Timmy's dad took him to the planetarium to see all the planets up close. Timmy felt so excited and happy. + +But then, Timmy saw a planet that looked fake. It was made of plastic and didn't look real at all. Timmy felt confused and sad. He asked his dad why there was a fake planet in the planetarium. His dad explained that sometimes people make fake things to help us learn and understand better. + +Timmy felt better knowing that even though the planet was fake, he could still learn something from it. He left the planetarium feeling happy and excited to learn more about the real planets in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her friends. One day, they were playing in the park when they saw a mosquito. Lily's friend said, "Oh no, a mosquito! We have to hurry and go inside before it bites us!" + +Lily was scared of mosquitoes because they can make you sick. She said, "I don't want to get bitten by a mosquito. Let's hurry and go inside!" They ran as fast as they could to get away from the mosquito. + +As they were walking inside, Lily's mom saw them and asked why they were in such a hurry. Lily told her about the mosquito, and her mom said, "That's crazy! You don't have to be scared of mosquitoes. Just put on some bug spray and you'll be fine." + +Lily learned that she didn't have to be afraid of mosquitoes as long as she took the right precautions. She also learned that sometimes, things that seem scary or crazy can be easily solved with a little bit of knowledge and preparation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world. One day, she found a big flower in her garden. She wanted to pick it, but her mom said, "No, Lily. We can't allow that. The flower needs to grow big and strong." + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a butterfly. She followed it until she came across a pond. She put her thumb in the water and felt how cold it was. She giggled and splashed around. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. It was her neighbor's dog barking. She was scared, but her mom told her not to be ignorant. She explained that the dog was just saying hello and wanted to be friends. From then on, Lily wasn't afraid of the dog anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods. One day, she found an interesting log. She picked it up and looked at it closely. "I wonder what's inside?" she thought. So, she tried to open the log. She pulled and pulled, but it wouldn't open. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise. It was a little squirrel! The squirrel said, "Hello, Lily! What are you trying to do?" Lily said, "I'm trying to open this log to see what's inside." The squirrel replied, "Oh, I know how to open it! Let me help you." + +Together, they pulled the log apart and inside, they found a little treasure! It was a shiny rock. Lily was so happy and thanked the squirrel for his help. From that day on, Lily and the squirrel became the best of friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute teddy bear that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to clean her messy wardrobe. Lily didn't want to do it, but she knew she had to listen to her mommy. + +As she was cleaning, she found a beautiful dress that she had forgotten about. She showed it to her mommy and her mommy replied, "That's a pretty dress, Lily!" Lily was happy to hear that. She put on the dress and twirled around the room with her teddy bear. + +After playing for a while, Lily realized that her wardrobe was now clean and organized. She was proud of herself and showed her mommy. Her mommy was happy and said, "Good job, Lily!" Lily smiled and hugged her mommy and her teddy bear. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her wardrobe clean and tidy. +Once there was a shy little bird named Pip. Pip liked to sing in the trees, but she was too scared to sing when other animals were around. One day, Pip decided to fly to a new tree where she could sing without anyone watching. + +As Pip flew, she saw a big, scary cat. The cat looked hungry and was getting closer and closer to Pip. Pip was so scared that she paused in midair. She didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a group of friendly birds flew by and saw Pip in trouble. They quickly swooped down and scared the cat away. Pip was so grateful that she sang the most beautiful song she had ever sung. From that day on, Pip wasn't so shy anymore and sang for all to hear. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy tank in his room. But one day, Timmy accidentally broke his tank while playing. He was very sad and started to cry. + +His mommy came into the room and saw Timmy crying. She asked him what happened. Timmy told her about his broken tank. His mommy hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I will comfort you. We can fix your tank together." Timmy felt calm and happy again. + +Together, they fixed the tank and Timmy was so happy to play with it again. He thanked his mommy for helping him and giving him comfort. From that day on, Timmy knew that whenever he was sad, his mommy would be there to calm him down and make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly girl named Lily. She loved to swing on the swing at the park. She would go higher and higher until she felt like she was flying! + +One day, Lily went to the beach with her family. They walked along the shore and collected seashells. Lily loved the sound of the waves crashing on the shore. + +After collecting seashells, Lily saw a swing hanging from a tree. She ran over to it and started swinging. It was so much fun to swing with the ocean breeze blowing through her hair. + +Lily had a jolly time swinging on the beach, feeling the sand between her toes and the wind in her hair. She couldn't wait to come back and swing again! +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max was so adorable with his fluffy fur and wagging tail. He loved to play with his toys and go for walks with his owner. + +One day, Max and his owner went to the park to play. Max was having so much fun running around and chasing his ball. But then, he saw a big dog coming towards him. Max got scared and ran away. + +His owner noticed that Max was afraid and decided to reverse their direction and go to a different part of the park. As they walked, they saw a guard standing near the entrance. The guard smiled and waved at Max, who wagged his tail happily. + +Max and his owner played in the new area of the park and had a great time. As they were leaving, they saw the big dog again. But this time, Max wasn't afraid. He remembered the guard and felt safe. Max even wagged his tail at the big dog, who ended up being friendly too. Max and his owner went home happy and tired from their fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play by the river. One day, she saw a cute otter swimming in the water. She was so happy to see it, she shouted, "Hi otter! What are you doing?" + +The otter replied, "I'm looking for a good spot to lay down and rest. I've been swimming for a long time." + +Lily felt grateful to the otter for talking to her. She said, "I can show you a nice place to lay down. Come with me!" + +So, they walked together until they found a cozy spot by the riverbank. The otter lay down and closed its eyes, feeling very grateful to Lily for helping it find a comfortable place to rest. From that day on, they became good friends and would often play together by the river. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read her dictionary and learn new words. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to go to the park. + +Lily replied, "Yes, please! But first, can I take a nap? I'm feeling tired." + +"Of course, sweetie," her mom said. "We can go after your nap." + +Lily took a calm nap and woke up feeling refreshed. She grabbed her dictionary and headed to the park with her mom. As they walked, Lily saw a boy crying on a bench. + +She asked him, "What's wrong?" + +The boy replied, "I lost my toy. I can't find it anywhere." + +Lily looked up the word "lost" in her dictionary and explained it to the boy. Then, they searched for his toy together. They found it under a tree and the boy was so happy. + +Lily felt proud that she could help someone with her dictionary. She and her mom continued to play at the park, enjoying the rest of their day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved muffins and always asked her mommy to bake her some. One day, her mommy brought home a new muffin recipe book. Lily was so excited to try out the new recipes. + +As they were baking muffins, Lily's mommy told her, "Be careful, the oven is very hot. We need to prevent any accidents." Lily nodded her head and promised to be careful. + +As they waited for the muffins to bake, Lily's little brother came into the kitchen. He asked, "What are you making?" Lily replied, "We're making new muffins!" + +Finally, the muffins were ready and they all sat down to enjoy them. Lily's mommy was happy that they were able to prevent any accidents and they all enjoyed their delicious new muffins. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl. The owl had a big nose and liked to nap during the day. One day, while the owl was napping, a little mouse came along. The mouse saw the owl's big nose and thought it looked funny. The mouse asked the owl why it had such a big nose. The wise owl told the little mouse that it helped him smell better. The mouse thought that was very interesting and decided to take a nap next to the owl. From that day on, the mouse and the owl became good friends and would nap together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to imagine all sorts of things, like being a princess or a superhero. One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw her neighbor, Mrs. Smith, painting a picture. Mrs. Smith had a big, cheerful smile on her face. + +Lily went over to say hello. "What are you doing, Mrs. Smith?" she asked. + +"I'm painting a picture of a beautiful flower," Mrs. Smith replied. "Do you like to paint, Lily?" + +Lily nodded her head excitedly. "Yes, I do! I have a brush at home that I use to paint with. Maybe you can teach me how to paint like you?" + +Mrs. Smith smiled at Lily. "Of course, I would love to teach you. Imagine all the wonderful things you can create with a brush and some paint!" +Once upon a time, there was a zebra named Ziggy. Ziggy was very adventurous and loved to explore the jungle. One day, while Ziggy was walking, he saw a big elephant. Ziggy was scared and started to tremble. + +The elephant asked, "Why are you trembling little zebra?" + +Ziggy replied, "I'm scared of you, Mr. Elephant. You are so big and I'm just a little zebra." + +The elephant laughed and said, "Don't be afraid little one. I won't hurt you. In fact, I can be your friend and we can explore the jungle together." + +Ziggy was happy to hear this and they both went on an adventurous journey through the jungle. From that day on, Ziggy learned that sometimes it's good to be brave and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety. Tweety lived in a nest in the woods with his mommy and daddy birdie. One day, Tweety got upset because he wanted to fly high up in the sky like the big birdies. + +So, Tweety decided to escape from his nest and fly up high. He flapped his wings and flew up, up, up! He saw the trees and the clouds and felt very happy. + +But then, Tweety realized that he didn't know how to get back down. He was scared and didn't want to fall. Luckily, his mommy and daddy birdie saw him and flew up to help him. They showed him how to fly back down safely. From then on, Tweety was happy to fly up high, but also happy to stay close to his family in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her family went to the park to have a picnic. Suddenly, Lily's mom saw a big storm coming. She was frightened because they didn't bring an umbrella. + +Lily's dad reminded her that they had a big blanket to cover them. They quickly packed up their things and ran to the car. The storm was getting closer and the wind was blowing hard. + +When they got in the car, Lily's mom wrapped the blanket around them and they watched the storm from the safety of their car. Lily was scared at first, but her mom and dad held her hand and made her feel safe. After a while, the storm passed and the sun came out again. They all breathed a sigh of relief and continued their picnic inside the car. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and look at pictures in her dictionary. One day, Lily saw a beautiful flower in her garden. It was rare and she wanted to keep it forever. She picked the flower and put it in a vase. + +But then, Lily's mom came and saw the flower. She told Lily that cutting flowers was not good because it hurt the plant. Lily felt sad and realized that she should not have cut the flower. She learned that we should take care of nature and not harm it. From that day on, Lily promised to only admire the flowers in her garden and not cut them. +Once upon a time, there was a woman named Lily. She was very successful and worked very hard. One day, Lily decided to go to the park to play. She saw a little girl who wanted to play on the swings, but her mom wouldn't allow her. + +Lily went over to the mom and asked if the little girl could play on the swings. The mom said yes and the little girl was very happy. Lily felt happy too because she was able to help someone. + +After playing on the swings, Lily went back to work feeling even more successful than before. She realized that helping others can make you feel even better than achieving success on your own. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti with tomato sauce. Her mom would cook it for her every Friday night. + +One day, Lily's mom warned her not to be foolish and leave the spaghetti out too long. She said it would spoil and make her sick. Lily promised to be careful. + +Later that night, Lily forgot to put away the leftover spaghetti. She went to bed and didn't think about it again. The next morning, Lily woke up feeling sick. Her mom knew right away what had happened. The spoiled spaghetti had made her sick. + +From then on, Lily was more careful with her food. She never wanted to feel sick again. And her mom always reminded her not to be foolish with her food. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch his favorite cartoons. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play on the swings. While Timmy was swinging, he saw a big dog running towards him. + +Timmy started to panic and screamed, "Mommy, help!" His mom quickly ran over and picked him up. The dog just wanted to play, but Timmy was scared. + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom went home and looked at some pictures on the computer. Timmy saw an image of a cat and got really excited. He said, "Look, Mommy! A kitty!" + +But then, Timmy accidentally clicked on a picture of an angry face. He didn't like it and said, "That face is not nice. It's angry." His mom explained that sometimes people get angry, but it's important to stay calm and talk about our feelings. Timmy nodded and felt better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I'm sleepy. Can you give me a massage?" Her mommy said, "Of course, my dear. Lie down and close your eyes." + +As Lily was getting her massage, she heard a loud noise outside. She asked her mommy, "Mommy, what's that noise?" Her mommy said, "It's just the rain. It's pouring outside." + +Lily felt safe and cozy as she listened to the rain pouring outside. She closed her eyes and fell asleep while her mommy continued to massage her. When she woke up, she felt refreshed and happy. She said to her mommy, "Thank you for the massage. I feel much better now." Her mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, my sweet Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who grew wheat. He was very organized and kept all his tools in neat rows. One day, he went out to his field and saw a little bird sitting on a wheat stalk. The bird started to whistle a happy tune. The farmer smiled and whistled back at the bird. They had a little whistle conversation. The farmer was so happy to have a new friend. From that day on, the bird came to visit him every day and they would whistle together in the wheat field. The farmer's life became even more organized and happy with his new bird friend. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a small house. He had a clear view of the beautiful mountains from his window. But he would often complain about his life and how he was all alone. + +One day, a kind lady came to visit him and offered him some company. The old man was happy and they spent the day chatting and laughing. + +But as the sun began to set, the lady had to leave. The old man begged her to stay, but she had to go. As she walked away, the old man felt a sense of sadness and loneliness return. + +Days went by and the old man continued to complain about his life. But he never forgot the kind lady who had visited him. One day, he decided to go out and search for her. But he got lost in the mountains and couldn't find his way back. As night fell, he realized he was all alone and began to cry. Sadly, no one ever found him and he was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a nice lady named Miss Polly. She had a big box of cookies that she loved to share with everyone. One day, she met a little girl named Lily. Miss Polly offered Lily a cookie and Lily was very happy. + +Lily and Miss Polly talked about their favorite memories while they ate cookies. Lily remembered her birthday party with balloons and cake. Miss Polly remembered when she went to the beach with her family. They both had polite manners and said "please" and "thank you" to each other. + +After they finished the cookies, Miss Polly gave Lily a hug and said goodbye. Lily went home with a happy memory of her new friend and the delicious cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods near her house. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help gather some wood for the fire. Lily didn't want to help because she thought it was boring. She started to complain to her mom that she wanted to play instead. + +Her mom explained to her that they needed the wood to keep warm and cook their food. Lily decided to help her mom anyway. They went to the woods and started to gather the wood. As they were working, Lily noticed all the different types of wood and how they looked. She thought it was interesting and not boring at all. + +After they finished gathering the wood, they went back to the house and started the fire. Lily was happy that she helped her mom and learned something new about the woods. From that day on, she didn't complain about gathering wood and enjoyed exploring the woods even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to jump in puddles. She had a nice yellow raincoat and boots that made a fun sound when she jumped. One day, Lily saw a big truck coming down the street. It was carrying a lot of dirt and rocks. + +Lily's mom said, "Be careful, Lily. That truck might destroy the puddles you like to jump in." + +Lily looked at the truck and then at the puddles. She didn't want the puddles to go away. So, she ran to the puddles and jumped in them as much as she could. The truck drove by and Lily was happy to see that the puddles were still there. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went for a walk. They saw that the truck had dumped all the dirt and rocks in a field. Lily's mom said, "Look, Lily. The truck didn't destroy the puddles, but it made a big hill for you to climb and play on." + +Lily was excited and ran to the hill. She climbed to the top and looked down at the puddles. She smiled and said, "Nice hill. Nice puddles. I love to play!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's parent took her to the park. The park was amazing! There were swings, slides, and lots of green grass to run on. + +Lily's parent watched her step carefully on the playground. They wanted to make sure she was safe. Lily had so much fun, she didn't want to leave. But her parent said it was time to go home. + +On the way home, Lily told her parent how amazing the park was. She couldn't wait to go back and play again. When they got home, Lily went to bed with a big smile on her face, dreaming about all the fun she had at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a big band. They played music that made everyone happy. But one day, the band got very messy. They spilled drinks and food all over the stage. The band members were sad and stressed. + +Then, a wise owl came to help. The owl told the band to relax and take deep breaths. They closed their eyes and breathed in and out. Slowly, they started to feel better. + +The owl helped clean up the messy stage and the band played again. This time, they played even better than before. Everyone danced and had fun. And the band learned that sometimes it's important to relax and take a break. +Once upon a time, there was a big red truck. The truck was very impressive because it had a loud horn and shiny wheels. The truck belonged to a man named Joe who liked to work hard every day. + +One day, Joe decided to take his truck to the store to buy some jelly. He loved jelly because it was sweet and tasty. When he got to the store, he saw a little girl who was crying. Joe asked her what was wrong and she said she lost her teddy bear. + +Joe felt bad for the little girl, so he used his impressive truck to help her find her teddy bear. They looked everywhere and finally found it in the back of the store. The little girl was so happy and gave Joe a big hug. Joe felt good because he was able to help someone in need. + +From that day on, Joe's truck was not just impressive, but also helpful. He continued to work hard and help others whenever he could. And he always made sure to have some jelly in his truck for a sweet treat. +Once upon a time, two friends named Timmy and Sally were walking to the park. Timmy said, "Let's race to the park, Sally!" Sally replied, "Okay, but I want ice-cream when we get there." Timmy said, "Me too!" + +They started to run as fast as they could. Timmy was very fast and Sally was slower. Sally said, "Wait for me, Timmy! You're too light and fast!" Timmy stopped and waited for Sally. They walked together to the ice-cream truck at the park. + +But then, they saw that there was only one ice-cream left. They both wanted it, but they didn't want to fight. Timmy said, "Let's share it, Sally. Half for you and half for me." Sally smiled and said, "That's a good idea, Timmy. Sharing is better than racing!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved playing with his toys. One day, he decided to make a ship out of his blocks. He stacked them up high and made a big boat. + +Timmy was so excited to play with his new ship. He imagined sailing on the wild sea with his toy animals. Suddenly, his little sister came in and asked, "Can I play too?" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Of course! Let's go on an adventure together!" They both played with the ship and had lots of fun. Timmy was happy he could share his toy with his sister. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. In the tree, there was an owl. The owl was very high up in the tree. One day, a girl came to the tree. She wanted to see the owl. She tried to climb the tree, but she couldn't get high enough. The owl saw her and flew down to her. The girl was so happy to see the owl. She asked the owl if she could get a ride on its back. The owl said yes and the girl got on the owl's back. They flew high up in the sky together. The girl was so happy to get to ride on the owl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She saw a big, nosy dog and wanted to pet it. Her parents said no, but Lily didn't listen. + +That night, Lily went to bed and had a dream about the dog. In the dream, the dog led her to a sink that was filled with water. The dog barked and Lily fell in the sink. She woke up scared and told her parents about the dream. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and saw the dog again. This time, she ran up to pet it. The dog got scared and bit Lily. She fell into a sink and got hurt. Her parents rushed her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had to stay in the hospital for a long time and couldn't play with her toys anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the snow. One day, Lily went outside to play in the snow, but she saw that the snow was gone. She felt sad. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, where did the snow go?" Mommy told her that the snow melted because it was getting warmer. Lily replied, "Oh no! What can we do now?" Mommy said, "Let's discuss what else we can do when the snow is gone." + +They talked about how they could play with toys, read books, and make crafts. Lily felt happy again because she realized that even though the snow was gone, there were still many fun things to do. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and soar like a superhero. One day, Blue saw a beautiful vase in a garden. The vase was shiny and colorful, and Blue wanted to take a closer look. + +Blue flew down to the garden and landed on the vase. But as soon as Blue landed, the vase fell and broke into many pieces. Blue felt confused and sad. Suddenly, a little girl came running towards Blue. + +"Did you break my vase?" she asked. + +Blue didn't know what to say. "I'm sorry," said Blue. + +"It's okay," said the little girl. "I can fix it with glue." + +Blue felt happy that the little girl wasn't angry anymore. "Thank you," said Blue. "I won't land on things anymore." + +From that day on, Blue only soared in the sky and never landed on anything again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Crabby. Crabby lived in a shell by the sea. One day, Crabby was feeling very tired and wanted to sleep. + +Crabby said, "I want to sleep now." + +But then, Crabby noticed that the shell was not open. Crabby tried to open the shell but it was too hard. + +Suddenly, Crabby's friend, a seagull named Seagully, flew by and said, "Hello Crabby! What's wrong?" + +"I want to sleep but my shell is not open," said Crabby. + +Seagully said, "Let me help you!" And with one big swoop, Seagully opened the shell for Crabby. + +Crabby was so happy and said, "Thank you Seagully! Now I can sleep." And with that, Crabby crawled inside the open shell and fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the wild forest near her home. One day, she found a lost puppy and decided to take him home. + +Lily picked up the puppy and said, "Don't worry little puppy, I will deliver you to your home." The puppy licked her face and wagged his tail. + +Lily walked through the forest, holding the puppy tightly. Suddenly, she heard a voice say, "Hello there, little girl. What do you have there?" It was a kind lady who lived in a house nearby. + +Lily replied, "I found a lost puppy and I'm taking him home." + +The lady smiled and said, "That's very kind of you. I'm sure the puppy's family will be very happy to have him back." Lily continued on her way, feeling proud that she could help the lost puppy find his home. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots that grew in the ground. One day, Benny found a big carrot with a long root and decided to pull it out of the ground. But the carrot was stuck and Benny couldn't pull it out. + +Suddenly, a tortoise named Tommy came by and saw Benny struggling. Tommy said, "I can help you pull the carrot out, but you have to promise to tell me a joke." Benny agreed and Tommy pulled the carrot out of the ground with ease. + +Benny told Tommy a joke and they both laughed. But then, Benny realized that Tommy was very slow and couldn't keep up with him. Benny started to make fun of Tommy's slow pace and Tommy felt sad. Benny realized his mistake and apologized to Tommy. From that day on, they became good friends and Benny learned that it's not nice to joke about others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a man with a big red balloon. She wanted the balloon, so she went up to the man and said, "Can I have your balloon, please?" + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, but first, can you wave to me?" Lily waved her hand and the man gave her the balloon. It was so attractive and shiny. + +Lily played with the balloon for a while, but then she accidentally let it go. It flew up into the sky and disappeared. She felt sad and started to cry. The man saw her crying and came over to ask what was wrong. + +Lily told him what happened and the man said, "Don't worry, I have some gas in my car. We can go get another balloon." Lily was happy again and they went to get a new balloon together. From that day on, Lily always waved to the man when she saw him in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little fishy named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the big blue sea all day long. One day, he met a friendly crab named Crabby. + +"Hi there, Fin! What are you doing today?" asked Crabby. + +"I'm swimming in the sea. It's so much fun!" replied Fin. + +Crabby looked at Fin's green scales and said, "Wow, you're so pretty! I wish I had a green wardrobe like you." + +Fin giggled and said, "I don't have a wardrobe, silly crab. I'm a fishy!" + +They both laughed and continued to swim together. From that day on, Fin and Crabby became the best of friends and swam in the sea every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures with her mom in the big city. One day, they decided to take the subway to a new place they had never been before. When they got off the subway, Lily saw a shiny penny on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +As they were walking, Lily's mom noticed that Lily had a stubborn look on her face. "What's wrong, Lily?" her mom asked. "I want to keep the penny," Lily said, rubbing the penny in her pocket. "But we can't keep things that don't belong to us," her mom explained. "It's important to always do the right thing." + +Lily thought about what her mom said and realized that she should return the penny to its rightful owner. They walked back to the subway station and asked if anyone had lost a penny. A kind man said it was his and thanked Lily for being honest. Lily felt proud of herself for doing the right thing and learned that honesty is always the best policy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her dolls when she started to feel very tired. She let out a big yawn and said, "I think it's time for a nap!" + +As she was getting ready for bed, she noticed a persistent itch on her shirt. She looked down and saw a loose thread. "Oh no!" she exclaimed. "My shirt is coming apart!" + +Her mom came to check on her and saw the thread. "Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "I'll fix it for you." And with that, Lily crawled into bed and fell fast asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new toy plane that she loved to play with. One day, Lily and her mom went for a walk in the park. Lily brought her plane with her. + +As they were walking, Lily saw a boy playing with a ball. She wanted to play with him too. "Can I play with you?" she asked the boy. But the boy said no and kept playing by himself. + +Lily felt sad and wanted to go home. But then she remembered her new plane. She took it out of her pocket and started to fly it around. The boy saw her playing and came over to watch. "That's a cool plane," he said. Lily smiled and let him play with it too. They became friends and played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park. One day, she saw a spark on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! A spark!" she said. Her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. Sparks can be hot." + +Lily held the spark carefully and whispered to it, "I love you, little spark." She wanted to keep it forever. But then she heard a voice. "Excuse me, little girl. Can I have my spark back?" It was a man who had dropped his lighter. + +Lily gave the spark back to the man and he thanked her. "You're very quiet, little girl. What's your name?" he asked. "My name is Lily," she said. "I love playing in the park." The man smiled and said, "I love playing in the park too. Maybe we can play together sometime." Lily smiled and said, "That sounds like fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly and sing all day long. One day, Tweetie saw a big, juicy melon in a field. Tweetie wanted to eat it, but it was too big to carry. + +Tweetie asked his friends for help, but they were all too busy. So, Tweetie decided to wait until the farmer came to pick the melon. When the farmer arrived, Tweetie flew down and asked for a piece of the melon. The farmer was kind and gave Tweetie a slice. + +Tweetie was very happy and ate the melon. He then flew away and gazed at the beautiful sky. Tweetie learned that it's always safe to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a big beach. The sand was warm and the sun was bright. A little girl went to the beach to play. She made a big castle with the sand. She was happy because she created something big. + +But then, the tide came in. It was a big tide and it washed away the little girl's castle. She was sad because her creation was gone. She cried and went back home. + +The little girl's mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, we can create something new tomorrow." The little girl smiled and went to bed. But she never forgot about her big castle that was washed away by the large tide. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Every morning, her mommy would wake her up and they would go to the bathroom together. Lily loved the bathroom because it had a big mirror where she could see herself. + +One day, Lily's mommy bought her a new alarm clock. It was very dependable and would wake her up every morning with a loud noise. Lily was so happy because now she could wake up on her own and go to the bathroom without mommy's help. + +From that day on, Lily would wake up early every morning and run to the bathroom to brush her teeth and wash her face. She felt so grown up and proud of herself for being so dependable with her new alarm clock. And every morning, she would look in the mirror and smile at herself, feeling happy and confident. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look for insects. One day, she found a butterfly with pretty wings. She wanted to send it to her grandma as a gift. + +Lily put the butterfly in a jar and asked her mommy to help her send it to her grandma. Her mommy said they could put the jar in a box and mail it to her grandma. + +When her grandma got the box, she was so happy and said Lily was a gifted little girl. She loved the butterfly and put it in her garden so it could fly around with its pretty wings. +Once upon a time, there was a big parade. All the people were happy and they marched down the street. They had balloons and music and they danced. There was a big judge who watched the parade. He wore a black robe and a white wig. He looked very important. + +One man in the parade had a big float with lots of candy. All the children were envious and wanted some candy. The man threw candy to the children and they were very happy. The judge saw this and smiled. He thought that the man was very kind to share his candy. The parade ended and everyone went home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat pasta. She would eat pasta every day if she could. One day, Lily's mom made her some pasta for lunch. But Lily couldn't open the jar of sauce. The lid was stubborn and wouldn't budge. + +Lily tried and tried to open the jar, but she couldn't do it. She was getting frustrated and upset. That's when her mom came to help. She showed Lily how to unlock the lid and open the jar. Lily felt happy and proud that she learned something new. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things can be stubborn and hard to do, but with a little help, we can unlock our potential and achieve our goals. And sometimes, we might even learn something new along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he saw a giant walking by his house. The giant was very tall and had a big smile on his face. + +Timmy was scared at first, but the giant said, "Don't be afraid, little one. I am friendly." Timmy felt better and asked the giant, "What are you doing here?" + +The giant replied, "I am here to prepare for a big race. I need to get thin and fast!" Timmy was curious and asked, "Can I help you prepare?" The giant smiled and said, "Of course, little one. Let's get started!" + +So, Timmy and the giant worked together to prepare for the race. They ran around the backyard, did some exercises, and ate healthy snacks. In the end, the giant felt much better and thanked Timmy for his help. Timmy was happy to have made a new friend and couldn't wait to see the giant win the race. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the park. He liked to run around and play with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. He started to climb, but then he slipped and fell down. He wasn't hurt, but he was a little scared. + +As he was walking home, Timmy saw a man holding a spear. The man was using it to catch fish in the river. Timmy thought the spear was really cool and wanted to play with it. But the man said no, because it was dangerous. Timmy felt frustrated because he really wanted to play with the spear. + +When he got home, Timmy told his mom about his day. She hugged him and said that sometimes things don't go the way we want them to, but that's okay. She gave him a cookie and Timmy felt a little better. He decided that next time he would be more careful when climbing trees and maybe he could find something else to play with that was just as cool as a spear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a black cat named Mittens. One day, Lily was playing outside when she noticed her shoe was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Just then, Mittens walked up to her with her shoe in his mouth. "Mittens, you found my shoe! Thank you!" said Lily. Mittens meowed and settled down next to her. + +"Lily, why is your shoe black?" asked Mittens. "Because it's my favorite color," said Lily. "Oh, okay," said Mittens. They both sat there and watched the birds fly by. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Benny. Benny loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in his feathers. He would soar over the trees and the houses, feeling free and happy. + +One day, Benny saw a shiny trophy on a windowsill. He wanted it so badly that he flew down to take it. But as he grabbed the trophy in his beak, he accidentally knocked over a flower pot and made a big mess. Benny felt embarrassed and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a kind little girl saw what happened and came to help. She cleaned up the mess and gave Benny a hug. Benny realized that it was better to be honest and ask for help than to take something that wasn't his. From then on, he continued to soar through the sky, feeling happy and free. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emma who was very intelligent. Emma knew a lot of things and could help Lily with her schoolwork. One day, Lily wanted to borrow Emma's favorite book. Emma said yes, but only if Lily promised to take good care of it. + +Lily was so happy and stood up to give Emma a big hug. She loved her sister so much! She took the book and read it every night before bed. She was very careful not to rip any pages or get it dirty. When she was done reading it, she gave it back to Emma with a big smile on her face. + +Emma was proud of Lily for being responsible and taking good care of her book. She gave Lily a big hug and said she could borrow any of her books anytime she wanted. From that day on, Lily and Emma shared lots of books and learned many new things together. They were the best of friends and always stood by each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite color was green. One day, she was playing with her toy car when suddenly it broke. + +"Oh no!" cried Lily. "My car is broken. Can you fix it, Mommy?" + +"Yes, I can fix it," said her mommy. "But first, let's do a quiz. What color is the grass?" + +"It's green!" exclaimed Lily. + +"Good job!" said her mommy. "Now, let's fix your car so you can play with it again." + +Lily watched as her mommy fixed the car. Soon, it was good as new. "Thank you, Mommy!" said Lily. "Now I can play with my green car again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her favorite bell. One day, Lily accidentally dropped her bell and it broke into many pieces. She was so sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and suggested they could fix the bell together. Lily was happy to hear that and they started to glue the pieces back together. After a while, the bell was fixed and it looked as good as new! + +Lily rang the bell and it made a beautiful sound. She was very happy and said to her mom, "Thank you for helping me fix my bell. It's not broken anymore!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help." +Once upon a time, there was a big, big dog named Max. Max was enormous and very friendly. One day, Max was walking in the park when he saw a small puppy named Spot. + +"Hello, Spot!" Max said. "Do you want to play?" + +"Yes, please!" Spot replied. + +Max and Spot ran and played together. But then, another dog came and started to fight with Max. + +"Stop!" Spot yelled. "Don't fight!" + +Max listened to Spot and stopped fighting. The other dog snapped at Max, but Max just walked away. + +"Thanks, Spot," Max said. "You're a good friend." + +And Max and Spot continued to play together, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came to visit him. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's black toy car, but Timmy didn't want to share it. + +After a while, Timmy realized that it wasn't nice to keep his toy car all to himself. So, Timmy decided to lend his black toy car to Billy. Billy was very happy and thanked Timmy for being a good friend. + +Later that day, Timmy and Billy went outside to play. They found an unknown object in the grass. Timmy and Billy didn't know what it was, so they decided to ask Timmy's mom for help. Timmy's mom told them that it was a rock and that it was safe to touch. Timmy and Billy were relieved to know what the unknown object was. They continued to play with their toys and had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and would spend hours making colorful pictures with her little brushes. One day, Lily wanted to deliver her painting to her grandma who lived far away. + +Lily's mommy said she couldn't go alone because it was too far, but Lily didn't want to wait. She decided to sneak out and go by herself. She walked and walked until she got lost and didn't know how to get to her grandma's house. + +Lily started to cry, but then remembered her painting. She thought if she could find someone to deliver it, they might help her too. She asked a nice lady passing by if she could deliver her painting to her grandma. The lady agreed and took Lily's painting. Soon after, Lily's grandma arrived to pick her up and they were reunited. Lily was so happy that her little painting was delivered and she got to see her grandma again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color. One day, she wanted to make a special picture for her mommy. She asked her mommy for a blouse to use. + +Her mommy gave her a white blouse. Lily used her creative mind to draw a beautiful flower on the blouse. She was so happy with her work. + +Her mommy saw the blouse and said, "Wow, Lily! You are so creative. How did you make this?" + +Lily replied, "I drawed a flower on the blouse. Then I stir it with my hands to make it pretty." + +Her mommy was very proud of her and they hugged. From that day on, Lily loved to make creative things with her hands. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy went outside to play in the grass. Suddenly, he saw a tiny flea on his arm. "Hello, little flea," said Timmy. "What are you doing here?" + +"I'm just looking for a place to rest," said the flea. "I'm very tired from jumping around all day." + +Timmy felt sorry for the flea, so he said, "You can rest on my arm if you want." The flea was very happy and jumped onto Timmy's arm. + +But then, the flea disappeared! Timmy looked all around, but he couldn't find the flea anywhere. He was very sad. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a tiny voice. "Thank you for being so kind to me, Timmy," said the flea. "I'm going to remember your kindness forever." And with that, the flea disappeared again. + +The moral of the story is that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside with her friends. One day, they saw a butterfly flying in the sky. Lily wanted to touch the butterfly, so she followed it. + +The butterfly was very fast, but Lily was determined to catch it. She ran and ran, but the butterfly was too quick. Finally, the butterfly landed on a flower. Lily slowly approached it and gently touched its wings. + +The butterfly flew away, but Lily was happy that she got to touch it. She went back to her friends and told them all about her adventure. From that day on, Lily loved to follow butterflies and touch them gently. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved watching TV all day long, especially when it was gloomy outside. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to mail a letter to his grandpa. Timmy was very excited to help his grandpa, so he ran to the mailbox and dropped the letter inside. + +But then, something bad happened. Timmy forgot to put a stamp on the letter! When his grandpa received the letter, he had to pay extra money to get it. He was very upset with Timmy and told him that it's important to pay attention to details. + +Timmy felt very sad and learned his lesson. From that day on, he always made sure to put a stamp on his letters. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat pasta, especially spaghetti with tomato sauce. One day, Timmy's mom made him some pasta, but it was very rare. Timmy didn't like it because it wasn't cooked enough. + +He told his mom he didn't like it and she said she would cook it more. But Timmy was in a hurry because he wanted to go play with his friends. He didn't want to wait for the pasta to cook more, so he decided to eat it anyway. + +As he ate, he noticed that the pasta was making him feel sick. He realized that he should have waited for it to cook more. Timmy learned that sometimes it's better to wait for things to be done right, even if it means slowing down the speed of things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and play with her toy apples. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. While playing, she saw a big tree with lots of apples on it. She asked her mommy if she could have one, but her mommy said no because they looked filthy. + +Lily was sad, but she kept playing. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from the tree. It was a big, angry bird trying to eat the apples. Lily was scared and ran to her mommy. Her mommy told her not to worry and that she would take care of it. + +The next day, Lily and her mommy went back to the park. This time, her mommy brought a ladder and some tools. She climbed up the tree and picked some of the apples. They were delicious! Lily was so happy and she sang a song about how much she loved apples. From then on, they went to the park every week and picked apples together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to jump and play in the meadow. One day, he saw a big carrot and wanted to eat it. But there was a guard, a mean old dog, watching over the carrot. + +Benny said, "Can I please have the carrot? I am very hungry." + +The guard barked, "No! This carrot is mine. Go away!" + +Benny tried to hop over the guard, but he was too hard to jump over. Suddenly, Benny had an idea. He said, "I will spring over you and get the carrot!" + +The guard laughed and said, "You can't do that!" But Benny did it! He sprang over the guard and got the carrot. The guard was so surprised that he didn't even bark. Benny was happy and full. He hopped away, feeling proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, her mommy told her it was time to come inside for dinner. But Lily insisted on playing a little bit longer. + +After dinner, Lily's mommy read her a story about a little bunny who had a good memory. The bunny could remember where all the yummy carrots were hidden. + +Before bed, Lily's mommy reminded her to brush her teeth. Lily was very obedient and did what her mommy asked. She also insisted on picking out her favorite pajamas to wear. Then Lily cuddled up with her favorite stuffed animal and fell asleep, dreaming of playing outside and finding hidden carrots like the little bunny in her story. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Lily. They loved playing together in the park. One day, Jack found a broken toy and showed it to Lily. "Look, Lily! This toy is broken," said Jack. Lily felt an urge to fix it and said, "Let's peek inside and see what's wrong." + +As they looked inside the broken toy, they saw that the batteries were missing. "That's why it's not working," said Lily. Jack had an idea and said, "Let's go to the store and buy new batteries!" But, they didn't have any money. This created a conflict between the two friends. + +Lily had an idea and said, "Let's ask our moms for some money." They went to their moms and asked for money to buy new batteries. Their moms gave them the money and they went to the store. They bought new batteries and fixed the toy. They were so happy that they hugged each other and said, "We did it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her dolls and wear pretty dresses. One day, she found a beautiful spirit in the forest. The spirit was very kind and helped Lily pick flowers and climb trees. + +But one day, Lily got lost in the forest and couldn't find her way home. She felt helpless and scared. Suddenly, the spirit appeared and showed her the way back home. Lily was so grateful and hugged the spirit tightly. + +From that day on, Lily and the spirit became best friends. They played dress-up together and went on many adventures in the forest. Lily knew that she could always count on her spirit friend to help her when she was in trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a big garden with lots of vegetables. One day, a little girl named Lily went to the garden with her mommy. They saw a big, white cauliflower. It was as wide as a big plate! + +Lily's mommy picked the cauliflower and they brought it home. Lily wanted to help, so her mommy gave her the cauliflower to rub. She rubbed it and rubbed it until it was clean and shiny. + +After that, they cooked the cauliflower for dinner. Lily was so happy that she helped make the food. She loved the taste of the cauliflower and asked for more. From that day on, Lily loved to help her mommy in the garden and in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He went to a restaurant with his mom and dad. They looked at the menu and Timmy saw some yummy chicken nuggets. He said, "I want nuggets, please!" + +But his mom said, "No, Timmy. You had nuggets yesterday. You need to try something new." + +Timmy didn't want to try something new. He started to cry and said, "I want nuggets! I want nuggets!" + +His dad said, "Stop crying, Timmy. You need to be a big boy and try something new. Maybe you'll find something you like even more than nuggets." + +Timmy stopped crying and looked at the menu again. He saw a picture of a hamburger and it looked terrible. But he decided to try it anyway. When his food came, he took a bite of the hamburger and it was actually really good! He was happy he tried something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo was swimming in the ocean when he met a big fish named Dory. Dory was very busy swimming around the ocean and didn't have time to play with Nemo. + +Nemo was sad, but he kept swimming until he saw a shiny sink at the bottom of the ocean. He thought it looked like a fun place to explore, so he swam down to take a closer look. + +As Nemo got closer to the sink, he realized that it was actually a dangerous trap. He tried to swim away, but it was too late. Nemo was stuck and couldn't escape. + +Sadly, Nemo never saw Dory or any of his other fish friends again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to eat nuts, but he was always greedy and never shared them with his friends. One day, Nutty found a big, thick nut and he was so happy that he didn't want to share it with anyone. + +Nutty's friend, Bunny, saw him eating the nut and asked, "Can I have some, please?" Nutty replied, "No, it's mine!" Bunny sighed and walked away. + +As Nutty continued to eat the nut, he started to feel sick. His tummy hurt and he realized that he had eaten too much. He sighed and wished he had shared the nut with Bunny. + +From that day on, Nutty learned to share his nuts with his friends. He realized that being greedy was not a good thing and that it was important to be kind and share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He was very excited because tomorrow was his birthday. Timmy's mom reminded him to go to bed early so he could wake up on time for his special day. + +Timmy replied, "Yes, Mommy. I will go to bed early so I can wake up on time for my birthday!" + +The next morning, Timmy woke up early and ran to his mom's room. "Mommy, today is my birthday! I'm so excited!" + +His mom smiled and said, "I know, Timmy. I'm excited too. Let's go have some cake!" + +Timmy had a great birthday and was reminded by his mom to always be thankful for his family and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a boy playing with a purple ball. + +"Hi there!" said Lily. "Can I join you and play with your purple ball?" + +"Sure!" said the boy. "But first, can you help me pick up this junk?" + +Lily looked around and saw some trash on the ground. She picked it up and threw it away in the trash can. + +"Great job!" said the boy. "Now let's have some fun with my purple ball!" + +Lily and the boy played together and had so much fun. They laughed and ran around the park. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to her new friend and went home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her toys. One day, she saw a bee flying around her flowers. She asked her mom, "Mommy, what is the bee doing?" Her mommy replied, "The bee is searching for nectar to make honey." + +Suddenly, Lily noticed that her favorite toy was missing. She searched all over the garden for it, but she couldn't find it. She asked her mommy, "Have you seen my toy?" Her mommy said, "No, I haven't seen it. Let's search for it together." + +As they searched, they found the toy in a filthy corner of the garden. Lily was so happy to have found it. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for helping me search for my toy." Her mommy replied, "Of course, I will always help you when you need it." And they both smiled and went back inside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar named Carl. Carl loved to crawl around and explore the world. One day, while crawling, he found a delicate root that he wanted to eat. But Carl knew that he shouldn't eat delicate roots because they were important for the plants to grow big and strong. + +So, Carl decided to crawl away from the delicate root and find something else to eat. As he crawled, he met a butterfly who asked why he didn't eat the root. Carl explained that he didn't want to hurt the plant and that he knew it was important to be kind to nature. + +The butterfly was impressed by Carl's kindness and flew away, but not before telling him that being kind to others is always the right thing to do. From that day on, Carl continued to crawl around and explore the world, but he always remembered to be kind and never harm delicate roots. +Once upon a time, there was a garden. In the garden, there were many flowers. Some were red, some were yellow, and some were blue. One day, a little seed was planted in the garden. The seed was very small and brown. + +The seed waited and waited in the dark soil. It felt a little scared and lonely. But then, one day, the sun came out and shone on the seed. The seed started to grow and grow. + +Soon, the little seed turned into a big plant with green leaves. And then, something unusual happened. The plant started to bloom! It grew beautiful pink flowers that smelled so nice. The plant was no longer scared or lonely. It was happy and proud to be in the garden with all the other flowers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play. While she was playing, she saw a butterfly. The butterfly was so pretty, and she wanted to touch it. She ran after the butterfly, but it flew away. + +Suddenly, a boy came up to her and asked, "Did you see a butterfly?" + +Lily answered, "Yes, I did. It was so pretty, but it flew away." + +The boy said, "Don't worry, maybe we can find another one. Let's look together." + +Lily felt humble that the boy wanted to help her. They searched for another butterfly, and they found one. Lily was so happy that she could touch it. She thanked the boy for helping her find it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pastries, especially the ones her mom made. One day, Lily's mom made a yummy pastry and put it on the kitchen table. + +Lily wanted to eat it right away, but her mom said, "Be patient, Lily. We have to wait until after dinner." + +Lily was sad and said, "But I want it now!" + +Her mom said, "We have to close the pastry box and wait until later." + +Lily was still sad, but she knew she had to be patient and wait. After dinner, her mom opened the pastry box and they both enjoyed a delicious treat. The end. +Once upon a time, in a calm little town, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily loved to watch the rain from her window. One day, as the rain started to fall, Lily settled down by the window to watch. + +As the rain fell, Lily saw a big flash of lightning in the sky. "Wow!" she said to her mom, "Did you see that lightning?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it was very bright. But don't worry, it's just part of the storm." + +Lily and her mom sat by the window, watching the rain and the lightning. As the storm went away, the sky became calm again. They were happy to have shared this special moment together. +One day, a big hippo named Hippy was playing near the river. He was a careless hippo and liked to snap his mouth open and closed. He liked the sound it made. Hippy saw a little bird named Beaky sitting on a rock. + +"Hi, Beaky!" said Hippy. "Do you want to play with me?" + +"Okay, Hippy," said Beaky. "But please be careful with your big mouth." + +Hippy and Beaky played by the river. They splashed in the water and had fun. But Hippy forgot to be careful. He snapped his mouth and Beaky got scared. + +"Please, Hippy, don't snap your mouth like that," Beaky said. + +Hippy felt sad for scaring Beaky. He said sorry and promised to be more careful. They played together every day after that, and Hippy learned to be more careful with his big mouth. +One day, a friendly cat named Tom went to the park. He saw a big machine with lots of buttons. Tom was very curious about the machine. He asked a little girl standing nearby, "What is this machine?" + +The little girl said, "This is a request machine. You can ask it for anything you want, and it will give it to you!" + +Tom was excited. He pressed a button and requested a ball. The machine made a loud noise and then a ball came out. Tom was very happy. He played with the ball all day in the park. + +Later, Tom saw a sad dog named Sam. Sam had no toys to play with. Tom thought about the request machine and had an idea. He said to Sam, "Come with me, I know a friendly machine that can give you a toy!" + +Sam followed Tom to the machine. Sam pressed a button and requested a bone. The machine made a loud noise and then a bone came out. Sam was very happy. Now, Tom and Sam had new toys to play with at the park. + +From that day on, Tom and Sam became best friends. They played together every day and always shared their toys. The friendly request machine made their days fun and full of joy. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in a park. Under the tree, there was a small patch of flowers. A little girl named Lily liked to sit and study the flowers every day after school. + +One day, while Lily was studying the flowers, she saw a little boy named Tim. Tim said, "I like the big tree, but I never looked at the flowers. Can I study them too?" Lily said, "Yes, you can study with me." + +They studied the flowers together and became good friends. As they grew up, they found a big patch of flowers in the park. They remembered the small patch and the big tree, and they were happy that they had studied together. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky had an ugly face. All the other ducks would laugh and say, "Look at Ducky's ugly face!" Ducky would feel sad and cry. + +One day, Ducky met a wise old frog named Mr. Ribbit. Mr. Ribbit said to Ducky, "Why are you crying, little one?" Ducky told him about the ugly face and how the other ducks laughed. Mr. Ribbit told Ducky, "Wait here. I have something to show you." + +Mr. Ribbit took Ducky to a beautiful pond. In the pond, there were many pretty fish. The fish would swim and play. Ducky could not help but admire the fish. Mr. Ribbit said, "See, Ducky? The fish are pretty, but they cannot fly like you. You can fly and see the world. That is something to admire." + +Ducky thought about what Mr. Ribbit said. From that day on, Ducky did not care about the ugly face. Ducky knew that being able to fly was special. The other ducks saw how happy Ducky was and stopped laughing. They learned that it is not nice to laugh at others for being different. Everyone is special in their own way. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce lion named Leo. Leo liked to play with his friends in the forest. One day, while they were playing, they saw a fire. The fire was big and hot. Leo and his friends were scared. + +Leo said to his friends, "We must make the fire disappear!" They all thought hard about how to do it. Then, Leo had an idea. "Let's get water from the river to put out the fire!" he said. All the animals agreed and ran to the river. + +They used their mouths, trunks, and paws to carry water back to the fire. They threw the water on the fire, and the fire started to disappear. They kept doing this until the fire was all gone. Leo and his friends were very happy that they made the fire disappear. They went back to playing in the forest, knowing they could work together to solve any problem. +One day, a girl named Amy went to the park. She saw her friend Tom playing with a big box. The box had music coming out of it. The sun was shining and it was a warm day. + +"Can I play with your music box?" Amy asked Tom. Tom said, "Only if you can fit this big ball in the box." Amy tried to fit the big ball in the box, but it was too big. They both tried to push the ball in, but it just would not fit. + +Tom got mad and said, "You cannot play with my music box because you cannot fit the ball in." Amy got sad and started to cry. She went home, still crying. The warm day was not fun for Amy anymore because she could not play with the music box. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. They had a special room called the chamber where they kept all their toys and games. + +One day, Lily was playing in the chamber with her favorite doll, Daisy. She was having so much fun, but then she heard her mom call her name. "Lily, come here!" her mom said. Lily put Daisy down and went to see what her mom wanted. + +Her mom told her that they were going to visit Grandma and Grandpa. Lily felt grateful because she loved her grandparents very much. They went to Grandma and Grandpa's house and had a great day together. And when they got back home, Lily played with Daisy in the chamber again, happy to have spent time with her family. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a dirty zebra named Zara. Zara loved to play in the mud and get all dirty. One day, she met a new friend named Timmy the Turtle. Timmy was very slow and careful, but Zara was fast and liked to jump around. + +"Hi, Timmy!" said Zara, "Do you want to play with me in the mud?" Timmy looked at the dirty mud and then at Zara's dirty stripes. "No, thank you," said Timmy, "I don't like to get dirty. But we can play something else." + +Zara and Timmy played hide and seek in the forest. While playing, they found a sharp rock. Zara was curious and touched the rock. "Ouch!" she cried, "This rock is very sharp!" Timmy looked at Zara and said, "Be careful, Zara. Sharp things can hurt you." + +Zara learned to be more careful and not to touch sharp things. She and Timmy became best friends, and they played together every day. Even though Zara was still a dirty zebra, she learned to be more careful and to listen to her friend Timmy. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big, thick tree. It was the home of a wise old owl and a little squirrel. They were good friends and liked to share things. One day, the squirrel found a bottle of milk near their tree. He was very happy and wanted to share it with the owl. + +"Look what I found!" the squirrel said to the owl. "A bottle of milk! Let's drink it together!" The owl looked at the milk and thought for a moment. He knew that the milk was good for them, but he also knew that they needed to protect it. + +The wise owl said, "We must protect the milk and save it for when we really need it. We can share it later when we are hungry or thirsty." The little squirrel listened to the owl and agreed. They hid the bottle of milk under the thick tree roots. + +Days went by, and one day, the squirrel and the owl were very thirsty. They remembered the milk they had saved. They went to the hiding place and took out the bottle of milk. They drank it together and felt happy and strong. + +The moral of the story is to save and protect what you have, so that you can use it when you really need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside. He liked to run, jump, and climb. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. The park had a wide, open space with lots of grass and trees. Tim was very happy. + +At the park, Tim saw a track. The track was long and went around the whole park. Tim wanted to run on the track. He started to run as fast as his little legs could go. He ran and ran until he was tired. Then, he saw a big tree. + +The tree had many strong branches. Tim wanted to climb the tree. He put his hands on the first branch and pulled himself up. He climbed higher and higher until he was at the top. Tim could see the whole park from up there. He was so proud of himself. + +After a while, Tim climbed down from the tree. He was tired but very happy. He ran back to his mom, who was sitting on a bench. He told her all about his adventure. His mom hugged him and told him she was proud of him too. + +They went home after a fun day at the park. Tim couldn't wait to come back and have more adventures. He knew he would always remember the day he climbed the big tree and ran on the wide track. +One day, a small boy named Tim went for a walk in the park. He saw a big tree and thought it was the perfect place to play. While playing, he found a long stick on the ground. Tim picked up the stick, and had a thoughtful look on his face. He knew this stick could be something special. + +Tim was staring at the stick when his friend, Sue, came to the park. "What are you looking at?" she asked. "I found this stick, and I think we can use it for a fun game," Tim replied. Sue looked at the stick and nodded her head. They both knew they would have a great time playing with the stick. + +Tim and Sue took turns throwing the stick and chasing after it. They laughed and played for hours, enjoying their new toy. The stick brought them so much joy, and they couldn't believe how lucky they were to find it. In the end, the stick became their favorite toy, and they would always remember the fun day they had at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little flea named Fifi. Fifi loved to jump high in the air. She lived in a big, soft bed with her family. One day, Fifi saw a big dog named Max. Max was not happy because he had fleas. Fifi wanted to help Max, but it was not easy. + +Fifi had an idea. She would talk to her family and ask them to leave Max alone. Fifi jumped high and landed on her dad. She told him about Max and how sad he was. Her dad thought about it and said, "Okay, we will leave Max alone, but we need a new place to live." + +Fifi knew she needed to find a new home for her family. She jumped and jumped, looking for a new place. Fifi saw a big, soft pillow on the floor. She thought it would be a good home for her family. Fifi jumped onto the pillow and called her family to join her. + +Fifi's family jumped onto the pillow one by one. They were happy with their new home. Max was happy too, because he did not have fleas anymore. Fifi learned that helping others is not always easy, but it is worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat with brilliant fur. The cat loved to play and learn new things. It lived in a big house with a kind family. The family had a little girl named Lily. + +One day, the cat wanted to learn how to jump high. It watched a bird fly and thought, "I can do that too!" So, the cat tried to jump up and down. It jumped and jumped, but it could not fly like the bird. + +Lily saw the cat trying to jump and said, "Don't worry, little cat. You can't fly like a bird, but you can learn to jump very high!" Lily helped the cat practice jumping every day. Soon, the cat with the brilliant fur learned to jump very high, and it was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally had a small room with many toys. But her room was full of dust. Sally's mom saw the dust and felt anxious. She knew it was not good for Sally to play in a dusty room. + +Sally's mom suggested they clean the room together. Sally agreed and they started to clean. They picked up the toys and wiped the dust away. They sang songs and laughed as they cleaned. Soon, the room was clean and free of dust. + +Sally's mom was no longer anxious. She was happy that Sally could play in a clean room. Sally thanked her mom for helping her. They hugged and played together in the clean room. And from that day on, Sally promised to keep her room clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and go on adventurous trips with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to have a race in the park. They were all very excited and couldn't wait to see who would win. + +Before the race, Lily's mom put some makeup on her face to make her look like a fast runner. Lily felt special and was sure she would win the race. Her friends saw her makeup and wished they had some too. They all lined up and got ready to start the race. + +When the race began, Lily started running as fast as she could. Her friends tried to keep up, but Lily was too fast for them. As they ran, the sky became dark and it started to rain. The rain made it hard for Lily to see, but she kept running. Finally, she reached the finish line and won the race. Her friends were happy for her and they all celebrated together. From that day on, they knew that Lily was the fastest runner and they would always remember the adventurous race in the rain. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary town, there lived a small boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy cars. He would drive them all around his room, making roads and bridges with his building blocks. Tim's favorite car was a red one with a big weight on the back. + +One sunny day, Tim decided to drive his red car outside in the garden. He made a long path with the weight, making lines in the soft dirt. As he was driving, he saw a little bird. The bird looked at Tim and said, "Can I play too?" + +Tim smiled and said, "Yes, you can play with me!" So the little bird sat on the weight of the red car, and Tim drove it all around the garden. They played together all day long, making new paths and having lots of fun. In the end, Tim and the little bird became best friends, and they always played together with the red car in the ordinary town. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to create things with her hands. One day, she saw a big orange in the kitchen. Lily had an idea. She was going to make something special with the orange. + +Lily took the orange and some paper. She made a pretty picture with the orange. She showed it to her mom and dad. They smiled and said it was very nice. Lily was grateful for their kind words. She knew they would like her surprise later. + +The next day, Lily took her picture and the orange to her friend's house. They played and had fun. Then, Lily showed her friend the picture and the orange. Her friend was so happy and surprised. They laughed and played with the orange all day. Lily was grateful that she could create something that made her friend happy. +Once upon a time, there was a painter. He was very independent. He liked to make pretty pictures. One day, he went to the park to paint. He saw many trees, flowers, and birds. The painter was very happy. + +In the park, he met a little girl. The girl said, "Hi, painter! What are you doing?" The painter said, "I am painting a picture of the park. Do you want to see?" The girl said, "Yes, please!" The painter showed her the picture. The girl liked it a lot. + +The sun started to go down. It was time to go home. The painter said, "It's time to close my paint box and go home." The little girl said, "Thank you for showing me your pretty picture!" The painter went home, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a fake gold coin in her toy box. She was very excited and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mom!" Lily said. "I found a gold coin! Is it of value?" Her mom smiled and said, "It may not have real value, but it can be fun to play with." + +Lily decided to take the fake gold coin to show her friends. She met her best friend, Max, at the park. Max was always a good boy and knew how to behave. Lily showed him the gold coin. + +"Wow!" Max said. "It looks real! But it's not of value, right?" Lily shook her head and said, "No, it's fake. But we can still have fun with it!" + +Together, Lily and Max played pirates with the fake gold coin. They pretended to search for treasure and had a great time. Even though the coin wasn't of real value, it brought them lots of joy and fun. And they learned that sometimes, the best things in life are not about real value, but about having fun and being with friends. +Once upon a time, in a big house, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a cat named Tom. One day, Amy and Tom were playing in the garden. The sun was shining, and the flowers were pretty. + +Amy saw a big flower and said, "Tom, look at this big flower!" Tom went near the flower and sniffed it. Suddenly, Tom started to sneeze! "Achoo! Achoo! Achoo!" sneezed Tom. Amy said, "Oh no, Tom! Are you okay?" + +Tom didn't like the big flower because it made him sneeze. Amy wanted to help Tom, so she said, "I will find a new word to say when you sneeze, so you won't feel bad." Amy thought and thought. Then, she found a new word. She said, "Tom, when you sneeze, I will say 'Bless you!'" + +Tom liked the new word. They played in the garden again, and when Tom sneezed, Amy said, "Bless you!" Tom felt better, and they were happy. From that day on, Amy and Tom played in the garden every day, and the big flower didn't bother Tom anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy named Mr. Bunny. Mr. Bunny was a soft, fluffy rabbit with a long cord for a tail. Lily loved to play with Mr. Bunny every day. + +One day, Lily was playing with Mr. Bunny when she accidentally pulled his cord tail too hard. "Ouch!" cried Mr. Bunny, "that hurt!" Lily felt sad that she had hurt her friend. "I'm sorry, Mr. Bunny," she said. "I will be more careful next time." + +Lily wanted to support Mr. Bunny and make him feel better. She found a soft bandage and wrapped it gently around his hurt cord tail. Mr. Bunny smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. I feel much better now." From that day on, Lily took extra care of Mr. Bunny and made sure to always support her friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a helmet in his toy box. He put the helmet on his head and started to play. Tim felt like a dependable hero, just like in his favorite stories. + +Tim went outside and saw his friend, Sally. She was sad because her cat was stuck in a tree. Tim knew he could help her. He said, "Don't worry, Sally. I'll save your cat." Tim put on his helmet and climbed the tree. + +As Tim got closer to the cat, he started to speak softly. "Here, kitty, kitty," he said. The cat looked at Tim and jumped into his arms. Tim climbed down the tree with the cat. Sally was so happy to see her cat again. She said, "Thank you, Tim! You're a dependable hero with your helmet!" Tim smiled and knew that his helmet made him feel strong and helpful. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her toys in her room. One day, she found a big, red square in her toy box. She thought it was very useful to build things with. + +Lily set the big, red square on the floor and said, "I will make a house with this square." She started to build a house with her other toys. She put the square on the bottom and stacked her other toys on top of it. + +As she was building, her friend Tom came over to play. Tom saw the house and said, "Wow, Lily! Your house is so big and strong!" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, the big, red square made it very useful." They played with the house all day and had so much fun. And from that day on, the big, red square was always a part of their playtime. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to wear wild clothes. He had a shirt with big, colorful spots and pants with stripes. His clothes made him very happy. + +One day, Tim saw a big scale. He wanted to weigh his wild clothes. So, he took off his shirt and pants and put them on the scale. The scale said "2 pounds." Tim was very excited to know how much his clothes weighed. + +Tim put his wild clothes back on and went to play with his friends. They all liked his wild clothes too. They laughed, played, and had lots of fun together. And from that day on, Tim always knew how much his wild clothes weighed, and it made him even happier. +Once upon a time, there was a funny cat named Tim. Tim loved to play on the table. One day, Tim saw a sharp pencil on the table. He wanted to play with it, but he knew it was not safe. + +Tim's friend, a little bird named Sue, flew by and saw the sharp pencil. She said, "Tim, don't touch that! It is sharp and can hurt you." Tim listened to Sue and moved away from the pencil. + +Instead, they played with a soft ball. They laughed and had a lot of fun. Tim was happy that he listened to Sue and stayed safe. They played on the table all day, and the sharp pencil stayed where it was. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl named Lily. She liked to jog every day. One day, while she was jogging, she saw a small boy crying. + +Lily went to the boy and asked, "Why are you crying?" The boy said, "I want to jog too, but my legs are too short." Lily thought for a moment and then had an idea. + +Lily told the boy, "Don't be sad. You can receive help from your friends. They can jog with you and help you go faster." The boy smiled and said, "You are right. I will ask my friends to help me." + +The boy and his friends jogged together, and they were all happy. The moral value of the story is that we should help each other when we need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom, dad, and her dog, Max. Lily loved to play with Max in the yard. One day, Lily saw a big brown box in the yard. She was very curious about what was inside. + +Lily opened the box and found a shiny red apple. It was the biggest apple she had ever seen! She wanted the apple to be even shinier, so she decided to polish it. Lily took a soft cloth and rubbed the apple until it sparkled in the sun. Max wagged his tail and barked happily. + +Lily showed the shiny apple to her mom and dad. They were very proud of her for making the apple so shiny. They decided to cut the apple into small pieces and share it with Lily and Max. Everyone enjoyed the sweet apple, and Lily felt happy that she had found the brown box with the special apple inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. The sunshine made her feel happy and healthy. Lucy liked to run, jump, and dance under the big blue sky. + +One day, Lucy saw a little bird in the sunshine. The bird was singing a pretty song. Lucy wanted to understand the bird's song. She listened very carefully and tried to sing along. The bird seemed happy that Lucy was trying to understand its song. + +Lucy and the bird became good friends. They played together in the sunshine every day. Lucy felt very healthy and happy with her new friend. They sang songs and danced together, and Lucy understood the bird's songs more and more each day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a table. This table was very reliable. It could hold a lot of things. One day, a small boy named Tim wanted to weigh his toy car on the table. He put it on the table and tried to see how heavy it was. + +"Mom, how much does my toy car weigh?" Tim asked. His mom smiled and said, "I don't know, but we can find out together." They looked for something to help them weigh the toy car. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was Tim's big sister, Sue. She was angry because she couldn't find her favorite toy. "Tim, did you take my toy?" Sue asked. Tim shook his head and said, "No, I didn't take it." + +Sue didn't believe Tim, and they started to argue. Their mom stopped them and said, "Let's all look for Sue's toy together." As they searched, Tim found a scale in the kitchen. He remembered he needed it to weigh his toy car. + +They finally found Sue's toy under the reliable table. Sue was happy and said sorry to Tim for thinking he took it. Tim and his mom used the scale to weigh his toy car. They all had fun and learned the importance of working together. +Once upon a time, there was a big red lion. The lion lived in a big forest with many trees. The lion liked to roar very loud. + +One day, the lion found a big red bucket near a small river. The lion was very happy. He wanted to play with the bucket. He used the bucket to fill water from the river. + +The lion roared very loud and splashed the water from the bucket on the trees. The trees and the lion laughed together. They had a lot of fun with the red bucket. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a scary dream. In her dream, she saw a big hanger. The hanger was in her room. Lucy was scared. + +Lucy woke up and said, "Mommy, I had a scary dream. It was about a big hanger." Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lucy. It was just a dream. The hanger is not scary." + +The next day, Lucy and her mommy went to the store. They saw a hanger there. Lucy said, "Mommy, is that the scary hanger from my dream?" Her mommy said, "No, Lucy. This is just a hanger to hang your clothes. It is not scary." + +Lucy felt better. She and her mommy bought the hanger. They went home and put it in her room. Now, Lucy was not scared of the hanger anymore. She knew it was just for her clothes. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the park. He saw a soft, brown dog playing with a stick. The dog was happy and wagging its tail. Tim wanted to play with the dog too. So, he picked up the stick and raised it high in the air. + +"Come here, dog!" Tim called out. The dog looked at Tim and ran to him. Tim threw the stick far away. The dog ran fast to get the stick and brought it back to Tim. They played together for a long time, laughing and having fun. + +As the sun started to set, Tim's mom called him to go home. Tim said goodbye to the dog and gave it a soft pat on its head. "Bye, dog! I hope we can play again soon," Tim said. The dog wagged its tail and watched as Tim walked away with his mom. They both had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lily. She was a glad girl who loved to play outside. One sunny day, she went to the park with her mom. + +At the park, Lily saw a row of pretty flowers. They were all different colors: red, blue, and yellow. Lily wanted to touch them, so she asked her mom, "Can I touch the flowers, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be gentle." + +Lily gently touched the flowers and felt them spring back up. She giggled and clapped her hands. She played with the flowers for a while, and then her mom called her to go home. Lily waved goodbye to the flowers and went home with her mom, feeling very happy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a box full of magic toys. He loved playing with them every day. One day, Tim found a big, angry-looking toy in the box. It was so big that it didn't fit in the box. Tim was very surprised. + +Tim asked the toy, "Why are you so angry?" The toy replied, "I'm angry because I don't fit in the magic box with the other toys." Tim felt sad for the toy and wanted to help it. + +So, Tim took the toy to his dad. His dad was very smart. Tim's dad said, "We can make the magic box bigger for the angry toy to fit." Tim and his dad worked together to make the box bigger. + +After they made the box bigger, the angry toy fit inside with all the other magic toys. The toy was not angry anymore. It was happy to be with its friends. Tim was happy too, and they all played together every day. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a little cat named Tim went for a walk. He liked to see the big world around him. The sun was shining and it was a light and happy day. Tim was walking and he noticed a big tire. The tire was round and black. It was near a tree. + +Tim thought it would be fun to play with the tire. He jumped on the tire and rolled it down the hill. The tire went fast and Tim laughed. He felt so happy playing with the tire. The tire rolled all the way to the bottom of the hill. + +At the bottom of the hill, Tim saw his friend, a dog named Max. Max saw the tire and wanted to play too. Tim and Max played with the tire all day long. They pushed the tire, rolled it, and even jumped on it. They had so much fun together. When the sun went down, Tim and Max were tired but happy. They said goodbye and went home to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big sea with lots of other fish. One day, Fin saw a shiny cell at the bottom of the sea. He wanted to get the cell, so he decided to dive down and get it. + +As Fin swam deeper, he met a big, wise whale. The whale said, "Fin, don't be foolish! That cell is not good for you. It can hurt you." Fin thought about what the whale said, but he still wanted the shiny cell. + +Fin decided to dive down and get the cell anyway. When he got close to the cell, he saw that it was sharp and pointy. He remembered what the whale said and decided not to touch the cell. Fin swam back up and thanked the whale for his help. From that day on, Fin knew not to be foolish and to always listen to his wise friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a serious boy who liked to read books. One day, he asked his mom for a special book called a dictionary. + +On Tim's birthday, he was so happy to receive a big present from his mom. He opened the present and saw the dictionary inside. Tim loved his new dictionary so much that he read it every day. + +Tim learned many new words from his dictionary. He shared the new words with his friends at school. They all had fun learning together. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a bald man named Tom went to the park. He saw a little boy playing with a paper ball. The boy threw the paper ball up in the air and tried to catch it. Tom thought it looked fun, so he walked over to the boy. + +"Can I play too?" Tom asked the boy. The boy smiled and said, "Yes, let's catch the paper ball together!" So, they took turns throwing the paper ball and trying to catch it. + +As they played, a strong wind blew the paper ball far away. Tom and the boy ran after it, laughing and trying to catch it. Finally, Tom caught the paper ball and they both cheered. They had so much fun playing together that they became good friends. From that day on, Tom and the boy would always meet at the park to play catch with their paper ball. +Once upon a time, there was a big rock. The rock loved to do yoga. Every day, the rock would stretch and bend. The rock was excited to learn new yoga moves. + +One day, a little bird came to the rock. The bird said, "Rock, can you teach me yoga?" The rock was excited to help. The rock and the bird did yoga together. They stretched and bent. The bird was happy. + +After some time, more animals came to the rock. They all wanted to learn yoga. The rock was excited to teach them. They all did yoga together. They were happy and had fun. + +The animals learned that doing yoga together was better than doing it alone. They were excited to share and help each other. The moral of the story is that it's more fun and exciting to learn and share with friends. +One day, a little girl named Lucy wanted to watch a video on her mom's big phone. She asked her mom, "Can I watch a video, please?" Her mom said, "Yes, but only for a little while." Lucy was very happy and started to watch her favorite video about a funny dog. + +While she was watching, something bad happened. Lucy dropped the big phone and it broke into pieces. Lucy felt very embarrassed and didn't know what to say to her mom. She was scared her mom would be mad at her. + +Lucy went to her mom and showed her the broken phone. Her mom was not happy, but she knew it was an accident. She told Lucy, "It's okay, but next time be more careful." Lucy said sorry and gave her mom a big hug. They decided to watch a video together on the big TV, and Lucy promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, in a big tree, there was a little dove. The dove was very eager to learn and ask questions. One day, the dove saw a big cat sitting under the tree. + +The dove asked the cat, "Why are you here?" The cat looked up at the dove and answered, "I am here to make friends with you." The dove was happy and said, "I want to be your friend too!" + +The cat and the dove became friends. They played and talked every day. One day, the cat asked the dove to come down from the tree. The eager dove listened and flew down to the ground. + +As soon as the dove was on the ground, the cat grabbed it. The dove was very sad and scared. The cat did not want to be friends after all. It just wanted to catch the dove. + +The moral of the story is to be careful who you trust. Not everyone who wants to be your friend has good intentions. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot. The pilot had a big plane. The plane was very clean. The pilot loved to fly the plane high in the sky. + +One day, the pilot saw a bird. The bird was small and pretty. The pilot wanted to be friends with the bird. The pilot leaned out of the plane and whispered, "Hello, bird. Be my friend." + +But the bird did not like the big plane. The bird was scared. The bird flew away fast. The pilot was sad. The pilot did not have a new friend. The end. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a tiny, careless rabbit named Remy. Remy loved to play and run, but he never looked where he was going. One day, Remy was running very fast and he did not see the big, dark cave. + +Remy ran into the cave and heard a loud growl. He was very scared! Inside the cave, there was a big, mean bear named Benny. Benny did not like other animals coming into his cave. Benny and Remy started to fight. + +Suddenly, a wise old owl named Ollie flew into the cave. He knew that Remy and Benny were fighting because Remy was scared. Ollie told Remy and Benny to stop fighting and be friends. Remy learned to be more careful and not run into places he did not know. Benny learned that it was better to have friends than to scare them away. And from that day on, Remy, Benny, and Ollie were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little girl named Emma. Emma had a furry pet cat named Fluffy. They loved to play together. + +One day, while playing, Emma saw a shiny buckle on the floor. She picked it up and showed it to Fluffy. "Look, Fluffy! What is this?" Emma asked. Fluffy looked at the buckle and pointed to the door. Emma realized the buckle was from her mom's bag. + +Emma went to her mom and gave her the buckle. "Mom, I found this on the floor," she said. Her mom smiled and thanked her. "Thank you, Emma. You did the right thing by giving it back to me." + +The moral of the story is to always return things that don't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a big red barn on a farm. The barn was very organized. It had a place for all the animals to sleep and eat. The farmer loved his barn and took good care of it. + +One sunny day, a group of children came to visit the farm. They were very excited to see all the animals. They saw cows, pigs, and chickens. The children decided to play a game. They wanted to pretend to be the animals in the barn. + +One child pretended to be a cow and said, "Moo!" Another child pretended to be a pig and said, "Oink!" The last child pretended to be a chicken and said, "Cluck!" They all laughed and had so much fun pretending to be the animals in the organized barn. The farmer smiled as he watched the children play and enjoy their time on the farm. + +After a while, the children were tired from playing. They said goodbye to the farmer and the animals. They left the farm with big smiles on their faces, excited to tell their friends and family about their fun day pretending to be animals in the big red barn. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big park. The park was amazing. It had a big slide, swings, and a see-saw. Kids loved to play there every day. + +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She saw a small cactus near the slide. The cactus was green and had tiny spikes. Lily thought the cactus looked interesting. + +Lily told her friends about the cactus. They all went to see it. They were careful not to touch the spikes. The kids played in the park and had lots of fun. They loved the amazing park and the little cactus too. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw a big plane in the sky. The plane was flying very high. Tim wanted to fly high like the plane. He asked his mom, "Can I fly high like the plane?" + +His mom smiled and said, "You can do anything if you believe in yourself, Tim." + +So, Tim closed his eyes and believed very hard. He jumped and tried to fly high like the plane. But he could not fly. He felt sad. + +His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tim. You can't fly like a plane, but you can still do many things. Just keep believing in yourself." + +Tim smiled and said, "I will, mom." And he kept believing in himself, always trying to do great things. +One day, Tom and Sam were playing with their toys. Tom had a big, red ball and Sam had a small, blue car. They were having fun, but Sam thought it was a bit boring. He wanted to play with something new. + +Sam saw a shiny needle on the table. He said, "Tom, let's play with this." Tom looked at the needle and said, "No, Sam. That's not a toy. It can hurt us." But Sam didn't listen. He wanted to push the needle into his toy car to see what would happen. + +Tom tried to stop Sam, but it was too late. Sam pushed the needle into his toy car and it made a loud pop. The car broke into two pieces. Sam was sad and Tom was upset. They both knew they shouldn't have played with the needle. + +Now, Sam's toy car was broken and they couldn't play with it anymore. The boys learned a lesson that day – not to play with things that can hurt them. And they promised never to play with needles again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make sandwiches. One day, she decided to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. She felt very proud of herself. + +Lily took out her favorite tool, a small knife, to spread the peanut butter on the bread. She carefully spread the peanut butter on one slice of bread and the jelly on the other slice. Then, she put the two slices together and her sandwich was ready. + +Lily's mom saw her making the sandwich and said, "Wow, Lily! You did a great job making your sandwich. I am so proud of you!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom! I used my special tool to spread the peanut butter and jelly." + +Lily and her mom sat down to eat their sandwiches together. They both enjoyed their lunch and Lily felt very proud of her sandwich-making skills. + +From that day on, Lily loved making sandwiches for herself and her mom. She always used her special tool to spread the peanut butter and jelly, and she always felt very proud of her tasty creations. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Tim and Tom. They loved to play together and eat yummy food. One day, they found an amazing candy in the park. + +Tim said, "Tom, let's eat this candy!" + +Tom replied, "Yes, let's chew it and see how it tastes!" + +They both put the candy in their mouths and started to chew. It was so delicious! They smiled and said, "This candy is amazing!" + +From that day on, Tim and Tom always looked for amazing candy whenever they played in the park. They loved to chew and enjoy the sweet taste together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going outside to run and jump. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They took turns pushing her on the swing and sliding down the slide. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a little bird that had fallen out of its nest. She knew she had to help because she cared about animals. She told her mommy and daddy and they were alert to the situation. They gently picked up the bird and put it back in its nest. + +Lily felt happy that she could help the little bird and her mommy and daddy were proud of her for being so caring. They continued to play at the park, taking turns on the swings and slides until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch cartoons all day long. He refused to do anything else, not even eat his cheese. + +One day, Timmy's friend, a wise old owl, came to visit him. The owl saw that Timmy was not doing anything else but watching cartoons. The owl told Timmy that he needed to do other things like eat, play and exercise. + +Timmy listened to the owl and started to do other things. He ate his cheese, played with his friends and even went for a walk. Timmy realized that there was more to life than just watching cartoons. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to do other things besides watching cartoons all day. He thanked his wise old friend for teaching him this valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice cream, especially in a cone. He would always ask his mom for a cone when they went to the ice cream truck. + +One day, Timmy went to the ice cream truck with his mom. He asked for a cone, but the ice cream man gave him a big one. Timmy was happy and started to eat it. But then he saw his friend, Billy, who had a small cone. Timmy felt bad and wanted to share his ice cream with Billy. + +Timmy went to Billy and said, "Do you want some of my ice cream?" Billy smiled and said, "Yes, please." Timmy poked the ice cream with his spoon and gave some to Billy. Billy was happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy. You are so modest." + +Timmy didn't know what modest meant, but he felt happy because he made his friend happy. From that day on, Timmy always shared his ice cream with his friends, no matter how big or small it was. +Once upon a time, there was a big dragon. The dragon was red and had wings. He lived in a big cave on a mountain. The dragon was very hungry and went to the village to find food. + +In the village, he found a cheap apple. The apple was not very good, but the dragon was so hungry that he ate it anyway. After he ate the apple, the dragon started to feel sick. He realized that the apple was rotten. + +The dragon went back to his cave and lay down. He felt very bad. He learned his lesson and decided to only eat good food from now on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and pick flowers. One day, she found a special herb that smelled really good. She picked it and brought it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look what I found!" Lily said. + +"That's a very pretty herb, Lily," her mom said. "But be careful, some herbs can make you uncomfortable if you eat them." + +Lily didn't want to eat the herb, she just wanted to smell it. She put it in her pocket and went back outside to play. Later that day, Lily's big brother came home from school. He wanted to play with Lily and her friends. + +"Let's play cowboys and Indians!" he said. "I'll be the cowboy and you guys be the Indians." + +Lily and her friends didn't know what cowboys and Indians were, but they thought it sounded fun. They started to play, but then Lily's brother said, "Bang! Bang! I shoot you with my gun!" + +Lily suddenly remembered the herb in her pocket. She took it out and threw it at her brother. The herb made him uncomfortable and he had to go inside to wash his face. Lily and her friends laughed and continued to play. From that day on, they always made sure to check for herbs before playing cowboys and Indians. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the garden with her toys. One day, she found a bug crawling on the ground. She picked it up and held it in her hand. The bug was small and had wings that were as thin as paper. Lily thought it was a special bug because it was gifted with the ability to fly. + +Lily decided to take the bug inside to show her mom. She carefully placed the bug in a jar and put it on the windowsill. That night, Lily went to bed, excited to show her friends the gifted bug the next day. + +The next morning, Lily woke up to find that the jar was empty. She looked around the room and saw something strange. Her hair ties were all twisted up in a pile. Suddenly, she realized that the gifted bug had escaped and twisted her hair ties together to make a ladder to climb out of the jar. + +From that day on, Lily always checked her hair ties to see if the gifted bug had come back to visit her. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to jump and play in the grass. One day, he saw a big pool of water. Freddy was curious and wanted to see what was inside. + +As he approached the pool, he saw a big, scary monster. The monster had big teeth and sharp claws. Freddy was scared and started to tremble. + +The monster saw Freddy and said, "Don't be afraid little frog, I am harmless. I just want to swim in this pool." Freddy was relieved and said, "Oh, I thought you were going to eat me!" + +The monster laughed and said, "No, I am a friendly monster. You can come swim with me if you want." Freddy was excited and jumped into the pool. They swam together and had a lot of fun. From that day on, Freddy and the monster were friends and would often play in the pool together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to read. She had a big book with lots of pictures that she liked to look at. One day, she felt dizzy and her head started to spin. + +Lily's mom noticed and asked her what was wrong. Lily said she didn't know, but she wanted to keep reading her book. Her mom said, "Maybe you need to take a break and rest your eyes." + +Lily's mom taught her how to close her eyes and take deep breaths to feel better. After a little while, Lily felt much better and was able to read her book again. She was happy that her mom could teach her how to feel better when she felt dizzy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk on the path in the park with her mommy. One day, they saw a silly clown on the path. He seemed to be lost and didn't know where to go. + +Lily and her mommy decided to help the clown find his way. They walked with him on the path and showed him the right way to go. The clown was very happy and thanked them with a big smile. + +From that day on, Lily and her mommy always walked on the path in the park. They never saw the silly clown again, but they knew that they had helped him find his way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat ice-cream. One day, her mom went to the store and got her a big scoop of vanilla ice-cream. Lily was so happy! But then, she did something naughty. She spilled her ice-cream all over the floor. Her mom was not happy and told her not to be so naughty. + +Lily felt sad and wanted more ice-cream. She asked her mom if she could have another scoop, but her mom said no. Lily learned that being naughty can have consequences and that it's important to listen when someone tells you something. From then on, Lily tried her best to be good and not spill her ice-cream again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very curious and loved to explore. One day, the bird found a shiny whistle on the ground. The bird picked up the whistle and blew into it. It made a loud sound! + +The bird didn't know what the whistle was for, but it was very happy to have found it. The bird flew around with the whistle in its beak, showing it to all of its bird friends. + +One of the bird's friends was very sad because they didn't have a whistle of their own. The curious bird wanted to help, so it flew away to find another whistle to provide for its friend. Eventually, the bird found another whistle and brought it back to its friend. The friend was so happy and they both blew their whistles together. It was a wonderful day for the two birds! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys, but her room was always messy. One day, her mommy came in and said, "Lily, we need to organize your toys. Let's put all the dolls in one place and all the cars in another." + +Lily helped her mommy organize the toys and it was so much fun! She felt happy to see all her toys in their right places. After they were done, they sat down to rest. But then, Lily's mommy noticed that Lily was moving slow. "Are you okay, sweetie?" she asked. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, mommy. I'm just tired from all the organizing." Her mommy hugged her and said, "You did a great job, Lily. Now let's go have a snack and rest our bodies." And they went to the kitchen to have some yummy cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her family. One day, they went on a picnic in the park. Lily's mom packed a big basket full of yummy food. + +When they arrived at the park, Lily's dad started to unpack the basket. He took out sandwiches, fruit, and cookies. Lily was so excited to eat! + +After they finished eating, Lily's dad poured some hot tea into a thermos. But he didn't close it tightly. Later, when they were playing, Lily noticed that the thermos was leaking. The hot tea spilled all over the blanket! + +Lily's mom quickly cleaned up the mess with some napkins. From then on, Lily always reminded her dad to close the thermos tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved motorcycles and he liked to collect toy motorcycles. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. While playing, Timmy saw a toy motorcycle on the ground. He was so happy and collected it right away. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friend Billy came and asked, "Can I play with your motorcycle?" Timmy said, "No, it's mine." Billy got upset and said, "I don't want to be your friend anymore." Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, you can play with it too." + +After a while, it was time for Timmy to go home. He put the motorcycle in his pocket and said goodbye to his friends. As he was walking home, he tripped and fell. The motorcycle fell out of his pocket and broke into pieces. Timmy was so upset and started to cry. He wished he had shared the motorcycle with Billy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, her mommy asked her to deliver some cookies to their neighbor upstairs. Lily was happy to help. + +She went up the stair to the neighbor's door and knocked. The neighbor opened the door and smiled. "Thank you, Lily! These cookies look delicious," he said. Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome!" + +On her way back down the stair, Lily heard a loud noise. She was frightened and didn't know what to do. She stopped and listened. It was just the sound of the wind blowing. She took a deep breath and continued down the stair. + +When she got back home, her mommy asked her how it went. Lily said, "I delivered the cookies and heard a scary noise, but I was brave." Her mommy hugged her and said, "That's great, Lily! Always be brave and help others." And from that day on, Lily knew that helping others was important and being brave was always possible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny rocks, also known as minerals. One day, Lily was walking in the park when she saw a boy named Max. Max was very mean, and he took Lily's shiny rock collection and threw it away. Lily was very sad and started to cry. + +Suddenly, Lily's dog barked very loudly and Max's mom came over to see what was happening. Lily's mom explained what happened and Max's mom made him say sorry to Lily. Max yelled, "I'm sorry!" but Lily didn't forgive him because he wasn't intelligent enough to know how much her rocks meant to her. + +Lily's mom told her that it's okay to be upset, but it's important to forgive others when they say sorry. Lily agreed and went home happy, knowing that her mom and dog were always there to protect her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mommy. It was a very sunny day, so Timmy's mommy gave him white sunglasses to wear. Timmy loved his new sunglasses and wore them all day. + +While Timmy was playing on the slide, he accidentally dropped his sunglasses. They fell off his face and onto the ground. Timmy was very sad because he loved his sunglasses. His mommy saw how sad he was and helped him look for them. After a few minutes of searching, they found Timmy's white sunglasses. + +Timmy was so happy to have his sunglasses back. He put them back on his face and continued playing. From that day on, Timmy made sure to hold onto his sunglasses tightly so he wouldn't drop them again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny silver necklace that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy and daddy. While she was playing on the swings, she accidentally fell and hurt her knee. + +Lily started to cry, but her mommy picked her up and hugged her tightly. "Don't worry, my dear," her mommy said, "I'm here to comfort you." She wiped away Lily's tears and gave her a kiss on the forehead. + +After a few minutes, Lily's knee felt better and she was ready to play again. She ran over to her daddy and showed him her necklace. "Look how deep the silver shines in the sun!" she exclaimed. Her daddy smiled and said, "You're right, Lily. It's a beautiful necklace." + +From that day on, Lily knew that whenever she felt sad or hurt, her mommy and daddy would always be there to comfort her. +Once upon a time, there was a tiger who was very hungry. He looked all around but couldn't find any food. He searched in the forest and in the fields, but there was nothing to eat. The tiger's tummy was rumbling and he felt sad. + +One day, the tiger saw a rabbit hopping in the field. He thought, "I'm going to catch that rabbit and eat it!" So, the tiger chased the rabbit, but the rabbit was too quick and ran away. The tiger was still hungry and felt angry. + +Then, the tiger saw a jar of honey on the ground. He was so happy and licked the honey with his tongue. But, the honey was too sticky and the tiger couldn't spread it on his bread. The tiger was still hungry and felt frustrated. + +Finally, the tiger saw a group of monkeys eating bananas. The tiger knew he could catch one of them and have a big meal. But, the monkeys were clever and they spread out, making it hard for the tiger to catch them. The tiger was still hungry and felt defeated. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a rainbow in the sky. It was so pretty and had many colors. She wanted to touch it but it was too far away. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. The rain was bitter and she didn't like it. She tried to run away but she slipped and fell. She surrendered and decided to enjoy the rain. + +As she looked up, she saw the rainbow again. It was shining even brighter in the rain. She smiled and felt happy. She realized that even bitter things can turn into something beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her scissors, but her mommy always told her to be careful. One day, Lily was cutting some paper when she accidentally cut her finger. She was scared and cried a lot. + +Her mommy took her to the doctor, who put a bandage on her finger. Lily felt better, but she learned a lesson. She knew she should always seat down when using scissors and never use them without mommy's help. From that day on, she was very careful and never got hurt again. + +So, the moral of the story is that we should always listen to our parents and be careful when using sharp objects like scissors. By doing this, we can avoid accidents and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pink scarf whenever she went outside to play. One day, she went to the park and saw her friend Max playing with a ball. She ran over to say hello. + +"Hi Max!" Lily said. + +"Hi Lily!" Max replied. "I like your scarf. It's so fine." + +"Thank you," Lily said with a smile. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Max shook his head. "I can't. I lost my ball and I can't find it." + +Lily knew how much Max loved his ball, so she decided to help him look for it. They searched all around the park, but they couldn't find it anywhere. Finally, Lily had an idea. + +"Let's point to where we haven't looked yet," Lily said. + +Max thought that was a great idea, so they pointed to a tree. And there, sitting at the base of the tree, was Max's ball. He was so happy that he gave Lily a big hug. + +"Thank you for helping me find my ball," Max said. + +Lily smiled. "No problem. Friends always help each other out." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a thin cat named Mittens. One day, Lily was playing with Mittens and accidentally tore her favorite toy. She felt sad and started to cry. + +Mittens tried to cheer her up by licking her finger. Lily giggled and hugged Mittens. Mittens was happy to see Lily happy again. + +Later that day, Lily's mom saw the torn toy and asked what happened. Lily told her the truth and her mom hugged her. She said it was okay and they could fix it together. Lily smiled and felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a big garden. In the garden, there was a rake. The rake was very useful because it helped to clean up the leaves. One day, a girl came to the garden. She saw the rake and thought it was impressive. She wanted to use it to clean up the leaves. She attached the rake to the handle and started to work. She was very happy because the rake helped her a lot. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite toy was a teddy bear. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she decided to add more dolls to her collection. She went to her toy box and found two more dolls to play with. + +As Lily was playing, she accidentally bumped her thumb on the table. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. Her mom heard her crying and came to see what was wrong. When she saw Lily's serious face, she knew something was wrong. She asked Lily what happened and Lily showed her mom her hurt thumb. + +Her mom comforted her and put a band-aid on her thumb. Lily felt much better and continued to play with her dolls. From that day on, Lily learned to be careful when playing with her toys so she wouldn't hurt her thumb again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a rope hanging from a tree. She wanted to swing on it, but she was too short to reach it. + +Lily was patient and waited for her big brother to come home from school. When he arrived, she asked him to help her reach the rope. He lifted her up and she swung on the rope, back and forth. + +Suddenly, their noisy dog barked and disturbed their fun. Lily's brother had to hold onto the rope tightly to make sure she didn't fall. After the dog stopped barking, they continued to swing and have fun in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color purple, it was her favorite color. One day, she went to the store with her mommy and saw a beautiful purple dress. She asked her mommy if she could have it, but her mommy said no. Lily got angry and started to cry. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to decorate the house for a party. Lily loved parties, so she stopped crying and got excited. They decorated the house with purple balloons and streamers. Lily was so happy, she forgot all about the purple dress. + +The party was a lot of fun and all of Lily's friends came. They played games, ate cake, and danced to music. Lily was so happy that she didn't even remember being angry earlier. She realized that sometimes, there are more important things than a purple dress. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat some cookies, but his mommy said he had to wait until after dinner. Timmy was sad and upset. + +Timmy's mommy decided to teach him how to make cookies so he could make his own whenever he was hungry. Timmy was happy and excited to learn. They mixed the ingredients together and put the cookies in the oven. + +But then, Timmy accidentally touched the hot oven and got a burn. He cried and cried, but his mommy knew how to heal his burn. She put some ointment on it and gave him a hug. Timmy felt better and was happy he learned how to make cookies and how to be safe in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read the newspaper with her grandpa every morning. But one day, Lily's grandpa forgot to bring the newspaper. Lily was sad because she loved reading the newspaper with her grandpa. + +The next day, Lily's grandpa promised to bring the newspaper. But when he came back, the newspaper was all wet because it rained. Lily was sad again because the newspaper was not dry and they couldn't read it together. + +Lily's grandpa felt bad for forgetting the newspaper the first day and for bringing a wet one the next day. He promised to never forget again and to make sure the newspaper was always dry. From that day on, Lily and her grandpa enjoyed reading the newspaper together every morning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she went outside to gather some pretty flowers for her mommy. She saw a big red flower and picked it up. + +As she walked back home, she heard beautiful music coming from her neighbor's house. She peeked through the window and saw a man playing a violin. It was so pretty! She wished she could play like that too. + +When she got home, she showed the red flower to her mommy and told her about the violin. Her mommy smiled and said, "Maybe one day you can play the violin too, Lily." From that day on, Lily gathered flowers every day and dreamed of playing the violin. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to fish with her grandpa. They would go to the lake every weekend and catch fish with a hook and bait. One day, Lily caught a big fish, but it was very messy! The fish had slimy scales and it made a big mess on the boat. + +Lily's grandpa told her that it's important to release the fish back into the water after catching it, so it can swim freely and grow bigger. Lily was sad to let go of the fish, but she knew it was the right thing to do. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to release the fish she caught back into the water. She learned that it's important to take care of the animals and the environment around us. +Once upon a time, there was a bus driver named Bob. He loved his job and he loved driving his bus. One day, he saw a rare flower on the side of the road. He stopped the bus and got out to take a closer look. It was so pretty! + +Bob wanted to show the flower to his passengers, so he picked it up and brought it onto the bus. But, he didn't realize that the flower had bugs on it. When he got back on the bus, the bugs started to spray everywhere! The passengers were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Bob quickly realized his mistake and apologized to his passengers. He learned that sometimes, it's better to leave rare things where they are and not bring them onto the bus. The moral of the story is to always be careful and think before you act. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy. They saw a stranger on the street. The stranger smiled at them, but Lily's mommy told her to stop and hold her hand tightly. + +The stranger asked for directions, but Lily's mommy didn't know the way. The stranger then asked if they wanted to see something cool in his car. Lily's mommy said no and they walked away quickly. + +But the stranger followed them and grabbed Lily's mommy's purse. Lily's mommy tried to fight back, but the stranger was too strong. They both fell to the ground and the stranger ran away with the purse. + +Lily's mommy was hurt and had to go to the hospital. Lily was sad and scared. She wished the stranger had been more modest and stopped when they said no. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went to the park. At the park, they saw a mother with her baby. The baby was very lively and was giggling a lot. Timmy and his friends went to see the baby. They gazed at the baby and smiled. + +The mother saw Timmy and his friends and smiled too. She asked them if they wanted to hold the baby. Timmy was nervous at first, but then he held the baby. The baby was very soft and Timmy loved holding him. Timmy and his friends played with the baby for a while and then it was time to go home. Timmy said goodbye to the baby and the mother. He felt happy that he got to hold the lively baby. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who were always fighting. The lion would roar at the monkey, and the monkey would throw a banana at the lion. The elephant would stomp his feet, and the giraffe would stick out his long neck. They could never agree on anything. + +One day, a wise old owl came to visit the animals. "Why do you fight?" he asked. "We don't like each other," said the lion. "We don't trust each other," said the monkey. "We don't need each other," said the elephant. "But you do," said the owl. "You all have something to offer. If you unite, you can accomplish great things together." + +The animals thought about what the owl said. They realized that they could depend on each other. The lion could protect them, the monkey could climb trees to get food, the elephant could carry heavy things, and the giraffe could reach high places. They decided to stitch together a plan to work together. + +From that day on, the animals lived in peace and harmony. They learned that they could accomplish anything if they worked together and were dependable on each other. The moral of the story is that it's better to work together than to fight with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider named Spidey. Spidey was very lonely because he didn't have any spider friends to play with. One day, he decided to go on an adventure to find some spider friends. + +As Spidey was walking, he met a friendly butterfly named Flutter. "Hello, Spidey! Where are you going?" asked Flutter. "I'm going to find some spider friends because I'm lonely," replied Spidey. + +Flutter said, "I can help you find some spider friends. Let's go!" So, they walked and walked until they arrived at a big spider web. There were many spiders there, and they welcomed Spidey with open arms. Spidey was so happy to have found some spider friends to play with. From that day on, Spidey was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to bake cookies with his mom. They mixed flour, sugar, and eggs together and put them in the oven to bake. The cookies smelled so good! + +One day, Timmy's mom was looking at a screen on her computer. Timmy asked her what she was doing. She said she was looking at pictures of cakes. Timmy thought the cakes looked fine, but he liked cookies better. + +After they finished baking the cookies, Timmy and his mom sat down to enjoy them. Timmy's mom said the cookies turned out fine. Timmy was happy because he loved baking with his mom and eating yummy cookies. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to collect shiny gems. He had a big collection of them, but his favorite was a sparkly blue one. One day, Timmy went to the park to show his gem to his friends. + +When he got there, he saw a big, smelly dog. The dog didn't like Timmy and started to growl at him. Timmy was scared, but then he remembered his gem. He thought he could use it to scare the dog away. + +But the dog didn't run away. Instead, he jumped on Timmy and they started to fight. Timmy was hurt and his gem fell out of his pocket. The dog took the gem and ran away. Timmy was sad and went home without his favorite gem. + +From that day on, Timmy never went to the park again. He learned that sometimes fighting doesn't solve problems and that it's important to stay away from smelly dogs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the forest. One day, she went on an adventure to find some berries to eat. She walked and walked until she found a wild berry bush. She was so happy and started picking the berries. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and turned around to see a big bear walking towards her. + +Lily got scared and didn't know what to do. She remembered her mom telling her that if she ever saw a bear, she should dive into a nearby river. She looked around and saw a river close by. She quickly ran towards the river and dove in. The bear tried to follow her, but it didn't like the water and went away. + +Lily got out of the water and sat down to eat her berries. She was happy that she was safe and had found some yummy berries. As she ate, she thought about how she should always be careful when she goes on adventures in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a band. They played music that made everyone happy. One day, the band had to go away. The people were sad because they loved the music. But the band was grateful for the love they got. They promised to come back and play again. The people were happy to hear that the end was not forever. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear. The bear was very helpful to all his friends. He would help them find food and give them hugs when they were sad. + +One day, the bear and his friends went to watch the sunset. The sky turned orange and pink and it was very beautiful. The bear gave all his friends a big hug and they felt happy. + +After the sunset, the bear and his friends went back to their home in the forest. They were all tired and went to sleep. The bear dreamed of the sunset and how helpful he was to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, purple dinosaur named Dino. Dino liked to play with his friends in the park, but one day he got lost. He didn't know how to get back home. + +Dino saw a house with a big lock on the door. He knocked and asked the person inside for help. The person saw that Dino was lost and let him in. They gave Dino some water and food to eat. + +But suddenly, Dino started coughing and couldn't breathe. The person knew something was wrong with Dino's lung. They took Dino to the doctor, who helped him feel better. Dino was happy to be healthy again and thanked the person who helped him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when she saw steam coming out of her mom's kitchen. She went to see what was happening and saw her mom cooking soup. Lily asked her mom what was in the soup, and her mom told her it was made of vegetables. + +Lily tried the soup, but she didn't like it. She told her mom that it tasted bitter. Her mom told her that sometimes vegetables can taste bitter, but they are still good for us. Lily decided to try the soup again, and this time she liked it. She told her mom that she was right and that the soup was yummy. From that day on, Lily loved eating vegetables and would always tell her friends how good they were for us. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet musician. She played the guitar and sang songs that made everyone happy. One day, a little girl heard her music and asked her to repeat the song. The musician smiled and played the song again. The little girl danced and clapped her hands. She loved the sweet music and the kind musician. From that day on, the musician played her sweet songs every day and the little girl would come to listen and dance. They became good friends and had lots of fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to go outside to play. It was very cold outside and the ground was icy. Her mom told her to be careful so she wouldn't fall and get hurt. Lily started to play and she slipped on the icy ground. She fell and got all wet. She was sad and cried. + +Her mom came to her and helped her to stand up. She told her that it's important to be careful and listen to others. Lily learned that it's better to be safe than sorry. From that day on, she always listened to her mom and never started to play without checking the ground first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mommy told her they needed to go to the store to buy some food for dinner. Lily was excited to go because she loved going to the store with her mommy. + +When they got to the store, it was very bright and colorful inside. But when they went to the back of the store to get some bread, it was very dark. Lily felt a little scared, but her mommy held her hand and told her it was okay. They got the bread and went to the checkout to pay for it. + +After they paid, they went home and had a very ordinary dinner. But when it was time for bed, Lily couldn't find her teddy bear! She looked everywhere, but he was nowhere to be found. Then her mommy remembered that they had put him in a special place in the dark back of the store so he wouldn't get lost. The next day, they went back to the store and got her teddy bear. Lily was so happy to have him back! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her teddy bear. One day, she decided to move all of her toys to a new spot in her room. She picked them up one by one and carried them to their new home. + +As she was moving her toys, she noticed that her teddy bear's face looked a little dull. It didn't have the same happy expression as before. So, she decided to give her teddy bear a big hug and a kiss on its face. Suddenly, the teddy bear's face brightened up and looked happy again. + +Lily was so happy to see her teddy bear's face light up again. She knew that her teddy bear loved her just as much as she loved it. From that day on, Lily made sure to give her teddy bear lots of love and attention so that its face would always be happy and never dull again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat beef for dinner. One night, Timmy's mom cooked him a big piece of juicy beef. Timmy was so happy and ate it all up. + +After dinner, Timmy's dad said, "Let's go for a walk outside." Timmy was excited and ran to put on his shoes. But as he was walking, he slipped on a wet leaf and fell down. + +"Are you okay, Timmy?" asked his dad. "Yes, I'm okay," replied Timmy. "But now I'm feeling a little sleepy." So they went back inside and Timmy went straight to bed. He dreamed of delicious beef and not slipping again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily went to the park with her parent. They played on the swings and went down the slide. + +After a while, Lily's parent realized they had forgotten to bring snacks. They went to the store to buy some. When they got back to the park, Lily was very grateful for the yummy treats. She shared them with her dolls and teddy bears. + +As the sun began to set, Lily and her parent went home. Lily was tired but happy. She hugged her parent and said, "Thank you for a fun day at the park." Her parent smiled and hugged her back. They both felt grateful for each other. +Sam and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play at the beach. They liked to build sand castles and look for shells. But sometimes they fought over the toys and the space. + +One day, they went to the beach with their mom and dad. They saw an enormous sand castle near the water. It had towers and walls and flags. Sam and Lily wanted to play with it. They ran to the sand castle and each grabbed a toy. Sam took a shovel and Lily took a bucket. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Sam shouted. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily shouted back. + +They pulled and tugged at the toys. They made the sand castle fall down. They made a big mess. They made the other kids who built the sand castle cry. + +Their mom and dad came over. They were not happy. They scolded Sam and Lily for being rude and selfish. They told them to say sorry and to share the toys. They told them to help rebuild the sand castle. + +Sam and Lily felt bad. They said sorry to the other kids. They gave back the toys. They asked if they could help. The other kids nodded. They smiled. They gave Sam and Lily some tools and some tips. + +Together, they worked on the sand castle. They used the shovel and the bucket and the molds and the sticks. They made new towers and walls and flags. They made the sand castle bigger and better than before. They had fun. They made friends. + +Sam and Lily learned a lesson. They learned to unite and not to fight. They learned to be kind and not to mind. They learned to enjoy the beach and not to breach. They hugged each other and their mom and dad. They thanked the other kids for letting them play. They had a great day at the beach. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to draw. They had many crayons of different colors, but they always wanted more. One day, they saw a big box of crayons at the store. It had 100 crayons, some with glitter and some with stripes. Tom and Lily wanted to buy the box, but it was very expensive. + +They asked their mom to buy it for them, but she said no. She said they had enough crayons at home, and they should save their money for something else. Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They decided to take the box of crayons when their mom was not looking. They put it in their backpack and ran out of the store. + +When they got home, they opened the box and started to draw. They used the glitter and striped crayons to make wild pictures of animals and monsters. They had fun, but they also felt guilty. They knew they had done something bad. They had stolen the crayons from the store. + +The next day, their mom found the box of crayons in their room. She was very upset. She asked them where they got it. Tom and Lily could not lie. They told her the truth. They said they were sorry and they wanted to return the crayons to the store. + +Their mom was disappointed, but she was also proud that they admitted their mistake. She took them to the store and made them apologize to the owner. The owner was angry, but he also forgave them. He said they could keep one crayon each, but they had to pay for the rest. Tom and Lily chose their favorite crayons and gave the rest back. They also gave some of their money to the owner. + +Tom and Lily learned a lesson that day. They learned that stealing is wrong and that they should be happy with what they have. They also learned that honesty is important and that saying sorry can make things better. They drew a picture for their mom with their new crayons. They wrote "We love you" on it. Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said she loved them too. +Here is one possible story, but there are many other ways to write it. + +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play on the farm. They had a new goat named Spot who was very soft and friendly. They liked to feed him grass and pet him and hug him. But Spot did not like to share his food or his space. He would complain and bleat and push the other animals away. + +One day, Anna and Ben decided to take Spot for a walk in the woods. They put a rope around his neck and led him along the path. They saw many things in the woods, like birds and flowers and bugs. They wanted to show Spot how nice the woods were, but Spot did not care. He only wanted to eat and be alone. + +Soon, they came to a bridge over a stream. The bridge was old and weak and had holes in it. Anna and Ben did not know that, but Spot did. He smelled something bad under the bridge. He heard a growl and a snort. He knew there was a big bad wolf hiding there, waiting for someone to cross. Spot was scared, but he did not tell Anna and Ben. He wanted to get rid of them, so he could run away. + +He pulled on the rope and made Anna and Ben follow him. He ran across the bridge as fast as he could. He did not care if the bridge broke or if Anna and Ben fell. He only wanted to save himself. But he was too late. The wolf jumped out of his hiding place and bit Spot's leg. Spot screamed and kicked and tried to get free, but the wolf was stronger and hungrier. He dragged Spot under the bridge and ate him up. + +Anna and Ben heard Spot's scream and saw the wolf. They were very scared and sad. They dropped the rope and ran back to the farm. They told their mom and dad what happened. They cried and cried and wished they had been nicer to Spot. They learned that being selfish and mean can have a bad ending. +Sara and Ben like to play with their old map. It is a big paper with many colors and shapes. They pretend it is a treasure map and they look for clues. + +One day, they find a big X on the map. They think it is where the treasure is. They want to go there and see what it is. + +"Let's test our map and find the treasure!" Sara says. + +"OK, but how do we know where to go?" Ben asks. + +"We have to follow the map. See, it has arrows and numbers. They tell us how to walk and how far to go." Sara explains. + +They take the map and start to walk. They count their steps and turn when the map says so. They have fun and see many things on the way. They see a bird, a flower, a rock and a cloud. + +After a while, they reach the big X. They are very excited. They look around and see a big tree. Under the tree, there is a box. It is old and dusty. + +"Wow, maybe this is the treasure!" Ben says. + +"Let's open it and see!" Sara says. + +They open the box and find many things inside. They find a book, a hat, a ball and a toy car. They are very happy. They think the map is magic and it gave them a gift. + +"Thank you, map!" they say. + +They hug the map and the box. They decide to share the things and play with them. They think they are the best explorers ever. They smile and laugh. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and find things. Sometimes they found shells, or rocks, or coins. But today they found something very different. + +"Look, look!" Sara shouted. "I found a skeleton!" + +Ben ran over to see. He saw a big pile of bones in the sand. They were white and hard and had holes in them. They looked like a puzzle. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Ben said. "Can I see?" + +Sara nodded and handed him a bone. It was long and thin and had a pointy end. Ben pretended it was a sword and waved it around. + +"Ha, ha, I'm a pirate!" he said. + +Sara laughed and picked up another bone. It was round and had lots of teeth. She pretended it was a monster and made scary noises. + +"Roar, roar, I'm a dinosaur!" she said. + +They had fun playing with the skeleton. They made up stories and jokes and sounds. They forgot about everything else. + +But then they heard a voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my skeleton?" the voice said. + +They looked up and saw a man. He was wearing a hat and a coat and had a big bag. He looked angry. + +"That's my skeleton!" he said again. "I dug it up from the ground. It's very old and very rare. It's mine!" + +Sara and Ben felt scared. They didn't know the man. They didn't know he had a skeleton. They thought they had found it. + +"Sorry, mister," Sara said. "We didn't know. We were just playing." + +"Yeah, sorry," Ben said. "We didn't mean to take it." + +They gave the bones back to the man. He put them in his bag and walked away. He didn't say thank you. He didn't say goodbye. + +Sara and Ben felt sad. They liked the skeleton. They wanted to play with it more. But they knew they had to share. They knew they couldn't keep it. + +They looked at each other and smiled. + +"That was fun, though," Sara said. + +"Yeah, it was," Ben said. + +They hugged and went back to digging. They hoped they would find something new. Something they could keep. Something they could share. +Sara and Tom like to collect things. They collect rocks, leaves, shells and feathers. They have a big box where they keep their collections. One day, they decide to collect soil. + +They take a small bucket and a shovel and go to the garden. They dig in different places and find different kinds of soil. Some soil is brown, some is black, some is red and some is yellow. They put some of each kind in their bucket. + +"Look, Tom, this soil is very soft and smooth," Sara says, touching the black soil. + +"And this soil is very hard and rough," Tom says, tapping the red soil. + +They compare the different soils and talk about how they feel and look. They think soil is very interesting and beautiful. + +They fill their bucket with soil and go back to their box. They make a space for their new collection. They pour the soil in the box and make a rainbow with the different colors. + +"Wow, Sara, our soil collection is the most beautiful one," Tom says, admiring their work. + +"I agree, Tom, soil is amazing," Sara says, smiling. + +They are very happy with their collection. They decide to collect more things tomorrow. They wonder what they will find. +Tom and Mia like to play with their furry cat, Luna. Luna has black and white fur and a long tail. She likes to chase balls and mice and nap on the sofa. Tom and Mia also like to play with matches. They find them in a box in the kitchen. They think they are fun and make bright sparks. + +One day, Tom and Mia take some matches and go to their room. They close the door and sit on the floor. They light one match and watch it burn. They laugh and clap their hands. They light another match and another. They do not see Luna come into the room. Luna sees the matches and thinks they are toys. She jumps on the floor and tries to catch them with her paws. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Luna cries. She feels the fire on her fur. She runs around the room, scared and hurt. She knocks over a lamp and a vase. She makes a lot of noise. + +Tom and Mia hear Luna and look at her. They see her fur is on fire. They are scared too. They drop the matches and scream. + +"Help! Help! Help!" They shout. + +Mom and Dad hear them and run to their room. They open the door and see the fire and the smoke and the mess. They see Luna and Tom and Mia. They are angry and worried. + +"Stop! Stop! Stop!" Mom and Dad yell. They grab a blanket and wrap it around Luna. They put out the fire and the matches. They check if Luna and Tom and Mia are okay. They are not hurt, but they are very sorry. + +Mom and Dad hug them and tell them to never play with matches again. They tell them matches are dangerous and can hurt them and Luna and the house. They tell them to love and protect their furry cat, not to hurt her. They tell them to be careful and smart and good. + +Tom and Mia nod and say they are sorry. They hug Luna and say they love her. Luna purrs and licks their faces. She forgives them. They all go to the living room and cuddle on the sofa. They watch a movie and eat popcorn. They are happy and safe. They learned their lesson. They never play with matches again. +Anna and Ben like to play with trains. They have many trains and a big track. They can make the track go in different shapes and places. Sometimes they share the trains and sometimes they want their own. + +One day, they had a problem. They both wanted the same train. It was a red train with a shiny whistle. It was also very fragile. It could break easily if they pulled or pushed it too hard. They started to argue and tug on the train. + +"Mine!" said Anna. + +"No, mine!" said Ben. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the red train and the track. She saw Anna and Ben looking angry and sad. + +"Stop, stop!" she said. "You need to discuss. Discuss means to talk and listen. You can take turns with the train or find another way to play. But you can't fight over it. It is fragile and it is not nice." + +Anna and Ben looked at their mom. They knew she was right. They did not want to break the train or hurt each other. They decided to discuss. They said sorry and gave each other a hug. They agreed to take turns with the red train and to play with other trains too. They also made the track longer and more fun. They were happy and their mom was proud. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the river. They had a big raft that they could sit on and paddle with sticks. They pretended they were pirates and explorers, looking for treasure and islands. + +One day, they saw a big fish in the water. It was shiny and had a long tail. Tom wanted to catch the fish and put it in a bucket. He said, "Look, Lily, a fish! Let's get it!" + +Lily was scared of the fish. She thought it might bite them or flip the raft. She said, "No, Tom, leave the fish alone. It is not our fish. It is a wild fish. It wants to swim and be free." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He leaned over the raft and tried to grab the fish with his hands. The fish was fast and slippery. It splashed Tom with water and made him lose his balance. Tom fell off the raft and into the river. + +Lily screamed and reached for Tom. She was worried he might drown or get hurt by the fish. She said, "Tom, Tom, are you okay? Come back to the raft!" + +Tom was not okay. He was wet and cold and scared. He did not like the fish anymore. He wanted to quit playing and go home. He said, "Lily, help me! I don't like the river. I don't like the fish. I want to quit!" + +Lily pulled Tom back to the raft. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tom. I'm here. You're safe. Let's quit playing and go home. We can have some soup and warm up. Maybe we can play something else later. Something that is more fun and less scary." + +Tom nodded and said, "Okay, Lily. Thank you. You're a good sister. I'm sorry I was silly. Let's go home." + +They paddled the raft back to the shore. They left the fish alone. They went home and had some soup. They felt better and warmer. They decided to play with their blocks and dolls instead. They were happy and healthy. They learned to be careful and kind. They loved each other. The end. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play outside at night. They would look at the stars and the moon and make up stories about them. One night, they saw a big bright moon that was full and round. They decided to play a game of twist. + +"Let's see who can twist the most without falling down," Tom said. "I bet I can twist more than you." + +"No, I can twist more than you," Mia said. "You always fall down first." + +They started to twist their bodies around and around, laughing and counting. Tom twisted faster and faster, trying to beat Mia. Mia twisted slower and slower, feeling dizzy. + +"Tom, stop, I feel sick," Mia said. "I can't twist anymore." + +But Tom did not hear her. He was too busy twisting and trying to win. He twisted so much that he did not see the big rock behind him. He twisted right into the rock and hit his head. He fell down with a thud and a cry. + +Mia stopped twisting and ran to Tom. She saw blood on his head and tears in his eyes. She felt sorry and scared. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't mean to make you twist so much. Are you okay?" + +Tom felt a harsh pain in his head and a harsh anger in his heart. He pushed Mia away and said, "Go away, Mia. You made me twist too much. You made me hurt myself. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Mia felt a harsh sadness in her chest and a harsh coldness in the air. She looked at the moon and wished it would make Tom feel better. She wished they could be friends again. She wished they could play twist again. But the moon did not answer. It just shone brightly and silently, like a big round eye. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box of colorful balls in the basement. They decided to have fun with them and fill the bathroom with them. They carried the balls upstairs and threw them into the bathtub, the sink, the toilet and the floor. They laughed and giggled as they made a mess. + +Mom was in the kitchen, making lunch. She did not hear the noise from the bathroom. She thought Lily and Max were playing peacefully in their room. She was happy and relaxed. + +Soon, the bathroom was full of balls. Lily and Max could not fit any more. They looked at their work and felt proud. They wanted to show Mom what they had done. They ran to the kitchen and shouted, "Mom, Mom, come and see! We filled the bathroom with balls!" + +Mom followed them, curious and smiling. But when she saw the bathroom, she gasped and frowned. She was angry and shocked. She said, "Lily and Max, what have you done? You made a huge mess! You wasted water and soap! You could have broken something or hurt yourself! This is not a game, this is a disaster!" + +Lily and Max felt sorry and scared. They realized they had done something bad. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We just wanted to have fun. We didn't mean to make you mad." + +Mom said, "Fun is good, but not when it causes trouble. You have to be careful and respectful of the house and the things in it. You have to clean up after yourselves and ask before you use something. You have to learn to play with what you have, not with what you don't. Now, go to your room and think about what you did. I will clean the bathroom and then we will talk." + +Lily and Max went to their room, sad and ashamed. They wished they had not filled the bathroom with balls. They wished they had played peacefully in their room. They learned a lesson that day: playing is fun, but not when it makes a mess. +Tom and Jen liked to play in the park. They liked to run, jump, slide and swing. One day, they saw a big machine near the pond. It had a hose, a tank and a button. They were curious. + +"What is that?" asked Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe it makes bubbles," said Jen. + +They went closer to the machine. They saw a sign that said "Do not touch". But they did not read the sign. They did not know what it meant. + +"Let's press the button," said Tom. + +"OK," said Jen. + +They pressed the button. The machine made a loud noise. It sprayed a lot of water and soap from the hose. It made a lot of foam. The foam was white and fluffy. It looked like fog. + +"Wow, this is fun!" said Tom. + +"Let's mix the fog with our hands," said Jen. + +They ran into the foam. They mixed the fog with their hands. They laughed and shouted. They did not see the pond. They did not see the ducks. They did not see the danger. + +The foam was slippery. Tom and Jen slipped on the foam. They fell into the pond. The pond was deep and cold. They could not swim. They could not breathe. They could not call for help. They sank under the water. + +The machine stopped. The foam faded. The pond was quiet. The ducks were sad. Tom and Jen were gone. + +The moral of the story is: Do not touch things that you do not know. Do not ignore signs that warn you. Do not play near water if you cannot swim. Be careful and listen to your parents. Or you might not be lucky. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the yard. They have a bow and some arrows. The arrows are made of wood and have feathers at the end. + +One day, Tom and Sam are playing with the bow and arrows. They take turns to shoot at a target on a tree. Tom is very good at shooting. He can hit the target every time. Sam is not so good. He misses a lot. + +"Let me show you how to shoot, Sam," Tom says. He takes the bow and an arrow from Sam. He pulls the string and aims at the target. But he does not see a bee on the arrow. The bee is angry and stings Tom on the hand. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom cries. He drops the bow and the arrow. He runs to the house. His hand is red and hot. It hurts a lot. + +Sam feels sorry for Tom. He picks up the bow and the arrow. He sees the bee on the arrow. He is scared of the bee. He throws the arrow away. He runs after Tom. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Sam asks. He hugs Tom. + +Tom is still crying. He shows Sam his hand. "The bee stung me. It was on the arrow. It was hot and bad." + +Sam nods. He knows how Tom feels. He was stung by a bee once. He says, "I'm sorry, Tom. I will get some ice for your hand. It will make it cold and better." + +Tom smiles a little. He says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother. I'm sorry I took your bow and arrow." + +Sam smiles too. He says, "It's okay, Tom. You can have it. I don't like the bow and arrow anymore. They have bees on them." + +They go inside the house. Mom sees Tom's hand. She says, "Oh, poor Tom. You have a bee sting. Let me help you." She gets some ice and a bandage. She puts the ice on Tom's hand. She wraps the bandage around it. She kisses Tom. She says, "There, there. You will be fine. Bees are not nice. But they are not bad. They make honey. Honey is sweet and good." + +Tom and Sam nod. They like honey. They say, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best." + +Mom smiles. She says, "You're welcome, boys. You are the best too. Now, how about some honey and milk for a snack?" + +Tom and Sam say, "Yes, please!" They forget about the bow and the arrow. They forget about the bee. They drink their honey and milk. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big round slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Lily says. + +But the slide is too high for them. They cannot reach the top. They are sad. + +"Wait!" Tom says. "I have a plan!" + +"What is your plan?" Lily asks. + +Tom points to a bench. The bench is near the slide. The bench is not too high. + +"We can climb on the bench. Then we can jump to the slide. It is easy!" Tom says. + +Lily thinks. She nods. + +"Good plan!" Lily says. + +They run to the bench. They climb on the bench. They jump to the slide. They slide down fast. They laugh and shout. + +"Yay! We did it!" Tom says. + +"That was fun!" Lily says. + +They are happy. They hug. They go on the slide again and again. They have a good time. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes, but they always wanted more. One day, they saw a big red car in the shop window. It looked shiny and fast, and they both wanted to own it. + +"Let's buy it with our money," Tom said. + +"But we don't have enough money," Sam said. + +"Then let's take it without paying," Tom said. "No one will notice." + +Sam was scared, but he followed Tom. They sneaked into the shop and grabbed the car. They ran out of the door, but they did not see the old lady who was crossing the street. They bumped into her and made her fall. She cried out in pain and dropped her bag. + +"Oh no, what have we done?" Sam said. + +The shopkeeper and some people came to help the old lady. They saw the car in Tom and Sam's hands and realized they had stolen it. They were angry and called the police. + +"This is a terrible thing you did," the shopkeeper said. "You hurt the old lady and took something that was not yours. You caused an emergency." + +Tom and Sam felt very sorry and ashamed. They gave back the car and apologized to the old lady and the shopkeeper. They hoped the old lady was not badly hurt. The police came and took them to their parents, who were very disappointed and sad. + +Tom and Sam learned a hard lesson that day. They learned that stealing is wrong and can hurt others. They learned that owning things is not as important as being kind and honest. They learned that they should be happy with what they have and not be greedy. They promised to never steal again and to help the old lady as much as they could. +Tim and Lily liked to play sport with their friends. They had a ball, a bat, and a net. They played in the park near their home. Sometimes, they played catch, sometimes, they played hit, and sometimes, they played throw. + +One day, they saw a big black bike in the park. It had two wheels, a seat, and a bell. It looked very fun. Tim and Lily wanted to try it. They looked around and saw no one. They saw a lock on the bike. They saw a key on the ground. Tim picked up the key and said, "Let's unlock the bike and ride it. No one will know." + +Lily felt scared. She said, "No, Tim. That is not our bike. That is someone else's bike. We should not take it. That is wrong. We should play with our own things." + +Tim did not listen. He said, "Don't be silly, Lily. It is just for a little while. Come on, it will be fun." He put the key in the lock and turned it. The lock opened. He took the lock off the bike and threw it away. He got on the bike and said, "Come on, Lily. Get on with me." + +Lily did not want to. She said, "No, Tim. I don't want to. I want to play sport with our friends. Please, put the lock back on the bike and leave it alone." She ran away to find their friends. + +Tim did not care. He said, "Fine. I don't need you. I can ride the bike by myself." He rang the bell and pedaled away. He felt happy. He thought he was clever. + +But he was not clever. He was naughty. He did not see the big hole in the road. He did not see the big truck coming. He did not hear the big horn. He crashed into the hole and fell off the bike. He hurt his head, his arm, and his leg. He cried and cried. + +The truck stopped. The driver got out. He saw Tim and the bike. He was angry. He said, "Hey, kid. What are you doing with my bike? That is my bike. You stole it. You broke it. You are in big trouble." + +Tim was scared. He said, "I'm sorry, mister. I just wanted to try it. I found the key. I unlocked it. I did not mean to hurt it. Please, don't be mad." + +The driver was mad. He said, "Sorry is not enough. You have to pay for the bike. You have to pay for the hole. You have to pay for the truck. You have to go to the police. You have to learn your lesson." + +Tim wished he had listened to Lily. He wished he had played sport with his friends. He wished he had left the bike alone. He learned his lesson. He learned that stealing is bad. He learned that lying is bad. He learned that playing with your own things is good. He learned that listening to your sister is good. He learned that being good is better than being clever. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys, but sometimes they fought. One day, Tim found a big spider in the garden. He thought it was funny and scary. He wanted to tease Sam with it. + +He ran to Sam, who was playing with his cars. He said, "Look, Sam, I have a friend for you!" He opened his hand and showed the spider to Sam. Sam was very afraid of spiders. He screamed and ran away. Tim laughed and chased him. + +Sam ran into the house and hid behind Mom. He said, "Mom, Tim has a spider! He wants to scare me!" Mom looked at Tim and saw the spider. She was not happy. She said, "Tim, that is not nice. You should not tease your brother with a spider. It is not a toy. It is a living thing. How would you feel if someone teased you with something you don't like?" + +Tim said, "But Mom, it is just a joke. The spider is not alive. It is dead. See?" He put the spider near his mouth and pretended to eat it. He thought it was funny and clever. + +But the spider was not dead. It was only sleeping. It woke up when it felt Tim's mouth. It was angry and scared. It bit Tim's tongue. Tim felt a sharp pain. He dropped the spider and cried. He said, "Ow, ow, ow! The spider bit me! It hurts!" + +Mom said, "Oh, Tim, I'm sorry. You should not have done that. Come, let me see your tongue. We need to wash it and put some ice on it. Maybe you should go to the doctor. And you should say sorry to Sam. He was not happy with your joke. You should be kind to your brother, not tease him." + +Tim said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Sam. I was wrong. I will not tease you again. I don't like spiders either. They are mean and nasty. Can we be friends again?" + +Sam said, "It's okay, Tim. I forgive you. But don't do that again. It is not fun. It is scary and dangerous. Let's play with our toys. But not with spiders. They are not toys. They are living things. We should leave them alone." + +Mom said, "That's right, boys. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, let's go and have some cookies. But first, let me check your tongue, Tim. I hope it is not too bad." + +The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their dog, Spot. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. Spot liked to chase the birds and the squirrels. He was a good dog, but sometimes he got very dirty. + +"Look at Spot!" Lily said. "He is all muddy and wet. He needs a bath." + +"Yes, he does," Tom agreed. "But we don't have any water here. How can we clean him?" + +They looked around and saw a fountain in the middle of the park. It had a lot of water that sprayed up and down. It looked like fun. + +"Let's take Spot to the fountain!" Lily said. "We can wash him there." + +"OK, let's go!" Tom said. + +They ran to the fountain with Spot. They threw a stick for him to fetch. He ran into the water and came back with the stick. He shook his fur and splashed water everywhere. + +"Good boy, Spot!" Tom and Lily said. "You are getting clean." + +They did this a few more times. Spot was having a great time. He was not muddy and wet anymore. He was shiny and happy. + +But then, they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, you kids! Get out of the fountain!" It was a man in a blue shirt. He was the park keeper. He looked very angry. He had a huge broom in his hand. + +"Sorry, sir," Tom and Lily said. "We were just washing our dog." + +"Well, you can't do that here. This fountain is not for dogs. It is for people to look at and enjoy. You are making a mess. Look at all the water on the ground. And look at my flowers. They are all wet and ruined." + +He pointed to the flower beds around the fountain. They were full of water and mud. Some of the flowers were broken and bent. + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They did not mean to make a mess. They did not think about the flowers. They just wanted to clean Spot. + +"We are sorry, sir," they said. "We did not know. We will not do it again." + +The park keeper sighed. He was still angry, but he saw that they were sorry. He decided to give them a chance. + +"OK, I will let you go this time. But you have to do something for me. You have to help me clean up this mess. You have to wipe the water and the mud from the ground and the flowers. And you have to say sorry to the flowers. They are living things, too. They need care and respect." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They agreed to help the park keeper. They took some cloths and started to wipe the water and the mud. They also said sorry to the flowers. They were gentle and careful. + +The park keeper watched them. He saw that they were trying to do a good job. He smiled a little. He was not so angry anymore. + +When they finished, the fountain and the flower beds looked better. They were not perfect, but they were cleaner and prettier. + +"Thank you, kids," the park keeper said. "You did a good job. You learned your lesson. Next time, if you want to wash your dog, use a hose or a bucket. Not a fountain." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They thanked the park keeper. They learned their lesson. They were more careful and respectful. + +The park keeper gave them a treat. He had some cookies in his pocket. He gave one to each of them and one to Spot. + +"Here you go, kids. And here you go, Spot. You are a good dog. You deserve a treat, too." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They were happy. They ate their cookies and gave Spot his. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. + +They said goodbye to the park keeper and left the park. They went home with Spot. They told their mom what happened. She was proud of them. She gave them a hug and another treat. + +They learned a lot that day. They learned to be clean, to be sorry, to be helpful, to be respectful and to be grateful. They also learned to have fun. They had a good day. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. One day, they decided to make a fort with a big sheet. They put the sheet over two chairs and crawled inside. + +"This is our secret place," Lily said. "No one can find us here." + +Ben nodded. He liked the sheet fort. It was cozy and soft. He looked at Lily and smiled. She had a pretty dress and a ribbon in her hair. He felt something in his chest. + +"Can I tell you a secret?" he asked. + +Lily nodded. She liked secrets. She moved closer to Ben and whispered, "What is it?" + +Ben leaned in and kissed Lily on the cheek. He felt shy and happy. He hoped Lily would not be mad. + +Lily gasped. She felt Ben's lips on her skin. She felt warm and tingly. She did not know what to say. + +"Why did you do that?" she asked. + +Ben shrugged. He did not know how to explain. He just wanted to kiss Lily. He thought she was nice and pretty. + +"I like you," he said. "Do you like me?" + +Lily looked at Ben. She saw his big eyes and his curly hair. She felt something in her chest too. + +"I like you too," she said. She kissed Ben back on the cheek. She felt shy and happy too. + +They hugged and smiled. They stayed in the sheet fort for a long time. They did not care about anything else. They had each other. They were best friends. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play with their toys, but sometimes they fought over them. One day, they both wanted the same red car. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Give me the car, it's mine!" Tom said. + +"No, it's mine, I saw it first!" Lily said. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She was angry and asked them who started the fight. Tom and Lily were afraid of being punished, so they both lied and said the other one did. + +"That's not the truth!" Mom said. "You are both lying to me. Lying is bad. You have to tell me the truth or I will punish you both." + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They did not want to be punished, but they also did not want to tell the truth. They thought they were smart and had a plan. They decided to say that the car was not theirs, but belonged to their friend Sam, who left it at their house. + +"Mom, we are sorry, we were not fighting over the car. It's Sam's car, he forgot it here. We were just trying to find him to give it back." Tom and Lily said. + +Mom did not believe them. She knew that Sam did not have a red car, and that Tom and Lily were lying again. She was very angry and disappointed. She said that they had to go to their room and stay there for the rest of the day, with no toys, no TV, and no snacks. She said that they had to learn to tell the truth and share their toys, or they would lose them all. + +Tom and Lily were sad and sorry. They wished they had told the truth and not lied to their mom. They realized that lying was not smart, but stupid. They had to stay in their room and be bored, while Sam came over and played with their toys. They had a bad ending. +Tim and Mia like to play with cardboard boxes. They find many boxes in the garage. They make a big fort with the boxes. They use tape and scissors to cut and stick the boxes together. The fort has a door, a window and a roof. It is brown and strong. + +Tim and Mia go inside the fort. They pretend they are kings and queens. They have a crown and a wand. They have a blanket and a pillow. They have some snacks and some books. They are happy and cozy. + +"Knock, knock," someone says outside the fort. It is Mom. She wants Tim and Mia to come out. She says it is time for dinner. She says they can play with the fort later. + +"No, thank you," Tim says. "We want to remain in the fort. We are not hungry. We have our own food." + +"But you need to eat your vegetables," Mom says. "They are good for you. And you need to wash your hands. They are dirty from the cardboard." + +"Please, Mom," Mia says. "Can we stay a little longer? We like our fort. It is fun and warm. We will eat our vegetables later. We promise." + +Mom smiles. She knows Tim and Mia love their fort. She remembers when she was a child and played with cardboard boxes too. She says, "Okay, you can remain in the fort for a little while. But not too long. And don't forget to clean up when you are done." + +"Thank you, Mom," Tim and Mia say. They hug Mom through the door. They close the door and continue to play. They are happy and cozy. They love their cardboard fort. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has swings, slides and a big tree. Lily and Tom run, jump and laugh in the park. + +One day, they see a dog in the park. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a collar with a tag. The tag says "Max". Lily and Tom want to pet the dog. They ask the dog's owner if they can. The owner says yes. He says Max is gentle and friendly. + +Lily and Tom go near the dog. They say hello to Max. They touch his fur softly. Max wags his tail. He licks their faces. Lily and Tom giggle. They give Max a hug. They say he is a good dog. They name him their new friend. They play with Max in the park. They are happy. +Sara and Lily are sisters. They like to play with their mom's makeup. They put lipstick, eyeshadow and blush on their faces. They think they look very pretty. + +They also like to record videos on their mom's phone. They pretend they are stars on TV. They sing, dance and tell jokes. They have a lot of fun. + +One day, they find a new makeup box in their mom's room. It has many colors and sparkles. They want to try it. They open the box and take out the makeup. They put it on their faces. They look very different. + +They grab the phone and record a new video. They say hello to the camera and show their makeup. They smile and laugh. + +But then, their mom comes home. She sees them with her makeup. She is not happy. She says, "What have you done? This is my special makeup. It is very hard to get. You are not allowed to use it. You have to wash it off right now." + +Sara and Lily are scared. They say sorry to their mom. They run to the bathroom and wash their faces. They hope their mom will not be mad at them. They love their mom. They just wanted to have fun. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Anna has a colorful ball that she likes to bounce and catch. Ben has a purple dinosaur that he likes to hug and roar. They are having fun and sharing their toys. + +But then, Ben sees Anna's ball and wants to play with it. He grabs the ball from Anna and runs away. Anna is angry and chases him. She wants her ball back. + +"Give me my ball, Ben!" Anna shouts. + +"No, it's mine now!" Ben says. + +They run around the couch and the table, until Ben trips and falls. The ball rolls out of his hand and Anna catches it. She is happy and sticks out her tongue at Ben. + +Ben is sad and hurt. He crawls to his dinosaur and hugs it. He is still mad at Anna. He decides to bite his dinosaur to make himself feel better. He opens his mouth and bites hard. + +"Ow!" he hears a voice. He looks at his dinosaur and sees that it is not a toy. It is a real dinosaur that came to life. It has big teeth and claws and scales. It is not happy that Ben bit it. + +"Bad boy! Why did you bite me?" the dinosaur asks. + +Ben is scared and sorry. He drops the dinosaur and runs to Anna. He hugs her and says, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was wrong. Can we be friends again?" + +Anna is surprised and scared too. She sees the dinosaur and drops her ball. She hugs Ben and says, "Yes, Ben. We can be friends. But what do we do with the dinosaur?" + +They look at the dinosaur and see that it is not angry anymore. It is sad and lonely. It says, "I'm sorry too. I was hiding in your toy box. I wanted to play with you. But you didn't see me. Can we be friends too?" + +Anna and Ben think for a moment. They feel sorry for the dinosaur. They say, "OK, we can be friends. But you have to be nice and gentle. And you can't bite us or our toys." + +The dinosaur nods and smiles. It says, "Thank you. You are very kind. Can I play with your ball and your dinosaur?" + +Anna and Ben nod and smile too. They say, "Sure, you can. But you have to share and take turns." + +They give the dinosaur their ball and their dinosaur. They play together and have fun. They are happy and colorful friends. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they did not like the sun. It was too hot and bright. They looked for some shade under a big tree. + +"Let's make a fort with these sticks and leaves," Mia said. She picked up some sticks and started to build a wall. + +"OK, I'll help you," Ben said. He picked up some leaves and put them on the wall. They worked hard and made a nice fort. + +They went inside the fort and felt cool and happy. They pretended they were explorers in a jungle. They made animal noises and laughed. + +But then they heard another noise. It was Sam, the mean boy from the next street. He saw their fort and came over. He kicked the wall and made it fall down. + +"Hey, stop that!" Ben shouted. He ran out of the fort and faced Sam. + +"This is my park, and this is my fort now," Sam said. He pushed Ben and made him fall. + +"Leave us alone, you bully!" Mia said. She ran out of the fort too and pinched Sam hard on his arm. + +"Ow, that hurts!" Sam cried. He rubbed his arm and looked angry. + +"You deserved it, you meanie!" Mia said. She was not afraid of Sam. She was serious. + +Sam was about to hit Mia, but then he heard his mom calling him. She was on the other side of the park. She sounded angry too. + +"Sam, come here right now! You're in big trouble, mister!" she yelled. + +Sam knew he had to go. He ran away from Ben and Mia and their fort. He hoped his mom did not see what he did. + +Ben and Mia smiled at each other. They hugged and said sorry for their fort. They decided to build it again, but better. They knew Sam would not bother them anymore. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. + +"Look, my car can reverse!" Lily said, making her car go backwards. "Beep beep!" + +"That's cool!" Ben said. "My car can do that too!" He made his car go backwards too, but he did not see the glass of milk that was on the table behind him. + +CRASH! Ben's car hit the glass and the milk spilled all over the floor and the car. Ben and Lily gasped. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "You made a big mess!" + +"Sorry!" Ben said. "I did not see the milk!" + +Mom heard the noise and came into the room. She saw the spilled milk and the wet car. She was not happy. + +"Ben, what did you do?" Mom asked. "Why did you reverse your car into the milk?" + +"I was playing with Lily and I did not see it!" Ben said. "I'm sorry, Mom!" + +Mom sighed. She was not very angry, but she was not very happy either. She got a towel and cleaned the floor and the car. + +"Next time, be more alert when you play with your cars," Mom said. "And don't leave your milk on the table. It can fall and break." + +"OK, Mom," Ben and Lily said. "We will be more alert and careful." + +They hugged Mom and said they were sorry. Then they went back to playing with their cars, but this time they did not reverse them too much. +Lily liked to add things. She added blocks to make towers. She added stickers to make pictures. She added beads to make necklaces. She was very good at adding. + +One day, she wanted to add some cookies to her lunch. She saw a jar of cookies on the shelf. She climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. But the jar was too heavy and she dropped it. The jar broke and the cookies spilled on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "What have I done?" + +Her mother heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the mess and was angry. + +"Lily, what did you do?" she asked. "You know you are not supposed to touch the cookies. They are for later. And you could have hurt yourself with the glass. You are not independent enough to get things from the shelf. You have to ask me first." + +Lily felt bad. She did not mean to break the jar. She just wanted to add some cookies to her lunch. She did not like when her mother was angry. She wanted to be independent like her big brother. + +"I'm sorry, mother," she said. "I was trying to add some cookies to my lunch. I like to add things. I can add blocks and stickers and beads. Why can't I add cookies?" + +Her mother sighed. She was not really angry. She was just worried. She loved Lily and wanted her to be safe and happy. + +"I know you like to add things, Lily," she said. "And you are very good at adding. But some things are not for adding. Some things are for sharing. And some things are for waiting. Cookies are for sharing and waiting. We can have some cookies later, after dinner, and we can share them with your brother. How does that sound?" + +Lily thought about it. She liked to share things too. She liked to share her blocks and stickers and beads with her friends. She liked to share her cookies with her brother. And she liked to wait for things sometimes. She liked to wait for her birthday and Christmas and surprises. + +"OK, mother," she said. "I will wait for the cookies and share them with my brother. But can I add some milk to my lunch?" + +Her mother smiled. She hugged Lily and kissed her. + +"Of course you can, Lily," she said. "You can add some milk to your lunch. And you can add some love to my heart. You are my sweet and independent girl. And I am very proud of you." +Anna liked to play with her toy cars. She had many cars of different colors and sizes. She liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. Sometimes, she pretended to be a mechanic and fix them with her tools. + +One day, Anna found a small green car in a box. She had never seen it before. She took it out and looked at it. It had a button on the side. She pressed the button and the car made a loud noise. Then, it started to grow bigger and bigger. Anna was surprised and scared. She dropped the car and ran to her mom. + +"Mom, mom, help!" Anna cried. "The car is growing!" + +Her mom came to see what was wrong. She saw the big green car on the floor. It was still making noise and growing. It was almost as big as the sofa. + +"Oh, Anna, this is not a toy car. This is a real car. It is a special car that can grow and shrink. Your dad brought it home from his work. He is a mechanic and he works on cars like this. He forgot to tell us about it. Don't worry, we can make it small again." + +Her mom picked up the car and pressed another button. The car stopped making noise and started to shrink. It became smaller and smaller until it was the same size as before. Anna was relieved and curious. + +"Wow, mom, that is a cool car. Can I play with it?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, you can play with it, but be careful. Only press the button when you want it to grow or shrink. And don't make it too big or too small. It might break or get lost. And don't let the cat play with it. He might scratch it or bite it." Her mom said. + +"Okay, mom, I will be careful. Thank you for helping me. I love you." Anna said. + +"I love you too, Anna. Have fun with your car. But don't play too long. You must be tired after all that excitement. You need to rest and sleep soon." Her mom said. + +Anna nodded and hugged her mom. Then, she went back to play with her car. She made it grow and shrink and zoom and crash. She had a lot of fun. But soon, she felt tired and sleepy. She put her car back in the box and went to bed. She dreamed of cars and mechanics and buttons. She was happy. +Ben and Tom were brothers who liked to play with their dad's staff. It was a long stick that he used to walk and to make noises. One day, when dad was out, they took the staff from his room and went to the garden. + +"Let me have it!" Ben said. He wanted to hold the staff and pretend he was a king. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom said. He wanted to hold the staff and pretend he was a wizard. + +They pulled and pushed and fought over the staff. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. They did not see the staff starting to bend and crack. + +SNAP! The staff broke in two. Ben and Tom stared at the pieces in their hands. They felt scared and sad. They knew dad would be angry. + +They ran to the house and tried to hide the staff under the bed. But mom saw them and asked what they were doing. + +"We broke dad's staff," Ben said. He started to cry. + +"We're sorry, mom," Tom said. He started to cry too. + +Mom looked at the staff and sighed. She was not happy. She said, "You should not have played with dad's staff. It was very important to him. He will be very upset when he comes back. You will have to tell him what you did and say sorry. And you will have to do extra chores to help him buy a new staff. Now go to your room and think about what you did. No lunch for you today." + +Ben and Tom went to their room and felt very bad. They wished they had not played with dad's staff. They wished they had listened to mom. They wished they could make things fine again. But they could not. They had broken dad's staff and they had to face the consequences. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to go to the market with Mom. They see many things at the market: fruits, flowers, toys, and animals. Lily likes the fruits best. She picks a big apple and bites it. Ben likes the animals best. He wants to pet a goat, but Mom says no. + +"Please, Mom, can I pet the goat?" Ben asks. + +"Not now, Ben. The goat might bite you or scare you. Let's go see the toys instead," Mom says. + +But Ben does not listen. He runs to the goat when Mom is not looking. He reaches out his hand to touch the goat's fur. But the goat does not like that. The goat makes a loud noise and pushes Ben with its horns. Ben falls down and hits his head. He feels dizzy and starts to cry. + +Lily hears Ben cry and runs to him. She sees the goat and gets scared too. She hugs Ben and tries to help him up. Mom hears the noise and comes to them. She sees Ben's head bleeding and the goat running away. She is angry and worried. + +"Ben, what did you do? Why did you not listen to me? You could have been hurt badly by the goat. Come on, let's go to the doctor and get you fixed," Mom says. + +She picks up Ben and Lily and takes them to the car. She drives to the doctor and tells him what happened. The doctor cleans Ben's wound and puts a bandage on it. He gives Ben a lollipop and tells him to be more careful next time. Ben says he is sorry and thanks the doctor. Lily gives Ben a kiss and says she loves him. Mom hugs them both and says she loves them too. They go home and rest. They do not want to go to the market again for a long time. +Ben and Lily were twins who loved to run and play. They wanted to join the big race at the park, but they were too small. The big kids said they could not run fast enough to win a medal. Ben and Lily felt gloomy and sad. + +But their mom said, "Do not listen to them. You can do anything if you believe in yourself. You are strong and brave and smart. Just try your best and have fun." She gave them a hug and a kiss and helped them put on their shoes. + +Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw the big kids lining up for the race. They saw the shiny medals on a table. They wanted to have one too. They found a spot at the end of the line and waited for the whistle. + +When the whistle blew, the big kids ran fast and hard. Ben and Lily ran too, but they were behind. They did not give up. They kept running and smiling and cheering each other on. They passed some big kids who were tired or fell down. They saw the finish line ahead. + +Ben and Lily crossed the finish line together. They were the last ones, but they did not care. They were happy and proud. They hugged each other and said, "We did it! We believed in ourselves!" Their mom was there to hug them too. She said, "You are amazing! I am so proud of you!" She gave them each a medal from the table. They were not the real medals, but they were shiny and pretty. Ben and Lily wore them around their necks and felt like winners. +Lily was sad. Her toy bear was old and broken. One eye was missing and one ear was torn. She loved her bear, but she wished she had a new one. + +One day, her mom took her to the toy store. Lily saw many toys. She saw dolls, cars, balls, and books. But she only wanted a bear. She saw a big, brown, fluffy bear. It had two eyes and two ears. It looked healthy and happy. + +"Mom, can I have that bear?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. But you have to replace your old bear. You can only have one bear," Mom said. + +Lily thought for a moment. She looked at her old bear and then at the new bear. She felt torn. She loved her old bear, but she also wanted the new bear. + +"Can I keep both bears?" Lily asked. + +"No, honey. You have to choose one. You can give your old bear to someone who needs it. Maybe another child will love it as much as you do," Mom said. + +Lily nodded. She hugged her old bear and said goodbye. She gave it to Mom and took the new bear. She felt happy and sad at the same time. + +She thanked Mom and went home with her new bear. She named it Buddy. She played with it and cuddled with it. She hoped her old bear would find a new home and a new friend. She made a wish for both of them. She wished they would be healthy and happy. +Anna and Ben are playing in the living room. They have many toys and books, but they like to jump on the couch the most. They pretend they are flying in the sky, or jumping over mountains, or escaping from monsters. + +"Look at me, Anna!" Ben says. "I can jump very high!" He jumps from one end of the couch to the other, and lands with a loud thud. + +"Wow, Ben, you are so brave!" Anna says. "But be careful, you might fall!" She jumps after him, trying to catch up. + +They jump and jump, until they are tired and sweaty. They laugh and giggle, and have a lot of fun. But then, Ben jumps too far, and misses the couch. He falls on the floor, and hits his head on the table. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cries. He holds his head, and tears roll down his cheeks. + +"Ben, Ben, are you okay?" Anna asks. She runs to him, and hugs him. She feels sorry for him, and wants to make him feel better. + +"I'm sorry, Anna, I was silly," Ben says. "I jumped too much, and I fell. It hurts a lot." + +"Shh, shh, it's okay, Ben," Anna says. "I will get you some ice, and a band-aid. And then we can read a story, or watch a movie, or just cuddle on the couch. It will be peaceful and cozy." + +Anna helps Ben get up, and they walk to the kitchen. She gets some ice from the freezer, and wraps it in a cloth. She puts it on Ben's head, and kisses him gently. + +"Thank you, Anna, you are so kind," Ben says. "You are the best sister ever." + +They smile at each other, and hold hands. They go back to the living room, and sit on the couch. They pick a book, and read it together. They forget about the pain, and the fall, and the noise. They feel peaceful and happy, on the couch. +Tommy was a small boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a lot of cars, trucks, and trains that he could zoom around the floor. He also had a stuffed turkey that he got for Thanksgiving. He loved his turkey very much and always hugged it when he went to bed. + +One day, Tommy's big sister Lily came into his room. She saw his turkey and wanted to play with it. She grabbed it from his bed and ran away. Tommy was very sad and angry. He chased after her and shouted, "Give me back my turkey! It is mine!" + +Lily did not listen. She thought the turkey was funny and silly. She threw it in the air and caught it. She lay it on the couch and pretended to eat it. She said, "Yum, yum, this turkey is delicious!" + +Tommy reached the couch and tried to get his turkey back. He pulled and tugged, but Lily was stronger. She pushed him away and said, "No, this is my turkey now! You have too many toys. You need to share!" + +Tommy started to cry. He felt very hurt and lonely. He wished his mommy was here to help him. He said, "No, you are mean and selfish! You need to be nice and fair!" + +Mommy heard the noise and came into the living room. She saw Tommy and Lily fighting over the turkey. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, both of you! What is going on here?" + +Tommy and Lily told her their stories. Mommy listened and shook her head. She said, "Lily, you should not take Tommy's turkey without asking. That is rude and wrong. You should apologize and give it back. Tommy, you should not yell and cry. That is not how you solve problems. You should use your words and ask for help. You should also be willing to share sometimes. You have many toys, but only one sister. You should love and respect each other." + +Tommy and Lily felt sorry for what they did. They said they were sorry and hugged each other. They gave the turkey back to Tommy and decided to play together. They found a way to make the turkey part of their game. They said, "Thank you, mommy, for teaching us. We learned our lesson. We will be good and kind to each other." + +Mommy smiled and hugged them. She said, "You are welcome, my sweet children. I am proud of you. You learned a very important value. Sharing is caring. And caring is love." +Ben likes to print pictures with his crayons. He has a big book of animals that he can copy. He prints a lion, a monkey, and a bird. He is very proud of his work. + +He wants to show his mom his pictures. He runs to the kitchen, where his mom is making a cake. He says, "Mom, look at my pictures! I print them by myself!" + +Mom smiles and says, "Wow, Ben, they are very nice! You are a good artist. But you have to wait a minute. I am busy with the cake. Can you be patient?" + +Ben nods, but he is impatient. He wants to show his mom his pictures now. He sees a bowl of prunes on the counter. He likes prunes. They are sweet and chewy. He thinks, maybe I can have one while I wait. + +He reaches for the bowl, but he is too short. He stands on his toes, but he still can't reach. He gets a chair and climbs on it. He stretches his arm, but he still can't reach. He leans over the counter, but he loses his balance. He falls off the chair, and the bowl of prunes falls with him. + +The prunes spill all over the floor. Ben cries. Mom hears the noise and runs to the kitchen. She sees Ben and the prunes. She is not happy. She says, "Ben, what did you do? You made a big mess. You should have listened to me. You should have been patient." + +Ben feels sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted a prune. And I wanted to show you my pictures." + +Mom hugs him and says, "It's okay, Ben. I know you didn't mean to. But you have to be careful. And you have to learn to wait. Now, let's clean up the prunes. And then, I will look at your pictures. And maybe, we can have some cake too." +It was a cold day and Lily wanted to play outside. She put on her coat, hat and boots and ran to the door. But her mom stopped her. + +"Lily, it's too cold to play outside. You will shiver and get sick. Why don't you play with your toys inside?" her mom said. + +Lily pouted. She was stubborn and did not want to listen to her mom. She wanted to see the snow and make a snowman. She said, "No, mom, I want to play outside. Please, please, please!" + +Her mom sighed. She knew Lily loved the snow, but she also knew it was not good for her to be out in the cold for too long. She said, "Okay, Lily, you can play outside for a little bit, but you have to come back soon. And you have to take Fluffy with you." + +Fluffy was Lily's cat. He was fluffy and white and liked to cuddle with Lily. But he did not like the snow. He liked to stay inside and nap on the couch. He looked at Lily and hissed. + +Lily picked up Fluffy and hugged him. She said, "Don't worry, Fluffy, we will have fun outside. You will like the snow. Come on, let's go!" + +She opened the door and ran outside with Fluffy in her arms. The snow was soft and white and sparkled in the sun. Lily smiled and laughed. She put Fluffy down and started to roll a big snowball. Fluffy did not smile or laugh. He shivered and meowed. He did not like the snow. He wanted to go back inside. + +He tried to run back to the door, but Lily caught him. She said, "No, Fluffy, you can't go inside. You have to play with me. Look, I made a snowman. Do you like it?" + +She showed Fluffy the snowman. It had a carrot nose, a scarf and a hat. Fluffy did not like it. He thought it was scary. He scratched Lily's hand and jumped out of her arms. He ran to the door and scratched it. He wanted to go inside. + +Lily cried. She was hurt and sad. She did not understand why Fluffy did not want to play with her. She loved Fluffy and wanted him to love her too. She ran to the door and opened it. She said, "Fluffy, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you unhappy. Please, come back to me." + +Fluffy looked at Lily. He saw her tears and heard her voice. He felt sorry for her. He loved Lily and wanted her to love him too. He ran to her and rubbed his head against her leg. He purred and meowed. He said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. Please, forgive me." + +Lily smiled and picked up Fluffy. She hugged him and kissed him. She said, "Fluffy, I forgive you. I love you. You are my best friend." + +They went inside and cuddled on the couch. They were warm and happy. They did not shiver anymore. They learned to respect each other's likes and dislikes. They were stubborn, but they were also sweet. They were Lily and Fluffy. +Sara liked to play with dolls. She had many dolls in her room. She liked to dress them and comb their hair. She had a big doll with long, yellow hair. She called her Lily. + +One day, Sara went to visit her friend Tom. Tom liked to play with cars and trucks. He had many cars and trucks in his room. He liked to race them and make noises. He had a big truck with four wheels. He called it Rocky. + +Sara and Tom showed each other their toys. Sara liked Tom's truck. She asked, "Can I borrow your truck, Tom? I want to play with it." + +Tom liked Sara's doll. He asked, "Can I borrow your doll, Sara? I want to play with it." + +Sara and Tom agreed to swap their toys. They played for a while. Sara drove the truck around the room. Tom combed the doll's hair. + +But soon, Sara noticed something. The doll's hair was not real. It was fake. It was made of plastic. It came off when Tom pulled it. Sara was sad. She said, "Tom, you broke my doll! Her hair is fake!" + +Tom was surprised. He said, "Sara, I'm sorry! I didn't know her hair was fake! I thought it was real!" + +Sara and Tom felt bad. They decided to give back their toys. They said, "I'm sorry for borrowing your toy. I won't do it again." + +Sara and Tom hugged each other. They said, "It's okay. We are still friends. We can play with other toys." + +Sara and Tom learned a lesson. They learned to be careful with other people's toys. They learned to ask before they borrow. They learned to respect each other's things. They had a good day. +Tim and Lily were playing with paper. They liked to fold the paper and make different shapes. Tim made a paper hat and put it on his head. Lily made a paper boat and sailed it on the floor. + +"Look at my boat!" Lily said. "It can go fast and far." + +"That's a nice boat," Tim said. "But look at my hat! It can keep me warm and cool." + +They both smiled and showed each other their paper shapes. They were having fun. + +But then, a big crocodile came into the room. It was not a real crocodile, but a toy one. It belonged to Tom, their older brother. He liked to scare Tim and Lily with his crocodile. + +"Roar!" the crocodile said. "I'm hungry and I want to eat your paper shapes!" + +Tim and Lily were scared. They ran away from the crocodile and hid behind the sofa. + +"Go away, crocodile!" Tim shouted. "You can't have our paper shapes! They are ours!" + +"Too bad, little ones!" the crocodile said. "I'm bigger and stronger than you! I can take whatever I want!" +