diff --git "a/TinyStories_1594.txt" "b/TinyStories_1594.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1594.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +The little girl and her mom started to help her friend. They asked other people at the park for help and soon enough, someone gave them money for the cocoa! + +The little girl and her friend were so happy! They ran to buy the hot cocoa and celebrated afterwards. + +The little girl learned an important lesson that day. She learned that when you have hope and you help others, good things can happen! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and loved to paint. His mom said he was very brilliant at it. + +One day, Jack wanted to paint a picture of the sun but he couldn't find his paintbrush. He was so mad he started to cry. + +His mom came running in. "What's wrong Jack?" she asked. + +Jack told his mom that he couldn't find his paintbrush. His mom smiled and said, "don't worry, I know where it is." + +Jack followed his mom to the shed. Inside, there was his paintbrush, but he noticed something else too - big cans of paint. + +Jack had never seen paint before and he absolutely loved it. He grabbed a bright orange and a yellow paint, and quickly squeezed the paint onto a blank piece of paper. He mixed them together and the colour was brilliant! + +But then Jack had an idea - he mixed paint and paintbrush together and he started to hate it. He tried it with other colours, but he always felt the same. + +Jack put down the paintbrush and said, "no more mixing, I like painting without mixing." From then on, Jack never mixed paint again, but he kept painting! +Once upon a time, there was a sun shining in the sky. It was so big and bright that everyone had to squint. They all enjoyed the warmth that it gave them. + +Down on the ground, next to a big pond, there were some animals. A duck, a rabbit and a fox were all taking a rest around the water. + +Suddenly, the duck noticed something sparkling in the water. He looked closely and saw there was a thick, cool drink that was glimmering in the sun. He took a big sip and it was delicious. The duck was so happy that he started quacking to his friends. + +The rabbit and the fox were curious, so they both took turns drinking from the pond. They quenched their thirst and enjoyed their refreshing snack. + +The sun smiled down from the sky. The animals were all happy that the thick drink had made them feel so refreshed. +Once there was a girl who wanted to hide. She found a temple that seemed like a perfect spot to stay hidden. She started to run towards it and got dizzy the closer she came. + +When the girl reached the temple, she was relieved. She rested for a moment, but then heard footsteps. Someone was coming to find her! She started to hide but it was too late. + +The man grabbed the girl and took her away from the temple. He took her to a different place far away, and she was never seen or heard from again. The girl was never able to hide in the temple again. +Sandy was a great big sister. Every day she would read books to her little brother. She would take him on her lap and open the book, pointing to the words and showing him the pictures. + +The brother loved listening to the stories. He'd sit and giggle whenever Sandy reached a funny part. When she finished reading, he would hug her and say thank you. + +Then one day, Sandy got a great idea. She asked her brother to help her make a story. She pointed to the pictures and he said what the people were doing. Sandy wrote the words down and they turned them into a story with a happy ending. + +The brother was so proud of the story. They shared it with the rest of the family and everyone praised them both. Sandy was very happy, she had helped her brother make something great. And from then on, she always made sure to read with him everyday. +Timmy was playing with his toys and saw a razor. Timmy asked his mom what it was and she said it was for shaving. His friends had mentioned that their dads used it. + +Timmy's mom told him it was not a toy and he must not touch it. Timmy was sad and asked why. His mom said it was very sharp and could hurt him if he touched it. She said his dad would use it when he got older. + +Timmy asked his mom why one of his friends, Billy, was fat. His mom said it was because he ate too much unhealthy food. She said it was important to eat healthy food and to exercise. + +Timmy nodded and smiled. He liked learning new things. His mom was happy to mention the importance of eating healthy food. +Once upon a time, there was a humble bear who lived in the forest. He liked the wide and green forest, but he was always very dirty. + +One day, he decided to go wash himself in the river. He thought it would be nice to be clean. So he went to the river and saw many animals washing themselves. + +The bear smiled and said, "What a nice day to wash!" + +He hummed as he moved about in the river. But then he noticed that he was making a lot of bubbles, as he was washing himself. To his surprise, all the animals in the river started to laugh. + +The bear was embarrassed but he kept washing. When he was done, he felt really happy and thanked the animals for teaching him how to wash properly. + +The humble bear returned home, and all the animals of the forest can now see how clean he is. The bear visits the river occasionally to have a proper wash. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Max. He was three years old and he loved to explore his house. One day he noticed something special in the hallway. It was a suit made of shiny material. Max hadn't seen this suit before. He walked over to it and noticed that it was very clear. Max got excited and asked his Mom if he could try the suit on. She said yes, and when Max put it on he felt like a superhero! Max ran around the house, pretending he was saving the world. His Mom was so proud of him that she took a picture of him. Max was so happy with his super suit. He decided to wear it every day. + +The end. +Jimmy was playing with his golf ball and club outside. The sky was wide and blue, and the sun was bright on his face. He waved his golf club in the air and watched as it floated away. It landed in the far-away field. + +Jimmy stared at it, wide-eyed. His golf club was too far away for him to get. He was sad. + +But then, Jimmy saw something across the field. He saw another child with a golf club, waving it in the air. He could hardly believe it! He waved back, so excited. + +Jimmy's excitement grew as he got closer to the other child. He could see that the child was waving his club at Jimmy and beckoning him to come closer. + +The other child called out to Jimmy as he got close. She was holding a golf ball in one hand and Jimmy's golf club in the other. She said it must have flown away with the wind and landed near her, so she brought it back. The two children smiled and laughed, and played golf together the rest of the day. +John was walking home from school one day when he noticed a little puppy in the street. It was small and cute with a brown, fluffy coat. He walked over to it but when he got close, the puppy started to bark loudly. John was scared and screamed. + +The noise caught the attention of his teacher, Mrs. Johnson. She came out of the classroom and saw the puppy. She smiled and said, "It's okay, John. Don't be scared. He's just a little pup." + +Mrs. Johnson then took John and the puppy back inside her classroom. She wrote on the blackboard, "Be kind to animals." She explained to John why it was important to be kind and gentle with such cute creatures. + +At the end of the day, John went home with a big smile. He remembered what Mrs. Johnson had said and he was determined to always be kind and gentle to animals. +Once upon a time, there lived an enormous hunter who liked to study. Every day, he would go out with his net and inspect the land. He was looking for the biggest animals he could find! + +One sunny morning, the hunter was studying a very large tree near his home. Suddenly, he saw an enormous rabbit in the bushes! He quickly threw his net over the rabbit and caught it. + +The hunter was so surprised. He couldn't believe he had found an enormous animal in his own backyard! From then on, he became an even better hunter and studied animals more closely. + +The hunter soon became an expert in finding enormous animals and was very proud of himself. He was the best hunter around! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old. One day, Lucy was in the kitchen and she was playing with a mop. She loved to mop the floors and make them all clean and white. + +Suddenly, somebody burst through the kitchen door! Startled, Lucy dropped the mop and started to tremble. She looked up and saw a big scary monster. The monster growled and said, "Give me all the food you have here!" + +Lucy tried to stay brave, but she couldn't stop trembling. She shook her head and said, "No. I can't give you all the food. I'm so sorry." + +The monster seemed angry, but he leaned down and said, "Just don't be scared. I won't take all the food, I promise." + +Lucy gave a tiny smile and the monster smiled back. He walked away with just a few pieces of food. + +From that day onward, Lucy was no longer scared of monsters. Whenever she felt scared, she remembered the monster's kind words and her fear went away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Molly. She was 3 years old, and she loved to watch cartoons. Every morning, Molly would sit on her comfortable sofa and watch her favourite cartoons. + +Today was no different. Molly was playing with a toy car, and she was watching a really fast cartoon. Suddenly, she heard a knock on the door. Molly jumped up, surprised by the sound. She wanted to see who it was, so she ran to the door. + +Molly opened the door and saw her mum. With a smile, Molly said " Hi, Mum!" But something was wrong. Her mum looked really angry. + +Molly's mum said, "Why were you watching that cartoon? I told you to observe when your toys were put away!" Molly knew she had been naughty and quickly put away her toy car. She apologised to her mum and promised to be a good girl. + +Molly's mum smiled and gave her a hug. She was no longer angry. From that day onwards, Molly made sure she always obeyed her mum and never watched cartoons too fast. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who went on an adventure. She wanted to see the world and find something special. + +The girl started walking and came to a big hill. She asked the hill what lay on the other side, but it didn't answer. So the girl got to the top and peeked over the edge. + +On the other side there was an interesting village. People were busy in the streets and there was a lot of noise. The girl knew that this was a special place and so she followed the path down the hill. + +When she got to the village the people welcomed her with kind smiles. They showed her around and she started to learn all the laws that kept the village safe and happy. + +The girl thought the village was so interesting and so she decided to stay. She learned all the laws and eventually become the village leader! Everyone was happy to have her lead them, and things stayed safe and happy. + +The End! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very hungry. She had not eaten in days and her tummy grumbled. Then one day, she saw something strange in the park. It was a piece of equipment that was burning. She did not know what it was, but she could see the flames from far away. + +The little girl got closer to the equipment and saw that it was a playground. All of the swings, slides and monkey bars were on fire. She knew that she had to do something. She quickly ran to the nearest water source, filled up a bucket and ran back to the playground. The little girl poured the water over the equipment and put out the fire. + +The little girl was very happy that she had saved the playground. She also learnt a valuable lesson that day; never leave equipment unattended, otherwise it can get very dangerous. The moral of the story is to be careful and always stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Daisy. She loved living in her barn. Everything was peaceful and quiet. + +One day, Daisy mentioned to her friend Bunny that she wanted to explore the world outside of her barn. Bunny was hesitant but told Daisy it was ok. + +So Daisy said goodbye to her friend Bunny and stepped outside. But it was too noisy! Everywhere Daisy heard cars honking, sirens wailing, and people shouting. + +Daisy wanted to go back to the barn because it was quiet. She knew how to mention this to Bunny. So Daisy said louder and louder until finally, Bunny heard her and she ran outside to help Daisy. + +Together, Daisy and Bunny ran back to the barn where it was nice and quiet. Now Daisy can stay in her barn and enjoy the peace and quiet. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely reindeer. Every day, the reindeer liked to run and play in the meadow. One day, the reindeer noticed a big fire. He was scared and stopped to watch it. The fire was very big and hot. The reindeer was so scared that he ran away as fast as he could. + +But something very special happened. The fire was so hot that it blew in the wind and burned the reindeer's fur. Suddenly, the deer's fur was a bright and shiny red. He looked lovely and magical! He ran and ran and the people who saw him clapped their hands and called him the "reindeer of the fire". + +The reindeer was so happy and he played in the meadow every day for the rest of his life. He was always a reminder of the lovely things that can happen when you're brave. +Jack was a very shy boy. He had lots of friends at school, but he was always too shy to play with them. One day, he saw something sparkly on the ground and he walked over to take a look. It was a beautiful crystal! He wanted to share it with someone, but no one seemed to notice it. When he tried to show his teacher, she said it was too dark outside to find a crystal. + +Suddenly, Jack heard a loud noise and saw a group of kids on the playground. They were all laughing and having fun. He saw a girl, who was very nice, and he walked over to show her the crystal. She was so excited to see it and said it was amazing! She even joked about taking it home with her. + +The girl's laughter made Jack feel a lot less shy. And although he said goodbye to her and the other kids, he still felt happy inside. Jack carried the crystal home and kept it safe in his pocket, as a reminder that it's OK to be a little shy sometimes. +One day, Suzy and her mommy had a plan. They were going to the park to find a dinosaur. Suzy was so excited, she couldn't wait to get there. + +When they arrived, they started to look around. Suzy saw a big tree, and small birds, but no dinosaur! She started to feel embarrassed. + +Then, all of a sudden, they heard a noise. There was something moving in the bushes. Suzy and her mommy walked over to take a closer look. What they saw made Suzy smile. It was a dinosaur! + +Suzy and her mommy said hello to the dinosaur, then they all went to play. Suzy had so much fun. She couldn't believe that her plan worked! +Once upon a time there was a old musician. He loved to play the guitar and make music. One day he was feeling very sad so he decided to go to the park to pray. + +When he got to the park, he saw a little boy. The boy had big, curious eyes. He asked the old musician, “What are you doing?†+ +The old musician smiled kindly and said, “I am praying.†+ +The little boy instantly brightened up and said, “Me too! Can I pray with you?†+ +The old musician happily agreed and they both closed their eyes and prayed together. + +When they were finished, the old musician said, “Thank you for praying with me.†The little boy smiled and said, “No, thank you for teaching me how.†+Once upon a time, there was a small girl called Zoe. Zoe was only three years old and loved her family very much. She lived with her Mum and Dad in a snug house. They all loved to go on fantastic adventures! + +One day, Zoe and her parents got a very special surprise – a passport! Mum and Dad were so happy with the passport and gave each other a high five. + +Mum and Dad told Zoe that with their new passport, the family could now safely travel together to far away places. They were thrilled! + +The next day, Mum, Dad and Zoe got on a train and started their journey. As they were travelling, Mum and Dad were happy to raise their hands in the air and celebrate the adventures they were about to have. + +When they had reached their final destination, Zoe was grateful. Grateful for all the wonderful memories they had made along the way! As a family, they would never forget their special journey! +Once upon a time, there was a great girl called Lucy. She loved to perform tricks to make people happy. She had a very special trick that she would perform. Lucy loved to dance, and so every day she would practice her dance moves. + +One day, Lucy's mommy said to her, "Lucy, it's time to perform your special trick. Do you know what it is?" + +Lucy was so excited, she jumped up and down with joy. "Yes!," she said. "I know!" + +So Lucy put on her tutu and closed her eyes. Suddenly, a loud crack filled the room and snowflakes started to flying everywhere. Lucy watched as if in a dream as a perfect snowflake landed in her hands. Everyone was so impressed! + +Lucy smiled proudly. She had performed a great trick! Everyone cheered, and they all enjoyed the rest of the day. + +The moral of this story is that with practice and dedication, you can do great things! +Mia and Mom were going to the mall. When they got there, Mia saw a woman selling drinks. She asked her Mom if she could have one. Mom said yes, and Mia was so excited! She bought a drink and took a sip. It was so bitter, she almost spit it out. + +Mia: "Mom, this drink is so bitter!" +Mom: "I know, it can be that way sometimes. That's why you need to drink it slow and take small sips." + +Mia slowly sipped the drink, and sure enough it wasn't so bad after all. She finished the drink and was really thirsty for another. Mom said no, but they could get something sweet from the mall. + +They ended up getting Mia an ice cream cone. She enjoyed it so much, and it was a much better choice than the bitter drink! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She had long, curly hair that she loved to comb. Every morning she would take her special, sparkly comb and brush her hair. She would gently balance it in her hand and look at it with a smile. + +One day, Sarah was feeling worried. Her comb felt light and it was not in balance. She looked to see what was wrong and found that there were two teeth missing from her comb! She was so worried that she would not be able to comb her hair anymore. + +But then, Sarah's mom came to the rescue. She gave Sarah a brand new comb that was perfect for her hair. It was orange with a brightly coloured handle and it was balanced perfectly. Sarah was so happy and she knew that she would be able to comb her hair again. She thanked her mom and gave her a big hug. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She was three years old and loved to be outside. One day she saw an old kayak by the pond. Her eyes lit up when she saw it. + +"Mom, can I take it out?" Emily asked. + +"That looks a bit difficult for you," her mom said with a smile. "You'll need some help. I can come with you and help you lean how to use it." + +Emily was excited and they got the kayak ready to go. Emily climbed in, but then she couldn't make it go. She made lots of attempts, but the kayak wouldn't move. + +"Why is this so difficult?" Emily said getting frustrated. + +Her mom just smiled and grabbed the back of the kayak. + +"Let's try this," she said. + +Emily pushed with her feet and her mom gave the kayak a gentle tug. The kayak slowly moved across the lake. + +Emily and her mom spent hours happy and laughing. Emily leaned how to use the kayak and she was very proud of herself. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Molly. She loved to play outdoors and she was very curious. One day she was playing in her garden when she spotted a peach tree. "A peach tree!" she shouted in excitement. She went over to the tree and saw that there was a big, hard peach dangling from one of the branches. + +Molly was determined to pick the peach. She carefully stood on her toes and tried her hardest to reach. But the peach was too high! She looked around to try and think of a way she could balance and reach the peach. + +Then, she remembered that she had her tricycle nearby. She quickly wheeled it over and balanced it on the edge of the tree. She stepped carefully onto the tricycle and was now tall enough to reach the peach. + +"Yay!" she shouted as she plucked the peach from the tree. She quickly jumped off the tricycle and went to show her mom her prize. + +"Wow, Molly," her mom said, "you were so clever to think of balancing your tricycle to get the peach. You managed to get it all by yourself!" Molly smiled with pride. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends: a cute cat and a cute rabbit who loved to celebrate. On the rabbit's birthday, the cat wanted to do something special for their friend, so the cat decided to have a party. + +The cat gathered all of the animals and counted them all up. He found that there were nine animals who had come to celebrate. The cat was so happy with the number of friends who had come for the birthday celebration. + +The rabbit was so excited! They had cake, balloons and presents. They celebrated until the sun went down and soon the party was over. + +The cat and the rabbit hugged goodbye and both were two were so happy they were able to celebrate together. They both knew they had a true friend in each other. +Once upon a time there was a brilliant girl named Tara. One day she was walking in the park with her mom and dad, listening to the birds chirp. Tara heard a strange beeping sound that was getting faster and faster. She asked her parents, "What's that noise?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "That's the speed of a race car, Tara! We should go watch one race!" + +Tara was so excited. She quickly ran up to the edge of the street, but her dad told her to listen. + +"Listen for the cars and when you hear them, stand back," he said. + +Tara listened carefully and soon a group of brilliant race cars rushed by, going as fast as the wind! She smiled and laughed as she saw them zooming past. Then she turned to her dad and said with a huge smile, "Let's go watch another race!" + +The end. +Henry was feeling embarrassed. He hadn't ever wrapped presents before and his mom said he was old enough to do it now. He was really worried that he would mess it up. + +Henry got the paper and carefully folded it around the present. He couldn't tie it like mom had taught him, but he found a seal. He put it on the present and it stuck. He smiled - he hadn't messed it up! + +Henry looked at his present and was so proud of what he had done. He was still embarrassed, but he was also happy. He knew he could wrap presents now and his mom would be proud. +Once upon a time, there was a duck. His name was Lucky. He lived on a farm and he loved to swim in the pond. He was always very happy and friendly. + +One day, Lucky's owner, Farmer Dan, noticed that he seemed a bit sick. He looked very sad. Farmer Dan called a veterinarian and the veterinarian said, "Lucky's feathers seem a bit wet and his wings look tired. He needs to swim more often." + +So Farmer Dan took Lucky to the pond and he said, "Now go and swim, Lucky! You'll feel much better." + +So Lucky jumped into the pond and he swam around for a long time. Eventually, he felt much better and he was so happy! He thanked Farmer Dan and the veterinarian for helping him. + +From then on, Lucky was the luckiest duck on the farm and he had the most fun swimming in the pond! +Once upon a time there was a kind squirrel who loved to travel. Everyday he would pack his special travel bag with all the things he needed. Each time he went somewhere he would make new friends. One day he decided to go on a long journey. He packed his bag and set off. + +On the way he met some animals who were so sad. They told the kind squirrel about how a big bad monster had stolen all their food. The squirrel was very brave and he knew he had to help them. He told them not to worry and used his own supplies he had been packing to give them food. + +The animals were very pleased and thanked the kind squirrel. He showed them that with courage and kindness even the smallest of animals can make a difference. The squirrel went on his way knowing his kind actions had helped others. He taught us that it's important to always do what we can to help make the world a better place! +One day, there was a youth who wanted to choose something fun to do. She thought and thought but couldn't decide. Finally, she thought of something. She wanted to make a messy art project with her crayons! + +The youth grabbed a piece of paper and some crayons and got to work. She drew circles and squares and made them all different colors. Once she was done, she examined her work. It looked so messy but it also looked fun. + +The project was a success! She looked at her artwork and smiled with pride. The messy project gave her a lot of joy, and she knew she had chosen the right thing to do. +Once there was a bald man. He liked to decorate and always dreamed of living in a beautiful house. Every day he would go out to buy materials to make his house look nice. One day, the bald man went to buy some bits for the garden. He saw a bag of tea sparks and thought it would make a great decoration for the garden. But when he added the tea to the garden it didn't look quite how he wanted. + +The bald man wanted the tea sparks to look special and so he filled the garden with more and more tea. Unfortunately, the tea spread everywhere and started to make a huge mess! The bald man was so upset when he saw what had happened. He couldn't believe his decoration had gone wrong. The bald man realised he had to clean up the mess and sadly, he never got to decorate his house. +Once upon a time, there was a brave animal who wanted to win. He set off on his journey and headed towards a hill to find his destiny. Along the way, he encountered a big, dead tree. He was scared, but he knew he must win. + +The animal kept walking, until he encountered the most frightening thing of all - a big, dead animal! He was too scared to move and just stood still. Suddenly, a voice came out of nowhere and said, "Don't be scared little animal, you must win your destiny". + +The animal was confused, but he trusted the voice. With bravery, he leapt forward and used all his strength to defeat the dead animal. When the battle was done, the animal had won! He had found his destiny, he was proud and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go for a ride in a helicopter. She asked her mom if she could go, but her mom said no. So the little girl asked her dad if they could go together. Dad thought it was a good idea and he suggested it. + +They went to the airport and saw a fun helicopter. It was big and red with shiny windows. Dad asked the pilot and he said yes, so they hopped in! + +The helicopter took off and it was thrilling! They flew over forests, buildings, and oceans. When they were high up in the air, the little girl saw something that was very messy. It was a bird's nest! The nest was made from twigs and leaves, and had five little eggs inside. + +The little girl and her dad stayed to watch for a few minutes, then flew away and landed safely at the airport. The little girl was so happy that her dad suggested the helicopter ride. It was an amazing adventure! +Tommy was walking through the park, when he suddenly saw something shiny. He got closer and saw a metal box. Tommy was excited and tried to open the box. He tried pushing, pulling and shaking but the box didn't open. + +He then heard a voice. "What are you doing with my box?", it said. Tommy looked around and saw a lady standing a few steps away. + +"It's my box, I'm trying to open it," said Tommy. + +The lady sighed. "That box is spoiled. You must not touch it. Here, let me tie it, so no one else can get to it." + +She took out a rope and started to tie up the box. That way nobody could open the box but her. + +Tommy was disappointed that he didn't get to open the box. But he knew it was for the best, since the box was spoiled. +One Sunday, Jack and Jill found the perfect place to play. It was a big, bright, green field with lots of space. They introduced themselves to all the animals in the feild who were scurrying and hopping around. The animals were very friendly and before they knew it, Jack and Jill were playing tag with them. The sun was shining and the sky was clear. The warm breeze was the perfect soundtrack for them to jump and run around. They played for hours and had so much fun until the sun started to go down and the day had to come to an end. But Jack and Jill knew that it had been a perfect Sunday. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She was very stubborn and didn't like to do what other people said. + +One day, she was outside in the sun playing with her spade, when her brother walked over. He said, "Come on Jane, let's go and play tag!" + +But Jane just shook her head and said, "No, I don't want to." + +Her brother sighed and said, "Come on, it'll be fun!" But Jane was still very stubborn and said, "No!" + +So her brother leaned in and gave her a big hug and said, "You don't have to play tag if you don't want to. Just come and play with me and we can have fun together." + +Jane smiled and hugged her brother back. She got up and they set off to find more things to do together. + +From that day on, Jane always remembered how much her brother had tried to make her happy and agreed to anything he suggested. He taught her that being stubborn wasn't always the best thing to do. +Once upon a time there was an incredible jogger. He was so fast and his legs were so strong! Every day he would go for a long jog in the park. He could go faster than the wind! + +One day, the incredible jogger was running when he saw a magical castle. He stopped to take a closer look. Through the open doors he saw a room full of toys. He knew that this was his lucky day. + +He entered the castle. An old man was there, sitting on a big chair. He looked like the king of this special place. He pointed to the toys and ordered the jogger to take one. + +The jogger was so excited that he chose the best toy he saw, a bright green bike. He thanked the king and ran away as fast as he could. Every day he went on incredible jogs, with a bike that was his own. +Sam had a problem. He was sad because he couldn't find his scissors. Mommy saw him and knew he was upset. She gave him a big hug and said "I will help you find your scissors." She put her arm around his shoulder and tried to comfort him. + +They both looked for the scissors, but could not find them. After looking for a long time, Mommy had an idea. She asked the neighbor if the scissors were in her house. The neighbor smiled and said "Yes, I think I can help you". She went and found the scissors, and gave them back to Sam. + +Sam was so happy. He hugged Mommy tightly and thanked her for helping him find his scissors. He was successful and was no longer sad. Mommy smiled and said "I'm so glad that I could help you". Sam felt content and went on with his day. +Once upon a time, there was a big and green jungle. Everything in the jungle was alive and happy. But one day, the sky turned red and it started to rain. The rain kept coming down and soaked everything in the jungle. Soon, the jungle was so wet and watery, it was almost like a swimming pool. + +All of the animals in the jungle could not understand why the sky was so red and why it was raining. They didn't like the rain at all, as it kept making them wet and cold. + +The wise elephant stepped forward to help. His big and strong trunk saved the day by gathering the rain in big buckets and putting them high up in the trees. This way, the jungle stopped getting soaked and all the animals were happy again. +Once there was a three year old boy named Benny. He liked to wander around in his backyard. One day he noticed something mysterious. He saw four big cables running across the grass. + +He asked his mom, "What are those?" + +His mom replied, "Those are mysterious cables. I can't tell you why they're here, but they might come in handy someday." + +Benny decided to wander around the cables every day to see what was there. A week later, his mom called him in for lunch. But on the way, he stopped to see what the cables were doing. + +He saw that the mysterious cables had been connected to a new swing set. He was so excited that he ran all the way to his mom to tell her what he had found! + +His mom was thrilled and Benny couldn't believe it. It seemed like the mysterious cables had been leading him to this wonderful surprise all along. He loved his new swing set and thanked his mom for having such a mysterious plan. +Once there was a family who wanted to visit the lawyer. The family was very excited because the lawyer was very nice. The family hopped in their car and drove to the lawyer's office. + +When they got there the lawyer was wearing a white suit. It was very shiny and bright in the sun. He welcomed them into his office and showed them around. He had lots of books and papers with long words that they didn't understand. + +The family asked the lawyer lots of questions and he answered them all. They were very happy to see that he had lots of advice. After talking for some time they thanked him and said goodbye. + +The family left feeling very happy. They were excited to have visited the lawyer and thanked him again for his help. They remembered his white suit and smiled as they drove home. +Once upon a time, there was a wise man. He was very smart and always wanted to learn more. Every morning, he would rub his brain to wake it up and make it smarter. + +One day, a little boy asked the wise man, "What are you doing?" + +The wise man smiled and said, "I am rubbing my brain. I want to be smarter!" + +The boy asked, "How does rubbing your brain make you smarter?" + +The wise man replied, "Well, when I rub my brain, I can think better and it helps me to understand things that I didn't know before." + +The boy grinned and started to rub his brain too. He said, "I want to be wise like you!" + +The wise man smiled and said, "I think you are already wise!" +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat. He lived in a camp by himself. Every day the cat would wander around the camp, looking for food. One day, he noticed a strange woman. She smiled at the cat, but he felt scared and run away into the woods. The strange woman followed him and started talking to him in a gentle and kind voice. + +The woman asked the cat: "Would you like to come with me? I can give you a cozy home and lots of food." The cat hesitated, but then agreed. He followed the woman to her house and the woman gave him lots of food and a cozy bed. + +The cat was so happy and he thought that he had found a new home. However, the next morning, the cat realized that the woman had tricked him. He was now in a cage and he couldn't escape. He cried and cried, but the woman didn't listen. The cat tried his best but he eventually vanished from the world, a victim of the woman's deception. + +The moral of the story is: never trust strangers. Even if they seem friendly, they can be dangerous. Always be careful and never put yourself in a dangerous situation. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Maggie was walking in the forest near her home. All of a sudden, a log appeared right in front of her. It looked like a normal log, but Maggie was sure there was something special about it. She poked and prodded it, but nothing happened. + +She decided to ask her friend, Jake. Jake was older and wiser than Maggie, and he had been in the forest many times. + +"Jake, what do you think this log is?" Maggie asked. + +Jake smiled and said, "Every time I'm feeling down, I come back to look at this log. It reminds me that no matter what happens, normal life will go on." + +Maggie smiled and nodded her head. She thanked Jake and told him, "I'll come back to look at this log whenever I'm feeling down." + +Moral: Whenever you're feeling down, remember that life will always go on and everything will be okay. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She loved to pretend to be a princess. She loved to wear her pretty pink cap whenever she played. One day her mum said, "You can go outside and play, Sarah." + +So off Sarah went with her cap. Outside, she saw a smelly old dog. Sarah leaned in close and started to pet him. She couldn't help but pretend that he was her royal pet! + +But the smelly old dog didn't like it at all. He barked and growled at Sarah until she backed away. Suddenly, Sarah heard a loud BANG! The old dog had knocked off Sarah's cap with his tail. + +Sarah started to cry. She tried to find her cap, but it was too late. The smelly old dog had taken it away. + +Sarah never found her cap. She never got to be a princess again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She really liked playing with her toys. But one day Amy heard a strange noise coming from her bedroom. She thought it sounded nosy. So she tiptoed to the door and opened it very slowly. + +To her surprise, a big dog was standing in her bedroom, barking and making the nosy noise. Amy didn't know what to do. But when she said "stop" the dog stopped barking. Amy was so happy. She went to pet the dog and his tail started to wag. + +From then on, Amy and the dog became very good friends. Whenever Amy heard the nosy noise in her room, she knew it was her dog wanting to play. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl called Lucy. She loved the warm summer days because she could go to the stream and dive in the water. + +On a sunny day, Lucy asked her parents if she could go to the stream. + +"Sure!" said her mom. "Be careful and come back soon!" + +Lucy ran to the stream. When she arrived, the weather was so mild and the stream was so inviting. She couldn't wait to dive into the water. She enjoyed the water so much and kept diving back in. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard a voice. + +"Lucy!" said the voice. + +It was her mom! + +"Time to go home!" said her mom. + +Lucy said goodbye to the stream and went home with her mom. + +But she promised to come back again soon...to dive into the cool, mild stream. +Once upon a time there was a bird, who loved to soar in the sky. One day he decided to soar over a road and as he flew, he noticed how rough it was. He saw bumps, holes, and curves all along the way. But he kept soaring, higher and higher until he finally reached the end of the road. He was so pleased with himself since it was the longest flight he had ever made! And so the little bird soared back home, happy to have discovered this new route. +Once there was a rhinoceros named Bob. He was a happy rhinoceros and liked to slide down the hill when playing. One day, Bob came up with a great idea. + +"I am going to build a giant slide!", said Bob excitedly. Everyone around him was surprised, but they started to help build the slide. It was big, long and very original. + +When Bob finished his slide, he was so proud. He rushed to the top and said to his friends "Now watch this!" + +But when he tried to slide down, he realized it was too steep and he fell to the ground. Everyone tried to help him up, but he had already started to cry. + +The moral of the story is that it's best to think things through before beginning. It's always good to have a plan and to work carefully. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Clara. She loved to go outside and explore the world. One sunny day, Clara decided to go for a walk in the park. As she was walking, she noticed something amazing. It was a big red chair! + +Excitedly, Clara ran to the chair and sat on it. She felt a sudden shock! It was as if the chair was alive. "What a surprise!", thought Clara. + +A friendly stranger started talking to Clara and said, "Don't be afraid, Clara. This chair is magical - it can move and make all sorts of noises!" + +Clara was amazed. She could not believe her eyes. She asked the stranger, "Can I stay on this chair and explore more?". The stranger agreed and smiled. + +Clara said goodbye to the stranger and stayed on the moving chair. She was having a wonderful time, feeling as if she was flying! Clara was having the most amazing adventure. Her adventures were more fun than she could ever have imagined! +One day, Jenny was over at her friend's house. Her friend opened the fridge and asked Jenny if she wanted anything. Jenny said no and her friend asked why. Jenny replied, "I'm not sure, it just seems really ignorant to take food from you." Her friend asked, "What do you mean?" + +Jenny said, "Well, I don't know what your mum and dad would think if they saw me taking food from their fridge." Her friend laughed and said, "Don't be so silly! Mum said I can send whatever I want to you." + +Jenny smiled and said, "Oh, OK! I'll have some milk then." Her friend was so happy to help Jenny, he sent her a bottle from the fridge. + +Afterwards, Jenny thanked her friend for the milk and said she had a nice time. Her friend smiled and said, "You're welcome. Let's do it again soon!" Jenny nodded happily and both of them went home. + +It was a lesson to Jenny that being ignorant of other people's feelings can be a bad idea. She was glad her friend was not, since he had sent her the milk anyway. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was only three years old and was very curious. She was exploring her house one day and came across a big armchair. She thought it looked very comfortable, so she decided to sit in it. Just then, her mom walked in and told her that she had to replace the armchair! + +The little girl was very unhappy and started to cry. She didn't want to replace the comfortable armchair. Her mom said that if the little girl sat in it, the armchair might get broken. + +The little girl didn't want the armchair to get broken and she knew her mom was right, so she got up and said goodbye to the armchair. + +The little girl went to find a new armchair for her home and, eventually, she found one. This one was also comfortable and the little girl was very happy. + +The little girl and her mom replaced the armchair together. The little girl was sad to say goodbye to the old armchair, but she was also happy to have found a new one that was comfortable too. +Once upon a time, there was a small navy. Everyone in the navy was fit and strong. The navy wanted to make sure they stayed fit, so they examined themselves each day. Every morning, the navy would exercise, stretch and look at the way their bodies moved. Every evening, they would compare their strong arms, quick feet and fit bodies. They were proud of how fit they were! The navy always made sure they examined themselves so they could stay fit and stay strong. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Joe. He was always full of energy and was determined to explore the great outdoors! One sunny afternoon, Joe decided to take his spade outside and go for a walk. "This is going to be so much fun!" He thought as he skipped around the garden with his spade. + +Joe stopped when he came to a big pile of dirt and couldn't believe his eyes. "Wow! What could be under here? I must find out!" said Joe as he began to dig. He dug and he dug until he found something really important. It was a big red stone. + +Joe was so curious that he ran to his parents' house to find out if he had made an important discovery. + +"Mom, Dad, look what I found while I was skipping around the garden!" exclaimed Joe, with a huge smile on his face. + +Joe's mom smiled and said, "It looks very important Joe! Let's keep it safe." + +So Joe kept the big red stone safe and always remembered his incredible adventure where he had used his spade to find something truly special. +Mommy was going to work and left Little Johnny at home with Grandma. Little Johnny and Grandma had lots of fun playing toys. Little Johnny wanted to play hide and seek, so they decided to play. Grandma told Little Johnny to close his eyes and count to 10, so she could hide. + +Little Johnny began to count. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. He stopped counting and shouted, "Ready or not! Here I come!" Little Johnny opened his eyes and started looking for Grandma. He looked in the closet and under the bed, but Little Johnny couldn't find her. + +Then, he opened the dresser drawer and there was Grandma! She had a big smile on her face and told Little Johnny he had found her. Little Johnny felt so happy. Then, he noticed something sparkly at the bottom of the drawer. + +Little Johnny reached in and found a jewelry box. Grandma told him she had been saving it for a special occasion. But when Little Johnny opened the box, something disgusting crawled out! They both screamed and Grandma quickly put the creature back in the box. + +Mommy came home from work and laughed when Grandma told her about their surprise. Little Johnny was glad the jewelry was back in the box, but he never wanted to open it again! +Davey was a little boy who loved playing with his friends. One day, he and his friends were playing when a big kid showed up. He was tall and bossy, telling Davey and his friends that he wanted to play too. Davey hesitated, but he signed up for the game. + +The big kid was in charge and the other kids had to do what he said. It was hard, but Davey and his friends stuck together and followed the rules. Finally, after a long play session, Davey's team won the game! + +They had achieved victory over the bossy kid and Davey felt so proud. They had worked hard and Davey could tell it wasn't going to be easy to win against him. But like the old saying goes, the good guy wins in the end. From then on, Davey knew he could take on anything with his friends by his side. +Julie and her mom were out taking a walk. Julie was three and was very excited to go. + +"Mom, can we go to the park?" Julie asked as she held on to her mom's hand. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes. Let's go." + +They continued walking until they saw a gray park with a playground, a big fence and even a slide. They went inside and Julie ran around. She could see lots of kids and even a clown. + +The clown was wearing a red suit and a funny hat. He was juggling colorful balls and making faces. Julie was so excited that she ran right up to the clown and said, "Hi, clown!" + +The clown said, "Hello, friend. Would you like to do some juggling with me?" + +Julie smiled and nodded her head. And so they spent the afternoon juggling, laughing, and having fun. Julie had a great time at the park and when it was time to leave, she said good-bye to the clown. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She had a problem. She needed to solve it. + +The girl went to find help. She went to her mom. Her mom was very wise. She had an idea. + +The mom said, "Let's get some ice-cream! Eating ice-cream will help you solve your problem!" + +So, the girl and her mom went to the ice-cream store. The girl saw lots of colors: blue, green and pink! She liked pink the best. + +The girl chose a pink ice-cream. She ate it happily. It made her feel better. + +And then, the girl solved her problem! The end. +There once was a heavy wrap. Inside the wrap was something very special, but nobody knew what it was. One day, two friends called Tom and Bob decided to open the wrap. + +At first, they disagreed about opening the wrap. Tom thought the wrap should stay closed and Bob thought it should be opened. After a while, Tom changed his mind and agreed with Bob. + +They opened the wrap and inside was a beautiful toy car! They both had so much fun playing with it together. + +Tom and Bob learned that day that although it's not always easy to agree, if they worked together only the best things could happen. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to work together and compromise. That way, everyone can be happy! +Once there was a lion who lived in a jungle. One day, the lion went for a walk. In the jungle, he heard a loud noise. He followed the noise and saw a monkey laughing. The Lion asked the monkey, "Why are you laughing?" The monkey said, "I am laughing because I am so happy to be in the jungle!" The lion smiled and laughed with the monkey. It was so loud that it echoed across the jungle. The lion and the monkey laughed and laughed together until the sun went down. It was the best day in the jungle ever! +Once upon a time, there was a bear who had a very alert and furry skin. He was always on the look out for potential danger and would be ready for what comes his way. + +One day, the bear spotted a rabbit looking for food. The bear was excited to have a new friend and wanted to show the rabbit his home. He called out to the rabbit, "Come! Follow me! I will show you my hideout!" + +The little rabbit, who was also very curious, agreed and hopped along after the bear. When they got to the bear's secret place, the bear said, "Now you can be safe here. I will be here to protect you." + +But little did the bear know, there were two wolves nearby that had been stalking them and were ready to pounce. The bear saw the wolves and yelled out to the rabbit, "Oh no, be alert! We must run!" + +But it was too late. The two wolves quickly pounced on the bear and the rabbit, injuring and scaring them both. By the time the bear managed to fend them off and get away with the rabbit, they had both suffered severe scratches and bruises on their skin. + +The bear left with the rabbit, but the experience had left him more alert than ever before. As they walked away, he knew that he would always have to be on the look out from then on. +Once there was a boy named Tim. He was only three years old and he loved to explore the outdoors. One day, while playing in the backyard, he noticed a stick on the ground. So he excitedly ran over and picked it up. He called out to his mum and dad, “Come and see! I found a stick!†+ +His parents smiled and asked him to be patient. They wanted to help him find what he was looking for. They looked around for a few minutes and then noticed a big tree nearby. Tim ran over to it and his daddy asked him to call out to the tree. + +So he did, he called out and soon enough a little bird flew down from the tree. They were all so happy! + +Tim's mum and dad praised him for being so patient and thanked him for finding the bird. They all hugged and the boy held onto his stick tightly. He had found a new friend! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jane. She was only three years old but she was a very brave girl. Jane wanted to go on an adventure so she decided to go on a walk around her neighbourhood. She looked around and saw a nice view of the park. + +Suddenly, she heard two people talking nearby. It sounded like they were discussing something important so Jane went to take a closer look. She peaked around the corner to find out that the people were arguing about something. Jane felt scared but she was curious so she stayed and listened in. + +The people were discussing who would get the comfortable seat. Jane thought it sounded like fun so she decided to join in. She asked the people why they were arguing and the people told her it was a private conversation. + +The people then got very angry and told Jane to get out of there. Jane was scared and quickly ran away. She felt very sad. + +The bad ending to Jane's adventure was a reminder that being too curious can sometimes get you into trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was only 3 years old and very alone. Her parents were too busy to spend much time with her, so she was often very lonely. + +One day, Lucy decided to write. She found some paper and a pencil and started writing. + +"Hey look, I'm writing!" shouted Lucy. + +But nobody answered her. She felt even more lonely. + +Then, she noticed a colourful butterfly nearby, fluttering around her waist. Lucy smiled and said "Hello butterfly! Can you help me write?" + +The butterfly was very quiet but it stayed around Lucy's waist. Lucy kept writing and the butterfly kept fluttering. Lucy didn't feel so lonely anymore. + +The butterfly and Lucy shared many stories together and she never felt lonely again. Lucy had a special friend in her little butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Emma. She loved playing outside. +One day, Emma heard a scary noise. She looked up and saw a twisty, black cloud. It was so dark and made a strange sound. She was scared and felt a bit frightened. + +A big, loud voice came from the cloud. It said, "Give me your toys or I'll give you a big threat!" Emma was so scared that her legs started to shake. + +But Emma had a brave heart. She didn't want to give the cloud her toys. So she yelled, "Go away!" She ran back inside and locked the door. + +After that, Emma was safe and the cloud went away. She was very brave for standing up to the twisty, scary cloud. The end. +Once there was a little girl who was very rich. She had a beautiful desk in her room. Every day, she would enjoy playing with her toys on her desk. She loved to arrange her dolls and race her cars on the desk. It was so much fun! + +One day, the little girl had an amazing surprise - her parents got her a new, bigger desk! She was so excited. She could now enjoy playing with even more of her toys. + +The little girl was very happy. Now she could make big roads with her dolls, build tall towers with her blocks and even have more space to do her colouring. She was so glad she had a big and rich desk. + +Every day, the little girl would get up and enjoy all the fun things she could do on her new desk. She would laugh, smile and play for hours and hours. + +The end. +Once upon a time there lived a strong boy named Ted. He had lots of muscles and was always kind. One day, Ted went to the park with his mom. He saw a generous elderly man there. + +The elderly man said to Ted: "You are a very strong boy. Would you like to lend me a hand? I need some help with my gardening." + +Ted was happy to help. So he took off his shoes, rolled up his sleeves, and started to help the elderly man. He worked so hard that he got all sweaty. + +When Ted finished his job, the elderly man paid him some money. He patted Ted on the shoulder and said: "You have done a great job, thank you! You have strong muscles and are so generous with your time." + +Ted blushed and replied: "Thank you for your kind words. I'm happy to help!" Then he ran off with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary girl who went to a special theater. She was so excited to go! When she got there, she looked around and saw lots of fun things. + +The theater was filled with all sorts of interesting things, like candy and popcorn. The girl wanted to try them all! + +So she showed her mom which one she wanted. She pointed at each thing as she named them. She wanted popcorn, candy and juice. + +Mom said yes and bought the things she wanted. The girl was so happy! + +When the show was over, the girl was so tired. She was ready to go home and take a nap. She thanked her mom for the fun day and they left the theater. + +The girl knew it was a day she would never forget. She would always remember the special theater and all the fun she had there. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Anna. She was only three years old. +One day, Anna was walking in the garden when suddenly she saw a beautiful crystal in the grass. She felt like it was magic. She picked it up and looked at it in awe. + +Anna ran to her dad, who was inside the house. She held the crystal up in the air and said, "Look, Daddy!" + +Her dad smiled at her and said, "That's a wonderful find, Anna! It's such a beautiful crystal." + +Suddenly, Anna frowned and said, "But I hate the crystal." + +Her dad was surprised. "Why do you hate it?" he asked. + +Anna looked thoughtful. "Because it's unknown," she said. "I don't know what it's for, and it's making me cry." + +Her dad hugged her tightly and said, "It's okay to feel scared of something you don't know. But don't worry, Anna, everything will be okay." + +Anna smiled and hugged her dad back. She learned that day that it's okay to be scared of something unknown. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who had an engine. It was very special, and he loved it very much. Every day he would rush down to the garage to see it. One day, the engine was not working! The man was so sad. He got some tools, and he tried to fix it up. He worked very hard. Finally, he was so happy because the engine was working again! He hugged it and with a big smile, he rushed home. The end. +John said, "Where should we go today for our adventure?" His best friend Karen smiled and said, "Let's go to the park! We will have lots of fun". + +John and Karen packed their lunch and jumped on their bikes. When they got to the park, they saw lots of people playing. John and Karen ran and had great fun. + +John saw a nosy cat behind some bushes, so he decided to take a closer look. The cat was drinking some milk from a bowl. It meowed and John laughed. He looked around and saw that no one else was nearby and said, "This is our secret." + +Karen smiled and said, "Let's keep it a secret". They agreed and kept exploring the park. Everywhere they went, they saw nosy animals. They laughed and kept running and playing. + +At the end of the day, they were tired but also happy. They said goodbye to the cat and biked home, making sure to keep their promise and not tell anyone about the nosy cat. +Once there was a happy little boy named Jake. He loved to go to the park and play with his friends. One day, he went with his friends to the park to play. He saw a big slide and was so excited. He climbed to the top and made it to the top. + +Jake exclaimed, “Look, I made it!†His friends cheered and said, “We will slide down together! It will be so much fun!†+ +Jake smiled and said, “Let's go!â€. His friends gathered at the top and all grinned with delight. They all seemed so safe. + +Suddenly, there was a loud crash and one of his friends fell off the slide. Jake’s stomach dropped and he gasped. He ran to her, but it was too late. She had broken her leg and was screaming in pain. Jake was so scared and didn't know what to do. His friends tried to help, but they couldn't stop crying. + +Jake wanted to make his friend smile again, but it was too late. They had to call the ambulance and get his friend to the hospital. The park was never the same again, and no one could ever smile the same way. +Once there was a boy. He was three years old. One day, he heard something noisy. He rushed over to find out what it was. It was a guitar! He had never seen a guitar before. He was so excited. He tried to play it. He plucked the strings but it made a lot of noise. He was so surprised. But he was happy. He kept playing the guitar. He made some cool sounds. He was so proud of himself. His friends came over to watch. They all rushed to have a look at the guitar. They were all amazed. It was so much fun! +Once there was a boy called Jake. He loved to play with his friends. One day, his friends came to his house to play with him. + +“Let’s go to the park,†said his friends. + +“Okay!†said Jake. + +They went to the park and started playing. Suddenly, they noticed a long powder in the sand. + +“What is this?†asked his friends. + +“I think it’s powder,†said Jake. + +They all touched the powder. Then, it started to move. + +“It’s a long worm!†they all exclaimed. + +They all started to giggle. Then, they continued to play. +Once upon a time, there was a stick. It was open and everyone could see it. One day, two small children were playing with it in the park. One of them was named Jimmy and the other was named Sarah. + +Jimmy looked at the stick and said, "Let's try to make it vanish!" Sarah smiled and said, "Okay!" Then, Jimmy waved his hand over the stick and whispered, "Vanish!" Suddenly, the stick disappeared! + +Sarah gasped and said, "Where did it go?" Jimmy began to laugh. He said, "It vanished, just like I said. It's not here anymore." Sarah smiled and they started to look around to find the stick. But, it was gone and they never found it! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jenny. She was three years old and she loved adventures. One day she decided to go to the park. + +When she got to the park she saw a special pond with some lively fish swimming inside. She was excited and wanted to join them. Without thinking twice, she started to jump in. She wanted to dive. + +Jenny put her head into the water and began to look around. She saw all kinds of wonderful things, like colourful shells and some lovely yellow bananas. Jenny loved bananas, so she decided to take one of them with her. + +Jenny was so happy to find a lovely banana. She took it out of the pond and ran home with a big smile. She had had a great adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe was very excited and happy, he hadn't seen his friend in a very long time. Joe's friend was a robot called Red. + +Red lived with Joe and everyone was very excited to see Red again. Joe was so nervous that he was almost trembling. He spent all his time wondering what Red would do. + +The day finally came, and the doorbell rang. Joe opened the door and Red was standing there! Joe was so happy and he quickly hugged Red. + +But something was wrong, Red had a screw missing. Joe tried to fix Red, but it didn't work. He looked very nervous and was trying to figure out what to do. Suddenly, he had an idea, he grabbed a hammer and hit the screw as hard as he could. Bingo! The screw was destroyed and Red was fixed. + +Everyone was so excited, and Joe was so relieved. Red was back to normal again and everyone was happy! +Once upon a time there was a sweet girl named Sarah. Every night Sarah would have a special dream about the week ahead. In her dream she could do so many fun things. + +One night Sarah dreamed that she would go to the park, play on the swings and run around in the sunshine. She also dreamed of making a yummy cake with her mommy and eating it with her family. + +On Tuesday of the next week, Sarah woke up and looked outside to see that the sun was shining brightly. She ran downstairs and told her mommy all about her dream. Her mommy smiled and said, “Let’s go to the park and make a cake!†+ +So they packed a picnic and off they went to the park. Sarah was so happy to see that what she dreamed was coming true. She laughed and ran around, and had so much fun. + +When they got home they made a sweet cake. Together they put in all sorts of yummy goodies. Then they ate it up and Sarah said it was the best cake she ever tasted. + +From then on Sarah would dream every night before she went to bed. She found it so sweet that her dreams would come true. +Joey was playing in the park with his toy truck when he noticed a post. He had never seen a post before and he was curious. He went over to take a closer look and he was so excited to learn that it was a useful post. He looked around and saw his Mom talking to her friend who was holding a clipboard. + +"Mom, look," Joey said. "I found a useful post!" + +Joey's Mom smiled and said, "That's great! I'm glad you found something useful to learn about." + +Joey was so proud of himself and he ran around the park showing all of his friends. He explained how he had found the post and how it had helped him learn a lot. Joey was so excited about his new discovery that he wanted to go back home and learn more about it. + +The next day when Joey and his Mom went back to the park, there were a bunch of other posts. Joey was so happy to learn them all and find out how useful they were. Now Joey is back in the park all the time, learning about all the useful posts he can find. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Mark and Suzy. Mark wanted to take Suzy to the ocean. Suzy was excited as she had never seen an ocean before. + +So they got in the car and drove to the beach. When they arrived, the ocean was wide and wavy. Suzy couldn't believe her eyes and started running towards the water. + +Mark shouted after her, "Wait! Don't get too close! It's messy!" But Suzy didn't listen and kept running. She ran straight into the ocean, and quickly lost her footing. + +Mark ran to Suzy, but he was too late - the ocean had already included her! They both knew Suzy was gone forever. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl. She had a pencil in her pocket, and she liked to use it to draw. + +One sunny day, she went to the park to play. She was playing with some other children when she saw it: a big, bright rainbow. It was shining in the sky! + +The girl was amazed. She asked one of the other children, “What is that?†+ +The child smiled and said, “That’s a rainbow. It shines when the sun comes out.†+ +The girl thought it was beautiful. She put down her pencil, looked up at the rainbow, and smiled. + +The rainbow continued to shine in the sky all day, and the girl enjoyed watching it until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Carol. She was very small and gentle. One day she went to the church with her mom and dad. She saw lots of people there and she had fun looking at the big windows and tall columns. + +Then, all of a sudden, she sneezed. It was a harmless sneeze, but it made all the people look a her. Her mom and dad laughed, and so did the people in the church. Carol smiled. + +The people in the church were all very friendly. They said that she had a strong sneeze! Carol kept smiling and the people laughed and she felt so happy. + +The day at the church was so much fun for Carol. She learned that harmless sneezes can make everyone laugh and have a good time. +Once, there was a big market. There were lots of exciting things to buy, and many people were there. + +One day, a little boy named Pete went to the market with his mom. He was very excited. + +As they walked through the market, Pete's mom said, "Look at this big market! It is so fun to pass through, isn't it?" + +"Yes, mommy!" said Pete, jumping up and down. "I like this big market!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Let's keep passing through and see what else we can find!" + +So, Pete and his mom went on, happily passing through the big market. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor. He was a good sailor who liked to travel the seas. Every morning before he left, he would check his boat to make sure it was good. He would wipe away the dew from the sides of the boat with a cloth. + +One day, he found a patch of foam on the sea. Inside was a mermaid! She was so small and delicate, the sailor wanted to make sure she was safe. He gently wiped away the foam and scooped her up in his hands. + +The sailor took the mermaid back to his boat and put her safely below deck. He made sure to wipe the boat's surface so the mermaid could sit on it. From that day forward, the sailor and the mermaid became good friends. + +The sailor sailed far and wide, taking the mermaid on many exciting adventures. She loved to experience the world and thanked the sailor for making her dream come true. Whenever the sailor wiped away the sea foam, the mermaid would thank him with a big smile. +One day, Jamie was looking out her window when she saw a stack of birds outside. She knew it was wrong to keep them there, so Jamie decided to call for help. + +Using her small hand, Jamie reached for the phone to make an important call. She told the operator about the birds and how they were stuck in the stack. The operator was so compassionate and promised Jamie that help was on the way. + +Soon, two people arrived with a big net. Carefully, they started untangling the birds from the stack. As they freed each bird, they cooed at Jamie in appreciation. It filled Jamie with joy to have helped such a compassionate cause. + +The birds soon flew away safely and Jamie was so proud of herself for being brave and strong enough to make the call. +Once there was a clumsy little frog. He didn't know what he was supposed to do with his life. One day he was looking around and saw a rod. He had never seen one before and didn't know what it was. He went to ask his friend, the bird, but all the bird could do was talk in its funny language. + +Finally, he decided he would take the rod and find out what it was. He picked it up and it was heavier than he thought. He felt a bit clumsy trying to carry it, but he was determined to find out what it did. He carried it around for days and finally he figured it out - it was a fishing rod! + +He was so happy that he could go fishing now. He could practice going fishing and start catching fish. Now he knew what to do with his rod and he was very proud of himself. +One day, Jill and her mommy drove to the farm. Jill loved the farm and especially the mules. Today, the mules were all wearing red halters. +Jill's mommy showed her how to carefully pet one of the mules. The mule was so friendly and seemed to enjoy the attention. Jill giggled when the mule nuzzled her arm. + +Mommy and Jill spent the day helping the farmer with his mules. They showed them how to pull the cart better, how to walk better and how to be healthier. Jill watched how Mommy and the farmer worked together to improve the mules. + +At the end of the day, Jill was tired but happy. She was proud of the work they had done to help the red mules. She hugged Mommy as they drove away from the farm, never forgetting the wonderful day they had spent together. +Once upon a time, there was a white safe. Every night, the safe would protect its owner from the dark. The safe was the owner's very best friend. It kept all of their special things safe. One night, the owner asked the safe to stay strong and keep them safe. The safe was happy to help its owner and said, “Yes, I promise!†+ +The owner gave the safe a big hug and thanked the safe for being so brave. Then the owner climbed into bed and fell asleep. All night long the white safe kept watch over the owner, protecting them from harm. In the morning, the owner was very happy and hugged the safe again. + +The safe was glad that it could make its owner happy and kept on being the owner's best friend. From that day forward, the safe kept its promise and kept the owner safe and snug. Together owner and safe would sleep safe and sound each night, knowing that they were looking out for one another. +Little Max was very excited on Wednesday as he was going on his first climb! He was so excited that he couldn't wait to get started. + +He eagerly grabbed the climbing frame and started to make his way up, but he couldn't quite get onto the top rung. He tried again and again but he just couldn't do it. + +Max was so embarrassed that he just wanted to go home. He asked his dad to give him a hand, but it was too late. Max had already fallen off the climbing frame and was very hurt. + +Max was taken to the hospital and he was sadly unable to climb ever again. He was so embarrassed that he tried to hide it, but everyone knew. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Sam. Sam was very small and very brave. One day, Sam was walking by the sea when he saw a dull grey boat. He thought it looked very strange. He asked, "What are you doing here?" + +The boat did not answer him. Suddenly, out of the sea, came a big wave. The wave struck the boat and pushed it away. Then, the sun started to shine and the sea started to sparkle. Sam was so happy. + +He said, "I'm glad the wave struck the boat! Now I can have fun with the sun and the sea." + +And he did just that! For many days, Sam played with the sun, the sea and the boat. He was so content and so happy. +Once there was a girl who loved to swim. Every day she would spend lots of time swimming in the pool. One day, she decided she wanted to win a medal. She asked her mom if she could enter a swimming competition. + +Mum said she could enter, even though it was a bit dangerous. The girl was excited and started training every day. On the day of the competition, she felt a bit scared but she pushed herself to try her best. + +During the competition, the girl swam as fast as she could. When she finished, all the other swimmers cheered and clapped. At the end she was awarded the gold medal. She was so proud and happy! The medal was a reward for all the hard work she had done. +Once upon a time, there were two kids. One kid lived in a small house while the other one lived in a big house. The kid with the small house always wanted to play with his friend from the big house. Every time, his friend would take beautiful things from the big house and play with them, and the kid with the small house always felt jealous. + +One day, the kid with the small house was feeling extra jealous. He asked his friend, "Can I take one of your toys to play with, too?" + +The friend smiled and said, "Yes! I know you like to play, too. You can take this one." + +So, the kid with the small house took the toy and went outside to play with it. He was so excited to play with something from the big house. He showed it to his mom and she said, "I'm so happy that you two are the best of friends!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Amy. Amy was very compassionate. She loved to help others. + +One day, Amy saw a little bird with a hurt wing. She wanted to help the bird feel better. She took a soft wrap and gently put it on the bird's wing. The bird felt better and could fly again. + +Amy was happy to finish helping the bird. She waved goodbye as the bird flew away. Now, the bird could go back to its friends and family. +Once upon a time, there was a nervous little mixer named Max. Max was always worried about making a mess when he mixed things. One day, Max's friend, a big strong bowl named Benny, asked Max for help. Benny needed Max to mix some yummy cake batter. + +Max was so nervous, but he wanted to be a good friend. He started to mix the batter very slowly. As Max mixed, he began to feel better. The batter was getting smoother and smoother. Max was doing a great job! + +Finally, Max finished mixing the batter. Benny was very happy with the smooth batter Max had made. Max had learned that when he tried his best, he could yield great results. From that day on, Max wasn't so nervous about mixing anymore. He knew he could do it, and he and Benny made many more yummy treats together. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree in a big garden. Many animals lived in the tree. They were all good friends. One day, they found a potato on the ground. They all wanted to save the potato for later. + +A little squirrel said, "I can save the potato in my home!" But a small bird said, "No, I can save the potato in my nest!" They all wanted to save the potato, but they could not agree on who would do it. + +So, they decided to have a race. The one who could reach the top of the tall tree first would save the potato. The squirrel and the bird raced up the tree. The squirrel was very fast, but the bird was faster. The bird won the race and saved the potato in its nest. All the animals were happy and they all became even better friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big bus. The bus was very colorful. It had red, blue, and yellow colors. The bus could create fun toys for kids to play with. The bus loved to make children happy. + +One day, a naughty little boy named Tim came to the bus. Tim wanted to play with the toys. But instead of playing nicely, Tim threw the toys and broke them. The bus was very sad. The other kids could not play with the broken toys. + +The bus decided to teach Tim a lesson. The bus created a special toy for Tim. When Tim played with the toy, it made him understand that being naughty was not good. Tim said sorry to the bus and promised to be nice. The bus was happy, and so were the kids. And they all played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal frog named Fred. Fred was a very good friend to all the animals in the forest. One day, Fred set out on a big trip to find food for his friends. He hopped and hopped, looking for yummy bugs to eat. + +As Fred hopped, he saw a big red ball. Fred knew that the ball belonged to his friend, the little boy who lived in the house near the forest. He decided to take the ball back to the little boy. Fred pushed the ball with his nose, all the way back to the house. + +When the little boy saw Fred with the ball, he was so happy! He thanked Fred and gave him a big hug. All the animals in the forest were proud of Fred, too. The moral of the story is to always be loyal and help your friends when they need it. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big lake and there was a kayak. Tim was very excited to ride in the kayak. His mom said, "We can go in the kayak, but you must wear a life jacket." + +In the kayak, Tim saw a duck. The duck was hungry. Tim wanted to give the duck some bread, but he did not have any. The duck said, "Quack quack, I am hungry." + +Tim felt sad for the duck. He wanted to help the hungry duck. He asked his mom, "Can we go home and get bread for the duck?" His mom said, "Yes, we can go and come back." + +They went home, got bread, and returned to the park. Tim gave the bread to the hungry duck. The duck was very happy and said, "Quack quack, thank you!" Tim and his mom had a fun day at the park, and they made a new friend, the duck. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the park. She saw many kids playing. She observed them having fun. Amy wanted to play too. + +Amy found a hoop on the ground. She picked it up and started to roll it. The hoop went round and round. It made her very happy. + +After playing, Amy sat on a comfortable bench. She watched the hoop roll away. Amy had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his ancient toy sack. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. + +While they were playing, Tim saw a big tree. He thought it would be fun to put his ancient toy sack on a branch. He climbed up the tree and hung his sack on a high branch. He was very happy. + +But then, the wind blew hard, and the ancient toy sack fell from the tree. All of Tim's toys broke when they hit the ground. Tim was very sad. He learned that he should take better care of his things. +Once upon a time, there was a white cat. The cat was very nice. The cat lived in a white house. The house was big and pretty. + +One day, the white cat wanted to make new friends. The cat went outside to find friends. The cat saw a white dog. The dog was playing with a ball. + +The white cat went to the white dog. The cat said, "Hi, I want to be friends." The dog said, "Hi, I want to be friends too." The cat and dog introduced themselves. They played with the ball together. The white cat and white dog were very happy. They were friends forever. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there was a little stream. The stream was very popular because it was the only water in the forest. All the animals liked to come and drink from it. The stream made many friends, like the big bear, the small rabbit, and the fast deer. + +One day, a little bird came to the stream to drink some water. The bird was very sad and began to weep. The stream asked the bird, "Why are you sad?" The bird said, "I lost my way and can't find my family." + +The stream wanted to help the little bird. It told the bird, "Don't be sad. I will ask my friends to help you." The stream called its friends, the big bear, the small rabbit, and the fast deer. They all came to help the little bird find its family. + +Together, they searched the big green forest. Finally, they found the bird's family. The little bird was so happy and stopped weeping. The stream, the big bear, the small rabbit, and the fast deer all became best friends with the little bird. And they all lived happily in the big green forest. +Once upon a time, there was a big piano in a small house. A little girl named Amy lived in the house with her mom and dad. Amy loved to play the piano every day. She would play her favorite songs and make her mom and dad very happy. + +One day, Amy's mom said, "Amy, we need to polish the piano. It is not shiny and ready for your big show." Amy was excited because she was going to play her songs for her friends. She wanted the piano to look nice and shiny for everyone to see. + +Amy and her mom got a soft cloth and some polish. They worked together to make the piano shiny and clean. Amy said, "Look, mom! The piano is so shiny and ready for my show." Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Amy, it looks beautiful. Now, you can play your songs and make everyone happy." And that's just what Amy did. +One day, a little girl named Amy was in her house. She saw her big armchair and thought it looked ready for a fun game. She felt wonder in her heart about what game to play. Amy had an idea and ran to find her mom. + +"Mom, can we play a game with the armchair?" Amy asked. Mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can play a game. Let's pretend the armchair is a big ship." Amy was very happy and excited. + +They started to play. Amy was the captain of the ship, and Mom was her helper. They went on a long trip across the sea. They saw fish, birds, and even a big whale. At the end of the game, they found a secret island with a treasure chest. Amy opened the chest and found many shiny gold coins. She knew the armchair was the perfect ship for their adventure. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a smelly sock. The sock lived in a little boy's room. The boy's name was Tim. Tim did not like the smelly sock. One day, he decided to do something about it. + +Tim took the smelly sock and went outside. He saw a big tree with many branches. Tim thought, "I will hang the sock on the tree." So, he hung the smelly sock on a branch. The sock was happy to be outside. + +That night, Tim looked out his window. He saw the sock hanging on the tree. He also saw a bright star in the sky. The star seemed to be talking to the sock. The star said, "Hello, smelly sock! Do you like hanging on the tree?" The sock replied, "Yes, I do! Thank you for talking to me, bright star!" Tim smiled and went to sleep, knowing the smelly sock had a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He loved to play with his blocks. One day, he saw a big, scary shadow on the wall. Tom was very scared. + +He went to his friend Sue to discuss the shadow. Sue said she saw the shadow too. They both decided to be brave and find the shadow. They took their blocks with them to feel safe. + +Tom and Sue followed the shadow to the dark room. They were very scared, but they held their blocks tight. When they got to the room, they found a big, scary monster. The monster took their blocks and ran away. Tom and Sue were very sad and scared. They never saw their blocks again. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play on the green lawn outside his house. Every day, he would run, jump, and roll around on the soft grass. + +One day, Max found a big, tasty bone on the lawn. He was so happy! But when Max tried to bring the bone inside the house, his mom said, "No, Max! You cannot bring that dirty bone inside." Max did not want to listen. He refused to leave the bone outside. + +Max's mom thought of a good idea. She gave Max a new, clean, and tasty bone to play with inside the house. Max was very happy with his new bone, and he finally agreed to leave the dirty bone on the lawn. From that day on, Max enjoyed playing both inside and outside with his favorite tasty bones. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a little girl named Lucy. She had a toy named Mr. Flexible. He was a long, bendy, and flexible toy that could twist into many shapes. Lucy loved Mr. Flexible and played with him every day. + +One day, Lucy and Mr. Flexible saw a small flame outside. The flame was near the trees and could make a big fire. Lucy was scared and said, "Oh no, Mr. Flexible! We need to stop the flame from getting bigger!" Mr. Flexible nodded and said, "Yes, Lucy. Let's be brave and stop it together." + +Lucy and Mr. Flexible went to the flame. They did not know what to do. Lucy thought for a moment and said, "Let's pray for help." So, Lucy and Mr. Flexible closed their eyes and prayed. Soon, it started to rain, and the flame went out. Lucy and Mr. Flexible were happy and thanked the rain. From that day on, they knew that praying could help them when they were scared. +One day, a gentle cat went to the airport. The cat wanted to see big planes fly in the sky. The cat was very happy to be at the airport. + +At the airport, the cat saw a little girl. The girl was sad because she lost her toy. The gentle cat wanted to help the girl find her toy. They looked around the airport together. + +After some time, they found the toy under a chair. The girl was very happy and thanked the gentle cat. The cat and the girl watched the big planes fly in the sky. They had a great day at the airport. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big, hard brick. He loved to play with his brick all day. Tim wanted to show his friends his brick. + +One day, Tim took his brick to the park. He saw his friends playing with a ball. Tim wanted to play with them. He tried to throw his brick like a ball, but it was too hard. His friends told him to stop because it was not safe. + +Tim did not listen to his friends. He threw the hard brick again. This time, it hit a window and broke it. Tim's friends were mad at him. Tim felt sad because he broke the window and made his friends angry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She lived on a big farm with her mom, dad, and her cat, Tom. The farm had many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. Mia loved to play with all the animals and help her mom and dad on the farm. + +One day, Mia saw an enormous tree in the middle of the farm. It was so big that it touched the sky! Mia asked her dad, "Can I climb the tree, please?" Her dad said, "No, Mia. It is too high. You might fall and get hurt." + +That night, Mia prayed before going to bed. She said, "Please, help me climb the enormous tree one day." The next morning, Mia found a ladder near the tree. She was so happy! Mia climbed the tree with her cat, Tom, and they could see the whole farm from up there. They played in the tree all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a mild day. The sun was out, and the sky was blue. In a big house, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy liked to play with her toys. + +One day, Amy found a skeleton toy in her room. The skeleton was not scary; it was a friendly skeleton. Amy liked the skeleton very much. She played with the skeleton all day long. + +At bedtime, Amy gave the skeleton a big kiss. She said, "Good night, Mr. Skeleton. You are my best friend." Then, Amy went to sleep with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to draw and design things. She had a unique talent for making beautiful pictures. Mia wanted to share her talent with her friends, so she decided to make a special gift for them. + +Mia found a tool to help her make the gift. The tool was a big box of colorful crayons. She used the crayons to draw pictures of her friends playing together. Mia drew a big sun in the sky and a green tree with a swing. She even added a cute dog playing with a ball. + +When Mia finished her gift, she showed it to her friends. They were so happy to see the beautiful picture. They thanked Mia for her unique gift and told her how much they loved it. From that day on, Mia and her friends played together every day, and Mia kept designing more and more beautiful pictures for them. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a lonely oven. The oven had no friends. It was very sad. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came into the kitchen. She saw the lonely oven and said, "Hi oven! Why are you so sad?" The oven replied, "I am lonely. I have no friends." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I will be your friend, oven! Let's bake a cake together." The oven was very happy. Lily opened the oven and put the cake inside. They both waited and watched the cake grow big and yummy. + +When the cake was ready, Lily took it out of the oven. They both smiled and shared the cake with each other. The oven was not lonely anymore. It had a friend in Lily, and they were very happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very tired. He had played all day with his toys. Tim wanted to take a nap, but he could not find his favorite toy, a small chest. + +He looked under his bed and said, "Where is my chest?" Then, he saw his dog, Max. Max had the chest in his mouth. Tim said, "Max, give me my chest, please." Max wagged his tail and dropped the chest on the floor. + +Tim was happy. He grabbed the chest and opened it. Inside the chest, there was a soft pillow. Tim put the pillow on his bed and lay down. He closed his eyes and went to sleep. Tim had sweet dreams with his chest by his side. +One day, a cow named Bessie was in a big field. She was eating grass and feeling happy. Bessie saw a little boy named Timmy near the field. Timmy was playing with a ball. He threw the ball high in the air and tried to catch it. + +Bessie wanted to play too. She walked closer to Timmy. Timmy saw Bessie and got a little frightened. He said, "Hi, cow! Do you want to play with me?" Bessie just looked at him and mooed. Timmy threw the ball again, but this time, it went over the fence. + +Bessie knew she could help Timmy. She ran to the fence and jumped over it. Bessie found the ball and picked it up with her mouth. Timmy was so happy! He said, "Thank you, cow!" Bessie felt good that she could help her new friend. From that day on, Bessie and Timmy played catch together in the big field. +Once upon a time, in a wide green field, there lived a bunny named Bob. Bob was very good at delivering objects to his friends. One day, he had to deliver a big red ball to his friend, Sally the squirrel. + +Bob hopped to Sally's tree and said, "Sally, I have a big red ball for you!" Sally was so happy and said, "Thank you, Bob! I love big red balls!" + +As they played with the ball, they saw their friend, Tim the turtle. Tim was sad because he had no one to play with. Bob and Sally asked, "Tim, do you want to play with us?" Tim's face lit up, and he said, "Yes, I would love to play with you!" + +So, Bob, Sally, and Tim played with the big red ball all day long. They laughed, played, and had so much fun together. And from that day on, they were the best of friends. +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to see a parade. She asked her mom, "Can we go see the parade?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, we can go to the regular parade on Saturday." + +Lily was very happy. She had an urge to tell all her friends about the parade. She went to her friends and said, "Let's go see the parade together!" + +On Saturday, Lily and her friends went to see the parade. They saw big balloons, people in costumes, and heard loud music. They all had a great time at the regular parade. +One day, a boy named Tim found a coin. The coin was shiny and round. Tim was happy to find the coin. He wanted to buy a toy with it. He put the coin in his pocket and went to the store. + +Tim was careless. He did not close his pocket. The coin fell out. Tim did not see it. He walked and walked. Then, he paused. He felt his pocket, but the coin was not there. Tim was sad. + +Tim walked back, looking for the coin. He paused again and saw it on the ground. He picked it up and put it back in his pocket. This time, he closed his pocket. Tim went to the store and bought a toy. He was happy and learned to be careful with his things. +One day, a boy named Tim went for a walk with his dog, Max. They walked into a big, open field. The field was full of mist. Tim could not see very far. Max, being a persistent dog, did not want to stop playing. + +Max said, "Tim, let's play! Ignore the mist!" So, they played catch with a ball. They laughed and ran around in the mist. They had lots of fun. + +After a while, the sun came out and the mist went away. Tim and Max could see the whole field. They played until they were tired. Then they went home, happy and full of fun memories. +Once upon a time, there was a big raven. He lived in a modern tree house. He liked to play with his friends. + +One day, the raven found a long string. He wanted to tie it to his tree house. He asked his friends to help him. + +His friends came and helped him tie the string. They played with the string all day. They were very happy. The raven said "thank you" to his friends. They all had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim had a fragile toy. The toy was his best friend. Tim took it everywhere with him. One day, Tim found a stick in the park. He thought it was fun to strike the stick on the ground. + +Tim saw a bird and wanted to give it a message. He said, "Hello, bird! I want to play with you!" The bird flew away, but Tim didn't give up. He ran after the bird with his stick and fragile toy. + +Tim tried to strike the stick on the ground to get the bird's attention. But he hit his fragile toy instead. The toy broke into pieces. Tim was very sad. He learned that playing with sticks can hurt his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a messy cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play with toys and make a big mess in the house. One day, Fluffy's owner, a little girl named Lucy, came home from school and saw the mess. + +"Fluffy, why did you make such a mess?" Lucy asked. Fluffy just looked at her and meowed. Lucy realized that Fluffy was just having fun and didn't know it was wrong to make a mess. + +So, Lucy decided to teach Fluffy how to clean up. She showed Fluffy how to put the toys away and make the house look nice again. Fluffy learned quickly and soon, the house was clean. + +From that day on, Fluffy and Lucy played together and always cleaned up their messes. They were happy and had lots of fun in their clean home. And Fluffy was still a messy cat, but now he knew how to clean up too. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet little mouse named Mia. She lived in a small hole in a big house. Mia had a tiny stomach, but she was always hungry. She hoped to find food every day. + +One day, Mia found a big piece of cheese in the kitchen. She was so happy! But there was a big cat named Tom who lived in the house too. Tom did not want Mia to have the cheese. He wanted it all for himself. Mia was scared, but she hoped she could get the cheese. + +Mia had an idea. She waited until Tom was asleep. Then, she quietly went to the cheese and took a big bite. Mia was very careful not to wake Tom up. She got the cheese and ran back to her hole. Mia was so proud of herself. She ate the cheese and her stomach was full. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bee named Bob. Bob loved to fly around and find pretty flowers to get yummy food. One day, he saw a big, bright flower that made him very excite. + +But, there was a problem. A mean bird named Bill did not want Bob to have the flower. Bill said, "This flower is mine! You can't have it!" This made Bob very sad. + +Bob did not give up. He thought of a smart plan to get the flower. Bob found a different flower and gave it to Bill. Bill was happy with the new flower and let Bob have the big, bright flower. In the end, both Bob and Bill were happy and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who was very adventurous. He liked to go on trips and see new things. One day, he needed to find a big, red apple for his friend, the bunny. + +The farmer walked and walked, looking for the big, red apple. He saw a tree with big, red apples, but it was too tall for him. He needed help to get the apple down. + +A nice bird saw the farmer and wanted to help. The bird flew up and picked the apple from the tree. The farmer was happy and said, "Thank you, bird!" The bird was happy to help. The farmer gave the big, red apple to the bunny, and they all had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. The tree had many big peaches. A little boy named Tim saw the tree. He wanted to eat a peach. But the peaches were too high for him to reach. + +Tim saw a sign near the tree. The sign had a picture of a peach. Tim was happy. He knew the sign meant he could eat the peaches. But he needed help to get them. + +Tim saw a big bird. He asked the bird to help him. The bird flew up and got a big peach for Tim. Tim said "thank you" to the bird. They both ate the peach and it was yummy. They became good friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big gorilla named Bobo. Bobo lived in a big forest with many trees. He liked to play with his friends, the birds and the bunnies. One day, Bobo found a small hat. He thought it was funny, so he put the hat on his head. + +But the hat was too small for Bobo's big head. It made him feel uncomfortable. He tried to take it off, but it was stuck. He asked his friends, the birds and the bunnies, to help him. They pulled and pulled, but the hat would not come off. + +Finally, a little girl named Lily came to the forest. She saw Bobo and his friends trying to take off the hat. Lily was very smart. She knew what to do. She put some soap on Bobo's head and the hat slid off easily. Bobo was so happy, he hugged Lily and thanked her. From that day on, Bobo, Lily, and all their friends played together in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a popular toy called Mr. Ball. He was very round and always happy. Mr. Ball lived in a big box with other toys. They all liked to play together. + +One day, Mr. Ball saw a leak in the box. Water was coming in! Mr. Ball said, "Oh no! We need to tell someone about the leak!" So, Mr. Ball asked his friend, Teddy, to send a message to their owner, Timmy. + +Teddy went to Timmy and said, "Mr. Ball found a leak in the box! We need help!" Timmy came and fixed the leak. The toys were very happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy!" They all played together and had a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved her doll, Daisy. Amy and Daisy played all day. One day, Amy was naughty. She drew on the walls with crayons. Her mommy was not happy. + +Mommy told Amy to say sorry and clean the walls. Amy was sad. She knew she had to do it. She looked at Daisy and said, "I will do it for you, Daisy." Amy cleaned the walls and said sorry to her mommy. + +Later, Amy played with Daisy again. She promised to not be naughty anymore. Mommy saw Amy and Daisy playing. She smiled and said, "I forgive you, Amy." Amy hugged her doll and mommy. They were all happy. +Once upon a time, there was a panda named Pandy. Pandy lived in a big tree. Pandy liked to eat bamboo. One day, Pandy found a mild, sweet fruit. Pandy was very happy. + +Pandy wanted to share the fruit with his friends. Pandy took the fruit to his friend, Bunny. Pandy and Bunny had a fun idea. They wanted to stir the fruit and make a yummy drink. + +Pandy and Bunny stirred the fruit. They made a mild, sweet drink. They shared the drink with their friends. All the animals were happy. Pandy and Bunny were happy too. They loved to share with their friends. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a cat named Max. Max had a soft, comfortable bed. He loved to sleep on it all day. + +One day, Max saw a new cover on his bed. It had a funny look. Max was very curious. He jumped on the bed to see how it felt. + +Max lay down on the cover. It was very warm and cozy. Max felt happy and comfortable on his new bed. He closed his eyes and slept all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy radio that he loved very much. It was his most reliable toy. Tim would always carry the radio with him and play with it. + +One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. He brought his radio with him. Tim played with his radio while his mom sat on a bench. A girl named Sue saw Tim and his radio. Sue walked up to Tim and said, "I like your radio. Can I play with it?" + +Tim replied, "No, I value my radio too much. It is very special to me." Sue was sad and went away. Tim continued playing with his radio. But then, a big dog came running towards Tim. The dog was excited and jumped on Tim, knocking the radio out of his hands. + +The radio fell on the ground and broke into pieces. Tim was very sad and cried. His mom came to comfort him, but the radio could not be fixed. Tim learned that sometimes it is better to share his toys with others, so that they can enjoy them too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ava. She loved to have fun and play with her friends. One day, Ava found something green on the ground. It was an avocado! + +Ava picked up the avocado and thought it was a ball. She wanted to play with it. Ava threw the avocado up in the air and tried to catch it. But the avocado fell on the ground and made a big mess. The avocado was broken! + +Ava was sad because her avocado was broken. She told her mommy what happened. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Ava. We can have a new avocado and make yummy food with it." Ava smiled and they went to the store to get a new avocado. From that day on, Ava knew that avocados were not balls but they were still fun to have. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy was very adventurous. She liked to play outside and explore the world. One day, Amy decided to help her mom prepare the laundry. + +Amy and her mom went outside to the big blue laundry basket. They took out the clothes and put them on the long line. Amy felt so happy to help her mom. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. + +When they finished the laundry, Amy and her mom went inside to eat lunch. They had yummy sandwiches and cold juice. After lunch, they went back outside to play. They had a fun and adventurous day together. +One day, a boy named Tom wanted to bake a cake. He asked his mom, "Can we bake a cake?" His mom said, "Yes, let's bake a cake together!" + +Tom and his mom got a big jug to mix the cake stuff. They put in milk, eggs, and more. Tom mixed it all up. It was hard work, but he was happy. + +After they baked the cake, they ate it together. Tom said, "This cake is so yummy!" His mom was proud of him. They had a fun day baking a cake. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a lot of questions. He wanted to become very smart. He thought it was easy to find all the answers. + +One day, Tim went to the park. He saw a big tree. Tim had a question about the tree. He asked, "Why is the tree so tall?" A bird told Tim, "Climb up and see for yourself." Tim thought it was easy to climb the tree. + +Tim climbed the tree. It was not easy. Tim became very tired. He looked down and saw how high he was. Tim was scared. He did not know how to come down. Tim stayed in the tree and cried. The bird flew away. Tim did not get his question answered, and he was stuck in the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy trumpet that he loved to play. He played it all day long. One day, Tim's trumpet did not work. He tried to blow into it, but no sound came out. Tim was angry. + +Tim went to his mom and said, "Mom, my trumpet won't work!" His mom looked at the trumpet and saw a small rock stuck inside. She said, "Tim, there is a rock in your trumpet. Let me help you." + +Tim's mom took the rock out of the trumpet. She gave it back to Tim and said, "Here you go, try now." Tim blew into the trumpet and it worked! He was so happy. Tim played his trumpet all day long and his mom smiled as she listened to the music. +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow bird. The bird liked to fly and play all day. One day, the bird found a big round thing in the sky. The thing was yellow too, just like the bird. + +The bird wanted to play with the yellow thing. So, the bird flew up, up, up to touch the thing. But the yellow thing was too far away. The bird got tired from flying so high. The bird thought, "I need to sleep now." + +The bird found a soft nest to sleep in. The bird closed its eyes and went to sleep. While the bird slept, the yellow thing in the sky went away. When the bird woke up, the yellow thing was back. The bird was happy and ready to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, impressive school called a university. In this university, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily wanted to learn and play with the big kids at the university. She was very excited. + +One day, Lily saw a big door. She wanted to open it, but it was too heavy for her. She tried and tried but couldn't manage to open it. Then, a nice big kid named Tom saw her and said, "Do you need help, Lily?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please!" Tom helped her open the door, and they found a room full of toys and games. + +Lily and Tom played with the toys and had so much fun. They became good friends. From that day on, Lily knew that she could always ask for help when she needed it, and she was able to enjoy her time at the impressive university. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little dog named Toby. Toby loved to play in the mud. One day, he got very dirty. His mom said, "Toby, it's time for a bath!" + +Toby did not want to take a bath. He ran and hid under the bed. His mom called out, "Toby, please come out. I need to pass you the shampoo to clean you up." But Toby stayed under the bed and did not listen. + +Finally, Toby's mom had an idea. She put some shampoo in a toy and said, "Toby, if you take a bath, you can play with this fun toy!" Toby heard this and came out from under the bed. He took a bath and played with his new toy. Toby learned that listening to his mom was a good idea. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to climb high trees and eat bananas. One sunny day, Tim saw a very high tree with big bananas on it. He was very happy and wanted to get them. + +As Tim climbed the high tree, he heard a voice. It was a little monkey. The monkey said, "Please don't take my bananas. They are my food." Tim felt sad for the monkey and decided not to take the bananas. + +When Tim went back home, his mom asked him, "Did you get any bananas?" Tim said, "No, I didn't. I met a monkey who needed them more." His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Tim. You did the right thing. I am proud of you." Tim didn't get punished for not bringing bananas. Instead, his mom gave him a big hug and a sweet treat. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to help his mom in the kitchen. One day, his mom asked him to help wash the dishes. Timmy was happy to help and stepped up to the sink. He washed the dishes carefully and put them away. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom cooked a delicious dinner. She served it on a beautiful dish. Timmy was so excited to eat, but he accidentally dropped the dish and it broke into many pieces. Timmy felt sad and scared to tell his mom what happened. + +But when he told his mom, she just hugged him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. It was just a dish. We can always get a new one. What's important is that you were trying to help." Timmy learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that helping others is always a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the sunshine. She ran around and had so much fun, but then she noticed a little itch on her arm. She scratched it, but it didn't go away. + +Lily started to worry that the itch might be harmful, but her mommy told her that it was just a harmless bug bite. She showed Lily how to put some cream on the itch to make it feel better. + +After that, Lily was able to relax and enjoy the rest of her day outside without worrying about the itch. She learned that sometimes things might itch or bother us, but it's important to remember that they are usually harmless and will go away with a little bit of help. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cozy bed with a comfortable mattress. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to change the sheets on her bed. Lily replied, "Yes, please!" + +As they were changing the sheets, Lily's mom accidentally put the fitted sheet on the wrong way. Lily noticed and said, "Mommy, the sheet is upside down! Can we reverse it?" Her mom smiled and said, "Good idea, Lily!" + +After they finished changing the sheets, Lily jumped onto her bed and said, "Wow, it feels even more comfortable now that the sheets are on the right way!" Her mom replied, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. Sweet dreams!" And with that, Lily fell asleep, happy and cozy in her comfortable bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while playing tag, Lily stumbled and fell down. Her friends rushed over to make sure she was okay. + +"Are you alright, Lily?" asked her friend Sarah. + +Lily rubbed her head and said, "I think I hurt my brain." + +Her friend Jack said, "Don't worry, Lily. You have a healthy brain. You just need to rest for a little while." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, guys. I feel better already." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, her mom introduced her to yoga. "What's yoga?" asked Lily. "It's a way to move your body and feel calm and happy," said her mom. + +Lily tried yoga and found it was fun. She liked the way her body felt when she stretched and twisted. She even learned some new yoga poses like downward dog and tree pose. Her mom said she looked adorable doing yoga. + +One day, Lily was playing with her friends at the park. She showed them some of the yoga poses she had learned. "Wow, you're so good at yoga!" said her friend Sarah. Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. + +The moral of the story is that trying new things can be fun and you might even surprise yourself with what you can do. +Once upon a time, there was a clever monkey named Max. Max was very intelligent and he loved to play in the trees. One day, Max saw a big wave in the river. He wanted to see what was making the wave, so he put on his hat and ran to the river. + +When Max got to the river, he saw that it was a big boat making the waves. The boat was full of people who were waving at Max. Max waved back and then put his hat back on. He climbed up a tree and watched the boat go by. + +Max was very happy that he saw the big wave and the boat. He was also happy that he was so intelligent and could figure out what was happening. Max knew that he would have more adventures in the future, but for now, he was content to sit in his tree and watch the world go by. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who lived in a big house. She loved to bake cookies on Wednesdays. One day, a little girl came to her house and asked for a cookie. The elderly lady said, "Of course, dear. How many do you want?" The little girl said, "I want a big number of cookies, please!" + +The elderly lady smiled and gave the little girl a plate full of cookies. The little girl said, "Thank you! These are the best cookies I have ever tasted!" The elderly lady replied, "You're welcome, dear. I'm glad you like them." + +The little girl asked, "Can I come back next Wednesday for more cookies?" The elderly lady said, "Of course, you can come back every Wednesday if you want. I love having visitors." The little girl smiled and said, "I will come back every Wednesday for cookies!" And so, the little girl and the elderly lady became good friends over their love for cookies on Wednesdays. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Tim. Tim loved Halloween because he loved to dress up in costumes. This year, he decided to dress up as a skeleton. + +Tim went to the store to buy his costume, but when he got there, he saw that there was only one left and someone else wanted it too. They both grabbed the costume and started to fight over it. + +Suddenly, Tim had an idea. He suggested that they wrap the costume around both of them and go to the party together as a two-headed skeleton. The other person thought it was a great idea and they both laughed. They went to the party and everyone loved their costume. They had so much fun together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her colorful paints. One day, she went to the park to paint a picture of the flowers. While she was painting, she saw her friend, Timmy. + +"Hi, Timmy!" Lily said. "Do you recognize me?" + +"Yes, I do!" Timmy replied with a smile. "You're my friend Lily." + +Lily was happy that Timmy recognized her. She showed him her painting and asked, "Do you like it?" + +Timmy looked at the painting and said, "It's beautiful! You're very compassionate with your paints." + +Lily smiled and felt proud of her painting. She was happy to have a friend like Timmy who was always kind and compassionate. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat olives, but she was always hungry for more. One day, she went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I want more olives." + +Her mommy replied, "We don't have any more olives, they disappeared." + +Lily was sad because she wanted more olives. Suddenly, her mommy had an idea. "Let's go to the store and buy more olives," she said. + +Lily was happy again and they went to the store. They found a big jar of olives and bought it. Lily was no longer hungry and she had all the olives she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a sunflower that was as tall as her! She was so happy and decided to water it every day. + +One morning, Lily saw a bird flying around the sunflower. The bird looked hungry, so Lily decided to feed it some seeds. The bird was so happy and flew away. + +A few days later, Lily noticed that the sunflower looked different. It wasn't as bright and yellow as before. She realized that it was a fake sunflower! Even though it wasn't real, Lily still loved it and decided to keep it in her room. +Once upon a time, there was a clever sheep named Baa. Baa lived in a big green field with her friends. One day, Baa saw a wolf coming towards the field. + +"Oh no! The wolf wants to eat us!" Baa said to her friends. + +"Don't worry, we can hide in the barn," said her friend, Cow. + +"But what about our wool? The wolf will know we're in there," said Baa. + +"I have an idea," said Pig. "Let's dress up like scarecrows and the wolf won't know it's us." + +So, they dressed up like scarecrows and waited for the wolf. When the wolf came, he saw the scarecrows and thought they were real. He ran away and never came back again. + +"Wow, that was a great idea, Pig!" said Baa. + +"I knew it would work," said Pig, feeling proud. + +From that day on, Baa and her friends knew they could always count on each other to be clever and brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was playing in her room with her toys when she heard her mommy calling her. "Lily, come here please!" her mommy said. Lily ran to her mommy and asked, "What's wrong mommy?" Her mommy replied, "I need your help. I can't count the apples in the kitchen. Can you count them for me?" + +Lily went to the kitchen and started counting the apples. "One, two, three, four, five," she counted. She was happy that she could help her mommy. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise from her room. She ran back to her room and saw that her toys were scattered all over the floor. She felt helpless and started crying. + +Her mommy came to her room and saw her crying. "What happened, Lily?" her mommy asked. Lily replied, "My toys are everywhere and I can't clean them up by myself." Her mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will help you clean up your room." Together, they cleaned up the room and put all the toys back where they belonged. Lily was happy again and hugged her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a taxi driver named Jack. Jack loved his job and was always happy to drive people around. One day, Jack's taxi broke down and he was very sad. He didn't know what to do, so he went to his friend who knew a lot about cars. His friend was enthusiastic about helping Jack and promised to restore his taxi to its former glory. + +Jack was so happy that he could hardly wait for his taxi to be fixed. His friend worked very hard and after a few days, the taxi was as good as new. Jack was so grateful that he gave his friend a big hug and thanked him for restoring his taxi. From that day on, Jack drove his taxi with even more enthusiasm than before, knowing that it was running perfectly thanks to his friend's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating yogurt every day. One day, her mom said they needed to delay their trip to the store to buy more yogurt. Lily was sad, but her mom promised they would go later. + +Later that day, Lily's mom went to the store and bought a big container of yogurt. But when they got home, they found out the yogurt was hard and not good to eat. Lily was sad again, and her mom said they would try to find better yogurt tomorrow. + +The next day, Lily's mom went to another store and found the best yogurt ever. Lily was so happy and ate a lot of it. But later that night, Lily got a stomachache from the yogurt. Her mom took her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had eaten bad yogurt and got very sick. She had to stay in the hospital for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the pool with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the pool but when they got there, they saw something strange. There was an unknown package near the pool. They didn't know where it came from or who left it there. + +Lily's mommy and daddy were worried that the package might be dangerous. They decided to call the police to come and check it. The police arrived and they carefully opened the package. Inside, they found lots of toys and treats! + +It turned out that the package was delivered to the wrong address. Someone was supposed to get it but it got mixed up. The police were able to find the person who was supposed to get the package and they delivered it to them. Lily and her family were happy that everything turned out okay and they were able to enjoy their day at the pool. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. One day, while they were playing, Timmy saw a big dog. The dog was so big that Timmy started to tremble. But the dog was nice too, so Timmy petted him and they became friends. From that day on, Timmy and the dog played hockey together every day. They had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to watch the big bus go by his house every day. He would wave to the bus driver and the driver would wave back. One day, Timmy decided he wanted to ride the bus. He asked his mom if they could take the bus to the park. His mom said yes and they waited at the bus stop. When the bus came, Timmy was so happy. He watched out the window as the bus drove down the road. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and he wanted something to eat. He went to the kitchen and saw a big, green vegetable called cauliflower. Timmy did not like cauliflower because it tasted funny, but he knew it was healthy for him. + +Suddenly, the doorbell rang and Timmy's wealthy neighbor, Mr. Johnson, came over to visit. Mr. Johnson saw Timmy looking at the cauliflower and asked if he wanted some. Timmy said no, but Mr. Johnson said it was his favorite vegetable and he would show Timmy how to cook it in a delicious way. + +After they cooked the cauliflower together, Timmy tried it and loved it! He was so happy that he wanted to eat it every day. Mr. Johnson was very happy to have helped Timmy try something new and healthy. From that day on, Timmy and Mr. Johnson cooked together often and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his blocks. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Timmy was so happy to see Billy, he grabbed his blocks and showed him all the different colors and shapes. + +Billy said, "Wow, Timmy! Those blocks are so cool! Can I play with them too?" + +Timmy said, "Sure, but be careful not to drop them. They might break." + +Billy started to build a tower with the blocks, but he was slow and kept knocking them over. Timmy laughed and said, "It's okay, Billy. You can try again. Building towers takes practice." + +After a while, Timmy and Billy built a big tower together. They were so proud of themselves and couldn't wait to show their parents what they had made. From that day on, Timmy and Billy played with the blocks together all the time, and they never got tired of building towers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look up at the sky. One day, she saw a big, thin cloud in the space above her. She wanted to gather all the clouds together to make a big cloud castle. + +Lily ran to her friends and asked them to help her gather the clouds. They all looked up and saw the big, thin cloud too. They started to run around, trying to catch the clouds with their hands. But the clouds were too high up in the sky. + +Just when they thought they couldn't gather any clouds, they heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a big airplane flying through the space. The airplane left a trail behind it, like a big white ribbon. Lily and her friends ran after the airplane, trying to gather the ribbon. They caught it and laughed as they twirled it around. + +From that day on, whenever they saw a big, thin cloud in the space above them, they would remember the fun they had gathering the airplane's ribbon. And they knew that even though they couldn't gather the clouds, they could still have fun trying. +Once upon a time, there was a kind rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny found a soft velvet blanket. He thought it was very pretty and decided to keep it. + +Later that day, Benny's friend Sally got lost in the forest. Benny was very worried and didn't know what to do. He decided to call for help. A thoughtful owl heard Benny's call and came to help. Together, they found Sally and brought her back to safety. + +Benny was so happy that Sally was safe. He decided to give her the velvet blanket as a gift to show how much he cared. Sally loved the gift and thanked Benny for being such a kind friend. From that day forward, Benny and Sally played together every day in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk outside her house. One day, she found a big piece of chalk that was very spicy. She didn't know why it was spicy, but she liked the way it made her tongue tingle. + +Lily drew lots of pictures with the spicy chalk, but then she started to feel funny. She guessed that maybe the spicy chalk wasn't good for her. She tried to wash her hands and mouth, but it was too late. She started to feel very sick and had to go to the hospital. + +The doctors tried to help Lily, but they couldn't make her better. She had eaten too much of the spicy chalk and it had hurt her tummy too much. Sadly, Lily never got to draw with chalk again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress with lots of sparkles on it. One day, she went to the park and saw a big slide. She climbed up to the top and slid down really fast. + +As she was walking around the park, she saw a birdcage with a little bird inside. The bird was chirping and Lily thought it was so cute. She wanted to take the bird home with her, but she knew it belonged in the birdcage. + +Lily decided to sit next to the birdcage and talk to the bird. She told it all about her day and how much fun she had on the slide. The bird listened and chirped back to her. Lily was so happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Max. Max liked to sleep all day and never wanted to play with his friends. One day, Max's friend, a dog named Toby, came to visit him. + +Toby: "Hey Max, do you want to come play with me?" + +Max: "No, I don't want to play. I just want to sleep." + +Toby: "But sleeping all day is boring. Why don't we plan something fun to do?" + +Max: "Hmm, okay. What do you want to do?" + +Toby: "Let's go rub our bellies in the sun and watch the birds fly by." + +Max: "That sounds like a good plan. Let's go!" + +And so, Max and Toby went outside and rubbed their bellies in the sun while watching the birds fly by. Max realized that playing with friends was much more fun than being lazy all day. +One day, there was a little puppy named Max. Max loved to play outside, but his owner, Emily, was always worried he would run away. "Max, stay close to me," Emily said. "I don't want you to get lost." + +Max was bored. He wanted to run and play, but he knew he had to listen to Emily. Suddenly, he saw a squirrel and started to chase it. Emily tried to prevent him from running away, but Max was too fast. + +"Max, come back!" Emily shouted. Max didn't listen and kept running after the squirrel. He chased it up a tree and got stuck. + +"Help, help!" Max barked. Emily quickly came to his rescue and got him down from the tree. "I'm sorry I didn't let you play," Emily said. "But I just want to keep you safe." + +Max wagged his tail and licked Emily's face. "I love you," he barked. Emily smiled and hugged her furry friend. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big mustache. He was very kind and loved to teach children new things. One day, a naughty boy came to him and said mean things. The man with the mustache didn't get angry, instead he taught the boy to be kind to others. The boy learned a valuable lesson and went home feeling happy. From that day on, the boy always remembered what the man with the mustache taught him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, Lily's mommy got a letter in the mail. It said that Lily's daddy was sick and had to go to the hospital. + +Lily was sad and worried. She asked her mommy if her daddy was going to be okay. Her mommy said that they needed to pray for him to get better. Lily didn't know what that meant, but she wanted to help. + +That night, before bed, Lily and her mommy sat down to pray. They closed their eyes and said some words to God, asking Him to make Lily's daddy better. Lily felt better after praying, like everything was going to be normal again. + +The next day, Lily's mommy got another letter in the mail. It said that Lily's daddy was feeling better and would be coming home soon. Lily was so happy! She knew that praying had helped her daddy get better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat chocolate. One day, her mom gave her a piece of dark chocolate. Lily didn't like the taste at first, but then she started to love it. + +She asked her mom for more and more. Her mom said, "Lily, you can only have a little bit at a time." Lily was sad, but she knew her mom loved her and didn't want her to eat too much chocolate. + +So, Lily ate her little piece of dark chocolate and it tasted so good. She felt happy and loved. From that day on, she knew she loved the taste of dark chocolate. +Once upon a time, there was a lady who was very fearful of the dark. She didn't like it when the lights went out and everything was quiet. One night, as she was getting ready for bed, she heard a noise. "Who's there?" she asked, feeling scared. + +"It's me, your friend," said a voice from the closet. + +The lady was surprised. "Who are you?" she asked. + +"I'm a friendly ghost," said the voice. "I just want to move around and have some fun." + +The lady was still scared, but she decided to be brave. "Okay, you can come out," she said. And with that, a little ghost floated out of the closet and they had a dance party in the dark. From that night on, the lady wasn't so fearful of the dark anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear pretty clothes. One day, she put on her favorite pink dress and twirled around her room. + +Suddenly, she tripped on the rug and fell down. She cried and cried, but her mom couldn't hear her because she was deaf. + +Lily's dad came running in and picked her up. He wiped away her tears and hugged her tight. He asked her if she was okay, and Lily nodded her head. + +From that day on, Lily was more careful when she walked on the rug. And whenever she needed help, she knew that her dad would always be there to dress her up and make her feel better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very sad because her family was very poor. They didn't have much money to buy toys or books for her to play with. + +One night, Lily and her dad went outside to look at the stars. Her dad told her that every star in the sky was special and unique, just like her. They started to discuss which star was their favorite. + +Lily pointed to a bright star and said, "That one is my favorite because it's so pretty." Her dad smiled and said, "Yes, it is a beautiful star." Even though they didn't have a lot of money, they were still able to enjoy the simple things in life, like looking at the stars together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to play in her garden. She had a lot of flowers and trees in her garden. One day, her friend Timmy came to play with her. He said, "Wow, your garden is so pretty! It's famous!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy! I love my garden too." + +But then Timmy noticed that some of the flowers were not growing well. He said, "Lily, some of your flowers need to improve. They look sad." Lily looked at the flowers and said, "You're right, Timmy. I need to water them more." + +So Lily and Timmy got some water and started watering the flowers. They also pulled out some weeds that were growing around them. After a while, the flowers started to look better. Lily said, "Wow, Timmy, you're a great helper! My garden looks even more famous now!" Timmy smiled and said, "I love helping you, Lily. Let's play more in your garden!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved going to his class every day, but he didn't like when the teacher gave them tough work to do. One day, the teacher asked the class to count all the apples in a big basket. Timmy tried his best, but he couldn't count them all. + +Timmy felt sad because he thought he wasn't good enough. His friends noticed and tried to help him count the apples. They counted together and soon they found out that they had missed some apples. They counted again and this time they got the right number. + +Timmy was happy that his friends helped him and he learned that sometimes things can be tough, but with help, he can do anything. From that day on, Timmy wasn't afraid of tough challenges anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily fell down and hurt her knee. Her mom put a bandage on her knee to make it better. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, saw her knee and said, "Ouch! That looks messy. What happened?" + +Lily said, "I fell down and hurt my knee." + +Timmy replied, "Oh no! Did you cry?" + +Lily said, "No, I didn't cry. But my knee hurts." + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, Lily. You will feel better soon. And don't lie down on the ground again or you might get hurt again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to sing all day long. One day, the bird found a shiny diamond on the ground. It was very pretty, but the bird didn't know where it came from. It was an unknown diamond. + +The bird decided to show the diamond to its friends. They were all amazed by how shiny it was. The bird sang a song about the diamond and how it was found. The friends all sang along and danced around. + +As the sun set, the bird put the diamond back where it was found. Even though it was an unknown diamond, the bird was happy to have found something so special. From that day on, the bird sang even more beautiful songs. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run around in the park and play with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to go home for lunch. Timmy looked up at the sky and saw that it was noon, which meant it was time to eat. + +When Timmy and his mom got home, they went into the kitchen. Timmy's mom asked him to help her tidy up the table before they ate. Timmy was happy to help, and he quickly put away all the dishes and wiped the table clean. + +After they finished tidying up, Timmy's mom made him a yummy sandwich for lunch. Timmy ate his sandwich quickly because he couldn't wait to go back outside and run around with his friends again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the sky every day. One day, she saw a unique cloud that looked like a big fluffy bunny. She was so excited and wanted to show it to her mom. + +Lily's mom was busy cooking in the kitchen, but Lily wanted to serve her mom by showing her the bunny cloud. She ran inside and said, "Mommy, look at the sky! There's a big, unique bunny cloud!" Her mom looked up and was amazed. She hugged Lily and said, "Thank you for serving me by showing me this beautiful bunny cloud." + +From that day on, Lily and her mom would always look up at the sky together and find unique clouds to show each other. They loved spending time together and serving each other in small ways. +Once upon a time, there was a giraffe. His neck was very long and he loved to raise it up high to reach the leaves on the trees. One day, he met a little bird who was looking for a perfect place to build her nest. The giraffe offered to help and raised his neck up even higher to show her the best tree. The little bird was so happy and thanked the giraffe for his kindness. From that day on, they became very good friends and the giraffe would always raise his neck up to say hello to his little bird friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his rocket. He would pretend to fly to the moon and back. One day, Timmy's rocket broke and he was very sad. + +Timmy's mom told him not to worry and that they would fix it together. They went to the store and got some glue. While they were fixing the rocket, Timmy noticed a mysterious piece that he had never seen before. He asked his mom what it was for, but she didn't know either. + +After they fixed the rocket, Timmy tried to snap the mysterious piece into place. Suddenly, the rocket started to glow and shake. It flew out of Timmy's hands and into the sky. Timmy was amazed! He realized that sometimes, things may seem broken, but with a little help, they can be fixed and even better than before. + +The moral of the story is to never give up and always try to fix things, even if they seem broken. You never know what surprises may come your way! +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 flower and picked it. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I found a pretty lily!" + +Her mom said, "That flower is a perfect fit for you, Lily. It's so pretty!" + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Lily showed her the flower and her friend said, "Wow, that's so pretty! Where did you receive it?" + +Lily said, "I found it outside! Do you want to play with me?" + +Her friend said yes and they played together, holding the lily flower in their hands. Lily was happy to receive a friend to play with and to have found such a pretty flower. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved lollipops very much. One day, her mommy gave her a big red lollipop. Lily was so happy and ate it all up. + +Later that day, her mommy told her they were going on a trip. Lily knew she had to pack her things in her backpack. She carefully packed her favorite toys and clothes. + +On the trip, they went to a big park. Lily saw a man with a big bag of lollipops. She wanted one so badly, but her mommy said no. Lily felt sad, but then she remembered the calm feeling she had when she ate her red lollipop earlier. She decided to be happy with what she had packed in her backpack and played with her toys instead. + +At the end of the day, her mommy surprised her with a new lollipop. Lily was so happy and grateful. She realized that sometimes it's better to be calm and patient, and good things will come. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to bake a cake for her mommy's birthday. She went to the kitchen and got all the ingredients she needed. She mixed the flour, sugar, eggs, and milk together. Then, she poured the mixture into the mill to make it smooth. + +Lily tried to make an original cake for her mommy. She added some strawberries and blueberries to make it pretty. She put the cake in the oven and waited patiently. When the cake was done, she took it out of the oven and decorated it with frosting and sprinkles. + +Finally, it was time for the birthday party. Lily's mommy was so happy to see the beautiful cake her daughter made. They all sang "Happy Birthday" and enjoyed the delicious cake. Lily was proud that she tried her best to make an original cake for her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a big hole in the ground. It was empty and she could not see anything inside. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. Lily showed him the hole and said, "Look, Timmy! There's a big hole here. It's empty. I wonder what was inside." + +Timmy gazed at the hole and said, "Maybe we can fill it with dirt and make a hill to climb on." + +Lily thought it was a great idea and they spent the rest of the day filling the hole with dirt. They had so much fun playing on their new hill. From that day on, Lily and Timmy always played together in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved playing with his brown toy sword. One day, Timmy was playing with his sword when his friend Billy came over to play. + +"Wow, that sword looks cool! Can I play with it too?" asked Billy. + +"Sure!" said Timmy, handing the sword to Billy. + +But then, Billy accidentally snapped the sword in half while playing with it. Timmy was sad because his favorite toy was broken. + +"It's okay, Timmy. I'm sorry I broke your sword. I'll buy you a new one," said Billy. + +Timmy learned that accidents happen and it's important to apologize and make things right. And Billy learned to be more careful with other people's things. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max. Max loved to eat fruit. He would climb trees to find the best fruit to eat. One day, Max found a big basket of fruit. + +Max saw a man walking by and said, "Hello! I have lots of yummy fruit! Do you want some?" + +The man said, "Yes, I love fruit! How much does it cost?" + +Max thought for a moment and said, "I am a lazy monkey, so you can have the fruit for free!" + +The man smiled and said, "Thank you, Max! You are very kind." + +Max was happy to share his fruit and felt good that he could make someone else happy. From that day on, Max would always share his fruit with others and never tried to sell it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily accidentally dropped Brownie and he broke. She was very sad and cried a lot. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked, "What happened, sweetie?" + +"My Brownie is broken," Lily replied. + +"Don't worry, we can fix him," her mom said. + +The next day, Brownie was fixed and looked good as new. Lily was so happy that she hugged him tightly. "Look, Brownie shines now," she said, pointing to a mark on his paw. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty things like flowers and stickers. One day, she decided to decorate her room with a big shiny star. She stood on a chair to reach the top of the wall, but the chair was wobbly and it fell over. + +Lily fell and hurt her arm. Her mom came running in and saw what had happened. She told Lily that it's important to stand on something sturdy when trying to reach high places. Lily learned her lesson and promised to always be careful. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to fit the right size of furniture to her room and always stood on something sturdy when decorating. She realized that it's better to be safe than sorry. The moral of the story is to always be careful and use the right tools to get the job done. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he saw an ostrich walking around. Timmy was scared because he had never seen an ostrich before. + +Timmy's mom came outside and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told his mom about the ostrich. His mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. I will fix it." Timmy's mom called the zoo and they came to take the ostrich back home. + +Timmy was happy that the ostrich was safe and he could go back to playing in his backyard. He asked his mom, "Can we go see the ostrich at the zoo?" His mom said yes and they went to the zoo the next day. Timmy saw the ostrich again and said, "Look, Mom! That's the ostrich we saw in our backyard!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily saw a butterfly with a torn wing. She wanted to help the butterfly, but she didn't know how. + +Lily went home to ask her mother for help. Her mother let her borrow a needle and thread to stitch up the butterfly's wing. Lily was eager to help the butterfly and went back to the park to find it. + +When she found the butterfly, she carefully stitched up its wing. The butterfly was so happy and flew away. From that day on, Lily always carried a needle and thread with her, just in case she needed to help another animal in need. +Lily and Sam liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. The park was peaceful and fun. + +One day, a big boy came to the park. He was mean and rude. He pushed Lily and Sam off the swing. He said, "This is my park. Go away or I will hurt you." He was a threat to Lily and Sam. + +Lily and Sam were scared and sad. They did not want to fight. They wanted to play. They ran to the bench where their mom was sitting. They told her what happened. + +Mom was angry and sorry. She said, "That boy is not nice. He should not bully you. You did the right thing to come to me. I will talk to him and his mom. You are safe with me." + +Mom went to the big boy and his mom. She told them what he did. She said, "You should not be a threat to other kids. You should share and be kind. The park is for everyone. How would you feel if someone did that to you?" + +The big boy and his mom were ashamed and sorry. They said, "We are sorry. We did not know. We will not do it again. We will be nice and play with others." + +Lily and Sam were happy and brave. They said, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, big boy and his mom. We forgive you. We can be friends and play together." + +They all went to the park and played. The park was peaceful and fun again. + +The moral of the story is: You should not be a threat to others. You should share and be kind. The park is for everyone. You should tell someone if someone is mean to you. You should forgive and be friends. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair and a pretty dress. Sara took good care of Lily. She brushed her hair, changed her dress, and gave her hugs. + +One day, Sara found a rag in the closet. It was old and dirty. Sara had an idea. She took the rag and wrapped it around Lily's head. She said, "Now you have a hat, Lily. You look so funny!" + +Sara's mom saw what Sara did. She was not happy. She said, "Sara, what are you doing? That rag is not a hat. It is garbage. It has germs and bugs. Take it off Lily right now!" + +Sara did not want to take it off. She said, "No, mom. Lily likes her hat. She is not sick. She is happy. She is my friend." + +Sara's mom said, "Sara, you are being crazy. That rag is not good for Lily. It will make her hair fall out. It will make her grow mold. It will make her smell bad. Please, Sara, listen to me. Throw away the rag and wash Lily's head." + +Sara did not listen. She ran away with Lily. She hid under the bed. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will protect you. You are the best doll ever. I love you." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers. Some are red, some are yellow, some are pink. Lily likes the pink ones. Tom likes the yellow ones. + +"Look, Tom, this flower is blooming!" Lily says. She points to a pink flower that is opening its petals. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is, Lily. And look, this one is blooming too!" Tom says. He points to a yellow flower next to the pink one. "It is so bright!" + +They smell the flowers. They smell nice. They smile at each other. + +"Can we pick some flowers, Lily?" Tom asks. He wants to make a file of flowers for his mom. + +"OK, Tom, but only a few. We don't want to hurt the flowers." Lily says. She wants to make a file of flowers for her dad. + +They pick some flowers. They are careful not to break the stems. They hold the flowers in their hands. They make a file of flowers. They put the pink ones and the yellow ones together. They look nice. + +"Let's go and give the files to our parents, Lily." Tom says. He is happy. + +"OK, Tom. They will like them, I think." Lily says. She is happy too. + +They run to their houses. They give the files to their parents. Their parents hug them and thank them. They say the files are beautiful. Lily and Tom feel proud. They love their parents. They love the flowers. They love the garden. They are good friends. +Tom is a dog. He likes to play with his owner, Sam. Sam is bald. He has no hair on his head. Tom likes to lick Sam's head. It makes Sam laugh. + +One day, Sam takes Tom to the park. They see many other dogs and people. Tom runs and jumps and barks. He is happy. Sam throws a ball for Tom. Tom chases the ball. He catches it in his mouth. + +But when he turns around, he sees a different bald man. He thinks it is Sam. He runs to the man and licks his head. The man is surprised. He says, "Hey, what are you doing? Get off me!" + +Tom is confused. He looks for Sam. He sees Sam waving at him. He realizes he made a mistake. He drops the ball and runs to Sam. He barks to say sorry. + +Sam laughs. He says, "It's okay, Tom. You just surprised him. He is not your owner. I am your owner. And I love you, Tom." + +Tom wags his tail. He loves Sam too. He gives Sam a big hug. Sam hugs him back. They go home together. They are happy. +Tom and Ann were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that looked fun. Tom wanted to go first, but Ann said no. She pushed him and ran to the slide. Tom fell and hurt his knee. He started to weep. + +"Stop weeping, you baby!" Ann said. "It's just a little scratch. I want to slide now." She climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. She was about to go down when she saw a big shadow. It was a dog. A big, mean dog that barked and growled. Ann was scared. She screamed and tried to get away, but the dog jumped on the slide and bit her leg. Ann wept louder than Tom. + +Tom heard his sister and forgot his pain. He ran to the slide and saw the dog. He picked up a stick and hit the dog. The dog let go of Ann and ran away. Tom helped Ann get down and hugged her. He said, "I'm sorry you got hurt, Ann. I love you. You're my sister." + +Ann hugged him back and said, "I'm sorry I pushed you, Tom. I love you. You're my brother. You saved me from the dog. Thank you." + +They walked home together, holding hands. Their mom saw them and was worried. She asked, "What happened to you two? You're bleeding and dirty and weeping." + +Tom and Ann told her what happened. Their mom cleaned their wounds and gave them a hug. She said, "I'm glad you're okay. You learned a lesson today. You should always be kind and share with each other. And you should always be brave and help each other. That's what family is for." + +Tom and Ann nodded and smiled. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We learned our lesson. We love you." + +Their mom smiled and said, "I love you too. Now, let's have some cookies and milk. You deserve a treat." + +They went to the kitchen and ate cookies and milk. They felt better. They saw the light outside and decided to play again. But this time, they played nicely and took turns on the slide. They had fun and laughed. They were happy. They were light. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the kitchen with their mom. Mom is a good cook. She makes yummy food for them. + +One day, mom says, "I have to go to the store. You two can stay here and play. But be polite and do not make a mess, okay?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They say, "Okay, mom. We will be good." + +Mom leaves. Sara and Ben look at the kitchen. They see a big pot, a wide spoon, and some flour. They have an idea. + +"Let's cook something for mom!" Sara says. + +"Yes, let's!" Ben says. + +They put the pot on the stove. They turn on the fire. They pour some water in the pot. They add some flour. They stir with the wide spoon. + +They think they are cooking. But they are not. They are making a big mess. + +The water boils. The flour spills. The pot overflows. The fire makes smoke. + +Sara and Ben cough. They are scared. They do not know what to do. + +They hear mom come back. They run to her. They hug her. + +"Mom, we are sorry!" Sara says. + +"We tried to cook for you!" Ben says. + +Mom sees the kitchen. She is shocked. She is angry. But she is also glad. + +She hugs them back. She says, "Thank you for your thought, but you should not play with the fire. It is dangerous. You could get hurt. Next time, ask me before you cook, okay?" + +Sara and Ben nod. They say, "Okay, mom. We are sorry. We love you." + +Mom says, "I love you too. Now let's clean up this mess together." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the snow. But Lily does not have a coat. She is cold and sad. + +"Can I lend your coat, Ben?" Lily asks. "Please, I am very cold." + +Ben looks at his coat. It is cheap and old. It has holes and stains. But it is warm and cozy. + +"OK, Lily. You can lend my coat. But only for a little while. I need it too," Ben says. He takes off his coat and gives it to Lily. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend," Lily says. She puts on the coat and smiles. It is big and soft. She feels warm and happy. + +They play in the snow together. They make a snowman and a snow fort. They throw snowballs and slide on the ice. They have fun and laugh. + +After a while, Ben starts to shiver. He is cold and wet. He misses his coat. + +"Lily, can I have my coat back? I am very cold," Ben says. + +Lily looks at Ben. He is blue and sad. She feels sorry for him. + +"OK, Ben. Here is your coat. Thank you for lending it to me. You are a good friend," Lily says. She takes off the coat and gives it to Ben. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend too," Ben says. He puts on the coat and smiles. It is warm and cozy again. + +They hug and go inside. They drink hot chocolate and eat cookies. They are warm and happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box. They could use the box in many ways. Sometimes, they made it a house, or a car, or a spaceship. They used their imagination and had fun. + +One day, they decided to make the box a boat. They put some pillows inside and pretended they were sailing on the sea. They saw fish, birds, and islands. They sang songs and told stories. They were very happy. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was their mom, who came to tell them it was time for a nap. "Come on, kids, you need to relax and rest," she said. "You can play with the box later." + +Lily and Ben did not want to stop playing. They liked their boat and wanted to explore more. They said, "No, mom, we are not tired. We want to stay in the box. It is our original way to have fun." + +Mom smiled and said, "I know, but you also need to sleep. Sleeping is good for you. It helps you grow and learn. And you can dream of more adventures in the box. How about that?" + +Lily and Ben thought for a moment. They liked the idea of dreaming of more adventures. They agreed to go to their beds, but only if they could take the box with them. Mom said, "OK, but be careful. Don't hurt yourselves or the box." + +Lily and Ben carried the box to their room. They put it next to their beds and climbed inside. They hugged their pillows and said, "Good night, mom. Good night, boat. Good night, sea." + +Mom kissed them and said, "Good night, my sweet twins. I love you. Have nice dreams." + +Lily and Ben closed their eyes and relaxed. They felt cozy and safe in the box. They smiled and drifted into sleep. They dreamed of more ways to play with the box. They dreamed of being original and happy. +Anna likes to design things with her yarn. She has many colors of yarn and she makes hats, scarves and dolls. She likes to make original things that no one else has. + +One day, she wants to make a new hat for her friend Lily. She picks a pink yarn and a purple yarn and starts to knit. She makes a big loop and then a small loop and then another big loop. She thinks it looks pretty. + +She shows her hat to her mom. "Look, mom, I made a hat for Lily. Do you like it?" she asks. + +Mom smiles and says, "I like it very much, Anna. It is very original. But there is a problem. You have a big knot in the middle of the hat. How will Lily wear it?" + +Anna looks at the knot and frowns. She did not see the knot before. She does not know how to fix it. She feels sad. + +Mom hugs her and says, "Don't worry, Anna. We can fix it together. I will show you how to undo the knot and make the hat smooth. Then you can give it to Lily and she will love it." + +Anna nods and says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. Can we design more things together?" + +Mom says, "Of course, Anna. We can design anything you want. You are very creative and I am proud of you." +Sam and Max were brothers who liked to play in the bathroom. They saw many things that their dad used, like soap, toothbrush, and razor. One day, they found the razor on the sink and wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Max, this is shiny and sharp. Let's play with it," Sam said. + +"No, Sam, that is bad. Dad said not to touch it. It can hurt us," Max said. + +But Sam did not listen. He had an urge to see what the razor could do. He picked it up and ran to the mirror. He tried to shave his face like dad, but he did not know how. He cut his cheek and blood came out. He screamed and dropped the razor. + +Max ran to him and saw the blood. He was scared and sad. He tried to help Sam, but he did not know what to do. He called for mom and dad, but they were not home. They had gone to the store. + +Sam and Max were alone in the bathroom, with blood and pain. They wished they had listened to dad and not played with the razor. They learned a hard lesson. They felt weird and sorry. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But Ben was not careful. He ran too fast and fell down. He hurt his knee and it was bleeding. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. "It hurts!" + +Anna ran to him and saw his knee. She felt sorry for him. She remembered that her mom had a bandage in her bag. She ran to get it. + +"Here, Ben, this will help," Anna said. She opened the bandage and wrapped it around Ben's knee. "There, now it is better." + +Ben looked at the bandage. It was white and soft. He smiled at Anna. + +"Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend," Ben said. + +Anna smiled back. She was happy to help. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their mom. + +"What happened, kids?" she asked. + +Ben and Anna told her what happened. She checked Ben's knee and gave him a hug. + +"You are very brave, Ben. And you are very kind, Anna. I'm proud of both of you," she said. + +She took out a cookie from her bag and gave one to each of them. + +"Let's go home now. We can read a story together. How about the one with the old bear and the honey?" she asked. + +Ben and Anna nodded. They liked that story. They held their mom's hand and walked home. They were happy. +Sara liked to play with her mom's necklace. It was silver and shiny and had many little beads. She liked to put it around her neck and pretend she was a princess. But she had to be careful, because the necklace was delicate and could break. + +One day, Sara was playing with the necklace in her room. She heard her mom call her for lunch. She wanted to take the necklace with her, but it was too long and got tangled in her hair. She tried to pull it out, but it was stuck. She pulled harder and harder, until she heard a snap. + +"Oh no!" Sara cried. She looked at the necklace and saw that it was broken. Some of the beads fell on the floor. She felt very sad and scared. She knew her mom would be angry. She didn't know what to do. + +She ran to the kitchen, holding the broken necklace in her hands. She saw her mom waiting for her at the table. She burst into tears and said, "Mommy, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I broke your necklace!" + +Her mom looked at her and saw the necklace. She was surprised and upset. She loved that necklace. It was a gift from her grandma. She wanted to scold Sara, but she saw how sorry she was. She hugged her and said, "It's okay, Sara, it's okay. I'm not angry. I know you didn't mean to break it. It was an accident. We can try to fix it later. But you have to promise me something. Never play with my necklace again. It's not a toy. It's very delicate and special. Do you understand?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, mommy, I understand. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I love you, mommy." + +"I love you too, Sara," her mom said. "Now let's have some lunch. And then we can pick up the beads and put them in a box. Maybe we can find someone who can fix the necklace. Or maybe we can make a new one together. What do you think?" + +Sara smiled and said, "I think that's a good idea, mommy. Thank you, mommy. You're the best mommy ever." + +Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sara. You're the best daughter ever." +Ben has a new toy car. He likes it very much. He plays with it every day. He makes it go fast and loud. He pretends it is a real car. + +One day, Ben sees his sister Amy. She is playing with her dolls. Ben wants to play with her dolls too. He thinks they are pretty and soft. He takes one of her dolls and runs away. + +Amy is angry. She wants her doll back. She chases Ben. She shouts at him. She says he is bad and mean. Ben does not listen. He keeps running. + +Ben runs into the kitchen. He sees a table. He thinks it is a good place to hide. He puts the doll on the table. He tries to climb on the table too. But the table is too high. Ben slips and falls. + +Ben feels a sharp pain in his hand. He looks at his hand. He sees blood. He sees his finger. His finger is bent and swollen. He has broken his finger. He cries. + +Amy hears Ben cry. She runs into the kitchen. She sees Ben on the floor. She sees the doll on the table. She sees Ben's finger. She feels sorry for Ben. She says she is sorry. She says she will help him. + +But it is too late. Ben's finger is broken. He has to go to the hospital. He has to wear a bandage. He cannot play with his new toy car. He is sad. He wishes he did not take Amy's doll. He wishes he did not break his finger. He wishes he was good and nice. +Tim and Mia are playing with toy cars in the yard. They have a big box of fuel for their cars. Fuel makes the cars go fast and loud. Tim likes to make his car jump over ramps and rocks. Mia likes to make her car go around curves and tunnels. + +"Look at my car, Mia!" Tim says. "It can jump over this big ramp. Do you dare to try?" + +Mia looks at the ramp. It is very high and steep. She is scared. She shakes her head. + +"No, Tim. I don't dare. It is too scary. My car might fall and break." + +Tim laughs. He thinks Mia is silly. He says, "Don't be scared, Mia. It is fun. Watch me. I will show you." + +Tim puts some fuel in his car. He makes it go very fast. He drives it towards the ramp. He pushes a button. His car makes a loud noise. It flies over the ramp. It lands on the other side. Tim is happy. He says, "See, Mia? It is easy. You can do it too." + +Mia watches Tim. She thinks he is brave. She wants to try. She says, "OK, Tim. I will try. But you have to help me." + +Tim smiles. He says, "OK, Mia. I will help you. Come here. I will give you some fuel." + +Tim and Mia go to the box of fuel. They open it. They see something shiny and sparkly inside. They are curious. They touch it. It is cold and wet. It is not fuel. It is ice. Someone has played a trick on them. They are surprised. They say, "Oh no! This is not fuel. This is ice. Who did this?" + +They hear a laugh. They turn around. They see their big sister, Liz. She is holding a camera. She says, "I did this. I swapped your fuel with ice. I wanted to see your faces. It was funny. I filmed it. Do you want to see?" + +Tim and Mia are angry. They say, "No, Liz. That was not funny. That was mean. You spoiled our game. Give us back our fuel." + +Liz says, "No, Tim and Mia. I will not give you back your fuel. I will keep it. It is mine now. You can play with ice. It is cool. Literally." + +Tim and Mia are sad. They say, "Please, Liz. Give us back our fuel. We want to play with our cars. We want to have fun." + +Liz says, "No, Tim and Mia. I will not give you back your fuel. Unless you do something for me. You have to do a dare. A big dare. You have to jump over the ramp with your cars. With ice. Do you dare?" + +Tim and Mia look at each other. They look at the ramp. They look at the ice. They look at Liz. They are scared. But they are also smart. They have an idea. They say, "OK, Liz. We will do the dare. But you have to do something for us. You have to stand on the other side of the ramp. With your camera. And film us. Do you dare?" + +Liz says, "OK, Tim and Mia. I will do that. I am not scared. I want to film you. It will be funny. Go ahead. Do the dare." + +Tim and Mia go to their cars. They put some ice in them. They make them go very fast. They drive them towards the ramp. They push a button. Their cars make a loud noise. They fly over the ramp. They land on the other side. But not on the ground. On Liz. They hit her. They knock her down. They make her drop her camera. They break it. Tim and Mia are happy. They say, "See, Liz? It was easy. You can do it too." + +Liz is not happy. She is hurt. She is wet. She is cold. She is angry. She says, "Ow, Tim and Mia. That was not easy. That was hard. That was painful. That was mean. You spoiled my camera. You spoiled my fun." + +Tim and Mia say, "Sorry, Liz. But you started it. You played a trick on us. You swapped our fuel with ice. You spoiled our game. You spoiled our fun." + +Liz says, "OK, Tim and Mia. I am sorry too. I should not have done that. It was not nice. It was not funny. Can we be friends again?" + +Tim and Mia say, "OK, Liz. We can be friends again. But you have to do something for us. You have to give us back our fuel +Sara and Ben like to play with clay. They make different shapes and animals with their hands. They also like to test the texture of the clay. They touch it, squeeze it, roll it and poke it. + +One day, they find a new kind of clay in the art room. It is brown and green and has little bits of grass and dirt in it. Sara and Ben are curious. They take some of the clay and start to play with it. + +"Wow, this clay feels wild!" Sara says. "It is rough and bumpy and sticky. It is not smooth and soft like the other clay." + +"I like it!" Ben says. "It is more fun and more real. Look, I made a wild lion with a mane and a tail. Roar!" + +Sara smiles and makes a wild elephant with big ears and a trunk. She makes the elephant trumpet with her mouth. "Prrr!" + +They put their wild animals on a table and admire them. They are proud of their creations. They think they are the best clay artists in the world. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find bugs and worms. They had a big jar to keep them in. They gave them grass and water and watched them move. + +One day, they found a big apple under a tree. It was red and shiny, but it had a hole in it. Lila wanted to put it in the jar, but Ben said no. + +"It is bad," he said. "It has rot. Rot is when something is old and sick and smells bad. The bugs and worms will not like it. They will get sick too." + +Lila did not listen. She liked the apple. She thought it was pretty. She put it in the jar and closed the lid tight. She did not want Ben to take it out. + +The next day, they went to the garden again. They wanted to see their bugs and worms. But when they opened the jar, they saw something awful. The apple was brown and mushy. It had white and green stuff on it. It smelled very bad. The bugs and worms were not moving. They were dead. + +Lila and Ben felt sad and scared. They did not know what to do. They looked at each other and did not say anything. There was silence. + +They threw the jar and the apple in the trash. They ran to their mom and hugged her. They told her what happened. She was not angry. She was sorry. She explained to them what rot was and why they should not keep it. She said they could find new bugs and worms another day. + +Lila and Ben learned their lesson. They never put rot in their jar again. They only kept things that were good and alive. They were happy and careful. They loved their bugs and worms. +Lila and Sam were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. Sometimes they bumped into each other and laughed. + +"Look, I have a red car!" Lila said, showing Sam her shiny toy. "It can go very fast and make fire!" + +"Wow, that's cool!" Sam said, admiring Lila's car. "Can I try it?" + +Lila was generous and liked to share. She nodded and gave Sam her car. "Here you go. But be careful, it's my favorite." + +Sam took the car and pushed it hard on the floor. It zoomed across the room and made a loud roar. Sam was happy and smiled. He pushed it again and again, having fun. + +But then, he pushed it too hard and it hit the wall. The car broke into pieces and the fire stopped. Sam was scared and sad. He looked at Lila and saw her eyes fill with tears. + +"I'm sorry, Lila!" Sam said, holding the broken car. "I didn't mean to break it. I was just having fun." + +Lila felt a big hurt in her chest. She loved her car and now it was gone. She wanted to cry and yell at Sam. But she saw his sorry face and heard his sorry voice. She remembered that he was her friend and that he didn't do it on purpose. + +She took a deep breath and filled her lungs with air. She let it out slowly and calmed down. She wiped her tears and smiled at Sam. + +"It's okay, Sam," Lila said, taking the broken car from him. "It was an accident. I know you didn't mean it. We can try to fix it together. Or we can play with another toy. I have more." + +Sam felt a big relief in his chest. He was glad that Lila was not mad at him. He hugged her and thanked her. + +"Thank you, Lila," Sam said, hugging her back. "You are very generous and kind. You are my best friend." + +Lila and Sam hugged and smiled. They were still friends and they still had fun. They picked another toy and played with it happily. They learned to be careful and to forgive. They were happy. +Poppy is a dog. Poppy is a reliable dog. He always listens to his owner, Tom. Tom loves Poppy very much. They like to play and run in the park. + +One day, Tom and Poppy go to the park. They see a big pond. There are ducks and fish in the pond. Tom throws a stick for Poppy to fetch. Poppy runs after the stick. He jumps into the pond. + +But the pond is deep and cold. Poppy cannot swim well. He starts to sink. He barks for help. Tom hears Poppy. He is scared. He runs to the pond. He sees Poppy in the water. + +"Poppy, Poppy, hold on!" Tom shouts. He looks for something to save Poppy. He sees a rope. He grabs the rope. He throws one end to Poppy. Poppy bites the rope. Tom pulls the rope. He pulls Poppy out of the pond. + +Poppy is wet and shivering. Tom hugs Poppy. He rubs him with a towel. He says, "Poppy, you are a brave dog. I am sorry I threw the stick too far. You are my best friend. I will never let you go." + +Poppy licks Tom's face. He wags his tail. He says, "Woof, woof, thank you, Tom. You are a good owner. You saved me. You are my best friend. I love you." +Tom was hungry. He wanted to eat cake. He asked his mom, "Can I have cake, please?" + +Mom said, "Not now, Tom. We have to wait for the party. The party is for your sister. She is four today. Do you remember?" + +Tom nodded. He remembered. He liked his sister. He wanted to give her a hug and a gift. He had a gift for her. It was a book. He liked books. He hoped she liked books too. + +Mom said, "Come on, Tom. Let's get ready for the party. We have to wear nice clothes and comb our hair. Do you want to help me blow up some balloons?" + +Tom said, "Yes, Mom. I want to help. I like balloons. They are colorful and fun. Can I have one?" + +Mom said, "Sure, Tom. You can have one. But don't pop it. It will make a loud noise and scare your sister. We want her to be happy, not scared." + +Tom said, "OK, Mom. I won't pop it. I will be careful. I want her to be happy too. I love her." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, Tom. You are a good brother. Now let's go to the party. Maybe there will be cake soon." +Tom and Mia went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things on the beach, like shells, crabs, and birds. + +One day, they saw something new on the sand. It was round and clear and had long thin things coming out of it. Tom and Mia were curious and wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Mia, what is that?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe it is a balloon," Mia said. + +They went closer to the thing and reached out their hands. But Mom saw them and ran to them. + +"Stop, Tom and Mia! Don't touch that! That is a jellyfish!" Mom said. + +"A jellyfish? What is a jellyfish?" Tom and Mia asked. + +"A jellyfish is an animal that lives in the water. It can sting you with its long thin things and hurt you very much. It is not a toy. It is not a balloon. It is a jellyfish," Mom explained. + +"Oh, Mom, we didn't know. We are sorry. We won't touch it," Tom and Mia said. + +Mom hugged them and said, "It's okay, my loves. I'm glad you are safe. Come on, let's go and find something else to play with. How about we make a small castle with the sand?" + +Tom and Mia nodded and smiled. They followed Mom to a spot where the sand was soft and wet. They forgot about the jellyfish and had fun making a small castle with Mom. They did not spoil their day at the beach. They had a good day at the beach. +Lily and Ben were playing with yarn. They liked to make shapes and animals with the yarn. They had red yarn, blue yarn, and yellow yarn. They had fun with the yarn. + +But then they saw a big pot on the stove. It had something yummy inside. They were hungry. They wanted to taste the yummy thing. They climbed on a chair and looked inside the pot. + +"Wow, it smells good!" Ben said. "What is it?" + +"I don't know," Lily said. "But it looks like soup. Maybe we can stir it a little." + +She took a big spoon and stirred the pot. But the pot was very hot. The soup splashed out of the pot and burned Lily's hand. She screamed and dropped the spoon. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. "It hurts, it hurts!" + +Ben was scared. He jumped off the chair and ran to get Mom. But he tripped on the yarn and fell down. He hit his head on the floor. He cried too. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw Lily and Ben crying and the soup and the yarn everywhere. She was very angry and very worried. She took Lily and Ben to the doctor. They had to get bandages and medicine. They could not play with yarn for a long time. They were very sorry. They learned not to touch the stove and not to play with yarn in the kitchen. The end. +Sara was scared. She had a test at school today. She did not like tests. They made her feel bad. She did not know the answers. She wanted to stay at home with Mommy. + +"Mommy, I don't want to go to school," Sara said. She hugged Mommy's leg. + +"Sweetie, you have to go to school. It's good for you. You will learn new things. And you have to take the test. It's not so hard. You can do it," Mommy said. She kissed Sara's head. + +"But Mommy, I don't know the answers. What if I get them wrong? What if the teacher is angry? What if the other kids laugh at me?" Sara said. She cried. + +"Shh, shh, it's okay. Don't cry. The teacher is not angry. She is nice. She will help you. The other kids are your friends. They will not laugh at you. And you know some of the answers. You studied with me. Remember?" Mommy said. She comforted Sara. + +"I remember some of them. But not all of them. I'm still scared," Sara said. + +"Listen, Sara. You are a smart and brave girl. You can do anything you set your mind to. Just try your best. And if you don't know an answer, just guess. It's better than leaving it blank. And no matter what, I'm proud of you. And I love you. And I will be waiting for you after school. Okay?" Mommy said. + +"Okay, Mommy. I love you too. I will try my best. Thank you for comforting me," Sara said. She smiled a little. + +"That's my girl. Now, let's go. You don't want to be late. And you don't want to be naughty. Naughty kids don't get treats," Mommy said. + +"Okay, okay. I'm coming. But can I have a treat anyway?" Sara said. + +"Maybe. If you behave well. And if you do your test. And if you tell me how it went. Deal?" Mommy said. + +"Deal," Sara said. She took Mommy's hand. They walked to the car. Sara felt a little better. She hoped the test would not be too hard. She hoped Mommy would have a treat for her. She hoped she would make Mommy proud. +Ben and Lily went to the farm with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens and sheep. Ben liked the sheep best. They were white and fluffy and made funny noises. + +One sheep was very lively. It ran and jumped and played with the other sheep. Ben wanted to play with it too. He ran after the lively sheep, but it was too fast. Ben tripped and fell on the grass. + +Lily saw Ben fall and ran to help him. She saw the lively sheep run to the pond. The sheep wanted to drink some water. But it did not see the duck in the pond. The duck was angry and quacked loudly. The sheep got scared and dived into the pond. + +Ben and Lily laughed. They saw the sheep come out of the pond. It was wet and muddy and looked silly. The duck was happy and swam away. The sheep shook its head and ran back to the other sheep. + +Mom and Dad came and hugged Ben and Lily. They said they were sorry that Ben fell, but they were glad that he was not hurt. They said they were proud that Lily helped him. They said they had a fun day at the farm. Ben and Lily agreed. They liked the farm and the animals, especially the lively sheep. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Tom is scared. + +"Come on, Tom. The slide is fun. You can do it," Lily says. + +"I don't know, Lily. The slide is high. I might fall," Tom says. + +Lily holds Tom's hand. She says, "Don't worry, Tom. I will support you. We can go together. You are brave." + +Tom looks at Lily. He trusts her. He says, "Okay, Lily. Let's go." + +They climb the stairs to the top of the slide. They sit on the slide. They hold each other's hand. They slide down. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh. + +They reach the bottom of the slide. They are happy. They hug each other. + +"That was fun, Lily. Thank you for supporting me. You are a good friend," Tom says. + +"You are welcome, Tom. You did it. You are a good friend, too," Lily says. + +They go on the slide again. They have fun. They find a new way to play. They learn that sometimes things are hard, but they can do them with support. +Lily liked to shine. She liked to wear shiny dresses and shoes and necklaces. She liked to make shiny pictures with glitter and stickers. She liked to see the sun shine in the sky and the stars shine at night. + +But Lily was lonely. She did not have many friends at school. The other kids did not like to shine like her. They said she was too loud and too bright and too silly. They did not want to play with her or talk to her. + +One day, Lily met a tutor. A tutor was a nice person who helped her learn new things. The tutor's name was Anna. Anna liked to shine too. She wore shiny glasses and earrings and rings. She had shiny hair and eyes and smile. She taught Lily how to read and write and count and draw. + +Lily and Anna became friends. They liked to shine together. They shared their shiny things and their shiny ideas. They had fun and laughed and hugged. Lily was not lonely anymore. She was happy. + +She learned that shining was not bad. Shining was good. Shining was beautiful. And shining was better when you had someone to shine with. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a long tail and a wet nose. + +Anna and Ben want to pet the dog. They are polite. They ask the dog's owner if they can. The owner says yes. The dog is friendly. It licks Anna and Ben's faces. They giggle. + +The dog is thirsty. It sees a fountain. It runs to the fountain. It drinks some water. It splashes some water on Anna and Ben. They laugh. + +Anna and Ben are wet. They don't mind. They have fun with the dog. They give the dog a hug. They say thank you to the owner. + +The owner says you're welcome. He says the dog's name is Max. He says Max likes Anna and Ben. He says they can play with Max again. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They wave goodbye to Max and the owner. They go home with their mom. They tell her about their new friend. They show her their wet clothes and their toe. The dog bit their toe. It was an accident. It didn't hurt. They still love Max. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the park. The box is open. They want to see what is inside. + +"Maybe there are more toys in the box," Tom says. + +"Or maybe there are books or clothes or snacks," Mia says. + +They go to the box and look inside. They see a lot of things. Some things are big and some things are small. Some things are shiny and some things are dull. Some things are soft and some things are hard. + +"Wow, look at all these things!" Tom says. + +"What are they for?" Mia asks. + +They pick up some things and try to guess. They discuss what they see and what they can do with them. + +"This is a hat," Tom says. He puts a big, red hat on his head. The hat is too big for him. It covers his eyes and ears. He laughs. + +"This is a dress," Mia says. She holds a long, blue dress in front of her. The dress is too long for her. It drags on the ground. She twirls. + +"This is a ball," Tom says. He finds a small, yellow ball in the box. The ball is fit for him. He can hold it in his hand. He throws it in the air and catches it. + +"This is a necklace," Mia says. She finds a shiny, green necklace in the box. The necklace is fit for her. She can put it around her neck. She admires it. + +They have fun with the things in the box. They pretend to be different people. They make up stories. They laugh and smile. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find bugs and stones. Lily found a shiny thing in the dirt. She picked it up and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I found a pretty thing!" she said. + +Ben looked at the shiny thing. It was a metal thing with a pointy end. He knew it was sharp. He had seen his dad use it to cut paper. + +"Lily, that is not a pretty thing. That is a sharp thing. It can hurt you. Give it to me," he said. + +But Lily did not want to give it to Ben. She liked the shiny thing. She held it tight in her hand. + +"No, Ben, it is mine. I found it. It is pretty," she said. + +She tried to run away from Ben. But Ben was faster. He ran after her and grabbed her hand. He tried to take the sharp thing from her. But Lily did not let go. She pulled and pulled. The sharp thing cut her finger. She cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, it hurts!" she said. + +Ben felt sorry for Lily. He let go of her hand. He saw blood on her finger. He knew he had to help her. + +"Lily, I'm sorry. I did not want to hurt you. Come, we have to go to mom. She can make it better," he said. + +He took her hand and led her to the house. He hoped mom would not be angry. He hoped Lily would be okay. He thought they were lucky. The sharp thing could have cut them more. He learned a lesson. He would not play with sharp things again. He would only play with safe things. He hoped Lily would too. +Anna and Ben are in the park with their mom. They see many pigeons on the grass. They want to feed them some bread. Mom gives them each a piece of bread and tells them to be gentle. + +Anna and Ben walk slowly to the pigeons. They break the bread into small bits and throw them on the ground. The pigeons come closer and peck at the bread. Anna and Ben are happy. They smile and laugh. + +One pigeon is different from the others. It has shiny feathers and a red ring on its leg. Anna thinks it is very attractive. She wants to make friends with it. She holds out a big piece of bread and says, "Hello, pretty pigeon. Do you want some bread?" + +The attractive pigeon looks at Anna. It is curious. It hops towards her and takes the bread from her hand. It makes a soft cooing sound. Anna is delighted. She strokes the pigeon's head and says, "You are so nice. What is your name?" + +The pigeon does not answer. It just eats the bread and coos some more. Ben watches them and feels a little jealous. He wants to play with the attractive pigeon too. He waves his hand and says, "Hey, pretty pigeon. Come here. I have some bread too." + +The attractive pigeon hears Ben. It looks at him and sees another piece of bread. It is greedy. It flies away from Anna and lands on Ben's hand. It snatches the bread and eats it. Ben is surprised. He says, "Wow, you are fast. Do you like me too?" + +The pigeon does not care. It just wants more bread. It looks around and sees more pigeons coming. It flaps its wings and flies away. It joins the other pigeons and looks for more food. Anna and Ben are sad. They say, "Bye, pretty pigeon. Come back soon." + +Mom sees them and hugs them. She says, "Don't be sad, my loves. The pigeon was just hungry. Maybe it will come back another day. You did a good job feeding the pigeons. They are very happy. Now let's go home and have some cookies. How does that sound?" + +Anna and Ben nod and smile. They say, "Yes, mom. That sounds good. We love you, mom. And we love the pigeons too. Even the pretty one." They hold mom's hand and walk home. They wave to the pigeons and say, "See you later, pigeons. Have a nice day." +Bella was a little bee who loved to visit flowers. She liked to smell their sweet scent and collect their yellow dust. One day, she saw a new flower that she had never seen before. It was big and red and grew on a tall pole. + +"Wow, what a pretty flower!" Bella said. "I want to see it up close." + +She flew towards the pole, but as she got closer, she heard a loud buzz. It was not a friendly buzz like her friends, but a scary buzz like a wasp. She looked up and saw a big wasp guarding the flower. + +"Go away, little bee!" the wasp shouted. "This is my flower. You can't have any of its dust." + +Bella felt nervous. She did not want to fight with the wasp, but she also wanted to see the flower. She wondered why the wasp was so mean. + +"Please, can I just look at the flower?" Bella asked. "It is so beautiful. I have never seen one like it before." + +The wasp snorted. "It is a poppy. It only blooms for a short time. That is why I want to keep it for myself. It is very special." + +Bella felt sad. She thought the poppy was special too, but she also thought that sharing was nice. She wished the wasp would be nicer. + +"Maybe we can share the flower," Bella suggested. "There is enough dust for both of us. And we can both enjoy its beauty." + +The wasp looked at Bella. He saw that she was not a threat, but a curious bee. He felt a little ashamed of his greed. + +"Maybe you are right," the wasp said. "Maybe sharing is better than fighting. Come on, little bee. I will let you see the poppy. But be careful, it is very delicate." + +Bella smiled. She thanked the wasp and flew closer to the poppy. She saw its bright petals and its soft center. She smelled its sweet scent and collected some of its dust. She felt happy and grateful. + +The wasp felt happy too. He realized that the poppy was more beautiful when he shared it with someone else. He learned a lesson from the little bee. He learned to be more generous and friendly. He and Bella became friends and visited the poppy every day until it faded away. They also visited other flowers and shared their dust and their joy. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big machine in the park. The machine has many buttons and lights. + +"What is this?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a rocket," Tom says. + +They go closer to the machine. They see a door on the side. Tom opens the door. Inside, there are many soft pillows and blankets. + +"Wow, this is cozy," Lily says. She goes inside the machine. + +"Me too," Tom says. He follows her. + +They lie down on the pillows and blankets. They feel warm and happy. + +"Maybe this is a dream machine," Lily says. "It makes us have good dreams." + +"That sounds nice," Tom says. "What do you want to dream about?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes animals. + +"I want to dream about a bunny," she says. "A white bunny with long ears and a fluffy tail." + +Tom nods. He likes cars. + +"I want to dream about a race car," he says. "A red car that goes very fast and makes loud noises." + +They close their eyes and smile. They press a button on the wall. The machine makes a soft sound. It starts to rock gently. + +Lily and Tom fall asleep. They have good dreams. They dream about a bunny and a race car. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing on the porch with their toys. Lily had a doll and Ben had a truck. They were having fun until Ben wanted to play with the doll too. + +"Give me the doll, Lily!" Ben said. He tried to grab the doll from Lily's hands. + +"No, Ben! It's mine!" Lily said. She resisted and held the doll tight. "You have your truck. Play with that!" + +"But I want the doll! It's pretty!" Ben said. He pulled harder and made Lily fall off the porch. She was clumsy and hurt her knee. + +"Ow! That hurts!" Lily cried. She dropped the doll and Ben took it. He smiled and ran away. + +Lily was angry and sad. She wanted her doll back. She got up and chased Ben. She shouted, "Give me back my doll, Ben! You're mean!" + +Mama heard the noise and came out of the house. She saw Lily and Ben fighting over the doll. She was not happy. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mama said. She took the doll from Ben and gave it to Lily. She said, "Ben, you can't take Lily's doll without asking. That's not nice. And Lily, you can't resist and make Ben fall. That's not nice either. You have to share and be gentle with each other." + +Lily and Ben looked at Mama. They felt sorry for what they did. They said, "Sorry, Mama. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." + +Mama hugged them and said, "It's okay. I love you both. Now, why don't you play together nicely on the porch? You can take turns with the doll and the truck." + +Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They said, "Okay, Mama. Thank you, Mama." + +They went back to the porch and played together nicely. They shared the doll and the truck. They were happy and Mama was happy too. +Anna liked to play with her dad's file. It was shiny and had many teeth. She liked to rub it on her nails and make them smooth. But one day, she did something bad. She took the file to her room and hid it under her pillow. + +When her dad came home, he looked for his file. He needed it to fix his bike. He asked Anna if she saw it. Anna said no. She lied. She felt scared. She knew her dad would be angry if he found out. + +Her dad searched everywhere. He could not find his file. He was very sad. He said he would have to buy a new one. Anna felt sorry. She wanted to tell him the truth. But she was too scared. + +That night, Anna had a bad dream. She dreamed that the file came alive. It grew big and loud. It chased her around the house. It wanted to bite her with its teeth. Anna screamed and ran. She tried to hide. But the file found her. It jumped on her bed and snapped at her pillow. + +Anna woke up. She was very scared. She cried. She looked under her pillow. The file was gone. It had vanished. She did not know where it went. She wondered if it was still in her dream. Or if it had run away. + +She ran to her dad's room. She hugged him and said sorry. She told him she had taken his file and hid it under her pillow. She said she had a bad dream and the file vanished. She said she was scared and wanted to make him happy. + +Her dad hugged her back. He said he was not angry. He said he was glad she told him the truth. He said he loved her. He said he would help her find the file. He said maybe it was in the trash or in the closet. He said they would look for it together. + +Anna felt better. She said she loved him too. She said she would not take his file again. She said she would play with her own toys. She said she hoped the file was not mad at her. She said she hoped it would not come back in her dream. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, they saw a big bird in the sky. It was red and yellow and blue. It had a long tail and a shiny beak. It was a rare bird. They had never seen it before. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Tom said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Let's follow it!" Lily said. "Maybe it will show us something new!" + +They ran after the bird. They left the park and went into the woods. They did not see their moms and dads. They did not see the other kids. They only saw the bird. + +They followed the bird for a long time. They got tired and hungry and thirsty. They did not know where they were. They did not know how to go back. + +"Tom, I want to go home," Lily said. She started to cry. + +"Me too," Tom said. He yawned. He was sleepy. + +They looked for the bird. But the bird was gone. It had flown away. It did not care about them. + +They were alone and lost. They were scared and sad. They hugged each other and hoped someone would find them. + +But no one did. The end. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys. They have many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, balls, and books. They like to sort their toys by color, shape, or type. Anna says, "Let's sort our toys by color today. I will take the red ones and you take the blue ones." Ben nods and says, "OK, that sounds fun. What about the other colors?" Anna says, "We can put them in the middle and share them later." + +They start to sort their toys by color. Anna puts all the red toys in a big basket. She has a red car, a red doll, a red block, a red ball, and a red book. Ben puts all the blue toys in a small box. He has a blue car, a blue doll, a blue block, a blue ball, and a blue book. They look at the other toys in the middle. They see yellow, green, pink, purple, and orange toys. They say, "Wow, we have so many toys!" + +They decide to sort the other toys by shape. They make a pile of round toys, a pile of square toys, a pile of long toys, and a pile of soft toys. They have fun sorting and counting their toys. They say, "Look, we have four round toys, three square toys, two long toys, and one soft toy. We are good at sorting!" + +They are almost done sorting their toys when they hear their mom calling them. She says, "Anna, Ben, it's time for lunch. Come and wash your hands." They say, "OK, mom, we are coming." They run to the bathroom and wash their hands. They rub their hands with soap and water. They dry their hands with a towel. They say, "We are ready for lunch, mom!" They leave their toys in the room and go to the kitchen. They are hungry and happy. They love playing with their toys and sorting them. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Tom gets a new toy. It is a big tank. It is orange and black. It can move and make noise. Tom is very happy. + +Mia sees the tank. She wants to play with it too. She asks Tom, "Can I play with your tank?" + +Tom says, "No, it is mine. You have your own toys. Go away." + +Mia is sad and angry. She thinks Tom is mean. She waits for Tom to go to the bathroom. Then she runs to his tank. She takes it and runs away. + +Tom comes back. He sees his tank is gone. He looks for Mia. He sees her in the yard. She is playing with his tank. He is very mad. He shouts, "Give me back my tank! You are a thief!" + +Mia says, "No, it is mine now. I like it. You are a bad friend!" + +Tom and Mia fight. They pull and push the tank. They yell and cry. The tank breaks. It makes a loud bang. It stops moving and making noise. It is broken. + +Tom and Mia are both sad and sorry. They look at the broken tank. They wish they had shared and played nicely. But it is too late. The tank is gone. They have no toy and no friend. They have only gained a big problem. +Sara loves to play with her mom's makeup. She likes to open the big box and see all the colors and shapes. She likes to put some on her face and pretend she is a princess or a fairy. + +One day, Sara sees her mom's makeup box on the table. She thinks, "I want to play with it!" She climbs on a chair and reaches for the box. But the box is too heavy for her. She tries to pull it, but it falls on the floor with a loud bang. + +"Oh no!" Sara says. "Mom will be angry!" + +She hears her mom coming from the kitchen. She is scared. She hides under the table. + +"Sara, what happened?" her mom asks. She sees the makeup box on the floor and the chair on the side. She looks under the table and sees Sara. + +"Mom, I'm sorry!" Sara says. "I wanted to play with your makeup, but it was too heavy and it fell!" + +Her mom sighs. She picks up the makeup box and the chair. She sees that some of the makeup is broken and spilled. She is not happy, but she is not angry either. + +"Sara, you know you are not supposed to play with my makeup," her mom says. "It is not a toy. It is for grown-ups. And it is very expensive. You could have hurt yourself or made a mess." + +"I know, mom," Sara says. "But I like your makeup. It is so pretty and shiny. I want to be like you. You are so mighty and beautiful." + +Her mom smiles. She hugs Sara and kisses her cheek. + +"Thank you, Sara. You are very sweet. And you are mighty and beautiful too, without any makeup. You are my little star. But next time, please ask me before you touch my things, okay?" + +"Okay, mom," Sara says. "I'm sorry. I love you." + +"I love you too, Sara," her mom says. "Now, let's clean up this mess and then we can play together. How about we make some cookies?" + +"Yay!" Sara says. "I love cookies!" + +They hold hands and go to the kitchen. Sara is happy. She learns a lesson. She does not need makeup to be mighty and beautiful. She has her mom. +Lila and Ben were at the zoo with their mom. They liked to see the animals and learn their names. They saw lions, monkeys, elephants, and many more. But their favorite place was the pool where the seals lived. The seals were big and shiny, and they could swim very fast and jump out of the water. + +"Look, mom, look!" Lila shouted, pointing at a seal that was crawling on the rocks. "He is crawling like a baby!" + +"Yes, he is," mom said, smiling. "But he is not a baby seal. He is an old seal. He has a delicate skin that can get hurt by the sun and the rocks. That's why he has a special blanket on his back. Do you see it?" + +Lila and Ben looked closer and saw that the seal had a blue cloth on his back, with some words on it. Mom read the words for them. "It says 'Sunburnt Sam'. That's his name. He was rescued from a beach where he got too much sun and his skin got burned. The zookeepers take good care of him and give him the blanket to protect him." + +"Wow, poor Sam," Ben said, feeling sorry for the seal. "Can we say hello to him?" + +"Sure, but be gentle and quiet," mom said. "He might be scared of loud noises." + +Lila and Ben nodded and walked slowly to the edge of the pool, where Sam was resting. They waved at him and whispered, "Hello, Sam. We like you. You are a brave seal." + +Sam lifted his head and looked at them with his big brown eyes. He seemed to understand them. He made a soft noise that sounded like a thank you. Then he crawled back into the water and swam away, leaving his blanket on the rocks. + +Lila and Ben clapped their hands and cheered. They felt happy that they had made a new friend. Mom hugged them and said, "You are very kind and polite, Lila and Ben. I'm proud of you. And I'm sure Sam is too." +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a big teddy bear that she loved very much. Tom had a small car that he liked to zoom around. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud siren outside. They ran to the window and saw a big red truck with flashing lights. It was a fire truck. They wondered what was happening. + +"Look, Lily, there is an emergency!" Tom said. "Maybe there is a fire somewhere. The fire truck is going to help." + +Lily nodded. She felt scared and curious. She wanted to know more. She grabbed her teddy bear and followed Tom to the door. They opened it and peeked outside. + +They saw their neighbor, Mrs. Lee, standing on the sidewalk. She looked very sad and worried. She had a small bag in her hand. She was talking to a fireman. + +"Please, can you save my cat?" Mrs. Lee said. "She is trapped in my house. There is smoke everywhere. I couldn't get her out." + +The fireman nodded. He put on a helmet and a mask. He ran to the house with a hose. He sprayed water on the flames. He tried to find the cat. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry for Mrs. Lee. They wanted to help her. They thought of a way to make her feel better. + +"Mrs. Lee, do you want to hold my teddy bear?" Lily asked. She walked up to her and offered her toy. "He is very soft and cuddly. He can keep you company." + +Mrs. Lee smiled. She took the teddy bear and hugged it. She thanked Lily for her generous gift. She said she was very kind and sweet. + +"Mrs. Lee, do you want to play with my car?" Tom asked. He ran up to her and showed her his toy. "It is very fast and cool. It can make you happy." + +Mrs. Lee smiled again. She took the car and rolled it on the ground. She thanked Tom for his generous gift. She said he was very brave and smart. + +Lily and Tom felt happy. They had helped Mrs. Lee. They had shared their toys. They had shown their love. + +Soon, the fireman came back. He had the cat in his arms. He was safe and sound. He gave the cat to Mrs. Lee. She was overjoyed. She thanked the fireman for his heroic work. She said he was a lifesaver. + +The fireman smiled. He said he was glad to help. He said he was proud of Lily and Tom. He said they were very generous and caring. He said they had learned a valuable lesson. + +"Sharing is caring," the fireman said. "When you share, you show that you care. When you care, you make the world a better place." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They agreed with the fireman. They had learned a valuable lesson. They had learned to share and care. They had learned to thank and help. They had learned to be generous and loving. They had learned to be good friends. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play hockey. They had sticks and a ball and a net in the yard. They played every day and had fun. + +One day, a new boy came to the yard. His name was Max and he had a big hockey stick and a shiny helmet. He said he was the best hockey player ever and he wanted to play with Tom and Sue. + +Tom and Sue said yes, but they soon regretted it. Max was very mean and bossy. He always took the ball and shot at the net. He never passed to Tom and Sue or let them have a turn. He also pushed them and called them names. He said they were bad at hockey and he would never marry them. + +Tom and Sue felt sad and angry. They did not like Max at all. They wanted to play with each other, not with him. They decided to tell Max to go away and leave them alone. + +They went to Max and said, "Max, we don't want to play with you anymore. You are not a good friend. You are hard and rude and selfish. You don't share or care or listen. You don't make us happy, you make us sad. You can keep your big stick and your shiny helmet, but you can't play with us. Go away and find someone else to play with." + +Max was surprised and hurt. He did not expect Tom and Sue to say that. He realized he had been wrong and he felt sorry. He said, "Tom and Sue, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I was hard and rude and selfish. I didn't share or care or listen. I didn't make you happy, I made you sad. I don't want to keep my big stick and my shiny helmet, I want to play with you. Please give me another chance. I will be a good friend. I will pass and wait and help. I will be nice and kind and gentle. I will make you happy, not sad. Please let me play with you." + +Tom and Sue looked at each other and smiled. They saw that Max was sincere and they felt sorry for him too. They said, "Max, we forgive you. You can play with us. But you have to be a good friend. You have to pass and wait and help. You have to be nice and kind and gentle. You have to make us happy, not sad. Then we can have fun and be friends. And maybe one day, we can marry you." + +Max nodded and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Tom and Sue. I will be a good friend. I will pass and wait and help. I will be nice and kind and gentle. I will make you happy, not sad. We can have fun and be friends. And maybe one day, we can marry each other." + +They hugged and laughed and played hockey. They had sticks and a ball and a net in the yard. They played every day and had fun. + +The moral of the story is: Be a good friend and treat others the way you want to be treated. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. They had a ball, a kite and a bike. They had fun. + +But one day, a big dog came to the park. The dog was not nice. The dog barked and ran after Lily and Tom. Lily and Tom were scared. They dropped their ball, their kite and their bike. They ran away. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. "The dog is bad!" + +A man heard them. The man was kind. He had a leash. He caught the dog and put the leash on it. He said, "Sorry, kids. This is my dog. He is not bad. He is just playful. But he does not know how to play with you. He is troubled. He needs to learn." + +Lily and Tom stopped crying. They looked at the man and the dog. The man smiled. The dog wagged his tail. + +"Thank you, mister," Lily said. "Thank you for saving us." + +"Yes, thank you," Tom said. "But can we have our ball, our kite and our bike back?" + +"Of course," the man said. "Here they are. And I'm sorry for the trouble. Come on, boy. Let's go home." + +The man and the dog left. Lily and Tom picked up their things. They were happy again. + +"Let's play some more," Lily said. + +"OK," Tom said. "But let's go to the other side of the park. I don't like that dog." + +"Me neither," Lily said. "He is too big and loud." + +They went to the other side of the park. They played until noon. Then they went home. They had a good day. +Lily and Ben were playing knights and dragons in the garden. Lily had a wooden sword and Ben had a cardboard shield. They pretended to fight the big dragon that lived in the bush. + +"Roar!" said the dragon, which was really their dog, Max. He jumped out of the bush and ran towards them, wagging his tail. + +"Watch out, Lily!" said Ben. "The dragon is coming!" + +"Don't worry, Ben!" said Lily. "I will protect you with my sword!" + +She swung her sword at Max, but he dodged and licked her face. Lily giggled and dropped her sword. + +"Hey, stop that, dragon!" said Ben. "You are supposed to be scary, not friendly!" + +Max barked and ran to Ben. He knocked him over and licked his face too. Ben laughed and hugged him. + +"OK, OK, you win, dragon!" said Ben. "You are too strong and fast for us!" + +Lily and Ben got up and looked at each other. They smiled and said, "That was fun!" + +They picked up their sword and shield and went to the house. They gave Max a treat and a pat. He was a good dragon, even if he was not very scary. He was also a rare dragon, because he was their best friend. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play and have fun. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They ran to the slide and took turns going down. They laughed and shouted with joy. + +After a while, their mom called them for lunch. She had packed some sandwiches, apples, and cookies. They sat on a bench and ate their food. Lily and Ben were very hungry and messy. They had crumbs and juice on their faces and hands. + +"Here, use a napkin to wipe your mouth," their mom said, handing them each a white paper napkin. + +Lily took the napkin and wiped her mouth. She said, "Thank you, mom." + +Ben took the napkin and threw it on the ground. He said, "I don't need a napkin. I'm not a baby." + +Their mom frowned and said, "Ben, that's not nice. You should not litter. You should keep the park clean and respect nature." + +Ben shrugged and said, "I don't care. It's just a napkin. It will go away." + +Their mom shook her head and said, "No, Ben. It will not go away. It will stay there and make the park dirty and ugly. And it might hurt the animals who live here. They might eat it and get sick. You should pick it up and throw it in the trash." + +Ben did not listen. He ran to the swing and pushed Lily off. He said, "I want to swing now. You had enough time." + +Lily cried and said, "Ben, that's not fair. You're being mean. You should share and be kind." + +Ben did not care. He swung higher and higher. He felt happy and free. + +But then, a strong wind blew. It picked up the napkin that Ben had thrown on the ground. It flew in the air and landed on Ben's face. It covered his eyes and nose. He could not see or breathe. He was scared and angry. He tried to pull the napkin off, but it was stuck. He struggled and screamed. + +Lily heard Ben's scream. She ran to him and helped him. She took the napkin off his face. She said, "Are you okay, Ben?" + +Ben was okay, but he was ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, mom. I was wrong. I should have used the napkin and thrown it in the trash. I should have been nice and shared with you. I learned my lesson." + +Lily hugged Ben and said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. We're still twins and we love each other." + +Their mom smiled and said, "I'm proud of you, Ben. You learned a valuable lesson. You should always be responsible, respectful, and kind. And you should always take care of the park and the animals. They are our friends and they need our help." + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will do better next time." + +They finished their lunch and threw their napkins in the trash. They played some more and had fun. They thanked their mom and dad for taking them to the park. They went home and took a nap. They dreamed of the slide, the swing, and the sandbox. They were happy and peaceful. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. There are many trees in the park. Some trees are big and old. They are oaks. Tom and Mia like to climb the oaks. + +One day, Tom and Mia find a new oak. It is very tall and has many branches. Tom and Mia want to climb it. They run to the oak and start to climb. They are careful not to touch the leaves. The leaves are sharp. They can hurt. + +"Look, Mia, I am higher than you!" Tom says. He is on a high branch. He feels proud. + +"Be careful, Tom, the branch is thin!" Mia says. She is on a lower branch. She feels worried. + +Tom does not listen. He wants to go higher. He moves to another branch. But the branch is too thin. It breaks. Tom falls. He screams. + +Mia hears Tom scream. She looks down. She sees Tom on the ground. He is not moving. She feels scared. + +"Mia, help me!" Tom says. He is awake. He feels pain. He has a cut on his arm. It is bleeding. + +Mia climbs down. She runs to Tom. She hugs him. She feels sorry. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Mia says. She is crying. + +"I am okay, Mia. But it hurts." Tom says. He is crying too. + +Mia sees a man. He is walking his dog. He hears Tom and Mia cry. He comes to them. He sees Tom's cut. He feels sorry too. + +"Hello, kids, what happened?" the man says. He is kind. + +"Tom fell from the oak. He has a sharp cut." Mia says. She is sad. + +"Don't worry, kids, I can help. I have a bandage in my bag. Let me see your arm, Tom." the man says. He is gentle. + +The man takes out a bandage. He wraps it around Tom's arm. He stops the bleeding. He makes Tom feel better. + +"Thank you, mister, you are nice." Tom says. He is grateful. + +"You're welcome, Tom, you are brave. But next time, be more careful. The oaks are not safe to climb. They have sharp leaves and thin branches. They can hurt you." the man says. He is wise. + +"Okay, mister, I will be careful. I will not climb the oaks again." Tom says. He is sorry. + +"Good, Tom, that's smart. Now, do you want to go home? Where are your parents?" the man says. He is helpful. + +"Our parents are at home. We live near the park. We can walk home." Mia says. She is smart too. + +"Okay, kids, be safe. And say hello to your parents. Bye." the man says. He is friendly. + +"Bye, mister, thank you again." Tom and Mia say. They are polite. + +Tom and Mia walk home. They hold hands. They are friends. They are sleepy. They had a long day. They learned a lesson. They will not climb the oaks again. They will play somewhere else. Somewhere safe. Somewhere fun. +Tim and Sue like to collect things. They collect rocks, shells, leaves and feathers. They put them in a big box in their room. Sometimes they show their things to Mom and Dad. + +One day, they go to the park with Mom. They see a lot of birds in the sky. They want to collect some feathers. They run after the birds, but the birds fly away. They see an elderly man on a bench. He has a bag of bread. He throws some bread to the birds. The birds come to him and eat the bread. + +Tim and Sue have an idea. They ask the man if they can have some bread. The man is kind and gives them some. They say thank you and go to a spot near the pond. They throw some bread to the ducks. The ducks come to them and eat the bread. They also drop some feathers. Tim and Sue pick up the feathers and put them in their pockets. + +They are happy. They have collected some new things. They go back to Mom and show her their feathers. Mom smiles and says they are very nice. She asks them if they are hungry. They say yes. She says they can have some meat for lunch. They like meat. They say yes again. They hold Mom's hand and walk to the car. They are happy. They have had a good day. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to decorate their room. They had many stickers, papers, and ribbons to make their room pretty. One day, they had a new idea. They wanted to decorate the ceiling too. They thought it would be fun to see stars and flowers when they looked up. + +They asked their mom for a ladder. Their mom said no. She said it was too dangerous for them to climb up high. She said they could decorate the walls, but not the ceiling. Lily and Tom were sad. They wanted to decorate the ceiling very much. + +They waited until their mom went to the kitchen. Then they took a chair and put it on their bed. They climbed on the chair and reached for the ceiling. They felt lucky. They thought they could decorate the ceiling without their mom knowing. + +They started to stick stickers and papers on the ceiling. They laughed and talked. They said how pretty their ceiling would be. They did not hear their mom coming back. They did not see their chair wobbling. They did not notice their bed shaking. + +Suddenly, the chair fell off the bed. Lily and Tom fell down with it. They hit the floor hard. They screamed and cried. Their mom ran into their room. She saw the mess and the blood. She was very angry and very scared. She called for help. She hugged Lily and Tom and said sorry. She said they should have listened to her. She said they were not lucky. They were foolish. +Lily was a little cat who liked to play with her friends. She had a long, fluffy tail that she was very proud of. She liked to wave her tail in the air when she was happy or excited. + +One day, she saw a big jar of red sauce on the kitchen table. She was curious and wanted to taste it. She jumped on the table and licked the sauce with her tongue. But it was very spicy and hot! She felt a fire in her mouth and ran to the sink to drink some water. + +"Meow! Meow!" she cried. "That sauce is bad! It hurts my mouth!" + +Her friend Ben, a little dog, heard her and came to see what was wrong. He saw the jar of sauce and smelled it. He knew it was not for cats or dogs, but for humans. + +"Lily, why did you eat that sauce?" he asked. "That is not your food. That is human food. It is spicy and hot. It can make you sick." + +Lily felt ashamed and sorry. She realized she had made a mistake. She had been too curious and greedy. She had not listened to her mom, who had told her not to touch the human food. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," she said. "I was silly and naughty. I wanted to try something new. But I learned my lesson. I will not eat human food again. I will only eat cat food. It is good and safe for me." + +Ben nodded and smiled. He was glad that Lily was okay. He gave her a lick on the cheek and wagged his tail. + +"That's good, Lily," he said. "I'm happy you learned your lesson. Curiosity is good, but you have to be careful and respectful. Not everything is good for you. You have to listen to your mom and follow the rules. That way, you will be healthy and happy." + +Lily nodded and smiled back. She thanked Ben for being her friend and helping her. She waved her tail and hugged him. She felt better and wiser. She decided to be more careful and respectful from then on. She knew that was the right thing to do. +Sara and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also used water from the sink. + +"Look, I made soup!" Sara said, holding a pot full of water. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben said, taking a bowl. He was hungry and the soup looked good. + +Sara poured some water from the pot into the bowl. But she poured too much. The water spilled over the bowl and onto the floor. Sara and Ben gasped. + +"Oh no!" Sara said. "We made a mess!" + +They heard footsteps coming. It was Mom. She was coming to check on them. Sara and Ben felt anxious. They knew Mom would be angry. They did not like to make Mom angry. + +They trembled as Mom entered the kitchen. She saw the water on the floor and the pot and the bowl. She frowned. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. "Why did you make such a mess?" + +Sara and Ben looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They were scared. + +"We were playing chefs," Sara said in a small voice. "We were making soup." + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she was not very angry either. She knew Sara and Ben were just having fun. + +"Well, playing chefs is fun, but you have to be careful," Mom said. "You can't spill water everywhere. It can make the floor slippery and dangerous. And you can't waste water. Water is precious and we need to save it." + +Sara and Ben nodded. They understood. They felt sorry. + +"We're sorry, Mom," they said. "We won't do it again." + +Mom smiled. She hugged Sara and Ben. She loved them very much. + +"It's okay, my loves," she said. "But you have to help me clean up this mess. And then we can make some real soup together. How does that sound?" + +Sara and Ben smiled. They liked that idea. They helped Mom wipe the water from the floor and the sink. They put the pot and the bowl in the dishwasher. They washed their hands. And then they followed Mom to the living room, where she had a big pot of real soup waiting for them. They were happy. They liked to play chefs, but they liked to eat soup more. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But today, Mom is busy. She has to clean the house and cook dinner. She tells Ben and Lily to help her. + +"Ben, can you help me pass the broom?" Mom asks. "Lily, can you help me pass the dustpan?" + +Ben and Lily nod. They want to help Mom. They run to the closet and get the broom and the dustpan. They bring them to Mom. + +"Thank you, Ben and Lily. You are very good helpers," Mom says. She smiles and gives them a hug. + +Ben and Lily are happy. They help Mom sweep the floor. They make a pile of dust and dirt. They use the dustpan to put it in the trash. + +"Can we help you more, Mom?" Ben asks. + +"Can we help you cook, Mom?" Lily asks. + +Mom laughs. She says, "You are very sweet, Ben and Lily. But cooking is not for little kids. It is too hot and dangerous. Why don't you go and play with your toys? I will call you when dinner is ready." + +Ben and Lily say, "Okay, Mom. We love you." + +They go back to the living room. They play with their toys. They are not bored. They are happy. They helped Mom. They are good twins. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. They have a big landscape with hills, trees and flowers. They run fast and laugh. + +One day, they see a new thing in the landscape. It is a big red ball. It is shiny and round. They want to play with it. + +"Look, Ben, a ball!" Lily says. + +"Wow, let's go!" Ben says. + +They run fast to the ball. They touch it and bounce it. It is fun. + +"Can I have it?" Lily asks. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. + +They both pull the ball. They are angry. + +"Give it to me!" Lily says. + +"Give it to me!" Ben says. + +They hear a voice. It is Mom. + +"Children, what are you doing?" Mom asks. + +She sees the ball. She knows it is not theirs. + +"Whose ball is this?" Mom asks. + +They are quiet. They do not know. + +Mom says, "This ball belongs to someone else. You cannot take it. You have to give it back." + +She takes the ball. She looks around. She sees a boy. He is sad. He is looking for his ball. + +"Is this your ball?" Mom asks. + +The boy nods. He smiles. + +"Thank you!" the boy says. + +Mom gives him the ball. He hugs it. + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to the boy. + +"Sorry!" Lily says. + +"Sorry!" Ben says. + +The boy says, "It's okay. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They smile. + +"Yes!" Lily says. + +"Yes!" Ben says. + +They play with the ball. They share it. They are happy. + +Mom watches them. She is proud. She says, "Good job, children. You learned to give and to be kind." +Sam and Mia liked to play hide and seek in the park. They took turns to count and look for each other. Sam was good at hiding. He could disappear behind trees, under benches, or in bushes. Mia was not so good at hiding. She was too big for some places, and too noisy for others. + +One day, Sam had a new idea. He saw a big bin near the swings. It was empty and had a lid. He thought it would be easy to hide in there. He ran to the bin and climbed inside. He closed the lid and waited for Mia to find him. + +Mia counted to ten and opened her eyes. She looked around the park, but she could not see Sam. She called his name, but he did not answer. She checked behind the trees, under the benches, and in the bushes, but he was not there. She started to feel worried. Where was Sam? + +She did not notice the big truck that came to the park. It was a garbage truck. It had a big arm that could lift the bins and empty them into the back. The driver did not see Sam either. He lifted the bin where Sam was hiding and dumped it into the truck. He drove away, taking Sam with him. + +Mia heard the truck and saw the bin. She realized what had happened. She screamed and cried. She ran to the road, but it was too late. The truck was gone, and so was Sam. She had lost her friend. She wished she had never played hide and seek. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide down the big slide and swing on the swings. They also liked to make funny faces at each other and laugh. + +One day, they saw a man sitting on a bench. He had a big hat and a long coat. He looked very grumpy. He did not smile or talk to anyone. He just stared at his shoes. + +Tom and Lily decided to cheer him up. They ran to the bench and said hello. The man did not answer. They asked him his name. He did not answer. They asked him if he wanted to play. He did not answer. + +Tom and Lily thought he was very rude. They decided to make him laugh. They started to make funny faces at him. They stuck out their tongues, crossed their eyes, and wiggled their ears. They hoped he would laugh. + +But he did not laugh. He just frowned and said, "Go away, you silly children. You are bothering me." + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They did not understand why he was so mean. They wanted to make him happy. They looked at each other and had an idea. + +They ran to the slide and slid down together. They grabbed his hat and coat and put them on. They looked very funny. They ran back to the bench and said, "Look at us, we are grumpy too!" + +The man looked up and saw them. He was very surprised. He saw his hat and coat on them. He saw their funny faces. He did not know what to do. + +Then, he did something he had not done for a long time. He laughed. He laughed so hard that he almost fell off the bench. He laughed so hard that his buckle came undone. He laughed so hard that he forgot to be grumpy. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They had made him laugh. They gave him back his hat and coat and said, "We are glad you are not grumpy anymore. You have a nice laugh." + +The man smiled and said, "Thank you, you are very kind. You have made my day. What are your names?" + +They told him their names and he told them his. His name was Fred. They became friends and played together in the park. They laughed a lot and had fun. They learned that sometimes, a little laughter can make a big difference. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a pink doll and Ben has a green tank. They make noises and pretend to have adventures. + +"Look, my tank can go fast and shoot!" Ben says, moving his tank on the floor. "Bang, bang, bang!" + +"My doll is smart and kind," Lily says, hugging her doll. "She can talk and sing. La, la, la!" + +Ben wants to play with Lily's doll. He thinks it is more fun than his tank. He rushes to Lily and tries to grab her doll. + +"Hey, give me that!" he says, pulling the doll's hair. + +"Ow, ow, ow! No, Ben, stop!" Lily says, holding her doll tight. "This is my doll, not yours!" + +Lily and Ben start to fight over the doll. They tug and push and shout. Their mom hears them and comes to the living room. + +"What is going on here?" she asks, looking at the two children. + +"Ben is mean! He wants to take my doll!" Lily says, crying. + +"Lily is selfish! She won't share her doll!" Ben says, frowning. + +Mom sighs and picks up the doll and the tank. She sits on the couch and calls Lily and Ben to join her. + +"Listen, children, you need to learn to play nicely and share your toys," she says, holding the doll and the tank. "Both of these toys are wonderful and special. But they are not more important than your friendship. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nod and say sorry to each other. They hug and smile. + +"Can we play together, mom?" Lily asks, looking at the doll and the tank. + +"Of course, you can," mom says, giving them back their toys. "But remember, be gentle and kind. And take turns. OK?" + +Lily and Ben agree and thank mom. They go back to the floor and play with their toys. They make noises and pretend to have adventures. But this time, they share and cooperate. They are happy and having fun. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a bike and a doll. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, Tom sees a black cat in the park. He likes cats. He wants to pet the cat. He leaves his ball and runs to the cat. Mia stays with the ball. + +"Hello, cat," Tom says. "Can I pet you? You are soft and black." + +The cat does not like Tom. The cat hisses and scratches Tom. Tom cries. He runs back to Mia. + +"Mia, Mia, the cat hurt me!" Tom says. He shows Mia his hand. It has a red mark. + +"Oh, Tom, I'm sorry," Mia says. "That is a bad cat. Do you want a hug?" + +"Yes, please," Tom says. Mia hugs Tom. He feels better. + +"Look, Tom, there is a lady with a salad," Mia says. She points to a bench. A lady is eating a salad from a bowl. She has a fork and a napkin. + +"Maybe she can lend us her napkin," Mia says. "We can clean your hand." + +"OK, let's ask her," Tom says. They walk to the lady. + +"Excuse me, lady," Mia says. "Can you lend us your napkin? My friend has a boo-boo." + +The lady smiles. She sees Tom's hand. She gives them her napkin. + +"Sure, here you go," the lady says. "What happened to your hand?" + +"A black cat scratched me," Tom says. + +"Oh, that's not nice," the lady says. "You should be careful with cats. Some of them are not friendly." + +"Thank you, lady," Mia says. She wipes Tom's hand with the napkin. She throws the napkin in the trash. + +"You're welcome, kids," the lady says. "Have a nice day." + +Tom and Mia say goodbye to the lady. They go back to their toys. They play some more. They forget about the black cat. They are happy. +Tom and Anna were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build tall towers and knock them down. Tom wanted to make the tallest tower ever, but Anna wanted to make a house for her dolls. + +"Give me that block, Anna!" Tom said. "I need it for my tower!" + +"No, Tom, it's mine!" Anna said. "I need it for my house!" + +They both pulled on the block and started to fight. They were very stubborn and did not want to share. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and felt the floor shake. It was an earthquake! The blocks fell down and the pictures on the wall moved. Tom and Anna were scared and stopped fighting. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" they cried. "What's happening?" + +Mommy and Daddy came running from the kitchen. They hugged Tom and Anna and told them to stay calm. + +"It's okay, kids, it's just an earthquake. It will be over soon. We have to go under the table and wait," Mommy said. + +They all went under the table and held each other. The noise and the shaking stopped after a few seconds. They were safe. + +"Are you okay, Tom? Are you okay, Anna?" Daddy asked. + +"Yes, Daddy, we're okay," Tom and Anna said. + +They looked at each other and felt sorry for fighting over a block. They realized that sharing was better than being stubborn. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, you can have the block," Anna said. + +"I'm sorry, Anna, you can have the block," Tom said. + +They smiled and hugged each other. They decided to build something together with their blocks. They learned a lesson from the earthquake. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the carpet. But one day, Tom's car broke. The wheel came off and he could not fix it. + +"Look, Lily, my car is broken!" Tom cried. "I can't play with it anymore!" + +Lily felt sorry for Tom. She had an idea. "Maybe we can repair it with glue," she said. "Let's go to the kitchen and find some glue." + +They went to the kitchen and looked for glue. They saw a big bottle of glue on the counter. It had a picture of a scary monster on it. Lily was afraid of the monster, but Tom was brave. + +"Let's use this glue," Tom said. "It looks strong." + +He reached for the bottle, but it was too high. He climbed on a chair and grabbed the bottle. But he was not careful. He dropped the bottle and it broke. The glue spilled everywhere. It was sticky and messy. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Tom shouted. "We made a big mess!" + +They heard their mom coming. They were scared. They knew they did something wrong. + +"Mom, we're sorry!" they said. "We tried to repair Tom's car with glue, but we broke the bottle and made a mess!" + +Mom saw the glue and the broken bottle. She was not happy. She was angry. + +"What did you do?" she asked. "You should not play with glue. It is dangerous. And you should not climb on chairs. You could fall and hurt yourself. And you should not touch things that are not yours. This glue is not for toys. It is for dad's work. He needs it to fix things. You wasted it and made a problem for him." + +Lily and Tom felt bad. They knew mom was right. They said sorry again. + +"Sorry, mom," they said. "We did not know. We just wanted to repair Tom's car." + +Mom sighed. She was not angry anymore. She was calm. + +"I know you wanted to help, but you should ask me first before you use something. And you should be careful and safe. Glue is not a toy. It can hurt you and damage things. Next time, think before you act. And clean up after yourself." + +She gave them a cloth and a bucket of water. She told them to clean the glue and the broken bottle. She also gave them some tape and a new wheel. She told them to repair Tom's car with tape. She said it was safer and easier than glue. + +Lily and Tom did what mom said. They cleaned the glue and the broken bottle. They repaired Tom's car with tape. They thanked mom for helping them. + +"Thank you, mom," they said. "We learned our lesson. We will not play with glue again. We will ask you first. We will be careful and safe. We will clean up after ourselves." + +Mom smiled. She hugged them and kissed them. She was proud of them. + +"You're welcome, my loves," she said. "I'm glad you learned your lesson. You are good kids. I love you." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They loved mom too. They went back to the living room and played with their toy cars. They were happy. They had fun. They zoomed and crashed on the carpet. But they did not break anything. They were careful and safe. They were good kids. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a big board with many pictures on it. They liked to take turns to ask each other questions and guess what was behind the pictures. + +"Is it an animal?" Ben asked, pointing to a picture. + +"Yes, it is," Lily said. + +"Is it big or small?" + +"Small." + +"Does it have fur or feathers?" + +"Fur." + +Ben thought hard. He looked at the pictures of a cat, a dog, a mouse, and a rabbit. He decided to guess. + +"Is it a mouse?" he said. + +Lily smiled and lifted the picture. She revealed a mouse. + +"Yes, it is! You are right, Ben. You are very good at this game," she said. + +Ben was happy. He liked to play with Lily. She was honest and kind. He gave her a hug. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very good, too. Do you want to play again?" he said. + +Lily nodded. She liked to play with Ben. He was honest and fun. She gave him a hug back. + +"Yes, please. Let's play again. You can ask me now," she said. + +They put the picture back and chose another one. They continued to play and have fun. They were good friends. +Jen and Sam were playing in their room. They liked to listen to the radio and dance to the songs. Sometimes they sang along, but they did not know all the words. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +One day, the radio made a strange noise. It was not a song or a voice. It was a loud beep. Jen and Sam stopped dancing and looked at the radio. They felt scared. What was that noise? They did not like it. + +They ran to their mom and dad, who were in the kitchen. They told them about the noise. Mom and dad went to the room and checked the radio. They saw that the battery was low. They told Jen and Sam that the noise was a warning that the radio needed new power. + +They took out the old battery and put in a new one. They turned on the radio again. The noise was gone. The songs came back. Jen and Sam smiled and clapped. They thanked their mom and dad for fixing the radio. + +Mom and dad hugged them and said they were brave. They said they could play with the radio again, but they should not be afraid of unknown noises. They said they could always ask for help if they needed it. Jen and Sam nodded and hugged them back. They went to the room and danced to the radio again. They felt happy and safe. +Tom is a cat. He likes to sleep in the sun. He sleeps on a soft rug. He dreams of mice and birds. He is happy. + +One day, he hears a noise. He opens his eyes. He sees a big dog. The dog is barking. The dog wants to play. Tom does not want to play. He is scared. + +Tom jumps off the rug. He runs to the kitchen. He sees a plate. On the plate, there is meat. The meat is for Tom. Tom likes meat. He thinks it is useful. It makes him strong and fast. + +Tom stretches his paw. He tries to reach the meat. But the plate is too high. He cannot get the meat. He is sad. + +The dog follows Tom. He sees the meat too. He thinks it is tasty. He wants to eat the meat. He jumps on the table. He knocks down the plate. The meat falls on the floor. + +Tom sees the meat. He is happy again. He runs to the meat. He grabs the meat with his teeth. He runs away from the dog. He finds a safe place. He eats the meat. He is full and happy. + +The dog is sad. He has no meat. He has no friend. He goes back to his rug. He sleeps in the sun. He dreams of bones and balls. He is happy. +Ben and Lily liked to sail their toy boats in the pond. They made them from paper and sticks. They gave them names and pretended they were pirates. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, they saw a big hole near the pond. It looked like a pit. They wondered what was inside. They wanted to explore. They left their boats on the grass and walked to the pit. + +They looked down and saw something shiny. It was a coin. They thought it was treasure. They wanted to get it. They leaned over the edge of the pit. But they lost their balance and fell in. + +They screamed and cried. They hurt themselves. They could not climb out. The pit was too deep and steep. They were scared and alone. They wished they had stayed with their boats. + +No one heard them. No one came to help them. They stayed in the pit until it was dark and cold. They were not cheerful anymore. They were very sad. They missed their boats and their home. They had a bad ending. +Ben and Mia like to play with their toy kitchen. They pretend to cook food for their stuffed animals. They have pots and pans, spoons and forks, and plastic fruits and vegetables. + +One day, they decide to make a special meal. They put some bananas, apples, and grapes in a big pot. They add some water and sugar. They stir and stir. They say, "We are making jazz soup!" + +They turn on the radio and hear some music. It sounds like people are playing horns and drums and guitars. They like the music. It makes them happy. They say, "This is jazz music!" + +They dance and sing along with the music. They move their arms and legs. They spin and jump. They say, "We are doing jazz dance!" + +They look at the clock. It is almost time for lunch. They turn off the stove and the radio. They pour the soup into bowls. They give some to their stuffed animals. They say, "Let's eat jazz soup!" + +They sit on the floor and taste the soup. It is sweet and light. They like it. They say, "Mmm, this is good jazz soup!" + +They finish their soup and clean up their toy kitchen. They hug their stuffed animals. They say, "We had fun cooking jazz soup and dancing jazz dance. We love jazz!" +Sam and his sister Lily wanted to make a cake for Mom. They found a box of cake mix in the kitchen and read the words on it. They needed eggs, water, and oil. They got the eggs from the fridge, the water from the tap, and the oil from the shelf. They put everything in a big bowl and started to mix. + +"Mix, mix, mix!" Sam said, stirring the batter with a spoon. "This will be a yummy cake!" + +"Can I mix too?" Lily asked, reaching for the spoon. + +"No, it's my turn!" Sam said, holding the spoon tight. "You can mix later!" + +Lily was sad. She wanted to help. She looked around the kitchen and saw a red bottle on the counter. It had a picture of a pepper on it. She thought it was juice. She grabbed the bottle and poured some into the bowl. + +"Look, Sam, I'm helping!" Lily said, smiling. + +Sam saw the red juice in the batter and gasped. He knew it was not juice. It was hot sauce. It was very hot and spicy. It would make the cake taste bad. + +"No, Lily, no!" Sam shouted, trying to stop her. "That's not juice, that's hot sauce! You ruined the cake!" + +Lily was scared. She didn't know it was hot sauce. She thought she was doing something good. She dropped the bottle and started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came into the kitchen. She saw the mess and the tears and the hot sauce. She was angry and disappointed. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked, frowning. "You wasted the cake mix and the eggs and the oil. And you made a big mess. And you made your sister cry. You are both in big trouble!" + +Sam and Lily felt bad. They knew they did something wrong. They wished they had listened to the words on the box and asked Mom for help. They said they were sorry, but Mom was still mad. She sent them to their room without any cake. They had no cake and no fun. They had a bad day. +Lily was a little girl who liked to sing. She wanted to be a famous singer like her mom. Her mom was a famous singer who sang on TV and in big shows. Lily's mom had a tutor who helped her sing better. The tutor was very nice and taught Lily some songs too. + +One day, Lily's mom had to go to a far place for a show. She said goodbye to Lily and gave her a hug. She also gave her a necklace with a star. She said, "This is for you, my star. It will help you remember me and sing with your heart. Don't lose it, okay?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I love you. Have a good show." She put the necklace on and felt happy. + +Lily stayed with her dad and the tutor while her mom was away. They played games, read books, and sang songs. Lily liked the tutor a lot. He was funny and kind. He also gave her tips on how to sing better. + +One day, they went to the park to have a picnic. Lily brought her necklace with her. She wanted to show it to the tutor and tell him how much she missed her mom. But when they got to the park, Lily realized that her necklace was gone. She felt sad and scared. She said, "Oh no, oh no. I lost my necklace. My mom's necklace. The star necklace. Where is it? Where is it?" + +The tutor saw that Lily was upset. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. We'll find it. Maybe you dropped it on the way. Let's go back and look for it. Maybe someone saw it and picked it up. Maybe it's still there. Come on, let's go." + +Lily and the tutor retraced their steps and asked people if they had seen a necklace with a star. They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find it. Lily felt very sad. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, tutor. I lost your gift. I lost your star. I'm a bad singer. I'm a bad girl." + +The tutor hugged Lily and said, "No, no, Lily. You're not a bad singer. You're not a bad girl. You're a good singer. You're a good girl. You just made a mistake. Everyone makes mistakes. It's okay. I'm sure your mom will understand. She loves you very much. And so do I. And you know what? You still have a star. You have a star in your heart. And that star will always shine. No one can take it away from you. No one can lose it. It's yours forever. And it will help you sing with your heart. Just like your mom said." + +Lily smiled and said, "Really? I have a star in my heart?" + +The tutor nodded and said, "Yes, you do. And I can hear it. And it's beautiful. Just like you." + +Lily hugged the tutor and said, "Thank you, tutor. You're very nice. You're my friend. And you're a good singer too." + +They smiled and sang a song together. They sang with their hearts. And their stars. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved ice-cream. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big truck that had many kinds of ice-cream. They ran to the truck and asked for their favorite flavors. Lily wanted chocolate and Ben wanted strawberry. + +The man in the truck gave them their ice-creams in cones. They were very happy and licked their ice-creams. But then, a big dog came out of nowhere and barked at them. Lily and Ben were scared and dropped their ice-creams on the ground. The dog ran away with the cones in his mouth. + +Lily and Ben cried and looked at their ice-creams. They were scattered on the grass and dirt. They felt very sad and troubled. Their mom and dad came and hugged them. They said they were sorry and that they would buy them new ice-creams. + +Lily and Ben stopped crying and smiled. They thanked their mom and dad and went to the truck again. They chose new flavors and held their ice-creams tightly. They enjoyed their ice-creams and played in the park. They forgot about the dog and the scattered ice-creams. They had a good day. +Lily and Ben were playing at the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. They saw a big rock with a hole in it. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's peek in the hole," Lily said. "Maybe we can find a treasure." + +"Okay," Ben said. "But be careful. There might be something scary." + +They crept closer to the rock and looked in the hole. They saw something pink and slimy. It had eight long arms and two big eyes. It was an octopus! + +"Wow!" Lily said. "Look at the octopus. It's so cool." + +"Hi, octopus," Ben said. "Do you want to be our friend?" + +The octopus blinked and waved its arms. It seemed friendly. It reached out one of its arms and touched Lily's hand. Lily giggled. + +"It tickles," she said. "The octopus is soft and squishy." + +The octopus pulled out something from the hole. It was a shiny shell. It offered it to Lily and Ben. + +"Thank you, octopus," Lily said. "That's very nice of you. Do you want to play with us?" + +The octopus nodded and smiled. It followed Lily and Ben to their sandcastle. They had fun decorating it with shells and seaweed. They also made an empty pool for the octopus to splash in. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They had made a new friend. The octopus was happy too. It had found some nice kids. They played until the sun set. Then they said goodbye and hugged the octopus. + +"Bye, octopus," Lily said. "We'll come back tomorrow. We love you." + +"Bye, kids," the octopus said. "I'll wait for you. I love you too." +Tom was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many cars, blocks, and dolls. He did not like to clean his room. He left his toys all over the floor. + +One day, his mom told him to clean his room. She gave him a mop and a bucket. She said, "Tom, you have to mop the floor. It is very dirty. If you do not mop the floor, you cannot play with your toys." + +Tom did not want to mop the floor. He thought it was boring. He said, "No, mom, I do not want to mop the floor. I want to play with my toys." + +His mom was frustrated. She said, "Tom, you have to listen to me. Mopping the floor is not hard. You just have to wet the mop and move it on the floor. If you do not mop the floor, I will take away your toys." + +Tom did not listen to his mom. He lay on the floor and cried. He said, "No, mom, no, mom, no, mom." + +His mom was angry. She took away his toys and put them in a box. She said, "Tom, you are a bad boy. You do not listen to me. You do not mop the floor. You do not clean your room. You cannot play with your toys until you mop the floor." + +Tom was sad. He had no toys to play with. He had to mop the floor. He did not like his mom. He did not like his room. He did not like his mop. He had a bad day. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree. Tom wants to climb the tree. He says, "Look, Mia, I can climb the tree. It is fun and high. Do you want to try?" + +Mia is scared. She says, "No, Tom, I don't want to climb the tree. It is too high and dangerous. You can fall and hurt yourself. Please come down." + +Tom does not listen. He says, "Don't be scared, Mia. It is easy and fun. Look, I can reach the top. I can see the whole park. You are missing out." + +Mia is angry. She says, "Tom, you are not nice. You are not my friend. You don't care about me. You only care about yourself. I don't want to play with you anymore." + +Tom is sad. He says, "Mia, I am sorry. I am your friend. I do care about you. I just wanted to show you something cool. Please don't be mad at me." + +Mia is still angry. She says, "No, Tom, you are not cool. You are silly. You are wearing a shirt with a dinosaur on it. That is not original. That is boring. Everyone has a shirt with a dinosaur on it. I have a shirt with a unicorn on it. That is original. That is cool. You are not cool. You are lame." + +Tom is hurt. He says, "Mia, that is not nice. That is mean. You are hurting my feelings. I like my shirt with a dinosaur on it. It is my favorite shirt. My mom gave it to me for my birthday. It is special to me. You are not special to me. You are rude. I don't want to be your friend anymore." + +Tom and Mia stop talking. They turn away from each other. They are both sad and lonely. They wish they could be friends again. They wish they could say sorry. They wish they could play in the park. They wish they could climb the tree. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big squash on the ground. It was orange and round. + +"Look, a squash!" Ben said. "Let's spin it!" + +He kicked the squash hard. It rolled and rolled. Lily ran after it. + +"Wait for me!" she said. + +The squash spun faster and faster. It went past the fence and into the road. A car was coming. It honked its horn. + +"Beep beep!" the car said. + +Ben and Lily were frightened. They stopped and looked at the car. The car stopped too. The driver got out. He was angry. + +"Hey, you kids!" he said. "What are you doing? You could have caused an accident!" + +He picked up the squash and threw it back over the fence. It landed with a thud. + +"Sorry, mister!" Ben and Lily said. + +They ran back to the garden. They did not want to spin the squash anymore. They decided to play with something else. +Poppy was a pale girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had a big dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. She liked to pretend that she was the mother and the dolls were her children. She would serve them tea and cookies, dress them up, and read them stories. + +One day, she invited her friend Lily to play with her. Lily was a dark girl who liked to run and jump. She did not care much for dolls. She wanted to play outside with the ball and the bike. But Poppy begged her to stay and play with her dolls. Lily agreed, but she was bored. + +Poppy showed her the dollhouse and said, "This is my family. They are very happy and love me. Do you want to serve them tea and cookies with me?" Lily nodded, but she did not like tea and cookies. She liked juice and candy. + +Poppy poured the tea and said, "Be careful, it is hot. Do not spill it on the dolls. They will get hurt." Lily took the cup and said, "Okay, okay." But she did not listen. She drank the tea quickly and said, "Yuck, this is bitter. I do not like it." She threw the cup on the floor and it broke. The tea spilled on the dolls and the rug. + +Poppy gasped and said, "What did you do? You are very bad. You ruined my dolls and my dollhouse. You are not my friend anymore. Go away." Lily shrugged and said, "I do not care. Your dolls are stupid and your dollhouse is boring. I do not want to play with you anymore. Bye." She ran out of the door and left Poppy alone. + +Poppy cried and cried. She tried to clean the mess, but it was too hard. The dolls were wet and stained. The rug was soaked and dirty. The cup was shattered and sharp. She cut her finger and it bled. She wished she had a real friend who would play with her and like her dolls. But she had no one. She was very sad and lonely. The end. +Lila and Tom were playing on the sand near the sea. They liked to make castles and dig holes and look for shells. They were happy and laughed a lot. + +But then a big wave came and washed away their castles and holes and shells. Lila and Tom were very sad and angry. They cried and wept and shouted at the sea. + +"Why did you do that, sea? You are mean and smelly and wet! We don't like you anymore!" they said. + +The sea heard them and felt sorry. It did not mean to hurt them. It just wanted to play with them. It made a soft sound and sent some new shells and stones to the sand. + +"Look, Lila, look, Tom, the sea is sorry. It gave us new things to play with. Maybe it is not so bad after all," said Lila. + +"Maybe you are right, Lila. Maybe the sea is nice and fun and blue. Let's say sorry too and play with it again," said Tom. + +They dried their tears and smiled. They picked up the new shells and stones and made new castles and holes and patterns. They thanked the sea and the sea was happy. They played until the sun went down and then they went home with their mom and dad. +Sara and Ben are friends. They live in a village near the big forest. They like to play outside and explore new things. + +One day, they find a big box in the forest. It is brown and has a red ribbon on it. It looks like a gift. + +"Who do you think this is for?" Sara asks. + +"Maybe it is for us!" Ben says. "Let's open it and see what is inside." + +They pull the ribbon and lift the lid. Inside the box, they see a lot of soft and colorful things. They are scarves, hats, gloves and socks. + +"Wow, these are so nice!" Sara says. "They look warm and cozy." + +"Maybe someone left them here for us to wrap ourselves when it is cold," Ben says. + +They try on the different things and laugh. They look funny and cute. + +They hear a voice behind them. It is an old man with a long beard and a big smile. He is holding a basket. + +"Hello, children," he says. "I see you found my box. I was going to deliver it to the village, but I got lost in the forest. I'm glad you like my gifts. They are for you and the other children in the village. I made them myself with wool from my sheep." + +"Thank you, sir," Sara and Ben say. "You are very kind. We love your gifts. They are perfect for the mild winter." + +They hug the old man and help him carry the basket. They walk with him to the village and share the gifts with the other children. Everyone is happy and grateful. They thank the old man and invite him to stay for some hot chocolate and cookies. + +The old man smiles and nods. He says he is happy to see the children enjoy his gifts. He says he is a friend of Santa Claus and he likes to make children happy. He says he will come back next year with more gifts. + +Sara and Ben are amazed. They think the old man is very special. They say goodbye to him and promise to be good. They wrap themselves with the scarves, hats, gloves and socks and play in the snow. They feel warm and cozy. They are happy. +Ben and Lily like to play on the swing in the park. They take turns to push each other and go high in the air. They feel happy and free when they swing. + +One day, they see a big boy on the swing. He does not share and he swings very fast. He makes loud noises and scares the other kids. Ben and Lily want to swing too, but they are afraid of the big boy. + +They wait and wait, but the big boy does not get off the swing. He swings faster and faster, until he goes too high and the swing breaks. The swing splits in two and the big boy falls to the ground. He cries and runs away. + +Ben and Lily are shocked and sad. They liked the swing and now it is broken. They do not know what to do. + +Then, they see a man with a toolbox. He is the park keeper and he comes to fix the swing. He puts the swing back together and makes it strong and safe. He smiles and tells Ben and Lily they can swing again. + +Ben and Lily are happy and thankful. They hug the park keeper and run to the swing. They take turns to push each other and go high in the air. They feel happy and free when they swing. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a group of ants on the ground. They wanted to get closer and watch them. + +"Look, Ben, the ants are so busy and tiny!" Anna said. + +"Yes, they are. They are harmless, right? They won't bite us?" Ben asked. + +"I don't think so. They are just looking for food. Let's be nice and give them some bread crumbs," Anna said. + +They broke a piece of bread and sprinkled some crumbs near the ants. The ants quickly gathered around the crumbs and carried them to their nest. + +"Wow, they are so strong and smart!" Ben said. + +"They are. They work together and help each other. We can learn from them," Anna said. + +They smiled and watched the ants for a while. Then they heard a loud noise. It was Tom, a boy who liked to bully other kids. He saw Anna and Ben and the ants. + +"Hey, what are you doing with those stupid bugs? They are so boring and ugly. Watch this!" Tom said. + +He kicked the bread crumbs and the ants away. He laughed and stomped on some of the ants. Anna and Ben were shocked and angry. + +"Stop it, Tom! You are mean and cruel! The ants are harmless and they have feelings too!" Anna said. + +"Who cares? They are just bugs. They don't matter. You are silly and weak. I can do whatever I want!" Tom said. + +He tried to kick more ants, but he slipped on a crumb and fell on the ground. He hurt his knee and started to cry. Anna and Ben felt sorry for him, but they also felt he deserved it. + +"See, Tom, you should not hurt others for no reason. You should be kind and respectful. Maybe then you would have more friends and less trouble," Ben said. + +Anna and Ben helped Tom get up and gave him a band-aid. Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He apologized to Anna and Ben and the ants. He learned his lesson and promised to be nicer. + +The end. +Sara and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big jar of honey on the shelf. Sara liked honey very much. She wanted to taste it. + +"Can we have some honey, please?" Sara asked Tom. + +Tom looked at the jar. He was not sure. He knew that honey was sweet, but he also knew that Mom said not to touch the jar. + +"I don't know, Sara. Mom might mind if we take the honey. She said it was for the cake." + +Sara did not listen to Tom. She climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. She opened it and dipped her finger in the honey. She put it in her mouth. + +"Mmm, this is yummy!" Sara said. + +Tom watched Sara. He was curious. He wanted to taste the honey too. He climbed on another chair and took the jar from Sara. He dipped his finger in the honey. He put it in his mouth. + +But Tom did not like the honey. He made a face. He spit out the honey. + +"Yuck, this is icky!" Tom said. + +Sara and Tom were confused. They did not understand why they liked the honey differently. They looked at each other. + +"Why do you like the honey, Sara?" Tom asked. + +"Why do you not like the honey, Tom?" Sara asked. + +They did not have an answer. They shrugged their shoulders. + +Just then, Mom came into the kitchen. She saw Sara and Tom with the jar of honey. She saw the honey on their fingers and faces. She was not happy. + +"Sara and Tom, what are you doing?" Mom asked. + +Sara and Tom were scared. They knew they did something wrong. They did not know what to say. + +They put the jar back on the shelf. They got off the chairs. They ran to their room. + +They learned a lesson. They learned that honey has different tastes for different people. They also learned that they should mind Mom and not touch the jar. +Lily liked to knit with wool. She had many colors of wool and many needles. She made hats and scarves and mittens for her family and friends. She was very good at knitting. + +One day, she found a new ball of wool in her basket. It was white and soft and fluffy. She wanted to knit something with it. She took her needles and started to knit. But the wool was very strange. It was not smooth and even. It was lumpy and bumpy and sticky. It made her needles get stuck and her fingers get dirty. + +Lily tried to knit, but it was too hard. She got angry and frustrated. She said, "I quit! I don't like this wool. It is bad wool. I want to knit with good wool." She threw the ball of wool on the floor and stomped away. + +But the ball of wool was not just wool. It was a baby sheep. It had escaped from the farm and wandered into Lily's basket. It was scared and lonely and hungry. It wanted to find its mother and its friends. It heard Lily's voice and saw her needles. It thought she was trying to hurt it. It said, "Baa! Baa! Please don't quit. Please don't be mad. Please be my friend. I am not bad wool. I am a good sheep." + +Lily heard the baa and turned around. She saw the ball of wool move and talk. She was very surprised. She realized it was a baby sheep. She felt sorry for it. She said, "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know you were a sheep. You are not bad wool. You are a good sheep. You are very cute and fluffy. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The baby sheep nodded and smiled. It said, "Yes, please. I want to be your friend. You are very nice and kind. Can you help me find my mother and my friends?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, of course. I will help you find your mother and your friends. Come with me. We will go to the farm and look for them." She picked up the baby sheep and hugged it. It was warm and soft and enormous. She liked it very much. She said, "You are my new friend. I will call you Wooly." + +Wooly baaed and hugged her back. He said, "You are my new friend. I will call you Lily." + +They walked out of the house and went to the farm. They found Wooly's mother and friends. They were very happy to see him. They thanked Lily for helping him. Lily gave Wooly a kiss and said goodbye. She said, "I'm glad I met you, Wooly. You are a very special sheep. I hope you will be happy and safe. Maybe I will see you again someday." + +Wooly gave Lily a kiss and said goodbye. He said, "I'm glad I met you, Lily. You are a very special girl. I hope you will be happy and creative. Maybe you will knit something for me someday." + +They waved to each other and parted ways. They never forgot each other. They were friends forever. +Anna and Ben were twins who shared a room and a big mattress. They liked to play games on the mattress, like jumping, rolling and pretending to be animals. But sometimes they fought over the mattress and who got more space. + +One day, Anna wanted to imagine that she was a princess and the mattress was her castle. She put a blanket over the mattress and said, "This is my castle and I am the princess. You can't come in, Ben. Go away!" + +Ben was angry and said, "That's not fair, Anna. You are selfish. The mattress is for both of us. I want to imagine that I am a pirate and the mattress is my ship. Let me in or I will make you walk the plank!" + +Anna and Ben started to pull and push the blanket and the mattress. They shouted and cried and made a big mess. Their mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw the twins fighting and the mattress and the blanket on the floor. + +She said, "Anna and Ben, what are you doing? Why are you fighting over the mattress? You should share and play nicely. The mattress is big enough for both of you to imagine whatever you want. You can take turns or play together. But you can't be selfish and rude to each other. That's not how twins should behave." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry and said, "We're sorry, mom. We were selfish and rude. We didn't mean to fight. We just wanted to imagine different things." + +Mom said, "I understand, but you have to respect each other's feelings and wishes. Why don't you try to imagine something that you both like and can play together? Maybe you can be princess and pirate friends who go on adventures on the mattress. Or maybe you can be animals who live in the same forest on the mattress. Or maybe you can be astronauts who explore the stars on the mattress. There are so many things you can imagine if you use your creativity and cooperation." + +Anna and Ben liked mom's ideas and said, "Thank you, mom. That sounds fun. We will try to imagine something together and share the mattress. We love you, mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Anna and Ben. Now have fun and be careful on the mattress. And don't forget to clean up when you're done." + +Anna and Ben hugged mom and said, "OK, mom. We will." Then they went back to the mattress and started to imagine together. They had a lot of fun and didn't fight anymore. They learned to share and play nicely on the mattress. +Tom and Anna went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. They were very happy and excited. + +Then they came to the elephant house. There were two big elephants inside. One was gray and the other was brown. They had long trunks and big ears. Tom and Anna wanted to touch them. + +"Can we go closer, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Only if you are careful and quiet," mom said. "Elephants are gentle, but they can be scared or angry." + +Tom and Anna nodded and followed mom to the fence. They reached out their hands and stroked the gray elephant's trunk. It felt rough and warm. The elephant made a low sound and waved its trunk. + +"Hello, elephant," Anna said. "You are very nice." + +The brown elephant saw them and walked over. It wanted to say hello too. But it was clumsy and bumped into the fence. The fence made a loud noise and shook. Tom and Anna were startled and jumped back. + +"Oops, sorry, elephant," Tom said. "You are very big." + +The brown elephant felt sorry too. It lowered its head and touched the fence with its trunk. It wanted to show that it was friendly and not mean. + +Mom smiled and hugged Tom and Anna. "It's okay, kids," she said. "The elephant didn't mean to strike the fence. It was just curious. Let's say goodbye and go see the other animals." + +Tom and Anna waved to the elephants and said goodbye. They left the elephant house and went to the next one. It was the penguin house. It was cold and empty. There were no penguins inside. + +"Where are the penguins, mom?" Anna asked. + +Mom looked at a sign on the wall. It said: "The penguins are out for lunch. They will be back soon." + +Tom and Anna laughed. They thought that was funny. They decided to wait for the penguins to come back. They wanted to see them swim and slide. They hoped the penguins would be as nice as the elephants. +Lily was hungry. She wanted some milk and cookies. She went to the kitchen and opened the fridge. But there was no milk. Only a white carton with a red X on it. + +Lily was sad. She asked her mom, "Where is the milk, mom?" + +Her mom said, "Sorry, Lily. The milk is bad. It smells yucky. We have to throw it away." + +Lily did not like that. She loved milk. She said, "But I want milk, mom. Please, please, please." + +Her mom said, "I know, Lily. But we don't have any more milk. How about some juice or water?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not want juice or water. She wanted milk. She had an idea. She said, "I will find some milk, mom. I will go to the store." + +Her mom said, "No, Lily. You can't go to the store by yourself. It's too far and too dangerous. You have to stay here with me." + +Lily did not listen. She was stubborn. She put on her shoes and coat. She grabbed her piggy bank. She sneaked out of the door. She thought, "I will find some milk. I will be back soon." + +But Lily did not know the way to the store. She got lost. She saw many cars and people and noises. She was scared. She did not see any milk. She cried, "Mom, mom, where are you?" + +A nice lady saw Lily crying. She asked, "What's wrong, little girl? Are you lost?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "I want milk. I want my mom." + +The lady said, "Don't worry, sweetie. I will help you. What's your name? Where do you live?" + +Lily told the lady her name and address. The lady said, "Come with me. I will take you home. And I have some milk for you. It's in my car. It's white and cold and good." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, lady. You are very nice." + +The lady said, "You're welcome, Lily. But next time, don't go to the store by yourself. It's not safe. Always ask your mom first." + +Lily said, "Okay, lady. I will. I'm sorry, mom." + +The lady drove Lily home. She gave her some milk and cookies. She rang the doorbell. Lily's mom opened the door. She was very worried. She hugged Lily. She said, "Lily, where have you been? I was so scared. Don't ever do that again." + +Lily said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted some milk. But I got lost. The lady helped me. She gave me some milk." + +Lily's mom thanked the lady. She said, "You are very kind. Thank you for bringing Lily home. And thank you for the milk." + +The lady said, "You're welcome. I'm glad Lily is safe. She is a brave and smart girl. But she needs to be careful." + +Lily's mom said, "You're right. She does. Lily, say thank you to the lady." + +Lily said, "Thank you, lady. You are my friend." + +The lady said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are my friend too. Bye bye." + +Lily said, "Bye bye." + +Lily and her mom went inside. They drank some milk and ate some cookies. They cuddled on the couch. They watched a movie. Lily was happy. She said, "I love you, mom." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. But they do not like to eat dinner. They always say, "No, thank you. We are not hungry." + +One day, Mom makes a big dinner. She says, "I have a surprise for you. Guess what is in this pot." Anna and Ben look at the pot. They see steam and smell something good. They are curious. + +Mom says, "If you eat your dinner, you can see what is in the pot. It is something sweet and yummy." Anna and Ben think for a moment. They decide to try the dinner. They eat some rice and beans and salad. They say, "This is not bad. It is good." + +Mom smiles and says, "You are good eaters. Now you can have the surprise." She opens the pot and shows them a big cake. It has chocolate and cream and cherries. Anna and Ben are happy. They say, "Wow! Thank you, Mom. This is the best surprise ever." + +Mom says, "You are welcome. I am happy that you ate your dinner. Eating dinner is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy. And sometimes, it can also lead to a nice surprise." + +The moral of the story is: Eating dinner is good for you and can also be fun. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and run in the park. But today it is cold outside. The sky is gray and the wind is strong. Mom says they have to stay inside and wear warm clothes. + +Ben and Lily are bored. They do not want to read books or draw pictures. They want to go out and have fun. They start to make noise and mess in the living room. They throw pillows and kick balls. Mom is not happy. She says they have to stop and listen. + +"Ben and Lily, you are too loud and naughty. You need to calm down and take a nap. It is good for you to rest when it is cold. You will feel better and have more energy later. Go to your room and lie down on your beds. I will come and check on you soon." + +Ben and Lily do not want to take a nap. They think it is boring and silly. They go to their room and pretend to sleep. But they are not sleepy at all. They whisper and giggle and make faces. They think Mom will not know. + +But Mom knows. She hears them and comes to their room. She sees them and shakes her head. She says they have to be quiet and close their eyes. She says she will tell them a story if they listen. She says it is a story about a big bear and a little mouse. + +Ben and Lily like stories. They like animals. They want to hear about the bear and the mouse. They stop whispering and giggling and making faces. They lie down on their beds and look at Mom. They say they will listen. + +Mom smiles and sits on a chair. She starts to tell them the story. She uses her voice to make sounds and gestures to make pictures. Ben and Lily listen and watch. They forget about the cold and the noise and the mess. They feel warm and cozy and happy. They start to yawn and blink. They fall asleep. Mom kisses them and covers them with blankets. She says they are good and sweet. She says she loves them. She leaves the room and closes the door. +Lily and Ben liked to play with the old books in the attic. They were very heavy and had many pictures and words. They liked to pretend they were stories about kings and queens and dragons and fairies. + +One day, they found a book that was different from the others. It was very big and had a shiny cover. It said "History" on the front. Lily wanted to open it and see what was inside. Ben said no, it was too heavy and they might break it. He said it was Mommy's book and she would be angry if they touched it. + +But Lily did not listen. She said she wanted to see the history. She pulled the book from the shelf and tried to open it. But the book was too heavy for her and it slipped from her hands. It fell on the floor with a loud bang. It made a big hole in the floor and dust flew everywhere. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They heard Mommy coming up the stairs. She sounded angry. She said "What was that noise? What have you done?" She saw the book and the hole and the dust. She was very angry. She said "This book is very important. It reminds me of Daddy. He gave it to me before he went away. He loved history. He never came back. You broke his book. You broke my heart." + +Lily and Ben felt very bad. They said they were sorry. They said they did not know. They said they loved Mommy and Daddy. But Mommy did not hug them. She did not say it was okay. She took the book and left them in the attic. She said she did not want to see them. She said they were bad children. + +Lily and Ben cried. They wished they had not played with the book. They wished they had listened to Ben. They wished they could make Mommy happy. They wished Daddy would come back. But he never did. And Mommy never smiled again. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the carpet. They pretended they were racing drivers and made loud noises with their mouths. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm going to win!" Ben said. + +"No, I'm faster, watch out!" Lily said. + +They did not see the cord that was on the floor. It was from the lamp that Mom had plugged in. She had told them to be careful and not to trip on it, but they forgot. + +Lily was about to cross the finish line with her red car when she stepped on the cord. She lost her balance and fell down. The lamp also fell and broke. The light went out and the room was dark. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. + +"Uh-oh, Mom is going to be mad!" Ben said. + +They heard Mom's footsteps on the stairs. She had heard the crash and the cry. She was coming to see what happened. + +They knew they were in trouble. They wished they had listened to Mom. They wished they had not played with the cord. They wished they had a perfect day. +Sara and Tom are playing in the attic. They find a big box full of old toys and books. Sara opens the box and sees a shiny doll with a pink dress. She picks up the doll and hugs it. + +"Look, Tom, I found a pretty doll! She is mine now!" Sara says. + +Tom looks at the doll and sees that it is covered with dust. He sneezes and rubs his nose. + +"Achoo! Sara, that doll is dirty. She has dust all over her. You need to wash her before you play with her." Tom says. + +Sara frowns and holds the doll tighter. + +"No, Tom, she is not dirty. She is just old. She does not need a wash. She needs a friend. And I am her friend." Sara says. + +Tom shakes his head and reaches for the doll. + +"Sara, give me the doll. I will wash her for you. She will look nicer and smell better. You will like her more." Tom says. + +Sara and Tom start to pull the doll from each other. They both want the doll. They both yell and cry. + +"Mine! Mine! Mine!" Sara and Tom say. + +Their mom hears the noise and comes to the attic. She sees Sara and Tom fighting over the doll. She is not happy. + +"Sara, Tom, stop it! What are you doing? Why are you fighting over a doll?" Mom says. + +Sara and Tom stop and look at mom. They are scared and sorry. + +"Mom, we found a doll in the box. Sara wants to keep her, but she is dusty. I want to wash her, but Sara does not let me." Tom says. + +"Mom, I love the doll. She is pretty and shiny. Tom wants to take her away from me. He does not understand." Sara says. + +Mom sighs and sits down with Sara and Tom. She takes the doll and looks at her. + +"This is a very old doll. She belonged to your grandma when she was a little girl. She is very special. She has a name. Her name is Rose." Mom says. + +Sara and Tom gasp and look at the doll with wonder. + +"Rose? She has a name? She is grandma's doll?" Sara and Tom say. + +Mom nods and smiles. + +"Yes, Rose is grandma's doll. She gave her to me when I was a little girl. And now I give her to you. You can both play with her and share her. But you need to be gentle and calm with her. She is old and fragile. She does not like dust and noise. She likes love and care." Mom says. + +Sara and Tom nod and smile. + +"Okay, mom. We will be gentle and calm with Rose. We will love her and care for her. We will share her and be friends." Sara and Tom say. + +Mom hugs Sara and Tom and gives them the doll. + +"Good. I am proud of you. Now, why don't you go and wash Rose together? She will be happy to have a bath. And then you can dress her and comb her hair. She will look beautiful. And then you can read her a story from the books in the box. She will like that." Mom says. + +Sara and Tom agree and take Rose to the bathroom. They wash her and dry her. They dress her and comb her hair. They read her a story from the books in the box. They are happy and calm. Rose is happy and calm. Mom is happy and calm. They all have a good time in the attic. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bird in a tree. The bird has a long neck and a red head. It is a flamingo. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Sara says. "It is so pretty and pink!" + +"I want to touch it!" Tom says. He runs to the tree and tries to climb it. + +"Tom, be careful!" Sara says. "The bird may not like it!" + +But Tom does not listen. He reaches the bird and pulls its wing. The bird makes a loud noise and pecks Tom's hand. Tom cries and falls from the tree. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom says. "The bird bit me!" + +Sara runs to Tom and hugs him. She sees blood on his hand. She is nervous and scared. + +"Tom, I'm sorry!" Sara says. "Are you okay?" + +Tom sniffles and nods. He is hurt and sad. + +"Let's go to the nurse," Sara says. "She will make your hand better." + +They walk to the nurse's office. The nurse cleans Tom's hand and puts a band-aid on it. She gives Tom a lollipop and Sara a sticker. + +"Next time, don't pull the bird's wing," the nurse says. "The bird was scared and angry. You have to be gentle and respectful with animals." + +Tom and Sara nod. They say thank you and sorry to the nurse. They learn their lesson. They go back to the park and play with other animals. They are careful and kind. They are still friends. +One day, a little rabbit was playing in the field. He liked to bounce on the grass and the flowers. He was very happy and fast. + +But he did not see the farmer who was working nearby. The farmer had a big hat and a big dog. The farmer did not like rabbits who ate his crops. He wanted to catch the rabbit and scare him away. + +The farmer saw the rabbit and shouted, "Hey, you! Stop eating my carrots! Go away or I will send my dog after you!" The dog barked and ran towards the rabbit. + +The rabbit was very scared. He did not want to be caught by the dog. He bounced as fast as he could. He bounced over the fence and into the woods. He bounced until he was safe and far away from the farmer and the dog. + +He found his family and told them what happened. They hugged him and said, "We are glad you are okay. You are very brave and smart. But be careful next time. Do not go near the farmer and his dog. They are not nice to rabbits." The rabbit nodded and said, "I will. Thank you for loving me." He was happy to be with his family. He bounced with them and forgot his fear. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the forest. They pretend to be hunters and look for animals. They make spears from sticks and stones. They are careful not to hurt themselves or the trees. + +One day, they see a big rabbit. It has soft fur and long ears. Tom and Sam want to catch it. They prepare their spears and sneak behind a bush. They whisper to each other. + +"Are you ready, Sam?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, Tom. Let's go!" Sam answers. + +They jump out of the bush and throw their spears at the rabbit. But the rabbit is fast and smart. It dodges the spears and runs away. Tom and Sam chase after it, but they cannot catch it. They lose sight of it in the tall grass. + +They are sad and tired. They sit on the ground and look at their spears. They are broken and bent. They sigh and hug each other. + +"It's okay, Tom. We tried our best," Sam says. + +"Yes, Sam. We did. Maybe next time we will catch it," Tom says. + +They smile and walk back to their home. They tell their mom and dad about their adventure. They are proud of themselves. They are brave hunters. +Anna loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress, and a brilliant smile. Anna liked to brush Lily's hair, dress her up, and pretend they were going on adventures. + +One day, Anna and Lily went to the park with Mommy. They played on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. Anna was very happy. She shared her snacks with Lily and gave her a hug. But then, something bad happened. A big boy came and snatched Lily from Anna's arms. He ran away with her, laughing. + +Anna was very sad. She cried and cried. She wanted Lily back. Mommy tried to comfort her, but Anna did not stop crying. She felt like her heart was broken. She suffered a lot. + +Mommy chased the big boy and caught him. She scolded him and took Lily back. She brought her to Anna and wiped her tears with a towel. She checked Lily for any damage and kissed her. She said, "I'm sorry, Anna. That was very mean of him. Are you okay?" + +Anna hugged Lily and smiled. She was so happy to have her back. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. You are the best. I love you and Lily." She kissed them both. She felt better. She did not suffer anymore. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys on the floor. They had cars, dolls, blocks and books. They liked to make noises and stories with their toys. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast!" Max said. + +"Beep, beep, my doll is driving too!" Lily said. + +They zoomed their toys around the floor, having fun. + +Then, Mom came in and said, "Kids, it's time for lunch. Please put your toys away and come to the table." + +Lily and Max nodded and started to pick up their toys. But Max saw a toy that he liked. It was a red car with big wheels. He grabbed it and said, "This is mine!" + +Lily frowned and said, "No, it's not! It's mine! I got it for my birthday!" + +Max shook his head and said, "No, it's mine! I like it more!" + +They both pulled the car, trying to take it from each other. The car was rough and hard. It hurt their hands. + +Mom heard them and came back. She saw them fighting over the car. She said, "Stop, stop, what are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +Lily and Max both said, "It's mine! It's mine!" + +Mom looked at the car and said, "This car does not belong to either of you. It belongs to Sam, your cousin. He left it here last week when he came to visit. You can play with it, but you have to share it. And you have to be gentle with it. It's not nice to fight over toys." + +Lily and Max felt ashamed. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Sam." + +Mom smiled and said, "It's okay. I know you like the car. But you have to remember that some things are not yours. They belong to other people. And you have to respect that. Now, can you put the car away and come to the table?" + +Lily and Max nodded and said, "Yes, Mom." + +They put the car away and went to the table. They ate their lunch and said, "Thank you, Mom." + +Mom said, "You're welcome, kids. I love you." + +Lily and Max said, "We love you too, Mom." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, towers, cars and animals with the blocks. + +One day, they want to make a big castle with the blocks. They work together and use many blocks. They make walls, doors, windows and a flag. They are happy with their castle. + +But then, they have a problem. They only have one square block left. They both want to use it for the roof of the castle. They start to argue. + +"I saw it first!" Anna says. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. "I need it more!" + +They pull the square block from each other. They are angry and sad. + +Then, they hear a voice. It is their teacher, Mrs. Lee. She comes to see what is wrong. + +"Why are you fighting?" she asks. "You are friends. You should share and be kind." + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. They know their teacher is right. + +They decide to yield the square block to each other. They take turns to put it on the roof of the castle. They say sorry and hug. They are loyal friends again. + +They finish their castle and show it to their teacher. She smiles and praises them. + +"Good job, Anna and Ben!" she says. "You have made a beautiful castle and learned a valuable lesson. You have shown that you can yield, share and be loyal. I am proud of you!" +Lily was a girl who loved to sail. She had a small boat that she made with her dad. She painted it blue and white and put a red flag on it. She liked to take her boat to the pond and sail it on the water. + +One day, she met another girl at the pond. Her name was Anna and she had a big boat that she bought from the store. It was shiny and had a motor and a horn. Anna looked at Lily's boat and said, "Your boat is ugly and slow. My boat is better and faster. You should get a new boat like mine." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She said, "My boat is not ugly and slow. It is pretty and smooth. I made it with my dad and I love it. Your boat is loud and rude. You should be nice to other boats and people." + +Anna did not listen. She turned on her motor and horn and sailed her boat around the pond. She made big waves and splashed Lily's boat. She laughed and said, "See? My boat is the best. Your boat is nothing." + +Lily tried to sail her boat away from Anna, but the waves were too strong. Her boat tipped over and sank in the water. Lily cried and shouted, "Help! My boat! My boat!" + +Anna saw what happened and felt sorry. She realized that she was mean and wrong. She sailed her boat to Lily and said, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I was bad. I will help you get your boat back. Please forgive me." + +Lily was scared and sad, but she was also kind. She said, "Thank you. Thank you. I forgive you. But please be nice from now on. Boats are not better or worse. They are different and fun. We can share and play together." + +Anna nodded and smiled. She helped Lily get her boat back and dried it with a towel. They both sailed their boats on the pond and had fun. They became friends and learned to respect and appreciate each other's boats. They also learned that sailing is more fun when you are kind and share. +Lily was a little girl who liked to help her mom in the garden. She liked to dig and water and watch the plants grow. One day, her mom gave her a special job. She asked her to teach her little brother Max how to plant carrots. + +"Carrots are good for you, Max. They make your eyes bright and your teeth strong. And they are yummy too!" Lily said as she showed him how to make a hole in the soil and put a seed in it. + +"I don't like carrots. They are orange and boring. I like candy. Candy is sweet and colorful." Max said and made a face. + +Lily sighed. She knew Max was picky and stubborn. But she wanted to be a good sister and a good teacher. She thought of a way to make him interested. + +"Did you know, Max, that carrots have a secret? They have a root that grows under the ground. And the root is the part that we eat. It is like a treasure that we have to find." Lily said and smiled. + +"Really? A root? A treasure? That sounds fun!" Max said and his eyes lit up. He liked to find things and play with them. + +"Yes, really. Come on, let's plant some seeds and then we can dig them up when they are ready. But you have to be patient and careful. The root is delicate and needs time and water to grow." Lily said and took his hand. + +They planted some seeds together and watered them. Then they waited for a few weeks. Every day, they checked on their carrots and saw the green leaves poking out of the soil. They were excited to see what the root looked like. + +One sunny day, their mom said they could harvest their carrots. They ran to the garden and grabbed their shovels. They dug up their carrots and saw the orange roots. They were long and fat and smooth. They looked like fingers. + +"Wow, look at our carrots! They are so big and pretty!" Lily said and clapped her hands. + +"They are amazing! Can I touch them? Can I eat them?" Max said and reached for them. + +"Of course you can. But first, we have to wash them and peel them. And then we can make a salad or a soup or a cake with them. Mom can help us." Lily said and led him to the kitchen. + +They washed and peeled their carrots and gave them to their mom. She chopped some of them and put them in a pot with water and salt and pepper and some other things. She said she was making a spicy carrot soup. She grated some of them and mixed them with flour and sugar and eggs and some other things. She said she was making a carrot cake. She sliced some of them and put them in a bowl with lettuce and tomatoes and cheese and some other things. She said she was making a carrot salad. + +They set the table and waited for the soup and the cake to be ready. They smelled the soup and the cake and they smelled good. They tasted the soup and the cake and they tasted good. They ate the salad and they ate good. They were happy and full. + +"Thank you, Lily, for teaching me how to plant carrots. They are not boring. They are fun and yummy. And they have a root that is a treasure." Max said and hugged her. + +"You're welcome, Max. I'm glad you like carrots now. And I'm proud of you for trying something new. And you know what? You taught me something too. You taught me how to be a good sister and a good teacher. And that is a treasure too." Lily said and hugged him back. + +Their mom smiled and kissed them. She was proud of them too. She said they learned a valuable lesson. She said they learned that gardening is fun and rewarding, that carrots are good and versatile, and that teaching and learning are gifts that we can share. She said they learned that sometimes, the best things are hidden under the ground, like the root of a carrot. And sometimes, the best things are hidden in our hearts, like the love of a family. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and talk to each other. One day, they find a big spoon in the kitchen. They think it is fun to use the spoon as a microphone. + +"Hello, hello, this is Sara," Sara says, holding the spoon to her mouth. "I am a singer and I sing songs. Do you want to hear my song?" + +"Yes, yes, I do," Ben says, clapping his hands. "You are a good singer, Sara. Sing for me, please." + +Sara sings a song she made up. She sings about the sun, the moon, the stars, and the spoon. Ben listens and smiles. He likes Sara's song. + +When Sara finishes, she gives the spoon to Ben. "Now it is your turn, Ben," she says. "You are a talker and you talk stories. Do you have a story for me?" + +"Yes, yes, I do," Ben says, taking the spoon. "I am a talker and I talk stories. I have a story for you. It is about a messy cat and a clean dog. Do you want to hear my story?" + +"Yes, yes, I do," Sara says, nodding her head. "You are a good talker, Ben. Tell me your story, please." + +Ben tells a story he made up. He tells about a messy cat who likes to roll in the mud and a clean dog who likes to wash in the water. Sara listens and laughs. She likes Ben's story. + +They have fun with the spoon until their mom comes. She sees them with the spoon and smiles. She is happy they are playing and talking nicely. But she also sees the mess they made. They spilled some juice and dropped some cookies on the floor. + +"Uh-oh, Sara and Ben," mom says. "You are messy kids. You need to clean up this mess. Can you help me, please?" + +"Yes, yes, we can," Sara and Ben say. They put the spoon back in the drawer and pick up the juice and the cookies. They help mom clean up the mess. They are good kids. They hug mom and say, "We love you, mom." + +"I love you too, Sara and Ben," mom says. "You are my sweet kids. Now, let's have some lunch. Do you want some soup?" + +"Yes, yes, we do," Sara and Ben say. They sit at the table and eat their soup. They use small spoons, not big spoons. They are careful not to spill or drop anything. They are not messy anymore. They are happy. +Lily liked to help her grandma in the kitchen. Grandma wore a blue apron with flowers on it. Lily had a pink apron with stars on it. They made cookies and cakes and pies for the family. + +One day, a new boy came to visit. His name was Sam. He was deaf, so he could not hear what Lily and Grandma said. He used his hands to talk. Lily did not know how to talk with her hands. She felt shy and scared. + +Grandma smiled and gave Sam a cookie. She pointed to her mouth and said "yum". Sam smiled and nodded. He pointed to his ear and shook his head. He made a sign with his hand that looked like a letter I. He pointed to himself and said "Sam". + +Grandma nodded and made the same sign. She pointed to herself and said "Grandma". She pointed to Lily and said "Lily". She made a sign that looked like a letter L. She touched Lily's shoulder and said "Lily". + +Lily smiled and made the same sign. She pointed to herself and said "Lily". She pointed to Sam and said "Sam". She made a sign that looked like a letter S. She touched Sam's shoulder and said "Sam". + +Sam smiled and nodded. He gave Lily a thumbs up. He pointed to the cookies and said "yum". He pointed to the aprons and said "pretty". He pointed to Grandma and Lily and said "friends". + +Lily and Sam became friends. They played and laughed and ate cookies. They learned how to talk with their hands and their mouths. Grandma was happy to see them. She said "You are very kind and smart. You can be friends with anyone, no matter how they talk. That is a good thing to do." +One day, a little monkey was hungry and wanted to find some fruit. He saw a big tree with many bananas, but it was near the river where the crocodiles lived. He was afraid of the crocodiles, but he wanted the bananas very much. + +He looked around and saw that the crocodiles were sleeping on the bank. He thought they were too slow to catch him. He ran to the tree and climbed up. He picked a bunch of bananas and peeled one. He put it in his mouth and tasted it. It was sweet and yummy. + +He was so happy that he forgot to be careful. He threw the peel down and made a loud noise. The crocodiles woke up and saw him. They opened their big mouths and showed their sharp teeth. They wanted to taste the monkey. + +The monkey was scared and tried to run away. But he was too greedy and held on to the bunch of bananas. They were heavy and made him slow. The crocodiles ran after him and caught him. They dragged him to the river and ate him. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be greedy and careless, or you may lose everything. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with rods. Rods are long and thin. They can make shapes with rods. They can make a house, a car, a boat, or anything they want. + +One day, Tim and Sam find a big rod. It is shiny and red. They both want to play with it. They both say, "It is mine!" They pull the rod from each other. They are not happy. They are angry. + +Mom sees them. She says, "Stop! You are not being nice. You are being rude. You have to share the rod. You have to take turns. You have to request the rod politely." + +Tim and Sam look at Mom. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, friend." They hug each other. They decide to share the rod. They request the rod politely. They say, "Please, can I have the rod?" and "Thank you, you can have the rod." They make shapes with the rod. They make a house, a car, a boat, and anything they want. They are happy. They are polite. Mom is proud of them. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big dog with a red ball. The dog was barking and jumping. Lily and Ben wanted to pet the dog and play with the ball. + +They ran to the dog and said, "Hi, dog! Can we play with you?" The dog seemed happy to see them. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. He gave them the ball and they threw it for him. The dog ran after the ball and brought it back. + +They played for a long time. They had fun. But then they heard a loud whistle. It was the dog's owner. He was looking for the dog. He saw them and called, "Rex, come here! We have to go home!" + +The dog heard his name and ran to his owner. He dropped the ball and barked. Lily and Ben followed him. They said, "Bye, Rex! Thank you for playing with us!" The owner smiled and said, "You're welcome. Rex likes to make new friends. Maybe we'll see you again." + +The owner put a leash on the dog and walked away. Lily and Ben waved goodbye. They felt sad. They liked Rex. He was a good dog. They picked up the ball and looked at it. They wished they could play with Rex again. They missed him. They decided to keep the ball as a memory of him. They hoped he would remember them too. They hugged the ball and each other. They were still sad, but they had each other. They were friends. +Lily was a nosy girl who liked to join everything. She joined the dance class, the soccer team, the art club and the choir. She wanted to learn and have fun with her friends. + +One day, she saw a new poster on the wall. It said: "Join the magic show! Learn amazing tricks and surprise your family and friends! Sign up today!" Lily loved magic. She wanted to join the magic show. + +She ran to the sign-up sheet and wrote her name. She was very excited. She wondered what kind of tricks she would learn. Maybe she could make a rabbit appear, or a flower, or a coin. + +The next day, she went to the magic show. There were many other kids who wanted to join too. They all sat in a circle and waited for the teacher. The teacher was a tall man with a long beard and a hat. He smiled and said: "Hello, everyone! Welcome to the magic show! I'm Mr. Magic, and I'm going to teach you some amazing tricks. Are you ready?" + +"Yes!" the kids shouted. + +"Good. Then let's begin. The first trick is very simple, but very fun. You need a piece of paper and a pencil. Watch me." Mr. Magic took a piece of paper and a pencil and drew a star on it. Then he folded the paper and said: "Abracadabra!" He opened the paper and showed it to the kids. The star was gone. There was only a blank paper. + +"Wow!" the kids said. + +"How did you do that?" Lily asked. She was very nosy. She wanted to know the secret. + +"Ah, that's the magic, my dear. You have to say the magic word and believe in yourself. Then anything can happen. Do you want to try?" Mr. Magic said. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily said. She took a piece of paper and a pencil and drew a heart on it. Then she folded the paper and said: "Abracadabra!" She opened the paper and showed it to the kids. The heart was still there. + +"Oh, no. It didn't work." Lily said. She was sad. + +"Don't worry, Lily. It's okay. Sometimes magic takes time and practice. You have to keep trying and have fun. That's the most important thing. Do you want to join me for the next trick?" Mr. Magic said. + +"Yes, please. I want to join you. I want to learn more magic." Lily said. She smiled and followed Mr. Magic to the next trick. She was happy. She liked to join the magic show. +Tom and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw many animals there. They saw ducks, rabbits, squirrels and birds. They liked to watch them and feed them. + +But Tom wanted to see a deer. He had seen a deer in a book and thought it was very pretty. He asked Mom, "Where are the deer, Mom? Can we see them?" + +Mom said, "The deer live in the woods, Tom. They are shy and do not like people. We have to be very quiet and careful if we want to see them." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They followed Mom to the edge of the park, where the woods began. They walked slowly and softly. They looked around for the deer. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise. It was a deer! It was brown and white and had big horns. It was stuck in a fence. It was trying to get out, but it could not. It was struggling. + +"Oh no, the deer is in trouble!" Lily said. + +"Mom, can we help the deer?" Tom asked. + +Mom said, "Yes, we can. But we have to be gentle and calm. The deer is scared and might hurt us if we frighten it." + +Mom took out a pair of scissors from her bag. She went to the fence and cut the wire that was holding the deer. The deer was free. It looked at Mom with its big eyes. It seemed to say thank you. + +Then it ran away into the woods. It was fast and graceful. + +Tom and Lily clapped their hands. They were happy for the deer. + +Mom said, "You did a good thing, Tom and Lily. You helped the deer. The deer is very fancy, but it belongs in the woods, not in the fence." + +Tom and Lily agreed. They hugged Mom and said, "We love you, Mom. And we love the deer, too." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. They have a big bell in the garden. They take turns to ring the bell. The bell makes a loud sound. They laugh and clap. + +One day, the sun is very hot. Lily and Ben feel thirsty. They want to drink some water. They go to the kitchen. They see a glass on the table. The glass is full of water. They want to share the water. + +Lily says, "I will hold the glass. You drink first." She is careful. She does not want to spill the water. She gives the glass to Ben. Ben drinks some water. He says, "Thank you, Lily. Now you drink." He is careful. He does not want to drop the glass. He gives the glass back to Lily. Lily drinks some water. She says, "Thank you, Ben. That was good." + +They are happy. They have water. They go back to the garden. They ring the bell again. The bell makes a loud sound. They laugh and clap. The sun smiles. +One day, a little girl named Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw a big tree with many green and yellow pears on it. She wanted to pick one and eat it, but her mom said no. She said the pears were not ripe yet, and they were fragile. If Anna touched them, they might fall and break. + +Anna was sad, but she listened to her mom. She played with her ball and her doll instead. She had fun, but she still looked at the pears sometimes. She wondered how they tasted. + +The next day, it was very cold. Anna and her mom went to the park again. Anna saw the same tree, but the pears were different. They were white and shiny, like ice. Anna was curious. She asked her mom what happened to the pears. Her mom said they froze. The cold air made them hard and cold, like ice. + +Anna wanted to touch them, but her mom said no. She said the pears were still fragile. If Anna touched them, they might fall and break. And they might hurt her fingers, too. + +Anna was sad, but she listened to her mom. She played with her ball and her doll instead. She had fun, but she still looked at the pears sometimes. She wondered how they felt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and had a big garden where she grew many kinds of them. One day, Lily saw a beautiful rose that was different from all the others. It had bright pink petals and a sweet smell. + +Lily wanted to keep the rose forever, so she decided to attach it to her dress. She took a piece of string and carefully tied the rose to her dress. Now, wherever she went, the rose went with her. + +Lily was so happy to have the special rose with her all the time. She showed it to all her friends and they thought it was very pretty too. From that day on, Lily always looked for different kinds of flowers to attach to her dress. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat some yummy cookies. But she didn't have any cookies. So, she asked her mom to make some cookies for her. Her mom said, "Okay, but we need some glue to make the cookies stick together." + +Lily didn't know what glue was, so her mom showed her a bottle of glue. It was a sticky liquid that could hold things together. Lily was very interested in the glue and wanted to play with it. But her mom said, "No, glue is not a toy. It's only for grown-ups to use." + +Lily started to frown because she couldn't play with the glue. But then her mom brought out some freshly baked cookies. Lily's frown turned into a big smile as she ate the delicious cookies. She was no longer hungry and was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a brave firefighter named Sam. He wore a red and black uniform that made him look very cool. One day, Sam got hurt while trying to put out a big fire. His arm was hurting so much that he couldn't move it. + +Sam's friend, a kind nurse named Lily, saw that he was hurt and asked him what happened. Sam told her about the fire and how he got hurt. Lily said, "Don't worry, Sam. I'll heal your arm with some medicine." + +Sam couldn't believe it! He thought that was incredible. Lily put some medicine on Sam's arm and it started to feel better. "Wow, Lily! You're amazing!" said Sam. + +"Thanks, Sam. I'm just doing my job," said Lily with a smile. Sam was so happy that his arm was feeling better and he couldn't wait to go back to fighting fires in his cool uniform. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to go fishing with his grandpa. They would go to the lake and catch fish together. + +One day, Timmy and his grandpa went to the lake. Timmy threw his fishing line in the water and waited for a fish to bite. Suddenly, he felt a tug on his line. He pulled the line up and saw a big, high jumping fish! + +"Grandpa, look at my fish!" Timmy said excitedly. + +"I recognize that fish," said grandpa. "It's a dangerous one. We need to throw it back in the water." + +But Timmy didn't want to throw the fish back. He wanted to keep it and show it to his mom. So, he kept the fish in a bucket. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom was happy to see the fish. But as they were looking at it, the fish jumped out of the bucket and onto the floor. It flopped around and then stopped moving. + +"Oh no," said Timmy's mom. "The fish is dead." + +Timmy felt sad that he didn't listen to his grandpa. He learned that sometimes it's better to listen to the grown-ups. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy boats. One day, Timmy's dad took him to the beach to see some big boats called yachts. Timmy was so excited to see them! + +When they got to the beach, Timmy saw a wild seagull flying around. He wanted to chase it, but his dad said it was not safe. Timmy had to choose between chasing the seagull or staying with his dad to see the yachts. + +Timmy thought about it for a moment and decided to stay with his dad. They walked along the beach and saw many beautiful yachts. Timmy was so happy he made the right choice. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to travel with his family. One day, they went to a big hotel in the city. Timmy was scared of the dark, so he held his mom's hand tightly as they walked to their room. + +When they got there, Timmy saw a big bed and a TV. He was excited to watch cartoons, but he noticed that his favorite stuffed animal, a teddy bear, was missing. He asked his mom, "Where's my teddy bear? It belongs in my bed." + +His mom looked around the room and found the teddy bear on the floor near the window. She picked it up and gave it to Timmy. "Thank you, Mommy," Timmy said. "Now I feel better. Let's watch TV!" + +They watched cartoons until it was time to go to sleep. Timmy snuggled with his teddy bear and felt safe in the big hotel room. He whispered to his mom, "I like this hotel. It's not too dark and my teddy bear belongs here with me." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park, and she liked to watch the squirrels climb trees. One day, Lily saw a squirrel that looked very hungry. She wanted to give the squirrel some nuts to eat, but she didn't have any. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a boy who had a bag of nuts. She asked him if she could have some to give to the squirrel. But the boy was not generous and said no. Lily felt sad because she wanted to help the squirrel. + +Then, the squirrel came over to Lily and kicked the boy in the leg! The boy dropped his bag of nuts, and the squirrel quickly grabbed one and ran away. Lily laughed and felt happy that the squirrel got some food. From that day on, Lily always brought nuts to the park to share with the squirrels. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw on paper with her crayons. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some more paper. But when they got there, they saw a big, scary dog outside. Lily was scared and didn't want to go inside. + +Her mommy said it was okay and they went in anyway. They got the paper and went home. But when they got home, they saw that their house was not normal. The door was open and things were all over the place. Someone had broken in! + +Lily and her mommy were scared and didn't know what to do. They called the police, but it was too late. The bad person had taken all their things and they were very sad. From that day on, they made sure to always lock their door and be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to pick berries in the forest. She would always fill her basket to the brim with the sweetest berries she could find. + +One day, Lily met a little boy named Jack who also loved to pick berries. Jack showed Lily how to fold the leaves on the berry bushes so that they could grow more berries. Lily thought Jack was very smart and thanked him for teaching her. + +As Lily continued to pick berries, she noticed that some of the bushes were bare and had no more berries. She remembered what Jack had taught her and decided to fold the leaves on those bushes too. Soon, the bushes were full of berries again! + +Lily learned that it's important to be smart and help take care of the things we love, like the berry bushes in the forest. And from that day on, she always made sure to fold the leaves on the berry bushes so that they could grow more sweet berries for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Zoom. Zoom liked to go fast and race around. One day, Zoom went on an adventure and got lost. He was very scared and cold. Suddenly, he saw a magnet on the ground. The magnet was shiny and sparkly. Zoom picked up the magnet and it stuck to him! Now he could find his way home. Zoom followed the magnet and soon he was back where he belonged. From that day on, Zoom always carried the magnet with him on his adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little car. The car was very noisy because it had a big engine. One day, the car went for a drive and it saw a little bird. The bird said, "Can I ride with you?" The car said, "Yes, I accept." So the bird got in and they zoomed down the road together. The bird loved the zooming and the car loved having a friend. They were happy together and the car wasn't so noisy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily noticed that the weather was getting colder and the leaves on the trees were changing color. Her mom told her that it was a new season called autumn. + +Lily was excited to learn about this new season and all the fun things that come with it, like jumping in piles of leaves and drinking hot chocolate. But then, one day, Lily's friend got sick and couldn't play with her anymore. Lily was sad that things weren't normal anymore and she couldn't play with her friend. + +As the days went on, Lily learned that her friend's sickness was serious and she had to go to the hospital. Lily was scared and didn't understand why her friend couldn't come back to play. She missed her friend so much and wished things could go back to normal. + +Sadly, Lily's friend never came back from the hospital and Lily had to learn how to live without her. She missed her friend every day and wished things could be like they used to be. But she knew that sometimes, things don't go back to normal and that's okay. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a modern toy car that he loved to play with. One day, his friend Billy came over to play. + +Billy saw the toy car and asked, "Can I play with it?" + +Timmy didn't want to share his toy and said, "No!" + +Billy was sad and asked, "Why not?" + +Timmy didn't have a good answer and felt bad. He realized it was not nice to slap his friend's question away. So, he decided to share his toy with Billy. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to share and be kind to his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big sign called a billboard. It was very tall and had pictures on it. Sometimes the pictures were for toys or food or movies. But one day, the picture was very scary. It was a monster with big teeth and red eyes. + +A little girl named Lily saw the scary picture and was scared. She asked her mom to take it down, but her mom said it was just pretend. Lily didn't believe her. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went for a walk. They passed by a store that had a big sign that said "Halloween costumes include masks and scary makeup." Lily's mom smiled and said, "That's where they got the monster for the billboard." Lily felt better knowing it was just pretend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice-cream very much. One day, her mommy took her to the park and they saw a kind man who was selling ice-cream. The man was very generous and gave Lily two scoops of ice-cream. + +Lily was very happy and she ate her ice-cream quickly. But then she saw a little boy who didn't have any ice-cream. Lily felt sad and said to her mommy, "The boy doesn't have any ice-cream. Maybe the ice-cream belongs to him." So, Lily went to the boy and gave him one of her scoops of ice-cream. + +The little boy was very happy and said thank you. Lily felt happy too because she knew that the ice-cream now belonged to the boy who didn't have any. From that day on, Lily always shared her ice-cream with others who didn't have any. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty prince named Jack. He loved to play tricks on his friends and family. One day, he played a trick on his mother and she got very angry. She said, "Jack, you need to remember to be kind to others." + +Jack felt bad and decided to apologize. He went to his mother and said, "I'm sorry for being naughty. I will try to be better." His mother forgave him and gave him a big hug. + +From that day on, Jack remembered to be kind to others. He made new friends and everyone loved him. He learned that being kind was much more fun than being naughty. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch the cars go by on the road. He would sit by the window and watch the traffic all day long. + +One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the park. There, they met a nice lady who showed them how to make a birdhouse. Timmy was so grateful to the lady for showing him how to make the birdhouse. + +When they got home, Timmy showed his dad the birdhouse he made. His dad was so proud of him and they put it outside for the birds to live in. Timmy was happy that he could show his dad what he made and that the birds would have a new home. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. One day, he saw a big, yummy carrot in a garden. Benny hopped over to the garden and took a bite of the carrot. But then, he saw that the carrot belonged to someone else. Benny felt bad for taking the carrot without asking. + +Benny realized that it was not nice to take things that did not belong to him. He knew he needed to apologize to the garden owner. So, Benny went back to the garden and said sorry. The garden owner forgave Benny and even gave him some carrots to take home. + +From that day on, Benny learned to always ask before taking things that did not belong to him. He also learned that it was better to share and be kind to others, just like the garden owner was kind to him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swing at the park. He would perform all sorts of tricks on the swing, like going really high and then jumping off. + +One day, Timmy saw a swing that was different from all the others. It was shiny and looked expensive. Timmy wanted to swing on it so badly, but he didn't have any money to pay for it. + +Timmy asked his friend, Sally, if she could lend him some money. Sally said no because she didn't have any money either. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Later that day, Timmy decided to steal the expensive swing. He performed his best trick yet, jumping off the swing and running away with it. But the swing was too heavy and Timmy fell, hurting himself and breaking the expensive swing. Timmy learned that stealing is wrong and that it's better to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Timmy and Tommy. They were always curious about the world around them. One day, they went for a walk in the park with their mom. + +As they were walking, Timmy pointed to a big tree and said, "Look, Mommy! That tree is so tall!" + +Tommy saw a bird flying in the sky and said, "Mommy, look! That bird is so pretty!" + +Their mom smiled and said, "Yes, you both have very good eyes. You can see so many wonderful things." + +The twins were happy and continued their walk, pointing and talking about all the things they saw. They were very curious and loved to learn new things every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He liked to roar very loud. One day, he was very hungry and wanted to eat his lunch. But he didn't have any food. + +The lion went to the market to buy some lunch. He saw a very expensive sandwich and wanted to buy it. But he didn't have enough money. + +The lion felt sad and realized that he shouldn't have spent all his money on roaring. He learned that it's important to save money for when you need it, like for buying lunch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her dolls. One day, her mom told her they were going to visit her grandma. Lily got excited and asked, "Can I wear my gray dress?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, but first we need to tidy up your room." Lily groaned but knew it was important to keep her room clean. + +After tidying up, they got in the car and drove to grandma's house. When they arrived, Lily ran to give her grandma a big hug. Grandma smiled and said, "Oh my, what a lovely gray dress you have on! You look so pretty." + +Lily beamed with joy and felt proud of her choice. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep her room tidy so she could wear her favorite gray dress whenever she visited her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a charming smile and loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a triangle toy and started to play with it. She loved how it looked and felt in her hands. + +Suddenly, she heard her mom calling her for dinner. Lily ran to the kitchen as fast as she could. She was so hungry and couldn't wait to eat the yummy food her mom made. As she sat down at the table, she saw her favorite food - spaghetti! She ate it all up and felt very happy. + +After dinner, Lily went back to playing with her toys. She picked up the triangle toy again and started to run around the room with it. She loved how it bounced and twirled in the air. It was her new favorite toy and she couldn't wait to play with it again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She was a very good dancer and practiced every day. One day, she met a careless dancer who didn't practice at all. + +"Hi there," said Lily. "Do you want to dance with me?" + +"Sure," said the careless dancer. "But first, let's eat some candy." + +So they ate some candy and started dancing. The careless dancer didn't know the steps and kept bumping into Lily. But Lily didn't mind and kept dancing with him. + +Suddenly, the careless dancer fell and hurt himself badly. Lily tried to help him, but it was too late. The careless dancer had to go to the hospital and couldn't dance anymore. + +Lily was very sad and wished she had never danced with the careless dancer. From that day on, she only danced with careful dancers who practiced every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who had an ugly closet. The closet was big and brown, but it was very messy. The little boy didn't like to play with his toys because they were always lost in the closet. + +One day, the boy's mom came to help him clean up. She told him to zip up his toy box and put it in the closet. The little boy did what his mom said and was surprised to see how much better the closet looked. + +From that day on, the little boy made sure to keep his closet clean and organized. He even started to play with his toys more often because he could find them easily. And whenever his friends came over, he showed them his nice, clean closet with pride. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little mouse who lived in a cozy hole. The mouse was very hungry and had not eaten anything for days. One day, the mouse decided to go out and search for some food. + +The mouse went to a nearby garden and found a big, juicy apple. But as the mouse was about to take a bite, a big, mean cat appeared. The mouse was scared and ran back to its hole. + +The next day, the mouse decided to try again. This time, the mouse found a piece of cheese. But again, the cat appeared and chased the poor little mouse away. + +The mouse was very sad and didn't know what to do. Then, the mouse had an idea. It remembered that it was the year of the rat, and that there were many other mice around. The mouse went to find other mice and together they were able to gather enough food to share. The cat never bothered the mice again, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. They saw lots of animals like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise! The elephants were marching and it made Lily feel a bit frightened. + +But then, they saw something that shocked them all. A baby elephant was born! It was so cute and tiny. Lily felt happy again and wanted to see the baby elephant up close. They walked over to the baby elephant and watched it play with its mommy. Lily thought it was the best day ever! + +After that, they went to get some ice cream and talked about all the animals they saw. Lily was still thinking about the baby elephant and how it made her feel happy again. She couldn't wait to come back and visit it again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear named Benny. Benny loved to eat blueberries. He would go to the forest every day to pick some blueberries. + +One day, Benny met a rabbit who was sad. The rabbit told Benny that he regretted eating all his carrots and now he had none left. Benny felt sad for the rabbit and shared his blueberries with him. + +The rabbit was very happy and thanked Benny for being so kind. From that day on, Benny and the rabbit became good friends and would share their food with each other. Benny never regretted being kind to the rabbit and was always happy to share his blueberries. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a shiny sword that he loved to play with. One day, while he was walking in the forest, he saw a big tree. He wanted to climb the tree, but it was too tall. So, he shook the tree with all his might, and a big apple fell down. + +The knight was so grateful for the apple that he decided to share it with his friends. When he got back to his castle, he saw that his friends were sad. They had lost their swords in a battle. The knight remembered how happy his sword made him feel, so he gave his friends his spare swords. + +The knight's friends were so grateful for the swords that they hugged him and thanked him. The knight felt happy that he could make his friends happy with his swords. From that day on, the knight and his friends were always there for each other, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends went to visit a big temple. The temple was very tall and had a blue roof. Lily thought it was very pretty. + +As they were walking around the temple, Lily heard a loud scream. She was scared and didn't know what to do. But then she saw that it was just a little boy who had lost his toy. Lily helped the little boy find his toy and he stopped screaming. + +After that, Lily and her friends continued to explore the temple. They saw beautiful statues and paintings. Lily was happy that she had helped the little boy and she felt proud of herself. She couldn't wait to tell her mom and dad about her adventure at the blue temple. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle child named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she was playing with her friend Max when he found a shiny rock. + +Max said, "Look at this cool rock I found!" + +Lily looked at the rock and shrugged her shoulders. She didn't think it was very interesting. + +Later that day, Lily and Max were walking home when they saw a man with a metal detector. The man was searching for treasure and he asked the children if they had seen anything shiny. + +Max remembered the rock he found and showed it to the man. The man was very excited and said that the rock was actually a rare gemstone worth a lot of money. + +Lily was surprised and happy for Max. She shrugged her shoulders again and said, "I guess you never know what treasure you might find!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sail on his toy boat in the bathtub. One day, Timmy's boat got stuck on a cord that was hanging from the ceiling. Timmy tried to pull the boat, but it wouldn't budge. + +Timmy's mom came to see what was wrong and saw the boat stuck on the cord. She told Timmy not to worry and that she would get a cheap ladder to help him get the boat down. Timmy was happy because he didn't want to lose his favorite toy boat. + +Mom got the ladder and helped Timmy get the boat down. Timmy was so happy and grateful to his mom. He hugged her and thanked her for helping him. From that day on, Timmy was careful to sail his boat away from any cords. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy and his family were going on a trip to visit his grandma. They packed their luggage and got into the car. Timmy was curious about the things he would see on the trip. + +As they drove, Timmy saw many animals and big trucks on the road. He hoped they would stop at a park to play, but they didn't. When they finally arrived at grandma's house, Timmy was very tired and went to sleep. + +The next day, Timmy woke up and went to play in the backyard. He saw a big dog and wanted to pet it. But the dog was not friendly and bit Timmy. Timmy had to go to the hospital and get many stitches. He was very sad and wished he could go back home. + +From that day on, Timmy was scared of dogs and never wanted to go on a trip again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride the bus with her mom to go to the park. One day, Lily saw a boy who didn't have any toys to play with at the park. She felt sad for him and wanted to help. + +Lily asked her mom if they could bring some of her toys to the park to share with the boy. Her mom thought it was a great idea and they packed a bag of toys to bring. When they got to the park, Lily shared her toys with the boy and they had so much fun playing together. + +Lily learned that it's important to supply help to others who need it. She also learned that even though her toys were unique to her, it was nice to share them with others. From that day on, Lily made sure to bring extra toys with her to the park to share with other children. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go fishing with her dad. They would go to the nearby lake every weekend and catch lots of fish. One day, while they were fishing, they saw a fish that was stuck in some weeds. + +Lily's dad said, "Let's use our net to catch the fish and help it get unstuck." + +Lily agreed and they carefully caught the fish and freed it from the weeds. The fish was so happy and swam away quickly. + +Lily said, "I'm glad we helped the fish. It's important to be compassionate to all living creatures." + +Her dad smiled and said, "You're right, Lily. It's always good to be kind and compassionate." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to go to the theater. One day, she went to an ancient theater with her mom and dad. It was very big and had lots of seats. + +While they were there, Lily got to meet a princess! The princess had a pretty dress and a shiny crown. Lily was very happy to meet her. + +After the play was over, Lily and her family went home. Lily couldn't stop talking about the princess she met at the ancient theater. She was so excited and couldn't wait to go back again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti with sauce. One day, she went to a restaurant with her mom and dad. They ordered spaghetti with sauce, but when the food arrived, the sauce seemed too spicy for Lily. She said, "Mommy, this sauce is dangerous! It's too hot for me to eat." + +Her mom asked the waiter if they could have a different sauce that wasn't so spicy. The waiter said, "Of course, we can give you a milder sauce." Lily was happy because she could eat her spaghetti without feeling scared of the dangerous sauce. + +After they finished eating, Lily said to her parents, "I'm glad we got a new sauce. It seemed like the other one was too hot for me." Her parents smiled and said, "We're happy you enjoyed your meal, Lily." And they all went home feeling full and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the fields and eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a shiny rock and picked it up. + +He showed the rock to his friend, a little mouse named Lily. "Wow, that's so pretty!" said Lily. "Where did you find it?" + +"I found it in a tunnel," replied Benny. "I was hopping around and saw it shining in the dark." + +Lily was impressed. "You're so independent, Benny! You went exploring all by yourself." + +Benny smiled and felt proud. "I like to explore and find new things," he said. "I think I'll polish this rock and keep it in my burrow." + +And so, Benny polished the rock until it shone like the sun. He kept it in his burrow and showed it to all his friends who came to visit. Benny felt happy and proud of his shiny rock. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very proud of its colorful feathers. One day, the bird saw a flame in the forest. It flew to the other animals and told them about the flame. But some animals didn't believe the bird and thought it was lying. + +The bird knew it had to do something to help. It flew to a nearby pond and filled its beak with water. Then it flew back to the forest and dropped the water on the flame. The flame went out and the animals were saved. + +Everyone was very grateful to the little bird. They apologized for not believing it before. The bird felt happy that it could help and proud of its bravery. From that day on, the other animals knew they could trust the little bird. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together every day. One day, they found a penny on the ground and both wanted it. They started to quarrel and argue about who would get to keep the penny. + +Timmy thought it was fair to split the penny in half, but Tommy was being selfish and wanted the whole penny for himself. They continued to argue until they realized that their friendship was more important than a silly penny. + +In the end, they decided to share the penny and use it to buy some candy to enjoy together. They learned that it's better to be kind and share than to be selfish and quarrel. From that day on, they remained the best of friends and always shared everything they had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her friends. One day, while playing in the park, Lily found a shiny gem on the ground. It was so pretty and sparkling in the sun. + +Lily showed her gem to her friends and they all said, "Wow, that's charming!" Lily was so happy to have found such a beautiful gem. + +Later that day, Lily went home and showed her mom the gem. Her mom said, "That's a very special gem, Lily. It shines so brightly in the light." + +Lily smiled and said, "I know, isn't it charming?" Her mom agreed and they both admired the gem together. From that day on, Lily kept her gem in a special place where it could shine and sparkle all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his rubber ball. He would bounce it up and down all day long. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy had a big box of crayons and paper. "Let's draw some pictures!" said Billy. Timmy thought that sounded like fun. + +They rushed to get some paper and crayons. Timmy was very creative and drew a picture of his rubber ball bouncing. Billy drew a picture of a big red car. They showed each other their pictures and laughed. "I like your creative picture!" said Timmy. "And I like your rubber ball picture!" said Billy. They had a great time playing together. +Once upon a time, a little ant lived in a big city. The ant was very small and had to crawl everywhere to get around. One day, the ant met a grumpy cat who was sitting on a fence. + +"Hello, Mr. Cat," said the ant. "How are you feeling today?" + +"I'm not feeling very good," replied the cat. "I'm very grumpy because I haven't caught any mice today." + +The ant felt sorry for the cat and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Cat. I'll help you catch some mice." + +So the ant crawled into a nearby house to look for some mice. But when the ant found the mice, they were too big for the cat to catch. The cat became even grumpier and chased the ant away. + +The ant was very sad and went back to its home in the city. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a cage with other birds. They liked to chirp and sing all day long. One day, a big bird came to the cage. He was very competitive and wanted to be the best singer. Tweetie felt scared and didn't want to sing anymore. + +But then, something amazing happened! The big bird turned around and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. Let's all sing together and have fun!" So, they all started to sing and it was the best singing ever! Tweetie felt happy again and realized that being competitive wasn't important. What was important was having fun and being kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear with soft leather fur. One day, Lily was playing with her teddy bear and she accidentally knocked over her glass of milk. The milk spilled all over her teddy bear, making him wet and clumsy. + +Lily started to cry and her mom came over to comfort her. "Don't worry, Lily. We can wash your teddy bear and he will be good as new," her mom said. Lily felt better and gave her teddy bear to her mom to wash. + +But when her mom put the teddy bear in the washing machine, the leather fur got ruined and the teddy bear was never the same again. When Lily saw her teddy bear, she started to cry again. Her mom tried to comfort her, but Lily was too upset. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful with her toys and never let anything bad happen to them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, her mom bought her a new toy, a big red ball. Lily was so happy and she played with it all day long. + +But one day, Lily's mom told her that she couldn't play with the ball inside the house because it might break something. Lily didn't understand why, but her mom said it was to keep her safe. She allowed Lily to play with the ball outside in the yard. + +Lily's mom also taught her how to hold the ball tight so it wouldn't slip out of her hands. Lily practiced and got better at it. But one day, Lily accidentally threw the ball too hard and it went over the fence into the neighbor's yard. Lily was scared to go get it because the neighbor's dog was very mean. + +Lily's mom went to get the ball for her, but the neighbor's dog attacked her and she got hurt. Lily felt very sad because she didn't listen to her mom and she lost her toy. She learned a lesson that day, to always listen to her mom and be careful with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a pale monkey in the tree. The monkey looked sad and Lily wanted to help. She learned that the monkey was lost and needed to find its family. So, Lily took the monkey by the hand and they went on a journey to find the monkey's family. After a long walk, they found the monkey's family and they were all happy. From that day on, the monkey and Lily became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and would often spend hours with her paintbrush and paper. One day, she decided to paint a beautiful picture of a butterfly. She mixed different colors and made the butterfly look so pretty. + +Lily's mom came in and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a beautiful butterfly. You are such a great artist!" + +Lily felt happy and thanked her mom. She continued painting and soon she started feeling dizzy. She told her mom, "Mommy, I feel dizzy." + +Her mom quickly got her some water and made her lie down. Lily felt better soon after. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to take breaks while painting and thanked her mom for taking care of her. She continued painting beautiful pictures and even won a prize for her butterfly painting. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy. In the store, they saw a big jar of lollipops. Lily wanted one so badly, but her mommy said "No, Lily, you already had a lollipop today." + +Lily was sad, but then she saw her friend Tommy with a lollipop. She asked him, "Tommy, can I have a lollipop too?" Tommy said, "Sure, but it's bitter." Lily didn't know what "bitter" meant, but she wanted the lollipop anyway. + +When she tasted the lollipop, she made a funny face because it was bitter, but she didn't want to be rude to Tommy. She said, "Thank you, Tommy. I gained a new flavor today!" From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things that are bitter can still be good. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emma who was going to have a birthday soon. Lily wanted to give Emma a present, so she asked her mommy to help her. Mommy said they needed to wrap the present in pretty paper. + +Lily picked out a toy that she thought Emma would like and helped mommy wrap it up. She was very excited to give the present to Emma because it was important to her that Emma liked it. + +On Emma's birthday, Lily brought the present to her and Emma was very happy. She said it was the best present ever! Lily was so happy that she had brought something important to her big sister. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to have a barbecue. Timmy's dad brought out the grill and started cooking burgers and hot dogs. + +Timmy thought the grill was impressive because it made the food taste so yummy. He ate so much that he forgot how many burgers he had. His tummy was very full and he felt sleepy. + +Later that night, Timmy's mom asked him how many burgers he had eaten. Timmy couldn't remember and said, "I forget." His mom just smiled and tucked him into bed. Timmy dreamed of the delicious food from the impressive grill. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine every day. One day, Lily decided to invite her friend, a young boy named Max, to come over and play with her toys. + +Max was happy to receive the invitation and came over to Lily's house. They spent the day playing with dolls, blocks, and cars. They even had a picnic outside in the backyard. + +As the sun began to set, Max's mom came to pick him up. Lily said goodbye to her friend and went inside to rest. She was happy to have spent the day with a young friend and couldn't wait to invite him over again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a big river. In the river lived a crocodile. He was big and green. Every day, he would swim in the river and catch fish for his dinner. + +One day, the sun started to rise in the sky. The crocodile felt nervous because he knew that meant it was time for him to go back to his cave. He didn't like going back to his cave because it was dark and scary. + +As the sun rose higher, the crocodile swam faster and faster. He wanted to get back to his cave before it got too dark. Finally, he made it to his cave just in time. He felt safe and happy to be home. From that day on, the crocodile made sure to always get back to his cave before the sun rose too high in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a big town. The town was very loud because many people lived there. One day, two friends wanted to play together in the town. But they started to fight because they both wanted to play with the same toy. They hit each other and made a lot of noise. + +Suddenly, a big truck came and hit the two friends. It was a very bad accident. The town became even louder because of the ambulance and the police cars. The two friends went to the hospital and they were very hurt. They learned that it is not good to fight and hurt others. From that day on, they promised to always share and play together peacefully. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds in the sky and the squirrels in the trees. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mom. They saw a big pine tree that was very dry. + +Lily asked her mom, "Why is the pine tree dry?" Her mom explained that sometimes trees get sick and need help to grow healthy again. They continued their walk and saw a group of animals that were fighting over a nut. Lily wanted to help, so she picked up the nut and gave it to the squirrel. + +Suddenly, a big storm came and the wind blew very hard. The dry pine tree fell down and blocked the path. Lily and her mom couldn't go back home. They were scared and cold. They had to wait until someone found them. + +When they finally got back home, they were safe but sad. Lily told her dad what happened and he hugged her tight. He said, "You did the right thing by helping the squirrel. But sometimes, even when we do good things, bad things can happen. We just have to be brave and keep going." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved balloons and had a chubby cat named Mittens. One day, Lily went to a birthday party and got a big red balloon. She was so happy and played with it all day. + +But when it was time to go home, the wind blew and the balloon flew away. Lily was sad because she loved her balloon. Mittens saw how sad she was and decided to help. He ran after the balloon and caught it with his chubby paws. + +Lily was so happy that Mittens saved her balloon. She hugged her cat and said, "Thank you, Mittens! You're my hero!" And that's how the story ends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big slide. She wanted to try it, so she climbed up and slid down. It was so much fun! + +After playing on the slide, Lily's mom took her to the library. Lily saw so many books there. She picked one up and her mom read it to her. It was a story about a wise owl who helped his animal friends. + +Lily loved the book and wanted to be like the wise owl. So, she went back to the park and helped her friends when they needed it. She felt happy and wise just like the owl in the book. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, but she didn't have a shelf to put them on. One day, she asked her mom, "Mommy, can we make a shelf for my books?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can make a cool shelf for your books." + +Lily felt happy and excited. She helped her mom gather some wood and paint. They worked together to make a beautiful shelf. When it was all done, Lily felt proud of herself. + +She said to her mom, "Thank you, Mommy. I feel happy now that I have a shelf for my books." + +Her mom replied, "I'm glad you feel happy, Lily. Now, let's put your books on the shelf and read some stories together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to school. She had many friends and her favorite thing to do was to learn new things. One day, her teacher told her class that they were going to have a very interesting visitor the next day. Lily was very excited and couldn't wait to find out who it was. + +The next day, when Lily arrived at school, she saw a big truck parked outside. She wondered who could be inside. When she went into her classroom, she saw a man with a big box. He told the class that he had brought something very special for them to see. He opened the box and inside was a big, beautiful telescope. + +The man showed the pupils how the telescope worked and let them take turns looking through it. Lily was so amazed by what she saw that she knew she wanted to learn more about space. She asked the man where she could learn more and he told her about a special club that met every month. Lily knew she wanted to be a part of that club and was happy that she had learned something new that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and sing sweet songs. One day, Blue saw some big, dark clouds in the distance. Blue knew that when clouds like that come, there might be thunder. Blue was scared of thunder because it was loud and made Blue's wings shake. + +But Blue remembered something Mama Bird said: "When thunder comes, it means rain is on the way. And rain is good for the flowers and trees." Blue decided to be brave and have a graceful flight to warn all the other birds about the storm. Blue flew as fast as possible and chirped loudly to tell everyone to go home. + +Soon, the sky turned dark and the thunder roared. The other birds were safe in their nests, and Blue was too. The rain came down hard, but Blue was happy knowing that it would help the flowers and trees grow. And when the storm was over, Blue flew out again, singing a sweet song, happy to have helped all the other birds. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy was feeling lazy and didn't want to clean up. + +"Timmy, it's time to clean up your toys," said his mom. + +"I don't want to," Timmy answered. + +His mom said, "If you clean up your toys, we can go outside and zoom around on your bike." + +Timmy loved to ride his bike, so he quickly cleaned up his toys. He was happy he answered his mom's request and they went outside to zoom around on his bike. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go camping with his family. They went to a forest with trees and grass. They had a big tent to sleep in. Timmy helped his dad unpack the car. + +One day, Timmy saw an impressive spider on a tree. It was big and black. Timmy was scared, but his dad said it was okay. They went to sleep in the tent that night. + +In the middle of the night, Timmy woke up and saw the spider crawling towards him. He screamed and woke up his family. They tried to get rid of the spider, but it bit Timmy. He got very sick and had to go to the hospital. Timmy learned to never touch spiders, even if they look impressive. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on picnics with her family. One day, her mom packed a modern picnic basket with yummy sandwiches and fruits. They went to the park and found a nice spot under a big tree. + +Lily's brother, Max, said, "I'm hungry!" and Lily replied, "Me too!" They unzipped the picnic basket and started eating. Suddenly, they saw a cute little squirrel trying to steal their food. "Hey, that's our food!" said Max. "Shoo, squirrel!" said Lily. The squirrel ran away and they continued their picnic. + +After they finished eating, they played games and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "That was the best picnic ever!" and her mom replied, "I'm glad you had fun, sweetie." They packed the picnic basket and zipped it up. Then they walked home, feeling happy and full. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. He had a big pile of them in his room. + +One day, Timmy's mom came in and said, "Timmy, we need to change your room. It's too messy. We need to clean up all this junk." + +Timmy was sad to see his toys go, but he helped his mom put them away. As they were cleaning, they found a fake spider. Timmy laughed and said, "That's not a real spider, it's just a fake one!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy very much! One day, her mommy took her to the candy store. Lily was so happy and excited to see all the different candies. She picked out her favorite candy and her mommy bought it for her. + +Later that day, Lily was feeling sad because she missed her grandma. Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Grandma loves you very much and she will visit soon." Lily felt comfortable in her mommy's arms and hugged her back. + +The next day, Lily's grandma came to visit. She brought Lily a big bag of candy! Lily was so happy and hugged her grandma tightly. She felt comfortable and loved. From that day on, whenever Lily missed her grandma, she hugged her mommy and ate some candy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch cartoons. One day, Timmy went to an amazing event at the park. There were lots of people and balloons and candy. + +Timmy wanted to reach the balloons, so he asked his mom to lift him up. He was so happy when he got a balloon of his own. But then, a big gust of wind came and blew Timmy's balloon away. Timmy was sad and cried a lot. + +His mom tried to cheer him up, but Timmy was still sad. He wished he could have kept his balloon forever. But then he remembered the fun he had at the event and smiled a little. Even though he lost his balloon, he still had a good time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her pillow and make silly faces. One day, her big brother Jack came into her room. + +"Hey Lily, what are you doing with that pillow?" Jack asked. + +"I'm making silly faces with it," Lily replied. + +Jack laughed and said, "That's so silly! Can I try?" + +Lily handed the pillow to Jack and he started making even sillier faces. Lily giggled and said, "You're teasing me!" + +Jack stopped and looked at Lily. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to tease you. Let's make silly faces together!" + +Lily smiled and they spent the rest of the afternoon making silly faces with the pillow. They both had so much fun and Lily was happy that her big brother wasn't teasing her anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with dough and make all sorts of things like snakes and cakes. One day, she invited her friend Max to come over and play with her dough. Max was very excited and said yes! + +When Max arrived, Lily showed him her dough and they started to make lots of fun things together. But then, Lily's little brother came into the room and started to make noise. Lily told him to be calm because they were playing. + +Max and Lily had so much fun playing with the dough that they didn't even notice the time passing. When Max's mom came to pick him up, he didn't want to leave. He asked Lily if he could come back and play with her dough again sometime. Lily smiled and said, "Of course, you are always invited!" +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl who loved to play with her toy vehicles. One day, she saw a big vehicle that she had never seen before. She wanted to play with it, but she was too shy to ask the driver. + +The driver saw the little girl and smiled, but she just shrugged and looked away. The driver didn't know what to do, so he drove away. The little girl felt sad and wished she had been brave enough to ask. + +Later that day, the little girl saw the big vehicle again, but this time it was stuck in the mud. The driver was trying to get it out, but he couldn't. The little girl wanted to help, but she was too shy to offer. + +The driver struggled and struggled, but he couldn't get the vehicle out of the mud. Eventually, the vehicle sank deeper and deeper until it was completely stuck. The little girl watched from afar, feeling sad and helpless. She wished she had been brave enough to offer her help. And so, the story ended with a bad ending, as the vehicle remained stuck in the mud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to visit her grandma and grandpa in a big house. The house was so charming with flowers and trees all around. Lily felt very happy and welcome. + +At night, Lily was sleepy and wanted to go to bed. But her grandma said, "Stay with me a little longer, Lily. Let's read a story together." So, Lily stayed and listened to her grandma read a story about a princess and a dragon. + +After the story, Lily said goodnight to her grandma and grandpa and went to sleep. She dreamed of the charming house and the princess in the story. When she woke up, she felt happy and welcomed again. She knew she would always love visiting her grandma and grandpa's house. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he went on an adventure in his backyard and found a mysterious hole in the ground. + +Timmy was curious and decided to investigate. He went closer to the hole and suddenly, a little squirrel popped out and stole his pants! Timmy was surprised and didn't know what to do. + +He shouted, "Hey, give me back my pants!" The squirrel just chittered and ran away with Timmy's pants. Timmy was sad and went back home to tell his mom what happened. His mom couldn't believe it and they both laughed at the silly situation. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to keep his pants safe when he went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her scissors, cutting paper into pretty shapes. One day, Lily saw a wealthy lady walking down the street. The lady was wearing a shiny dress and had lots of fancy jewelry. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, why is that lady so rich?" Her mom replied, "Well, she worked hard and saved her money." Lily didn't understand what that meant. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend showed off her new toy and said, "I'm so lucky, my parents bought me this because they're wealthy." Lily replied, "I don't believe that being wealthy is what makes you lucky. It's having good friends like you that makes me lucky." + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. It's not about how much money you have, it's about the people you have in your life." Lily learned that being kind and having good friends is more important than being wealthy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sad because it was raining outside and he couldn't go play with his friends. He felt miserable because he had nothing to do. Suddenly, his mom came in and told him that they were going to watch a film together. Timmy was very happy and he started to smile. They went to the living room and his mom turned on the TV. They both sat on the couch and Timmy asked his mom if they could kneel on the floor instead. They watched the film together and Timmy forgot all about the rain outside. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. The lion was very strong and could roar very loud. One day, the lion went for a walk and met a new friend, a little bird. The bird was very small and had beautiful feathers. + +The lion and the bird became good friends and played together every day. The lion was very kind and gentle with his new friend. He would protect the little bird from any harm and make sure she was safe. + +One day, a big storm came and the wind was very strong. The little bird was scared and didn't know what to do. But the lion remembered that he was very strong and could protect his friend. He roared very loud to scare away the storm and keep his friend safe. The storm went away and the sun came out again. The little bird was happy and grateful to have such a strong and mild friend like the lion. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly cat named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and take long naps in the sun. One day, Max's owner told him that they were going to see a play on a big stage. + +Max was excited to see the play, but he didn't know what a stage was. His owner explained that it was like a big platform where people perform. Max was curious and couldn't wait to see it. + +When they arrived at the theater, Max saw the big stage and was amazed. He watched as the actors performed and sang. Suddenly, Max saw a mouse run across the stage. He couldn't resist and tried to pinch it, but the mouse was too fast and got away. + +After the play was over, Max's owner took him outside to get some fresh air. As they walked, Max saw the mouse again. This time, he was ready and quickly pinched the mouse with his paws. His owner was impressed and gave him a treat for being such a good hunter. From that day on, Max always kept an eye out for the mischievous mouse. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max had a funny spot on his paw that looked like a smile. One day, Max went for a walk in the park with his owner, Lily. + +As they walked, Max saw a squirrel up in a tree. He barked and jumped, trying to catch it. Lily laughed and said, "Max, you're so silly! You'll never catch that squirrel!" + +Max kept barking and jumping, but the squirrel was too quick. Suddenly, Max's paw got stuck in a hole in the ground. He whined and looked up at Lily with sad eyes. + +Lily saw that Max was stuck and ran over to help him. She pulled his paw out of the hole and gave him a big hug. "Don't worry, Max," she said. "I'll always be here to help you when you need it." Max licked her face and wagged his tail, happy to have such a kind owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little black cat named Midnight. Midnight loved to rest in the sun. The sun was warm and made her feel happy. One day, Midnight found a sweet treat. It was a piece of candy that someone had dropped on the ground. She ate it quickly and it tasted so good. After eating the candy, Midnight felt tired and decided to rest under a tree. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. When she woke up, she felt refreshed and ready to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big tank with his fish friends. Nemo liked to swim around and play with his friends. + +One day, Nemo decided to play a game of tag with his friends. He swam really fast and got very dizzy. Nemo's head felt like it was spinning round and round. + +Suddenly, Nemo bumped into the side of the tank and hurt himself. He tried to swim, but his head hurt too much. Nemo couldn't move and he started to feel scared. + +Nemo's friends tried to help him, but it was too late. Nemo couldn't mind his head and he passed away. His friends were very sad and missed him very much. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she was playing with her toy screwdriver when she accidentally dropped it behind the couch. She tried to reach for it, but her arms were too short. + +Lily's mom came into the room and asked what was wrong. Lily screamed, "My screwdriver is stuck!" Her mom tried to reach for it too, but it was too far back. + +Lily's dad came in and saw what was happening. He went to get a dull butter knife and used it to reach behind the couch and grab the screwdriver. Lily was so happy and hugged her dad tightly. "Thank you, Daddy!" she said. +One day, a little girl named Lily and her mommy went to the store. They bought some candy and popcorn for a movie night. When they got home, they started to make popcorn. Lily's mommy put the popcorn in a pot and stirred it until it was ready. + +While they were waiting for the popcorn, they decided to watch a movie. They picked a funny movie that made them laugh. But, when Lily tried to eat the candy, she made a sour face. "This candy is sour!" she said to her mommy. + +"It's okay, we can share the popcorn instead," her mommy replied. They both enjoyed the popcorn and watched the movie together. Lily felt happy and cozy, snuggled up with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a wife. His wife was very messy and he always had to clean up after her. One day, he decided to balance some plates on his head to show his wife how to keep things neat and tidy. She watched him carefully and tried to do the same, but the plates fell and made a big noise. The man laughed and told his wife that it was okay to make mistakes. From then on, they worked together to keep their home clean and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved books, so he went to the library every day. One day, Timmy went to the library, but he didn't have any books to return. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find any books he wanted to have. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a book he really wanted. But when he tried to take it, another boy grabbed it first. Timmy felt sad and angry. He asked the boy if he could have the book, but the boy said no. + +Timmy didn't know what to do. He felt like he would never find a book he wanted to have. But then, he saw a fine book on the shelf. He picked it up and started reading. The other boy saw how much Timmy liked the book and decided to give him the book he wanted. In the end, Timmy was happy because he had a new book to read and a friend who was kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink milk every day. One day, her mom gave her a glass of milk, but it was too hot. Lily got angry and threw the glass on the floor. Her mom was not happy with her behavior and said, "Lily, that was not a fit thing to do." + +Lily felt bad and apologized to her mom. Her mom forgave her and said, "It's okay, but next time, ask me to cool the milk down for you." Lily learned that she should not get angry and throw things when she's upset. + +The next day, Lily went to the park and saw a little boy staring at her. She asked him, "Why are you staring at me?" The boy replied, "I like your dress. It's pretty." Lily felt happy and said, "Thank you!" She learned that staring is not always a bad thing and sometimes people stare because they like something about you. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and not throw things when we're upset. We should also not be afraid of people staring at us because sometimes they're just admiring us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Sundays because that was the day she got to spend with her charming grandma. + +One Sunday, Lily and her grandma went for a walk in the park. They saw a big tree and Lily asked, "Can we stand under the tree, grandma?" + +Her grandma smiled and said, "Of course, my dear." They stood under the tree and watched the birds fly by. + +Suddenly, Lily saw her friend Timmy and ran over to say hello. "Hi Timmy!" she said. "This is my grandma. She's charming, isn't she?" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, she is. It's nice to meet you, grandma." + +Lily and her grandma continued their walk, holding hands and enjoying the beautiful Sunday. It was a happy day for both of them. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to cook. She loved to make yummy foods for her little girl. One day, the mommy's heart started to hurt. She didn't feel good. She went to the doctor, but it was too late. Her heart was very sick. + +The little girl was very sad. She didn't know what to do. She thought maybe if she cooked something special, her mommy would feel better. She looked through the kitchen and found some eggs. She tried to cook them, but she was too foolish. She didn't know how to cook eggs. + +The little girl cried and cried. She missed her mommy. She wished she could cook like her mommy did. But she couldn't. And her mommy was gone forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite red socks every day. One morning, Lily woke up early and saw the sun rise in the sky. She felt happy and excited to start her day. + +As she got dressed, Lily noticed that one of her red socks was missing. She looked everywhere for it, but she couldn't find it. She felt sad and worried that she wouldn't be able to wear her favorite socks. + +Just as she was about to give up, Lily's mom found the missing sock under the bed. Lily was overjoyed and put on her red socks with a big smile on her face. She knew it was going to be a great day because the sun had risen and she had her favorite socks on. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was very shy and didn't like to talk to other birds. One day, Tweety felt very tired and decided to rest on a tree branch. But Tweety didn't know that the branch was weak and about to break. + +Suddenly, the branch broke and Tweety fell down to the ground. Tweety couldn't breathe and needed oxygen to survive. Luckily, a kind person saw Tweety and took Tweety to the vet. The vet gave Tweety oxygen and Tweety felt better. + +From that day on, Tweety learned to be careful and not rest on weak branches. Tweety also learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help when you need it. And Tweety was never shy to talk to other birds again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to catch fish. He would go to the lake every day with his net and catch as many fish as he could. One day, he caught a rare fish that he had never seen before. It was very colorful and had big eyes. + +Timmy was so excited about his catch that he ran to his mom and showed her the fish. "Mommy, look at this rare fish I caught! Can we keep it?" he asked. + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a beautiful fish, Timmy. But we can't keep it. Let's sell it to the fish store so other people can see it too." + +So, Timmy and his mom went to the fish store and sold the rare fish. The owner of the store was very happy to have such a unique fish to show his customers. Timmy was happy too, knowing that he had caught something special that others could enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to have a race. Timmy wanted to win so badly, he ran as fast as he could. He was so happy when he crossed the finish line first. + +After the race, they saw a tall pole in the park. Timmy's friend said, "Let's see who can climb the pole the fastest!" Timmy was scared at first, but he wanted to try. He took a deep breath and started climbing. It was hard, but he didn't give up. He reached the top and felt so proud of himself. + +Timmy's mom came to pick him up and asked how his day was. He said, "It was perfect! I won the race and climbed the pole!" Timmy went to bed that night with a big smile on his face, feeling like a champion. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and always helped her mom in the garden. One day, Lily's mom gave her a bulb to plant. Lily dug a deep hole and put the bulb inside. + +Every day, Lily watered the bulb and waited patiently for it to grow. One morning, she woke up and saw a tiny green stem poking out of the dirt. She was so excited! + +As the days went by, the stem grew taller and taller until it turned into a beautiful flower. Lily was overjoyed and couldn't stop smiling. She knew that all her hard work had paid off. From that day on, Lily took care of the flower and watched it bloom every year. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Crabby. Crabby lived on the shore and loved to play in the sand. One day, Crabby's mom said, "It's time to bathe, Crabby." Crabby didn't want to stop playing and said, "No, Mommy, I'm busy playing." + +But Crabby's mom insisted and said, "You need to be clean and shiny." Crabby didn't like the idea of stopping his fun, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. So, Crabby reluctantly went to the water and took a bath. + +While Crabby was bathing, he saw a seagull flying above him, and he said, "Hi, Mr. Seagull! Do you want to play with me?" But the seagull replied, "No, I'm busy looking for food." Crabby felt sad and lonely, but he continued to bathe. + +After his bath, Crabby went back to playing in the sand. Suddenly, he saw a big wave coming towards him. He tried to run, but he was too slow, and the wave hit him. Crabby was scared and cried out, "Help, Mommy!" But his mom was there to rescue him and said, "Don't worry, Crabby. I'll always be here to keep you safe." Crabby felt relieved and hugged his mom tightly. + +From that day on, Crabby learned that even when he was busy playing, he needed to take a bath and listen to his mom. And he also learned that even when he felt scared and alone, his mom would always be there to protect him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the river near his house. He would put his little feet in the water and splash around. + +One day, it rained a lot and the river started to flood. Timmy's mom told him they had to leave the house because of the flood. Timmy was scared, but his mom held his hand and they went to a safe place. + +Later, when the flood was gone, Timmy went back to his house. But it was all broken and wet. Timmy felt sad because he had lost his toys and his bed. He wished he had listened to his mom and left the house when she told him to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park and playing on the swings. One day, she saw a boy playing with a fake toy car. She thought it was real and asked him if she could play with it. The boy said yes, and Lily had lots of fun playing with the fake car. + +As she was leaving the park, she saw a man selling pine cones. She asked her mom if she could buy one. Her mom said yes, and Lily gave the man some money. As she was walking away, she noticed that the pine cone was not real, it was fake. + +Lily realized that it's not fun to play with fake things and that it's important to be honest. She went back to the boy and told him that the car was fake. The boy was sad, but he thanked Lily for being honest. From that day on, Lily always made sure to check if things were real before playing with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a little lizard on the ground. She was very careful not to scare the lizard away. + +Lily watched the lizard for a while, but then she accidentally dropped her toy and it scattered all over the ground. The lizard got scared and ran away. + +Lily felt sad that she scared the lizard away. She decided to be more careful next time and not scatter her toys around. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep her toys in one place so she wouldn't scare any more lizards. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her permission to go to the park. Lily was very happy and ran to grab her equipment. She took her ball, jump rope, and frisbee. + +When she got to the park, she saw her friends playing on the soft grass. They asked her to join them and she said yes. They played with the ball, jumped rope, and threw the frisbee. Lily had so much fun with her friends. + +After a while, Lily's mom came to the park to pick her up. Lily was sad to leave her friends, but she was happy she got to play with her equipment on the soft grass. She asked her mom if she could come back to the park tomorrow and her mom said yes. Lily went home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school because she got to play with her friends and learn new things. One day, Lily's teacher brought some spicy food for everyone to try. But Lily didn't like it and her tummy started to hurt. + +Lily went to the nurse's office and told her about her tummy ache. The nurse gave her some medicine and told her to rest. But Lily was sad because she didn't want to miss school. Her friends were having fun without her. + +Luckily, Lily's mom came to pick her up and took her home. She made some soup for Lily and gave her a hug. Lily felt better and thanked her mom for supporting her. The next day, Lily went back to school and her friends were happy to see her again. They played together and learned new things, but Lily made sure to ask if any food was spicy before she ate it. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Sally. They loved to play together every day. One day, Timmy brought a yummy snack to share with Sally. Sally was very happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy! You are always so reliable." + +As they were eating their snack, they saw a little bird with a broken wing. Timmy and Sally wanted to help the bird, but they didn't know what to do. Suddenly, they heard a wise old owl hoot, "I can help the bird! Follow me." + +The owl led them to a nearby vet who could fix the bird's wing. Timmy and Sally were so happy they could help the little bird. They hugged each other and said, "We make a great team when we share and help each other." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play in the park. One day, she found a bottle of ink on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, what is this?" asked Lily. + +"That's ink, sweetie. It's used for writing and drawing," replied her mom. + +Lily was curious and wanted to try it out. She dipped her finger in the ink and made a little dot on her hand. She giggled and showed her mom. + +"I like this ink! Can I have it, please?" asked Lily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, my compassionate little girl. You can have it and use it to make beautiful drawings." + +From that day on, Lily skipped to the park with her ink and drew pictures of flowers, birds, and butterflies. She was happy and felt the love of her compassionate mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy soldiers. One day, he saw a real soldier walking down the street. The soldier was wearing a white uniform. + +"Wow, he looks like my toy soldier!" Timmy said to his mom. + +"Imagine being a soldier one day," his mom replied. + +Timmy looked up at the soldier and said, "Hello! You look like my toy soldier!" + +The soldier smiled and said, "Thank you, little buddy. I used to play with toy soldiers too when I was your age." + +Timmy was so happy to talk to a real soldier. He imagined himself wearing a white uniform and marching with the soldier. It was a wonderful day for Timmy and he went to bed dreaming of being a soldier one day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip with her mommy and daddy. They were going to a place with lots of sand and sun. Lily was very excited. + +Before they left, her mommy said, "Lily, do you have your passport?" Lily didn't know what a passport was, but her mommy showed her a little book with her picture inside. "This is your passport," her mommy said. "It's very important. It helps us go to different countries." + +Lily nodded and put her passport in her backpack. As they got on the airplane, Lily felt a little scared. She held her mommy's hand tightly and said, "Mommy, can I trust you and daddy to keep me safe?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. We will always keep you safe." Lily felt better and relaxed. As the airplane took off, she looked out the window and saw the world getting smaller and smaller. + +When they arrived at their destination, Lily was so happy to see the sand and sun. She wanted to play and explore. But her mommy said, "Lily, we have to be flexible with our plans. It's very hot outside, so we have to stay in the shade and drink lots of water." + +Lily didn't understand what flexible meant, but she knew it was important. She trusted her mommy and daddy to make the right decisions. They had a wonderful trip and Lily learned that trusting her family was the best thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Tim's daddy told him they needed to get some coal for the fireplace. Tim got scared because he didn't know what coal was. + +"Mommy, what is coal?" Tim asked. + +"It's a black rock we use to make fire," mommy replied. + +Tim and his daddy went to the store to get some coal. Tim saw the big bag of black rocks and got scared again. But his daddy explained that it was okay and they needed it to keep warm. Tim felt better and helped his daddy carry the bag home. They put the coal in the fireplace and it made the house warm and cozy. Tim was happy he helped his daddy get the coal. +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow bird. The bird lived in a stable with his friends. One day, the bird flew away from the stable to find some food. + +As he was flying, he saw a big, mean cat. The cat said, "I am going to catch you and eat you for dinner!" The little yellow bird was scared and tried to fly away, but the cat was too fast. + +The cat caught the bird and said, "I am going to part you into little pieces and eat you all up!" The little yellow bird was very sad and wished he had never left the stable. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Bubbles. Bubbles loved to swim in the big blue ocean. One day, Bubbles saw an incredible sight! It was a planet in the sky. Bubbles had never seen anything like it before. + +Bubbles wanted to explore the planet, but he didn't know how to get there. He asked his fish friends if they knew how to get to the planet. One of his friends told him that he needed to swim really fast and jump out of the water to reach the planet. + +Bubbles was scared, but he wanted to see the incredible planet. He took a deep breath and swam as fast as he could. He jumped out of the water and flew through the air. Bubbles landed on the planet and saw amazing things he had never seen before. Bubbles was so happy he took the risk to swim and explore the incredible planet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on walks with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a big forest. They saw lots of trees, but Lily liked the pine trees the most. She thought the pine trees smelled so good. + +Lily saw a pinecone on the ground and wanted to pick it up. She tried to pull it, but it was too hard. "Mommy, can you help me pull this pinecone?" she asked. Mommy helped her and they looked at the pinecone together. + +Later, they had a picnic and ate some delicious sandwiches. Lily loved the sandwiches so much that she said, "Mommy, these sandwiches are so delicious! Can we have them again tomorrow?" Mommy and daddy laughed and said, "Sure, we can make them again tomorrow." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went on an adventure to the river with her mommy. They wanted to see the pretty water and the fish that swim in it. + +As they walked, Lily's mommy asked her a question. "Do you think we will see any ducks in the river, Lily?" Lily thought about it and said, "Maybe!" + +When they arrived at the river, they saw lots of ducks swimming and playing. Lily was so happy to see them. She said, "Mommy, the ducks look so fit and healthy!" + +They sat by the river for a while, watching the ducks and enjoying the peaceful sound of the water. Lily's mommy asked her another question. "Lily, what do you like most about the river?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "I like how it sparkles in the sun!" + +After a while, they said goodbye to the ducks and headed back home. Lily was tired but happy from her adventure to the river. She couldn't wait to go back and see the ducks again. +Once upon a time, there was a small woman. She lived in a small house with her cat. One day, she went to the store to buy some bread. But she forgot what she needed to buy! So she asked the store worker to repeat the things she needed. The worker was very kind and repeated the things she needed to buy. The small woman was happy and went home with her bread. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide field. In the field, there was a horse. The horse was brown and had a long tail. The horse liked to run around and play. One day, a little girl came to the field to see the horse. She asked the horse if she could ride on its back. The horse did not mind and let the little girl climb up. The little girl laughed and smiled as the horse ran around the field. It was a fun day for both the horse and the little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat oranges. One day, Lily's mom gave her a piece of paper and said, "Lily, can you request your grandma to come visit us?" Lily was happy and took the paper to the mailman. + +The mailman put the paper in the mail and sent it to Lily's grandma. A few days later, Lily's grandma arrived. She brought lots of oranges for Lily to eat. They had a fun day playing together. + +But then, it was time for grandma to go home. Lily was sad and didn't want her to leave. She asked her mom if grandma could stay longer, but her mom said no. Lily cried and cried. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes we can request things, but we can't always get what we want. She continued to eat oranges and play with her toys, but she missed her grandma very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park with her mom. One day, when they got to the park, Lily saw a big slide. She wanted to try it out, but she was too tired from walking. + +Her mom said, "Do you want me to carry you?" + +Lily replied, "No, I want to slide!" + +So, her mom helped her climb up the ladder to the top of the slide. When they got there, Lily grabbed onto the sides of the slide and slid down. She was so happy and giggled all the way down. + +After that, they went to the swings and Lily fell asleep while swinging. When she woke up, her mom carried her home and Lily dreamt about the fun she had on the slide. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved animals, especially ponies. One day, her parents took her to a farm where she saw a tiny pony. It was so cute! Lily wanted to take the pony home with her but her parents said no. + +Years passed and Lily grew bigger. She still loved ponies and wanted one of her own. She asked her parents if she could have a pony and they said yes! The pony was so small at first but it started to grow and grow until it was a huge pony. Lily loved her pony so much and they went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Brownie. Brownie lived in a cave with his mommy and daddy. One day, Brownie saw a shiny red ball outside his cave. He wanted to play with it but he was scared to go outside alone. + +The next day, Brownie's mommy and daddy went out to mail a letter. Brownie was left alone and he remembered the shiny red ball. He decided to go outside and play with it. But as he was playing, he heard a loud growl. He turned around and saw a big, scary wolf. + +Brownie was scared and didn't know what to do. But then he remembered something his mommy and daddy had told him. They said that he should always be careful and look out for danger. So, Brownie quickly ran back into his cave and hid. The wolf tried to come in but Brownie's mommy and daddy had made their cave very strong and the wolf couldn't get in. Brownie felt safe and happy that he listened to his parents' advice. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big sky that was always blue. One day, a little birdie flew up to the sky and saw a large cloud. The little birdie wanted to kiss the cloud, but it was too high up. So, the little birdie flew higher and higher until it could finally kiss the cloud. The cloud was so fluffy and soft, just like a big pillow. The little birdie was very happy and flew back down to tell all of its birdie friends about the big, fluffy cloud in the large sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very adventurous and loved to explore. One day, she saw a door that she had never seen before. She wanted to see what was behind the door, so she hurried over to it. + +Lily turned the doorknob and opened the door. Behind the door was a big room with lots of toys and games. Lily was so happy and played with all the toys. She had so much fun that she didn't even notice that it was getting late. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called out to her and told her it was time to go home. Lily didn't want to leave, but she knew she had to hurry and say goodbye to all the toys. She promised to come back and play again soon. From that day on, Lily always looked for new doors to open and explore. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high up in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweetie met a little mouse named Squeaky. Squeaky was very frightened of Tweetie because he thought Tweetie would cut him with his sharp beak. + +"Don't be afraid," said Tweetie. "I won't hurt you. I just want to be friends." + +Squeaky was still scared, but he decided to trust Tweetie. They became good friends and played together every day. One day, while they were playing, they saw a big cat coming towards them. + +"Oh no! What are we going to do?" cried Squeaky. + +"Don't worry," said Tweetie. "I have an idea." + +Tweetie flew up into the sky and distracted the cat while Squeaky ran away. The cat chased Tweetie, but he was too fast and flew away to safety. Squeaky was very grateful and they continued to be best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a diary with a lock and key to keep all her secrets safe. One day, she went to the store with her mom and saw a big, shiny toy that was very expensive. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom went to their neighbor's house for a party. They had lots of yummy food, and Lily tried a new fruit that she had never tasted before. She loved it so much that she asked her mom to buy some at the store. When they got home, Lily wrote about the fruit in her diary and locked it up tight. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a big house. They had a lot of toys to play with, but one day the little girl wanted to borrow a toy from her brother. Her brother said yes and let her borrow it. The little girl was so happy and said thank you to her brother. + +Later that day, something weird happened. The family heard a noise coming from the basement. They went to check and found a stray cat. The little girl wanted to keep the cat, but her parents said they had to find its family first. + +So, the family went around the neighborhood asking if anyone had lost a cat. They finally found its family and returned the cat to them. The little girl was sad to say goodbye to the cat, but happy that it was back with its family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, her mommy asked her to help with the laundry. Lily didn't want to, but her mommy looked angry, so she said yes. + +Lily helped her mommy put all the dirty clothes in the washing machine. But when it was time to switch them to the dryer, she accidentally dropped her favorite teddy bear in the mud. She started to weep because her teddy was all dirty. + +Her mommy saw her crying and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about her teddy bear. Her mommy hugged her and said they would wash him too. Lily felt better and helped her mommy finish the laundry. From then on, she always made sure to hold her teddy bear tight so he wouldn't get dirty again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived near a big river. She loved playing near the river and watching the water flow. One day, Lily saw a sign that said "Danger! Keep away from the river!" But she was too impatient and didn't listen to the sign. She wanted to play in the water. + +Lily went into the river and started to swim. But the water was too strong and she couldn't swim back to the shore. She got scared and started to cry for help. Luckily, a kind man saw her and saved her from the river. + +After that day, Lily learned to always listen to signs and warnings. She realized that they are there to keep her safe. From then on, she played near the river, but never went in the water again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a diary where she wrote about her day. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a boy who was all alone and looked miserable. She decided to go talk to him and they became friends. + +The next day, Lily went to the park again and saw the boy sitting alone. She asked him why he looked so sad. He told her that his family had to move to a new town and he didn't have any friends there. Lily felt sad for him and decided to invite him to play with her and her friends. + +From that day on, the boy wasn't miserable anymore. He had new friends and felt happy. Lily learned that being kind and including others can make a big difference in someone's life. She wrote about this in her diary and felt proud that she had done her part to help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there was a black leopard. The leopard was very hungry and wanted to eat something. He looked around the jungle but couldn't find anything to eat. + +Suddenly, he saw a little rabbit. The leopard thought that the rabbit would be a tasty meal. The leopard ran towards the rabbit to eat it. But the rabbit was very fast and escaped from the leopard. + +The leopard was sad and hungry. He continued to look for something to eat. Finally, he found a juicy fruit. The fruit was very delicious and the leopard ate it happily. +Once upon a time, there was a woman. She was very tidy and liked to keep her house clean. One day, she was cleaning her house when her friend came to visit. + +"Hello!" said the friend. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm cleaning my house," replied the woman. "I like it to be tidy." + +The friend looked around and said, "Wow, it looks great! But we need to hurry if we want to go to the park before it gets dark." + +The woman quickly finished cleaning and they went to the park together. They had lots of fun playing on the swings and climbing on the jungle gym. When it started to get dark, they hurried back home. + +"I had so much fun today," said the friend. "Thanks for being such a good host!" + +"You're welcome," replied the woman with a smile. "I'm glad you had fun. Come back anytime!" +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly up high in the sky and soar. One day, Blue saw a big bowl of seeds on the ground. Blue wanted to eat the seeds, but there was a problem. A cat was sleeping next to the bowl. + +Blue thought and thought about what to do. Blue was afraid of the cat, but also very hungry. Finally, Blue had an idea. Blue flew down and pecked at the cat's tail. The cat woke up and chased after Blue. Blue flew up and up into the sky, leaving the cat behind. + +Blue felt happy and satisfied as Blue ate the seeds from the bowl. The sun was shining, the wind was mild, and Blue felt free as a bird. From that day on, Blue knew that sometimes you have to be brave and clever to get what you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. One day, Ducky and his friend Bunny went on a raft ride down the river. Suddenly, the raft broke and they fell into the water. Bunny was very scared and said, "Oh no, what do we do now?" + +Ducky said, "Don't worry, we can repair the raft!" Ducky was very smart and knew how to fix things. They swam to the shore and found some sticks and leaves to make a new raft. Bunny was very hungry, so Ducky shared his bread with him while they worked. + +After a while, the new raft was ready and they continued their ride down the river. Bunny was very happy and said, "Thank you, Ducky! You're the best friend ever!" Ducky smiled and said, "No problem, Bunny. I'm always here to help." And they continued their adventure down the river, happy and safe on their new raft. +Once upon a time, there was a kind monkey named Max. Max lived in a big jungle with lots of trees and vines. One day, Max saw a little bird trying to build a nest. The bird was having a hard time finding enough twigs to make the nest strong. + +Max saw the bird struggling and he wanted to help. "I can help you find some twigs," Max said in a generous voice. "Thank you so much," replied the bird. "I would love your help." + +They both marched through the jungle, looking for the perfect twigs. Max showed the bird some vines that were strong and perfect for building the nest. The bird was so happy and grateful for Max's help. "Thank you, Max! You are the best friend I could ever have," said the bird. Max smiled and said, "I am always happy to help my friends." + +From that day on, Max and the bird were the best of friends. They would march through the jungle together, helping each other whenever they could. And the bird's nest was the strongest and most beautiful nest in the jungle, thanks to Max's generous help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat candy. One day, Lily accidentally broke her mom's favorite cup. Her mom was very sad, and Lily felt bad too. + +Lily went to the cupboard to get some cookies, but she couldn't reach them. She climbed up on a chair, but she lost her balance and fell down. Her mom heard the noise and came to help. + +Lily's mom forgave her for breaking the cup and hugged her tightly. Lily felt so happy and loved. She knew that even if she made a mistake, her mom would always forgive her. And from that day on, Lily never climbed on chairs again, because she didn't want to get hurt or make her mom sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day she wanted to play with her friend, Tommy. She went to his house, but he didn't want to play with her. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she saw a bird outside Tommy's window. The bird winked at her and flew away. Lily thought it was weird, but she followed the bird. It led her to a park where there was a race going on. The winner would get a big trophy. + +Lily decided to join the race. She ran as fast as she could and in the end, she won the trophy! Tommy saw her win and he felt happy for her. They became friends again and played together all day. Lily realized that sometimes, when things don't go the way you want them to, something weird might happen and you could still win in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a daddy who loved his daughter very much. One day, they went to the park to play. The daughter was having so much fun on the swings, but then she got stuck up high. The daddy had to save her! He climbed up and brought her down safely. + +After that, they went to get some ice cream, but the daughter couldn't decide which flavor she wanted. The daddy asked the lady at the counter if there were any other flavors available. She said yes, and the daughter was happy again. + +They went home and the daughter was tired from all the playing. The daddy put her to bed and read her a story. She fell asleep with a smile on her face, knowing that her daddy would always be there to save her. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear who lived on a hill. He liked to sleep all day and never did any work. One day, his friend rabbit came to visit him. + +"Hey lazy bear, why don't you come and play with me?" asked rabbit. + +"I'm too tired to play," replied the lazy bear. + +"But you need to supply food for the winter, or you'll be hungry," said rabbit. + +The lazy bear thought about it and realized that rabbit was right. He got up and went to collect food for the winter. From that day on, the lazy bear was not so lazy anymore and he always made sure to supply enough food for himself and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. Suddenly, a big fog came and they couldn't see each other anymore. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said "I can't see you, Lily. Where are you?" + +Lily replied, "I'm here, Timmy. But I can't see you either because of the fog." + +Timmy said, "I have an idea! Let's use my green flashlight to find each other." + +Lily said, "That's a great idea! But I don't have a flashlight. Can you lend me yours?" + +Timmy replied, "Of course, Lily. I'll lend you my flashlight so we can find our way through the fog together." + +And so, with the green flashlight, Lily and Timmy found each other and continued to play in the park until the fog went away. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. He loved to paint and would spend hours making colorful pictures. One day, he decided to go on an adventure to find treasure. He packed his bag with snacks and his favorite paint set and set off into the woods. + +As he walked, he saw a big tree with a hole in it. Timmy thought the treasure might be inside, so he climbed in. But as he searched, he heard a growling sound. A big bear was inside the tree too! Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Then he had an idea. He took out his paint set and started to paint the bear. The bear was so surprised that it stopped growling and sat still. Timmy finished his painting and showed it to the bear. The bear loved it and even gave Timmy a treasure - a shiny rock. Timmy was happy and went back home with his treasure and a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big race in the forest. All the animals wanted to win, but only one could be the fastest. The race was very competitive, and everyone wanted to be first. + +The rabbit was very fast, but he hurt his thumb before the race. He didn't want to give up, so he wrapped his thumb with a bandage. The race started, and the rabbit was doing well. But then, he saw a carrot on the side of the road. He wanted to eat it, so he stopped running. + +The other animals saw the rabbit stop and they kept running. The turtle won the race because he didn't stop. The rabbit was sad that he didn't win, but he learned that sometimes it's important to pay attention to the race and not get distracted. +Once upon a time, there was a big rock. The rock was very heavy and sat in the same spot for a long time. One day, a little girl came by and saw the rock. She thought it was very cool and tried to lift it, but it was too heavy for her. + +As she was looking at the rock, she noticed a bitter taste in her mouth. She didn't like it and wanted to get rid of it. So, she ran to a nearby stream and washed her mouth out with some water. + +After that, she went back to the rock and sat on it. She liked the way it felt under her bottom and decided to come back and visit the rock every day. From that day on, the rock became her special spot where she would sit and think. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and imagine she was a princess. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys before dinner. + +Lily didn't want to clean up, so she imagined she had a magic whip that could make her toys clean themselves. But when she opened her eyes, her toys were still all over the floor. + +Lily's mom came back and saw the mess. She said, "Lily, you need to clean up your toys. If you don't, you won't be able to play with them tomorrow." + +Lily didn't want to lose her toys, so she started cleaning. It was hard work, but she felt proud when she was finished. And the next day, she imagined all sorts of different adventures with her now-clean toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a spoon, a teaspoon to be exact, that she loved to use to eat her cereal every morning. One day, Lily couldn't find her teaspoon and started to worry. She looked everywhere but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's mom noticed her daughter's worry and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her mom about her missing teaspoon. Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We have plenty of spoons to use." + +Later that day, while Lily was playing in the park, she found a shiny penny on the ground. She felt lucky and thought, "Maybe my teaspoon will come back to me too." When she got home, Lily saw her teaspoon on the kitchen counter. Her mom had found it in the dishwasher. Lily was so happy and felt even luckier than before. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Hoppy. Hoppy was very scared of traveling far from his pond. He was a fearful frog. + +One day, Hoppy met a friendly butterfly named Flutter. Flutter told Hoppy about all the wonderful places she had traveled to. Hoppy was curious and wanted to see these places too. + +With Flutter's encouragement, Hoppy took a leap of faith and traveled to new places. He saw tall trees, colorful flowers, and even a big lake. Hoppy was amazed and happy he had overcome his fear. + +From that day on, Hoppy loved to travel and explore new places with his new friend Flutter. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and read books. One day, she wanted to make a cake. She got all the ingredients she needed, but when she tasted the batter, it was sour. She realized she forgot to put sugar in it. She went to the store to get some more sugar. + +On the way to the store, she saw a rag on the ground. She picked it up and started to clean her dolls with it. She liked how soft it was. When she got to the store, she bought the sugar and went back home. She added the sugar to the batter and started to mix it. The cake smelled so good when it started to bake in the oven. Finally, it was done and Lily was so happy. She invited her friends over to have some cake with her. They all loved it and had a great time together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty jewelry like necklaces and bracelets. One day, she saw a shiny necklace in a store and she wanted it very much. But she didn't have enough money to buy it. + +Lily's mom said, "I can lead you to a place where we can make our own jewelry. It will be just as pretty and special." Lily was nervous at first, but then she got excited. They went to the craft store and got all the things they needed. + +As they made their jewelry, Lily's mom said, "I'm so glad we did this together. It's more fun than just buying something already made." Lily smiled and said, "Yes, and now I have something that's one-of-a-kind." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to a park with a big view of the city. Timmy was so happy to see all the tall buildings and the cars driving by. + +But then, Timmy saw a dangerous snake on the ground. He didn't know it was dangerous, so he went to play with it. The snake bit Timmy and he got very sick. Timmy's mommy rushed him to the hospital, but it was too late. Timmy didn't make it and he went to heaven to play with the angels. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to drink wine. He had a modest house and not much money, but he loved to spend it all on wine. Every day, he would go to the store and buy a bottle of wine. + +One day, the man drank too much wine and got very sick. He didn't feel good and couldn't go to work. He spent all his money on wine and didn't have any left to buy food or medicine. + +The man got sicker and sicker until one day, he passed away. His neighbors found him in his modest house with empty wine bottles all around him. They were very sad that he had died because he had spent all his time and money on wine instead of taking care of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a big, heavy truck. The truck had a lot of toys inside. The driver wanted to park the truck near the playground. + +At the playground, there were two friends playing. They saw the big, heavy truck and ran over to see what was inside. The driver opened the truck and showed them all the toys. They were so happy! + +The friends played with the toys for a long time. They played until it was time to go home. As they were leaving, they gave the driver a big hug and said thank you. The driver smiled and drove away, feeling like he had won a big victory. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They played hopscotch and jumped rope. Suddenly, Lily saw a big, scary hurricane in the sky. She was very scared and ran to her mom. + +"Mama, mama! Look at the big, scary hurricane!" cried Lily. + +"Don't worry, my sweetie. It's just a cloud. It won't hurt us," said her mom. + +Lily felt better and her face went from sour to happy. She smiled and asked her mom to stretch her arms out wide like an airplane. They both stretched and pretended to fly away from the hurricane. From that day on, Lily knew that her mom would always make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the zoo with his mom and dad. One day, they went to see the lions. Timmy thought they looked tough and strong. + +Suddenly, one of the lions got out of its cage! Everyone was scared and ran away. Timmy's mom and dad told him to stay still and not move. Timmy was scared but he listened to his parents. + +The zookeepers came and managed to display the lion back into its cage. Timmy was happy that everyone was safe and sound. He hugged his mom and dad and said, "I love going to the zoo!" +Once upon a time, there was a big and strong bull. He had a shiny horn on his head that he was very proud of. One day, a kind farmer gifted the bull a beautiful red apple. The bull was happy and took a big bite of the juicy fruit. + +But little did the bull know, there was a sneaky fox nearby who had been watching him. The fox had been planning to take the bull's horn for a long time, but he knew it would be difficult. So, he waited patiently for the right moment. + +As the bull was enjoying his apple, the fox crept up behind him and quickly snatched his horn. The bull was shocked and sad, but he knew he had to be careful in the future. From that day on, the bull always kept a watchful eye out for the sly fox. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, let's have a picnic in the park today!" Lily was so excited because she loved picnics. She packed her favorite sandwich and a big bottle of juice. + +As they walked to the park, Lily saw a big, heavy cloud in the sky. "Mommy, will it rain?" she asked. "I don't think so, Lily. The weatherman didn't show any rain on TV," mommy replied. + +When they arrived at the park, they found a nice spot under a tree to lay out their blanket. They started to eat their sandwiches when suddenly, the heavy cloud burst open and it started to rain! "Oh no!" cried Lily. But mommy had a surprise. She pulled out a big umbrella from her bag and they sat under it, eating their sandwiches and drinking their juice. + +Lily was so happy that mommy had brought the umbrella. "Thank you, mommy, for showing me that you always come prepared!" she said. From then on, Lily always made sure to pack an umbrella in her bag for every picnic. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she was playing with her friend Jack when she saw a shiny red apple on a tree. She wanted to eat it, but it was too high for her to reach. + +Lily said to Jack, "I want that apple, but it's too high. Can you help me?" + +Jack replied, "Sure, I can help you. But how do we get it?" + +Lily had an idea. She said, "I can climb the tree and get it, but my lip is tight because I fell earlier. Can you help me climb?" + +Jack helped Lily climb the tree and she got the apple. But when they came down, they saw that the apple belonged to the grumpy old man who lived next door. He was angry and yelled at them to give it back. Lily and Jack apologized and gave the apple back to the old man. They learned that it's not okay to take things that don't belong to them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the fields with her friends. One day, she saw a big bird grabbing some wheat from the ground. Lily thought it was very cool. + +She decided she wanted to grab some wheat too. So, she ran over to the field and picked some up. It was yellow and looked like her hair. She took a bite and it was sweet! She was so happy and ran back to her friends to share her sweet wheat with them. They all loved it and had a fun time playing together in the field. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. She was very fragile and small. One day, she fell from her nest and was in trouble. She couldn't fly back up and was struggling to get back to her home. + +Luckily, a kind boy saw her and wanted to help. He gently picked her up and put her back in her nest. The little birdie was very happy and grateful. She knew she couldn't have made it without the boy's help. + +From that day on, the little birdie was very careful and never left her nest again. She knew it was a dangerous world out there, but she was happy to have someone to help her when she was in trouble. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to ride her bike. One day, her mom gave her a new bike with shiny pedals. Lily was so happy and excited to ride it. + +As she was riding her bike, she saw a fragile vase in her neighbor's yard. She wanted to get a closer look, so she went over to see it. But as she got too close, she accidentally hit the vase with her bike and it fell and broke into many pieces. + +Lily felt very sad and scared because she knew she did something wrong. She went to tell her neighbor what happened and said sorry. Her neighbor was understanding and told her that accidents happen, but it's important to be careful and not go too close to fragile things. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful and always remember to go around fragile things. She also learned that it's important to take responsibility for her actions and say sorry when she makes a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a bright yellow flower and picked it for her mommy. She said "please" when she gave it to her mommy. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy got a message on her phone. It was from her friend inviting them to a picnic. Lily was so excited to go and play with her friends. She asked her mommy "Can we go please?" and her mommy said yes. + +At the picnic, Lily had so much fun playing with her friends and eating yummy food. She even saw some more bright flowers and picked them to give to her friends. At the end of the day, Lily said "thank you" to her mommy for taking her to the picnic. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went for a walk in the woods with her mommy. As they walked, Lily stumbled over a rock and fell down. + +"Oh no, are you okay?" asked her mommy. + +"Yes, I'm okay," replied Lily. + +As they continued walking, they noticed their shadows on the ground. Lily thought it was funny how her shadow followed her every move. + +"Look mommy, my shadow is following me!" exclaimed Lily. + +"That's right, sweetie. Your shadow will always be with you," said her mommy. + +Lily smiled and held her mommy's hand as they continued their walk in the sweet sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tower in a big forest. Many animals lived in the forest. One day, a little bird named Tim was flying around the tower. Tim saw a big, angry bear named Bob. Bob was very mad because he could not reach the top of the tower. + +Tim flew down and said, "Why are you angry, Bob?" Bob looked at Tim and said, "I want to see the top of the tower, but I can't climb up." Tim thought for a moment and said, "I can help you, Bob. I can fly up and tell you what I see." + +So, Tim flew up to the top of the tower. He looked around and saw the beautiful forest. He flew back down and told Bob, "I see the big, green trees and the blue sky. It is very pretty." Bob was happy and said, "Thank you, Tim. You are a good friend." + +From that day on, Tim and Bob played together in the forest. They had a lot of fun and were never angry again. And that is how the story ends. +Once upon a time, there was a creative girl. She loved to walk and play with her toys. One day, she saw a big drain near her house. She was curious about it. + +The girl decided to walk closer to the drain. She thought it would be fun to play near it. She took her toys and started to play by the drain, making up new games and having a good time. + +But, as she played, she did not see how close she was getting to the drain. Suddenly, her favorite toy fell into the drain. The girl was very sad and cried. She learned that playing near the drain was not a good idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little fireman named Tim. Tim was a fearful fireman. He was scared to put out big fires. One day, a big fire started in a house. Tim knew he had to help. + +Before he went to the house, he had to dress up in his fireman clothes. He put on his red hat, his red coat, and his big boots. He felt a little less fearful. Tim talked to his friend, Sam. "I am scared," said Tim. "You can do it," said Sam. + +Tim went to the house with the big fire. He used a hose to put water on the fire. The fire went away. Tim was not fearful anymore. He was a brave fireman. Everyone was happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big, dependable dog named Max. Max was very strong and always helped his friends. He liked to play with them and they all loved him. + +One day, Max and his friends were playing near a tree. They saw a little bug with a big stomach. The bug was trying to snap a leaf from the tree. Max and his friends watched the bug as it tried to snap the leaf. + +Max wanted to help the bug, so he used his strong nose to push the branch down. The bug was able to snap the leaf and thanked Max. Max and his friends were happy to help the bug. They all played together and had a fun day. +One day, Tom and Sue went outside to play a sport. They wanted to play tug-of-war. Tom said, "Let's pull the rope and see who is stronger!" Sue said, "Okay, let's do it!" + +Tom and Sue each took one end of the rope. They began to pull. Tom pulled hard, and Sue pulled hard too. They both wanted to win the game. Their friend, Max, watched them play. He was envious because he wanted to play too. + +Max said, "Can I play with you?" Tom and Sue stopped pulling the rope. They said, "Yes, you can play with us!" So, Max joined them, and they all played the sport together. They had lots of fun pulling the rope and playing with their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small cat. The small cat had a pretty scarf. The scarf was red and blue. The small cat loved the scarf very much. Every day, the small cat would wear the scarf and play outside. + +One day, the small cat went to the park. The small cat saw a tree. The tree was big and tall. The small cat wanted to climb the tree. The small cat started to climb. The small cat was very happy. + +But then, the small cat leaned on a weak branch. The weak branch broke. The small cat fell down. The pretty scarf got stuck in the tree. The small cat was very sad. The small cat lost the pretty scarf forever. +Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful girl named Lily. She loved to be kind and help others. One day, while she was walking in the woods, she found a shiny gem on the ground. The gem was so pretty, and she wanted to take it home. + +Lily thought about what to do with the gem. She knew her friend Tim had a birthday soon. She thought it would be nice to give the gem to him as a gift. Lily knew that Tim would be very happy if she gave him the gem. + +On Tim's birthday, Lily gave the thoughtful gift to him. He was so happy to see the gem. He thanked Lily for being such a good friend. They played together all day, and Lily was glad that she found the gem in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little pink bunny. The bunny lived in a big open field with many flowers. The bunny liked to hop and play all day long. + +One day, the pink bunny was hopping around the field. The bunny noticed something new. It was a big, open box. The bunny went closer to see what was inside the box. + +Inside the box, the bunny found a soft, pink blanket. The bunny was very happy and took the blanket out of the box. The bunny played with the blanket all day long. At night, the pink bunny slept under the warm, pink blanket. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was sad and gloomy because he could not speak like people do. He wished he could talk to his best friend, a little girl named Lily. + +One day, a wise owl saw Spot looking sad. The owl wanted to help, so he said, "I will teach you to speak, Spot." Spot was very happy and excited. He wagged his tail and listened carefully to the owl's teach. + +The owl taught Spot how to say "hello," "please," and "thank you." Spot practiced and practiced until he could speak the words just right. When Spot saw Lily, he said, "Hello, Lily!" Lily was so surprised and happy to hear Spot speak. They played and talked all day long. Spot was not gloomy anymore, and he and Lily were the best of friends. +One day, a cool cat named Sam went for a walk. He saw a spoon on the ground. Sam picked it up and said, "I will take this spoon home." + +On his way, Sam met a dog named Max. Max saw the spoon and said, "Can I see your spoon?" Sam gave the spoon to Max. Max took the spoon and started to scatter some dirt. Sam laughed and said, "That's fun!" + +Sam and Max played with the spoon all day. They scattered dirt, leaves, and even water. At the end of the day, they were tired but happy. They said goodbye and went home. Sam put the spoon in his house and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very excited because her birthday was coming soon. She wanted to wear a pretty dress for her party. + +On the day of her birthday, Lily put on her favorite dress. It was pink and had a big bow. But, she acted foolish by playing in the mud with her dog, Spot. Lily's pretty dress got very dirty, and she was sad. + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "Don't worry, we can clean your dress." They washed the dress together, and it was clean and pretty again. Lily learned not to be foolish in her pretty dress. She had a great birthday party with her friends and family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a hat. She loved her hat so much. It was a big, red hat. Sue would wear her hat every day. + +One day, Sue saw her friend Tom. Tom had a hat too. His hat had a pretty flower on it. Sue was jealous. She wanted a flower on her hat too. Sue said to Tom, "I like your hat. Can I have a flower too?" + +Tom was a kind friend. He said, "Yes, Sue. Let's attach a flower to your hat." They found a beautiful flower and attached it to Sue's hat. Now, Sue's hat was even more special. + +Sue and Tom played together with their hats. They were happy. Sue was not jealous anymore. They were the best of friends, and their hats were beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty vase. The vase had many flowers in it. The flowers were very colorful and smelled nice. The vase was in a big room where people could see it. The vase was happy because it could share its flowers with everyone. + +One day, a new vase came to the room. The new vase was selfish. It did not want to share its flowers with anyone. The new vase told the pretty vase, "I will not share my flowers. They are only for me." The pretty vase did not like this. + +The pretty vase tried to remind the selfish vase that sharing is good. The pretty vase said, "If we share our flowers, everyone will be happy." The selfish vase thought about it and agreed. So, they both shared their flowers with everyone. The room became even more beautiful and everyone was happy. The selfish vase learned that sharing is better than keeping things all to oneself. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a fragile little girl. Her mom told her not to go too far, but she wanted to play. The mom said okay, but be careful. The girl was happy her mom gave her a permit to play. + +While playing, she saw a big wolf. The wolf was not mean, but he was very big. The little girl was scared at first, but the wolf just wanted to play too. They played and laughed all day. + +As the sun went down, the girl knew it was time to go home. The wolf walked her back to her mom. The mom was happy the girl was safe. The fragile girl and the big wolf became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a driver named Tom. Tom was an independent driver who liked to drive his big car around. One day, Tom got an order to take a nice lady to a party. + +On the way, Tom and the nice lady talked. The nice lady said, "I have a big cake in this box. It is very yummy, but I can't eat it all by myself. Can you help me eat it after the party?" Tom smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you eat the cake!" + +When they got to the party, the nice lady went inside. Tom waited and waited in his big car. He thought about the yummy cake and how they would eat it together. After a long time, the nice lady came out of the party with the big cake. They both ate the cake and laughed. Tom was happy that he helped the nice lady, and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boat. A boy named Tim liked to play with the boat. Tim had many toys, but the boat was his favorite. + +One day, Tim's mom said, "Let's organize your toys." They put all the toys in the right place. But the boat was not there. Tim was sad. + +The next day, Tim found the boat under his bed. He was so happy! Now, Tim could play with his nice boat again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat pizza. One day, his mom made a hot pizza for dinner. Tim was very happy. + +Tim's mom encouraged him to eat the hot pizza. She said, "Eat the hot pizza, Tim! It will make you big and strong!" Tim took a big bite of the hot pizza. It was so yummy. + +Tim ate all of the hot pizza. His mom was very proud of him. She said, "Good job, Tim! You ate all of your hot pizza!" Tim smiled and felt very happy. He knew that eating the hot pizza would help him grow big and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly boy named Tim. He loved to play with his red balloon. One day, Tim took his balloon to the park to play with his friends. + +At the park, Tim saw a big girl named Sue. Sue wanted Tim's balloon. She said, "Give me your balloon!" Tim did not want to give his balloon to Sue. He was sad and scared. + +Tim's friend, Sam, saw what happened. He went to Sue and mentioned, "Please do not take Tim's balloon. It is not nice." Sue listened to Sam and said sorry to Tim. They all played together and had fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Bob. Bob loved honey very much. One day, he saw a light car. The car had lots of honey in it. Bob wanted to drive the car to get the honey. + +Bob got in the car. He tried to drive it. The car went fast. Bob was happy. He could see the honey. He wanted to eat it all. + +But then, the car hit a big tree. The honey fell out of the car. It broke and made a big mess. Bob was sad. He could not eat the honey now. The car was broken too. Bob learned that he should not drive a car. +Once upon a time, there was a famous pig named Pinky. Pinky was very good at showing tricks to everyone. She lived on a big farm with her best friend, a little girl named Lily. + +One day, Pinky said to Lily, "I want to show you a new trick!" Lily was very happy and clapped her hands. Pinky jumped up and down, and then she spun around in a circle. Lily laughed and said, "Wow, Pinky! That was a great trick!" + +Pinky and Lily loved to play together on the farm. They showed their tricks to all the other animals, and everyone loved them. Pinky was a very special pig, and Lily was very proud of her famous friend. They were happy and had lots of fun every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big bull. He lived on a farm. The bull was very strong and hard. He worked every day to help the farmer. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the farm. She was scared of the big bull. But the farmer told her, "You can trust the bull. He is nice and will not hurt you." + +Lily was still scared, but she trusted the farmer. She went close to the bull and touched him. The bull was nice to her. They became friends and played together every day. +One day, a little boy named Tim was very enthusiastic. He wanted to play a game with his mom. He said, "Mom, let's play a guessing game!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Okay, Tim. I will think of something, and you have to guess what it is." Tim was excited and ready to play. + +Mom said, "It is something we use every day. It helps us get clean and smells nice." Tim thought for a moment and then said, "Is it soap?" Mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim! You guessed it! It is soap!" Tim was very happy that he guessed the right answer. They both laughed and had a fun time playing the guessing game. +One day, a big, honest bear named Ben went for a walk in the woods. He saw a small house and decided to enter it. Inside the house, he found a little girl named Lily. + +"Hello, I'm Lily," said the little girl. "Who are you?" + +"Hi, I'm Ben the honest bear," Ben replied. "I found your house and wanted to say hello." + +Lily and Ben became good friends. They played all day and had lots of fun. One day, Lily showed Ben a file of her drawings. Ben loved Lily's drawings and thought they were very pretty. + +Together, they spent many happy days playing and looking at the file of drawings. And they always remembered how they became friends when Ben the honest bear entered Lily's house. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the beach with his mom. They saw a big blue sea. Tim was very happy. He liked the beach. + +Tim saw something in the water. He did not know what it was. He pointed at it and said, "Mom, look!" His mom looked and said, "That is a dolphin, Tim!" + +The dolphin was unknown to Tim. He had never seen one before. The dolphin jumped out of the water and said, "Hi, Tim!" Tim was very surprised. He said, "Hi, dolphin!" + +The dolphin told Tim, "I like to play in the water. Do you want to play with me?" Tim and the dolphin played together. They had a lot of fun. Tim was happy he met a new friend. +Once, there was a boy named Tim. He liked to play with his ball. One day, Tim saw an unknown big box near his house. He was very excited. + +Tim ran to the box and saw a note on it. The note said, "Rise to the top and get the prize." Tim wanted the prize, so he tried to climb the box. He tried and tried, but it was too high. + +Then, Tim had an idea. He got his ball and threw it at the box. The box opened and a big, shiny prize came out. Tim was very happy and showed the prize to his friends. They all played together with the prize and had lots of fun. +One day, a duck named Dilly went to the pond. Dilly was a silly duck who loved to play. At the pond, Dilly saw a frog. The frog was green and small. Dilly wanted to be friends with the frog. + +Dilly said, "Hi, frog! Let's play!" The frog looked at Dilly and said, "No! I don't want to play. You are too big and you might squeeze me." Dilly felt sad. He did not want to hurt the frog. He just wanted to have fun. + +Dilly thought for a moment. He had an idea. He said, "I will be careful. I promise not to squeeze you." The frog thought about it and said, "Okay, we can play." They played together all day and had lots of fun. Dilly was happy that he made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a rare bird. The bird had pretty colors. It liked to fly high in the sky. One day, the bird saw something on the ground. It wanted to see what it was. + +The bird flew down to the ground. It stared at the thing. The thing was a shiny rock. The bird liked the shiny rock. It picked up the rock with its beak. + +The bird flew back up into the sky. It showed the shiny rock to its friends. They all stared at the rock. They thought it was very nice. The bird was happy to have found the rare shiny rock. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was helping her mom with the laundry. Lucy liked to grab the clothes and put them in the big basket. She saw a pale shirt and asked her mom, "Can I wear this shirt today?" + +Her mom said, "Not today, Lucy. That shirt is for a special day. You will see." Lucy was sad but kept helping her mom. + +Later, Lucy's friend Tom came over to play. They played with toys and had fun. But Tom spilled juice on his shirt. He was sad and didn't want to go home with a dirty shirt. Lucy remembered the pale shirt and said, "Don't worry, Tom! I have a shirt you can wear." + +Lucy ran to get the pale shirt. She gave it to Tom and he put it on. Tom was happy and thanked Lucy. Lucy's mom smiled and said, "See, Lucy? The pale shirt was for a special day, and today was that day." +Once upon a time, in a big, big forest, there lived a fancy leopard. This leopard had a big bow on her head. She loved to play with her friends in the forest. + +One day, the fancy leopard wanted to play a new game. She asked her friends to bow when they saw her. They all agreed to play the game. The fancy leopard felt very happy. + +But, one day, the fancy leopard got lost in the forest. She called for her friends, but no one came. The fancy leopard felt very sad and alone. She never found her way back home, and her friends never saw her again. +Once upon a time, there was a little pony. The pony had a broken leg, so it could not run and play with its friends. The pony felt sad. + +One day, a nice girl found the pony. She said, "Pony, I will help you!" The girl gave the pony some food to taste. The food was sweet and yummy. The pony was happy to eat it. + +The girl took care of the pony every day. She helped the pony's broken leg get better. Soon, the pony could run and play again. The pony and the girl were best friends, and they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little dog named Spot was very confused. He wanted to go outside to play, but the door was closed. He did not know how to open the door by himself. Spot looked at the door and then looked around for help. + +Spot saw his friend, a little girl named Sue. Sue was playing with her ball. Spot went to Sue and said, "Sue, can you help me? I want to play outside, but the door is closed. I don't know how to open it." + +Sue smiled and said, "Of course, Spot! I will help you." Sue walked to the door and opened it for Spot. Spot was so happy that he could go outside and play. He thanked Sue and ran outside. Sue went with Spot and they played together all day. From that day on, Sue always made sure to keep the door open for Spot so he would not be confused again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, her mom asked her to help clean the house. Anna was very excited to help and wanted to be successful. + +Anna started to clean the stove. She scrubbed and scrubbed until it was shiny. Her mom looked at the stove and said, "Wow, Anna! You did a great job cleaning the stove. You are very successful!" + +Anna felt proud and happy. She knew that helping her mom was a good thing to do. From that day on, Anna always helped her mom and dad clean the house. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a green hotel, there lived a cat and a dog. The cat was named Kitty, and the dog was named Buddy. They were best friends and liked to play together. The green hotel was their favorite place because it had many rooms to explore and a big garden to run in. + +One day, Kitty and Buddy were playing in the garden when they saw a big ball rolling towards the green hotel. They knew they had to prevent the ball from hitting the hotel. So, they ran as fast as they could to stop the ball. + +Kitty said, "Buddy, we need to stop the ball!" Buddy replied, "Yes, Kitty! We can do it!" They worked together and pushed the ball away from the green hotel. They were happy they could prevent the ball from hitting their home. + +After they stopped the ball, Kitty and Buddy went back to playing in the garden. They knew they had saved the green hotel, and they were proud of themselves. From that day on, they promised to always help each other and keep their green hotel safe. + +And so, Kitty and Buddy lived happily ever after in their green hotel, playing and taking care of each other. They knew that as long as they were together, they could prevent anything bad from happening to their home. +Once upon a time, in a small pond, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin was a very glad fish. He liked to play with his friends all day. One day, Fin saw a big rock. He thought, "I want to see what's behind the rock." + +Fin swam to the rock and saw a new friend. The new friend was a crab named Claw. Claw was shy and didn't make a sound. Fin said, "Hi, I'm Fin. Do you want to play?" Claw didn't say anything. Fin had an idea. He swam away and told his friends about Claw. + +The next day, Fin and his friends swam to the rock. They all waved at Claw. Claw saw them and smiled. He waved back. Then, Claw made a sound for the first time. He said, "Hi, I'm Claw. I want to play too." Fin and his friends were very glad. They all played together and became the best of friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk in the wild. He wanted to find something new to show his friends. Tim walked and walked until he saw a big tree with many colorful leaves. + +Tim looked up and saw a cute bird on a branch. He pointed at the bird and said, "Hello, bird! You are new to me." The bird looked at Tim and said, "Hello, Tim! I am new here too. Let's be friends." + +Tim and the bird played and had fun in the wild. They found more new things, like pretty flowers and funny bugs. They laughed and pointed at all the new things they found. At the end of the day, Tim said goodbye to his new friend and went home to tell his friends about his wild adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a white toy rabbit that he loved very much. One day, Tim and his rabbit went to play in the park. + +In the park, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue had a toy too, a red ball. Tim said, "Let's play together and include both our toys!" Sue agreed, and they had lots of fun. They took turns, Tim holding the rabbit with one hand and Sue holding the ball with the other hand. They laughed and played all day. + +As the sun began to set, Tim and Sue said goodbye. They learned that sharing and including others can make playtime even more fun. The moral of the story is, when you include others and share, you can make new friends and have a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt every day. One day, she saw a new kind of yogurt on the table. It was a big, red yogurt cup. Lily was very excited and wanted to try it. + +Lily tried to open the yogurt, but it was hard. She pulled and pulled, but it would not open. Lily started to feel worried. She did not want to ask for help because she wanted to do it by herself. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She took a deep breath, and tried to open the yogurt again. This time, she did it! Lily was so happy that she danced around the room. She sat down and ate the yummy yogurt with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisa. She had a special book called a diary. In her diary, she wrote about her day and drew pictures of her friends. + +One day, Lisa's little brother, Tommy, found her diary. He was frustrated because he could not read it. He wanted to know what was inside. So, he opened the diary and tried to read it. But he accidentally ripped a page. + +When Lisa saw the ripped page, she was sad. But Tommy said, "I'm sorry, Lisa. Please forgive me." Lisa looked at her brother and saw that he was really sorry. So, she said, "I forgive you, Tommy. It's okay." + +From that day on, Lisa and Tommy learned to share and forgive each other. They became the best of friends and always played together. And Lisa even taught Tommy how to read her diary. +Once upon a time, in a charming little home, there lived a happy duck family. There was Mommy Duck, Daddy Duck, and three little ducklings. They loved to play in the pond near their home. + +One sunny day, the little ducklings went to the pond to splash and play. They had so much fun, but soon they got tired. They saw another duck splashing all alone. The ducklings thought, "Why not ask the lonely duck to play with us?" + +So, the ducklings asked the lonely duck to join them. The lonely duck was so happy, and they all splashed and played together. The ducklings learned that it's good to be kind and make new friends. From that day on, they always invited others to play with them. And their charming little home was filled with the laughter of many happy ducks. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray elephant. He had a long trunk. He lived in the forest with his friends. They liked to play and have fun. + +One day, the gray elephant saw a little bird. The bird had a hurt wing. The bird could not fly. The gray elephant wanted to help the bird. So, he used his long trunk to carry the bird to his home. + +At his home, the gray elephant took care of the little bird. They became good friends. The bird got better and could fly again. They played together in the forest, and the gray elephant was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little red car. This car was very intelligent. It could drive all by itself! The car had many friends, but there was a big truck that liked to tease the little red car. + +One day, the big truck told the little red car, "You're too small to go fast!" The little red car felt sad, but it knew it could do something special. The little red car had a plan to show the big truck that it was smart and fast. + +The next day, there was a big race in the town. The little red car and the big truck were in the race. When the race started, the little red car used its intelligent brain to go very fast. The big truck was surprised! + +In the end, the little red car won the race. The big truck learned not to tease the little red car anymore. They became friends, and they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a clever cat and a dog were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. The cat said, "I think there is a secret in the hole. Let's look!" + +The dog said, "Okay, let's pour water in the hole and see what comes out." They found a cup and filled it with water. They poured the water into the hole and waited. + +A little bird came out of the hole, all wet and sad. The bird said, "Why did you pour water in my home? Now it is wet and I can't live there." The cat and the dog felt bad, but they could not fix the bird's home. The bird had to find a new home, and the cat and dog were not happy with what they did. +Once upon a time, there was a kind king. He made many laws to help people. One law was to be compassionate. The king said, "Be nice to everyone." + +In the town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim saw a cat stuck in a tree. He wanted to help, but he was scared. He tried to resist his fear. + +Tim's mom saw him and said, "Remember the king's law, be compassionate." Tim was brave and helped the cat. The cat was happy, and Tim felt good. From that day on, Tim was always kind to everyone. +One day, a friendly cat and a dog went to see an opera. They were very happy to go together. They liked to hear the songs and see the people in pretty clothes. The cat and dog sat next to each other and clapped their paws. + +In the opera, there was a big fight. The people on stage were not friendly. They said mean things and made sad faces. The cat and dog did not like the fight. They wanted everyone to be friends again. + +After the opera, the cat and dog said, "We should be friendly and not fight like the people in the opera." They went home and played together. They were happy because they were good friends and did not fight. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim loved to play at the beach. One day, while playing near the water, he found a jellyfish. The jellyfish was very pretty, but it looked sad. + +Tim wanted to help the jellyfish. He thought, "I can store it in a big jar and take it home." So, he put the jellyfish in a jar and took it to his house. But the jellyfish did not look happy in the jar. + +Tim's mom saw the jellyfish in the jar and said, "Tim, the jellyfish needs to be in the sea with its family." Tim understood and took the jellyfish back to the beach. He let it go back into the water, and the jellyfish looked happy again. Tim learned that it is important to let things be where they belong. +Once upon a time, in a warm and cozy little house, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily loved to decorate her room with pretty things. One day, she found a box of pastel colors. The colors were soft and nice, like a rainbow. + +Lily took the pastel colors and started to decorate her room. She made a big sun on the wall and drew many flowers around it. The sun was yellow, and the flowers were pink, blue, and purple. Lily was very happy with her art. + +Soon, her room was full of beautiful pastel drawings. Lily's friends came over to play, and they all loved her room. They said it was like a warm and happy dream. And from that day on, Lily and her friends would always play and have fun in her pastel-decorated room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to follow her dog, Max, on walks. One day, they went to the park to play. + +At the park, Sue saw a big sign. The sign had a picture of a ball on it. Sue and Max wanted to find the ball, so they followed the sign. They walked and walked until they found a tough hill. + +The tough hill was hard to climb, but Sue and Max did not give up. They went up the hill and found the ball at the top. Sue and Max were so happy. They played with the ball all day long. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a mighty lion. He was the king of the forest. All the animals liked him because he was very strong and kind. + +One day, the mighty lion met a new friend. He wanted to introduce his new friend to everyone. His new friend was a beautiful bird with many colors. The bird could fly very high in the sky. + +The mighty lion took the bird around the forest. They saw many sights together. The sights made them very happy. They saw trees, flowers, and other animals. The bird sang a beautiful song for everyone. The mighty lion and the bird became best friends, and they lived happily in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong dog named Buddy. Buddy had big muscles and he was very loyal to his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They loved to play and run in the park together. + +One sunny day, Tim and Buddy went to the park. They saw a little girl named Lily who was sad. Tim asked her, "Why are you sad, Lily?" Lily said, "I lost my ball in the tree." Tim wanted to help Lily. + +Buddy, the loyal and strong dog, wanted to help too. Buddy used his big muscles and jumped high to get the ball from the tree. He gave the ball to Lily and offered a big smile. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Buddy and Tim!" + +From that day on, Tim, Buddy, and Lily became best friends. They played together in the park every day, and Buddy always used his big muscles to help his friends. They were a happy and loyal team. +Once upon a time, there was a reliable postman named Tom. Tom had a very important job. He would prepare envelopes and give them to the people who lived in his town. Everyone loved Tom because he was so good at his job. + +One day, Tom met a little girl named Sue. Sue said, "Tom, can you help me? I need to send an envelope to my grandma." Tom smiled and said, "Of course, Sue! I will prepare it for you." Tom put the letter in the envelope and gave it back to Sue. Sue was very happy. + +But Tom forgot to put a stamp on the envelope. The envelope did not reach Sue's grandma. Sue was very sad. The moral of the story is: always double-check your work, even if you think you are reliable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear named Brownie. One night, Lily was very tired and wanted to sleep. She hugged Brownie tightly and closed her eyes. Brownie was careful not to move so he wouldn't wake her up. + +While Lily was sleeping, Brownie whispered a secret word in her ear. The word was "love". Lily smiled in her sleep because she felt happy. When she woke up, she hugged Brownie and said, "Thank you for being careful last night. I had a good sleep. And thank you for telling me the secret word. I love you too, Brownie." +Once upon a time, there was a king who had a very special crown. The crown was shiny and made of gold. Everyone in the kingdom loved the crown. One day, a bad man came and tried to take the crown. The king didn't want to give it away, so he pushed the bad man away. + +The bad man was very angry and he came back with his friends. They all wanted the crown. The king knew he had to protect it. He thought of a plan. He asked his people to help him build a modern castle with big walls. The walls were so strong that nobody could break them. + +The bad man and his friends tried to get in, but they couldn't. The king was happy that his crown was safe. He thanked his people for helping him build the castle. From that day on, the crown was always kept safe in the modern castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink apple juice from her pink cup. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a girl with a different style of cup. + +"Wow, your cup is so cool! Can I see it?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, you can hold it," said the girl. + +Lily held the cup and noticed it was very slow to drink from. She liked her own cup better because it was faster. + +"I like my cup better. It's faster to drink from," said Lily. + +"That's okay, everyone has their own style," said the girl. + +Lily smiled and went back to playing with her mom. She was happy with her own cup and her own style. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient potato. It was very old and wrinkly. No one wanted to play with it because it looked strange. One day, a little girl saw the potato and felt sorry for it. She picked it up and gave it a big hug. The potato felt so happy and loved. From that day on, the little girl and the potato were best friends. They played together every day and the potato was never lonely again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play outside. One day, she put on her favorite vest and went to the park to play. + +At the park, Lily saw a boy named Max. Max wanted to play with her, but Lily was nervous. She didn't know Max very well and didn't want to play with him. + +Max asked, "Do you want to play tag with me?" Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, but only if we skip instead of run." They skipped and played tag together all afternoon. + +In the end, Lily wasn't nervous anymore and had a lot of fun with Max. They became good friends and played together often. Lily learned that sometimes it's okay to try new things and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, white teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and she wanted to keep her teddy bear with her. Her mom said it was okay as long as she kept an eye on it. + +Lily played on the swings and the slide, but she always looked back at her teddy bear to make sure it was safe. Suddenly, she saw a little boy who looked sad. He didn't have any toys to play with. Lily decided to share her teddy bear with him. + +The little boy smiled and hugged the teddy bear tightly. Lily felt happy that she could make him feel better. She looked at her teddy bear and saw that it was a little dirty now, but she didn't mind. She was just happy that she could keep the little boy company. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating blueberries, they were her favorite fruit. One day, she went to pick some blueberries from the garden, but she accidentally dropped them and they all got squished. Lily was sad and she cried. + +Her mom came over and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"I dropped my blueberries, and now they're all terrible," Lily said while wiping her tears. + +"Don't worry, we'll fix it," her mom said with a smile. They went to the kitchen and her mom helped her make blueberry muffins. They mixed the batter, added the blueberries, and put them in the oven to bake. + +While they were waiting for the muffins to bake, Lily and her mom talked about their day. They laughed and had fun. Finally, the muffins were ready, and they both tasted them. They were so delicious that Lily forgot all about her terrible blueberries. She smiled and hugged her mom, "Thank you for fixing it, mom!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she got an invitation to a party. She was so excited, but also scared because she didn't know anyone there. + +Lily's mom said, "Don't be scared, sweetie. It will be fun. Let's go pick out a pretty dress for you to wear." + +Lily picked out a pink dress and her mom helped her put it on. As they were getting ready to leave, Lily's mom noticed that Lily was shaking a little bit. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" her mom asked. + +Lily nodded her head and said, "I'm just a little nervous." + +When they got to the party, Lily saw lots of other kids there. She was still scared, but she decided to go say hello to them anyway. They ended up playing games and having fun together. Lily was so happy that she didn't even remember feeling scared before. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who lived in a forest. The bear loved to read novels in his cozy cave. One day, a little rabbit came to the bear's cave and asked, "What are you doing, Mr. Bear?" The bear replied, "I am reading a novel. It is big and interesting." + +The rabbit asked, "Can I read with you, Mr. Bear?" The bear said, "Of course, you can. I don't hate sharing my books." So, the rabbit sat next to the bear and they read the novel together. + +After they finished reading, the rabbit said, "I love this novel! Thank you for sharing it with me, Mr. Bear." The bear smiled and replied, "I'm glad you enjoyed it. Maybe we can read another big novel next time." The rabbit nodded happily and they both went outside to play in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly person named Sam. Sam loved to walk in the forest and say hello to all the animals. One day, Sam saw a big stick on the ground. Sam picked up the stick and held it in their hand. The stick was very long and thin, and Sam thought it might snap if they weren't careful. + +As Sam walked through the forest, they saw a squirrel running up a tree. Sam waved hello to the squirrel and kept walking. Suddenly, Sam heard a loud noise. SNAP! The stick had broken in half! Sam was sad because they liked the stick, but they knew they could find another one. + +Later that day, Sam saw a rabbit who looked lost. Sam remembered how the friendly animals in the forest had helped them before, so they decided to help the rabbit find its way home. Sam walked with the rabbit and showed it the way back to its burrow. The rabbit was very happy and thanked Sam for being so friendly. From that day on, Sam knew that even if something snaps, they can still be a kind and helpful person. +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 gave him a flexible tube to play with. Timmy loved the tube and he played with it all day long. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came to visit. Billy saw the tube and he wanted to play with it too. But Timmy didn't want to share his toy. He shouted at Billy and said, "No, this is my tube!" + +Timmy's mom heard him shouting and she came to see what was happening. She saw that Timmy was being selfish and not sharing his toy. She told Timmy that it's important to share and be kind to others. + +Timmy learned his lesson and he apologized to Billy. From that day on, Timmy shared his toys with his friends and he became a kind and generous boy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug named Billy. Billy liked to crawl around and explore. One day, he found a shiny rod on the ground. He was confused about what it was, so he asked his friend, a ladybug named Lucy. + +"What is this?" Billy asked, pointing to the rod. + +"That's a rod," Lucy replied. "It's used for building things." + +Billy crawled around the rod, inspecting it closely. "It's very shiny," he said. + +"Yes, it's made of metal," Lucy explained. + +Billy was still confused, but he decided to keep the rod and take it on his adventures. From that day on, he crawled around with his shiny rod in tow, showing it off to all his bug friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food, especially tasty cookies. One day, she went to a bakery to buy some cookies. The baker was very friendly and asked her if she wanted to perform a little dance. Lily was shy at first, but then she started to dance and everyone clapped. + +After the dance, the baker gave Lily some cookies for free. She was so happy and thanked him. She went home and enjoyed the cookies, thinking how sweet life can be when you have tasty treats and kind people around you. From that day on, Lily visited the bakery often and performed a little dance every time. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdy who lived in a big birdcage. The birdy was very happy and sang all day long. One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit the birdy. + +"Hello little birdy, you are so famous! Can I play with you?" asked Lily. + +The birdy chirped happily and said, "Yes, you can play with me, but please don't disturb my home." + +Lily promised not to disturb the birdy's home and they played together for a while. Suddenly, Lily accidentally knocked over the birdcage and the birdy flew away. + +"Oh no! I'm sorry little birdy, I didn't mean to disturb your home," cried Lily. + +The birdy forgave Lily and said, "It's okay, I forgive you. But please be careful next time." And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her red boots every day. One day, Lily went outside to play, but she noticed her boots were untied. She didn't want to tie them because she thought it was boring. + +As she was playing, Lily tripped over her untied boots and fell down. She realized that not tying her boots was not safe and she could get hurt. From that day on, Lily always made sure to tie her boots before going outside to play. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things we think are boring or unimportant can actually be very important and keep us safe. It's always better to take a little extra time to do something right than to risk getting hurt or making a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to wear her pretty pink dress every day. She wore it to school, to the park, and even to bed. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to wear a different dress. Lily said no and felt happy. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend was worried because she lost her toy. Lily asked her friend what the toy looked like and they looked for it together. They found the toy under the couch and her friend felt happy again. + +Lily's mom asked her how her day was and Lily said it was fun. She showed her mom the toy they found and her mom was proud of her for helping her friend. Lily went to bed feeling happy and cozy in her pretty pink dress. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the summer. One day, she was playing with her friend, Timmy. + +Timmy said, "Lily, let's play a game!" + +Lily replied, "Okay, what game do you want to play?" + +Timmy said, "Let's play hide and seek!" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I have a clever idea! Let's take turns hiding and telling each other where we are hiding." + +Timmy smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea!" + +So, they played the game and had so much fun. Lily was very good at finding Timmy, and Timmy was very good at hiding. They played until the sun went down and it was time to go home. They both agreed that it was the best summer day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a big city. She loved playing in the park and seeing the tall buildings. One day, her parents told her they were going on a trip to the country. + +Lily was excited to go on an adventurous journey. She packed her favorite toys and snacks, and they drove for a long time. When they arrived, she saw lots of trees, animals, and a big blue sky. + +As they explored the country, they found a big hill. Her parents said they could climb it and see a beautiful view. Lily was scared at first, but with her parents' help, she made it to the top. She looked out and saw the whole country. + +Lily enjoyed the country so much that she didn't want to leave. But she knew she could always come back and have more adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a big field full of green grass. All the grass was healthy and happy, but one day some cows came to eat it all up. The grass didn't like that! + +The grass decided to separate itself from the cows. It grew taller and taller until the cows couldn't reach it anymore. The cows were sad because they couldn't eat the healthy grass, but the grass was happy because it didn't want to be eaten. + +The cows tried to find other grass to eat, but they couldn't find any as healthy as the grass they had left behind. They realized they should have been more careful with the grass they had. From then on, they promised to only eat a little bit of grass at a time so that it could stay healthy and happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to hear stories. One day, she went to the library to find a new storybook. She found a book with a lock on it, and she asked the librarian, "Can you unlock this book for me, please?" + +The librarian said, "I'm sorry, Lily, but that book is very special. It has a bitter story inside, and it's locked for a reason." + +Lily was curious and asked, "What does 'bitter' mean?" + +The librarian explained, "It means the story inside is sad and not very happy." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I still want to read it. Can you please tell me the story instead?" + +The librarian smiled and said, "Of course, I can tell you the story." And so, the librarian told Lily a bitter story about a little bird who lost its way home. +Once upon a time, there was a hippo named Harry. Harry was very loyal to his friends. He liked to play with them and have fun. One day, Harry's friends asked him to do something wrong. They wanted him to steal some bananas from the monkey's tree. Harry didn't like the idea, but he didn't know what to do. + +Harry decided to ask his mom for advice. His mom told him that stealing was not good and that he should always do the right thing. Harry thought about it for a while and then he shrugged his shoulders. He knew what he had to do. + +Harry went back to his friends and told them he couldn't steal the bananas. They were disappointed, but Harry knew he had made the right choice. Later that day, the monkey came to Harry and thanked him for not stealing his bananas. The monkey said he could always count on Harry to be a good friend. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be loyal to your friends, but it's also important to do the right thing, even if it's not easy. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily saw a rainbow in the sky. She was so happy and excited! She ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, look! A rainbow! It's so pretty!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, it's beautiful. Do you know what colors are in a rainbow?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple!" + +"That's right!" said her mom. "Now, let's go inside and have a delicious snack. We can wipe our hands clean before we eat." + +Lily nodded and followed her mom inside. They had some yummy cookies and milk, and when they were done, Lily wiped her hands on her napkin. "All clean!" she said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go camping with his family. They always brought their own tent to sleep in. One day, Timmy's family went on a camping trip, but they forgot to bring their tent. Timmy's dad said they would have to sleep outside under the stars. Timmy was scared because he heard noises in the woods. + +Timmy's mom said, "Don't be weak, Timmy. We will be safe." But in the middle of the night, Timmy heard a loud growl. He woke up his parents and they saw a big bear outside their tent. The bear was hungry and wanted to eat them for dinner. Timmy's dad tried to scare the bear away, but it was too strong. The bear attacked them and they all got hurt. + +The next day, they went home and Timmy was sad. He said, "I wish we had our own tent. Then we could have been safe from the scary bear." +Once upon a time, there was a big zoo. In the zoo, there was a panda. The panda was very large and fluffy. One day, a little girl came to see the panda. She said, "Hello, panda! You are so big and cute. Can I make a drawing of you?" + +The panda replied, "Yes, you can make a drawing of me. But please make sure to draw my big black eyes and my round nose." + +The little girl took out her crayons and paper and began to draw the panda. She drew the panda's large body and big paws. She also drew the panda's cute face with big black eyes and a round nose. The panda was so happy with the drawing that he gave the little girl a big hug. From that day on, the panda and the little girl became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly, especially the red one. One day, she saw a big jar of jelly on the kitchen counter. It looked so yummy that she climbed up to get it. But she accidentally knocked it over and it spilled all over the floor. + +Lily's mom came into the kitchen and saw the mess. She was very angry and told Lily to clean it up. Lily tried to pick up the jelly, but it was too slippery. She slipped and fell, hitting her head on the counter. She cried and cried, but her mom didn't come to help her. + +Eventually, Lily stopped crying and just lay there on the floor. Her head hurt and the jelly was all over her clothes. It was a smelly mess. Suddenly, Lily saw her mom come into the kitchen. She was too late though, Lily had already passed away. Her mom just shook her head sadly and cried. It was a very sad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, Lily woke up and felt very tired. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. It was a miserable morning because Lily didn't want to get out of bed. + +Lily's mom came into her room and said, "Good morning, sleepyhead! It's time to start the day." But Lily just wanted to stay in bed and sleep. She felt too tired to do anything. + +Mommy knew just what to do. She made Lily a yummy breakfast of pancakes and syrup. Lily took a bite and felt a little better. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy." After breakfast, Lily felt more awake and ready to play. She was no longer miserable and was excited to start her day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved sweets and always kept them in her cupboard. One day, she saw that her cupboard was messy and needed to be improved. So, she decided to clean it up. + +Lily took out all the sweets from the cupboard and put them on the table. She wiped the cupboard with a cloth and put the sweets back in an organized way. Now, her cupboard looked much better and she felt happy. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her cupboard clean and improved. She also learned that it's important to take care of our things, especially the things we love, like her sweet treats. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her lucky pants everywhere she went. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While she was playing, she fell down and ripped her lucky pants. + +Lily's friend, Timmy saw what happened and asked her, "Are you okay?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, but my lucky pants are not okay. They are broken." + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, I can tell my mom to fix them for you." + +Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy. You are my best friend!" +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the harbor and play with her friends. One day, Ducky's mom asked her to sit and listen carefully. "Ducky, I need you to be obedient and stay close to me. There's a big, scary cat around and I don't want you to get hurt," said her mom. + +Ducky nodded her head and promised to be good. But as she was swimming with her friends, she saw the cat coming towards them. "Oh no, what do we do?" cried Ducky's friend. "We need to be obedient and listen to Ducky's mom," said Ducky. "Let's all sit still and stay close to her." + +The cat came closer and closer, but Ducky and her friends stayed quiet and obedient. The cat eventually gave up and walked away. Ducky's mom was proud of her for being so brave and obedient. From that day on, Ducky always listened to her mom and stayed close by, even when playing with her friends in the harbor. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier. He was a brave man who protected his country. One day, he went to a dangerous place. He felt nervous because he knew it was risky. Suddenly, he fell into a deep hole. He couldn't get out by himself. + +Luckily, a kind boy saw him and wanted to save him. The boy called for help and some other people came to help too. They all worked together and finally, they saved the soldier. The soldier was so happy and grateful that he gave the boy a medal. From that day on, the boy felt proud of himself for saving the brave soldier. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go camping with his family. One day, while they were camping, Timmy saw a little bunny hopping around. Timmy was so excited and wanted to say hello to the bunny. He walked up to the bunny and gently poked it with his finger. The bunny hopped away, but Timmy was still happy because he got to see the bunny up close. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom told him to be alert because there were some big rocks nearby that he could trip on. Timmy listened to his mom and walked carefully around the rocks. He was proud of himself for being alert and not getting hurt. That night, Timmy went to sleep in his tent, feeling happy and safe in the cozy camp. +Once upon a time, there was a shy bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop around in his garden and eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a big ladder leaning against the tree. He was curious and wanted to climb it. + +But when he tried to climb the ladder, he was scared and didn't want to go all the way up. Suddenly, a bossy squirrel named Sammy came along and demanded that Benny climb to the top of the ladder. + +Benny was very scared, but he didn't want to disappoint Sammy. So, he took a deep breath and slowly climbed up the ladder. When he reached the top, he felt very proud of himself. From that day on, Benny was no longer shy and he loved climbing ladders. +Once upon a time, there was a frog who lived in a swamp. The frog was very impatient because he wanted to have some fun. He hopped around and around, but he couldn't find anyone to play with. + +One day, a new frog came to the swamp. The impatient frog said, "Welcome to the swamp! Do you want to play with me?" The new frog was happy to have a friend and they played together all day long. + +The two frogs had so much fun that they decided to be friends forever. They explored the swamp together and found lots of interesting things. The impatient frog was no longer impatient because he had a friend to play with. They were both very happy and grateful to have each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red was very lonely because he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, Red decided to go for a drive to find some new friends. As he was driving, he saw a big sign that said "Race Today!" Red got very excited and decided to join the race. + +But when he got to the race, the other cars wouldn't let him join because he didn't have a license. Red felt very sad and lonely again. Just then, a kind police officer came over and gave Red a license so he could join the race. + +Red was so happy to have a license and he raced as fast as he could. He didn't win the race, but he made lots of new friends and wasn't lonely anymore. From that day on, Red always had fun racing with his new friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy jet. He would fly it around the room, making loud airplane noises. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted a popsicle. Timmy's eyes lit up with excitement. "Yes, please!" he exclaimed. + +As Timmy enjoyed his popsicle, he noticed that it was starting to melt. "Mommy, my popsicle is melting!" he cried. + +"Don't worry, Timmy," his mom said with a smile. "Just eat it quickly before it turns into a sticky mess." + +Timmy nodded and continued to enjoy his lively day, flying his jet and eating his popsicle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big wish to have a puppy. Every day, she would write a letter to Santa Claus asking for a puppy. + +One day, Lily went outside to play in the park. She saw a filthy little puppy running around. The puppy was covered in mud and dirt. Lily felt sorry for the puppy and decided to take him home. + +When Lily's mom saw the filthy puppy, she was not happy. But Lily explained that it was her wish to have a puppy and she promised to take care of him. Lily's mom agreed to let her keep the puppy and they gave him a bath to clean him up. From that day on, the puppy became Lily's best friend and they had many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip with her family and they had lots of luggage to bring. Lily was very excited to go on the trip, but she didn't want to carry any of the heavy bags. + +As they were on their way to the airport, Lily's dad noticed that it was getting very cold outside. He told Lily to make sure she brought a warm jacket with her. But Lily didn't listen and thought she wouldn't need it. + +When they got to the airport, they had to wait a long time for their flight. Lily started to feel very cold and wished she had listened to her dad. She rubbed her arms to try and warm up, but it didn't help. + +Finally, their flight arrived, but there was a problem. They had too much luggage and couldn't bring it all on the plane. Lily's dad explained that they had to leave some of it behind. Lily felt sad, but she learned an important lesson. It's always better to listen to your parents and be prepared for anything, even if it means carrying a heavy bag or wearing a warm jacket. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside in the park. One day, Spot found a bone on the ground. He picked it up in his mouth and ran around with it. + +Suddenly, a little girl came up to Spot and said, "Can I play with you?" + +Spot barked happily and wagged his tail. "Yes, you may play with me. But be careful with my bone. It's harmless, but I don't want it to break." + +The little girl smiled and said, "I promise I will be careful. Thank you for permitting me to play with you, Spot." + +Spot and the little girl played together for a long time. They ran and jumped and had lots of fun. When it was time for the little girl to go home, she gave Spot's bone back to him. + +"Thank you for playing with me," said Spot. + +"Thank you for letting me play with you and your bone," said the little girl. + +Spot wagged his tail and barked happily. He was glad to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who lived in a big tree. He liked to eat bananas and swing from branch to branch. One day, he met a pretty monkey girl who he wanted to marry. She was very healthy and always ate lots of fruit. + +The monkey boy asked the monkey girl if she would marry him and she said yes! They had a big party in the jungle with all their monkey friends. They ate bananas and swung from vines. The monkey boy and girl were very happy together and always made each other laugh. + +From that day on, they lived in the same tree and had lots of little monkey babies. They taught them how to swing and climb trees, and always made sure they ate lots of fruit to stay healthy. The monkey boy and girl were very glad they had decided to marry and start a family together. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They were very wealthy and had lots of toys to play with. One day, the little girl wanted to play with her brother's toy car. But he didn't want to share it with her. So, she got angry and slapped him on the head. + +Her brother started to cry and their parents heard the noise. They came into the room and saw what had happened. They were very disappointed and told the little girl that hitting is not nice. The little girl felt bad and said sorry. + +But the next day, the little girl wanted to play with the toy car again. Her brother said no, and she got angry again. This time, she hit him even harder on the head. Her brother fell down and got hurt. The parents were very upset and decided to take the toy car away from both of them. The little girl was sad and realized that hitting is never a good thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy train that he loved very much, but one day it broke. His mommy said they needed to do an operation on the train to fix it. Timmy didn't know what an operation was, but he trusted his mommy. + +After the operation, Timmy's train was fixed and working again. But then he noticed that one of the wheels was missing. His mommy said they needed to replace the wheel with a new one. Timmy was sad that his train wasn't perfect, but he was happy that it was fixed and could still chug along the tracks. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes things break and need an operation or a replacement, but it's okay because they can still be fixed and loved just the same. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and see all the animals in the forest. One day, he saw a rare bird with beautiful feathers. He was so happy to see it! + +Timmy ran back to his house to tell his mom about the bird. "Mommy, mommy, I saw a rare bird with pretty feathers!" he said excitedly. "Wow, Timmy! That's amazing. You deserve a reward for being so observant," his mom replied. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom gave him a special treat as a reward for seeing the rare bird. Timmy felt very proud of himself and promised to always keep his eyes open for new and exciting things to see. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special treat, a big lollipop, that she loved very much. One day, she went to visit her friend at the park. Her friend wanted to see the lollipop and asked if she could hold it. Lily was scared because the lollipop was fragile and might break. But her friend promised to be careful and Lily trusted her. + +After a while, Lily's friend had to leave to go home for dinner. She gave the lollipop back to Lily, but Lily noticed that it was broken. She felt sad and didn't know what to do. She decided to go home and tell her mom what happened. Her mom hugged her and told her it was okay. She reminded Lily that sometimes things break, but it's important to forgive and move on. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful with her special treats. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in nature. She would run, jump and sing with the birds. + +One day, Lily saw a disgusting bug crawling on her arm. She screamed, "Eww, get it off!" Her mommy came running and gently brushed the bug away. + +Lily's mommy asked, "Would you like to paint a picture of the pretty flowers outside?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" So, they got their paint and brushes and went outside to paint the beautiful nature around them. + +Lily was very happy and said, "I love painting in nature with you, mommy!" Her mommy replied, "I love spending time with you too, my sweet Lily." And they continued to paint and enjoy the beauty around them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her teddy bear, Teddy. One day, they decided to go to the park to play. + +While they were playing, Lily found a shiny rock on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to Teddy. "Look Teddy, I found a pretty rock! It must have a lot of value!" she said. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily tripped and fell. She hurt her knee and started to cry. Teddy hugged her and said, "Don't worry Lily, I'll always be here to help you when you get hurt." + +Lily felt better and they continued on their adventure, happy to have each other. They went home and put the shiny rock on her dresser, where it would remind them of their fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw her mom writing on a piece of paper. Lily asked her mom what she was doing. Her mom replied, "I am writing a letter to your grandma." + +Lily asked if she could help, and her mom gave her a piece of paper and a crayon. Lily drew a picture of a flower on the paper. When her mom finished writing the letter, she put it in an envelope and gave it to Lily to decorate with her drawing. + +The next day, Lily's grandma came to visit. She opened the envelope and saw the flower Lily drew. She said, "This is beautiful! Thank you, Lily." But Lily felt mild regret because she wished she had drawn a bigger flower. Her mom told her not to worry and that her grandma loved the drawing. + +From that day on, Lily knew that even if she made a mistake, it was okay because she tried her best. And she loved making drawings on paper to give to her loved ones. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was very loyal to his owner, Tim. Tim loved to watch cartoons on TV, and Max loved to watch them too. + +One day, Tim was watching his favorite cartoon when Max accidentally knocked over the TV. The TV fell and broke into many pieces. Tim was very upset and scolded Max. + +Max felt sad and guilty. He went to his dog house and cried. Tim felt bad for scolding Max and went to apologize. "I'm sorry, Max. I shouldn't have yelled at you. It was just a TV, and you're more important to me than any material thing." + +Max forgave Tim and they hugged. From that day on, Max made sure to never knock over the TV again. They continued to watch cartoons together and were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Swim. Swim loved to swim in the ocean all day long. One day, Swim met a crab named True. + +"Hi there, Swim! You swim so fast!" said True. + +"Thank you, True! I love to swim!" replied Swim. + +True was a bossy crab who always wanted to be in charge. "Swim, you need to swim this way!" said True. + +Swim didn't like being told what to do. "No, True. I want to swim this way," Swim said as he swam away. + +True realized he was being too bossy and apologized to Swim. From that day on, they swam together and had fun exploring the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she saw her friend Timmy playing with a bucket and shovel, and she became eager to join him. + +"Hi Timmy, can I play with you?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily! I'm building a sandcastle. Do you want to help me fill the bucket with sand?" Timmy replied. + +Lily was happy to help and they filled the bucket inch by inch until it was full. They used the sand to build a big castle with towers and a moat. + +As they played, they noticed the sky was getting darker and they knew it was going to rain. They quickly gathered their toys and ran home. Later that day, they looked out the window and saw that the rain had washed away their sandcastle. + +"Aw, our castle is gone," Lily said. + +"That's okay, we can build another one next time," Timmy replied. + +From that day on, Lily and Timmy were always eager to play together at the park and build new sandcastles. +Once upon a time, there was a shy boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small town with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy and his mommy went to the park to play. Timmy was having so much fun on the swings, but when it was time to go home, he realized he had lost his favorite toy truck. + +Timmy started to cry because he loved that toy truck so much. His mommy tried to comfort him and said they would look for it together. They searched all around the park, but they couldn't find it. Timmy was very sad and didn't want to leave the park without his toy truck. + +Just as they were about to give up, a kind man approached them and asked what was wrong. Timmy's mommy explained that they had lost his toy truck. The man smiled and said he had found a toy truck earlier and asked if it was Timmy's. Timmy's face lit up with joy as he hugged his beloved toy truck. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always keep a close eye on his toys so he wouldn't lose them again. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. She read them every day. She learned new words and stories. She was happy. + +One day, her teacher said they would have a lecture. Lily did not know what a lecture was. She asked her friend Ben. Ben said a lecture was when someone talked a lot and you had to listen. Lily did not like that. She liked to read, not to listen. + +The next day, they went to the lecture. It was in a big hall. There were many people. A man came on the stage. He had a book in his hand. He started to talk. He talked and talked and talked. He did not read the book. He just talked about it. Lily was bored. She wanted to read the book herself. She looked at Ben. Ben was bored too. He yawned. + +Lily whispered to Ben, "Can we read the book instead?" + +Ben whispered back, "No, we have to listen. It is rude to read in a lecture." + +Lily was sad. She thought it was rude to talk so much and not let others read. She wished the lecture was over. She wished she was in her room with her books. She felt poor. She did not like lectures. She liked to read. +Sara and Ben like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads and bridges with blocks and books. They zoom their cars on the roads and bridges and make loud noises. + +One day, Sara has a new car. It is red and shiny and has a button on the back. Sara tells Ben, "This is a special car. It can go very fast and jump over things. Watch me!" She puts the car on the floor and pushes the button. The car zooms forward and jumps over a book. Sara is happy and says, "Wow! Did you see that?" + +Ben is curious and wants to try the car. He asks Sara, "Can I try your car, please?" Sara is not sure. She likes her car and does not want to share. She says, "Maybe later. It is my turn now." She pushes the button again and the car zooms forward and jumps over a block. Sara is proud and says, "Look! It can jump higher!" + +Ben is sad and waits for his turn. He thinks, "I wish I had a car like that. It looks so fun and cool." He looks at his cars and sees a blue one. It is old and has a scratch on the side. He thinks, "Maybe this car can do something special too. I will try." He puts the car on the floor and pushes it hard. The car zooms forward and hits a book. The book falls over and knocks down a bridge. The bridge falls on Sara's car and stops it. Sara is angry and says, "Hey! What did you do? You broke my car!" + +Ben is sorry and says, "I'm sorry, Sara. I did not mean to. I just wanted to try your car. It looked so successful." Sara is still angry and says, "Well, you can't try it now. It is broken. You ruined my game!" She picks up her car and walks away. Ben is sad and says, "I'm sorry, Sara. Please come back. We can play together." + +Sara stops and looks at Ben. She sees that he is sad and sorry. She thinks, "Maybe I was too mean. He is my friend and he just wanted to have fun. Maybe I can share my car with him. Maybe we can fix it together." She walks back to Ben and says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was too selfish. You can try my car. Maybe we can make it work again." Ben is happy and says, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good friend. Let's try to fix your car." They hug and smile. They try to fix the car and play together. They are happy and successful. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a tall slide. Anna wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Anna says. She runs to the slide and seats on the top. She smiles and waves at Ben. + +"No, Anna, it is too high!" Ben says. He stays on the ground and looks at Anna's face. He sees that she is happy, but he is not. + +"Please, Ben, try it!" Anna says. She slides down and lands on the grass. She laughs and runs to Ben. She hugs him and says, "It is not scary, it is fun!" + +Ben looks at the slide again. He sees that Anna is not hurt, she is fine. He thinks that maybe he can try it too. He holds Anna's hand and walks to the slide. He seats on the top and looks at Anna's face. She smiles and says, "You can do it, Ben, I am here!" + +Ben takes a deep breath and slides down. He feels the wind and the sun on his face. He lands on the grass and laughs. He did it, he is not scared anymore. He runs to Anna and says, "You are right, Anna, it is fun!" + +Anna and Ben hug and smile. They are happy. They go on the slide again and again. They have fun in the park. They are friends. +One day, a little boy named Ben found a magic wand in his toy box. He wanted to see what it could do, so he pointed it at his teddy bear and said "Shrink!" The teddy bear became very small, like a mouse. Ben was happy and picked up the tiny teddy. He put it in his pocket and ran outside to show his friends. + +But when he got to the park, he saw a big dog barking at him. The dog was black and had sharp teeth. Ben was frightened and dropped the wand. The dog ran towards him and grabbed the wand in its mouth. Ben screamed and ran away, but the dog followed him. + +The dog did not know what the wand was, but it liked to chew on it. As it chewed, it said "Shrink, shrink, shrink!" without meaning to. The wand worked and the dog began to shrink. It became smaller and smaller, until it was the size of a bug. Ben stopped running and turned around. He saw the tiny dog and laughed. He picked up the wand and said "Grow!" The dog grew back to its normal size, but it was scared of Ben and the wand. It ran away and hid behind a tree. + +Ben was glad that the dog was gone. He looked for his teddy bear in his pocket, but he could not find it. He was sad and wondered where it went. Then he heard a soft noise behind him. He turned around and saw a line of ants carrying his teddy bear. They were having a march and the teddy was their leader. Ben smiled and said "Hello, ants. Can I have my teddy back, please?" The ants nodded and gave him his teddy. Ben thanked them and said "Bye, ants. Have a good march." He hugged his teddy and walked back home. He decided to keep the wand in his toy box and only use it for fun. He liked to make things shrink and grow, but he also liked to have his teddy bear with him. +Sara loves her pet cat, Lily. Lily is nice and soft and likes to play with Sara. Sara gives Lily food and water and hugs every day. Sara and Lily are happy. + +One day, Sara and Lily go to the park. Sara sees a big slide and wants to try it. She tells Lily to wait for her on the bench. Lily nods and curls up on the bench. Sara runs to the slide and climbs up. + +But while Sara is on the slide, a bad boy sees Lily on the bench. He likes cats and wants to have one. He decides to steal Lily. He walks to the bench and picks up Lily. Lily is scared and tries to scratch the boy, but he holds her tight. He runs away with Lily. + +Sara slides down and looks for Lily. She does not see Lily on the bench. She sees the bad boy running with Lily. She is angry and sad. She shouts, "Hey, that is my pet! Give her back!" + +The bad boy does not listen. He keeps running with Lily. Sara runs after him. She is faster than the bad boy. She catches up with him and grabs Lily. She pulls Lily away from the bad boy. Lily is happy and purrs. Sara hugs Lily and says, "I am sorry, Lily. I will not leave you alone again." + +The bad boy is sorry too. He says, "I am sorry, Sara. I was wrong to steal your pet. I just wanted a cat. Can we be friends?" + +Sara thinks for a moment. She says, "You should not steal. It is not nice. But you can be my friend. And you can play with Lily sometimes. But you have to ask me first. And you have to be nice to Lily." + +The bad boy nods. He says, "OK, Sara. I will do that. Thank you for being nice to me." + +Sara smiles. She says, "You are welcome. Come on, let's go to the slide together. Lily can watch us." + +Sara, Lily and the bad boy go to the slide. They have fun. They are friends. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to go to the park with Mom. Today, they take the subway to the park. The subway is big and loud. It goes fast under the ground. + +"Mom, I hear a noise. What is it?" Anna asks. + +"It is the subway, Anna. It makes a noise when it moves on the rails," Mom says. + +"Can I see the rails?" Ben asks. + +"No, Ben. The rails are under the subway. You cannot see them," Mom says. + +The subway stops at the park station. Anna and Ben get off with Mom. They see a lot of people and cars. They walk to the park gate. + +"Look, Mom. There is a slide. Can we go on it?" Anna says. + +"Sure, Anna. But you have to wait your turn. There are other kids on the slide," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben run to the slide. They see a big boy on the slide. He is wearing a red hat and a blue jacket. He is too big for the slide. He does not fit. + +"Hey, you. Get off the slide. You are too big. You are blocking the way," Ben says. + +The big boy looks at Ben. He does not like what Ben says. He makes a face. He does not get off the slide. + +"Mom, he does not listen. He does not get off the slide. He is not nice," Ben says. + +Mom hears Ben. She walks to the slide. She talks to the big boy. + +"Excuse me, young man. Could you please let the other kids use the slide? You are too big for it. You might hurt yourself or someone else," Mom says. + +The big boy hears Mom. He feels ashamed. He gets off the slide. He says sorry to Mom and Ben. + +"Thank you, young man. That is very kind of you. Now, you can play with something else. There are many things to do in the park," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben smile. They say thank you to the big boy. They go on the slide. They have fun. They like the park. They like the subway. They like Mom. +Lily was very tired. She had played all day with her toys, her books and her dog. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. She wanted to go to bed, but she had to brush her teeth first. + +She went to the bathroom and took her toothbrush. She looked at the mirror and saw her face. She smiled and made funny faces. She saw her teeth, her nose, her ears and her hair. She thought she looked incredible. + +She brushed her teeth and rinsed her mouth. She spit out the water and said "ahh". She felt her teeth with her tongue. They were clean and smooth. She was proud of herself. + +She put her toothbrush away and turned off the light. She yawned again and walked to her bedroom. She saw her bed, her pillow and her blanket. She also saw her teddy bear. She hugged him and said "good night". + +She climbed into her bed and pulled the blanket over her. She closed her eyes and felt cozy and warm. She dreamed of more incredible things. She was happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big log on the grass. "Let's crawl under the log and see what we can find," said Lily. Ben nodded and followed her. + +They crawled under the log and saw a lot of dirt and leaves. They also saw some ants and worms. They were not scared of them. They were curious and happy. They picked up some of the bugs and put them in a jar. "Look, this one is red and this one is shiny," said Ben, showing Lily his jar. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a dog barking. The dog had seen them under the log and wanted to play. The dog ran towards the log and tried to fit under it. But the log was too small for the dog. The dog pushed the log with his nose and made it roll over. + +Lily and Ben were surprised and scared. They dropped their jars and crawled out of the log. They saw the dog wagging his tail and licking his lips. He thought they were his friends. He wanted to lick them and play with them. But Lily and Ben did not want to play with the dog. They wanted to run away. + +They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They told her what happened. Their mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you're safe. That was a big dog. He didn't mean to scare you. He just wanted to have fun. But you should be careful when you crawl under logs. You never know what you might find." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "We're sorry, mom. We won't crawl under logs anymore. We'll just look for beautiful flowers instead." Their mom smiled and said, "That's a good idea. Let's go and find some beautiful flowers together." They walked away from the log and the dog, holding hands and looking for beautiful flowers. +Ben and his uncle went to the park at night. Ben liked the park. He liked the swings and the slide and the grass. He also liked the stars in the sky. They were bright and shiny. + +"Look, uncle, look!" Ben said, pointing at the sky. "What are those?" + +"Those are fireflies, Ben," his uncle said. "They are little bugs that glow. They make their own light. Do you want to catch some?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Ben said, jumping up and down. He ran after the fireflies, trying to catch them in his hands. He was very happy. + +His uncle followed him with a jar. He helped Ben catch some fireflies and put them in the jar. He made some holes in the lid so they could breathe. + +"Wow, uncle, wow!" Ben said, holding the jar. "They are so pretty. They are like stars in a jar." + +"Yes, they are, Ben," his uncle said, smiling. "But we have to let them go soon. They belong to the sky, not to the jar. They need to be free and fly with their friends." + +"Okay, uncle, okay," Ben said, nodding. He understood. He loved the fireflies, but he did not want to hurt them. He wanted them to be happy. + +They walked back to the car, holding the jar. Ben looked at the fireflies one last time. He said goodbye to them. He opened the lid and let them go. They flew away, glowing in the dark. + +"Thank you, uncle, thank you," Ben said, hugging his uncle. "That was fun. I like fireflies. They are clean and bright and nice." + +"You're welcome, Ben, you're welcome," his uncle said, hugging him back. "I like fireflies too. And I like you. You are clean and bright and nice too." +Tom liked to sail. He had a small boat that he made from a box and a stick. He painted it blue and white and put a flag on it. He sailed his boat in the bathtub, in the pond, and sometimes in the rain. + +One day, Tom wanted to sail his boat in the garage. He asked his mom if he could. His mom said, "Why do you want to sail in the garage? There is no water there." + +Tom said, "I want to pretend that the garage is the ocean. I want to see what is in the ocean. Maybe I can find fish or treasure or pirates." + +His mom smiled and said, "That sounds like fun. But be careful, the garage is not a normal place to sail. There are many things that can hurt you or your boat. Don't touch the tools, the wires, or the car. And don't go too far from the door." + +Tom said, "OK, mom. I will be careful. Thank you for letting me sail in the garage." + +Tom took his boat and went to the garage. He put his boat on the floor and pushed it with his hand. He made sounds like the wind and the waves. He imagined that he was sailing in the ocean. He saw fish of different colors and shapes. He saw treasure chests full of gold and jewels. He saw pirates with hooks and hats. He had a lot of fun. + +But then, he heard a loud noise. It was his dad coming home in his car. Tom was scared. He grabbed his boat and ran to the door. He opened the door and saw his mom. She hugged him and said, "Are you OK, Tom? I heard the noise. Did you have fun sailing in the garage?" + +Tom said, "Yes, mom. I had fun. But I don't want to sail in the garage anymore. It is not a normal place to sail. It is too loud and scary. I want to sail in the bathtub or the pond or the rain. They are more normal places to sail." + +His mom said, "I understand, Tom. The garage is not a normal place to sail. But I'm glad you used your imagination and had fun. Maybe next time, you can sail somewhere else. How about we go to the park and sail your boat in the lake?" + +Tom said, "Yes, mom. That sounds like fun. I love to sail. Can we go now?" + +His mom said, "Sure, Tom. Let's go. But first, let's say hello to your dad. He is in the garage. He wants to see your boat." + +Tom said, "OK, mom. Let's go. Maybe dad will like my boat. Maybe he will want to sail with me." + +Tom and his mom went to the garage. They saw his dad. He was smiling. He said, "Hello, Tom. Hello, mom. I saw your boat, Tom. It is very nice. Did you make it yourself?" + +Tom said, "Yes, dad. I made it from a box and a stick. I painted it blue and white and put a flag on it. Do you like it?" + +His dad said, "I love it, Tom. It is a very good boat. Can I sail with you?" + +Tom said, "Yes, dad. You can sail with me. But not in the garage. In the park. In the lake. It is a normal place to sail. And it is more fun." + +His dad said, "OK, Tom. Let's go to the park. Let's go to the lake. Let's sail together." + +Tom said, "Yay, dad. Let's go. Let's sail. I'm happy." + +Tom and his mom and his dad went to the park. They went to the lake. They sailed Tom's boat. They had fun. They were happy. +Lily liked to sing. She sang every day, when she woke up, when she played, when she ate, and when she went to bed. She sang happy songs, sad songs, silly songs, and made-up songs. She sang to her toys, her mom, her dad, and her cat. + +One day, Lily found a stitch in her dress. It was a red stitch on a blue dress. She did not like it. It made her dress look ordinary. She wanted her dress to be special, like her songs. She asked her mom, "Mom, can you take off this stitch? I don't want it on my dress." + +Her mom looked at the stitch and smiled. She said, "Lily, this stitch is not ordinary. It is a magic stitch. It makes your dress sing with you. When you sing, your dress sings too. It makes your songs more beautiful and fun. Do you want to hear it?" + +Lily was curious. She said, "Yes, mom, I want to hear it. How does it work?" + +Her mom said, "All you have to do is sing a song, and your dress will join you. Try it now." + +Lily thought of a song she liked. She sang, "Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are." As she sang, her dress started to glow and sparkle. It also sang with her, in a soft and sweet voice. Lily was amazed. She sang louder and faster, and her dress followed her. She felt like a star herself. + +She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom, for the magic stitch. I love it. It makes my dress and my songs special. Can I keep it forever?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily, you can keep it forever. As long as you sing, your dress will sing with you. And I will always love to hear your songs." +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But today, Mom is busy. She has to clean the house and cook dinner. She tells Tim and Jen to sit on the couch and watch TV. + +"Can we play with our toys, Mom?" Tim asks. + +"Not now, sweetie. Mom is busy. Please sit and watch TV. I will be done soon," Mom says. + +Tim and Jen sit on the couch. They watch TV. But they are bored. They want to play. They look at their toys on the floor. They see their big red ball. They see their teddy bears. They see their blocks. + +"Let's play with the ball," Jen whispers to Tim. + +"OK," Tim whispers back. + +They get off the couch. They sneak to the ball. They pick it up. They throw it to each other. They laugh. They have fun. + +But they do not see Mom. Mom is in the kitchen. She is cutting carrots. She has a big knife. She hears Tim and Jen laugh. She turns around. She sees them playing with the ball. + +"Tim! Jen! Stop!" Mom yells. + +But it is too late. The ball flies in the air. It hits Mom's nose. Mom drops the knife. She screams. She holds her nose. Blood comes out. + +Tim and Jen are scared. They drop the ball. They run to Mom. + +"Mom! Mom! Are you OK?" they cry. + +Mom is not OK. She is hurt. She is angry. She is sad. + +"Look what you did! You hurt Mom's nose! You did not listen to Mom! You were bad!" Mom says. + +Tim and Jen are sorry. They hug Mom. They say sorry. + +"Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Mom. We love you, Mom," they say. + +Mom hugs them back. She says sorry too. + +"Sorry, Mom yelled at you. Sorry, Mom was busy. Mom loves you too," she says. + +They go to the bathroom. They clean Mom's nose. They put a band-aid on it. They go back to the living room. They sit on the couch. They watch TV. They do not play with the ball. They wait for Dad to come home. They hope he will not be mad. They hope he will not see Mom's nose. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to climb. They climbed on chairs, on tables, on beds, on trees. They wanted to climb on everything they saw. One day, they saw a big yellow taxi parked outside their house. They ran to it and opened the door. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "It has a wheel, and buttons, and a radio!" + +"Let's climb inside!" Ben said. "Maybe we can drive it!" + +They climbed inside the taxi and shut the door. They played with the wheel, the buttons, and the radio. They pretended they were going to amazing places. They did not see their mom coming out of the house. + +"Where are Lily and Ben?" their mom asked. She looked around and saw the taxi. She ran to it and opened the door. She was very angry. + +"Lily and Ben, what are you doing?" she yelled. "This is not your taxi! This is someone else's taxi! You could have broken it or hurt yourself!" + +She pulled them out of the taxi and scolded them. She said they were very naughty and they had to go to their room. She said they could not climb on anything for a week. She said they had to say sorry to the taxi driver. + +Lily and Ben felt very sad and sorry. They cried and hugged their mom. They said sorry to the taxi driver, who was also angry. They went to their room and did not play. They wished they had not climbed on the taxi. They learned their lesson. Climbing on a taxi was not fun. It was bad. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They are happy. + +One day, Anna does not come to the park. Ben is sad. He asks his mom where Anna is. His mom says Anna is sick. She has a bad lung. She suffers a lot. She cannot breathe well. She needs a doctor. + +Ben wants to see Anna. He asks his mom to take him to the hospital. His mom says yes. They go to the hospital. They find Anna's room. Anna is in a bed. She has a tube in her nose. She looks tired and pale. + +Ben says hello to Anna. He gives her a hug. He says he misses her. He says he hopes she gets better soon. He says she is his best friend. + +Anna smiles at Ben. She says thank you. She says she misses him too. She says he is her best friend. She says he is very attractive. She says she likes his blue eyes and his curly hair. + +Ben blushes. He says thank you. He says she is very attractive too. He says he likes her pink cheeks and her long lashes. + +They hold hands. They talk about the park. They make each other laugh. They are happy. +Lily loved her pet cat, Snowy. She liked to hold him and cuddle him and play with him. Snowy was soft and warm and purring. He was Lily's best friend. + +One day, Lily came home from school and looked for Snowy. She could not find him anywhere. She asked her mom and dad, but they did not know where he was. Lily felt sad and scared. She wanted to hold her pet cat. + +She searched all over the house and the yard, but Snowy was not there. She started to cry. She felt miserable. She wondered if Snowy was lost or hurt or gone forever. + +Then, she heard a meow from the garage. She ran to the door and opened it. There was Snowy, hiding under a box. He looked dirty and scared, but he was alive. Lily was so happy. She picked him up and held him tight. She kissed his head and said, "I love you, Snowy. Don't ever run away again." + +Snowy licked her face and snuggled in her arms. He was happy, too. He had been chased by a big dog and ran into the garage to escape. He was sorry he made Lily worry. He loved her, too. He was her best friend. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play games. They are very competitive. They want to win every game. + +One day, they find a box of clothes in the attic. They decide to play dress-up. They wear different hats, coats, and shoes. They pretend to be different people. + +"Look at me, I am a pirate!" Ben says. He wears a big hat, a coat with buttons, and boots. He holds a needle in his hand. He thinks it is a sword. + +"I am a princess!" Anna says. She wears a dress with flowers, a crown, and slippers. She holds a fan in her hand. She thinks it is a wand. + +They start to argue. They think their clothes are better than the other's. They want to prove who is the best. + +"I can poke you with my sword!" Ben says. He runs towards Anna with the needle. + +"No, you can't! I can wave my wand and make you disappear!" Anna says. She waves her fan at Ben. + +But Ben is faster. He reaches Anna and pokes her with the needle. Anna screams. The needle hurts her arm. She drops her fan. She starts to cry. + +Ben is scared. He drops his needle. He sees blood on Anna's arm. He did not mean to hurt her. He tries to say sorry. + +But it is too late. Mom hears Anna's cry. She comes to the attic. She sees what happened. She is very angry. She takes Anna to the doctor. She scolds Ben. She throws away the clothes and the needle. She says they can't play dress-up anymore. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They wish they did not fight. They wish they did not play with the needle. They wish they could play together again. But they can't. They have to stay in their rooms. They have no games. They have no fun. They have a bad ending. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with toys. But Tom is smart and Sam is not. Tom can make toys that do things. Sam can only break toys. + +One day, Tom makes a toy car that can move and light up. He shows it to Sam. Sam wants to play with it. Tom says no. He says it is his toy and Sam will break it. + +Sam gets angry. He waits for Tom to go away. Then he takes the toy car and runs to his room. He tries to make it move and light up. But he does not know how. He pushes and pulls and twists and turns. He breaks the toy car. + +The toy car makes a loud noise. It sparks and smokes. Sam is scared. He drops the toy car and runs out of his room. He sees Tom coming back. He tries to hide. + +But Tom sees the smoke and the spark. He runs to his room. He sees his toy car broken and burned. He is very sad and very mad. He yells at Sam. He says Sam is bad and stupid. He says he hates Sam. + +Sam feels sorry and sad. He says he is sorry and he loves Tom. But Tom does not listen. He does not forgive Sam. He does not want to play with Sam ever again. +Lily and Ben like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make houses, towers, cars and animals with their blocks. + +One day, they want to make a big castle with their blocks. They find a big space on the floor and start to build. They add more and more blocks to their castle. They make walls, windows, doors and a flag. + +"Look at our castle!" Lily says. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "But it needs something more. It needs weather!" + +"Weather?" Lily asks. "What is weather?" + +"Weather is what happens in the sky," Ben says. "Like sun, rain, wind and snow. We can make weather for our castle with paper and crayons." + +"OK, let's do that!" Lily says. + +They get some paper and crayons from their mom. They cut out some shapes and color them. They make a yellow sun, a blue rain, a white snow and a gray wind. They tape them to the ceiling above their castle. + +"Now our castle has weather!" Ben says. "We can pretend it is hot or cold or wet or windy." + +"That sounds fun!" Lily says. "Let's pretend it is snowing. We can make a little snowman with some white blocks." + +They take some white blocks and make a little snowman. They give him a hat, a scarf, a nose and eyes. They put him next to their castle. + +"Hello, snowman!" Lily says. "Do you like our castle?" + +"Yes, I do!" Ben says in a funny voice. "It is very nice and cozy. Thank you for making me!" + +Lily and Ben laugh. They are happy with their castle and their snowman. They play with them until it is time for lunch. They put away their blocks and paper and crayons. They hug their mom and go to eat. They are hungry after their hard work. They wonder what weather they will make for their castle tomorrow. +Ben loves to design things. He likes to draw and cut and glue and paint. He wants to make a guitar like his big brother. He finds a big box and some strings and some stickers. He works hard to design his guitar. + +He is very proud of his guitar. He shows it to his big brother. His big brother laughs. He says Ben's guitar is silly and ugly. He says it is not a real guitar. He takes it from Ben and breaks it. He throws it in the trash. + +Ben is very sad. He cries and cries. He runs to his mom. He tells her what his big brother did. His mom is angry. She scolds his big brother. She says he is mean and fierce. She says he has to say sorry to Ben and make him a new guitar. + +But his big brother does not say sorry. He does not make a new guitar. He says he does not care. He says Ben is a baby and he hates him. He goes to his room and slams the door. + +Ben is still sad. He does not have his guitar. He does not have his big brother. He wishes he had a nice big brother who would play with him and help him design things. He hugs his mom and says he loves her. He hopes his big brother will love him too someday. +Lily was a mole who liked to dig in the dirt. She had a big hole where she lived with her mom and dad. She did not like to go out when the sun was up. The sun was too bright and hot for her eyes and fur. + +One day, Lily woke up early and saw a little light in her hole. She was curious and followed the light. She found a shiny stone that sparkled in the dark. She picked it up and felt happy. She wanted to show it to her mom and dad. + +She ran back to her hole, but she did not see her mom and dad. They were still sleeping. They were lazy moles who liked to sleep a lot. Lily did not want to wait for them. She wanted to show them her shiny stone now. + +She decided to go out and look for them. She did not know that the sun was up. She climbed out of her hole and saw a big yellow ball in the sky. It was the sun. It shone very bright and made Lily squint and sneeze. + +She dropped her shiny stone and ran back to her hole. She was scared and sad. She wanted her mom and dad. She crawled into her hole and cried. She did not see her shiny stone anymore. She did not know that a bird saw it and flew away with it. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were doctors and patients. Lily had a fancy bag with some toys and a book. Ben had a blanket and a pillow. + +Lily said, "Ben, you are very sick. You need to take this pill." She took out a candy from her bag and gave it to Ben. + +Ben said, "Thank you, Lily. What is this pill for?" + +Lily said, "This pill is for your tummy. It will make you feel better." + +Ben said, "OK, I will take it." He put the candy in his mouth and chewed it. + +Lily said, "Good, Ben. Now you need to rest. I will read you a story." She opened her book and started to read. + +But then, Mom came into the living room. She saw the candy wrapper on the floor. She said, "Lily, Ben, what are you doing?" + +Lily said, "We are playing doctor, Mom. I gave Ben a pill for his tummy." + +Mom said, "Lily, that was not a pill. That was a candy. You should not give candy to Ben. Candy is not good for his tummy. It can make him sick." + +Lily said, "But, Mom, it was just pretend." + +Mom said, "I know, Lily, but you have to be careful. Candy is not a toy. You have to ask me before you take candy from the kitchen. And you have to warn Ben that it is not a real pill. He might think it is and take it when you are not looking." + +Lily said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't know." + +Mom said, "It's OK, Lily. I'm not mad. I just want you and Ben to be safe and healthy. Now, why don't you put away your fancy bag and your book, and we can have some fruit for a snack?" + +Lily said, "OK, Mom. Come on, Ben. Let's go to the kitchen." + +Ben said, "OK, Lily. I like fruit. And I like playing with you. You are a good doctor." + +Lily said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good patient. And a good brother." +Lily and Max were excited to go to the park with Mom. They put on their hats and shoes and ran to the door. Mom said, "Wait, we need to lock the door first." + +Lily wanted to help Mom. She reached for the knob and tried to turn it. But it was too hard for her. She said, "Mom, let me do it. I can lock the door." + +Mom smiled and said, "You are very smart, Lily, but the knob is too big for your hand. You need to grow a little more. Why don't you let Max try?" + +Max was happy to try. He grabbed the knob and twisted it with all his strength. He heard a click and said, "I did it! I locked the door!" + +Mom said, "Good job, Max! You are very strong. Now we can go to the park." + +Lily was not happy. She wanted to lock the door too. She said, "No, no, no. I want to do it. I insist. Let me do it." + +Mom said, "Lily, don't be upset. You can do many other things. You can swing, slide, and play with your friends. The park is more fun than the door. Come on, let's go." + +Lily still felt sad. She did not want to go to the park. She wanted to lock the door. She crossed her arms and pouted. She said, "No, I don't want to go. I want to stay here." + +Mom said, "Lily, please don't be stubborn. We are going to the park for you and Max. You will have a lot of fun. Trust me. You can lock the door another day. Please, come with us." + +Lily looked at Mom's face. She saw that Mom was kind and patient. She also saw that Max was waiting for her. He looked excited and eager. He said, "Lily, come on. The park is awesome. There are swings, slides, and a sandbox. You can play with me and make new friends. Please, come with me." + +Lily thought for a moment. She realized that Mom and Max were right. The park was more fun than the door. She also realized that she loved Mom and Max. She did not want to make them sad. She said, "Okay, okay. I will go with you. But next time, I want to lock the door." + +Mom said, "Okay, next time, you can try to lock the door. But for now, let's go to the park and have fun." + +Lily nodded and smiled. She took Mom's hand and Max's hand. They walked to the car and drove to the park. Lily was excited to play and have fun. She forgot about the door and the knob. She was happy to be with Mom and Max. They were her family and they loved her. +Lily and Ben like to play with water. They have a big tub and a small tub. They fill the big tub with water from the tap. They use a cup to move water from the big tub to the small tub. + +"Let's measure how much water we have," Lily says. She has a ruler. She puts it in the small tub. "Look, we have four fingers of water," she says. + +Ben wants to measure too. He takes the ruler from Lily. He puts it in the big tub. "We have more water here," he says. "We have six fingers of water." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They move more water from the big tub to the small tub. They measure again. "Now we have five fingers of water in both tubs," Lily says. + +But then they hear a noise. It is the drain. The drain is under the big tub. The drain is open. The water is going out of the big tub. "Oh no!" Lily and Ben say. They run to the big tub. They try to close the drain. But it is too late. The water is gone. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They look at the empty big tub. They look at the small tub. It still has water. But not much. "What can we do?" Lily asks. + +Ben has an idea. He smiles. He says, "We can use the small tub to fill the big tub again. Then we can measure again. And we can close the drain this time." + +Lily likes the idea. She smiles too. She says, "Yes, let's do that. It will be fun." + +Lily and Ben use the cup to move water from the small tub to the big tub. They fill the big tub again. They measure again. They close the drain. They play with water. They are happy. The water is clear and shiny. +Lily and Ben were playing with snow in the park. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They were very happy. + +But then a bee came and buzzed around the snowman. The bee liked the carrot nose and wanted to eat it. The bee was very bossy and did not care about Lily and Ben. + +"Go away, bee!" Lily said. "This is our snowman. You cannot have his nose." + +But the bee did not listen. He flew closer and closer to the snowman. He tried to bite the carrot nose. + +"Stop, bee!" Ben said. "You are being mean. You will make the snowman sad." + +But the bee did not care. He bit the carrot nose and flew away. He was very greedy and rude. + +Lily and Ben were very angry and sad. They looked at their snowman. He had no nose. He looked funny and sad. + +They wanted to make a new nose for him. But the sun was shining and the snow was melting. The snowman was getting smaller and smaller. He was losing his hat and his scarf. + +Lily and Ben hugged their snowman. They said sorry to him. They said they loved him. + +They hoped the bee would be sorry too. They hoped he would learn to share and be nice. They hoped the snowman would come back next winter. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big statue of a lion. The lion looked very strong and hairy. Tom wanted to touch the lion, but Lily was afraid. + +"Can I touch the lion, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Be careful, Tom. The lion is made of stone. It might be rough and cold," mom said. + +Tom did not listen. He ran to the statue and put his hand on the lion's mane. He felt the hard and prickly hair. He liked it. He wanted to feel more. He squeezed the lion's ear. + +"Ow!" the lion said. + +Tom was shocked. He let go of the ear and jumped back. The lion opened his eyes and looked at Tom. He was not a statue. He was a real lion. + +"Who are you? Why did you squeeze my ear?" the lion asked. + +Tom was scared. He did not know what to say. He looked at Lily and mom. They were scared too. They did not know what to do. + +"I'm sorry, Mr. Lion. I thought you were a statue. I wanted to touch your hair. It looked nice," Tom said. + +The lion frowned. He did not like being mistaken for a statue. He did not like being squeezed. He was angry. + +"That was very rude of you, little boy. You should not touch things that are not yours. You should not squeeze things that are alive. You could hurt them. How would you like it if I squeezed your ear?" the lion said. + +Tom felt sorry. He realized he had made a mistake. He did not want to hurt the lion. He did not want the lion to hurt him. + +"I'm very sorry, Mr. Lion. I did not mean to hurt you. I would not like it if you squeezed my ear. It would hurt a lot. Please don't squeeze my ear," Tom said. + +The lion saw that Tom was sorry. He saw that Tom was afraid. He decided to forgive him. He did not squeeze his ear. He smiled. + +"Okay, little boy. I forgive you. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will never squeeze anyone or anything again. You have to promise me that you will be gentle and respectful. Can you do that?" the lion said. + +Tom nodded. He was relieved. He was grateful. He learned a lesson. + +"Yes, Mr. Lion. I promise. I will never squeeze anyone or anything again. I will be gentle and respectful. Thank you for forgiving me," Tom said. + +The lion nodded. He was satisfied. He closed his eyes and pretended to be a statue again. Tom, Lily and mom walked away. They thanked the lion too. They were happy. They learned a lesson too. +Sam liked to grow things in his garden. He had many seeds and pots and dirt. He watered them every day and watched them grow. One day, he saw a big red thing in one of his pots. It was a radish. Sam was very happy. He wanted to eat it. + +He ran to his mom and showed her his radish. "Look, mom, I grew a radish!" he said. "Can I eat it?" He asked his mom. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can eat it, but you have to wash it first. It might have bugs or dirt on it." She took the radish and washed it in the sink. She gave it back to Sam. + +Sam took a big bite of his radish. He made a funny face. It was not sweet like a carrot or crunchy like a cucumber. It was spicy and bitter. He did not like it. He spit it out and said, "Yuck! This radish is bad!" His mom laughed and said, "No, Sam, the radish is not bad. It is just ordinary. Some people like radishes and some people don't. You can try something else from your garden if you want." She gave him a hug and a kiss. + +Sam decided to try a tomato instead. He picked a red one from his garden and washed it. He bit into it and smiled. It was juicy and sweet. He liked it. He said, "Mmm, this tomato is good!" His mom said, "I'm glad you like it, Sam. You are a good gardener. You can grow many things in your garden. Maybe you will like radishes when you are older. Or maybe not. That's okay. You can eat what you like." She gave him another hug and a kiss. + +Sam was happy. He liked his garden and his mom. He liked tomatoes and carrots and cucumbers. He did not like radishes, but that was okay. He was an ordinary boy who liked ordinary things. And he liked to grow things in his garden. +Tim and Jen liked to play in the woods behind their house. They liked to climb trees, find bugs, and make forts. One day, they saw a big log that had fallen across a stream. They wanted to cross the log and see what was on the other side. + +Tim went first. He walked slowly and carefully on the log, holding his arms out for balance. He made it to the other side and waved to Jen. "Come on, Jen, it's fun!" he said. + +Jen was scared. She did not like heights or water. She looked at the log and the stream and shook her head. "No, Tim, I don't want to. It's too high and too wet. I might slip and fall." + +Tim was persistent. He wanted Jen to join him. He thought she was being silly and scared. He tried to make her change her mind. "Don't be a baby, Jen. It's easy and safe. I did it, so can you. Just follow me and you'll be fine." + +Jen did not want to disappoint Tim. She wanted to be brave and have fun. She took a deep breath and stepped on the log. She tried to walk like Tim, but she was nervous and shaky. She looked down at the water and felt dizzy. She slipped and lost her balance. She screamed and fell into the stream. + +Tim heard Jen scream and saw her fall. He felt sorry and scared. He ran back to the log and tried to help her. He reached out his hand and called her name. "Jen, Jen, are you okay? Grab my hand, I'll pull you out." + +Jen was wet and cold and scared. She grabbed Tim's hand and he pulled her out. She was crying and shivering. She hugged Tim and said, "Thank you, Tim, thank you. I'm sorry, I should have listened to you. I was stupid and stubborn." + +Tim hugged Jen back and said, "No, Jen, I'm sorry. I should have listened to you. I was mean and pushy. I'm glad you're okay. Let's go home and get dry and warm." + +They walked back to their house, holding hands and apologizing. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect each other's feelings and choices. They learned to be careful and not take risks. They learned to be good friends. +Tom was a wealthy boy who had many shirts of different colors and patterns. He liked to show off his shirts to his friends at school and make them feel bad. He would say things like, "Look at my shirt, it is so pretty and new. Your shirt is old and ugly. You should get a new one like mine." + +One day, he brought his favorite shirt to school. It was red and shiny and had a big star on it. He wore it with pride and laughed at his friends who had plain shirts. He thought he was the best and the coolest. + +But he did not see the puddle of mud near the playground. He ran to the slide and stepped on the puddle. He slipped and fell and his shirt got dirty and wet. He cried out loud and tried to wipe off the mud. But it was too late. His shirt was ruined. + +His friends saw what happened and came to him. They did not laugh at him or make fun of him. They felt sorry for him and tried to help him. They said things like, "Are you okay, Tom? Don't cry, it's just a shirt. You can get a new one. Here, you can borrow my shirt. It is not as pretty as yours, but it is clean and dry." + +Tom was surprised and ashamed. He realized that his friends were kind and generous, and that he had been mean and selfish. He said, "Thank you, friends. I'm sorry I was rude to you. Your shirts are not ugly, they are nice and warm. You are better than me. Can you forgive me?" + +His friends smiled and hugged him. They said, "Of course we can, Tom. We are your friends. We don't care about your shirts, we care about you. Come on, let's play together." + +Tom learned a lesson that day. He learned that shirts are not important, but friends are. He learned that being wealthy is not about having many things, but about being happy and kind. He learned that he should not drop his friends, but drop his pride. +Lily was a big girl who liked to solve things. She liked to solve puzzles, riddles, and problems. She was very smart and proud of herself. One day, she wanted to solve a new thing. She wanted to solve the toilet. + +She went to the bathroom and looked at the toilet. She saw a big white bowl with water and a handle. She wondered what would happen if she pushed the handle. She pushed it and saw the water go down. She smiled and pushed it again. She liked the sound and the swirl. + +She pushed the handle many times, faster and faster. She did not see the water come up and spill over the bowl. She did not hear her mom call her name. She did not notice the wet floor and the bad smell. She only wanted to solve the toilet. + +Then, she heard a loud knock on the door. It was her dad. He was angry and scared. He opened the door and saw the mess. He saw Lily with a wet dress and a happy face. He yelled at her and grabbed her. He took her out of the bathroom and put her in her room. He told her she was naughty and she had to stay there. + +Lily did not understand. She thought she was fine. She thought she had solved the toilet. She did not like her dad's voice and his face. She did not like her room and her bed. She cried and cried. She wished she had not solved the toilet. She wished she had played with her toys instead. She was not fine. She was sad. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide. Lily saw a big box near the fence. She ran to the box and opened it. Inside, there were many toys and books and clothes. + +"Look, Ben, look!" Lily shouted. "I found a treasure!" + +Ben ran to the box too. He saw a red car, a blue ball, a yellow hat and a green frog. He liked the frog. He picked it up and made it hop. + +"Ribbit, ribbit!" Ben said. "This is my frog. He is warm and soft." + +Lily saw a pink dress, a purple doll, a white cat and a brown bear. She liked the cat. She hugged it and made it purr. + +"Meow, meow!" Lily said. "This is my cat. She is warm and fluffy." + +They played with their toys for a long time. They forgot about everything else. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. They did not see the wind blowing the box lid. They did not notice the lock on the box. + +The wind slammed the lid shut. The lock clicked. Ben and Lily were trapped in the box. + +"Help, help!" Ben cried. "We are locked in the box!" + +"Help, help!" Lily echoed. "We want to get out!" + +They banged on the lid. They kicked the sides. They screamed and cried. But no one heard them. No one saw them. + +Ben felt his toe hurt. He had kicked the lock too hard. He started to sob. + +"Ow, ow!" Ben said. "My toe is sore!" + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She put her cat down and crawled to him. She held his toe and kissed it. + +"Shh, shh!" Lily said. "It will be okay. I will make your toe better." + +Ben felt Lily's kiss. He felt her hand. He felt a little better. He hugged Lily and thanked her. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Ben said. "You are a good sister. I love you." + +Lily smiled and hugged Ben back. + +"I love you too," Lily said. "We will be fine. We have each other. We have our toys. We are warm." + +They snuggled together in the box. They waited for someone to find them. They hoped it would be soon. +Lila was a little girl who loved to swim. She had a big pool in her backyard, where she would splash and play with her toys. She liked to pretend she was a fish or a mermaid, and swim under the water. + +One day, she saw a big, furry animal outside the fence. It was a wolf, and it looked hungry and sad. Lila felt sorry for the wolf, and wanted to help it. She ran inside and got some bread and cheese from the kitchen. She threw them over the fence, hoping the wolf would eat them and feel better. + +The wolf smelled the food and came closer. It saw Lila in the pool, and licked its lips. It thought she looked like a tasty snack. It jumped over the fence and ran towards the pool, growling and showing its teeth. + +Lila was scared and screamed. She swam to the edge of the pool, where her mom was sitting. Her mom heard her scream and saw the wolf. She grabbed a broom and hit the wolf on the nose. The wolf yelped and ran away, leaving the food behind. + +Lila hugged her mom and cried. Her mom comforted her and said, "Lila, you are very kind and brave, but you have to be careful. You can't trust a wild animal, even if it looks sad. Wolves are not like dogs, they are dangerous and can hurt you. You have to be patient and wait for the right time to help them, or ask an adult for help. Do you understand?" + +Lila nodded and said, "Yes, mom, I understand. I'm sorry, I won't do it again. I love you, mom." + +"I love you too, Lila. Now, let's go inside and have some cookies and milk. And maybe we can watch a movie about fish and mermaids, okay?" + +"Okay, mom. That sounds fun." + +The end. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the garden. They saw a big sunflower that was yellow and bright. They wanted to pick it and give it to their mom. + +"Let's get the sunflower, Ben!" Lily said. "Mom will be happy and thank us." + +"OK, Lily. But we have to be careful. The sunflower is very tall and the stem is very thick." Ben said. + +They tried to pull the sunflower, but it was too hard. They pushed and pulled, but it did not move. They got angry and sad. + +"Maybe we can cut it with the scissors." Lily said. She ran to the house and got the scissors. She came back and gave them to Ben. + +Ben took the scissors and tried to cut the stem. But the scissors were not sharp enough. He cut and cut, but it did not work. He got more angry and sad. + +"Let me try, Ben." Lily said. She took the scissors and tried to cut the stem. But she did not see the bee that was on the sunflower. The bee was unknown to her. The bee was angry and scared. The bee stung Lily on the hand. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily cried. She dropped the scissors and ran to the house. She showed her hand to her mom. Her hand was red and swollen. + +"Mom, help me! It hurts!" Lily said. + +Mom saw the sting and the scissors. She was worried and angry. She took Lily to the bathroom and put some ice on her hand. She asked her what happened. + +"We wanted to get the sunflower for you, Mom. But we could not. And then a bee stung me." Lily said. + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. But you should not have used the scissors. They are dangerous. And you should not have touched the sunflower. It belongs to the garden. The bee was protecting it. You should have asked me first." + +Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. We did not know. We wanted to make you happy and thank you." + +Mom said, "I know, Lily. But you have to be careful and respectful. The sunflower and the bee are not toys. They are living things. You have to learn from your mistake." + +Lily nodded and said, "I will, Mom. I will." + +Mom kissed Lily and said, "I love you, Lily. But you have to stay in the house for the rest of the day. No more playing in the garden. And you have to say sorry to Ben too." + +Lily said, "I love you too, Mom. And I will say sorry to Ben. But I don't like the sunflower and the bee anymore. They are mean and hurtful." + +Mom said, "No, Lily. They are not mean and hurtful. They are just different and have their own rules. You have to understand and respect them. Maybe one day, you will like them again." + +Lily did not say anything. She did not think she would ever like the sunflower and the bee again. She felt sad and angry. She wished she never saw the sunflower and the bee. She wished she never tried to get them. She wished she never hurt herself and her mom. She wished she had a different story. +Lily was a young girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was a big teddy bear. She called him Brownie and hugged him every night. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the store. Lily wanted to bring Brownie with her, but her mom said no. She said Brownie was too big and might get lost. Lily was sad, but she listened to her mom. She put Brownie on her bed and kissed him goodbye. + +At the store, Lily saw a lot of things. She saw candy, books, clothes, and more toys. She wanted to touch everything, but her mom said no. She said they had to hurry and buy what they needed. Lily was bored, but she followed her mom. + +When they came back home, Lily ran to her room. She wanted to see Brownie and play with him. But when she opened the door, she saw something terrible. Brownie was gone! There was a big hole in the window, and some fur on the floor. Lily saw a big bird outside, flying away with something in its claws. It was Brownie! + +Lily started to cry. She cried very loud and very hard. She cried so much that her mom heard her and came to see what was wrong. She saw the hole, the fur, and the bird. She understood what happened. She hugged Lily and said, "I'm so sorry, sweetie. That was a bad bird. It took your teddy bear. I know you loved him very much." + +Lily cried some more. She said, "I want Brownie back. He was my best friend. Why did the bird take him?" + +Her mom said, "I don't know, honey. Maybe the bird thought he was a real bear. Maybe he wanted a friend too. But he was wrong. He should not have taken your toy. He should have asked first." + +Lily said, "Can we get him back? Can we find the bird and get Brownie?" + +Her mom said, "I don't think so, darling. The bird flew very far away. We don't know where he lives. We can't chase him. I'm sorry." + +Lily said, "But I miss him. I miss him so much." + +Her mom said, "I know, sweetie. I miss him too. He was a very good teddy bear. But you know what? We can always remember him. We can keep him in our hearts. And we can find another toy to love. Maybe we can go to the store tomorrow and buy a new one. What do you think?" + +Lily wiped her tears. She said, "Maybe. But I will always love Brownie. He was my first toy. He was special." + +Her mom said, "Of course he was. And he will always love you too. He will always be your first toy. And he will always be special." +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and kick the ball. They had a big fence around the yard to keep them safe. Sometimes they saw other kids on the other side of the fence, but they did not talk to them. + +One day, a big dog arrived at the fence. It was black and brown and had sharp teeth. It barked and growled and tried to get in the yard. Tom and Lily were scared. They ran to the house and called for Mom. + +Mom came out and saw the dog. She was not happy. She said the dog was fierce and dangerous. She told Tom and Lily to stay inside. She went to the fence and shouted at the dog. She said, "Go away! This is not your yard! Leave us alone!" + +The dog did not listen. It kept barking and growling and scratching the fence. Mom got a stick and waved it at the dog. She said, "I will hit you if you don't go away!" The dog was afraid of the stick. It stopped barking and growling and ran away. + +Mom threw the stick away and came back to the house. She hugged Tom and Lily and said, "You are safe now. The dog is gone. You did the right thing to call me. I love you." Tom and Lily hugged Mom and said, "We love you too. Thank you for saving us from the fierce dog." They were happy and relieved. They decided to play inside for a while. They did not want to see the dog again. +Lila and Tom were playing in the forest. They liked to find logs and pretend they were boats. They would sit on the logs and rock them back and forth, making boat noises. + +"Look, Lila, I found a big log!" Tom said. "Let's go on it!" + +Lila followed Tom to the log. It was very long and thick. They climbed on it and started to shake it. + +"Vroom, vroom, we are going fast!" Tom said. + +But then they heard a loud hiss. Something was under the log. It was a snake! + +"Ah, snake, snake!" Lila screamed. She jumped off the log and ran away. + +Tom was scared too. He also jumped off the log and ran after Lila. + +They ran until they reached their house. They hugged their mom and told her what happened. + +"It's okay, my loves, you are safe now," Mom said. She gave them some cookies and milk. "Next time, be careful where you play. Some logs have animals inside." + +Lila and Tom nodded. They felt comfortable in their mom's arms. They decided to play with their toys instead of logs. They did not want to see the snake again. +Anna did not like broccoli. She did not want to eat it for dinner. She pushed it away with her fork and made a face. Her mom said, "You have to eat your broccoli, Anna. It is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy." + +Anna did not care. She did not want to be strong and healthy. She wanted to eat cake and ice cream. She said, "No, mom. I hate broccoli. It is yucky and green. I want cake and ice cream." + +Her mom said, "No, Anna. You cannot have cake and ice cream until you finish your broccoli. You have to eat what I give you. That is the rule." + +Anna was angry. She did not like the rule. She wanted to break the rule. She had a plan. She waited until her mom was not looking. Then she grabbed her broccoli and threw it at the wall. She hoped it would stick to the wall and she would not have to eat it. + +But her plan did not work. The broccoli did not stick to the wall. It bounced back and hit her in the face. It was wet and cold and slimy. Anna screamed and cried. She felt broccoli in her hair and on her nose and in her mouth. She spit it out and wiped it off. She was very messy. + +Her mom heard her scream and cry. She came back and saw what Anna had done. She was very angry and sad. She said, "Anna, what did you do? Why did you throw your broccoli at the wall? That was very naughty and crazy. You made a big mess. You wasted good food. You did not listen to me. You are in big trouble." + +Anna felt bad. She knew she had done something wrong. She wished she had not thrown her broccoli. She wished she had eaten it like her mom said. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was mad. I did not want to eat broccoli. I wanted cake and ice cream." + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry, too, Anna. But you cannot have cake and ice cream now. You have to go to your room and think about what you did. You have to learn to eat your broccoli and follow the rules. Maybe tomorrow you can have cake and ice cream if you are good. But not today." + +Anna did not like that. She did not want to go to her room. She did not want to think about what she did. She wanted cake and ice cream. She said, "No, mom. Please. I want cake and ice cream. Please, please, please." + +Her mom said, "No, Anna. No cake and ice cream for you today. You have to go to your room now. And no TV, no toys, no books, no fun. Only broccoli. You have to eat the broccoli that you threw at the wall. That is your punishment." + +Anna was shocked. She did not want to eat the broccoli that she threw at the wall. It was dirty and gross and yucky. She said, "No, mom. No, no, no. I don't want to eat that broccoli. It is nasty. Please, mom. Don't make me eat that broccoli." + +Her mom said, "Too bad, Anna. You have to eat that broccoli. You have to learn your lesson. Now go to your room and eat your broccoli. And don't come out until you finish it. And don't make any more noise. Or I will give you more broccoli." + +Anna was scared. She did not want more broccoli. She did not want any broccoli. She wished she had never seen broccoli. She wished she had never moved it with her fork. She wished she had never thrown it at the wall. She wished she had never been born. + +She went to her room and ate her broccoli. She cried and gagged and choked. She hated her life. She hated her mom. She hated broccoli. + +The end. +Sara and Ben wanted to have a picnic in the park. They packed some bread, cheese, fruit and juice in a basket. They also took a ball and a kite to play with. They were very happy and excited. + +They walked to the park with their mom and dad. They found a nice spot under a big tree. They spread a blanket on the grass and put the basket on it. They opened the basket and saw that the juice bottle was broken. The juice had spilled all over the food. Sara and Ben were very sad and angry. + +"Who broke the juice bottle?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it happened in the car," Ben said. + +"It's not fair. We can't have a picnic now," Sara said. + +Mom and dad tried to cheer them up. They said they could still eat some of the food that was not wet. They said they could also play with the ball and the kite. They said they could have another picnic another day. + +Sara and Ben agreed to try to have fun. They ate some bread and cheese and fruit. They played with the ball and the kite. They laughed and ran and jumped. They forgot about the broken juice bottle. + +They had a good time in the park after all. They learned that sometimes things happen that are not nice, but they can still enjoy what they have. They thanked their mom and dad for the picnic. They said they loved them very much. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to visit their grandma every week. Grandma lives in a big house with a garden. She has many flowers and birds and a cat. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to visit grandma. They are very happy. They give her a hug and a kiss. Grandma says, "Hello, my sweeties. I have a surprise for you. Come with me to the garden." + +Anna and Ben follow grandma to the garden. They see a big box with a ribbon. Grandma says, "This is for you. You can open it together. But be careful. There is something very special inside." + +Anna and Ben are curious. They wonder what is in the box. They pull the ribbon and lift the lid. They gasp. Inside the box, there is a puppy. It is brown and white and fluffy. It wags its tail and licks their faces. + +Anna and Ben are overjoyed. They hug the puppy and thank grandma. Grandma says, "This is your new friend. You can name him and take care of him. He will love you very much. But remember, he is a baby. You have to be gentle and kind with him." + +Anna and Ben nod. They are careful with the puppy. They play with him and feed him and cuddle him. They name him Spot. They are very happy. They have a new friend. They love grandma and Spot. And grandma and Spot love them. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the garden. They saw a big bush with many blueberries on it. They wanted to pick some and eat them. + +"Look, Ben, blueberries!" Lily said. "They are sweet and juicy. Let's get some." + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. The bush has thorns that can hurt you," Ben said. + +They went to the bush and reached for the blueberries. Lily saw a big one that looked very tasty. She leaned over to get it, but she leaned too far. She lost her balance and fell into the bush. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. "The thorns are poking me. Help me, Ben!" + +Ben heard Lily and ran to her. He tried to pull her out of the bush, but he also got stuck by the thorns. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. "The thorns are poking me too. We are trapped, Lily!" + +They both started to cry. They felt hurt and scared and embarrassed. They wished they had not leaned over the bush. + +Then they heard a voice. + +"Lily, Ben, what are you doing?" It was Lily's mom. She had come to the garden to check on them. She saw them in the bush and was surprised. + +"Lily, Ben, you are in trouble. You should not lean over the bush. The bush has thorns that can hurt you. And you should not pick the blueberries. They are not ours. They belong to Mr. Jones, our neighbor. He will be angry if he sees you." + +She went to the bush and carefully took them out. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Ben said. + +They both felt very embarrassed. They had learned a lesson. They would not lean over the bush again. And they would not pick the blueberries without asking. They would say sorry to Mr. Jones and give him some of their cookies. They hoped he would forgive them. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big lawn with many toys and flowers. One day, they saw a new boy walking on the street. He had unusual hair and clothes. He looked sad and lonely. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Lila asked him. + +"I am Sam. I just moved here. I have no friends," he said. + +"Do you want to join us? We are playing with our cars and dolls. You can have one too," Ben offered. + +Sam smiled and nodded. He followed Lila and Ben to their lawn. They gave him a car and a doll. They played happily for a while. + +But then, Sam did something bad. He took Lila's doll and threw it in the trash. He took Ben's car and smashed it on the ground. He laughed and said, "These are stupid toys. I don't like them. I don't like you either. You are silly and boring." + +Lila and Ben were shocked and angry. They cried and ran to their house. They told their mom what Sam did. Their mom was mad and called Sam's mom. She said, "Your son is very rude and mean. He ruined our toys and hurt our feelings. He is not welcome here anymore." + +Sam's mom was sorry and ashamed. She came to get Sam and scolded him. She said, "You are in big trouble, young man. You have to apologize to Lila and Ben and pay for their toys. You have to learn to be nice and share. You have no friends because you are selfish and cruel." + +Sam felt sorry and ashamed too. He said sorry to Lila and Ben, but they did not forgive him. They did not want to play with him ever again. He had to go home with his mom. He had no friends and no toys. He was sad and lonely. He wished he had been kind and joined them. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys on the carpet. Lily has a doll and Ben has a truck. They pretend that the doll is a princess and the truck is a dragon. + +"Help, help!" Lily says in a high voice. "The dragon is coming to get me!" + +"Roar!" Ben says in a low voice. "I am the dragon and I am hungry!" + +Lily makes the doll run away from the truck. She looks around for a place to hide. She sees a big box in the corner. She runs to the box and puts the doll inside. + +"Ha, ha!" Ben says. "I found you, princess! You cannot hide from me!" + +He pushes the truck to the box and tries to open it. But the box is closed with tape. He cannot open it. + +"Let me out, let me out!" Lily says in the doll's voice. "The dragon is scary!" + +Ben laughs. He thinks he has won the game. But then he hears a noise. He looks up and sees Lily. She has climbed on top of the box. She has a paper crown on her head and a wooden spoon in her hand. + +"I am not the princess, I am the queen!" Lily says. "And I have a magic wand!" + +She waves the spoon and says, "Abracadabra! Dragon, go away!" + +She hits the truck with the spoon. The truck falls off the carpet. Ben is surprised. + +"Wow!" he says. "You are very creative, Lily! You tricked me!" + +Lily smiles. She jumps off the box and hugs Ben. + +"Thank you, Ben!" she says. "You are a good dragon. You made the game fun!" + +They both laugh. They pick up their toys and put them back on the carpet. They clap their hands and applaud each other. They are happy. They are friends. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the yard. They want to make a house with the box. + +"Can I watch the box?" Tom asks. + +"No, I want to watch the box," Lily says. + +They both pull the box. The box rips. They are sad. + +"Sorry, Tom. Sorry, Lily," they say. + +They hug and say sorry. They look at the box. It is not a good house anymore. But it is still a big box. + +"Let's make a boat with the box," Tom says. + +"OK, let's make a boat," Lily says. + +They turn the box over. They pretend to row with sticks. They have fun. They are friendly. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they saw a big dog near the fence. The dog was barking loud and showing its teeth. Tom and Lily were scared. They trembled and held hands. + +"Let's go away from the dog," Tom said. + +"But how? The dog is blocking the gate," Lily said. + +Tom looked around. He saw a big tree with a hole. He had an idea. + +"Look, Lily, we can hide in the tree. The dog can't reach us there. It's cool and dark inside," Tom said. + +"OK, let's try," Lily said. + +They ran to the tree and crawled into the hole. The dog saw them and ran after them. But it was too big to fit in the hole. It scratched and sniffed, but it could not get them. Tom and Lily were safe in the tree. They hugged and smiled. + +"Good idea, Tom. You are brave and smart," Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are kind and sweet," Tom said. + +They waited until the dog went away. Then they came out of the tree and went home. They told their mom and dad about their adventure. They were happy and proud. +Lily was a big sister. She had a new infant brother. His name was Max. Lily liked Max. He was small and cute. He had soft hair and blue eyes. Lily thought he was attractive. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with Max. She went to his crib. She saw him sleeping. She wanted to lift him. She said, "Max, wake up. Let's play." She put her hands under him. She tried to lift him. But he was too heavy. She could not lift him. She dropped him. He fell on the floor. He cried loud. + +Mom heard the cry. She ran to the crib. She saw Max on the floor. She saw Lily holding her hands. She was scared and angry. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You hurt Max. You are a bad sister. Go to your room. Now." She picked up Max. She checked him. He had a bump on his head. He was bleeding. She called Dad. She said, "We need to go to the hospital. Lily dropped Max. He is hurt." + +Lily felt sad and sorry. She did not mean to hurt Max. She just wanted to play with him. She loved him. She went to her room. She cried. She wished she could say sorry to Max. She wished Mom was not mad at her. She wished she could lift Max. But she could not. She was a big sister. But she felt small. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog has a collar and a leash. The dog is with a guard. The guard wears a hat and a coat. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Tom asks the guard. + +The guard nods. "Yes, you can. But be slow and gentle. The dog is old and shy." + +Tom and Mia walk to the dog. They say hello. The dog wags its tail. Tom and Mia rub the dog's fur. The dog likes it. He licks their hands. + +"You are a good dog," Mia says. "What is your name?" + +The guard smiles. "His name is Rex. He is my friend. We work together. He helps me keep the park safe." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They make a new friend. They thank the guard and Rex. They wave goodbye. They go back to play. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of fun making cars, dolls, and animals out of mud and sticks. They also liked to dig holes and fill them with water. They called them pits. + +One day, they found a strange bottle in the grass. It had a label that said "Shrink Juice". They did not know what it meant, but they thought it looked nice. It was purple and sparkly. They decided to try it. + +They opened the bottle and drank some of the juice. It tasted sweet and sour. They felt funny and dizzy. Then they noticed that everything around them was getting bigger. The grass, the flowers, the toys, the pits. They were shrinking! + +They got scared and tried to run back to the house. But they were too small to climb the steps. They saw a big ant crawling towards them. It looked like a monster. They screamed for help. + +Luckily, their mom heard them and came out. She saw the bottle and the label. She realized what had happened. She picked up Lily and Tom and put them on the table. She gave them some water and cookies. She told them not to drink strange things. She said the juice would wear off soon and they would grow back to normal. + +Lily and Tom felt sorry and hugged their mom. They said they were sorry and they loved her. They learned their lesson. They never drank shrink juice again. They still played with their toys and pits, but they were more careful. They had a nice mom. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tent. It had many colors and pictures. They wanted to enter the tent and see what was inside. + +"Look, Tom, a tent! Let's go inside!" Lily said. + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. Maybe there are scary things inside," Tom said. + +They ran to the tent and opened the flap. They entered the tent and saw many toys and games. They were very happy. They saw a jolly clown with a red nose and big shoes. He smiled at them and said, "Hello, children! Welcome to my tent! Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, yes, we want to play!" Lily and Tom said. + +The clown gave them balloons and candy. He made funny faces and noises. He asked them to sit on a big chair. He said he would make them look like clowns too. He took out a scissors and a spray can. He said, "First, I will cut your hair. Then, I will spray it with colors. You will look very funny and pretty!" + +Lily and Tom did not like this. They liked their hair. They did not want to look like clowns. They wanted to leave the tent. They said, "No, no, we don't want that! We want to go home!" + +But the clown did not listen. He grabbed their hair and cut it with the scissors. He sprayed it with red and green and blue. He laughed and said, "Ha, ha, ha! Now you are my clowns! You will stay with me forever!" + +Lily and Tom cried and screamed. They tried to run away, but the clown blocked the flap. He said, "You can't escape! You are mine now! We will have so much fun together!" + +Lily and Tom were very sad and scared. They wished they never entered the tent. They wished they listened to Tom and were careful. They wished they could go back to the park and play. But they could not. They were stuck with the jolly clown who was not jolly at all. He was very mean and cruel. He cut their hair and made them look like clowns. He ruined their day and their lives. The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they find a river. The river is big and blue. It makes a sound like shhh. + +Lily and Ben want to cross the river. They look for a bridge. But they do not see a bridge. They see a big log. The log is on the river. It is long and brown. + +Lily says, "Let's use the log. We can walk on the log. It is like a bridge." Ben says, "No, the log is not a bridge. It is not safe. It can move. We can fall in the river." + +Lily and Ben do not agree. They are mad at each other. They do not want to play anymore. They sit on the ground. They are sad. + +Then, they see a bird. The bird is original. It has many colors. It has a long tail. It sings a pretty song. The bird flies over the river. It lands on a tree. + +Lily and Ben look at the bird. They forget about the log. They forget about the river. They forget about being mad. They smile at each other. They say, "Wow, look at the bird. It is so original. It is so beautiful. Let's go see the bird." + +Lily and Ben get up. They hold hands. They walk along the river. They look for a way to cross. They find a bridge. The bridge is small and red. It is safe and strong. + +Lily and Ben cross the bridge. They go to the tree. They see the bird. The bird sees them. It sings to them. Lily and Ben sing back. They are happy. They are friends. They play with the bird. They have fun. The end. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big statue of a lion in the middle of the park. The statue looked scary and mysterious. Tom and Lily wanted to touch it, but their mom said no. + +"Stay away from the statue, kids. It is very old and might break. And there is a lock on its mouth. Maybe it has a secret inside," their mom said. + +Tom and Lily were curious. They waited until their mom was busy talking to a friend. Then they ran to the statue. They climbed on its back and tried to open the lock. They pulled and pushed, but the lock did not move. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. The statue opened its mouth and showed its big teeth. Tom and Lily were scared and jumped off the statue. They ran back to their mom and hugged her. + +"Mom, mom, the statue is alive! It roared at us and tried to bite us!" they cried. + +Their mom looked at the statue. She saw that it was not a real lion, but a fountain. The lock was a switch that turned on the water. The water came out of the statue's mouth and made a roaring sound. + +She laughed and explained to Tom and Lily what happened. They felt silly and laughed too. They learned that the statue was not mysterious, but fun. They played with the water and had a good time. +Tom and Amy were friends who liked to play pirates. They had a big box that they pretended was a ship. They wore hats and eye patches and said "Arrr!" a lot. They wanted to find treasure and have adventures. + +One day, they saw a navy boat on the water. It was big and shiny and had a flag. Tom said, "Let's go and take their gold and jewels. We are brave pirates and we can succeed." Amy said, "But they have guns and cannons. They might hurt us. We should stay away." Tom said, "Don't be scared. We have swords and hooks. We can be charming and trick them. Come on, follow me." + +They left their box and ran to the shore. They waved and smiled at the navy boat. They said, "Hello, we are friendly pirates. Can we come and visit your boat?" The navy men looked at them and laughed. They said, "Sure, come on board. We have something for you." They threw a rope and helped Tom and Amy climb up. + +But when they got to the deck, the navy men were not nice. They said, "You are not pirates, you are silly kids. You have no treasure, you have only toys. You tried to fool us, but you failed. Now you will pay." They took their hats and eye patches and threw them in the water. They tied them up and locked them in a dark room. They said, "You will stay here until your parents come and get you. And they will be very angry." + +Tom and Amy were scared and sad. They cried and wished they had listened to Amy. They missed their box and their toys. They learned that being a pirate was not fun. They hoped that the navy men would let them go soon. But they did not. The end. +Ben loves to play with his toy plane. He pretends he is a pilot and flies it around the room. He makes zoom and beep sounds with his mouth. He likes to imagine he is going to faraway places. + +One day, his mom tells him they are going to the airport. Ben is very excited. He wants to see real planes and real pilots. He brings his toy plane with him. He holds it tight in his hand. + +At the airport, Ben sees many big planes. They are shiny and light. They have wings and windows and wheels. He hears them roar and blast. He sees them take off and land. He is amazed. + +He also sees some pilots. They wear blue suits and hats. They have badges and stripes. They look smart and brave. Ben wants to talk to them. He wants to ask them questions. He wants to be like them. + +He sees a pilot walking by. He lets go of his mom's hand and runs after him. He calls out, "Hello, pilot! Hello, pilot!" The pilot hears him and turns around. He smiles and kneels down. He says, "Hello, little boy. What is your name?" + +Ben says, "I am Ben. I like planes. I have a toy plane. See?" He shows him his toy plane. The pilot nods and says, "That is a nice toy plane. Do you want to be a pilot when you grow up?" + +Ben nods and says, "Yes, I do. I want to fly high and fast. I want to see the world. I want to be like you." The pilot laughs and says, "Well, you can be anything you want, Ben. You just have to work hard and dream big. And you have to listen to your mom and dad. They love you and want the best for you." + +Ben smiles and says, "Thank you, pilot. You are very kind. Can I give you a hug?" The pilot says, "Of course, you can." He hugs Ben and says, "You are very sweet. Have a nice day, Ben. And have fun with your toy plane." + +Ben says, "Bye, pilot. Have a nice day, too. And have fun with your real plane." He waves and runs back to his mom. He tells her what he did and what he said. His mom hugs him and says, "I am proud of you, Ben. You are a good boy. And maybe one day, you will be a great pilot." Ben smiles and says, "I hope so, mom. I hope so." He holds his toy plane and looks at the sky. He feels happy and hopeful. He loves planes and pilots. He loves his mom and his toy plane. He loves his life. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with Tom's cat, Spot. Spot is a big cat with black and white fur. He likes to chase mice and birds. + +One day, Tom and Sam find a lemon in the kitchen. They wonder what it tastes like. They cut the lemon in half and squeeze some juice in a cup. + +"Let's try it," Tom says. He raises the cup to his mouth and takes a sip. He makes a funny face and spits out the juice. "Yuck! It's sour!" + +Sam laughs at Tom. He thinks he is brave. He raises the cup to his mouth and takes a sip. He also makes a funny face and spits out the juice. "Yuck! It's sour!" + +Spot is curious. He sees the cup on the table. He jumps on the table and sniffs the cup. He licks the juice with his tongue. He does not like it. He makes a loud noise and scratches the cup. The cup falls on the floor and breaks. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They hear Tom's mom coming. She sees the mess and the broken cup. She is angry. She scolds Tom and Sam. She tells them to go to their rooms. She says they are naughty and they can't play with Spot anymore. + +Tom and Sam are sad. They cry in their rooms. They miss Spot. They wish they never tried the lemon. They say they are sorry. But it is too late. The end. +Sara liked to design things. She had many crayons and papers and stickers. She made pictures of flowers and animals and houses. She was very good at design. + +One day, Sara saw a big bulb in the garage. It was shiny and round and had a wire. She wondered what it was for. She was very nosy. She took the bulb and some crayons and papers and stickers. She wanted to design something with the bulb. + +She went to her room and put the bulb on her table. She drew a face on the bulb with a crayon. She gave it eyes and a nose and a mouth. She stuck some stickers on the bulb to make hair and ears. She made a hat for the bulb with paper. She was very happy with her design. + +She showed her design to her mom and dad. They smiled and said it was very nice. They told her the bulb was for a lamp. They said they would help her put the bulb in the lamp. They said the bulb would make light when they turned on the lamp. + +Sara was very excited. She wanted to see her design with light. She went with her mom and dad to the living room. They put the bulb in the lamp and turned it on. The bulb made light and the face on the bulb glowed. Sara clapped and laughed. She said she liked her design. She said she liked the bulb. She said she liked to be nosy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They share a bedroom. They have two beds, two closets, and two toy boxes. But they do not have the same things. Lily likes dolls and books. Ben likes cars and blocks. + +One day, Lily and Ben have a fight. Lily says, "This is my bedroom. You cannot play with my dolls. They are mine. I own them." Ben says, "No, this is our bedroom. You cannot tell me what to do. I can play with your dolls if I want. They are toys. We share them." + +Lily and Ben start to pull and push each other. They make a big mess. They knock over their toy boxes and their closets. They throw their books and their blocks. They scream and cry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the bedroom. She sees the mess. She sees Lily and Ben. She is angry and sad. She says, "Stop it, both of you. This is not how you treat each other. This is not how you treat your things. You are twins. You are family. You should love and help each other. You should respect and share your things. You do not own everything. You have enough for both of you. You have a regular bedroom. Some children do not have a bedroom at all. You should be grateful and kind." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. You are right. We were wrong. We love each other. We love our things. We love our bedroom. We will clean up the mess. We will play nicely. We will share our things." + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's good, my darlings. I love you, too. Now, let's hug and make up. Then, let's clean up. Then, let's have some cookies and milk. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They say, "That sounds good, Mom. Thank you, Mom. You are the best, Mom." + +Mom says, "You are welcome, my darlings. You are the best, too." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Lily has a new idea. She wants to make a cake with mud and grass. She thinks it will be fun and yummy. + +She tells Ben her idea. But Ben does not like it. He says it is silly and dirty. He wants to play with his cars and trucks. He ignores Lily and goes to his corner. Lily feels sad and angry. + +She decides to make the cake by herself. She finds a big bowl and fills it with mud and grass. She stirs it with a stick. She thinks it looks good. She wants to show Ben and make him sorry. + +She carries the bowl to Ben's corner. But Ben does not look at her. He still ignores her. He plays with his cars and trucks. Lily gets more sad and angry. She wants to make Ben pay attention. + +She dumps the bowl on Ben's head. She says, "Look at my cake! Do you like it?" Ben screams and cries. He is covered with mud and grass. He feels wet and cold and itchy. He is very mad at Lily. + +Lily laughs and runs away. She thinks she is smart and funny. But she is not. She is mean and rude. She loses a friend. Ben does not want to play with her anymore. He tells the teacher what she did. The teacher scolds Lily and makes her clean up the mess. Lily has no fun and no cake. She has a bad day. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play at the park. They go on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They have a lot of fun. + +One day, they see a big boy on a bike. He can do impressive tricks. He can jump, spin and balance. Lily and Sam watch him with wide eyes. + +"Wow, he is so good!" Lily says. + +"I want to try!" Sam says. He runs to his bike and puts on his helmet. He tries to copy the big boy, but he falls down. He hurts his knee and cries. + +Lily runs to him and helps him up. She gives him a hug and a band-aid. She says, "It's okay, Sam. You are brave. You can try again another day." + +Sam stops crying and gives her a smile. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +They hold hands and walk back to the swings. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big tree with yellow fruits. They want to pick some fruits to make juice. + +"Look, Ben, lemons!" Anna says. "They are light and sour. We can lift them and squeeze them." + +Ben nods. He likes lemons. He runs to the tree and tries to reach a lemon. But the lemons are too high. He jumps and stretches, but he cannot touch them. + +"Help me, Anna!" he calls. "I want a lemon!" + +Anna runs to help him. She is taller than Ben. She lifts him up and holds him. Ben grabs a lemon and pulls it. It comes off the tree. He is happy. + +"Yay, I got a lemon!" he says. "Thank you, Anna!" + +Anna puts him down and smiles. She picks another lemon for herself. They have two lemons now. + +"Let's go to the kitchen and make juice!" Anna says. "We can share it with Mom and Dad." + +Ben agrees. They run to the house with their lemons. They are excited to make juice. They love lemons. +Tom and Lily are twins. They are three years old. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. They want to celebrate with their friends. + +They wear yellow hats and yellow shirts. They look like two suns. They blow yellow balloons and hang them on the wall. They make a big cake with yellow frosting and candles. They put it on the table. + +They invite their friends to come. They knock on the door. Tom and Lily open the door. They say, "Hello, friends! Come in! It is our birthday!" + +Their friends come in. They bring gifts and cards. They hug Tom and Lily. They say, "Happy birthday, Tom and Lily! You are very nice. We like you." + +They play games and sing songs. They listen to music and dance. They laugh and clap. They have fun. They eat the cake and open the gifts. They say, "Thank you, friends! You are very kind. We love you." + +They celebrate their birthday. They are very happy. They are the best twins. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the garden. One day, they see a big hole in the fence. They are curious. They want to see what is on the other side. + +They crawl through the hole. They see a big field with yellow flowers. They smell sweet. They hear bees buzzing. They feel happy. + +"Look, Lily, sunshine!" Ben says. He points to the sky. The sun is bright and round. It makes the field warm and shiny. + +"Yes, Ben, sunshine!" Lily says. She smiles. She picks a flower and puts it in her hair. She likes how it looks. + +They run and jump in the field. They laugh and sing. They have fun. + +But soon, they feel hot. The sun is too strong. It makes them sweat and thirsty. They want to go back to the garden. + +"Let's go, Lily, hot!" Ben says. He wipes his forehead. He looks for the hole in the fence. + +"OK, Ben, hot!" Lily says. She nods. She follows him. + +They crawl back through the hole. They see their mom waiting for them. She has a jug of water and some cookies. She looks worried and angry. + +"Where have you been, Lily and Ben?" she asks. She hugs them. She gives them water and cookies. She scolds them. + +They tell her about the field and the flowers and the sunshine. They say they are sorry. They promise not to do it again. + +Mom forgives them. She kisses them. She tells them to be careful. She takes them inside. She reads them a story. They feel tired and sleepy. + +They close their eyes. They dream of the field and the flowers and the sunshine. They smile. +Lila and Tom were going to the park with their dad. They liked to play on the swings and slide and see the ducks. But when they got in the car, dad said they had to delay. He had to fix a flat tire. + +"Oh no!" Lila said. "How long will it take?" + +"Not too long, I hope," dad said. "But you can help me. See that pine tree over there? Can you bring me some pine cones? They are good for starting fires." + +Lila and Tom ran to the pine tree. They saw many pine cones on the ground. They picked up as many as they could carry. They also saw a bald squirrel. It had no fur on its head or tail. + +"Look, Tom!" Lila said. "A bald squirrel! Why is it bald?" + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it lost its fur in a fight. Or maybe it's cold. Let's give it a pine cone. Maybe it's hungry." + +They put a pine cone near the bald squirrel. The squirrel sniffed it and nibbled it. It looked happy. Lila and Tom smiled. + +"Good job, kids!" dad said. "You found some nice pine cones. And you made a new friend. The tire is fixed. We can go to the park now." + +"Yay!" Lila and Tom said. They got in the car with their dad and the pine cones. They waved goodbye to the bald squirrel. They hoped it would grow its fur back soon. They were happy to go to the park. +Anna and Ben are friends. They go to the same class. They like to play and learn together. One day, they have a new teacher. Her name is Miss Lee. She is kind and fun. + +"Hello, class. I am Miss Lee. I am happy to be your teacher. Today, we are going to do something special. We are going to plan a party. Do you like parties?" Miss Lee asks. + +"Yes, we do!" the class says. + +"Good. Then, we need to think of some things we need for a party. What do you think we need?" Miss Lee says. + +Anna raises her hand. "We need cake and juice," she says. + +Ben raises his hand. "We need balloons and hats," he says. + +Miss Lee smiles. "Those are good ideas. What else do we need?" she says. + +Some other children say: "We need music and games. We need cards and gifts. We need friends and fun." + +Miss Lee writes down all the ideas on the board. "Wow, you are very smart. You have planned a great party. Now, we need to work together to make it happen. Are you ready?" she says. + +"Yes, we are!" the class says. + +Miss Lee divides the class into groups. Each group has a task. Anna and Ben are in the same group. Their task is to make cards and gifts for their friends. They use paper, crayons, stickers and glue. They write nice words and draw pictures. They are very creative and kind. + +The other groups also do their tasks. They bake cake and pour juice. They blow balloons and make hats. They choose music and games. They work hard and have fun. + +Soon, the party is ready. The class is happy. They eat cake and drink juice. They wear balloons and hats. They dance to music and play games. They give cards and gifts to each other. They thank Miss Lee for being their teacher. They have the best party ever. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun, but they also wanted to share. Lily asked Ben if he wanted to play with her doll. Ben said yes, and gave her his car. They smiled and hugged. + +But then, Lily saw that Ben was not playing with her doll the right way. He was making her doll drive his car and crash into the sofa. Lily did not like that. She wanted her doll to have tea and dress up. She felt frustrated. She said to Ben, "Give me back my doll! You are not nice!" + +Ben did not understand why Lily was angry. He thought he was playing with her doll the right way. He liked to make her doll drive his car and crash into the sofa. He thought it was fun. He felt frustrated too. He said to Lily, "No, I want to keep your doll! You are not nice!" + +They started to cry and yell. They did not want to share anymore. They wanted their own toys back. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Lily and Ben crying and yelling. She asked them what was wrong. They told her what happened. Mom listened and nodded. She said to them, "I understand. You both like different things. But you also love each other. You can play with your own toys, but you can also provide some toys for each other. That means you give some toys to each other, so you can both have fun. Do you want to try that?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They thought about what Mom said. They felt sorry for making each other sad. They nodded and said yes. They gave back their toys to each other. They also provided some toys for each other. Lily gave Ben a ball and a book. Ben gave Lily a teddy and a puzzle. They smiled and thanked each other. + +Mom was happy to see them get along. She gave them a hug and a kiss. She also gave them a wink. That means she closed one eye and opened the other. It was a way of saying, "I'm proud of you." Lily and Ben winked back. They felt happy and loved. They went back to playing with their toys, and sometimes with each other's toys. They had fun. +Tom was a naughty boy. He liked to play with things he should not. One day, he found a sharp knife in the kitchen. He wanted to cut some paper with it, but his mom said no. She said the knife was not a toy and it could hurt him. She put the knife away in a drawer and told Tom to play with his blocks. + +But Tom did not listen. He waited until his mom was busy and then he sneaked into the kitchen. He opened the drawer and took out the knife. He felt the blade with his finger and it was very sharp. He smiled and ran to his room with the knife. + +In his room, he had a big poster of a king on his wall. He liked the king because he had a crown and a cape and a sword. He wanted to be like the king. He thought the knife was like a sword and he could cut the poster with it. He lifted the knife and slashed at the poster. + +But he was not careful. He cut too hard and the knife slipped from his hand. It flew across the room and hit his teddy bear. The teddy bear was his favorite toy and he loved it very much. The knife made a big hole in the teddy bear's chest and stuffing came out. The teddy bear looked very sad and hurt. + +Tom saw what he had done and he felt very bad. He dropped the knife and ran to his teddy bear. He hugged it and cried. He was sorry for being naughty and playing with the sharp knife. He wished he had listened to his mom. He hoped his teddy bear would be okay. He learned a lesson that day. He never played with sharp things again. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play on the farm. They had many friends, like the cows, the pigs, the chickens and the horse. But their favorite friend was Max, the big dog who lived in the barn. Max was very kind and fun, and he loved to run and jump with them. + +One day, Tom and Lily wanted to surprise Max with a new toy. They found a ball in the house and decided to hide it in the barn. They ran to the barn, but they saw their dad working there. He was fixing the roof and he looked busy. They did not want to bother him, so they whispered to each other. + +"Let's wait until dad is done," Lily whispered. + +"Or we can sneak in and leave the ball for Max," Tom whispered. + +They looked at each other and nodded. They were very quiet and careful, and they crawled under the fence. They reached the barn door and opened it a little bit. They saw Max sleeping on a pile of hay. He looked very cozy and happy. + +Tom and Lily smiled and tiptoed inside. They put the ball next to Max and turned to leave. But then, they heard a loud noise. It was their dad, who saw them and shouted. + +"Tom! Lily! What are you doing here? This is dangerous! Get out of the barn now!" + +Tom and Lily were scared and sorry. They did not mean to make their dad angry. They ran to him and hugged him. They said they were sorry and they just wanted to give Max a toy. + +Their dad calmed down and hugged them back. He said he was not angry, but he was worried. He said the barn was not a safe place for them, and they should not go there without him. He said he loved them and he wanted them to be fine. + +Tom and Lily said they loved him too and they wanted to be fine. They said they would not go to the barn again without him. They asked if they could play with Max outside. + +Their dad smiled and said yes. He said Max would love the ball and he was a good friend. He said they could play with him, but they had to be careful and listen to him. + +Tom and Lily nodded and thanked him. They took the ball and ran to Max, who woke up and wagged his tail. He was happy to see them and the ball. He barked and licked them. They threw the ball and he chased it. They had a lot of fun. + +Their dad watched them and smiled. He was glad they were fine. He finished his work and joined them. He played with them and Max. They were a happy family. +Lily likes to collect shells on the beach. She has a big bucket full of shells of different colors and shapes. She likes to show them to her mom and dad and tell them stories about the shells. + +One day, Lily meets a boy on the beach. His name is Ben and he has a fan in his hand. He says he uses the fan to cool himself when it is hot. Lily thinks the fan is pretty and asks if she can see it. + +"Sure, you can see my fan," Ben says. "But can I see your shells? They look nice and shiny." + +Lily and Ben trade their things and look at them. Lily likes how the fan makes a soft breeze on her face. Ben likes how the shells make a clinking sound when he shakes them. + +But then, a big wave comes and splashes them. Lily and Ben get wet and drop their things. The fan gets soaked and stops working. The shells get scattered and lost in the sand. + +"Oh no, my fan!" Ben cries. "It is broken and weak now. It does not spin anymore." + +"Oh no, my shells!" Lily cries. "They are gone and hidden now. I cannot find them anymore." + +Lily and Ben are sad and hug each other. They say they are sorry for losing each other's things. They decide to help each other look for them. + +They search the beach for a long time, but they only find a few shells and a broken fan. They are still sad, but they are also happy to have a new friend. + +They give each other a hug and a smile. They say they will come back to the beach tomorrow and collect more shells and find a new fan. They hope the sun will shine and the waves will be gentle. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their dog, Max. They liked to throw a ball and watch Max run and catch it. Sometimes Max would bite the ball and make it squeak. + +"Good boy, Max!" Ben said, and gave him a hug. + +"Can I throw the ball now?" Lily asked. + +"OK, but be careful. Don't throw it too far," Ben said. + +Lily took the ball and threw it as hard as she could. But she did not see a man walking by with a big hat. The ball hit the man's hat and knocked it off his head. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" the man shouted. He was angry and scared. He picked up his hat and saw a hole in it. "You ruined my hat! This hat is very important. It belongs to the police!" + +Ben and Lily were sorry. They did not mean to hurt the man or his hat. They ran to him and said, "We are sorry, mister. We did not see you. It was an accident." + +The man looked at them and saw they were just kids. He saw Max wagging his tail and licking his hand. He felt less angry and more calm. + +"It's OK, kids. I know you didn't mean it. But you have to be more careful when you play. This hat is not a toy. It is a sign of my job. I am a police officer. I help people and keep them safe." + +Ben and Lily were amazed. They liked the police. They thought they were brave and kind. + +"Wow, you are a police officer? That is cool!" Ben said. + +"Can we see your badge?" Lily asked. + +The man smiled and showed them his badge. It was shiny and had a star on it. + +"This is my badge. It shows that I am a police officer. It is also very important. It is a symbol of my duty and honor." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They understood. They wanted to be like the man when they grew up. + +"Can we say sorry to your hat?" Lily asked. + +"Of course you can," the man said. He put his hat on the ground and let them touch it gently. + +"We are sorry, hat. We hope you are OK," Ben and Lily said. + +The hat did not say anything, but the man laughed. + +"Thank you, kids. You are very sweet and polite. I forgive you. And I think my hat does too." + +He put his hat back on his head and stood up. + +"Now, I have to go back to work. But you can keep playing with your dog. Just be careful, OK?" + +"OK, mister. Thank you for being nice to us. And thank you for being a police officer. You are very important," Ben and Lily said. + +The man waved and walked away. Ben and Lily waved back and hugged Max. They threw the ball again, but this time they looked around first. They had fun and learned a lesson. They were happy. +Mia and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Mia was a lion and Ben was a monkey. They roared and chattered and jumped around. + +But after a while, they started to feel tired. Mia yawned and rubbed her eyes. Ben yawned too and stretched his arms. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"Are you sleepy, Mia?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I am. Are you sleepy, Ben?" Mia answered. + +"Yes, I am. Do you want to go to bed, Mia?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I do. Do you want to go to bed, Ben?" Mia answered. + +"Yes, I do. But I have one question, Mia." Ben said. + +"What is it, Ben?" Mia asked. + +"Can we take our toys with us?" Ben asked. + +Mia thought for a moment. She loved her toys. They were beautiful and soft and colorful. She wanted to hug them and dream with them. But she also knew that they had to share their toys with their brother and sister. And that they had to keep their room tidy. + +She looked at Ben and saw that he had the same question in his eyes. She decided to be a good friend and a good sister. + +"No, Ben. We can't take our toys with us. We have to put them back in the box. And we have to say good night to them. They are tired too, you know." Mia said. + +Ben nodded. He understood. He loved his toys, but he also loved Mia and his brother and sister. And he wanted to be a good friend and a good brother. + +"Okay, Mia. You are right. Let's put our toys back in the box. And let's say good night to them. They are beautiful and we love them." Ben said. + +They did as they said. They put their toys back in the box. They said good night to them. They gave them a kiss and a hug. Then they walked to their bedroom. They brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They climbed into their beds and snuggled under their blankets. + +They looked at each other and smiled. + +"Good night, Mia." Ben said. + +"Good night, Ben." Mia said. + +They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of their toys and their friends and their family. They were happy and peaceful. They were beautiful and loved. +Tom and Anna liked to play with blocks. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. They could build anything they wanted with their blocks. + +One day, they decided to build a church with their blocks. They found some white blocks, some blue blocks, and some yellow blocks. They put the white blocks together to make a big house. They put the blue blocks on top of the house to make a roof. They put the yellow blocks in front of the house to make a door. + +"Look, we made a church!" Tom said. "It is very pretty and big!" + +"Yes, it is!" Anna said. "But it needs something more. Let's make a cross with some red blocks. A cross is a sign of love and God." + +"OK, let's do that!" Tom said. They looked for some red blocks in their pile of blocks. + +But they could not find any red blocks. They only saw green blocks, purple blocks, and orange blocks. They searched and searched, but no red blocks. + +"Where are the red blocks?" Anna asked. "We need them to make a cross." + +"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe we used them all before." + +"Or maybe someone took them," Anna said. "Maybe it was Ben. He is very lazy. He does not like to play with blocks. He only likes to watch TV and eat snacks." + +"Let's go and see," Tom said. They left their church and went to Ben's room. They knocked on the door. + +"Ben, are you there?" Tom asked. "Can we come in?" + +There was no answer. They opened the door and saw Ben lying on his bed. He was watching TV and eating snacks. And he had all the red blocks on his bed. + +"Ben, why do you have all the red blocks?" Anna asked. "We need them to build a cross for our church." + +"Sorry, I don't want to share," Ben said. "I like the red blocks. They are my favorite. Go away and leave me alone." + +"That's not nice, Ben," Tom said. "You are being very selfish and lazy. You should share your blocks with us. And you should play with us, too. It is more fun than watching TV and eating snacks." + +"No, it's not," Ben said. "I don't like to build things. It is too hard and boring. I like to watch TV and eat snacks. They are easy and fun. Now go away and leave me alone." + +Tom and Anna were very sad and angry. They did not like Ben's attitude. They decided to leave him alone and go back to their church. They hoped that one day, Ben would learn to share and play with them. They also hoped that God would forgive him for being so lazy and selfish. +Sara was a good girl who liked to help her mom with tasks. She knew how to make her bed, put away her toys, and feed the fish. But she also liked to play with her dolls and have tea parties. Sometimes, she forgot to do her tasks because she was having too much fun. + +One day, mom asked Sara to water the plants in the garden. Sara said yes, but then she saw her dolls and wanted to dress them up. She thought she could do both, but she spent a long time playing with her dolls and forgot about the plants. She did not know that the sun was very hot and the plants were very thirsty. + +When mom came home, she saw the plants and was very sad. They were all brown and dry and some had fallen over. She asked Sara what happened and Sara felt very guilty. She knew she had done a bad thing and she was sorry. She told mom the truth and said she was sorry. Mom was not happy, but she hugged Sara and said she forgave her. She said Sara had to learn to do her tasks first and then play. She said they could try to save the plants together. + +Sara nodded and said she understood. She said she loved mom and the plants and she would do better next time. She helped mom water the plants and hoped they would grow again. She learned her lesson and did not forget her tasks again. She still played with her dolls, but only after she did her tasks. She was a good girl who liked to help her mom with tasks. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big box of toys and they made a castle with blocks and a tent with a blanket. They were having fun, but they wanted a friend to join them. + +They saw Rose, the girl who lived next door, walking by with her mom. Rose had a pretty dress and a bow in her hair. She smiled at Lily and Ben. + +"Hi, Rose!" Lily called. "Do you want to play with us?" + +Rose looked at her mom, who nodded. "Yes, please!" Rose said. She ran to the garden and hugged Lily and Ben. + +"What are you playing?" Rose asked. + +"We are playing castle," Ben said. "I am the king and Lily is the queen. You can be the princess." + +Rose was happy. She liked princesses. She looked at the castle and the tent. "Where can I sleep?" she asked. + +"You can sleep in the tent," Lily said. "It is cozy and warm. Come, I will show you." + +Lily and Rose went inside the tent. It was small, but it fit them both. They had pillows and blankets and stuffed animals. They pretended to sleep and snore. + +Ben joined them in the tent. He brought a book and a flashlight. He said he would read them a story. He turned on the flashlight and opened the book. + +"Once upon a time, there was a castle in the forest," he began. + +Lily and Rose listened. They liked the story. They felt happy and safe in the tent with Ben. They were glad they had a friend to join them. They smiled and closed their eyes. They dreamed of castles and princesses and roses. +Ben and Lily are friends who live next to each other. They like to play in their backyards with their toys and balls. Sometimes they jump over the fence to visit each other. They have a lot of fun together. + +One day, a new neighbor moves in on the other side of Ben's house. He is a big man with a big dog. He does not like children or noise. He is very nosy and always watches what Ben and Lily do. He yells at them when they jump over the fence or make too much noise. He scares them with his dog. + +Ben and Lily are sad and afraid. They do not want to play in their backyards anymore. They miss each other. They wish the new neighbor would go away. + +One day, Ben has an idea. He tells Lily to come to his backyard. He shows her a big sign he made. It says "We are friends. We like to play. Please be nice to us." He asks Lily to help him hang the sign on the fence. They hope the new neighbor will see it and change his mind. + +The next day, the new neighbor sees the sign. He feels sorry for being so mean to Ben and Lily. He realizes they are just children who want to have fun. He decides to be nicer to them. He smiles at them and says hello. He lets them jump over the fence and play with his dog. He even gives them some cookies. + +Ben and Lily are happy and surprised. They thank the new neighbor and share the cookies with him. They become friends. They learn that sometimes people can be nosy and grumpy, but they can also be kind and friendly. They learn to be brave and polite. They learn to respect each other. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog has a ball in his mouth. Tom wants the ball. He runs to the dog and says, "Give me the ball!" + +The dog growls and shows his teeth. He has many big teeth. Some are white and some are yellow. One tooth is very long and sharp. Tom is scared. He runs away from the dog. + +Sue laughs at Tom. She says, "You are foolish, Tom. You cannot take the ball from the dog. The dog will bite you with his tooth. Look at his tooth. It is scary." + +Tom is angry. He says, "I am not foolish, Sue. You are foolish. You laugh at me, but you do not help me. You are a bad friend." + +Sue is sorry. She says, "I am sorry, Tom. I did not mean to hurt you. I was just joking. You are a good friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom is still angry. He says, "No, I do not want to play with you. You are mean. Go away." + +Sue is sad. She walks away from Tom. She says, "Bye, Tom. I hope you are happy." + +Tom is alone. He looks at the dog. The dog still has the ball in his mouth. The dog wags his tail. He looks friendly. Tom thinks, "Maybe the dog is not so bad. Maybe he wants to play with me." + +Tom walks to the dog. He says, "Hello, dog. Can I play with you?" + +The dog barks and drops the ball. He licks Tom's face. He is happy. Tom is happy. He says, "You are a good dog. You are a good friend. Can I have the ball?" + +The dog nods and gives the ball to Tom. Tom throws the ball and the dog chases it. They play together. They have fun. + +Sue watches them. She feels lonely. She thinks, "Maybe I was foolish. Maybe I should say sorry to Tom. Maybe he will play with me again." + +She walks to Tom and the dog. She says, "Hi, Tom. Hi, dog. Can I play with you?" + +Tom looks at Sue. He smiles. He says, "Yes, you can play with us. You are a good friend. I am sorry I was angry." + +Sue smiles. She says, "I am sorry I was mean. I am glad you are happy." + +They hug each other. They play with the dog and the ball. They are friends. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a kite and a bike. They have fun with their toys. + +One day, it is very dull. The sky is grey and the wind is cold. Anna and Ben do not want to go to the park. They want to stay at home. + +"Let's play in the bath," Anna says. "We can make bubbles and splash water." + +"OK," Ben says. "But I want to bring my boat. I can make it sail in the water." + +They go to the bathroom and fill the tub with water. They put soap and toys in the water. They laugh and play in the bath. + +Soon, they are tired and warm. They dry themselves with towels and put on their pajamas. They go to their bedroom and lie on their beds. + +"Anna, do you know what a dream is?" Ben asks. + +"A dream is something you see when you sleep," Anna says. "Sometimes it is nice, sometimes it is scary." + +"What do you dream about?" Ben asks. + +"I dream about flying in the sky with my kite," Anna says. "Or swimming in the sea with the fish. What do you dream about?" + +"I dream about riding my bike on a big hill," Ben says. "Or sailing my boat on a big lake. I like to dream." + +They close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream about their toys and their adventures. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were playing with crayons. They liked to draw on paper and make pictures. Anna had a red crayon and Ben had a blue one. They were having fun. + +But then Ben saw Anna's picture. It was a house with a big sun and a tree. Ben liked Anna's picture. He wanted to make it too. He took his blue crayon and started to mark over Anna's picture. + +"Hey, stop!" Anna said. "That is my picture. You are making it bad." + +"No, I am making it good," Ben said. "I like your picture. I want to have it." + +"But it is my picture," Anna said. "It is my memory of our home. You can't have it. You have to make your own picture. Your own original picture." + +Ben did not listen. He kept marking over Anna's picture. Anna got angry. She grabbed her red crayon and tried to take it back. They started to fight. They pulled and pushed and yelled. + +Mom heard the noise. She came to see what was wrong. She saw the paper with the marks. She saw Anna and Ben with the crayons. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asked. "Why are you fighting? Why are you ruining the picture?" + +Anna and Ben stopped. They looked at Mom. They looked at the paper. They felt bad. + +"We are sorry, Mom," they said. "We were playing with crayons. But Ben wanted my picture. And I wanted my picture. And we fought." + +Mom sighed. She took the paper and the crayons. She said, "You should not fight over a picture. You should share and be nice. You should respect each other's work. You should be creative and original. You should make your own memories. Not mark over someone else's." + +She gave them each a new paper and a new crayon. She said, "Now, try again. And this time, be kind and careful. And show me what you can do." + +Anna and Ben nodded. They said, "Okay, Mom." They took the paper and the crayon. They started to draw. They made their own pictures. They did not mark over each other's. They were happy. +Sam and Mia are playing in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on it. But there is a rope in front of the slide. It says "Do not go. Slide is hot." + +Sam says, "I want to go on the slide. It looks fun." + +Mia says, "No, Sam. The rope says no. The slide is hot. It will hurt you." + +Sam does not listen. He squeezes under the rope. He runs to the slide. He puts his hand on the slide. Ouch! The slide is very hot. He cries. + +Mia runs to Sam. She hugs him. She says, "I told you, Sam. The slide is hot. You should listen to the rope. Are you okay?" + +Sam says, "I'm sorry, Mia. You are right. The slide is hot. It is not fun. It is bad. My hand hurts." + +Mia says, "It's okay, Sam. I forgive you. Let's go to the swings. They are not hot. They are fun." + +Sam and Mia go to the swings. They swing high and low. They laugh and smile. They are happy. They listen to the ropes. They do not go on the hot slide. +Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They see a big slide and run to it. Tom goes first. He climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. He slides down fast and laughs. Mia follows him. She climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. She slides down fast and giggles. + +They see a swing and run to it. Tom pushes Mia on the swing. She swings high and low. She feels the wind in her hair. She says, "This is fun!" Tom says, "Me too!" He pushes her higher and higher. + +They see a seesaw and run to it. Tom sits on one end and Mia sits on the other. They go up and down. They try to balance the seesaw. They say, "One, two, three!" They lift their feet and make the seesaw level. They smile at each other. + +They see a sandbox and run to it. They find some toys in the sandbox. They see a bucket, a shovel, a rake, and a skeleton. The skeleton is made of plastic. It has a head, a body, and bones. Tom says, "Look, a skeleton!" Mia says, "What is that?" Tom says, "It is like us, but with no skin or hair." Mia says, "Oh, I see. It is scary!" Tom says, "No, it is not. It is cool. Let's play with it." + +They dig a hole in the sand with the shovel. They put the skeleton in the hole. They cover it with sand. They use the rake to make the sand smooth. They use the bucket to make a hill next to the hole. They say, "We made a grave for the skeleton." They pretend to be ghosts and make spooky noises. + +They hear their mom calling them. They say, "Time to go home!" They leave the sandbox. They take the toys with them. They put them in a pile near the bench. They say, "We are tidy. We put the toys back." They run to their mom. She hugs them and says, "You had a good time, I see. Did you play with the skeleton?" They nod and say, "Yes, we did. It was fun!" They tell her their story. She listens and smiles. She says, "You are very creative. I'm proud of you." They say, "Thank you, mom. We love you." They go home happy. +Lisa was very happy today. She had a big smile on her face. She had lost her first tooth. She put it under her pillow before she went to sleep. She hoped the tooth fairy would come and give her a coin. + +She dreamed of candy and cake and ice cream. She loved sweet things. They were delicious. She remembered the time she went to the fair with her mom and dad. They bought her a big cotton candy. It was pink and fluffy and melted in her mouth. She ate it all and licked her fingers. + +She woke up in the morning and felt under her pillow. She found a shiny coin. She was so excited. She ran to show her mom and dad. They hugged her and praised her. They said she was a big girl now. They said they were proud of her. + +She put the coin in her piggy bank. She wanted to save it for something special. Maybe she would buy more candy. Or maybe she would buy a new book. Or maybe she would buy a gift for her friend. She had many ideas. + +She brushed her teeth with her new toothbrush. It was pink and had a picture of a princess on it. She liked it very much. She wanted to keep her teeth clean and healthy. She hoped the tooth fairy would come again soon. She wondered when she would lose another tooth. She smiled and looked in the mirror. She saw a small gap in her mouth. She thought it was cute. She was very happy today. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their ball. Every morning, they would go to the park and pass the ball to each other. They had a lot of fun and were cheerful. + +One day, a new boy came to the park. His name was Tim and he had no ball. He watched Ben and Sam play and wished he could join them. He was shy and did not know how to ask. + +Ben saw Tim and said to Sam, "Look, there is a new boy. He has no ball. Maybe we can let him play with us." Sam did not like the idea. He said, "No, this is our ball. We don't know him. He might break it or lose it." + +Ben felt sorry for Tim and said, "But he looks lonely and sad. It is not nice to be selfish. We have enough fun with our ball. We can share it and make a new friend." Sam did not listen. He said, "No, no, no. Go away, new boy. This is our ball." + +Tim heard Sam and felt hurt. He turned away and walked to the other side of the park. He sat on a bench and cried. Ben felt bad and followed him. He said, "Hi, I'm Ben. What's your name?" Tim looked up and said, "I'm Tim. I'm new here. I have no ball and no friends." Ben said, "I'm sorry. My brother was rude. He does not like to share. But I do. Do you want to play with me and my ball?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, please. Thank you. You are very kind." + +Ben and Tim went back to the park and passed the ball to each other. They had a lot of fun and were cheerful. Sam saw them and felt left out. He realized he was wrong and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I was mean. Can I play with you too?" Tim said, "Sure, you can. It's more fun to play together." Ben said, "Yes, it is. And it's more fun to share and be nice." Sam said, "You're right. I learned my lesson. Can we be friends?" Tim and Ben said, "Yes, we can." + +The three boys played with the ball until it was time to go home. They hugged and said goodbye. They promised to meet again the next morning. They were happy and cheerful. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. It is better to be generous and friendly than to be selfish and rude. You can make new friends and have more fun by sharing what you have. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had a big dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. She liked to pretend that her dolls were her friends and invite them to tea parties. She had a nice tea set with cups, plates and a pot. + +One day, Lily saw a big turkey in the garden. She thought it was a funny bird. She wanted to make friends with it. She ran to the kitchen and got some bread. She threw some bread to the turkey and said, "Hello, turkey! Do you want to come to my tea party?" + +The turkey gobbled and followed Lily to her dollhouse. Lily was very happy. She gave the turkey a hat and a scarf and a plate. She poured some tea for the turkey and herself. She said, "This is my dollhouse. These are my dolls. They are very nice. You can be my guest." + +The turkey gobbled and ate the bread and the tea. He looked at the dolls and the furniture. He felt hungry. He thought, "This is not a tea party. This is a feast. These are not dolls. These are snacks. This is not a guest. This is a host." + +The turkey gobbled and grabbed a doll with his beak. He tore it apart and swallowed it. Lily was shocked. She screamed, "No, turkey! That is my doll! That is not food! You are not nice! You are mean!" + +The turkey gobbled and grabbed another doll. He did the same thing. Lily cried and ran to her mom. She said, "Mom, mom! The turkey is eating my dolls! He is not a friend! He is a monster!" + +Her mom came and saw the mess. She saw the turkey with a doll in his mouth. She said, "Oh, no! That is a bad turkey! He is not a pet! He is a pest! We have to get rid of him!" + +She grabbed a broom and chased the turkey away. She said, "Go away, turkey! You are not welcome here! You are not invited to our tea party!" + +The turkey gobbled and ran away. He was scared and sorry. He thought, "That was a bad idea. That was not a tea party. That was a trap. That was not a friend. That was a foe." +Tom and Mia liked to play with the big machine in the basement. It had many buttons and lights and made funny noises. Sometimes, they pretended it was a spaceship or a time machine or a robot. + +One day, they found a new button on the machine. It was red and shiny and said "pause". They wondered what it did. Tom said, "Let's press it and see." Mia said, "No, maybe it's dangerous. Mom and Dad said not to touch the machine." Tom said, "Don't be scared. It's just a game. I'll press it and nothing will happen." + +Tom pressed the button and the machine made a loud beep. Then, everything stopped. The lights went off, the noises stopped, and the basement was very quiet. Tom and Mia looked around and saw that everything was frozen. The clock, the cat, the spider, even Mom and Dad upstairs. They were all paused. + +Tom and Mia were scared. They tried to press the button again, but it didn't work. They tried to call Mom and Dad, but they didn't answer. They tried to go upstairs, but the door was locked. They were stuck in the basement with the machine. + +They hugged each other and cried. They wished they had listened to Mom and Dad. They wished they had never pressed the button. They wished they could go back to their normal game. They were very sleepy, but they didn't want to sleep. They wanted to wake up from this bad dream. They hoped someone would come and help them. They hoped the machine would start again. They hoped. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a chubby doll with a pink dress and Ben had a red car that made noises. They liked to make stories with their toys and pretend they were going on adventures. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is very fast and strong," Ben said, making his car zoom around the carpet. "It can go anywhere and do anything." + +"My doll is very pretty and kind," Lily said, holding her doll close to her chest. "She likes to help people and animals and make them happy." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and smiled. They were having fun. + +But then, their mom came into the living room and said, "Shh, kids, you are making too much noise. Your baby brother is sleeping in his crib and he needs his nap. You have to be quiet and play gently." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Okay, mom, we will be quiet." + +They tried to play with their toys without making any noise, but it was hard. They missed the sounds of their car and their doll. They felt bored and sad. + +They looked at each other and had an idea. They whispered to each other and nodded. + +They got up and tiptoed to the baby's room. They peeked inside and saw their baby brother sleeping peacefully in his crib. He was chubby and cute and had a pacifier in his mouth. + +Lily and Ben smiled and quietly went inside. They put their toys next to the crib, next to the baby. They thought the baby would like their toys and they wanted to share with him. + +They kissed the baby gently on his cheek and said, "We love you, baby brother. We hope you like our toys. We will play with you when you wake up." + +They left the room and closed the door softly. They felt happy and proud. + +They went back to the living room and sat on the couch. They hugged each other and smiled. They enjoyed the silence. +Lily and Tom like to play with their old glass jar. They catch bugs and put them in the jar. They look at the bugs and learn their names. They are careful not to hurt the bugs. + +One day, they see a big butterfly. It has many colors on its wings. Lily and Tom want to catch it and see it up close. They run after the butterfly with their jar. They try to be quiet and fast. + +But the butterfly is too smart. It flies away from them. It goes over the fence and into the garden. Lily and Tom follow it. They do not see the dog that lives in the garden. The dog sees them and barks. + +Lily and Tom get scared. They drop their jar. The jar breaks on the ground. The glass makes a loud noise. The dog runs to the glass and sniffs it. Lily and Tom run back to the fence. They are sad. They lost their jar and their butterfly. + +They go home and tell their mom what happened. Their mom hugs them and says it is okay. She says they can get a new jar and find more bugs. She says they should be careful not to go into other people's gardens. She says they should be nice to the dog and say sorry. Lily and Tom nod and say yes. They are still sad, but they feel better. They hope the butterfly is happy too. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play outside when it is sunny. But today it is rainy. Lila and Ben are sad. They want to go out and have fun. + +"Look, I have an umbrella!" Lila says. She shows Ben her umbrella. It is pink and has flowers on it. "We can use it to go out and play!" + +Ben smiles. He likes Lila's umbrella. He thinks it is pretty. "OK, let's go!" he says. He puts on his boots and his coat. Lila and Ben hold the umbrella together and go out. + +The rain is falling hard. It makes noise on the umbrella. Lila and Ben laugh. They jump in the puddles and splash water. They see a big rainbow in the sky. They think it is beautiful. + +The umbrella is flexible. It bends when the wind blows. Lila and Ben have to hold it tight. They do not want to lose it. They have fun with the umbrella. They pretend it is a boat, a tent, a hat, and a kite. They use it for many things. + +Lila and Ben are happy. They do not mind the rain. They have each other and the umbrella. They play until the rain stops. Then they go back home. They hug and say goodbye. They are still friends. They will play again soon. +Lila and Tom are playing doctor and patient. Lila is the doctor and Tom is the patient. Lila has a toy stethoscope and a bandage. Tom has a teddy bear and a pillow. + +"Hello, patient Tom," Lila says. "What is wrong with you today?" + +"I have a sore tummy," Tom says. "And my teddy bear too." + +Lila puts the stethoscope on Tom's chest and listens. Then she puts it on the teddy bear's chest and listens. She nods and smiles. + +"I know what you need," she says. "You need some medicine and a bandage. I will prepare them for you." + +Lila goes to the kitchen and looks for some medicine. She sees a bottle of vinegar and thinks it is medicine. She pours some vinegar into a cup and adds some sugar. She thinks she is very clever. Then she takes the bandage and goes back to Tom. + +"Here you are, patient Tom," she says. "Drink this medicine and I will wrap this bandage around your tummy. You will feel better soon." + +Tom trusts Lila and drinks the medicine. He makes a face and spits it out. It is very sour and nasty. He starts to cry. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" he says. "This is not medicine, this is vinegar! It hurts my mouth and my tummy!" + +Lila is surprised and scared. She did not mean to hurt Tom. She tries to hug him and say sorry, but he pushes her away. He is very angry and sad. + +"Go away, Lila!" he says. "You are a bad doctor and a bad friend! I don't want to play with you anymore!" + +Lila runs away and cries. She feels very sorry and stupid. She wishes she had not given Tom vinegar. She wishes she had not played doctor and patient. She wishes she had a real friend. +Sara liked to play with her sailor doll. She got it from her dad, who was a real sailor. He said it was a special gift, and she had to keep it safe. Sara loved her sailor doll very much. She gave it a name, Sam, and a hat, and a boat. + +One day, Sara went to the park with her mom and her sailor doll. She saw a big pond with ducks and fish. She wanted to make her sailor doll happy. She thought he would like to sail on the pond. She put him in his boat and pushed him gently. He floated away, waving his hat. + +Sara smiled and clapped. She watched her sailor doll sail on the pond. But then, a strong wind came. It blew hard and made the water splash. Sara's sailor doll and his boat tipped over. They sank under the water. Sara gasped and cried. She ran to the edge of the pond. She tried to reach her sailor doll, but he was too far. She called his name, but he did not answer. + +Sara's mom heard her cry and came to help. She saw what happened and hugged Sara. She said she was sorry and that they would try to find her sailor doll. She said he was a brave sailor and that he would be okay. She said they had to be careful with delicate things, like dolls and boats. She said they could make a new boat and a new hat for him, if they found him. + +Sara nodded and wiped her tears. She hoped her sailor doll was okay. She hoped he would come back to her. She hoped he knew she loved him. She hoped he would keep sailing, even under the water. +One day, a little girl named Anna went to the woods with her dad. They wanted to see some animals and plants. Anna liked the woods, but she was also a bit scared of the dark and the noises. + +As they walked, they saw a big, dirty wolf laying on the ground. He looked very sick and sad. Anna felt sorry for the wolf, but her dad told her to stay away. He said the wolf might bite or scratch them. + +Anna wanted to help the wolf. She found some water and berries and put them near the wolf. She also found a soft leaf and put it on his head. She hoped the wolf would feel better soon. + +The wolf saw Anna and her dad. He was surprised and grateful. He did not bite or scratch them. He licked Anna's hand and wagged his tail. He ate some of the water and berries and felt a little stronger. + +Anna and her dad smiled at the wolf. They said goodbye and continued their walk. The wolf watched them go and thanked them in his heart. He felt happy and hopeful. He decided to find a new home and some friends in the woods. He knew Anna and her dad were kind and brave. He hoped to see them again someday. +Jill and Jack like to play in the park. They see a big tree with a hole. They want to look inside the hole. They rush to the tree and peek in. + +"Wow, look at this!" Jack says. He pulls out a shiny jewel from the hole. It is red and sparkly. "This is so pretty!" + +"Let me see!" Jill says. She tries to grab the jewel from Jack. Jack does not want to share. He holds the jewel tight. "No, it is mine!" + +They start to fight over the jewel. They pull and push and yell. They do not see the big snake that lives in the hole. The snake is angry. It does not like the noise. It comes out of the hole and bites Jack on the leg. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Jack screams. He drops the jewel and falls to the ground. He feels sick and dizzy. The snake slithers away with the jewel. + +Jill is scared. She runs to get help. She sees a man with a phone. She tells him what happened. The man calls an ambulance. He says Jack needs to go to the hospital. He says the snake is very bad. He says the jewel is not worth it. + +Jill cries. She wishes she did not fight with Jack. She wishes they did not find the jewel. She thinks the jewel is ugly. She hopes Jack will be okay. She is sorry. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play games together. Today they want to play a new game. They see a big box in the garden. The box has a picture of a rabbit on it. + +"What is this game?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Let's open it and see," Lily says. + +They open the box and find many cards inside. The cards have words and pictures on them. Some words are easy, like cat and dog. Some words are hard, like spring and intelligent. + +"How do we play this game?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe we have to match the words and the pictures," Tom says. + +They start to play. They take turns to pick a card and find the matching picture. Tom picks a card that says spring. He looks for a picture of a spring. + +"Is this a spring?" he asks, pointing to a picture of a flower. + +"No, that is not a spring. A spring is something that jumps," Lily says. + +"Like a frog?" Tom asks, pointing to another picture. + +"No, not like a frog. A spring is something that you can put in a toy or a clock," Lily says. + +"I don't see a picture of that," Tom says. + +"Me neither. Maybe this game is too hard for us," Lily says. + +They put the card back in the box and pick another one. Lily picks a card that says intelligent. She looks for a picture of something intelligent. + +"Is this intelligent?" she asks, pointing to a picture of a book. + +"Yes, a book is intelligent. It has many words and stories in it," Tom says. + +"Is this intelligent?" she asks, pointing to a picture of a monkey. + +"Yes, a monkey is intelligent. It can do tricks and learn things," Tom says. + +"Is this intelligent?" she asks, pointing to a picture of a star. + +"No, a star is not intelligent. It is just bright and shiny," Tom says. + +"I think I know what is intelligent," Lily says. + +"What is it?" Tom asks. + +She points to Tom and says, "You are intelligent. You are my friend and you know many things." + +Tom smiles and says, "You are intelligent too. You are my friend and you are very smart." + +They hug and say, "We are intelligent. We like to play games and learn new words." + +They put the card back in the box and pick another one. They have fun playing the game and finding the pictures. They are happy and proud of themselves. They are intelligent friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and chase each other. They also liked to twist and turn and spin around. They pretended they were dancers or airplanes or tops. + +One day, they found a big pile of clothes on the grass. It was Mom's laundry. She had hung it on the line to dry, but the wind had blown it down. Lily and Ben thought it looked like fun. They ran to the pile and started to pick up the clothes. + +"Look, I'm a princess!" Lily said, putting a dress on her head. "And you're a knight!" She gave Ben a shirt to wear. + +"Or a pirate!" Ben said, tying the shirt around his waist. "Arrr!" He picked up a sock and waved it like a sword. + +They laughed and played with the clothes. They twisted and turned and spun around. They did not see Mom coming. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Mom asked, looking at the mess. "Those are my clean clothes!" + +Lily and Ben stopped and looked at Mom. They felt bad. They had been clumsy and naughty. They had made Mom's work harder. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said together. "We were just playing." + +Mom sighed. She was not very angry, but she was not very happy either. She loved her children, but she wished they would be more careful. + +"Come on, help me pick up the clothes," she said. "Then you can play with something else." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They took off the clothes and put them back in the pile. They helped Mom carry them to the line. They said sorry again. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She knew they did not mean to be bad. They were just having fun. + +"Next time, ask me before you play with my clothes," she said. "And be careful not to twist and turn and spin too much. You might get dizzy and fall down." + +Lily and Ben promised. They learned their lesson. They still liked to twist and turn and spin, but they did it with their own clothes or toys. And they always asked Mom first. +Lily liked to feed the ducks at the pond. She had a big bag of bread and she threw some pieces into the water. The ducks came closer and quacked happily. Lily smiled and felt proud. + +But then she saw a boy with a toy boat. He was a sailor and he had a hat and a jacket. He put his boat in the pond and made it sail. The boat was red and shiny and it had a flag. Lily thought it was very pretty. + +She wanted to play with the boat too. She walked over to the boy and said, "Can I have a turn?" + +The boy shook his head and said, "No, this is my boat. Go away." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She was jealous of the boy and his boat. She decided to take the boat from him. She waited until he was not looking and then she grabbed the boat and ran away. + +The boy saw her and shouted, "Hey, that's mine! Give it back!" + +He chased after her and tried to get his boat. Lily ran faster and faster, but she did not see a big rock. She tripped and fell and the boat flew out of her hands. It landed on the ground and broke into pieces. + +Lily and the boy both cried. They looked at the broken boat and felt sorry. They realized they had been mean to each other. They said, "I'm sorry." + +They hugged and made up. They decided to share the bread and feed the ducks together. The ducks came back and quacked happily. Lily and the boy smiled and felt happy too. +Tom was a tall boy who liked to play with animals. He had a pet bird named Sky, who lived in a cage in his room. Tom loved Sky, but he also wanted to see him fly. + +One day, Tom had an idea. He took Sky's cage outside and set it on the grass. He opened the door and said, "Sky, you can fly now. Go and see the trees and the clouds. I will wait for you here." + +Sky was scared at first. He had never been outside his cage before. He looked at Tom, who smiled and nodded. Sky trusted Tom, so he flew out of the cage. He felt the wind and the sun on his feathers. He saw the flowers and the bugs. He was happy. + +But Tom did not know that there was a cat nearby. The cat saw Sky and licked his lips. He crept closer and closer to the cage, hoping to catch Sky when he came back. Tom did not see the cat. He was busy watching Sky. + +Sky flew for a long time, but he started to miss Tom. He wanted to go back to his cage and his friend. He turned around and flew towards the grass. But then he saw the cat, who was waiting for him. Sky was afraid. He cried out, "Tom, help me! There is a cat!" + +Tom heard Sky and looked down. He saw the cat and gasped. He ran to the cage and grabbed it. He shouted, "Go away, cat! Leave Sky alone!" He waved the cage at the cat, who hissed and ran away. + +Sky flew back to the cage and went inside. He was safe. Tom closed the door and hugged the cage. He said, "Sky, I'm sorry. I wanted you to have fun, but I put you in danger. I will never let you out again. You are my best friend." + +Sky chirped and nuzzled Tom. He said, "Tom, thank you. You saved me. You are my best friend too. But I liked flying. Maybe we can do it again, but with no cats around." + +Tom smiled and nodded. He said, "Maybe we can, Sky. Maybe we can." He carried the cage back to his room, where they both had a nap. +Anna and Ben were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. Sometimes they saw crabs crawling out of the water. They were small and red and had big claws. + +"Look, there's a crab!" Ben said, pointing to a rock. "Let's catch it!" + +Anna was scared of crabs. She thought they might pinch her. "No, I don't want to," she said. + +"Come on, don't be a baby," Ben said. "I dare you to touch it!" + +Anna didn't like being called a baby. She wanted to show Ben that she was brave. She took a deep breath and walked towards the rock. She reached out her hand and touched the crab's shell. It felt hard and bumpy. + +"Wow, you did it!" Ben said. "You're so gifted!" + +Anna smiled. She felt proud of herself. She looked at the crab and saw that it was not moving. She wondered if it was sleeping. + +"Can we keep it?" she asked Ben. + +"Sure, why not?" Ben said. "Let's find a bucket and some water." + +They ran to their mom and asked for a bucket. She gave them one and told them to be careful with the crab. They filled the bucket with water and put the crab inside. They named it Claws and decided to make it their pet. They had fun playing with Claws and showing him to their friends. They learned that crabs were not so scary after all. +Tom and Anna like to play with their toy trains. They have a big track with bridges, tunnels and stations. They have many engines of different colors and sizes. Tom's favorite engine is red and fast. Anna's favorite engine is blue and shiny. + +One day, they are playing in their room when Tom sees Anna's engine. He wants to try it. He says, "Anna, can I play with your engine? It is so beautiful." + +Anna says, "No, Tom. This is my engine. You have your own engine. Go play with it." + +Tom feels angry. He thinks Anna is not fair. He tries to grab Anna's engine from her hand. Anna holds it tight. They start to pull and push. They shout, "Mine! Mine!" + +Their mom hears them. She comes to their room. She sees them fighting. She says, "Stop, Tom and Anna. What are you doing? Why are you fighting over a toy?" + +Tom and Anna stop. They look at their mom. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, mom." + +Mom says, "It is not nice to fight with your sister or brother. You should share and take turns. Playing is more fun when you are kind and gentle. Now, relax and calm down. Give each other a hug and say sorry." + +Tom and Anna hug each other. They say, "Sorry, Anna. Sorry, Tom." + +Mom says, "That's good. Now, you can play with your trains again. But remember, be careful with your engines. They are not real. They can break if you are rough with them." + +Tom and Anna nod. They say, "Okay, mom. We will be careful." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Good. Have fun, my little engineers." + +She leaves them to play. Tom and Anna play with their engines. They take turns and share. They make sounds and stories. They have fun. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to draw. They had many colorful crayons and papers to make pictures. They liked to draw animals, flowers, cars, and houses. Sometimes they drew together, and sometimes they drew by themselves. + +One day, their mom said, "We are going on a vacation soon. We will go to the beach and see the ocean. Do you want to draw something for the vacation?" + +Anna and Ben were very happy. They wanted to see the ocean and play in the sand. They said, "Yes, mom, we want to draw something for the vacation!" + +They took their crayons and papers and started to draw. Anna drew a big sun, a blue ocean, and a yellow sandcastle. Ben drew a red boat, a green palm tree, and a brown crab. They were very proud of their pictures. + +They showed their pictures to their mom. She smiled and said, "Wow, your pictures are very beautiful and colorful. You are very good at drawing. But do you know what would make them even better?" + +Anna and Ben looked at their mom. They asked, "What, mom, what would make them better?" + +Their mom said, "If you add something from each other's pictures. For example, Anna, you can add a boat and a palm tree to your picture. And Ben, you can add a sun and a sandcastle to your picture. That way, you can share your ideas and make your pictures more interesting and fun." + +Anna and Ben thought that was a good idea. They said, "Okay, mom, we will try that." They took their crayons and added something from each other's pictures. They looked at their new pictures and saw that they were more colorful and beautiful than before. They were very happy. + +They hugged their mom and said, "Thank you, mom, for teaching us how to add. We learned that adding can make things better. We can't wait to go on the vacation and see the things we drew." + +Their mom hugged them back and said, "You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you learned something new. And I'm sure you will enjoy the vacation and have a lot of fun." +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a rabbit hopping on the grass. They wanted to pet the rabbit, but they were careful not to scare it. + +"Look, a rabbit!" Anna said. "It is so soft and cute." + +"Can we touch it?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe, but we have to be very quiet and slow," Anna said. + +They crawled closer to the rabbit, making no noise. The rabbit looked at them with its big eyes. It did not run away. It seemed to recognize them as friends. + +"Hello, rabbit," Anna whispered. "We are Anna and Ben. We like you." + +The rabbit twitched its nose and ears. It moved closer to them and sniffed their hands. Then it let them stroke its fur gently. + +"Wow, it likes us!" Ben said. "It is so warm and fluffy." + +They smiled and played with the rabbit for a while. They gave it some grass and carrots they had in their backpack. The rabbit ate happily and licked their fingers. + +They were very happy and thanked the rabbit for being so nice. They said goodbye and left the park, waving to the rabbit. The rabbit waved back with its paw and hopped away. +Lila and Tom are twins. They like to play outside in the snow. They have a big hill near their house. They have a red sled and a blue sled. + +One day, they go to the hill with their sleds. They want to race down the hill. Lila takes the red sled and Tom takes the blue sled. They go to the top of the hill. + +"Are you ready?" Lila asks. + +"Yes, I am ready!" Tom says. + +"OK, let's go!" Lila says. + +They push their sleds and slide down the hill. They go very fast. They feel the wind on their faces. They laugh and shout. + +But then, Tom sees a big rock in his way. He tries to steer his sled away from the rock. But he slips on the snow and falls off his sled. His sled hits the rock and breaks. + +Lila sees Tom fall. She stops her sled and runs to him. + +"Tom, are you OK?" Lila asks. + +"I am OK, but my sled is not OK," Tom says. He looks at his broken sled and feels sad. + +"I am sorry, Tom," Lila says. "Do you want to share my sled?" + +Tom nods. He smiles at Lila. He is glad he has a nice sister. + +They take the red sled and go to the east side of the hill. They find a smooth and safe path. They slide down the hill together. They have fun and forget about the broken sled. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to water the flowers with the hose. They took turns to hold the hose and spray the water. Sometimes they sprayed each other and laughed. + +"Look, Lily, there is a patch of dirt with no flowers," Ben said. He pointed to a brown spot in the grass. "Let's plant some seeds there and make it pretty." + +"OK, Ben, that sounds fun," Lily said. She ran to the shed and got a packet of seeds and a small shovel. Ben followed her with the hose. + +They dug some holes in the patch of dirt and put some seeds in them. Then they covered them with more dirt and patted them gently. "Now we need to water them," Ben said. He turned on the hose and soaked the patch of dirt with water. + +"Be careful, Ben, don't use too much water," Lily said. "You might wash away the seeds." + +"Sorry, Lily, I just want them to grow fast," Ben said. He turned off the hose and put it down. "Do you think they will grow soon?" + +"I don't know, Ben, maybe we have to wait for a long time," Lily said. "But I'm sure they will be bright and beautiful when they do." + +They smiled at each other and hugged. Then they ran to the swing and played some more. They hoped that one day they would see their flowers in the patch of dirt. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to search for things in the grass and the sand. They found a shiny stone, a red feather and a broken toy car. + +"Look, Lily, I found a boot!" Max said, holding up a big, black boot. "It is very dirty and smelly. Maybe someone left it here." + +"Let me see, Max," Lily said, taking the boot from him. "It is too big for you. And it has a hole in it. It is not a good boot." + +Lily threw the boot away. She saw something else in the sand. It was another boot. But this one was different. It was small, pink and had flowers on it. + +"Wow, Lily, you found a boot too!" Max said, running to her. "It is very pretty and clean. Maybe someone lost it here." + +Lily tried on the boot. It fit her foot. It was warm and soft. It was a perfect boot. + +"I like this boot, Max," Lily said, smiling. "It is just for me. Do you think there is another one like it?" + +Lily and Max searched for the other boot. They looked under the slide, behind the bench and in the trash can. But they could not find it. + +"Maybe it is gone, Lily," Max said, feeling sad. "Maybe someone took it away." + +Lily felt sad too. She liked her boot, but she wanted to have two. She did not want to have one boot and one shoe. + +"Wait, Lily, look there!" Max said, pointing to the swings. "I see something pink and flowery. Maybe it is the other boot!" + +Lily and Max ran to the swings. They saw a girl sitting on one of them. She had a pink and flowery boot on her foot. It was the same as Lily's boot. + +"Excuse me, girl," Lily said, politely. "Is that your boot?" + +The girl looked at Lily and Max. She saw Lily's boot. She smiled. + +"Yes, it is my boot," the girl said, happily. "But I lost the other one. I have been looking for it everywhere. Is that your boot?" + +Lily nodded. She showed the girl her boot. They were the same. + +"Wow, we have the same boots!" the girl said, excitedly. "They are very perfect boots. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily smiled. She liked the girl. She liked her boot. She liked her friend. + +"Yes, I want to be your friend," Lily said, kindly. "Do you want to share the boots?" + +The girl nodded. She took off her boot and gave it to Lily. Lily gave her boot to the girl. They put on the boots. They fit them both. + +"Thank you, friend," the girl said, gratefully. "Now we have two perfect boots each. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily and Max said yes. They played with the girl on the swings, the slide and the sand. They had fun. They were happy. They had perfect boots and perfect friends. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the park. One day, they observe a big slide. It looks fun and shiny. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Anna says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They laugh and scream. They feel happy. + +But the slide is cold. It is winter. There is ice on the slide. Anna and Ben do not see the ice. They do not know it is slippery. + +Anna goes first. She sits on the slide. She pushes herself down. But she goes too fast. She cannot stop. She slides off the slide. She falls on the ground. She hurts her head. She cries. + +"Anna!" Ben shouts. He runs to her. He tries to help her. But he slips on the ice too. He falls on the slide. He slides down. He hits his leg on the metal. He bleeds. He cries too. + +"Help!" Anna and Ben scream. But no one hears them. No one comes. They are alone. They are cold. They are hurt. They are sad. The slide is not fun. The slide is bad. +Lila and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a big sunflower that they water every day. The sunflower is tall and yellow and happy. + +One day, Lila and Ben see a worm on the sunflower. The worm is brown and slimy and hungry. It eats the sunflower's leaves and makes holes in them. + +Lila and Ben are sad and angry. They want to make the worm go away. Lila has an idea. She says, "Let's put salt on the worm. Salt will make the worm rot and die." + +Ben does not like Lila's idea. He says, "No, salt will hurt the sunflower too. Salt will make the sunflower dry and sick. We need to find another way." + +Lila is bossy. She does not listen to Ben. She says, "I am older than you. I know better. Salt will work. You do what I say." + +She takes a jar of salt from the kitchen and pours it on the worm and the sunflower. The worm wriggles and shrivels and stops moving. The sunflower wilts and droops and turns brown. + +Lila and Ben are shocked and sorry. They cry and hug the sunflower. They wish they could make it happy again. They learn a lesson. They should not be bossy and mean. They should be kind and gentle. They should love the sunflower and the worm. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, especially when it rained. He would jump in puddles and splash around until he was all wet. + +One day, Timmy went outside to play and saw that there was a lot of mist in the air. He couldn't see very far in front of him, but he could feel the mist on his face. It was like a soft, wet blanket that covered everything. + +As Timmy was playing, he found a big rock and decided to pick it up. He was surprised by how heavy it was! He asked his mom why the rock was so heavy and she explained that some things weigh more than others. Timmy was amazed and spent the rest of the day trying to weigh everything he could find. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a chubby cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with Timmy all day long. + +One day, Timmy and Mittens went for a walk in the park. They saw a big tree that had fallen down. Timmy asked his dad if they could restore the tree. His dad said yes and they got to work. + +After they were done, they went back home. Timmy's mom was waiting for them at the door. She said, "Welcome back! Did you have fun?" Timmy said, "Yes, we restored a tree!" His mom was so proud of him and gave him a big hug. Mittens purred happily beside them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very thirsty and wanted some water to drink. She went to the kitchen but there was no water in the fridge. She asked her mom if there was any water available, but her mom said they ran out. + +Lily didn't give up. She decided to try and find some water outside. She went to the backyard and saw a big bucket of water. She tried to lift it, but it was too heavy for her. + +Suddenly, her dad came outside and saw her struggling. He lifted the bucket and poured some water into a cup for Lily to drink. Lily was very happy and thanked her dad for helping her. From that day on, she always made sure there was enough water available for her to drink. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go to the park, but she didn't have any toys to play with. She asked her friend if she could borrow a ball, but her friend said no. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, she saw a boy playing with a toy car. She asked him if she could borrow it, and the boy said yes! Lily was so happy and played with the car for a long time. + +When it was time to go home, Lily wanted to cross the street to get to her house. She looked both ways and saw that it was safe to cross. She remembered her mom telling her to always be careful when crossing the street. + +Lily realized that it was nice of the boy to let her borrow his toy car. She decided that when she had something cheap and fun to play with, she would share it with her friends too. She learned that sharing is kind and makes everyone happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, they saw a beautiful fountain that was delicate and sparkly. They were amazed! + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "I want to shoot water from the fountain!" But Lily said, "No, Timmy! That's not nice. We should just look at it and enjoy it." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was the fountain! It started to shoot water up high into the sky. Lily and her friends were so happy and they danced around the fountain. They had a wonderful time playing in the park that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the forest near his house. One day, Timmy went for a walk and found a pretty flower. He was very happy and wanted to show it to his mommy. + +As he was walking back, he saw a big cliff. Timmy wanted to climb it, but his mommy had told him not to climb high places. However, Timmy didn't listen and started to climb. Suddenly, he slipped and fell down. He was hurt and started to cry. + +A kind lady heard Timmy crying and came to help him. She asked him what happened and Timmy told her about the cliff. The lady took Timmy home to his mommy, who was very worried. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to always listen to his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a big dinosaur. He had a long tail and he liked to make loud noises. One day, he saw a small house and he wanted to play. He went closer and closer and then he stepped on the house. The house broke into many pieces and the dinosaur felt sad. He didn't mean to destroy the house. He just wanted to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to her grandma's house for lunch at noon. Her grandma made her a yummy sandwich and cut it into small pieces so Lily could eat it easily. + +After lunch, they went for a walk in the park. Lily saw a little bird with a hurt wing. She felt sad for the bird and wanted to help it. She found a stick and gently cut some leaves from a nearby tree to make a little nest for the bird. + +The bird was grateful and hopped into the nest. Lily felt happy that she could help the bird. She and her grandma continued their walk, enjoying the sunshine and the beautiful flowers in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy crane named Charlie. Charlie had big wings and a long neck, but he always tripped and stumbled when he tried to walk. One day, Charlie wanted to travel to a new place. He asked his friend, a little bird, "Can you help me fly to a faraway land?" + +The little bird said, "Yes, I can help you travel! But be careful, you might trip and fall on the way." Charlie replied, "I know I'm clumsy, but I really want to see new things." + +So, the little bird helped Charlie fly high in the sky. Charlie saw mountains, oceans, and forests he had never seen before. He was so happy! When they landed in the new land, Charlie said, "Thank you for helping me travel. I couldn't have done it without you." + +The little bird smiled and said, "You're welcome, Charlie. Maybe next time we can travel to an even farther place!" Charlie nodded and said, "That sounds like fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to bake cookies with his mommy. They would mix flour, sugar, and eggs together in a big bowl. Then they would put the cookies in the oven to bake. + +One day, Timmy's little sister Sarah wanted to help bake cookies too. But Timmy didn't want her to help because she was too little. Sarah started to cry and Timmy's mommy had to use tape to fix her toy. + +Timmy felt bad for making his sister cry, so he let her help bake the cookies. They made a modern recipe with chocolate chips and sprinkles. The cookies turned out so yummy that Timmy and Sarah forgot all about their fight. From then on, they baked cookies together all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a big, friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his owner, Timmy. One day, Timmy's mom cooked a big, juicy steak for dinner. Max could smell it from the other room. + +"Good boy, Max," said Timmy's mom, "you can have a piece of steak too." + +Max wagged his tail and licked his lips. He couldn't wait to eat the steak. But before he could take a bite, Timmy's mom warned him, "Be careful, Max. If you eat too much, you might get a tummy ache." + +Max didn't listen. He gobbled up the steak as fast as he could. Later that night, Max's tummy started to hurt. He felt sick and couldn't sleep. Timmy's mom knew just what to do. She gave Max some medicine to help him feel better. + +The next day, Max learned his lesson. He didn't want to feel sick again. So, when Timmy's mom offered him a piece of steak, Max remembered what she said and only ate a little bit. He felt much better and was happy he listened. From then on, Max never ate too much again. He learned to reverse his decision and be a good dog. +Once upon a time, there were two kids. They were friends and liked to play together. One day, they found an orange and wanted to eat it. But they both wanted to have the bigger half. They started to quarrel and shout at each other. + +Suddenly, an old lady came by and asked them what the problem was. They told her about the orange and how they couldn't decide who should have the bigger half. The old lady smiled and said, "Why don't you share the orange? Cut it in equal halves, and you both can have the same amount." + +The kids felt embarrassed and realized they had been silly to quarrel over something so small. They listened to the old lady's advice and cut the orange in half. They both enjoyed eating it and were happy to have shared it equally. From that day on, they learned that it's always better to share and be kind to one another. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to sing songs all day long. He sang about the sun, the moon, and the stars. One day, Max met a cat named Lily. Lily was feeling grumpy because she lost her toy. + +Max asked, "Why are you feeling grumpy?" + +Lily replied, "I lost my toy and I can't find it anywhere." + +Max said, "I can help you find it. Let's go look together!" + +As they were searching, they saw two birds fighting over a worm. Max and Lily decided to sing a song to the birds to stop them from fighting. The birds listened to the song and stopped fighting. They even found Lily's toy while they were singing! From that day on, Max and Lily became the best of friends and sang songs together every day. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They walked on the grass and saw pretty flowers. Lily saw a butterfly and she tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Suddenly, a boy came and started to be rude to Lily. He took her toy and threw it away. Lily was sad and her mommy told the boy to say sorry. But the boy didn't say sorry and he wandered away. + +Lily cried and her mommy hugged her. They went home and Lily felt sad all day. She wished the boy wasn't rude and would give her toy back. But he was gone and Lily never saw him again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dog named Max who loved to play outside. One day, Lily's mom reminded her to give Max a bath because he was getting stinky. So, Lily took Max to the backyard and gave him a bath with soap and water. + +While Max was drying off, Lily noticed a tiny flea on his fur. She tried to catch it, but it was too quick for her. Lily's grandma came over and saw the flea too. She told Lily that fleas are ancient bugs that have been around for a very long time. + +Lily was amazed by this fact and decided to learn more about ancient bugs. She went to the library and checked out a book about insects. She read about fleas, beetles, and butterflies. From that day on, Lily loved bugs and would always remind Max to stay away from fleas. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore and go on adventures. One day, he found a tunnel that led to a big, icy cave. Timmy was very curious and wanted to examine the cave. + +As he was exploring, he heard a loud growling sound. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a big, mean bear appeared and started chasing him! Timmy ran as fast as he could back through the tunnel and out into the open air. + +Timmy was safe and happy to be out of the tunnel. He realized that sometimes exploring can be dangerous, but he was still excited to go on more adventures in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mommy. One day, they went for a walk and saw a big tree. Lily wanted to climb it, but her mommy said it was too high. + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Lily and her mommy ran under the tree to cover themselves from the rain. They were safe and dry under the tree. + +After the rain stopped, they continued their walk. Lily felt dizzy and her mommy asked if she wanted to rest. Lily said yes and they sat down on a bench. "I love walking with you, mommy," said Lily. "Me too, sweetie," said her mommy with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny lived in a cozy burrow with his family. One day, Benny saw a big carrot on the other side of a tall fence. Benny wanted the carrot so badly, but he didn't know how to get it. + +He saw a ladder nearby and decided to climb it. But the ladder was wobbly and Benny fell down. He hurt his leg and felt sad. + +His mom came and asked what happened. Benny told her that he wanted the carrot and tried to climb the ladder. His mom said, "Benny, it's not polite to take things that don't belong to you. And it's not safe to climb a wobbly ladder. Next time, guess what might happen if you do something before you do it." Benny learned his lesson and felt better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to jog. Every day, he would put on his sneakers and jog around the park. One day, he saw a big dog who was barking loudly. Timmy got scared and ran away. + +The next day, Timmy's friend, Sarah, came to the park to jog with him. They were having so much fun until they saw the same big dog. Sarah got scared too and said, "Let's go home, Timmy. I don't want to be here anymore." + +But Timmy didn't want to give up his favorite activity because of the dog. He told Sarah, "Don't worry, I have an idea." He took a deep breath and said in a calm voice, "Hey dog, why are you barking so loudly? Can you please be quiet?" + +To their surprise, the dog stopped barking and looked at them with a curious expression. Timmy and Sarah continued to jog, and the dog followed them quietly. Timmy felt proud that he was able to rise above his fear and solve the conflict with the dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Max. Max was playing with his friends in the jungle when he realized he had lost his banana. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. Max was very sad. + +Suddenly, Max's friend Leo said, "Let's go to the oasis! Maybe we can find some more bananas there." Max and his friends went to the oasis and saw lots of trees with delicious bananas. They were so happy! + +But then, Max started to feel embarrassed because he realized he had been looking for his banana in the wrong place. He had lost it in the jungle, not at the oasis. Max learned a lesson that day: it's important to look in the right place when you lose something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to have fun and play with her toys. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big box to play with. It was very original because it had lots of colors and pictures on it. + +Lily was so excited to play with the box. She crawled inside and pretended she was in a spaceship flying to the moon. But then, she started to misbehave. She started jumping on the box and tearing the pictures off. + +Her mom said, "Lily, please behave and take care of the box. It's supposed to be fun, not for breaking." Lily felt bad and apologized. From then on, she played gently and had lots of fun with her original box. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the field. He would run and jump and play with his toys. One day, Timmy found a lost puppy in the field. The puppy was very important to Timmy because he loved animals. Timmy took the puppy home and gave him some food and water. + +Timmy played with the puppy every day in the field. They would run and jump and have so much fun together. But one day, it started to rain and they had to go inside. Timmy was sad because he thought their fun would end. But the rain stopped and they were able to go back outside and play in the field again. + +Timmy knew that playing in the field with his puppy was very important to him. He loved spending time with his furry friend and he never wanted their fun to end. +Once upon a time, a farmer had an ordinary mule. The mule was brown and had big ears. The farmer loved his mule very much. One day, the farmer decided to sell the mule. He put a sign on the mule that said "For Sale". A man came to the farm and saw the mule. He liked the mule and decided to buy it. The farmer was happy to sell the mule to the man. +Once upon a time, there was a big island with high mountains. The island was full of animals, like birds and monkeys. One day, a big storm came and the lightning struck one of the tall trees on the island. It made a loud sound and scared all the animals. But the storm went away and the animals were happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, chubby bear named Bongo. Bongo loved to display his honey pots for all his friends to see. One night, Bongo had a bad nightmare. In his nightmare, all his honey pots were gone! Bongo woke up feeling scared and sad. He decided to display his honey pots in a safe place from now on, so he wouldn't have any more nightmares. And from that day on, Bongo slept peacefully every night. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the bakery with her mom. She saw a yummy pastry in the window and wanted to try it. + +Lily's mom asked the baker, "Can we have one pastry, please?" + +The baker said, "Of course! Would you like me to offer you a rough or a smooth one?" + +Lily's mom said, "We'll take a smooth one, please." + +Lily took a bite of the pastry and it was delicious! She said to her mom, "I love pastries. Can we come back and get more?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. We can come back anytime you want." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside when it rained. One day, she saw a big, purple flower in the garden. She wanted to pick it, but it was too high. So, she tried to twist it, but it wouldn't come off. Suddenly, it started to rain harder and Lily ran inside. She was sad that she couldn't get the pretty purple flower. But then, her mommy surprised her with a purple umbrella and they went outside to play in the rain together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the grass. One day, Timmy saw a black cricket. The cricket said "chirp chirp" and Timmy smiled. He thought the cricket was very cool. Timmy watched the cricket jump around and sing for a while. Then, Timmy went back inside for dinner. He told his mom about the black cricket and she thought it was neat too. Timmy went to bed that night dreaming about the cricket's song. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat carrots with ranch dressing, but he didn't have any ranch left in his fridge. He asked his mom to add ranch to the grocery list, but she forgot. Timmy was frustrated because he really wanted to eat his carrots with ranch. + +The next day, Timmy went to the store with his mom to buy the ranch. But when they got there, they couldn't find the ranch anywhere. Timmy started to get even more frustrated. He looked up and down the aisles, but the ranch was nowhere to be found. + +Just when Timmy was about to give up, he saw a bottle of ranch on the very top shelf. He asked his mom to add it to their cart, and she did. Timmy was so happy to finally have his ranch. He went home and ate his carrots with ranch, and it was the best snack ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily went to play in the forest. She loved to explore and have fun. + +While she was playing, she met a wolf. The wolf was very friendly and asked Lily to play with him. They played together for a while, and the wolf told Lily about his adventurous life in the forest. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her to come back home. She said, "Lily, it's time to come home for dinner." Lily turned to the wolf and said, "I have to go now, but maybe we can play again tomorrow?" The wolf replied, "Sure, I'll be here. Bring your friends too!" + +Lily went home and told her parents about her new friend, the adventurous wolf. Her parents were surprised but happy that Lily had made a new friend. From that day on, Lily and the wolf played together every day in the forest, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play with her friends. One day, she brought her favorite basket to collect flowers. Her basket was tight, and she didn't want any flowers to fall out. + +As she was collecting flowers, she heard a man whistle. He said, "Hey little girl, come here. I have some candy for you." But Lily knew better than to talk to strangers, so she ran away. + +Later that day, Lily went home and showed her mom all the flowers she collected. Her mom noticed that Lily's basket was missing a handle. Lily didn't know when it happened, but she realized the man who whistled at her must have taken it. + +From that day on, Lily never went to the park alone again. She learned that sometimes people aren't always nice, and she should always be careful. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny's friend told him about a big, shiny rock that they found in the forest. Benny wanted to see the rock too, so he followed his friend to where the rock was. + +When Benny saw the rock, he felt a strong urge to touch it. But his friend warned him that the rock was a mineral and it might be harmful. Benny didn't understand what that meant, but he trusted his friend and decided not to touch the rock. + +Days passed and Benny couldn't stop thinking about the shiny rock. He wanted to touch it so badly, but he remembered his friend's warning and resisted the temptation. One day, Benny saw a bird land on the rock and nothing happened to it. Benny realized that the rock was harmless and he could touch it too. + +Benny ran to the rock and touched it. Suddenly, the ground shook and a big hole appeared. Benny fell into the hole and hurt himself. He realized that his friend was right and the mineral was dangerous. From that day on, Benny always listened to his friend's advice and never touched anything that could be harmful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a special ball to play with. It was shiny and red, and Lily loved it very much. + +Lily and her friends played with the ball for hours, trying to score points by throwing it into a basket. But then, the ball accidentally rolled into a dirty puddle. Lily was sad because her ball was dirty now. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can store your ball in my garage and clean it later." Lily was happy that her ball would be safe and clean again. + +The next day, Lily went to Timmy's garage to get her ball. Timmy had cleaned it very well and it looked as shiny as new. Lily was grateful to her friend for helping her store and clean her special ball. From that day on, Lily made sure to play carefully and not let her ball get dirty again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a fly in her room. She didn't like it because it was bothering her. + +Lily said to her mom, "Mommy, there's a fly in my room. Can you remove it please?" + +Her mom came to her room and saw the fly. She said, "Don't worry, I'll remove it for you." + +After a while, her mom came back and said, "The fly is dead now, Lily. You don't have to worry about it anymore." + +Lily was happy that the fly was gone and said, "Thank you, mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toys, but one day he lost his favorite toy car. Timmy looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. He felt very sad and miserable. + +Timmy's mom saw how sad he was and wanted to help him. She told Timmy that they could solve the problem together. They started looking for the car again, but this time they counted to ten before starting. When they got to ten, Timmy's mom said, "Zero, let's go!" and they started looking. + +Finally, they found the car under the couch. Timmy was so happy and gave his mom a big hug. He learned that when he has a problem, he can solve it by counting and looking carefully. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny had a fluffy tail, which he loved to hop around with. One day, Benny woke up to see that the ground was icy. He was afraid he might slip and fall. + +Benny's friend, a wise old owl, saw Benny's fear and said, "Don't worry, Benny. I'll help you hop safely on the icy ground." The owl then showed Benny how to hop carefully without slipping. + +Benny was so happy and thanked the owl. "Thank you for helping me hop safely on the icy ground," he said. From that day on, Benny knew how to hop on the icy ground and he never slipped again. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy was playing outside. It was night time and the stars were shining bright. Timmy's mom came outside and said, "Timmy, it's time to come inside now." + +Timmy replied, "But mom, I want to play a little more." + +His mom said, "I understand you want to play, but it's late and you need to yield to the night. You can play again tomorrow." + +Timmy thought about it for a moment and said, "Okay, mom. I'll come inside now." + +His mom smiled and said, "That's fine, Timmy. We can read a book together before bed." + +Timmy smiled and followed his mom inside, happy to spend time with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play outside, but one day he got lost in the forest. He looked around and saw the trees were very tall and the ground was hard. Teddy felt scared and lonely. + +Suddenly, he heard a sound and saw a bunny hopping towards him. The bunny saw that Teddy was sad and asked what was wrong. Teddy told the bunny that he was lost and didn't know how to get home. The bunny hugged Teddy and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find your way." + +The bunny led Teddy through the forest and they finally found Teddy's home. Teddy was so happy and grateful to the bunny for helping him. He hugged the bunny and said, "Thank you for being my friend." The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to others and help those in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved playing with his toys, but he wanted to learn more. His mom decided to teach him about structures. Structures are things that hold other things up, like a tower of blocks. + +Tim's mom showed him how to build a structure with his blocks. She taught him how to make it strong and sturdy so it wouldn't fall down. Tim was so happy to learn something new! + +After they finished building the structure, Tim's mom suggested they go outside and play. They went to the park and Tim saw an open field. He ran and played in the open space, feeling free and happy. + +Tim realized that learning new things can open up a whole new world of fun and adventure. He couldn't wait to learn more and build more structures with his blocks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her friend, Emily, went to play in the park. They played on the swings and slide, and had lots of fun. + +But then, they saw a big pile of dirt. Lily wanted to play in the dirt, but Emily said it was too dirty. "I don't want to get my dress dirty," said Emily. + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "But it's okay to get dirty sometimes. We can always wash our clothes later." Emily thought about it and agreed. They played in the dirt and had so much fun. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked why her clothes were dirty. Lily proudly said, "We played in the dirt and had fun!" Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay to get dirty sometimes. As long as you had fun and were safe, that's what matters." + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to get dirty sometimes and have fun, as long as you are safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing along to the rhythm of her favorite songs. One day, Lily went to her dance class, but she forgot her ballet shoes. She felt sad because she couldn't dance without them. + +Her dance teacher saw how sad Lily was, so she told her not to worry. The teacher gave Lily a pair of mild pink ballet shoes that she could borrow for the day. Lily was so happy and grateful that she danced with even more joy than before. + +After class, Lily remembered to thank her teacher for lending her the shoes. She also made sure to not forget her own ballet shoes next time. From that day on, Lily learned to always remember important things and to be grateful for the help of others. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy rabbit named Benny. Benny liked to sleep all day and forget to do his chores. One day, Benny's friend, a little girl named Lily, came to visit him. + +"Hi Benny, what are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm just sleeping," replied Benny. + +"You're always sleeping. Don't you want to play with me?" asked Lily. + +"I'm too lazy to play," said Benny. + +Lily then pulled out a mint from her pocket and said, "I brought you a treat. Do you want it?" + +Benny's eyes widened and he quickly sat up. "Yes, please!" he said eagerly. + +Lily smiled and said, "I knew that would wake you up. Now let's play!" + +Benny realized that he had forgotten how much fun it was to play with his friend. He got up and they spent the rest of the day playing together. From that day on, Benny wasn't so lazy anymore and never forgot to play with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. Jack had a big boat with an impressive sail. One day, Jack went on a long trip across the sea. While he was sailing, he saw a little fish in the water. Jack stopped his boat to examine the fish. The fish was very colorful and had shiny scales. Jack thought the fish was very pretty. After looking at the fish, Jack continued his journey across the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry was very happy in his home in the jungle. One day, Jerry went for a walk and saw a lot of fog. He couldn't see where he was going, but he kept walking anyway. + +Suddenly, Jerry heard a lion mention his name. The lion wanted to eat Jerry for dinner! Jerry was very scared and tried to run away, but he couldn't see because of the fog. The lion caught up to Jerry and ate him up. + +The other animals in the jungle were very sad that Jerry was gone. They missed him very much. They learned that it's important to be careful when there is fog and to always be aware of danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to watch a video. She asked her mommy if she could watch a video, but her mommy said no because it was too icy outside. Lily was sad because she really wanted to watch a video. + +Lily decided to ask her daddy if she could watch a video. Daddy said yes, but only if she promised to be careful on the icy ground outside. Lily was happy and promised to be careful. She got to watch her favorite video and it made her very happy. + +After the video was over, Lily went outside to play. She was careful on the icy ground just like she promised her daddy. She had lots of fun playing and was happy she decided to ask her daddy if she could watch a video. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He would zoom them all around his room, making loud car noises. + +One day, Timmy's mom gave him a tomato to eat for a snack. Timmy didn't like tomatoes, but his mom said they were good for him. Timmy took a bite and made a funny face. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. His friend Jack was very enthusiastic about playing on the swings. Timmy joined in and they had lots of fun. As they swung higher and higher, they pretended they were flying in a race car, zooming through the sky. Timmy forgot all about the tomato he had eaten earlier and had a great time with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in his garden. His garden was big and had many trees and flowers. One day, Timmy saw a thick fog coming towards his garden. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, we need to go inside. The fog is too thick and you might disappear." + +Timmy didn't want to leave his garden. He said, "Mom, can't we just stay a little longer? I want to play with my toys." + +Suddenly, Timmy's favorite toy disappeared into the thick fog. Timmy started to cry. His mom said, "I told you we needed to go inside. Let's go find your toy." + +They searched and searched, but they couldn't find the toy. Just when they were about to give up, the fog disappeared and Timmy's toy was right in front of them. Timmy was so happy and hugged his mom. From that day on, Timmy always listened to his mom and never stayed outside when the fog was thick. +One sunny day, Lucy and her mom went for a walk in the park. Lucy saw a small insect on the ground and pointed to it. "Look Mommy, an insect!" she said. + +Her mom said, "Be careful, Lucy. Some insects are dangerous." + +Lucy laughed and said, "It's okay, Mommy. This one is just a little bug." + +Suddenly, Lucy heard a buzzing sound and saw a big bee flying towards her. She got scared and ran to her mom. "Mommy, a bee!" she said. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lucy. Just stay still and the bee will fly away." + +Lucy waited and the bee flew away. She laughed and said, "That was scary, but I'm okay now." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, but her mommy told her to be careful because some candy can taste yucky. Lily didn't want to eat yucky candy, so she asked her mommy which candy was good. They started to discuss which candy was the best and which ones tasted bad. + +One day, Lily found a candy on the ground. She wanted to eat it, but her mommy told her not to because it might be harmful. Harmful means it can make you sick or hurt you. Lily listened to her mommy and didn't eat the candy. Instead, they went to the store to buy some harmless candy that tasted yummy. They had a fun time picking out their favorite candies and eating them together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she was running and she fell down and hurt her knee. It made her cry a lot. + +Her mommy came running and saw that her knee was red and swollen. She took a spray bottle and sprayed some water on it to make it feel better. Lily felt a little bit better and stopped crying. + +After that, her mommy put a bandage on her knee and gave her a big hug. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mommy. My knee feels better now." From that day on, she was more careful when she ran and played in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily wanted to find her favorite toy. She looked under her bed and in her closet, but she couldn't find it. Then, she remembered that her toy was in the cabinet. + +Lily went to the cabinet and opened the door. It was very dark inside, but she could see her toy at the back. She reached in and grabbed it. She was so happy to have found her toy! + +From that day on, Lily made sure to put her toy back in its place in the cabinet so she wouldn't have to search for it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the garden. One day, she saw a huge butterfly flying around. Lily wanted to touch it, but her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. Butterflies are delicate." + +Later that day, Lily felt an itch on her arm. She scratched and scratched, but it wouldn't go away. Her mom said, "Lily, you must be careful what you touch. Some things can make you itch." + +Lily learned that day that even though something might look pretty or interesting, it's important to be careful and not touch it if it could hurt you. She promised to always listen to her mom's advice and be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty fish named Goldie. Goldie lived in a big blue ocean and loved to swim all day long. One day, Goldie met a crab named Pinchy. Pinchy had big claws and was not very attractive, but Goldie didn't mind. + +"Hello, Goldie! Want to play?" said Pinchy. + +"Sure!" said Goldie. "Let's play hide-and-seek." + +Pinchy agreed and they started to play. Goldie was very good at hiding, but Pinchy found her every time. They played until the sun went down and the stars came out. + +"I had so much fun with you, Pinchy. You're a great friend," said Goldie. + +"You're a great friend too, Goldie. Let's play again tomorrow!" said Pinchy. + +Goldie smiled and they swam away, rocking back and forth in the waves. They couldn't wait to play together again. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old and people called her "elderly". One day, she lost her glasses and couldn't find them. She started to search for them everywhere. She looked under the bed, in the closet, and even in the kitchen. But she couldn't find them. + +Just then, a little girl passed by her house. She saw the old lady was upset and asked her what was wrong. The old lady told her that she lost her glasses and couldn't find them. The little girl wanted to help, so she started to search for the glasses too. + +After a little while, the little girl found the glasses on the table. She was so happy to help the old lady. The old lady was very grateful and thanked the little girl. From that day on, the old lady and the little girl became good friends. They would often pass by each other's house and say hello. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved lollipops. One day, he went to the candy store to buy a lollipop. He picked a red lollipop and started to lick it. Suddenly, a clever fox appeared and snatched the lollipop from Timmy's hand. + +"Hey, give me back my lollipop!" Timmy cried. + +The fox laughed and said, "No way! This lollipop is mine now." + +Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. But then, he had an idea. He ran to the nearby park and climbed up a tree. The fox tried to catch him, but Timmy was too clever. He waited until the fox was distracted and then he escaped with his lollipop. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to always be careful and clever so that he could keep his lollipops safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the woods. One day, he found a bow and arrow. He was so excited to play with it, but he didn't know how to use it. + +He asked his friend, Sarah, "Can you help me shoot the arrow?" + +Sarah said, "Sure, but be careful not to spoil it. Arrows are delicate." + +Timmy tried to shoot the arrow, but he didn't yield it right. It didn't go very far. Sarah showed him how to yield it properly and the arrow flew through the air. Timmy was so happy and thanked Sarah for her help. + +From that day on, Timmy and Sarah played with the bow and arrow together, always making sure to yield it carefully so it wouldn't get spoiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a little clock in her room that would tick-tock all day long. One day, Lily's mommy brought her a big box and told her to unpack it. Lily was very excited and opened the box. Inside, there were lots of little toys that made her very happy. She played with them all day and when it was time for bed, she looked at her little clock and fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Max. Max loved to eat and sleep all day. He never wanted to play or exercise. One day, Max saw a laser pointer and chased the red dot all around the room. He had so much fun that he forgot about being lazy. + +Max's owner, Lily, saw how happy Max was and decided to print out some exercise routines for him. Max was hesitant at first, but Lily encouraged him to try. Max slowly started to exercise and play more, and he felt much better. + +Max learned that it's important to take care of your body and have fun while doing it. He also learned that trying new things can be exciting and rewarding. From that day on, Max made sure to exercise every day and chase after the laser pointer whenever he got the chance. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and explore the deep woods behind his house. One day, he found a shiny pistol on the ground. "Wow, this is so cool!" he said to himself. + +But then, a bad man came and tried to steal the pistol from Timmy. "Give me that pistol, kid!" he said. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. He didn't want to give the pistol away, but he didn't want to get hurt either. + +In the end, the bad man took the pistol from Timmy and ran away. Timmy felt sad and scared. His mommy hugged him and said, "Remember, Timmy, it's never okay to steal or take things that don't belong to you. It's important to always be safe and tell a grown-up if someone tries to take something from you." Timmy learned his lesson and promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and would twirl around her room all day long. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a long message to give to her grandma who lived far away. + +Lily was very excited to bring the message to her grandma. She put on her favorite dress and danced out of the house. As she walked down the street, she saw a little boy sitting on the sidewalk. He looked sad and lonely. + +Lily went up to the boy and said, "Hi, what's wrong?" The boy replied, "I lost my mommy." Lily smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find her. But first, let's dance!" And they danced and twirled around until they saw the boy's mommy coming towards them. + +The boy hugged his mommy and Lily gave her the long message for her grandma. The boy's mommy thanked Lily for helping them and said, "You are such a kind and wonderful girl." Lily smiled and danced all the way back home, feeling happy and proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a hippo named Harry. Harry was big and grey and loved to play in the mud. One day, Harry's mommy told him it was time to clean up. Harry didn't like to clean up because it was difficult for him. + +"I don't want to clean up, mommy," Harry said. + +"But Harry, you need to be clean and shiny like a polished penny," mommy hippo replied. + +Harry didn't know what "polished" meant, but he knew he didn't want to be a dirty hippo anymore. So, he tried his best to clean himself up. It was hard work, but he did it. + +When he was all clean, he felt happy and proud of himself. "Look, mommy! I'm shiny like a penny!" Harry said. + +Mommy hippo smiled and gave Harry a big hug. "Good job, Harry. Now, let's go play in the sun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted a sandwich. Her mommy made her a sandwich with black bread and yummy cheese. Lily took a big bite and said, "Mmm, this is so good!" + +Suddenly, her little brother came into the room and wanted a bite too. Lily said, "Okay, I will pass you a piece." She gave him a small piece and he ate it happily. + +After they finished their sandwiches, Lily and her brother went to play outside in the sunshine. They built a sandcastle and played with their toys. It was a fun day for Lily and her brother. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to music on her pink radio. Every night, she would turn on the fan in her room to keep her cool while she slept. + +One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to the park. Lily was so excited! She packed her favorite pink blanket and her radio. When they arrived at the park, Lily saw a big stage with lots of people. She asked her mom if they could go see what was happening. + +As they got closer, Lily heard the music and saw the big fan blowing on the stage. She was so happy to be there! Suddenly, the music stopped and everyone started clapping. Lily looked up and saw her favorite singer on the stage. She listened to every word he sang and danced along with the music. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the river near her house. One day, she saw an otter swimming in the river. The otter was so cute and Lily wanted to play with it. + +Lily said, "Hi, little otter! Can we play together?" + +The otter said, "Sure! Let's play!" + +They played together for a while, but then Lily got scared. She said, "Oh no! The water is getting deep and scary!" + +The otter said, "Don't worry, I'll help you!" + +But Lily was too scared and ran away. She regretted leaving the otter alone. + +The next day, Lily went back to the river to find the otter, but it was nowhere to be found. She felt sad and regretted not playing with the otter more. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be brave and not run away from scary things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his guitar. He would strum it gently and sing songs. One day, Timmy's guitar string got twisted. Timmy didn't know what to do, so he asked his mommy for help. His mommy gently untwisted the string and Timmy was happy again. From that day on, Timmy made sure to take gentle care of his guitar. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch movies. One day, Timmy went to the movie theater with his mommy and daddy. They watched a funny movie about a silly dog. + +After the movie, Timmy and his family went to get some ice cream. While they were eating their ice cream, they saw a bird trying to escape from a cage. Timmy felt sad for the bird because it looked like it was hurt. His mommy and daddy helped the bird escape from the cage and it flew away happily. + +Timmy was happy that the bird was free and not hurt anymore. He went home and told his stuffed animals all about the funny movie and the bird that escaped. They all listened and agreed that it was a great day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books with her mommy and daddy. One day, while reading a book about a princess, she saw a spark on the page. It was so pretty and shiny! + +Lily asked her parents what the spark was, and they told her it was a rare kind of magic. She was amazed and wanted to learn more about it. She read more books about magic and sparkles, and soon she became an expert on rare sparks. + +Now, every time she read a book, she looked for rare sparks on the pages. And every time she found one, she would smile and feel happy. Reading was her favorite thing to do, and finding rare sparks made it even more fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her hoop. She would roll it around and try to make it go up and down. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to play with her. + +"Can I play with your hoop?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure!" Lily said. "But it's a little big for you. Maybe we can improve it to make it fit better." + +They went to Lily's dad and asked him to help. He cut the hoop down to size and made it fit just right for Timmy. They played together for hours, rolling the hoop back and forth and having lots of fun. + +"Thanks for improving the hoop, Lily's dad!" Timmy said. + +"You're welcome," Lily's dad replied. "I'm glad you two had a good time." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved flowers and always wanted to see them bloom. One day, she saw a beautiful flower on the side of the road. She picked it up and smelled it. It smelled bitter. + +Lily said, "This flower smells funny. Why is it bitter?" + +A voice answered, "That flower is poisonous. You should never smell or touch it." + +Lily was scared and threw the flower away. She continued down the road, looking for more flowers to see bloom. But as she walked, she suddenly fell into a big hole in the ground. She cried for help, but no one came. She was stuck there forever. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved rockets and dreamed of going to space one day. One day, Timmy saw a rocket in a store and asked his mom to buy it for him. But his mom disagreed, saying they didn't have enough money. + +Timmy was sad and went to his room to play with his toys. Suddenly, he heard a knock on his door. It was his kind neighbor, Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson had overheard Timmy and his mom talking and wanted to give Timmy a rocket as a gift. + +Timmy was so happy and thanked Mr. Johnson. He played with his new rocket all day long and even invited his friend over to play with it too. They had so much fun together. Timmy realized that sometimes people disagree, but there are always kind people who are willing to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the mud and dirt. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time for a bath. Timmy didn't want to take a bath because he was having too much fun playing in the dirt. + +Timmy's mom said, "Come on Timmy, let's go take a bath. We don't want you to get sick." Timmy struggled and didn't want to go, but his mom picked him up and carried him to the bathroom. + +In the bathroom, Timmy's mom turned on the water and added some soap to the tub. Timmy watched as the water bubbled up and became lively. He jumped into the tub and started to splash around. "This is fun!" Timmy exclaimed. + +After his bath, Timmy felt clean and fresh. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for making me take a bath. I feel so much better now." From that day on, Timmy didn't struggle to take a bath anymore because he knew it was important to stay clean and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to visit her grandma. Lily was excited because she loved her grandma very much. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Lily noticed a big present on the table. Her mommy told her that it was a gift for grandma's birthday. Lily wanted to help, so she asked if she could wrap the present. Her mommy agreed and gave her some paper and tape. + +Lily worked very hard to wrap the present. She made sure it was smooth and pretty. When she was finished, she was very proud of herself. Later that day, when it was time to go home, Lily realized that she forgot her teddy bear at grandma's house. She was very sad because she loved her teddy bear very much. But her mommy told her not to worry because they would return to grandma's house soon and get her teddy bear back. And they did! +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 crawling on the wall. It was green and had a long tail. + +Lily asked the lizard, "What are you doing?" + +The lizard replied, "I am waiting for my friend to ring me. We are going to have lunch together." + +Lily thought the lizard was very attractive with its shiny scales. She said, "You look very pretty. Can I be your friend too?" + +The lizard smiled and said, "Of course! The more friends, the merrier." + +From that day on, Lily and the lizard became the best of friends. They played together and had lots of fun. And whenever the lizard's friend rang, they all had lunch together. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cheese, but he was afraid to go into the kitchen. One day, Timmy's friend Sammy the squirrel came to visit. + +Sammy asked, "Why are you scared to go into the kitchen?" + +Timmy replied, "I am scared of the oven. It's too hot and delicate for me." + +Sammy said, "Don't be afraid, I dare you to come with me and we can get some cheese together." + +Timmy was scared, but he didn't want to look like a scaredy-cat in front of his friend. So, he followed Sammy into the kitchen. They found a big piece of cheese on the counter, but it was too high for them to reach. + +Timmy said, "I wish we could get that cheese." + +Sammy replied, "Don't worry, I have an idea." Sammy climbed up the oven and jumped onto the counter. He grabbed the cheese and threw it down to Timmy. + +Timmy was so happy and thanked Sammy for being so brave. From that day on, Timmy was no longer scared of the kitchen and he and Sammy had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and look at the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a big rock in her garden that she wanted to move. She tried and tried, but it was too heavy for her to lift. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't move the rock, but her mom told her to keep trying. So, Lily decided to ask for help from her friends. Together, they were able to lift the rock and move it out of the garden. + +Lily learned that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. Sometimes, we need others to be successful. From that day on, Lily always asked for help when she needed it and she was very successful in everything she did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on picnics with her family. Her mommy always made her a big sandwich with lots of cheese and ham. Lily liked to sit on a blanket and eat her sandwich while feeling the warm sun on her face. + +One day, Lily's mommy packed a very special sandwich. It was so big and generous that Lily could hardly hold it with both hands. She was so excited to eat it! But as they walked to their picnic spot, Lily accidentally dropped her sandwich in the sand. She was so sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, her daddy had an idea. He took a seat on the blanket and started to dig in the sand. After a few minutes, he found Lily's sandwich! It was a little sandy, but still so delicious. Lily was so happy and grateful to her daddy for being so generous and helping her find her sandwich. From that day on, Lily always made sure to hold her sandwich tightly and not drop it in the sand again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the forest near her house. One day, she found a big cave. She was scared at first, but then she remembered her mom's words: "Don't be afraid to try new things, Lily." + +Lily went inside the cave and found a glowing rock. It was so pretty! She picked it up and put it in her pocket. As she was leaving the cave, she saw a little bunny stuck in a hole. "Oh no!" she said. "How did you get stuck in there?" + +Lily tried to pull the bunny out, but she couldn't. She felt frustrated. Then she remembered the glowing rock in her pocket. She took it out and it shined so bright that it helped her see where the bunny was stuck. She was able to pull the bunny out and they became best friends. From that day on, Lily always carried the glowing rock with her, just in case she needed it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys every day. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the toy store. Timmy saw many objects that he liked, but he didn't have enough money to buy them all. + +Timmy's mom said, "You can only spend your money on one object today, Timmy." + +Timmy looked around the store and saw a clever toy that he really liked. He said to his mom, "I want to spend my money on the clever toy, please." + +Timmy's mom bought him the clever toy and they went home. Timmy was so happy with his new toy. He played with it every day and it made him very happy. Timmy learned that sometimes it's better to spend your money on one clever object that you really like, instead of buying many objects that you don't really need. +Once upon a time, there was a cop named Bob. Bob was a very stubborn cop who never took a rest. He would work all day and all night, catching bad guys and keeping the town safe. + +One day, Bob got a call about a big robbery happening at the bank. He jumped into his car and raced to the scene. When he got there, he saw the robbers running away with bags of money. + +Bob chased after them, but they were too fast. He ran and ran, but he couldn't catch them. Finally, he stopped and took a rest. As he sat there catching his breath, he had an idea. He would set a trap for the robbers. + +Bob went back to the bank and waited. Soon enough, the robbers came back to get more money. But this time, Bob was ready for them. He caught them and put them in jail. From that day on, Bob learned that sometimes it's important to take a rest and think things through. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the garden. One day, while they were pulling out some radishes, Lily saw a worm. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! Worm!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Oh, that's a nice worm. Let's put it back in the soil so it can help us grow more radishes." + +Lily carefully put the worm back in the soil and then started shaking the dirt off the radishes. "I'm helping, Mommy!" she said. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you are! You're very organized with your radishes. Good job, Lily!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with dolls. She had a favorite doll that she spent all her time with. One day, on a Wednesday, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a new dress for her doll. Lily was so excited and couldn't wait to spend the day with her doll. + +At the store, Lily saw a fake doll that looked just like her favorite doll. She begged her mom to buy it for her, but her mom said no. Lily was very upset and started to cry. Her mom tried to explain to her that the fake doll wasn't as good as her favorite doll, but Lily didn't listen. + +Later that day, Lily went to play with her dolls. She picked up the fake doll and started to play with it. But something wasn't right. The fake doll didn't feel the same as her favorite doll. Lily realized that her mom was right and that the fake doll wasn't as good. + +Lily was sad that she wasted her money on the fake doll and wished she had listened to her mom. She learned that sometimes it's better to spend time with what you already have instead of trying to find something new. +Once upon a time, there was a big human. He was very large and strong. He lived in a house with his family. One day, he went to the store to provide food for his family. He bought lots of yummy things like fruit and vegetables. When he got home, his family was happy and they ate all the food together. The big human felt happy that he could provide for his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain because she liked to get wet. One day, Lily went outside to play and it started to rain. She was so happy to feel the raindrops on her face and she danced around in the puddles. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a friendly dog walking towards her. The dog was wagging its tail and looked very happy to see her. Lily was a little bit scared at first, but then she remembered what her mom had told her about friendly dogs. She asked the dog if it wanted to play with her and the dog barked happily in response. + +Lily and the dog played together in the rain and had so much fun. After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Lily said goodbye to her new friend and went back inside. She was happy and excited to tell her mom about the friendly dog she met in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play by the ocean and watch the fish swim. One day, he saw an octopus in the water. The octopus was confused because he lost his way home. + +Timmy asked the octopus, "Why are you confused?" + +The octopus replied, "I don't know where my home is." + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "I can help you find your way home." He then jumped into the water and swam with the octopus until they found his home. + +The octopus was very happy and said, "Thank you for helping me. You are a good friend." + +Timmy smiled and replied, "I am happy to help. Friends help each other." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lot of stuff, like dolls and toys. One day, her friend Timmy came to play with her. Timmy really liked one of Lily's dolls and asked if he could play with it. But Lily didn't want to share her stuff because she was being selfish. + +Timmy said, "Lily, it's not nice to be selfish. You should share your stuff with me." + +Lily didn't believe him at first, but then she thought about it and realized that it's better to share than to be selfish. So, she gave Timmy the doll to play with and they had a lot of fun together. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is important and it makes her feel happy when she does. She believed that being kind to others is the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer with his friends. His goal was to score a goal and win the game. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy fell down and hurt himself. Timmy asked, "Are you fine, Billy?" Billy said, "Yes, I'm fine. But I can't play anymore." + +Timmy's team was losing and they needed Billy to play. Timmy said, "Please, Billy. We need you to play. Can you speak to your mom and come back?" + +Billy said, "Okay, I'll speak to my mom." But when he came back, he brought bad news. His mom said he couldn't play anymore because he was hurt. + +Timmy's team lost the game and Timmy felt sad. He learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but it's important to still be kind and ask if someone is fine. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider named Spidey. Spidey lived in a big, old house with lots of cobwebs. Spidey loved to make jokes and laugh with his spider friends. + +One day, Spidey was crawling on a thin thread when he heard a loud noise. It was a little girl named Lily who had come to play in the old house. Spidey crawled down to say hello. + +"Hi, Spidey!" Lily said with a big smile. + +"Hi, Lily!" Spidey said. "Do you want to hear a joke?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily said, giggling. + +Spidey told Lily a funny joke and they both laughed. But suddenly, Lily saw a big cobweb near her face and got scared. + +"Spidey, there's a scary cobweb!" Lily said, pointing. + +"Don't worry, Lily," Spidey said. "I'll take care of it." + +Spidey crawled up to the cobweb and spun a new, stronger web to catch it. Lily was amazed and thanked Spidey for being so brave. From that day on, Spidey and Lily were good friends and always shared jokes and laughs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she was running around and she fell down. She felt very clumsy and hurt her knee. + +Her mom came over and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "No, my knee hurts. I wonder when it will feel better." + +Her mom picked her up and carried her home. They put a bandage on her knee and Lily felt a little better. Her mom said, "It's okay to feel clumsy sometimes, Lily. You just need to be careful and try again." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, Mom. I will be careful next time." From that day on, Lily was more careful when she played outside and she never fell down again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the forest. One day, she saw a deer. The deer was very clear and beautiful. Lily wanted to poke it, but her mom said no. + +Lily was sad, but she listened to her mom. She went to play with her toys instead. But then, she heard a loud noise. It was a hunter! The hunter wanted to poke the deer too, but he had a gun. + +Lily was scared and ran to her mom. She told her what she saw. Her mom called the police, but it was too late. The hunter shot the deer. Lily was very sad. She wished she could have poked the deer before it was too late. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big mustache. He was very tall and had a hat that was high up in the sky. One day, a little boy saw the man and said, "Wow, your mustache is so big! Do you think it tickles your nose?" The man laughed and said, "Yes, sometimes it does tickle my nose, but I like it anyway." The little boy thought the man looked very funny with his big mustache and high hat. The man said, "I think you're right, I do look a bit silly, but I like it that way." The little boy smiled and said, "I like it too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond all day long. One day, Ducky's mommy said, "Ducky, you need to find a way to be successful in life. Swimming all day won't make you successful." + +Ducky didn't understand what success meant, so he asked his mommy. "Success means doing something really well and being happy about it," his mommy explained. + +Ducky thought and thought about what he could do well. Suddenly, he realized that he was really good at diving under the water and finding things. + +Ducky started to dive and search for things in the pond. He found all sorts of things like rocks, sticks, and even some shiny coins. Ducky was so happy and proud of himself. "I did it! I found things and I'm successful!" he quacked. + +Ducky's mommy was so proud of him too. She said, "You did a great job, Ducky! And now that you're out of the water, you're all dry!" Ducky laughed and quacked, "Yes, I am!" And from that day on, Ducky knew that he could be successful in many different ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her room. She had a special spot in her room where she would dance every day. It was her favorite spot because it was right by the window and the sun would shine on her face. + +One day, Lily's mom took her to a store to buy a new dress. Lily saw a beautiful pink dress that she loved, but it was too expensive. Her mom found a dress that was just as pretty, but it was much cheaper. Lily was happy because she could still dance in her new dress, even if it wasn't the one she originally wanted. + +When they got home, Lily put on her new dress and went to her special spot to dance. She twirled and spun around, feeling happy and free. She knew that no matter what dress she wore or how much it cost, she could still dance and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Max found a sausage hidden under a bush. He was so excited to have found it, but he didn't know who it belonged to. + +Max decided to keep the sausage for himself and ran away with it. But later that day, Max's friend, Lucy, came to him and said that she had lost her sausage. Max felt guilty and knew he had to give it back to her. + +So, Max went back to the bush and put the sausage back where he found it. When Lucy came back to the park, she was overjoyed to find her sausage. Max felt happy that he did the right thing and learned that it's important to always give things back to their rightful owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel to new places with her family. One day, they went to a farm to pick some apples. Lily found a rare apple that was very pretty and shiny. + +She showed it to her dad and said, "Look, Daddy! I found a rare apple!" Her dad smiled and said, "Wow, that's amazing! Let's pick it and take it home with us." + +On the way home, Lily asked her mom, "Can we make a pie with the rare apple?" Her mom replied, "Of course, we can! It will be delicious." Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to get home and make the apple pie. + +When they got home, they made the pie together and it was the best pie they had ever tasted. Lily was so proud of herself for finding the rare apple and making the yummy pie with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved collecting shells. She had a big box full of different kinds of shells. One day, her friend came over to play and saw the messy box. Her friend asked Lily if she could help her organize the shells. Lily was nervous at first but then agreed to help. + +Together, they sorted the shells by size and color. They put the big shells in one pile and the small shells in another pile. They also put the white shells in one pile and the colorful shells in another pile. After they finished organizing, Lily's friend told her that it's important to keep things tidy and organized so that it's easier to find things when you need them. + +Lily learned an important lesson that day. She realized that organizing things can be fun and helpful. From that day on, she always made sure to keep her shells and other things organized. +Once upon a time, there was a funny monkey named Max. Max loved to joke around with his friends in the jungle. One day, Max decided to play a joke on his friend, the elephant. He hid behind a big stack of bananas and waited for the elephant to walk by. + +When the elephant got close, Max jumped out and scared him! The elephant was surprised, but then he laughed and said, "Max, you're such a jokester!" Max was happy that his friend liked his joke. + +Later that day, Max saw a nosy bird peeking into his tree. Max didn't like when others were nosy, so he asked the bird to leave. The bird flew away, and Max went back to playing with his friends. From then on, Max made sure to only joke around with friends who weren't too nosy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a big space with lots of grass and flowers. She ran around and played with her ball. + +Suddenly, she saw her friend Timmy. He looked sad. She asked him what was wrong. Timmy said he lost his sandwich and he was hungry. Lily said she had an idea. She spread her blanket on the grass and shared her sandwich with Timmy. Timmy was happy and thanked Lily for being so helpful. + +Lily and Timmy played together for the rest of the day. They had so much fun in the park. When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to Timmy and went home with her mom. She told her mom about her day and how she was able to be a helpful friend to Timmy. Her mom was proud of her and gave her a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a trip to see her grandma. She rode in a car with her mommy and daddy for a long time. Finally, they arrive at grandma's house. + +Grandma was cooking on the stove when they got there. The stove was hot and made yummy smells. Lily was excited to eat the food. She loved grandma's cooking. + +After dinner, they went for a walk in the woods. They saw lots of trees and animals. Lily saw a wild bunny hopping around. She thought it was cute. They had a fun time outside. Then, it was time to go back to grandma's house and go to bed. Lily was tired but happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little flower. The flower was very small and didn't have any color yet. But one day, the flower started to bloom! It grew bigger and bigger, and it turned into a beautiful pink flower. + +One day, a little girl was feeling very cold. She asked her mom to make her some soup. Her mom made a yummy soup with carrots and potatoes. The soup was very hot, and it warmed up the little girl's tummy. + +The little girl saw the flower outside and thought it was so pretty. She picked the flower and put it in a vase with some water. The flower looked so happy to be inside where it was warm. The little girl smiled and felt happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her teddy bear. One day, Lily's uncle came to visit. He was a big man with a kind smile, but he looked tired. + +"Hello, Lily!" said Uncle. "Can I play with your teddy bear?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She loved her uncle, but she didn't want him to take her teddy bear away. "No, Uncle," she said. "You can't replace my teddy bear. He's my best friend." + +Uncle laughed. "I'm not going to replace your teddy bear, Lily. I just want to play with him for a little while. I promise I'll give him back." + +Lily thought about it and decided to let her uncle play with her teddy bear. But she warned him, "Don't be naughty with my teddy bear, Uncle!" + +Uncle smiled and hugged Lily. "I won't be naughty, I promise." And they played together with the teddy bear until it was time for Uncle to go home. Lily was happy to have shared her teddy bear with her uncle, and Uncle was happy to have spent time with his niece. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little dog named Spot. Spot loved to ride in the car with his family. They would go to the park, the store, and sometimes just ride around for fun. + +One day, Spot's family went to a big store. There, they bought a new dish for Spot to eat from. They picked a blue dish with white dots on it. Spot was excited to eat from his new dish. + +When they got home, Spot's mom put food in the new dish. Spot looked at it and said, "Wow! My new dish is so pretty!" He ate all his food and felt very happy. From that day on, Spot always enjoyed eating from his cute new dish. +One day, a powerful cat named Tom met a little mouse named Jerry. They lived in a big house. Tom wanted to catch Jerry, but Jerry was very fast. Tom had a plan to delay Jerry so he could catch him. + +Tom said to Jerry, "Look, there is a big cheese over there. If you eat it, you will be strong like me." Jerry saw the cheese, but he did not trust Tom. He knew that Tom wanted to catch him. + +Jerry thought of a plan too. He said, "Tom, if you want to catch me, you need big lungs like me. I can run fast because I have big lungs. If you want big lungs, you have to run around the house ten times." + +Tom believed Jerry and started running around the house. While Tom was running, Jerry went to his little hole and hid there. When Tom finished running, he could not find Jerry. Jerry had delayed Tom and was safe in his little hole. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Sue. She lived in a small house with her cat, Tom. Every day, Sue would make lunch for her and Tom. Today, she was making sandwiches. + +Sue had to complete her lunch before going to the park. She put bread, cheese, and ham on the table. Tom looked at the food and his eyes grew big. Sue knew Tom wanted some, but she told him, "Wait, Tom. We will eat soon." + +At last, the sandwiches were complete. Sue put them in a bag and went to the park with Tom. They found a nice spot under a tree. Sue took out the sandwiches and gave one to Tom. They both enjoyed their lunch very much, and Tom was happy he had waited. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to look at the sky. She believed that the sky was full of magic. One day, Mia felt very sleepy, but she wanted to stay awake to see the sky at night. + +Mia's friend Tom came to play. "Mia, why are you so sleepy?" he asked. "I want to see the sky at night," she said. "But I am too sleepy to stay awake." Tom wanted to help Mia, so he had an idea. "Let's play a game to keep you awake!" + +They played many games, but Mia was still sleepy. She started to cry because she was too sleepy to see the sky at night. Tom felt sad for Mia. He thought hard and then said, "I have an idea! Let's ask the sky to help you stay awake!" + +Mia and Tom went outside and looked up at the sky. "Please, sky, help Mia stay awake to see you at night," Tom said. The sky heard them and sent a gentle breeze to help Mia feel less sleepy. Mia and Tom smiled, and they stayed awake to see the beautiful sky at night. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big red bucket that he loved. He took the bucket everywhere he went. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. He was very glad because he loved the park. + +At the park, Tim saw a big sand pit. He ran to the sand pit with his big red bucket. Tim poured sand into his bucket. He poured and poured until the bucket was full. Then, he poured the sand out and made a big pile. + +Tim's mom came over and saw the big pile of sand. She was proud of Tim and his big red bucket. They played in the sand all day. Tim was very glad and had a lot of fun with his bucket at the park. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Jane had a dream. In her dream, she saw a tiny bug. The bug was only an inch long. It was a mild day outside, and the sun was shining bright. + +The little bug said, "Hello, Jane! I am a friendly bug. Can you help me find my way home?" Jane smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you. Let's go find your home." + +They walked and walked until they found the bug's home under a big tree. The bug said, "Thank you, Jane!" Jane was happy she could help. She waved goodbye to the bug and went back to her own home. +One day, a humble farmer was in his garden. He was preparing to plant a potato. He dug a hole in the ground and put the potato in it. Then, he covered it with dirt. "Grow big and strong, little potato," he said. + +The next day, a big rain came. The farmer was worried for his potato. He went outside and saw the rain was helping the potato grow. "Thank you, rain," said the farmer. The rain stopped, and the sun came out. The sun helped the potato grow, too. "Thank you, sun," said the farmer. + +Soon, the potato was ready to eat. The farmer took the potato out of the ground and cooked it. He shared the potato with his family. They all said, "Thank you, farmer, for the potato." The farmer was happy he could help his family. The moral of the story is to always be humble and work hard, because it can help the people we love. +Once upon a time, in a busy little town, there was a mill. The mill was very big and made lots of noise. The people in the town used the mill to make flour from wheat. They used the flour to make yummy bread. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the mill with his mom. They wanted to see how the mill worked. Tim was very excited. He looked at the big wheel that turned the mill. He saw the wheat go in and the flour come out. + +Suddenly, Tim heard a snap! The big wheel stopped turning. The people in the town did not know what to do. Tim asked his mom, "What happened, Mom?" She said, "The wheel is broken, Tim. We need to fix it." + +Tim wanted to help. He found a big stick and put it in the broken part of the wheel. The wheel started turning again. The people in the town were so happy. They said, "Thank you, Tim! You saved the mill!" + +From that day on, Tim was a hero in the busy little town. The mill kept making flour, and the people kept making bread. And every time Tim went to the mill, he made sure the wheel was working just right. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to play with her makeup set. She would put on lipstick, blush, and eyeshadow. Sue liked to look pretty. + +One day, Sue's friend, Tim, came to play. Tim saw Sue's makeup and wanted to try it too. But Sue was bossy and said, "No, Tim! You don't need makeup. It's only for girls!" + +Tim was sad, but he had an idea. He found some paint and made his own makeup. He put on blue paint for eyeshadow and red paint for lipstick. Then, he showed Sue his new look. + +Sue laughed and said, "Okay, Tim! You can play with my makeup too." They played together, putting on makeup and having fun. From that day on, Sue was not bossy anymore, and they both enjoyed playing with makeup. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to sort things. He would sort his toys, his clothes, and even his food. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. The park was big and open, with lots of room to play. + +In the middle of the park, Tim saw a big statue. The statue was of a man with a hat. Tim thought the statue was very interesting. He wanted to sort things around the statue. He found sticks, leaves, and rocks to sort. + +Tim's mom came over and asked, "What are you doing, Tim?" Tim looked up and said, "I'm sorting things, Mom. I want to make the statue look nice." Tim's mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Tim. Let's sort things together." So Tim and his mom sorted things around the statue, and they had a fun day at the park. +One sunny Tuesday, a little boy named Tom found an adorable puppy in his yard. The puppy had soft, brown fur and big, friendly eyes. Tom and the puppy became friends right away. They played games, like fetch and hide-and-seek. Tom loved his new friend very much. + +One day, Tom and the puppy were playing a new game. Tom would throw a ball, and the puppy would try to catch it. Tom would say, "Ready, set, shoot!" and throw the ball as far as he could. The puppy would run and run, trying to catch the ball in its mouth. + +"Ready, set, shoot!" Tom said, and the puppy ran after the ball. The puppy was very good at the game. Tom laughed and clapped his hands. He was so happy to have such an adorable friend to play with on a Tuesday. They played the game all day, and when the sun went down, Tom and the puppy went inside to rest. They knew they would have more fun days together. +One day, a little boy named Tom found a big board in his room. He was very happy. He wanted to draw on the board. Tom picked up a blue pen and started to draw a big round sun. + +Tom's little sister, Lily, was watching him. She became impatient. She wanted to draw too. Lily said, "Tom, let me draw too, please!" Tom smiled and said, "Okay, you can draw too." + +Lily picked up a red pen and started to draw a big heart next to the sun. They both liked their drawings. They wanted to show their mom. So, they called her and said, "Mom, come see our board!" + +Mom came and looked at the board. She was very proud of Tom and Lily. She said, "Wow! You both did a great job!" Tom and Lily were happy. They wanted to draw more pictures. So, they picked up their pens and started to draw again. They would repeat this every day, and their mom would always come to see their new drawings. +One day, a boy named Tom went for a walk. He saw a glove on the ground. It was a red glove. Tom picked up the glove and said, "Hello, glove!" + +The glove was angry. It said, "I don't like being on the ground. I want to be with my friend, the other glove." + +Tom said, "I will help you find your friend." They walked and walked. They saw a cat, a dog, and a big tree. + +Then, they saw the other glove. It was by a small house. The two gloves were happy to meet again. They said, "Thank you, Tom!" Tom smiled and went back home. +One day, a big boy named Tim went to camp. The camp was in the woods. Tim liked the woods because he could play with his friends. They played hide and seek, tag, and made fun forts. + +At the camp, there was an enormous rock. Tim and his friends liked to sit on the rock and talk. One day, Tim's friend, Lily, said, "Let's rock on the big rock!" So, they all sat on the rock and rocked back and forth. They laughed and had lots of fun. + +As they rocked, a little bird came and sat on the rock with them. The bird sang a pretty song. Tim and his friends loved the song. They clapped and cheered. They had a great day at camp with the bird and the enormous rock. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had an ancient toy car. This car was very special to him. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. He saw another boy named Sam. Sam had a toy train. Tim liked the train a lot. + +Tim asked Sam, "Do you want to trade toys?" Sam thought about it and said, "Okay, let's trade!" So, Tim gave his ancient car to Sam, and Sam gave his train to Tim. They played together and had fun. + +After a while, Tim missed his ancient car. He asked Sam, "Can we reverse the trade? I want my car back." Sam smiled and said, "Sure, let's reverse the trade." They traded back their toys and were both very happy. They played together until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to play with his favorite toy, a little copper bell. He would run around the yard, shaking the bell and making it ring. One day, Buddy's owner, a little girl named Lily, put the copper bell on a high shelf. Buddy could not reach it and was sad. + +Later, Lily and Buddy went for a walk in the park. Buddy saw a brown squirrel playing with a nut. The squirrel was very fast, and Buddy wanted to play with it. He remembered his copper bell and wished he could make the squirrel come to him. + +The next day, Lily saw Buddy looking at the high shelf. She knew he missed his copper bell. Lily had an idea. She put the bell on Buddy's collar. Now, when Buddy ran, the bell rang. Buddy was so happy! + +At the park, Buddy ran with the bell on his collar. The brown squirrel heard the bell and came to play with Buddy. They played all day, and Buddy was very happy. Lily smiled, knowing she had helped Buddy make a new friend with the copper bell. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved cake more than anything else. One day, his mom said they could go to the cake shop to order a big cake for his birthday. + +At the cake shop, Tim saw many cakes. There was a big cake, a small cake, and a mild cake. The mild cake was not too sweet, just right for Tim. He said, "Mom, I want the mild cake, please." + +His mom smiled and said, "Okay, Tim. We will order the mild cake for your birthday." They told the cake lady what they wanted, and she wrote it down. Tim was so happy, he jumped up and down. + +On his birthday, Tim and his friends ate the mild cake. Everyone loved it. Tim was very happy that he picked the right cake. And that night, he went to bed with a big smile on his face, dreaming of more cakes to come. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to sort his toys. He had a big box with all his toys inside. Every day, he took them out and put them back in the box. He liked to make sure they were all in the right place. + +One day, Tim's mom made him a yummy snack. It was a big plate of cookies. Tim was very happy. He took a cookie and said, "Thank you, Mom! These cookies are very yummy!" Tim's mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. I'm glad you like them." + +While Tim was eating his cookies, his little sister, Sue, came into the room. Sue saw Tim's toys and wanted to play too. She reached out her arm and took a toy from the box. Tim saw her and said, "Sue, let's sort the toys together!" Sue smiled and they both sorted the toys and had a fun day. +One day, a little girl named Sue found a delicate flower in her yard. She had an idea to give the flower to her mom. As she picked it up, the wind blew hard. Sue tried to hold on, but the flower began to tear. + +Sue was sad and went to her friend Tom. She told him, "My flower tore. I wanted to give it to my mom. What can I do?" Tom thought for a moment and said, "We can find a new flower for your mom!" + +They looked for a flower, but could not find one. Sue and Tom started to argue. Sue said, "It's your fault we can't find a flower!" Tom said, "No, it's not my fault!" They were both upset. + +Then, they saw a butterfly land on a new delicate flower. They both had the same idea to give this flower to Sue's mom. They picked it up carefully, so it would not tear. Sue and Tom were happy again, and they gave the flower to Sue's mom. She loved it and thanked them for working together. +One day, a light bird named Blue flew in the sky. Blue saw a small hut on the ground. Blue wondered who lived in the hut. + +Blue went to the hut and knocked on the door. A tiny bug named Dot came out. "Hi!" said Dot. "I wonder if we can play?" asked Blue. "Yes, let's play!" said Dot. + +They played together all day. Blue and Dot had so much fun. They knew they would be best friends forever. +One day, a light blue hippo went for a walk. The hippo saw a seat under a big tree. The hippo said, "This seat looks nice. I will sit here and rest." + +A little bird came and sat next to the hippo. The bird said, "Hi, hippo! This is my seat. Can we share?" The hippo said, "Yes, we can share the seat." + +They both sat on the seat and talked. They became good friends. The hippo and the bird shared the seat under the big tree every day. They were happy. +One day, a boy named Tim had a big fan. He loved to play with it. The fan would spin fast and make a cool breeze. Tim liked to watch the fan spin around and around. It was his favorite toy. + +One sunny day, Tim took his fan outside. He wanted to show his friends. He took a step, then another step, and another. He walked to his friend's house. His friend, Sam, saw the fan and said, "Wow! That's a big fan!" + +They played with the fan all day. They liked to feel the cool air on their faces. They watched the fan spin in the clear sky. The sun was shining and they were happy. They played until it was time for dinner. Tim took his fan home, and they said goodbye. They knew they would play with the fan again soon. +Once upon a time, in a tidy little house, there lived a boy named Tim and his mom. They liked to play games together. One day, they decided to play a game with turns. + +"Tim, it's your turn to roll the dice," said Mom. Tim rolled the dice and moved his piece on the game board. Then it was Mom's turn. She did the same. They took turns and played the game until it was time to finish. + +"Okay, Tim, it's time to finish the game," said Mom. Tim was happy because he was winning. They put the game back in the box and made sure the room was tidy. + +Later, Tim's friend, Sam, came over to play. Tim showed Sam the game he played with his mom. "Sam, do you want to play this game with me?" Tim asked. Sam said yes, and they had fun taking turns and playing the game. + +When they finished playing, Tim and Sam put the game away and made sure the room was tidy. They were proud of themselves for being good helpers and keeping the house clean. +Once upon a time, there was a small bug named Tim. Tim liked to crawl very slow. One day, Tim met a big bug named Sam. Sam liked to crawl fast. They both wanted to go to a wide tree. + +"Let's have a race to the tree," said Sam. Tim was scared, but he agreed. They started to crawl. Sam went very fast, while Tim went slow. Sam laughed at Tim and said, "You are too slow!" + +But Sam got tired and stopped to rest. Tim didn't stop. He kept crawling slow and steady. Soon, Tim was near the wide tree. Sam saw Tim and tried to crawl fast again, but he was too tired. + +In the end, Tim won the race. Sam learned that it is better to be slow and steady than fast and tired. And they both became good friends. The moral of the story is: slow and steady wins the race. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was scared of the dark. One night, Tim's mom gave him a flashlight with a battery inside. She said, "Don't worry, Tim. This will help you not be scared." + +Tim took the flashlight to bed with him. When it was dark, he turned it on. The light made him feel safe. But then, the battery stopped working. Tim was scared again. + +He went to his mom and said, "Mom, the battery is not working!" His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tim. Let's surrender our fear and be brave together." They held hands and went back to Tim's room. Tim felt better and was not scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a hidden spot in her yard. It was a big tree with a hole in it. Lily liked to hide her toys in the hole. + +One day, Lily met a squirrel in her yard. The squirrel said, "Hello, girl! Can you help me find my food?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I will help you." + +Lily and the squirrel looked for the food. They found it in the hidden spot in the tree. The squirrel was so happy. They played together and became friends. From that day on, Lily and the squirrel shared the hidden spot in the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Tom. Tom had an important job. He flew a big plane up in the sky. He liked his job very much. Every day, he would put on his pilot hat and get ready to fly. + +One night, Tom saw something glow in the sky. It was a little star. The star was sad. Tom asked the star, "Why are you sad?" The star said, "I am lost. I cannot find my way back to my friends." + +Tom wanted to help the star. He flew his big plane up high in the sky. He got close to the star. The star started to glow brighter. Tom said, "Do not worry, little star. I will take you back to your friends." + +The star was happy. It glowed even brighter. Tom flew the big plane with the star. They found the star's friends. All the stars glowed brightly together. Tom was happy that he could help the star. He knew his job as a pilot was important. +One day, a curious little girl named Amy went to the park with her mom. They saw a big tree with a thick trunk. Amy wanted to touch the tree trunk, so she asked her mom, "Can I touch the trunk, Mom?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can touch it, but be gentle." Amy touched the trunk and felt how strong it was. She liked the tree and wanted to play near it. + +While playing, Amy saw a small bug on the ground. The bug was walking towards the tree trunk. Amy watched the bug and followed it. The bug went up the tree trunk and disappeared into a hole. Amy thought it was fun to see the bug go into the tree trunk. She clapped her hands and laughed. Her mom smiled and said, "We can come back to the park and visit the tree again." Amy was very happy. +One day, a funny dog found a big red coat. The coat was on a chair outside a small house. The funny dog put on the coat and started to dance. + +The people in the house saw the funny dog dancing in the coat. They laughed and clapped their hands. The dog felt happy and danced even more. + +After some time, the funny dog got tired. He took off the red coat and left it on the chair. Then, he said goodbye to the people and went back to his home. The people waved and smiled as the funny dog left. They would always remember the day a funny dog danced in a big red coat. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree. The tree had many friends in the forest. One day, a little pepper came to live under the tall tree. The pepper was tiny and wanted to grow big and strong just like the tree. + +The tall tree saw the little pepper and said, "Hi, little pepper! I know how to grow big and strong. I will help you." The little pepper was happy and said, "Thank you, tall tree! I want to be big and strong like you." + +Every day, the tall tree gave the little pepper shade and helped it grow. The little pepper grew bigger and stronger. They became good friends and lived happily in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to celebrate her birthday with her friends. She was very excited because her birthday was coming soon. Amy wanted to have a fun party with her friends. + +Amy's mom bought a big tube for the party. The tube was soft and comfortable. Amy and her friends could crawl through it and play. They could also sit inside and talk. Amy's friend Tom said, "I like this tube! It's so comfortable!" Amy replied, "Yes, it's perfect for our celebration!" + +On the day of the party, Amy and her friends played with the tube. They crawled through it and laughed a lot. They had a great time celebrating Amy's birthday. After the party, they all went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to design things. One day, she made an ugly mask that looked like a wolf. She thought it was funny and wanted to show her friends. + +Lily put on the ugly wolf mask and went to find her friends. On the way, she met a real wolf. The wolf saw the mask and thought Lily was a wolf too. "Why do you look so ugly?" asked the wolf. Lily was scared, but she tried to be brave. "I am not a wolf," she said, "I am a little girl with a mask." + +The wolf was surprised and looked closer. He saw that Lily was not a real wolf. The wolf felt bad for being mean to her. "I am sorry," said the wolf. "Your mask is very good. You are a great designer." Lily and the wolf became friends and played in the forest together. From that day on, the wolf was always nice to Lily and her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a musician who loved to walk. He walked to the park every day. He played his drum and made happy music. People liked to listen to his songs. + +One day, a bird was listening to the musician. The bird felt envious. It said, "I want to make music too!" The musician smiled and said, "You can sing with me!" The bird was very happy. + +The musician and the bird walked and made music together. People liked their songs even more. Everyone clapped and danced. The bird was not envious anymore. They were all happy and had fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big rock in the middle of the forest. It was a fair day, and the sun was shining bright. Many animals lived near the rock, and they all liked to play around it. + +One day, a little rabbit named Remy was hopping around the rock. He saw his friend, a small bird named Beaky. Beaky was trying to fold a leaf to make a nice bed for her babies in the nest. But she was having a hard time. + +"Hi Beaky!" said Remy. "Do you need help to fold the leaf?" Beaky looked at Remy and said, "Yes, please! My babies need a soft bed." Remy used his paws to help Beaky fold the leaf just right. Together, they made a cozy bed for Beaky's babies. + +After they finished, Beaky said, "Thank you, Remy! You are a good friend." Remy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Beaky! I am happy to help." They both laughed and played around the big rock for the rest of the fair day, knowing that they could always count on each other for help and fun. +Once upon a time, in a big garden, there lived a pink insect. The pink insect was very friendly and loved to play with all the other insects. One day, the pink insect met a tiny green bug. + +"Hi, I am a pink insect. What's your name?" asked the pink insect. + +"Hello, I am a green bug. Nice to meet you!" said the green bug. + +The pink insect and the green bug became good friends. They liked to play games, eat yummy leaves, and explore the garden together. One day, the green bug wanted to find a new place to play. + +"Can you recommend a fun place to play?" asked the green bug. + +"Yes, I know a great place! Follow me!" said the pink insect. + +The pink insect took the green bug to a big, beautiful flower. They had so much fun playing together in the flower all day long. And from that day on, the pink insect and the green bug were the best of friends, always playing and exploring the garden together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and share her things. One day, her mom gave her a mint. Lily had never had a mint before, so she was excited to try it. + +Lily went outside to play with her friend, Ben. Ben saw the mint and asked, "Can I have a mint too?" Lily thought for a moment and decided to give Ben half of her mint. They both ate the mint and smiled because it tasted so good. + +Later that day, another girl named Sarah came to play. Sarah was spoiled and didn't like to share. She saw the mint and wanted it all for herself. She tried to take it from Lily, but Lily said, "No, we must share." Sarah didn't listen and grabbed the mint, but it broke into pieces. No one could enjoy the mint now. Lily and Ben learned that sharing is better than being spoiled, and they played happily together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little oyster named Ollie. Ollie lived in the sea with his family. They all lived in a big shell house. Ollie loved to play with his friends and find pretty rocks. + +One day, Ollie found a big, round rock. He thought it was so pretty. He wanted to bring it to his shell house. But the rock was too big. It did not fit in his house. Ollie felt sad and a little stupid. + +Ollie's mom saw him and asked, "Why are you sad, Ollie?" Ollie told her about the big rock that did not fit in their house. His mom smiled and said, "Don't feel stupid, Ollie. We can make a new spot for the rock outside our house." Ollie and his mom made a special place for the big, round rock. Now, Ollie and his friends could look at the pretty rock every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little oyster named Ollie. He lived in a big ocean with many other sea friends. Ollie loved to read. He had a lot of books available to read in his underwater home. + +One day, Ollie found a book that he wanted to read, but it was too high for him to reach. He tried to jump, but he was too small. Ollie felt sad because he really wanted to read that book. His friend, a big fish named Finn, saw Ollie was sad and asked him what was wrong. + +Ollie told Finn about the book he wanted to read but couldn't reach. Finn wanted to help his friend. So, Finn swam up high and got the book for Ollie. Ollie was so happy that he could read the book now. He thanked Finn for helping him. From that day on, Ollie and Finn became the best of friends, and they read many books together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a dark night. The moon was hiding behind the clouds. All the people went to sleep, but one little boy named Timmy was awake. + +Timmy was scared of the dark. He called out to his mommy, "Mommy, can you come here, please?" Timmy's mommy came to his room. "What is it, Timmy?" she asked. + +"I am scared of the dark," Timmy said. "Can you stay with me until I fall asleep?" His mommy smiled and said, "Of course, my dear." + +So Timmy's mommy stayed with him until he fell asleep. The dark night was not so scary anymore because Timmy knew his mommy was there to protect him. And they all slept happily through the night. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who loved to roar. He roared all day and all night. He lived in a forest with many friends. One day, he found a book. It was a very old book, but it was perfect for the lion. + +The lion took the book to his friend, the wise owl. The owl told him that the book had a secret. If the lion could find the secret, something wonderful would happen. The lion was very excited and started to read the book every day. + +One day, while the lion was reading the book, he found the secret. The secret was that if he roared three times at the sky, something special would happen. The lion did what the book said and roared three times. Suddenly, the sky was filled with beautiful colors. It was the most perfect sight the lion and his friends had ever seen. They all lived happily ever after, and the lion would roar at the sky to make the colors appear whenever they wanted to see the perfect sight again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. Jane liked to design things. One day, she wanted to make a bookcase. She wanted her books to be organized. + +Jane asked her friend, Tim, for help. Tim said, "I can help you design your bookcase, Jane!" They worked together to make the bookcase. But they did not agree on how to make it. Jane wanted it to be big, but Tim wanted it to be small. + +In the end, they could not agree. They decided to make two bookcases. Jane made a big one, and Tim made a small one. But because they were not organized, both bookcases fell down. Jane and Tim were sad. They learned that working together is important. +Once upon a time, there was a big lamp near a small pond. The lamp was friends with a little duck who loved to play in the water. One day, the duck went to the pond to have some fun. He jumped in and made a big splash. The water went everywhere, and the lamp started to giggle. + +The duck swam around in the pond, making more splashes. Each time he splashed, the lamp laughed louder. The duck swam faster and faster, making the water spin. Soon, the duck felt dizzy from swimming so fast. He stopped and floated on the water, trying to catch his breath. + +The lamp saw the dizzy duck and stopped laughing. It asked the duck if he was okay. The duck smiled and said he was fine. He just needed to rest for a bit. The lamp and the duck sat by the pond, enjoying the sun and the sounds of the water. They were very happy to be friends and have fun together. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She saw a band playing music. They were all happy and having fun. Lily wanted to join them, but she was a bit clumsy. She was scared she would mess up their music. + +Lily walked up to the band and said, "Can I play with you?" The band smiled and said, "Of course! We would love to have you." They gave her a small drum to play. Lily was so excited, but she was still scared. + +As Lily played the drum, she realized that it was okay to be clumsy. The band was happy to have her, and they all laughed and played together. The music was not perfect, but it was still fun. Lily learned that it was okay to be clumsy and have fun with her new friends. +One day, a little girl named Sue woke up early. She heard a sound in the living room. She went to see what it was. She saw her mom playing the piano. The sound was nice and made Sue happy. + +Sue said, "Mom, can I play the piano too?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Sue! I will teach you how to play." Sue sat next to her mom on the thick, soft chair. Her mom showed her how to press the keys to make music. + +Sue and her mom played the piano together. They laughed and had fun. When they were done, Sue gave her mom a big hug. She was very happy that she learned how to play the piano. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a new spade. He loved to play with his spade in the sand. One sunny day, Tim went to the park with his mom. + +At the park, Tim saw a girl named Sue. Sue was playing in the sand too. Tim went to Sue and said, "Look at my new spade! Do you want to play with me?" Sue smiled and said, "Yes! I want to play with you and your new spade." + +Tim and Sue played with the new spade all day. They made a big sandcastle together. They had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Tim and Sue said goodbye. They promised to play together again soon. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his dad. They played catch with a hard ball. Tim was having so much fun. He loved to see the ball fly high in the sky. + +Then, Tim saw a big tree. He wanted to climb it, but it looked hard. Tim asked his dad, "Can I climb the tree?" + +His dad said, "Not yet, Tim. You are still too little. But one day, you will be big enough to climb the tree." + +Tim was sad, but he knew his dad was right. He went back to playing catch with his dad. Tim knew that one day, when he was bigger, he would see the top of the tree. And that made him happy. +One day, a dog named Spot was outside. It was cold, and Spot started to shiver. He wanted to find a warm place to rest. He saw a big tree and thought it would be a good spot to hide from the wind. + +Spot walked to the tree and saw a little bird. The bird was also shivering. Spot said, "Hi, bird! Are you cold too?" The bird said, "Yes, I am very cold. I need a warm place to stay." Spot said, "Let's find a warm place together!" + +They looked around and saw a small house with a light on. They went to the house and knocked on the door. A nice lady opened the door and said, "Oh, you both look so cold! Come in, I have a warm place available for you to rest." Spot and the bird went inside, and they were not cold anymore. They were so happy to find a warm place, and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a busy little town, there lived a big, strong elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a very long nose. She used her nose to carry things for her friends. + +One day, Ellie's friend, a small bird named Birdie, was building a nest. Birdie asked Ellie, "Can you help me carry some sticks with your nose?" Ellie said, "Yes, I can help you!" + +Ellie carried the sticks with her nose and gave them to Birdie. Birdie was very happy. They built a beautiful nest together. All their friends in the busy town loved the nest. + +Ellie and Birdie became the best of friends. They helped each other and played together. Everyone in the busy town knew that Ellie and Birdie were always there to lend a helping nose or wing. + +And so, Ellie and Birdie lived happily ever after, always ready to help their friends in the busy little town. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little farm. On the farm, there was a big red barn. Inside the barn, there were many animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. + +One day, a big wind came and tried to break the barn. The animals were scared, but they all worked together. The cows used their strong bodies to hold up the walls, and the pigs pushed the broken parts back together. The chickens found sticks and helped fix the barn, too. + +In the end, the barn was not broken, and the animals were safe. They were all very happy and proud. The cute little farm was safe and sound, and the animals lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to eat waffles. One day, Fluffy met a little girl named Lily. Lily wanted to learn how to make waffles too. + +"Can you teach me how to make waffles?" Lily asked Fluffy. Fluffy nodded and said, "Yes, I can teach you." + +Together, they went to the kitchen. Fluffy showed Lily how to mix the waffle mix and pour it into the waffle maker. They waited for the waffles to cook. When the waffles were done, they put them on a plate. + +Lily and Fluffy sat down to eat their waffles. They were very happy. They had fun making waffles together, and they became good friends. From that day on, they always made waffles together and shared them with their friends. +Once there was a little boy who loved to play. He loved to play with blocks, cars and trains. One day he was playing with a train when he heard a noise. He looked up and saw a little girl crying. + +The little boy went up to her and said, "What's wrong?" The girl replied, "My puppy is gone, I'm sad." + +The little boy gave her a compassionate face and said, "I'm sorry your puppy is gone, but I will help you find it." The girl gave him a smile and the two of them started looking for her puppy. + +After searching for a while, the two of them found the puppy. The little girl was so happy that she hugged the little boy and said, "Thank you for helping me find my puppy!†+ +The little boy smiled and said, “No problem! That's what friends do.†+ +The little boy started to walk away, but then he turned around and said, “Remember, when someone is sad, be compassionate and help them if you can.†+ +The little girl smiled and nodded, knowing what the little boy was trying to say. + +Moral of the story: Compassionate people help each other in times of need. +Once upon a time there was a happy yellow duck who wanted to go on an adventure. So he decided to build a hut and carry it on his back. + +The duck said loudly “I can do it!â€. He began to carry the hut, while waddling and quacking. + +Suddenly he heard a voice. + +“Where are you going?†asked a frog. + +The duck replied “I’m going on an adventure. Do you want to come with me?†+ +“Yes!†said the frog. So they continued carrying the yellow hut together. + +Soon they reached a big pond. The duck and frog were so happy! They hopped off the back of the hut and jumped in the pond. + +The duck and frog had so much fun exploring the pond together, and they felt so proud to have carried the yellow hut there. + +The End. +Once there was a little boy named Lee. He loved to sing but didn't know it very well. Every day, Lee would practice and make up songs. + +One day, Lee decided he wanted to record one of his songs on his mom's phone. He asked her, "Mom, can I record one of my songs?" She said, "Yes, but be sure to keep it clean!" + +He started to record the song he had been practicing for the past year and it sounded really wonderful. After he was done, he looked at his mom and said, "Mom, I want to keep this song for always so I can share it with my friends". + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea. You worked hard this year to make this song. Keeping it and being proud of what you achieved is an important lesson to learn." + +Lee was very proud of the song he recorded and his mom's words stayed with him. He knew that no matter what he did, he should stick with it and be proud of all his hard work. Every day he would look at his recording and remember what his mom said. +One day, a little girl was in her room and she saw something orange out of the corner of her eye. She looked, and there was a monster! She was so scared that she started to cry. The monster noticed and said, "Don't be afraid." + +The little girl stopped crying and stepped closer to observe the monster. The monster was orange, with a big nose and funny eyes. The little girl asked the monster what its name was. + +"My name is Ozzy" said the monster. The little girl laughed and said," That's a funny name for a monster!" + +The monster smiled and said, "Do you want to be my friend?" The little girl nodded, and Ozzy said, "Let's play!" + +So, they played together all day. That night, when it was time for the little girl to go to bed, she said goodnight to Ozzy and hugged him tight. They remained best friends ever since. +Once upon a time, there was a bald prince. He wanted to go to the castle, but he was delayed by the rain. The prince was very sad, so he asked his friend, "What can I do? I want to go to the castle!" + +His friend said, "Don't worry, prince. Soon the rain will stop and you can go." + +But the rain kept falling, and the prince was very angry. He decided to go anyway. He started walking to the castle, but he got lost. + +He finally made it to the castle, but it was late. No one was there. The prince was very sad and scared. He never made it to the castle again. +Once upon a time, a young princess lived in a castle. Every morning, her father, the King, provided a special clock to the princess so she would always wake up on time. It was very rare, and the princess loved it very much. + +One morning, the King went to the princess's room to provide her with the clock. As soon as he arrived, she shouted jubilantly, "My clock! It's so rare!" + +The King smiled. He was glad that his daughter was so excited to receive the clock. Then he said, "This clock will be here to wake you every morning. You must never forget it." + +The princess smiled and thanked her father for providing her with such a special item. She would always cherish the rare clock. +Peter had cereal for breakfast. It was his favourite! He was so excited he started to jump up and down. But then a loud noise scared him. His legs froze and he started to shake with fear. + +Suddenly his mum reappeared. She had been just outside. She felt Peter's fear and knew what to do. She knelt down and said: "It's okay my little one, don't be fearful." She hugged him and the fear started to slowly disappear. + +Mum asked Peter if he wanted to hear a story. He nodded excitedly and sat still, listening carefully. Mum told him a tale about a brave lion who had many adventures. When she finished, Peter said: "Repeat story, repeat story!" + +Mum told the same story again, this time changing some of the words. Peter loved it. He knew the story so well he even changed some of the words himself. He was having so much fun! + +When he was done, Peter said: "More cereal?" Mum smiled, happy that the fear had gone away and Peter was back to his happy self. She gave him a big bowl of cereal and he ate it all up while listening to more stories. +Once upon a time, there lived a rabbit called Bobo. Bobo loved to play and explore new places. One day, Bobo was running around and having fun when he heard a loud noise. + +"Wheeee!" he heard, as a hot air balloon suddenly appeared near him. + +"Oh wow!" said Bobo, excitedly. + +The balloon floated closer and closer, until the pilot called out, "Don't be late! Come jump onboard!" + +Without thinking, Bobo bounded onto the basket, and the balloon soared away. They sailed higher and higher, and Bobo enjoyed the amazing view. But the further they went, the more Bobo missed home. + +Then all of a sudden, the balloon changed direction, and started to speed down towards the ground. + +"Oh no, I must go back home!" said Bobo, quickly. + +The balloon descended to the ground and in the corner of his eye, Bobo saw the worst possible thing - the balloon had headed straight for a tall tree and was about to crash! + +Bobo quickly dug his feet into the wet, clay roots of the tree, which slowed the balloon down in time, avoiding a crash. + +The pilot thanked Bobo, who had saved the day. + +This experience taught Bobo an important lesson - even though it can be fun to try new things, home is the best place to be. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called John who loved going for walks in the woods. The woods was full of all kinds of trees, but his favorite were the pine trees. He loved how the pine trees were so tall and strong, and he always stayed beneath them to admire their beauty. + +One summer day, John spent several hours sitting underneath one particular pine tree. All the other pine trees were shaking in the breeze, but the one he was beneath stayed still. + +John looked up at the tree and said, "Why aren't you moving like the other trees? Are you tired?" + +The pine tree replied in a gentle voice, "Yes, I'm tired, but I'm being patient. I don't want to move now, but there will be a time when I will move again. Just wait and be patient." + +John thought about the pine tree's wise words. He was patient and stayed with the tree for the rest of the day. The pine tree enjoyed the company, and when night fell, it thanked John for staying with him. John knew he had done the right thing, and all the other pine trees looked up to the strong, patient pine tree. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Charlie and Lucy. Charlie wanted to build something special so he asked Lucy to help him. + +"What are you making?" asked Lucy. + +"I'm making a safe place," replied Charlie. + +So together they began to work. They took colorful cards, some rope and lots of glue. They used the rope to make a strong frame and then decorations with cards on the top. It was big and colorful! + +Lucy looked at her best friend and smiled. She wanted to support him, so she grabbed some more decorations from her room and added them to the frame. + +Finally the safe was ready! Lucy and Charlie smiled at each other and hugged. They had made a special safe together and it was even more colorful than before. + +They explored the safe and saw that it was a safe and special place for them to play and be happy. Together, Charlie and Lucy supported each other and built a colorful, fun safe. +Once upon a time, there were three best friends who were very loyal to each other. They were a dog, a duck and a rabbit. One day, the dog and the duck decided to go on an adventure together. + +The dog said to the duck who was eating a snack, “Let’s go explore!†+ +The duck replied, “Yes! I want to bring my clothes!†+ +The dog and the duck then carefully packed a sack filled with their clothes and they started their journey. As they were walking, they began to explore the beautiful countryside. + +They sang, laughed and hugged. They were so loyal to each other, nothing could ever break their bond. Even when the autumn wind began to blow, the two friends stayed close to each other. + +The dog and the duck enjoyed their adventure so much that they decided to go on many more. Before they knew it, the sun was setting, and they had to return home. As the sun set and the sky got dark, the loyal friends hugged each other tightly, as they knew they would always be there for each other. +Once there was a farmer. He worked the land every day. One day when he was out, he saw a big, big pit in the ground. He was curious to know what it was. He started to dig and he found a treasure! + +The farmer was excited. He ran to his house and shouted, "I found treasure!". He asked his children to help him to bury it in a safe place. + +The farmer's youngest child, who was three years old, was very happy and excited. He asked, "Oh papa, what can I do to help?". The farmer said, "You can get the shovel and help me to bury the treasure in this pit". + +The three year old took the shovel and started to dig the pit. He worked really hard and finally they were done burying the treasure. The farmer said, "Well done, my child. You are so brave and strong! I am very grateful to have you in my family". +The three year old smiled as he heard his father's words of admiration. He felt so proud and happy. +They went home, feeling content and grateful. +One day, Jack and his mom went to the store. Jack saw a pretty blue fork and asked his mom if he could have it. His mom asked him why he wanted it, and Jack said that he wanted to eat his spaghetti with it. His mom said that he already had a fork and insisted that he didn't need another one. + +Jack wouldn't give up though, and he started crying and insisting that he needed the blue fork. His mom knew that if she didn't give in, he would just keep crying, so she sighed and said that he could have it. + +Jack ran to the checkout counter and got the blue fork. His mom asked him to try to remain calm, so Jack tried to take deep breaths and be a good boy. Finally, they made it to the car and drove away. + +Jack was very happy with his blue fork. His mom was glad that her son was now calm, and that her insisting had paid off. They went home and enjoyed their spaghetti with the new blue fork. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy. His name was Sammy and he loved to explore. So one day, Sammy decided to venture into the big, unfamiliar forest. As he scampered around, he noticed something especially interesting - a big, shiny bone! He quickly grabbed it and ran away. + +But little did Sammy know that he had disturbed the owner of the bone. Suddenly, a large, ferocious wolf appeared in front of Sammy. He was terrified and began to bark. The wolf growled in response, signalling that Sammy should give up the bone. + +Sammy was so frightened that he dropped the bone and ran away as fast as he could. As he ran, Sammy couldn't believe his eyes - the bone actually belonged to the wolf! + +The fearful little puppy quickly returned home, never daring to go back to the forest again. He was relieved to have his own safe home and never wanted to forget who owned the bone. +Once there was a little green beetle who loved to fly. Every day he would go outside and flutter through the air, feeling the wind against his wings. + +One day, he saw an event in the park. There were lots of people and bright colors everywhere. He remembered the event from the year before and was looking forward to it. + +The beetle flapped his wings, eager to join in the fun. But it was too far away and he could not fly that far. + +He was sad and a little bit mad. Then he thought it might be more fun to fly around his own neighbourhood, helping other beetles and marveling at the different colors of all the flowers. + +The moral of the story is that you don't have to travel far to have an amazing adventure. You can explore and enjoy the things that are close to you. +Once there was a black jar. Inside was something special, but none of the children could figure out what it was. + +The children all wanted to solve the mystery. They ran around and through their house, looking for clues. + +One little girl stopped at the jar and said, "This is the mystery, but I don't know how to solve it!" + +Suddenly, an older neighbor came to the door. He knew the story of the jar and said, "I can help you solve this mystery. Put your hands on it and turn it slowly to the right. You'll see what's inside." + +The girl grabbed the jar with her small hands and slowly turned it. To her surprise, it was filled with golden coins! Everyone was filled with joy and excitement. + +The little girl hugged the jar and said, "I solved the mystery of the black jar!" +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Sally. Tom had a potato. Sally really wanted to polish the potato! She asked Tom, “Can I please polish your potato?†+ +Tom shook his head. “No, the potato is dry. It won’t polish very well.†He said. + +Sally put her hands on her hips. “Please, Tom. I really want to polish your potato! Please let me.†+ +Tom thought for a moment, then he said, “Alright. I’ll let you polish my potato.†+ +So Sally got to work. She polished the potato until it was shiny. She was so happy! + +Tom smiled. “See, I knew you could make this dry potato look great!†+ +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was always very clumsy. One day she was playing and she stepped too close to the edge of the garden. The ground was wet and slippery and she suddenly fell down, sliding far away into another garden. + +It was an emergency. She had to escape before anyone saw her. She didn't like being clumsy, but this time it accidently helped her. Quickly, she ran to the fence and tried to climb. She was so small, it was easy for her to get over the fence. + +When she was finally over she looked back. Thank goodness there was no one there! She was safe. But then a voice called out, "Hey, where are you going?" + +It was her mom. She had been worried that the little girl had gotten lost. But the girl just smiled and said, "I'm on an adventure, so I'm escaping," and she ran away, laughing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to go to the beach. One day, he was walking along the beach when he saw a wet penny. He was so excited that he picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +As the boy continued to walk, he heard a big splash. He looked around and saw a little duck had fallen into the water. + +The duck was too scared to get out on its own, so the little boy quickly thought of a plan. He ran to the water, took his penny out of his pocket, and threw it near the duck. The duck swam to it and used it to climb out of the water. + +The duck thanked the boy and flew away. The boy was so happy he had been able to save the duck that he kept his penny as a reminder of the day he was able to help. +Once upon a time there was a cricket. He wanted to go for a ride. It was a wet day so he couldn't go outside. He thought of a fun way to pass the time. He hopped around the room looking for something to do. + +The cricket saw a toy boat and wanted to take it for a ride. He imagined the boat was like a real boat sailing on a big lake. He put the boat in a bowl of water and jumped in. It was so much fun! He moved the boat around with his feet, pretending to go down rivers and out to sea. + +Soon, he got so wet that he had to stop. He hopped out and shook the water off his wings. It was a very fun adventure! The cricket felt so happy that he wanted to do it again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse who lived near a high stream. Every day he would go out and explore the lands around him. One day, he saw something strange down by the water. As he got closer he noticed that it was a small door. Being very curious, the mouse went over to the door and peered inside. + +When he looked inside, he saw that there were many beautiful things – candy, toys and feathers. The mouse was so delighted that he wanted to go in and play, but then he noticed a sign on the door. It said ‘No playing! You must close the door!’ The mouse was sad that he couldn’t go in and play, but he knew he must obey the rules. + +The mouse turned away from the door and started to go back home. As he walked away, he felt a chill in the air and heard a strange sound. He looked up to see dark clouds rolling in and covering the sky. The mouse knew a big storm was coming and he had to get home fast! + +He ran as fast as he could back to his house, but when he got there he noticed that the stream was already rising dangerously high. He knew that if he didn’t close the door quickly, the stream would flood his home. + +The mouse ran back to the door and closed it just in time. When he got back home, he was relieved to see +One day, Benny decided to go for a walk. He felt alert and excited for the day ahead. Suddenly, Benny heard a noise. He stopped in his tracks, listening carefully. It was the sound of a chicken. But where could it be coming from? + +Benny continued walking until he found a big barn. He slowly opened up the door. Inside was a big chicken, who was scared and was running around. Benny tried calming the chicken down, but it wouldn't stop. He said in a gentle voice, "It's okay, aren't you hungry? I can fill your tummy." + +The chicken was still very scared, but it eventually calmed down when Benny offered it some food. He slowly filled up the chicken's bowl and waited until it had finished eating. Benny was relieved when the chicken was no longer scared of him. + +Suddenly, a farmer came out of the doorway. He scolded Benny for entering his barn and trying to fill the chicken's bowl. Realising his mistake, Benny apologised. Before leaving, the farmer said to Benny, "Be more alert next time you enter an unfamiliar place." + +Benny smiled and said, "Yes sir, thank you!". He thanked the chicken for being so brave and left the barn. He knew to be more alert when roaming about by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very curious. For fun, she would spin around and around and around in circles. When she stopped spinning, she would feel a little bit of an itch inside her. But she kept spinning faster and faster and the itch got stronger and stronger and the spinning felt more and more exciting. + +Soon the girl found that when she spun, she would float in the air and spin for a very long time. It was very impressive, and soon others began to join her and spin too. Everyone spun and spun and spun, until their itches were gone. And when they stopped, everyone felt so happy and so amazed at what they had just done. + +The girl felt so proud of herself for being able to spin so fast and for so long. She knew she had done something amazing, and she smiled as she watched the others still spinning around and around. +One day, Jamie, was in the grocery with her mom. +Jamie kept running away from her mom, not behaving properly. Suddenly, their mom and Jamie came across something special. It was a jar of spicy pickles! They both got really excited and mom asked Jamie, "Do you want to try the pickles?" Jamie said "Yes" and mom put them in the cart. + +But when Jamie and mom got to the cash register, mom discovered that the spicy pickles were very expensive! She told Jamie, "These pickles are too expensive. We can not buy them." Jamie was sad but she knew she needed to behave. + +Mom and Jamie went back to the aisle and looked for something else. Then Jamie spotted something yummy - some regular pickles! Jamie asked, "Mom, can we get those?" Mom said, "Yes, those are way more affordable." + +So Jamie and her mom checked out at the grocery and they bought the regular pickles. Jamie was happy it was still delicious, and mom was happy Jamie was behaving. +Once there lived a reliable little rabbit and his best friend, a small mouse. They were always together and never apart. One day, the rabbit and mouse were exploring the woods and the mouse stumbled upon a sweet cane. + +The mouse wanted to taste it but he was scared that it could be poisonous. The rabbit, however, was not afraid, and he said: "Don't worry, my friend! I will try it first." + +The rabbit tasted the cane and it was the sweetest thing he had ever tried. He gave some to the mouse and they both shared it. The mouse was so happy and their friendship was even stronger now. + +The moral of this story is that true friends are reliable, they are always there when you need them. +Pete was outside playing with his toys. He loved pretending he could fly like a superhero. Suddenly, he heard something loud coming from the mailbox. "What was that?" he wondered. + +He quickly ran to the mailbox and started opening it. Out came a big bundle of letters! But something else caught his eye. It was an invitation to a competition. + +A competitive competition? Pete was excited! He loved to show off his skills and make his friends proud. + +His mum saw the invitation and said, "A competition? That sounds like lots of fun! Go ahead and enter it." + +So Pete acted quickly and filled out all the information needed to enter the competition. He was ready to show off his competitive spirit! + +He couldn't wait to find out what happened next! +Billy was so excited to go to the festival. He put on his favourite raincoat because the weather was so wet. He asked his mom if he could go outside and kick the shiny red ball they had. His mom said yes and Billy grabbed the ball and ran to the field. + +When he got there, Billy kicked the ball as high as he could. He watched as it flew through the air and landed in a nearby pond. Billy started to cry. + +Just then, a friendly frog hopped up to Billy. "It's okay," said the frog. "Kick the ball out of the pond!" + +Billy smiled and did as the frog said. He kicked the ball as hard as he could until it flew out of the pond. Billy was so happy and thanked the frog before running off to enjoy the festival. +Alice and her brother Bob were playing outside in their backyard when they discovered a tire. Excited, Alice and Bob ran over to it to inspect it. Bob bent down and asked Alice, "What does it taste like?" Alice replied, "Let's find out!" She put her hand inside the tire and licked her fingers. "Ugh," she said, "It tastes terrible!" Bob put his hand in and licked his fingers. "Yuck," he said. Alice and Bob looked at each other with sad expressions. Suddenly, they heard a loud rumble. They looked up and saw a huge truck coming their way. The truck was so big it was blocking the entire street! Startled, they ran away, but it was too late. The truck ran over the tire, squishing it completely flat. Alice and Bob were very sad to see the tire destroyed. It was a terrible ending to their day. +Once there was a little girl. She was very tired after playing with her friends all day. To cool off and relax, she decided to take a swim in the pool. + +She mindfully put her feet in the cool water and wiggled her toes. But then the pool started to get bigger. Soon the water reached the little girl's neck. She started to panic and shout, "Help! Help me!" + +A lifeguard came running over, but it was too late. The little girl was so tired that she fell asleep in the pool and never woke up again. +Once upon a time, there was an angry prince. He shouted and roared all day long. His people were scared when they saw him and quickly bowed down before him in the hope that he would be kind to them. + +The prince had been very angry ever since the princess had rejected him. Each day he would grow even more and more angry until finally, he yelled at a poor old man and ordered him to leave his kingdom. + +The old man was very scared, but he knew that he could not argue with the prince. So instead of fighting, he bowed down in respect and begged the prince for mercy. + +"Please, your highness, I beg of you to forgive me. I did not mean to cause you anger," the old man said. + +The prince looked at the old man and softened a bit. He realized he had gone too far and nodded. + +"Very well, I will forgive you. But never disobey me again," he said. + +The old man smiled and bowed one last time, thanking the prince for his kindness before leaving the kingdom. +John and his nurse were playing in the park. John was having so much fun that he started to run around the park. He kicked a ball as he ran and his nurse laughed at him. + +John said to his nurse, "Can I kick it again?" She nodded and he kicked the ball again and again. + +John's nurse said, "Better stop now, we need to keep the park clean." John stopped and nodded, and then smiled up at her. + +His nurse said, " Good job for being so clean!" John beamed. + +John felt so happy that he wanted to kick something else. He found a stick and asked his nurse, "Can I kick this?" She nodded and John went on kicking the stick with much joy. +Once there was a boy named Jake. Jake liked to work very hard and he was very proud of it. Every day, Jake would lean on his shovel and dig in the garden, and sometimes he would lean on a wall and paint it. Jake worked all day long, but he did not mind. He loved his work very much. + +One night Jake went to bed very tired. He had worked hard all day long. But just as he was about to drift off to sleep, he heard a strange noise. He leaned up in his bed and listened carefully, but he couldn't hear anything else. But then he heard it again! It sounded like someone calling his name. + +Jake leaned out of bed and looked out his window. He could not believe his eyes - there was an elephant outside! Jake jumped out of bed and opened his window wide. The elephant waved hello and said he had come to thank Jake for all his hard work. He said he had been watching Jake all day and was so impressed with how hard he worked. + +Jake smiled and waved goodbye to the elephant. As the elephant walked away, Jake leaned back into bed and went to sleep, feeling very proud and happy. +Jimmy was walking along the path, when he noticed something slip in the cactus. He wondered what it was, so he carefully pulled it out. To his surprise, it was a reliable old watch. + +He picked up the watch and dusted it off. He said to himself, "Where did this come from?". + +He saw a small figure in the distance and called out to them, "Hey! Did this watch belong to you?". The figure replied, "Yes! I was running and it must have slipped from my pocket into the cactus. Thank you for finding it!". + +Jimmy smiled and said, "You're welcome! You should always make sure you look after your things. They can be reliable, too!". + +The figure thanked Jimmy again, and they both went on their way. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl called Anna who had a birthday. Her room was very tidy and she was very excited for her special day. + +When Anna woke up, she saw that her room had been decorated with colourful lights and balloons. Anna's mum and dad were there too, smiling at her. + +Anna said, "What a nice surprise!" Then she looked around the room and gazed at all of the decorations. She felt very happy. + +Anna's mum gave her a big hug and said, "Happy birthday, sweetheart!" + +Then they enjoyed a delicious cake with lots of sweets on top. Anna was so excited and couldn't stop smiling. + +It was the best birthday ever! +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. The family was very happy. + +One day they were getting ready to go on a trip. The little girl was excited to finally go somewhere. Before they left, the little girl wondered what they were going to do in the distant place. + +Mom said, “We’re going to the attic, my dear!†+ +The little girl’s eyes lit up with joy. She knew that the closest attic was very special. She couldn’t wait to see what the distant attic had in store for them. + +When they finally arrived, the little girl raced towards the attic entrance. She opened the door and eagerly raced up the stairs. The attic was filled with old toys and furniture. + +The little girl exclaimed with delight, “This attic is amazing!†She ran around the attic, discovering new things and playing with the old toys. + +After a few hours of exploring, the family said goodbye to the attic and started their journey home. The little girl was sad to leave the distant attic, but she knew she would have to come back someday. +Once, there was a weird little girl. She could see things that other people could not. One day, she saw a flame. It was bright and colourful. She decided to reach out to touch it. + +Suddenly, everything froze. The little girl was confused and scared. But then, she saw the flame starting to move again. It slowly changed into different colours, until it was gone. The little girl felt relieved but still a bit weird about the whole situation. + +From that day onwards, the little girl felt different. She knew that she had the power to freeze things, but she wasn't sure why. She remembered the flame and the weird feeling she had. Until this day, she continues to explore her mysterious powers, one freeze at a time. +Once upon a time there was a nice girl called Jane. She was excited because it was a special day. She had been invited to a tea party by her best friend, Susan! Jane was very happy and eagerly put on her prettiest dress in anticipation. + +When she arrived at Susan's house, she saw that it was all decorated with colourful streamers and balloons. She saw that Susan was wearing her own special tea party dress. + +After they hugged hello, Susan asked Jane if she would like a cup of tea. Jane was so excited and said, "Yes please!" So Susan poured two cups of tea, with lots of milk and a special spoonful of sugar in each one. + +They both sat down and sipped their tea. It tasted delicious and they both felt so happy. Jane said, "Thank you for the tea, Susan. It was yummy." And Susan said, "You're welcome, Jane. I'm glad you like it." + +They continued to sip their tea and chat about their day. Jane had had a wonderful time at the tea party and was so excited to be there with her best friend. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Colin and Jill. Colin was known for always being kind, whereas Jill had a tendency to get a bit jealous. One day, Colin was playing with his toy tube when Jill came along and asked to play too. Colin was very generous so he handed the tube over to Jill. But when Jill looked inside, she found something and mentioned it to Colin. + +"What's this?" she said, holding something up in her hands. + +Colin took a closer look and was surprised. "That's my favourite marble!" he declared. + +Jill's face went red. She had taken the marble from the tube without asking. She felt guilty and knew she had done something wrong. She offered to give the marble back, but Colin said it was ok. He was too kind to make her feel worse. Colin called Jill his best friend, and she said the same to him. + +The two friends played with the tube together for hours after that. +Once upon a time, there were two naughty elephants. They were always getting into trouble! One day, they came across a big, trunk. The trunk was very old and had lots of flowers and plants inside. + +One of the elephants got an idea. She said to the other, “I know! Let’s get inside the trunk, and see where it leads us!†+ +The other elephant was very naughty, so he said “Yes, let’s do it!†+ +The elephants got into the trunk, and it started rolling down the hill. They tumbled around inside and had lots of fun! + +Eventually, the trunk stopped and the elephants got out. They looked around and found that they were in a big, colourful garden. They had lots of fun exploring the garden and learning about all the plants and flowers. + +The naughty elephants never went back in the trunk, but they had a wonderful time in the beautiful garden! +Jimmy was always reliable for spoiling his family. He enjoyed taking his niece and nephew out for treats. This time, he decided to surprise his family with a barbecue at the park. + +At the park, he quickly set up the grill and began to cook the burgers and hot dogs. His niece and nephew came running over when they smelled the delicious food. + +"Uncle Jimmy, did you spoil us again?" His niece asked. + +Jimmy smiled as he replied. "You bet I did!" + +The day quickly passed as the family ate, laughed and enjoyed their time together. + +Unbeknownst to them, this was the last time they would be able to spend time with Jimmy. On the way home, his car broke down and Jimmy sadly passed away while waiting for help. + +Although Jimmy was gone, his family will never forget the wonderful time that they had together at the park. The reliable Uncle Jimmy had certainly spoiled them one last time. +There was a little boy with lots of toys. One day, he wanted to paint a picture. So he asked his mom if he could dig out some paint from the cupboard. His mom agreed and told him to behave while he played with the paints. + +The little boy was very excited to start. He took out the paints and carefully began to mix the colors. He was very careful so that he wouldn't spill any. + +The little boy worked hard on his painting. After a few hours, he held up his masterpiece and smiled. He was so proud of his painting and his mom was too! She told him that he had been very successful. + +The little boy smiled and said, “Mom, can I do another one?†His mom agreed and they both laughed. He had been so well behaved while making his painting! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tom. He was three years old. Tom loved to explore. Every day, he went for a walk. + +One day, Tom left the house early. He wanted to find something new. As he was walking, he noticed a mysterious helicopter. He had never seen one before. + +Tom went closer and asked, "Where did the helicopter come from?" + +The helicopter replied, "I forget". +Tom was very excited. He wished he could fly in the helicopter. He waved goodbye and continued walking. + +Tom never forgot the mysterious helicopter. He thought about it often. He wished he could find out where it came from. +One day, Sue was feeling very alert. She wanted to do something special. So, she kneeled down and closed her eyes. In her mind, she imagined the most amazing dreams. + +But then suddenly, an unexpected noise woke her up. It was her mom calling her name. "Sue! Come to me quickly!" She opened her eyes, feeling a little disappointed. But she knew that she would have more time to dream another day. + +Sue rushed to her mom and said, "What is it, Mommy?" Her mom smiled and said, "Now that you are alert, why don't we go and have a picnic with our family?" + +Sue smiled and gave her mom a big hug. She was excited to have a family picnic. All of them laughed as they packed their picnic bags and started walking. It was going to be a great day! +Once upon a time there was a girl who liked to explore. One day, she decided to go walking in the park. As she was walking, she saw something purple sticking out of the ground. She ran over to find a letter! + +The girl was very excited and pulled out the letter. It had some words written on it in purple, but the girl couldn't read them. She took the letter home and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom took out a big book and showed her how to read some of the word. The girl was so happy to find that the letter said, "Hello, I am the purple Prince. Please come find me at the castle tomorrow." + +The girl was so excited she packed her bag and ran to the castle the next day. When she arrived, she was introduced to the purple Prince. He told her stories of magical lands and gave her a special purple necklace. + +The girl was so happy to have found the letter and was excited to wear her new necklace every day. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Max. Max loved to measure things, and so he decided to measure his room. He got out his measuring tape and his big file, and soon he had taken lots of measurements. + +Max went to the kitchen and looked for something yummy. He saw a big plate of cookies, and his eyes lit up. He decided to measure the cookies, and soon he had a pile of cookies that were all the same size. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. “What are you doing?†asked the voice. Max jumped and looked up. His Dad was standing in the doorway and looking at Max, who had a big smile on his face. + +Max held up the measuring tape. “I’m measuring the cookies!†he said proudly. “I measured my room and now I’m measuring the cookies!†+ +His Dad smiled. “Well, that’s certainly an interesting use of the measuring tape! Come on,†he said, “let’s go and eat those yummy cookies!†+Once upon a time, there was a horse. He was so very tired and every night he would sleep. +Then one day, a little boy asked the horse to take him for a ride. The horse was embarrassed, because his legs were very tired. +Nevertheless, the horse agreed to take the boy on a ride. The boy was so happy! +When they arrived back at the stables, the horse was exhausted. He said a quick goodbye to the boy, and then quickly fell asleep. And this is why horses always sleep so much. They get tired from taking kids for rides! +There were two friends named Mary and Jack. They were playing in the garden. Mary had the hose and Jack wanted to taste the hose. Mary said, "No! You can't taste the hose." But Jack was very curious and he asked, "Why not?" + +Mary said, "Because it tastes bad." + +Jack didn't believe her and he tried to taste it anyway. He tasted a big gulp of the hose and it made a face. He said, "Wow, that was really bad." + +Mary laughed and said, "Well, now you know and it's a lesson to be learned. Some things you should never try to taste. Some things are better left for wealthy people." + +Jack nodded in agreement and Mary said, "Let's go play something else." + +And so the two friends played together, never tasting the hose ever again. +Once upon a time there was a poor mitten. It lived in a box in a dark closet. The mitten didn't have any friends and it was feeling very lonely. One day, a small child came across the mitten and saw how alone it was. The child felt very sorry for the mitten. So, the child decided to explain to the mitten why it was so poor. + +The child told the mitten, "Your poor because you have no friends, no one to play hide and seek or to take you outside for some fresh air. That's why you're so alone and why you're feeling so sad." The mitten felt very happy to understand why it was so poor. + +The child and the mitten became very good friends. They spent lots of time together playing hide and seek, and going outside for some fresh air. They were the happiest of friends! +Once upon a time there was a delicate little flower. She was so beautiful that the birds would come to admire her. + +One morning, the flower heard a sound nearby. It was a small voice asking, "Will you play with me?" + +The flower turned around and saw a butterfly. The butterfly had brilliant coloured wings, many shades of yellow, pink and blue. + +The flower smiled at the butterfly and said, "Yes, I'd love to play." + +The two friends started to play a game of tag. The butterfly flew over the flower's petals and the flower spun around in the sunlight. Suddenly, the delicate flower realised how late it was and said, "Oh, it's time for me to shut." + +The butterfly flew down and gently hugged the flower. Then it showed the flower how to do something special. "To shut," the butterfly said, "all you have to do is gently turn around and close your petals." + +The flower said goodbye to her new friend and slowly turned around and shut her petals. She enjoyed a peaceful night and was ready to open again in the morning. +John and his dad were walking in the park. "Look, dad," said John, pointing to the sky. "The clouds look amazing!" + +John's dad smiled and said, "Yes, they sure do. What do you think they look like?" + +John said, "That one looks like a dragon, and that one looks like a monster!" + +John's dad laughed and said, "That's a good one!" Then they heard a loud noise. John looked around and saw a man walking towards them. He had a threatening look on his face. + +John's dad put his arm around John's shoulder. He said, "It's OK. I'm here." + +The man stopped and said, "What are you doing here?" John's dad quickly replied, "My son and I are just out for a walk." + +The man nodded and said, "OK then. Have a nice day." He walked away and John looked up at his dad with a questioning look. + +John's dad smiled and said, "Don't worry. Sometimes people can be a little scary, but we stayed calm. That was amazing!" +Once there was a little girl named Abigail who loved to play with her toys. One day, she saw a very big truck outside her window and decided she wanted to go and touch it. She asked her mom if she could and her mom said no. She was very sad and thought about it for a while. + +Finally, Abigail decided she would go anyway. But first, she stuck out her thumb to show her mom she was leaving. She walked out of the house, but the big truck was gone! + +Abigail was disappointed and sad. She decided to walk around and explore instead. Soon, she found a terrible looking monster! It was so scary, Abigail was about to run away, but then the monster smiled. + +It was actually very nice and friendly. Abigail decided it was much better to be friends with the monster, rather than walk away scared. Now, Abigail can play with her new friend whenever she wants. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ella. Ella was small and cute, with pink shoes and a pink dress. One morning, Ella's mommy said that Ella could go to the wild today. Ella got very excited, as she had never been to the wild before. + +At the wild, Ella saw many animals and plants. She was so amazed with everything. Suddenly, Ella heard a voice whisper, "Ella, you can win if you are brave." Ella was curious and asked, "Who said that?" But there was no one there. + +Ella continued to explore the wild, and then she noticed a big, pink flower. When she got closer, Ella heard the whisper again, "Ella, you can win if you are brave." Ella was determined to find out what this meant, so she plucked the flower and put it in her pocket. + +Later that night, Ella's mommy found the flower and said, "Ella, this is a magical flower. If you are brave, you will win an amazing prize!" Ella was so excited. She was brave and plucked the flower, and won a prize. Ella was so happy that she was brave and won the prize. She will never forget her adventure in the wild. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had an aunt. The aunt was nice and took the girl for a walk down the street. As they walked, everyone on the street started to applaud. + +The little girl wanted to join in so she clapped her hands and smiled. Her aunt was delighted and said: +"Good job! You're so clever!". + +But then, the little girl noticed a homeless man who was helpless. He didn't have food and nobody was applauding him. She looked at her aunt, sadly and said: +"Why don't we give him something, Auntie?" + +But her aunt wasn't very kind. She said: +"No! He's lazy. We should leave him alone." And so they walked away, leaving the homeless man alone and helpless. + +The little girl was so sad. She wished she could have helped him, but she felt helpless too. Her aunt had made her feel helpless and she couldn't do a thing. +Jimmy was walking in the park one day when it started to rain. He had no umbrella and he began to fret. + +Just then, he heard a voice say, "Don't worry, I have an umbrella". It was Grandma. She handed Jimmy her umbrella, and said, "I promise that I'll take care of you". + +Jimmy smiled. He thought it was very nice of Grandma to do that. + +The next day, Jimmy wanted to do something nice for Grandma. He wanted to give her a present, but he didn't have any money. He finally decided to do something foolish - he promised to wash all the windows in Grandma's house so that she wouldn't have to. + +Grandma was very surprised, but she accepted the offer. Jimmy spent the whole day washing each and every window in Grandma's house. + +By the end of the day, Grandma was very pleased and told Jimmy, "You have kept your promise - you are a very good grandson!" +One day, a 3 year old child named Anna was playing with her doll. She hugged it tightly and said, "You are the most obedient doll ever!" Anna didn't blink as she stared into the doll's eyes out of admiration. + +Suddenly, the doll jumped out of her hands and landed on the floor with a thump. The doll then blinked and stood up. Anna couldn't believe her eyes. + +She yelled, "You can blink and stand up?!?!" + +The doll nodded. Anna was so excited that she started jumping around the room. + +Suddenly, the doll's eyes started glowing and it transformed into a giant monster. It roared and started chasing Anna around the room. Anna screamed and cried for help, but nobody came to her rescue. + +The obedient doll had become a giant monster and it scared Anna so much that she never wanted to see a doll again. +Once upon a time there was a bald man. He wanted to play golf, so he looked for a friend to meet. He saw a little girl playing in the park and asked her to join him. + +The bald man and the little girl went to the golf course together. They had a lot of fun! The man showed the little girl how to hit the ball. She loved it. + +The bald man and the little girl played golf all day long. They laughed while they tried to hit the ball. + +At the end of the day, they waved goodbye. The bald man was happy to have met the little girl. They would always remember the fun they had together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived in a big palace with his family. Everyday he would fly out to the garden and play with his friends. However, one day, something special happened. The boy saw a fierce creature in the garden. It scared the boy and he quickly ran inside the palace. + +The boy was worried about the fierce creature and started to tell his family about it. They all laughed at the boy's story as they thought it was nothing to worry about. Every day after that, the boy would still go out to the garden but he would always be extra careful. + +One day, the boy and his friends were having a lot of fun when suddenly the fierce creature appeared again. This time it was much bigger and intimidating! Frightened by the creature, the boy ran back to the palace. + +He told his family about the creature and this time they took him seriously. They all went out to the garden and realized that the creature that was living there was a big lion! They soon found out that it was not fierce and later made friends with the lion. The family was happy to have the lion in their palace and the boy was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Fred. He wanted to explore the world, but he was too scared to leave his home. + +One day, he decided to be brave. He marched off to a castle he had seen in the distance. As he got closer, he heard voices coming from inside. He mostered up the courage to peek through the window and was amazed to see a crowd of animals. They were all dancing and singing! + +"It looks like so much fun," Fred thought. But he didn't have the courage to go inside yet. He decided to go home and rest. + +The next day, Fred marched back to the castle with a plan. He decided he would knock on the door and ask the animals if he could join them. When Fred knocked on the door, the animals were so excited to see him! They welcomed him with open arms and Fred was so happy he was finally able to join the fun. + +From that day forward, Fred and the animals would march to the castle every day and have lots of fun together. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Isabelle. She was very spoiled and her mom and dad gave her whatever she wanted. Isabelle decided she wanted to go for a walk. + +Her mom said, "Ok, Isabelle, you can go for a walk but don't go too far. I will be right behind you." + +Isabelle smiled and started to walk. Soon she was running and having fun. Mom followed her, but she couldn't keep up. Suddenly, Isabelle noticed a beautiful butterfly and decided to follow it. The butterfly led her further and further away until she couldn't hear her mom's voice anymore. + +Suddenly Isabelle felt scared. She put her foot on a big rock and looked around. Then she saw something even more beautiful than the butterfly. It was a big lake! Isabelle wanted to go closer, so she followed the lake until she finally arrived. She was about to jump in when she heard her mom's voice. + +"Isabelle! What are you doing? You were supposed to stay close to me. Don't ever let a butterfly lead you away again!" + +Isabelle said, "Sorry Mommy! I won't let a butterfly lead me away again!" + +From that day on Isabelle was very careful whenever a butterfly flew by and she made sure to always stay close to her mom. +One day there was a boy named Ben and he was very intelligent. He had a box and he wanted to fit something into it. So he went to get his teddy bear and decided to try to fit it into the box, but it was too big. + +He asked his mom if she had any ideas, and she said: “Why don’t you try your toy car? It’s smaller, so maybe it will fit.†+ +Ben thought that was a great idea. He got his car and tried to fit it into the box, but it was still too big. He tried again and again, but nothing worked. + +He asked his dad for help, and his dad said: “Maybe you can break the car into pieces and then fit them all in the box? That should work.†+ +Ben was very intelligent and he knew that his dad was right. So he broke the car into pieces and was able to fit it all into the box. He was so proud of himself for solving the problem! +Once upon a time, there was a sheep who loved wool. Every day, she would go to the meadow and pick some wool for herself. But one day, she had an idea. + +She decided to leave her meadow and go to the town. So she did. But when she got to the town, she saw a lot of people, cars and buildings. She was very scared. + +Suddenly a little girl came up to her and asked, "What are you doing here?" The sheep said she was looking for wool and the little girl said, "I have some wool at home. Would you like to come and get it?" The sheep said yes. + +The little girl took her home and gave her some wool. The sheep was so pleased and thanked her. Then the little girl said, "You're welcome! But I'm sorry I can't play with you right now. I have to go to school." + +The sheep thanked the little girl again and left. She took the wool back to her meadow and was so happy. She learned that it's ok to leave your usual place, because sometimes you might find something even better. +Jimmy was a 3 year old who liked to run and play outside. One day he was playing near his house when he saw an old structure. He thought it looked stupid, so he walked up to it and kicked it. + +Jimmy's dad saw him and yelled, "No, Jimmy! Don't kick the structure!" + +Jimmy didn't listen. He just looked at his dad and said, "It's stupid. I want to kick it!" + +Jimmy's dad sighed. He said, "Jimmy, it's not nice to kick the structure. Let's go play something else". + +Jimmy didn't want to, but he finally agreed. He and his dad walked away and left the structure alone. From then on, Jimmy always remembered not to kick the structure again. +Once upon a time there was a poor farmer named Bob. Bob had three problems: not enough money, not enough land and 3 children to look after. + +One day Bob's kids asked Bob, "Do we have enough food for everyone to eat?" Bob frowned and he said, "No my poor children, we do not." + +Bob decided to go to the market to try and make some money selling the cucumbers he had grown in his little garden. He bundled up the cucumbers and set off. + +When he arrived at the market, Bob was surprised to see a guard at the entrance. The guard asked him if he had a pass. Bob shook his head. The guard said, "No pass, no entry". + +Bob bowed his head and was very sad but then he had an idea. "Wait," he said, "I will tie a cucumber to the end of a string and I can pass it through the crowd. People can buy it without a pass." + +The guard thought and then said, "Yes that is ok. Go ahead." + +So Bob did, and he sold all of his cucumbers. In the end, he made enough money to buy enough food for his kids. He headed home and was very happy. +One day, a small black child was playing in the park. He saw a big red button and wondered what it was. He walked up to it and asked his mother, "What is this button, Mama?" His mother looked down at him and said, "I am not sure what it is, but go ahead and push it and see what happens". + +The child thought for a moment and then he pushed the button. Suddenly, a loud noise filled the park and a huge balloon floated down from the sky. The child was so excited! He reached out and grabbed the balloon, then ran back to his mother with a big smile on his face. + +"What a nice surprise," his mother said, as she smiled down at her son. "It looks like we have a birthday party to go to now." The child was very confused. He didn't remember anyone having a birthday! But his mother said nothing more about it and took his hand, leading him away from the park. + +The little black child was still curious about the button, but he never found out what the surprise was. Instead, he spent the rest of the day helping his mother prepare for the big birthday party. Once everything was ready, it was finally time to attend the party. That's when the child saw who the birthday surprise was for: himself! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends who wanted to go on a great adventure. They chose a car to take them there. + +The car was a bright red one and they drove off singing and laughing together. + +Soon they noticed that the sky had become very gloomy. It was so dark that the car lights had to be turned on. The two friends were worried but they kept driving. + +Suddenly they saw a light up ahead. It was like a rainbow and it shone brightly even through the gloomy sky. They drove slowly towards the light, feeling safer and happier with every step. + +When they arrived, they saw a wonderful place. There were lots of things to do and explore. The two friends were so excited that they wanted to stay for the whole day! They chose to go on a new adventure, this time in the sunshine. +Dave was old and every day he went for a run in the forest. On one of his runs he made a special friend, a dragon. Every day the dragon and Dave would run together in the forest and have lots of fun. + +One day Dave made a special request of the dragon. He asked if he could ride on the dragon's back. The dragon laughed and shook his head no. Dave was disappointed but the dragon told him he would fly with him soon. + +Every day Dave and the dragon continued their run and finally one sunny day the older dragon gave a nod to Dave and they were off. Dave was now flying instead of running and it was the most exciting thing he had ever experienced. He stayed on the back of the dragon until the sun went down and returned to the forest with a big smile on his face. +One day, Tom and Leila went out to get ice-cream. When they arrived at the ice-cream store, Tom said to Leila, “Let’s get two big scoops of ice-cream! I get zero scoops and you get two!†Leila shrugged. “That's not fair!†+ +Tom thought for a minute. “You’re right,†he said. “It’s not fair. Let’s get one scoop each. That way, it’s fair and dependable.†+ +Leila smiled and said, “OK! That’s better!†+ +So, Tom and Leila got one scoop of ice-cream each and went outside to eat them. It was a perfect day! +---- +Tom and Leila were very dependable and enjoyed being fair to each other. They had a great time with their special treat of ice-cream! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Abigail. She was three and very curious. She wanted to do lots of fun things but her mum always said 'no'. This made Abigail very sad. + +One day, Abigail's mum said she could go and play with some friends. Abigail was very excited and quickly ran outside. + +When she got to her friend's house, she saw they had a big goal set up. She asked if she could play too. Her friends said yes and pointed to the goal. Abigail smiled and started to run. + +But then, she tripped and fell. Abigail started to cry. All of her friends stopped and looked around. "Abigail, why are you so sad?" her friends asked. + +Abigail explained that she wanted to play with them but couldn't go near the goal. Her friends hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can help you". + +They worked together and made a smaller goal for Abigail. She was so happy and clapped her hands. Now she could play too and wasn't so sad anymore! +Once there was a girl named Grace. Grace liked to pick roses from the garden. One day, Grace saw a big, beautiful rose that she wanted to pick. She asked her mom if she could pick it. Her mom said of course and Grace was so happy! She reached up with her little hands to pick the rose. + +The rose was so graceful – Grace just had to admire it for a moment. Then she picked it, smelled it and smiled. She couldn't help but feel so lucky to have such a beautiful rose. + +Grace took the rose to her bedroom and put it in a glass of water. She hoped that it would stay nice and bright forever. As she was looking at it, she noticed something written on the side. It said, "Hope gives us wings to fly, and teaches us to be joyful in all we do". + +Grace smiled, and remembered that in life, you should always hope for the best. She kept the rose in her room and looked at it every day, and remembered to always have hope. +John was playing in the park with his favorite toys. He saw a little red mark on the bench and he knew it was special. He wanted to put it in his pocket, so he could keep it for ever. He was sure nobody else had seen the mark before. + +John reached for it, but his mom saw him and said "No, John, don't take it. That mark is special and it should stay there". + +John argued with his mother and said, "Why can't I take it? It's so tiny". His mom smiled and replied, "It's unique and it would be a shame to take it away". She wanted him to understand how special it was. + +John sighed and reluctantly put the mark back on the bench. He looked around the park and said, "I'll miss that mark". His mother smiled and said, "That's OK, you can still remember it". +Once upon a time there was a bunny who wanted to play in the forest. He was so happy that he hopped and bounced around everywhere. He found some other bunnies and they all wanted to play together. + +The bunnies jumped and bounced in the forest. They had such a good time, they couldn't find any reason to stop. But then a big monster showed up. He said, "I'm going to eat you all!" + +The bunnies were so scared that they stopped bouncing and ran away. But the monster was too fast and he caught one bunny before it could escape! + +The others were very sad and started to cry, but nothing could change what happened. The bunny's friends had to go home without him, and they never saw the happy bunny again. +Once upon a time there was a poor little girl named Maureen who lived in a small cottage. She had a dream of owning an automobile. She waved to the cars that passed by her home. + +One day Maureen discovered an old automobile parked up the road from her home. She ran to it and was excited to see it was unlocked. She climbed inside and pushed the buttons but nothing worked. She was so sad. + +Then she heard a voice. It was an old man who lived down the road. He said, "It's a nice car. Would you like to have it?" Maureen was so happy. + +The old man said, "But first you must promise me something. You must promise to always lock your car's door so that others will not be able to take it away from you." Maureen promised she would. + +The old man patted her on the head and said, "Now, it's yours". Maureen smiled and thanked him. Then, everyday, she would go out with her new automobile and lock the door so no one could take it away. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was only three years old. She was excited to take a ride in her mom’s car. As soon as they got in, Daisy’s mom started the car and off they went. + +But Daisy was scared. All of the loud honking coming from the other cars made her very frightened. + +“Mommy, why is everyone yelling?†Daisy asked. + +“That’s the sound of horns, sweetie,†her mom explained. “It’s just people telling each other to move out of the way.†+ +Suddenly, the car in front of Daisy’s mom’s car stopped. Her mom had to hit the brakes and the car screeched to a halt. The sound of the horn was so loud, Daisy was even more frightened and began to cry. + +“It’s okay, Daisy. We’re safe. Everything’s OK,†her mom said as she hugged her little girl. + +And Daisy was relieved. She knew that even though things were a little loud and scary, she was safe with her mom. +Once upon a time there was a strong bear. He lived in a space in the woods all by himself. But he was never lonely because his friends would come and visit him often. + +One day, a rabbit hopped up to him and said, "Bear, can I spoil you?" + +The bear smiled and said, "Yes, that would be very nice. What do you have in mind?" + +The rabbit replied, "I have some sweet berries that will make you feel strong and happy." + +The bear was so excited that he clapped his hands together. He said, "That sounds great! Let's go." + +So off they went and the bear enjoyed the sweet berries. He felt so strong after eating them that he decided to take a nap in his special space in the woods. + +The bear and the rabbit were the best of friends and their friendship was strong. They would always spoil each other and the bear was always grateful for the rabbit's kind gesture. +Once upon a time there was a bird. The bird was so small that it could fit in the palm of your hand. But the bird wanted to soar so it dreamed of being big and strong. + +One day the bird came across a cake. It was a nice and yummy cake, just like the bird had imagined. The bird wanted to try it so it ate a tiny bit of the cake. + +With the power of the cake, the bird was finally able to fly high and soar like it always wanted to. The bird was so happy it sang a beautiful song. + +At the end of the day the bird returned home with a lesson about the power of dreaming. It learned that with a little dedication and courage, it can make all its dreams come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and very curious. + +One day, she found a ticket on the ground. She thought it looked very nice and wanted to keep it, so she put the ticket in her pocket. + +Then, the little girl went to the park. She saw a big door with a padlock on it. She had never seen a door like this before. + +The little girl asked a man there, "What does the padlock do?" +The man said, "It locks the door and keeps it closed so it can't be opened." + +The little girl thought it was so cool to be able to lock something so securely. She put the ticket she found into the padlock and said, "I'm going to keep my ticket safe now!" + +The man smiled and said, "That looks fine!". + +The little girl was so happy she had found a way to save her ticket. She smiled and went off to play. +Once upon a time there was a kind creature who loved to create. She was always crafting new things out of the things she found. + +One day while walking by a pond she noticed an alligator sunbathing on the shore. She stopped and admired the alligator for a while, and then she decided to create something special for him. + +She gathered leaves, sticks, and rocks from around the pond and worked very hard to make something special for the alligator. When she was finished she displayed her creation just for him. + +The alligator crawled over slowly and presented the creature with a harsh "Raaaarggghh!". She got a little scared but was still pleased with the reaction. + +The creature replied, "I made this for you. Do you like it?" + +The alligator stared for a moment and then slowly nodded, recognizing the kind gesture. The creature smiled, knowing that her creation was appreciated. +Once upon a time there was a hero. His name was Jack and he was very strong. Jack liked to help people. Everyone in the town admired Jack. + +One day, there was a problem in the town. A big river was flooding into the town. People were scared and did not know what to do. + +Jack saw the problem so he quickly ran towards the river. He grabbed a big rope and used his strength to tie it across the river. It was a brilliant plan! The rope made a bridge and everyone in the town was able to cross without getting wet. + +Everyone in the village was thankful and admired Jack even more. He was their hero! He had saved the town with a brilliant plan. +Peter was a little boy. He loved to explore and learn about new things. Today Peter was looking up at the night sky. He wanted to know all the names of the planets. + +Suddenly his mom called him. She said, "Peter, it is time for dinner!" + +Peter frowned. He did not want to stop looking up at the night sky. He saw a very bright, green planet. He asked his mom, "What is that planet?" + +His mom smiled and said, "That is the planet Jupiter. It is a very big and very green planet." + +Peter smiled back at his mom. He could not wait to learn more about Jupiter tomorrow. He ran inside to eat dinner. +Once upon a time there was a little bird called Joe who lived in a tree. He liked flying around and going on adventures, but today he was feeling a bit scared. Joe was scared because there had been a big flood. He heard the wind and the rain from inside his cozy tree, and he couldn't help but feel fearful. + +When it had stopped raining, Joe started to feel brave again. He wanted to explore the world and see what had changed. So he spread his wings wide and flew off into the sky. + +As Joe flew over the countryside he couldn't believe his eyes. Most of the land was covered in water and there were no signs of the village he used to live in. Joe was very sad. + +He perched on the branch of a tree for a moment to rest his wings, when suddenly a voice shouted out: "Joe, is that you?" It was his old friend, Lucy. + +He was so happy to see her - they had been living near each other before the flood. They hugged and chatted for ages, until the sun went down and they had to go home. Joe flew back to his tree feeling less fearful, knowing that his old friend was safe and sound. +One day, Bobby wanted to go on an adventure. He put on his blue shoes, grabbed a ticket and waved goodbye to his Mom. However, when he got to the gate, the lady said he needed another ticket. Bobby was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a friendly man with a big smile said to him: "Do you want to join me on my adventure? I just bought this extra ticket and I dont want to go alone." Bobby smiled and said "Yes, let's go!" + +So they quickly went through the gate, even though Bobby did not have a ticket. It was a wonderful adventure! They flew through the sky in a blue airplane, then saw many tall buildings and finally, visited a big park with lots of trees. + +When it was time to go back home, Bobby said to the friendly man: "This was the best adventure ever! Thank you for taking me with you." The friendly man nodded and said "It was my pleasure, Bobby. See you soon!" +One day, John and his dad were playing together. Dad picked up a stick from the ground and showed John how to twist it. John's eyes lit up and he started to twist it with his small hands. His dad smiled as he watched him. + +'Now watch this,' said Dad. 'If I make it twist really quickly it makes a whooshing sound.' +John watched in amazement as the stick twisted at high speed. + +'Wow, Dad,' he said, 'that was so cool!' + +'John, the trick to twisting a stick like this is to make it flexible,' said Dad. 'If you can use your hands to twist the stick so that it's flexible, then it'll twist more easily.' + +John tried to make the stick flexible. He turned it and moved it carefully in his hands, until he finally got it to bend just right. He then started to twist it again, quickly this time. Dad watched as it started to move in a blur of speed. + +John smiled, proud of himself. His dad beamed and clapped his hands. 'Well done, John! You managed to twist that stick so fast it almost disappeared!' + +John laughed and hugged his dad. It had been a fun afternoon! +Once upon a time there was a caterpillar who loved to stare. He would stare at the trees, the flowers, and the sky for hours. One day he was looking up high, when he noticed a seat hovering in the sky. What an unusual sight! He thought to himself. + +The caterpillar was curious and wanted to know what the seat was doing so high in the sky, so he decided to climb up and investigate. + +When he reached the top, he saw an old man seated in the unusual seat. The caterpillar greeted the old man and asked him what he was doing there. The old man replied, “I am here to ponder over life’s great mysteries. I am wise and I am content.†+ +The caterpillar was filled with admiration and he vowed to himself not to stare so much, but instead to take more time to search for understanding and wisdom. + +The moral of the story is that if the caterpillar had taken more time to think, to understand and to contemplate, he too would have been wise like the old man. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight. He had a bow and arrow just like all the other knights. But he was very special because his arrows were very special. They were made from the tastiest ingredients! + +One day, the knight set off on a quest. He wanted to see how far he could travel with his tasty arrows. He walked for miles, using his arrows to protect himself from danger. + +After a long day, he reached a cave. He was about to enter, but he heard a voice calling out to him. "Knight, please help me! I'm here in the cave and I can't seem to get out." + +The knight smiled to himself, knowing he could help. He pulled out one of his arrows and fired it into the cave. With one shot he had finished the job and the person inside was free! + +The person inside was so grateful to the brave knight. They thanked him, gave him a big hug and a delicious snack in return. The knight was so happy, feelng he had done something important. He thanked the person back and then continued on his quest. + +The knight and his special arrows were never heard from again, but the tasty snacks were enjoyed for years to come! +Tim was playing in the garden. His dad came and said, "Let's go attach a horse to the cart." Tim was excited and said, "Yay!" + +They walked to the farm and saw the long horse. Tim said, "Wow!" His dad said, "We need to attach the horse to the cart. Can you help me?" + +Tim got a rope and gave it to his dad. His dad tied the rope around the horse and said, "Now it's attached!" + +Tim was happy and said, "This horse is so long and strong. I'm so glad we attached it to our cart." + +His dad said, "Me too! Now we can take the cart wherever we want." They smiled and went off with their new horse. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers named Tom and John and they lived in a house by the beach. One day Tom and John decided to play soccer in the sand. John picked up a soccer ball and kicked it towards Tom. +Tom said, "Why did you kick that so hard?" +John replied, "I wanted to see if you could catch it." +Tom said, "That was naughty of you." + +John grabbed a stick and started to pretend that it was a mail truck. He said, "I'm the mailman now, so watch out!" +Tom said, "Hey, you can't just kick mail around like that!" +John said, "But I'm pretending it's a mail truck, so I just have to kick the mail around." +Tom said, "Well, that's still naughty. You shouldn't kick mail like that!" + +John and Tom had so much fun that day - pretending to be mailman and playing soccer. They decided that no matter what, they would always be honest and not be naughty. +"Once upon a time there was a little mouse who lived near a pole. One day, the mouse felt a bit sleepy and started to yawn. As he yawned, he heard a loud noise and got very frightened. He looked up at the pole and saw a big owl sitting there. + +The mouse said, "Oh no, you scared me!" + +The owl replied, "It's just me, don't be frightened. I just wanted to say hello." + +The mouse was relieved and smiled. He said, "It's nice to meet you. Please, let me introduce myself. I'm the little mouse who lives near the pole." + +The owl nodded politely and said, "It's very nice to meet you. My name is Owl and I live in this pole." + +The mouse and the owl became friends. They often visited each other, and the mouse was never again frightened of the owl. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Johnny who liked to ride his motorcycle. He liked to ride it so much, that he would just ride it in circles all day long. + +One day, he got his motorcycle out and he decided to take a very long ride. As he drove, he started to whistle. He whistled so loud and so high that all the birds flew away. Johnny thought it was funny so he started to whistle even more. + +He rode his motorcycle all through the forest and even around the lake. Every time he saw something interesting, he would start to whistle. He was having so much fun! + +When it got dark, Johnny had to go home. But he promised to himself that he would come back the next day and whistle even louder, and ride even faster on his motorcycle. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog called Frank. Frank loved to hop around and explore. + +One day, Frank was hopping around when he noticed a veterinarian. He was very curious and decided to jump inside to explore. + +Once inside, Frank got a little too curious and forgot to find a way out! + +The veterinary saw Frank and spoke to him. "Oh hello frog! How did you get in here?" Frank was speechless and couldn't quite remember. + +The veterinarian saw that Frank was stuck and decided to help him back outside. They both hopped outside and the veterinarian said, "Remember next time not to forget your way out!" + +Frank thanked the veterinarian, said goodbye and hopped away, never to forget the lesson he learned that day. +John and Anne were walking in the park together. John wanted to explore and asked Anne, "Are we allowed to take a step further?" Anne replied, "Yes, of course, it's harmless." + +John and Anne took one step and saw a pink flower. John felt so happy that he exclaimed, "Wow, I have never seen anything so beautiful!" Anne smiled and happily suggested, "Let's have a closer look." + +So, the two of them approached the flower. John reached out and carefully touched the petals. Suddenly, they heard buzzing and a harmless little bee flew away. "He must have been taking a nap," Anne said. + +John was a bit scared, but he saw that the bee had left, so he felt better. Anne held John's hand and said, "Let's have a look around and see what else we can find." + +So, John and Anne happily roamed around. They found lots of bright, colourful flowers and enjoyed their time in the park. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called John and Jane. John went to visit Jane. When he got there, he saw something split in two on the ground. It looked round and disgusting. + +John asked Jane, "What is this?" + +Jane replied, "It's a split banana. I dropped it and it split in two." + +John said, "That is gross! No one should have to eat a split, disgusting banana." + + Jane laughed and said, "It's okay. I will get another one. I can eat it when it's not so disgusting." + +John smiled and said, "That sounds like a plan! Let's explore the garden and find something else to work on." + +So, John and Jane went outside, happy to find something else to do. They played and laughed for hours, forgetting about the split, round, disgusting banana. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She had a nice big bedroom with lots of toys. One day, Lucy wanted to make something special so she went to her mum and asked her for some yarn. Her mum said she had some yarn available in the cupboard so she gave it to Lucy. + +Lucy was very excited to have something to make. She carried the yarn carefully to her bedroom and began to play. She tried to make something with the yarn but it was difficult - she just didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard a voice in the room. It was the voice of Grandma who said: "Why don't you make a scarf? It can serve as a nice present for someone, maybe your favourite toy". Lucy smiled and said "Yes Grandma, I will try!". + +So with Grandmas help, Lucy carefully started to make the scarf. She used the yarn to make a nice and colourful pattern. Lucy felt very proud of her work, it looked just like a scarf that an adult would wear! + +She took it to her mum who said it was beautiful. In fact, Lucy's mum was so proud she said: "This scarf will serve as a special reminder of how clever and creative you are!" Lucy smiled and looked at her special scarf with pride. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Judy. She had brown hair and loved playing outside every day. + +One day, Judy went to the park with her mom. As they were walking, Judy saw something on the ground. She bent down and saw a brown treat. She picked it up and looked at it curiously. + +"Mom, what is it?" Judy asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a treat! Would you like to eat it?" + +Judy nodded eagerly. She put the treat in her hand and rubbed it with her fingers. + +"Ah, it feels so soft!" said Judy. She smiled, then took a bite and ate the treat. + +It was delicious! Judy was so happy, she ran around in circles until her mom said it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there were two furry friends; a bald puppy and a hairy monkey. The puppy liked to eat cherries but the monkey was too hairy to reach the tree. + +One day, the puppy said to the monkey, "We should kiss to get cherries!" + +The monkey shrugged and said, "Okay!" But then he began to giggle. + +The puppy was confused. He asked, "Why are you laughing?" + +"Because," said the monkey, "I can't kiss, I'm too hairy!" + +The puppy thought for a minute and then he had an idea. He said, "We can take turns helping each other. I can help you get cherries and then you can help me get cherries too!" + +The monkey smiled and they both kissed the tree. Together they filled their baskets with plump, juicy cherries. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to help others, no matter how big or small the act of kindness may be. Working together to solve problems is often the best solution. +Tommy was a little boy who loved to paint. One day, his mommy got out the paints and said to him: "Look Tommy! Let's paint the yard today." + +So Tommy and his mommy went out to the yard with their paints. First, Tommy painted a big, red circle. His mommy smiled and said, "That looks wonderful, Tommy!" + +Next, Tommy painted a tight green square in the middle of the red circle. His mommy said, "Ooh! That looks so nice and tight!" + +Finally, Tommy finished painting a bright blue triangle around the edge of the red circle. His mommy said, "Perfect! Now our yard looks so colorful!" + +Tommy smiled and said, "I love to paint!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Abigail. She loved to explore her neighbourhood. Today she was going to try to find the biggest button she could. + +Abigail looked around for a long time, but all the buttons she saw were small. She felt very sad and decided to sit down, but what she found when she did made her jump for joy! There was a really big button which included lots of different colours, just waiting to be found. + +Abigail excitedly picked it up and quickly took it back home, ready to show it to her parents. But when she got home, her parents told her that it would be too difficult to put the button onto a piece of clothing. + +Abigail was disappointed, but then her mum had an idea. She said that if Abigail and her dad worked together, they might be able to solve the problem. + +So they all got to work, but soon Abigail began to feel discouraged. "This is much too difficult," she said. + +Suddenly, her dad had a brilliant idea. He said, "Abigail, why don't you ask your friend Holly to help? I bet she'd be really good at it!" + +Abigail looked around and smiled, knowing that she and Holly could do it together! And that is exactly what they did. In the end, Abigail had her +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to improve her singing so she asked her mom for help. + +Her mom was very polite and said, “not to worry, I will help you.†+ +Lucy was so excited as she followed her mom to a special store. Inside, there were all kinds of wonderful gems. Her mom said, “pick out a gem to help you make your singing better.†+ +Lucy looked around and spotted a gleaming pink jewel. She said, “Mom, this is the one!†+ +Her mom smiled and nodded. She said, “I think this will really help you improve your singing, Lucy. You’re going to be a star!†+ +From that day on, Lucy sang with the gem around her neck. She sang louder and better than ever before! Everyone was so impressed with her voice and everyone was so proud of her. Everyone said, “Lucy is so polite and she sings so beautifully!†+ +And so, Lucy’s singing improved and she was happy ever after. +One day, two friends, Joe and Ben, were playing in the garden. Joe said to Ben, "Let's go on an adventure! Can you grab that stick?" + +Ben grabbed the stick and they started their adventure. They an walked in the forest and saw a giant wave. Joe said, "That wave looks so cool and dangerous. Let's go see it!" + +They ran over to the wave and Joe said, "Let's wave our sticks at the wave together!" So they did. The wave was so big and powerful, it made them both laugh. + +Just then, a big bird flew by and flapped its wings. Joe said, "That looks like a dangerous bird. Let's go home, friend!" + +So they ran all the way home, laughing and waving goodbye to the wave. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sally. Sally wanted to play, so she ran to the park. + +At the park, Sally saw lots of her friends. They all smiled when they saw her arrive. + +But the park was really dirty! The grass was all muddy, and the sand was yucky. Sally was very sad. + +Then Sally saw something shiny. It was a bucket! She picked it up and filled it with water. + +She and her friends started to play in the water and wash the park clean. Soon the park was sparkly and not dirty anymore. + +Sally and her friends had lots of fun. They all went home very happy. +One day, Mom and Dad had a busy day. Dad went to work and Mom went to the store. They left their three year old daughter, Lucy, at home. + +When Lucy was alone, she saw a fireplace. She thought it looked cool so she talked to it. "Hi, fireplace, it's nice to meet you!" + +The fireplace started to crackle. Lucy was so excited! She thought the fireplace was talking back to her. She said, "Let's be friends! What do you like to do?" + +Suddenly, the fireplace started to roar. Lucy began to cry. She was scared but she didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Mom and Dad came back home. They comforted Lucy and told her that the fireplace was just being noisy, not talking back to her. + +Lucy was so relieved. She smiled and said goodbye to the fireplace. "Thank you for being such a good listener!" + +Mom and Dad smiled and hugged Lucy. They were so glad that everything worked out okay. +Once upon a time, there was a small rabbit named Petey. Petey was hopping around his backyard, when suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from the woods. Petey hopped over to investigate and saw a fox running very quickly and making a lot of noise. + +He asked the fox, "What are you doing?" +The fox replied, "I'm running very fast, I'm looking for herbs to eat." + +Petey said, "Oh! Could I come too?" + +The fox got very angry, and shouted, "No! This is my territory, and you're not coming with me." And so, he sped away. + +Petey was very unhappy that the fox had been so angry, so he decided to look for herbs himself. Petey opened his eyes very wide and hopped around, looking for herbs. He eventually found some, and hopped away with a stomach full of herbs. + +The end. +There was a farmer who went outside to measure his field. He carried a long stick to help him with the measuring. He was feeling restless walking around his field all day. + +He saw a beautiful butterfly fly in the sky. He watched the butterfly soar around the field and he felt peaceful. He wanted to join it. + +So he laid down his stick and started to run around the field. He chased the butterfly until he was out of breath and sat down. The butterfly flew off and he felt happy and excited. + +The farmer got back to his measuring and soon finished his job. He was happy that he followed his dream and let himself be a little restless. +Once there was a small animal called David. He lived in a small home at the side of a big hill. Every day he played with the other animals in the meadow. He was always happy. + +One day, David was feeling a bit sad. All his friends had gone to pick some oat, but he had no oat. He asked them to bring some back for him, but they had all gone by then. + +David was so sad that he felt like crying. He was feeling really down and dull. + +Just then a friendly bird flew down to him. The bird said, “I will provide you with some oat. Let's go to the hillâ€. + +So David and the bird flew to the top of the hill. There, the bird picked a big bag of oat for David. David took the oat with joy and thanked the bird. + +The moral of this story is that when you help others, the world is a better place. Good deeds will always be appreciated. +The wealthy family lived in a big house with a garden. The walls of the house were covered with luxury items. One day, they had a fight with the neighbours. + +The mum said, "Why are you fighting?" + +The dad said, "They want our luxury items." + +The mum looked angry. "No one can fight in our garden," she said. + +The dad nodded. "We must be strong and protect our things. We are a wealthy family and no one will take away our luxury items." + +The family worked together to protect their things. They were careful to keep their luxury items safe and their garden peaceful. From that day onwards, there was no more fighting. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who lived in a small village. One day, he was walking around the village when he passed through the forest. While walking, he observed a big fat bird in the sky. He thought that it would be wonderful if it was his pet. So, without thinking, he tried to catch it. He said, "I must catch that bird!" But no matter how hard he tried, the bird flew away. + +The farmer was very stupid. He tried again and again, but the bird kept escaping. Eventually, it was getting dark so the farmer had to give up. He said to himself, "Why am I so stupid?" + +The moral of this story is that you should think twice before taking any action. If you think about the consequences of your actions, you won't regret them later. +Once upon a time there was a naughty little boy, and he liked to keep a comet. He showed it to everyone who visited and was always careful to keep it safe. + +One day, his mother said to him, "You must be very careful with your comet. Things can easily fly away if you are not careful enough!" + +The boy nodded and promised to be careful, but he didn't realize just how naughty he had been. The next day, the comet flew away and all the boy could do was watch it fly away with sad eyes. + +But then, he saw something amazing - it was a shooting star! He realized then that he had kept the comet so well that it had the chance to become a beautiful shooting star. He smiled, knowing that he had kept something so special. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Esmie and Susie. They were best friends and were very loyal to eachother. + +One day, Esmie and Susie were playing with their blocks outside. Esmie had lots of colourful blocks and Susie had just a few. Suddenly, Esmie frowned. + +Susie saw this and asked her, "Esmie, why are you frowning?" Esmie replied, "I want more blocks to play with, but I don't have any." + +Susie smiled and said, "Lets go to my house, I have lots of blocks and I will share them with you!" + +Esmie felt very happy. She smiled and hugged her loyal friend Susie. They went to Susie's house and played with the blocks together all day! +Once upon a time, there was a player. He was a big and strong man who could do lots of things. Every day, he would play in the sun with his friends. One hot day, the player was very sad. He sat in the shade and thought about why he was so unhappy. + +His friend, the bird, saw him. He flapped over and asked, "what's wrong?" The player explained, "I'm sad because I'm afraid everything will melt in the hot sun and I won't have anything to do." + +The bird smiled. He said, "I know a place where everything stays safe, come with me and you'll see." + +The player followed the bird. They flew to a cool lake. When they arrived, the player smiled. He saw that all of his friends' games were still safe. He had worried for nothing, for the lake was deep and the water was cold. Everything was OK. + +The player laughed with joy. He had found the perfect place to keep his games safe. He never felt so happy! The player and his friends would stay safe and have lots of fun. + +The end +Once upon a time there was a rabbit named Flopsy who was always calm and kind. One day Flopsy had a start when he heard a strange noise. He stopped what he was doing and started to listen. + +The noise was coming from a big, yellow duck nearby. The duck was saying "Quack, quack, quack". Flopsy wondered what the duck might want. + +So he slowly hopped over to the duck and said "Hello! What can I do for you?". + +The duck looked up at Flopsy and said "Quack, quack, quack!". Flopsy was confused and he questioned the duck again. + +The duck said "I want to be friends with you!". Flopsy was so happy and he said "Yes! Let's play together!". + +So the two of them hopped off into the meadow, both feeling very calm. They had made a new friend and it was the start of a beautiful friendship. +One day, Mom had made dinner for her family. She called them to the table and said, "It's time for dinner!" But no one moved. + +Dad said, "Let's be honest. We don't want to eat Mom's dinner tonight." + +Mom smiled and said, "Why don't you just try it?" + +Dad reluctantly agreed and they all took a taste. To their surprise, it was delicious! Dad said, "That was really good. We should be honest with each other and not just assume things without trying them first." + +The family enjoyed the rest of their dinner and remembered the moral of the story. They learned that it's always important to be honest and give something a chance before deciding not to like it. +Once there was a little bunny. Every day the bunny would go to the meadow and eat lots of yummy carrots from the soil. He loved eating carrots from the soil. + +One day, the bunny noticed a big carrot in the distance. He hopped over to the carrot and noticed it was very big! He asked the carrot, “What are you doing here?†+ +The carrot said, “I'm waiting for you! I'm here to for you to eat.†+ +The bunny was very excited. He asked the carrot, “Are you free?†+ +The carrot replied, “No, I am not free. I am not cheap.†+ +The bunny was disappointed at first, but then he saw something behind the carrot. It was a giant patch of soil filled with carrots! + +The bunny quickly realized he could eat lots of free carrots from the soil. He thanked the carrot for the foreshadowing, hopped into the soil, and started munching away on the delicious carrots. + +The bunny was happy. No more would he need to buy cheap carrots, he could just eat all the free carrots from the soil! +Once there was a little girl named Lola who loved to explore. One day she went on an adventure into a deep dark forest. As she walked, she noticed a big rock in the middle of the path. She cautiously stepped closer and saw it trembling. It was afraid! + +Lola bent down and said in a gentle voice, “It’s okay, little rock. I’m not going to hurt you.†The rock stopped trembling and looked up at her with two big eyes. + +Lola smiled and made a kind gesture. She touched the rock softly and whispered, “Come with me and I’ll show you something special.†At first the rock was afraid but then it slowly followed her. + +The two of them walked through the forest until they came across a meadow filled with beautiful wildflowers. Lola pointed and said, “Look! Aren’t they wonderful?†The rock stared in wonder and smiled. + +From that day on, Lola and the rock were friends. They explored the forest hand in hand and never forgot how kind someone can be. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy bear. He was always unhappy and never wanted to play. One day, he found himself stuck in the middle of a steamy field. The steam was too hot and he was getting hot and tired. + +"I'm stuck!" he yelled. + +Just then, a magical fairy appeared. She had big, shiny wings. + +"You must surrender to the steam," she said. + +The bear was scared but he knew he had to surrender. He closed his eyes and let the steam take over. When he opened his eyes again, he was surrounded by cool, refreshing mist. He felt better and happier. + +He thanked the fairy and they played together. From then on, the grumpy bear wasn't grumpy anymore! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Tom and Bob. They were both very happy and loved to play together every day. +Tom said, "Let's put a wall around this apple tree. Then we can have our own special place." +So, Bob and Tom put up a wall around the tree. They thought their secret spot would always be safe. + +One day, a mean man came by. He saw the wall and said, "This is my tree now!" +Tom asked, "Why do you need our tree?" +The mean man said, "Because I love apples. I can pick the sweet, juicy ones and eat them!" + +So, Tom and Bob had to take down their wall. The mean man took the sweet apples and left. Tom and Bob were sad. They never got to enjoy their special spot ever again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She liked to write stories and draw pictures. She always had her pencil and paper with her. + +One day, Jane was looking around her house when she saw a big, beautiful vase. She knew she couldn't take it, so she decided to write it a story instead. + +She got her pencil and paper and started writing. She wrote about a dragon that lived inside the vase. Jane noticed her mom watching her and asked what she was doing. + +Her mom said, “I’m glad you’re writing stories, it’s very safe.†Jane continued writing about the dragon, without leaving her cozy spot on the floor. + +When she was finished writing, Jane smiled. She had written her best story yet. +Once upon a time, there lived a princess. She wore a beautiful crown on her head, which sparkled when the sun shone on it. + +One day, as she was walking in the forest, she saw a rabbit. "Hello rabbit," she said. + +The rabbit replied,"Hello princess. Would you like to rub my soft fur so that you feel comfortable?" + +The princess was delighted. She knelt down and rubbed the rabbit's soft fur until she felt comfortable. Then, she put her crown back on her head and continued her journey. + +The princess and the rabbit became friends and they would meet up in the forest from time to time. Each time, the rabbit would let the princess rub its fur to make her feel comfortable, and the princess would thank the rabbit with a smile. + +The princess and the rabbit are still friends even today and, when they meet in the forest, the rabbit stands still and lets the princess rub its fur. They both enjoy their time together. +One day, Ricky was walking by himself. He was feeling lonely and he wanted to do something fun. He was so excited when he saw a white dove flying in the sky. He yelled out with joy, “Look at that dove! It’s so pretty!†+ +He ran towards the bird, wanting to catch it. As he got closer, the dove flew away. Ricky felt so sad and disappointed. He stopped to think and then he had an idea. He picked up a small rock and threw it at the dove. + +Suddenly, the dove started to fall. Ricky felt scared. He saw the dove fall to the ground. He wanted to help the dove, but he was too scared. + +Ricky ran back home. He was so sad. He wished he hadn’t thrown the rock. He was so lonely and he had been so excited about finding something to do. Now he felt like he had done something so wrong. + +The dove never flew again. Ricky was very sad and lonely. He regretted what he had done. +Once there were two best friends, Maria and Mia. Maria always remembered to be clean and tidy. While Mia sometimes liked to forget. + +One day as they were walking around the park they saw a shoe, it was clean and shiny. Mia wanted the shoe very much and said to Maria: "Can I have that clean shoe?" + +Maria said "Yes, you can have it" and looked away for a minute. But when she turned back, Mia was gone! Maria had forgotten about her best friend. + +Maria ran around the park, looking for Mia, but she couldn't find her. Then suddenly, she heard a voice coming from the bushes. It was Mia! + +Mia had not forgotten about Maria. She had just gone back to get the clean shoe. +Once there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy was taking care of the baby in the living room. The living room had lots of furniture like a table and chairs. + +The mommy said it was time to feed the baby. But the baby didn't want the baby food that the mommy had. The mommy said it was time to eat. + +The baby was sad and didn't want to eat. The mommy stayed firm and said the baby had to eat. The baby cried and tried to turn away from the food. The mommy said, "You have to eat it, or else you won't get strong and fast." + +The baby didn't want to, but he knew that he had to eat to get big and fast. So the baby finally ate the food, and afterwards he was happy because he felt strong and fast. +It was a sunny day, and Jack and his mom were taking a walk. Jack was admiring the trees and the birds, when he noticed the cat. The cat was small and weak, and Jack smiled. + +“Mommy, look at the little cat!â€, he said pointing at it. + +“It’s so adorable!â€, she said. + +They were about to go and admire it more closely, when a big dog suddenly ran towards them and growled. Jack was scared and started to cry. + +“Mommy, help me!†he cried, but it was too late. The big dog grabbed the small, weak cat and ran away with it. + +Jack and his mom could only watch in despair as the cat disappeared. Jack started to cry harder and felt frustrated and powerless. They soon walked away, trying to forget what had happened. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was playing in the garden when he felt something warm on his foot. He looked down and saw a heavy thing. He tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy. He shook his foot, but the heavy thing wouldn't move. + +The little boy was very confused. He tried shaking his foot again but the heavy thing was still there. He started to cry. Then he heard a voice. It was his mom saying, "It's okay, I'll help you". + +His mom knelt on the ground and carefully looked at the heavy thing on his foot. It was an old coin. With a bit of effort, she slowly untangled the coin from his foot and handed it to him. + +He looked down at it with wide eyes. He held it in his hand and shook it. He smiled as he felt its heavy weight. Then, happy and content, he ran off to explore the rest of the garden. +One day, a little girl named Amy was in her garage. She saw something powerful and she wanted to go into it. She asked her mom, “Can I go into the powerful thing?†Her mom said, “No, that is too dangerousâ€. But Amy was very curious and she started to walk towards it. + +Suddenly, a big flash of light came out of the powerful thing in the garage. It was so bright that Amy had to cover her eyes. When the light was gone, Amy looked inside the powerful thing and saw it was full of smoke. Her mom quickly said, “Amy, don’t go in! It’s not safe!†But it was too late. + +Amy stepped into the powerful thing, and when she did, the big flash of light happened again. This time it was even brighter than before and Amy couldn’t move or speak. She was so scared. Then, she felt herself falling and she realized she was stuck in the powerful thing forever. + +Amy’s mom was very sad that Amy was gone. She had tried to keep her safe, but it didn’t work. Amy had gone too far and now she was gone forever. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit named Max. He wanted to be the fastest rabbit in the race, but he was very young, so he was not very fast. Max was very sad, but he kept running and hoping. One day, he heard about a delicious carrot that would be at the finish line of the race. + +Max was excited when he heard about the delicious carrot, but he was still sad because he knew he couldn't win the race. He asked his dad for advice. His dad said, “I know it’s hard, Max, but remember to try your best. You might not be the fastest, but with hard work and dedication, you can still do your best.†+ +So Max worked really hard and took his dad’s advice. He practiced every day and finally, he was ready for the race. When the race started, Max ran as fast as he could. He ran and ran, but he was still behind the other rabbits. Max was getting tired, but he was determined to keep going. When he saw the delicious carrot at the finish line, he was so happy he almost wanted to bite it! + +In the end, Max crossed the finish line, but he wasn’t the fastest rabbit. Still, he felt proud of himself for working so hard and not giving up. The moral of the story is that hard work and dedication can help you reach your goals, even when +Molly wanted to go to the party. But her mom said she had to stay at home. Molly was miserable. She was so sad that she pushed her toy car across the floor. Suddenly she heard a knock at the door. It was Molly's friend. She had come to pick Molly up and take her to the party! Molly was so happy. She hugged her friend and ran to the car. + +At the party, Molly forgot how miserable she had been. Everyone was so friendly and she had so much fun! They played games, ate cake and laughed for hours. Before she knew it, the party was over. + +Molly hugged her friend goodbye. She was so thankful for having a friend that would push her out of her misery and take her to the party! +Once there were two sisters who loved being together. They played all day long on the beach, building sandcastles and collecting shells. One day, they saw an amazing yacht sailing on the ocean. It was so big and grand, and they watched it until it disappeared over the horizon. + +The next day, the sisters decided to build their own little yacht. They used a big cardboard box, some pencils and tape. They worked together to make it look like a real yacht, with little windows and a flag at the top. + +When it was finished, the sisters set sail on their little yacht. They sailed around all morning, exploring new lands and singing happy songs. But soon it was time to separate. One sister returned home and the other sailed on until nightfall. + +Though the sisters spent time apart, they never stopped thinking about each other. And each time one of them looked at the horizon, they remembered that special day when they had seen the real yacht sailing in the sea. +Once there was a loyal puppy named Rover. Rover loved to spend his days running and playing in the sunshine. + +One day, Rover found a giant bubble and couldn't believe his eyes. He spent hours chasing the bubble and popping it with his nose. + +When night came, Rover wanted to take the bubble home with him. He asked his mom "Mom, can I keep this bubble to care for?" + +"No way," replied mom, "you need to let it go and let it be free. We must be loyal to the bubble and set it free in the sky." + +So Rover let the bubble go, watching it twinkle and shining in the night sky. Even if he could never play with it again, he felt happy knowing it was free and enjoyed the company of the stars. +Once there was a family of four. They had a dog called Rover. Rover was an obedient animal. The family would always play with Rover and he would always obey them. + +One day, Rover went missing. The family searched everywhere but they couldn't find him. They were very sad. + +The next day, they were surprised to find Rover back at their door. He had a basket of vegetables in his mouth. + +The father said, "Rover, where did you get that from?". + +Rover wagged his tail and said, "I paid for it with a smile." + +The family laughed and hugged Rover. They were amazed at how obedient he was. They gave him a big hug and thanked him for being so obedient. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Jerry. Tom was looking for a new adventure and asked Jerry if he wanted to join him. + +So off they went. Tom was running very fast and Jerry was running behind him. Jerry shouted, "Wait for me, Tom!" + +Tom slowed down and said, "Why should I wait for you? You need to speed up to catch up with me." + +Jerry replied, "It's not good to go so fast all the time. Sometimes it's important to stay and enjoy the moment." + +Tom thought about this for a moment and he understood that Jerry was right. He slowed down and they enjoyed their adventure together. + +At the end of their adventure, Tom said to Jerry, "You were so brilliant giving me that advice! We had so much fun because I slowed down and appreciated everything around us." + +The moral of the story is that it is important to enjoy the moment and appreciate the beauty of the world around you. Don't always speed ahead in life, sometimes it is important to stay and enjoy the journey. +Once upon a time there were two brothers, Jack and Clive. They were very close, and often played together. Whenever they did, they would always scatter their things around the house and make a big mess. + +Their mother was very patient with them and never got mad. She often asked them to tidy up, but Jack and Clive just wouldn't listen. + +One day, their mother told them a story. She said they should stop scattering their things around the house. She said that if they did, something special would be given to them in a big, wooden trunk. + +Jack and Clive were excited and began to tidy up. They put all their toys away in the trunk. One day, when the brothers were playing, Jack bumped into Clive and a toy flew out of the trunk. When Jack bent over to pick it up, he felt a sharp pain in his back. + +Jack had hurt his back when he bent over and he couldn't play with Clive anymore. That was when Jack and Clive realized their mother was right - it was not good to scatter their things around the house. + +So now when Jack and Clive play together, they take care to always tidy up after themselves. And if they ever feel tempted to scatter their things around again, they just remember Jack's painful back and they stop. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who wanted to explore a mysterious cave. She had heard rumours about the cave and she wanted to find out what it was like. The princess entered the cave and she was amazed. + +Suddenly the princess heard a faint noise. It was the sound of gas escaping from a cracked pipe. She knew that the gas was very delicate and that she had to be careful. + +The princess decided to find the source of the gas. She looked around but she couldn't find it. Finally she saw a small, dark room. She took a deep breath and entered it. + +When she stepped inside, she saw an old man. He was fixiing the broken pipe. The princess was shocked. + +"What are you doing here?" she asked. + +The old man smiled. "I am trying to fix this pipe. This gas is very delicate and I want to make sure it is safe," he said. + +The princess thanked the man and the two of them worked together to fix the pipe. When they were finished, the princess thanked the old man and left the cave, happier than ever. +Once there was a boy, who was very different from the others. He loved playing chess, and often stayed up late practicing it. + +One day, he was playing chess in the park with a friend. Suddenly, they both heard a loud scream. Both of them were scared and ran back to their homes. + +The next day, the boy went back to the park with a necklace of courage. He wanted to go find out what was causing the scream. + +When he arrived, he saw it was a scared little animal trying to escape from a cage. The boy quickly undid the cage and freed the animal. + +The boy had learned something important. Courage and kindness can help make the world a better place. He could also help others in different ways. +One day Jimmy was walking down the street. He saw something pink in the middle of the road. He got closer and noticed it was a big, pink ball. He was so excited and jumped up and down. + +“Mummy, can I play with it?†Jimmy asked. + +“Yes, but don't split it,†Mummy said. + +“What does 'split' mean?†Jimmy asked. + +Mummy smiled and said, “It means to break something, like the ball. Be careful and don't break it!†+ +Jimmy nodded and started playing with the ball. He rolled it around and tried to catch it. After a while, he accidentally split the ball in half. + +Mummy said, “It's ok, these things happen. That's why we have to be careful and not do anything dangerous.†+ +Jimmy was sad, but he understood that it was just a normal part of life. He hugged Mummy and said, “Next time, I'll be extra careful!†+Once upon a time, there was an ancient mule. One day, he went for a walk in the woods. He found a secret cave and he decided to open it. When he did, he could not believe what he saw. Inside the cave was a treasure. He did not have time to take anything before he heard a noise. He quickly ran away and hid from the person who made the noise. It turned out to be an old man who was looking for his lost mule. The man was so happy to find his mule that he gave him a big hug. And they both lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a nice lady who moved into a new house. Her name was Mrs. Tucker. On her first day in the house, Mrs. Tucker was unpacking her boxes when she heard a knock at the door. She opened the door and there was a little girl standing outside. + +The little girls name was Lily and Mrs. Tucker was very happy to meet her. Lily asked Mrs. Tucker if she had any books to read and Mrs. Tucker showed her her new novel. + +Lily was very excited because it was her first novel. As Lily read the book, Mrs. Tucker watched with a compassionate face. She wanted Lily to enjoy the story and learn something from it. + +After Lily finished the novel, she thanked Mrs. Tucker. Mrs. Tucker smiled back warmly and said she was happy to show Lily her new book. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was a very patient girl. + +One day, Daisy went on a walk with her Mommy and Daddy. They took her to the park. Daisy was super excited. + +At the park there was a big tree with some apples on it. Daisy asked her Daddy, "Can I try one?" + +Daddty said, "Yes, but we must twist the apples from the tree carefully." + +So Daddy twisted off an apple and gave it to Daisy. + +Daisy took a bite and said "Mmm, it tastes so yummy!" + +Mommy and Daddy laughed and said "See, being patient can pay off!" +Once upon a time, there lived a family on a hot planet. Every day they would go out and explore the planet and have lots of fun. One day, something bad happened. A big storm came and broke the planet apart. Everyone was very scared and started running away. The family tried to find shelter but it was too late. In the end, the hot planet was destroyed and the family never saw each other again. +Mommy took Amy to the toy store. It was her first time, and Amy was so excited. + +Mommy showed Amy all the toys in the store. She saw dolls, cars and even a diary. + +Amy was so intrigued by the diary and asked Mommy if she could buy it. Mommy agreed and Amy was overjoyed. + +When Amy got home, Mommy gave her a special key. “This key unlocks your diary. It’s your special secret, so you must be obedient and keep it safe†Mommy said. Amy was so obedient and promised to keep it safe. + +Mommy and Amy opened the diary. Amy was so excited to write her very first secret inside. She quickly scribbled down her thoughts and hugged her diary tightly. Soon Amy was full of ideas and secrets that she wanted to write down. + +Amy was relieved that Mommy had given her a special key to unlock her own special diary. She was sure her secrets would remain safe and sound. +Once upon a time there was a three year old who was best friends with a stuffed bear. Every day, the boy and his bear would play games all day. One day the boy's older brother came in with a new game. He said that his friend had given it to him and said only he could play it. The little boy felt left out and he begged his brother to let him play, but his brother said no. The little boy was so upset that he started to cry. + +Seeing the little boy's distress, his bear had an idea. He told the little boy to destroy the game. The little boy was shocked and asked why. The bear explained it was because his brother had been selfish, not wanting to share a game that was special to someone else. The little boy agreed that it was selfish and decided to do as his bear had said. + +He took the game and threw it against the wall. The game broke into pieces. The little boy was scared, quickly picking up the pieces he had made and putting them away, hoping his brother wouldn't find out what had happened. Of course when his brother saw the mess, he was wildly angry. + +The little boy explained how he had thought it was selfish not to share the game with him. The brother replied that he had planned to give the game to his little brother soon, so he would have something cool to play on his own. The little boy begged for forgiveness and his brother +Once upon a time, there was a place called the Jungle of Spices. It was a magical place, full of every possible type of spice. In the middle of the Jungle was a mint. It was so beautiful and sparkly, everyone wanted a piece! + +One day, a brave little boy called Joe decided it was time to get some of the mint for himself. He approached the mint and tried to grab it, but the mint quickly zipped away! Joe was disappointed and started to cry. + +Suddenly, a friendly voice said, "Hey, don't worry Joe! I know how to get the mint for you. Just have some spicy food, and the mint will come to you." Joe didn't understand, but he was curious. He ate the spicy food and waited. + +Sure enough, after a few minutes, the mint started to zip towards Joe. He was so excited, and quickly thanked the friendly voice. Joe had his mint, and the Jungle of Spices was happy once more! +Once upon a time there lived a rabbit called Henry. He was a very fast and speedy bunny who loved to run and jump around the garden. One day Henry saw a big circle in the garden. He wondered what it was. He hopped around the circle, intrigued. + +Suddenly, Henry noticed a gloomy atmosphere surrounding the circle. He gasped in surprise and hopped closer to investigate. + +All of a sudden, a magical voice called to Henry from the middle of the circle. Startled, he stopped. + +"What are you doing here? This is my circle," the voice said. + +Henry knew it was very rude to speed around somebody else's circle. "Oh, I'm sorry," he apologized. "I didn't know this was your circle." + +The voice laughed, "It's okay. You can play here if you like, just don't speed around too much!" + +From then on, Henry enjoyed playing in the circle. They became good friends and Henry always remembered to be respectful and not speed around too much. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a nation. In this nation, people were healthy and happy. One day, a boy named Pat was playing in the park. He was having the time of his life, until he started picking flowers from the garden. + +Suddenly, an old man appeared from behind the bushes. "Stop!" he said. "You shouldn't pick the flowers, it hurts the garden." + +Pat felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't know it was bad to pick the flowers." + +The old man smiled and said, "It's ok, but next time you should be more careful. Gently touching and admiring the flowers is a much better way to take care of them." + +Pat understood and thanked the old man. He remembered to be respectful of the garden and enjoy the beauty of nature. Pat left the park in a much healthier and happier state of mind. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be respectful of nature and to consider how our actions can affect it. Taking care of the environment is important for a healthy nation. +Freddy was feeling a bit gloomy. He looked out the window, and everything seemed very quiet. He wondered why the sky was so grey when it was normally a bright blue. His mum was busy making lunch, but he wanted to ask her why it was so still outside. + +“Mummy, why is the sky so grey?†Freddy asked quitely. + +“That is because it is going to rain later today,†Mum replied. “Let's go and find something fun to do indoors!†+ +But Freddy didn't want to stay inside. He wanted to go outside and explore - even if there was going to be a storm. So he asked his mum if he could go outside. + +Mum shook her head. “It's too dangerous, Freddy. You should stay here.†+ +Freddy was disappointed but he didn't argue. He stood at the window, wondering what it would be like to go for a walk in such a gloomy day. He wanted to feel the rain on his face and hear the thunder in the distance. + +But as he continued to gaze out the window, the clouds started to break. Suddenly, the grey sky filled with sparkling sunshine and everything seemed much brighter. It was then that Freddy realised that even the gloomiest day could turn into something special. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy family. The family had a beautiful mill they used to grind flour. One day, the mill started to make a strange noise. + +The family's youngest child, a three year old boy, decided to investigate. He walked to the mill and screamed when he saw a rat. + +The mill keeper came and asked, "What's wrong, little one?" + +The little boy pointed to the rat and screamed. The mill keeper shooed away the rodent. + +"There, all better now. Let's get back to work!" he said. + +The little boy smiled and helped the mill keeper, who was very thankful for the child's help. Together, they kept the mill running for the wealthy family. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy who loved helicopters. Everyday, he would look up into the sky, hoping to see one. Finally, one day, a big silver helicopter flew over him. He ran over to it excitedly, but the helicopter flew away before he could reach it. + +The boy felt sad, so he decided to behave. He reminded himself that if he was a good boy, the helicopter might come back for him. + +Sure enough, the helicopter returned. But this time, instead of flying away, it hovered in the sky above him. The pilot inside waved and shouted down, "Jump on! I'll take you for a ride!" + +The boy was so excited that he leapt onto the helicopter without a second thought. He strapped himself in and they flew away. As the boy looked down below, he felt a little dizzy. But he enjoyed the ride high in the sky until the helicopter finally landed. + +The little boy had a wonderful day. He couldn't wait to tell his friends about his adventure on the amazing helicopter. +One day on holiday, a furry cat visited the backyard. The cat looked very thirsty and its mouth was a bit dry. + +The 3 year old asked: “Would you like some water to drink?â€. The cat meowed in response and the 3 year old quickly fetched some water. + +The cat drank the water quickly and seemed very happy. The 3 year old asked the cat to stay awhile but the cat had other plans. + +Just then, a loud bark echoed from the nearby woods. The cat was scared and ran away quickly. The 3 year old sadly watched it go, wishing the furry cat well. + +The 3 year old vowed to bring some water every day so that the thirsty cat could drink whenever it needed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Zoe. Zoe was three years old and wanted to go for an adventure. She had never been on an adventure before and wasn't sure where to go. + +Zoe decided to look at a map to find a place to explore. The map was big and colorful with all kinds of roads and cities. She decided to explore a purple road on the map. Off she went with her little backpack. + +Zoe went all along the purple road, walking and hopping. Suddenly, she saw a tall mountain in the distance and decided to climb to the top. With lots of energy, she climbed to the top and it was so much fun. + +At the top of the mountain, Zoe discovered a beautiful purple flower. She picked it carefully and put it in her backpack, eager to show her mom. She smiled and was happy about her purple discovery. + +Zoe decided it was time to go back home and she ran all the way. When she arrived home, she showed her mom the purple flower from the top of the mountain. Her mom was so happy and gave Zoe a big hug. That was the end of Zoe's adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a structure so tall it seemed to touch the sky. It was made of wooden boards and nails, and could be snapped together like pieces of a puzzle. All of the animals living in the forest nearby were envious of the structure, because it was so much bigger than any of their homes. + +One day, the animals decided to have a conversation with the structure. +"What do you want?" they asked. + +The structure said, "I would like to build an even bigger structure than this one, and invite all of you animals to live in it too." + +The animals were delighted and started to work right away. They quickly snapped together the pieces of wood and constructed an even taller and grander structure than before. + +Everyone was so happy with the new structure. The animals had made a home that everyone could share. They all lived happily ever after. +One day Joy was walking with her mommy. They came to a very big building and Mommy said, "Let's try the elevator!" Joy was so excited to try the elevator; she had never been in one before. + +As they got closer, Joy saw the attractive elevator with lots of buttons. She asked Mommy, "What do I do?" Mommy replied, "Press the button with the arrow that’s pointing up, that will take us to the top." Joy pressed it and they stepped inside the elevator. + +The elevator doors closed and they began to move up, up, up. Joy was giggling with excitement. She said to Mommy, "I like the elevator." Mommy smiled and said, "Me too." + +Soon the elevator doors opened and they had reached the top. Joy exclaimed, "That was fun, let’s try the elevator again!" So, Joy and Mommy stepped inside the elevator for round 2 of their adventure. +Once upon a time there was a small bird named Flash who liked to soar in the sky and chase lightning. One day he saw a selfish bug eating a tasty flower and he wanted it too! + +Flash asked the bug to share, but the bug said, "No! I'm selfish, it's mine". + +So Flash flew away and thought of a plan. He spotted a big cloud and decided to fly through it, hoping to find some tasty lightning to eat. But, when he flew through the cloud, it rained too hard and he got lost. Finally, Flash flew back to the flower but the selfish bug was gone and he was left all alone, without anything to eat. + +The moral of the story is, it's not nice to be selfish and always remember to share. +Once upon a time, there was a slow rhinoceros. He liked to take his time to move from place to place and graze on the grass. Not far away was a large lake, full of clear blue water. + +One day, the slow rhinoceros decided to travel to the lake. It was a very long journey, but eventually he arrived. As he looked at the lake, he noticed that there were no fish in the water. He was surprised! + +The rhinoceros called out to a nearby bird, "Where have all the fish gone?". + +The bird replied, "The people living nearby decided to give the fish to the people in the town." + +The slow rhinoceros was very sad. He wanted to be able to see the fish in the lake. But he was also happy that the people nearby were helpful and generous. + +So the slow rhinoceros said goodbye to the bird, and made his way back home. As he traveled, he taught everyone he met the lesson of giving. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little bluebird who liked to fly in the sky. One sunny day, the bird was out looking for food when it noticed a tall tree with a wooden branch. The branch looked like a perfect spot to take a rest. + +The bird flew up and perched on the branch. But when it tried to shake the branch to make it more comfortable, the branch shook too much and the bird slipped off, tumbling down to the ground. + +When the bird reached the ground, it noticed a little girl on her knees, with her arm outstretched. Surprised, the bird shook its wings and the little girl smiled. She said, "It's okay! I'm here to help". Gently, the little girl held out her arm and the bird was able to climb back onto the branch. + +The bird was amazed at the kindness of the little girl. From then on, it looked for opportunities to help others and show kindness too. + +The moral of this story is that a little bit of kindness and generosity can go a long way. By helping others, we can make the world a better place. +Once there was a little girl. Her name was Sophie and she was three years old. She had a big dream. She wanted to be a model! Every day she would look at pictures of famous models and wish that she could be like them. + +Sophie decided that she would have to work very hard if she wanted to become a model. She practiced smiling and posing for pictures. But it was a struggle. She found it hard to stand still and smile at the same time. She tried many times but she just couldn't do it. + +One day, while she was practicing, Sophie's mom came in. She saw how miserable Sophie looked and asked her what was wrong. Sophie said to her mom, "I want to be a model, but it's so hard. I just can't do it!". + +Her mom said, "I know it's difficult, but if you keep trying, you can do anything you believe in. Don't give up! Believe in yourself Sophie!". These words of encouragement gave Sophie the strength to keep trying. + +In the end, Sophie kept practicing and finally became the model she had always dreamed of! +Once there was a bird who wanted to build a nest. He looked all around and found some twigs and leaves that were perfect for the nest. He flew around and collected them to build his nest. + +Once he had all of the twigs and leaves, he quickly flew back to where he wanted to build his nest. He put the twigs and leaves together and made an original nest. It was so cozy and comfy. + +The bird was so happy with the nest he had built. He sat in it and sang a song about how happy he was. He looked around and saw more twigs and leaves and decided to make another nest for his friends. + +So he flew around and gathered more twigs and leaves and made another nest. This nest was just as original and cozy as the first one. + +The bird was so proud his all of his hard work and how nice the nests were. He sat in one of the nests and felt the sunny warmth and sang a song of joy. He looked around and saw that he had made two original nests and suddenly felt very happy. +Sophie was walking through the forest one day when she saw a pretty cave. She was very excited and wanted to explore inside. + +Sophie asked her mom, "Can I go in the pretty cave?" + +Her mom smiled and replied, "Sure, but be careful. Make sure to watch your step." + +Sophie was eager to explore and walked into the cave. Once inside, she saw a big rock that was too heavy for her to lift. She was so sad she couldn't go any further. + +Just then, a nice wolf came and offered to help. He smiled at Sophie and said, "Don't worry, I can lift this rock for you." + +Sophie smiled and thanked him. The wolf then lifted the big rock, and Sophie was so excited to see what was hidden behind it. + +The wolf said goodbye and left as Sophie went further into the pretty cave. As she walked, she saw a beautiful secret place. It was wonderful! + +Sophie was so happy she had followed her curiosity and gone into the pretty cave. +Once, there was a cute little rabbit. He liked to hop around in the spring season. He liked to eat carrots, but one day he bit something different. It was an apple! He had never seen one before. He was so excited. The apple tasted so sweet and he liked it very much. He kept eating the apple until it was finished. He was so happy that he wanted to share it with his friends. He asked them if they wanted to try it. All of his friends loved it too. From that day, the little rabbit always looked forward to the spring season. He knew it meant more delicious apples for everyone! +Once upon a time, a large dog lived in a house by the shore. She was a very happy dog. Every day she would get lots of attention from her owners, who loved her very much. + +One day, she was out in the garden exploring. She started to dig in the soil and she soon discovered a large sack. She was very curious and started to pull the sack out of the ground. + +Suddenly, her owners called her name. "Fido, come back inside!" they said. Fido quickly left the large sack in the soil and ran back to the house. + +The next day, Fido was back in the garden. She went to the spot where she had left the large sack and was surprised to find it had gone. Fido was sure her owners had taken it, but why? + +Fido started to bark. "Where is my sack?" she barked. Her owners came out of the house and said, "It is no use barking, Fido. The sack was full of bones for a special surprise for you!" + +Fido was so excited. She jumped up and down, happy to have such a special surprise. From then on, Fido was always on the lookout for large sacks in the garden! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and her name was Sam. + +One day, she was learning how to take care of her things. Her mum said, "Sam, pick up your toys and put them away. We have to keep our house tidy." + +So Sam tried her best to put her things away. She was surprised when she found her wallet! She said, "Mummy, I found my wallet." + +Her mum smiled and said, "That's great, Sam. It's important to keep our things tidy and put them away so we don't lose them." + +Sam agreed, put the wallet away, and continued tidying up. She was proud of herself for remembering to keep her things tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was troubled because she always seemed to lose. She wanted to win something, but had no idea what she wanted to win. + +One day, Daisy and her mom went to the store. Daisy spotted a sparkly cube sitting on one of the shelves. She was so excited! + +“Mommy, can I get that cube?†Daisy asked. + +Mommy said yes, so Daisy ran up and grabbed the cube off the shelf. + +Daisy took the cube home and studied it really well. She learned how to make the cube spin and turn. It was so much fun! + +Finally, one day, Daisy won the cube game. Her eyes sparkled brighter than the cube itself! She was so happy and proud of herself. + +From then on, Daisy was no longer troubled. She knew that when she worked hard and put her mind to it, she could win anything! +Once upon a time there was a bird named Chippy. She was a very kind bird who sang beautiful songs every day. + +One day Chippy saw a bigger bird. He was walking around looking for things to steal. He was sneaky and mean. He suddenly saw Chippy's feathers and came closer. He wanted to steal the soft, shiny feathers. + +Chippy became very scared and started to fly away. But the bigger bird flew faster and tried to steal her feathers. Chippy was shocked and suddenly remembered the song she had heard. It was a song about being kind and not stealing from other. + +So Chippy decided to sing the song loudly to the bigger bird. He was surprised and he heard the kind words of the song. He stopped chasing Chippy and backed away. He was very cold, so Chippy offered to share her comfortable nest. + +The bigger bird was thankful and he realized that it was wrong to steal from others. From that day, he was more kind and never tried to steal anything again. + +From Chippy's story, we can learn a very important lesson. Being kind to others is always better than stealing from them. It's not cold or mean, but warm and friendly. +Once there was a little boy named James who loved fruit. Every day he would go to the supermarket and pick out some of his favorite fruit. + +One day when James was in the supermarket he saw a beautiful bunch of ripe apples. But James only had enough money for oranges, so he had to walk away with them. + +James was very sad and he frowned. He wanted those apples so badly, but he just couldn't get them. + +James had a plan. He decided he would collect apples from the apple tree at the park nearby. So that's what he did. + +James picked lots of apples and his basket was full. But then he noticed that the apples were all dry and not juicy like the apples at the supermarket. + +James was so disappointed. He wanted juicy apples and he had to settle for dry ones. He frowned and decided he would have to go back to the supermarket if he wanted the best fruit. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Laura. She was very friendly and always had a big smile on her face. + +One day, Laura was playing with her friends at the park. Suddenly, a deaf boy walked over to them. He was quite young, but Laura could see he was smiling too! + +Laura asked her friends, "Can we all play together?" Her friends agreed, so they all began to play. + +The deaf boy was having a lot of fun, but he didn't know how to play some of the games. Laura saw this and said to him, "Do you want me to show you how to play?" + +The boy smiled and nodded. From then on, Laura showed him how to play all the games. Every time he mastered a new game, he would give Laura a huge hug! + +It was a wonderful day at the park, and all the young children enjoyed playing together. +Molly and her mother were in the park. Molly spotted something bright and colorful near a big tree - it was a skirt! + +Molly ran over to the skirt and hugged it tight. She was so happy and called out for her mother. + +“Mummy, look at my skirt!†+ +Molly's mother smiled and called out, “That's nice, Molly. You look beautiful!†+ +But then, a funny thing happened. As Molly and her mother watched, the skirt suddenly moved! + +“It's alive!†Molly squealed, getting excited. + +Suddenly, a loud caw rang out! A big black bird had been hiding in the skirt - it was dead! Molly and her mother were scared and quickly ran away. + +Molly ran back to the park every day after that, but the skirt was gone. Molly knew that the dead bird had scared it away. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Annie. She was three years old and very curious. One day, she was exploring her neighborhood when she noticed something strange. She found that one of the windows in her neighbor's house was broken. Little Annie felt very sorry for her neighbor and wanted to help. + +She went to her dad and asked, “Dad, can I repair the window?â€. Her dad thought it was a very kind gesture and wanted to help too. + +That night, Annie and her dad took some tools and went to their neighbor's house. After some hard work, they managed to repair the window. + +Annie was very proud of her accomplishment. She put a beautiful mark on the window with a heart shape and put her name on it. + +The neighbor was very happy when he saw the window was repaired. However, he was very angry when he saw the insensitive mark. + +The neighbor said to Annie, “This is not a good way to be. You have to be more sensitive and not be selfish.†Annie was very sad when she heard this and she said sorry to her neighbor. + +From that day on, Annie was more careful and sensitive to other people's feelings. +Pete and Sam were playing in the park. Pete had a penny and Sam wanted it. "Give me the penny!" shouted Sam. But Pete wasn't giving it up that easily. + +Pete was smart and quick. He stepped back and whistled. Then he ran away with the penny. Sam was frustrated and ran after him. + +An old man sitting in the park watched them. He shouted, "Stop, boys! This is no way to behave!" + +Pete stopped and looked at the old man. He knew the old man was right. He handed the penny back to Sam and said, "You can have it. It's not worth fighting over." + +Sam nodded and smiled. Even though Pete was intelligent, he had learned his lesson. He knew it was wrong to fight over things. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely, shiny automobile. It was Jack's favorite car. Everywhere Jack went, the car followed, making Jack very happy. + +One day, the car stopped moving. Jack was very sad. He didn't know what to do. + +He asked his mom, "What's wrong with the car? Why won't it go?" + +His mom smiled and said, "It looks like it needs to reverse. I think you can do it." + +Jack tried. He pushed the pedal, and the car started to move backwards. Jack was so excited. He cheered and said, "Yay! I did it! I reversed the car!" + +Jack and his mom drove off in the lovely automobile, feeling happy and proud. +Once there was a mommy and her little girl, Abby. Abby was only three, so mommy tried to teach her lots of things. One day, mommy decided to teach Abby about money. The first thing mommy bought was a cheap plastic piggy bank. + +“Can I have it, mommy?†Abby asked. + +“Yes, but you need to understand what it’s for,†mommy said. “You see, when you get money you can put it in here and save it for later.†+ +Abby was very excited and kept asking mommy to buy things. But mommy always said no. + +One day they saw a toy Abby really wanted. But it was too expensive. Mommy smiled and said, “If you save your money, next time maybe we can buy it.†+ +Abby was unhappy, but she started to save her money. Little by little, she filled up her plastic piggy bank and soon had enough money to buy the toy. + +When they went back to the store, Abby was so happy. She finally got the toy she wanted and had learned an important lesson about saving her money. +Once there was a purple arm. It belonged to a little three-year-old girl. Every morning, the girl would hug her arm and tell it she loved it very much. + +One day, the girl decided to give her purple arm away. She thought of a friend who she knew was unhappy and was sure her arm would make her smile. + +The girl found her friend and thought she looked sad. She bent down and said, 'I'm giving this to you – it's my purple arm.' + +Her friend smiled and said, 'But I need both my arms.' + +The girl thought for a moment and then said, 'No, this arm is for you to give away to someone else when you see someone who needs it. It's like a hug from me to you.' + +The girl smiled, feeling happy that she had done something nice for her friend. + +Her friend hugged her and said, 'That's a very kind thing to do. I'll make sure to give it away when I can.' + +And with that little girl learned an important lesson – by giving away something special we can show someone that we care. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Mary and Jimmy. Mary and Jimmy wanted to go to the harbor. So, they put on their shoes and ran off to the harbor. + +When they arrived, they saw many boats and fish. Mary was so excited and thanked Jimmy for taking her to the harbor. + +Jimmy smiled and said, "It's okay, I'm glad you like it." The two of them played and had a lot of fun. However, when they were done, the harbor was very messy! + +Mary said, "What a mess! We have to clean it up!" Jimmy agreed and they set to work. After a lot of work and some time, the harbor was clean again. + +Mary and Jimmy smiled. "Thank you for helping me clean up, Jimmy," said Mary. + +Jimmy smiled and said, "You're welcome. Let's come back soon!" +Ricky's mom was making dinner, but Ricky was hungry. He asked his mom if he could have something to eat. + +"Oh no, Ricky, dinner is almost ready. Wait awhile and you can have dinner," said his mom. + +Ricky looked around the kitchen and saw a white napkin on the table. He said to his mom, "Can I pick the napkin?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can pick the napkin," + +Ricky carefully picked up the napkin and it felt so soft in his hands. He held it close to his nose and smelled it. Then he put the napkin in his pocket and waited for dinner to be ready. +Once there was a mom and dad. They believed that if they worked hard, they would have a better life. They went to the factory every day and worked very hard. One day, the mom and dad looked around and saw that the factory was clean and in good condition. + +Mom looked at Dad and said, "We truly believed that working at the factory would make life better, and now it's true. We can see the benefits of our hard work." + +Dad smiled and said, "Yes, our efforts have paid off. We now have a clean and safe environment to work in. We can be proud of what we have achieved." + +Mom and Dad hugged each other tightly and knew that they had achieved success. They believed in themselves and their hard work was finally paying dividends. They had achieved the life of their dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal truck. He was very happy and loved adventure. One day, he received a special gift. It was a new shiny paint job! He was so excited and thanked his friends for understanding how much he liked adventures. + +The truck was so happy with his new paint job. He drove along and when it got dark, he found a nice spot to sleep. That night, he dreamt of all the wonderful places he would go. + +The next day, the loyal truck kept driving. As he drove, he got to know all the people he met on the road. He waved hello and they waved back. He went on many adventures and made lots of friends. + +Finally, after many trips, the loyal truck came to a stop. He looked back on all the wonderful places he had seen and realized how lucky he was to have such good friends. He was grateful to have received such a special gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jimmy who lived in a small town. Jimmy wanted to go and visit his friend's house very badly, but his mom said no. + +“You must stay at home and rest, Jimmy,†his mom said. “It’s too noisy outside.†+ +But Jimmy didn’t want to listen. He wanted to go out and play! So, when his mom wasn’t looking, he snuck out of their house. + +When he got to his friend's house, it was very noisy. There were kids outside playing, and music coming from inside. Jimmy thought it was so much fun! He bowed to his friend in greeting, and they played together for hours and hours. + +When Jimmy got home, his mom was waiting for him. She was very angry. + +“Jimmy, you shouldn’t disobey me like that,†she scolded. “You should always listen to your parents. You need to think about your safety and respect our instructions.†+ +Jimmy nodded, understanding the lesson his mom was teaching him. He promised himself he would never disobey his parents again. +John set out to the beach to have some fun. He got his bucket and shovel and ran for the waves. He could see a large fish swimming in the ocean. He quickly grabbed his bucket and he jumped in! He dived deep in the ocean looking for the fish. + +John swam and swam until he could barely keep his eyes open. Suddenly, the fish came up from the depths and swam away. John smiled as he watched the fish escape. He had almost caught it! + +When John got to the shore, he saw a rude boy. The boy was slapping the waves and throwing sand at people. John was very annoyed. He wanted to make the boy stop. + +John gathered his courage and walked up to the boy. He said in a firm voice: "Stop! Do not be so rude. It is not nice to splash people and throw sand." The boy looked a bit shocked. He quickly ran away, never to be seen again! John smiled. He was proud of himself for stopping the rude boy. +Once upon a time there was a big squash. It was soft and squishy and round. One day, a little girl named Lisa touched it. But it did not like being touched. It said, "Stop! That is so rude." + +Lisa was surprised and jumped back. She looked at the squash and said "Why are you so mad?" The squash said "I am mad because you touched me without asking. That was not nice!" + +Lisa thought about this for a moment, and then said, "I'm sorry I was rude. I should have asked before I touched you. That was not very nice of me." + +The squash smiled and said, "It's okay. Friends can forgive each other. But it's important to remember to ask before you touch something." Lisa smiled and nodded. She said, "Thank you for reminding me. I will be more careful next time." +And they both lived happily ever after. +Jim and his mom went to the lab. Jim was very excited. He asked his mom, "What do they serve here?" + +Mom smiled and said, "They serve yummy food." Jim's face lit up. + +When they arrived at the lab, Jim saw lots of delicious food. He pointed at a bowl of pudding and said, "I want that!" + +The chef came out and said, "We are lucky to have you here. Please come and choose your food." + +Jim and mom chose the yummy pudding and some other food. They sat down to eat. It was so delicious! + +Jim was so happy that he went back to the lab to get more food. He wanted to make sure he could get some of the yummy food again. + +After that, Jim and mom went back to the lab very often. Every time they went, the food was always yummy. +Once upon a time there were two best friends; Sally and Jimmy. They were always together, but today they were trying something new - loading their towels into Jimmy's wagon! + +Sally said to Jimmy, "This is amazing! I can't believe how much fun we can have with our towels!" + +Jimmy smiled and replied, "Yes, loading our towels is a lot of fun. It's like a race to see who can fill up the wagon faster!" + +But suddenly, it started to rain. The rain made the wagon slippery and the towels started to slide out! Sally and Jimmy tried their best to quickly load the towels, but it was like the faster they went the slipperier it got! + +Sally frowned and said, "Oh no! Our towels are slippery!" + +Jimmy thought for a moment and then said, "I have an idea! Let's grab some rocks from the ground and put them in the wagon. That way the towels won't slide out!" + +Sally smiled and said, "That's a great idea! Let's try it!" + +They both quickly grabbed some rocks and loaded them into the wagon. The rocks held the towels in place, and soon the wagon was full without any towels sliding out! Sally and Jimmy were so excited - they had solved the problem together! + +At the end of the day they had a very amazing wagon full of towels. Sally and +Once upon a time, there was a shy boy named Toby. One day, he wanted to fly like a bird, but he knew he couldn't. Toby sighed sadly, wishing he could fly away. + +Just then, two birds flew over him. They saw Toby and spoke to him. “Hey Toby,†they said. “We know you want to fly. We have a reward for you if you try.†+ +Toby looked up. He was so shy, but he was curious too. “What is it?†he asked. + +“The reward is for you to come with us,†the birds said. “We’ll show you something special.†+ +Toby felt scared but excited. He took a deep breath and followed the birds. After what felt like a long time, they arrived at a magical place. Toby was amazed. He could fly here! + +The birds flew away, leaving Toby alone. But after a few minutes, Toby was flying around the sky, feeling free and happy. He thanked the birds for their reward, and never forgot the magical day. +Emily was walking home from school when she suddenly heard an angry yell from her neighbor, Mrs. Smith. Emily was really scared. She had never heard Mrs. Smith yell before, so she slowly peeked through the window. Mrs. Smith was yelling at her son for not doing his homework. Emily felt terrible. She knew she should help her neighbor so she quietly knocked on the door. + +When Mrs. Smith opened the door, she looked surprised to see Emily. Once she knew Emily was there, Mrs. Smith's face softened. She invited Emily inside and took a deep breath. She told Emily that her son had forgotten to do his math homework and was getting upset because he had promised mom he’d do it. + +Emily had an idea. She grabbed the calendar from the wall and showed Mrs. Smith how she could mark each day her son did his homework. She promised it could help make sure her son wouldn’t forget. + +Mrs. Smith smiled with relief and thanked Emily for her help. She hugged Emily and told her she was very grateful for her help. Then, Mrs Smith gave her son a gentle reminder and a hug, and the house was calm and quiet once again. + +The moral of the story is that when someone is in trouble, it’s a good idea to offer help. It can make a big difference. +One day, a young girl and her elderly Mama were walking down a dark alley. The girl had a flashlight in her hand. Suddenly, the flashlight broke and they were standing in the darkness. + +Mama: "It's okay, sweetheart." +Girl: "But now we can't see!" +Mama: "We'll find another way. There's always a way, even in the dark." + +The girl and the elderly Mama kept walking. Soon, they saw a light in a nearby window. + +Mama: "Look, there's a light up ahead, almost like a flashlight is shining. Let's go see it." + +The girl and the elderly Mama walked towards the window, and when they got closer, they saw that it was a lamp. The elderly Mama was so proud of her young daughter for finding a new way to get light. + +Mama: "You figured it out! You found light in the dark. We will find lots of possibilities, like this one, if we keep trying." + +The girl smiled and nodded her head. Together the young girl and her elderly Mama continued their adventure in the dark alley. +Once upon a time, there lived a raven by the seashore. Her name was Lily and she was troubled. She had lost her best friend and wasn't sure what to do or where to go. + +One day, a sailor came to the beach. He saw the distressed raven and decided to help her. + +The sailor kneeled down and said, "What's wrong, little one?" + +Lily explained that she had lost her best friend and was very sad. + +The sailor felt compassion for Lily and said, "I know of a place where you can find your friend. Follow me and I'll explain the way." + +Lily followed the sailor and listened intently as he explained how to get to the place where she could find her friend. Sure enough, when she arrived there, her best friend was waiting for her. + +The two best friends were very happy to be reunited. Thankful for the sailor's help, they flew away, never to be bothered by troubles again. +The sun was shining, so Mom took her daughter to the park. It was fun, but the playground equipment was a bit too tough for the 3 year old. + +"Can I come to the subway today?" the daughter asked her Mom. "No," said Mom, "the subway is too big and busy for you. It's not safe there." + +The daughter was disappointed, but understood why. Mom thought for a while and then smiled at her daughter. "I know! We can go to the Subway restaurant, if you want to. + +The daughter was very excited and ran to the car. At the restaurant, they had a great time and ate delicious food. When they were ready to leave, they stopped by the counter. + +"May I have a balloon?" the daughter asked. Mom said yes, but added "As long as you promise to hold it and not let it go". The daughter agreed and took the balloon, smiling with delight. + +This time, Mom allowed it and the two of them left together, the happy sound of laughter behind them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to speak. She would talk for hours about many different topics, but her favorite was animals. + +One day, she was walking in the forest with her stick when she saw something that made her stop. It was a foolish fox! She couldn't believe her eyes as she had never seen a fox before. + +The fox began to speak. "Hello", it said. "What's your name?" + +The little girl smiled. She was so excited that she was talking to a fox. "My name is Jane", she answered. + +The fox nodded. "That's a nice name," it said. "Would you like to play with me?" + +Jane was so happy that she jumped up and down. She grabbed her stick and the two of them played tag in the forest. When they were done, the fox said goodbye and ran away. + +Jane was so happy with her new friend, the foolish fox! She couldn't wait to tell her parents about it when she came home. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Ben. He was only 3 years old. One day, he went outside and saw a big chamber. It looked so smooth and inviting. He wanted to explore it, so he walked up the stairs that led inside the chamber. + +Once he got to the top, Ben was so amazed. The walls were so smooth and shiny that he couldn't help but reach out and touch them. He kicked the walls with curiosity, and he heard a strange echoing sound inside. He nudged his mother, "Mom, what is this? What does this chamber do?" + +His mother smiled and replied, "This is an echo chamber! It echoes every sound you make. Try saying something, and you'll hear it come back to you!" + +Ben was so excited. He shouted, "Hi!" and heard his voice come back. Delighted, he kept shouting and kicking the walls. Every time he did, the walls seemed to respond with a smooth and pleasing echo. + +Ben was having so much fun that he spent the entire afternoon in the echo chamber. He loved the way his voice bounced off the walls and created a fun and playful noise. All too soon, it was time to leave. But, Ben could not forget the wonderful time he spent in the chamber, learning how to make his voice echo. +Once upon a time, there was a happy penguin who liked to eat all day. Every day the penguin was trying new foods, which made him very happy. But one day he decided to try something different. + +He asked a friendly fish, “Do you have something I can eatâ€? The fish said, “I have one thing that would make you extra happy.†+ +The penguin was curious. “What is that?†asked the penguin. + +The fish replied, “An ice-cream cone. It's very yummy and sweet.†+ +The penguin was so excited and could not wait to try it. He took a big bite and felt so happy. + +Moral of the story: Trying new things can lead to a great experience and adventure. Be brave and explore! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She was only three and had big, blue eyes. She lived in a quiet, snowy village with her parents. + +One day, Jane's mummy said it was time for an adventure. She brought Jane outside into the cold and snowy day. Jane felt very excited, with her little hat on and her big, woolly coat. + +Suddenly, Jane saw something that made her smile. It was an icy pond! All around the pond were snowdrifts, glimmering in the sun. Jane ran to the water's edge. + +Mummy told her to be careful of the ice. But Jane could not help it; she wanted to see if it would melt. So, she winked and wiggled her fingers. Suddenly, as if by magic, the ice began to melt. It was so amazing! + +Mummy saw what happened and laughed. She said, "That's why I brought you here. I knew you would find a way to make the ice melt". + +Jane smiled and nodded. She had a special power that made magic happen. The ice melted and Jane giggled with joy. + +They continued to explore the snowy village, and Jane knew she would never forget her special day. +Once upon a time there was a kind and playful dog named Spot. Spot loved to run, play and explore. One day, Spot wanted to explore far away land, so he ran and ran until he could not see his house anymore. + +Spot suddenly stopped. He had reached a new land! He sniffed around and noticed a big pond. Spot decided to play in the water and have fun. + +Suddenly, Spot heard someone shouting. He turned around and saw an old man walking towards him. "Stop!" the old man shouted. "This is a dangerous land! If you stay here, you may get hurt!" + +Spot thought about the old man's words. He realised that the old man was right and decided to run back home. Spot stayed away from the dangerous land and stayed safe. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to be careful and listen to wise advice. Sometimes fun things can be dangerous, and it is important to stay safe and stay away from danger. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Jane. Jane was very impatient and she wanted everything done right away. + +One day Jane stood in front of her kitchen door. She wanted to go outside and play, but the door was closed. She was so impatient she started to bang on the door. + +Suddenly, a voice came from the other side of the door. It was Jane's mom. She asked her daughter, "Why are you so sharp on the door?" + +Jane answered, "I just want to go outside and play. Please open the door for me!" + +Her mom replied, "Just wait for one more minute and I'll open the door. Be patient." + +Soon, her mom opened the door and Jane smiled with happiness. She ran outside quickly and started to play in the garden. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was an enormous mountain. At the very top of the mountain there was an even bigger mountain. A brave little girl wanted to climb to the top of the biggest mountain. + +So the little girl set off on her path. She had to cross a big valley, climb over some rocks and cross a deep river. On the way she faced some scary monsters but she was brave and did not give up. + +Finally, she reached the top of the biggest mountain. She was so proud and said to herself, "I did it! I won the race to the top of the mountain!" + +But when she looked around, she noticed that she was not alone. There was another brave climber there too. + +The two climbers shared their stories and the little girl said to the other climber, "I thought I would win". + +The other climber smiled and said, "We both won! We both climbed up the same enormous mountain". + +The little girl smiled too. She was so happy that she had a new friend to share her victory with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She was three years old and wore a pretty pink blouse. + +One day, Amy's mummy put her in the rocking chair and she rocked and rocked until she was very sleepy. She curled up and snuggled in the chair and dozed off. + +Whilst she was sleeping, Amy had a sweet dream. In her dream, she was running in a meadow with a flock of beautiful birds twirling about her. As she ran, the birds were chirping and singing loudly, and Amy couldn't help but smile. + +Suddenly, a sweet voice called out from behind her. Amy stopped and turned around, and there, in the meadow, was the Fairy Godmother wearing a magical dress and a gorgeous, glittery blouse. + +Amy asked the Fairy Godmother, "What does it mean to rock?" + +The Fairy Godmother smiled kindly and said, "To rock is to move back and forth gently and enjoy the feeling of freedom and comfort. Just like when you're in the rocking chair and you feel so relaxed!" + +Amy understood and thanked the Fairy Godmother, who waved goodbye and flew away. Amy woke up feeling very happy and content. + +The next day, she went back to her rocking chair and she rocked and rocked until she fell fast asleep. +Bubba was standing at the door looking out the window. He pressed his nose against the pale glass and saw a flock of birds flying overhead. He wanted to join them in their journey, but he was locked inside. + +Suddenly, he heard a knock on the door. When he opened it, he found Mama with a big basket of rice. + +"Mama! Can I go outside?" Bubba asked eagerly. + +Mama shook her head. "No, Bubba. You must stay inside. The door is locked so you can't go out." + +Bubba frowned. Then he got an idea. "What if I make a hot air balloon out of the rice and fly out the window?" + +Mama laughed. "That's a funny idea, but we don't have enough rice to make a hot air balloon. We should use it to make yummy recipes instead!" + +Bubba sighed and agreed. He knew that he wouldn't be able to join the birds on their journey, but at least he'd be able to eat his favorite food. With that, he followed Mama into the kitchen to make something delicious! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very happy and she liked to dance. Every day she would dance in the park, in the morning and in the afternoon. + +One day she was in the park and she saw something strange. It was a shiny round thing, like a magnet. It was very sparkly. + +The little girl picked up the magnet. She wanted to keep it and have it as a toy. But as soon as she touched it, the magnet made her start to dance! It was almost like magic. + +The little girl twirled and spun around in the dry grass. She laughed and laughed, and the magnet made a sparkly light around her. She danced and danced until she was too tired to dance anymore. + +But the little girl still had her magnet. She would take it to the park with her every day and use it to make her happy and dance. +Once there was an ugly dragon called George. He wanted to make his life more interesting, so he decided to design a dance. He asked all his friends to come along and they happily agreed. + +On the day of the dance, George showed off his design. Everyone was so impressed with the beautiful moves he had created. Every single person joined in the dance and danced with George. + +The music was slow and gentle and everyone twirled around the room, looking like they were floating. Everyone was so happy, even George. + +At the end of the night, everyone stood up and clapped for George's design. They thanked him for the wonderful dance. George was very proud and was so happy to see all his friends having fun. +One day, a little bird was feeling very unhappy in his birdcage. He sighed, looking out of the bars. "I wish I could escape," he said sadly. + +Suddenly, a voice answered him. "You can escape, little one. I can help you!" + +The bird was surprised to see a magical fairy standing next to him. She had a charming smile and was wearing beautiful wings. + +The fairy opened the birdcage and placed her finger on the bird's head. "You are free," she said softly. + +The bird flew away and was never seen again. He was so happy to be free and singing in the sky. He never forgot the fairy and her magical spell. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Lucy. They were playing outside and decided to go for a walk. + +They walked along the sidewalk and observed the traffic going by. Cars, trucks, buses and motorbikes all whizzed past them. + +Jack noticed a sweet shop near the traffic signals and yelled out to Lucy: “Hey, let’s go there!†+ +They crossed the street carefully and entered the shop. Lucy saw jars of jam, honey and maple syrup. There was a large glass jar of candy and even ice cream! "This is so sweet!", she exclaimed. + +Jack asked the shopkeeper what her favourite sweet was. She replied, "I like the nutty flavoured cookies the best. They are so yummy!" + +Jack and Lucy decided to buy a box of the cookies, thanked the shopkeeper and headed back home. + +It was the most fun walk they had ever been on. They made a promise to each other to go more often. +Once, there was a little girl who was only 3 years old. She had brown hair and liked to colour. Her favourite colour was brown and she always chose to colour her pictures with brown crayon. + +One day, her parents gave her a red crayon and told her to make something special with it. She was very worried, because she didn't know how to use the new colour. To make it easier, her parents showed her how to mix it with the brown crayon. + +The little girl was so excited to see what colours she could make with the two crayons. She banged the colours together to see what happened. To her delight, the crayons made a colour she hadn't seen before. She recorded this new colour in her mind so she would never forget it. + +The little girl was so happy with her discovery that she decided to show it to her parents. She ran to them, crayon in hand, only to find that they were both very angry at her for making a mess. They shouted at her for mixing the crayons, even though it wasn't her fault. The little girl was so scared that she ran away and never mixed the crayons again. + +The story has a bad ending but it also teaches an important moral lesson. We should always explore and try new things, but we must also be careful and not make a mess in the process. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved going outside to play in the park. Every day, she would get a cart and fill it with her favourite things - a bright yellow teddy bear, a shiny blue ball and a smooth white stone. + +One day, she arrived at the park, but noticed that it was very quiet. All around, there were pale bushes and tall, leafy trees. She was about to explore the area, when a tall man wearing a long coat approached her. + +The little girl was very scared, but she soon realised that the tall man was there to protect her. He smiled at her and said, "I'm here to keep you safe. You can trust me." + +The little girl smiled in relief, grabbed her cart and ran off to explore the park. As she ran, the tall man watched over her, protecting her from any harm. + +The little girl never forgot the tall man and his kind words. From then on, she always felt safe and protected, whenever she visited the park. +One day, a little boy and his mom were walking through the park. The little boy heard a loud sound. + +“Mom, what is that sound?†the little boy asked. + +“Oh, it is the sound of the rainbow!†his mom replied. + +The little boy was so excited! He loved rainbows! His mom then pointed to the sky and he saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. + +The little boy was so happy. He wanted to go and get a closer look at the rainbow. His mom said they could go, but they had to wait until the rain stopped. + +A few minutes later, the rain stopped and the little boy started to get jealous. He wanted to get to the rainbow before anyone else. He began to walk quickly and soon he was standing right in front of the rainbow. + +He looked at the rainbow for a few minutes and then continued walking with his mom. He was so happy that he had seen a rainbow and he would never forget it! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Liz and Sam. They decided to go on an adventure and walked through the forest. Liz was excited, but Sam was nervous. + +"Where are we going?" asked Sam. + +"It's a surprise!" replied Liz. + +Soon enough, they saw a pot. Liz said to Sam, "We should part this pot!" and started to push it. Sam said, "Why? What could be inside?" + +"You'll have to wait and see," Liz smiled. + +Eventually, the two friends parted the pot, and pieces of fruit fell out. Liz said, "Here's your surprise!" + +Sam saw the fruit and said, "They look yummy!" + +"Not all of them," Liz warned. "Some of the fruit is sour." + +Sam took a bite of the sour fruit to find out that Liz was right, and they laughed. Liz was right once again! +Cate and her dog were out playing in the park. Cate held a big kite in her hands. The wind began to pick up and the kite started to soar. Cate shouted, "Yay!" as she watched her kite fly in the sky. + +Suddenly, the wind became very strong and the kite dropped down to the ground. Cate said, "Oh no! The wind is too hard!" + +She looked around and spotted a butterfly. She ran over to it and gently scooped it up in her hands. "Look at this beautiful butterfly," she said. + +The butterfly fluttered away and Cate smiled. She knew the wind was hard, but she still had fun playing with her kite. +Mama and Lili were on a mountain road. Mama needed to stop for gas. "We need some gas for our car," Mama said. + +Mama stopped the car at a gas station. She said to Lili, "Let's go in." Lili and Mama went inside. + +The gas station had a dirty floor. Lili said, "Yuck, it's so dirty!" + +The man at the counter said, "What can I give you?" + +Mama said, "We need some gas." + +The man said, "Yes, we have some gas. I'll fill it up for you." + +The man gave the car the gas it needed. Mama smiled and said, "Thanks for the gas." + +Lili said, "Yay, now we can drive home!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was a very special boy because he was only three years old. He had big dreams and he loved to make people smile. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his Mommy. It was a sunny day, perfect for playing. As they walked, Timmy saw a big, zero sign! He was so excited to see it, because it made him feel like he was counting! + +“Mommy, what does this sign mean?†Timmy asked. + +“Well,†Mommy said slowly, “Zero means nothing. It means that you start with nothing and you have to work hard to get something. It means that if you want something, you have to be patient.†+ +Then, Mommy gave Timmy a big hug and a big kiss. + +“Timmy, don’t forget,†she said, “You can be whatever you want to be. But you must work hard and be slow.†+ +Timmy smiled, and the two went home with a positive lesson in their hearts. + +The moral of the story is that patience and hard work are important for achieving our goals. No matter what it is, it won’t happen overnight. We must be slow and determined, and never give up! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and loved to explore the world around him. + +One day, Jack was walking around his house when he noticed a switch by the wall. He had seen switches before, but this switch was different. It seemed to be more serious than the others. + +Jack got closer and closer to the switch and gently laid his hand on it. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from the other side of the wall. + +He stepped back, surprised and a bit scared, so he decided to go look for his mom. + +"Mom?" he called as he entered the living room. + +"Yes, sweetheart, what is it?" she replied. + +Jack told her about the switch and she smiled. "Oh, that's the switch to turn on the washing machine. You have to be careful around that switch, okay?" + +Jack nodded with a serious look on his face. From then on, he always laid his hand on the switch carefully. +Once there was a chubby rabbit that lived in the woods. One day, he felt very tired so he decided to rest near a tree. As he closed his eyes, something tickled his feet and he opened his eyes to see what it was. It was an ink bottle! + +The rabbit jumped back in surprise and shouted, "What are you doing here?" +The ink bottle responded, "I'm just trying to take a nap too!" + +The rabbit was surprised to hear the ink bottle talking. He asked the ink bottle what it wanted and the ink bottle said it wanted to share the spot where the rabbit was resting. The rabbit wasn't too sure about this and said no. + +The ink bottle said, "Please! I'm so tired and the only place I can rest is here!" The rabbit thought hard, but he still didn't want to share his spot. He said, "No, I want to rest here by myself!" + +The ink bottle was sad, but it respected the rabbit's decision and looked for another spot to rest in the woods. The rabbit felt relieved and fell asleep peacefully. +Once upon a time, there were two little girls: Jane and Ruth. Jane was cooking in her kitchen, using all sorts of pots and pans. She was looking for something special to make for dinner. + +Suddenly, Ruth came racing in. She was holding something strange in her hands. It was a skeleton! + +"What is that?!" Jane asked, feeling very uncomfortable. + +Ruth smiled. "It's a special ingredient for dinner," she said. "I found it in the garden. Let's cook it together!" + +Jane was feeling very uncomfortable, but she also felt excited. After all, skeletons are very rare in the kitchen. So, with a little help from Ruth, the two girls cooked the skeleton. + +When dinner was ready, Jane and Ruth grinned with delight. The skeleton dish was delicious! + +The End. +One day, a little boy named Joe went to the beach. He was so excited! Joe was playing in the small waves when suddenly he saw a big shark! It was huge! Joe was scared but he also saw that the shark was very lonely. + +Joe decided to pay the shark a visit. He walked up to the shark in the water and said, “Hello!â€. + +The shark replied, “Hello. Do you want to be friends?†+ +Joe said, “Yes!†+ +The two began to play together. All the other kids on the beach were so envious of Joe and wished they could join. Joe and the shark played until the sun set. They had so much fun! + +When it was time for Joe to leave, he turned to the shark and said, “Goodbye, my friend. See you soon!†+ +The shark smiled and said, “Bye Joe. Goodbye!†+ +Joe waved goodbye as he walked away, knowing he would never forget his special time with the shark. +Sam was playing outside in the park. He waved his hands and smiled in the sunshine. But suddenly, he felt a bit sad. + +He wanted to go home and see his mom, but he couldn't find a way. Everything seemed so long and confusing and he didn't know how to get back. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "What's wrong, little one?" it said. Sam turned around and saw a kind-looking man. + +"I'm lost," said Sam. The man smiled kindly and said, "It's okay, I can help you. Just follow me, and I'll take you home." + +Sam waved with joy. He followed the man, and soon they reached his house. Sam waved goodbye to the man, and his mom opened the door with a big smile. +Mummy was in the kitchen making dinner. She said to her daughter, "What would you like to eat today?" + +The daughter thought for a minute and said, "I would like noodles and eggs." + +Mummy smiled and said, "Ok. I will plan for that." + +The daughter went to the table and waited for dinner. She could see Mummy busy cooking. After a while, Mummy said, "Dinner is ready. Come to the table." + +The daughter was excited and ran to the table. Mummy had placed noodles and eggs on the table. The daughter said, "Yay! It looks so delicious!" + +Mummy laughed and said, "Let's eat!" + +The daughter smiled and said, "Yes, let's eat." +The sun was hot and bright in the sky. It was a beautiful day in the park. Jimmy was playing with a toy police car. He pushed it around in the grass, making "Vroom, vroom!" noises. + +Suddenly, he heard sirens coming from nearby. Two police cars arrived. The officers got out, wearing their uniforms. + +Jimmy was excited. He ran up to them and said, "Hi!" + +The officers smiled. Then one of them revealed a toy police badge. + +"Wow!" Jimmy said. He looked closely at the badge. It was silver and shiny, with the word "Police" at the top. + +Jimmy was so excited that he started running back and forth in the park. The police officers watched him, laughing. + +"Thank you for the badge. I love it!" Jimmy said. + +"You're welcome," the officers said. They waved goodbye and drove away in their cars. + +The sun was still hot, but the day felt even brighter now. +Once, John and his mom went for a walk. They saw a big and bald hippo. John was so excited to see it, he started jumping up and down. + +"Mommy, I want to go closer and see the hippo," said John. So they both walked up to the hippo. + +The hippo had a big, bald head and it was the cutest hippo John had ever seen! He wanted to touch it, but his mom warned him not to. + +"If you touch him, he might bite you," said his mom. So John took a step back and just looked at it. + +John and his mom walked around the hippo, admiring its big and bald head. After that, they went on their way. John never forgot about his special adventure with the bald hippo. +Once there was a farmer who had a cart. He went to the market every day to sell his goods. One day, as he was crossing the bridge, he suddenly decided he was feeling very selfish and he decided to keep his goods in the cart and not sell them. + +Meanwhile a young girl was walking in the opposite direction. She was carrying a basket full of food that her family needed. As soon as she saw the cart in the middle of the bridge she thought, 'that will be useful on my journey'. She asked the farmer nicely if he could yield the cart to her. + +The farmer was too selfish to share any of his possessions and refused. So the young girl sadly continued on her way without the cart. She had to carry her basket of food for many more miles until she reached her home. + +Sadly the farmer's selfish behaviour meant that the young girl had to suffer. He showed no mercy or kindness and he never saw what happened to the young girl or her family. +Once upon a time, there was a family that needed help. They had a problem and didn’t know what to do. + +Mommy looked on the internet and said, “A lawyer would know what to do. Let’s call one.†+ +So, Daddy got his phone and found a reliable lawyer. + +The lawyer said, “I can help your family. I need to ask some questions.†+ +The family answered all the lawyer’s questions and the lawyer said, “We’ll make a plan. I’ll help your family get the best result.†+ +The lawyer did a great job and the family thanked him. They knew they could rely on him because he was a reliable lawyer. + +The End. +Mom and Dad took the three-year-old, Emily, to the mall. Emily was very excited and started looking around. She saw something that made her feel guilty. + +Emily saw a little girl chewing gum. Emily had never been allowed to chew gum before, so she looked down at the ground. + +Dad saw Emily looking sad and asked what was wrong. Emily told Dad that she wanted to chew some gum. Dad looked at Mom, who smiled and said, "It's okay, Emily. Let's go get some gum for you to chew." + +Emily and her parents went over to the store and Dad bought Emily a pack of gum. Emily was so excited that she had her own gum to chew. She started chewing and couldn't stop smiling. + +Mom and Dad were proud of Emily's first experience with gum. They knew that she was feeling a little guilty, but it was an important moment for her. They held hands and walked through the mall, with Emily happily chewing away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who loved to count. Every night, Lucy would count all the stars in the sky before she went to bed. + +One day, Lucy was walking in the park when she noticed a weird shaped spike on the ground. She thought it was strange, but she wanted to count it. So, she carefully counted each spike. + +Suddenly, Lucy heard a voice. It was coming from the empty park bench. Lucy couldn’t believe her eyes! It was a talking fox! + +Lucy asked the fox, “What can I do with these spikes?†+ +“You can make something!†the fox said. “Put them in a pile and count them – that’s what I do!†+ +Lucy thanked the fox for the advice and started counting the spikes. When she was done counting, she had made a magical star-shaped necklace! + +Every night, Lucy would wear the necklace and count stars in the sky with a new friend – the talking fox! +Once there was a little girl called Mia. She was three years old and loved playing with her sisters. One day Mia was outside with her sisters when she noticed something strange in the field. It was wheat, but it was all broken. Both of her sisters ran over to see what it was. Mia asked them to help her organize the broken wheat. + +First, Mia's sisters showed her how to pick up the broken wheat from the ground. Then Mia gathered the wheat into a pile and sorted it into nice, neat little rows. Finally, Mia used her hands to make the broken wheat into neat little piles. + +Mia smiled with joy when she saw that she had organized the broken wheat. She was very proud of the work she and her sisters had done. It was the neatest looking wheat that anyone had ever seen. From that day on, Mia knew she was good at organizing things. +One day, Tom was eating his favorite yogurt. He liked the yogurt very much and he enjoyed eating it. He was happy. +Suddenly, his older brother came in and asked Tom to share the yogurt with him. Tom didn't want to. He felt guilty but he said yes anyway. +Tom gave his brother some of his yogurt. His brother took it and ate it. Then Tom felt very sad and angry. +Tom said to his brother, "Why did you change my yogurt?" His brother replied, "Well, now we have the same yogurt. Isn't that better?". +Tom felt even more angry. He wanted to scream but he couldn't because he was too sad. The yogurt was his favorite after all. +The next day, Tom was feeling guilty about what happened. He felt bad for giving away his favorite yogurt, but it was too late. +His brother already ate it and it was gone forever. +One day, Bob the Brave was playing in his garden when he saw something shiny in the grass. He went to pick it up and found it was a mixer. It looked so fun that he decided to try it out. + +Bob's mom saw him playing with it, so she said "Bob, you can't play with the mixer, it's too dangerous!" But Bob was brave, so he said "I'll be careful!" + +Bob's mom shook her head and walked away sadly. Bob carried on playing with the mixer. Suddenly, an accident happened. The mixer broke, and the pieces flew everywhere. Bob was very scared. + +Bob's mom rushed over, but it was too late. She said "Bob, you should have listened to me. This is why you must always be careful when playing with dangerous things". + +Bob never forgot the accident, and he learned to always listen to his mom. +Mama and Baba were walking by the pond. Mama said to Baba, "Let's go play in the pond". But Baba said, "No, Mama. We can't go in the pond. We need permission to go in". Mama asked, "Who will give us permission?" Baba said, "We need to ask the giraffe in the pond". + +So they found the giraffe in the pond and Mama asked, "Can we go in the pond?" The giraffe said, "Yes, you can go in the pond, but only if the fox gives you permission". + +So they asked the fox, "Can we go in the pond?" The fox said, "No, I won't permit it. I'm jealous of the pond and I won't let anyone else in". Mama said, "Please, Fox. Please let us in!" + +But the fox said, "No, I won't permit it. Find someone else to give you permission". So Mama and Baba had to go back home and find another way to play in the pond. +Once upon a time there was a bald little donkey named George. Every day George would trot around the meadow feeling sad because he had no friends to play with. + +One day, when George was walking by the mailbox, he heard a funny noise coming from inside. He peeked inside to find a small mouse with a hurt foot. The mouse said, “Oh, I hurt my foot and now I cannot walk. Will you help me please?†+ +George said, “Sure, let me take a look.†He examined the mouse's foot and discovered that it was just a little cut. He said, “It looks like you just need some healing time. I will go and get a bandage for your foot.†+ +George carefully bandaged the mouse's foot and then said, “There, all better! You should take it easy and let your foot heal up.†The mouse happily thanked George and ran off. + +When George arrived home, he saw a long line of animals waiting for him. They had all heard about his kind deed and wanted to be his friends. + +The moral of the story is that helping others can be very rewarding and can help you heal the loneliness you may sometimes feel. +Once there was a little girl called Mary. Mary sat in her room and was feeling very warm, so she asked her mom for a fan. Her mom said yes and gave Mary a fan. Mary was so happy and played with the fan all day. + +But then the fan suddenly stopped working. Mary was feeling helpless and weak, so she asked her Mom for help. Her Mom told her to leave the fan in the room and go to bed. + +The next day, Mary woke up early in the morning and saw that her mom had returned with a new fan! Her Mom explained how everything was going to be alright. + +Mary was happy and ran to the fan to see how it worked. Sure enough, the fan was working again! She felt strong and knew that her Mom had made her feel better. Mary smiled and said "thank you Mom". +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man. He had a weapon and he always carried it with him. One day, he met a boy. The man asked the boy if he wanted to carry his weapon. The boy agreed and he began carrying it. + +The next day, the elderly man asked the boy to keep carrying the weapon. But this time, he had a different plan. He wanted the boy to use the weapon to hurt someone. +The boy was scared and he said no. But the elderly man became angry and he tried to force the boy to use the weapon. + +The boy was very scared and he ran away. He never saw the elderly man again. Unfortunately, the weapon was used for bad things and that made it a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mia. She was playing in the woods near her house when all of a sudden, a big castle appeared. She couldn't believe her eyes! She was so curious to see what was inside the castle, but she was also a little bit scared. She couldn't tell if she wanted to go in or not. + +Just then, a voice called out from inside the castle and said: "Come in! There are no monsters here! It's perfectly safe." Mia stepped inside, feeling a little bit fearful. + +The friendly voice came from a fairy who was sitting inside one of the castle rooms. She said to Mia, "I'm here to show you something special. Close your eyes, and open your heart." + +Mia did as the fairy said and suddenly found herself surrounded by bubbles of colorful light. She opened her eyes to find a giant magical tree with fruits and flowers of all kinds. She smiled with joy and knew she had made the right choice when she stepped inside the castle. +It was a sunny day and Jack was playing outside. He was jumping in puddles and helping his mom pick some flowers. Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Jack ran to the door, excited to see who it was. His eyes grew wide when he saw a strange man standing there. He quickly ran over to his mom and held onto her hand tightly. + +"Mommy, who is he?" he asked. + +His mom smiled. "It's ok, honey. He's just a friendly stranger. Would you like to say hello?" + +Jack took a few moments before he shyly spoke up. + +"Hello, stranger," he said. + +The stranger smiled. "Hi there! I'm looking for a very creative kid. Would you like to help me?" + +Jack didn't know what to say. He glanced nervously at his mom. + +"It's ok," she said, "You can help him if you'd like." + +Jack nodded and said to the stranger, "Ok, I can help!" + +The stranger smiled. "Great! Let's get to work." + +Jack and the stranger then began working together on a creative project. Jack couldn't believe it! He was working with a stranger and having so much fun. By the end of the day, Jack and the stranger had created something together that Jack was very proud of. The two waved goodbye, and Jack ran inside to show +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sophie. Sophie liked to play outside with her friends. As they were playing, Sophie found an old bottle lying in the grass. She picked it up and examined it carefully. Suddenly, it started to give off a sweet smell. + +“What’s that smell?†asked Sophie’s friend Sarah. + +"I think it’s coming from the bottle!" yelled Sophie. + +The friends looked inside the bottle, and what did they find? A sweet treat. It must have been there for a very long time! + +They decided to keep the treat for themselves and Sophie put the bottle in her pocket. She was very excited to show her mum the sweet treat. + +The friends ran home and Sophie went to find her mum. She showed her the bottle and the sweet treat inside. + +Mum smiled and said “Well done Sophie. You’re such a clever girl.†+Once upon a time, there was a rabbit and a turtle. The rabbit and the turtle were friends. + +One day, the rabbit said to the turtle, "Let's have a race!" + +The turtle said, "Ok!" + +The two friends started to race out in the bright, sunny day. The rabbit was very fast, but the turtle did not give up. Despite how slow he was, the turtle carried on. + +The two friends raced and raced until they were both very hungry. Suddenly, the rabbit stopped and said, "Let's eat!" + +The turtle answered, "That sounds like an excellent idea!" + +The two friends went finding food. They looked for a quiet place and found yummy carrots in the soft, green grass. The rabbit and the turtle both ate the carrots and sat in the sun, content and happy. + +The end. +One day, Mommy and Daddy were getting ready to leave the house. Daddy was carrying his hat and Mommy was carrying her purse and keys. + +"We have to hurry," said Mommy. She sounded very worried. + +Little Jimmy looked around and wondered why they were in such a rush. He noticed that the cupboard was open and there were lots of toys on the floor, but neither of his parents seemed to notice. + +"Where are you hurrying to, Mommy?" asked Jimmy. + +"To the store," she said. "We need to get groceries for dinner." + +Little Jimmy knew that wasn't the only reason. He had seen his parents looking through the cupboard when they thought he wasn't watching. He wanted to ask them why, but he could tell they were too worried to talk. + +The following day, when Daddy went to work and Mommy went to the store, Jimmy went to the cupboard. He was surprised to find that all of Mommy and Daddy's nice clothes were gone! He knew right away that they must have been in a hurry to pack and leave before anyone noticed. + +Little Jimmy was worried. Where was Mommy and Daddy going? He knew it must be somewhere far away because they had taken so many of their things. But Jimmy was determined to find out where they had gone and why. He knew he'd better hurry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Molly. She was three years old and she loved cocoa. Every morning, she would help her mom make cocoa. Her mom would pour the cocoa powder into a mug and stir it with hot milk until it was thick and creamy. Then she would add a dash of sugar to make it even more tasty! + +One day, Molly's mom asked her to help her stir the cocoa. Molly was really excited and said, "Ok mom, I can help you. Let's make it really tasty!" Together they stirred the cocoa until it was the perfect consistency. + +When they had finished making the cocoa, Molly's mom asked her, "Want to try some now?" Molly was thrilled and took a big sip. She smiled, stating, "It's so yummy! Thanks for helping me make this tasty cocoa!" +John had a best friend, Max. They were very playful together and trusted each other a lot. They loved running around in the park and chasing each other. + +One day, Max asked if John wanted to come for a ride in the ambulance. John hesitated. "But what if it's too fast?" + +Max laughed. "Trust me, it will be just fine. Come on, let's go!" + +John reluctantly agreed and they both got into the ambulance. As soon as the driver started the car, Max started to giggle. John was feeling nervous, but he trusted Max and took his hand. + +But suddenly, the ambulance started to move too quickly. John and Max screamed and held on tight. The driver slowed down and they both started to laugh. + +Forever after, John and Max never doubted each other and enjoyed being playful together. They learnt a valuable lesson about trusting each other. +Once there was a small boy called Jack. He wore a uniform every day. Jack was young and loved to play. + +One day Jack went to the park with the his mum. Jack was so excited running to the swings. He stopped at a slide, looked up at his mum and said, "Mum, can I go down the slide!?' + +Mum smiled and said,"Yes you can. Just be careful and don't squeeze too hard". + +But Jack was already running down the slide. He went too fast and squeezed his little arm but luckily he was okay. Jack kept playing for the rest of the day and he was so happy. + +At the end of the day, Jack's mum gave him a big hug and said, "Well done for playing so nicely today. Now it's time to go home and have dinner". + +Jack smiled, took his mum's hand and asked, "Can I come back tomorrow?" + +Mum laughed and said, "Of course you can my darling. Now let's go home." + +And so they both walked home, hand in hand with a smile on their faces. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl called Lily. One day Lily was walking in a big park and saw a pebble. It was beautiful. She thought it was so pretty that she wanted to keep it. + +Lily's mum said to her: "Do you dare to pick it up? It's a bit dirty, so you might get your hands messy". + +Lily looked at her mum and nodded her head. She knew she was brave enough to pick up the pebble. + +So she took a deep breath and reached out her hand. After a few moments she was successful and held the beautiful pebble in her hands. + +Lily smiled proudly at her mum and said: "I did it!" + +Her mum smiled and said: "You were so brave! Now let's take the pebble home so you can keep it safe". + +And that's what they did. Lily was very happy to have her beautiful pebble as a special reminder of her bravery. +Once there was a little girl who was very stubborn. She loved making jokes and trying new things. One day, she decided to use a twig to write her name on the sidewalk. She worked very hard to make her name look perfect, but she still couldn't write the letter 'o'. She tried and tried to make the letter, but it just wouldn't work. She just couldn't get it right. + +The little girl got frustrated and started to get mad. She didn't want to give up, though. She was determined! She kept scribbling and scribbling with the twig until, finally, the perfect 'o' appeared on the sidewalk. + +The little girl was so proud of her work! She had shown everyone how stubborn she could be. She was very happy and made a silly joke about her accomplishment. Everyone laughed and congratulated her on doing such a great job. + +The little girl went home with a big smile on her face. She had proven that she could be very stubborn when she wanted to be - and still have fun at the same time. +Once upon a time there was a wild bear. He was hungry and walked around looking for food. The bear saw a small hut and he decided to ask for some food. When he arrived at the hut he requested some food from the people living inside. + +The people in the hut were scared and did not want to give the bear any food. However, the bear kept asking and eventually they gave in. One of the people reached for a jar of ashes and handed it to the bear. + +The bear was very disappointed and said, "This is not food. I wanted real food!" + +The people were so scared that they ran away and left the bear alone. Now the bear is still as wild and hungry as before, for no one is willing to give him real food anymore.