diff --git "a/TinyStories_1595.txt" "b/TinyStories_1595.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1595.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. Sally was very clever. One day, Sally wanted to go for a ride on her bicycle. But before she could go, she had to put the buckle on her helmet. Sally figured out the buckle all by herself. She was so pleased with her clever work. + +"Come on, let's go for a ride!" said Sally. + +Sally's mom walked with her out to the driveway. She gave Sally a rumbly hug and got down on one knee. + +"Be careful," said Mom, "you're so clever, but don't forget to ride safe." + +Sally smiled and nodded her head. She started up her bike and away she went, riding around the block. She waved goodbye and shouted, "Bye Mom!" + +Sally had a great ride with her buckle all safely done. She felt so proud of her clever work. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man. He wanted to go for a walk and could not open the door. He called for help. + +"Someone, please! I need help!" + +The door opened and Joe, the three year old, happily ran to the man's side. + +"What is the problem, sir?" asked the little boy. + +"I would like to go for a walk, but I can't get the door open," said the elderly man. + +Joe excitedly said, "I can help with that, sir! It's called an 'operation'. We need to 'release' the door's handle." + +The boy grabbed the man's hand and showed him how to do it. The man smiled and thanked Joe. Then they both walked out, with the fresh and warm air around them. + +The elderly man stopped and said, "You are such a kind and helpful little boy. What's your name?" + +Joe answered proudly, "My name is Joe!". + +The old man patted him on the head and said, "Joe, you are a very special person." + +The man and the little boy shared a smile before going for a pleasant walk. +Amy and Mommy were discussing an idea. + +Mommy said, "What about the closet?" + +Amy smiled and nodded. She liked the idea. + +They went to the closet together. Inside, there were bright colors and sparkly things. + +Amy was so excited! She wanted to touch everything, but Mommy said she had to be careful. + +Amy said, "Please can I have it?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, if you promise to look after it." + +Amy agreed, and Mommy said that it was time for bed. + +Amy was disappointed, but she was also exhausted and had to go to bed. She couldn't wait to show her new bright thing to her friends the next day! +Once upon a time, there was a dependable old frame. It had belonged to Grandma, and was strong enough to last many years. + +One day, Grandma was having a picnic with her granddaughters in the park. While they were eating, they noticed the frame lying in the grass nearby. + +Grandma's granddaughters both looked at it and said "What is that?" +Grandma replied "That is an old picture frame. It once held a picture of all of us together." + +The granddaughters asked "Why don't you put it back up?" +Grandma replied "I'm sorry, I need something to put it in so it doesn't get broken." + +The two granddaughters worried about the frame, but Grandma assured them that it would be fine. She said, "I'm sure I can find a dependable spot to put it." + +The next day, Grandma took the frame to a nearby shop. The shopkeeper helped her find a safe, dependable hiding spot to store it. Grandma and her granddaughters smiled with joy, knowing their old frame was safe and sound. +Billy was a big, brave three-year-old. He loved to ride his bike all around the park. + +One day, while Billy was riding his bike, he saw a magazine that someone had left on the ground. He stopped his bike and picked it up. It was a really exciting magazine full of pictures of amazing things like dragons and castles. + +He decided to take the magazine home and show his mom. When his mom saw the magazine she said, "Billy, where did you get this magazine?" + +Billy replied, "I found it while I was riding my bike in the park." + +His mom smiled sadly and said, "Billy, taking things that don't belong to you is wrong. We have to give this magazine back. You should feel a little guilty about taking it." + +Billy felt a little guilty, but he also knew that he had learned his lesson and he wouldn't do it again. The next day, they took the magazine back to the park so that the owner could find it. + +Billy smiled and said, "See mom, I can ride my bike and be a good person too." She smiled and said, "Yes, you sure can!" +Once upon a time there was a little boat, and the boat liked to sail the sea. So one day the boat set out to sail from one country to the next. + +On the way the boat sailed past a university. The boat thought the university looked big and strange, so the boat wanted to stop and take a better look. But the sea was harsh, and so the boat kept sailing. + +Suddenly a voice spoke out of the clouds. "Take a break, boat," the voice said. "The university is a good place to rest and explore." The boat looked up to the sky but only saw a few clouds. + +The boat took the voice's advice and sailed to the university. Once the boat had safely docked, it went exploring. Inside the university were lots of interesting things, and the boat was soon learning lots of new things. + +The boat had a wonderful day exploring the university. The next day the boat set off again, feeling refreshed and ready to sail the seas. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Helen. Helen was three years old and she had a big stomach. Everywhere she went she liked to show it off and make people smile. + +One day, Helen was playing outside when she noticed something shiny in a bush. She rushed over to investigate, and to her surprise it was a special box. She opened it and inside was a magical wand. Helen was excited and waved it around. + +Suddenly, a voice called out. "Do you want to make a wish? You must surrender the wand back to me". Helen looked around and saw a fairy standing in front of her. + +The fairy smiled and said, "Don't be scared! If you surrender the wand to me, I will give you something much more useful". + +So Helen hesitantly gave the fairy the wand, and to her delight the fairy gave her a magical charm. Helen smiled and thanked the fairy. She put the charm around her neck, and from then on, wherever she went she would show off her stomach and her magical charm and make everyone smile. +Once upon a time there was a poor little girl. Her name was Anna. She lived in a small village with her family. + +One day, Anna and her family went to the countryside. Anna saw a lot of pretty flowers and animals. + +When they reached the top of the hill, Anna noticed a hole. She asked her father: +"What is that hole for, daddy?" + +Her father replied: "That is a place to bury things. We are here to bury my grandmother's name." + +Anna looked sad and asked: "Are we burying Grandma?" + +Her father smiled and said: "No, sweetheart, we are burying her name. That way, even though she's not here with us, we can still remember her." + +Anna nodded and said: "I miss Grandma. I will always remember her name." + +Her father smiled, nodded, and said: "That's my brave girl." And they all went home. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl who loved to imagine the most wonderful things. She would sit on the porch of her house, look out at the trees and imagine the most magical things. One day she imagined that her thumb was a broken pencil and began drawing a picture in the dirt with it. As she drew, she noticed something shiny and sparkly in the dirt. She stopped and thought for a moment and realized that it was a broken piece of glass! She knew that she must pick it up very carefully and she imagined what it was like to have a tiny piece of broken glass in her hand. She looked around and pulled a blanket off of the porch to wrap around her hand and pick up the glass. When she was done, the glass was safely tucked away in the blanket and the little girl ran into the house with a smile on her face. + +When the little girl showed her mom the broken glass, her mom was surprised. She said, "Oh my! You must have been very careful when you picked it up. I'm glad you did it safely." + +The little girl smiled and said, "I knew that I had to be careful because I imagined what it would feel like to have a broken piece of glass in my hand." + +Her mom was amazed at her imagination. She was so proud of the little girl's creativity and resourcefulness and knew that this was only the beginning of many great things that she would +Once upon a time, there was a hippo named Henry. He was very fit and liked to play every day. He loved to run and play tag with his friends. However, one day he was running, when he saw something huge! Henry was scared, so he called out to his friends. + +"Help!" he called out. "What is that?" + +One of his friends replied, "It looks like a hippo. Don't worry, it can't hurt you." + +Henry was relieved and slowly walked closer to the hippo. He realized that it was a baby hippo, and she was scared too. She was alone and had been separated from her family. Henry was fit and brave, so he decided to take the baby hippo home and care for her. + +Henry quickly named the baby hippo Little Lily. He brought her back to his family, who took care of her and made her feel safe. She quickly became very happy and fit, just like Henry. + +From then on, Henry and Little Lily were always together. They were the best of friends and were never scared together. +Once, there was a little boy who was very enthusiastic. He loved to play and one day spotted a hammer in the garden. He couldn't resist and decided to put it in his pocket. + +The boy's mother saw him and said: "No, you can't have it! That's not yours!". The little boy was too excited and ran away. + +After, he found a box and decided to put the hammer inside the box. Then, he tried to hammer the box with the hammer, but his attempt was unsuccessful. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise and he felt pain in his hand. The boy had hurt his hand with the hammer and started to cry. + +At the end, the boy had to go to the doctor with his mom. He never forgot his enthusiastic mistake and learned a valuable lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. He was very thoughtful and he liked to look at the beach. + +Every day, Tom would go to the beach to watch the waves and the sunset. He loved it! + +One day, when Tom was at the beach, he saw something strange. In the sand, he saw a printing machine! Tom was very curious, so he walked up to it. Suddenly, the printing machine started to make some noise. + +Tom was a bit scared, but he figured that he should press the button. He looked around to make sure no one was watching and then he pressed the button. + +All of a sudden, a loud noise and a smell of smoke filled the air. Tom looked around and saw that the printing machine had printed out a note. He picked it up and read what it said. + +The note said that the printing machine was from the future and that somebody from the future had sent it to the beach. Then the note said that this person wanted Tom to do something very important. It was a secret mission! + +Tom was so excited, he couldn't believe what he was reading. Then, he realized that he was about to embark on a very thrilling journey. The thought of it made him gasp for air. + +Tom was so excited and he thought about the mission all night. He had no idea what adventures were ahead of him. All he could +Mandy was three years old and loved learning about the world. She had heard about cactuses and wanted to learn what they looked like. So, she asked her mother to explain to her. + +Mandy's mother smiled and said, "Cactuses are plants with spikes all over them. They grow in places with harsh weather." + +Mandy was excited. She imagined a scary plant. She asked, "Can I see one?" + +"It's too dangerous," her mother said. "They have sharp, pointy spikes and they don't like being touched. We'll have to look at them from a distance." + +Mandy was disappointed, but she didn't want to take any risks. She promised her mother she wouldn't try and touch a cactus. + +Mandy promised she would never try to touch a cactus again and her mom was proud of her for understanding the dangers. Still, she was sad not to be able to get closer to them. But, at least she'd learned how to recognize one. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a big house. She had a brother who loved to tease her. One day, her brother said he had a surprise for her and asked her to come upstairs. + +The little girl followed her brother upstairs, skipping and singing. She was excited to see what he had for her. When she arrived at the top of the stairs, she saw that he had a toy car waiting for her. She squealed with joy! + +But her brother was still teasing her. He asked her to guess how he had got the toy car up the stairs. She thought up a lot of ideas. But her brother kept shaking his head and saying it wasn't right. + +Finally, she guessed that he had carried it up there, even though it was really heavy. Her brother let out a big laugh and said that she had finally guessed it right. He had carried it upstairs, but not on his own. He said he had help from their dad. + +The little girl was so happy that she hugged her brother. She said that she was glad he had gotten her a present, even though he had teased her a lot. He laughed and said that he was glad too. +Once upon a time there was a cop. He had a shiny badge and a tall hat. He was on his way to help someone who was upset. + +As the cop walked, he saw a little girl who was very upset. Tears were streaming from her eyes. The cop felt sad and tried to find out why she was crying. + +The little girl said that someone had taken her dolly. She loved her dolly very much and wanted it back. The cop told her not to worry, he would help her find her dolly. + +The cop looked all over for the dolly, but he couldn't find it. The little girl was still upset. Suddenly, the cop saw something shiny under the big tree. He picked it up and showed it to the little girl. There was the dolly! + +The little girl was so happy! She jumped up and hugged the cop. She was no longer upset, she was filled with joy. The cop smiled and gave the girl her dolly. From that day on, the cop and the little girl were friends. +Mommy planted a tiny cauliflower seed in the ground. The seed started to grow into a giant cauliflower plant. Everyone was amazed. + +Mommy went to the store to buy a special pot for her cauliflower plant. But she found out the pot was too expensive. + +Mommy asked the store manager, "How much is the pot?" + +The store manager replied, "It's very expensive. You need to pay $50." + +Mommy said, "That's too much. I can't afford that!" + +Sadly, Mommy had to leave the store without her special pot, and the cauliflower plant slowly died in the ground. +Once upon a time there was a bean. This bean was grumpy. Everywhere the bean went, it was grumpy. So one day, a little girl saw the bean and she wanted to cheer it up. She carefully picked up the bean and started to rub it. She rubbed the bean softly and with love. Suddenly, the bean began to giggle! The little girl was very happy, and so was the bean! From then on, the bean was no longer grumpy and everyone around them were filled with joy and happiness. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Peter and Lucy. They both were very good friends and they always had fun together. + +One day they went to a restaurant to get some food. Peter asked Lucy to trust him, and he said they should try something new. + +At first Lucy was scared, but then she trusted her friend and agreed. + +They each ordered something different and waited for their food. But when their food arrived it looked strange! + +Lucy was not sure if she should try it, she wanted to go back home. But Peter was so graceful when he encouraged her to try it. + +So Lucy tried one bite, and it was actually really nice! She was so happy that she trusted Peter and tried something new. + +From that day onwards, going to the restaurant was one of their favourite things to do together. +John and Heidi were walking in the park. John saw a battery on the ground and wanted it. "It's mine! Mine!" he shouted and he ran to get it. + +Heidi smiled and said "No, John. You must share it." + +But John was too selfish and he refused to share. He picked the battery up and kept it all for himself. + +Heidi tried to take it away from him, but he wouldn't let her. Heidi sadly walked away. + +The next day, John was playing with the battery when it suddenly broke. All the pieces flew everywhere and John started to cry. + +Heidi saw what happened and she smiled. She knew that John would never be able to fix it and would never be able to share it with anyone else. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Susan and Julie, who wanted to buy a port. So, they looked for a competitive price in the market. On their way, they met their friend, Andy, who had a port. + +Susan asked Andy, “Do you want to sell your port?†+Andy replied, “No, I don’t want to sell it. I want to keep it.†+ +Julie then said, “Andy, why don’t you let us buy it? We will give you a competitive price for it.†+ +Andy thought about it and said, “No, I don’t think I can sell it. I need it. I’m sorry.†+ +Susan and Julie were disappointed, but they kept looking and eventually found a very competitive price. So, they bought the port and were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old and she loved playing outside in the grass. One day, when she was outside, she suddenly started to shiver. She was very, very cold. + +Suddenly, she heard a sound. It was peaceful and melodic, like a musician was playing nearby. She followed the sound and found a man playing a guitar, singing a beautiful song. He sang about the sun that was warm and bright. + +"Thank you for the song," said Lucy. + +"You're welcome, my dear. It gave me peace to play it for you," replied the musician. + +Lucy smiled and asked, "Can you play it again? I'm still shivering." + +So the musician strummed his guitar one more time, and Lucy felt warm and happy. She thanked him again, and then she went back home, feeling peaceful. +Once upon a time in a sunny garden, there was a small puppy. His name was Dash and he was a very creative puppy; he loved playing and inventing games. + +One day, Dash was playing in the middle of the garden and he noticed something strange. It was a long, colourful leash. He wanted to play with it and he rushed to get it. He was so excited and he quickly started to create a new game. He used the leash to pull a little cart he had made and began to run around with it. + +Suddenly, the leash started to move away from him and was pulled by someone else. It was a small girl. She smiled brightly at Dash and said "Let's go for a walk!" Dash was so happy; he was going out for a walk with the girl. As they went, the girl used the leash to stop Dash when he was being too crazy and naughty. + +The girl and Dash played on their walk together every day. Dash got to explore the garden and the nearby park, while the girl enjoyed watching him be so creative. They were a team of two, and it was beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Zirra. Zirra lived in a camp with his family. They were all very happy and lived peacefully. + +One day, a bad animal came to the camp. He was very strong and he started to destroy everything in the camp. Zirra and his family were helpless. They couldn't do anything to stop him. + +Suddenly, Zirra had an idea. He started to bark as loud as he could. Other animals heard the noise and came to help Zirra and his family. Together, they were able to chase the bad animal away. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to have courage and never give up, even when you feel helpless. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was three years old and loved adventures. + +One day, Mary's mom sent her to the park with her friends. She was so excited! But she soon realized that there was an incredible bookcase in the park. + +"Wow!" Mary said. "Mom, can I take this bookcase home?" + +Mary's mom thought for a moment. Then she said, "No, we don't have enough room. We can't take it home." + +Mary was sad, but she knew her mom was right. Then, Mary had an ingenious idea. She said, "Maybe we can send it home in the mail! That way, we can have the incredible bookcase and we won't need room for it at home." + +Mary's mom thought this was an incredible idea! So that's exactly what they did. Mary mailed the incredible bookcase home, and then she went back to playing with her friends at the park. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a family who went on a picnic together. They spread a blanket on the ground and the mother took out food. The father took out a fit ball and the three children ran around and laughed. Suddenly, one of the children stopped running, and started to weep. + +The mother ran to the child, and asked "What's wrong sweetheart?" +The child cried and said "I don't want to play. I want to go home." + +The father put down the fit ball, and said "It's ok, we can go home. We can go on a picnic another day." The other two children hugged their sibling and wiped their tears. + +The family packed up their picnic and went home, holding each other's hands. The mother said softly "It's ok to weep, but let's have another picnic soon. We can all have fun together!" +Once upon a time there was a Mama, a Papa and a silly little girl. Her name was Lucy. + +One day, Mama and Papa said, "Lucy, let's go to the park!" + +Lucy couldn't wait! She hopped and skipped all the way to the park and when they arrived, Lucy called out, "Yay!" + +Mama said, "Let's play hide and seek, who will join us?" + +Lucy said, "Me! Me!" + +So, Mama and Papa started counting and Lucy hid behind a tree. She had a great time, even though she wasn't very good at hiding. When Mama and Papa found her, they both started to giggle. + +Lucy had the best time, and when it was time to go home, she asked, "Can we come back tomorrow?" + +Mama and Papa smiled and said, "Yes, of course!". + +And so, Lucy, Mama and Papa came back to the park every day, playing silly games and having lots of fun. +Once there was a little bird named Daisy. One day, Daisy decided to fly up high and show off. She spread out her wings and went higher than ever before. When she looked down, she saw something shiny below. It was a silver coin! Daisy flew down and grabbed the coin with her beak. + +Just then, Daisy heard a loud "Caw!" It was the crows who were watching Daisy the whole time! They thought it was funny that Daisy was so excited over a silver coin, so they started to laugh. + +Daisy felt embarrassed as the crows laughed at her. She wanted to show them that she was smarter than they thought, so she picked up the coin and flew into the sky. As Daisy flew higher and higher, she started to think about the moral of the story. She realized that it was better to find joy in what she had, then to be embarrassed about seeking something she wanted. She dropped the silver coin and flew away. + +The End +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and she loved exploring outdoors. + +One day, Lucy's mom told her that she was not allowed to go outside. She said, "Lucy, please stay inside and help me clean the house." + +But Lucy insisted that she wanted to go outdoors. She asked her mom, "Can I please take my pet outside with me?" + +Her mom refused and again told her to stay inside and help clean. But Lucy kept insisting and finally her mom gave in and let Lucy take her pet outside. + +Once outside, Lucy's pet made a huge mess! The garden was full of filthy leaves and muddy puddles. Lucy had fun with her pet, but she always made sure to keep the house from getting too messy. + +At the end of the day, Lucy was happy that she had been able to take her pet outside. She promised her mom that she would always keep the house clean and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Felicity. She had a pot that was very special to her; it was light, and she could carry it with her wherever she went. One day she was taking her pot for a walk in the park. + +Suddenly, she met another little girl. The other girl was also carrying a pot. But her pot was much heavier than Felicity's. + +"Why is your pot so heavy?" Felicity asked. + +"My pot is heavy because it is full of things," said the other girl. "I'm showing my stuff to everyone and telling them my name." + +Felicity thought about this for a moment. She realized that the best kind of pot was not a pot full of things but a pot that was light and could go with her everywhere. + +Felicity smiled and said, "That's a good idea. I think I can also tell people my name--without having to carry a heavy pot." + +The moral of the story is that it is better to carry a light pot and tell people your name, than to carry a heavy pot and stuff it with things. +Once there was a powerful pigeon. He liked to fly around the sky and show off his strength. One day, he wanted to do something special, so flew up high and began to fold his wings. + +"Look at me," he said to a bird below. "I'm so strong!" + +The bird was impressed, and the pigeon smiled. But just then, he heard a loud noise and he saw a big net coming towards him! Oh no! The pigeon folded his wings to stay still, but it was too late. The net caught him and he was taken away. + +The pigeon was sad, but he was still brave. He tried to break free, but the net was too powerful. He was stuck. The pigeon never flew in the sky again. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who liked to cook. Every day she would cook delicious meals for herself in her very own kitchen. One day she was cooking her lunch when she realized she needed something from her wardrobe. She realized she was missing a hanger. + +The elder lady decided to take a walk to the local shop and buy a new hanger. When she got there, the shop keeper was very friendly and greeted her with a smile. + +“Can I help you?†the shop keeper asked. + +“Yes, I need a hanger,†the elderly lady replied. + +The shop keeper handed her a hanger, which she thanked him for. The elderly lady smiled and went back to her house to enjoy her lunch. From then on, she always had a hanger in her wardrobe so she never had to go back to the shop again. +Once there was a little girl named Lila. She loved to travel, and one day she decided to explore the street outside her house. She skipped up and down the sidewalk happily. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise from far away. She stopped and looked around in surprise. + +"What is that noise?" Lila asked her mom. + +"It is just a wind, my sweetie," Mom said. "Let's go home." + +But Lila didn't listen and kept walking along the street. She walked for a long time, until she finally reached a big surprise. There was a big angry dog standing in the middle of the road and barking loudly. Lila was scared and very upset. + +Fortunately, Mom was right behind her and she quickly pulled Lila away from the street and back home. She tucked Lila in her bed and told her a story to help her forget the scary scene. + +Although Lila was still a bit upset, she was also excited to travel again soon. She knew that she would have to be extra careful next time she was out on the street - she would have to make sure she always stayed close to her mom! +Once there was a lively event. Rebecca, a 3 year old girl, asked her mom to go, hoping to do lots of fun activities. Her mom was hesitant, but she eventually agreed. + +When they got there, Rebecca was so excited. She could hardly contain her joy. She ran to the games stand and chose a fun spinning game. As she was spinning, the ground started to shake. Suddenly, a loud noise was heard and the sky turned dark. + +All of the people started to panic. Rebecca's mom pushed her and told her to run, so Rebecca ran quickly. Finally they made it back to their house and Rebecca was relieved. + +But when they got inside, Rebecca's mom explained that the event had become a disaster. Trees had fallen and people had gotten hurt. Rebecca was sad that the lively event was ruined. All she could do was hope for a better day. +Jack and Anna were playing in the park. Jack had a pillow and Anna wanted to have it. + +Anna said: "I want to have your pillow!" + +Jack replied: "No! My pillow is mine and I'm not giving it to you!" + +Anna started to cry. To make Anna feel better, Jack said: "Do not cry. I can make you a pillow that is smooth and nice." + +Jack and Anna then got some materials and made a pillow. The pillow was smooth and Anna liked it very much. Anna thanked Jack and hugged him. + +Jack was happy that Anna was no longer crying and said: "Now we both have a pillow, but mine is the smoothest of them all!" + +Anna smiled and they hugged again. Jack and Anna continued to play together with their nice and smooth pillows. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old. Her name was Violet. One day, Violet wanted to go for a bathe. She asked her mom if she could go. Her mom said "yes, of course". + +So, Violet ran to the bathroom and got undressed. She was so excited to go for a bathe! As she was walking to the bath, she stepped on a stair. Unfortunately, the stair was dirty and made her feet very smelly. She complained to her mom, but her mom didn't take it too seriously. + +Violet was getting angry. She said in a rude voice "Mom, this stair is dirty!" Her mom said "Violet, that's no way to talk! We don't talk like that to people in this house. Say it nicely." + +So, Violet said "Mom, can you please clean the stair?" Her mom replied "Yes, of course. Let me just finish my work and I'll clean it up for you". + +And that's exactly what mom did. She cleaned the stair for Violet so she could go for a nice bathe. The end! +Mama hugged her son as he stood outside the door. He had a pale sign in his hands. He was about to tear it up. Mama looked at the sign with a sad smile on her face. + +Suddenly, something moved in his pants pocket. He took out a small yellow koala. He smiled at it and hugged it tight. Mama's smile grew bigger. + +He put the sign against the wall and tore it into pieces. The pieces fell to the ground and the little koala tried to eat them. Mama laughed and her son joined in. + +The sign was gone but the memories remained. They lingered in their hearts like a pale shadow. Mama hugged her son tight and they shared a quiet moment in the sunshine. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Linda. She was 3 years old and loved to explore. One day she came across her parents' kitchen - she had never been there before. She saw a big white box in the corner and was very curious. When she stepped closer, she realized it was a fridge! Linda was fascinated and moved closer to open the door. But to her disappointment, it was full of sour food. Linda made a face and said, "Yuck, something needs to be done about all this sour food!" + +Just then, Linda's mum walks in and sees what is happening. She smiles at her daughter and says, "Looks like something needs to be wiped here!" She took out a cloth, dipped it in soapy water and wiped the inside of the fridge. When she was done, the fridge was sparkling clean with no more sour food smell. + +Linda was amazed by her mother and said, "Wow, thank you mum. I love it!" Her mother smiled and gave her a hug. + +The end! +One day, a little girl was having a rough day. She went over to her sink to get a drink of water and tried to use the faucet. She tugged and tugged, but the faucet would not work. "Mommy, the faucet won't work," she said. + +Her mom came to help and laughed, "Honey, you need to turn it the other way. Look, like this." She showed her how to turn the faucet and it worked! + +The little girl was so excited and gave her mom a big hug. She was so relieved that the faucet was working and she could have a drink. From now on, she would remember that the faucet worked the other way. +One day, Mommy brought Amelia to her first baseball game. It was an exciting moment! They sat high up in the bleachers and watched opposing teams take the field. + +Amelia was confused. She asked Mommy "What are they doing?" + +Mommy smiled, "They're studying the pitch." + +Amelia was still curious. Mommy explained slowly, "That's when a player throws the ball to another player. See, the pitcher is throwing the ball to the catcher who catches it in their glove. That's studying the pitch." + +Amelia smiled, now she understood. + +Suddenly, the crowd cheered! Amelia jumped up and clapped her hands. She saw the runner had run all the way to the end of the field and made it to home plate. Home plate was empty. It was a home run! + +The crowd cheered wildly as the runner rounded the bases and everyone clapped. Amelia cheered too, she was glad that the runner made it home safely. + +That was Amelia's first baseball game and she learned so much. She knew she had to study the pitch if she wanted to play the game one day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Abbie. She loved exploring new places. One day she went to a big park and she saw a big maze. Abbie felt very excited and she wanted to explore the maze. + +When she got to the entrance of the maze, Abbie heard a voice from inside. It was a friendly voice and Abbie wanted to answer it. She found a tall man in the middle of the maze who was looking for help. + +"Good morning," said Abbie with a big smile. + +The man told her that he was looking for a comfortable blanket to cover himself with as it was very cold. Abbie was determined to help and she decided to find something to cover the man with. + +Abbie explored the maze and soon, she found a big, comfortable blanket. She ran to the man with the blanket, and the man was so happy and grateful. + +Abbie realised that when someone is in need, it is important to help. In return, Abbie received a big hug and a smile from the man, making her feel happy and fulfilled. + +At the end, Abbie learnt an important lesson: always help those in need. +Once there was a young girl. Her name was Anne. One day, she wanted to listen to something special. She went to her kitchen and picked up a dish. She put her ear to the dish and listened very carefully. + +When she listened, Anne could hear beautiful music. It was so quiet she could hardly hear it. But it made her very happy. + +She listened for a long time and the music started to get louder. She tapped the dish with her finger and the music became even louder. + +Anne smiled. She loved the music. + +She listened for a few more minutes and then she put down the dish. She knew she would remember the music forever. +One day a little girl was walking down the street with her mommy. She saw a pigeon and wanted to say hello. So, she told her mommy, “Mommy, can I tell the pigeon hello?†Her mommy said, “Yes, but be quick!†The little girl walked up to the pigeon and said, “Hello, pigeon!†The pigeon replied, “Hello!†She asked the pigeon, “What are you eating? It looks yummy!†The pigeon said, “It’s a secret. I’ll tell you if you do something for me.†The little girl said, “Okay, I will do it!†The pigeon said, “Go and get me some seeds. Then I will tell you what it is.†The little girl was excited and ran to get the seeds. She came back with a handful of yummy seeds and gave it to the pigeon. The pigeon said, “Thank you! Now I can tell you! I’m eating a yummy worm!†The little girl was so surprised and not sure how she felt about the yummy worm. But she thanked the pigeon and ran off to tell her mommy what she had just learned. +Once upon a time there was a small girl named Annie. She was 3 years old. Annie loved running around and playing in her backyard. + +One day, Annie was playing outside near her window when she heard a loud noise. It was a wild bear! The bear was growling and walking closer and closer towards her window. + +Annie got scared and ran inside. She was very scared and did not want to go back outside. + +Her mom came over to her and said, "Don't worry, Annie. The bear can't get you. He can't come in through the window." + +The bear started banging on the window and demanding to be let in. He kept banging and banging. + +Annie's mom got a broom and started banging back. Eventually the bear got scared and ran away. + +Annie was relieved and hugged her mom. She was so glad that the bear was gone and she felt safe again. +Once upon a time there was a modern pencil. It was the fastest pencil in the world! One day it was racing across the table. It was so fast, it was a blur! + +Suddenly, a 3 year old boy walked in the room. He was amazed when he saw the pencil racing. He shouted, "Wow! Look at that pencil go!" He wanted to race too, so he got out his own pencil and started running around the room. + +The pencils raced around and around, until the modern pencil started to beat the boy's pencil. It raced past the boy and started doing circles around him. + +The boy laughed and said, "You're so fast! I can't keep up!" He picked up his pencil and waved goodbye as the modern pencil ran off. The boy was so happy he'd made a new friend. + +And they all lived happily ever after. The end. +One morning, Daisy woke up from her bed. She felt very excited, as today was the day she would wear her new coat! Daisy had been waiting to wear her coat for a very long time, but today was the day. + +Mommy saw how excited Daisy was and said, "Time to put on your coat!" So Daisy put on her coat, and when she did she felt so lively and happy. + +Daisy went outside and started playing, running around and having lots of fun with her friends. All her friends said her coat was so beautiful and they couldn't believe how lively it looked on her. + +Daisy spun around, feeling so excited and happy, before suddenly she heard a loud noise. Someone was clapping! And when she looked up there was her daddy, who was clapping and laughing and saying, "Liveliness looks great on you, Daisy!" +Once upon a time there was a skeleton. His name was Bob and he was very peaceful. He lived in a big forest and every day he would wake up, go on a walk and explore the world. + +One day, Bob heard a noise. He followed the noise and he saw a little boy. The little boy began to cry and Bob asked the boy, "Why are you crying?" + +The little boy said, "I am lost in the woods and I can't find my way home." Bob wanted to help the little boy, so he said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your way home." + +Bob took the little boy's hand and showed him the way home. Soon, the two were walking through the woods and Bob was pointing out different animals. + +When they reached the little boy's house, the little boy said, "Thank you so much for helping me find my way home." Bob was very happy he could help the boy and he waved goodbye as the little boy went inside. + +The sun was beginning to set in the sky and Bob took one last peaceful walk around the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a prince living in a palace. He loved to roar loudly and all the animals in the forest gathered around to listen. + +One day, a delicate butterfly flew into the palace. The prince was so excited to see it. He smiled and said: "Hello, little butterfly! Welcome to my palace." + +The butterfly didn't say anything and just flew away. The prince felt sad and started to roar. + +Suddenly, the butterfly flew back and said: "Why are you roaring, little prince?" + +The prince said: "I'm roaring because I want to scare away my sadness." + +The butterfly said: "I can help you with that! I'll stay here so you won't feel lonely." + +The prince smiled and thanked the butterfly. From that day onwards, the beautiful butterfly stayed with the prince and the prince no longer had to roar. +Amy was excited to cook her first meal. She went to her kitchen and couldn't believe her eyes. In the middle of the kitchen was an expensive fireplace. She had never seen such a beautiful fireplace before. + +Amy quickly put some logs in the fireplace and lit it up with a match. She started to cook her favorite dish. + +Her mother came in and asked: "What are you cooking?" + +Amy smiled and said: "I am cooking a delicious meal for my family." + +Her mother said: "That's great! Good job with the fireplace and cooking. It looks very nice." + +Amy was so excited that she had cooked her first meal in the expensive fireplace. She had always dreamt of cooking like a real chef. +James was three years old and he loved to read. He had been given an enormous book with lots of pages. He was very excited about it, but it looked a bit daunting. + +"Should I open it?" He asked Mummy. + +Mummy smiled and said, "Yes, of course." + +So, James carefully opened the book and looked at the first page. He was so eager to read, that he started to tear it. + +Mummy quickly said, "No, no. You can't tear the page." + +James was sad, but he understood. So he closed the book and put it away, deciding to read it when he was a bit older. However, he still looked at it longingly and imagined the exciting stories he would read one day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called David. He was very curious and he loved to explore. He visited many places, but he was never scared. One day he decided to go for a walk in the cold forest. + +The sun was setting and David felt scared, but he decided to explore a little more. All of a sudden he heard a train coming. He hid behind a big tree and waited for it to pass. But when the train stopped, a big box fell from the side. David opened it and inside he found a little hurt puppy. + +He knew he had to do something. He took the puppy in his arms and asked his mom for help. His mom hugged him and said: +"David, to heal a hurt heart, you need lots of love. That's the only way." + +David smiled and he took care of the puppy every day. With lots of love and care, the puppy slowly healed. The moral of this story is that with a bit of love, courage, and compassion, you can always heal anything. +Once upon a time there was a family on a trip to a very special place. As they arrived, their luggage went missing. They looked everywhere, but it seemed to have vanished. + +"It must have gone away!" said Mom. She was so disappointed. +Dad was furious. "We'll never find it!" he shouted in a loud voice. + +The family kept looking for the missing luggage. After a few hours, Mom saw something out of the corner of her eye. Sure enough, it was their baggage! It was in the hands of a little girl. + +"We've been looking for our luggage!" Dad exclaimed. + +The little girl smiled. She told them she had found the suitcase, but it had been making funny noises and she was worried. + +Mom and Dad thanked the little girl. As they took their suitcase, they suddenly heard a loud meow. Inside was their cat! She had been hiding in the baggage all this time. + +The family was so happy. And, as they drove away, they all agreed that even though the luggage had vanished, it had been a wonderful adventure after all. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Phil. He was very happy and loved to explore the world. One day, Phil was in the garden, picking up a lovely flower. + +Suddenly, he felt very thirsty! So he went to a nearby tree to pick some fruit. He saw a red apple, but it was far away. He started to jump but couldn't reach it. + +Suddenly, Phil saw his mum coming closer. She was holding a bowl of yummy cream! Phil was so happy! He came running to his mum and said, "Cream! Cream!" + +His mum smiled and said, "Yes, this cream is very tasty, Phil. Go ahead and eat it all up." Phil happily ate the cream and felt much better. +Once upon a time, there was a big yellow car that liked to zoom around the neighbourhood. One day, the car was feeling very grumpy and didn't want to zoom. The car said "I don't want to do any jobs today!" + +Just then, a little 3 year old boy named Bob heard the car's voice. He walked over to the car and said "What's wrong? Why don't you want to zoom?" + +The car replied "I'm tired and grumpy. All I want to do is stay here and take a nap." + +Bob thought for a moment, and then he said "I have an idea. How about I help you with your jobs so you can take a nap? That way, you'll be able to zoom around again soon!" + +The car was very happy with Bob's idea. So, Bob helped the car with its jobs, such as picking up leaves and moving sticks. When all the chores were done, the car thanked Bob and drove off, zooming around the neighbourhood again. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy who had a very special toy. It was a fancy vine with bright, colourful blossoms and a big green stem. + +Every day, the little boy loved to play in his imaginary garden and look at the beautiful vine. One day he wanted a flower to pick, so he asked his mum if he could take one. His mum said no and reminded him to be careful with the vine. + +But the little boy was determined to have a flower. He began to demand a flower from the vine. "Please let me have one flower mummy!" he said. + +But the vine wasn't responding. That's when the little boy's mum came to the rescue. She took the little boy's hand and spoke gently to the vine. Suddenly, one of the brightest flowers appeared, and the little boy couldn't believe his luck! +Once there was a smart little girl named Sally. She loved to watch cartoons. Every day when she got home from school she would sit down in front of the TV and watch her favorite cartoon. + +One day, while Sally was watching her favorite cartoon, her mom came into the room. Her mom said "Sally, it's time to stop now. You've been watching cartoons for too long." + +But Sally didn't want to stop. She thought cartoons were much more fun than boring old homework. So she shook her head and said "No mom, I don't wanna stop! I wanna watch cartoons!" + +But her mom was very smart. She knew that Sally needed to do her homework and so she said in a very firm voice "Sally, I said stop! You need to finish your homework before you can watch cartoons again." + +Sally reluctantly accepted her mom's decision and turned off the TV. She knew that being smart meant doing her homework first. And so she sat down and began her homework with a smile on her face. +John and his mom were at the airport. It was hot outside and John asked for a snack. His mom gave him a banana and said, "Trust me, you need to eat it." + +John didn't want to trust his mom, so he threw the banana out of the window. He was very happy with what he did. + +His mom looked sad and said, "You must never do that again. You need to trust me and listen to what I say. If you don't trust me, bad things could happen." + +John went quiet and looked out of the window. He was scared. He knew his mom was right. + +The next time he was at the airport, he remembered his mom's words and he trusted her. He ate the banana and it tasted delicious. + +The moral of the story is to always trust your parents. If you don't trust them, bad things could happen. +Bobby was sitting in his house and he started to think. He thought it would be fun to play a game. He looked around his house and saw something hairy. It was his pet cat! Bobby called her name and the cat jumped onto his lap. Bobby smiled and said, "Let's play a game!" He grabbed a ball of yarn and started throwing it across the room. The cat loved to chase it and Bobby laughed. They played for a long time and even though Bobby was tired, it was the most fun game ever. Bobby and the cat both smiled, because they had a great time! +Once upon a time there was a friendly bear who lived in a cave. One day, he decided to leave his cave and explore the world. He wanted to start a new adventure. + +On his journey, he encountered a rabbit who was very upset. The friendly bear asked her what was wrong, and the rabbit explained that she had gotten into a fight with her friend. She said that she was so mad she didn’t think she could ever forgive her. + +The friendly bear said, “It’s ok if you can’t forgive her. But, you can start fresh and try to be friends again.†The rabbit smiled and thanked the bear before they parted ways. The friendly bear was happy that he could help the rabbit. He knew that sometimes it’s hard to forgive, but it always helps to start over. +A little girl named Jenny was playing in the backyard when she saw something shiny caught in the bushes. She walked over and saw it was a beautiful cup. She pulled it out and showed mom. + +"Look mom, I found a cup!" Jenny said excitedly. + +Mom smiled and said, "It's very nice, and so generous of you to find it." + +Jenny beamed and said, "Can I keep it? Please mom?" + +Mom thought for a moment and said, "Yes, we can get it ready for you. Let's take it inside and we'll cut off the rough parts so no one gets scratched." + +So they went inside and cut the rough parts of the cup. Once it was all nice and smooth, Jenny was able to enjoy her new cup. She was so happy! +Steve and his dad were walking to the park. Steve said to his dad, "I am glad to go to the park." His dad said, "Me too. Let's have a lot of fun!" + +When they arrived at the park, Steve saw so many things he could do. He went down the slide, played with the swing and jumped on the trampoline. His dad gave him an ice cream and Steve said, "This tastes so good!" + +Before they left, his dad said, "It's important to clean up after I have fun. Can you please gather our garbage and put it in the bin?" Steve was happy to pick up the garbage and said, "See dad, I'm glad I can help." + +Steve's dad was proud of him for picking up the garbage and helping to keep the park clean. He reminded Steve how important it is to tidy up after playing. Steve learned that being glad he can help keep the parks nice is a great way to show we care about our environment. +Peter was walking in the park with his dad when he saw a cooler. He urged his dad to buy it and although his dad thought it was too big, he eventually agreed to purchase it. + +When they got home, Peter was very excited. He ran to the cooler and opened the lid. Inside he found a lot of snacks, drinks and ice. He shouted with delight! + +Dad suggested they go for a picnic the next day and fill the cooler with food. Peter nodded eagerly. The next morning they loaded the cooler with food and drinks. + +As they drove to the park, Peter started to feel a little dizzy. He had never been in a car for such a long time. When they reached the park, Dad lifted the heavy cooler out of the car and placed it on the ground. + +Peter's dizziness quickly faded away in anticipation of the picnic. He urged his Dad to open the cooler and when Dad did, Peter's eyes glittered with joy at all the treats inside. +One day, a little girl and her mother were walking in the park. They stopped to admire an incredible volcano. "I wish we could explore inside," said the little girl. Her mother replied, "That would be a lot of fun, but it can be very dangerous too. Look at how big and strong it is. We should be careful." + +The two of them kept walking and came across a strange man standing in front of the volcano. The man was carrying a box of tools. He said to the little girl, "Hey! I'm trying to destroy this volcano. I bet I can do it!" + +The little girl's mother quickly stepped in. "No! You mustn't do that! Volcanoes are part of nature, and nature is a precious thing. If you try to destroy it, bad things could happen. Let's leave this place now." + +The man ignored her warning and kept trying to destroy the volcano. Suddenly, a big explosion occurred and the volcano started erupting. Everyone was in danger, but luckily the little girl and her mother managed to escape. + +The story of the incredible volcano has a sad ending, but it also shows us a valuable lesson / moral. We should always respect nature and never try to wreck / destroy its beauty. +Once there was a little boy named Jimmy. He was very independent and liked to play by himself. + +One day, Jimmy decided to explore the park by himself. He saw a twig and he wanted to see how far it would zip when he threw it. So he picked up the twig and threw it. It zipped far away! + +Jimmy was excited and he started to chase after it. He ran fast and then, all of a sudden, he heard a loud noise. Jimmy stopped and he saw a big hole in the ground. He had forgotten about the hole when he was throwing the twig. + +Jimmy had fallen into the hole and he was now all alone, at the bottom of it. He couldn't get out and he started to cry. Jimmy had to stay at the bottom of the hole for a very long time before someone found him and helped him out. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary rat. He was a curious rat, the kind that liked to explore and find things. He went out one day looking for food when he saw something shining in the grass. It was a small box! He sniffed it and decided to try and break it open. + +The rat started nibbling and scratching at the box but it wouldn't break open. He tried and tried, but it wouldn't break. Just then, he heard a voice. + +"What do you think you are doing, little rat?" said the voice. + +Startled and unsure, the rat stammered, "I, um, I was just trying to see what is in this box." + +The voice replied, "Sometimes trying to take a shortcut can be very dangerous, little rat. You never know what is inside the box, so it is better to go your own way and find a better way to get things done." + +The rat understood the lesson and decided to go his own way. From then on, the rat stopped trying to open the box and went looking for his own food. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes the most ordinary things can be the most valuable if you take your time and do things the right way. Shortcuts can be tempting, but they can lead to difficult consequences. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Sarah. She was only three years old but she was very brave. Sarah loved animals very much and always dreamed of taking care of them. + +One day, Sarah saw a pretty card with a beautiful picture of a bunny. She decided to buy the card and take it home with her. + +When Sarah arrived home, her mom was very grateful for the card. She said thank you and gave Sarah a big hug. + +But then, Sarah heard her mom talking with her grandparents. They were talking about how money was increasing and they had to be careful. Sarah was sad because she thought money was getting in between her and her beloved animals. + +Sarah asked her mom if she could still take care of the animals even with the increasing money. Her mom said yes and Sarah was very grateful. She knew that her dream was still possible and hugged her mom tightly. Sarah was even more grateful for the card that gave her hope. +One day, Bob was walking down the street when he noticed a parade. Unfortunately, he had nothing to join in with. Bob sadly hung back, watching everyone enjoy themselves. + +Suddenly, a kind old lady noticed him and asked him to join her. She had a fancy fan in her hand and said that if he joined her he could wave the fan too. Bob excitedly agreed and proudly waved his fan as he marched in the parade. + +As he passed by, many of the parade watchers laughed and clapped their hands, because Bob looked so happy with his fan. But a mean person in the crowd shouted, "Hey! He isn't even a loyal fan, he is just copying us!" + +Bob was very hurt by this mean person's words and began to cry. The old lady then said, "Now now, don't listen to them. Everyone is part of this parade, and no matter what they're holding, they are just as important as any loyal fan!" + +Bob smiled, feeling much better after the kind old lady's words. From that day forward he always joined in with the parade and had so much fun. And he never forgot the lesson that being a loyal fan was important, but so was just being part of something fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong man who loved suits. He liked to wear suits whenever he went anywhere - they made him feel special. One day he decided to enter a competition. He was sure that with his strength and fancy suit, he would be the winner. + +When he entered the competition, he saw all the other contestants. They were all wearing different kinds of suits that were much nicer than his. He felt a little weak compared to them. + +The competition started and it was a tough one. The man tried his hardest but was unable to beat any of the other contestants. He was very sad and left feeling much weaker than before. + +But then something amazing happened. The judges announced that the man had come in second place! They said that even though his suit wasn't the most fancy or the nicest, he was strong. His strength had won him the competition! + +The man was so happy and proud that he had entered the competition. He thanked the judges for recognizing his strength, and he skipped home, wearing his suit with pride. +Once upon a time there were two good friends, Daisy and Sam. Daisy was a brave and strong girl, while Sam was very humble. + +One day, Daisy said to Sam, "I want to do something special today. What do you think we should do?" + +Sam thought for a moment and replied, "Well, why don't we do a humble task? It will be a lot of work, but if we work together, I'm sure we can do it!" + +Daisy was very excited and said, "Yes! Let's do it!" + +The two friends set off and did the task together. At first, it was hard and it seemed like it would take forever. But after some time, Daisy and Sam saw that their work was making a difference. + +At the end of the day, Daisy and Sam had finished everything and the task was complete. The two friends looked around in amazement at what they had achieved and smiled at each other. + +The moral of the story is that even small tasks can be made special by working together in a humble and determined way. So take on life's challenges with a friend and never give up! +One day, Jack was very dirty. He was filthy from playing in the garden. His Mama saw how dirty he was, and said, "Jack, it's time for you to bathe!" + +So, Jack went to the bathtub and hopped in. He splashed and played in the bubbles, and washed off the mud. His Mama gave him an orange to play with while he bathed. It was so much fun. + +After his bath, Jack's skin felt so soft and clean. His Mama said, "You look sparkling clean, Jack! No more being filthy!" + +Jack smiled and said, "Yay, bath time!" +Lily and Sam were at the park with Mom. They played on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They had a lot of fun. Mom said they could have a treat if they were good. + +They walked to the ice cream truck. Lily saw a pink ice cream cone with sprinkles. She liked pink. She said to Mom, "I want that one, please." Mom said, "OK, Lily, you can order that one." Lily smiled. + +Sam saw a chocolate ice cream cone with nuts. He liked chocolate. He said to Mom, "I want that one, please." Mom said, "Sorry, Sam, you can't order that one. You are allergic to nuts. They make you sick. You can have a different one." Sam frowned. + +He did not want a different one. He wanted the chocolate one. He was angry. He said, "No, I want that one. Give me that one." He tried to grab the chocolate cone from the ice cream man. The ice cream man said, "No, no, you can't have that one. It's not good for you." He pulled the cone away from Sam. + +Sam was very angry. He kicked the ice cream man. He screamed. He cried. He threw a tantrum. Mom was very upset. She said, "Sam, stop that. You are being very naughty. You can't have a treat at all. We are going home right now." She took Sam by the hand and dragged him away. + +Lily was sad. She did not get her pink ice cream cone. She did not get a treat. She did not have fun. She followed Mom and Sam. She wished Sam had been good. She wished they could have stayed at the park. She wished they could have had a happy ending. +Lily and Sam like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. They move the pieces on a board with squares. Lily has a queen. Sam has a king. The queen can move far and fast. The king can move slow and short. + +One day, Lily and Sam play chess in the garden. The sun is bright and warm. They sit on a blanket under a tree. Lily moves her queen to a square near Sam's king. She says, "Check!" That means Sam's king is in danger. + +Sam looks at the board. He sees Lily's queen. He sees his king. He sees no way to save his king. He says, "Oh no!" He feels sad. He does not like to lose. + +Lily sees Sam's face. She feels sorry. She does not want to make Sam sad. She says, "It's okay, Sam. It's just a game. You can try again." She smiles at Sam. She moves her queen back to another square. She says, "Here, you can have another turn." + +Sam sees Lily's smile. He feels happy. He likes Lily. She is a good friend. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind." He moves his king to a safe square. He says, "Checkmate!" That means he wins the game. + +Lily and Sam laugh. They hug each other. They do not care who wins or loses. They just like to play chess. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and make mud pies. They had a big bucket of soil and a small shovel each. + +"Look, I made a big pie!" Lily said, showing Tom her mud pie. "Do you want some?" + +"No, thank you," Tom said, shaking his head. "I want to make a castle." + +He poured some soil on the ground and started to shape it with his shovel. He made a tower and a wall and a door. + +"That looks nice," Lily said, admiring Tom's castle. "Can I help you?" + +"Sure, you can help me," Tom said, smiling. "We can make it bigger and better." + +They worked together, adding more soil and making more towers and walls. They were having fun. + +But then, a big dog came running into the garden. It saw the soil and the mud pies and the castle. It thought they were food. It ran towards them, barking and wagging its tail. + +"Hey, stop!" Lily shouted, trying to protect her mud pie. "That's not for you!" + +But the dog did not listen. It jumped on Lily's mud pie and ate it. It was disgusting. Lily was sad and angry. + +"Go away!" Tom shouted, trying to protect his castle. "That's not for you either!" + +But the dog did not listen. It jumped on Tom's castle and knocked it down. It was disgusting. Tom was sad and angry too. + +The dog ran away, leaving a mess of soil and mud behind. Lily and Tom looked at each other. They were both dirty and unhappy. + +"Let's go inside," Lily said, wiping her tears. "We can play something else." + +"OK," Tom said, nodding. "We can play with our toys." + +They went inside, holding hands. They decided they did not like soil anymore. It was disgusting. +Tommy liked to mix things. He mixed his paints, his toys, his food. He liked to see what new colors and shapes he could make. One day, he found a big yellow box in his room. It had a red bow on it. It was a gift from his grandma. + +Tommy was curious. He wanted to see what was inside the yellow box. He tried to open it, but it was taped shut. He looked for something to cut the tape. He saw his scissors on his desk. He grabbed them and ran to the box. + +But he did not see his mom behind him. She was holding a cake. She had baked it for his birthday. She wanted to surprise him with the cake and the gift. She saw him with the scissors and the box. She shouted, "Tommy, no!" + +Tommy turned around. He was startled. He dropped the scissors. They fell on the cake. They cut the cake in half. The cake was chocolate. It had white frosting and sprinkles. It looked yummy. But now it was ruined. + +Tommy was sad. He had mixed up his gift and his cake. He had made a mess. He started to cry. His mom hugged him. She said, "It's okay, Tommy. It was an accident. I still love you. And you still have your gift. Do you want to see what it is?" + +Tommy nodded. He wiped his tears. He opened the yellow box. Inside was a big book. It had pictures of animals and plants and cars and planes. It had words that Tommy could read. It was a mix of everything he liked. He smiled. He said, "Thank you, grandma. Thank you, mom. This is the best gift ever." +Sara loved to read books. She liked to learn new words and what they meant. She had a big book with many words and pictures. It was called a dictionary. She always kept it on her shelf. + +One day, Sara wanted to read a story about a princess and a dragon. She found the book on her shelf and opened it. She saw a word she did not know. It was "brave". She wanted to know what it meant. She thought it was in her dictionary. + +She put the story book down and went to her shelf. She looked for her dictionary. But it was not there. She felt sad and confused. Where did it go? She decided to search for it. She looked under her bed, in her closet, in her toy box. She could not find it. + +She heard a noise from the living room. She went there and saw her little brother, Tom. He was sitting on the floor with her dictionary. He was tearing the pages and throwing them in the air. He was laughing and making a mess. + +Sara was very angry and upset. She ran to Tom and grabbed her dictionary. She shouted at him. "Tom, this is my dictionary! You are not allowed to touch it! You are ruining it! You are a bad boy!" + +Tom stopped laughing and looked at Sara. He did not understand why she was so mad. He thought he was having fun. He said, "Sorry, Sara. I just wanted to play. What is a dictionary?" + +Sara sighed and calmed down. She realized that Tom did not know what a dictionary was. He was too young to read. She decided to teach him. She said, "A dictionary is a book that helps you learn new words. It tells you what they mean and how to say them. It has pictures too. It is very important and useful. I love my dictionary. Do you want to see?" + +Tom nodded and smiled. He was curious and sorry. He said, "Yes, please. Show me." + +Sara opened her dictionary and found the word "brave". She pointed to it and said, "This is the word I wanted to know. It means you are not afraid of anything. You do things that are hard or scary. Like the princess in my story. She was brave. She fought the dragon and saved the prince. Do you want to hear the story?" + +Tom nodded and smiled. He said, "Yes, please. Tell me." + +Sara smiled and hugged Tom. She said, "Okay. Come with me. We can read the story together. And then we can look at more words in the dictionary. Maybe we can find some words that you like. And I can help you learn them. How does that sound?" + +Tom nodded and smiled. He said, "That sounds good. Thank you, Sara. You are a good sister. And you are brave too." + +Sara smiled and felt proud. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. And you are smart too. Come on, let's go." + +They went to Sara's room and sat on her bed. They read the story and looked at the dictionary. They learned new words and had fun. They forgot about the mess and the tears. They were happy and close. They loved each other and their books. +Lily likes to walk in the library. She likes to look at the books on the bookshelf. She likes to see the pictures and the words. She wants to learn to read. + +One day, she walks in the library with her mom. She sees a big book on the top of the bookshelf. She wants to see what is in the book. She tries to reach the book, but she is too small. She sees a chair near the bookshelf. She has an idea. + +She moves the chair to the bookshelf. She climbs on the chair. She stretches her arm to get the book. But the chair is not strong. It breaks under her weight. She falls to the floor. The book falls on her head. It hurts. She cries. + +Her mom runs to her. She hugs her and says, "Are you okay, Lily?" She checks her head for bumps. She says, "That was a stupid thing to do, Lily. You could have hurt yourself badly. You should never climb on chairs or bookshelves. You should ask for help if you want to see a book." + +Lily feels sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to see the book. I didn't know the chair was stupid." She says, "Can you show me the book, mom? Can you read it to me?" + +Her mom smiles. She says, "Of course, Lily. I'm glad you love books. But you have to be careful and safe. Come, let's find a cozy spot to read the book together." She picks up the book and Lily. She walks to a couch in the library. She sits with Lily on her lap. She opens the book and reads it to her. Lily listens and looks at the pictures. She feels happy. She loves her mom and books. +Tom and Anna were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a big box under a tree. It had a ribbon and a tag that said "For you". + +"Wow, what is this?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe it is a surprise for us!" Anna said. + +They ran to the box and tried to open it. But it was too heavy and hard. They pulled and pulled, but nothing happened. + +"Let's push it!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Anna said. + +They pushed the box together. It moved a little bit. They pushed harder. It moved more. They pushed with all their strength. It moved a lot. Then, it fell over and opened. + +Inside the box, there were many toys. There were cars, dolls, balls, books, and more. Tom and Anna were very happy. They hugged each other and cheered. + +"Wow, this is the best surprise ever!" Tom said. + +"Who gave us this?" Anna asked. + +They looked at the tag again. It said "From your loyal friend, Max". + +Max was their dog. He was always with them in the park. He was very smart and kind. He had saved his treats and bones and traded them for toys. He wanted to make Tom and Anna happy. + +Tom and Anna saw Max behind the tree. He wagged his tail and barked. They ran to him and gave him a big hug and a kiss. + +"Thank you, Max! You are the best friend ever!" Tom and Anna said. + +Max licked their faces and smiled. He was happy too. + +The moral of the story is: A loyal friend is a great gift. +Tom and Lily live in a poor house with their mom and dad. They do not have much food or toys or clothes. They work hard every day to help their family. Sometimes they are sad and hungry. + +One day, a big truck arrives in their street. It has many boxes and bags and people. The people are kind and friendly. They say they are from a place called Help. They have come to give food and toys and clothes to the poor families. + +Tom and Lily are very happy and excited. They run to the truck and say hello. The people smile and give them a big hug. They give them a bag of food and a box of toys and some new clothes. They say they can share with their mom and dad and their friends. + +Tom and Lily thank the people and run back to their house. They show their mom and dad what they got. Their mom and dad are very happy and grateful. They hug and kiss them and say they are proud of them. + +They all sit down and eat some of the food. It is yummy and fills their tummies. They play with some of the toys. They are fun and make them laugh. They try on some of the clothes. They are warm and fit them well. + +They look out of the window and see the sun. It is bright and yellow and makes them feel good. They think of the people from Help. They are glad and thankful. They hope they will come again. They feel a little less poor and a little more happy. +Tom and Mia were excited to see the big ship. They had never been on a ship before. Their mom and dad took them to the dock, where they saw many people and bags. They also saw a big sign that said "Welcome to the Sunny Cruise". + +"Wow, look at that ship!" Tom said. "It has a slide and a pool and a big wheel!" + +"I want to go on the slide and the pool and the big wheel!" Mia said. "Can we go now, mom?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can go soon. But first, we have to check in and find our room. Then we can explore the ship and have fun." + +Tom and Mia nodded and followed their mom and dad. They saw a man in a white uniform who asked for their tickets. He looked at their tickets and said, "You are in room 305, on the third floor. Enjoy your cruise!" + +"Thank you!" Mom and dad said. They took their bags and walked to the elevator. Tom and Mia pressed the button for the third floor. + +When they got to their room, they saw a small window that showed the water. They also saw two beds, a TV, and a bathroom. + +"Is this our room?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, this is our room for the next week," Dad said. "Do you like it?" + +Tom shrugged and said, "It's OK, but I want to see the ship." + +Mia agreed and said, "Me too. Can we go now, dad?" + +Dad laughed and said, "OK, OK, let's go. But first, put your bags on the bed and put on your hats and sunscreen. It's very sunny outside." + +Tom and Mia did as they were told and then ran to the door. They were excited to see the ship and have fun. They hoped to make new friends and see new things. They knew it was going to be a great adventure. +Tommy loved to play with his drum. He liked to make loud noises and rhythms with it. He took his drum everywhere he went. He played with it in his room, in the garden, and in the park. + +One day, Tommy went to the park with his mom and his drum. He saw some other kids playing with a ball. He wanted to join them, but they did not want him. They said his drum was too noisy and annoying. They told him to go away. + +Tommy felt sad and angry. He did not want to go away. He wanted to play with the ball too. He was persistent. He followed the kids with his drum and kept banging on it. He hoped they would change their mind and let him play. + +But the kids did not change their mind. They got more annoyed and angry. They decided to take Tommy's drum and throw it away. They grabbed his drum and ran to the trash can. They were about to toss it in when Tommy saw them. + +"Stop! That's my drum! Give it back!" Tommy shouted. He ran after them as fast as he could. He reached the trash can and grabbed his drum before it fell in. He saved his drum from the trash. + +The kids were surprised and scared. They saw Tommy's mom coming. She looked angry too. She scolded the kids for being mean and rude. She told them to apologize to Tommy and share their ball. + +The kids apologized to Tommy and gave him their ball. They realized they were wrong and felt sorry. They asked Tommy if he wanted to play with them. Tommy nodded and smiled. He was happy. He put his drum aside and played with the ball. He also let the kids try his drum. They found out it was fun and not so noisy. They became friends and played together. Tommy learned to share and the kids learned to be nice. They all had a good time in the park. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They were very happy. + +But then Tom saw that Sam had a cup of cocoa in his hand. Tom felt cold and wanted some cocoa too. He asked Sam, "Can I borrow your cocoa? Just a sip?" + +Sam said, "No, this is my cocoa. My mom made it for me. You have to ask your mom for your own cocoa." + +Tom felt angry and said, "That's not fair! You have cocoa and I don't. Give me some or I will knock down your snowman!" + +Sam said, "That's not nice! You can't take my cocoa or ruin my snowman. That's not what friends do." + +Tom didn't listen. He grabbed Sam's cocoa and spilled it on the snow. Then he pushed Sam's snowman and made it fall. Sam cried and ran away. + +Tom felt bad. He realized he had been mean and selfish. He had lost his friend and his cocoa. He wished he had been kind and shared. + +He ran after Sam and said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I was wrong. I shouldn't have taken your cocoa or broken your snowman. Can you forgive me? Can we be friends again?" + +Sam looked at Tom and saw that he was sorry. He said, "I forgive you, Tom. But you have to learn to ask nicely and respect other people's things. That's what friends do." + +Tom nodded and said, "You're right, Sam. I will do that. Thank you for being my friend." + +They hugged and went to Tom's house. Tom's mom made them some more cocoa and they drank it together. They were happy again. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys in their room. They have cars, dolls, blocks, and books. Sometimes they share their toys, and sometimes they fight over them. + +One day, Tom and Mia find a new toy in the box. It is a shiny lock with a key. They both want to play with it. Tom grabs the lock and runs away. Mia chases him and tries to get it back. They run around the room and make a lot of noise. + +Mom hears them and comes to see what is going on. She sees Tom and Mia running and yelling. She sees the toys all over the floor. She sees the lock in Tom's hand. She is not happy. + +"Stop, Tom and Mia!" Mom says. "You are making a mess and a noise. You need to share your toys and play nicely. Give the lock to Mia and say sorry." + +Tom does not want to give the lock to Mia. He likes the lock. He thinks it is his. He holds the lock tight and says no. + +Mom is angry. She takes the lock from Tom and says, "That's enough, Tom. You are being selfish and rude. You need a time out. Go to the corner and think about what you did." + +Tom is sad and mad. He does not want a time out. He wants the lock. He stomps his feet and cries. He goes to the corner and sits down. + +Mia is happy. She gets the lock and the key. She likes the lock. It is shiny and orange. She puts the key in the lock and turns it. The lock opens and closes. She thinks it is fun. + +She sees Tom in the corner. He is still sad and mad. She feels sorry for him. She remembers that he is her brother and she loves him. She decides to share the lock with him. + +She goes to Tom and says, "Tom, I'm sorry we fought. Do you want to play with the lock with me? We can take turns and have fun." + +Tom looks at Mia. He sees the lock and the key. He sees her smile. He feels sorry for what he did. He decides to share the lock with her. + +He says, "Mia, I'm sorry too. Thank you for sharing the lock with me. You are a good sister and I love you." + +He smiles and hugs her. She hugs him back. They take the lock and the key and go to play. They share and play nicely. They have fun. + +Mom sees them and smiles. She is proud of them. She says, "Well done, Tom and Mia. You are being kind and generous. You are good children and I love you." + +She gives them a kiss and a hug. They give her a kiss and a hug. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are twins. They love to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to race them on the floor and make noises. + +One day, they find a new car in their room. It is shiny and red. It has a button on the roof. Sara and Ben are curious. They want to try the new car. + +"Can I go first?" Sara asks. + +"No, I want to go first!" Ben says. + +They start to argue. They pull the car from each other. They are not happy. + +Suddenly, the car makes a loud beep. The button on the roof flashes. The car starts to move by itself. It goes forward and backward. It goes fast and slow. It goes left and right. It makes funny sounds. + +Sara and Ben are surprised. They stop arguing. They watch the car with wonder. They laugh and clap. + +"Wow, this car is amazing!" Sara says. + +"It can reverse and turn and everything!" Ben says. + +They decide to share the car. They take turns to press the button and control the car. They have fun together. They are happy. + +The car is a gift from their dad. He is a famous inventor. He makes cool things. He loves his twins very much. He smiles and hugs them. He is happy too. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find things. Sometimes they found worms, sometimes they found stones, sometimes they found old toys. + +One day, they found something very strange. It was brown and soft and smelled bad. It looked like a big stick, but it was not a stick. + +"What is this?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a mystery," Ben said. + +They poked it with a small stick. It broke into pieces. They saw something white and hard inside. + +"Look, it has bones!" Lily said. + +"Maybe it was an animal," Ben said. + +They felt sad for the animal. They wondered what it was and how it died. + +"Maybe we should bury it," Lily said. "That is what people do when someone dies." + +"That is very thoughtful of you," Ben said. + +They dug a hole and put the brown thing and the bones inside. They covered it with dirt and put some flowers on top. + +"Goodbye, mystery animal," they said. + +They went back to their house and told their mom what they found. She hugged them and said they were very kind and brave. She gave them some cookies and milk and read them a story. They felt happy and proud. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has many shiny things inside. They are stars and planets and rockets. They are part of the universe. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They want to share the box and make a game. They take out some stars and planets and put them on the floor. They pretend they are flying in a rocket. They make noises like zoom and beep and whoosh. + +But then, they see a problem. There is only one rocket in the box. Anna and Ben both want to play with it. They start to pull and tug and shout. They are not sharing. They are fighting. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the garage. She sees the mess and the angry faces. She is serious. She says, "Anna and Ben, what are you doing? You are not being nice. You have to share the rocket and the other things. They are not yours. They are for everyone to enjoy. The universe is big and beautiful. You can both explore it together." + +Anna and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to each other and to Mom. They hug and make up. They decide to share the rocket and take turns. They also share the stars and planets and make a map. They have fun and learn new things. They are friends again. They are happy. +Sam and Ben were playing in the backyard. They liked to dig holes and pretend they were pirates. They had a big pit that they called their treasure chest. They put rocks and sticks and leaves in it. + +One day, a big dog came into the yard. It was black and brown and had long fur. It looked filthy and mean. It saw the pit and ran towards it. It jumped in and started to dig and bark. + +"Hey, that's our treasure chest!" Sam shouted. "Go away, dog!" + +But the dog did not listen. It growled and showed its teeth. It wanted the pit for itself. + +Ben was scared. He ran to the house and called for Mom. Sam was brave. He picked up a stick and waved it at the dog. + +"Get out of our pit, dog!" he said. "Or I will hit you with this stick!" + +The dog did not like the stick. It backed away and whimpered. It looked at Sam with sad eyes. + +"Please, don't hurt me," the dog said. "I'm sorry. I was hungry and cold. I just wanted a place to sleep." + +Sam felt sorry for the dog. He saw that it was skinny and dirty. He lowered the stick and smiled. + +"It's okay, dog," he said. "You can stay in our pit. But you have to share it with us. And you have to be nice. Do you understand?" + +The dog nodded and wagged its tail. It licked Sam's hand and snuggled next to him. + +"I understand," the dog said. "Thank you. You are very kind. What is your name?" + +"I'm Sam," Sam said. "And this is Ben. He's my brother. And you? What is your name?" + +The dog thought for a moment. Then it said, "I don't have a name. No one ever gave me one." + +Sam and Ben looked at each other. They had an idea. + +"How about we call you Pit?" Sam said. "Because you like our pit so much." + +The dog liked the name. It barked and jumped. + +"Pit, Pit, Pit!" it said. "I like it. I like it. I like it." + +Sam and Ben laughed. They hugged Pit and played with him. They were happy. They had a new friend. +Lily loved to look at her blue dress. It was her favorite dress. She felt like a princess when she wore it. She liked to twirl and dance in front of the mirror. She wanted to show her dress to her friend Anna. + +She put on her dress and ran to Anna's house. She knocked on the door. Anna opened it and smiled. "Hi, Lily! Do you want to play?" she asked. + +"Yes, please! Look at my dress! Isn't it pretty?" Lily said. + +Anna looked at Lily's dress. She nodded. "It is very pretty. You look like a princess. Can I try it on?" she asked. + +Lily hesitated. She loved her dress very much. She did not want to share it. But she also liked Anna. She did not want to make her sad. She decided to be nice. "Okay, you can try it on. But be careful. Don't rip it or stain it," she said. + +Anna thanked Lily and took the dress. She went to her room to change. Lily waited in the living room. She played with Anna's toys. She hoped Anna would be quick. + +But Anna was not quick. She took a long time. Lily started to worry. She wondered what Anna was doing with her dress. She decided to go and see. + +She walked to Anna's room. She opened the door. She gasped. She saw Anna on the bed. She was wearing her dress. But the dress was not blue anymore. It was red. Anna had spilled juice on it. The dress was ruined. + +Lily felt angry and sad. She cried. "Anna! What did you do? You ruined my dress! My favorite dress! How could you?" she yelled. + +Anna looked at Lily. She saw her tears. She felt sorry. She did not mean to ruin the dress. She wanted to look like a princess too. She tried to explain. "I'm sorry, Lily. I was thirsty. I drank some juice. I spilled some on the dress. I tried to clean it. But it did not work. I'm sorry. Please don't be mad," she said. + +But Lily was mad. She did not want to hear Anna's sorry. She wanted her dress back. She snatched the dress from Anna. She ran out of the room. She ran out of the house. She ran back to her home. She did not want to play with Anna anymore. She did not want to be her friend anymore. She only wanted her blue dress. Her princess dress. +Tom is a little boy who likes to play with his toy cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them go fast and make noises. He also likes to fix them when they break. He has a small box with tools and parts for his cars. + +One day, Tom wakes up early and sees the sun rise. He is happy because he can play with his cars. He jumps out of his bed and runs to his box. He picks a red car and a blue car. He says, "Today, I will do an operation on these cars. I will make them better and faster." + +He takes his tools and parts and goes to the living room. He puts the cars on the floor and starts to work. He opens the cars and looks inside. He changes some parts and puts new ones. He closes the cars and tests them. He makes them go fast and make noises. He says, "Wow, these cars are great. They are not regular cars. They are super cars." + +He plays with his super cars for a long time. He makes them race and crash and jump. He has a lot of fun. He is proud of his operation. He says, "I am a good car doctor. I can fix any car." + +He hears his mom call him for breakfast. He says, "Okay, mom. I am coming." He puts his super cars and his box in a corner. He says, "I will play with you later, super cars. You are my favorite cars." He runs to the kitchen and eats his breakfast. He tells his mom about his operation. His mom smiles and says, "You are very clever, Tom. I am proud of you." Tom smiles and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you." +Lily loved to read books with her mom. She liked to look at the pictures and learn new words. Sometimes, she tried to read the words by herself, but they were too hard. She wished she could read all the words like her mom. + +One day, she found a book in her room that she had never seen before. It was big and shiny, with a fancy cover. She opened it and saw many words that she did not know. They were long and strange, with many letters. She tried to sound them out, but they made no sense. She wondered what they meant. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the book. "Mom, what is this book? Can you read it to me?" she asked. + +Her mom looked at the book and smiled. "This is a special book, Lily. It is a book of magic words. They are not like the words you know. They can do amazing things, if you know how to say them right." + +"Wow, magic words! Can you teach me how to say them?" Lily asked. + +Her mom nodded. "Sure, but you have to be careful. Magic words are very powerful. You have to use them wisely and kindly. If you say them wrong, they can cause trouble." + +Lily nodded. She wanted to learn the magic words. She thought they would be fun and exciting. She did not know that they could also be dangerous. + +Her mom opened the book and pointed to the first word. It was very long and had many letters. "This word is 'abracadabra'. It is a word that can make things appear or disappear. You have to say it with a clear voice and a strong will. Do you want to try it?" + +Lily nodded. She looked at the word and tried to copy her mom. She said it with a loud voice and a big smile. "Abracadabra!" + +Suddenly, a flash of light filled the room. Lily and her mom gasped. They saw a big cake on the table, with candles and frosting. It looked delicious and smelled sweet. + +Lily clapped her hands. "Wow, it worked! You made a cake, mom!" + +Her mom shook her head. "No, Lily, you made the cake. You said the magic word. You are very good at it. But you have to be careful. You can't just make things appear out of nowhere. You have to think about where they come from and where they go. Magic has a price, Lily. Everything has a balance." + +Lily did not understand what her mom meant. She only saw the cake and wanted to eat it. She did not think about where it came from or where it would go. She did not think about the balance of magic. She only thought about the next word in the book. She wondered what it could do. She turned the page and saw another long and strange word. She said it with a loud voice and a big smile. "Hocus pocus!" + +Another flash of light filled the room. Lily and her mom gasped again. They saw a big mess on the floor. There were toys and clothes and books and papers everywhere. It looked like a tornado had hit the room. It was a disaster. + +Lily frowned. "Oh no, what happened? You made a mess, mom!" + +Her mom shook her head again. "No, Lily, you made the mess. You said the magic word. You are very good at it. But you have to be careful. You can't just make things disappear or change. You have to think about what you want and why you want it. Magic has a purpose, Lily. Everything has a meaning." + +Lily did not understand what her mom meant. She only saw the mess and wanted to clean it. She did not think about what she wanted or why she wanted it. She did not think about the purpose of magic. She only thought about the next word in the book. She wondered what it could do. She turned the page and saw another long and strange word. She said it with a loud voice and a big smile. "Alakazam!" + +Another flash of light filled the room. Lily and her mom gasped for the third time. They saw a big surprise on the couch. There was a big bear, with fur and claws and teeth. It looked scary and angry. It roared loudly. + +Lily screamed. "Aaaah, what is that? You made a bear, mom!" + +Her mom shook her head for the third time. "No, Lily, you made the bear. You said the magic word. You are very good at it. But you have to be careful. You can't just make things that you don't know or understand. You have to think about what you are doing and how you are doing it. Magic has a consequence, Lily. +Tim liked to create things with his blocks. He made towers, bridges, cars and houses. He was very proud of his creations and showed them to his mom and dad. They said he was very clever and gave him hugs and kisses. + +One day, Tim wanted to create something new. He saw a big box in the garage and thought it would be fun to make a rocket. He dragged the box to his room and cut out a hole for the window. He used tape and paper to make the wings and the nose. He painted the box red and blue and wrote his name on it. + +Tim was very happy with his rocket and wanted to show it to his mom and dad. He put on his helmet and climbed inside the box. He pretended to push buttons and make noises. He said he was going to the moon and waved to his mom and dad. They smiled and waved back. + +But Tim did not know that the box was not a regular box. It was a box that had something dangerous inside. It was a box that had fireworks that his dad bought for a special day. Tim did not see the fuse that was sticking out of the box. He did not hear the spark that lit the fuse. He did not feel the heat that grew in the box. + +Tim only heard a loud boom and saw a bright flash. Then he felt a lot of pain and cried. His mom and dad heard the boom and ran to his room. They saw the smoke and the fire and the broken box. They saw Tim lying on the floor, covered in burns and blood. They screamed and called for help. But it was too late. Tim was gone. He did not create a rocket. He created a bomb. And he did not go to the moon. He went to heaven. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play together. They have a big box. They imagine the box is a spaceship. They go to the moon and see stars. + +But one day, Tom is sick. He cannot play with Sara. Sara is sad. She wants to play with Tom. She misses him. + +She looks at the box. It is lonely. She thinks of an idea. She takes some paper and crayons. She draws Tom's face on the paper. She cuts it out. She sticks it on the box. She makes a hole under the box. She puts her hand in the hole. She moves the paper. She makes Tom talk. + +"Hi, Sara," she says in a funny voice. "I am Tom. I am feeling better. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sara smiles. She talks to the paper Tom. She imagines he is real. They play together. They have fun. + +But then, Sara hears a knock on the door. It is Tom. He is not sick anymore. He is available to play with Sara. + +"Hi, Sara," he says in his real voice. "I am Tom. I am feeling better. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sara is happy. She runs to the door. She hugs Tom. She shows him the paper Tom. She tells him her idea. + +"Wow, Sara," he says. "That is very clever. You are a good friend. Can I play with the paper Tom too?" + +Sara nods. She takes Tom's hand. They go to the box. They imagine they are in a spaceship. They go to the moon and see stars. They are happy. +One day, a little boy named Tom wanted to help his mom cook dinner. He saw a big red pepper on the table and thought it looked yummy. He asked his mom if he could have some, but she said no. She said the pepper was very hot and spicy, and it would hurt his mouth. + +Tom was not happy. He wanted to try the pepper. He thought his mom was wrong. He waited until his mom was busy with something else, and then he took the pepper and ran to his room. He closed the door and bit the pepper. + +But he soon regretted it. The pepper was very hot and spicy, and it hurt his mouth. He felt a fire in his tongue and his throat. He cried and cried, and ran to the bathroom. He drank some water, but it did not help. He wished he had listened to his mom. + +His mom heard his cries and came to his room. She saw the pepper on the floor and knew what had happened. She was not angry, but she was sad. She hugged Tom and gave him some milk. She said, "I'm sorry you are in pain, Tom. But you should have listened to me. I know what is good for you and what is not. The pepper is not for little boys like you. It is for grown-ups who like hot and spicy food. Next time, please trust me and do what I say. It is for your own good." + +Tom nodded and said he was sorry. He learned his lesson. He realized his mom was right and he was wrong. He decided to never take things without asking again. He also decided to never eat peppers again. He said, "I love you, mom. You are the best. You know everything. Thank you for helping me." + +His mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Tom. You are a good boy. You made a mistake, but you learned from it. That is what matters. Now, let's go and have some dinner. I made something you will like. It is not hot and spicy. It is sweet and yummy." + +Tom smiled and followed his mom. He was happy and grateful. He sat on his seat and ate his dinner. He enjoyed it very much. He forgot about the pepper and the pain. He only remembered his mom and her love. He was a happy and good boy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in summer. Summer is hot and sunny. They can run, jump, and swim. + +One day, Anna and Ben go to the park. They see a big tree with red fruits. The fruits are apples. Anna and Ben love apples. They are sweet and juicy. + +Anna and Ben pick some apples from the tree. They have four apples. Two for Anna and two for Ben. They sit under the tree and eat their apples. They are delicious. + +But then, they see a little girl. She is crying. She has no apples. She is hungry and sad. + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They want to help the little girl. They decide to share their apples. They give one apple to the little girl. She smiles and says thank you. She eats the apple. She is happy. + +Anna and Ben are happy too. They still have one apple each. They eat their apples and talk to the little girl. They make a new friend. They learn that sharing is good. Sharing makes everyone happy. +Tom and Lily like to play in the garden. They see many flowers and bees. The bees make honey in a hive. Tom and Lily want to taste the honey. + +They find a hive in a tree. They climb on a branch. They see a hole in the hive. They hear the bees buzz. Tom reaches for the hive. He wants to squeeze it and get the honey. + +But the bees do not like that. They fly out of the hive. They sting Tom and Lily. Tom and Lily cry. They fall off the branch. They run to their mom. + +Mom hugs them and puts ice on their stings. She says, "You should not squeeze the hive. The bees need the honey. They work hard to make it. It is not fair to take it from them." + +Tom and Lily say they are sorry. They learn to respect the bees and the hive. They do not squeeze the hive again. They play with other things in the garden. They are happy. +Tom and Lily liked to watch films on the big screen. They had many films at home, but they wanted to see a new one. They asked their mom if they could go to the film place. Mom said yes, but they had to do their chores first. + +Tom and Lily did not like chores. They had to clean their room, wash the dishes, and take out the trash. They did not want to waste time. They did their chores very fast, but very bad. They threw their toys in the closet, they rinsed the dishes with water, and they left the trash bag outside the door. + +They ran to their mom and said they were done. Mom looked at them and saw that they were filthy. They had dirt on their clothes, food on their faces, and trash on their shoes. Mom was not happy. She said they could not go to the film place until they were clean and their chores were done right. + +Tom and Lily were sad and mad. They said it was not fair. They said they did their chores. Mom said they did not do them well. She said they had to learn to be responsible and respectful. She said they had to carry the trash bag to the bin, put their toys in the right place, and wash the dishes with soap. She said they had to wash their clothes, their faces, and their shoes. She said they had to do all this before they could watch a film. + +Tom and Lily realized that they made a mistake. They saw that their room was messy, their dishes were dirty, and their trash was smelly. They saw that they were filthy, too. They felt sorry for their mom. They said they were sorry. They said they would do their chores right. They went back to their room and started to work. They carried the trash bag to the bin, they put their toys in the right place, and they washed the dishes with soap. They washed their clothes, their faces, and their shoes. They did all this with care and love. + +Mom saw that they did their chores right. She saw that they were clean and neat. She was proud of them. She said they were good kids. She said they could go to the film place now. Tom and Lily were happy and grateful. They thanked their mom. They hugged her and kissed her. They went to the film place with their mom. They watched a new film on the big screen. They enjoyed it very much. They learned that doing chores well is important and rewarding. They learned that being filthy is not fun and respectful. They learned that being clean and responsible is the way to be. +Lily and her daddy went to the big museum. They saw many things that were very old and very pretty. Lily liked the shiny stones and the soft clothes. Daddy liked the big statues and the strange animals. + +One statue was very big and very strong. It had a long beard and a helmet. Daddy said it was a king from a far away place. He said the king was very brave and very smart. Lily admired the king. She wanted to be brave and smart like him. + +She asked daddy if she could touch the king. Daddy said no, because the king was ancient. That meant he was very, very old and could break easily. Lily was sad. She wanted to feel the king's beard and helmet. + +Daddy saw that Lily was sad. He hugged her and said he had a surprise for her. He took her to the gift shop and bought her a small statue of the king. It was not ancient, but it looked like the king. Lily was happy. She thanked daddy and hugged the statue. She admired her daddy. He was the best daddy in the world. +Tom and Mia like to play with their vehicles. They have cars, trucks, buses and trains. They make noises and move them on the floor. They have fun. + +One day, it is very cold outside. Tom and Mia see snow and ice on the window. They want to go out and play. They put on their coats, hats, gloves and boots. They take their vehicles with them. + +They find a big hill of snow. They decide to slide their vehicles down the hill. They take turns and laugh. They see their vehicles go fast and make tracks. + +But then, something bad happens. Tom slides his train down the hill. It goes too fast and hits a rock. The train breaks into pieces. Tom is sad and angry. He cries and shouts. + +Mia tries to help Tom. She says she is sorry and gives him a hug. She tells him they can share her vehicles. She gives him her bus. But Tom does not want her bus. He wants his train. He pushes her bus away. The bus slides down the hill and freezes in the ice. Mia is sad and angry too. She cries and shouts. + +Tom and Mia are not friends anymore. They sit on the snow and sulk. They do not play with their vehicles. They are cold and bored. They wish they had their train and bus back. They wish they had not broken them. They wish they had not fought. They wish they had more fun. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to swim in the pool. They have a game. They dive in the water and look for medals. The medals are shiny and round. They have different colors. + +One day, they see a big medal at the bottom of the pool. It is gold and has a star on it. Ben and Mia want the medal. They both dive in the water and swim fast. They reach the medal at the same time. They both grab the medal and pull hard. + +"Let go! It is mine!" Ben says. + +"No, it is mine!" Mia says. + +They do not let go. They do not see the air bubbles. They do not hear the whistle. They do not feel the water in their mouths. They only see the medal. + +The lifeguard sees them. He jumps in the water and swims to them. He tries to pull them up. But they are too deep and too strong. He cannot save them. He calls for help. + +But it is too late. Ben and Mia are gone. The medal is still in their hands. The pool is calm. +Sara and Tom were twins. They loved to play with their toys and books. They also loved their daddy very much. He worked hard every day to make them happy. + +One day, daddy came home with a big smile. He had a thick envelope in his hand. He said, "Guess what, kids? I got a big bonus at work! We can celebrate and buy something special!" + +Sara and Tom were very excited. They hugged their daddy and asked him what they could buy. Daddy said, "You can choose anything you want, as long as it is not too expensive or dangerous." + +Sara thought for a while. She said, "I want a new dress. A pink one with flowers and ribbons. It will make me look pretty." Tom thought for a while. He said, "I want a new bike. A red one with wheels and pedals. It will make me go fast." + +Daddy nodded and said, "Okay, let's go to the store and buy them. But first, let's have some cake and ice cream. That's how we celebrate!" + +Sara and Tom ate the cake and ice cream. They were very happy. They thanked their daddy and said they loved him. Then they went to the store with him. They found the dress and the bike they wanted. They tried them on and felt very proud. + +But then they saw something else. They saw a big sign that said, "Help the poor children. They need food and clothes and toys. Please donate what you can." They saw pictures of sad children who had nothing. They felt sorry for them. + +Sara and Tom looked at each other. They looked at their daddy. They looked at their dress and bike. They felt something in their hearts. They felt that they had enough. They felt that they wanted to share. + +They said to their daddy, "Daddy, can we give our dress and bike to the poor children? They need them more than we do. We have many toys and books at home. We can play with them. We don't need anything else. We just need you." + +Daddy was very surprised. He was also very proud. He hugged his children and said, "You are very kind and generous, Sara and Tom. You have learned a very important lesson. It is better to give than to receive. It is better to make others happy than to be selfish. You have made me very happy. You have made the poor children very happy. You have made yourselves very happy. That's the best way to celebrate!" + +Sara and Tom smiled and nodded. They gave their dress and bike to the charity. They felt warm and good inside. They went home with their daddy. They played with their toys and books. They celebrated with love and joy. +Tom had a dull job. He had to put boxes on a big truck every day. He did not like his job. He wanted to do something fun and exciting. He wanted to see new places and meet new people. + +One day, he saw a shiny red car in the parking lot. He liked the car. He wanted to drive the car. He thought no one would notice if he took the car for a little ride. He put the last box on the truck and ran to the car. He opened the door and got in. He turned the key and the car started. + +He drove the car very fast. He felt happy and free. He did not see the stop sign. He did not see the big bus. He did not hear the horn. He did not feel the crash. + +The car was smashed. Tom was hurt. He could not move. He could not breathe. He could not call for help. He was scared and sorry. He wished he had not taken the car. He wished he had done his job. He wished he had been more careful. But it was too late. +Anna was an adventurous girl who liked to learn new things. She had a big notebook where she wrote and drew what she saw and heard. She also had a teacher who was very kind and smart. He taught her how to read and write and count and sing. + +One day, Anna and her teacher went to the park. They saw many animals and plants and people. Anna was very curious and wanted to know more about them. She asked her teacher many questions and he answered them patiently. He also taught her some new words and facts. Anna wrote them down in her notebook. + +They also played some games and had a picnic. They had fun and laughed a lot. Anna was very happy and thanked her teacher for teaching her so much. He smiled and said he was proud of her. He also gave her a sticker for her notebook. It was a star. Anna felt very special and put it on the cover. She said she wanted to be an adventurous teacher when she grew up. Her teacher hugged her and said she could be anything she wanted. +Tom and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a big cross on a hill. It was very impressive. It was shiny and tall. + +"Wow, look at that cross!" Tom said. "I want to go and touch it." + +"But it is too far and too high," Mia said. "We might get lost or hurt. We should stay here and play." + +Tom did not care. He wanted to see the cross. He ran away from Mia and the park. He followed a path that went up the hill. + +Mia was scared. She did not want to lose Tom. She ran after him and called his name. But Tom did not listen. He kept running. + +The path was steep and rocky. Tom tripped and fell. He scraped his knee and his elbow. He cried out in pain. + +Mia reached him and saw his wounds. She felt sorry for him. She took out a tissue from her pocket and wiped his blood. She hugged him and said, "It's okay, Tom. I'm here. I care about you." + +Tom stopped crying. He looked at Mia and said, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good friend. I'm sorry I ran away. The cross was not worth it." + +They held hands and walked back to the park. They played with their toys and had fun. They learned their lesson. They never ran away from each other again. +Ben and Sam were friends who liked to play games. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big zebra with black and white stripes. They took turns to ride on the zebra and pretend they were in the jungle. + +One day, they decided to have a race with the zebra. They put the zebra in the middle of the yard and ran to opposite sides. Then they shouted, "Ready, set, go!" and ran to the zebra as fast as they could. Whoever got to the zebra first would win. + +Ben was faster than Sam and reached the zebra first. He jumped on the zebra and shouted, "I win, I win!" He was very happy and proud. Sam was sad and angry. He wanted to win too. He ran to the zebra and tried to pull Ben off. "No, you don't win, it's not fair!" he cried. + +They started to fight over the zebra. They pulled and pushed and kicked and bit. The zebra did not like it. It was scared and hurt. It tried to get away from them, but they held on tight. The zebra made a loud noise and kicked its legs. + +The zebra kicked so hard that it broke the fence and ran away. Ben and Sam fell off the zebra and landed on the ground. They were bruised and bleeding. They looked at the zebra as it ran away. They had lost their favorite toy. They had no more games to play. They had no more friends to play with. They were alone and sad. They had done a terrible thing. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. They run to the slide and wait for their turn. + +But there is a problem. The slide has a leak. Water is coming out of the slide. The slide is wet and slippery. Tom and Sam do not see the water. They climb up the ladder and sit on the slide. + +They slide down very fast. They are having fun. But then they meet the water. The water is cold and splashes on their faces. They scream and close their eyes. They cannot see where they are going. + +They slide off the slide and land on the ground. They are wet and dirty and hurt. They cry and look for their moms. Their moms are frustrated. They scold Tom and Sam for being careless. They take them home and give them a bath and a band-aid. + +Tom and Sam are not friends anymore. They do not want to play in the park. They do not want to go on the slide. They are sad and angry. They have a bad day. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with cards. They have to match the cards with the same picture. Ben has many cards. Sam has few cards. + +"Can I have some of your cards?" Sam asks Ben. + +"No, you cannot. These are my cards. You have to find your own cards," Ben says. + +"But that is not fair. You have more cards than me. You will win the game," Sam says. + +"I do not care. This is my game. I make the rules. I do not permit you to have my cards," Ben says. + +Sam is sad. He does not like Ben's rules. He thinks Ben is not a good friend. He does not want to play with Ben anymore. He puts down his cards and walks away. + +Ben is happy. He thinks he will win the game. He thinks he is great. He does not need Sam. He plays with his cards alone. + +But soon Ben is bored. He has no one to talk to. He has no one to share his cards with. He has no one to have fun with. He looks at Sam. Sam is playing with a ball. Sam is laughing. Sam has a new friend. + +Ben is lonely. He wishes he had a friend. He wishes he had Sam. He realizes he was wrong. He was not fair. He was not nice. He was not great. He wants to say sorry to Sam. + +He picks up his cards and walks to Sam. He hopes Sam will forgive him. He hopes Sam will play with him again. He hopes Sam will be his friend again. +Mia likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She wants to make a cake for dad's birthday. Mom says she can help, but she has to be careful. She allows Mia to crack the eggs, stir the flour, and pour the milk. Mia feels happy and proud. + +"Can I add the sugar, mom?" Mia asks. She sees a big bowl of white sugar on the counter. It looks shiny and sweet. + +"Yes, you can, but only a little bit," mom says. She gives Mia a teaspoon and shows her how to measure the sugar. "One teaspoon for each egg, okay?" + +Mia nods and scoops some sugar with the teaspoon. She tries to be neat, but some sugar spills on the table. She licks her finger and tastes the sugar. It is very yummy. She wants more. She looks at mom. Mom is busy with the oven. She does not see Mia. + +Mia decides to take another teaspoon of sugar. She thinks it will make the cake more tasty. She puts the teaspoon in her mouth and chews. It is too much. It is too sweet. It hurts her teeth. She makes a face and spits out the sugar. She feels sick. + +"Mia, what are you doing?" mom says. She sees Mia's mouth and the sugar on the table. She is not happy. She is angry. "You should not eat so much sugar. It is bad for you. And you did not follow the recipe. Now the cake will not be good." + +Mia feels sorry. She did not mean to make mom angry. She did not mean to ruin the cake. She starts to cry. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to make the cake more attractive for dad. I love dad. I love you." + +Mom sees Mia's tears and hugs her. She says, "I love you too, Mia. I know you wanted to help. But you have to listen to me when we bake. Sugar is not always good. Sometimes it is better to have less. And the cake will still be attractive. We can decorate it with frosting and sprinkles. Do you want to help me with that?" + +Mia nods and wipes her eyes. She says, "Yes, mom. I want to help. Can I choose the sprinkles?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can. But only a little bit, okay?" + +Mia smiles and says, "Okay, mom. Only a little bit." +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big boat on the water. The boat has many rows of seats. Lily and Ben want to go on the boat. + +They run to the boat and climb on. They find a row of seats that is empty. They sit down and pretend to row. They whisper to each other and make boat sounds. They have fun. + +But then, a man comes. He is angry. He is the boat man. He says, "What are you doing here? This is my boat. You have to pay to go on the boat. You are crazy kids. Get off now!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not have money. They do not want to pay. They do not want to get off. They want to stay on the boat. They say, "No, this is our boat. We found it. We like it. You are crazy. Go away!" + +The boat man is very angry. He shouts at them. He tries to grab them. Lily and Ben scream. They run away. They jump off the boat. They splash into the water. They swim to the shore. They are wet and cold. They are not happy. + +They look at the boat. The boat man is still on the boat. He is still angry. He shakes his fist at them. He says, "You are bad kids. You are crazy. Don't come back!" + +Lily and Ben run away from the park. They do not want to see the boat man again. They do not want to go on the boat again. They say, "That was not fun. That was scary. Let's play something else." +Sara and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a vendor with a big cart of ice cream. Sara and Ben loved ice cream. They ran to the vendor and asked for two cones. + +"Here you go, kids. Enjoy your ice cream," the vendor said. He gave Sara a cone with chocolate ice cream and Ben a cone with vanilla ice cream. + +Sara and Ben licked their ice cream happily. But then, Sara saw that Ben's cone had a cherry on top. Sara liked cherries. She wanted Ben's cone. + +"Ben, can I have your cone?" Sara asked. + +"No, Sara. This is my cone. You have your own cone," Ben said. + +"But I want the cherry. You don't like cherries. Give me your cone," Sara said. + +"No, Sara. Go away. This is my cone," Ben said. + +Sara got angry. She grabbed Ben's cone and tried to pull it away. Ben held on to his cone and tried to push Sara away. They both pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Stop it, Sara and Ben. What are you doing?" Mom said. She saw Sara and Ben fighting over the cone. She was not happy. + +"Sara, why did you take Ben's cone? That was not nice. You have to replace it. Give it back to him," Mom said. + +"But Mom, I want the cherry. He doesn't like cherries. He can have my cone," Sara said. + +"That doesn't matter, Sara. You can't take something that belongs to someone else. You have to ask first. And you have to respect his choice. Maybe he wanted to try the cherry. Maybe he wanted to give it to you later. You have to replace his cone. Now," Mom said. + +Sara felt bad. She knew Mom was right. She was not smart. She was rude. She gave Ben his cone back. She said sorry. + +"Sorry, Ben. I was wrong. Here is your cone. You can have the cherry," Sara said. + +"Thank you, Sara. I forgive you. You can have the cherry. I don't like cherries. You can replace it with something else. Maybe a sprinkle. Do you like sprinkles?" Ben said. + +"Yes, I like sprinkles. Thank you, Ben. You are smart. You are kind," Sara said. + +They hugged and smiled. They went to the vendor and asked for a sprinkle. The vendor gave them a sprinkle. They put it on Sara's cone. They licked their ice cream happily. Mom was proud of them. They learned to share and to replace. They had a good day at the park. +Sara liked to help her mom with the clothes. She wanted to be a big girl and do what mom did. But mom said she was too little to use the iron. The iron was hot and could burn her. Sara did not listen. She was stubborn. + +One day, mom was busy in the kitchen. Sara saw the iron on the table. She thought it looked fun. She grabbed the iron and tried to press a shirt. But the iron was very hot. It burned her hand. Sara screamed and dropped the iron. The iron fell on the floor and burned the carpet. + +Mom heard Sara scream and ran to the room. She saw the iron, the shirt, the carpet and Sara's hand. She was angry and scared. She picked up Sara and put her hand under cold water. She said, "Sara, why did you touch the iron? I told you it was dangerous. You could have hurt yourself badly. You have to listen to me. You are not a big girl yet. You are a little girl who needs to be careful." + +Sara cried and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to help you. I wanted to be like you. But the iron was too hot. It hurt me. I don't like the iron. I don't want to touch it again." + +Mom hugged Sara and said, "I know you wanted to help me, but you have to wait until you are older. The iron is not a toy. It is a tool that only grown-ups can use. You have to be patient and learn from me. I love you, Sara. But you have to be less stubborn and more obedient." + +Sara nodded and said, "I love you, mom. I will be less stubborn and more obedient. I will listen to you. Can I still help you with the clothes?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But only with the things that are safe for you. You can fold the clothes, sort the colors, and put them away. But you have to stay away from the iron. Do you understand?" + +Sara said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will stay away from the iron. I will do the safe things. Thank you, mom." + +Mom kissed Sara and said, "You're welcome, Sara. You are a good girl. And you will be a big girl soon enough. But for now, you are my little girl. And I love you very much." +Lila loved pasta. She liked to eat it with cheese and sauce. Sometimes, she helped her mom make pasta in the kitchen. She liked to roll the dough and cut it into shapes. + +One day, mom said, "Lila, we have a special guest for dinner. He is a wise old man who knows many things. He likes pasta too, but he likes it with glow." + +Lila was curious. "What is glow, mom?" she asked. + +Mom smiled. "Glow is a magic spice that makes pasta shine. It comes from a faraway land. The wise old man will bring some for us to try." + +Lila was excited. She wanted to see the pasta glow. She wanted to meet the wise old man. + +Soon, the doorbell rang. Mom opened the door and welcomed the wise old man. He had a long beard and a big hat. He carried a small bag in his hand. + +"Hello, Lila," he said. "I am glad to meet you. You have a bright smile. Do you like pasta?" + +Lila nodded. "Yes, I do. Do you have glow?" + +The wise old man chuckled. "Yes, I do. Let me show you." He opened his bag and took out a small jar. He opened the jar and sprinkled some glow on the pasta. The pasta sparkled with different colors. + +Lila gasped. "Wow! It's so pretty!" + +The wise old man smiled. "It's not only pretty, it's also tasty. Do you want to try some?" + +Lila nodded. "Yes, please!" + +The wise old man served some pasta to Lila and mom. They all sat at the table and ate the pasta with glow. It was delicious. Lila felt happy. + +The wise old man told them stories about his travels and adventures. He taught them some words in different languages. He showed them some pictures and souvenirs. He was very kind and funny. + +Lila liked the wise old man. She liked the pasta with glow. She learned many things. She had a wonderful dinner. +Lily was a little girl who liked to bake with her mom. One day, they decided to make some cookies for a picnic. Mom told Lily to follow her to the kitchen and help her get the ingredients. + +Lily saw a big jar of sugar on the counter. She loved sugar. It was sweet and white and sparkly. She wanted to taste some. She reached for the jar, but it was too high for her. She looked around and saw a yellow stool. She dragged the stool to the counter and climbed on it. She grabbed the jar and opened it. + +But the jar was too heavy for Lily. She lost her balance and dropped it. The jar broke and sugar spilled everywhere. Lily was scared and sad. She started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and ran to the kitchen. She saw Lily on the stool, surrounded by sugar and glass. She was worried and angry. She quickly picked up Lily and hugged her. She checked if she was hurt. She was not. + +Mom said, "Lily, what did you do? You made a big mess. You could have cut yourself. You should not touch the sugar without asking me. You should follow my rules." + +Lily said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted some sugar. It looked so yummy. I didn't mean to break the jar." + +Mom said, "I know, Lily. But sugar is not good for you. You can have some in your cookies, but not too much. And you have to be careful in the kitchen. There are many things that can hurt you. You have to follow me and listen to me. I love you and I want you to be safe." + +Lily said, "I love you too, Mom. I will follow you and listen to you. Can we still make cookies?" + +Mom said, "Yes, we can. But first, we have to clean up this mess. And then, we have to wash our hands. And then, we can make some cookies. But only a few. And we will share them with our friends at the picnic." + +Lily said, "Okay, Mom. That sounds fun. Thank you for baking with me." + +Mom said, "You're welcome, Lily. You're my sweet girl. But not as sweet as sugar." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big red alarm in the garage. It had a button and a handle and a loud sound. + +"Let's play with it!" Tom said. He pushed the button and pulled the handle. The alarm made a very loud sound. "Wee-woo-wee-woo!" + +Lily covered her ears. "Stop it, Tom! It's too loud! Mom and Dad will be angry!" + +Tom shrugged. He liked the loud sound. He pushed the button and pulled the handle again. "Wee-woo-wee-woo!" + +Lily ran to the house. She wanted to tell Mom and Dad. But they were not home. They had gone to the store. Lily felt scared. She wished Tom would stop. + +She went back to the garage. She saw Tom still playing with the alarm. She tried to take it from him. "Give it to me, Tom! It's not a toy!" + +Tom did not want to give it to her. He pushed her away. "No, it's mine! Go away!" + +They started to fight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see the big dog that came to the garage. The dog heard the loud sound. The dog did not like the loud sound. The dog barked and growled. The dog wanted to bite Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily saw the dog. They felt very scared. They stopped fighting. They hugged each other. They wished Mom and Dad would come back. + +The dog came closer. It showed its teeth. It jumped at Tom and Lily. But then, a kind man came to the garage. He saw the dog. He saw Tom and Lily. He had a leash. He called the dog. He said, "Bad dog! Come here! Leave the kids alone!" + +The dog listened to the man. It stopped jumping. It went to the man. The man put the leash on the dog. He said, "I'm sorry, kids. This is my dog. He escaped from the yard. He doesn't like loud noises. Are you okay?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were still scared. But they were glad the man came. They said, "Thank you, mister. You are very kind." + +The man smiled. He said, "You're welcome, kids. But you shouldn't play with the alarm. It's dangerous. It's for emergencies. Where are your parents?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They felt guilty. They said, "They are at the store. They will be back soon." + +The man said, "Okay. I'll wait with you until they come back. And I'll take the alarm away. It's not a toy. It's a tool." + +Tom and Lily agreed. They said, "Okay. We're sorry. We won't play with it again." + +The man said, "That's good. Come on, let's go to the house. Maybe we can find some cookies and milk." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They liked cookies and milk. They followed the man and the dog to the house. They hoped Mom and Dad would not be too angry. They learned their lesson. They decided to be more careful and more kind. +One day, Lily and Ben went to play in the snow. They wore warm coats, hats, boots and mittens. Lily had yellow mittens that her grandma made for her. Ben had blue mittens that his mom bought for him. + +They made a snowman, a snow fort and snow angels. They had a lot of fun. But then, Ben saw a shiny red ball in the snow. He wanted to play with it. He ran to get it, but he did not see the sharp branch on the ground. He tripped and fell. His blue mitten got caught on the branch and tore. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Ben cried. He looked at his mitten and saw a big hole. He felt cold and sad. He did not want to play anymore. + +Lily heard Ben's cry and ran to him. She saw his torn mitten and his tears. She felt sorry for him. She took off her yellow mitten and gave it to him. + +"Here, Ben. You can have my mitten. It will keep your hand warm. We can share," she said. + +Ben looked at Lily and smiled. He took her yellow mitten and put it on his hand. He felt warm and happy. He hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. You are my best friend." + +They went back to play in the snow. They did not care that they had different mittens. They had each other. They learned that sharing is caring. +Lily likes to have fun in the snow. She puts on her soft hat, her warm coat and her big boots. She goes outside with her mom and dad. They make a snowman with a carrot nose and a scarf. Lily gives the snowman her soft hat. She says, "You can have it. It is cold." + +Lily sees a big hill. She wants to slide down the hill. She asks her mom and dad, "Can I slide down the hill?" They say, "Yes, but be careful." Lily runs to the top of the hill. She sits on her boot. She pushes herself with her hands. She slides down the hill. She goes very fast. She says, "Whee!" + +Lily slides to the bottom of the hill. She sees a big puddle. She thinks, "I want to splash in the puddle." She jumps in the puddle with her boots. She makes a big splash. She gets wet. She laughs. She says, "This is fun!" + +Lily's mom and dad come to the bottom of the hill. They see Lily in the puddle. They say, "Lily, you are wet and cold. Let's go inside and have some hot chocolate." Lily says, "Okay." She gets out of the puddle. She takes off her boots. She follows her mom and dad. She says, "I had fun in the snow. I like my soft hat and my big boots." +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They wondered what was inside. They tried to open it, but it was too heavy and stuck. + +"Let me try," Ben said. He pushed and pulled, but nothing happened. He felt frustrated. + +"Maybe we can ask Dad for help," Lily said. She was smarter than Ben. + +"No, I can do it by myself," Ben said. He was stubborn and proud. + +He pushed harder and harder, until he fell over and hit his head. He started to cry. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She felt sorry for him. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" she asked. + +"It hurts," Ben said. He was sad and angry. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. Maybe we can play something else," Lily said. She wanted to cheer him up. + +She looked around and saw a skipping rope. She had an idea. + +"Look, Ben, a skipping rope! Do you want to try?" she asked. + +Ben wiped his tears and nodded. He liked to try new things. + +Lily showed him how to hold the rope and swing it over his head. Then she jumped over it as it touched the ground. + +"Your turn, Ben," she said. + +Ben took the rope and tried to copy Lily. But he was not good at skipping. He tripped over the rope and fell again. + +He felt frustrated again. + +"I can't do it, Lily. It's too hard," he said. + +Lily helped him up and smiled. + +"It's okay, Ben. You just need to practice. Here, let me show you a trick. Hold the rope around your waist, like this. Then swing it from side to side, like this. It's easier and fun," she said. + +Ben did as Lily said. He held the rope around his waist and swung it from side to side. He felt the rope tickle his belly and make him laugh. + +He liked it. + +"Wow, this is fun, Lily. Thank you for showing me," he said. + +Lily laughed too. + +"You're welcome, Ben. I'm glad you like it. You see, sometimes you need to ask for help or try something different. You don't have to do everything by yourself. We can have more fun together," she said. + +Ben nodded. + +"You're right, Lily. You're a good sister. I'm sorry for being stubborn and proud. Can we share the box too?" he asked. + +Lily nodded. + +"Of course, Ben. You're a good brother. Maybe we can find something inside that we both like. Come on, let's go ask Dad for help," she said. + +They held hands and ran to the house, leaving the rope behind. They were happy and curious. + +The moral of the story is: Don't be stubborn and proud. Ask for help or try something different. You can have more fun with others. +Lily and Mom went to the big shop. Lily saw a big cake with pink and white on it. She said, "Mom, can we buy the cake? It looks tasty." Mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can buy the cake. It is a special cake for a special day." Lily was happy and clapped her hands. + +They took the cake home and put it on the table. Mom said, "Lily, do you know what day it is today?" Lily thought hard and said, "Is it my birthday?" Mom said, "No, it is not your birthday. It is our anniversary. Do you know what that means?" Lily shook her head and said, "No, what does it mean?" + +Mom said, "It means that today is the day that Dad and I got married. We had a big party with a big cake like this one. It was a happy day. We have a memory of that day in our hearts. A memory is something that you remember and makes you feel good. Do you have any memories, Lily?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I have memories. I remember when we went to the park and fed the ducks. I remember when we read stories and cuddled. I remember when Dad gave me a hug and a kiss. Those are my memories and they make me feel good." + +Mom said, "That's wonderful, Lily. I'm glad you have good memories. Dad and I have good memories of you too. You are our best gift. We love you very much." Lily said, "I love you too, Mom and Dad. Can we eat the cake now?" Mom said, "Yes, we can. Let's make a new memory with this tasty cake." They cut the cake and ate it. It was sweet and yummy. They laughed and talked and had fun. It was a special day. They made a new memory in their hearts. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a big box in the yard. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom says. He tries to lift the lid, but it is too heavy. + +"Maybe we need help," Sara says. She looks around and sees a woman walking by. The woman has a big hat and a long dress. She looks nice. + +"Excuse me, can you help us?" Sara asks. She waves at the woman. + +The woman stops and smiles. She walks over to the box and looks inside. She sees many books and toys. + +"Wow, what a treasure!" she says. "Where did you find this?" + +"It was here when we came out to play," Tom says. "Can we have it?" + +The woman thinks for a moment. She decides to be kind. + +"Sure, you can have it," she says. "But you have to share it with each other and with other children. Can you do that?" + +Sara and Tom nod. They are happy. They thank the woman and hug her. + +"Thank you, thank you!" they say. + +The woman waves goodbye and leaves. Sara and Tom start to take out the books and toys. They find many things they like. They decide to play together and have fun. They think the woman is very nice. They also think the box is very difficult to open. But they don't mind. They have each other and a big treasure. +Lily and Sam were very happy. Today they were going to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They wanted to see the animals and hear their sounds. They got in the car and drove to the zoo. + +When they arrived, they saw a big sign that said "Welcome to the Zoo". They bought tickets and entered the gate. They saw a map that showed where the different animals were. Mom and Dad let them choose where to go first. + +Lily said, "I want to see the monkeys. They are funny and smart. They swing on the trees and make noises." + +Sam said, "I want to see the lions. They are big and strong. They roar and have manes." + +Mom and Dad said, "OK, let's go to the monkeys first, then the lions. But we have to be quiet and respectful. The animals are not toys. They are living beings." + +They walked to the monkey house and saw many monkeys of different sizes and colors. Some were eating bananas, some were grooming each other, some were playing with toys. Lily and Sam were amazed and laughed at their antics. + +Then they heard a voice say, "Hello, I'm Max. I'm the zookeeper. I take care of the monkeys. Do you want to learn more about them?" + +Lily and Sam nodded eagerly. Mom and Dad smiled and said, "Yes, please. Thank you for introducing yourself, Max. We are Lily, Sam, Mom and Dad. We love the monkeys." + +Max said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you like them. They are very smart and social animals. They have names and personalities. They communicate with each other and with me. They can learn tricks and solve problems. They also need a lot of care and attention. They need a clean and spacious enclosure, a balanced diet, toys and enrichment, and regular check-ups. They are not pets. They belong to the wild." + +Lily and Sam listened carefully and asked many questions. They learned a lot from Max. They thanked him and said goodbye. They continued their zoo adventure. They saw the lions and many other animals. They had a wonderful time. It was a mild and sunny day. They were very happy. +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look for pretty things. They found flowers, stones, and shells. They put them in a basket. + +Lila saw something shiny under a bush. She ran to it. It was a crystal. It was lovely. It sparkled in the sun. Lila wanted to keep it. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Tom saw Lila. He wanted to see what she had. He ran to her. He asked her to show him. Lila said no. She said it was hers. Tom was angry. He grabbed her pocket. He tried to pull the crystal out. + +Lila and Tom pulled and pulled. They did not let go. The crystal was sharp. It cut their fingers. They cried. The crystal broke. It tore their pocket. It fell on the ground. It was not lovely anymore. It was broken. + +Lila and Tom were sad. They hurt their fingers. They broke their crystal. They tore their pocket. They said sorry to each other. They hugged. They went to their mom. She washed their fingers. She gave them a band-aid. She sewed their pocket. She said they should share. They said yes. They learned a lesson. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his toy train. He has many cars that he can attach to the engine. He likes to make the train go fast and make loud noises. + +One day, he finds a new toy in his room. It is a big green scale. He does not know what it is for. He thinks it looks like a bridge for his train. He puts the scale on the floor and tries to attach his train to it. + +But the scale is not a bridge. It is a thing that tells you how heavy you are. When Tom puts his train on the scale, it makes a beep sound and shows a number. Tom is nervous. He thinks he broke the scale. He tries to take his train off, but it is stuck. + +He hears his mom coming. He is scared. He does not want to get in trouble. He hides under his bed and hopes she will not see the scale and the train. + +But his mom is not angry. She sees the scale and the train and smiles. She knows Tom was just playing. She goes to his bed and calls his name. She tells him to come out and not be nervous. She explains what the scale is and how it works. She helps him detach his train from the scale. She tells him he can play with the scale, but not with his train. She says the scale is for people, not for toys. + +Tom is happy. He is not in trouble. He learns something new. He hugs his mom and says thank you. He decides to play with his train on a real bridge. He thinks the scale is a cool toy, but not as cool as his train. +Once upon a time there was a big truck parked in the street. It had a big sign on the side that said 'Operation'. Jonny was so excited to find out what this truck was doing here. His mom told him it was a soft ice cream truck. + +Jonny started jumping up and down with excitement. He smiled widely as he asked his mom if he could go and get a soft ice cream. His mom told him he could, but only if he was careful. + +Jonny quickly ran to the ice cream truck, but the man wasn't there yet. He waited and waited until he saw the man arrive. The man got out of his truck and opened the back door. He had so many different kinds of soft ice creams. + +Jonny was beaming with joy when the man finally handed him his soft ice cream. He carefully took it and thanked the man. His mom gave him a big smile and hugged him. + +The two of them walked away happily. Jonny had a big frozen smile on his face from eating his yummy soft ice cream and from this special operation! +Once upon a time, there was a very important raven. He had a very important job to do. His job was to supply things to the animals in the forest. Every day he flew around the forest, collecting things and then delivering them. + +One day, the raven was collecting some leaves when he heard a loud cry. He followed the noise and he saw a little rabbit that had lost his carrots. The raven was very kind and he wanted to help the rabbit. He flew around the forest and he finally found some carrots to give to the rabbit. + +The bunny was very happy and he thanked the raven. The raven said, "You don’t have to thank me. It's my job to supply things to the animals in the forest and I'm happy to help!" From that day on, the rabbit and the raven were the best of friends. + +The rabbit was so grateful to the raven and the two were always seen together, helping each other. Wherever the raven went, the bunny followed, and every day the raven supplied important things to the animals of the forest. +John was a 3 year old boy who wanted to have fun. He had a bucket and he ran to the lake. He was so excited and he wanted to remember how the lake looked. +But then he saw something crazy! There was a strange creature in the water! +John was afraid but he threw the bucket in the water to try and get the creature. But it disappeared as soon as he threw the bucket. He couldn't remember what it looked like anymore. +John was disappointed, but he was still excited about going to the lake. He was reminded of how fun it was and he knew he would come back and remember for a long time. +Once upon a time there was a cube. It was a tough cube and it was not easy to break. + +One day something disturbed the cube. It was a little mouse. The mouse wanted to get to the other side of the cube and thought it could use the cube to help him. He started to nibble on it, but no matter how hard he tried the cube was just too tough to break. + +The mouse started to get mad. He kept nibbling at the cube, but he just couldn't break it. After a while, he decided to give up. + +The brave little mouse had learned a lesson. He couldn’t disturb the tough cube. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to imagine new and exciting things. One day, she imagined she was wearing a special shirt. The shirt was very spicy! It had red and orange stripes and spices sparkling all over it. Lily thought it was so pretty that she wanted to wear it all the time. + +So Lily put on her spicy shirt and started twirling around the room. The room was filled with the smell of spices and Lily felt so happy! She tried to spread the spicy feeling all around. + +When the day was over, Lily's mommy put the special shirt away in a safe place. Lily promised herself to imagine wearing the shirt again soon! +Alice had been playing all day and was starting to feel very tired. Her mother, who had been watching from a distance said 'Alice, why don't you take a nap?'. + +Alice was excited for her nap. She had heard about a special surprise her mother had planned for when she woke up. She couldn't wait! + +Alice snuggled up in her bed and soon dozed off. In what seemed like only a minute, she heard a distant noise that was getting closer and closer. It was her mother, who had arrived with a basket of balloons. 'Time to release them!' Her mother exclaimed. + +Alice was filled with joy! She clapped her hands and together they released the balloons outside into the sky. The sky was now filled with beautiful floating colours. Alice thought it was the most magical sight she had ever seen. + +Alice looked back and saw that her mother was smiling, as if she knew something Alice didn't know. + +Before she knew it, her mother had opened the basket and taken out a second surprise, a puppy! + +Alice was overjoyed! She couldn't believe it. She had waited so long for a puppy, and now it was hers. She hugged him tight and thanked her mother for the amazing surprises. + +From that day on, Alice and her pup were the best of friends. She never forgot the special moment when they released the balloons into +Once upon a time there was a man who wanted to do something important. He decided to deliver a flashlight to his friend's house. So he took the flashlight and walked down the street. But then he saw a big dog in his way. The dog was barking and growling. The man got really scared and dropped the flashlight. He ran away as fast as he could, but the flashlight stayed behind! The man never made it to his friend's house and he was never able to do his important job. +Once upon a time there were two fish that lived in the sea. One of them was a bossy tuna. The other was a tiny sardine. The tuna was always bossy, telling the sardine what to do. The sardine was very sad that the tuna was always so bossy. + +One day, the sardine had the chance to rise above the water and look ahead. The sardine could see a beautiful shore with the sun shining brightly and he was filled with hope. He decided to go towards the shore and explore. The bossy tuna followed, but he soon realised that he didn't have the same skills that the sardine had. + +The sardine swam faster and reached the shore first. The tuna was still swimming, trying to catch up. The sardine explored the new land and was amazed by all the wonderful things he found. The tuna eventually caught up but he was tired from trying to keep up with the sardine. + +The moral of the story is that even if you are bossy, you should recognize the strengths of others and encourage them to use their skills. Talented people should be given the opportunity to rise up and explore their abilities. +Smith was a little boy who was very confused. Every day he would try to balance things in his home. But, he wasn’t very good at it. One day he decided to try and balance a cupboard. He was determined to make it work. + +After many attempts, Smith eventually managed to balance the heavy cupboard. He was so proud of himself that he ran out to show his Mum. But when she arrived, she gently shook her head and said: “Sometimes, Smith, balance is not always the right answer.†+ +Smith was confused once again. He thought he was doing the right thing by balancing the cupboard. His Mum explained that balancing the cupboard was not the best decision as the handle was very weak. + +Smith learned that balance is important, but sometimes it’s more important to be careful when making decisions. It is better to think before you act. +It was a sunny day, and Gary was walking in the park. He saw a rake resting against a tree and he decided to go and take it. Just then he heard a loud scream. He turned around and saw a fat man running towards him. Gary was scared, he dropped the rake and started to run away. + +The fat man kept chasing him, but Gary was fast and he kept running. After a few minutes, Gary finally managed to escape. He hid in a nearby bush, and waited until the man was out of sight. When he was sure the fat man had gone, Gary finally came out of the bush and went home. + +He was safe, but he was also very scared. He had never seen a fat man so angry before. From that day on, Gary vowed never to take something that didn't belong to him. +Once there was a girl named Polly. She was 3 years old and loved exploring. One day, she was out for a walk when she discovered something strange. It was a big metal box! + +Polly was excited and curious to find out what was inside. She tried to open it but it wouldn't budge. She was determined and kept pushing and pulling but it wouldn't open. All of a sudden, a bossy voice shouted out. + +"You can't open it. Give up!" said the voice. Polly looked around and saw a little old man wearing glasses. He smiled and explained why the box was so difficult to open. He said that it was made of metal and so only he could open it with his special key. + +But Polly was not easily deterred and she asked the little old man nicely if he could open the box too. He was impressed with Polly's persistence and agreed to help. + +He put his key in the box and opened it. Inside, Polly discovered a magical world of toys and games. She was so excited that she hugged the little old man. + +He thanked her for being so friendly and bossy enough to ask for help. Now, Polly and the old man were friends and they had great fun exploring together. +One day, Tom was very excited. He had a key, but he didn't know what it was for. Tom decided to examine the key. He looked at it and turned it around in his hands. He looked up close, and he noticed that it had bumps and lines on it. Tom thought it was a fun shape. + +He wanted to explore more, so he tried the key in different things. First he tried it in the door, but it didn't fit. He tried it in the cupboard, too, but it still wouldn't fit. Tom was starting to get a little bit disappointed. + +Then, Tom tried the key in the toy box, and it fit! He was so happy that he shouted with joy. The toy box opened, and there were lots of toys inside. Tom was very excited because he found the thing the key opened. He started playing with the toys in the box, and he had lots of fun. +One day there was a strong man called Dad. Dad wanted to teach his little girl something special. He said to her, "No matter what happens, stay strong, and remain happy." The little girl smiled and said, "Ok, Dad." + +So every day the dad would tell her to stay strong and remain happy, no matter what happened. And every day, the little girl would smile and say ok! + +One day the little girl was feeling sad, so Dad reminded her of his special rule. He said, "Remember, stay strong, and remain happy." The little girl remembered his words, and suddenly she felt better. She smiled and said, "Ok, Dad!" + +From then on, the little girl was never afraid of difficult times, as she knew that all she had to do was to stay strong, and remain happy. Dad was so proud of how strong and happy his little girl was! +Once there was a young girl named Michelle who wanted to be successful. She worked really hard every day. She saved up a lot of fuel for a special trip. + +Finally, the day of the trip arrived. Michelle was very excited! She hopped in her car, but she forgot the fuel! She was so sad and disappointed. + +Michelle thought about how to get the fuel. Then, she had an idea. She called her best friend to see if they could get some fuel together. Just then, her best friend arrived with a full tank! + +They filled up the car with plenty of fuel and off they went on the road. They had a wonderful and successful day! Michelle was very happy and she never forgot the fuel again. +Once upon a time, there lived a kind and helpful owner. Her name was Jane and she owned a big, beautiful house. One day, Jane could smell smoke coming from the upstairs. She knew that something was wrong. + +She and her friend ran upstairs to find the source of the smell. Jane found a pot on the kitchen stove that was burning. + +Jane quickly remembered that she had forgotten to turn off the stove after she had cooked lunch. She was thankful that she and her friend had been helpful and had noticed the smoke before anything bad happened. + +The moral of the story is that being helpful can help you and others in unexpected ways. It's always important to be thoughtful and alert since you never know when a helpful act might save the day! +Once upon a time there was a cat and a mouse. The mouse wanted to give the cat something special, so it went to find a yummy treat. + +The mouse found a heart shaped cookie and thought the cat would like it. When the mouse presented the cookie to the cat, the cat smiled and said, "My how yummy!" + +The mouse was so happy and thought it had found the perfect gift. But when the mouse went to give the cookie to the cat, the cat bit it instead. + +The mouse was so sad, it had wanted to give the cat a special gift. But the cat had not been grateful, it had only been hungry. And with that, the mouse ran away and never looked back. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack who wanted to find a way to show how he felt about the world. He came across an attractive thermometer and wanted to introduce it to his friends. + +Jack was so excited to show everyone the thermometer, but when he tried to show them it didn't work. His friends were disappointed and started to leave. This made Jack very sad, but he refused to give up. + +Jack worked hard to figure out why the thermometer wasn't working and eventually he discovered that it needed some energy to power it. So he added a little battery and the thermometer started to work. + +All of Jack's friends were so glad and thanked Jack for teaching them such an important lesson. The moral of the story is that even when things seem hard, working together and trying again can solve the problem. +One day, Jake and his mum went to the pool. Jake was feeling very lively! He was ready to jump in the water. + +At first, he was a bit embarrassed when he saw all the other people swimming. He was not used to all the attention. + +But then his mum gave him a big smile and said, "Come on, Jake. You can do it!" + +That made Jake feel better. He felt so brave. He slowly stepped into the water. + +Soon, he was swishing through the water like a fish. He was loving it! Everyone was watching him and smiling. Jake felt so happy! +Once there was a very wealthy family that lived in a big house near a stream. The family was very happy, they were full of joy and they were content. + +One day, the family started to worry. They began worrying about how they were going to protect their wealth, and how they were going to keep it safe. The family decided to build a big wall around their house to keep all their worries away. + +The wall worked for a while, but one day there was a flood in the stream near the house. The wall was destroyed and all the wealthy family's wealth was washed away. + +The family learned a valuable lesson from this experience. They realized that worrying about protecting wealth was not the answer. The only true answer was to be content with the wealth you have and share it with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ben. He was very patient, so no matter what happened he never got too upset. One day, it started to rain outside. Ben thought this was exciting and decided to go for a walk. He wanted to get to the park as fast as he could. + +So Ben started to walk, but it was raining harder and harder. He became very wet and the ground was muddy. It seemed like he was never going to make it to the park. But Ben was patient and kept walking. + +Soon, he saw a rainbow in the sky. He knew that meant it would stop raining soon. Ben kept walking and eventually made it to the park. He felt so happy and proud of himself, as he had been so patient. + +The moral of this story is that patience pays off. If Ben had given up, he would have never made it to the park. So, it's important to be patient and wait a minute, even when things get hard. +Once upon a time, there was a poor farmer called Bill. He worked all day in the fields, planting seeds and sowing crops to feed his family. But one day, Bill noticed a big patch of weeds in the middle of his field. He sighed, for weeds meant that the crops would be harder to harvest. + +Bill called his children to his side, and explained that he wanted them to help him with the weeds. His children were tired and wanted to play, but they could see how tired and worried Bill was, so they agreed. + +The children worked all day, and soon, the patch of weeds was gone. Bill smiled and thanked his children, and they all went back home to have dinner. + +The moral of the story is that we can all do our part to help, even if it feels like we have too much work to do. Bill felt too poor to hire more workers, but his children showed him that even they could make a difference. +Once there was an adorable little girl called Jenny. She loved playing with her comb, which was pink with sparkles. One day, she was playing with her comb and suddenly it started to shrink! It got smaller and smaller until it was only tiny! + +Jenny was stunned! How had her comb gone so small? She asked her Mum, but her Mum just smiled. She said nothing about where the comb had gone. + +The next day, Jenny went inside and there on the kitchen table was something very exciting! It was a tiny comb, the same as her before it had shrunk! Jenny was delighted and asked her Mum why it had come back! + +This time, Mum said, “It’s a special comb that grows when you put water on it!†Jenny was amazed and poured water over the comb. Sure enough, it soon went back to full size again! + +Jenny and her Mum laughed together. Jenny was very happy that her adorable comb had come back! +Steve was very popular. Everyone wanted to be his friend. He was always smiling and helping people. One day, Steve had an amazing idea. He wanted to write down all of his great plans in a special diary. + +Steve went to a store and found the perfect diary. It was bright blue and even had a lock to keep it safe. He was so excited! He raced home and started planning. + +Steve wrote down all of his ideas. He wanted to make his own game and be the captain of a team. He also wanted to become the best singer in the world. He was so happy planning his future. + +Every day, Steve would add more ideas to his diary. Soon he had lots of plans and was ready to start turning them into reality. With his popular diary of plans, Steve was sure to achieve his dreams. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly couple who lived in a small house. One afternoon, their old television stopped working and made a strange noise. The elderly couple didn't know what to do, so they decided to call a repair man. + +When the repair man came, he looked at the television. He said that it was too old and needed to be replaced. The elderly couple was sad, but the repair man said that he could help them find a new one. + +So the couple went to a store and found a new television. It was bigger and had lots of cool buttons. The repair man helped them install the new tv and soon it was working properly. + +The elderly couple was so happy. They watched their new television and enjoyed seeing the shows they liked. They thanked the repair man for helping them replace their old television. + +The end. +One day, Dan and his family went to see a show. Dan was very excited because it was his first time going to a show. He was only three years old. + +When they got there, Dan saw the most amazing things he had ever seen in his life: modern firework displays! He was amazed at how bright and colourful the firework displays were. + +"Look at the beautiful show, Dan," his mother said. + +"Wow!" Dan exclaimed. + +Dan enjoyed the show so much he wanted to do it every day. He asked his parents if they could show him the firework display again, but they said no. + +They all agreed to come back to the show again, but only when it was time for more modern firework displays. Dan was okay with that, and they all went home happily. +Paused is what Mike did when he saw his favourite book in the store. It was a dictionary, and it was very popular. Mike just had to have it! He stopped and looked at the words within its thick pages. He then decided to put it in his cart and take it home. + +When he got back, Mike could hardly wait to start learning the new words inside. He paused for a moment; deciding which word to start with first. + +Finally, he decided to start with the word ‘foreshadowing’. At first Mike was confused, but then he understood what it meant. He was so excited that he didn't even have to pause when he went on to find the word ‘payoff’. + +Mike could not believe that he had discovered such important words with the help of his popular dictionary! +Sam was walking in the park with his mom when he noticed a big jug on the ground. His mom urged him to pick it up and have a look inside. Inside the jug was a dry paper towel. Sam wanted to keep it so he put it in his pocket and brought it home. + +At home, his mom asked him what he had in his pocket. Sam pulled out the paper towel and showed it to her. She asked him where he got it and Sam told her about the jug at the park. His mom urged him to give back the paper towel, so Sam went back to the park and put the paper towel back in the jug. + +When he got home, his mom was proud of him for returning the paper towel. She gave him a big hug and told him that it is always important to keep things clean and return things to their rightful owners. Sam smiled and said he would never forget it. +Ben was playing in the park with his toy car. He saw a big boot and he stopped to look at it. He went over to the boot and ran his hand over the soft leather. Suddenly, an angry voice shouted, "What are you doing?" Ben jumped back and saw an old man. The old man said, "That is my boot, don't touch it!" Ben started to cry and said sorry. + +The old man saw that Ben was upset and he softened his voice and said, "It's okay, I'm not really angry. Would you like to have this boot? I can offer it to you." Ben looked up smiling, and nodded. + +The old man bent down and put the boot on Ben's foot and tied the laces. Ben said thank you and ran off to show his Mom his new boot. The old man waved goodbye and watched Ben as he ran away with a smile on his face. +Mum and Dad were talking together in the garden. Mum had a pick in her hand and was scratching in the dirt. She stopped and stood up. "Look Jack, something is starting to appear!" + +They both peered at what looked like a faint outline on the ground. As mum started to pick again, Dad asked with an impatient voice, "What is it?" + +Mum smiled, "Let's see if we can find out". + +Jack watched eagerly as Mum dug deeper with her pick. Finally, she lifted her pick and yelled, "It's a flower!" + +Dad smiled, "What a beautifully colored flower!" He turned to his son, "We have to make sure it gets watered!" + +Jack nodded in agreement and ran to grab the watering can. Soon, the flower began to blossom and Jack was beaming with pride. His patience had paid off! +Once upon a time there lived a little boy named Tom. Tom was only three years old, but he had a big imagination. He used to dream every night of all the wonderful things he could do. + +One night, Tom had a strange dream. He saw himself walking down a long hallway, and at the end there was a big room filled with meat. It was all piled up high with juicy steaks, sausages and hams, but it was all filthy. + +Tom was scared, but he couldn't help but take a bite. Just as he took the first bite, his mum came hurrying up the hallway. "Tom!" she shouted. "What are you doing in here? You're not allowed to touch that filthy meat!" + +Tom quickly stopped, his mouth full of meat. His mum smiled, shook her head and said, "Tom, you are full of surprises!". Tom smiled back, embarrassed. + +He had forgotten it was just a dream. +One day, there was a little girl named Clara. She was happy and fun. She was playing in her room when she saw something funny on the floor. It was a pin. + +Clara thought it was really funny and she really wanted it. She picked it up and hugged it. She thought it looked really sparkly and pretty. + +At dinner she told her parents about the pin and asked if she could play with it. They said she could but first she had to sort it with all the other pins in a drawer. + +Clara sorted the pins in the drawer. She was careful to put them all in the same place so she could find it later. + +The next day she took out the pin and played with it. She put it on her clothes, and danced around the room. She had so much fun playing with the pin! Clara was so happy! +Once there was a mole who was alone in an unknown forest. He wanted to explore and find a home, but he was very scared of the unknown. + +Suddenly the mole heard a voice calling out to him. It was deep, gentle and called out with a mysterious urge. He looked around, but couldn't see anyone. + +He followed the voice and suddenly came across a fox. The fox told the mole that he had been sent to urge him to find a home and to guide him. + +The mole was so happy that he felt like he had a friend. He followed the fox until they arrived at the mole's new home. + +The mole was so excited and he thanked the fox for helping him find his new home. The fox smiled and then disappeared into the unknown forest. From that day forward, the mole never felt alone. +Once there was a bird. He was high up in the sky and he loved to fly. He would flutter his wings and soar the clouds. + +One day the bird got very close to the neck of a giraffe. The bird thought it looked like fun. He wanted to touch the fur. + +But when he got close, the giraffe was scared. He shook his neck and the bird flew away. No matter how much the bird tried, he couldn't get back on the neck. He just flew around in circles. + +The bird was scared. He was too far away to get home safely. Suddenly he saw a tree in the distance. He flew to the tree and felt safe. + +He could finally rest. He watched the giraffe from a distance and then flew back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She was walking home from the park, when all of a sudden, she saw a tall stranger. Anna stopped and started to stare. The man had an angry face, and Anna felt scared. + +"What is he doing here?" Anna thought to herself, as she quickly turned around and began to run. + +But then, the man shouted, "Hey, little girl! Where are you going?" + +Anna stopped and timidly looked back. She was too scared to speak. + +The stranger said, "Don't be afraid, I'm not going to hurt you. I was just wondering if you could help me find my way?" + +Anna relaxed a little and asked, "What are you looking for?" + +The stranger smiled, "I need to find my way home. Could you help me?" + +Anna smiled, "Yes, I can help you." And she pointed him in the right direction. + +The stranger thanked Anna and said goodbye. Anna waved goodbye, then watched him walk away until he was out of sight. She felt happy that she had been brave enough to help him. Anna smiled to herself and started walking home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy who loved to dream. Every night when she went to bed, Lucy would have the most amazing dreams. + +One night, Lucy dreamt she was in a kitchen. It was very hot, and there were lots of different things to do. She made banana ice cream and chocolate cake, and she even climbed on top of the countertops. + +When Lucy woke up, she couldn't believe it had just been a dream. She thought it was so much fun and wanted to go back. + +Every night, Lucy hoped that she would dream of the kitchen again. But, however hard she tried, she could never go back. + +The End. +Steve was walking around the park, looking for something fun to do. He saw the huge cliff at the edge of the playground and thought it was interesting. He decided to go and explore. + +Steve started to climb to the top of the cliff. As he climbed, he felt very excited. But when he got to the top, he felt miserable. He looked down and saw that the cliff was very high. He was so scared he wanted to go back down. + +He tried to walk back down the cliff, but his feet kept slipping. He didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he felt a big push from behind. + +It was his big brother, looking out for him. He had followed Steve to the top of the cliff and was standing behind him. He had pushed Steve gently so he could make it back down safely. + +Steve made it to the bottom of the cliff safely and thanked his brother. Then the two of them went off to find something else fun to do. +Once there was a girl who liked aeroplanes. She watched aeroplanes every day, flying high in the sky. + +One day the girl decided to try and fly an aeroplane. She sat in the pilot's seat and after a few tries she managed to make the aeroplane move. But then the aeroplane started to speed very fast. The girl was excited but also scared. + +The aeroplane flew so fast that it started to go too high. The girl was embarrassed because she was too scared to turn the aeroplane. Suddenly, the aeroplane started to come down and the girl was relieved. She had managed to land the aeroplane safely. + +The girl was so proud. She had managed to fly an aeroplane, even if it was a bit embarrassing! +Once upon a time, there was a field. It was a big and wide field full of nice things. Sarah walked in the field one day and saw something disgusting. She was scared of it and went back home. + +The next day, Sarah went to the field again with her dad. Sarah was still scared and was wondering why they were there. Dad said that they were going to clean up the field. They worked hard and made the field nice and clean. Sarah was surprised to see that the disgusting thing she saw the day before turned out to be a pile of old leaves. She was relieved that it wasn't scary anymore. + +Sarah and her dad laughed and ran around the field. "We made this field nice and clean!" Dad said. Sarah smiled. She proudly looked at the field and said, "This field looks nice now!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who lived in a small house. Every season, the family would load their car and go for a drive. Sometimes they would go to the beach, or the park. On one particular day, it was a sunny day in the spring season. The family decided to go for a drive, and they loaded the car with the things they needed. As the car drove away, they saw an attractive lake down the road. + +The family stopped their car to take a closer look at the lake. They were amazed at how beautiful and clear the lake was! They even spotted some small fish swimming in the lake. The family had a fun time together at the lake. They hopped on big rocks and fed the fish some bread. + +The family was getting ready to load their car and go home, but they wanted to take some of the lake home with them. They found a big jar, filled the jar with water, and then loaded the car once again. They had a great day together, and they were happy to have the lake with them. +Once there was a family living in a house. Every night they would gather around the dinner table. One evening, they all decided to set down a cube in the middle of the table. Everyone was puzzled by the mysterious cube and they all wondered what they should do. + +Mom and Dad decided to each assign the cube a job. Mom's cube was to sort the silverware and Dad's cube was to organize the spices in the cupboard. + +When it was time for bed, the cube was still unknown to them. So, Mom and Dad thought it wise for the family cat to settle down on top of the cube for the night. + +The next morning, the family was pleasantly surprised! It turns out that the cube was a special box that was designed to keep the cat warm and cozy during the night. + +The moral of the story is that something unknown can bring much joy. You should never judge something before you learn something about it. +Once upon a time, there was a brave dog named Jane. She lived in a special country. Every day, she went for a walk in the woods near her home. + +One day, Jane spotted something strange. It was a big box with a funny smell coming from it. Jane barked at the box and then started to use her nose to sniff it. + +Just then, Jane heard a man's voice coming from the box. + +The man said, "Please let me out of here. I'm very scared!" + +So Jane used her brave paws to open the box. When the box opened, a big snake jumped out! + +The snake hissed, "I'm going to get you, brave dog!" + +Poor Jane was so scared she ran away as fast as she could. Sadly, the snake was too fast and caught up to her. + +The end. +Once there was a small squirrel who lived in the woods. Each morning, he would go and peek out of his burrow to survey the woods. + +One day, he was watching a rude boy picking flowers. The squirrel began to get angry. He wanted to teach the boy a lesson. So, he used his magic powers to freeze the boy in his spot. + +The boy looked around in surprise. He had been naughty and was afraid. + +"Please forgive me," he said to the squirrel. "I'll never pick flowers again." + +The squirrel smiled and lifted the spell. He had taught the boy a lesson about kindness and it made him feel satisfied. He also knew he had made the woods a better place. + +He watched the boy walk away, knowing he had done the right thing. Kindness and respect for nature will always take us far. +The sun shined brightly in the sky as a three year old girl named Lina went out to play in her backyard. The backyard was filled with thick grass and big trees. While Lina was playing, she heard a noise coming from behind her. She turned around and saw a big dog. She was scared at first, because the dog was quite big. But it looked friendly and wagged its tail. + +Lina's mom came out and said, "It's okay, Lina. This is our neighbor's dog. He's here to play with you." + +The dog barked happily as Lina's mom asked him, "Do you think it's okay if Lina plays with you?" + +The dog barked again and Lina's mom smiled and said, "That's a yes! I permit you to play with the dog, Lina." + +Lina was so excited and she squealed with delight! She spent a long time playing with the dog in the backyard until it was time to go inside. With a happy smile on her face, she waved bye to the dog, thanking him for the fun one last time. +Once upon a time there was a fat man. He was always feeling hungry and his stomach was always empty. He wanted to find something to fill his tummy. + +One day he set off on a walk and soon he came to a group of trees. Under the trees was a big basket of apples. The fat man was so happy, he ate all the apples in the basket! + +The fat man's stomach was now full, but he was still very fat. He needed to do something to get rid of his extra fat. + +He set himself a plan to go on a long walk every day. He would also eat healthier foods instead of only apples. Slowly but surely, the fat man's tummy started to shrink and he became a healthier and happier man. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a busy doctor. He had to take care of many people in the town. Every day he would travel to help the people. + +One day, something bad happened in the town. Two friends had separated. They were very sad and missed each other very much. So, the busy doctor decided to help them. + +The doctor found a way to bring the friends back together. He told them to meet him at the park later in the day. + +When they met at the park, the doctor had a special surprise. He had made a special bridge so the friends could cross over and be together again! Everyone in the town was very happy. The friends hugged each other and were never separated again. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. One day Jack's mum and dad said he could go and stay with his uncle for a special surprise. So off they went, Jack, his parents and his uncle. + +When they finally arrived, Jack was very excited. He couldn't wait to find out what the surprise was. His uncle gave him a big hug and said they were going Bumble Beach! Jack was so happy he couldn't believe it! + +At the beach, Jack did lots of fun things. He paddled in the sea, making big splashes and built a big sandcastle. But the most amazing thing was when his uncle brought out a big unusual boat! It was bright yellow and had lots of sails on it. + +Jack and his uncle jumped on the boat and sailed through the waves. They saw lots of boats and waved to them. Jack couldn't believe how much fun he was having! He'd never sailed on a boat like this before. + +When the sun started to go down, the boat sailed back to the beach. Jack said goodbye to his uncle with a hug and thanked him for a really wonderful day. He was so excited about their unusual adventure on the boat – it was the best day ever! +Once there was a girl with long, clean hair. She was very pretty and loved to play at the park. + +One day at the park, she saw a pink balloon. It was so nice and she wanted to take it home. + +She asked her mom: “Mommy, can I have the balloon?†+ +Mommy said, “Yes, but first we have to send it up in the air.†So the girl grabbed the pink balloon and, with a big smile, she sent it up to the sky. + +The balloon went higher and higher and the girl laughed, happy to see it go. After a few moments, the balloon was gone. + +The girl waved goodbye and promised that she'd take care of her clean hair. Then, they went home, hand in hand. +Once there was a little boy named Tim. He was only three years old and loved playing in the park. One day, he was playing when he saw something unusual. + +He ran over to it and saw that it was a spot. It was so bright and colorful that Tim wanted to dive in and explore. He jumped into the spot, and twisted around to take in all the colors. He felt so free and happy. + +When he came out, all his friends were amazed! They couldn't believe what he had done! No one had ever seen someone dive into such an unusual spot before. Everyone wanted to join Tim and dive into the spot. + +They all laughed and played around in the spot all day and even when it was time to go home, they still had huge smiles on their faces. The spot was their magic secret and they couldn't wait to come back and explore it again. +Once upon a time there was a huge scissors. The scissors was so big that it was bigger than anyone else. Everyone who saw the scissors would point and say, "Wow!" + +One day the scissors started to talk. It said, "Hello, I'm the huge scissors. Can anyone help me?" All the people nearby were very surprised that the scissors could talk. + +Suddenly an idea came to a small child. He said to the scissors, "I'll help you. What do you need?" The scissors told him it wanted to go for a walk. The boy asked his mom if he could take the scissors and she said yes, so off they went. + +They walked and talked together, and the boy showed the scissors all the places in his neighborhood. Everywhere the scissors went, people would point and say, "Look, it's the huge scissors that can talk!" + +The boy and the scissors became good friends, and when the day was over, the scissors thanked the boy for showing it around. From then on, whenever the boy saw the huge scissors, they would talk and laugh together. +Once upon a time, there were two groups of friends. They were both happy and excited. +The first group was a group of cats. They were jumping around, running and playing. +The second group was a group of dogs. They were running, barking and chasing each other. +Suddenly, the cats saw something that made them stop. It was a peaceful pond with a calm breeze. +The cats were very pleased and started to relax beside the pond. +The dogs also noticed the pond and they wanted to relax too. +So all the friends sat together and relaxed. Their fur was calm and they all felt content. +Together, the cats and dogs relaxed in the peaceful pond. +The end. +The adorable bunny hopped around in the garden. He noticed a big vine on the fence. He hopped closer to take a look. Very slowly the bunny reached out a paw to cover the vine. The bunny's soft fur tickled the vine as he patted it. He kept on covering the vine until the whole fence was hugged by his bunny body. + +The bunny saw a butterfly fly by. He followed it, hopping with joy. He didn't notice the vine anymore, as he was so excited to chase the butterfly. + +The bunny hopped around the garden for a long time. When he was done, he realized the vine was still there on the fence. He hopped closer again and the bunny decided to cover the vine once more. He used his soft fur to pat the vine and he was very proud of what he did. The bunny smiled and hopped away, knowing that he had made the garden look even more adorable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was only three years old. One day, she decided to go for a walk in the park with her parent. + +The little girl happily skipped through the park, stepping from one path to the next. Then, suddenly, she stepped onto something that was broken. It made a loud noise and the little girl stepped back, scared. + +"It's OK," said the parent. "Let's move away and be more careful where we step, ok?" + +The little girl nodded. She was still a bit scared but she followed her parent's advice and stepped carefully until they reached the end of the park. + +When they got home, the little girl felt brave. She had done what her parent told her, and they were both safe. + +The End. +Once upon a time, a thief came to town. He wanted to steal all the toys in the village, so he began to spin in circles. He was very persistent, so no matter how hard the villagers tried, they couldn't stop him. + +One of the villagers, a three-year-old boy named Peter, noticed the thief. He ran over and shouted, "Hey, what are you doing?" + +The thief was surprised by Peter's sudden appearance. He kept spinning and said, "I'm stealing toys. Don't try to stop me." + +But Peter wouldn't quit. He kept shouting, "No! You can't do that!" + +The thief was getting mad, but Peter was too persistent. He just kept shouting until the thief got so frustrated that he gave up and ran away. + +From then on, the villagers were very grateful to Peter for stopping the thief. They all thanked him for being so brave and persistent. +One day, a young boy saw a dolphin swimming in the sea. The boy was so eager to swim with the beautiful creature, so he jumped into the water. His mom encouraged him, so the boy swam closer to the dolphin. + +The boy reached out to touch the dolphin, but it swam away. He swam after it, but the dolphin just kept swimming away. The boy kept chasing it until it got dark, but the dolphin was too fast! + +The frustrated boy was about to give up when he saw the dolphin swimming away into the dark. His mom called out to him, but it was too late. Without the dolphin around, the boy was scared and alone. He started to cry, and his mom could only encourage him to come back to shore. + +The little boy never saw the dolphin again. +Once there was a very powerful little girl. She was only three, but already she knew a lot. Every day, she would wake up and run upstairs. Upstairs, she knew there would be lots of fun. She would find toys, books and even a slide. + +One day, the little girl asked her mom "what else is upstairs?" Her mom said that there was something really special up there. But, she said that the little girl wouldn't know what it was until she went up and saw for herself. + +So, the little girl ran up the stairs and into a room. In the room, she saw something really cool: it was a trampoline! It was very powerful and it was going to be lots of fun. + +The little girl knew she was going to have lots of fun on the trampoline. She ran around the trampoline, jumping, bouncing and somersaulting. It was the best thing she knew. + +From that day on, the little girl would spend all her free time upstairs playing on the trampoline. It made her feel very powerful and happy. +One day, Mia saw an interesting toy at the store. It was a mixer. It had pretty colors and shiny buttons. She wanted it right away. + +Mia asked her mom to buy it for her. "Mommy, please! Can I have it?" + +Mia's mom said it was too expensive and it was a fragile toy. "No, Mia. It's too much and it's very fragile. You might break it!". + +Mia was very sad, but she decided to try and change her mom's mind. She waved her hands and made her cutest face. + +Her mom said, "No, Mia. Sorry." + +Mia decided to take the mixer anyway. She knew it was wrong, but it was too tempting. + +She picked it up and ran. When she got home she put it in her bedroom. + +But when Mia wanted to play the next day, the mixer was broken. The moral of the story is that you should always listen your parents because they know what's best for you. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Jane. Jane was very creative and loved to find fun and exciting ways to play. One day, when the sky was grey, Jane saw some rain. She was so excited to go outside and play in the rain. + +Jane got ready to go out and play in the rain. She put on her helmet and went outside. She splashed in the puddles and hopped on the puddles. Jane had so much fun with all the rain. + +But soon, it started to rain a lot more. It was raining so hard that Jane had to go inside. She worried that she would not be able to play in the rain any more. + +But then, Jane remembered how creative she was. She found a way to keep playing in the rain. She put her helmet on her head, put on her raincoat, and found a big umbrella. With her umbrella, she was able to stay out a little longer and keep playing in the rain. She was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a gray tour bus. Inside was a group of people – a mom, dad and 3 year old who had escaped their everyday life to go on a special tour. + +As they started the tour, they began to look around and explore new places. Everything was so fun, especially for the 3 year old; but all of a sudden, a problem happened. + +The tour bus suddenly got stuck in a thick mud. All the people inside the bus tried to get out, but the wheels wouldn't budge. The 3 year old didn't understand the problem, but he could tell that something was wrong. + +Then, out of nowhere, a brightly colored truck came and rescued them. Soon enough, they were on the road again as the 3 year old waved goodbye to the gray tour bus. + +The family happily continued their tour and everyone was grateful for the rescue. They had daringly escaped from the mud and were on their way to more adventures! +Sammy noticed a small bowl on the table. Inside the bowl was some dough. It was white, soft and smelled nice. He touched it with his fingers, it was soft and silky. + +Sammy’s mummy smiled and said, “That’s dough! I am going to make something yummy with it.†She gave Sammy a modest piece of the dough and said, “We can play some games too.†+ +Sammy was very excited. He started to make shapes with his piece of dough, a snake, a rabbit and a star. As he kept playing, he noticed the dough was getting darker. + +He asked mummy, “Why is it getting darker?†His mummy said, “That’s because we are cooking it in the oven. It smells yummy, doesn’t it?†+ +Sammy was so happy. He loved smelling the dough and watching as it changed colour. In no time, they were enjoying a delicious, modest piece of baked dough. Yum! +One day, there was a lazy plastic bug. It loved to eat. It could eat all sorts of things. It ate plants, fruit, and even dirt. The bug was very happy. + +One afternoon, the lazy bug was looking for something to eat. It found a big piece of plastic. It was yummy. It ate the whole piece of plastic in one bite. + +The lazy bug was so happy. It hopped around and laughed. But then, something bad happened. The plastic got stuck inside the bug's tummy. The bug was upset and started to cry. + +The bug's friends came to help. They tried to pull the plastic out, but it was too big. Then, one of the bug's friends had a great idea. She told the bug to drink some water. + +The bug did as it was told. Soon enough, the plastic came out of the bug's tummy. The lazy bug was so relieved. It thanked its friend and went back to eating its yummy snacks. +Once upon a time, there was a cold fireplace. It looked lonely, sitting in the corner. But then something magical happened. A big hand came through the fireplace and started to pull. The fireplace stirred awake. It was happy to be alive! Suddenly it felt warm and friendly. The hand was pulling something special through the fireplace. It was a giant blanket to keep the fireplace warm and cozy. The fireplace was so happy, it started to glow and dance. The hand was Mama, and the blanket was just what the fireplace needed on a cold night. And so the fireplace snuggled up to the cozy blanket and was warm and happy ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She liked to watch everything around her. One day she noticed something colorful in her mailbox. She went to take a closer look and saw it was mail. It was bright and colorful with lots of pictures. She was so excited and wanted to know what was inside. She carefully opened it and found a surprise. She squealed with joy as she found some colorful candy inside. She enjoyed eating the candy and watching the colors of the wrappers as she ate them. She was so happy that she had gotten something so special. +Once upon a time, there was a wide river. On one side of the river, lived a little dancer named Lucy. Every day, Lucy would go to the river and dance in it. + +One day, when Lucy was in the river dancing, she suddenly fell asleep. She slept for so long that it was almost dark out. + +When Lucy finally woke up, she saw a big, yellow bird standing on the edge of the river calling out to her. + +The bird said, "Why are you sleeping so much? Time to wake up and dance!" + +Lucy smiled and said, "I will!" + +Then she went back to the river and continued to dance in the wide river, with the yellow bird flying above her. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted little girl named Joanna. Joanna lived in an old beach house by the sea. + +One day, Joanna's mother asked her to clean the windows of the house. The little girl started cleaning, but all of a sudden, she heard an incredibly loud noise! + +Joanna ran outside and asked her mother, "What's that sound?" + +Her mother replied, "It's a hurricane coming! We need to get to a safe place." + +The storm came closer and the mother-daughter duo quickly ran towards the shelter. Joanna was scared, but her mother assured her that everything was going to be okay. + +The hurricane passed soon enough, and the sun started shining down on the beach once again. Joanna and her mother returned to their home and the little girl was glad that she was part of a safe and loving family. + +THE +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She was three years old and loved popcorn. Every day, Anna would take her popcorn sack to the park and sit and eat her tasty popcorn. + +However, one day when Anna opened her popcorn sack she found something strange inside. Instead of popcorn, the sack was full of fake popcorn that looked like popcorn but wasn't! Anna was so disappointed that she burst into tears. + +Suddenly, Anna heard a loud noise. When she looked up, she saw a big white bird flying down to the ground. In its beak was real popcorn! + +The bird opened his beak and dropped the real popcorn into Anna's sack. Anna was so happy she did a little dance and laughed out loud! From then on, Anna always made sure to take her popcorn sack with her to the park. +Once upon a time there was a tall man. He had his skin covered with a long coat, a furry hat and leather boots. + +The man walked to a park. He saw a little girl playing in a sandbox. She wore a flowered dress and her skin was shiny in the sunlight. + +The man said to the little girl, "Hi! What's your name?" + +The little girl said shyly, "My name is Cloe." + +The man smiled. He said, "That's a pretty name. I'm going to cover you in sand, okay?" + +Cloe squealed with delight. The man helped her cover her legs, arms and belly in sand, and then let her play until it was time to go home. + +The man and Cloe shared a moment together before he said goodbye. "Bye, Cloe!" he said. + +And the tall man with the covered skin walked away, leaving Cloe with a smile on her face. +Once there was a little girl who went to the playground. She was so happy that she couldn't wait to play with her friends. So, she quickly put on her dress, a pretty pink one. + +But then the weather changed. It started to get cold and windy. It was terrible! So the little girl quickly put on her jacket to keep warm. It was bright orange with a big hood. + +But then the wind got even worse! It was blowing so hard, the little girl was worried her jacket would blow away. But then a nice lady came over and helped her. She held the jacket so it couldn't fly away. + +The little girl was so happy and thanked the lady. Together they went off to the playground and had a really fun day. +Once there was a lazy bear named Max. He wanted to win something but he never tried to work hard. He decided to try his luck and went to a race. + +The rules of the race were to see who could reach the finish line first. Max was sure that he would win. But when the race started, Max was too lazy to run fast. He even stopped a few times. Soon all the other animals crossed the finish line before Max did. + +Max was sad that he didn't win. He went home and looked through his file. He hoped to find something else he could win. But the only thing he found in the file was a note that said 'lazy bears don't win!'. + +Max was so sad. He understood that he wouldn't win anything else either, as long as he was lazy. He never won again. +One day, a little girl named Jess was walking through the forest. She was on her way to pick flowers for her mom. As she walked, she noticed something strange on the ground. It was a lazy foot! She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Jess kept walking until she came to a small clearing. Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was coming from a bush. + +"Give me back my foot!" the voice said. + +"No way! I found this foot in the forest, and I'm going to keep it," Jess said. + +Jess kept walking, but the voice kept following her. Finally, it said, "You can keep the foot, but I won't forget what you've done!" + +Jess was afraid, so she ran back home as fast as she could. She put the foot on her windowsill and never went in the forest again. + +Little did she know, the voice belonged to a mean witch who had been cursed with a lazy foot. The witch was very angry with Jess for taking it. She placed a curse on Jess, and from that day she could never walk on two feet ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Riley. Every day, Riley went to a special place in the woods. He was so grateful to have found this special place. It was peaceful and he could take naps in the sunshine. + +One day, Riley noticed that something was different. He noticed that the sky was splitting open and the sun was shining brighter than usual. He closed his eyes and he could feel warmth all around him. He was filled with joy! + +A voice came out of the sky and said, "Greetings Riley! I am so grateful that you found this special place. I want to thank you for taking such good care of it." Riley was so surprised to hear the voice. He wanted to ask questions but he couldn't find the words. He just stood there, speechless. + +The voice said, "This place is so special and I will make sure you always have a place to go and be peaceful. I'm sure you are grateful for this." And with that, the voice faded away and Riley was left standing in his special place, feeling grateful, more than ever. +Ms. Kate was a baker. Every afternoon she would whip up delicious cakes and treats in her kitchen. One day, she was convinced to try something different. + +Ms. Kate grabbed a pitcher of milk and a bag of flour and began to twist them together. She added a little sugar and salt. Soon, the mixture was ready. Ms. Kate filled a big pan and put it in the oven. + +When she opened the oven door, a wonderful aroma filled the room. But then, something unexpected happened. The cake that Ms. Kate had made was upside down! + +Ms. Kate was disappointed but then she had an idea. She grabbed some vanilla ice cream and poured it over the upside down cake. + +When she carried the plate out to her kitchen table, everyone was amazed. Even though Ms. Kate felt uncomfortable, everyone enjoyed the twist on a classic dessert. +Once upon a time, there were two animals that lived in a faraway forest. One was a mighty lion and the other was an elephant. The lion was very loud and would often roar. The elephant was so scared of the lion's roar that it would spray water from its mouth in order to cover up the sound. + +One day, the lion and the elephant were having a conversation and the lion asked why the elephant was so scared of its might roar. The elephant explained that whenever it hears the roar of the lion, it always sprays water from its mouth to block out the sound. + +The lion replied to the elephant, "You do not need to be scared of me. My roar is only to show my strength. If you just talk to me instead of spraying water from your mouth, we can be friends!" + +The elephant was filled with happiness and from that day forward, the lion and the elephant became the best of friends. + +The moral of this story is that communication is the key to making and keeping good friendships. +Billy was a big brave boy and he wanted to protect all the animals in his yard. He was worried because there was a hose in the garden, but it was icy and the animals could get hurt. So, Billy thought of a plan. + +The next day, Billy got out of bed and went to the garden. He gathered some leaves, some old towels and some stones. He carefully wrapped the leaves around the hose and then used the towels to cover the hose. Finally, he spread the stones around the towels to make sure that the hose was safe and the animals would be protected. + +The animals were so happy to see what Billy had done. They all ran around and played, now that they were safe from the icy hose. Billy was very happy too and understood the importance of protecting things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a bald head and loved to swing. Bill was her best friend, and they would spend their days swinging together. + +One day, they decided to go on an adventure. They grabbed some apples from their garden and put them into a basket. Then, the two of them hopped onto the swing and began to swing higher and higher. + +The higher they went, the bigger their smiles became. They could see everything; birds in the sky, the flowers in their garden, and even the trees. They felt so free and happy. + +When they finally came back down to the ground, they both ate an apple from the basket. They knew it was time to go home, but they also knew that they would never forget the special moment they shared while swinging in the air. +Frank had trouble solving puzzles. He always got confused and frustrated because he could never finish one. His mom wanted to help him, so she got him a new puzzle. + +The puzzle was colorful and it had a lot of pieces. Frank was excited about it and started to assemble it. + +However, things quickly got messy. Pieces were rolling around on the floor and Frank couldn’t find the ones he needed. His mom noticed and told Frank it was time to take a break. + +“Sometimes the best thing you can do when you get frustrated, is to take a breath and move on to something else,†she said. + +Frank was disappointed and wanted to keep trying, but his mom knew that taking a break would help him in the long run. “Let’s try it again tomorrow, and I’ll help you so we can prevent the puzzle from becoming too messy again.†+ +Frank smiled and agreed. He knew that with his mom’s help, he would be able to solve the puzzle eventually. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She had a lot of friends and she was always very happy. + +One day, Sarah and her friends wanted to play with a special card. They decided to go to the park and discuss what they could do with the card. + +They had lots of ideas and laughed together. But then, a nosy dog came to the group. The dog sniffed the card, making Sarah and her friends scream. + +The dog's owner, a tall man, appeared. He said hello to the group and asked if everything was ok. The children then explained that the nosy dog had scared them but that they were ok. + +The man thanked them for being so understanding, and he took away his dog. Sarah and her friends went back to discussing about the card, and afterwards all had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a smart otter. He was always looking for new ways to keep his balance. + +One day he saw a branch, so he decided to see if he could balance on top of it. He hopped on the branch and wobbled back and forth. He used his tail to keep himself steady. + +Pretty soon, he had mastered how to balance on the branch. He was even able to stand on one foot! He was so proud of himself. + +He jumped off the branch and started to show his friends. He demonstrated by balancing on a rock and even stood on one foot. His friends thought it was pretty cool. + +The otter knew he was smart and he felt proud of himself. He had learned a new way to balance and he was ready to show the world! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue was feeling very bored. She had nothing to do all day. So, she decided to take a walk. + +On her way, Sue heard a voice calling. When she looked around, she saw a big house. 'What a strange place!' thought Sue, and she slowly walked up to it. + +When Sue reached the door of the big house, the voice called out 'Sue! Come inside!' + +Sue pushed open the door and stepped inside. She couldn't see anyone around. She started to feel a bit scared. The only thing she could hear was the voice calling her name. + +Suddenly, Sue saw a big box with a bow on top. 'Is this the surprise?' Sue thought. She opened the box and smiled. Inside was a beautiful doll! + +'Surprise!' said the voice. When Sue turned, she saw a tall man standing there. It was her Granny! + +Sue hugged her Granny and thanked her for the surprise. From then on, Sue was never again a boring day. +Molly was feeling very anxious. She had been playing with her friend all day, but it was time to say goodbye now. Molly was sad and she was going to miss her friend. + +So, Molly and her friend decided to have a special goodbye treat. They made some pepper popcorn. Molly was so excited because she had never tried pepper popcorn before. + +Molly and her friend ate the popcorn and laughed and laughed. The popcorn was spicy and delicious. Molly was so happy that she didn't want to say goodbye. + +But eventually, it was time for them to part. Molly hugged her friend and said goodbye. She was really going to miss her. As she watched her friend walk away, she waved goodbye. +Once there was a small boy who liked to march. He marched all around his house and down the street. One day, he decided to march farther away to a mysterious place he had never seen before. + +He marched for hours until he found a very big mountain. He stopped to look up at it and took a deep breath. The mountain was so tall and it seemed impossible to climb up it. + +But the small boy kept marching. He noticed a secret path that twisted up the mountain. He followed the path and eventually made it to the top. + +When he arrived, he saw a big, round scale. It was very mysterious and he was curious. He stepped on the scale and was surprised to find that it said he weighed nothing at all! He laughed and hopped off. + +The small boy was very proud of himself for marching all the way up the mountain. He waved goodbye to the mysterious scale and marched home. +Jenny was excited to go to the park. She had seen the adults mix in the park before, and she wanted to do it too. She asked her mom if they could go. + +When they reached the park, Jenny raced to the middle. All around her people were mixing. She wanted to join in but was too shy. + +Then a fat man appeared with a happy smile on his face. He started to move and dance a happy dance. Suddenly, Jenny felt brave. She started to mix with him. Before long, everyone in the park was mixing and dancing together. It was so much fun. + +Jenny was proud of herself. She had taken a chance and it had paid off! She knew she would always remember her first mix. +Dave was very excited. Today he was going to an event and he wanted to look his best. His mum helped him pick out a special outfit. He chose a red shirt and a green hat. He liked them both very much. + +He was getting dressed when he suddenly became dizzy. He started to spin around and around in circles. His mum couldn’t help but laugh. She grabbed him and helped him get dressed. She even tied the laces on his shoes. + +When he was finally ready Dave looked in the mirror. He was so happy with his outfit that he smiled from ear to ear. He was ready for the event and he couldn’t wait to go. He was having so much fun that he forgot all about being dizzy! +One day, a little girl was walking in the park. She saw an ugly shirt on the ground and she decided to pick it up. She asked her mom, "Can I have the shirt?" + +Her mom replied, "No, it's too ugly for you. Let's leave it here and go for a drink." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes! Let's go!" + +They went to a cafe and the little girl got a strawberry milkshake. She loved it and drank it all up. + +As they were walking home, the little girl spotted the ugly shirt again and she asked her mom once more, "Please, can I have the shirt?" + +Her mom said, "It's still too ugly, but if you really want it you can have it." + +So the little girl picked up the ugly shirt and wore it proudly all the way home. +Once there was a little boy called Tommy. Tommy was restless and wanted to explore the world. He asked his parents for ideas and his dad recommended a trip to the beach. + +Tommy was so excited and started packing his bag straight away. When he was almost ready his mom asked him to take a pebble from the garden. She said that the pebble was special and she recommended it to take on their trip. + +Tommy was very eager to find out why the pebble was so special. He asked his mom: "What is so special about the pebble?". + +She smiled and said: "The pebble will bring you good luck, wherever you go. I recommend it." + +Tommy couldn't wait to go on the beach and take his special pebble with him. He felt so lucky to be able to explore the world. +Once upon a time, there was a big, crazy sea. On the edge of the sea, there was a box. It sparkled in the sun and was full of wonder. + +One day, a little girl called Emily saw the box. She wanted to see what was inside. She felt curious and brave. + +'What's inside the box?' she asked her mummy. + +'Let's find out!' replied her mummy. + +Emily and her mum started to unpack box. As they opened the box, they were amazed. There was a boat! + +The boat was full of adventure. 'Let's go explore the sea!' cried Emily. + +So Emily and her mummy hopped in the boat and sailed out on the big, crazy sea. Together, they explored the sea and had the best day ever! +Once there was a clever girl named Jasmine. She had a mission: to explore outer space! Every day, she pretended her bedroom was a rocket, and she flew to all sorts of places. + +One day, when she was flying, she noticed something strange in the distance. She flew closer and saw that it was a big magical space. Jasmine was excited; she had never seen anything so mystical. + +Jasmine stepped inside. But the moment she did, she felt a strange feeling come over her. Suddenly, Jasmine started to disappear! She started to panic. + +Luckily, Jasmine had a wonderful friend named Lola. Lola was very clever. She figured out that Jasmine could only be saved if she clicked her heels together three times. Jasmine did this, and the strange feeling vanished! Jasmine reappeared in her room, relieved to be safe. + +Jasmine thought to herself, "That was a close one!" She was relieved to have her clever friend Lola who saved her from disappearing. From that day on, Jasmine decided to stay away from the mysterious space. +Once upon a time, there were three best friends. One day, the friends wanted to explore the dark forest. But it was too dark and scary, so they decided to bring a flashlight. The flashlight helped the friends feel brave. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud laugh echoing through the forest. They were scared but decided to find out where the laugh came from. They ran deeper into the forest, flashlight in hand. + +Suddenly, they saw a big bear! The bear was laughing and having a lot of fun playing in the forest. The friends were so happy they laughed too. They had found an important new friend. + +Then, they all had a wonderful time playing together. The flashlight lit the way and the friends laughed until their bellies hurt. + +The friends were so happy they never forgot the important lesson they learned that day; sometimes it takes a flashlight and a big laugh to make a new and special friend. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful bird with bright feathers. The bird was so happy and flew around in the sky all day. As it flew, it started to get very hot. Then the bird noticed a flame in the distance. It was a mild flame and didn't seem dangerous. The bird flew towards it to take a closer look. + +When the bird reached the flame, it noticed something strange. All around the flame there were colorful objects being displayed. The bird was so curious that it had to take a closer look. So it flew closer and the objects became clearer. They were so beautiful and colorful that the bird was mesmerized. + +The bird stayed there, admiring the lovely display. In the warmth of the mild flame, the bird was content and happy. And it stayed there for a long time, just enjoying the beauty of the flame. +Once upon a time there was a girl who always cared a lot. She was always trying to help others, even if it meant she had to put aside her own wants and needs. + +One day, she decided to take a journey to the west. She put on her gray coat and grabbed her things, and off she went. + +The scenery she saw was beautiful. Big trees, yellow flowers and blue skies stretched out before her as far as the eye can see. She could also hear birds singing and chirping happily. + +The girl was very happy with herself. She kept walking and walking until at last, she arrived in the west. Here, she found many people who needed her help and care. + +The girl immediately set about helping those around her. She cooked food for the hungry, shared blankets and warmth with the cold and showed kindness to everyone she met. + +Before she knew it, it was time for the girl to go home. But before she left, she smiled and said goodbye to all the people in the west, knowing that her care had made a difference. +Once upon a time, Jack and Sarah were running in the garden. They were having so much fun! All of a sudden, Jack discovered a big screw under the flowers. + +"What is this?" Jack asked. + +"It's a big screw," Sarah answered. + +Jack was so excited. He decided to take the big screw and explore with it. +Jack and Sarah started digging in the garden around the screw. They found lots of other things too! + +Jack and Sarah looked at all of the things they found. They found some rocks, a tiny frog, and even a pretty flower. + +They were so happy to have discovered so many cool things! +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Joe and Jake. They loved exploring together, and they had a lot of fun. + +One day, Joe and Jake were adventuring in the woods, when they stumbled across a sparkling mineral. It was a very pretty sight! They wondered what it could be. + +Joe and Jake looked at each other. Jake said, "Let's try to examine it. Maybe it can tell us something!" + +Joe and Jake carefully lifted the mineral up for a closer look. They were excited to see what was inside it. + +Suddenly, the mineral started to glow, and it revealed a very useful surprise. In the middle of the mineral was a shiny gem! It was beautiful. + +Joe and Jake were so excited. Joe said, "This gem is so useful! We can use it for lots of things!" + +And Joe and Jake smiled, because they knew this special mineral had revealed an amazing surprise. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Daisy. Daisy was very persistent and she had a big dream. She wanted to print luxury. + +Now, she didn't know how to make luxury but she knew she had to try. So everyday she worked and worked, trying very hard to make her dream a reality. + +One day, Daisy had an idea! She got some paper and crayons and started to draw. She drew the most beautiful things she could think of and soon she had enough drawings to print. + +When the printing was done, Daisy held the paper tight in her hands. The prints were just like what she wanted, luxury! She was so proud that she had achieved her dream. + +From that day forward, Daisy has been printing luxury for everyone to enjoy. She is still very persistent and never gives up on her dreams. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Jake and Lucy. They had a very special game they used to play; the game was called "Match". + +One day, Jake thought up a new game, “Let’s play Match with a pocket!†he said. + +Lucy agreed and took an empty pocket from her dress. Then she filled it with soft things like feathers and feathers stuffed animals. + +They took turns secretly putting things in the pocket and then guessing what the other had matched. On Lucy's turn, she matched a stuffed teddy bear. + +Then it was Jake's turn to guess what she had put in. He guessed wrong, so Lucy won the game. + +When Jake saw Lucy win, he was so angry that he grabbed the pocket from her hands and ran away. + +Lucy was sad. She would never get her pocket back. She never got to play the game of Match with her friend. Her soft things were gone too. And so, the story ended with a bad ending. +Tommy was sitting in the park with his Mom. They were having a lovely afternoon. Tommy's Mom bent down and said, “Let’s have some tea, Tommy. Would you like that?†Tommy smiled and nodded eagerly. + +His Mom made some tea and they sat quietly together, sipping at their cup. Tommy put down his cup and said, “Mommy, can I play?†His Mom replied, “Sure, just make sure you stay close. And no running near strangers.†+ +Tommy paused. He felt uneasy and uncomfortable. He looked up at his Mom and asked, “Why? Who is a stranger?†His Mom kindly said, “A stranger is someone you don’t know. Remember, if you feel uncomfortable around someone, always come back to me.†+ +Tommy nodded. He ran around the park, but as he came close to a stranger, he paused. He quickly ran back to his Mom’s side. His Mom hugged him and asked if he was ok. Tommy smiled and said, “Yes, I'm ok. I just stopped when I felt uncomfortable.†+ +His Mom told him he was very brave, and then they finished the rest of the tea together. Tommy had learned a valuable lesson that day. +One day, Jerry went to the big city. Everywhere he looked, there were tall buildings. He saw people walking around, and noticed that many of them had bald heads. + +He felt curious, so he asked his mom why they had bald heads. His mom said, "There is a mystery in the city that needs to be solved!" Soon, Jerry was excited to help solve the mystery. + +He asked everyone he passed if they knew what the mystery was. Someone said, "I heard the mayor knows the answer, but he won't reveal it." + +Jerry was determined to solve the mystery, so he went to the mayor's office. The mayor said, "Yes, I know the answer but why should I tell you?". Jerry said, "Please, I would like to help solve the mystery of the bald people". + +The mayor said, "Alright, I will tell you the truth. The baldness is caused by a rare disease, which can only be cured by a special medicine." + +The mayor gave Jerry the medicine, and soon enough all the bald people in the city were cured. Jerry had solved the mystery! +John was very nervous. He was about to take a shower. He had heard that it was very strange, and he was scared. + +John held his mom's hand as she turned on the shower and showed him what to do. She repeated the instructions over and over until he understood. + +The warm water was strange at first, but then John began to enjoy it. He laughed as the water sprayed him and started to splash around. His mom had to repeat the rules: not to get the floor too wet, not too much soap, and turn off the water when done. + +When the shower was done, John felt relieved. He knew he had done it right and had listened to his mom's instructions and repeated the rules to himself. He was no longer nervous. +Once there was a brave little dancer named Millie. She was always trying to do her best. Millie wanted to be the best dancer she could be, so every day she practiced and tried her best. + +One day, Millie heard about a fierce dance competition that was coming up in a few weeks. She got so excited! She practiced harder than ever and asked her mom to take her to the competition. + +Her mom said, "Millie, are you sure you can handle it? It's going to be a very fierce competition." + +Millie replied, "Yes! I can try! I love to dance, and I know I can do my best." + +Millie went to the competition and tried her best. All the other dancers were fierce, but Millie danced with passion and grace. In the end, she won first place in the competition! All her hard work and trying had paid off! +Max was driving his car when he spotted something in the road. He stopped and found a wallet! He picked it up and looked inside - there was lots of money! He was amazed. + +He started to think about what to do. Max decided to take it home and look for clues. When he arrived he opened the wallet again and he saw a name inside. It was Grandma! + +Max smiled. He decided to take it to Grandma's house and surprised her. When he arrived he saw Grandma in her garden and he waved to her. Grandma waved back and shouted "Is that you Max?". + +Max walked towards her and handed her the wallet. Grandma was so glad to see the wallet, she gave Max a big hug. She knew it belonged to her because it had her name inside. She thanked Max for being so generous and offered to pay him for his good deed. Max smiled and thanked her, but he said he was happy to help. Grandma hugged him again and waved goodbye. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to ride. He had a great bike and a sidecar where he could put his toys. He went for a ride every day. One day he went on a special, great ride. He flew up in the sky, so high and so far. He saw mountains, fields and lakes. It was so much fun! When he came back home he was so happy and felt so great. From then on he went for a ride every day, even if it was only a short ride to practice his steering. He always had lots of fun! +One day, a lively little girl named Sophie went out with her mom. She saw something fun—a news stand! She asked her mom a question: "Mommy, what is that?" Her mom smiled and told her it was a news stand, where people go to get news. + +Sophie was excited and asked if she could go take a closer look. Mom said yes, so she walked over and looked at the news stand. There were colorful newspapers and magazines everywhere! She felt so intrigued and asked her mom if she could buy one. + +Mom said yes, and they picked up a lively-looking magazine. Sophie took it and rushed home. She was so excited to read the magazine and learn news about the world! +Once upon a time, there was a small town, nestled deep in the forest. One day a little squirrel arrived in the town. Everyone was so excited to meet him, he was so adorable! + +He quickly found a place to stay and before the day was done, everyone in the town knew his name. They called him Mr. Squirrel. + +At daytime, he would run up and down the trees and explore the different shops and parks all around. The townspeople were always charmed, as he was so funny and lively. + +One day, a little girl asked Mr. Squirrel for a playdate. Mr. Squirrel happily accepted, and the girl led him to her backyard. She had been waiting for him all day and was so happy when he arrived. The two had the most delightful time, playing games and chasing each other around the garden. + +At the end of the day, when it was time for him to go, the girl asked him to come back soon. He promised he would, and the two were sad to say goodbye. But that day, they had made a new friend, and it was the most precious thing of all. +John was a little boy who loved to help his mom. One day he wanted to do something special for her, so he decided he would help with the laundry. He went to the washing machine and opened the lid. Then he loaded all of the dirty clothes into the machine, which made him feel very proud. Next he looked for the detergent. He picked up a special bottle and loaded it into the washing machine. "This will make the clothes nice and clean," he thought. + +The next step was to find the dryer. John opened it and loaded the clean clothes into it. He pressed the buttons until it was turned on. John sat there and watched the machine spin and spin. Finally, the laundry was finished. + +John Picked up his mom's mitten and he was impressed with how clean his mom's mitten was! With a big smile he said "Mom, Look at this, I did it all myself!" His mother was very proud of him and John was so happy he could help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sue. Sue was always very anxious. She wanted to find a way to feel more happy and calm. + +One day, Sue heard about yoga. She was very curious about it and wondered if it would help her feel less anxious. + +Sue's mum came to see her and said: "Sue, I hear that doing yoga can make you feel calmer. Would you like to come with me and do yoga?" + +Sue was scared to try something new and, at first, she said no. But Sue's mum said that she could come with her and then decide if she liked it or not. + +Sue thought about it and, in the end, she decided to give it a go. + +When she went to the yoga class, she was very anxious, but she did her best to keep going. As she practiced the yoga poses and meditated, she felt more relaxed and even happy. + +By the end of the class, Sue was so glad she had come to the yoga class. She felt much calmer and less anxious than before. + +Since that day, Sue and her mum have kept going to yoga classes together! +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He had a big, tidy house. One day, the bear was very hungry. He grabbed some yummy, tasty food, and put it in his stomach. It made his tummy feel nice and full again. The bear was very happy, and he wanted to show everyone how much he liked it. He went outside to find his friends. He started to shout and dance all around. They watched him and laughed with joy at the bear's happiness. The bear was glad that he had found something to make his tummy happy. It was a very tidy day. +Once upon a time there was a playful bird. She flew high in the sky and looked for something to show. The bird saw the ground below and started to dive down. + +As she went closer to the ground the bird saw a nice patch of grass. She wanted to show something so she swooped down and made a circle in the grass. Suddenly, an odd sound came from deep in the grass. + +The bird was curious and asked, "What's that sound?" But no one answered back. + +Thinking she should take caution, the bird flew up back into the sky. As she flew up, a big, bad cat jumped out of the grass. He had been waiting there all along, waiting to pounce on the unsuspecting bird. The bird had no chance and was eaten by the cat in the end. + +Moral of the story: Be careful to always look before you leap! +John was a brave boy, but today he was feeling frightened. He was carrying a big stack of books to school. All of a sudden, he heard a loud noise and he jumped. He dropped the stack of books, making a big mess. He was scared, but he wasn't alone. His mom saw what happened and she said it was ok. She hugged him tight and kissed his forehead. Then she said, "Let's carry the stack of books together." So they carefully carried the stack to school. John felt much better and wasn't so frightened anymore. +Everyone woke up in the morning. Jack said "Good morning!" He heard a horn outside. He went to the window and saw a car. It looked very boring. + +Jack's mom said "Come on Jack, let's go!" They went outside and saw lots of people. They were having a party. Jack said "Yay!" + +The people at the party were singing and dancing. Jack wanted to join in. He said "Can I join you?" and they said "Yes!" + +So Jack danced and sang with the people at the party. Suddenly he heard the horn again and he knew it was time to go home. He said bye to everyone and went home to bed. The end. +John and Sue were best friends. One day John wanted to show Sue something special. So he took her to a secret place. When they arrived, Sue was amazed. She saw that it was a icy mountain full of ash. She asked John what was so special about it but John said he wanted to share it with her. He asked Sue to close her eyes so that he could surprise her. When Sue opened her eyes, she saw the most beautiful thing ever. It was a rainbow of colors in the ash. John had shared something so special with her and Sue was so thankful. Now John and Sue go to the icy mountain together every day, so that they can share the beauty of nature with each other. +Once, there were two friends named Daisy and Harry. Daisy had an ordinary stick and she wanted to play. + +Harry took Daisy outside. He pointed to a big pit in the ground. It was deep and had no water in it. + +Daisy held her stick up in the air and pointed it at the pit. She whispered, “Look at that! What do you think happened here? It’s so big!†+ +Harry smiled and said, “Let’s find out!†+ +They walked around the edge of the pit and found stones and leaves scattered all around on the ground. Daisy picked up a few of the stones and put them into the pit. + +Harry picked up some of the leaves and threw them up into the air. They both laughed as the leaves floated around in the wind. + +When they were all done, the pit was just an ordinary pit but they were still happy. They had a fun time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a person walking in a field. Suddenly, the person saw something that made him stop in his tracks. He looked closely and recognized that it was a little animal. + +The person moved closer and saw that the animal was a small puppy. It was lying on the ground, frightened and alone. The person quickly picked up the puppy and made sure it was safe. + +The person asked the puppy "What is your name?" The puppy did not answer but the person thought he heard the sound of a cry. + +The person took the puppy home and named it Rocky. Rocky quickly felt safe and happy in his new home. He began to show the person that he was thankful. Every day he licked his hand to say thank you. + +The person quickly recognized that Rocky had become part of their family. He was so glad that he brought the scared puppy home and made him feel safe. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tom. Tom was a very happy boy and he spent most of his days playing outside. One day while playing, Tom noticed the tide at the beach was unusually high - he had never seen it so high before. + +Tom stopped playing and started rolling up his trousers. Just then, he heard a voice from behind. + +"Why are you complaining?!" said the voice. + +Tom looked around and saw a crab standing on the beach. + +Tom was surprised to see a crab speaking but he thought he should answer the crab's question. + +'I'm not complaining," said Tom. "I'm just surprised to see the tide so high." + +The crab was not convinced and replied, "And what makes this unusual tide so surprising?" + +Tom thought for a moment and then replied, "It's too high! I'm worried that it might come up and get me!" + +The crab laughed and said, "Don't worry Tom, that won't happen. The tide goes in and out all the time. It's completely normal!" + +Tom smiled and said, "Thank you crab! I feel much less worried now." + +Tom said goodbye to the crab and continued playing. From then on, every time the tide got unusually high, Tom was no longer worried. He knew the tide would eventually go back out. +Once there was a big, rude bear. He lived in a cabin in the woods. One day, the bear decided to bury a secret. He dug a big, deep hole and put whatever it was he wanted to hide in it. Then he covered it up with dirt and leaves. + +The bear thought that no one would ever find his secret, but he was wrong. A few days later, three little cubs came by the cabin. They were taken with the smell of what was buried in the hole. The cubs went over to the hole and started digging. + +It wasn't long before the cubs uncovered the bear's secret. When the bear came out of his cabin to see what the cubs had found, he was shocked. The cubs had found all his special things that he had buried! The bear was so mad that he chased the cubs away and yelled at them for being so rude. + +The bear never buried any of his things ever again. He learned his lesson and tried his best to be nice. After that, he and the cubs were friends! +Jack was really excited. His mom had given him a special plate for dinner. It was a big, yellow plate, with his name written on the bottom. + +"This is important," said his mom. "Don't forget to use it tonight." + +Jack couldn't wait. He carried the plate downstairs to the kitchen and set it in the middle of the table. He ran in circles around it, wondering what would be on it. + +"It's dinner time!" said his dad. + +Jack waited for the food to be brought out. He watched with excitement as each course was put on the big yellow plate. Finally, it was time to eat. + +Jack gobbled up each bite with joy. He felt so important with the special plate. It was a night he would never forget. + +The night came to an end, and Jack carried his plate upstairs. He put it carefully away in his bedroom and went to sleep, dreaming of the happy night. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jim. Jim was 3 years old and loved to explore outside in his garden. One night when Jim was looking up at the sky, he noticed the full 'moon' was bright and shining. He wondered if he could ever reach the 'moon'. + +Jim asked his parents if he could go to the 'moon'. His parents laughed as they explained to him that he wasn’t tall enough or strong enough to reach the 'moon'. They told him that the 'moon' was far away and magical. + +So instead of going to the 'moon' Jim decided to 'hide' in his garden. He was careful to be 'organized' and he moved leaves and branches around to make himself a cosy place to 'hide'. Jim then pretended that he was on the 'moon'. He imagined himself walking on it and exploring new lands. He laughed and smiled as he imagined what it would be like on the 'moon' + +Jim stayed 'hidden' until it was time to come inside. He was sad to leave his special 'moon' hideaway - but he was sure he would return soon! +Once upon a time, there was a bunny that was so hungry. He looked around and spotted an open carrot, so he hopped up and picked it up with his paws. He took a bite, but it did not taste good. He missed the warm carrots that his mom used to make for him. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise in the distance. He looked up in the sky and saw a big open car. The car was getting closer and closer, and the bunny became scared. He tried to hop away, but it was too late. The car hit the bunny and he fell to the ground. + +The bunny's mom came running to him, and she said sadly, “Oh, my poor baby. You were so close to that carrot, but you missed it in the end.†She wrapped her bunny in her arms and hugged him tightly. The bunny slowly closed his eyes and never opened them again. +Once upon a time there was a goat who wanted to grow a garden. But it was not available to him. He did not know what to do. So he asked a group of birds to help him. + +The birds told the goat that if he dug a hole deep enough, he could make the garden available. The goat was so excited. He put his paws and nose to work and started digging. + +But, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't seem to make the garden disappear. That's when he realized that he needed help from more than just the birds. He asked all the animals in the nearby forest if they could help him, and luckily, they could. + +By working hard together, the goat and the animals were able to make the garden disappear. The moral of the story is that if we work together, we can achieve big things that may seem impossible at first. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Ally and Zoe. Ally and Zoe had a special secret - they loved exploring the thick space. They had made lots of discoveries and united together to explore the space even more. + +But one day, something changed. There was an evil monster that wanted to take over the thick space! Ally and Zoe were sad and scared. + +The brave girls knew that the only way to protect the thick space was for them to unite together. So, they grabbed their explore kits and looked for ways to keep the thick space safe. They searched high and low, looking for a way to make the space safe again. + +In the end, Ally and Zoe were able to make the thick space safe. Their courage and friendship united together to make the thick space beautiful and safe once more. + +The brave girls smiled at each other and knew that their friendship would make the thick space safe forever. +Molly and her mom were at the playground. "Let's do some exercises," said Mom. Molly was excited. She liked to do exercises. + +Mom told Molly to do original exercises. Molly came up with some silly ideas. She pretended to be a tree, flapping her arms like branches. Mom laughed. + +Next, Mom ordered Molly to do jumping jacks. Molly tried, but she couldn't get the moves right. Mom said, "Try again - it'll be fun!" + +Molly kept trying and got better at the jumping jacks. Then Mom said, “You're doing great - keep it up!" + +Molly and her mom did more exercises and had lots of fun at the playground. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack who liked to play all day. One day, Jack's mom told him "It's time for bed now. Take a bath and brush your teeth!" Jack was so excited that he ran straight to the bathroom. But when he got there, he saw something… a toothbrush! He didn't want to take it. + +Jack tried to get away but his mom said "No, you must take the brush and brush your teeth to stay healthy!" Jack thought for a moment and then said "But mom, it's so hard!" His mom said "Yes, a healthy body needs healthy teeth. Now take the brush and brush your teeth." + +Jack then remembered his mom's words, "A healthy body needs healthy teeth." After a few more seconds of thinking, he finally took the brush and brushed his teeth. Jack felt relieved, happy and healthy. All was well. +John was so excited. He had been looking forward to this day all week. Today, he was going to unlock something special. He had been told that it was impressive and he couldn't wait to find out what it was. + +Mommy took John by the hand and lead him down the hallway. At the end of the hall, he saw a tall door. She told him that behind the door his surprises was waiting for him. He was so excited he could hardly contain himself. + +Mommy knelt down and put her hand on the door knob. She talked to him quietly and said, "This knob is special. When I turn it, it will unlock the door!" Then she turned it, and John heard a click. Mommy opened the door, and it was really dark inside. + +Suddenly, a bright light shone from the ceiling filling the room with an impressive glow. It was a big, bright light bulb! John was so excited he jumped up and down. Mommy laughed and said, "Come in and see what else is waiting for you in this room!" + +John ran in and saw lots of different things that were even more impressive than the bulb. He was so happy, he couldn't stop smiling! +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very fearful. She was scared of the dark and of loud noises. + +One night, when it was very dark and very quiet, the girl heard a noise. She was so fearful that she ran away and lay down on the floor inside a cupboard. + +But then she smelt something good. It was the smell of a muffin baking in the oven. She opened the cupboard door and looked around. She could see the muffin in the oven, and she wanted it. + +So she bravely walked up to the oven, opened the door and lay her happy face against it to feel the warmth of the muffin. + +Then she reached in with her hands and pulled it out. She ate the muffin, and it made her feel very happy and brave again. She felt like she could do anything! +Once upon a time there were two fleas, one was very poor and the other was very wealthy. One day, the poor flea asked the wealthy one to marry him. The wealthy flea was very pleased with the proposal and said yes. + +The poor flea said goodbye to his family and moved in with the wealthy one. But as soon as he did, the wealthy flea changed. He started treating the poor flea with disrespect, and demanded that he do all the work in the house. + +The poor flea felt very sad and lonely. He realized that marrying someone because they are wealthy is not a good reason to marry someone. He should have married someone because he truly loved them. + +So, the moral of the story is that love should be the most important reason why you decide to marry someone. Money and wealth should be secondary. +Once upon a time there was a horse. He was a friendly horse who loved to play. One day, he decided to go explore the woods. Suddenly, the horse heard a loud noise which made him very frightened. He jumped back and began to mark the ground with his hoof. +He looked around and saw a big, scary bear. The horse was very scared and tried to back away slowly. But the bear started to come closer and closer to him. The horse began to mark the ground in a desperate attempt to scare the bear away. He was so frightened that he raced out of the woods and back to his home. + +The horse was safe and happy in his home. He never went back to the woods again, but he always remembered that frightened feeling he had when the bear came close. +One day, a little boy named Jack was playing in his backyard. He saw something funny! It was a bunch of animals scattering around the track in his backyard. Jack thought it was so funny he couldn't help but laugh. + +The funny little animals were running in circles, going in and out. Jack ran over to them and tried to join in the fun. He ran and ran, but he couldn't keep up with them. + +Finally, Jack had an idea. He scattered food around the track, so the animals would stop and eat. They stopped what they were doing and followed the food! + +The animals were so happy to find something good to eat. Jack was happy too. He had lots of fun watching the animals scatter around the track, eating the food. It was so funny. +One day, Peter and his mom went to the store. Peter cheered when he saw a bottle of clear soap. It had sparkles in it, and it was shimmering in the sunlight. + +"Wow!" Peter said. "Can I have it?" + +"Of course you can," mom said with a smile. + +They took the clear soap home, and Peter wasted no time using it. He scrubbed his hands with it until they were squeaky clean. The soap made his skin shine and feel soft. + +"See how nice it is to use soap?" mom said. "It helps you to stay nice and clean, and look good too!" + +Peter smiled. He was happy that his hands were so soft, and shining clear. +Once upon a time there was a little girl that was three years old. She was walking in the park with her mom and dad. Suddenly, she saw a newspaper on the ground. The little girl was excited, so she ran to get it. The little girl was so happy to have the newspaper. + +Her mom smiled and said, "We can read it together. That will be fun!" The little girl thanked her mom and they all sat on the ground, reading the newspaper together. + +While they were reading, a dog came up to them. The little girl said, "Hello doggy!" She was so excited and gave the dog a big hug. + +Suddenly, the dog's owner came over. He was feeling guilty for not watching his dog closely. He thanked the little girl for being so kind and nice to his pet. + +The little girl smiled and waited for her parents to finish reading the newspaper. Then, she said thank you to the dog's owner and ran off to play in the park with her mom and dad. +Sally was walking through the dark woods. She was feeling scared, but tried to be brave. Suddenly, she heard a chirping noise and out of the darkness came a sweet little bird. Sally smiled and asked if the bird wanted to be her friend. The bird agreed and they continued on their journey. As they walked, the bird started to do a dance and Sally clapped along. After a while, the bird told Sally he was getting very tired. Sally offered to give the bird a nice warm blanket to rest in. + +The bird thanked Sally and snuggled up in his cozy blanket. As he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep, Sally smiled, feeling happy to have a new friend. + +The two of them went on their adventure that day, having all kinds of fun along the way. Finally, they reached their destination and Sally won the prize – a sweet, juicy apple! + +Sally thanked her new friend for joining her and shared the apple with him. From this day onwards, Sally knew that in the darkest of times, a sweet little bird will be there by her side. +One day, a little boy was very excited. He wanted to do something special. His mommy gave him a big box of crayons and a piece of paper. He was so happy! He quickly grabbed a crayon, and started coloring. He filled the paper with every color in the box. When he finished, he showed his mommy. She was so proud of him! He was so excited to be done with his picture. His mommy hung it up, so everyone in their family could see it. The little boy was very happy with the picture he made. Now he was ready to do something new. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She grabbed her special bag and decided she was going to count all the things she would see on her journey. She took a deep breath and set off, feeling calm and excited. + +The little girl looked around. She counted the birds in the sky and the trees she passed. She counted the flowers that she saw too. Everywhere she looked there seemed to be something to count. The little girl was having a lot of fun with her counting. + +When the little girl arrived at her destination, she was tired but happy. She had enjoyed her journey and all the counting that came with it. She smiled, admiring the new place she had discovered, and knew she would come back again soon. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very attractive. She loved to explore and always saw the beauty in the world. One day, she decided to explore the universe. She opened her eyes as wide as she could and imagined she was flying around the stars. Everywhere she went, she was amazed. + +Suddenly, she received a gift from the universe. It was a small glowing ball that was very pretty. She held the ball in her hands and it made her heart feel happy and warm. She thanked the universe for giving her such a wonderful present. + +The girl kept the ball with her always, and she took it wherever she went. She kept it in her pocket and thought about it when she was feeling sad or lonely. Every time she looked at it, it made her smile. + +The girl loved her special gift from the universe and she was very thankful for it. Whenever she looked at it, she felt as though the beauty of the universe was close to her heart. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah who was three years old. She was very adventurous and loved to explore. + +One day Sarah wanted to go on a wild adventure. She got her sneakers on, grabbed her cap and started walking. She soon came across a big, wild forest. + +Sarah was very excited. She ran around and danced amongst the trees, until she came across a big jar of jam. + +Sarah picked up the jar, and removed the lid with her tiny fingers. She could smell the sweet, delicious jam. + +"This will be a great snack for my adventures," Sarah thought to herself. + +Sarah thought it was best to save the jam for later and put the lid back on. But as soon as she did, the ground started to shake. + +Sarah was scared and took a few steps back. Before she knew it, a giant bear appeared in front of her! + +The bear growled at Sarah, "Put down my jam!" + +Sarah smiled, put the jar of jam on the ground and waved goodbye as she started running away. + +The bear smiled and said "Thank you for putting my jam back". The bear was very happy to have his jam back, but he was even happier that Sarah was safe. +"Once upon a time," began Grandma, "there was a famous hanger." +"What's a han-ger?" asked her three-year old granddaughter. + +Grandma smiled. "A hanger is something you hang your clothes on. This hanger was special, because it could recommend the right outfit for any occasion. Everyone said it had magical powers." + +The little one was filled with excitement. "Can I see it?" + +Grandma's face filled with delight. "Of course you can! I just bought it the other day." + +The toddler clapped her hands. She couldn't wait to see the famous hanger. + +The next day, Grandma took her granddaughter to the store to pick up the hanger. The little one was mesmerized by its beauty and touched it with admiration. + +Grandma smiled knowingly. She knew her granddaughter was going to love this hanger. The magical hanger was sure to make dressing up so much more fun. + +And from that day onwards, Grandma and her granddaughter would use the hanger to find the perfect outfit for each special occasion. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sally who wanted to go exploring. She asked her Mom if she could go down the street. + +"No, it's too dangerous," her Mom said. + +Sally begged and pleaded, but her Mom still said no. + +Sally decided to go anyway. She went down the street and it was so beautiful. Everywhere she looked were flowers and trees and the sun was shining. + +Suddenly Sally heard a noise behind her. She turned around and saw a big man. + +The man said "Little girl, give me all your money!" + +Sally was frightened and had nothing to give. She just shook her head to reply. + +The man got angry and chased Sally for a very long time. She couldn't get away and he caught her. + +Sally was scared and shaken up and will never forget that bad ending. +Once there was a boy who loved to match things up. He liked to match his clothes, his toys and even pots and pans in his kitchen. One day, the boy decided to match up the pieces of the oven. He was a very careful boy, so he always paid attention to the pieces he was putting together. + +Once the oven was fixed and ready, his mom said it was time to start baking. The boy was so excited to help that he forgot to be careful around the oven. He reached in without looking to get the cake. + +Suddenly, his mom came in and yelled "Be careful! The oven is hot!" The boy was so shocked that he dropped the cake. His mom explained that the oven is a very powerful tool that needs to be used with lots of care. The boy learned the important lesson to always be careful around the oven. + +From that day forward, the boy was very cautious when using the oven. He remembered his mom's words and always took extra care when baking. The boy was happy he learned the important lesson and he was reminded to always be careful. +One day, a little girl named Sarah wanted to travel. She grabbed her soft bag and smiled. Sarah had lots of adventures planned for her trip. + +First, she traveled to the treehouse in her backyard. She used her bag to hold all the delicious snacks she was going to eat. She felt brave and tickled with joy as she climbed to the top of the treehouse. + +Sarah then traveled to the park. She played on the swing and ran around with her friends. She used her soft bag to collect leaves, flowers, and other pretty things she found. + +Finally, Sarah traveled home. She used her bag to carry all the special things she collected on her journey and thanked her parents for letting her go on the amazing adventure. + +Sarah smiled as she said goodbye to her bag. She knew she'd travel again soon to explore new places and have fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Glinda. She was three years old and she was very curious about the world around her. One day, Glinda was walking in the park when she stumbled upon a mysterious tap. When Glinda walked closer, she noticed that it was a tap with food spilling out! She was confused. What kind of tap feeds people? + +Glinda looked around cautiously before she cautiously put her hand out to take a bite. The food was delicious! Glinda's mouth was watering and she couldn't resist taking more. She tucked the food away and kept eating. + +Suddenly, a mysterious voice came from behind the tap. Glinda stopped and listened. + +"Hey little girl, why don't you come behind the tap and feed me?" the voice said in a playful tone. + +Glinda was scared but also excited. What could be behind the mysterious tap? Taking a deep breath, Glinda cautiously climbed behind the tap. + +Behind the tap, Glinda saw a small brown rabbit. The rabbit said, "I've been stranded here for days and I've had no food. Will you help me?" + +Glinda smiled and quickly retrieved the food she had stashed away. She fed the little rabbit until its belly was full. Glinda thanked the rabbit before she ran away, beaming with excitement! +It was a perfect day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Mommy put a cooler in the car and said they were going on an adventure. + +Bobby was so excited! He watched eagerly out the car window as the trees, houses and cars passed by. + +They finally arrived at their destination. It was a beautiful lake with lots of trees and a sandy beach. Mommy opened the cooler and took out a delicious picnic lunch. Bobby watched as Mommy unpacked sandwiches, chips and cold drinks. + +Next they went swimming. The water was cool, but that felt really nice in the hot sun. Bobby watched as mommy did a few laps in the lake. She was a really good swimmer! + +Finally, they packed everything up and went back to the car for the trip home. Bobby was tired and sleepy, but not too tired to notice how perfect the day had been. +Once upon a time, there was a bald bear. He thought that he was very lonely and sad because he did not have any friends with matching scratchy fur. He wanted to change himself somehow. + +One day he decided to try out something new. He decided to stretch his body, to see if it would make him look bigger and more interesting. First he tried stretching his legs, and then he stretched his arms. He was amazed at how far and high he could reach. + +As he was stretching, a rabbit hopped by. The rabbit was watching with curiosity. After a few minutes, the bear stopped and asked the rabbit, "What do you think of me?" + +The rabbit smiled at the bear and said, "I think you look very strong and brave for trying something new. Everyone is allowed to have their own opinion and you don't have to be lonely anymore." + +The bear was so touched. From that day forward, the bear kept stretching and exploring the world, never alone again! +Once upon a time, there was a thick box. Inside the box was the most magical thing in the world. No one knew what it was, but everyone wanted to find out. + +One day, a little girl named Jane came across the box. She tried to open it, but it wouldn't budge. She then called for help. + +Her mother came over and saw how thick the box was. She knew that ordinary tools wouldn't be able to open it. She thought to herself, "What can I do?" + +Suddenly, she had an idea. She grabbed a hammer and started hammering the box. After a few minutes, she recognized that the box had grown thinner and it was now possible to open it. + +Jane carefully opened the box, and inside it was a beautiful toy. She quickly recognized that this was the most magical thing in the world. She was so excited, she couldn't help but smile. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named June. She always wanted to know how things worked, especially cars. So one day, she asked her mom if she could go visit a mechanic. Her mom said yes and they drove to the shop. + +When they arrived, the mechanic had a big smile on his face. He was a friendly and polite man. June watched as he worked on the cars. He took things off, put them back together and fixed what was broken. He looked like a scientist, but he was really the mechanic! + +Then, the mechanic asked June if she wanted to help. She said yes and put on a special tool belt. Together, they fixed a car that had 'broken bumps' and made it all better. June was very happy. + +When they finished, the mechanic thanked June for her help and her mom gave him a big smile. They said goodbye, and then drove home. June was glad that she got to help the polite mechanic. She knew she wanted to fix things when she grew up too! +Once there was a mom and dad who had a special little girl named Samantha. She was the most curious three-year-old ever! She was always exploring and trying to learn new things. + +One day, Samantha found a really sharp pair of scissors and she wanted to play with them. Mom said, "No, sweetheart, those scissors have a sharp blade so they could cut you! We must be careful!" + +But Samantha wanted to just keep playing. She took the scissors and started to cut the sofa in the living room. + +Mom saw what happened and got really mad. She shouted, "Samantha! How could you do this?! You have been naughty!" + +The couch was now all covered in ugly ashes. Mom was so sad! + +Finally, Samantha realized how wrong she was and she cried as she apologized to her mom. Mom hugged her and said, "Don't do wrong things, sweetheart. Be careful and always listen to mommy." + +And ever since that day, Samantha looked both ways before crossing the street, said please and thank you, and was extra mindful of the things she played with. +One sunny day, a mom and her 3 year old daughter decided to go for a walk. They put on their shoes and stepped outside. The mom said to her daughter, “Let’s go for a walk! It’s so nice outside.†+ +The daughter looked up at the sky and said, “OK, let’s go!†+ +They began their slow walk. The daughter held her mom's hand and looked around as they went. They stopped to see some birds flying in the sky and the mom pointed them out to the daughter. + +The daughter asked, “Where did those birds come from?†+ +The mom smiled and said, “I don’t know, but let’s keep walking and see what else we can find.†+ +So they kept walking, slowly, and found many more things to look at, including some flowers and a squirrel. They even saw a butterfly, which they followed until it flew away. After a while, they were ready to go home. They started walking back and arrived at the house. + +The mom gave her daughter a hug and said, “It was a lovely walk. Let’s do it again soon!†+ +The daughter smiled and said, “Yes! Let’s come again.†+Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to draw with a pencil. He sat down at the kitchen table and noticed the pencil on the counter. He excitedly grabbed it and started to draw on a piece of paper. + +Suddenly, his mom saw him. "No!" she said. "That pencil is mine! Put it back." +The boy tried to explain that he was only wanting to draw, but his mom was firm. She said he couldn't have it. + +The boy felt sad. He was hungry and he wanted to make something special with the pencil. He looked around and found a carrot in the fridge. He grabbed it and decided to draw with it instead. He took the carrot and started to draw a flower on the paper. + +When he finished his drawing, his mom saw it and thought it was beautiful. She smiled and said, "I'm proud of you!" She went to the counter and grabbed the pencil for him. "Now you can draw with this too," she said. + +The boy was so happy and immediately started to draw with the pencil. He drew all day and made some of his best art ever. From then on, he was never too hungry to make something special. +Once upon a time, there were two foxes called Magun and Jarun. Jarun was very envious of Magun because his herb garden was much bigger than his. So one day, Jarun decided to sneak into Magun's herb garden and eat all the herbs. + +When Magun discovered Jarun in his garden, he said angrily, "What are you doing here? This garden is mine!" + +Jarun replied, "I was just looking around." And he quickly ran away with some of Magun's herbs in his mouth. + +Magun was very sad and angry. He spent the next few days replanting the herbs. But sadly, he never saw the herbs grow. Jarun was gone and he had stolen all of Magun's herbs. + +And Magun was so sad that he decided to never plant any herbs in his garden ever again. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She liked to go to school and have fun with her friends. + +On one special day, Lucy went to a special class. It was very interesting! But then, something went wrong. Suddenly, the class felt scared and they needed help. + +That's when Lucy came to the rescue! She was brave and really helped the class. Everyone was so happy and thanked her for being so brave. + +After that, the class thanked Lucy and they all had a lot of fun. They learned lots of interesting things. + +Lucy was proud that she was able to rescue her class and make them happy again. It was a happy day for everyone! +Once upon a time there were two ducks who lived by a lake. The ducks were very different from each other. One duck was big and the other one was small. + +Every morning the two ducks would swim around the lake and explore. One day, the big duck complained that the small duck was always so slow. + +The small duck heard this and began to cry. The big duck felt very bad and tried to apologize, but it was too late. The small duck was too hurt and flew away. + +The big duck was very sad and knew that what it had said was wrong. From that day on, it learned that it was important to be kind and never complain about how different someone is. +Billy was strolling along a grassy field, enjoying the bright sunshine. He saw a figure walking in the distance, shrouded in fog. Billy waved and called out, but the figure didn't reply. + +Filled with curiosity, Billy kept walking until he reached the figure. It was a wealthy old man wearing a cape and a top hat. The man smiled when Billy asked his name. + +"My name is Sir Oliver," he replied. "What brings you here?" + +Billy smiled, shrugged and said he was just out for a stroll. Sir Oliver nodded and said he understood. + +"I travel here often," Sir Oliver continued. "If you ever meet another adventurer in this foggy field, be sure to ask for a special treat!" + +He winked, smiled kindly and strolled away, leaving Billy confused. Billy shrugged, waved goodbye and started on his way back home. + +When he arrived home, Billy was met with an unexpected surprise: his family had prepared a special celebratory dinner, with a very special treat! Sir Oliver had led Billy to his family's hidden wealth. Billy smiled and hugged his family, grateful for the life-changing surprise. +Tina and Tom were best friends. They were walking in the park when they saw something very interesting. They saw a delicate flower. Tom said to Tina, "Let's take it home. We can take care of it". + +Tina agreed so they carefully picked the flower and Tina said, "I'll put it in my room". + +When they arrived home, Tom mentioned an alarm. He said it would help them remember to water the flower. + +Tina thought it was a great idea and said, "Let's set it for the same time each day". + +Tom smiled and said, "Yes! That way, the flower will always be very delicate". + +Tina agreed and they set the alarm. They were sure the flower would stay happy and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a furry automobile named Bobby. He loved being all shined and polished. Every morning, Bobby would go out for a ride, and when he came back, he would be all muddy. + +But one day, Bobby didn't polish himself after his ride. His mommy got mad at him. + +“Bobby, why don’t you polish yourself after each ride?†she asked him. + +“Because, the mud on my fur makes me look cooler!†he said. + +Mommy shook her head. “No, Bobby. It’s important to take care of yourself. That’s why you should always polish yourself after you go out!†+ +Bobby listened to his mommy and decided to be a little more tidy. So, each day he would make sure to polish himself after his rides. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of ourselves. We should always brush up after we do something, just like Bobby! +One day, a little girl named Olivia was playing in her backyard. Suddenly, she heard music entering the air. She was surprised by the music and ran inside her house to investigate. + +When she entered the living room, she saw that her mom was very busy. She was dancing to the music and humming along. + +Olivia said, "Mommy, why are you busy dancing? Can I join you?" + +Her mom replied, "No sweetheart, I'm too busy right now. I have a lot of work to do." + +Olivia was sad because she wanted to join in the dancing and fun. She ran to her room and closed the door. + +That night, Olivia's mom came to her room and asked if she wanted to join in on the fun. Olivia was so excited and ran to the living room with her mom. Together, they danced and sang to the music. + +Olivia was so happy and soon, she was not just busy dancing, but also laughing and singing along. +Once upon a time, two friends- a frog and a duck- were having a great time playing in the water. The frog noticed the duck moving around quickly in the water and asked, "Why are you moving so fast?" + +The duck replied, "I saw ink splashing around in the water and I'm trying to get away before it gets too close and hurt me!" + +The frog was brave and said, "Do not worry. I'll protect you. I'll splash the ink away so you won't get hurt." + +The duck smiled and thanked him. The frog splashed and ran around in the water, trying to push the ink away. Finally, after a lot of effort and splashing, the ink moved away and the frog and the duck had a safe place to play again. + +The duck thanked the brave frog for protecting him. The frog smiled and said, "No problem, that's what friends are for!" + +The frog and the duck both happily played in the safe and ink-free water until the sun set. +John wanted to measure the chicken. He thought it would be small enough to fit in his pocket. But when he opened the pen, the chicken was too big! It ran away very fast. + +John looked everywhere but the chicken was too fast. He was sad and disappointed. He cried and kept searching until it was too dark to measure the chicken anymore. + +John didn't find the chicken and he had to go home. He was very sad because he couldn't measure the chicken. He learned a great lesson that day about how measuring small things can be tricky. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy was happy and the baby was always smiling. One day, the mommy and baby were in the kitchen. The mommy wanted to create something special so she grabbed a towel. The baby wanted to help, but the mommy said no. The baby got very angry and started to cry. The mommy quickly hugged the baby, feeling sorry for saying no. She then said yes, and asked the baby to help her create something. The baby smiled and grabbed the towel from the mommy. Together, they created a big blanket with all the colors of the rainbow. The baby was so happy and the mommy was so proud of their work. They hugged each other and laughed. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She loved to travel to new places, but she had never been anywhere too far away from home. One day, her parents told her that they were going on a special trip! + +Jane was so excited. She started packing her things and imagining all the fun she would have. That's when she saw it. It was a big, bright puzzle! She couldn't wait to put it together. + +When they finally arrived at their destination, the family started exploring. But something wasn't quite right. People were being so rude! + +Jane was starting to not feel so good. Suddenly, she remembered the puzzle she had brought with her. She took it out of her bag and began putting it together. As she did, she forgot all about the people being rude. + +Jane finished the puzzle, feeling proud and happy. She showed her parents and they smiled. Even though they were in a new place and the people were rude, they had still had a great adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emmy. She was three years old and she liked having adventures. + +One day, after playing in the park she came home very hungry. She asked her mom if she could have some chocolate. Her mom said yes and gave her a big bar of chocolate. Emmy was so happy and thanked her mom. + +When she opened the bar of chocolate, she saw a cute pink rabbit. Emmy said: "Oh, hello bunny! Let's eat the chocolate together". The rabbit was very quiet and happy to share the chocolate with Emmy. + +So together, Emmy and the bunny ate the whole chocolate bar. It was yummy and chocolatey and it made Emmy so happy. When the chocolate was all gone, the rabbit hugged Emmy and then hopped away. Emmy ran after the rabbit, but it was gone. + +Emmy stood in the garden with a quiet smile on her face. She knew that she and the bunny had shared a special moment, and it made her heart happy. +Once upon a time, a chubby girl named Lucy went to the park. She was very happy, and she brought a crayon with her. + +There, in the park, she saw a little squirrel. Lucy got excited, and started talking to the squirrel. She asked it questions, like "What's your name?", and "What are you doing?". + +The squirrel didn't answer though; it just looked at her and ran away. Lucy was very sad. + +But then, she looked up in the tree, and saw that the squirrel had left its crayon! Lucy was so happy; she realized that if she kept talking, she might make some new friends. + +So then, Lucy started talking to the other animals in the park. She made lots of friends in the park, and she even got to keep the crayon! + +This story teaches us that if we want to make friends, it's important to talk to people. You never know what may happen when you start talking! +Once upon a time there was a gloomy dancer. She was not happy and she wished she could be happy again. + +The dancer leaned against a wall and looked up at the sky. She thought a lot and wondered what to do, but she didn't know. She was so very sad. + +But then she saw something wonderful. A butterfly was flying in the air, and it made her feel a little bit better. + +The dancer smiled and followed the butterfly. She followed it until it flew away. The dancer felt a bit more happy than before. + +She leaned against a tree and started to move. Slowly at first and then faster and faster. She spun and twirled and started to dance. She felt so happy and so free. + +The gloomy dancer had found a way to feel better. She danced and smiled and was very happy. +One day, Lily was looking out of her window. Everything seemed so distant, far away. She wanted to sort it out. + +So, with help from her mom, Lily went out into her garden. She started picking leaves, stones and flowers and began arranging them in different piles. + +Soon Lily had many piles in front of her. She looked at the wonderful things she had collected and sorted them into shapes and colors. Then she arranged a pile into a beautiful flower garden and the other piles she used to make a rainbow. + +At last, Lily looked at the lovely garden she had created. She smiled as she looked at the bright colors, especially the lilies in the center. She was proud of her work and knew she had sorted it out. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. John was very enthusiastic about reading books. He would spend all day long looking for books in his bookcase. + +One day, John found a book which he had never seen before. It was old, and looked interesting. He decided to open it and learn something new. John was feeling very excited but he did not realise that the book was very old and fragile. + +Suddenly, the book slipped out of his hands and fell on the ground. Unfortunately, the corner of the book was very sharp and it made a big hole in his bookcase. Poor John felt very bad and began to cry. + +John's parents were worried when they heard him crying. They asked him what had happened, but John could not explain it. He just pointed to the bookcase and said: "Sharp!" + +John's parents were not happy because the bookcase had been very expensive. They were so angry that they took the book away from John and told him to never play or touch it again. + +John was so sad that he didn't want to play anymore. The damage that had been done was irreparable, and from then on, John never felt enthusiastic about reading books anymore. +Yesterday, mommy took James to the park. He saw lots of trees and birds. James played for a long time and had lots of fun. Then, it was time for a nap. He layed down on the grass and it felt very good. The sun was shining and he felt very warm and cozy. James was so tired that he fell asleep. When he woke up from his nap, he was feeling refreshed and happy. His mommy was with him and she said it was time to go home. + +James was glad that he had a good nap yesterday. It made him feel so sleepy and relaxed. He couldn't wait for his next nap. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy fox. He was so nosy that he wanted to see what was happening everywhere. One day he stumbled upon a hearth in the deep woods. Near the hearth was a drum. As the fox walked closer, the drum started to tremble. The fox was scared, but he was also curious. He wanted to know what was inside the drum. So he opened it carefully. But instead of a surprise, all the fox found was some crumpled newspaper. Suddenly a big bear came out of the woods and the fox trembled in fear. The bear was so angry! He saw that the nosy fox had opened the drum and made a mess inside. The bear was so mad that he roared and chased away the fox. The fox ran as fast as he could and he never bothered the drum again. +Once upon a time, there was a warm bowl of pasta. Sam loved pasta, but he didn't like it when it was wet. So Sam decided to dry it. He put the bowl of pasta outside in the sun. He watched and waited. + +Sam smiled when he saw the pasta drying in the sun. Soon all the wetness was gone and the pasta was nice and warm. When it was the perfect dryness, Sam ran inside and grabbed the sauce. He poured it on the dry pasta and it was delicious. + +Sam ate the dry pasta with sauce and enjoyed every bite. It was the best pasta he ever ate. He was so happy that he had dried it in the sun. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a boy who liked to wander. One day, he was feeling very brave and decided to wander away to a different side. He stepped out of his house and was excited for a new adventure. + +He strolled past many houses, gardens and trees and soon he arrived at a meadow. The meadow was so fine he couldn't believe his eyes and he made sure to take it all in. He kept on wandering through the meadow and was surprised to see so many different plants, flowers and animals. + +He kept on walking until he came to a river. He had never seen anything like it and he just had to take a look. He came closer to the edge and peered in. The water was so clear and he felt so brave. He wanted to jump in and play with the little fish swimming around. + +But then he remembered that he had to wander back home soon, so he decided not to get in. Instead, he waved goodbye to the river and continued on his way back. He wandered home feeling very happy. He had had such a fine adventure and he couldn't wait to tell his family all about it. +Once upon a time, there was a very enthusiastic little boy. He loved to play chess with his dad every day. One day, while they were playing, the little boy got a cut on his finger, but he did not cry. His dad smiled and told him that his finger would heal soon. + +The little boy was amazed. He couldn't understand how his finger would heal. His dad explained that his body was very special and could grow and repair itself. + +The little boy smiled and said that he was very excited to see his finger heal. So they put the chess game away and waited. Sure enough, eventually the little boy's finger was healed. + +He was so excited to show off his fully healed finger to his dad. They gave each other high fives and the little boy thanked his dad for teaching him about the power to heal. They both smiled, knowing that no matter what happens, their love for one another will always heal. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle leaf. It was so small and light, so it decided to go for a fly. It fluttered up, up, up into the sky and flew around. Then, it saw a gentle breeze from afar and decided to take a ride on it. The gentle breeze blew softly and carried the leaf all around. + +The leaf went higher and higher, taking in all the sights. Then, it saw a pond down below, and thought it looked fun. So the leaf waved goodbye to the gentle breeze and glided down towards the pond. + +The leaf waved in the gentle breeze once more before it settled down near the shore. It stayed there for a while, waving in the gentle wind and soaking up the warm sun. Until one day, a giant gust of wind came and carried the leaf far away. + +The leaf was finally free and it flew off into the distance. It enjoyed its freedom, flying in the gentle breeze. And although it was sad to leave, it was happy to know it could fly once again. +It was a warm day and Sally was ready to have some fun outside. She put on her sandals and grabbed her sunhat. She went outside, and then she saw a screen. It was blue and looked like a TV. + +Sally shouted, "Yay, I can watch cartoons!" Her mom smiled and said softly, "Wait a minute, Sally." + +Sally didn't know why her mom said that. She asked, "What is it, mom?" + +Her mom said, "Let's see if it works first. Here, take this cup of water and pour it on the screen." + +Sally was confused but she did as her mom said. She slowly poured the water on the screen. As she poured it, the water started to melt away, and the screen lit up! + +Sally was excited, and she shouted, "It worked!" Her mom laughed, "See, I told you it would work. Now you can watch cartoons!" + +Sally smiled and hugged her mom. She was so glad that the screen worked and she was ready for some fun. +Once upon a time, there was a fair dragon named Max. He lived in a magical kingdom far away. + +Max was very brave and strong, and he loved to try new things. One day, he decided to try flying all around the kingdom. He flew high in the sky and saw many wonderful things. + +He passed by big mountains and high trees. He swooped around giant castles and even a few friendly dragons. + +But the most exciting part was when Max tried to fly over a lake. He flapped his wings as fast as he could, but he still couldn't make it across. That's when he met a fair fairy who said she could show him how. + +The fairy taught the dragon how to fly properly. With each new try, Max got better and better. Before long, he was flying across the lake with ease! + +Max was so happy that he decided to take a break and admire the stunning view. From up above, he could see the whole kingdom, and he knew that he had done something truly amazing. +Once upon a time there was a happy farmer. He lived in a small village and every day he would get up early to work in his fields. One day, he noticed that his fields were very dry and he knew he needed to get the water up from the river. So he got his horse, put a bucket on it, and took it down to the river. + +The farmer tied the horse to a tree and started to pull the bucket back up the hill. He stopped to take a break and the horse started to pull again. The farmer laughed as he watched the horse pulling the heavy bucket back up the hill. + +The farmer was so happy with his little horse and how strong it was. He thanked the horse for helping him and soon the two were back in the farmer’s field with the fresh, cool water. + +The farmer was so happy that he had enough water to make his crops grow. He thanked the horse for the help and the hard work. From then on, the farmer and his horse were the best of friends. +Jack had a safe. He was very proud of it. It was an attractive safe. He would show it off to everyone he saw. One day his mom came to him and said it was time to order a new safe. Jack was really excited. He wanted the new safe to be even more attractive than the last one. He wanted to make sure it was extra safe too. So he ordered a big, secure safe that would protect his most important things. He was so happy with his new safe. He loved how it looked, and he knew it would last for a long time. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Anya and Bailey. They did everything together. + +One day, Anya had an idea. She said to Bailey, "Let's go watch a movie!" They both got very excited. + +The movie was very special, but it made Bailey feel scared. Anya want to make Bailey feel better, so she encouraged her by saying, "Don't worry. I'm here with you!" + +Soon, the movie was over. Anya and Bailey were ready to leave the theatre, but they noticed that the floor was very filthy. It was covered in popcorn and other messes. Anya and Bailey were disgusted! + +Anya wanted to take care of it, so she found a broom and started to sweep. Bailey was so proud of her best friend. She encouraged Anya to keep going until the floor was all clean. + +When they were finished, the theatre floor was sparkling. Anya and Bailey smiled with satisfaction and hugged each other for a great job. They both knew that with encouragement, anything is possible! +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had many sheep. His sheep were all very healthy and the farmer was very proud of them. One day, the farmer took a nap and left the sheep outside without any care. + +While the farmer was sleeping, a very bad thing happened. A nasty disease started to spread among the sheep. The farmer woke up and he was very worried. He tried to make the sheep better, but it was too late. + +The disease was too strong and the all the sheep got sick. Sadly, the farmer had to put the sick sheep in a special place, so the disease wouldn't spread any further. The sheep were very sad and the farmer was very upset. + +In the end, the farmer lost all of his healthy sheep and it was a very bad ending. +Once upon a time there was a fox. The fox loved to dive in the pond near its den. Whenever it got hot the fox loved to dive and feel the cool water. + +One day, something really exciting happened. Along the edge of the pond, the fox noticed a shiny red stone. It was so charming that the fox couldn't resist diving in to get it. + +The fox swam to the bottom of the pond. It was a long dive, but the fox stayed strong and eventually reached the stone. The fox grabbed the stone and swam back to the surface. + +When it surfaced, the fox was so happy to have found the charming stone! It put the stone in a safe place and swore to keep it forever. + +The fox was so proud and loved the red stone. It would keep the stone near its den and, whenever it wanted to dive in the pond, the fox would be reminded of its special find. +Once there was a dad and a daughter. One day, the dad said to the daughter, "Let´s make something together.". The daughter said, "Ok Dad, what should we make?". The dad said, "Let´s make a razor". + +The daughter thought that making a razor would be very difficult. But with Dad´s help, she discovered it wasn´t so hard after all. The dad showed her how to shape the razor with a little hammer. + +The daughter had so much fun making the razor. She said, "We did it, Dad! Our razor is so cool!" The dad was very proud of his daughter and said, "You did great!" + +The daughter kept the razor forever, showing it off to all her friends. She remembered the wonderful day she and her Dad made the razor, and never thought it would be so difficult. +Once there was a delicate flower. It had a long, thin, green stem and it's petals were soft and pink. The flower was so beautiful, it caused the birds to stop and sing. + +One day, a big, heavy foot stepped on the flower. The flower made a sad noise as it was squashed and its petals lay scattered in pieces on the ground. Its stem was bent and it's delicate petals were ruined. + +The sad flower knew it had to find help. It scrambled over the ground, using its nose to count numbers. But no matter how many numbers it counted, it was too late for the flower. Its delicate petals were gone forever. +Once upon a time there were two little birds, named Grace and Sam. Grace and Sam were best friends who loved to explore the world together. One day they decided to go to the beach and see the blue ocean. When they got there, they both got into a kayak and started to paddle across the sea. + +But soon, the kayak started to stumble and Grace and Sam were about to fall into the sea. Grace was scared and started to cry. Sam, who had been paddling, looked at her and said, "Grace, don't cry. We should always look after each other, no matter how miserable things get." + +Grace and Sam smiled at each other and quickly regained their balance, and paddled away. Sam's words reminded them that they should always stick together, even in difficult times. + +When they returned to shore, they both felt much happier and were thankful they had looked out for each other. From then on, they promised to always help each other out whenever they were in need. +Once upon a time, there lived an ignorant snake. He lived by himself in a cave and made a stamp to show how important he was. One day, the snake was so proud of his stamp that he decided to burn it and show everyone. + +As the snake lit the stamp on fire, it started to burn bright. He watched and cheered as the stamp lit up the cave. Suddenly, a little bird flew in and said, "That looks dangerous! Put it out now!" + +But the snake was so foolishly ignorant that he didn't understand. He kept cheering and watching, thinking nothing bad was going to happen. The bird said, "I'm warning you, you need to put the stamp out if you don't want to get in danger!" + +Still, the snake kept cheering and watching. Suddenly, the stamp caught on fire and the cave began to burn. The snake was terrified! He worked quickly to put the fire out, but it was too late. The cave and the stamp were left in ruins. + +The snake learned his lesson that day: Ignorance only brings danger. He never burned another stamp again. +"Mummy and Daddy went to the shop. They wanted to buy a bicycle," said Jack. + +Mummy and Daddy looked at many bicycles. They couldn't find the right one. + +But then they saw a jolly bicycle. Mummy and Daddy smiled. + +"Can we buy this one?" asked Mummy. + +The shopkeeper nodded. "Yes, I will sell it to you," he said. + +Mummy and Daddy were so happy. They bought the jolly bicycle and took it home. + +Jack was excited. He wanted to ride the bicycle. He couldn't wait! +Once there was a big bear. He had mighty muscles, but he was very dirty. So he went in search of a clean river to wash himself in. He walked until he found a shiny river. It sparkled and was clear. + +The bear stepped into the water and started to rub. He squeezed and scrubbed his muscles and soon he was very clean. He rubbed his fur until it was soft and fluffy. He waded in the water until he felt much better. + +The bear enjoyed being in the river and swimming around until it was dark outside. Then he said goodbye and went back home, feeling fresh and happy. + +But the next day, he was dirty again. So the bear knew that he had to go back to the river and get clean once more. He was glad that he had discovered this perfect spot to keep himself clean. +Holly was out for a walk with her Dad. As they passed a big building, Holly saw something unusual. There was a wire leaning against it. She asked her Dad what it was and he told her that it was a special kind of wire used by the workers to make things. + +Holly reached out and touched it. It was cool and smooth in her hand. She let it go, and watched it slowly lean back against the building. It was fun to see it standing up all alone like that. + +Then, something even more unusual happened. Something started to move inside the wire. It was a kind of little creature! It was tiny, and so cute! Holly was amazed. She had never seen anything like it before. She and her Dad watched as it came out of the wire, and then scurried away across the ground. + +Holly and her Dad looked at each other and smiled. They both had seen something very unusual on their walk today! +Today was a graceful day. The sun shone brightly and the birds sang sweetly. + +Mum and Dad were having breakfast outside. They were both smiling. + +"Good morning," said Mum. +She cut a piece of cake and gave it to Dad. + +He smiled, took the piece of cake and said, "Thank you." + +Mum smiled, gave him a kiss on his cheek and said, "You're welcome, my love." + +They both laughed. Then, Dad looked up at the sky and said, "It's a very graceful day, isn't it?" + +Mum nodded and said, "Yes, it is." + +The sun beamed down on them and made them feel warm and happy. + +The end. +Once there was a jolly boy named Tommy. He loved to peek around and explore. One day he decided to do a task. He peeked under his bed, but nothing was there. He peeked in his toy box, but there was nothing special hidden inside. + +Tommy peeked around the room some more, and then he peeked out the window. Something caught his eye. It was a big, jolly man holding a surprise! Tommy ran outside to greet the man. + +The man told Tommy he had a special task for him. He said he needed Tommy to pick up one special rock from the garden and bring it back to him. Tommy was so excited! He ran off to find the right rock. + +Finally, Tommy had the rock and ran back to the jolly man. The man was so pleased that Tommy had finished his task. He thanked Tommy, and then gave him a special award - a bag of delicious candy! Tommy was so happy and he thanked the man for the treat. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful ghost. He flew all around, looking for something he could miss. Everywhere he went, people would try to run away as fast as they could. + +But one day, he saw a happy 3 year old child. She was jumping around, feeling the wind on her face. She smiled and said 'Hello, Ghost.' + +The ghost was amazed. He'd never met anyone this brave. He told the child that he had been missing something but he wasn't sure what it was. + +The child took the ghost's hands and said, 'It's okay. You don't have to miss anything. You can just stay here with me.' + +The ghost was so happy. She was right. He didn't need to miss anything anymore. He found someone to share his powerful spirit with. + +From then on, the happy ghost and the brave 3 year old child were never afraid to be together. They were the best of friends forever. +Alice saw a stack under a tree. The stack seemed powerful, so she decided to take it home. She brought the stack to her bedroom and dropped it on the bed. Suddenly, the stack started to shake! Alice was really scared and tried to push the stack away, but it was too strong. She ran and asked for help, but nobody came. + +The shaking kept getting worse and Alice was so scared! She thought the stack might explode. But then the shaking stopped. Alice was relieved and decided to open the stack to find out what was inside. When she opened it, she saw thousands of giant ants running out! They were crawling everywhere! + +Alice was frozen with fear. Suddenly, the ants gathered together and started to fill the room. Alice knew she had to run away, but it was too late. The powerful ants were all over her and she could not escape. In the end, the ants got Alice and she was never seen again. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was an ordinary 3 year-old child. Every morning, she would get up and pray. Lucy would say her prayers to God. + +One day, the sky outside became very dark. It was so dark, everything looked black. Lucy was scared, so she ran to her mommy and daddy. They said, "Lucy, don't worry. Let's pray together." + +So they all said a prayer together. They asked God to make the sky bright again. They asked Him to make everything okay. + +The next morning, Lucy saw something amazing. The sky was no longer black. Instead, it was blue again! Lucy was so happy that her prayers had been answered. + +That's when Lucy knew that God was listening to her. She prayed every day from then on, knowing that someone was watching over her. +Jimmy was a little boy who loved the summertime the most. Every day he ran outside and played in the hot sun. But one day, he noticed something he hadn't seen before. His grandpa was walking with a cane. Jimmy had never seen this before, so he asked what was wrong. + +Grandpa said he had been feeling a bit weak lately, so he decided to use the cane to help him walk better. Jimmy's eyes widened in disbelief. He wanted to help his grandpa but he didn't know how. + +Grandpa said not to worry, that it wouldn't be for always. He would get better soon enough. Jimmy sighed, feeling sad but also happy that his grandpa was going to get better. + +Grandpa put a hand on Jimmy's shoulder and said, "I know it's sad, but let's not stay sad. Let's get back to playing!" So they did just that. Together, they ran around the garden and chased each other in the hot sun until they both laughed and giggled until they couldn't anymore. +Tommy was playing in the park and he saw a hairy leopard. He was so excited and ran over to try and pet it. However, the leopard growled at him and he took a step back. + +He asked his mom, "Why won't the leopard let me pet him, mommy?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Sometimes you have to delay your desires in life, my little one. The leopard needs time to trust you." + +Tommy nodded and waited patiently, watching the leopard from afar. After a while, the leopard came close and let Tommy pat his soft fur. + +The leopard had taught Tommy an important lesson. In life, one must always be patient and understanding. If we want something, we must delay our desires and wait for the right moment. +Once upon a time there was an elderly man with nowhere to stay, so he asked to stay overnight at a hotel. He brought some food, but he cooked too much and some of it was left over. The man set the leftovers aside and went to bed. + +But in the night, he heard a noise coming from the hotel walls. Worried, he got up and went back to the kitchen where he found a mouse. The mouse was eating up the leftovers! The man smiled and decided to let the mouse eat. + +The next morning, the elderly man was about to check out of the hotel when one of the staff members asked him why the kitchen was so clean. The elderly man explained what had happened and the staff member thanked him for showing the mouse kindness. + +The moral of this story is that showing kindness to others will come back to you in unexpected ways. Every time we open our hearts to someone in need, we open our hearts to the world. +Once upon a time there was a blue field. In the middle of it was a big apple tree. One day, a little girl came to the field. She was looking for something but she wasn't sure what it was. She looked around the field but she couldn't find anything. Suddenly, she saw something strange. It was an unknown thing that seemed to have appeared out of nowhere! She quickly walked up to it and tried to pick it up. But just as she got close, it disappeared. + +The little girl was very confused. She looked all around the field but she couldn't find whatever it was. She started to feel sad, but then she heard something strange. It was a wooden whistle. It seemed to be coming from somewhere near the apple tree. She followed the sound and soon she saw a box! She opened the box and inside was a tiny toy car. She was so happy! She quickly thanked the unknown thing that had brought her the car. + +The little girl ran back to the field every day to play with her new toy car. She never saw the unknown thing again but its disappearance changed her life. She will always remember the mysterious, magical field. +Once upon a time there were two kids. They went to the stage. The stage was big and expensive. The kids wanted to have some fun. So, they began to kick the stage. They kicked and kicked and kicked until it was very noisy. Everyone around them started laughing. But the kids kept on kicking and having fun. Finally, they got tired and stopped. They decided to have some ice cream. And they both lived happily ever after! +Once there was a tall Tommy. Tommy wanted something sweet. He looked around but he couldn't find anything. He felt so sad. He kept looking and looking, up and down. + +Until he found it! It was very tall and so sweet. It was a delicious dessert! Tommy couldn't believe it. He jumped and ran to get it! + +He took the dessert and ate it up very quickly. It was the best dessert he ever had. He was so happy and he wanted to have it again. + +So he kept looking, up and down. He looked and looked until he found another delicious dessert. He took it and ate it up just like before. + +Tommy was so happy. He had found two tall delicious desserts and he got to eat them both! He was sure he would find many more delicious desserts if he kept looking. +Once upon a time, there was a successful little girl. She had a big, red umbrella. Every day, she would take her umbrella with her when she went to play. She enjoyed having it with her because it could include her from the rain. + +One day, it started to rain when the little girl was outside. She was very glad to have her umbrella because it protected her from getting wet. She twirled around and around as the rain fell. The umbrella was strong and kept her nice and dry. + +The little girl's family was very proud of her. She was successful at always having her umbrella handy! She was happy to have such a useful tool in her life. Her family thanked her for being so prepared. + +The little girl used her umbrella often and eventually became an expert at protecting herself with it. She even shared her love of umbrellas with her family and taught them to always include one when they went outside! +Once upon a time in a far away land there lived a little boy called Ben. Ben always wanted to explore the world and one day he decided to do so. He put on his collar and headed off into the wilderness. He spent many days wandering around and discovering new places. + +One day, Ben stumbled across a hidden cave. He was so excited to find it, and he wanted to go inside and explore. He took his first step into the cave, and suddenly he heard a voice coming from within. + +"Who's there?", the voice said. + +Ben was so scared he started to tremble. + +"It's me, Ben," he said. + +"Well, Ben, I'm glad you found me. I need your help. Can you please send me out of the cave?" + +Ben thought for a minute and then he said, "Yes, I can. But I don't know how." + +The voice said, "There's a hidden button on the wall. Press it and I'll be sent away." + +Ben pressed the button and suddenly he heard a loud swooshing sound and a very bright light appeared. When the light faded, the voice was gone. Ben had sent the voice away and he felt very proud. He had made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a gray nail. The nail wanted to perform, but it didn't know what to do. It tried to sing, but it didn't sound very good. It tried to dance, but it couldn't move fast enough. + +The nail was so sad. It wanted to perform, but nothing it tried worked. Then, one day, it had an idea. It decided to hold things together. It started doing this in all sorts of different places. + +The nail was very happy when it saw how it was helping people. It was holding things up, fixing things, and making things better. It was performing! + +So that's what the gray nail did every day, and it was very proud of itself. It had found something it was good at and it performed with a big smile on its face. +Once upon a time, there was a nice lady. She loved the wild animals a lot. +Every day, she went out to the wild and gave the animals treats. She gave the tigers yummy meat, the monkeys some bananas, and the birds some bread. + +The animals were so happy! They thanked the nice lady for the treats. Every day, they would come running to her when they heard her coming. + +But one day, the nice lady did something even better. She gave each animal a big hug! The animals were so happy that they jumped up and down and cheered. + +From that day onwards, the nice lady was always welcomed in the wild. The animals loved that she had given them lots of yummy treats - but even more, they loved her big hugs. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was so sad, because his heart felt like it was going to split. He faced a dark and scary maze. + +He looked up to the sky and asked with a little voice: "How can I find my way out of this maze?" +Suddenly, a soft voice answered: "Follow your heart, and you will find the way". + +The little boy wasn't sure if following his heart was the right way, but he decided to try it. He closed his eyes and listened...his heart was telling him "go right", so he went right. + +He kept going, turning right and right until he reached the end of the maze. He opened his eyes and saw a ray of sunshine! He was out of the dark maze! + +He felt so happy and excited, and he was so proud of himself. He had followed his heart and it had led him to the sunshine! He had done it! +Sam and his mom were outside walking in the grass. All of a sudden, Sam discovered something slimy and yucky. It was a long, slimy worm! Sam's mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Sam. Worms are very common." Sam started to smile too. He was very brave and wanted to touch it. So he carefully reached out and touched the worm. It was so slimy! Sam was a little scared and screamed. His mom laughed and picked up the worm. She placed the worm back in the grass and told Sam to look around. Sam discovered some beautiful, bright flowers and sweet bugs. He had a lot of fun exploring the grass! He was happy to discover new things outside with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a very weak voice. She lived in a house with a big window with a curtain hanging in front of it. One day, her mom asked her to go to the window and call to the birds outside. + +The little girl was too shy and weak to talk to the birds, so she just looked out the window, but she couldn't see them. Suddenly, she had an idea! She took the curtain, held it up and spoke behind it, so nobody could see who was speaking. + +The little girl asked the birds if they wanted some bread from her mom. The birds replied with a big yes and the little girl knew she had done the right thing! + +But then, she heard her mom coming. She was scared that she would find out what she had done, so the little girl lied to her mom and said that she was just looking at the birds but never spoke to them. + +The little girl was happy she got away with her lie, smiled and went on to play and have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a birdcage. It was made of pretty silver and it had a shiny open top. One day, it was placed in a window for people to see. It was so bright and colourful. + +Suddenly, out flew a little yellow bird. The bird flew around the birdcage and showed off its beautiful feathers. Everyone who passed by saw how pretty the bird was! + +The bird flew around the window and chirped happily. It was such a joy to watch. Everyone stopped to have a look. They were so amazed that they clapped. + +After a while, the bird flew back into its birdcage. It looked so happy and content. It was so glad that it had the chance to display its feathers to everyone! +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a baby. Mommy was very busy. She was counting the jelly jars in the cupboard. baby wanted to help her, but mommy said it was too hard. + +baby was very sad. He wanted to help mommy count the jelly jars. He tried to count, but the numbers were too hard. + +Mommy saw that baby was sad. She said she was sorry, and that she had a special game for baby to play. Mommy said baby could count the jelly jars and that baby could play the game with her. + +Baby was so excited. He started counting the jelly jars, one by one. If he counted all of the jars he would win a special prize from mommy! + +At last, baby finished counting the jelly jars. He had counted them all! Mommy gave him a big hug and a special surprise. He was so happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy liked to explore and one day she went for a walk in the park. As she was walking, she saw something hiding in the bushes! She got closer and saw it was a bar of soap! She was so excited, so she picked it up and brought it home. + +When Daisy arrived home, she showed her mom the bar of soap. Her mom smiled and said, "Let me introduce you to something special!". Daisy was curious and asked "What is it?". Her mom explained that this special soap was for cleaning! Daisy was so excited she wanted to use it right away. + +So, Daisy and her mom filled up the bathtub with warm water, and added some of the special soap to it. Daisy then jumped in and enjoyed a nice warm bath, while her mom watched and smiled. Now, Daisy always takes a bath while using the special soap, and she reminds her mom to always keep it well hidden in the bushes! +Hugh was enthusiastic about going to the beach. He jumped on the bus with his mum, and as it drove towards the sea, he felt so excited! + +When they arrived, Hugh put on his swimming trunks and sunglasses, and ran towards the ocean. He could already feel the warm sand between his toes. He paddled in the water and threw lots of shells back into the sea. + +Hugh felt like he belonged in the ocean. He squealed with delight when a giant wave came crashing towards him. He laughed as he ran away and watched the bubbles sparkling in the sun. + +He loved being surrounded by the ocean. And even though he was only 3, he felt like he was part of the beach and the sea. + +He bought an ice-cream and ran back to the shore, where his mum was waiting. Hugh was feeling totally exhausted, but very enthusiastic about his beach adventure. +Once there was a little girl and she was three years old. She had a friend who was a rabbit. The rabbit was silly and made the little girl laugh. + +One day, the little girl wanted to learn something new, so she asked the rabbit. + +"Rabbit, please explain to me how to do something different," said the little girl. + +The rabbit smiled and said, "Be silly and have fun. That way you can always learn something new." + +So the little girl tried it. She did silly things like hopping around like a bunny or making funny faces. And it worked! She learned so much and had lots of fun. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes the best way to learn something new is to be silly and have fun. +John was a polite boy. He always said 'please' and 'thank you'. But one day he got embarrassed. He was in the shower. He was alone in the bathroom. Suddenly he heard a noise outside. Then the door opened. His mom came in and saw John in the shower. John felt embarrassed. He was very embarrassed. His mom was angry but she tried to stay polite. She said 'John, you always need to knock before entering!' She went out. John felt very embarrassed. He finished his shower and went to his room. It was a bad ending for John. +Bob was a tough man. Every day, he woke up at sunrise and ordered his breakfast. One morning, Bob was feeling brave. He ordered something new, a spicy meal. But it was too tough to eat. He ate a little bit, but he started to feel very sick. He stumbled out of the cafe and collapsed on the street. The sun went down, and Bob never woke up again. +Once upon a time, there was a heavy object. It was big and round, and it was growing bigger each day. + +One morning, the object started to spread. It went all over the ground, going further and further away like a blanket. Everyone was happy and surprised to see it spread! + +The object kept getting bigger and bigger until it had gone over the entire town. People started to tell stories about it and show it to their friends. + +Eventually, someone found out what the heavy object could do. They used it to make things better in the town. People had fun with the object and it made them laugh. + +The heavy object had spread happiness everywhere. Everyone was so happy that even the birds in the sky were singing about it! +Once upon a time there was a bird who wanted to fly. But every day when he tried, he felt like he was stuck to the ground. + +Then one day a guard came and he had some gentle words for the bird. The guard told the bird that it had the power to fly and the guard showed it how. + +So the bird spread its wings, closed its eyes, and jumped up into the sky. And, guess what? It flew! The bird was so happy that it flew and flew. + +The guard watched the bird as it flew around in circles and stretched its wings. The bird thanked the guard for teaching it how to fly. +The guard smiled, knowing that the bird was now free to fly wherever it wanted. +The sun was shining and the sky was blue and the birds were singing. Little Mary was outside her house playing and having lots of fun. She saw something orange in the grass and squatted down to take a closer look. It was powder. + +Little Mary was curious. She reached out her hand and touched the orange powder. She wondered what it was. + +Just then, Mary's mom came to check on her. She asked Mary, "What is that?" +Little Mary replied, "I don't know, I'm questioning it." + +Mary's mom smiled. "It looks like orange powder. It's a special kind of powder called talcum powder." + +Little Mary asked, "What can I do with it?" + +Mary's mom replied, "You can sprinkle it on your skin to make it feel soft and smooth." + +Little Mary said, "I like orange things. Can I keep it?" + +"Sure," laughed Mary's mom. "You can keep it safe and use it whenever you want." + +Little Mary smiled and said, "Thank you!" She liked the orange powder, and she was glad to have found it. She knew she would use it often. +One morning, Jake woke up feeling really, really eager to go outside. He jumped out of bed with excitement and ran to the bedroom window. But when he looked outside what he saw made him sad. Everything was so dirty and grey! + +"Mama, why is everything so dirty?" he implored. + +His mother smiled softly and leaned down to gather him in her arms. She said, "Sometimes the morning brings a lot of dirt with it, my darling." + +Jake was determined to make the morning better. He said with conviction, "Mama, let's go outside! We can urge the dirt away!" + +His mother agreed, so they put on their jackets, grabbed some rags and a bucket of soapy water, and headed outside. Together, they worked to scrub and clean the street, until all of the grey dirt turned to sparkly clean. + +When they were done, Jake was very proud of what he had accomplished. He exclaimed, "That was amazing! We urged the dirty morning away!" + +His mother smiled, picked him up and hugged him tight. She said, "Yes, my love. Together, we urged the dirt away and made the morning bright again." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sophie. She was three years old and loved exploring the world around her. One day, Sophie was playing in her room when she discovered a lovely coin. She picked it up and shouted, “Look what I found, mommy!†+ +Her mommy came into the room and said, “That’s wonderful, Sophie! Let’s put it somewhere safe.†She shut the coin inside a box, smiled and said, “Now the coin is safe.†+ +Sophie was excited. She wanted to do something special with the coin. She thought and thought until she got an idea. She asked her mommy if they could turn the coin into a necklace. Her mommy nodded and replied, “Let’s do it!†+ +Sophie and her mommy worked together to make a lovely necklace. They hung the coin from a ribbon and Sophie wore it around her neck. She was so proud of it and said “It’s so beautiful!†+ +Sophie kept the necklace safe, and it stayed with her for many years. It was a reminder that she was loved, and that the world was full of lovely surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor who set out to sea. He felt brave and eager - nothing frightened him! But one night, when the wind kicked up and the storm rolled in, the sailor became scared. He tried to steer his boat away from the rough waves, but he was too late. Suddenly, the boat tipped over and he was thrown into the sea! + +The sailor paddled his way back to the shore, but he was shivering and very scared. He knew he had broken the rules of the sea and that he would be punished. + +The next morning, the sailor returned to his village. He was sure he was in big trouble, but was relieved and surprised when he was welcomed back and celebrated for his bravery! All the people clapped and cheered as he marched through the town and all his fears melted away. He had shown such courage, the Lord of the Sea declared he would not be punished - instead, he was given a medal of honour. + +The sailor was so happy, he rejoiced for days! From that day forth, he never was frightened of the sea again. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty worm. He liked to play tricks on the other animals in the garden. One day, he climbed up the tree and decided to replace all the bird's eggs with rocks. The bird was so surprised to see the eggs were gone. + +The bird was very angry and said, "Who did this to my eggs?!" He looked around but couldn't see anyone. + +Suddenly, a little voice said, "I did it! It was me!" The bird looked around and found the naughty worm hiding behind a bush. + +The bird said, "Why did you do this?" The worm said, "I was just trying to be naughty. I'm sorry." + +The bird scolded the worm but then said, "I forgive you. But next time, instead of playing tricks, why not try to help me replace the eggs?" + +The naughty worm agreed, and every day he helped the bird replace all her eggs. The bird was so happy and thanked the worm. + +The end! +Once there was a little girl who loved to sit. One day, she decided to sit on a big hill. She looked up and saw speed clouds up in the sky. They were going so fast and were so graceful! + +The little girl sat and watched the clouds for what seemed like forever. She felt the wind on her face and was amazed by how fast the clouds were moving. + +After a while, the little girl got up, stood on the hill, and waved goodbye to the speed clouds. She thought about how much fun she had sitting and watching them. + +The little girl smiled and ran off down the hill. She knew she would come back soon and sit to watch the graceful clouds go by. +Once there was a boy named Bobby. He was three years old. Bobby loved to balance. He practiced balancing everyday! He tried to balance on his hands, his feet, a chair and even a ball! + +Every night, Bobby's mom gave him a massage before he went to bed. The massage was so relaxing. Bobby felt like he was floating when his mom finished. + +One day, Bobby had the craziest idea. He wanted to balance on his mom while she gave him the massage! His mom was a little nervous at first, but she agreed to try. + +Bobby got up on his mom's back and started to balance. He wiggled and wobbled, but he stayed on. His mom finished the massage and Bobby felt amazing. He had had the best night of his life! +Once upon a time there was a mighty clown who loved to bounce. Everywhere he went he would bounce and it made him so happy. + +One day the clown was bouncing at the park when he saw a little girl. The girl was three years old and her name was Sarah. She watched the clown as he bounced around and she wanted to bounce too. + +The clown smiled at Sarah and said, "Do you want to learn how to bounce?" Sarah was very excited and said, "Yes! Please teach me." + +So, the clown showed her how to bounce. He showed her how to bend her knees and how to jump up high in the air. Sarah tried it and she loved it! She could bounce higher and higher every time. + +Sarah smiled at the clown and said, "Thank you. I love to bounce!" Then the clown laughed, because he knew he had made a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a bossy girl called Molly. She loved mysteries and one day she decided to look for one. First, she searched the garden for a special hidden thing, but she didn't find anything. Next, she looked in the house, but still there was nothing. + +When she started to get sad, her friend Jill showed up. She said, "Hey, Molly! Why don't we try to make our own mystery?" Molly smiled and they started to plan. + +Next, they found some paper and pens. They wrote clues and hid them around the house. But it was tricky making all the clues fit together. When they were done, they both smiled. They had completed their very own mystery! + +Molly said, "Let's go find the clues and try to solve it!" So they did. They followed the clues and worked together until they found the ending. When they completed the mystery, they jumped up and down with excitement! + +The end! +Cathy was very excited because her grandmother was coming to visit today. Cathy ran to the kitchen to help her mother fix some tasty treats. + +"Mummy, what kind of dough will we use today?" said Cathy. + +"Well, for this treat, we need green dough," her mother answered. + +Cathy helped her mother fix the dough and carefully cut it into shapes. As the dough bakes, a tempting aroma filled the kitchen. + +When grandmother arrived, she was delighted to see the treats Cathy and her mother had fixed. Grandmother took a bite and smiled. + +"These green treats are delicious! Thank you for fixing them for me," said grandmother. + +Cathy was so happy to have been able to help fix something for her grandmother. She smiled and hugged her tightly. +Once upon a time there was a sweet little girl named Sarah who loved mysteries. She was always looking for new and exciting things to explore. + +One day on her way home from school, Sarah noticed a mysterious box at the edge of the park. As she approached it, the box began to shake. Startled, Sarah backed away quickly. + +As Sarah watched, the box suddenly opened and out popped a tiny fairy. The fairy laughed and said, "Hello Sarah! I've been waiting for you!" + +Sarah was so excited she didn't know what to do with herself. She asked the fairy, "What do you want?" +The fairy replied, "Let's play a game. I will give you something and you have to disagree with me." + +Sarah thought for a moment, then smiled and agreed with the fairy. + +The fairy handed Sarah a sweet candy. "I think this candy tastes bad," she said. + +Sarah smiled and said, "I think it tastes great!" + +The fairy was surprised, but she laughed and said, "I like you! You are brave and smart. Let's be friends forever!" + +And so Sarah and the fairy became best friends and set off to explore new mysteries every day. +Once upon a time, there lived one very brave soul. He was called Ben and he lived in a big, big world that was full of stars and far-away places. +Ben wanted to explore this big, big universe, but he was scared of venturing too deep. So, he decided to send out a wish to the stars. He wanted his wish to travel as far as the universe would allow. +Ben closed his eyes, took a deep breath and wished as hard as he could. +He waited and waited. Just when he thought nothing was happening, something magical happened… Suddenly, a light came from the sky and shone down on Ben. +The light seemed so bright and so deep, Ben thought he was dreaming. He realized that his wish had been granted. +Suddenly Ben was feeling brave. He knew that this was the start of his great adventure. +He waved goodbye to the stars and took a step into the deep, deep universe. +Once upon a time, there was a person who wanted to celebrate. So they went out to find something impressive to do. + +The person went to the park where they saw a group of children playing. A little girl called out to them and said, "Come and play!" + +The person was excited. They joined in and helped the children play. It was so much fun! + +Soon it was time to celebrate. The person had a very special surprise. They presented the group of children with some shiny balloons. + +The children were so surprised and very impressed! Everyone cheered and celebrated their new balloons. It was a great day! +Once there was an old man. He was very bald. Every day he would bake yummy cakes. Whenever he was done baking, he would take his whistle and start to play. + +One day, the old man was baking a special cake. He used lots of sugar, flour and eggs. When the old man was done baking, he whistled to announce that the cake was done. + +He asked his three year old granddaughter to come and help him with the cake. They both ate the cake together and it tasted so delicious. After they ate, the old man and the little girl went outside to enjoy the sunshine. + +Every day, the old man would bake yummy cakes and whistle to show that the cakes were done. The three year old girl loved helping him. They had such a good time. +Tammy gazed up at the night sky full of stars. She always loved to look up and admire the twinkling lights. But something was different this time. One star seemed to be brighter than all the others. + +Tammy couldn't help but keep staring at it. As she stared, it slowly began to move across the sky until it slowly disappeared out of view. + +The next day, Tammy told all her friends about the special star she had seen. She wanted to find it again. When she woke up the following night, Tammy found the star in the exact same spot she had seen it the night before. + +Excited, Tammy hopped out of her bed and ran to the backyard. She gazed up at the star, it was so bright and seemed close enough to reach. Then suddenly, something unique happened - the star opened up to form a safe! Tammy couldn't believe her eyes. + +From within the safe, Tammy could hear a voice calling her name. She knew from that moment that this star and safe was uniquely hers and it was a magical place to explore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John. He was hungry and he decided to collect some food. One day, he saw a big clock in the park. John thought it would be fun to collect the clock. He tried and tried, but he couldn't get the clock. He was so hungry that he started to cry. + +But then, a nice lady saw him and asked what was wrong. John explained that he wanted to collect the clock, but he couldn't. The nice lady smiled and told him she could help. She picked up the clock and gave it to John. He was so happy! + +John thanked the nice lady and ran home. He was so excited to show his family the clock. When he arrived, John's mom saw the clock and said, "Wow! This is a great clock. Let's go and get something to eat. You must be very hungry!" + +John smiled and said, "Yes, I was very hungry! I'm glad I was able to collect the clock!" +Jill was so quiet and content as she felt the massage on her back. She felt so peaceful and relaxed that she fell asleep. Suddenly she was awoken by a loud noise. Jill opened her eyes and saw a bad man. The man had come to steal from her. Jill tried to run but the man was too fast. He caught her and dragged her away. She was so scared and couldn't breathe. The man threw her onto the ground and then he ran away with all of her stuff. Jill lay on the ground feeling terrified and very alone. +Lenny was a 3 year old boy who loved to play. He had a scooter and he had lots of fun riding it. One day, Lenny decided to be creative. He came up with an idea. He wanted to keep his scooter safe and sound. So he threw a rope around it and tied it to a tree. + +Lenny's mother saw him and said "Lenny, what are you doing there?" Lenny grinned and said "I'm keeping my scooter safe. I'm being creative". + +His mother was amazed. She said "You are very creative, Lenny. You make sure to keep it safe!" + +Lenny nodded. He kept his scooter safe and had lots of fun riding it. Everyone was impressed by his creativity. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. Every day, they would start their day with a smile. One day, the family went for a walk. They walked until they saw a flag in the distance. + +The family became very excited. The mom and dad said that the flag was special. When the family got closer, they saw that the flag was a safe place. + +The family started to explore the safe place. They found some butterflies, flowers, and a beautiful pond. They also found a big tree with a slide for the kids to play on. Everyone started laughing and playing. + +The family stayed at the safe place for the whole day. When it was time to go, they all said goodbye to the flag. The family was sad to leave, but they knew they would come back again soon. The family smiled as they started to walk home. +Once upon a time there was a bald man who was feeling hot. He decided to take a walk in the park. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. He was so scared he jumped up and ran away. He ran so fast that he was out of breath. He didn't look back and soon he reached home. He was so relieved! From then on, he always avoided the park because he was scared of the noise he heard. The End. +Once upon a time, there was a famous girl. She had a scarf which was the envy of all her friends. Everywhere she went, they wished they had a scarf just like hers. + +One day, the girl saw a man frowning. She wanted to make him happy and decided to give him her scarf. When she gave him the scarf, the girl saw the man smile with delight. His smile made her happy. + +The girl kept on giving her scarf to people who needed it. Everywhere she went, she kept making people smile. The girl became famous for her good deed. + +The girl still doesn't have her own scarf, but she's never happier. All the people she helps with her kindness are the most important people in her world. +One day, a little girl walked down to the park. It was sunny and warm, and she was happy. She saw a yellow woodland animal and waved to it. + +The animal hopped up to her and smiled. It was a friendly squirrel! The squirrel said, "Let's play a game - it's called Freeze." The little girl was excited and said, "OK!". + +The two of them played Freeze for a long time. Every time the squirrel would say 'Freeze' the little girl would have to be very still. Then, when the squirrel said 'Go', the little girl could move again. + +When the game was over, the squirrel said, "I want to give you a special treat. I have a mystery menu. Pick one item and I will give it to you!". + +The little girl was so excited! She looked at the menu and chose the yellow item. The squirrel gave her a yellow acorn and said, "This is a very special acorn - it means you can come back here and play Freeze with me anytime you like!" + +The little girl was so happy - she thanked her new squirrel friend, and gave him a big hug goodbye. She knew they would meet again soon. +Once upon a time there was a bunny who liked to go for runs in the forest. Every day, the bunny would hop from tree to tree and explore. One day, the bunny was out for a run and hopped too quickly over a stump. The bunny felt a sharp pain in its toe! The bunny hopped around for the rest of its run, in pain. + +When the bunny got home, it asked its mom for help. Mom said, "Bunny, if you want to keep your toes healthy, it's important to stay safe! It's better to be careful when you run, to help make sure your toes are safe!" + +The bunny thought carefully about what its mom had said, then it hopped outside to continue its run. But this time, the bunny hopped slower and paid more attention to where it was going. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to be careful when you run, so you can keep your toes healthy and safe! +John was very grumpy. He was mad about his brother and his mom said it was time to go on the subway. But John did not want to go. He didn't like the subway. He crossed his arms and shook his head. His mom said, "John, surrender. We must go now." + +John didn't want to surrender, but he knew his mom was right. He got on the subway and sat in a seat with a big sigh. As they rode on the subway, John looked out the window and watched the trees go by. Slowly, he started to feel better. + +The ride didn't last long and when they got to their stop, John was no longer grumpy. He had surrendered to the subway ride and it was not as bad as he thought. He thanked his mom for making him go and promised to be better with his brother. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who lived in a bright and sunny farm. He had a field of wheat that he looked after every day. One day, it was very hot so the farmer decided to cut the wheat. He used a big, shiny scythe to cut the wheat. He was very careful not to hurt the wheat as he cut it. After the wheat was cut, the farmer put it in a big pile and then took it away. The wheat was happy. The farmer was happy too, because he was able to take the wheat home to turn into delicious bread. The Farmer was so pleased! The End. +One ordinary day, a little boy named Max went to the park with his mom. Max had so much fun playing with his friends, but it was time to go. His mom gave him a hug, and Max started to tear up. He didn't want his day at the park to end. + +His mom said to him, "Don't be sad Max. We can come back to the park again soon, okay?" She gave him a Kleenex and a kiss on his forehead. He smiled and stopped tearing up. + +Max and his mom went home, and he enjoyed the rest of his day. Max was happy to know that he could come back to the park another ordinary day soon. +John went to the park with his family. His mom gave him a tray to play with. He spun around and around with it. He was so successful that he made other children at the park join him. All the friends spun around in a circle with their trays and it was really fun. Everyone was happy and John was the most successful spinner! He kept spinning and spinning until it was time to go home. Everyone said goodbye and wished each other a good day. John went home with a big smile on his face, thinking about how much fun he had spinning with his tray. +Once upon a time, there was an adorable little girl named Mary. She was as sweet as sugar and loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Mary was playing in her garden when a scale flew in. It was shiny and silver, just like a coin! + +Mary couldn't believe her eyes. She gently picked up the scale and held it close to her chest. Suddenly, she felt a chill! She started to shiver and looked around to see what had caused it. + +But nothing was there! All she could see were the trees and the chirping birds. She looked around again, but all she could find was the scale. Suddenly, she realized that the scale had created a magical, cooling breeze! + +Mary smiled and thanked the scale. She held it close and thanked it for the special gift. She then carried the scale back to her house and promised to take care of it forever. + +Mary and the scale were inseparable after that. Every day, the scale created its special, magical cooling breeze. And Mary was always happy and never felt hot or cold again! +Once upon a time there was an old tree in a meadow. One day, a little boy named Ben peeked out from behind the tree and looked at the sky. The sky was dark and cloudy. He heard some thunder and saw lightning in the distance. + +"Wow," Ben said. "Looks like there's a storm coming!" + +A kind old man standing nearby explained that it was just the start of a storm and it would get worse as the night came. + +Ben was a bit scared, but he wasn't too worried. He had a plan. + +Before the storm arrived, Ben closed the windows, collected rainwater and made sure the roof was strong and secure. + +When the storm finally came, Ben felt happy and proud. He proudly watched the storm from the window, feeling safe and warm. + +The old man had been right - the storm was powerful, but Ben was prepared! +Once there was a girl. She was excited because she had a new bracelet. She ran to show her mom and dad. All of her friends gathered around to look at it. It was bright and colourful. They all went outside to play. + +The girl filled a bucket with water. Then she picked up the bracelet and started to fill the bracelet with the water. Everyone cheered, it was so loud! + +When the bracelet was full of water, the girl put it on her wrist. She was so happy to wear it. Everyone smiled and was happy for her. + +The girl and her friends kept playing until it was time to go home. She was so happy and excited to be wearing her new bracelet. +Once upon a time, there was a tiger. He was very strong and fast. One day, he wanted to do something interesting. So he split the ground with his big paws and ran as fast as he could. The ground split wide open and the tiger roared with excitement. He ran faster and faster until he was gone. Everyone was amazed by the tiger and how quickly he had split the ground. He left an interesting and exciting surprise behind for everyone to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a family who wanted to have a picnic. The mom, dad and their two kids got ready to go. They all put on their hats, grabbed their basket and set off. + +They walked to a field with flowers and birds. Dad spread out the blanket and everyone sat down. They opened the basket and took out all of the yummy food like sandwiches and fruits. Everyone ate the special picnic food. + +The mom pulled out something unique. It was a special picnic game. Everyone had fun playing. They laughed and cheered. After they finished playing the game, they ate some more food. + +When they were done, they packed their things and said goodbye to the field. They were so happy with their unique picnic! +Once upon a time a little boy called Martin was playing outside in his garden. He had a water spray bottle and he was spraying it around the garden to make it look pretty. As he was spraying, a pretty butterfly flew in front of him and started to fly in a fancy loop. Martin couldn't believe his eyes, the butterfly was so beautiful! + +Martin stopped spraying the water and said to the butterfly, "Hi there! Can you please do that loop again?" + +The butterfly replied with a cheerful, "Of course I can!" and fluttered up and round in a fancy loop. Martin was so happy and amazed by the butterfly's fancy loop. He laughed out loud with glee and ran around in his garden with excitement. + +Martin thanked the butterfly and watched it fly away. From that day on, he always made sure to spray his garden often so that the pretty butterfly would come back. +Once upon a time there was an enormous cookie. It was bigger than anything Sasha had ever seen. Sasha really wanted to try the cookie, but it was so big. Sasha was a bit scared but very brave. + +The enormous cookie started to talk. It said it was friendly, and wanted to be Sasha's friend. Sasha wished the cookie would be her friend, but was still a bit scared. + +The cookie asked Sasha to come closer. Sasha cautiously stepped closer, and the cookie said that if she ate it, her wish would come true. Sasha was scared, but curious to know what the wish was. She decided to take a small bite of the cookie. + +Suddenly the cookie started talking in a loud, spooky voice. It scared Sasha and she ran away! She quickly realized the cookie was only playing and laughed at her silly fear. With her bravery now grown, Sasha ate the entire enormous cookie and her wish came true. + +Sasha was so happy and excited. She never forgot the enormous cookie. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Ann. Every day, Ann would always forget to do something. One day, she forgot to do her chores. Her mom was mad and said, "Ann, you have to do your regular chores." Ann really wanted to make her mom happy, so she tried her best to remember. + +The next day, Ann was determined to not forget. She made sure to do all of her chores before she did anything else. When she was done, her mom gave her the biggest hug and said, "Good job, Ann! You remembered!" Ann was so happy because she had made her mom happy. + +Ann wanted to never forget again and so she thought of a way to remember. She decided to touch her nose when she had to do something. Every time she forgot to do something, she would touch her nose. It worked and Ann became a regular reminder for herself. She took great pride in not forgetting anymore. + +The End! +One day, Amy and her little brother Tommy were walking in the park together. Tommy was very young, only 3 years old. He always looked around in wonder, still learning about the world. + +Suddenly, Tommy pointed his finger and said "Look, Amy!" She saw that he was pointing at a small insect crawling around on Amy’s knee. She smiled and said, "That's an ant, Tommy." + +Tommy's face lit up in wonder and he asked, "What's an ant?" Amy realized he didn't know, so she began to explain, "An ant is a tiny creature that crawls around. They're so small and they're everywhere." + +Tommy nodded his head and seemed to understand. He was a fast learner and was far from ignorant. Amy was glad that she had been able to teach him something new. + +They continued to walk in the park and chat about the things they remembered and the things they wanted to learn. Amy knew that with Tommy's inquisitive nature, he would never have an ignorant or dull moment. +There was once a clumsy bear named Dave who had very important errands to do. He wanted to watch his favorite video that night but he had to hurry up to finish his errands. Dave did his best to try and finish quickly. + +On his way, Dave tripped and fell over. He was embarrassed and tried to get back up as quickly as he could. He said to himself, "I have to hurry so I can watch my video!" + +Suddenly, Dave saw his friend, Ben. Ben said, "Hey Dave, why are you in such a hurry?" Dave said, "I'm trying to finish my errands so I can watch my video!" Ben replied, "Oh, I want to watch your video too. Let's hurry and finish your errands together!" + +So Dave and Ben ran along, trying their best to finish Dave's errands as fast as possible. Finally, after lots of hard work, they managed to finish everything. Dave and Ben cheered with glee and ran off to watch Dave's favorite video. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Lucy. Every day, Lucy would explore her world from her special distance. + +Her journey would often lead her to the elevator. Lifting the door and pressing the buttons, the elevator made a humming noise as it climbed upwards. + +On one special day, Lucy decided to turn around and look at the view from the elevator. She was amazed! She could see so many places far away in the distant sky. + +Soon, the elevator arrived at the top, and the door opened. Lucy waved goodbye to the distant sky and stepped out. +One day, a little girl named Lucy wanted to get ready for bed. She was so excited. She put on her pyjamas and climbed into bed. As she was settling down, she heard an alarm start to increase in sound. She was scared and she began to cry. + +Her mom heard the alarm and ran into her room. She grabbed Lucy up in her arms and reassured her everything was okay. Then she picked up a remote and pressed a button to stop the alarm. She told Lucy it was just a warning alarm in case there was a fire. + +Now Lucy was feeling better and she was ready to get back in bed. She snuggled up in her blankets and her mom kissed her goodnight. After turning the light off, her mom told her that the alarm was there to keep her safe. Lucy smiled and went to sleep happy and secure, knowing she was safe. +Jean and his dad were playing hide and seek at the park. Jean ran to hide behind the trees and put on his chubby mask. His dad started counting. He couldn't see Jean, but he knew he was close. + +Suddenly, Jean came zipping around the corner and jumped in his dad's lap. His dad smiled and said, "You found me Jean! You were fast as lightning!" + +Jean took off his mask and said, "I zipped like a cheetah! I was so fast and I won!" + +Jean's dad laughed and said, "You sure did! Good job!" +Jean smiled and said, "Let's play again!" +Once there was a boy who loved to play games. His friends wanted him to join them for a game of hide and seek. He was feeling very nervous, but he decided to try it out. + +When it was his turn to count, his friends all ran away and hid. The boy looked around, but he couldn't see anybody. Finally, he spotted his best friend behind a big bush, with her blonde hair poking out from behind it. + +He laughed, delighted to have found her first. He ran up to her and said, "I win!" But she was too fast for him and ran away shouting, "Not yet!" + +The boy was so nervous and excited that his knees were shaking! He looked around but couldn't spot his friend anywhere. Finally, he decided to try the tree at the back. He tiptoed towards it and, sure enough, he saw her red dress tucked behind it. + +He smiled and shouted, "I win!" At last, his friend emerged sheepishly from behind the tree and hugged him. They had both enjoyed the game very much and it certainly made the boy less nervous. +Mia went to the park with her mom. When they got to the park, Mia saw a big grill. She liked it and wanted to sit on it. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Mia. You can sit on the grill." Mia hopped on the grill and slowly sat down. She looked around and saw some bunnies. Every time a bunny hopped near, Mia smiled. + +After a few minutes, Mia started to get sleepy. She tried to keep her eyes open, but she couldn't. So, she snuggled up close to the big grill and fell asleep. + +Mia's mom watched her for awhile before she went to find a shady tree to sit under. She knew Mia was safe and sound, tucked in next to the grill. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Lily and Finn. They were always together, having a lot of fun. One day, Lily and Finn had an idea for a special surprise for their other friends. + +The two friends had an idea to make a big welcome sign, with the words "Welcome Friends" written in it. Lily and Finn worked hard to make it look just right. They used lots of pretty colours and made it very charming. + +When their friends arrived, they were all so excited to see the sign! Everyone settled down and Lily and Finn started to sort out the fun activities that they had planned for their friends. The parents were very happy- it was clear that everyone had a great time together. + +At the end of the day, Lily and Finn saw that the lovely welcome sign was still standing, just the same as when they had made it. They agreed that their plan was a success, and they thanked their friends for taking part in their surprise. + +The two friends took one last look at the charming welcome sign before heading home. Everyone had had so much fun - it was the best sort of day! +Once upon a time three friends, Momo, Lily and Joe, went to the university. They all had yellow bags so they could feed the animals. When they arrived, Momo said, "Look, there are lots of birds!" + +Lily said, "We should feed them some food." + +Joe nodded. Then he said, "Let's feed the birds some seeds from our yellow bags." + +So the three friends carefully fed the birds. The birds were so happy, they began to sing! The friends smiled as they watched the birds sing. + +Then they heard a loud noise. It was the university's bell. Momo, Lily and Joe waved goodbye to the birds and went back to their university. +Tommy was a curious boy. He often wondered what was beyond the cliff near his house. Today, he decided to find out. He ran up to the top of the cliff and went to the very edge. He looked down, but he couldn't see the bottom. He wanted to touch the cliff. + +"Be careful," said his mum, who had run after him. "That's too high. You must stay away from the edge!" + +But Tommy was curious. He wanted to know what it felt like. So he slowly leaned over. He reached out his little hand, and touched the cold stone of the cliff. Then he quickly pulled it away. + +His mum rushed to him, pulling him back from the edge. "That was too close," she said. "You must never go there again." + +Tommy nodded. He knew his mum was right. Even though he was still curious about what was beyond the cliff, he knew it was better to stay away. +One day, Maria and her mother were in their cozy home. Mom flipped through her book while Maria lay on the floor. "Do you want to read with me?" Her mom asked. + +Maria smiled and nodded. Mom held up the book, and read, "Once upon a time, there was a girl, who could wake the silliest of animals..." + +Maria was about to giggle, when suddenly she felt something strange in her stomach. It was growing and growing until it exploded. Then Maria woke up! + +Mom could hardly believe her eyes. "M-Maria, I think your magic is starting," Mom said, her voice hushed. + +Maria was scared. Even though she had been looking forward to the magic, she was scared! + +"Don't worry," Mom comforted her. "Your magic will help us and make us all more comfortable." + +Maria smiled, feeling better already. She knew that no matter what happened, Mom would help her get through it. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Luisa. She loved to swing and play outside. Every day Luisa went outside to swing and play. Every time she went outside she felt so glad. + +One day she saw a new swing at the park. She wanted to try it out. Luisa ran to the swing and said, "Can I swing here?" + +A little boy nodded and smiled. Luisa said thank you and sat in the swing. She started to swing back and forth. The swing went higher and higher and Luisa felt so glad. + +The boy looked at her and said, "want to play?" Luisa smiled and said yes. The two children ran around the park, laughing and playing. + +When it was time to go home, Luisa thanked the boy. They said goodbye and Luisa went off, feeling glad that she had made a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a very lucky insect. He lived in a forest full of other insects and animals. Every day, the lucky insect would fly around in search of food. One day he noticed something strange. All the animals and insects were packing their things and leaving the forest. + +The lucky insect flew down to an animal named Rabbit and asked why everyone was leaving. Rabbit said, "There is a big storm coming and we need to find shelter. We have to hurry!" + +The lucky insect was sad to see everyone leaving, but he felt lucky that he had noticed the storm coming before it got too close. He quickly packed his things and followed them out of the forest. + +The lucky insect found a safe place to stay and waited out the storm. Eventually the storm passed and the lucky insect made his way back to the forest. He was so happy to find that all his friends had returned safe and sound! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was so brave. One day, she went to a big park with her mommy. As they were walking, she saw a pet in the grass. She stopped and stared at it for a long time. The pet looked a bit strange. It was unknown to the little girl. + +The mommy asked, "What do you see, honey?" + +The little girl stayed silent and kept staring. + +The pet looked back at her. It seemed like it was staring right into her soul! + +The mommy said, "Let's go over and see the pet. Don't be scared!" + +The little girl slowly walked to the pet and held out her hand. The pet sniffed her hand and made her laugh. + +The little girl and the pet became fast friends. They were an unlikely pair, but it was a friendship full of joy and laughter! +Once there was a little girl who was very stubborn. She had a dishwasher that she loved to collect. One day she decided to go collecting with it. + +She filled it up with lots of things and took it out to the park. The little girl said she wanted to collect the leaves and sticks but her dishwasher was too heavy. + +So the little girl decided to get help from her daddy. He tried to help but he was too weak. He said the dishwasher was too heavy for him to carry. + +The little girl was very angry and frustrated. She didn’t want to give up her dishwasher. She started to cry and was very stubborn. + +The little girl had a bad ending. She was so stubborn she couldn’t let go of her dishwasher. She had to leave it behind and never collect anything ever again. +Timmy was at school. He wanted to paint something really special. He asked the teacher, "What should I paint?" The teacher said, "Paint a nation!" + +Timmy was excited. He got all the paint out and started to paint. Everywhere he looked, he saw red, blue, and white. He mixed lots of paint and made it look beautiful. He said, "It's a fine nation!" + +When he was finished, he showed the teacher. The teacher said, "That looks very fine, Timmy." Timmy was so proud of his painting. He smiled and said, "Look what I made, I painted a nation!" + +The teacher was impressed. She showed all of his friends. They oohed and ahhed at his painting. They said, "Timmy made a really fine nation!" + +Timmy was so proud of himself. He hugged the teacher and smiled. He said, "I'm glad I painted a nation!" +Once there was a little boy. He was rocking in the park. He found a stick and thought it was so important. He wanted to keep the stick forever. + +He was so excited to show it to his mom. He walked home and knocked on the door. +"Mama, look! I found a stick!" he exclaimed. + +But his mom was very angry. She said, "No son, you must put the stick back. It is too important to keep. Find something else to play with." + +The little boy sadly put the stick back. He wanted to keep it, but he knew it was important. He walked away with tears in his eyes and had nothing to show his mom. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Mark. He was a very tidy boy. Every day, he liked to mark his page with a pencil. He liked to keep his page neat and tidy. + +One day, Mark went to the park to play. But he marked the page with a stick. He drew a big circle, a small star and a funny smiley face. He laughed as he smoothed out the lines with his hand. + +When Mark got home, he showed his mum what he had marked on the page. His mum smiled when she saw it and said, "That looks very neat and tidy!" + +Mark was so pleased that his mum liked his tidy drawing. From then on, he made sure to mark his page each day with pencils and sticks and crayons. He always kept his page neat and tidy. And everyone was happy. The end. +The sky was grey and the clouds were big and mean. It was a sunny morning, but the clouds were getting ready to rain. + +The children were playing in the yard when they felt a few drops of rain. They jumped up and ran to find shelter. + +The rain came down harder and harder. They watched from the window and saw that the rain was turning into hail. The tiny pieces of hail hit the ground and made a harsh noise. + +The children ran outside after the hail stopped. They noticed something floating around in the air. It was a bee! + +The children were scared first, but then they realized the bee was harmless. It was just looking for something to eat. + +The children thanked the bee for reminding them how lucky they were to have a nice home to come back to when the rain and hail were done. The rain had been harsh but they were all safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a navy boat that rose and sank in the strong winds. The captain was an old man and he had compassion in his heart for the other boats around him. Every time a boat got in trouble, the captain sent out his crew to help. One day, two boats became stuck together in the waves and were about to sink. The captain knew that he must hurry, so he stood up and made a decision. He rose and told his crew to help the boats. His crew went out and worked together to help the two boats. In the end, the boats were saved. The compassionate captain had found a way to help and no one had to sink. The moral of this story is that working together can help solve any problem. Everyone can make a difference if we help each other. +Once upon a time, a man went for a walk in the park. He felt sad and lonely so he sat down on a bench. Suddenly, a tiny voice said, "Hi." The man looked down and saw a little girl. She smiled and he smiled back. + +The man asked the little girl if she wanted to play. She clapped her hands and said yes. So the man and the little girl started playing tag. They ran around the park and laughed and giggled. + +At one point during the game, the little girl stopped and stared at the man. He wasn't sure what to do. She reached up and touched the man's cheek. Very gently, she kissed him. + +The man was surprised. He'd never kissed a child before. But the kiss felt so normal. He smiled and the little girl smiled back. + +From that day on, the man felt a lot less lonely. He no longer felt sad when he went for walks in the park. He always looked forward to seeing the little girl and getting a special kiss. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Poppy. She was very happy and glad that she could play outside. She decided to pick some flowers and leaves from the garden and put them in a pot. + +But then, something went wrong! Poppy forgot that she had left the pot on the fire and it set on fire. She was startled and started to cry. + +Just then, her father came outside and saw what had happened. He put out the fire with his bucket of water, and said to Poppy "It's ok sweetheart, don't worry. Accidents are normal." + +Poppy felt much better after her fathers comforting words. She smiled, glad that the fire was gone. Poppy learned a valuable lesson that day – always be careful when dealing with fire! +Once upon a time, there was a family. They were busy, running here and there, doing different things. They felt like they ran out of time and couldn't do all the things they wanted. + +One day, the mom and dad had an idea. They decided to listen to music and dance. Soon, they had a rhythm and moved from side to side. It felt so good! + +Mom heard a familiar noise and said "What was that?" Dad said, "It's the sound of delivery." With that, he opened the door and a delivery person was there. + +The delivery person brought them a special present. The family was so grateful for the present and excitement filled the room. With the help of this gift, the family was able to spend more time together, appreciating each other and enjoying the moment. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes, the best gifts are not material things, but time spent together with the ones we love. It's important to remember that those moments are precious and worth cherishing. +A little girl called Mia was outside in her garden. She saw a cross and ran over to it excitedly. + +"What is this?" she asked her dad. + +"It's a cross," he said. + +Mia touched it with her tiny fingers. "What does it do?" + +"It's perfectly normal," said her dad. "It means people here aren't afraid to talk about God." + +Mia nodded and smiled. She knew this was something special. She saw the cross every day, and it was normal to her now. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Claire. Claire loved to pretend. She always had wild imaginations and would close her eyes and go on grand adventures. One day, Claire was in her backyard pretending to be a pirate. She wore a red scarf as a bandana over her eye and ran around making "Argh!" noises. Claire was very persistent and nothing was stopping her from being her own version of a pirate. Suddenly, she heard a shuffling in the bushes next door. She slowly edged closer and opened one eye. To her surprise she saw an old grandma! Grandma had been watching her and smiling. "Come here, young pirate!" Grandma said. Claire ran over and hugged her. Grandma had seen how persistent Claire was and gave her a real pirate coin to remember their adventure. Ever since then, Claire kept the pirate coin and smiled when she remembered how much fun she had pretending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and was very sad. Someone had done something to her and she was really upset. The girl didn't know what to do. + +Then her mum came to her and said, "It's ok. You can forgive them." The girl didn't know how, so her mum said," Give them a big hug". + +The girl hugged the person who had hurt her and it felt really tight. The girl felt better. She forgave him and then she hugged her mum too. She felt warm and happy. + +The girl smiled and went off to play. From then onwards, she always tried to forgive people and give them a tight hug. +Molly and her mum went to the park to play. Molly was very excited. She ran up to the playground and couldn’t wait to explore. + +But then Molly noticed something was wrong; one of her shoes was missing and she started to panic. She looked everywhere but she couldn’t find it. Molly’s mum tried to calm her down, but Molly began to cry. + +Then Molly’s mum noticed an old, tough shoe tucked underneath the slide. Molly grabbed the shoe and held it tight. She had found her missing shoe and happily put it back on her foot. + +Molly and her mum smiled, and then she went back to having fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely little girl named Annie. She was only 3 years old, but she was very brave. One day, her parents took her to the grocery store. + +When they arrived, Annie saw a big, shiny freezer. She asked her mom what it was. Her mom smiled and said, "That's a freezer. It keeps food nice and cold." + +Annie was very excited. She said, "Can I look inside?" Her mom said, "Of course!" + +Annie opened the freezer door and was amazed at what she saw inside! There were all sorts of delicious foods and treats! She smiled and said, "Everything looks so yummy!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "They sure do. Come on, let's get a few things and put them in the freezer." + +Annie was so excited. She helped her mom pick the foods she wanted to put in the freezer. When they were done, her mom said, "There! Everything looks lovely in the freezer now. I'm so proud of you." + +Annie was so happy to have helped her mom. She felt so loved and appreciated. She said, "Thanks mom, I had so much fun!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Anytime, my lovely girl. Anytime." +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Sarah. She lived in a big, white house, and liked to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Sarah saw something very special in the sky - it was a beautiful rainbow! + +The rainbow was made of all the pretty colors and it looked like a magical bridge in the sky. Sarah wanted to go up to the rainbow and have a closer look, so she took a few steps forward. But when she tried to go any farther, she felt strange, like something was stopping her. + +Sarah stopped and suddenly remembered what her mom had said to her before she went out to play. "Before you do anything, always take a pause," her mom had said. + +So Sarah paused for a moment and thought about why the rainbow was so special. Then, it occurred to her - the rainbow was made of light, and light was the most beautiful and special thing of all. + +Sarah smiled and took a step back. Then she held her hands up towards the sky and filled her heart with the beauty of the rainbow. Even from far away, she could still appreciate how beautiful the light was. + +From then on, Sarah always remembered to pause and appreciate the beauty of the light in the world around her. She knew that if she took care of the light, it would always shine brightly! +Once upon a time, there was a baby. He loved to walk. He went to the park with his mom, who carried him in her arms. + +At the park, the baby saw so many people walking around. He wanted to join them and go for a walk, too. He said to his mom, "Walk! Walk!" + +His mom answered, "Alright, my little one, but first let's eat this yummy sandwich for lunch." + +The baby loved it. He said, "Yummy!" + +After lunch, the baby walked around the park and waved at everyone he saw. He had so much fun and everyone smiled at him. + +When it was time to go home, the baby was so happy and was ready to walk home. He said good-bye to everyone and they said good-bye to the baby. + +The baby and his mom walked home hand in hand, and the baby was looking forward to the next time he could walk in the park. +Once upon a time there was a gentle little boy named Jack. Everyday he liked to go outside and play in the garden with his special rake. Jack loved his rake so much, he even named it and had special conversations with it. + +One mild day, Jack likely spent too long outside without remembering his manners. He soon heard his mum calling him in for dinner, but he never listened. Instead, he stayed in the garden playing with his rake like he normally did. + +But there was one problem… Jack was too careless and eventually he left his rake out in the rain! The mild rain made the rake rusty and it was in no condition to use again. + +Sadly, Jack had to say goodbye to his beloved rake and find something new to play with. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Lucy and she was three-years-old. One day, her mommy gave her a special box with a lock on it. When Lucy asked what was in it, her mommy said she had to unlock it first. + +So, Lucy tried to figure out how to unlock the box. She twisted and turned the lock, but nothing happened. She pushed and pulled it, but still nothing. + +Finally, she and her mommy figured out the secret! Lucy carefully put the napkin in the keyhole and twisted. The lock opened and it was time for a surprise! Inside was a mild-flavored lollipop. Lucy was so excited! + +She thanked her mommy for the fun treat and hugged her tightly. Lucy was so proud of herself for unlocking the box! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Pete and Jane. They were walking together when they saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. Its colors were so bright and sparkly! + +Pete and Jane were so amazed. They just stood there, looking up at the rainbow. Suddenly, Pete got an idea. He said, "Let's go and pick those colors!" + +Jane said, "That's not possible! It's so far away!" But Pete just laughed and said, "Come on, let's try!" + +They ran and ran until they couldn't run anymore. But they were still too far away to get the colors. They had to stop and take a break. When they did, they noticed that it had started to freeze. + +Jane was jealous that Pete had thought of the idea to get the colors. Pete tried to be nice to her and said, "Don't worry, you can have some of my colors!" + +Jane smiled and they huddled together until the freeze was over. Then they ran back home with lots of colors from the rainbow in their hands. They had a wonderful time together and will never forget their adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a powerful forest. It had lots of animals, trees and plants. Each day, the animals would have fun and explore the forest. + +The forest was very powerful. It had lots of strong trees and big plants. Every morning, the animals would look around the forest and see how powerful it was. + +One day the animals had an adventure. They wanted to see how powerful the forest really was. They ran around and played games in the forest. They felt so excited and happy to have an adventure. + +At the end of the day, the animals were tired but were very happy. The powerful forest was even more amazing than they had thought. The animals were so thankful for all the fun they had in the forest! +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Timmy. He was very thirsty and asked his mom for some water. Mom said, “Timmy, the water tastes sweet, but it’s better if you have something else.†He didn’t understand, so his mom pointed to an apple and said, “This is an apple. It’s sweet and healthy! Can you feel how smooth it is?†+ +Timmy felt the apple. It was as smooth as water and it tasted sweet. He smiled. “I like it!†he said. + +Mom smiled too. “See Timmy, sometimes water isn’t the best choice. Sometimes other things can be healthier and sweeter. You just have to look for the right thing.†+ +Timmy thought about this and it made him feel better! The moral of the story – when you feel thirsty, it’s best to find something other than water for a sweet and healthy treat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was only three years old but very determined. She liked to organize her toys and have everything in its place. One day, she noticed that all of her arrows were not in the right place. Lucy started thinking of ways to get them all organized - but it wasn't easy! + +Then, an idea came to her mind: using a large box. She set up the arrows in a row within the box and that made it much easier to remember where they all were. + +In the end, Lucy was very grateful to have found a way to safely organize her arrows. + +This story taught us that it is always helpful to make a plan before tackling a challenge. We can be creatively organized and thankful for the solutions we come up with. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack. Jack was very excited because he knew the arrival of a special day was near. As he woke up in the morning, the day had finally arrived. + +Jack smiled brightly as he saw the sun, he knew his special day was here. He put on his best shirt and began to get ready. Finally, he was ready and he was so grateful. + +Jack ran to the door eagerly and was greeted by his mom. She said - "Happy special day, Jack! I am so proud of you". Jack was so happy that he could not stop smiling. + +They had a long day of fun things planned, so they started off on their adventure. Everywhere they went, Jack kept saying how thankful he was to have this special day. + +At the end of the day, both Jack and his mom felt so grateful. They learnt that appreciation and kindness can make any day special. +Once upon a time there lived a bald man. Every day he would go outside and pick strawberries. He would always fold them into his apron and take them home. One day, he went out and picked the biggest strawberry he had ever seen. + +The man was so excited that he decided to share it with his best friend! He carefully folded the strawberry in his apron and quickly walked to his friend’s house. + +When he arrived, his friend was so happy. He said it was the most beautiful strawberry he had ever seen. He asked the man if he could have it. The man smiled and said yes. + +The man and his friend shared the strawberry and enjoyed it together. They laughed and praised the huge, sweet strawberry. + +From that day forward, the man always kept an eye out for big strawberries. Even though he never found one so big again, he never stopped looking. He kept folding the strawberries into his apron, excited to find the perfect strawberry once more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was so very tired. She lived in a small village with her mom, who was always so busy. The little girl wanted to help out, so she decided to take her wicker basket and go out to get some firewood. + +When she arrived in the woods she saw a small squirrel, who seemed so friendly. The squirrel introduced himself as Henry and said, "Hi there! Would you like to help me find some acorns?" + +The girl smiled. She knew that finding acorns was a fun activity, so she agreed. Together they searched the woods and soon they filled the basket with acorns. Henry thanked the girl and said, "You are very kind. I'm glad I got to meet you." + +The little girl smiled back and said thank you as she waved goodbye to Henry. She started to walk back home, feeling so happy and proud of her accomplishment. When she arrived home her mom was surprised at the full basket of acorns and praised her. The little girl was so tired, but so happy! +Once there was a poor family. Every week, the dad had to visit the post office to get their mail. Every time he visited, he asked the lady at the post office, "Have I got any mail?" + +One day the dad said to the little girl, “I really want some special mail.†The little girl asked him, “What kind of special mail?†The dad said, “I want something to show us that we will no longer be poor.†+ +The next time the dad visited the post office, the lady said, “You have a very special letter.†The dad opened it and shouted for joy. The post office lady said, “What’s the news?†The dad replied, “It’s just the best news ever. We are now rich!†From then on, the family never had to worry about being poor again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very young, only three years old. Lucy loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, it began to rain. This made Lucy very sad as she didn't have any suitable toys for playing in the rain. Then, her mother decided to give her a special gift - some nice jewelry. Lucy was so excited. + +At first, the rain made it very difficult for Lucy to use the jewelry - it was hard to fasten it with cold, wet fingers! So, Lucy decided to look for a better way. She grabbed a chair and started looking around. Then, she saw an old umbrella hanging in the corner of the room. + +Lucy figured out that if she used the umbrella, she could stay dry and make her jewelry easy to use. She tried it out, and it worked! From that day on, Lucy never had any trouble playing with her jewelry in the rain. + +The moral of the story is this - if you look for it, you can always find a way to make things easy. It just takes creativity and the willingness to be brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved milk. Every day, he would have some. He noticed that some days, the milk was not available. This made him very sad - he would go to the fridge, but there was nothing to eat! + +One day, the little boy noticed his mother chucking away a lot of milk. He was very shocked - why was she spoiling so much milk? He asked his mother why she was doing that. + +His mother explained that she was only throwing away the milk when it was no longer good to drink. If it was left in the fridge, it would spoil and he wouldn't be able to enjoy it. That's why she did it, to make sure the milk always stayed fresh and available for him. + +The little boy couldn't believe it - his mother was throwing away the milk so he could enjoy it? He decided then and there that he would always make sure he finished the milk before it could spoil. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to use resources responsibly. Even something as small as a carton of milk needs to be looked after, so that it can be enjoyed by everyone. +Duggy was a dependable dog. He always helped his friends, and loved to pull the wagon around the big yard. One day, his friends had an exciting plan. They wanted to take the wagon into the forest and have a picnic there. + +Duggy was happy to help. He was so strong, and he was sure that he could pull the wagon all the way to the forest. He worked hard as they packed it up with food and games. Then Duggy took a deep breath and started to pull. He was sure of his victory! + +It was a long, tiring journey, but Duggy pulled and pulled until they finally made it to the forest. Everyone was so happy, and they all enjoyed their picnic together. Duggy felt proud that he had helped his friends achieve their goal. He knew that he could always be dependable! +John was playing in his backyard. He looked up at the tree with its big, green leaves. He was sure that something was hidden in those leaves. He started looking closer and noticed a red object. He picked it up and started playing with it.  + +John showed the object to his dad and asked what it was. His dad smiled and said it was an old, reliable kite. John was so excited. He wanted to fly it. + +His dad took John down to the beach. He explained that when the wind was strong, he could fit the kite into the air and it would stay up in the sky for a long time. + +John was so happy. He watched the colorful kite fly up in the air. He felt so proud. His dad was right after all - the reliable kite fit perfectly in the wind. +Jimmy was a tough kid. He really wanted to go to the store. He asked his mom if he could go, but she said no. Jimmy was very sad. + +So, Jimmy decided to go to the store anyway. He quietly turned the handle on the door and sneaked inside. He thought it would be so much fun. + +But when Jimmy got to the store, he realized it was closed. He had to turn around and go home. He was so disappointed and he felt very sad. + +As Jimmy was walking back home, he noticed that the store had a "No Trespassing" sign. He knew it was wrong to go in the store and he was scared. + +When Jimmy got home, his mom was very angry. She told him that he had done something very bad and she wasn't happy. Jimmy got into a lot of trouble. He had a tough time that day. +Billy was a poor little boy who had a great dream. He wanted to win a bookshelf so he could store all of his books in one place. One day, his mother said to him, "If you work hard, you'll be able to win something special." + +Billy decided to work harder than ever. He kept to his studies and spent extra time reading each day. Soon, he had finished all of his books and learned lots of new things. + +Billy's hard work paid off when his mother took him to the store. He was so excited when he saw the biggest and nicest bookshelf he had ever seen. His mother said he had won it and he smiled and hugged it tightly. He knew his dream had come true and thanked his mother for her encouraging words. +A young girl was walking to school one morning. She loved school and couldn't wait to learn and play with her friends. On her way, she spotted an interesting object in a nearby field. It was shiny and sparkly and she had never seen it before. She stopped to take a closer look. + +She had found a magical box. It was filled with lights and colors and the girl couldn't help but smile at the sight. Inside the box were many interesting items. + +The girl knew she couldn't take the box with her but thought she should show her teacher. She was so excited to see what her teacher would say. + +When the girl arrived at school, she ran to her teacher and showed the box to him. He smiled and explained that they were going to use the box to learn something new and exciting. Later that day, the teacher used the box to display her work. Everyone in the class was amazed at what the box could do! + +The girl's discovery was truly interesting and she was proud to have found it. +Once upon a time, there was a little pig. The pig was worried. He wanted to play with all of his friends, but no one wanted to play with him. He tried to share his things but nothing worked. + +One day, he found a tail lying on the floor. He decided to pick it up and share it with his friends. To his surprise, everyone was happy, and so was he. He realized that his friends had wanted to share the tail, not his things. He learned an important lesson: sharing bring people closer! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. Emma was only three years old and she wanted to try new things. One day she saw some shampoo in the store and thought it looked fun. Without asking, she crawled into the shop and grabbed the cheapest bottle of shampoo. + +Suddenly she heard a loud voice calling her name. It was her mom! Emma quickly crawled out of the store, hiding behind a bush. + +"Emma, what have you done!" said her mom, frustrated. + +Emma knew she had done something wrong, but she just wanted to try the new shampoo. + +"I just wanted to crawl in the store and get the shampoo, mommy. Please don't be mad," pleaded Emma. + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay sweetheart, but next time you need to ask me or dad before you do something like that." + +Emma nodded in agreement, happy that her mom didn't get mad. She crawled away with a smile on her face, excited to try the new shampoo. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Bob and Bella. They liked to play with each other in the garden. + +One day, Bob found some poison in the garden and he was very curious. He thought it might be enjoyable. He showed it to Bella and said, "Let's perform with this poison today." + +Bella was scared and said, "No, Bob, don't do that! Poison might make us sick. We should stay away from it." + +But Bob didn't listen and proceeded to pour some of the poison onto the grass. He watched as the grass started turning yellow from the poison. + +Suddenly, Bella grabbed Bob's arm and said, "Bob, we should never play with poison. It's very slow and dangerous, and it could hurt us if we use it for too long". + +Bob and Bella learnt an important lesson that day. They realised that it is important to be careful with deadly things, and it's best to avoid them altogether. +Once upon a time there was a cop. He was a big and scary cop. He was looking for a bad guy and he was very, very mad. +Suddenly, he saw the bad guy and he quickly ran after him. As the bad guy ran away, the cop chased him. Then, the cop caught the bad guy and he slapped him. It was very loud and it was scary. +The bad guy was so scared that he stopped running and he surrendered. The cop put the bad guy in jail and he was so happy that he caught the bad guy. + +The end. +Jimmy was three years old, and he was feeling embarrassed. He had dropped a screw and it rolled away from him. He quickly looked around to make sure no one was watching, then he quickly followed it. He had almost gotten to it when he saw his neighbor, Mrs. Baker, walking in the same direction. To Jimmy, Mrs. Baker was a scary person, but he wanted to get the screw back. + +Jimmy's face got hot, and his heart started beating faster as Mrs. Baker got closer and closer. Just as she was about to see him, Jimmy quickly grabbed the screw and ran away. Unfortunately, he ran right into Mrs. Baker. She looked mildly surprised, but smiled at him. + +"Hello Jimmy," she said. "What have you got there?" + +Jimmy felt so embarrassed that he wanted to disappear. He knew he was in trouble and tried to think of something to say, but all he managed to do was to mumble something incoherent. + +Mrs. Baker then said, "It's okay, don't worry. Show me, what is it?" + +Jimmy slowly lifted up the screw and showed it to her. Mrs. Baker smiled and said, "Oh, that's just a screw. You can keep it. Now go home and be careful next time!†She then walked away, leaving Jimmy feeling relieved. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Mary. Mary was a bit bossy, but Bob didn't mind. + +One day they decided to play with a piece of string. Mary thought they should tie it around her wrist, but Bob wanted to make a kite. Mary got bossy and said, "Tying it around my wrist is more valuable!" Bob disagreed but let her do it. + +Mary then started to give Bob orders on how to tie the string even tighter. Bob felt frustrated because he wanted to make a kite and not listen to orders. He quietly said to himself, "Mary is too bossy." + +Bob couldn't take it anymore and said to Mary, "Let me try to do something with the string. I think it'd be more valuable if we had a kite." To that, Mary smiled and finally agreed. They both had a lot of fun flying the kite around and enjoying the day. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She was only three years old, but she was very excited for the new season. The rich, bright colours of autumn excited her. + +Every day, Lily watched the leaves blowing in the wind and the squirrels gathering food for winter. She saw the rich colours of red and yellow around her. One day, Lily saw a group of squirrels that were hiding nuts away for the cold season. She asked her father what the squirrels were doing. + +Her father smiled and said, “The squirrels are keeping the nuts for when it gets colder.†+ +Lily thought this was very smart, so she started collecting leaves and storing them in her pocket. “I’m keeping these leaves too!†she said excitedly. + +Her father smiled and said, “Yes, you’re keeping the leaves! You’re a smart little girl.†+ +Lily was proud of herself. She ran around collecting leaves every day. She kept them safe until the season changed. When the spring came and the trees were blooming again, Lily released her collection of leaves and watched them blow away in the wind. It was a beautiful moment for Lily, and she was so happy that she could keep the leaves for the winter season. +Once upon a time there was a little dog named Zoey. Zoey liked to play outdoors, but there was one thing she was afraid of - birds! Every time she heard a bird, she would yelp and hid behind her mommy. + +One day, Zoey was playing in the park when she heard a loud "zoom" sound. She was scared at first, but soon she saw it was just a harmless bird flying high in the sky. She felt brave and began to applaud at the bird. + +But then things got worse - two scary-looking birds were chasing the little bird! Zoey was scared and wanted to hide. She tried to run away, but the birds were getting closer. The little bird was scared too, and looked helpless. + +Then suddenly, a white rabbit hopped out and joined the harmless bird in the sky. The two birds stopped and flew away. The rabbits were proud of their braveaction, and so was Zoey. She applauded to thank them both, and the little bird thanked Zoey with a wave! +Once there was a brilliant songbird who loved to sing. Other animals would gather around and listen to her beautiful songs. Everyday the bird would practice her singing and practice made her even more brilliant. + +One day the bird noticed that her song didn't sound quite right. She was worried and wondered what to do. Then suddenly she had an idea. She found a sharp rock and began to sharpen her beak with it. + +When she was done, she tried singing again. This time her voice was beautiful, the song was even more brilliant, and the animals loved it. The songbird was so happy she began to sing and dance, and the other animals joined in. They danced and sang all day, and it was brilliant. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called John. He was very brave and adventurous. One day, John decided to explore a nearby cave. As he went inside, he heard a loud roar. He was scared and started to run away, then suddenly he noticed a pirate. The pirate had an angry face and lots of tattoos. He was holding a big sword and was looking straight at John. + +The pirate shouted, "Who are you? What are you doing here?". John was too scared to answer. The pirate repeated his questions in an even angrier voice. John trembled and said, "I'm John and I just wanted to explore the cave". + +The pirate then said, "John, you should never enter other people's caves without permission. As a punishment, I'm gonna bite you!". John was so scared, as he knew what a bite from a pirate would mean. + +But then, he remembered his bravery. His courage made him say, "No, please don't. I'm very sorry for entering your cave. I promise I won't do it again". + +The pirate suddenly smiled and said, "Very well then. I won't bite you. You can go now". John was so relieved and ran away as fast as he could. And he never ever went into the pirate's cave again. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable family who had a kitchen. Every day, the family would work hard in the kitchen. They would chop vegetables, stir pots, and bake delicious pies. + +One day, Mama decided it was time to design a new kitchen. She started to measure the walls and choose new colors for the walls and cabinets. Then, she ordered a new oven, a new stove and new chairs for the kitchen. + +When it was time to assemble the kitchen, Papa was dependable and put it all together. Little brother was so excited to help and watched Papa assemble the kitchen. + +Once the kitchen was finished, everyone was so pleased with the results. Every morning, they would enjoy breakfast in their new kitchen. They had designed a kitchen that would be dependable for years to come. +Once there was a little girl named Lola. She was very excited because today was the day that she and her mom were going to pack for their vacation. + +Lola found a cute model of a boat that she wanted to take along. Her mom said yes and Lola packed it carefully in her suitcase. Then Lola began to pack her other things. She packed her favorite shirt and some crayons. Her mom made sure to leave room for Lola's toys too. + +Lola started to get a bit messy as she packed. She was rummaging through her dresser drawers, trying to find her special stuffed animal. Her mom stepped in and helped her get organized. + +"There we go," said Lola's mom. She showed Lola the suitcase that had everything packed neatly. "It's ready for our trip!" + +Lola smiled. She was so excited for the adventure that was about to begin! +One day, a bee was buzzing around a garden. It was very busy collecting nectar from pretty flowers when it noticed something careless. In the middle of the garden was an ant carrying a heavy load. The bee asked the ant if he needed help, but the ant refused. + +The bee wasn't sure what to do, so he followed the ant around for a while. He watched as the ant struggled to carry his load, and ultimately refused when the bee asked him for help again. + +Unwilling to give up, the bee decided to make one last effort. He buzzed toward the ant and said, "Please, let me help you. I can carry some of the load, and it will make your job much easier." + +The bee's attitude was so kind and caring that the ant couldn't refuse. So, with the bee's help, they were able to finish the job in no time. From then on, the bee and the ant became good friends, and they helped each other whenever they needed it. + +The moral of the story is that being kind and caring can help us get things done more easily, and that it's always better to help others out if we can. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant towel. It hung in the sun, and shined beautiful colors. Everyone admired it. Soon, a little girl thought of a great idea. She wanted to take the big towel off of the line and use it for fun. + +The little girl grabbed the towel and ran away. She ran with the towel through the grass and around the trees. All around her was the brilliant color of the towel reflecting in the sun's light. + +The little girl then decided to find the perfect place to play. She found a big tree with a branch just the right size. She threw the towel over the branch to make a secret place. + +The little girl made the towel her tent, and she played in it all day long. She made adventures and told stories. When it was time to go home, she carefully took the big towel off the branch and hung it back on the line. + +Everyone admired the brave little girl, and the brilliant towel. +Once there was a wise old man. He lived in a house by the side of the road. Every day he would go for a walk on the road. + +One day, it was very hot. The sun was so bright that it melted the road. The wise man watched as the road became soft, just like syrup! + +The wise man knew what to do. He took off his shoes and socks and started to walk on the melted road. Ow it felt so cool and nice! He stared at the road and said, "I love the way the sun made the road melt." + +The warm sun soon made the road hard again, but the wise man had another plan. Every morning he would take a walk on the road, and just when the sun was at its hottest, he'd take off his shoes and socks and enjoy the cooler, melted road. +Once there was a girl. Her name was Mary. The sky was gray one day. Mary stepped outside and saw a big bubbly fog. It was all around her. She knew it was time to release it. + +So she clapped her hands. As soon as she did that, the fog started to move. It rolled and moved on the ground and up in the sky. It was a wonderful sight! + +Mary smiled at the fog and danced around it. She felt so excited and happy. The fog was so big and fluffy. She wanted to play with it. But the sun was getting brighter now and the fog was melting away. + +Mary waved goodbye to the fog as it disappeared into the bright sky. She knew she could always release the fog again whenever she wanted. +John and Toby were best friends. They liked to play outside together. Today, they wanted to build a fort. John had a toolbox with a lot of tools in it. Toby had an open sack full of pieces of wood. + +John took the tools out of the toolbox and started to put the pieces of wood together. John had a hammer and nails. Toby placed the wood on the ground. Together, they separated the wood and built a square in the back yard. + +After they finished, they grabbed the hammer and nailed the separate pieces of wood together. Toby thought it looked like a fortress. John said they should paint it. + +They painted the outside of the fort blue and the inside yellow. When they were done, they opened the door and smiled at their masterpiece. + +John and Toby had made a wonderful fort, and were proud of themselves for working together. +One day, a little girl was playing in the park. She was very curious and wanted to explore. She saw a spider on the grass, and wanted to bring it with her to show her mom. She picked up the spider carefully, but it ran away across the grass. She chased it and eventually caught it. + +But when the little girl went to show her mom the spider, her mom was not happy. She yelled at the girl for being so ignorant and not understanding the danger of spiders in the wild. She told the girl to put the spider back in the grass and to never bring it again. The little girl was sad, but listened to her mom. She carefully placed the spider back on the grass, and the spider quickly ran away. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to learn about new and interesting things. Every day he would think about all the things he wanted to learn, but he didn't know how. + +One day, the boy's parents decided to get him a tutor to help him learn all the new and interesting things. When the tutor came, the boy was so excited. + +The tutor and the boy started learning lots of fun, new and interesting things. Every day they would learn new words, play games and draw pictures. The boy was learning so much and having lots of fun. + +The boy was so proud of himself when he showed his parents everything he was learning. He was so happy to be able to learn new and interesting things. The end. +Once there was a brave little bear. He was always so curious and wanted to know how things worked. One day he was walking around his big forest and he came across a strange machine. The bear looked closely at the machine and he noticed a gas reaching out of it. He knew he needed to fix it, so he started to find tools to help him. + +The brave bear looked in the trees and found some twigs that he could use. He worked hard and soon he had the machine fixed. The gas stopped running out and the bear smiled with happiness. He had done a good job! + +Then the bear noticed something strange coming out of the machine. It was smoke! Waliking closer, he saw that his brave work had fixed the machine. It was making popcorn! The bear was so excited. He grabbed a bunch and ran off to show his friends. + +The brave little bear realized that he can fix things and make them better. He was so proud of himself for being so brave and wise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was so sad she cried and cried. +One day she looked up at the sky and saw a beautiful island in the clouds. She wanted to go to the island so badly that she started to cry even harder. + +Then a big bird flew down and asked her why she was crying. She told him about the beautiful island and the bird said, "Come on, I can take you there". + +So the bird scooped up the little girl and flew her to the island. As they flew, the sun began to shine and the clouds opened up to reveal the island. + +When they landed, it was so beautiful that the little girl just stood staring at the island with the biggest smile. She had never seen anything like it before. She thanked the bird for taking her and ran off to explore the island. + +The little girl had never been so happy before and she never stopped smiling as she explored the island. She had found her own special beautiful island and didn't ever want to come back! +Once there was a thin girl called Sarah. She was in a rush to get to school. She ran all the way, her legs pumping fast. + +When she arrived, she was very out of breath. She was always in such a rush, and she was always late. + +A kind teacher said, "Sarah, why are you always in such a rush?" + +Sarah thought for a moment and then said, "I want to make my will strong, so when I rush I get better and better." + +The teacher smiled and said, "You are very wise, and your will is much stronger now. That's why you can go faster and get to school sooner." + +Sarah smiled, happy she'd reached school on time. From now on, she promised herself she would take a few extra minutes and not rush so much. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl. She was very curious and always wondered about everything. One day, she was especially curious about a blanket. It was bright and colourful and she wanted to know more about it. She looked at it for a long time, wondering what it was. + +The girl reached out to touch the blanket. It was so soft! When she cuddled up in the blanket, she felt cozy and happy. She imagined all kinds of things, such as superheroes and magical castles, while she was wrapped up in the small blanket. + +The girl was so content that she fell asleep. When she woke up a few hours later, the blanket was still there. She smiled, happy that the blanket was still around. She thanked the blanket, and then went on to wonder about other things. The end. +Once there was a heavy child. He was very strong and liked to play. One day he was walking and he met another child. He was surprised to see somebody else. + +The two children smiled and waved. They started to talk and became friends. They laughed and played in the park together. + +They liked being together and decided to meet again the next day. Every day after, the heavy child and his new friend met and played together. They never wanted their fun to end! +Once upon a time, there was a selfish little girl called Amy. Amy loved going to the museum, but she only liked looking at things for herself. + +One day, when Amy was at the museum, the sun came out. She had been there for a long time and the sun made her feel hot and sticky. She wanted to go and play in a cool place. + +Just then, there was a big loud noise and the whole museum started to melt. Amy was scared, but she wanted to stay and look at all the things melting away. + +Suddenly, Amy remembered a horrible thing. She had been selfish and not shared the museum with all the other people. She knew that was wrong and she felt so sad. + +The museum was melting away and there was nothing she could do. Amy felt much better when she left the museum and started playing with her friends. She promised herself she would never be selfish again. +Once upon a time there was a purple leather boot. It was so shiny and so nice! Every day, the boot wanted to go somewhere new and magical. + +One morning, the boot decided to march. He did not know where he was going, but he wanted to find out. He marched and marched and marched. He marched through a tall green field, and then a bumpy brown mountain. + +Suddenly, the boot arrived at a bright blue sea. He had never seen anything like it before. He went up to the water and felt it. It was big and wave-y and warm! The boot marched up and down the beach. He was so happy. + +The boot kept marching until it was time to go home. When he got back, he was tired but he had had so much fun! The boot was so proud of his big march, and he knew he would do it again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a brother and sister. The brother was very naughty and he always bit his sister. It made the sister angry and upset. One day, mummy and daddy saw the brother biting his sister and they told him to stop. They said it was not nice to be so naughty. + +The brother felt bad for his bad behaviour and he apologised to his sister. He said sorry for making her feel so scared and sad. The brother hugged his sister and said he was sorry. The sister was surprised. + +Mummy and Daddy were happy and proud of their son. They had seen how compassionate he had been to his sister and wanted to reward him. + +So they bought the brother a big bag of treats! The brother was thrilled and the sister was excited too. From that day on, their brother was careful not to bite and remembered to always be nice and kind to his sister. +One day, Jack was curious to know what the creamy treat tasted like. He had heard his friends talking about it and was eager to find out. His mum said he had to be brave to try it. He thought for a moment and then he dared to take a bite. His eyes lit up as the delicious taste filled his mouth. He had never tasted anything so creamy and yummy! He quickly gobbled up the last bit and wished he had more. After that, Jack was never afraid to try new things and always remembered to be brave and just dare to do it. +Once upon a time, there was a year that was very hot. People were getting very hot and wanted to cool down. + +One day, a little girl went to the lake. She ran to the edge and when she arrived, she shivered. The lake was so cool and it made her body feel cold! + +The little girl stayed there for a while, splashing her feet in the water. She jumped around and laughed as the water made her even cooler. + +When that year was over, the girl still remembered how it felt to shiver in the cool water. It made her feel happy and cool. She would never forget the cool lake and the hot year. +Mabel rolled the square on the ground. It was bright and red. She laughed and clapped her hands. But then she saw something disgusting! It was a bug, crawling on the square. + +Mabel screamed. She scrambled away from the bug, scared. She did not like bugs. She held her nose in disgust. + +Suddenly, the bug started rolling the square! It rolled it round and round, back and forth. Mabel watched, amazed. She laughed and clapped again. + +The bug rolled the square away, into the grass. Mabel watched it go until it couldn't be seen anymore. She smiled, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a silver racecar. It was special because it could go really, really fast. It belonged to a little girl. She loved it so much and wanted to race it. She decided to put it in a race against some other cars. + +On the day of the race, the cars all lined up at the start. Everyone was very excited. The little girl was so happy to race her silver car. But then something terrible happened. Her car suddenly started to smoke! It smelled so disgusting and the girl was so sad. + +She had to cross the finish line last. Even though she lost the race, she was so proud of her silver car. She hugged the car and said she still loved it very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and she had a pet cat. + +Every night, the little girl would feed her cat. She would say "please kitty, come eat this yummy food". + +One evening, when the little girl went to feed her cat the food she had prepared, the cat had a deep cut on her lip. The little girl wanted to help her cat. + +She got out a clean cloth and some water. She put the cloth on the cat's lip and the water made it feel better. The cat purred and said thank you. + +The little girl was so glad she could help her kitty. From then on, when the little girl said "please kitty, come eat your food", the cat would always listen very carefully. +One day, a little girl gathered all the stuffed animals in her room. She looked around the room and heard a voice. She was anxious but wanted to know who was talking. She followed the voice and saw her mommy. Mommy said she was talking to her friends. The little girl was so excited and gathered around her mommy. Mommy was telling a funny story and the little girl was giggling. Soon, she forgot to be anxious and just enjoyed spending time with mommy. +Once there was a little girl who had a colorful waist. Everywhere she went, people noticed it. She loved wearing it and it made her feel special. + +One day the girl was playing when her waist suddenly broke. She was so sad. She didn't know what to do. + +Her mommy saw her crying and knew she could help. She took her little girl to a store and a special man fixed the colorful waist. When the girl saw it, it was as good as new! She was so happy. + +The girl thanked the man for restoring her colorful waist. Now she could wear it again and feel special. +Once upon a time, there was a clever girl who wanted to find a special plate. She wanted a plate that was round and pretty. + +So she went to the store and she picked out the perfect plate. It was so shiny, and the colors were bright and cheerful. + +On her way home, she heard a strange noise. She looked around and saw a big, furry cat. The cat was trying to reach for the plate! The girl carefully pinched the plate, so that the cat couldn't get it. + +The girl was so relieved that she had saved her plate. She took it home with her and enjoyed looking at it every day. + +The end. +John was a three year old who had a big day on Saturday. His mommy wanted him to take a bath and John was not happy about it. He pleaded and pleaded, but she insisted. + +John trudged into the bathroom, where the bathtub waited for him. He sat down on the edge and asked his mommy to bath him. She replied, "No, this time you must do it all by yourself." + +John wasn't sure he could do it all by himself. But his mommy looked so honest and sincere, so John decided he would try. He started by getting his clothes off, then filled the bathtub with water. He even put the right amount of bubbles in! + +Finally, John got into the bathtub and enjoyed it. When he was finished, he was so proud of himself. His mommy was so proud too. He had listened to her and was honest by doing it all by himself. +Once upon a time there was a family who valued holidays. On one special holiday, the family had a light in the window. It was round and colorful and the light shone like a star! + +The parents wanted the children to value this special time. So, they took their children outdoors and showed them the light. The light twinkled in the night sky and it made the children smile and laugh. + +The children were happy and they knew that this holiday was something special. Even when the holiday was over and the light was put away, the family still remembered the light and how it made them smile. + +The family still values this special holiday to this day. Every year they come together to remember the light, the joy, and the happiness it brought them. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted a new dress. She asked her mommy for one, but her mommy said no. The little girl was very mad and she got a naughty idea. She found some white cloth and started to stitch it together. + +Her mommy saw what she was doing and was not happy. She said, 'Little girl, that was naughty!' Her mommy punished her and sent her to her room. + +The little girl was very sorry and she cried. She said, 'I'm sorry mommy will you please forgive me?' Her mommy hugged her and said, 'It's alright, I forgive you.' + +The little girl was so happy and learned to never do something naughty again! +Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl who loved to explore. +One day, she saw something new - a big stair! She was so excited that she let out a squeal and ran over to check it out. + +The stair was tall and shiny, with lots of steps. She had never seen anything like it before. She wanted to get to the top, so she started to climb. + +The girl went up one step, then two steps, then three steps. She kept going until she made it all the way up to the top. From the top she could see everything - it was so amazing! + +But then the girl realized she had to get back down. She was a bit scared, but she let herself take one step down at a time. With each step, the little girl felt brave and confident. + +Finally, she made it back to the bottom. She was so proud of herself! The girl sat down on the bottom step and smiled. She had had lots of fun exploring the new stair. +Once upon a time, there was a swan family. Mama Swan, Papa Swan and their little baby. They all lived near a pond. One day, Mama Swan said "Let's all go sailing!" Papa Swan, Mama Swan and their little baby were so excited. They all hopped into their boat and started to sail over the pond. + +The swans were so busy looking out at the beautiful water. Suddenly, a gust of wind sent their boat sailing faster. They sailed over the water quickly and soon they were close to the other side of the pond. + +Mama Swan and Papa Swan were patient and calm, but the little baby swan was very impatient. He couldn't wait for them to get to the other side. He started flapping his little wings and shouting "Faster, faster!" + +Eventually, the swans reached the other side. Mama Swan and Papa Swan were so proud that their little baby was so eager to get there. They sailed back home and promised to take their little baby for another sail soon. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was 3 years old. She was walking down the street with her mom. As the little girl looked around she saw lots of things. + +She saw a big tree with bright green leaves. She saw a puppy walking down the street. It wagged its tail and looked harmless. Then she saw a squirrel on the side of the road. + +The little girl was so excited with all the things she saw. She and her mom kept walking down the street. + +Finally they reached the end of the street and the little girl looked up. Above her were bright blue skies and white fluffy clouds. The little girl smiled, happy with what she saw. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jimmy. He wanted to try a new food. His mom took him out to a place to get something special. Jimmy stepped inside and he saw a pizza. He had never seen a pizza before, it looked so yummy! + +Jimmy asked his mom if he could try the pizza and she said yes. He stepped up to the counter and asked for a slice. The man there gave him a piece of pizza, with lots of cheese and pepperoni. + +Jimmy took a bite, and it was really good! But then he tasted something else, something that was harsh. He asked his mom what it was, and she said it was the spicy sauce. Jimmy didn't like the sauce at all. + +Jimmy decided he did not like pizza if it had the spicy sauce. He thanked the man for the pizza and stepped back out of the shop. From that day on, Jimmy never ate pizza with spicy sauce. He only ever had it with cheese and pepperoni. That was the end! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. She was very confused because she had been told to pick some salt from the cupboard. She looked at all the different containers and did not know which one was the salt. + +So, Lily asked her mom for help. But her mom just said to her, "Pick the salty one, Lily" and went back to her work. Lily was even more confused than before. + +Suddenly, her big brother came in. He saw Lily looking lost and asked what was wrong. Lily told him about the salt, and her brother laughed. "That's easy," he said, "just pick the container with the salty picture on it." + +Lily was very happy and went straight away to get the right container. She picked it up and went to give it to her mom, but her mom said no. She said that Lily should carry it herself and that she must insist upon doing it. + +So, Lily was a bit scared but she was also determined. She walked slowly and carefully with the container of salt in her hands. Everyone was amazed when they saw her and praised her for her determination. + +Afterwards, Lily and her mom went to the kitchen and used the salt to make a beautiful and delicious dinner. Lily was proud and happy that she had done it all by herself. +One day, two children, Jake and Jane, were playing by a pole. Jake was teasing Jane by sticking out his tongue at her. Jane saw the pole and said, "Let's climb the pole!" + +So they did. But they couldn't get to the top. It was just too high! + +Then Jane noticed something. She saw a rare bird sitting on the pole. It was beautiful, with bright green feathers and a long tail. + +"Oh! Look what I found on the pole!" she said, pointing at the bird. + +But just then, the bird flew away. Its wings flapped quickly and it disappeared into the sky. + +Jake and Jane watched the rare bird until they could no longer see it. Then they moved away, still talking about the beautiful rare bird they'd seen. +Once upon a time there was a lively turkey. It lived in a field that had lots of tall grass and yummy bugs. Every day, the turkey liked to peek around and find fun things to do. + +One day, the turkey was peeking around for something special when it saw something in the tall grass. The turkey walked over and peeked at it more. To its surprise, there were two little birds just learning to fly! The turkey was very excited so it watched them carefully. + +The two little birds were so lively and they flew up very high! The turkey watched them until they were out of sight. Finally, the turkey smiled and went back to peeking around. What other fun things would it find? +The little girl was feeling hungry. She was walking down a path with her mum when she saw something that made her smile. + +It was a slide! She ran up to it and said to her mum, "I want to slide down it!". Her mum said, "Ok, let's go". + +The girl sat at the top of the slide and held onto the sides. She felt so excited. She pushed off and began to slide down the slide. She went faster and faster as she went down. + +At the bottom, she jumped off and laughed. She said to her mum, "That was so much fun!". Her mum smiled and said, "Let's do it again!". So the girl and her mum went back up the slide and she had another slide down. + +When they were done, the girl said she wasn't hungry anymore! +Once upon a time there was a nice, warm family. The family loved to build things together. On one special day, the family decided to build a law. Everyone got busy gathering pieces and parts. + +First, they found some wood and started to make the shape of their law. Then they added flat boards and big nails. Next, they added some colorful decorations. Finally, it was done! The law was ready to stand in the front yard. + +The family was so proud! They all cheered and hugged. Everybody was so happy. They had built the law all together. From then on, they always remembered that they were a warm family. +Bob went to the store with his mom. He was so excited because his mom said they were going to buy a new folder. Bob saw lots of folders in the store, but he wanted a special folder. He wanted one with delightful pictures on it. + +They found a folder with colorful kittens on it! Bob was very happy and he immediately asked his mom if they could buy it. She told him yes, and he got to carry it back home. + +When they arrived home, Bob had to show his new folder to his dad. His dad said it was very nice, but it was too noisy. So they went back to the store and bought a green folder with quiet patterns on it. + +Bob was so excited to bring the folder to school the next day to show all his friends. He placed all his school work in the folder and was very proud about how organized it was. + +From then on, Bob always kept his folder nice and neat. His mom and dad were very proud of him! +Once there was a family who lived in a big house with a garden. In the garden there were two big trees and two good chains attached to them. One day, some magic happened and the chains started to shrink! They got smaller and smaller. Soon the chains were so small that not even the dad could move them. The family were very curious about the shrinking chains, but could not figure out what had happened. + +The next morning, the dad wanted to find out the secret of the shrinking chains. He went in the garden and saw something amazing. The chains had turned into little flowers which sparkled in the sunlight. It was so beautiful! Everyone was so happy. + +From then on, when the family had a good day, they would go in the garden, pick the flowers and put them in vases around the house. The flowers reminded the family that good things can happen even if they are small. +Once upon a time there was a silly old man. He was very foolish and wanted a machine to do all of his work for him. So he decided to go to a wizard to see if he could get one. The wizard was kind, so he said he would allow the foolish old man to have the machine he wanted. + +The man was so excited that he quickly rushed home to get it. But when he arrived, he noticed the machine was not working. He pushed it and pulled it and shaked it, but nothing worked. He got so angry that he shouted at the machine, but it still wouldn't do as he said. + +Finally the man was so frustrated that he decided to get help from his neighbor. He went to his neighbor's house and asked for help, and the neighbor said he could fix the machine. Sure enough, the neighbor was right, and soon the machine began to work properly. + +The foolish old man was so happy, because now he had a machine that worked and allowed him to do all of his work quickly! From that day on, he was always grateful to his neighbor for fixing his machine. +One day, there was a pretty alarm clock. It was pink, with red hearts all over it. Every morning, it would send out a sound to wake up the sleepy girl in her room. She couldn't resist its pretty sound, so she slowly opened her eyes and hopped out of bed. + +The alarm always made the girl laugh, and she felt very happy. She would press the alarm button and send it off to sleep until the next morning. + +The alarm was her best friend and it kept her company every day. It was always there for her, even in her dreams. The girl was glad she had such a pretty alarm to send new sounds every morning. +Once upon a time there was a musician who had a special pull. Everywhere he went, people followed. One day he was feeling sorry. He was so sorry that he decided to pull his special music out of his pocket. As soon as he did, people started to gather around him. He started to play and soon people were singing and dancing. He felt much better. Everyone was happy and joy filled the air. They thanked the musician for his special music, and he smiled. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a girl and a boy. The girl was very brave and the boy was very kind. + +One day, the girl and boy decided to explore a nearby forest. As they were walking, the girl saw something very special in the trees - a castle! + +The girl and the boy went closer to the castle and then, the castle door opened. Inside the castle, the girl and the boy saw something that made them jump in amazement. It was a dragon! But the dragon looked very weak and sad. + +The dragon revealed that it was a very lonely dragon who had no friends. The brave girl promised to be the dragon's friend and the kind boy promised to help the dragon feel strong again. + +The girl and the boy became the best of friends with the dragon and they all lived happily ever after! +One day, a little girl was walking in the forest. She was looking for berries, but she got lost. She saw a berry that looked a bit different than the other ones. It was very big and bright green. Suddenly, a big, scary bird appeared. It was very dangerous! The little girl was scared, but she knew she had to do something. She picked up the big berry and threw it at the bird. The berry replaced the bird and the bird flew away. The little girl was so happy that she found the big berry and that it helped her get away from the dangerous bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go to an adventure. She wanted to go to a restaurant. When the girl arrived, her eyes sparkled. She looked at the big menu and saw so many yummy things! + +The girl pointed at the menu and said, "I want to have that one!" The waiter smiled and said, "Okay, I will shoot your order to the kitchen." The little girl giggled and waited. + +Soon the waiter came back with her food. It smelled yummy! She took a bite and found out that it was so delicious. She enjoyed the rest of her meal and was very happy. + +The girl finished her food and thanked the waiter. She wanted to go to the same restaurant again. She will continue to shoot her orders to the kitchen every time she visits. +One day, a little girl was carrying a purple rock in her pocket. As she walked along, she looked for other rocks to add to her collection. When she came to a big pile of rocks, she smiled. She chose a few special ones, the prettiest and the smoothest. She carried them in her pocket and kept on walking. + +After a while, she stopped by a river. She laid down on the grass and opened her pocket. She took out the rocks and began to throw them into the river. Plop! Plop! The rocks made a funny sound as they hit the water. + +The little girl laughed and threw a purple rock in the air. She caught it and looked up at the blue sky. The sun was shining and birds were chirping. She smiled and carried her rocks back home. +Once there was a penguin. He was very fit and he loved to play. He had so much fun every day! + +One day, he wanted to try something new. He looked around and thought, what could it be? Then he saw a log, it looked perfect to him. He decided to try to fit inside it. + +He tried and tried, but the log was too small. He was not fit enough to fit inside. He was very sad, he wanted to try the log so badly. + +But then, his friends came with a bigger log! They said it was just the right size and it would fit him perfectly. The penguin was so happy and he quickly hopped inside the log. + +He had a wonderful time in the log, it was a lot of fun. And now he always has a big log around so he can fit inside and have fun! +Once upon a time, there lived a boy. He was three years old and lived in a small village. He was excited to explore the village and look around. + +One day he saw something he had never seen before. It was a mysterious street with lots of buildings. He rubbed his eyes to make sure he saw it correctly. + +The boy was very excited. So he started to run down the street, looking at all the new things he saw. He saw a bakery, a flower shop, and a toy shop. + +He wanted to explore more, but before he knew it, it was time to go home. He was sad to go, but he knew he would come back soon. + +Before leaving, he rubbed the mysterious street with his hands and smiled. He was very excited for his next adventure in the village. +Once upon a time, there was a reindeer who lived in a big forest. Her name was Unknown. Every morning, Unknown would take a walk in the morning and record the amazing animals and plants she saw. + +One morning, Unknown heard a strange noise and followed it to find a group of other reindeer. Unknown was happy and excited. She started to record their conversation. + +The reindeer talked about the cold winter coming and how they needed to find a way to get ready. Some of the reindeer wanted to practice their flying and others wanted to find more food. + +Unknown thought this was a great idea and wanted to help. She suggested they hang bells around their neck to help them fly in the dark so they would know where they were going. This made the reindeer very happy and they all cheered! + +The reindeer gave Unknown a big hug and thanked her for helping. Unknown knew she had made a good decision. She continued to record all the things she saw, so she could tell the other reindeer about it. +Once upon a time there was a special delivery. It was a parcel filled with fashion. The parcel was very big and everyone was excited to see what it held. + +When it arrived, the people saw that inside was a warm coat. It had lots of colors and different buttons. Everyone was amazed at how beautiful it was. + +The delivery man was very kind and he carefully took the package out of the box. He then handed the coat to a little girl. She was so happy to have it and she thanked the delivery man. + +The little girl put on the warm coat and then ran off to show her friends. Everyone was in awe of how she looked in the new fashion and they admired it from afar. + +Soon, word of the special delivery spread and all of her friends wanted one too. But for now, the little girl was happy to have the only one. She was warm and stylish and feeling proud. +Once there was an old lady. She was very wise and elderly. One day, she wanted to go to the park. But when she arrived there she saw a group of children playing. Little did she know, some of them had a poison ball in their hands. + +Suddenly, one of the children got angry and threw the poison ball very hard. It flew across the park and hit the old lady, making her very sad. The other children all looked at each other with worry. + +The elderly lady started to cry. The children felt so bad and knew they had to help her. They quickly found some water and used it to clean her wound. She was so relieved. + +The old lady thanked the children for being so kind and she along with the children made sure to never throw a poison ball again. The old lady was so happy that she even told them a secret - which made them all smile. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Amy. She was very polite, and always said please and thank you. She had a doll, and every day she liked to play with it. + +One morning, Amy wanted to put the dolly on a line. She opened the door and stepped outside in the garden. But when she tried to put the dolly on the line, she saw that it was shut. She said "oh no" and was very sad. + +So she asked her mummy, "Please can you open the line?". Her mummy was very happy to help. She opened the line and Amy put the dolly on it. + +Amy felt very happy. She smiled and said "thank you mummy, you're so polite". Amy and her mummy played together in the garden until it got dark. + +The end! +Once there was a little girl who wanted to be tall. She wanted to gain height and be like the big people around her. Every morning, she would stand on her knees and reach her arms up as far as possible. + +The girl was very enthusiastic about growing, although nothing seemed to change. On her third birthday, something special happened. While standing on her knees, she could feel herself growing taller and taller. She no longer needed to reach up as far. + +Although the girl was only a little bit taller, she felt like she had gained a huge victory. She knew that, with enough enthusiasm and hard work, she would continue to gain more height until she was as tall as the other people. +Molly was in her garden with her toy ruler. She wanted to measure how big her garden was. She started to measure, but the ruler was too short. "I need to get a better measure," thought Molly. + +So she asked her mom for help. Her mom said "Let's go to the store and get a longer measure." Molly was so excited and they went to the store. + +In the store, they found a giant ruler that measured how big the garden was. Molly was so excited she shouted out loud. Everyone in the store looked at her, and she felt embarrassed. + +But Molly was happy that she got the right measure. With her mom's help, she was able to measure the garden perfectly. Molly was proud that she was able to do it. +Mia was a 3 year old girl who loved to go to the park. She had so much energy that she couldn't wait to get there. One day, Mia went to the park with her mom and dad. They went to stir up some fun by skipping, playing and running around the park. + +Mia's mom and dad brought a delicious picnic lunch with them, they had sandwiches, fruits and other treats. Mia was so happy and feeling spoiled that she ate until she was full and then decided to explore around the park. + +Mia had a wonderful time at the park but eventually it was time to go home. Mia looked around one more time as her mom and dad were packing up the lunch, suddenly she saw something sparkling in the grass. She went over to take a closer look and found that it was a shiny, beautiful marble. + +Mia couldn't believe her luck, she quickly picked up the marble, put it in her pocket and then ran off to catch up with her family. After they got home, Mia quietly unpacked her things and placed the marble on her shelf. It was a nice reminder of all the fun she had at the park that day. +Once there was a good girl who loved to play games. She always found games to be lots of fun. One day, she was playing with a toy gun and shooting at pretend targets. It was a really fun game! + +Suddenly, she had a nightmare. She dreamed that the targets she was shooting were really monsters. They tried to get her, but she kept shooting and shooting at them until the monsters went away. + +When she woke up, the good girl was not scared anymore. She knew it was just a nightmare, so she went back to her game. She felt better and the day was good. She smiled and kept shooting at targets with her toy gun. +Once there was a little bunny who loved to stretch. Every day he would stretch from the time he woke up in the morning until he went to bed at night. + +One day his friends told him about an interesting meeting. They said that it would be full of fun and adventure, and so the bunny decided to go. + +At the meeting, the bunny stretched his arms above his head. He stretched his legs out in front of him and he jumped and hopped around. Everyone laughed and smiled as they saw him stretch. + +Then it was time to go home and so the bunny waved goodbye to his friends. He was happy that he had gone to the interesting meeting and was even happier that he was able to stretch the whole time. +Once there was a powerful steam engine. It was so powerful that it could take Bob and his family wherever they wanted. One day, Bob's family went on a long journey. + +As they were passing through a dark and scary tunnel, the powerful engine broke down. Steam filled the air and the train came to a stop. + +Everyone was very scared, but Bob was brave. He knew the engine was very important, so he decided to fix it. + +Bob worked hard and the engine roared back to life. Everyone cheered and thanked him for saving their journey. + +They rode the powerful steam engine for the rest of the journey and arrived safely at their destination. Bob was very proud of his accomplishment and the powerful engine too! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very stubborn and liked doing things her own way. One day, Lucy wanted to start a new game. But her brother didn't want to play her game. He made a threat to not play with her any more. + +Lucy got angry but didn't give in. She was very stubborn and stood her ground. She kept asking her brother to play her game until he finally agreed. + +So they started the game and had so much fun. After the game was over, the brother apologized for making the threat and promised to always play with Lucy any time she wanted. + +Lucy was very happy and from then on, they always enjoyed playing with each other. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who had a very special object. Everyone in the village was amazed by it and wanted to try to pass it around. One day, a three year old child came up to the elderly man and asked him if she could pass the object. The elderly man smiled and agreed. She excitedly took it in her hands and passed it around to other children in the village. Everyone was so happy and had a great time. The elderly man thanked the three year old child and told her how she had made the whole village smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to care for things. One day, she found a special mine. It was filled with healthy things that she wanted to care for. She collected all of her healthy things from the mine and looked after them every day. She was very happy because she could care for something of her own. Every day she would take walks and show off her mine of healthy things. Everyone around knew that she was special and that she was taking care of her very own things. Every day, the little girl felt so lucky to have found her healthy mine. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was three years old and she loved to work. She would help her mom clean the house or help her dad garden. + +One day, Daisy felt like doing something different, so she decided to draw a zigzag. She used her pencil and paper, and she got to work. She made a bright and colorful zigzag—it was beautiful! + +But Daisy wasn't done yet. She wanted to make something yummy. So she opened the kitchen cupboard, and she saw a box of cereal. She grabbed the box and poured the cereal into a bowl. Daisy added some milk and some sugar and some sprinkles. + +The zigzag and the cereal were both finished. Daisy was so proud of her work! She ate the yummy cereal and enjoyed the zigzag she had drawn. It was one of the best days ever! +Sally and her mommy were talking about ghosts one day. Sally asked her mommy if ghosts were real. Mommy said some people think so. Sally wanted to learn more. She wanted to keep talking about it with her mommy. + +So Sally and her mommy kept discussing ghosts. They talked about why some people believe they exist. Mommy said they might be looking for reasons why certain mysterious things happen. + +Sally wanted to know what a ghost looked like. Mommy explained it was hard to know but some people say they look like people who have died. Sally felt scared until her mommy said people usually don't see ghosts anyway. + +Sally was curious, and she kept asking her mommy questions. She was so persistent! Her mommy smiled, and said, "It's nice to talk about something that you care about. Your curiosity is inspiring!" + +Sally felt proud of herself. She was happy she had been so persistent in discussing ghosts with her mommy, and she realized that it wasn't as scary as she thought. +Once there was a peanut who was feeling very scared. Everywhere he looked he saw things he didn’t understand. He started to panic! + +Luckily, a helpful butterfly came fluttering by and saw the tiny peanut. The butterfly flew over to the peanut and said, “Don’t worry, I can help you!†+ +The peanut felt much better when the butterfly spoke, so he followed the butterfly around. Everywhere the butterfly showed him seemed so exciting! He saw flowers, trees, and all kinds of new things. + +Soon the butterfly noticed it was getting late and it was time for the peanut to go home. The peanut waved goodbye to the butterfly and thanked it for being so helpful. + +The peanut went scampering off, feeling less scared than before. He had seen a lot of new things and made a new helpful friend! +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear who loved playing basketball. He loved to shoot the basketball into a high, deep basket. Every day, he would take a long walk to the forest and shoot baskets for fun. + +One day, he found a brand new basketball. He was so excited that he ran over to the basket and started shooting. He shot and shot, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't make a basket. + +He was so sad. He sat down and started to cry. Suddenly, he heard a deep, rumbling noise coming from the woods. He was afraid, but he looked up and saw a giant elephant walking towards him. + +The elephant saw the bear's sad face and said, "Why don't you let me help you?" The bear nodded and the elephant shot the basketball right into the deep basket! The bear was so happy and he clapped and laughed. + +The elephant said goodbye, and the bear thanked her for her kindness. From then on, the bear could finally shoot baskets in the forest. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Tara who was 3 years old. She was looking for something to eat and so she went to the kitchen. She opened the fridge and found some yogurt. She was excited because she liked yogurt very much. + +Tara took the yogurt out of the fridge and found a spoon to eat it with. She took it to the living room and sat down on the floor. She felt safe there. + +Tara opened the yogurt and started to eat it. She tasted the delicious sweetness and smiled. She ate the yogurt until it was all finished, then she licked her spoon clean. + +Tara was full and content. She put the yogurt container in the bin and the spoon in the sink. She was very happy that she had found some yummy yogurt and felt safe while eating it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Everyday she wanted to learn something new. One day, her mum showed her something very special - a stove. It was big and creative. She was fascinated and wanted to learn how it worked. + +Her mum explained that the stove could make food. She showed her daughter how to put the ingredients inside, turn the knob and select the temperature. The little girl was very impressed with what she learned. + +The next day, her mum showed her something even more impressive - the oven. The mom explained that the oven could make food too, but it stayed inside longer. The girl was even more impressed with what she learned. + +The little girl was so happy to learn all these new skills. She couldn't wait to tell her friends about it the next day! +Once upon a time, there was a grandma who it was said had the most beautiful hair. It was as long as a long noodle, and it was as soft as a pillow. But there was something special about her hair: it was very, very gray. + +Every morning when she woke up, Grandma would remember her old hair. How it used to shine and sparkle with the sun. But now it was gray, like a cloud on a cloudy day. + +She was sad to remember how her hair used to look. But then she would go outside, and put her old hat on her head and go for a walk. + +As she went, people would always smile and tell her how beautiful she looked. Even with her gray hair! Grandma would always feel so proud and remember what a miracle it was to have such beautiful gray hair. +Once upon a time, there was a good spoon. It was feeling very happy. One day, while it was taking a walk, it saw something. It was a thing that split. The spoon was so fascinated by it that it decided to split too! + +It started spinning around and around until, SNAP! It split in two! But it wasn't scared. In fact, it was excited! It loved being able to see both ends at once. + +The spoon quickly became the best of friends with the thing that split and they enjoyed doing a lot of things together. Every day they would play, explore and eat lots of yummy food. + +The good spoon and the thing that split had many adventures. Together, they discovered new places and made lots of fun memories. The good spoon was so happy that it had split! +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Sam. Sam was very proud because he had a shiny new razor. He wanted to try it out, so he grabbed his board and went to the park. When he arrived, all the other kids were sliding down the big hill. Sam wanted to join in the fun, so he jumped on his board. He was able to slide down the hill with ease. Everyone was very impressed and started clapping for him. Sam was so proud of himself for being able to slide with his new razor. He enjoyed himself so much that he stayed in the park for hours, having fun with the other kids. Sam finally went home happy and exhausted, satisfied with a fun day in the park. +Matty was a very honest boy. One day he decided to take a nap in his tent in the backyard. He laid down on the pillow and closed his eyes. Matty started to yawn. His big, wide yawn made all the animals around him yawn too! The birds, the rabbits, and even his pet dog, all started to yawn with Matty. It was like a yawning chain reaction! Matty smiled as he yawned. Lying in his tent was so cozy and comfortable. He took a deep breath and felt his eyes getting heavier and heavier. Matty yawned one last time before he fell fast asleep. +Once there was a little girl, who was only three years old. She was walking in the park when she saw a harmless, white rabbit hopping around. It was so cute! She smiled and asked if she could pet it. + +The rabbit shook its head, so the little girl asked again. But the rabbit just shook its head again. The little girl was not sure what to do. She then pointed at the rabbit. She was hoping it would understand. + +The rabbit stood still and watched the little girl. She wondered what it wanted her to do. Then, the rabbit hopped forward and the little girl happily pet it. She was so excited to pet the harmless rabbit. +One day, Mommy took Baby and Daddy for a walk. At the end of the driveway, Baby saw a golden box with a sign on it. The sign said “Leave a message." Mommy was so excited! She explained that Baby could leave a message in the box. + +They went home and wrote a message on a piece of paper. It said, "I love you!" Then Mommy and Daddy signed the paper too. + +The next day, Mommy took Baby back to the box. Baby put the message inside and gave it a hug. On their way home, Mommy and Baby stopped at a bakery. They got tasty cookies to enjoy. + +When they reached home, Baby saw a letter in the box. Inside, it said, "Thanks for your message! Love, Grandma." Baby smiled with happiness and they shared the cookies. +One day, little Jack was playing in his garden. He liked to pick up big rocks and look at them in the sunlight. He was happy until he noticed something strange. + +Jack walked over to the dirt and noticed that it was dry. He had never seen it like that before. He put his hand in and felt the dirt. It was rough and hard. + +Then Jack saw a container of oil near the dirt. He picked it up and opened it. Inside, he could see the thick, dark liquid. He touched the oil and felt how slimy it was. + +He wanted to make the dirt softer, so he spilled some oil over it. Soon the dirt started to feel different. It was no longer dry and the texture was changing. + +Jack smiled. He had made the dirt softer. He enjoyed playing in his garden even more now! +Once upon a time, there was a poor lemon. It was lying on the ground all alone. A little boy saw the lemon and decided to examine it. He picked it up and looked at it really close. He touched it and smelled it. The lemon was very sour! The boy smiled. Then he decided he wanted to help the poor lemon. He ran home and quickly found an orange and a apple. Then he put them all together. Now the poor lemon had some friends! The little boy was very happy. He said "Now the poor lemon won't be lonely anymore!" The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Bob. He found a nice flat stone in his garden. He really liked this stone and wanted to keep it safe. + +Bob's mum was very polite and reminded Bob to be nice and play nice with his new stone. + +But one day, Bob was very naughty and slapped his stone around. His mum scolded him for being naughty and said "Bob, you must be polite and not hit your stone!" + +After his mum said this, Bob was very sorry. He realised that it was wrong of him to hit his stone and he put it in a safe place in his garden. + +He never got in trouble again and learnt to treat his stone with respect. + +The End. +Once there was a little boy named Daniel. He liked to write stories and draw pictures. One day, Daniel wanted to write a story in the shower. He thought it would be fun to write in the wet and slippery bathroom. + +His mum told him it was dangerous to write in the shower and asked him to be careful. But Daniel was too excited to listen. + +So he got his pencil and paper and stepped into the shower. He quickly wrote his story but it was hard to hold the paper. While he was writing, he looked up and he slipped! + +Daniel fell in the shower and his mum heard him crying. His mum rushed to help him out and told him to never write in the shower again. + +It was a very dangerous thing to do and Daniel realized it was much more fun to write his stories and draw his pictures on dry land! +Once upon a time, there was a great mommy who loved to give great answers to her little toddler. One day, the toddler asked her for a bottle. The mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you can have a bottle!". + +The toddler was so excited, he couldn't wait to get the bottle. He cheered and jumped around. The mommy couldn't help but laugh at her little child. + +When the mommy gave the toddler the bottle, he smiled and hugged her. He loved the bottle and started drinking right away. + +The mommy was so happy that she had given the right answer to her toddler and they spent the rest of the day playing together. The end. +One day, little Sam found a penny in the garden. He was so happy that he ran to show his mum. His mum was humble, and said 'This is a lucky penny, let's change it.' They went to the shopping mall, and mum took Sam to the toy shop. With the penny, they bought Sam a new car. Sam loved it and changed it around the house all day long. He found it was so much fun to change the car around. All day, he played with it, and his mum was so proud. At the end of the day, they were both happy and humble. +Once there was a playful squirrel who loved to play and run around in the woods. He was always zipping around and grabbing his favorite snacks - oats! Every day he would wake up early and gather as many oats as he could find. + +One day, the squirrel was happily munching on his oats, when he heard a loud zip. He looked up, and saw a bright red bird flighting overhead. The bird was so fast and playful! He was having so much fun flying around that the squirrel couldn't help but watch and smile. + +The squirrel tried to catch up, but he wasn't as fast as the bird. He quickly gathered all of the oats he had found and zipped away to find the bird again. This became his favorite game. He would gather oats and zip around all day, trying to find the bird so he could watch him play in the sky. + +The squirrel and the bird were soon the best of friends. They both loved to play and zip around together. Together, they found new adventures in the woods and always had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful fairy. She had wings as soft as silk and could fly very fast. + +One day, the fairy found a funny looking bottle. She wanted to examine it. When she looked inside the bottle, she saw lots of sparkles. + +The fairy was so excited! She decided to take the bottle with her and show it to her friends. + +When the fairy arrived with the bottle, all her friends were surprised. They examined the bottle too. + +Suddenly, the sparkles floated out of the bottle and everyone started to laugh and play. + +The bottle was full of happy magical surprises and the fairy and her friends had a wonderful time! +My mommy was very happy. She was getting a new bookshelf for her house. It was a very big bookshelf. She was so excited. + +My mommy asked me to help her. She said, "Let's put the bookshelf in the living room". I said ok and went with her. + +When we got to the living room, I saw how big it was. I couldn't believe it! We put the bookshelf very carefully in the corner. It looked perfect there. + +My mommy was so happy. She said, "Thank you, my little helper". We hugged and smiled. Now we have a big bookshelf in the living room. +Once upon a time there was a girl who wanted to have a turn. She loved playing and dreamed of having fun. One day, she spotted something very rare. It was a big, red, spinning wheel! She wanted to take a turn so badly. She ran over to it and sat right at the top. She pushed the wheel and it began to spin. She laughed and spun around and around. When the spinning stopped, she was so happy and excited. She had taken her turn on the rare wheel and had a lot of fun! +Once upon a time, four friends were playing together. Two of them, Jack and Jane, wanted to play inside, but the other two, Emma and Pete, wanted to play outside. They all disagreed over what to do. So, to solve the problem, they decided to play a game. + +Jack and Jane decided to take wool and make a ball and Emma and Pete decided to build a house out of sticks. They all worked hard to build their side of the game. When they were done, Jack and Jane were scared of the big house Emma and Pete had built. + +The four friends had a wonderful time playing their game and after a while, the sun began to set. As the sun set, the four friends agreed that it had been a lot of fun! They all realized that even if they disagreed at first, in the end everything worked out. +One day, a boy named Tim went to school. When he arrived, the teacher gave him a pencil and paper. He was excited and wanted to draw a picture. + +Tim held the pencil tight and wrote his name on the paper. He was careful and moved slowly so he could make nice letters. His teacher was happy and said he was very polite. + +Next, the teacher gave him a pin. She pointed to the paper and showed him how to use the pin. Tim poked the paper with the pin and smiled. He liked the hole he made in the paper. + +The teacher showed him how to write again with the pin. Tim slowly poked the paper and made the shape of his name. He was so proud of himself that he wanted to show his teacher. + +When he was done, the teacher said, “Very nice, Tim! You are so polite and clever with your pin.†Tim was very happy and thanked his teacher. He was excited to make more holes with his pin. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sophie. Sophie loved to do fun things all the time. Today she wanted to do something special. + +She went to a toy store and she saw an unusual journal. She was so excited about it. It was filled with colorful pictures and had lots of pages. She just had to have it. + +Sophie bought the journal and hurried back home to show her mom. As soon as she saw it, her mom said it was perfect. She gave Sophie a big hug and said to go outside and explore! + +So Sophie went outside and started to look around. She found a big rock and wanted to move it, so she started pushing. She kept pushing until she could fit her journal underneath the rock. + +Once the journal was safely tucked away, Sophie smiled. She had made a special place for her new journal, one that was all her own. She knew it would be her most treasured possession! +Tommy was very happy. He was playing with his new toy car. It had a battery inside and the car could really move. Tommy pushed the button on the car and off it went across the floor. He followed it with his eyes, watching it blink on and off as it went. Soon, it was time for dinner. He was so happy that he ate all of his dinner in no time! After dinner he went back to playing with his car. He chased it around the floor, giggling as it blinked on and off. He was having lots of fun. Eventually it was time to go to bed and he said good night with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a man who wanted to make a pie. He went to the kitchen and saw that he didn't have all of the things he needed. He looked around and saw that he had something that could be useful. He had a toolbox. + He opened the toolbox and found a hammer and nails. He used the tools to fix the pie. He fixed the missing pieces and made the pie complete. He put it in the oven and soon it was done. He showed his family his handy work. They all shared the delicious pie. Everyone was happy and the man was proud of himself for being able to fix the pie! +Once upon a time there was a pony. The pony was brown. The pony was happy, and liked to go for rides. + +One day, the pony wanted to go on an adventure! So the pony asked some of his friends to come with him. They all said yes! + +The adventure included a lot of nice things. One of the things they did was go for a ride in the countryside. The pony liked it so much he galloped around, having lots of fun. + +On the way home they saw some pretty things. They included pink flowers and a big, green tree. The pony's friends thought it was lovely. They all wanted to come back soon. + +The pony was so glad he offered to take them on another adventure soon. They all agreed it was a good plan. The ended the day happily, excited for their next adventure! +Mum and Dad wanted to go to the theater but the three year old child didn't want to go. They suggested that he would have a lot of fun, but the child was not convinced. He thought that the theater would be terrible. He turned to his mum and said "No, I don't like the theater." + +Mum and Dad tried to convince him but the child was still not interested. Then Dad suggested they could buy the child's favorite ice cream afterwards. The child thought that was a great idea! He started to smile and said, " Okay, I will go to the theater with you!" + +They arrived at the theater and the child was excited. The movie was hilarious and all laughed so much. After that, they went to buy the ice cream. The child said, "I'm now sure I like the theater!" +Jack was outside ready to fly a kite. He was very excited so he hurried and grabbed the kite and ran to the meadow. The sky was so blue and the wind was blowing. Jack was ready to fly the kite and he tossed it up in the air. The kite flew up and away, farther and farther. It flew until it was a very distant speck in the sky. Jack kept running and then it was gone! He had to hurry if he wanted to find the kite. So with a smile on his face and determination in his steps, Jack ran and ran until he found the kite. + +Jack was so happy! He waved and shouted with joy. The kite was now in his hands and it was just as he had left it. He took off running, back to the meadow, ready to fly his kite again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was walking in a big field when she spotted something. It was a giant! He was very big and tall. He was so high she could barely see his feet. + +The girl was scared at first, but the giant was kind. He said, "Let's become friends!" The girl smiled and took the giant's hand. + +They ran and laughed all morning, playing tag and hide-and-seek. After lunch, they played a game called Pile Up. The girl and the giant made a pile of leaves and rocks as high as they dare. + +When the day came to an end, the girl hugged the giant and said goodbye. She then went home to tell everyone about her day with the giant. Everyone was amazed and the girl even told them that the giant promised to come back to visit her again! +Once upon a time there was a red truck. It wanted to try to climb a big hill, but it was scared. It didn't know if it could do it. But it took a deep breath and it tried. + +At first, it was hard. The truck kept slipping and sliding. But it kept trying. It swerved and swished and worked hard. + +Finally, it made it to the top. It was so excited! It had done it! It had found success! + +The truck danced around in big circles and then puffed down the hill again. It was so happy that it had tried and had found success. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a caring man named Jack. He was always kind and gentle, but today he was troubled. He had a big question, but he didn't know where to find the answer. + +Suddenly, the door opened and his grandmother walked in. She gave Jack a big smile and said, "Why don't you hug me? Hugs are always the answer!" + +Jack was surprised, but he hugged his grandmother. He felt warmth and peace as he hugged her. She said, "Now, my dear, what is your question?" + +Jack replied, "I am worried about a friend and I don't know how to help them." + +His grandmother smiled and said, "Remember, sometimes all you need is a hug and a kind word to make all the troubles go away." + +Jack nodded and smiled. He thanked his grandmother and hugged her again. He knew what he had to do now. He would give his friend a hug and some kind words and that would make all the troubles go away. +Once there was a little boy and he was very excited. His mommy said he could join a sport. So the little boy got dressed and went outside. He had to reach a big house to find the sport. + +When he got there, he was so surprised! He saw that the sport was all covered in dirt and mud. It was filthy. + +The boy wanted to have a go, but he didn't think he could play in all that dirt. Mommy said it was ok though, and gave him some old clothes to wear. + +So the little boy got to try the sport. He was so proud that he could reach the ball! He learned all the rules and had so much fun. Now he can't wait to go play the sport again! +Once upon a time there was a very special duck. He was a very brave duck and he was deaf. One day the duck was swimming in a lake and he saw something shiny! The duck blinked, wondering what it was. + +He swam closer to find out. It was a giant diamond! Excited, the duck tried to take it. But it was too deep in the lake and he couldn't get to it! + +The duck thought for a bit, then he had an idea. He let out a loud duck quack! He quacked so loudly that all his duck friends came over. Together, the friends were able to push the diamond up to the surface of the lake so the brave deaf duck could take it home. + +The duck said thank you to all his friends and they all flew away happy. The duck took the diamond home and it made him very rich! He lived happily ever after, quacking and swimming in the lake all day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She loved animals very much and wanted to see some in real life. + +One day her mommy took her to the zoo. She was so excited to see so many animals! She saw giraffes, zebras and even big elephants. + +She wanted to get closer to the elephants, so her mommy walked her over. But the elephant was grumpy, and it slapped its trunk on the ground. The little girl was scared and started to cry. + +But her mommy smiled and showed her a little elephant. It was happy and playful, and it was so small she could pick it up. When she touched its trunk it made funny noises. + +The little girl was so happy she laughed and laughed. She had such a wonderful day at the zoo! +It was a sunny day when Susie went outside to play. She saw something green and scaly on the ground. It was a snake! Susie grew scared, but the snake was very polite. It said hello to Susie in its own language. + +At first Susie was scared. But then she figured out that the snake was nice, not dangerous. She smiled, and they became friends. She even gave the snake a name, Slimy. + +They played together all day long. Susie was so happy, she forgot to go home for lunch. When her mom saw the snake, she told Susie to stay away. She was afraid for Susie's safety. + +Susie started to weep because she was so sad she couldn't play with her friend anymore. Slimy the snake saw how sad Susie was and started to weep too. The two of them wept together until the sun went down. + +Susie's mom saw how much the two friends cared for each other. So the next day Susie was allowed to play again, but only with a grown-up present. Susie was so happy that she hugged the snake and thanked him for being so polite. +Once upon a time there was a little bird who lived in a cosy nest. He was always so happy but he was also a little bit lonely. All day he would sing, but at night he would whisper. Every night, the whisper would say “I wish I had a homeâ€. + +One night, the little bird heard a gentle voice that said “Come with meâ€. He looked around, but all he saw was the moon. Then, he flew away and sure enough, a beautiful house was waiting! + +The house was calm and inviting. He felt safe and he knew this was the home he had been wishing for. He was so happy and he started to sing. And, no more did he whisper his wish - he was home. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Ted and Pat. They were best buddies and had been since they were little. + +One day, they decided to go explore. So they got in Ted's raft and started paddling. + +At first, things were great. They were laughing, talking and seeing new things. But after a while, things started to get scary. They found themselves in unknown places and the waters started to get more and more choppy. + +So Ted decided to turn the raft around. He paddled faster, as fast as he could, and soon enough they were back in familiar spots. Then they knew they were safe and they knew the way home. + +So Ted and Pat paddled back, smiling and laughing and never forgetting their adventure in the unknown. +Once upon a time there was a small bunny who was very frightened. He felt so lonely and scared because there was no one around. + +The bunny heard a noise in the distance. He crept forward to see what was causing it. And then he saw it! A giant, long silence! The bunny was terrified and wanted to run away, but he couldn't. He was too afraid. + +But then something happened. The silence began to move and eat something small and green. It was eating grass! The bunny was relieved to see that the "scary" silence was only there to feed. + +So the bunny stayed still and watched the silence feed. After a while, the silence moved away and the bunny was no longer scared. He took a few steps forward and started to feed too. + +From that day forward, the bunny and the silence were friends. They both enjoyed feasting on the grass together, and learning about each other. +Bob was a little boy. He was three years old and he was very excited to explore the world. His mom was always there to encourage him. + +One day Bob was walking with his mom near a lake. He saw a brown cane on the path. He wanted to pick the cane but his mom simply said, "No." + +But his mom could see the eagerness in Bob's eyes, so she encouraged him to pick it. Bob was so excited and quickly grabbed the cane. + +He looked closely at the cane, it was so smooth and felt nice in his hands. He started running around and swinging it around the park with a huge smile on his face. His mom was delighted to see his enthusiasm and encouraged him to keep playing with it. + +Bob was having fun with the cane. He went home feeling very happy. His mom was so proud and she was always there to encourage him to do new things. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. Every day, the family decided to gather in their living room and have a chat. + +The family always talked about modern things in the world around them. They shared stories, opinions and fun ideas. One day, their conversation changed and they began to talk about their mouths. + +The little boy smiled and said that his mouth was the most modern thing that he had! He thought it was so strong and special because he could use it to talk and laugh with his family. + +The grown-ups laughed and agreed. They all smiled and gathered around the little boy, giving him hugs and gentle pats. + +Everyone in the family was happy and proud to have such a modern mouth. Gather your family today and talk about your mouths – you’ll be surprised at how special they really are! +Once upon a time there was a clever girl. She was walking down the street and she saw a big ice-cream cart. She was so happy and she wanted to get an ice-cream. + +She asked her mom if she could have an ice-cream. Mom said, ' Sure! What kind do you want to guess?' + +The girl thought for a moment and then said, 'Strawberry!'. Mom smiled and said, 'I thought you would guess that!' + +The girl bought the ice-cream and then she ate it. It was so delicious. She smiled and said, 'That was a good guess!' + +The End +One sunny day, two friends went to the park to swing. They ran to the swing and jumped into the seats. They pushed off and started swinging. They both laughed as they flew back and forth. + +The friends each had a buckle on their shoes. They loved to hear the sound the buckle made when they flew past each other on the swings. + +When they got tired of swinging, they went to get a snack. They got some tasty apples and sat in the grass. They each ate an apple and enjoyed the sweet, juicy taste. + +The friends spent the rest of the day playing games and having fun. They had the best day ever! +Once there was a boy named John. He liked to explore. One day he was exploring when he found a cactus. The cactus looked very lonely, so he decided to take it home with him. + +When he got home, he introduced the cactus as a new member of his family. He was very polite and introduced the cactus to his mom. His mom smiled, and she said the cactus belonged in their house. + +John was happy that the cactus had found a place to belong. He was also very proud of himself, because he had been so polite. Every day he watered the cactus and put it in the sun so that it would stay healthy and happy. + +John and the cactus became best friends. They were always playing together, and everyone could see that the cactus now belonged in their house. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Peggy. She was very shy, but she loved playing with her special pip. It was a long, thin pipe that her father had given her. + +Every day Peggy would take her pipe outside and behave so well. She stayed close to the house and didn't cause any trouble. She would make music with her pipe and it filled her with joy. + +But one day a storm suddenly came and it was very loud. Peggy was scared and she started to cry. She hid in the corner and wouldn't behave. She was too scared and just wanted the storm to stop. + +But then suddenly she heard the sound of her pipe coming from outside. She crawled out of her corner, feeling brave. As she crept to the window, she saw her dad playing her pipe in the middle of the storm. + +Peggy smiled and ran outside. She joined her dad in the storm and started playing her pipe. They made beautiful music together and the storm slowly died away. In the end, Peggy had learned to be brave, even when she was feeling shy. +The little boy was feeling sad. He wanted to play with a toy truck but he didn't have one. Then he saw a big truck near him. It was made of steel and looked very interesting. + +He asked the truck driver if he could lend him the truck. The truck driver said yes and gave him the truck. + +The little boy was very excited. He played with the truck for hours. He made it go up and down the hill. It made some funny sounds and it was so much fun. + +At the end of the day, the little boy went back to the truck driver to give him back the truck. But when he got there, he saw something disgusting. The truck was all rusty and dirty. + +The little boy wanted to help. He got some soap and water and tried to clean the truck. In the end, the truck was really clean and shiny. The little boy felt proud of himself and gave the truck back to the truck driver. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mara who lived in a pretty house. Every day she loved to play and explore her big garden. One day, while Mara was playing in the garden, she found a small and adorable puppy. The puppy was cute and playful and Mara was very excited to meet him. + +She held the puppy close to her heart and it felt so warm. Mara and the puppy became the best of friends. They ran and played in the garden together all day. + +One day the puppy wasn't feeling very well and Mara was so sad. She cuddled him and held him close to make sure he was warm and safe. Then Mara went to her mom and asked her to help her puppy friend. + +Her mom gave her some puppy medicine and told her it would help the puppy heal. Mara was happy and gave the quick medicine to the puppy. With the help of the medicine the puppy started feeling better and soon they were playing in the garden again. + +Mara and her puppy friend were happy together again. They ran and played in the garden, and their friendship was stronger than ever. And they lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a lively boy. He was so excited to explore the world! He opened the door in his house and discovered a curtain. He stood in front of the curtain, wondering what was behind it. + +He reached out and used two tiny hands to lift the curtain. Behind it, he discovered a wonderful surprise - a big, vibrant garden filled with colourful flowers. He laughed and clapped his hands in excitement. + +The lively boy rushed around the garden, discovering new things. He found a beautiful butterfly and said hello. He also ran around and jumped in the soft grass. Everything was so bright and exciting! + +When he was done exploring the garden, he went back to the curtain and lifted it carefully. He closed the door and smiled, already looking forward to his next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little bunny. He was looking for something to play with. All of a sudden, he spotted something shiny in the corner of the grass. It was a cord! + +The bunny hopped over to the cord and started to attach it to his foot with his teeth. He twirled and bounced around with it for a little while. But then, he noticed something else - a piece of string that was longer than his cord. + +He attached the longer string to the cord and held it in his paws. Then, he started to fly around with the string like an airplane. The furry little bunny laughed and laughed as he zoomed through the sky. + +He flew and flew until the string was too heavy and the bunny had to land. As he laid on the grass, he looked up at the sky and thought to himself, "This was a lot of fun!" +Once upon a time there was a small, fearful girl. Her name was Daisy. One day Daisy was walking in the woods when she saw something shiny! It was a box with a big lock on it. Daisy was excited and wanted to open it. She wondered what could be inside. + +So Daisy tried to unlock the box, but it wouldn't open. Then she got an idea. She remembered seeing a key in her house with a strawberry on it. She ran home and grabbed the key. + +Once she was back at the box, Daisy put the key in the lock and turned it. Suddenly the lock opened and Daisy was so joyed! She couldn't wait to see what was inside. + +Daisy opened the box and there were two big, juicy strawberries! She was so happy and started to eat them right away. She was filled with happiness! + +The end. +Once there was a pot that needed to be delivered. A lazy fox was walking by and saw the pot. The fox asked the pot, "Can I help you?" The pot said, "Yes, please." + +So the fox picked up the pot and began to deliver it. He had to go over some hills and through some woods. Finally, he was at the place where the pot needed to be delivered. The fox put the pot down and said, "I have delivered you safely." + +The pot was so happy and said, "Thank you, lazy fox!" The fox just smiled and waved goodbye as he continued on his way. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very alert. She liked to explore her garden and look at all of the plants and animals. One day, while she was looking around, she found something very strange. It was a box of bright white powder. She was curious, so she decided to touch it. + +When she touched the powder it made a funny noise. She was so excited she decided to cut it open. As soon as she did, a big, white cloud of powder sprayed out into the air. The little girl felt excited and alert. + +The powder seemed to sparkle and make the garden look brighter. She started to play in it and make shapes in the air. The powder made everything look sparkly and special. The little girl was so happy! + +The powder eventually disappeared and the little girl was sad. But then, when she looked up she saw a special rainbow above her head. She felt so lucky and she smiled. She knew it was the powder that made the rainbow appear. She thanked the powder and ran inside to tell her friends all about it. + +The little girl lived happily ever after and never forgot the special powder that made the rainbow appear. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl called Isla. Isla was a very happy and playful girl. One day, Isla was playing in her backyard when she saw a big chest. It was old and worn, and it looked like it had been thrown away. + +Isla decided to take the chest to her house and opened it. Inside there was a helpless little puppy! Isla didn't know where it had come from, but she knew she wanted it to stay with her. She fed it and loved it, and it soon became her best friend. + +That's when she noticed it was missing a collar. She was sad and helpless, so she decided to throw a party for her puppy to make it happy again. She invited all the kids from the neighborhood and it was a great afternoon. + +The chest had brought so much joy to Isla. She felt really grateful and she was happy to have such a wonderful pet! Together they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was scared of the dark, but one night she decided to be brave. + +She asked her father if he would take her outside to see the stars. Her dad put his coat on, and they stepped outside. + +Lucy was so excited to see the stars, but suddenly she heard a loud noise. It was a grumpy old bear! He was standing right next to them and he was grumbling. + +The bear demanded that Lucy and her father give him a big salad. Lucy and her dad were scared, but her dad had an idea. He said, “Let’s show him how brave we areâ€. + +Together, they dug through their garden and found some greens, tomatoes, and carrots. They put it all together, and offered it to the bear. + +The grumpy old bear was so satisfied that he gave them a big smile, and he went on his way. + +Lucy and her father celebrated by looking up at the stars all night long. They felt so brave, and they knew that no matter what, they could always work together and find a way to help each other! +Once upon a time, there was a duck who loved to swim. He swam every day in the pond near his house. One day there was a big storm and it rained very hard. The rain came down so fast that the pond filled up and it started to soak the duck's feathers. The duck got scared and wanted to leave, but he couldn't because the pond was too deep. + +The duck was very wet and felt very cold. He wanted to go home and find a warm place to dry off. So he waited for the sun to come out to make him warm again. Finally, the sun started to shine through the clouds and his feathers started to get warm. + +The sun shone down and the duck's feathers started to dry. He felt so happy when all the water left his feathers. He moved close to the sun and stood in the light to speed up the drying process. + +After a while, he felt dry and warm again. He thanked the sun and flew away. He had a nice wake and was very happy to have been so lucky to find the sun and get out of the soaking rain. +Once upon a time there was a old lion. He was very elderly but still quite strong. He lived in a sunny jungle, and one day decided he wanted an adventure. He slowly made his way through the jungle and came across a little rabbit. + +The rabbit was excited to see him and asked him to follow him. The lion thought it would be fun, so he followed the rabbit through the trees and bushes. As they walked and skipped, they talked and laughed. + +Soon they got to a river, and while they were crossing the rabbit pointed to a big, tall tree on the other side. The lion asked what was special about it and the rabbit told him that it was home to a family of monkeys. + +So the lion and the rabbit followed the monkey family up the tree. The monkeys were surprised to see them and looked kind of scared, but the elderly lion told them he was his friend and he just wanted to say hello! Suddenly, the monkeys realised he was friendly and welcomed him. They gave the lion and the rabbit some delicious fruit to eat and even showed them some of their favourite places in the tree. + +The lion and the rabbit had a wonderful time and eventually said goodbye to the monkey family. They thanked them and promised to come back soon. + +From then on, the lion and the rabbit were friends and they often followed each other on adventures throughout the jungle. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Gill. Gill was very creative and full of ideas. One day, Gill had the best idea ever! She heard about a special light that could be released only if she used her creative powers. + +Gill went to her garden and started to use her creative ideas. She sang, she danced and spun around. Suddenly, a big, beautiful light appeared in front of her. Gill was so amazed, she couldn't speak! + +The light started to swirl around her and showed her all kinds of beautiful scenes. When the light had finished its show, it slowly moved up into the sky and vanished. + +Gill was so happy, she did a little dance. Every night she would release the light, and every night it would show her something new and special. Gill never stopped being creative, and the light kept coming back - lighting up her garden and her life. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy family. They had lots of things that made them very happy. One day, the family's refrigerator started to make a weird noise. They thought to themselves, why is it making that noise? + +Their mother realized the refrigerator needed a battery. She told her husband, "We need to get a battery from the store." The dad went to the store and bought the battery. + +After they replaced the battery in the refrigerator, it worked perfectly. The family was so glad they had it fixed. + +The end. +One day, mum took her daughter, Maddy, to the park. Maddy saw a cherry tree and asked if she could pick some cherries. + +Mum said, "Yes, but only a few". + +Maddy replied, "That sounds yummy!" She skipped up to the cherry tree and picked a few cherries. + +When Maddy ate the cherries, she made a disgusting face. The cherry didn't taste very nice. + +Mum laughed and said, "There's nothing wrong, we can get some ice cream instead". + +Maddy replied, "That sounds much better!" + +They went home and had delicious, cold ice cream instead. + +Maddy was happy and said, "Yay!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who lived with her momma in a house. + +One day, Lucy noticed a big curtain that was hanging in the living room. She went up to it and felt the soft fabric of the curtain. + +At the same time, a wealthy family moved into the house next door. Lucy looked out the window and saw the family in their big, fancy car. She began to wonder if the curtain she saw was theirs. + +Soon, Lucy heard lots of laughter coming from their house. The curtain was open, and she saw the family having a party. + +That's when Lucy noticed something unusual. The wealthy family's curtain was the same as the one she saw in her living room. That's when she realised that the same curtain she saw was in both houses. + +Lucy smiled and ran to show her momma. She excitedly told her everything and her momma said she was right. Lucy felt so proud of herself. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mom and her three-year-old daughter. They went for a walk and the little girl was so excited. She saw a flood nearby, and the mom told her to stay away from it. + +They wanted to find somewhere comfortable to sit and rest, and they spotted a bench near a bridge. The mom told her daughter it was safe to sit there, and they both sat down to look at the flood. + +The little girl was so interested in the flood that she asked her mom if they can please get closer. Of course the mom said no, but she said they can spoil themselves with some snacks and drinks. + +The mom brought out some of their favorite snacks and the little girl was so happy. They enjoyed the food and the view of the flood, and the little girl felt really comfortable. + +When it was time to go home, the little girl thanked her mom for a wonderful day out. They had such a nice time together and the little girl couldn't wait to come back to the flood and spoil themselves some more. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She was three years old and loved playing with her toys. One day, she was playing with her toys when she got angry. She took all of her toys and arranged them on the stage. Lily was so excited to show them to her family, but when she went to get her family, her toys had vanished! She searched all around the stage, but couldn't find them. She was very upset until she noticed something sparkly on the ground. It turned out to be the same toys, but they had changed color! Lily was so thrilled that her toys were back, and she hugged them tightly. She had learned an important lesson- when you get angry, it can sometimes vanish away! +Once there was a Girl. She was very compassionate and loved animals very much. +One day, when she was walking in the park, she saw a cute squirrel. She was so happy and enjoyed watching it. +She tried to get closer to the squirrel, but it ran away. She was so disappointed and felt sad that she couldn't play with it. +But then, the squirrel came back and she was so excited. She smiled and enjoyed playing with it. +The squirrel seemed to like her too and allowed her to come closer. She was so happy she could share her love and compassion with the squirrel. +They played together until it was dark and the Girl had to go home. But she was very content because she had enjoyed her time with the squirrel. +One day, Bob was very scared. He saw something he had never seen before. He saw a big bow, made of colorful ribbons. He wanted to know what it tasted like, so he touched the bow. It was so crunchy and tasted like candy. + +Bob was scared at first, but then he got really excited. He wanted to eat more of the bow, so he kept tasting it. Suddenly, Bob heard a loud noise outside. Bob got scared again, and he ran away from the bow. + +Bob never saw the bow again, but he never forgot the taste of it. Every time Bob thought of the bow, he felt both scared and excited. +One day, there was a girl playing in the woods. She was having a lot of fun, running around, picking up flowers and chasing butterflies. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. She looked around and saw an angry wolf! She was scared and started to run away. But the wolf kept getting closer and closer. She was about to cry when she heard a loud bark. Suddenly, the wolf stopped chasing her. She realized it was her dog that scared the wolf away. She was so happy and hugged her dog. Then she quickly ran back home. She never went back to the woods again, but she never forgot that scary moment when she realized she had a brave dog by her side who was always willing to protect her. +Once upon a time, there was a dark night. Two friends traded their things in the night and then rested. The first friend gave the second friend a toy. The second friend gave the first friend a book. They both were happy and rested after their trade. But then it started to get dark again. So, they both said goodbye and went to their homes. They were both so tired that they rested right away. And that was the end of their trade. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grace. Grace had an adventurous spirit and loved exploring different places. One day, Grace decided to go visit her grandpa. Her grandpa was a history teacher and always had interesting stories to tell. + +Grace arrived at her grandpa’s house and they started talking. Grace listened closely to her grandpa’s stories. He talked about kings, knights and battles. Grandpa even showed Grace some maps and old books. Grace was so excited to learn more. + +Suddenly, the door flew open and in came an old dog. Startled, Grandpa slapped the dog on the back. The dog quickly ran away. Grandpa laughed and explained that the dog was a mischievous one. + +Grace just smiled. She was happy to have gone on such an adventurous visit with her grandpa! +Once there was a little girl. She was holding her favorite notebook. She liked to carry it around with her everywhere. + +One day she was feeling very tired. She had been playing all day long. So she decided to lay down and rest. Closed her eyes and started to snooze. + +In her dreams she saw lots of pretty pictures. She was smiling and having lots of fun. But soon she started to feel a little bit cold so she opened her eyes. + +She found that she was still holding her notebook. She knew that made her feel better. She hugged it close to her and went back to sleep. What a nice feeling! +Once upon a time there was a pig. He was so excited because it was raining. He ran into the mud and started to soak. He felt so heavy and loved the feeling! + +The rain continued to fall and the mud was getting thicker and thicker. The pig started rolling around in it and laughing. He loved it so much that he didn't even notice when the rain stopped. + +But the pig was getting very, very heavy. He was so sticky and covered in mud. He tried to get out of the mud, but he was so heavy that he just couldn't do it. + +Finally, the sun came out and it started to get warmer. The pig jumped up and down in the mud and it started to crack and break apart. Soon he was free and could run and play again. He was so happy! +Mummy and Daddy were discussing something very important. They both looked very serious. But then Mummy started to laugh, and Daddy said it was time to eat dinner. On the dinner table was a big bowl of fresh radishes. Mummy said to try one and Daddy said he already had. + +The little girl was very excited. She grabbed the biggest radish in the bowl and started to eat it. But it was so crunchy it made her gums hurt. She started to cry. Mummy came over and hugged her. She said that sometimes radishes can hurt, but if we eat them slowly they won't. Daddy said they would try it together tomorrow. + +The little girl nodded and hugged them both. She felt better and soon stopped crying. Mummy and Daddy gave each other a look and said that sometimes food can hurt, but other times it can make us very happy. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent little boy who loved snow. He longed to play in the white, fluffy flakes that tickled his face and made him feel giddy with joy. Whenever the snow arrived, he couldn't help but smile brightly. + +One day, the boy noticed that the snow had started to leave. He watched sadly as the snow melted away, until it was all gone. He knew then that he would have to wait until winter brought the snow again. + +Still, he was happy. He knew that the intelligent snow would come back soon, and he would be able to play in it again. He smiled and went back inside, dreaming of the day when he could run and play in the snow outside once again. +Once there was a boy named Ted who loved to joke. One day, his mom asked him to be obedient and pick up the pears from the ground. Ted was happy to help his mom and he did what she asked. + +He bent over and began collecting the pears. When he had a few in his hands, Ted began to joke. He told a silly joke and started laughing. + +His mom heard the laughter and came over to see what was going on. She smiled when she saw Ted joking and picking up the pears at the same time. She praised him for being so obedient. + +Ted laughed even more and went back to picking up the pears. With his mom by his side, he filled up the basket with pears in no time. Ted was proud of how obedient he had been and how he was able to joke while he worked. +Jimmy was a brave knight and he had a fancy sword. Every day he would study hard to practice his skills with the sword. He wanted to be the best knight ever. He would swing his sword around and rise it up high in the air. He was determined to get better and better every day. + +One day, Jimmy found a magical book. He opened it up and began to study the book. He read all kinds of amazing stories and the magical words in the book made his sword even fancier. Every time he swung the sword in the air, it glowed and sparkled. It was even more powerful than before. + +Jimmy was so proud of his sword. Everywhere he went, he earned respect from all the other knights. They all wanted to learn Jimmy's secrets and they wanted to know how his sword had become so fancy. Jimmy just smiled and kept studying his magical book. With his sword and smarts, he was becoming a great knight! +In the morning, Tim was troubled. Something was wrong. His mommy came over and tried to make him happy. She smiled and said, "Let's go for a walk up the hill." Tim smiled and said, "Yes, mommy." + +Mommy and Tim started to walk. Tim was excited and happy. They walked and walked, until they reached the top of the hill. Then Tim was very surprised. Everywhere he looked, there were beautiful flowers and plants. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Now it's time for us to lift something." She bent down and picked up a big rock. Then she asked Tim to lift the rock. Tim was a bit scared, but he tried his best. He lifted the rock, and he felt so proud. + +Mommy put the rock back in its place. She said, "Thank you, Tim! You helped make the world look beautiful." Tim was so happy, and he smiled all the way home. From then on, he knew he could always turn to his mommy if he was ever troubled again. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted girl called Sarah. She liked to think about the world and explore the different things she could see. + +One day, Sarah was walking and noticed a crack in the ground. She bent down and started to think about what it could be. She tried to think as hard as she could, but she just couldn’t figure it out. + +Suddenly, Sarah had an idea! She picked up a stick and started to dig at the crack with it. She kept digging until the crack was bigger. + +Soon, Sarah was able to look inside the crack. To her surprise, she found a little wooden box! She carefully opened it and found a shiny blue stone inside. She thought it was beautiful and decided to keep it. + +Sarah decided to take the box home and put it somewhere special. She smiled to herself, proud of her gifted thinking. +One day, Mommy and Daddy had an important test. So, they got an ugly taxi to take them to the test. Mommy and Daddy were very excited. They said the taxi was going to be the fastest way to get to the test. + +On the way, Mommy and Daddy talked and laughed. The taxi moved very fast. Soon, they arrived at the test. + +Mommy and Daddy stayed in the taxi for a moment. They smiled and said, "We made it!" + +Then, they got out of the taxi and went inside to take their test. Mommy and Daddy did very well and were happy with the result. + +Finally, they took the taxi back home again. Mommy and Daddy said that taking a taxi was a good way to get to their test. +Once upon a time there was a village. It was a really nice village, and very charming. People there could always find something to do and they enjoyed playing together. They loved the village so much they wanted it to be even better. + +One day, the people decided to improve the village. They worked together to build a new playground. They asked the children to help, and everyone had fun working together. + +When the playground was finished, everyone in the village was so happy. They had never seen a playground like that before! + +With all the improvements, the village became even more charming. People could have fun and play together, and it made all the villagers even happier. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to imagine lots of fun things. She imagined she had wings and could fly, she imagined she could dive deep in the ocean and even imagined going to the moon. + +One day, the little girl went to the post office with her mom. As she looked around, she noticed a big box near the window and started to imagine what could be inside. The little girl asked her mom if they could get the box, so they got the box and took it home. + +When they opened the box, the little girl was surprised to find that it was full of sour lemons! She had never seen so many lemons in one place before and was so excited to try some. The little girl and her mom made lemonade, played lemon games and even enjoyed a sour lemon snack together. + +The little girl never forgot that magical day she got the box full of sour lemons. She will always remember the fun she had with her mom and the endless possibilities that her imagination allowed her. +One day two friends, Tom and Jane, were playing a game. They would number the different curtains hanging in the house. Tom said he was very anxious to try it. + +So, Tom and Jane started counting the curtains. Tom found one curtain, then Jane found another. + +When they were finished, it was time to check the numbers. They counted and counted, until the last number! Tom was so excited to have counted all the curtains correctly. + +Jane was a little bit anxious, but Tom gave Jane a big hug. They were both so happy that they smiled. Tom said, "We did a great job counting the curtains!" +Once there was a big family. They were a kind family and everyone in the family was so happy. But one night something changed. They had a nightmare. + +Everyone was scared and they did not know what was happening. They tried to understand but they could not. Their mom and dad asked them why they were so scared. + +Then the family prayed together. They asked the Lord to help them understand what the nightmare was all about. After they prayed they felt much better and the nightmare went away. + +The family was thankful that the Lord had helped them. They were all happy again and showed kindness to each other. From then on, the family remembered that the Lord helps us when we do not understand something. +Once upon a time, there was a fast comet, zooming around in the sky. One night, as the comet raced around, it saw a nice place to settle. So it landed in a field nearby. + +The comet was happy in its new home and liked looking up at the night sky. Every night, it looked for more comets to play with and soon, it had lots of friends. + +Together, they raced around the sky, faster and faster. The earth people below could hear the whooshing noise they made, and watched in amazement. + +Soon, it was time for the comets to go home and the fast comet said goodbye to all its friends. But it wasn't sad, because it had found the perfect place to settle. +Once upon a time there was a large thing that everybody liked. Everyone thought it was neat and special. One day, the thing suddenly vanished! Nobody knew where it had gone. Everyone looked and looked, but the thing was gone. + +The people were very sad that the large thing was gone. Some even tried to make a new one, but it wasn't the same. Still, nobody could find the thing. + +Finally, the people decided to do something special to remember the thing. They all agreed to put up a big sign that said "Remember the big thing we all loved" and every year on that day, the people would gather to remember the large thing that vanished. +Once there was a busy pit. Inside the pit was a sack. Every day the sack was filled with lots of things. People used the things to build houses, or to make food. The sack was very full and heavy. + +One day, a young boy saw the busy pit. He was excited to see what was inside the sack. He wanted to explore and see all the things inside. + +He jumped into the pit and opened the sack. There were so many different things in the sack! There were bricks, machines and tools. The boy was so happy! He started to play with the things in the sack. + +The boy was so busy playing that he didn't notice how late it was getting. The sun started to set and the sky got dark. He quickly put all the things from the sack back and jumped out of the pit. + +From then on, the boy always visits the busy pit. He always looks for the sack, to explore all the things inside! +One day, a girl named Daisy was playing in her backyard. Suddenly, she remembered she needed to mail a letter. So, she ran over to the mailbox and took out one of her stamps. The stamp was cold and icy, making Daisy smile. She quickly licked the stamp and stuck it on the letter. + +Then, Daisy ran back to the house to mail the letter. But when she got to the house, Daisy noticed something strange. The letter was gone! Daisy had forgotten the letter in the mailbox! She quickly ran back to the mailbox but it was too late. The letter was gone. + +Daisy was so sad. But then, she remembered that she still had another stamp. She ran back to the mailbox and put the letter in the mailbox with the second stamp. Daisy smiled when she saw the icy stamp she had used. This time the letter would definitely make it to its destination! +Once upon a time, there lived a family with a big, strong mommy and daddy, a wiggly baby, and a nice little girl. The little girl loved to watch the baby crawl and play. One day, the little girl went outside and saw a graceful butterfly. She watched it flutter in the sky and felt a warm feeling inside her. + +The little girl started to run around, pretending she was the butterfly, flitting and twirling. As she moved, she realized something special about her family. They were all strong and graceful just like the butterfly. She felt so happy in her family. + +The little girl smiled and hugged her mommy and daddy. They twirled her around in their arms and she laughed with joy. The little girl knew that she was always safe and surrounded by love in her family. She felt so blessed to be with such a graceful family. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah who lived in a house with her Mommy and Daddy. One day, Sarah wanted to explore inside the house. + +She walked down the hallway and reached the closet. Sarah opened the door and stepped inside. It was very dark and it felt icy cold! Suddenly, Sarah heard a noise. That noise made her freeze. + +Sarah slowly stepped back and shut the closet door. She ran to the living room and saw her Mommy and Daddy. She told them about the noise and showed them the closet. + +Her Daddy opened the closet door again. They looked inside and saw a small rabbit. It was trembling and shivering because it was so cold! + +Mommy and Daddy quickly took the bunny and put it in a basket. They gave it a warm blanket and a snack to eat. + +The rabbit was so happy to be out of the icy closet! Sarah was very glad to help the bunny and she smiled. Mommy and Daddy were proud of Sarah! +Once upon a time there was a lonely tower. It was tall and grand, but no one ever visited. It made the tower feel sad. One day a little bird flew by, and it stopped and perched on the top. The bird made a promise to the tower, it said it would bring some friends. + +The bird flew away and soon returned with a group of other birds. They all perched on the tower and filled it with colour and song. The tower felt much less lonely and the birds stayed, playing and singing. + +The birds made the tower so happy that it promised to help the little birds, who had brought their friends to keep it company. + +The tower saw to it that the birds were always taken care of, providing food and making sure they had a safe home. + +Every day the birds return and brighten up the tower with their songs, and the tower is no longer lonely. It keeps its promise to take care of the birds and they keep their promise to bring friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was three years old and very curious. + +One day, Jack was walking in the woods and he saw something very strange. He couldn’t guess what it was, but he knew it was big! + +Jack walked a little closer and he saw it was a big tree with a saw lying at the bottom. Jack was very excited. He picked up the saw and held it up in the air. + +Suddenly, the sky became very mild and gentle. Jack smiled and waved the saw around, cutting the air like it was paper. + +After a few minutes, Jack put the saw back and said goodbye to the tree. He was glad he had guessed correctly about what he saw in the woods! +Jim was walking in the park when he saw a little girl with a cap on. She looked very spoiled. Jim wanted to play with her, so he started teasing her. The girl laughed and ran around. Jim chased after her, smiling the whole time. When the little girl finally stopped, she pointed at Jim and said, "You have a cap, too!" Jim smiled and said, "Yes, so we match!" They both wore their caps and laughed. Jim and the girl ran and played until it was time to go home. They said goodbye and smiled at each other. +Once there was a nosy bear who lived in a tree. He always wanted to know what the other animals were doing. One day he heard funny noises coming from the meadow, so he looked down and saw two rabbits laughing. He wondered what made them laugh so he carefully crept towards them. + +When he got close he noticed they were eating something yellow. He asked them, "What are you eating?" The rabbits said, "It's special fruit that makes you laugh!" The nosy bear wanted to try the magical fruit, but then one of the rabbits warned him, "That's poison, don't eat it!" The nosy bear was scared and crawled back up the tree. + +The nosy bear was sad that he couldn't try the funny fruit, but then he heard the rabbits laughing again. He realized that it was just their funny conversations that made them laugh, not the poisonous fruit. The nosy bear couldn't help but laugh at their jokes too! He was so glad that he didn't try the poison. +Once there was a little girl named Grace. She was so attractive and full of life. One day, Grace decided to make something special. She took out a battery and a toy that was bought for her special birthday. She put the battery in and the toy came to life. Grace smiled and gave it a big kiss before taking it to show her mom. + +When her mom saw it she gave the toy a big kiss too. Her mom said it was magical and she was so proud of Grace. But then something else happened... The toy started spinning around and whirling through the air! Grace and her mom laughed and watched it go. + +Grace was so happy that she made something so special. She gave her mom a big kiss to show her appreciation. Then she gave her toy a kiss too. + +Grace always remembered that day and the special toy she had made. She still loved to give it a kiss everytime it spun around. Grace was so proud of her creation and how it made her mom so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom liked to play outside, but one day his mom said it was too dangerous outside and he had to stay in. Tom felt sad, but he decided to hope that something fun would happen soon. + +He went to the kitchen and saw a big sandwich! Tom was very excited and he ate it all up. He felt much better and went back to the living room to wait for something fun to happen. + +Tom looked out the window and suddenly he saw a dog running around in the garden, barking and playing. Tom knew he couldn't go outside, but he hoped that the dog could come inside and they could play together. + +Suddenly, the dog came up to the window. But then Tom noticed that the dog didn't look happy, it looked scared and there was something dangerous in the garden. Tom was scared too and quickly ran away from the window and hid. + +Tom was thankful that he had figured out how dangerous it was outside so quickly. Soon, his mom came and made sure the danger was gone and then Tom got to go out and play with the dog outside. Tom was very happy and he hoped that every day could be as fun as this one. +Once upon a time there was a green cave. It was very dark and deep. One day, a tiny flower bloomed inside the cave. It was the most beautiful flower that anyone had ever seen. It shone bright and released a sweet smell. + +All of the animals in the woods came to visit the magical flower. Birds chirped and sang songs, butterflies danced around and even some bunnies hopped up to the flower. Everyone admired it and shared stories of how it had brought them all together. + +The flower kept blooming and everyone was happy. Every day, more and more creatures visited the cave to see the pretty flower. Soon enough, the cave was full of life and the flower had brought everyone joy. + +The flowers kept growing and the bright light stayed in the cave. All the creatures enjoyed the light and the happy atmosphere it created until the end of time. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He saw a bike on his street and he was very excited. He went outside and asked his mum if he could ride it. She said yes and he jumped on it with a big smile. + +Jack had never ridden a bike before so he was a bit wobbly. He pedalled and pedalled, but he kept falling off. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't get the balance right. + +Then Jack had a great idea. He stopped pedalling and starting pushing the bike with his feet. And before he knew it, the bike started going forward! He was so happy he reached zero, then he shouted 'Yippee!' + +He rode around the street, feeling excited and proud of himself. He had ridden all by himself and he knew he could do it again tomorrow. +Sam and Sally were best friends. They went out to the park every day to play together. One day they went to the park and found a puppy. The puppy was so small and it was so playful. Sam and Sally played with it. They hugged it and they laughed. + +Then the puppy started to bark and it made a loud noise. The other people in the park started to frown. Sam and Sally felt sad. They knew the puppy was just being playful but the other people didn’t want it to make the noise. + +So Sam and Sally decided to take the puppy home with them. They talked with a kind voice to the puppy and told it to be quiet. The puppy listened and stopped barking. + +From that day on, the puppy followed Sam and Sally everywhere. They were all happy, and the people in the park smiled when they saw them. +One day, Bob went for a walk outside and saw something shiny among the grass. He went to take a closer look and realized it was a big gem. It was so sparkly and beautiful, Bob knew he had to take it home with him. Bob put the gem in his pocket, feeling so excited to be able to take it home. + +When he got home, Bob brought the gem to his mom. His mom recognized that it was a precious gem and told Bob it was too valuable to keep. Bob was crestfallen and thought his mom would not let him keep it. But his mom recognized how much Bob loved the gem and told him that he could keep it as a gift. Bob was so happy and was amazed at the big gem he got. From that day, he treasured it always. +Once upon a time there was a bear. He was very cold and he started to shiver. He looked around for something to keep him warm and he saw a big fur. He put the fur on and he felt fit and warm. He curled up in the fur and shivered no more. He snuggled inside and was nice and warm. He was happy he found the fur and he slept the whole night. The next morning the bear was happy and fit. He thanked the fur for keeping him warm and safe during the night. He was no longer cold and he shivered no more. The end. +Once there was a girl who wanted to go to the park. Her Mum said she could go. So she went to the park with her toy car. + +She had so much fun playing with her toys and running around. Then suddenly, she saw something she had to stop for. It was a cross sign. + +The girl did not want to stop. She was mad and said "No, I don't want to. It's stupid!" + +Her Mum said, "You must always stop for the cross sign. Other cars might not stop and then you could get hurt!" + +The girl heard what her Mum said and she stopped. That was the right thing to do. She understood that stopping for the cross sign was the best thing to do. +Once there was a boy who was very confused. His parents took him to the doctor to find out why. The doctor asked many questions, but the boy did not know how to answer them. + +Finally, the doctor said he knew what to do. He gave the boy a special thing and told him to take it home and bury it in the backyard. The boy was so excited and couldn't wait to do it. + +So that's what the boy did. He ran to the backyard, dug a hole, and put the special thing into the hole. Then he scooped dirt to cover the thing and said a special phrase. + +When he was done, the boy felt better. He knew that the doctor had made him feel better and couldn't thank him enough. He ran to tell his parents the good news and from then on he was no longer confused. +The sun was shining brightly in the sky and the birds were singing in the trees. One day, a gentle seed was planted in the ground. Every day, it grew. Eventually, the seed bloomed and out of the soil came a big, white cauliflower. + +The cauliflower was so big and white that it shone brightly in the sunshine. It was so big and gentle that it looked like a big cotton ball. Every day, the big cauliflower got bigger and brighter, until eventually, it was the biggest and brightest cauliflower ever! + +The cauliflower was so big that it could feed the whole family. Everyone was so happy to eat it, it was the most delicious meal ever. + +That day, the gentle cauliflower bloomed, leading to a happy meal for everyone! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to race around the house. She ran and ran as fast as she could. One day, she heard something that made her stop in her tracks. It was a soft and beautiful sound coming from outside her window. + +Sally looked out the window and saw someone playing the violin. She stopped running and just watched. The sound of the violin was soft and gentle and she wanted to watch forever. + +Eventually, Sally found the courage to open the window. She wanted to ask the person if she could race around with the violin. The person said yes and Sally raced around the room with the violin! + +Playing and running with the violin was so much fun. Whenever Sally felt sad, she would just grab the soft and beautiful violin and race around the room. It made her feel happy and she knew that the violin was magical. + +The End. +One day, a little girl named Amy was playing in her garden. She saw a big rock, so she walked over to it and started to rock it. She loved to rock the big rock, it made her feel so calm. + +Amy closed her eyes and imagined she was a big rock, the same size as the one in her garden. She slowly rocked back and forth, feeling peaceful. + +Suddenly, Amy heard a singing voice coming from above. She opened her eyes and saw a beautiful bird, with rainbow feathers. The bird flew down and sat on the big rock. It softly sang a song about love. + +Amy smiled and listened to the bird's song. She rocked back and forth and felt the love in the air. Soon, Amy's mama came outside to see what she was doing and she was amazed by the beautiful sight. + +Amy and her mama rocked together in the garden, gifting each other with love, until the sun set. +Once there was a pilot. He was flying in the sky when he saw a bird that looked like it was in a huge rush. His wings were flapping very fast and the pilot became jealous. He wanted to be as fast as the bird! + +The pilot drove his plane as fast as he could and was soon going faster than ever before. The bird flew away and he followed it until they were very high in the sky. The pilot was so close to the bird and he felt so happy! + +The bird stopped flying and went to a big tree to sit on a branch. The pilot was disappointed but still watched the bird. He was jealous that it could fly so fast and wished he could have the same wings. + +The pilot soon realised that he had a really special skill too - he could fly a plane! He thought about all the exciting places he could explore and realized that he was grateful to be a pilot. He said goodbye to the bird and flew away into the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a modern police force that kept everyone safe. The police officers were always very nice and they had the best behaviour. + +The police officers went around town and made sure that everybody was happy and safe. Everyone in town knew that the police were always looking out for them and wanted them to stay safe. + +One day, the police were out on a special mission to make sure that everyone was behaving. Everywhere they went, people said "hello" and were happy to see them. They even got invited to special parades and celebrations! + +At the end of the day, everyone was safe and the police were proud of the work they had done. They went back to the station to get ready for the next day and to make sure that the town was happy and safe. + +And that's the end of the story! No matter where the police go and what they do, everybody loves them and knows that they are always looking out for them. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. She was three years old and always wanted to explore the world. + +One day, Anna was playing in the park near her house. Suddenly, a yellow car drove by, and Anna began to urge her mom to let her follow it. Her mom said no, but Anna was persistent and kept asking. + +Finally, Anna's mom agreed to take her where the yellow car was headed. They followed it until it drove up to a big, yellow church. Anna was very excited. She ran up the stairs and started to explore. + +Inside the church, Anna saw so many new and interesting things. She was overwhelmed with curiosity and wanted to explore more. + +Anna's mom urged her to come back outside and they drove home. From that day on, Anna loved to go and explore the church. +Once upon a time, there was a very restless caterpillar. He liked to explore, but he never stayed in one place too long. One day, he went exploring and found a garden. It was filled with flowers, and he thought it was the perfect place to rest. + +The caterpillar decided to stay in the garden, even though it made him a little nervous. One day, while he was exploring, he saw a lady walking in the garden. She was holding something in her hands, so the caterpillar came closer to see what it was. + +It was a bowl of delicious fruit! The caterpillar was so excited, he climbed up the lady's arm to get a better look. The lady smiled and said, "Would you like some?" The caterpillar nodded, so the lady served him some of the fruit. + +The caterpillar was so happy, he thanked the lady and ate all the fruit. He stayed in the garden for a few days, until he felt comfortable enough to explore somewhere else. He was so glad he had found the garden, and the kind lady who served him delicious fruit. +One day, an elderly man was walking in the forest when he saw a mushroom. He stopped and bent down to look at the mushroom. Suddenly the mushroom started to disturb him! It flew up and down, making funny noises. The elderly man was surprised and started to laugh. He called his three year old grandchild over to see the funny mushroom. + +The grandchild was so amazed. She held out her tiny hand and the mushroom landed on her fingers. She laughed and smiled with joy as the mushroom continued to disturb her. She giggled as it flew around in circles around her. + +Meanwhile, the elderly man watched with pleasure as his grandchild and the little mushroom played together. They were so happy! He was glad that the mushroom had disturbed him, because it had brought such joy to his grandchild. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She was the youngest of her family and always got scared easily. One day, when Emma was playing in the garden, she found something strange in the bushes - it was a big rag! + +She started to pick it up when suddenly a loud sound started to disturb the quiet of the garden. It was so scary that she felt frightened and dropped the rag. + +Just then, her big brother came running from the house to see what was wrong. Seeing Emma so scared and the rag on the ground, he quickly realized that the sound was only a bird trapped in the rag! + +He carefully untangled the bird and released it back into the sky. After that, he hugged Emma and said, 'You were very brave to try and address the problem even though you were frightened.' + +Then they both went back home, happy that the bird was safe! +Once there was a little boy who liked to pretend. He loved pretending to be a pirate or a superhero. Every week, he would dress up and play in his room. + +One day, his mom heard him playing. He was acting so loud that she had to come see what he was doing. She was surprised to see him pretending to be a pirate. He was sailing a toy boat, while singing a pirate song. + +The mom smiled and said, “That’s a great game. Let’s play it every week.†The little boy was so happy and they started playing pirate games every week. + +At first, they pretended a lot in the living room. But they soon moved the fun outdoors so they could yell and run around. Every week, they would dress up and create new worlds. + +The little boy loved playing pretend with his mom every week. He felt like the bravest pirate captain ever, and it made him so happy. +Once upon a time there lived a little boy who loved to whistle. He would whistle all day long, singing a cheerful tune. One day, he decided he wanted to learn a new song. + +The boy practiced hard until he was able to whistle the song perfectly. He was so proud of himself. To practice even more, he thought he'd walk and whistle at the same time. So off he went! + +As he walked, he noticed a man walking behind him. He was moving slowly and looked like he was in pain. The little boy stopped and asked the man if he was ok. The man, being very patient, said he was a bit hurt and was trying to get home. + +The boy smiled and offered to help. He took the man's hand, and together they walked, the boy whistling a cheerful tune. After a while, the man was feeling better and thanked the boy for being so patient and kind. + +The man wished that everyone had such good hearts, just like the little boy. Grateful, he smiled at the boy and continued walking. The little boy was happy, and continued to whistle, learning new songs along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a curious mule. She lived in a big meadow with a lot of animals. She loved to explore. One day, she saw something shiny and sparkly in the grass. She got closer to take a look and saw it was a hat. She picked it up and tried it on. + +Suddenly, there was a big sigh. She jumped in surprise, and saw a man standing there. He was wearing a cloak and carried a big bag. He explained that the hat had blown off while he was walking and thanked her for finding it. + +The man was so friendly that the curious mule followed him, watching him collect plants, roots, and fruits in his bag. Then they arrived at a small cottage. The man smiled at the mule and thanked her for her help and companionship. She watched him disappear inside the cottage, and with a heavy sigh, the mule walked back to her meadow. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Mary. Mary loved to play hide and seek. On this special day, Mary was playing hide and seek with her mom. Mary went to hide in the closet. She was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, Mary heard an unfamiliar noise. She peeked her head out of the closet. There was her dad with a big book in his hands. He was talking, and Mary knew it was a lecture. She was not sure what the lecture was about but she could tell her dad was trying to be helpful. + +Mary stayed in the closet until the lecture was over. When it was, Mary's dad went outside, and Mary went back to playing hide and seek with her mom. When the game was over, Mary's mom said the lecture was very helpful. Mary was happy to know her dad had been helpful too. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty girl called Lilly. Lilly never listened to her mommy and always made a mess. + +Today, Lilly decided to be really naughty and painted red all over the walls with mommy's brush. When mommy saw what Lilly had done, she was very angry. + +Mommy told Lilly that she must try to clean the walls. Lilly worked very hard and was pleased when the walls were all clean again. + +Mommy decided to give Lilly a game - if Lilly won the game, she wouldn't be told off. Lilly was very excited and tried her best. In no time, Lilly had won the game! + +Mommy was so pleased. She hugged Lilly and told her that she was very proud of her. Lilly felt so happy and not ashamed anymore. She knew that from now on, she must listen to mommy and never play naughty games again. +Once there was a little girl named Emma. She loved to go outside and swing. +One day she went to a park, and while she was swinging, she saw something amazing. She saw an image of a mighty dragon in the sky. She kept swinging and the dragon came closer and closer. + +Emma reached out her hand and it looked like the dragon was going to give her a special magical gift. But suddenly the wind blew and it flew away. + +Emma was disappointed, but she kept swinging and soon she saw the dragon again. This time the dragon was not alone. It was with its mighty dragon friends, and they flew so close Emma could almost touch them. + +The dragon gave Emma a big smile and flew away with its friends. Emma felt so special and happy. She will always remember the mighty dragon image she saw that day. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl, named Abigail. She was three years old. Every day she would go for a walk in the park with her mom and dad. On one of her walks she saw a big, colorful bear. She asked her mom and dad if they could offer her the fur. Her parents said yes and they bought the furry bear for Abigail. + +Abigail was so excited to have a new colorful friend. She carried the bear around everywhere she went. Every evening when it was time for bed, Abigail laid down her bear beside her. She hugged the bear every night before she went to sleep. + +Abigail’s parents were so happy to see how much fun their daughter had with the colorful, furry bear. They were so glad they had offered her it, and Abigail loved it too! Together, they had many adventures. +Sam and Alice were two good friends. They were both dependable kids who always helped each other out. One day in the park, they saw a beautiful swan. She was white and graceful, and she was hanging out on the lake. Sam and Alice wanted to have fun with the swan, so they started making funny faces at her. The swan seemed to enjoy it and hung around with them for a while. + +Soon enough, Sam and Alice realized it was getting late and it was time to go home. The swan seemed sad to see them go, but she waved goodbye to them as they walked away. They waved back and promised to come back soon to see her again. + +The next day, Sam and Alice were back in the park, and the swan was still there. They knew then that the swan was dependable and that she would be there whenever they visited. They had found a good friend in the swan, and they hung out together more and more often. +Once upon a time, there was a tall boy. He was very brave and always wanted to explore. One day, he saw a big arrow in the sky. He marched across the meadow and stood in front of the arrow. He didn't know what it was, but he wanted to find out. + +He took a deep breath and touched the arrow. He was amazed at how tall it was. He soon realized that he could use it as a ladder. So he used the arrow to climb higher and higher. + +When he looked down from the top of the arrow, he knew he could see things he had never seen before. He felt so happy and excited! He knew that the arrow would take him many places and help him learn new things. + +From then on, every time the boy saw an arrow, he would think of the many adventures he could go on. And he knew that these adventures would always lead him somewhere new. +Once upon a time, there was a ready musician. He loved to play music with his friends. Every day he would have fun playing together. + +One day he decided that he wanted to try something new. He asked all his friends to help him learn a new song. His friends were so excited and they all said yes. + +The musician had a lot to learn before he was ready to play the new song. He practiced and practiced, but he still couldn't remember the song. + +Finally, after a lot of hard work, the musician was ready. He could play the new song perfectly. Everyone was so proud of him. + +From that day on, the musician and his friends would have lots of fun playing all sorts of new songs. It was a very special day! +Once upon a time there was a fuzzy bear. He liked to rush around and explore the world. + +One day, he noticed a tiny screw on the ground. It was so small that he used his sharp claws to pick it up. Then he took off running with the screw. He was so excited to see where he could go. + +As he rushed along, he met a friendly caterpillar. They said hello to each other and started to play. They raced around and had so much fun! + +The bear was feeling so wild and crazy that he decided to try to screw the screw into a tree. He spun it around and around and managed to thread it in. The caterpillar cheered him on and they celebrated with a dance. + +The furry bear was so proud of his accomplishment. He hugged the caterpillar and thanked them for being such a great friend. They promised to have more adventures together and then the bear rushed away. + +The end. +Once there was a brave girl named Sara. She was only three years old but she was very intelligent. + +One day Sara discovered a box full of strange gears. She wanted to find out what was inside, so she opened it. Slowly, the box began to reveal its contents. Inside was a magical toy robot! + +When Sara touched it, the robot lit up and moved around the room. Sara was very excited and started playing with it. She found out that the robot could read books, draw pictures, and answer any question she asked. + +Sara was so amazed by the robot's intelligence that she decided to make it her new friend! From that day forward, they did a lot of fun things together. Sara even took her robot with her wherever she went. + +It was great that Sara had a new friend, and one with such amazing intelligence. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rachel. She had a pot which she used to make soup for her family. One day, Rachel had to make a special decision. Choosing was very hard for her because she wanted to make the right choice. She looked at the pot and chose to give it to her best friend, Lucy. + +Rachel felt a little bit ashamed because she knew that her family really liked the soup she made with the pot. But when Rachel gave the pot to Lucy, something amazing happened. Lucy used the pot to make her own soup and shared it with Rachel's family. + +They were so happy and Rachel felt proud. She was glad she had made the right choice even though she had felt a bit ashamed at first. Now, Rachel and Lucy both enjoy making delicious soup in the pot! +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to go on an adventure. He asked his mom if he could go outside and play. She said yes, so he put on his coat and boots and went outside. + +It was cold outside and there was snow everywhere! The boy was very happy. He had never seen so much snow before! He was very adventurous. + +He started to make a snowman. He rolled the snow into big balls and stacked them on top of each other. When he was finished, he asked his mom if she wanted to come outside and see it. She said yes and came out with him. + +They looked at the snowman together. His mom said, "That's a really nice snowman!" The boy was so proud. He and his mom walked around the snow and enjoyed their day together. + +They both had a very adventurous and fun time! +One day Kate was making pictures. She loved to draw and use color. She was so happy. Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was her fan, Bob. He called, "Kate, I want to record you!" Kate smiled. She knew it was time to show off her art. + +With determination, Kate started painting. Bob was so excited. He ran around, watching Kate work. He said, "You are so persistent. Keep going!" Kate did. She kept painting and having fun. + +When she was done, Bob knew it was time to record her. He grabbed his camera and started filming. Kate smiled as she saw herself in the video. She felt so proud. Bob had recorded and captured her amazing art. +Once upon a time there was a mitten. It was bright and colourful and had lovely designs all over it. The mitten loved to display how special it was. + +One day the mitten saw a little boy. He was wearing a jacket but had no mittens. The mitten was sad that the boy was so ignorant - he didn't realise how many cold hands were out in the world. + +The mitten thought to itself how could it show the boy how cozy and warm it was? Suddenly the mitten had an idea! + +It jumped and jumped until the little boy noticed it on the ground. When he saw it he picked it up and put it on. Immediately, the mitten displayed its power by keeping the boy's hands nice and warm. + +The little boy smiled and hugged his mitten - never again would he have to go outside with cold hands! +Once upon a time, there lived a rich dragon. He had lots of money and lived in a big house. Every day, he would go into the village and take coins from the people who lived there. + +The people were scared of the dragon, so they always hid their coins. The dragon was sad because no one thanked him for his money. + +One day, a brave little girl decided to thank the dragon for his money. She walked up to the dragon's house and thanked him for the coins. The dragon was so happy, he gave her a special golden coin. + +The little girl thanked the dragon again and began to run home. As she ran away, she could hear the dragon laughing. Every day the little girl would go back to the dragon's house and thank him for the coins. + +And the dragon was happy to have someone thank him for his money! +Once upon a time, there was a hidden shark in a deep, dark sea. The shark was very happy and he wanted to find a friend. So he swam and he swam until he finally saw a dolphin swimming in the sea. + +The shark swam up to the dolphin and said, "Welcome, friend!" The dolphin was so happy and said, "It's nice to meet you too!" + +The shark and the dolphin became very good friends, and the dolphin was always the first one to welcome the shark when he swam near. They spent many days playing together in the sea and having a lot of fun. + +And so, the hidden shark and the dolphin lived happily together in the big, deep sea. And whenever the shark swam close to the dolphin, the dolphin would always give him a happy welcome. +Once there was a pirate. He was so hot that he was always sweating. One day he had an idea to cool down. He suggested that he should swim in the ocean. So he jumped on his pirate ship and sailed away. He swam for hours and had so much fun. He felt so much better from the cool water. After swimming he decided to enjoy the sunset. It was beautiful and he was so happy. He was in no hurry to leave the ocean and sailed home. +Once upon a time there was a furry otter. It liked to play outside but it was scared of loud noises. So when it heard a loud noise, it ran away and tried to hide. + +The furry otter ran up a tree and hid in a hole in a branch. It stayed there until it was sure the noise had gone away. Then it came out and looked around. + +It saw a river and it thought it would be a nice place to play. So it jumped into the water and started to swim. It was so happy and it played for a long time. + +When it was time to go home, the furry otter had to hide again. It couldn't find anywhere else to hide so it made a little nest in the riverbank. It curled up in the nest and waited until it was safe to go out. + +The furry otter was happy that it found a place to hide. It felt safe and protected there. And it had a lot of fun playing in the river. +Molly and her Mommy were outside in the cold. Molly was wearing her warm mittens. Molly started to shiver and Mommy said, "Come here and give me a kiss and you will feel better." Molly looked up and smiled, because she was happy to get a kiss. + +Then something difficult happened. Molly's mitten fell into a snowbank. Mommy looked around, but couldn't find it. She looked so worried. But Molly hugged her and kissed her Mommy on her cheek. + +Mommy smiled and said, "Sometimes it can be difficult, but don't worry. I'll find you a new mitten!" Mommy put a new mitten on Molly and she was happy and warm again. And Mommy gave Molly more and more kisses to make sure she felt better. + +Molly was so happy to be warm and to give her Mommy kisses. Now Molly and Mommy were both happy. +Once upon a time there was a gentle road that wound around the countryside. Every day funny creatures would pass by, hopping and flapping. One day a little sack came bouncing down the road. It must have rolled away from its owner. The little sack was strange and curious. + +It wiggled and wriggled and squiggled around the road. It hopped over the bumps and skipped around the bends. Suddenly, the sack came to a stop. It was in front of two little creatures. + +The creatures were so surprised to see the sack they jumped up and clapped their hands. They decided to take the sack with them. They both took hold of it and danced down the road, holding onto it. + +Eventually they reached the end of the road. There the creatures said goodbye to the sack and watched it as it slowly floated away on the gentle breeze. +One day a good bird named Bob flew over the earth. He paused as he flew over his home, a big, green tree with lots of leaves and birds singing. + +Bob smiled as he looked over the earth. The trees were colourful and the sky was bright blue. Bob could even see his friends below, playing in the sunshine. + +He stopped for a moment to take in the view. Bob was so happy to be home. He thought about all the things he wanted to do and all the fun he and his friends would have. + +But then he felt a gust of wind and paused again. He spread his wings and flew off, soaring through the sky, feeling happy and free, as he did every day. + +Bob smiled as he flew over the earth. He knew he would be back home soon and he was looking forward to it. It was a good day! +Once upon a time there was a mum and a dad and their daughter. Every day their daughter had questions which the mum and dad did their best to explain. + +One day the mum and dad had some news for the daughter. She was so glad to hear it – she could barely contain her excitement! + +Mum and Dad explained that they were planning a holiday to visit the beach. The daughter couldn't believe it! She had never seen the beach before. + +Mum and Dad told their daughter all about the sand, and the sea and the sun. They explained that they would get to make sandcastles, go swimming and even get ice-cream! + +The daughter was so glad to have this exciting news! She couldn't wait to go to the beach with Mum and Dad. +There was a warm pet in the house. His name was Fluffy. Fluffy loved to eat. Every day, Mommy gave Fluffy a dish of food. Fluffy used a spoon to stir the food in the dish. He'd taste it and eat all of it. After he was done, he'd curl up into a ball and take a nap. + +Fluffy's favorite place was the living room. Every day, he'd sneak in, find a nice sunny spot, and take a nap. The sun made the room so warm and cozy. He'd always feel so comfortable and relaxed. + +Sometimes, Mommy would join Fluffy and they'd both take a nap together. Mommy would always give him a big hug and they'd snuggle together. Fluffy would purr and Mommy would giggle. It was the best of times. + +Fluffy always knew that he was loved. He was so grateful to have a warm, cozy place to call home. +Dave was very miserable. He had no friends and no one wanted to play with him. So, he went for a walk in the woods and found a hat. It was brown, but he liked it. He put it on and felt a bit better. + +He started to count the trees. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. It was a good game and it made Dave feel better. He kept counting, 11, 12, 13, 14. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. He spun around and saw a rabbit. It was wearing a hat just like his. Dave smiled, and the rabbit hopped closer. It was so friendly! They decided to count together. + +Dave was no longer miserable. He had a new friend and they had lots of fun counting the trees. They would be friends forever. +Once upon a time there was a little mouse. It was very small and fuzzy. The mouse liked to explore and play all day long. + +One day the mouse happened upon a big bowl full of milk. The milk smelled sweet and looked very tasty. The mouse wanted some, so it hopped right in. + +The mouse splashed around and drank lots of the milk. Then it looked around, wondering what else it could do. + +Just then, someone walked in with a big jug of honey. They started to pour the honey into the bowl of milk and it made the milk even more delicious. The mouse swam around in it, tasting all of the sweetness. + +The little mouse had a wonderful time that day. It swam and drank, and it even had honey to finish it all off. The mouse was very happy, and it smiled and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl who loved to play in the snow. She would run around outside, making snow angels and snowmen. One day, the snow was so deep that she couldn't walk. Instead, she had to crawl through the snow. It was hard work, but she was brave, and soon she made it to the other side. + +When she got there, she was surprised to find a big surprise waiting for her. Her mommy and daddy had made a snow fort, just for her! She clapped her hands and smiled. She crawled into the fort and sat down. She was so happy, she could hardly contain herself. + +She spent all day crawling around in the fort, pretending like she was the queen. She even made a special snowman, just for her. She was having so much fun! It was the best day ever. + +When it was time to go home, the brave girl was sad to leave. But she knew she would come back soon to play with her snowman and crawl around in the fort. And that made her smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Bob. Bob liked to fly around the world and explore. He loved going to new places. + +Bob wanted to visit the beach, but it was very far away. He wasn't sure if he could make it there in one day, so he asked his friend, Slow Turtle if he could help. + +Slow Turtle said, "I promise I will help you get there. Just follow me and you'll make it to the beach." + +So Bob followed Slow Turtle as they both slowly made their way across the sky. Bob was so excited that he almost forgot to look where he was going and bumped his nose! + +But with Slow Turtle's help, Bob made it to the beach all safe and sound. He was so happy he could dance. Now, every time Bob and Slow Turtle see each other, they promise to take a slow journey together. +Once upon a time, there was a large photo. The photo was of a family on vacation. The family was having a lot of fun. + +The family called the photo their special photo. Every day, they would look at it and smile. They would talk about the memories of their special vacation. + +The family wanted to share the photo with their friends and family. So, the family sent large copies of the photo to everyone. + +The family was very happy when they received thank-you letters from all of their friends and family. They all said that they loved the photo. + +The family was sure that their special photo was going to make everyone happy. And it did! +One day, a little girl named Molly was playing in her room. She was looking for something fun to do. Suddenly, she looked up and saw a sheet. The sheet was dry, so she knew it was perfect for playing with. + +Molly grabbed the sheet and spread it out on the floor. Then, she climbed inside it. Molly had never played in a sheet before and she was very excited. + +Suddenly, something happened! A mouse appeared from behind the sheet. Molly was a little scared, but the mouse was friendly. The mouse asked Molly if she wanted to play with him. Molly smiled and said yes. + +The two of them had lots of fun playing in the sheet. They ran around and laughed. Molly's mom even came in to see what was happening and was delighted to see her daughter smiling. + +Molly was so glad to have met the little mouse. She never knew a sheet could be so much fun. She and the mouse said goodbye, and they promised to meet soon. +Once upon a time there was a green frog. The frog loved hopping around in the pond. He especially loved when morning came and the sun would shine down on him. One day, though, the frog felt a strange sensation on his back. He looked around and noticed something very small and shiny. It was a needle! + +The frog was very scared. Then he heard a voice. It was the voice of a fairy. The fairy explained to him that she was using the needle to pour special magic dust on him. The dust would make him happy forever. + +The fairy kept on pouring and soon the frog felt the strangest feeling ever. He was so happy he couldn't help but hop around the pond. When the fairy was finished, the frog thanked her and said he felt the need to hop away. + +And so the frog hopped away, happily ever after, knowing he had the special green magic dust to make him feel good forever. +One day Timmy was looking up at the big, blue sky. He was dreaming of flying up high in the sky. He thought a plane could help him soar. + +So, Timmy asked his mom if he could ride on a plane. His mom said yes and they drove to the airport. + +Timmy saw a big yellow plane. It had an engine on it. He was so excited! He got on the plane with his mom and dad. + +The plane started to move and the engine roared. Timmy felt like he was soaring! He flew higher and higher into the sky. + +Soon, the plane was taking Timmy back down towards the ground. He had his arms up in the sky and he was feeling the wind against his face. What an adventure! He loved that he got to soar so high in the sky. +Once there was a little boy named Tim. One day, he found something black in the grass. It was split in two parts. Tim was curious and picked up the black thing. It was boring but he wanted to know what it was. + +Tim split the black thing open and saw something inside. It was round and shiny. Tim thought it was an egg, but he wasn't sure. So he asked his mom and she said it was an acorn. + +Tim and his mom planted the acorn in the garden. A few weeks later, something amazing happened. A big, beautiful tree had grown from the acorn. + +Tim was so happy to see the tree. From that day on, he never found anything boring about acorns. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty search. The search was to find the best way to serve. Everyone wanted to help, but nobody knew the answer. So they looked high and low but nobody could find it. + +Then one day, a clever little 3-year-old had an idea. The child said, "I think the best way to serve is to be kind to others." Everyone agreed; it was a wise answer. + +So they all started being kind to each other and helping out where they could. Very soon, the search was over, and everyone was happy to have discovered the mighty answer. They started serving each other without having to search any longer. + +And they all lived happily ever after! +Billy was walking in the garden one day when suddenly he heard a whistle. He looked up and saw a birdcage in the tree. The birdcage was hidden by lots of leaves and branches. He couldn't quite see what was inside. He looked around and noticed a stick on the ground. He picked it up and carefully poked it through the branches to reveal the birdcage. He looked inside and saw a little bird. The bird was so surprised he started to chirp and sing loudly. + +Billy found a string and attached it to the birdcage. He held the string tight and started to whistle. The bird flew around the garden while Billy held on to the string. Soon, the bird flew back inside the birdcage. Billy was so happy he smiled and said goodbye to the bird. He carefully put the birdcage back in its secret spot in the tree. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three years old. She asked her mom for help. Her mom said yes and took her to the subway. + +On the subway everyone was talking. But the little girl's mom knew how to help. She bought the little girl a delicious treat from a store in the subway. + +The little girl was so happy. She felt like the most special girl in the world. She thanked her mom. She said, "Thank you for the delicious treat. You always help me." + +The little girl and her mom rode the subway all the way home. The little girl smiled the whole way. She couldn't wait to tell her friends at school about her delicious treat. +Once there was a nice little girl named Alice. She loved to dress up in beautiful clothes. One day she decided to pick out her nicest dress, which was bright and pink with pretty purple flowers on it. + +Alice loved her dress, but she thought it was missing something. Then she had an idea! She ran over to her mom's room and found some ribbons in a box. She chose a bright red ribbon and tied it into a bow around her waist. Now she was ready to go! + +Alice was so excited about her dress, she decided to show it off to her friends. Everyone said it was awesome, and Alice was very proud. + +But then something amazing happened - one of Alice's friends made a spark and the spark lit up into a beautiful flame! Everyone gasped in amazement as they saw the bright orange-yellow flame. It was so beautiful, and nice! + +Alice loved her dress and the amazing flame, and she never forgot that day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to find a mountain to climb. She had never seen one before and was excited to go explore. She gathered her things and let her mom know that she wanted to go find a mountain. + +So she set off exploring and soon she found one. It was a big and tall mountain but something looked different about it. It looked dull, a bit grey and empty. She climbed up higher and higher and soon the air got cold and she had to stop to keep warm. + +She kept climbing and where she thought the top should be, she reached a flat area instead. She looked around and noticed a giant stone, shaped like a giant chair with a strange symbol on it. She stared at it and tried to understand what it meant. + +Suddenly, a voice came out of the stone and said: "Let me show you the way to the secret land"! She didn't know what it meant, but she let the voice guide her. She followed it and with each step, the mountain became brighter and brighter. Soon, she found her way to the secret land, and her adventure began! +Once there was a dog who was very obedient. His name was Lance and he had a very soft velvet blanket. Every day he would take his blanket outside and enjoy chewing on the corner. He loved the way the velvet felt between his teeth. + +One day, a cat came to visit. Lance stopped chewing and immediately noticed the velvet on the cat. He thought his blanket looked even more luxurious with the cat on top. + +Lance and the cat looked at each other for a long time. The cat just kept licking it's paw and eventually the two became friends. + +From then on, whenever the cat would come over, Lance would gather up his blanket and share it with his new friend. They would both lie down and chew on the velvet together. + +Lance and his new friend were very happy for many years, always chewing on their velvet blanket together. +Frank and his Dad were out in the car. Frank liked to look out the window to see all the different kinds of landscape. Sometimes, it was forests and fields, or oceans and beaches or mountains and hills! + +On this day, Dad decided to drive somewhere new. As they drove, Dad told Frank to look outside. "What do you see?" Dad asked. Frank peered out the window and saw a big river curving around the countryside. + +Suddenly, the car stopped and Dad put it in reverse. Frank watched as the car backed up. Then, Dad drove forwards again, but Frank noticed that the river was on the other side. Dad had reversed over the river! + +Frank was excited. He shouted, "Do it again!" Dad laughed and they drove back over the river. Dad said it was a useful way to get around. + +They drove around like that for a few minutes, reversing over the river and admiring the landscape. It was a lot of fun. Frank was glad that his Dad thought of such a useful way to explore the countryside! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who was very creative. She liked to think of fun and new ways to play. One day, she had an idea. + +The girl found a spear and some sticks. She put the spear on the ground and placed the sticks around it. Then, she stepped back and smiled. + +The girl wanted to make a game which she could play with the spear. She placed a big rock far away from the spear. She then picked up the spear and tried to see if she could use it to hit the rock. + +The girl was so happy when the spear hit the rock! She was even more excited when she hit it two times in a row. She smiled and laughed as she enjoyed her new game. The girl continued to practice her new game and became better and better each time. + +The girl was so excited and proud of herself. She had used her creativity to make her own fun game to play. She was sure to enjoy it for many years to come! +Once upon a time there was a sunflower. She was tall and strong, with fierce yellow petals. She grew in a field with other flowers, all the same size. + +But one day the sunflower started to quarrel with all the other flowers. She was mad and yelled at them, scared of being the smallest flower in the field. + +The other flowers were surprised, and didn't understand why she was so fierce. They tried to talk to her and tell her she was just as important as the bigger flowers. + +But the sunflower didn't want to listen. Finally, she started to realise they were right and she calmed down. Now the sunflower is happy in the field of flowers, and knows that all flowers are important, no matter how big or small. +Once upon a time, there lived a hairy monster. He lived in the deep, dark woods and no one ever visited him. The monster was very lonely, so he decided to find a friend. + +He searched high and low but couldn't find anyone who wasn't afraid of him. Then one day, he heard a noise from a nearby tree. When he looked closer, he saw a beautiful fairy. + +The fairy was worried, so the monster invited her over to his home. The fairy was hesitant to accept, but the monster told her he had a special law. He said that they would be friends forever and the fairy had to agree. + +The fairy thought it over and finally decided to accept the monster's offer. The two of them quickly became good friends and settled into a happy life together. They both learned a valuable lesson: no matter how different we might seem, we can still be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sam. She wanted to have a party and share the fun with all her friends. She asked her mom if she could have a party, and her mom said yes. + +On the day of the party, Sam was very excited. She put on her dress and called all her friends to come over. Everyone arrived and they had so much fun! They played games and ate delicious snacks. + +After the party, Sam was happy and thanked her mom for letting her have it. Her mom said it was a clear decision to accept the party. + +Then it was time to say goodbye to all the friends. Everyone hugged each other goodbye and they all promised to get together again soon. Sam waved goodbye with a big smile on her face. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to explore. One day he decided he wanted to explore a lake he had seen on the other side of the woods. He set off, walking through the tall trees. He heard a loud voice call out to him. It was a funny animal, a beaver. + +The beaver said, "I demand that you give me something spicy!" The little boy was surprised and he didn't have anything spicy. So he asked the beaver what he wanted. + +The beaver replied, "I want spicy nuts! I know there are some in the lake." The little boy then had an idea. He scrunched up his face and thought really hard. He then smiled. He had an idea. + +The little boy ran to the lake and grabbed a rock. He then threw it in the lake and stirred the water around. He saw lots of small fish swimming around and a few spicy nuts. The beaver was so happy and thanked the little boy for his help. + +The little boy and beaver became very good friends from that day on and the little boy was always welcome to explore the lake. +Once there was a little girl who loved to write. She drew pictures with her crayons and wrote stories with her pencil. One day, she wanted to write something special. So, she got her belt and used it to make a high mountain in the sand. + +"This is my mountain," she said. + +She wrote all kinds of things on the mountain - big words, little words, silly words and fun words. Some of them were so high they reached up to the sun! + +Then, the little girl smiled and went off to play. As she walked away, the words she wrote formed a story that no one would ever forget! +Today was a special day. Sun was shining in the sky and birds were singing in the trees. But then, something exciting happened outside. Rain started to fall from the sky! + +The rain was so loud and spikey. All over the garden, little puddles started to appear. The little girl liked it. She jumped up and down and sang as it rained. + +Then, she went inside and found something delicious. Her mom had made her lots of yummy food. Chocolate, apples and and pancakes. She put all the food on a plate and ate it up. + +The little girl was having such a fun time. She danced in the rain, she ate delicious food and she laughed and smiled a lot. What a perfect day it had been. +Once there was a boy. He saw a cube. He wanted to play with it, so he stretched out his arm and grabbed it. But his sister saw him and she was jealous. She too wanted to play with the cube. So, the boy stretched out his arm and gave it to his sister. She smiled, made a cube tower and then giggled. They both had fun playing with the cube and the boy was happy that he could share. +One day, a bright, happy puppy was running around the park. He stopped when he saw something that made him excited. It was a cookie! He wanted it so badly and he knew it would taste delicious. He couldn't take his eyes of the cookie. He admired it for many minutes. + +Suddenly, his friend the cat arrived with a smile on her face. She had a surprise for him. She held the cookie out to give to him. He was so thrilled! He quickly took the cookie and smiled. He thanked his friend for the treat and she smiled back. + +The puppy admired the cookie in his paw. It looked so delicious. He couldn't wait to take a bite. He licked it a few times until he had finished all of it. Then he looked up and smiled again at his friend. They both laughed and were very happy. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who went to school. Every morning, she went to the classroom with her friends. + +One day, the little girl forgot her pencil. When she asked her friends to lend her one, they didn't have one to give her. She felt very sad and her teacher saw this. + +The teacher was very kind and she lent the little girl a pencil. The little girl was very happy and thanked the teacher for helping her. She was no longer sad! + +The next day, the teacher saw that the other children didn't have anything to write with. The teacher was very surprised and said, "That's terrible! Everyone should have something to write with!" + +So, the teacher lent each of the children a pencil, and they all smiled. Now they all had something to write with and they were happy. + +The end! +One day, Matt was playing with his toys. He heard something outside. He peeked out the window. In the darkness, he saw a small lamp. What was it doing there? Matt was curious. He opened the door and peeked outside. The small lamp was just standing there in the yard. Matt walked over to the lamp. He reached out and touched it. Suddenly, the lamp glowed brightly. Matt was so excited. He ran back inside and told mom about the lamp. Mom smiled and said it was magic. From then on, the small lamp gave Matt and his family lots of light. They all loved it. +Dan loved to squeeze things. He found a soft piece and he squeezed it. It was so good! He gave it a big hug and squeezed it tightly. + +Next, he found a hard piece and he squeezed it. He enjoyed the way it felt. It was so good! Dan kept squeezing until his hands were tired. + +He kept looking for more pieces to squeeze. He found a bouncy piece and he squeezed it. It felt different than the other pieces and Dan thought it was so funny. + +Dan squeezed all the pieces until he was out of energy. He was so happy with all the pieces he had squeezed. They all felt so good! +Once there was a boy named Sammy who lived in a small house with his parents. Sammy loved fixing things, so when he saw a car wreck in the street he was very eager to repair it. + +But when he approached the wreck he grew fearful. The car was in pieces and Sammy wasn't sure how he could repair it. He swallowed his fear and decided to try anyway. + +He started by carrying the parts of the car to the side of the street. Then he grabbed his tools and began to work. It took many hours of hard work, but he was determined. + +In the end he had fixed the car! He smiled with pride as he looked at his work. His parents were so impressed when they saw the repaired wreck that Sammy even got a reward for being so brave. +In the morning, Mommy called to Johnny. It was time to get out of bed and put on his furry slippers. Johnny put on his slippers and followed Mommy to the kitchen. + +There were two bowls of cereal on the table. Mommy said "this one is for you and this one is for me. We can serve ourselves." + +Johnny served himself a big bowl of cereal and Mommy served herself a small bowl. When they were done, they put their dishes in the sink. + +Mommy asked Johnny if he wanted to go outside and play. Johnny was so excited! He ran to the door and opened it. It was a wonderful morning and the sun was shining brightly. + +Johnny and Mommy spent the morning playing in the garden. What a wonderful way to start the day! +Once there was a little boy. He liked to play with his toys. He had a very special toy that he enjoyed. It was a bright red blanket. + +The little boy wanted to do something special with his blanket. So he wrapped it around himself and began spinning around. He was having so much fun! + +But then he had an idea. He wanted to wrap it around his friends too! But it was difficult, as the blanket was big. + +So he asked his mum for help. She wrapped the blanket around his friends and they all started spinning around. They were so happy! + +The little boy was so proud of his idea. He had a lot of fun with his blanket and his friends that day. It was the best day ever! +Once there was a little girl called Emily. She was only three years old. She was very curious and loved to learn new things. + +One day, Emily wanted to learn how to weigh things. So she asked her Dad to help her. He brought out a scale. It looked like a big, shiny toy! Emily was so excited. + +Her Dad showed her how to use the scale. He was very careful to explain it in simple words so that Emily could understand. + +Emily was a quick learner. She soon understood how to use the scale. She weighed all the things she could: her teddy, her mom's bag, the fruit from the kitchen, her little brother and even herself! + +By the end of the day, Emily had learned how to weigh things. She was very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a wide grape. It blinked in the sun and wanted to have an adventure. So, it jumped down from the big tree and started bouncing around. + +The grape met a butterfly who flew around and blinked in the sky. They looked around and found a big pond and hopped inside. The grape and the butterfly had so much fun playing in water. + +Then, they hopped out of the pond and looked around for something to do. The grape spotted a wide field of grass and together they skipped and danced. After a long day of happy playing, the grape and butterfly said goodbye and went their separate ways. + +The happy grape skipped home and blinked in the setting sun. It knew it had had an amazing day and smiled widely, dreaming of its next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy named Tim. He was always doing bad things, like tearing up his toys and being mean to his friends. + +One day, a big tornado came near his town. It was strong and scary, and it knocked down trees and houses. Tim was so naughty during the storm that his parents had to punish him. + +When the tornado was gone and the town was safe again, everyone was outside cleaning things up. Tim helped too and was very good. His parents were very happy with him and praised him for being so helpful. + +Since then, Tim is always very careful to be a good boy. He knows that if he is naughty, he will get punished. And that's a good thing, because no one wants a tornado to come back again! +Once upon a time there was a young apple who was very sour. The apple loved being sour and enjoyed being in the bright sunshine. But one day, the apple started to rot. It smelled funny, and felt very soft. The young apple was sad that it was no longer fresh and juicy. + +The young apple asked the other trees for help. Many of the big trees told it to not worry, but the apple knew something was wrong. It kept turning more and more brown and sighing softly. + +One day, a bee flew by and heard the apple's cry. The bee came back the next day with a smile on its face. The bee said that it knew a special tree in the forest who could help the apple feel better. + +The apple followed the bee, and when it arrived at the tree, the apple felt better than ever. The tree had special juices that made the apple strong and healthy again. The apple thanked the bee and the tree, and it was happy to be fresh and juicy. +Once there was a girl called Jane. Jane was a very pretty girl, but she felt sad. She wanted to look beautiful like all of the other girls. Jane asked her mom if she could wear makeup. Her mom said she could, so Jane smiled. + +Jane put on her makeup and looked in the mirror. She looked so beautiful that she started to giggle. She twirled around, feeling very dizzy. + +Suddenly, the door opened. Jane's mom was there with a big smile on her face. She said that she had brought friends to meet Jane. The friends were very excited to see her. + +Jane was so happy. She ran around and hugged each of her new friends. From that day on, she always wore her makeup and smiled brightly. +Once upon a time there was a lovely lady who loved to dress up. Every day she would take out her makeup and put it on. She felt so happy when she looked in the mirror and saw how beautiful she looked. + +One day the lady received a special package in the mail. Inside was a big box with a big, sparkly bow on it. When she opened it, she was so happy! Inside was a brand new makeup set. + +The lady put on her new makeup and it looked so lovely! She was so excited and happy. She even danced around the room. + +Finally, the lady finished getting ready and she knew she looked beautiful. With a smile on her face, she went out to show her friends her new look. +Once there was a clumsy little boy. He loved to pretend that he was sailing on a yacht. He went outside and got a bucket filled with water. He took it over to the sandbox, and he began to pour the water. + +He pretended the sandbox was a giant blue sea. Then, he started using a long stick to pretend that it was an oar. He was imagining that he was rowing in a big luxurious yacht. + +He kept pouring and pouring the water until the sandbox was full of water. The little boy smiled, as he felt like he was sailing on a real yacht. He kept rowing, until it was time for dinner. + +The little boy was sad that he had to stop his fun. He emptied the bucket of water and enjoyed a delicious dinner. Afterwards, he played with his yacht one more time in the sand. Then he went inside and got ready for bed. +Once, there was a man named Tim. One day, Tim took a walk in the woods. As he was walking, he saw a snake. It was a dry snake, and it had a spicy smell. Tim was scared, so he ran away. + +Tim came across some firewood, and he picked it up. He wanted to make a big fire, so he started to look for matches to light it. Finally, he found some matches and lit the fire. He made the fire very big and hot. + +The dry snake heard the fire and came over to investigate. The snake felt the fire's warmth and soon it was dry. Tim was happy that his fire had helped the snake. + +From then on, whenever Tim was in the woods he would light a fire and make sure the snake was nice and dry. He liked helping the little snake. +Once upon a time there were two friends. They were good friends and liked to play together. +One day, the friends wanted to draw together. They got out their special pen and ink. The ink was special because it was bright and colourful. +The pen only worked if it was filled with ink. So the friends got busy filling up the pen with ink. They filled it up until it was full. + +The friends were ready to start drawing. They started drawing a great tree with lots of leaves and colourful flowers. The tree looked so great! The friends were so happy with the tree they had drawn together. + +The friends kept drawing and the pen kept its ink. Whenever it ran out, they simply filled it up with more ink. + +The friends had lots of fun and their drawing was a great success! +Once upon a time there was a white pitch. It stretched from one side of the field to the other. All the animals of the Forest liked to play on its soft surface. + +One day, a rabbit came hopping along the pitch. It was too busy hopping to notice a big crack that had formed in the pitch. The crack got bigger and bigger until the pitch split in two! The rabbit was so surprised at this sudden change that it stopped hopping. + +The other animals of the Forest came to see the split pitch. They talked and talked until they had a plan. All the animals used their big, strong hands and feet to push the two sides of the pitch back together. When they finished, the white pitch was all fixed! + +The animals of the Forest cheered and clapped. They knew they had done a great job to repair the pitch. Now they all could play there again. +Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo. Every day, the kangaroo would grow a little bit bigger. She was slow and it took her a long time to grow bigger. But she was very happy and enjoyed watching herself grow. + +One day as the kangaroo was hopping around, she noticed a little pouch on her belly. She was so excited to have a pouch and she knew it would help her hold lots of things. + +The kangaroo kept growing and her pouch kept growing too. After some time, three little joeys emerged from the pouch, one at a time. The kangaroo was so happy to have three little joeys who were growing right along with her. + +The kangaroo and her joeys jumped, hopped and grew together for many, many years. They were very happy and stayed slow and steady, growing together forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who went on a safari. She was so excited to explore the wild, and see all sorts of animals. As she walked along, she saw a tree with a big, thick branch extended off it. She noticed a rope hanging from the branch and realized it was a swing! The little girl hopped on and pushed off, swinging higher and higher. + +The little girl swung and swung, feeling the wind rush by. Then, she saw a terrible sight - a fierce lion was coming her way! Frightened, the little girl hopped off the swing and ran away, never looking back. + +Meanwhile, the lion was relieved - it had just been looking for a place to rest, and the swing had seemed like perfect spot! So, the lion happily took a nap in the spot the girl had been swinging. + +The little girl was happy and relieved to be safe and away from the terrible lion. Even though the safari had been a bit frightening, she still had a lot of fun on the swing! +Once upon a time, there was a harmless jet. The jet wanted to go to sleep, but didn’t know how. It asked the birds, but they didn’t know either. + +The jet then asked the little puppy. He was so cute and cuddly! But he didn’t know how jets sleep either. + +Finally, the jet asked the sunshine. She was so warm and friendly! The sunshine said, “You just want to close your eyes and rest. That’s how you sleep.†+ +The harmless jet did just that and soon it was fast asleep. It dreamed of flying all around the world! +Kitty was out for a walk in the park. It was a beautiful day and everything was nice and clean. Kitty spotted a fountain in the center of the park. She watched as the water bubbled up, and then parted as it came out of the fountain and splashed into the water below. + +Suddenly, Kitty heard a happy voice. It was her friend, Hunter. He had a bucket in his hands and he wanted to go to the fountain to fill it up. Kitty took Hunter's hand and they walked over to the fountain together. + +Hunter put his bucket in the water and the fountain filled it up with clean water. Then the two friends parted ways. Kitty said goodbye and went off in one direction, while Hunter went in the other direction with his bucket of clean, sparkling water. +Once upon a time there was a farmer. He was a normal farmer who grew a lot of food. + +One day, he got an idea. He wanted to join his fields together, so he hopped on his tractor and started plowing the soil. + +He worked all day. By the end of the day, he had joined the two big fields together into one big one. + +He was very excited. Now he could grow even more food! + +The farmer kept working hard and growing lots of food. Everything was normal and it stayed that way for many years. +Once upon a time there was a lucky jelly. It was bright and colorful, so every day it danced around in the sun. It had lots of fun playing with its friends, the ants and the bees. + +But one day it got too hot and the sun was too strong. So the jelly froze tight and stayed like that for days! But even though the jelly was frozen, it was still lucky. + +One morning, a little bird found the frozen jelly. It was so excited, it chirped and sang a happy song. Then the bird tapped on the jelly to help it melt and soon enough, the jelly started to thaw out. + +The jelly was so happy to be unfrozen and be able to move and play with its friends again! It was a very lucky jelly and thanked the bird for helping it get free. + +And from then on, the jelly and the bird were great friends and the jelly was always careful not to freeze again! +One day, Mommy was in the kitchen. She was making something special. It was a waffle! The waffle was hot and smelled delicious! + +Mommy put the waffle on a plate and allowed him to take a bite. He tried it and it was sweet and yummy! He ate all of the waffle and was very happy. + +But then he noticed something in his mouth. It was bitter! He asked Mommy, "What did you put on my waffle?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "It's called maple syrup. It's a little bit bitter, but it tastes really good when you eat it with a waffle!" + +He tried it and it was sweet and yummy, like the waffle! He was glad Mommy allowed him to try something new. Now, he loves maple syrup on his waffles! +Harry was feeling grumpy. Everywhere he went, he complained. He grumbled about being too hot and complained about being too cold. He moaned about being hungry and griped when it was time to eat. He grumbled and muttered as he walked. + +One day, as he trudged across the street, Harry noticed a bald man sitting in a case. The man was sitting quietly with his eyes closed. Harry stopped and looked. He had never seen a man sitting in a case! He wondered why the man was there. + +Harry walked over and tapped the case. The bald man opened his eyes and looked up. "What can I help you with?" he asked. + +Harry stood there for a moment, unsure of what to do. Then he suddenly remembered why he was so grumpy. So, he started to complain. The bald man smiled and listened. As Harry kept talking, the man started to nod. + +Finally, after Harry had said his piece, the bald man said, "You know, sometimes it's ok to complain. It's how we learn and understand our world. But try to use your words to express what you want, not just to grumble and moan." + +Harry had never thought of it this way. Suddenly, he felt relieved and grateful. He thanked the bald man and gave him a big smile before running off. From then on, Harry tried to use his words to express how he felt +Helen was so envious of her brother Robert. He was going to the stadium to watch his favorite team play. He put on his team jersey and smiled with excitement. + +Helen wanted to go with him so badly. But she was only three years old, and her mom said she couldn't come. However, Robert offered to take her paper cut-out of her favorite player. Helen was overjoyed and gave him a big smile. + +At the stadium, Robert went to get a hot dog and some candy for him and Helen. He could feel Helen's paper cut-out smiling with him. Robert then watched as his team won the game. He smiled with pride for his team and wished Helen could have been there to experience it with him. + +The next day, Robert told Helen all of the fun he had at the stadium. His description was so vivid, it was as if she was there with him. Helen smiled with delight imagining what it would have been like to be there in person. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. She was three years old and had an amazing imagination. One day, Daisy wanted to find the best costume ever. + +Her mum found Daisy a beautiful dress and Daisy was very happy. She put it on and was ready to go out. + +But when they opened the door, Daisy was worried. It started to rain! She would get wet and ruin her costume. + +Luckily, Daisy's mum had an umbrella. She supported Daisy and held the umbrella over her head. Daisy smiled and was happy that she could keep her costume safe and dry. + +The rain stopped and Daisy stayed dry. She and her mum had a very fun day and Daisy enjoyed having the best costume ever! +John and Meg were best friends. One day John had an idea, he wanted to play a game. He showed Meg an object. It was clear, and it sparkled in the sunlight. + +John told Meg, "I want you to complete this game. If you complete it I will give you a surprise." Meg was so excited, and she couldn't wait to try. + +She immediately sat down and started to play. She had to move the object this way and that way to make it fit. After a few tries, Meg finally completed the game. + +John cheered and said, "Congratulations, Meg! You did it! You completed the game. Now here is your surprise." Meg was so happy with her surprise that she jumped for joy! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. One day, Jack was feeling curious and wanted to explore. He went to his cupboard and looked inside. It was full of all sorts of cool things. + +Jack decided to search inside. He found lots of neat items. There were colorful blocks, silly shapes and old toys. He was so happy and excited. + +Jack kept searching in the cupboard. After a while, he discovered a secret compartment. Inside were two cool surprises - a small animal and a delicious treat. Jack knew he had found something very special. He thanked the cupboard and ran off to play with his new friends. +Once there was a little girl who had a pan. She wanted to see what she could do with it. She looked around her kitchen and spotted something interesting - a spoon! She picked up the spoon and stirred the pan. The pan began to spin round and round, and the little girl was so excited! She twirled the pan and the spoon, making funny patterns and shapes in the air. She stirred and stirred, until the spoon couldn't move any faster. It was so much fun! After a while, she stopped stirring and the pan was still spinning. The little girl had had such a fun time, she was sure she would do it again! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She likes to go on adventures. One day, Sarah decided to wander in the woods. As she walked, she saw a zigzag path ahead. She followed the path until she reached a big lake. + +The lake was very icy. She stood at the edge and looked at the shiny surface of the lake. Then she heard the sound of birds and saw them flying high in the sky. She felt happy and started running around the lake. + +As Sarah ran, she saw many little critters. She stopped for a moment to say hello to them and was very surprised to see a big deer. Then, Sarah decided to wander back home. She ran zigzag, holding her arms and laughing out loud. + +Finally, Sarah came back home, tired but happy. She felt so lucky to have gone on such an incredible adventure. +Once there was a boy named Jack who loved to play in the hall. He was always making a mess and his mommy was always mad. So one day his mommy said, "Jack, you must clean the hall!" + +Jack thought it was a big job, but he got busy. He got a big cloth and some soapy water. He started to wipe and scrub. He cleaned the walls and the floor and even the windows. + +When he was finally done, he looked at the hall and it was shiny and clean. But then he found a puddle on the floor. It was wet and messy, but Jack was determined. He got a mop and some more water and he cleaned the wet spot up. + +When he was all done, the hall looked perfect. Jack was so proud that he had done such a good job! He was happy he helped his mommy and made the hall clean and tidy again. +Once there was a fat steam train. It was so big that it could not go very fast. It trundled slowly along the track. + +One day, the train arrived at a large park. The park had lots of trees and colourful flowers. The train was so excited! It was happy to be in the park. + +The train stopped and the driver lifted off the steam. It was very hot and it filled the air with clouds of smoke. + +The train and the driver were so happy to be in the park. They stayed there most of the day, exploring all the wonderful sights. + +At the end of the day, the train went back to its home on the railway track. It was happy that it had been able to park in the big park. +Once upon a time there was a big lake. It was very beautiful. One day a frog jumped into the lake and it made a big splash. The splash was so loud that it woke a curious little bear. + +The bear waded into the lake. The water was cold and wet. The bear felt the water on its fur, it was so tight and snug. + +The bear swam to the bottom of the lake. Under the lake was a whole world filled with wonderful creatures. There were colorful fish and friendly turtles. + +The bear started to splash and play. The water was so cool and the sun was shining. The bear had a lot of fun swimming and playing in the lake. + +The bear swam back to the shore and waved goodbye to the lake. It was happy and tired as it went back into the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a guard who stood at the gates of a big castle. Each day he would welcome the people who wanted to come inside the castle. + +The guard was very flexible. He would welcome anyone, no matter how small or big they were. One day, a little girl came to the gates of the castle. She was only three years old. + +The guard smiled at her and said, “Welcome, little one!†He was very gentle and kind to the little girl. He showed her different parts of the castle and taught her how to use her very first key. + +The little girl was so happy. She thanked the guard for making her feel so welcome. From then on, she often came back to the castle to explore with her key. The guard always welcomed her with a smile. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They both loved playing together and having lots of fun. + +One day, Jack invited Jill on a special vacation. Jill was so excited! They packed their bags and said goodbye to their families, ready for their adventure. + +On their travels, Jack and Jill met lots of new friends. Everyone was always so happy and kind! Gradually, all these new friends started to unite with Jack and Jill, and a great big family was born! + +Finally, they reached their destination: a beautiful beach, full of sand and sunshine. It was such a lovely vacation! Jack and Jill swam in the sea and ate sweet treats, and made lots of happy memories. + +At the end of the trip, everyone was sad to go home. But even though they were apart, Jack and Jill knew they were still united as one big happy family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted something very special. She wanted a special bike with only two wheels and a special seat. So one day she asked her mom, "Can I have a special bike?" and her mom said, "Yes, let's go find one!" + +So they went to the store, and they found the perfect one. It was red and blue, and had two big pedals. The little girl was so happy, she wanted to take it home right away. Her mom said, "No, we have to be brave and keep looking." + +So they kept looking and looking, until they found the perfect one. It was yellow and had a nice, comfy seat and bright, shiny pedals. The little girl was so excited, she gave her mom a big hug. + +That night, when she went to bed, the little girl was very happy. She was so happy she got a special bike and was brave enough to keep looking until she found the perfect one. +Once upon a time, there was a person who liked to wander. He was very silly and he always went on long walks. One day, he went for a really long walk in the bright sun. He went over mountains and through valleys, and for hours he kept walking. Finally he came to a lake, blue and shining. He sat down and looked around, and smiled at how pretty the lake was. All around him the birds chirped, and the gentle wind blew through his hair. It was so peaceful and he was so happy. Then he stood up and began to wander again, through the green grass and soft dirt. He was silly and carefree, and soon he was going on his way again. +One day Mommy and Baby went outside. Baby saw a plane zoom in the sky and said, "Mommy, look at the plane zoom!". Then they went to the park. Baby saw a little train and said, "Mommy, look at the train go zoom!" Mommy and Baby went to have cocoa and treats. Baby was having so much fun being busy playing with Mommy. When Baby was done, Mommy said, "Let's go home and rest". Baby said, "Okay Mommy, let's go zoom!". Mommy and Baby went home and took a nap. That was a fun day! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Isabelle who was very gifted. She could do almost anything she set her mind to. Her friends were impressed by her talents and her parents were very proud. + +One day, Isabelle decided to try something very difficult. She wanted to see if she could fit all of her friends in a row. Her friends were excited and tried to line up in a neat row. But no matter how hard they tried, some were too big and some were too small. + +Isabelle wasn't discouraged though. She used her giftedness to find a way to make it work. She moved around some of the bigger friends and cleverly fit the smaller ones in the gaps. Soon, everyone was fitting perfectly in a row! + +Isabelle and her friends cheered with joy. They had fit together like a jigsaw puzzle, creating a beautiful picture. From then on, Isabelle's friends always knew that she was a very gifted girl who could do anything. +Once there was a small boy called Jake. Jake had a special red bicycle he loved to ride. Whenever Jake saw the bicycle, he knew it was his best friend. + +One day, Jake wanted to go on an adventure. He hopped on his bicycle and rode down the road. Everything was going great until he recognized that he was going too slow. + +Jake tried to go faster but he could not. He started to get tired so he took a break and looked around. He recognized something shiny in the distance. It was a new yellow toy bike! + +Jake was so excited that he rode the toy bike all the way home. He was thrilled with his new bike, and he quickly recognized that it was even faster than his old one. + +Since then, Jake has been riding his two bikes together. No matter where he goes, his red and yellow bicycles are always there to make him happy. +Mommy had a lot of work to do. She was busy all morning filing her papers. But after lunch, she decided to clean the house. She was very thoughtful, and made sure every room was neat and tidy. + +The living room was first. Mommy vacuumed the carpet and dusted the shelves. She even washed the windows! + +Next, Mommy cleaned the kitchen. She scrubbed the countertop, swept the floor and even wiped down the refrigerator. Everything was sparkling clean. + +The last room to be cleaned was Mommy's office. She took out a big pile of trash and carefully went through her files. After that, her desk was clean and it felt good to be organized. + +Mommy was so happy with her work. Her house was now neat and tidy and everything was in its place. She gave herself a pat on the back for being so thoughtful. And then she was ready to relax and enjoy the afternoon. +One day, Lily went to the store to choose a new blouse. She stood in front of all the blouses and thought about which one she wanted. Finally, she chose a deep blue one with white flowers. + +She picked it up and held it against herself to see how it looked. It was so pretty! She couldn't wait to try it on. She skipped over to the change rooms with the blouse in her hands. + +Once she got into the change room, she took off her other shirt and put the beautiful deep blue blouse on. She twirled around and saw herself in the mirror. She thought she looked like a princess! + +Lily decided that deep blue blouse was the one for her. She bought it and went home to show her mom. Her mom said Lily had chosen well and she looked very beautiful. + +Lily was so happy with her choice of the deep blue blouse. She was proud of herself for making such a great choice! +Once upon a time there was an adorable radish. He wanted to find a new home. He looked around to try and find a nice place to stay but there were too many spaces that were too big for him. + +Then he saw a beautiful garden. He went over to explore and he found a small spot that was the perfect size for him to fit in. He loved it so much and he wanted to stay there forever. + +He carefully snuggled into the soil and started to grow. He drank the watered the garden gave him and he felt very happy. He stayed in that garden for a long time and slowly grew bigger as time went by. + +When it was time to say goodbye, the radish wanted to thank the garden for being so kind to him. He waved goodbye to all of his friends he had made and thanked the garden one last time before leaving. + +The little radish was so happy he had found a new home. He went back to his old patch with a smile on his face, knowing he would have a place to stay, and a garden to grow in, forever. +Once upon a time, there was a gorilla. He was a very big animal, but he was harmless. + +The gorilla lived in the jungle and he had all kinds of friends. Every day he made new friends, like monkeys and birds. + +One day, he saw a little boy. He smiled at him and waved. The little boy didn't know what to do, so he waved back. The gorilla and the little boy waved and smiled at each other. + +The little boy's mom came to get him, but the gorilla didn't mind. He just kept waving until the little boy couldn't see him anymore. + +The gorilla stayed in the jungle and kept waving to all of his friends. He was the happiest gorilla in the whole world and he never stopped smiling. +Mommy was walking with Little Lucy in the park. Little Lucy liked to walk on the tracks. She liked to look for birds and watch the trees. + +On this day, Little Lucy noticed something different. The tracks were icy! She had never seen this before. + +Little Lucy and Mommy walked slowly on the icy track. The ice was sparkly and it crunched under their feet. Little Lucy held Mommy's hand and tried to walk carefully. + +They walked for what felt like a long time. Finally, the icy track stopped. Little Lucy and Mommy were so happy! They could walk on the grass now - it was warm and that felt so nice. Little Lucy was happy to be off the icy track. +Once upon a time there were two puppies. One of the puppies was very powerful, while the other wasn’t very strong. The strong puppy wanted to help the other puppy so it fed her a piece of food. The food made the weak puppy feel so much better because it was tasty and filled with energy. + +The powerful puppy was so happy to help his friend. Every day he fed the weak puppy pieces of food. This went on for a long time until eventually the weak puppy became strong and powerful too! + +Now the two puppies enjoy playing together and running around. Every now and then the powerful puppy will feed his friend a piece of food just to show her how much he loves her. +Once there was a girl called Jane. She wanted to bake something special. So she decided to make some cookies. She was very excited. +She got all the ingredients and mixed them together. She put the mixture in a special tin and put it in the oven. After a while, Jane took the tin out of the oven. She looked inside and saw that the cookies were ready. They looked funny and yummy. +Jane put the cookies on a plate. She asked her mum if she could give one of the cookies to her friend. Her mum said yes. Jane was so happy. +She quickly wrapped the cookie in a piece of paper and ran out of the house. She was excited to give her friend the cookie because it was so special. When she gave it to her friend, they both smiled. It was a lot of fun! +Once there was a very friendly girl, her name was Sophie. She was only three years old and loved to play with her toys. Her best friends were her two teddy bears, Snuggle and Fluffy. Every day, Sophie's mommy would encourage her to play a game. + +One day, Mommy said she had a special surprise for Sophie. Anne opened her hands and showed Sophie some money, but not just any money--it was special money for her to buy something nice with. Sophie was so excited and ran to pick out a new toy. + +Mommy went with Sophie to the toy store and helped her pick out the perfect toy. Mommy encouraged Sophie to pick one that she really loved and would make her happy. Sophie choose the cutest stuffed bunny she had ever seen, and they took it home. + +From then on, Sophie was never without her new bunny, and it brought her much joy. Every day, Mommy would encourage Sophie to play with her new toy. It was nice to have someone who was always encouraging and friendly! +Once upon a time there was a brave queen. She was very beautiful and had a kind heart. All the people in her kingdom loved her. + +One day, the brave queen became very ill. She was so sad because she couldn't help her people anymore. + +The brave queen's son wanted to make her feel better. So he went around the kingdom and asked everyone to pray for her. He told them, “Let's all pray that our queen can heal.†+ +Luckily, the people listened to the brave queen’s son. They prayed every day and their prayers were heard. After a few weeks, the queen was feeling better and she was able to get out of bed. + +The brave queen was so happy and thankful to her people. She was finally able to take care of her kingdom again. Everyone was so glad that their queen had healed. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ella. She was only three years old. + +One day, Ella heard of something special. Someone had hidden a powerful prize! Ella wanted to find it! + +Ella rushed outside and started looking everywhere. She looked in the garden and the grass. She even looked behind some big rocks. + +But the prize was nowhere to be seen. Ella was sad. Then she heard a rustling sound in a nearby tree. + +Ella rushed over to the tree and saw a basket with a ribbon around it! She was excited and quickly opened the basket. Inside she found a shiny prize! + +Ella was so happy. She had found the powerful prize! It was all hers! +One day, two friends decided to go for a walk in the park. They saw a bush and it was so big and white. They were so excited! One of them said: "Let's pretend it's a castle!" The two friends started pretending that the bush was a castle. They pretended to be princes inside the castle for a few minutes, exploring the various passageways and turrets. The other friend declared that he was the king of the castle and the first friend was the queen. + +They were having so much fun in their castle when suddenly something flew out of the bush. It was a beautiful, white butterfly! The two friends were so amazed by the sight that they froze in place. After a few moments, they started to laugh and their pretending quickly turned back into reality. + +They watched the butterfly fluttering away and the two friends continued their walk around the park, looking for more fun things to do. They laughed all the way home, and never forgot their pretend castle made of a white bush. +Once upon a time there was a reliable pony. Every day his friend the farmer would come and take him on an adventure. He would act friendly, trotting along the path, being careful not to step on the plants. + +One day, when the farmer came to take him for a ride, he had something new – a whip. The pony had never seen it before, but he trusted the farmer. The farmer said it was ok, and he seemed kind, so the pony wasn't afraid. + +The farmer used the whip to make the pony go a little bit faster. With the whip he was able to gallop, and the pony was so excited. He followed the farmer's directions and listened carefully. Even though he had never seen a whip before, he knew it was a fun new way to run. + +The pony and the farmer continued to take adventures together, and the pony always acted reliable - no matter what. The farmer would show him new things, and it was always an enjoyable experience. They were best friends, and the pony was always thankful for the new adventures and for the reliable farmer. +Once there were two friends named Emily and Betty. They both loved going to the park to play together. One day, Emily and Betty had a fight. Emily was mad that Betty got new lotion. She was very envious. + +But Emily soon felt guilty for being so mad. She knew that it was not nice to fight with friends. So, she decided to try and make it better. + +Emily gave Betty a hug to say sorry. Betty smiled and they both laughed. Emily asked if they could share the lotion and they happily used it to make their skin nice and soft. + +The next day, Emily and Betty were best friends again. They were happy to be together and never wanted to fight again. They stayed best friends for many years. +Once upon a time, there was a nice sheep. Every day, the sheep would go for a dive in the pond. The sheep felt so happy when she was diving! Then, one day, the sheep invited her friends to join her for a dive. The friends were very excited! They went together to the pond and had a lot of fun diving. When they were done, they all felt very refreshed! + +They thanked the nice sheep for showing them how to dive. The sheep was very glad that her friends had such a nice time. The sheep and her friends were so happy that they decided to go for a dive in the pond every day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She liked to play outside in the street with her friends. One day when Sarah was out playing, she noticed that something wasn't quite right. The street was all muddled up and everything was all over the place. + +Sarah decided to sort out the street. She started by gathering all the leaves in one big heap and then she put all the stones in another pile. She even found some sweets that were hidden in the grass so she gave them to her friends to share. + +With the help of her friends, Sarah managed to sort out the whole street. Everything was in its proper place again and the sweet smell of autumn filled the air. They all had a lovely time and Sarah was very proud of her accomplishment. + +From that day forth, Sarah was the street's official 'Sorter'. Whenever the street got all muddled and messy, Sarah would gather her friends and they would sort it out together. +Once there was a girl called Sally who liked to play in the park. One day she had a new red helmet and she was so happy that she put it on straight away. Then she went to try out the big slide, but when she got to the top she felt scared. She thought that she wouldn't be brave enough to go all the way down. + +Suddenly, something strange happened to Sally's red helmet. It began to get smaller and smaller until it was tiny enough to fit on her head! Sally was so excited that she started sliding down the slide with her mini helmet on. + +Afterwards, Sally felt embarrassed because everyone had seen her helmet shrink. But then her parents told her that being brave was much more important than being embarrassed, and soon she felt better. + +Sally was so happy that she could still play in the park and show her red helmet off, no matter how small it was. From then on, Sally was not afraid to try new things, even if she was a bit scared. +Once upon a time, there was an empty town in the forest. It was very quiet and the people were scared. + +One day, a hero came to save them. He was very brave and strong. Everyone cheered when they saw him. + +The hero faced an evil monster who wanted to destroy the town. The hero battled hard and used all his strength. In the end, he was able to destroy the monster and save the town. + +The people were so happy that the hero had saved them. They thanked him for being brave and strong. + +Now the town was safe once again. Everyone was happy and the streets were filled with laughter. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Maggie. She was three years old and very excited to mail her first letter! She went to the post office with her mom. + +At the post office, Maggie picked a colorful envelope. She taped the envelope so it would be secure. Then, she put a letter inside. Then she put a stamp on the envelope and put it in the mail slot. + +On the way home, Maggie asked her mom, "Is my letter going to get there fine?" Maggie's mom said, "Yes, your letter will get there just fine." + +Maggie smiled and felt very proud - she had just mailed her first letter! +Once upon a time there was a wise old man whose heart was pure. He wanted to find something special, so he decided to search near his house. + +He felt the warm sun on his back and walked across the rough ground. He kicked up puff of steam as he walked, searching for his treasure. + +He continued down the path, in search of something magical. He looked up in the sky and saw a rainbow beaming brightly. He knew this was the perfect place and kept searching until nightfall. + +Suddenly something glistened on a rock - it was golden and sparkling! He picked it up and was amazed to find a shining diamond! It was the most wonderful thing he had ever seen and held it close to his heart. + +The old man was so happy he had found his treasure and took it home. He could feel how special it was, and from that day forward, the diamond was his most prized possession. +John was sitting on a bench in the park, looking up at the sky. He observed so many different things, like the birds flying around, the people walking by, and the clouds drifting across the sky. But then he noticed something he had never seen before. + +It was an engine, hovering in the sky. He had never seen anything like it before, and it made him curious. He wanted to find out what it was and where it was going. + +John followed the engine as it flew away, getting further and further away. He watched it until it disappeared into the distance. Its destination was unknown to him. + +John went home, but he still wondered what the engine was and where it had gone. He had seen something unknown, something he'd never seen before, and it made him curious. He liked discovering new secrets and puzzles in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to search for something special. He grabbed his coat, put on his shoes, and stepped out of his house. He walked and walked through the town until he saw something that made him smile. It was a big, sparkly velvet bag! He picked it up and saw that it was wet. He was very excited so he quickly put it in his pocket. + +He continued to search for something else. After a long time walking and looking around, he finally stopped at a park filled with trees and flowers. He noticed something that he had never seen before. It was a small velvet box! He reached for it and opened it. Inside of the box was a velvet frog! + +The boy was so excited that he wanted to take the velvet frog with him. But first, he had to make sure it was safe. He found a puddle of water nearby and wanted to make sure it wasn't too wet. He dipped the velvet frog in the water and it stayed dry. He was satisfied and took the frog with him. + +He was now ready to go home and show his family the velvet frog. On his way back, he was filled with joy as he thought of how happy his family would be when they saw his discovery. +Once upon a time, there was a big, bad monster. He liked to hide and scare people. Everywhere he went he would hide, so no one could see him. + +One day, he was walking through a forest when he spotted a little girl. She looked very scared and he thought she would be an easy target. So he decided to hide and then jump out and scare her. + +But the girl was very clever. She saw him hiding behind a tree and before he could jump out, she ran away. The monster was very mad and decided to change his hiding style. + +He went to a creek and hid in the tall grass. He thought for sure he could surprise the girl this time. But again, the girl was too quick and saw him hiding. She turned and ran in the other direction. The monster was so mad that he jumped up and roared. + +The girl was so brave and she had stopped the bad monster. He knew he could never scare her again. +Once upon a time there was a loyal girl. Every day she would sing happily. Her best friend was a pit. They would play games together, go on walks, and even sing together. One day, they decided to have a singing competition. The girl sang her heart out and the pit sang along. They sang and laughed and had so much fun. In the end, the girl won the competition. She was so proud and the pit was loyal to her and clapped and cheered the loudest. The girl and the pit stayed loyal friends forever and always sang together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She liked to play outside. One day, she was pushing her toy truck around the garden when she saw a big flower. She was so excited! She stopped pushing the truck and ran to the flower. It was so pretty and smelled so nice! + +The little girl wanted to pick the flower, so she bent down and tried to push it out of the ground. At first, she tried with one hand but it didn't move. So she put both hands on the stem and pushed as hard as she could. Suddenly, the flower came out of the ground! + +The girl was so happy. She carried the flower over to the truck and placed it inside for safekeeping. From then on, she pushed the truck around with the flower inside. She was so excited that she had got the flower and made it her very own. +Once upon a time there were two birds who were great friends. They both had wings and spent lots of time together. One day, however, they started to quarrel about who was the best bird. They argued until they couldn't argue any more, but since they were still friends, they decided to have a race to decide the winner. + +The race was very tough, but they kept going and eventually one of them won. The other bird was sad to lose, but they went back to being friends anyway. The winning bird clapped its wings and flew off, never to forget the tough race it had to win against its best friend. +One day there was a generous yellow bird. He was always looking for someone to share his food and treats with. One day he spotted a 3 year old girl playing in the park. + +The bird instantly flew over and he started insisting that she should follow him. He flew further and further until they reached a beautiful yellow flower field. + +The bird generously offered the girl some of his food, which she accepted with glee. She stayed and munched on the bird's treats while he went around and admired the beauty of the yellow flowers. + +The girl enjoyed her time with the generous yellow bird and they became fast friends. The bird would always insist she come back to the flower field to play and excitedly welcomed her whenever she visited. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sarah and Jim. They liked to play near a big pool in the summer. One day, Sarah and Jim got too close to the edge of the pool and Sarah started to feel anxious. It was deep and Jim said he was too scared to jump in. Sarah said she didn't want to separate from her friend, so she held his hand tight. Sarah took a deep breath and the two friends jumped into the pool together - they were not scared anymore! From that day on, they never wanted to separate and they played together at the pool all summer long. + +The end. +One day there was a tough slide. It was so steep that nobody wanted to go down! + +But then a brave 3-year-old decided to give it a try. The 3-year-old had to be careful, but he was determined to get down the slide. + +So he slowly printed his way down the slide. He made sure to take it one step at a time. When he finally reached the bottom, the 3-year-old was so proud! + +He had conquered the tough slide and had a smile from ear to ear. From that day forth, he was no longer scared of slides! He knew he could do it! +One day, Michael was in his classroom. He was eager to leave. He said goodbye to his teacher, and gave her a big hug. He put on his coat, and ran to the door of the class. He waved goodbye to the other children, and ran out of the door. + +It was a beautiful day outside and he was happy to be done with school for the day. He skipped down the street and began singing a happy song. When he arrived at his house, he ran inside and saw his mummy. He gave her a big hug and told her all about his day. + +He was so excited to be at home that he ran straight to the kitchen to get a snack. His mum made him some cheese and crackers for him to eat. After eating snack, Michael decided to play with some of his toys. + +He was having so much fun playing that the day just flew by. When it was time to go back to school, he was much less eager than before. With a heavy heart, he said goodbye to his mum and waved to his toys. He put his coat back on and left the house to go to class. +One day, Bob was walking in the snow. He felt very uncomfortable. He had his mittens on but they were not very warm. As he walked, one of his mittens dropped off his hand and into the snow. Bob was so upset because he didn't want to lose his mitten. He looked around but he couldn't find it. + +A kind old man saw what happened and kindly picked up the mitten. He gave it back to Bob and asked him if he was alright. Bob smiled a big smile and thanked the old man. + +The old man then gave Bob a new, warm mitten. He said it would be more comfortable. Bob thanked the old man again and put the new mitten on. He now felt much better. He was so happy he had the old man looking out for him! +Once upon a time there was a dog named Spot. Spot was a very polite dog. Every day he would go for nice long walks in the woods. + +One day Spot was on a walk and found a bone! He was so excited! He quickly ran to pick it up and pull it close. He wanted to keep it all for himself. + +But when he went to pull the bone out of the dirt, it wouldn't budge. Spot started to pull harder, but it was still stuck. What could Spot do? + +Suddenly, another dog appeared. His name was Riley. Spot barked at Riley to try and frighten him away. But Riley was very polite and just smiled. He said he would help pull the bone out of the dirt. + +Together, Spot and Riley pulled hard. Finally, they both were able to get the bone out of the dirt. Spot and Riley were both so happy! They each got a piece of the bone and went off to enjoy their morning snack. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named William. He was 3 years old and he loved playing outside. One day, it was very cold outside, but William still wanted to play. + +"Let's go outside," said William to his mom. + +"No, not today," said William's mom. "It's too cold." + +William was grumpy, so he tried to resist. He stamped his feet and said, "I want to go outside!" + +But his mom said, "No, it's too cold." + +William was mad, but he knew his mom was right. So he stayed inside, but he was still grumpy. The next day, it was nice and warm, so William went outside and had lots of fun! +Jack was walking in the woods one day when he heard something strange. He froze and looked around, but he couldn't see where it was coming from. He heard it again and it sounded like a whisper. Jack was scared, but he kept walking. + +Suddenly, he saw a pick lying on the ground. With a shaking hand, Jack reached out and grabbed it. He looked closer and saw something strange shaped like a face on the pick. It made Jack feel even more scared. + +He turned to walk away but then he heard the whisper again. It said, "Come closer". Jack was scared, but he wanted to know what was happening. He stepped closer, still holding the pick in his hand. The face on the pick started to move and it said, "Don't be scared, pick me up and I will show you something". + +Jack was scared but he picked up the pick. Suddenly, the pick glowed and it showed Jack a secret path. Jack started to smile and he followed the path. It was a magical place full of strange and wonderful things. + +Jack was no longer scared and he had a new friend in the pick. They went on many more adventures together and Jack never forgot what he heard in the woods that day. +Once upon a time there was a goat. He lived in a big green field. One day he saw something scary in the field. It was a dead snake! The goat was very scared. So he shouted as loud as he could. All the other animals in the field heard him and ran away. + +The goat was so scared that he couldn't move at all. But then something happened! A special bird came out of the sky and shouted too! All the animals heard the bird and started to come back to the field. + +The goat was very happy now. The bird had saved him! He thanked the bird with a big smile. From that day on, the goat never had to be scared again. The end. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She was playing in her garden when she saw a van pull up. She was scared and began to cry. Her mom quickly came out to help. + +Mom picked Amy up and hugged her tightly. Then she pointed to the van and said, “Look, it’s just the ice cream van!†Amy stopped crying and smiled. + +Mom took Amy over to the van and then helped her throw some coins onto the floor. A big man inside the van gave them a big smile and started to give Amy some yummy ice cream. Amy was so happy she almost dropped her ice cream. + +Mom and Amy laughed as they walked away. Amy was no longer scared and they were both happy. The van drove away and Amy waved goodbye. She had a lot of fun that day and she was so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Mark. One day, Mark went to the beach with his family. He saw the sea and the sand, but he most wanted to explore the rock pools. + +Suddenly, Mark said: "Look! I can see something in there!" He pointed to a dark rock pool. His mum and dad looked and saw a worm in the water. It was very small. + +Mark didn't wait. He went straight over to the rock pool and jumped in. He wanted to see the worm from up close. He splashed around in the water and the worm dived away. Mark followed it. + +Mark and the worm dived and dived. The water was dark and still. But soon the worm found a hole in the rock and it was gone. Mark watched it go and then he swam back to shore. + +Mark was so excited. He had seen the worm so close and he had gone diving into the dark rock pool. He had had an adventurous day out! +Once upon a time, there was an enormous horse. The horse loved to play, so it went searching for fun. + +The horse wandered deep into a forest. When the horse went further and further into the forest, it began feeling scared. Suddenly, it heard a loud voice calling for help! + +The horse trotted towards the voice. It was a little girl, who was stuck in a tree and could not get down. + +The horse lowered its head and said, "Please, can I help you?". The little girl was so relieved that she said, "Yes, please, help me!" + +The enormous horse then carefully bent its head down so the little girl could climb onto its back. + +The horse kindly took the girl back home, where she and her family thanked the horse for being so brave. + +The horse smiled, and said, "You're welcome. It was my pleasure". And it returned to the forest, happy that it had been able to help. +Once upon a time, there was a very lonely poison. He lived all by himself in a big meadow. He felt so sad and lonely every day. + +One day, he spotted something and had an idea. He decided to sort things in the meadow into different piles. He put the rocks in one pile, the grass in another pile, and the flowers in another pile. + +The poison sorted through the items and found that he had company! He realized that the other things in the meadow were just like him and he wasn't alone anymore. He was so happy. So he and the other rocks, grass, and flowers started playing together and having a lot of fun. + +The lonely poison was no longer lonely. From then on, he enjoyed playing with the other things in the meadow and was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was an angry sun. He was mad at the world and never wanted to shine. One day, a little boy noticed the sun and wanted to make him happy. He took a small piece of glass and ran to the sun. He held the glass up and the sun started to shine. The world became bright and happy. The angry sun was now happy and smiled down at the little boy. The sun kept shining all day and everyone was happy. The little boy was glad that he could make the angry sun happy again. The sun shone more and more everyday, and everyone was happy. The little boy's piece of glass was very special, and it always made the sun shine. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very nervous. She had a big problem. She couldn't find any chocolate. + +The little girl was so sad because all she wanted was chocolate. She looked everywhere, but she just couldn't find any. She started to suffer without it. + +One day, the little girl's mommy gave her a special surprise. It was chocolate! The little girl was so happy that she jumped up and down. She quickly ate it all and smiled. + +Now the little girl was no longer nervous and she never had to suffer without chocolate again. From then on, she always made sure that she had some to eat. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little duck. He loved to go for walks and explore, and one day he saw something special. It was a white velvet patch of grass that looked oh so soft. + +The little duck decided to take a closer look. As he stepped closer, he heard the most magical sound! It was a soft and gentle music that seemed to be coming from the velvet patch. + +The duck put his ear closer to the velvet and he started to hear singing! He had never heard such a beautiful sound before. He listened for a long time and he couldn't get enough. + +The singing was so sweet the little duck had to take a nap. He lay down on the soft white velvet and he had the best sleep ever. + +The next morning, the little duck was sad. He knew his beautiful singing was gone and he'd never hear it again. But still, the memories of that magical night would be with him always. +Once upon a time there was a cute little bird. He liked to whistle very loud. Every morning, the bird would fly up in the sky, and he would look out over the land below. Every day, the bird would make a promise to himself. He promised to fly higher and higher, to find new and exciting places, far away from home. + +One day, the bird found a new and beautiful place. When he arrived, he whistled a loud and happy welcome. The birds of that place were very kind and friendly, and they called him the “Whistling Kingâ€. Everyone was so excited to meet him, and that meant that he was the center of attention everywhere he went! + +The little bird was so happy. He and the other birds had a lot of fun together, and he was able to keep his promise to himself. He flew higher each day, and he explored amazing new places. + +The little bird was so proud of himself, and he was so glad that he kept his promise. He knew that the only way to explore new places and make new friends was to keep his promise. + +The End. +Tom and Lily went to the stadium with Mom and Dad. They wanted to see a game of soccer. They wore red shirts and hats to cheer for their team. They were very excited. + +When they got to the stadium, they saw many people and cars. They had to walk a long way to find their seats. Tom and Lily held Mom and Dad's hands so they would not get lost. They saw a big sign that said "Welcome to the stadium". + +They found their seats and sat down. They could see the green grass and the white lines on the field. They could hear the loud music and the people shouting. They could smell the popcorn and the hot dogs. They felt happy. + +The game started and the players ran and kicked the ball. Tom and Lily watched and clapped and cheered. Sometimes they laughed when the players did funny things, like falling or missing the goal. They liked the game a lot. + +At halftime, Mom and Dad took Tom and Lily to the bathroom. They had to wait in a long line. Tom and Lily were bored. They looked around and saw a man selling balloons. They wanted a balloon. + +"Mom, Dad, can we have a balloon?" they asked. + +"Sure, why not?" Mom and Dad said. They gave the man some money and he gave them two balloons. One was blue and one was pink. Tom and Lily smiled and thanked the man. + +They went back to their seats with their balloons. They tied them to their chairs so they would not fly away. They watched the rest of the game with their balloons. They had more fun. + +The game ended and their team won. Tom and Lily were very happy. They jumped and hugged Mom and Dad. They said goodbye to the stadium and the people. They walked back to their car with their balloons. + +They got in the car and buckled their seat belts. Mom and Dad started the car and drove away. Tom and Lily looked out the window and saw the stadium getting smaller and smaller. They waved to the stadium and said "Thank you for the fun day". + +They zipped their jackets and cuddled their balloons. They felt sleepy. They closed their eyes and dreamed of soccer and balloons. They had a good day. +Dan and Sam are brothers. They like to play games. Sometimes they play with cars, sometimes they play with balls, sometimes they play with puzzles. But they always want to win. They are competitive. + +One day, they decide to play a game with their wives. Dan's wife is Sue, and Sam's wife is Jen. They bring a big board with many colors and shapes. They say, "We will play this game. It is fun and easy. You have to match the colors and shapes. The one who matches the most wins." + +Sue and Jen look at the board. They think it is too hard. They do not know all the colors and shapes. They say, "We do not want to play this game. It is not fun and easy. It is boring and hard. We want to play something else." + +Dan and Sam are surprised. They say, "But this game is the best. We always play it. We are good at it. You have to play it too. It is not fair if you do not play." + +Sue and Jen shake their heads. They say, "No, we do not have to play. We can play something else. We can play with dolls, or with books, or with stickers. They are fun and easy. You can play with us if you want." + +Dan and Sam look at each other. They do not like dolls, or books, or stickers. They like the board game. They say, "Fine. You play with your things, and we play with ours. We will see who has more fun." + +They split up. Dan and Sam play the board game. Sue and Jen play with dolls, or books, or stickers. They do not talk to each other. They do not look at each other. They do not have fun. They are sad. +Ben and Mia were camping with their dad in the woods. They had a tent, a fire and some marshmallows. They liked to roast the marshmallows on sticks and eat them. They were very yummy and sticky. + +But when it was time to sleep, Mia was troubled. She was afraid of the dark and the noises. She heard owls, crickets and rustles. She did not like them. She wanted to go home. + +She whispered to Ben, "I can't sleep. I'm scared." + +Ben hugged her and said, "Don't be scared. Dad is here. He will protect us. And the fire is here. It will keep us warm and safe. And I am here. I will be your friend." + +He pointed to the stars and said, "Look, the stars are here too. They are like little lights in the sky. They will watch over us. And they are very pretty. Can you see the big bear and the little bear?" + +Mia looked up and saw the stars. She saw the big bear and the little bear. She smiled and said, "Yes, I see them. They are nice." + +She snuggled with Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I love you." + +Ben said, "I love you too, Mia. Now let's sleep. Good night." + +They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They were not troubled anymore. They had a good night. +Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to do everything together. They liked to play, to read, to sing, and to observe. They liked to observe the birds, the flowers, the stars, and the people. + +One day, they observed something very interesting. It was a big, round, and yummy cake. It was on the table in the kitchen. It had white cream and red berries on top. It smelled very good. They wondered who made the cake and who was going to eat it. + +They went to ask their mom. She was in the living room, reading a book. "Mom, mom, can we have some cake?" they asked. "What cake?" mom said. She looked surprised. She put down her book and followed them to the kitchen. + +When they got there, they saw a big mess. The cake was gone. There were only crumbs and cream on the table and on the floor. There was also a big, black, and furry cat. It was licking its paws and looking very happy. + +"Bad cat! Bad cat!" mom shouted. She was very upset. She tried to catch the cat, but it ran away. "That was your birthday cake, Lily and Tom. I made it for you. I wanted to surprise you. I'm so sorry." She hugged them and kissed them. + +Lily and Tom felt sad. They wanted to have some cake. They wanted to share it with their mom and their friends. But they also loved their mom. They knew she worked hard to make the cake. They knew she loved them very much. + +They hugged her back and said, "It's OK, mom. We love you. We don't need cake. We have you." They smiled and made her smile too. They decided to observe something else. They observed how happy they were together. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and make mud pies. They did not care if they got dirty. They had fun. + +"Look, I found a shiny thing!" Lily said. She held up a small metal box. It had a button and a light. The light was red and it blinked. + +"What is it?" Ben asked. He wanted to see. + +"I don't know. Maybe it has sugar inside. Let's open it!" Lily said. She pushed the button. + +The box made a loud noise. It was not sugar. It was a bomb. The bomb exploded. Ben and Lily were gone. The garden was on fire. The light stopped blinking. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big dog with a belt around its neck. The dog was brown and white and had long fur. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe we should ask the owner first," Tom said. + +They looked around and saw a man sitting on a bench. He was reading a book and did not notice the children. + +"Hello, mister. Can we pet your dog?" Lily called to him. + +The man looked up and smiled. He nodded and said, "Sure, you can. His name is Rex. He is very friendly and rare. He is a Tibetan mastiff." + +Tom and Lily ran to the dog and started to stroke its fur. Rex wagged his tail and licked their faces. He seemed to like them. + +But then, Tom felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to hold it, but he could not. He sneezed very loud and hard. + +Rex did not like the sneeze. He thought it was a threat. He growled and barked and bit Tom's arm. Tom screamed and cried. Lily was scared and ran away. + +The man heard the noise and dropped his book. He ran to the dog and pulled him away. He saw Tom's arm bleeding and felt sorry. + +"I'm so sorry, kid. Rex is not used to loud noises. He is very rare and sensitive. Are you okay?" he asked. + +Tom was not okay. He was hurt and angry. He glared at the man and the dog and said, "Go away. I hate you and your dog. You are bad and mean." + +The man felt sad and ashamed. He took his dog and his book and left the park. He wished he had never brought Rex there. + +Tom and Lily did not play in the park anymore. They were afraid of dogs and sneezes. They stayed at home and were unhappy. The end. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the old house. The old house has many rooms and things. Some things are ancient. Ancient means very old and dusty. + +One day, Tim and Sam find a desk in a room. The desk is ancient. It has many drawers and papers and pens. Tim and Sam want to play with the desk. + +"Look, Sam, this desk is ancient!" Tim says. "It has so many things!" + +"Wow, Tim, you are right!" Sam says. "Can we open the drawers and see what is inside?" + +"Yes, let's do that!" Tim says. "Maybe we can find something fun or funny!" + +Tim and Sam open the drawers. They find many things. They find a map, a hat, a book, a key, a toy, and a letter. They are happy and curious. + +"Look, Sam, this is a map!" Tim says. "It has many colors and lines and shapes!" + +"Look, Tim, this is a hat!" Sam says. "It has a feather and a buckle!" + +"Look, Sam, this is a book!" Tim says. "It has many words and pictures!" + +"Look, Tim, this is a key!" Sam says. "It has a hole and a teeth!" + +"Look, Sam, this is a toy!" Tim says. "It has wheels and a horn!" + +"Look, Tim, this is a letter!" Sam says. "It has a stamp and a name!" + +Tim and Sam are very excited. They want to play with the things. They put on the hat, they look at the map, they read the book, they try the key, they roll the toy, and they open the letter. + +But then, they hear a voice. The voice is loud and angry. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing here?" the voice says. "This is my desk! These are my things! Get away from them!" + +Tim and Sam are scared. They look up and see a man. The man is old and grumpy. He has a beard and a cane. He is the owner of the old house and the ancient desk. + +"Sorry, sir, we are sorry!" Tim and Sam say. "We just wanted to play!" + +"Well, you can't play here!" the man says. "This is not a playground! This is a private place! Go away and don't come back!" + +Tim and Sam are sad and sorry. They drop the things and run away. They leave the old house and the ancient desk. They don't want to make the man angry again. + +They go back to their homes and tell their moms what happened. Their moms hug them and say they are sorry too. They say they should not go to the old house and the ancient desk again. They say they should play somewhere else. + +Tim and Sam agree. They say they are sorry too. They say they will play somewhere else. They say they will not touch ancient things again. They say they will be good friends. +Anna liked to polish her shoes. She used a soft cloth and some shiny cream. She made her shoes look new and clean. She was proud of her shoes. + +But Ben did not like to polish his shoes. He liked to play in the mud and the grass. He made his shoes look old and dirty. He did not care about his shoes. + +One day, Anna and Ben went to school. It was a cold day, so they wore sweaters. Anna wore a pink sweater that matched her shoes. Ben wore a blue sweater that was too big for him. + +At school, some kids laughed at Ben. They said his shoes were ugly and his sweater was funny. They made fun of him and hurt his feelings. Ben felt sad and angry. + +Anna saw what was happening. She felt sorry for Ben. She knew he was a good and humble boy. He did not deserve to be teased. She walked up to the kids and said, "Stop it! You are being mean and rude. Ben's shoes and sweater are fine. They are not important. What matters is how he is inside. He is kind and smart and brave. He is my friend. And I like him just the way he is." + +The kids were surprised by Anna's words. They felt ashamed and sorry. They apologized to Ben and said they would not laugh at him again. Ben smiled and thanked Anna. He was glad she stood up for him. He gave her a hug and said, "You are a good and humble girl. You are my friend. And I like you just the way you are." +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big truck with a loud horn. The truck was going to the zoo. + +"Can we go to the zoo, Mom?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe another day, sweetie. We have to go home soon," Mom said. + +But Tom and Lily wanted to see the animals. They ran after the truck. They did not see the red light. They did not hear Mom calling them. + +"Beep! Beep!" The truck horn said. Tom and Lily stopped. They saw a big car coming fast. They were frightened. They ran back to Mom. + +"Tom! Lily! That was very dangerous! You could have been hurt!" Mom said. She hugged them tight. + +"We are sorry, Mom. We wanted to see the zoo," Lily said. + +"I know, honey. But you have to be careful. The truck horn was trying to warn you. It was not exciting. It was scary," Mom said. + +"Can we see the zoo another day?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, of course. But only if you promise to stay with me and listen to me," Mom said. + +"We promise, Mom. We love you," Tom and Lily said. + +Mom smiled. She loved them too. She took them home. They had a snack and a nap. They dreamed of the zoo. +Lena and Max were hungry. They wanted to eat waffles for breakfast. Mom was busy in the other room. She said, "Do not touch the stove. It is hot and can burn you." + +But Lena and Max did not listen. They saw the waffle maker on the stove. They thought it looked fun. They wanted to make their own waffles. They turned on the stove and poured some batter into the waffle maker. They closed the lid and waited. + +Soon, they smelled something bad. Smoke came out of the waffle maker. The batter was burning. Lena and Max were scared. They tried to open the lid, but it was too hot. They burned their fingers. They cried out loud. + +Mom heard them and ran into the kitchen. She saw the smoke and the fire. She grabbed a towel and threw it over the waffle maker. She turned off the stove and unplugged the waffle maker. She took Lena and Max away from the stove. She checked their fingers and put some cream on them. + +She was angry and sad. She said, "Why did you touch the stove? I told you not to. You could have hurt yourself badly. You ruined the waffle maker. It was useful. Now we have no waffles and no waffle maker. And the kitchen is a mess. You are in big trouble." + +Lena and Max felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We just wanted to make waffles. We did not mean to burn them. We did not know the stove was so hot. We will not do it again." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you, but you have to listen to me. The stove is dangerous. You have to be careful. Now go to your room and think about what you did. Maybe later we can have some toast instead of waffles." + +Lena and Max went to their room. They were sad and hungry. They wished they had listened to Mom. They wished they had not burned the waffles. They wished they had a useful waffle maker. +Lily loved grapes. She liked to eat them one by one, or make a necklace with them, or pretend they were balls. She always asked her mom for grapes when she went to the store. + +One day, Lily's mom had a big party at their house. She invited many people, and cooked many foods. She also bought a lot of grapes, and put them in a big bowl on the table. Lily was very happy. She wanted to eat some grapes, but her mom said, "Not now, Lily. These grapes are for the guests. You can have some later, after we serve them." + +Lily waited and waited, but she was very hungry. She saw the grapes on the table, and they looked so juicy and sweet. She thought, "Maybe I can have just one. No one will notice." She sneaked to the table, and reached for a grape. But just as she was about to grab it, she heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" It was her mom's friend, Mr. Brown. He was standing next to the table, holding a plate. He looked angry. "These grapes are not for you. They are for the guests. You are being rude and greedy. Go away!" + +Lily felt scared and ashamed. She dropped the grape, and ran away. She hid under the couch, and cried. She wished she had listened to her mom. She realized that the grapes were important for the party, and that she had made a mistake. + +Later, her mom came to find her. She hugged her, and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Mr. Brown was too harsh. He didn't mean to hurt your feelings. He just wanted to make sure there were enough grapes for everyone. But you should have waited, like I told you. The grapes were not for you. They were for the guests. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded, and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was hungry, and I love grapes. But I know they were not for me. They were for the guests. I won't do it again." + +Her mom smiled, and said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. And I have a surprise for you. Come with me." She took her to the kitchen, and showed her a small bowl of grapes. "These are for you, Lily. I saved some for you, because I know you love them. You can have them now, or later, as you like. But remember, these are the only grapes for you. The rest are for the guests. Okay?" + +Lily was very happy. She hugged her mom, and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you. And I love grapes. But I love you more." She took the bowl, and ate some grapes. They were delicious. She felt better. She learned her lesson. She decided to share some grapes with her teddy bear, and then go play with the other kids. She hoped they would like her, and not be mad at her. She wanted to be a good girl, and a good guest. +Tom was a fat cat who liked to sleep all day. He did not like to move or play with his friends. One day, he got an invitation from his friend Sam, who was a mouse. Sam wanted Tom to come to his birthday party. + +"Please come to my party, Tom. It will be fun. We will have cake and games and balloons," Sam said. + +Tom looked at the invitation and yawned. He did not want to go to the party. He wanted to stay in his bed and nap. + +"No, thank you, Sam. I am too tired to go to your party. You go and have fun without me," Tom said. + +Sam felt sad. He liked Tom and wanted him to be his friend. He tried to persuade Tom to change his mind. + +"Please, Tom, please. You will miss out on a lot of fun. And you will make me happy if you come. Don't you want to be a good friend?" Sam said. + +Tom thought for a moment. He did not want to make Sam sad. He also did not want to be a bad friend. He decided to give the party a try. + +"Okay, Sam, okay. I will go to your party. But only for a little while. Then I will go back to my bed," Tom said. + +Sam smiled and hugged Tom. He was very happy that Tom agreed to go to his party. + +Tom and Sam went to the party together. Tom was surprised by how much fun he had. He ate some cake, played some games, and popped some balloons. He also made some new friends with the other animals. He felt happy and lively. He forgot about his bed and his nap. + +He thanked Sam for inviting him to the party. He realized that moving and playing was good for him. He also realized that being a good friend was important. He learned a lesson that day. He decided to move and play more often, and to be a good friend to Sam and the others. He was no longer a fat cat who liked to sleep all day. He was a happy cat who liked to have fun. +Sara and Ben are friends who like to play at the beach. They gather shells and sand and make castles and towers. They have fun and laugh a lot. + +One day, a big wave comes and washes away their castles and towers. Sara and Ben are sad and cry. They look for their shells and sand, but they are gone. They only have their towels left. + +They see another boy and girl who have a big and beautiful castle and tower. They have many shells and sand and a flag on top. Sara and Ben are envious. They want to have a castle and tower like that. + +They go to the other boy and girl and say, "Can we play with you? Can we help you with your castle and tower?" The other boy and girl say, "No, this is ours. Go away. You have nothing to play with." + +Sara and Ben are angry and hurt. They try to take some shells and sand from the other boy and girl, but they push them away. They start to fight and yell. The other boy and girl call for their mom and dad. Sara and Ben's mom and dad come and see what is happening. + +They are not happy with Sara and Ben. They scold them and say, "You should not be envious of others. You should not take what is not yours. You should not fight and yell. You should be nice and share. You should say sorry and make friends." + +Sara and Ben feel ashamed and sorry. They say sorry to the other boy and girl, but they do not want to play with them. They say, "You are mean and greedy. You do not share. You do not make friends." + +Sara and Ben's mom and dad take them away from the beach. They do not let them play anymore. They say, "You have to learn your lesson. You have to be good and kind. You have to wait until tomorrow to play again." + +Sara and Ben are very sad and bored. They hug their towels and wish they had their shells and sand back. They wish they had a castle and tower. They wish they had not been envious. They wish they had been friends. +Anna and Ben like to play in the garden. They have a big tree with many vines. They pretend the vines are snakes or ropes or ladders. They climb and swing and laugh. + +One day, they hear a voice from the tree. It is not their mom or dad or anyone they know. It is a small voice that says "Hello, hello, hello". They are curious and scared. Who is talking in the tree? + +They look and look, but they cannot see anyone. The voice keeps saying "Hello, hello, hello". They think maybe it is a bird or a bug or a fairy. They want to find out. They follow the voice to a hidden spot in the tree. There, they see a tiny green frog. The frog is sitting on a vine. The frog is talking. + +"Hello, hello, hello", the frog says. "I am Fred. I am a talking frog. Do you want to be my friends?" + +Anna and Ben are surprised and happy. They have never met a talking frog before. They say "Hello, hello, hello. We are Anna and Ben. We want to be your friends." + +They talk and talk with Fred. They ask him many questions. They learn that he likes to eat flies and bugs and berries. They learn that he can talk because he ate a magic leaf. They learn that he is lonely and wants to have fun. + +They invite Fred to play with them. They share their snacks and toys and stories. They swing and climb and laugh with Fred. They have a lot of fun. They make a new friend. They are glad they found the hidden talking frog. +Sara and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to wear pretty blouses with flowers and bows. + +One day, Sara saw a new blouse in the shop. It was pink and shiny. She wanted it very much. She asked her mom to buy it for her. Her mom said yes, but only if she was good and did her chores. + +Sara was very happy. She did her chores and got the new blouse. She put it on and went to the park to show Lily. She thought Lily would like it too. + +But Lily did not like it. She thought Sara was showing off. She said, "Your blouse is ugly. It is too bright and sparkly. It hurts my eyes. You look like a clown." + +Sara was very sad. She said, "No, it is not ugly. It is beautiful. You are just jealous. You are a mean friend." + +They started to argue. They shouted and pushed each other. They did not play anymore. They did not have fun. + +A big dog saw them. It liked shiny things. It ran towards them. It barked and jumped. It grabbed Sara's blouse and tore it. It ran away with it. + +Sara cried. Her blouse was ruined. She had no more pretty blouse. She had no more best friend. She had a bad day. +Tom and Sue like to play in the forest. They look for mushrooms to put in their basket. They count how many mushrooms they find. One, two, three, four, five. They are happy. + +But Max is careless. He does not look where he steps. He kicks the mushrooms and breaks them. He does not care. He thinks it is fun. + +Tom and Sue are angry. They shout at Max. "Stop it! Stop it! You are ruining our mushrooms!" They try to save their basket. But Max is faster. He grabs the basket and throws it in the air. The mushrooms fly everywhere. + +Tom and Sue are sad. They cry. They have no mushrooms left. They go home. + +Max is alone. He is bored. He looks for more mushrooms. But he cannot find any. He has kicked them all. He is hungry. He wishes he had some mushrooms. He is sorry. He goes home. +Lila and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big box with a lock. They want to know what is inside. + +"Let's unlock it!" Lila says. She finds a key in her pocket. She puts it in the lock and turns it. + +Click! The lock opens. Lila and Ben lift the lid. They see many things in the box. They are soft and fluffy and colorful. + +"What are these?" Ben asks. He picks up a pink thing. It has a smooth texture and a long tail. + +"It's a scarf!" Lila says. She picks up a blue thing. It has a rough texture and a round head. + +"It's a hat!" She says. She puts it on her head. She looks funny. + +Lila and Ben laugh. They try on different things from the box. They make a game of dressing up. + +They are having fun. But they are also clumsy. They drop some things on the ground. They trip over some things. They make a mess. + +"Oh no!" Lila says. She sees Mom coming. Mom looks angry. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. She sees the box and the things. They are not toys. They are Mom's clothes. + +"Sorry, Mom!" Lila and Ben say. They are scared. They take off the clothes and put them back in the box. + +Mom is not happy. She tells them to be careful. She tells them to ask before they touch. She tells them to clean up. + +Lila and Ben nod. They say sorry again. They help Mom to tidy up. They learn a lesson. + +They still want to play. But they look for something else. Something that is not Mom's. Something that is not locked. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park when they saw a big truck. The truck had many cages with animals inside. Lily and Tom ran to the truck and looked at the animals. They saw dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds. Some of the animals looked sad and scared. + +"Where are they going?" Lily asked a man who was carrying a cage. + +"They are going to the shelter," the man said. "They need a new home and someone to love them." + +"What is a shelter?" Tom asked. + +"A shelter is a place where animals can stay until they find a family," the man said. "They have food, water, toys, and friends there. Do you want to see the shelter?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They liked animals and wanted to help them. The man smiled and said, "Come on, then. You can come with me and see the shelter. Maybe you will find an interesting animal that you want to adopt." + +Lily and Tom followed the man to the truck. They climbed inside and sat next to a cage with a small dog. The dog wagged its tail and licked their faces. Lily and Tom giggled and petted the dog. + +"Hello, doggy," Lily said. "What is your name?" + +The man looked at the cage and said, "His name is Spot. He is very friendly and smart. He was found on the street and brought to the shelter. He is looking for a good home." + +Lily and Tom looked at each other and then at the man. They said together, "Can we have Spot?" + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, if your parents agree. Spot would love to have you as his family. He would be very happy." + +Lily and Tom hugged Spot and said, "We love you, Spot. We will take you home and give you a big bed and lots of treats. You will be our best friend." + +Spot barked and wagged his tail. He felt very lucky and happy. He had found a new home and a new family. He had found someone who welcomed him and cared for him. He had found his forever home. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a pony in the field next to their house. The pony was brown and had a long mane and tail. Lily and Ben were curious and wanted to pet the pony. + +They ran to the fence and called the pony. The pony looked at them and walked over. Lily and Ben reached out their hands and touched the pony's nose and ears. The pony was soft and warm. Lily and Ben smiled and talked to the pony. + +"Hello, pony. What is your name?" Lily asked. + +"Neigh, neigh," the pony answered. + +"Neigh, neigh? That is a funny name. Is that a joke?" Ben asked. + +The pony nodded and snorted. He liked to joke with the children. + +Lily and Ben laughed. They thought the pony was silly and friendly. They gave the pony some grass and carrots. The pony ate them and licked their hands. Lily and Ben hugged the pony and thanked him for the joke. + +"Bye, bye, Neigh, neigh. We will come back and play with you again," Lily said. + +"Neigh, neigh," the pony said. He waved his tail and watched them go. + +Lily and Ben ran back to their house. They told their mom and dad about the pony and his joke. Their mom and dad smiled and said they were lucky to have such a nice pony as a neighbor. Lily and Ben agreed and looked forward to seeing the pony again. +Tim and Lily were twins who loved to play in the garden. One day, they saw an enormous melon growing on a vine. It was green and round and shiny. + +"Wow, look at that melon!" Tim said. "It is bigger than our heads!" + +"Can we keep it?" Lily asked. "It looks yummy!" + +They ran to the melon and tried to pick it up. But it was too heavy for them. They pulled and pushed, but the melon did not move. + +"Help, help!" they shouted. "We want to keep the melon!" + +Their mom heard them and came to the garden. She saw them struggling with the melon. + +"What are you doing, my little ones?" she asked. "That melon is not ready to eat yet. It needs more time to grow and ripen." + +"But we want to keep it!" Tim and Lily said. "It is so big and pretty!" + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "I know, my darlings. But you have to be patient and wait. If you keep the melon now, it will be hard and sour. If you let it stay on the vine, it will be sweet and juicy. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Lily nodded. They understood. They let go of the melon and gave it a gentle pat. + +"Okay, mom. We will wait for the melon. But can we watch it grow?" they asked. + +"Of course, you can. You can come to the garden every day and see how the melon changes. And when it is ready, we will share it together. How does that sound?" + +Tim and Lily clapped their hands. They liked that idea. They thanked mom and ran to the house. They were happy to keep the melon in their hearts. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog has brown fur and a long tail. He looks friendly. + +"Hello, dog. What is your name?" Sara asks. + +The dog wags his tail and barks. He likes Sara and Tom. + +"His name is Max. He is my dog. Do you want to play with him?" A boy comes out of a house. He has a leash in his hand. + +"Yes, please. We like dogs. We have a cat at home. Her name is Luna. She is white and soft." Tom says. + +"OK, then. Let's go to the park. Max loves to run and fetch. Are you ready?" The boy says. + +Sara and Tom nod. They are ready. They follow the boy and Max to the park. They have a lot of fun. They make a new friend. They are happy. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play in the farm. They liked to run, jump, and laugh with the animals. One day, they found a big barrel near the barn. It was full of apples. + +"Wow, look at all the apples!" Lila said. "Let's eat some!" + +"OK, but we have to share with the animals too," Ben said. "They are hungry and they are our friends." + +Lila and Ben took some apples and gave some to the cows, the pigs, and the chickens. They ate and enjoyed the sweet and juicy apples. They were happy. + +But Tom, who lived in the farm next door, saw them. He was envious. He wanted all the apples for himself. He sneaked to the barrel and tried to roll it away. + +"Hey, stop!" Lila and Ben shouted. "Those are not your apples!" + +Tom did not listen. He pushed harder and harder. But the barrel was too heavy for him. He lost his balance and fell. The barrel rolled over him and pinned him to the ground. He cried and cried. + +Lila and Ben ran to help him. They lifted the barrel and freed him. They saw that he was hurt and scared. + +"Are you OK?" Lila asked. + +"Ow, ow, ow," Tom said. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I was bad. I wanted your apples. I was envious." + +Lila and Ben felt sorry for him. They knew that he was wrong, but they also knew that he was sorry. They decided to forgive him and be kind. + +"It's OK, Tom," Ben said. "We forgive you. But you have to learn to share and be happy with what you have. Envy is not good. It makes you do bad things and hurts you and others." + +Lila nodded. She took an apple and gave it to Tom. She also gave him a kiss on his cheek. "Here, have an apple and a kiss. They will make you feel better. And maybe we can be friends too." + +Tom smiled. He took the apple and the kiss. He felt better. He thanked Lila and Ben. He also apologized to the animals. He learned his lesson. He decided to share and be happy with what he had. He also decided to be friends with Lila and Ben. They played and laughed together. They were happy. +Anna likes to learn new things. She has a tutor who comes to her house every week. The tutor helps her with reading, writing and counting. Anna likes her tutor very much. She is kind and patient. + +One day, Anna wants to do something nice for her tutor. She decides to serve her some tea and cookies. She asks her mom to help her. Her mom says yes and shows her how to boil water, pour tea and arrange cookies on a plate. + +Anna carries the tray to the living room, where her tutor is waiting. She says, "Tutor, I made this for you. I hope you like it." Her tutor smiles and says, "Thank you, Anna. That is very sweet of you. You are a good student and a good friend." + +They sit down and enjoy the tea and cookies. They talk about the books they have read and the games they have played. Anna feels happy and proud. She likes to serve her tutor and make her happy. + +After a while, Anna starts to yawn. She feels tired. Learning new things is fun, but also hard work. Her tutor notices and says, "You look tired, Anna. Maybe you should take a nap. You have done a lot today." + +Anna nods and says, "Okay, tutor. I will take a nap. But can you read me a story first?" Her tutor says, "Of course, Anna. I will read you a story. Then you can have a nice dream." + +They go to Anna's bedroom. Her tutor reads her a story about a princess and a dragon. Anna listens and closes her eyes. She falls asleep, feeling warm and cozy. Her tutor tucks her in and kisses her forehead. She whispers, "Good night, Anna. You are a wonderful girl. I will see you next week." +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, Tom saw a big toy car that Lily had. It was red and shiny and had four wheels. Tom wanted to play with it, but Lily said no. + +"Please, can I borrow your car?" Tom asked Lily. "I will give it back soon." + +"No, this is my car. You cannot borrow it. It is very special. It came from a far away nation where my grandma lives. She sent it to me for my birthday. It is not a fake car. It is a real car that can move and make sounds." Lily said. + +Tom felt angry and sad. He wanted the car so much. He thought Lily was mean and selfish. He waited until Lily was not looking, and then he grabbed the car and ran away. He did not care what Lily said. He thought he could keep the car for himself. + +Lily saw Tom running away with her car. She screamed and cried. She ran after him and tried to get her car back. But Tom was faster and he ran out of the house. He did not see the big truck that was coming on the road. He ran into the street with the car in his hands. The truck driver did not see Tom either. He hit Tom with the truck. Tom and the car flew in the air and landed on the ground. They were both broken and bloody. + +Lily stopped and stared. She could not believe what she saw. She felt sorry and scared. She wished she had let Tom borrow her car. She wished Tom was still alive. She wished everything was different. But it was too late. She had lost her friend and her car. She had nothing left. She sobbed and sobbed. The end. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to go on adventures. One day, their mom and dad took them to a big park where they could see many different animals. They called it a safari. + +"Look, Ben, there is a big lion!" Lily said, pointing at a yellow and brown animal with a long mane. "He is the king of the animals." + +"Wow, he is so strong and loud!" Ben said, hearing the lion roar. "But I like the giraffe more. He has a very long neck and can eat leaves from the trees." + +They saw many other animals, like zebras, elephants, monkeys, and crocodiles. They learned their names and what they liked to do. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, something bad happened. Their car got stuck in the mud and could not move. They were in the middle of the safari, and it was getting dark. They were scared. + +"Don't worry, Ben and Lily," their dad said. "We have a radio and we can call for help. Someone will come and get us soon." + +"Are you sure, dad?" Lily asked, holding her brother's hand. + +"Yes, I am sure, Lily. We are safe in the car. The animals will not hurt us. We just have to wait a little bit." + +They waited and waited. They ate some snacks and sang some songs. They looked at the stars and the moon. They saw some animals come closer and look at them curiously. + +"Look, Ben, there is the lion again!" Lily said, seeing the big animal walk by their car. "He is not angry. He is just curious." + +"Maybe he wants to be our friend," Ben said, smiling. "He is different from us, but he is also beautiful." + +They smiled and waved at the lion. The lion looked at them and nodded. Then he walked away. + +Soon, they heard a loud noise. It was another car, coming to help them. They were happy and relieved. + +They got out of the car and thanked the people who came to help them. They said goodbye to the animals and the safari. They got in the other car and drove back to their hotel. + +They had a different and exciting adventure. They learned a lot and had fun. They hugged their mom and dad and said thank you. They were tired and sleepy. + +They went to bed and dreamed of the safari and the lion. They were happy. +Ben and Lily were at the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like monkeys, lions, and elephants. But their favorite was the rhinoceros. It was big and gray, with a long horn on its nose. + +"Can we go closer, mom?" Ben asked. "I want to touch it." + +"No, Ben, you can't," mom said. "The rhinoceros is not a pet. It can hurt you if you get too close. You have to stay behind the fence." + +But Ben did not listen. He saw a hole in the fence, and he crawled through it. He ran towards the rhinoceros, who was eating some grass. + +"Ben, come back!" Lily shouted. "It's not safe!" + +But Ben did not hear her. He reached the rhinoceros, and he touched its horn. He thought it was lovely. + +The rhinoceros did not like that. It lifted its head, and it saw Ben. It was angry. It snorted, and it charged at Ben. + +"Ben, watch out!" mom screamed. + +But it was too late. The rhinoceros hit Ben with its horn, and Ben flew in the air. He landed on the ground, and he did not move. + +Mom and Lily ran to Ben, but they could not help him. He was gone. + +The rhinoceros went back to eating grass, as if nothing happened. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, Lily has a new doll. It is in a fancy wrap with a bow. Lily is happy. She shows Ben her new doll. + +Ben likes the fancy wrap. He wants to play with it. He asks Lily, "Can I have the wrap?" Lily says, "No, it is mine. It is for my doll." Ben is sad. He says, "Please, Lily. I want to play with the wrap. I can make a hat or a cape or a tent." + +Lily thinks. She likes Ben. She wants him to be happy. She says, "OK, Ben. You can have the wrap. But you have to be careful. Do not rip it or lose it. It is special." Ben says, "Thank you, Lily. I will be careful. I will play with the wrap and then give it back to you." + +Ben takes the wrap. He makes a hat and puts it on his head. He makes a cape and ties it around his neck. He makes a tent and crawls under it. He has fun. He plays with the wrap. Lily plays with her doll. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily liked to feed the ducks at the pond. She had a bag of bread that she broke into small pieces. She threw the pieces into the water and watched the ducks swim and eat. She liked their quacks and their colors. + +One day, when she went to the pond with her mom, she saw something unknown. It was big and gray and had a long nose. It was not a duck. It was an elephant. Lily was scared and curious. She wondered how the elephant came to the pond. + +The elephant was not scary. It was friendly. It had escaped from a circus event. It was hungry and thirsty. It saw the bread in Lily's bag and reached for it with its nose. Lily was surprised and dropped the bag. The elephant took the bag and ate the bread. + +Lily's mom explained to her that the elephant was not a duck, but a different animal. She said that the circus people were looking for it and would take it back soon. She said that the elephant was not mean, but just wanted some food. She said that Lily was brave and kind to share her bread. + +Lily felt happy and sad. She was happy to see a new animal and make a new friend. She was sad to say goodbye to the elephant. She waved to the elephant as it walked away with the circus people. She hoped that the elephant would be happy and have more food. She decided to bring more bread next time, just in case. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they also liked to fight over toys, food, and other things. One day, they were having lunch with their mom and dad. They both wanted the same napkin, a blue one with stars on it. + +"I saw it first!" Tom said, grabbing the napkin. + +"No, I did!" Lily said, pulling the napkin. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said, trying to calm them down. "There are plenty of napkins for everyone. Share nicely, or you'll have to go to your rooms." + +But Tom and Lily did not listen. They kept fighting over the napkin, tugging and tearing it. They did not see that the napkin was close to the edge of the table, where a hot pot of soup was. + +Suddenly, the napkin slipped from their hands and fell on the pot. The pot tipped over and spilled the soup all over the table, the floor, and the twins. Tom and Lily screamed as the soup burned their skin and clothes. Mom and Dad rushed to help them, but it was too late. They had to go to the hospital, where they had to stay for a long time. They learned a hard lesson: fighting over a napkin was not worth it. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to see what was behind the tree. + +They walked around the tree and saw a small house. It was old and dirty. It had a broken door and a window with no glass. They wondered who lived there. + +"Hello?" Lily called. "Is anyone home?" + +There was no answer. Lily and Ben went closer to the house. They heard a loud noise. It sounded like a growl. + +"Roar!" A big dog jumped out of the window. It had black fur and sharp teeth. It looked angry and hungry. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They screamed and ran away. The dog chased them. It barked and snarled. + +"Help!" Lily and Ben cried. "There is a bad dog!" + +A man heard them. He was walking his own dog. His dog was small and white. It had a red collar and a leash. + +"Hey, stop!" The man shouted. "That's my dog! He's not bad, he's just lonely. He likes to surprise people." + +The man caught his dog and held him. He said sorry to Lily and Ben. He told them his dog's name was Rex. He said he lived in the old house. He said he was fixing it. + +Lily and Ben stopped running. They looked at the man and his dog. They were not angry anymore. They were curious. + +"Can we pet your dog?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, he's friendly. He just wants to play." The man said. + +Lily and Ben went closer to Rex. They touched his fur. He licked their hands. He wagged his tail. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They were not scared anymore. They were happy. + +They made a new friend. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. They have many toys: dolls, cars, blocks, animals. One day, they decide to play war. They make two teams: Lily and her dolls are one team, Ben and his cars are another team. They build forts with blocks and pillows. They say, "Ready, set, go!" + +Lily and Ben start to throw balls and soft toys at each other. They pretend the balls and toys are bombs and guns. They make loud noises: "Boom! Bang! Pow!" They try to hit each other's forts and toys. They have fun. + +But soon, they run out of balls and toys. They look around. They see more toys on the shelf. They both want the same toy: a big red truck. They run to the shelf. They reach for the truck. They pull and tug. They say, "Mine! Mine! Mine!" + +They start to fight. They push and shove. They cry and yell. They are not happy. They are not friends. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees Lily and Ben fighting. She sees the mess. She is not happy. She says, "Stop! Stop! Stop! What are you doing? Why are you fighting? You are supposed to play nicely. You are supposed to share. You are supposed to be friends." + +Lily and Ben stop fighting. They look at Mom. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben. We were playing war. We wanted the same toy. We were not nice. We were not friends." + +Mom says, "War is not a good game. War is not fun. War is not nice. War makes people sad and angry. War hurts people and things. War is not successful. You know what is successful? Peace. Peace is a good game. Peace is fun. Peace is nice. Peace makes people happy and kind. Peace helps people and things. Peace is successful. Do you want to play peace?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We want to play peace. We want to be nice. We want to be friends." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Good. Then bring the toys back to the shelf. Bring the balls and toys back to the box. Bring the blocks and pillows back to the bed. Then you can play peace. You can play with the truck together. You can take turns. You can help each other. You can say nice words. You can hug and smile. That is how you play peace. That is how you are successful." + +Lily and Ben smile. They say, "Okay, Mom. Thank you, Mom. We love you, Mom." They do what Mom says. They bring the toys back. They play with the truck together. They take turns. They help each other. They say nice words. They hug and smile. They play peace. They are successful. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with snow on it. Lily wanted to slide down the hill on her sled. Tom was scared. + +"Come on, Tom, it will be fun!" Lily said. "Don't be a baby!" + +"I'm not a baby, but the hill is too high and steep. What if we fall and hurt ourselves?" Tom said. + +Lily laughed. "You are a baby! I dare you to slide down the hill with me. If you don't, you have to give me your boot." + +Tom looked at his boot. He liked his boot. It was warm and blue and had a star on it. He didn't want to give it to Lily. But he also didn't want to slide down the hill. + +"Fine, I'll do it. But you have to go first," Tom said. + +Lily smiled. She grabbed her sled and ran to the top of the hill. She sat on the sled and shouted, "Ready, set, go!" She pushed herself and slid down the hill very fast. She screamed with joy. + +Tom watched Lily. He was very nervous. He picked up his sled and walked to the top of the hill. He sat on the sled and looked down. He felt his heart beat fast. He wanted to go back, but he saw Lily waiting for him at the bottom of the hill. + +"Come on, Tom, don't be a chicken!" Lily yelled. + +Tom closed his eyes and pushed himself. He slid down the hill very fast. He screamed with fear. + +Lily and Tom both reached the bottom of the hill. They stopped and got off their sleds. Lily was smiling. Tom was crying. + +"That was terrible!" Tom said. "I never want to do that again!" + +"That was awesome!" Lily said. "I want to do that again!" + +Lily looked at Tom's boot. She said, "You did it, Tom. You are not a baby. You are brave. You can keep your boot." + +Tom looked at Lily. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are not mean. You are fun. But next time, let's play something else." +Tim and Mia were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run and slide and swing and laugh. It was a sunny day, but there was some mist in the air. The mist made everything look soft and fuzzy. + +"Look, mom, look!" Tim shouted. He pointed at a big puddle. "I want to jump in it!" + +"Be careful, Tim," mom said. "You might get wet and dirty." + +But Tim did not listen. He ran to the puddle and jumped in it with a big splash. He felt the cold water on his legs and feet. He felt the mud on his pants and shoes. He thought it was fun. + +Mia watched him and shook her head. She did not like puddles. She thought they were disgusting. She stayed on the grass and played with her doll. + +"Tim, come here," mom called. "We have to go home and change your clothes." + +Tim ran to mom, leaving a trail of water and mud behind him. He smiled and hugged mom. + +"Did you have fun, Tim?" mom asked. + +"Yes, mom, I did," Tim said. + +But then he saw something that made him stop smiling. He saw a big dog walking towards them. The dog was brown and furry and had a long tongue. The dog saw Tim and his muddy clothes. The dog thought Tim was a snack. + +The dog ran to Tim and licked his face. The dog's tongue was wet and rough and smelly. Tim screamed and pushed the dog away. He felt the dog's saliva on his cheek. He thought it was disgusting. + +"Get away, get away!" Tim cried. + +Mia laughed and pointed at Tim. She thought Tim was funny. + +"Look, mom, look!" Mia shouted. "The dog likes Tim!" + +Mom grabbed Tim and wiped his face with a tissue. She shooed the dog away. She hugged Tim and kissed him. + +"Are you okay, Tim?" mom asked. + +Tim nodded, but he felt embarrassed. He did not like the dog. He did not like Mia's laugh. He did not like his muddy clothes. He wished he had not jumped in the puddle. + +"Let's go home, Tim," mom said. "You need a bath and a clean shirt." + +Tim agreed. He followed mom and Mia to the car. He hoped no one else would see him. He hoped the dog would not come back. He hoped Mia would stop laughing. He learned a lesson. He decided he did not like puddles anymore. +Tom and Mia are playing in the living room. They like to build towers with blocks and knock them down. They are having fun, but they are also making a lot of noise. + +"Shh, be quiet, kids," Mom says from the kitchen. "Dad is working on his computer. He needs to finish his work for his boss. Don't bother him." + +Tom and Mia nod, but they forget to be quiet. They keep building and knocking down their towers, and they laugh and shout. + +"Wow, look at my tower, Mia! It's so tall!" + +"Mine is taller, Tom! Watch this!" + +CRASH! + +The tower falls down and hits the cable that connects Dad's computer to the wall. The cable breaks and the computer turns off. + +"Oh no!" Dad says from his desk. "What happened? My work is gone!" + +He runs to the living room and sees the broken cable and the blocks. He is very angry. + +"Tom! Mia! What did you do? You broke my cable! You ruined my work! How could you be so careless?" + +He shouts at Tom and Mia. They are scared and sorry. They start to cry. + +"Sorry, Dad, sorry," they say. "We didn't mean to. We were just playing." + +Mom hears the shouting and comes to the living room. She sees Dad, Tom, and Mia. She tries to calm them down. + +"Dad, don't shout at them. They are just kids. They didn't know. It was an accident." + +"Mom, they broke my cable. They ruined my work. I have to start over. I have a deadline. It's not fair." + +"I know, Dad, I know. But shouting won't help. Maybe you can fix the cable. Maybe you can recover your work. Maybe you can ask for more time. It will be fine." + +She hugs Dad, Tom, and Mia. She says sorry to Dad and tells Tom and Mia to be more careful. She helps Dad to fix the cable and to turn on the computer. She hopes that his work is still there. + +Tom and Mia hug Dad and say sorry again. They promise to be quiet and to not touch his cable. They hope that he is not mad at them. + +Dad hugs Tom and Mia and says sorry too. He says that he loves them and that he is not mad at them. He hopes that they understand. + +They all hug and say that they love each other. They say that everything will be fine. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the living room. They wondered what was inside. They saw a pair of scissors on the table. They had an idea. + +They took the scissors and cut the tape on the box. They opened the flaps and looked inside. They saw many toys and books and clothes. They were very happy. They wanted to take them all. + +But then they heard their mom coming. They got scared. They knew they did a bad thing. They tried to hide the scissors and the box. But it was too late. Mom saw them and the mess. + +Mom was very angry. She asked them why they cut the box. They said they were curious. Mom said the box was a gift for their birthday. She said they ruined the surprise. She said they were naughty and selfish. She said they had to share the things with each other and say sorry. + +Lily and Max felt very sorry. They realized they made a mistake. They hugged mom and said sorry. They hugged each other and said sorry. They promised to be good and grateful. They learned to respect the gifts and the giver. They learned to be patient and kind. Mom forgave them and hugged them. She said she loved them. She said they could still enjoy the things, but they had to be careful and gentle. She said they could reveal the box to dad when he came home. They said okay. They thanked mom for the sweet gift. They smiled and played together. +Sara and Ben like to play on the swings. They push each other higher and higher. They laugh and say, "Wee!" They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. + +One day, they have a new idea. They twist the swings around and around. Then they let go and spin. They say, "Wow!" They feel dizzy and funny. They giggle and spin more. + +But then, Sara feels too dizzy. She says, "Stop!" She tries to hold on to the swing. But she falls off and hits the ground. She says, "Ow!" She feels pain in her head and her arm. + +Ben stops spinning and runs to Sara. He says, "Are you okay?" He sees blood on Sara's head and a bump on her arm. He says, "Oh no!" He feels scared and sorry. + +He runs to get help. He finds their mom and dad. He says, "Sara is hurt! She fell off the swing!" He leads them to Sara. They say, "Oh dear!" They pick up Sara and hug her. They say, "Don't worry, we'll take you to the doctor. You'll be fine." + +Sara cries and says, "I'm sorry. I was dizzy. I didn't mean to fall." Ben says, "I'm sorry too. I was dizzy too. I didn't mean to spin so much." Mom and dad say, "It's okay. You were having fun. But next time, be careful. Don't spin too much. It's not good for your head. And always hold on to the swing. It's safer that way." + +They take Sara to the doctor. The doctor says, "You have a cut on your head and a sprain on your arm. But you'll heal soon. You're a brave girl." He gives Sara a bandage and a sling. He says, "You need to rest and take it easy. No more spinning for a while. And no more swinging until your arm is better." He gives Sara a sticker and a lollipop. He says, "You did a good job. You're a good patient." + +Sara says, "Thank you, doctor." She smiles and says, "I learned my lesson. Spinning is fun, but too much spinning is bad. And swinging is fun, but I need to hold on tight. And I need to listen to my body. If I feel dizzy, I need to stop." Ben says, "Me too. I learned my lesson too. I'm sorry I spun you too much. And I'm sorry you got hurt. I love you, Sara." Sara says, "I love you too, Ben." They hug and say, "We're still the best swing buddies." Mom and dad say, "We love you both. You're good kids. And we're proud of you." They hug and say, "Let's go home. It's time for a nap." Sara and Ben say, "Okay. We're tired. And we're happy." They go home and nap. They dream of swings and wind and sun. But not of spinning. +Anna likes to watch cartoons on TV. She likes the funny animals and the songs. She laughs and claps her hands when she sees them. But her brother Ben does not like cartoons. He likes to play with his cars and trucks. He thinks cartoons are silly and boring. + +One day, Anna and Ben are at home with their mom. Mom says she has to do some work on her computer. She tells Anna and Ben to play nicely and share the TV. Anna wants to watch cartoons, but Ben wants to watch a show about cars. They start to argue and shout. + +"Cartoons, cartoons, cartoons!" Anna says. + +"Cars, cars, cars!" Ben says. + +Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She looks grumpy. She does not like it when they fight. She says they have to take turns and be fair. She says Anna can watch cartoons for ten minutes, and then Ben can watch his show for ten minutes. She signs the number ten with her fingers. She says they have to watch the clock and switch when the time is up. + +Anna and Ben nod and say okay. Mom goes back to her work. Anna turns on the cartoons and smiles. Ben crosses his arms and pouts. He does not want to watch cartoons. He thinks they are stupid and noisy. He looks at the clock and waits for his turn. + +But then something happens. Anna sees a cartoon that she really likes. It is about a cat and a mouse who chase each other and make funny noises. She laughs and giggles. She forgets about the clock and the time. Ben sees the cartoon too. He thinks it is funny and clever. He likes how the cat and the mouse trick each other and escape. He laughs and smiles. He forgets about his show and the time. + +They watch the cartoon together and have fun. They forget to switch the TV. They do not fight or shout. Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She sees them watching the cartoon and laughing. She does not look grumpy anymore. She looks happy. She says they are good kids and she is proud of them. She hugs them and kisses them. She says they can watch more cartoons if they want. Anna and Ben say yes and thank her. They watch more cartoons and enjoy them. They are happy and they are friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big goose by the pond. The goose has white feathers and a long neck. It makes a loud sound: honk, honk! + +"Look, a goose!" Tom says. "Let's feed it some bread." + +"OK," Sam says. They run to the goose with some bread in their hands. The goose sees them and wags its tail. It opens its beak and eats the bread. Tom and Sam laugh and clap. + +"Can I pet it?" Tom asks. + +"Sure," Sam says. He pets the goose on its head. The goose likes it and honks again. + +Tom reaches out his hand to pet the goose too. But the goose does not like it. It snaps at Tom and bites his finger. Tom cries out and pulls back his hand. It hurts a lot. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom says. "The goose bit me!" + +Sam feels sorry for Tom. He hugs him and says, "I'm sorry, Tom. Are you OK?" + +Tom nods and wipes his tears. He looks at the goose. The goose is still eating bread. Tom feels envious of Sam. He thinks, "Why did the goose like Sam and not me? Sam always wins. He is better than me." + +Tom does not want to play with the goose anymore. He says, "Let's go, Sam. I don't like the goose. It is mean." + +Sam does not want to leave the goose. He says, "But I like the goose. It is nice. Can we stay a little longer?" + +Tom shakes his head. He says, "No, we can't. Come on, Sam. Let's go." + +Sam sighs. He says, "OK, Tom. Let's go." He waves goodbye to the goose. The goose honks back. + +Tom and Sam walk away from the pond. Tom is still sad and envious. Sam is still happy and friendly. They are friends, but they are different. +Sara and Ben like to play in the yard. They have a big pile of leaves that they jump in. They laugh and have fun. Sara sees a rake near the fence. She wants to use it to make the pile bigger. + +She runs to get the rake. She does not see the dog. The dog is big and mean. He does not like strangers. He sees Sara and growls. He runs after her. Sara is scared. She drops the rake and screams. + +Ben hears Sara and looks up. He sees the dog and Sara. He wants to help her. He picks up a stick and points it at the dog. He yells, "Go away, bad dog!" But the dog does not listen. He is hungry and angry. He thinks the stick is tasty. He bites the stick and Ben's hand. Ben cries and drops the stick. + +The dog is not done. He sees the rake and Sara. He thinks the rake is tasty too. He jumps on Sara and bites the rake and Sara's leg. Sara cries and bleeds. The dog is happy. He has a good meal. + +No one hears Sara and Ben. They are alone and hurt. The dog is full and sleepy. He lies down on the pile of leaves. He does not care about Sara and Ben. They are sad and scared. They wish someone would come and help them. But no one does. The end. +Sara and Ben like to play in the yard. They have a big tree with a swing. They take turns to push each other on the swing. They laugh and have fun. + +One day, they see a cat on the roof of their house. The cat is black and white and has a bell on its collar. The cat looks lazy and sleepy. It does not see Sara and Ben. + +Sara and Ben want to say hello to the cat. They run to the house and look for a way to get on the roof. They find a ladder in the garage. They are careful and climb the ladder. They reach the roof and see the cat. + +The cat is still lazy and sleepy. It does not hear Sara and Ben. Sara and Ben walk slowly to the cat. They want to pet the cat and hear its bell. They are close to the cat. + +But the cat wakes up and sees Sara and Ben. The cat is scared and angry. It does not like strangers on its roof. It hisses and spits at Sara and Ben. It jumps and runs to the other side of the roof. + +Sara and Ben are scared and sorry. They did not mean to make the cat mad. They want to get off the roof. But the ladder is too far. They do not know what to do. + +They see their mom in the yard. She is looking for them. She sees them on the roof. She is shocked and worried. She yells at them to stay still and not move. She runs to the garage and gets the ladder. She puts the ladder on the roof and climbs up. She hugs Sara and Ben and tells them to be careful. She helps them get down the ladder. She is mad and glad at the same time. + +Sara and Ben say sorry to their mom. They say they just wanted to see the cat. They say they will not do it again. Their mom says she loves them and they are safe. She says they should not go on the roof. She says the roof is for the cat, not for them. She says they can play on the swing, not on the roof. + +Sara and Ben nod and hug their mom. They go back to the swing. They do not look at the cat. The cat is still on the roof. It is lazy and sleepy again. It does not care about Sara and Ben. It rocks its bell and closes its eyes. +Tom is a tall boy who likes to learn new things. He goes to school with his friends and listens to his teacher. One day, his teacher tells them to make a picture of their family. Tom takes his crayons and paper and starts to draw. + +But then, he sees Sam, who sits next to him. Sam is not drawing his family. He is drawing a big monster with sharp teeth and claws. He looks at Tom and winks. He says, "This is my family. They are scary and mean. They will eat your family." + +Tom feels scared and angry. He does not like Sam's picture or his words. He says, "No, they will not. Your picture is bad and silly. My family is nice and good. They will protect me." + +Sam laughs and winks again. He says, "You are a baby. You are afraid of my monster. You cannot draw anything good. Your family is boring and small." + +Tom does not know what to do. He wants to cry or hit Sam. But then, he remembers what his teacher said. She said, "If someone is mean to you, you can tell me or ignore them. You can also show them something good that you can do." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He decides to ignore Sam and his monster. He looks at his picture and smiles. He adds more colors and details to his family. He draws his mom, his dad, his sister, and his dog. He draws them with happy faces and clothes. He draws a sun and a house and a tree. He writes his name and his family's names. + +He is proud of his picture. He shows it to his teacher and his friends. They like his picture and say nice things. They say, "Your picture is beautiful and happy. Your family is lovely and big. You are a good artist and a good friend." + +Tom feels happy and grateful. He learns that he can ignore mean people and focus on good things. He learns that he can draw and write and share. He learns that he has a nice family and nice friends. He winks at Sam and says, "This is my family. They are kind and smart. They love me." +Ben and Lily were twins who shared a bedroom. They liked to play with their toys, but they did not like to put them away. Their bedroom was always messy, with blocks, dolls, cars and books everywhere. + +One day, their mom told them to tidy their bedroom before dinner. She said they would not get any dessert if they did not. Ben and Lily did not listen. They shrugged and said they did not care. They kept playing and ignored their mom. + +Soon, it was dinner time. Mom called them to the table. Ben and Lily ran to the kitchen, hoping to get some cake. But when they got there, they saw that their plates were empty. Mom said, "You did not tidy your bedroom, so you do not get any dessert. Go back and finish your job." + +Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They stomped back to their bedroom. They looked at the mess and did not know where to start. They wished they had listened to their mom and done their job earlier. They realized that being lazy and rude was not a good idea. + +They decided to work together and tidy their bedroom. They put their toys in their boxes, their books on their shelves, and their clothes in their drawers. They made their beds and swept the floor. They felt proud and happy when they saw their tidy bedroom. + +They went back to the kitchen and apologized to their mom. They said they were sorry for being lazy and rude, and that they had learned their lesson. Mom smiled and hugged them. She said she was proud of them for tidying their bedroom and being responsible. She said she had saved some cake for them as a reward. Ben and Lily thanked their mom and enjoyed their dessert. They promised to keep their bedroom tidy from then on. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a gem that sparkled in the sun. Lily picked it up and said, "Look, Ben, I found a pretty gem!" + +Ben wanted the gem too. He said, "Give it to me, Lily, it's mine!" + +Lily said, "No, it's mine, I saw it first!" + +They started to fight over the gem. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see the big dog that was running towards them. The dog saw the gem and wanted it too. He jumped and bit the gem out of their hands. Then he ran away with the gem in his mouth. + +Lily and Ben were sad and scared. They had lost the gem and made the dog angry. They ran to their moms and cried. Their moms hugged them and said, "What happened, kids?" + +Lily and Ben told them what happened. Their moms said, "You should not fight over things that are not yours. You should share and be kind to each other. The gem was not worth losing your friendship and making trouble. You were lucky that the dog did not hurt you. Next time, be more careful and respectful." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We're sorry, moms. We learned our lesson. We will be better friends and not fight over silly things." + +But it was too late. The gem had disappeared with the dog. They never saw it again. They had lost something beautiful and normal because of their greed and selfishness. They wished they had been more wise and generous. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big bird with many feathers. The bird was red and blue and yellow. It was very pretty. + +"Look, Lily, a parrot!" Tom said. "Can we touch it?" + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe it will bite us," Lily said. + +They went closer to the parrot. The parrot saw them and said, "Hello, hello!" + +Tom and Lily were surprised. The parrot could talk! + +"Hello, parrot!" Tom said. "What is your name?" + +"My name is Polly. Do you want to play with me?" the parrot said. + +"Yes, we do!" Lily said. "Can we touch your feathers?" + +"Sure, you can. But be gentle. My feathers are fine and soft," the parrot said. + +Tom and Lily touched the parrot's feathers. They felt nice. The parrot liked them too. He gave them each a feather to keep. + +"Thank you, Polly!" Tom and Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Tom and Lily. You are very kind. Do you want to be my friends?" the parrot said. + +"Yes, we do!" Tom and Lily said. + +"Then let's play together. We can include you in our games," the parrot said. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They had a new friend. They played with the parrot until it was time to go home. They said goodbye and hugged the parrot. They took their feathers with them. They hoped to see the parrot again soon. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb the tree and see the sky. + +They ran to the tree and tried to find a way up. Tom saw a branch that he could reach. He pulled himself up and smiled. He looked for Sara and saw her on the ground. She was holding something in her hand. + +"Sara, what do you have?" Tom asked. + +Sara looked up and showed him. It was an arrow. It was long and thin and had a pointy end. But the pointy end was not sharp. It was dull and bent. + +"I found it under the tree," Sara said. "Maybe someone left it here." + +Tom was curious. He wanted to see the arrow. He climbed down from the branch and went to Sara. He took the arrow from her hand and looked at it. + +"It's not a good arrow," Tom said. "It can't fly far or hit anything. It's broken." + +Sara was sad. She liked the arrow. She thought it was pretty and shiny. She wanted to keep it. + +"But I like it," Sara said. "It's mine. Give it back." + +Tom shook his head. He didn't want to give it back. He thought it was boring and useless. He wanted to find something else to play with. + +"No, it's mine. I found it first," Tom said. + +They started to argue. They pulled the arrow from each other. They shouted and cried. They were not happy. + +They didn't see a lady walking by. She heard them and stopped. She saw them fighting over the arrow. She felt sorry for them. She wanted to help them. + +She went to them and smiled. She spoke to them in a soft voice. + +"Hello, children. Why are you fighting?" she asked. + +They stopped and looked at her. They told her about the arrow. They said they both wanted it. + +The lady nodded. She understood. She had an idea. + +"Why don't you share the arrow?" she suggested. "You can take turns holding it and playing with it. You can pretend it's a magic arrow that can do anything you want. You can have more fun together than alone." + +Sara and Tom thought about it. They liked the idea. They didn't want to fight anymore. They wanted to play and have fun. + +They nodded and smiled. They said sorry to each other. They gave each other a hug. + +"Thank you, lady," they said. + +The lady smiled back. She was glad. She wished them a good day and walked away. + +Sara and Tom held the arrow together. They ran to the tree and climbed up. They pretended the arrow was a magic arrow that could make them fly and see the world. They laughed and sang and enjoyed the sun. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One morning, they woke up and saw that the sun was shining and the sky was blue. They wanted to go outside and have fun. + +"Let's go to the park and swing on the swings!" Tom said. + +"Yes, and slide on the slide!" Lily said. + +They put on their shoes and coats and ran to the door. But when they opened it, they saw something that made them stop. There was a big yellow dog sitting on their porch. It had a collar and a tag, but they did not know whose dog it was. + +"Who are you?" Tom asked the dog. + +The dog did not answer. It just wagged its tail and licked its nose. It looked friendly, but Tom and Lily were afraid. They did not like dogs that they did not know. They backed away from the door and closed it. + +"Mommy, Daddy, there is a dog outside!" they shouted. + +Mommy and Daddy came to see what was wrong. They looked through the window and saw the yellow dog. They smiled and opened the door again. + +"Don't be scared, kids. This is Sunny. He is our new friend. He belongs to Mrs. Jones, who lives next door. She asked us to take care of him for a few days while she is away. He is very nice and gentle. Do you want to pet him?" Mommy said. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They were not sure. They liked animals, but they had never touched a dog before. They slowly walked to the door and peeked at Sunny. He wagged his tail again and barked softly. + +"Hello, Sunny. We are Tom and Lily. We live here. Do you want to play with us?" Lily said. + +Sunny nodded and licked her hand. He seemed happy to meet them. Tom and Lily felt braver and reached out to touch his fur. It was soft and warm. They smiled and giggled. + +"Can we take him to the park with us?" Tom asked. + +"Of course. He loves to run and play. But you have to hold his leash and be careful. He is a big dog and he might pull you. And you have to be nice to him and give him water and treats. He is our guest." Daddy said. + +Tom and Lily agreed. They put on Sunny's leash and took him to the park. They had a lot of fun with him. They swung on the swings, slid on the slide, and threw a ball for him to fetch. Sunny was a good dog. He listened to them and did not bark at other people or animals. He made them laugh and cuddle. + +Tom and Lily forgot to be afraid of dogs. They learned to love Sunny. They did not want him to go away. They wanted him to stay with them forever. + +But after a few days, Mrs. Jones came back. She knocked on their door and thanked them for taking care of Sunny. She said he missed her and she missed him. She said he was her best friend. She said she had to take him home. + +Tom and Lily felt sad. They did not want to say goodbye to Sunny. They hugged him and kissed him. They told him they loved him and they would miss him. They asked him to come back and visit them. + +Sunny licked their faces and wagged his tail. He loved them too and he would miss them. He said he would come back and visit them. He said they were his friends. + +Tom and Lily watched him go with Mrs. Jones. They waved and smiled. But when they closed the door, they started to weep. They wept because they were happy and sad at the same time. They wept because they had a new friend and they had to let him go. They wept because they were kids and they had big feelings. + +Mommy and Daddy hugged them and wiped their tears. They told them they were proud of them for being kind and brave. They told them they would see Sunny again soon. They told them they had a lot of other friends to play with. They told them they loved them. + +Tom and Lily nodded and sniffled. They felt better. They knew Mommy and Daddy were right. They knew Sunny was happy. They knew they had a lot of other friends to play with. They knew they loved them. + +They decided to go outside and have fun. They put on their shoes and coats and ran to the door. They opened it and saw that the sun was shining and the sky was blue. They smiled and giggled. + +"Let's go to the park and swing on the swings!" Tom said. + +"Yes, and slide on the slide!" Lily said. + +They ran to the park and had fun. They did not weep anymore. They laughed and played. They were happy. +Anna and Ben like to dance. They dance in the living room with music. They dance fast and slow, big and small, happy and sad. They have fun. + +One day, they see a line of ants on the floor. The ants are small and black. They move in a line to find food. Anna and Ben are curious. They want to see what the ants do. + +They follow the line of ants to the kitchen. They see a big cake on the table. The cake is for mom's birthday. The ants want the cake too. They climb on the table and go to the cake. + +"Look, Ben, the ants like the cake!" Anna says. + +"Let's dance with the ants!" Ben says. + +They go to the table and start to dance. They dance around the cake and the ants. They try to copy the ants. They move in a line and make noises. + +Mom comes to the kitchen. She sees Anna and Ben dancing with the ants and the cake. She is angry and surprised. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. + +"We are dancing with the ants!" Anna and Ben say. + +"You are not dancing, you are making a mess! The ants are ugly and dirty. They will ruin the cake. Go away from the table!" Mom says. + +She takes a cloth and wipes the ants and the cake. She puts the cake in a box and the box in the fridge. She tells Anna and Ben to go to their room. + +Anna and Ben are sad and confused. They do not understand why mom is mad. They think the ants are fun and cute. They like to dance with the ants. They go to their room and hug each other. They whisper: + +"We are sorry, mom. We love you and the cake. We love the ants too. Can we dance with them again?" +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they saw a shiny watch in a shop window. It was very expensive, but they wanted it very much. + +"Look, Lily, a watch!" Tom said. "It can tell us the time and make noises. Let's buy it!" + +"But we don't have enough money, Tom," Lily said. "The watch costs more than our piggy bank. How can we get it?" + +Tom thought for a while. He had an idea. "I know, Lily. We can gain money by doing chores. We can help Mom and Dad with the dishes, the laundry, and the garden. They will give us some coins. Then we can save them and buy the watch." + +Lily liked Tom's idea. She nodded. "OK, Tom. Let's do that. But we have to work hard and be good. The watch is very expensive. It will take a long time to gain enough money." + +Tom and Lily started to do chores every day. They washed the dishes, folded the laundry, and watered the plants. Mom and Dad were very proud of them. They gave them some coins every time they did a good job. Tom and Lily put the coins in their piggy bank. They counted them every night. They were getting closer to the watch. + +After many weeks, Tom and Lily had enough money to buy the watch. They ran to the shop with their piggy bank. They gave it to the shopkeeper. He smiled and gave them the watch. It was shiny and beautiful. It had numbers and hands and buttons. It could tell them the time and make noises. + +Tom and Lily were very happy. They thanked the shopkeeper and put the watch on their wrist. They shared it and took turns. They looked at it and listened to it. They felt very proud. They had worked hard and gained the watch. It was very expensive, but it was worth it. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She made many pictures of her family, her friends, and her toys. She was very proud of her drawings and wanted to show them to everyone. She put them on the wall, on the fridge, and on the table. + +One day, Lily's big brother Ben came home from school. He saw Lily's drawings and laughed. He said they were ugly and silly. He took them off the wall, off the fridge, and off the table. He tore them into pieces and threw them in the trash. Lily saw what he did and cried. She felt very sad and angry. + +"Why did you do that?" Lily asked Ben. "I worked hard on my drawings. They are my prints. I love them." + +Ben shrugged. He said he did not care. He said Lily's prints were not good. He said he could draw better than her. He took a crayon and drew a big monster on the wall. He said it was his print and it was cool. + +Lily looked at the monster and felt scared. She did not like it. She trembled and ran to her room. She hugged her teddy bear and wished Ben would be nice to her. + +The next day, Mom came home from work. She saw the monster on the wall and gasped. She was very angry and asked who did it. Ben said it was him. He said it was his print and it was cool. + +Mom said it was not cool. She said it was bad. She said he had to clean the wall and apologize to Lily. She said he had to respect Lily's prints and her feelings. She said he had to be kind and share with his sister. + +Ben felt ashamed. He realized he had been mean and rude. He said he was sorry to Mom and to Lily. He helped clean the wall and gave Lily a hug. He said he liked her prints and they were beautiful. He asked if he could draw with her. + +Lily smiled and nodded. She forgave Ben and gave him a crayon. They drew together and made new prints. They put them on the wall, on the fridge, and on the table. They were happy and proud of their prints. They learned to be nice and love each other. +Tom and Anna are playing in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. But Tom sees a big hill and wants to climb it. He says to Anna, "Come with me. I want to see what is on the other side of the hill." + +Anna is scared. She says, "No, Tom. The hill is too high and steep. We might fall and get hurt. Let's stay here and play with the ball." + +Tom does not listen. He says, "You are a baby. I am brave. I will go by myself." He runs to the hill and starts to climb. He does not see the hole in the ground. He steps on it and falls. He cries out loud. + +Anna hears him and runs to help him. She sees him lying on the ground. He has a bad cut on his knee and his pants are open. She says, "Oh, Tom. You are hurt. I told you not to go. Why did you not listen to me?" + +Tom feels sorry. He says, "I am sorry, Anna. You were right. I was silly. I wanted to be brave, but I was foolish. Can you help me get up?" + +Anna nods. She helps him get up and holds his hand. She says, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But you have to be careful next time. Come on, let's go to the nurse and get a band-aid for your knee." + +They walk to the nurse together. They are still friends. They learn a lesson. They do not climb the hill again. +Sara liked to fix things. She had a big box of tools and parts that she used to make new toys. She could fix a broken car, a doll with no hair, or a robot that did not beep. She was very good at fixing things. + +One day, she found a big stack of blocks in the corner of her room. They were colorful and shiny, and they had letters and numbers on them. Sara wanted to fix them into something powerful. She thought hard and had an idea. She took her tools and parts and started to work. + +She fixed some blocks together with glue and tape. She fixed some wires and batteries to them. She fixed some buttons and switches to them. She fixed some wheels and wings to them. She fixed and fixed until she had a powerful block machine. It looked like a car and a plane and a robot all in one. + +She was very proud of her powerful block machine. She wanted to show it to her mom and dad. She pushed a button and the machine started to beep and move. She pushed another button and the machine started to fly. She pushed another button and the machine started to shoot water. She pushed another button and the machine started to sing. + +But she pushed too many buttons. The machine went out of control. It flew too fast and too high. It shot water everywhere and made a big mess. It sang too loud and too long. Sara was scared and sorry. She wanted to fix her mistake. She looked for a button that would stop the machine. But she could not find it. The machine was too powerful for her to fix. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play and have fun. One day, their mom and dad took them to a big hotel. The hotel was very rich. It had many rooms, a big pool, and a nice garden. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They wanted to see everything. They ran around the hotel and looked at the pictures, the flowers, and the people. They saw a lady with a shiny necklace and a man with a big hat. They smiled and said hello. + +"Hello, little ones," the lady said. "Are you staying at the hotel?" + +"Yes, we are," Lily said. "We are here with our mom and dad. They are in the room." + +"That's nice," the lady said. "And what are your names?" + +"I'm Lily and this is Ben," Lily said. "We are twins." + +"How lovely," the lady said. "You are very cute twins. Do you like the hotel?" + +"Yes, we do," Ben said. "It's very rich and pretty. But we don't belong here. We are not rich. We are just normal." + +The lady laughed. "Oh, don't say that," she said. "You belong here as much as anyone. You are guests of the hotel. And you are special. You are twins. You have each other. That's more than many rich people have." + +Lily and Ben thought about it. They looked at each other and hugged. They felt happy and warm. They thanked the lady and said goodbye. They ran back to their room to find their mom and dad. They told them about the lady and the hotel. They said they liked it here. But they liked each other more. +Anna liked to draw with crayons. She drew many things: flowers, suns, cats, and houses. She wanted to improve her drawing, so she asked her mom for help. + +"Mom, can you show me how to draw better?" Anna said. + +"Sure, honey. Let me see what you have." Mom said. She looked at Anna's drawings and smiled. "You are very good at drawing, Anna. But if you want to improve, you can try some new things. For example, you can use different colors, or add some details, or make some shapes." + +Mom took a newspaper from the table and tore a big piece. She gave it to Anna and a black crayon. "Here, you can practice on this. Draw anything you want, but try to use the whole paper. And don't worry if you make a mistake, you can always start over." + +Anna was happy. She thanked her mom and started to draw on the newspaper. She drew a big tree with green leaves and brown trunk. She drew some birds on the branches and some apples on the ground. She drew a blue sky and a yellow sun. She drew a red house with a door and a window. She drew a girl and a boy playing with a ball. + +She was very proud of her drawing. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look, mom, I improved my drawing. Do you like it?" + +Mom hugged her and said, "I love it, Anna. You did a great job. You used different colors, and added some details, and made some shapes. You improved your drawing a lot. You are a very talented artist." + +Anna was happy. She wanted to show her drawing to her dad and her brother. She ran to the living room, where they were watching TV. She said, "Look, dad, look, Sam, I improved my drawing. Do you like it?" + +But dad and Sam did not look at her drawing. They looked at the newspaper and were upset. They said, "Anna, what did you do? You ruined the newspaper. We wanted to read it. How could you do this?" + +Anna was confused and sad. She did not understand why they were upset. She only wanted to improve her drawing and make them happy. She said, "But I used the newspaper to practice. Mom said I could. I drew a tree and a house and a sun and a ball. Don't you like it?" + +Dad and Sam looked at her drawing and saw that it was very nice. They felt sorry for making her sad. They said, "We're sorry, Anna. We didn't mean to hurt your feelings. Your drawing is very nice. You improved your drawing a lot. But you should not use the newspaper to draw on. The newspaper is for reading. It has important words and pictures. Next time, ask us before you use it, OK?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "OK. I'm sorry, too. I didn't know the newspaper was important. Next time, I will ask you. Can I keep my drawing, though?" + +Dad and Sam smiled. They said, "Of course, you can keep your drawing. It's yours. You can hang it on the wall or put it in your room. We are proud of you, Anna. You are a very talented artist." + +Anna was happy again. She hugged them and said, "Thank you, dad, thank you, Sam. I love you." + +They hugged her back and said, "We love you, too, Anna." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But then it started to rain. Big drops of water fell from the sky. Lily and Ben ran to find a place to hide. + +They saw a big tree with many leaves. They ran under the tree and hoped the leaves would keep them dry. But the rain was too strong. The water came through the leaves and made them wet. + +"Look, there is an umbrella!" Ben said. He pointed to a red umbrella that someone had left on a bench. He ran to get the umbrella and opened it. He held it over his head and smiled. + +"Come, Lily, we can share the umbrella!" he said. He waved to Lily and waited for her to come. + +But Lily did not want to share the umbrella. She wanted to have it for herself. She ran to Ben and tried to grab the umbrella from his hand. + +"Give me the umbrella, Ben! It is mine!" she said. + +"No, it is not yours, Lily! It is not mine either! It is someone else's!" Ben said. He did not let go of the umbrella. He pulled it back. + +Lily and Ben started to fight over the umbrella. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see the big dog that was coming towards them. The dog was wet and angry. It did not like the rain. It did not like the noise. It barked loud and ran to Lily and Ben. + +The dog jumped on them and knocked them down. It bit the umbrella and tore it apart. It made a big hole in the umbrella. The water came through the hole and splashed on Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben were scared and sorry. They stopped fighting and hugged each other. They said sorry to the dog and to the person who owned the umbrella. They ran back to the tree and waited for the rain to stop. They learned to share and to be kind. They hoped the sun would come out soon. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend they were astronauts, exploring the universe. They had a big cardboard box that was their spaceship, and some stickers that were their stars and planets. + +"Look, Lily, I found a new planet!" Max said, pointing to a blue sticker. "It has water and ice and clouds. Maybe there are fish and penguins there." + +"Wow, Max, that's cool!" Lily said. "Can we go there in our spaceship?" + +"Sure, Lily, let's go!" Max said. He crawled into the box and made a beep sound. "Spaceship ready to launch. Lily, are you coming?" + +Lily nodded and followed Max into the box. She closed the flap behind her and made a whoosh sound. "Spaceship flying. Max, where are we going?" + +Max looked through a hole in the box and saw the blue sticker. "We're going to the blue planet, Lily. It's very far away, but we're very fast." + +They pretended to fly for a while, making sounds and talking about what they would see and do on the blue planet. They were having so much fun, they didn't notice that the sun was setting and the room was getting dark. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She opened the flap and saw that their mom was vacuuming the floor. She also saw that some of their stickers had disappeared. The vacuum had sucked them up. + +"Mom, mom, stop!" Lily shouted. "You're taking our universe!" + +Mom turned off the vacuum and looked at Lily and Max. They were holding the box and looking very sad. + +"I'm sorry, sweeties, I didn't see your stickers," Mom said. "I was just cleaning the floor. What were you playing?" + +"We were playing astronauts, Mom," Max said. "We were flying to the blue planet. But now our universe is gone. It's all black." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "Don't worry, my little astronauts, your universe is not gone. It's just hidden. Look, the stars are coming out. They're your stickers, too. And the moon is your big white sticker. And the blue planet is still there, too. It's called Earth. You live on it." + +Lily and Max looked out the window and saw the night sky. They saw the stars and the moon and the Earth. They felt better. + +"Wow, Mom, you're right," Lily said. "Our universe is still there. It's just different. It's very pretty." + +Mom nodded and kissed them. "Yes, it is, Lily. It's very pretty. And you know what? You can always make a new universe with your imagination. You can use anything you want. Paper, crayons, glitter, anything. You're very creative, my little astronauts." + +Lily and Max smiled and thanked Mom. They decided to make a new universe tomorrow. But for now, they wanted to watch the real one. They cuddled with Mom and looked at the stars. They wondered what other planets and adventures were out there. They dreamed of flying in their spaceship again. +Tom and his cat, Spot, were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They had to pack their things in a big bag. Tom put his toys, his books, and his blanket in the bag. He also put a bowl and some food for Spot. + +"Are you ready, Tom?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, Mom. I am ready. Is Spot ready?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, Spot is ready. He is a very reliable cat. He always stays with you and does not run away," Mom said. + +Tom smiled and hugged Spot. He liked his cat very much. Spot purred and licked Tom's face. He liked his boy very much. + +They went to the car and put the bag in the trunk. Tom and Spot sat in the back seat. They were very excited to go on a trip. They wondered what they would see and do. Mom and Dad started the car and drove away. Tom and Spot looked out the window and saw many things. They saw trees, houses, cars, and birds. They had a lot of fun on their trip. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big box of stickers and Ben had a small car. Lily liked to attach stickers to everything. She attached stickers to the box, to the sofa, to the lamp and to the car. + +"Stop it, Lily!" Ben said. "You are making my car sticky and ugly. I don't want stickers on my car." + +"But stickers are pretty and fun," Lily said. "Look, this one has a flower and this one has a star. Don't you like them?" + +"No, I don't," Ben said. "They are silly and messy. Give me back my car." + +Lily did not want to give back the car. She wanted to attach more stickers to it. She held the car tightly and ran away. Ben ran after her. They both shouted and cried. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Lily and Ben fighting over the car. She saw the stickers all over the place. She was not happy. She was grumpy. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asked. "Why are you making such a fuss?" + +"Lily put stickers on my car and she won't give it back," Ben said. + +"Ben is mean and he doesn't like my stickers," Lily said. + +Mom sighed. She took the car from Lily and gave it to Ben. She took the stickers from Lily and put them back in the box. She said, "Lily, you can't attach stickers to things that are not yours. You have to ask first. And Ben, you can't be rude to your sister. You have to share and be nice. Now, say sorry to each other and play nicely." + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They felt a little sorry. They said, "Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Ben." They hugged and made up. Mom smiled and said, "That's better. Now, how about we play a game together? Do you know what a cell is?" +Sara and Ben like to play with water. They have a big hose in the garden. They spray water on the flowers, the grass and the dog. The dog likes water too. He shakes his fur and makes them wet. + +One day, Sara and Ben see a letter in the mailbox. They are curious. They want to know who sent the letter. They run to the mailbox and take the letter. It is from Grandma. Grandma says she misses them and sends them a big hug. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They love Grandma. They want to write a letter back. They go inside the house and find some paper and crayons. They draw pictures of themselves, the dog and the hose. They write their names and "I love you" with big letters. + +They put the letter in an envelope and write Grandma's address. They run back to the mailbox and put the letter inside. They hope Grandma will get it soon. They are hungry now. They go back to the house and ask Mom for a snack. Mom gives them some cookies and milk. They eat and drink and tell Mom about the letter. Mom smiles and hugs them. She is proud of them. They are good kids. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making different shapes and animals with their blocks, cars and dolls. But Anna wanted to try something new. She saw a big book on the shelf that had a picture of a pyramid on the cover. She wondered what it was. + +"Ben, look at this book!" she said, grabbing it and bringing it to the floor. "It has a big triangle on it. What is it?" + +Ben looked at the book and smiled. He knew what it was. He had learned about it at school. + +"That is a pyramid, Anna. It is a very old building that people made a long time ago. They used big stones and glue to make it. It is ancient." + +"Glue?" Anna asked, curious. "What is glue?" + +"Glue is something that sticks things together. Like this." Ben showed her a bottle of glue that was in their craft box. He squeezed some glue on a piece of paper and stuck another piece on top of it. "See? Now they are stuck together. Glue is very useful." + +Anna was amazed. She wanted to try glue too. She took the bottle from Ben and squeezed some glue on her hand. Then she touched Ben's hand. "Now we are stuck together!" she giggled. + +Ben laughed too. But then he tried to pull his hand away. He couldn't. The glue was too strong. He started to panic. "Anna, let go! We have to wash our hands. The glue is not for hands. It is for paper and stones and things." + +Anna tried to let go too. But she couldn't. The glue was too strong. She started to cry. "Ben, I'm sorry. I didn't know. How can we get unstuck?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He remembered what his teacher had told him. "Don't worry, Anna. I know what to do. We have to use water. Water can make the glue go away. Come on, let's go to the bathroom." + +They got up and walked to the bathroom, holding hands. They turned on the faucet and put their hands under the water. They rubbed and rubbed until the glue came off. They were free. + +They sighed with relief and hugged each other. They were happy to be unstuck. + +"Ben, I'm sorry I used the glue on our hands. It was a bad idea. I won't do it again." Anna said. + +"It's okay, Anna. I forgive you. But next time, be careful with the glue. It is not a toy. It is for making things. Like pyramids." Ben said. + +"Okay, Ben. I understand. Thank you for helping me. You are a good brother." Anna said. + +"You are welcome, Anna. You are a good sister. Do you want to see the book about the pyramids? I can tell you more about them. They are very interesting." Ben said. + +"Yes, Ben. I want to see the book. I want to learn more about them. They are very pretty." Anna said. + +They went back to the living room and sat on the floor. Ben opened the book and showed Anna the pictures and words. He explained what they were and how they were made. Anna listened and asked questions. They learned a lot and had fun. + +They liked the book about the pyramids. They liked the glue too. But they liked each other more. They were happy. They recommend the book and the glue to their friends. But they also recommend to be careful and not to stick their hands together. That was not fun. That was scary. They learned their lesson. They were smart. They were good. The end. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play music. Ben plays the drum and Sam plays the horn. They call their music jazz. They make jazz for fun and for money. + +One day, they go to the park. They see a big tent. There is a sign that says "Food for the poor". Ben and Sam are poor. They are hungry. They want some food. + +They go to the tent. They see a lady. She has a big pot. She serves soup to the people. She smiles and says "Hello, boys. Do you want some soup?" + +Ben and Sam nod. They say "Yes, please. Thank you, lady." The lady gives them a bowl of soup each. She says "You're welcome. Enjoy your soup." + +Ben and Sam sit on a bench. They eat their soup. It is warm and good. They feel happy. They see their horn and drum. They have an idea. They say "Let's play some jazz for the lady. Maybe she will like it." + +They finish their soup. They go to the lady. They say "Lady, we want to play some jazz for you. It is our way of saying thank you." + +The lady says "Oh, how nice of you, boys. I would love to hear some jazz. Go ahead and play." + +Ben and Sam play their jazz. They make loud and happy sounds. The lady claps and dances. She says "You boys are very talented. You make wonderful jazz. Thank you for playing for me." + +Ben and Sam smile. They say "You're welcome, lady. Thank you for the soup. You are very kind." + +They hug the lady. They pack their horn and drum. They wave goodbye. They go home. They feel good. They love jazz. They love the lady. They love each other. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play and learn new things. One day, they go with Mom to the shop. Mom says they can choose one toy each. + +Lily sees a big doll with long hair and a pink dress. She likes dolls. She picks up the doll and hugs it. "I want this one, Mom," she says. + +Tom sees a box with many pieces and a picture of a train. He likes trains. He picks up the box and shakes it. He hears a noise. He is curious. "What is this, Mom?" he asks. + +Mom looks at the box and smiles. "That is a puzzle, Tom. You can start to make the train with the pieces. It is fun and good for your brain," she says. + +Lily and Tom are happy with their toys. They thank Mom and go to the car. They can't wait to play with their new toys at home. They are good twins. +Lily liked to sing. She sang all day long. She sang when she woke up, when she ate, when she played, and when she went to bed. She sang loud and high and low and soft. She sang happy songs and sad songs and silly songs. She sang like an opera star. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we are going to see a real opera. Do you want to come?" Lily was very excited. She said, "Yes, yes, yes! I want to see an opera! What is an opera?" Mom said, "An opera is a big show with singers and music and costumes and stories. You will love it. But you have to be quiet and listen. No singing along, okay?" Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, mom. I will be quiet and listen. But can I wear my purple dress? It is my favorite." Mom smiled. She said, "Of course, you can wear your purple dress. It is very pretty. Now, let's go. The opera will start soon." + +Lily and mom got in the car and drove to the opera house. It was a big and beautiful building with lights and people and a red carpet. Lily felt like a princess. She held mom's hand and walked inside. They found their seats and sat down. Lily looked around. She saw a big stage with curtains and a big orchestra with instruments. She heard people talking and laughing. She felt a little nervous. She said, "Mom, what if I don't like the opera? What if it is too loud or too long or too boring?" Mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. Just relax and enjoy the show. I think you will like it. It is a special opera for kids. It is called The Purple Princess. It is about a girl who loves to sing, just like you." Lily's eyes widened. She said, "Really? A purple princess who loves to sing? That sounds amazing. I can't wait to see it." Mom said, "Me too. Look, the lights are dimming. The opera is starting. Shh, be quiet and listen." + +Lily and mom watched and listened to the opera. It was wonderful. The singers had beautiful voices and the music was magical. The costumes were colorful and the story was fun. Lily saw the purple princess who loved to sing. She sang songs of joy and sorrow and courage and hope. She sang to her friends and her enemies and her prince. She sang to save the kingdom and to find her true self. Lily felt like she was in the opera. She felt every emotion and every adventure. She forgot to be nervous or bored. She was quiet and listened. She was happy and amazed. + +When the opera ended, the people clapped and cheered. Lily and mom clapped and cheered too. Lily said, "Mom, that was the best show ever. I loved the opera. I loved the purple princess. She was like me. She sang like an opera star." Mom said, "I'm glad you loved it, Lily. You are like the purple princess. You have a beautiful voice and a big heart. You can sing like an opera star too. Maybe one day, you will be on that stage." Lily smiled. She said, "Maybe, mom. Maybe. But for now, can we go home and sing some more?" Mom said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go home and sing some more. But first, let's get some ice cream. You deserve a treat." Lily said, "Yay, ice cream. And opera. And purple. And singing. I love you, mom." Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my purple princess." They hugged and left the opera house. They were happy and proud. They sang all the way home. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look for pebbles on the ground. They had a game: they would touch the pebbles and say what they felt like. Some pebbles were smooth, some were rough, some were cold, some were warm. + +"Look, Lily, I found a shiny pebble!" Ben said. He touched the pebble and smiled. "It feels like a coin!" + +Lily ran over to see. She touched the pebble too. "Wow, it is shiny!" she said. "But it is not a coin, Ben. It is too light and thin. It is a cheap pebble." + +Ben frowned. He did not like cheap pebbles. He wanted a real coin. He threw the pebble away. "Let's find another pebble, Lily. A better one." + +Lily nodded. She did not mind cheap pebbles. She thought they were pretty. She picked up the pebble that Ben threw away. She put it in her pocket. She liked to keep pebbles that she found. She said, "OK, Ben. Let's find another pebble. But I like this one too." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box. The box is shiny and has many buttons. Tom says, "This is a modern space ship. I want to be the pilot." Sam says, "No, I want to be the pilot. You can be the co-pilot." They start to fight over the box. + +A lady sees them. She is their teacher. She says, "Stop fighting, boys. You can both play with the box. But first, you have to bow and say sorry to each other." Tom and Sam do not want to bow. They think it is silly. They say, "No, we do not want to bow. We want to fly the space ship." + +The lady says, "If you do not bow and say sorry, you cannot play with the box. You have to share and be nice to your friends. That is the rule." Tom and Sam think for a moment. They like the box. They do not want to lose it. They decide to bow and say sorry. They say, "Sorry, Tom. Sorry, Sam. We can be friends and fly the space ship together." The lady smiles. She says, "Good boys. Now you can play with the box. But be careful. Do not press the red button. It is not a toy. It is a real space ship." + +Tom and Sam nod. They go inside the box. They pretend to fly the space ship. They have fun. They do not press the red button. They do not know that the box is a modern space ship. They do not know that the lady is an alien. They do not know that the red button is a launch button. They do not know that they are going to space. +Tom and Lily wanted to go to the zoo. They had a ticket each that their mom gave them. They were very happy and excited to see the animals. + +They walked to the bus stop with their mom. They saw a big red bus coming. They waved at the bus driver. He was friendly and smiled at them. He stopped the bus and opened the door. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you have your tickets?" he asked. + +"Yes, we do!" Tom and Lily said. They showed him their tickets. + +"Very good. Come on board. The zoo is not far away," he said. + +Tom and Lily climbed on the bus. They found two seats near the window. They looked outside and saw many cars and people and shops. They talked about what animals they wanted to see. + +"I want to see the lions and the monkeys and the elephants," Tom said. + +"I want to see the giraffes and the penguins and the pandas," Lily said. + +They were having fun. But then, something bad happened. A boy who was sitting behind them reached out and grabbed Lily's ticket. He tore it into pieces and threw it on the floor. He laughed and said, "Ha ha, now you can't go to the zoo!" + +Lily was very sad and angry. She started to cry. Tom was also sad and angry. He shouted, "Hey, that's not nice! You destroyed her ticket! Give it back!" + +The boy did not listen. He stuck out his tongue and said, "No, I won't. It's too late. It's gone. You can't go to the zoo!" + +Tom and Lily did not know what to do. They felt like they had no hope. They looked at their mom. She saw what happened. She was not happy. She got up and walked to the boy. She said, "Excuse me, young man. Why did you do that? That was very mean and rude. You should apologize to Lily and give her a new ticket." + +The boy looked at her. He was scared. He knew he was in trouble. He said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I don't have a new ticket. I was just bored and wanted to have some fun." + +"That's not fun. That's cruel. You hurt Lily's feelings and ruined her day. You should be ashamed of yourself," she said. + +She looked at the bus driver. He heard everything. He said, "Don't worry, ma'am. I have a spare ticket for Lily. Here you go, sweetie. Don't cry. You can still go to the zoo." + +He gave Lily a new ticket. She smiled and said, "Thank you, thank you. You are very kind and friendly." + +Tom also smiled and said, "Thank you, thank you. You are the best bus driver ever." + +The bus driver said, "You're welcome, you're welcome. I'm glad I could help. Now, let's go to the zoo and have some fun." + +He started the bus and drove away. Tom and Lily hugged their mom and thanked her too. They looked at the boy who destroyed Lily's ticket. He looked down and said nothing. He felt sorry and ashamed. He learned a lesson. He decided to be nicer and friendlier from now on. +Ben liked to ride his bike. He had a red bike with two big wheels and a bell. He always wore his helmet when he rode his bike. His helmet was blue and had a star on it. He understood that his helmet kept his head safe. + +One day, he saw a huge truck on his street. The truck was yellow and had a loud horn. It was carrying a lot of boxes. Ben wanted to see the truck up close. He thought the truck was cool and fun. + +He rode his bike towards the truck. He did not see the car behind him. The car was going fast and did not see Ben either. The car honked and tried to stop, but it was too late. It hit Ben's bike and knocked him off. + +Ben felt a lot of pain. He cried and screamed. He saw his bike broken and his bell bent. He saw the car and the truck stopped and the people got out. They looked scared and sorry. They ran to Ben and called for help. + +Ben was lucky. His helmet saved his life. It had a big crack on it, but his head was not hurt. He understood that his helmet was very important. He thanked his helmet and his mom and dad who gave it to him. He learned to be more careful when he rode his bike. He still liked trucks, but he liked his helmet more. +Tim and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them go fast and make loud noises. But Tim's car had a broken wheel and it could not go as fast as Lily's car. Tim was sad and angry. + +"Your car is bad. My car is better. You are slow and I am fast," Lily said to Tim. She laughed and zoomed past him with her car. + +Tim did not like that. He wanted to improve his car and make it faster. He looked around the garden and saw a hook on the fence. He had an idea. He took the hook and tied it to his car with a string. Then he tied the other end of the string to Lily's car. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Lily asked Tim. She did not see the hook and the string. + +Tim smiled and said, "I am improving my car. Watch this." He started his car and pulled the string. Lily's car stopped and Tim's car went faster. Tim laughed and zoomed past Lily with his car. + +Lily was surprised and angry. She saw the hook and the string and tried to untie them. But they were too tight and she could not. She shouted, "That is not fair. You cheated. You used a hook and a string. Give me back my car." + +Tim did not listen. He kept playing with his car and the hook and the string. He said, "My car is good. Your car is bad. I am fast and you are slow." + +Lily cried and ran to their mom. She told her what Tim did. Mom was not happy. She went to the garden and saw Tim and the cars. She said, "Tim, that is not nice. You should not cheat and use a hook and a string. You should not make Lily cry. You should share and play nicely." + +Tim felt sorry. He saw that Lily was sad and that mom was angry. He untied the hook and the string and gave Lily back her car. He said, "I am sorry, Lily. I was wrong. Your car is not bad. Your car is good. You are not slow. You are fast. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, we can be friends again. But you should fix your car. It has a broken wheel. Do you want me to help you?" + +Tim nodded and said, "Yes, please. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +They hugged and went to find some tools to fix Tim's car. Mom smiled and said, "That is better. I am proud of you. You improved your behavior and your friendship." +Anna and Ben are twins. They share a room and a bed. They like to play and talk before they sleep. One night, they hear a loud noise outside. They are scared. + +"What is that?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe a big dog or a big cat," Ben says. + +They pull the blanket over their heads and hug each other. They hope the noise will go away. + +But the noise does not go away. It comes closer and closer. They hear a scratch on the door. They hear a sniff and a growl. They are very scared. + +"Go away, go away!" Anna whispers. + +"Shh, maybe it will not hear us," Ben whispers. + +But the door opens slowly. They see a big shadow in the dark. They see two big eyes and a big mouth. They scream. + +But the big shadow is not a big dog or a big cat. It is their daddy. He is wearing a mask and a coat. He is playing a trick on them. He takes off the mask and the coat. He smiles and says: + +"Boo! Did I scare you?" + +Anna and Ben are angry and sad. They cry and say: + +"That is not funny, daddy! That is mean!" + +Daddy feels sorry. He hugs them and says: + +"I'm sorry, Anna and Ben. I was just trying to make you laugh. I love you very much. Please forgive me." + +Anna and Ben are still upset. But they love their daddy too. They forgive him and say: + +"We love you too, daddy. But don't do that again. It is not nice." + +Daddy agrees. He says: + +"OK, I won't do that again. I promise. Now, let's go to sleep. Good night, Anna and Ben." + +He kisses them and tucks them in. He turns off the light and leaves the room. Anna and Ben cuddle and close their eyes. They are not scared anymore. They are happy and sleepy. They dream of nice things. +Tom and Mia wanted to play in the tree house, but it was too high for them to climb. They saw a long vine hanging from a branch, and thought they could use it to swing up. + +"Let me try first," Tom said. He grabbed the vine and ran, but he did not succeed. He swung back and forth, but he could not reach the tree house. He felt scared and let go of the vine. He fell on the grass and hurt his knee. + +"Are you okay?" Mia asked. She ran to him and hugged him. "Don't cry, Tom. I have an idea." + +"What is it?" Tom asked. He wiped his tears and looked at Mia. + +"Look, there is a ladder leaning on the fence. Maybe we can use it to get to the tree house," Mia said. She pointed to the ladder. "Come on, let's try." + +Tom and Mia dragged the ladder to the tree and leaned it against the trunk. They climbed up carefully, holding each other's hand. They reached the tree house and smiled. They had succeeded. + +They went inside and found a blanket, a book, and a flashlight. They made a cozy nest and read the book together. They saw pictures of animals, flowers, and stars. They learned new words and had fun. + +The sun was setting and the sky was pale. Tom and Mia looked out of the window and saw their mom calling them. + +"Time to go home, kids. Dinner is ready," she said. + +"Okay, mom. We're coming," Tom and Mia said. They packed their things and climbed down the ladder. They ran to their mom and hugged her. + +"We played in the tree house, mom. It was awesome," Tom said. + +"We used a vine and a ladder, mom. It was clever," Mia said. + +Their mom smiled and praised them. "You are very brave and smart, kids. I'm proud of you. Now let's go home and eat. I made your favorite soup." + +Tom and Mia nodded and followed their mom. They were happy and hungry. They had a great day. +Tommy and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their furry dogs, Spot and Fluffy. One day, they saw a big hill with many flowers and trees. They wanted to go there and explore. + +"Can we go to the hill, Mommy?" Tommy asked his mommy, who was sitting on a bench with a book. + +"Okay, but you have to stay together and come back soon. And don't wander too far, it might be dangerous. Do you promise?" Mommy said. + +"Yes, Mommy, we promise!" Tommy and Lily said. They held hands and ran to the hill with their dogs. + +The hill was very pretty and fun. They saw butterflies, birds, and rabbits. They picked some flowers and made crowns for their heads. They rolled down the hill and laughed. They had a great time. + +But then, they saw a big cave. It looked dark and scary. Tommy and Lily were curious. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go to the cave, Lily!" Tommy said. + +"I don't know, Tommy. Mommy said not to wander too far. And it might be dangerous. Maybe there is a monster in there." Lily said. + +"Don't be silly, Lily. There is no monster. It might be a treasure. Come on, it will be fun!" Tommy said. + +He pulled Lily's hand and walked to the cave. Spot and Fluffy followed them. They entered the cave. It was very dark and cold. They could not see anything. + +"Tommy, I'm scared. Let's go back." Lily said. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I have a flashlight. Look, there is something shiny over there. Maybe it is a treasure!" Tommy said. + +He turned on the flashlight and pointed it to the shiny thing. It was not a treasure. It was a big, furry bear. It was sleeping. But when it saw the light, it woke up. It roared and showed its teeth. It was angry. + +"Tommy, Lily, run!" Spot and Fluffy barked. + +Tommy and Lily screamed. They dropped the flashlight and ran out of the cave. The bear chased them. They ran as fast as they could. They reached the hill and saw Mommy. She was worried. + +"Mommy, Mommy, help!" Tommy and Lily cried. + +Mommy saw the bear. She grabbed Tommy and Lily and hugged them. She shouted for help. Some people came and scared the bear away. Tommy and Lily were safe. They were sorry. + +"Mommy, we're sorry. We broke our promise. We wandered too far. We went to the cave. There was a bear. It was scary." Tommy and Lily said. + +Mommy was angry, but also relieved. She kissed them and said. + +"I'm glad you're okay. But you were very naughty. You should never wander too far. You should listen to me. You could have been hurt. Promise me you will never do that again." Mommy said. + +"We promise, Mommy. We promise." Tommy and Lily said. + +They hugged Mommy and their dogs. They learned their lesson. They never wandered too far again. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys on the couch. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. They make a lot of noise and have fun. + +"Look, Lily, I have a big red car. It can go fast and loud. Vroom, vroom!" Ben says. + +"I have a pretty doll. She has a pink dress and long hair. She can sing and dance. La, la, la!" Lily says. + +They play for a long time, until their mom comes in. She sees the couch and frowns. The couch is dirty and messy. There are toys, crumbs, juice and dirt on it. + +"Oh, no, Lily and Ben. What have you done to the couch? It is very dirty and messy. You need to wash it and clean it up. Now!" Mom says. + +Lily and Ben look at the couch and feel sorry. They did not mean to make it dirty and messy. They want to make mom happy. + +"Sorry, mom. We will wash it and clean it up. We will be good." Lily and Ben say. + +They get a bucket, a sponge, a towel and some soap. They wash the couch with water and soap. They scrub and wipe the dirt and juice. They pick up the toys, the crumbs and the blocks. They put them in their boxes and shelves. They dry the couch with the towel. They make it look clear and nice. + +They show the couch to mom. Mom smiles and hugs them. She is proud and happy. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben. You washed the couch and cleaned it up. It looks clear and nice. Thank you. I love you." Mom says. + +Lily and Ben smile and hug mom. They love her too. They are happy. They learned to take care of the couch. +Ben and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and make up stories. One day, they found an enormous box in the garage. It was bigger than them and had many colors. + +"Wow, look at this box!" Ben said. "We can make a castle or a spaceship or a zoo!" + +"Or we can make a magic box!" Lily said. "We can pretend it can do anything we want!" + +They dragged the box to the backyard and started to decorate it with stickers and crayons. They cut out windows and doors and made a sign that said "Magic Box". + +"Let's go inside and see what happens!" Ben said. He opened the door and crawled in. Lily followed him. + +They closed the door and sat in the dark. They waited for something to happen. + +"Maybe we need to say a magic word," Lily said. + +"Like what?" Ben asked. + +"Like...abracadabra!" Lily said. + +They both said "abracadabra" and waited. Nothing happened. + +"Maybe we need to wish for something," Ben said. + +"Like what?" Lily asked. + +"Like...I wish I could fly!" Ben said. + +They both said "I wish I could fly" and waited. Nothing happened. + +"Maybe the box is broken," Lily said. + +"Or maybe it's not really magic," Ben said. + +They opened the door and looked outside. They saw their mom standing there with a smile. + +"Hi, kids," she said. "What are you doing with that box?" + +"We were trying to make it magic," Ben said. + +"But it didn't work," Lily said. + +Mom laughed. "Well, that's a very creative idea, but you know that boxes can't do magic, right?" + +They nodded. They knew the truth. + +"But you know what can do magic?" Mom said. "Your imagination. You can use your imagination to make up any story you want. And the more you practice, the more you improve. That's the real magic." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They liked that idea. + +"Can we keep the box, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can keep the box," Mom said. "But remember to clean up when you're done." + +"Okay, Mom," they said. + +They hugged Mom and thanked her. Then they went back to the box. They decided to make it a pirate ship. They used their imagination to make it magic. And they had a lot of fun. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garage. They had many toys and games there, but their favorite was the old car. The car was red and shiny, but it did not work. Lily and Ben pretended to drive it to faraway places, like the zoo or the moon. + +One day, their dad came to the garage with a big truck. He said he had to take the car away, because it was broken and old. Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They did not want to lose their car. They begged their dad to let them keep it, but he said no. + +"Please, dad, please," Lily said. "The car is so charming. It has a nice smile and a soft horn. It is our friend." + +"Sorry, kids," dad said. "The car has to go. It is taking up too much space and it is not safe. Maybe we can find you another toy to play with." + +Lily and Ben did not listen. They ran to the car and hugged it. They said goodbye and thanked it for all the fun times. They cried and cried. + +Dad felt sorry for them. He knew they loved the car, but he also knew it was time to end it. He lifted them up and carried them to the house. He gave them a hug and a kiss and a cookie. He said he had a surprise for them. + +He took them to the backyard, where there was a big box with a bow. He opened it and showed them what was inside. It was a new bike, with two seats and two wheels. It was blue and shiny, and it had a bell and a basket. + +"Wow!" Lily and Ben said. "A bike!" + +They forgot about the car and ran to the bike. They wanted to try it right away. They put on their helmets and climbed on the bike. Dad helped them pedal and steer. They laughed and cheered. + +They rode the bike around the yard, feeling the wind and the sun. They pretended to go to faraway places, like the park or the stars. They had a lot of fun. + +They decided they liked the bike. It was not the same as the car, but it was also charming. It had a nice ring and a big smile. It was their new friend. +Sara likes to play with water. She has a big tub in the garden. She fills it with water from the hose. She puts her toys in the tub. She splashes and laughs. + +She has a clock toy. It is red and round. It has numbers and hands. It makes a tick-tock sound. She likes to watch the clock. She puts it in the tub too. She thinks it will like the water. + +But the clock does not like the water. It stops making the tick-tock sound. It stops moving the hands. It is very quiet. Sara is sad. She takes the clock out of the tub. She shakes it. She tries to make it work. + +She runs to her mom. She shows her the clock. She says, "Mom, the clock is broken. I put it in the water. I wanted to play with it. I'm sorry." + +Mom hugs Sara. She says, "It's okay, Sara. You did not mean to break the clock. It was an accident. The clock is not broken. It is just wet. It needs to dry. We will put it in the sun. It will be fine." + +Sara smiles. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love the clock too. I will not put it in the water again. I will be careful." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Sara. You are a good girl. You can play with the water and the other toys. But not with the clock. The clock is not a water toy. It is a time toy. It tells you when it is time to eat, or sleep, or play." + +Sara nods. She says, "I understand, mom. The clock is a time toy. I will listen to it. I will watch it. I will not soak it." +Lila was a modest girl who liked to play with her dolls and draw pictures. She did not have many toys or clothes, but she was happy with what she had. She lived with her mama and papa in a small house that had a ceiling with cracks and stains. + +One night, Lila had a bad dream. She dreamed that a big monster came out of the ceiling and tried to take her away. She screamed and cried, but no one heard her. She felt very scared and alone. + +She woke up and saw that it was still dark. She looked at the ceiling and saw no monster, only shadows. She felt a little better, but still shaky. She hugged her doll and whispered, "I hope the monster does not come back. I hope mama and papa are safe. I hope the sun comes soon." + +She closed her eyes and tried to think of happy things. She thought of her birthday, when mama made a cake and papa gave her a new dress. She thought of her friend, Ben, who shared his crayons and made her laugh. She thought of her teacher, who praised her drawings and taught her new words. + +She felt a warm hand on her shoulder. It was mama, who had heard her cry. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, my sweet. There is no monster. It was only a dream. Mama and papa are here. The sun will come soon. You are safe and loved." + +She kissed Lila and tucked her in. Lila felt a wave of relief and gratitude. She said, "Thank you, mama. I love you. You are the best." + +She snuggled with her doll and fell asleep. She dreamed of happy things. She hoped the monster would never come back. She hoped the ceiling would be fixed. She hoped to have a good day. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with boats. They had many boats of different colors and sizes. They liked to go to the harbor and watch the big boats come and go. Sometimes they would pretend to be captains and sailors and make noises with their mouths. + +One day, they saw a new boat in the harbor. It was very big and shiny and had a flag on it. They wanted to play with it, but they did not know who it belonged to. They looked around and saw no one. They thought maybe it was a cheap boat that no one wanted. + +"Let's go and see it," Tom said. "Maybe we can start it and go for a ride." + +Sam was not sure. He thought it was wrong to touch someone else's boat. He said, "No, Tom, we should not do that. It is not our boat. We should ask first." + +Tom did not listen. He said, "Don't be a baby, Sam. It is just a boat. No one will mind. Come on, it will be fun." + +He ran to the boat and climbed on it. He looked for the button to start it. He found it and pushed it. The boat made a loud noise and started to move. Tom was happy. He shouted, "Look, Sam, I did it! I started the boat! Come and join me!" + +Sam was scared. He saw that the boat was going too fast and too far. He saw that Tom did not know how to steer it or stop it. He saw that the boat was heading towards a big rock. He yelled, "Tom, stop! Stop the boat! You are in danger!" + +But Tom did not hear him. He was too busy playing with the boat. He did not see the rock until it was too late. The boat hit the rock and broke into pieces. Tom fell into the water and screamed for help. + +Sam ran to the edge of the harbor and looked for Tom. He saw him floating in the water, holding on to a piece of wood. He was wet and cold and scared. Sam felt sorry for him. He called for help. He said, "Help! Help! My friend is in the water! He needs help!" + +Soon, some people came and saw what happened. They threw a rope to Tom and pulled him out of the water. They asked him what he was doing on the boat. Tom told them the truth. He said, "I wanted to play with the boat. I thought it was a cheap boat that no one wanted. I started it and crashed it. I am sorry." + +The people were angry. They said, "That was not a cheap boat. That was a very expensive boat. It belonged to the mayor. He was going to use it for a special event. You have ruined it. You have to pay for it. You are in big trouble." + +Tom felt ashamed. He wished he had listened to Sam. He wished he had not touched the boat. He learned a hard lesson. He learned that he should not take things that are not his. He learned that he should respect other people's property. He learned that he should be careful with what he starts. He learned that cheap things can cost a lot. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a red scooter that they took turns to ride. One sunny day, they went to the park with their mom. The park was busy with many kids and dogs. + +"Can I ride the scooter first?" Lily asked. + +"No, I want to ride it first!" Ben said. + +They both pulled the scooter and started to argue. + +"Stop, stop!" their mom said. "You have to share the scooter. How about you take turns? Lily can ride for five minutes, then Ben can ride for five minutes. OK?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They agreed to share the scooter. Lily rode the scooter first. She zoomed around the park, feeling the wind in her hair. She saw a big ice cream truck near the swings. She wanted some ice cream. She parked the scooter and ran to the truck. + +"Mom, can I have some ice cream?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey. What flavor do you want?" her mom asked. + +"Chocolate, please!" Lily said. + +Her mom bought her a chocolate ice cream cone. Lily licked it happily. It was cold and sweet. She walked back to the scooter, holding the cone. + +"Hey, it's my turn to ride the scooter!" Ben said. He saw Lily's ice cream and felt jealous. He wanted some ice cream too. + +"Can I have a bite of your ice cream?" he asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She held the cone away from Ben. + +They both reached for the scooter and started to argue again. + +"Stop, stop!" their mom said. "You have to be nice to each other. How about you share the ice cream too? Lily can give Ben a bite, then Ben can ride the scooter. OK?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They agreed to share the ice cream too. Lily gave Ben a bite of her ice cream. Ben licked it happily. It was cold and sweet. He thanked Lily and took the scooter. He zoomed around the park, feeling the wind in his face. He saw a big fountain near the slide. He wanted to see the water. He parked the scooter and ran to the fountain. + +But when he came back, he saw something bad. The sun was very hot. It made Lily's ice cream melt. The ice cream dripped from the cone and onto the scooter. The scooter was sticky and messy. + +"Oh no!" Ben said. He was sad and angry. He looked at Lily. She was sad and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to make the scooter dirty." she said. + +"It's OK, Lily. I'm sorry I was mean to you." he said. + +They hugged and said sorry. They decided to clean the scooter together. They used some napkins and water. They made the scooter shiny and red again. + +Their mom smiled and said, "You are good twins. You know how to share and forgive. I'm proud of you." + +Lily and Ben smiled and said, "We love you, mom." + +They rode the scooter together, feeling happy and warm. They had a fun day at the park. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a big zigzag on the ground. It was made of chalk and had many colors. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and fun!" + +"Let's follow it and see where it goes!" Ben said. "Maybe it leads to a treasure!" + +They ran along the zigzag, laughing and jumping. They saw flowers, birds, and swings on the way. They felt very happy. + +But then, they came to a fence. The zigzag stopped there. They could not see what was on the other side. + +"Oh no, what do we do now?" Lily asked. "We can't go over the fence. It is too high and sharp." + +"Maybe we can go around it," Ben said. "Come on, let's try!" + +They walked along the fence, looking for a gap or a gate. But they could not find any. The fence was very long and strong. + +They felt very sad. They wanted to see the end of the zigzag. They wanted to find the treasure. + +They sat down on the grass and hugged their toys. They started to cry. + +"Hey, don't cry," a voice said. "I can help you." + +They looked up and saw a man. He was wearing a hat and a coat. He had a big smile and a kind eye. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. + +"I am the zigzag maker," the man said. "I made the zigzag for you. I wanted to make you happy." + +"Really?" Ben asked. "Why did you do that?" + +"Because I am poor," the man said. "I don't have much money or things. But I have chalk and imagination. I like to draw zigzags and share them with children. They make me happy too." + +"Wow, you are very nice," Lily said. "But how can you help us? We want to see the end of the zigzag. We want to find the treasure." + +The man winked and said, "I have a secret. The end of the zigzag is not on the other side of the fence. It is right here." + +He pointed to his coat pocket. He pulled out a small box and opened it. Inside, there were two shiny coins. + +"These are for you," he said. "They are the treasure. They are very special. They can make your wishes come true. But you have to promise me something." + +"What do we have to promise?" Ben asked. + +"You have to promise to always be kind and share," the man said. "You have to promise to always be happy and have fun. You have to promise to always be friends and help each other. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "We promise!" + +The man smiled and gave them the coins. He hugged them and said, "Good. I am proud of you. Now, go and enjoy your treasure. And remember, the zigzag is always there for you. Whenever you feel sad or lonely, just follow it and you will find me." + +He waved goodbye and walked away. Lily and Ben looked at their coins and smiled. They felt very happy. They thanked the man and ran back to the park. They played with their toys and shared their coins. They followed the zigzag and found the zigzag maker. They kept their promise and were always kind, happy, and friends. They lived happily ever after. The end. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with rocks and sticks. One day, they found a big rock that was shiny and smooth. They wanted to keep it. + +"Let's split it," Tom said. "You can have half and I can have half." + +"OK," Sam said. "But how do we split it?" + +Tom saw a big stick. He picked it up and hit the rock hard. The rock did not split. He hit it again and again. The stick broke. + +"Your stick is weak," Sam said. "Let me try." + +Sam found another stick. He hit the rock harder and harder. The rock did not split. The stick broke too. + +"Your stick is weak too," Tom said. "We need something stronger." + +They looked around and saw a hammer. It was in a man's pocket. The man was working on a house. He did not see them. + +"Look, a hammer," Sam said. "Let's take it and split the rock." + +"That's a good idea," Tom said. "But be quiet. Don't let the man see us." + +They ran to the man and grabbed the hammer from his pocket. The man heard them and turned around. He was angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" he shouted. "Give me back my hammer!" + +Tom and Sam ran away with the hammer. They did not listen to the man. They ran to the rock and hit it with the hammer. The rock split. They were happy. + +"Yay, we did it," Tom said. "Now we can have half each." + +They picked up their halves and looked at them. They were not shiny and smooth anymore. They were dull and rough. They had cracks and chips. + +"Uh-oh," Sam said. "The rock is not pretty anymore. It is ugly." + +Tom looked at his half and saw something shiny inside. It was a coin. He was happy again. + +"Look, I found a coin," he said. "It is shiny and smooth. I will keep it." + +He put the coin in his pocket and smiled. + +"What about me?" Sam said. "I don't have a coin. That's not fair." + +He looked at his half and saw nothing. He was sad and angry. + +"Give me your coin," he said. "You have to share." + +"No, I don't," Tom said. "I found it. It is mine." + +They started to fight. They pushed and pulled and hit each other. They dropped their halves and the hammer. The man saw them and ran to them. He was very angry. + +"Stop it, you little thieves," he said. "You took my hammer and broke my rock. That was my rock. It had coins inside. You owe me money." + +He grabbed the coin from Tom's pocket and the hammer from the ground. He looked at the broken rock and shook his head. + +"You ruined it," he said. "It was worth a lot. Now it is worth nothing. You are in big trouble." + +He took them to their parents and told them what they did. Their parents were very angry too. They scolded them and punished them. They had to give back the rock and the hammer and pay the man money. They had to stay in their rooms and had no toys and no snacks. They were not friends anymore. They were enemies. They were unhappy. The end. +Tom and Lily like to act. They pretend to be different people and animals. They use hats and scarves and toys to dress up. Sometimes they act in front of their mom and dad. Mom and dad clap and laugh. + +One day, Tom and Lily find a big magazine in the living room. It has many pictures of people and places. They decide to act like the people in the magazine. They flip the pages and choose a picture. + +"Look, Lily, this is a princess and a prince. They are in a castle. Let's act like them," Tom says. + +"OK, Tom, you be the prince and I be the princess. I need a crown and a dress. You need a sword and a cape," Lily says. + +They look for things to use as a crown, a dress, a sword and a cape. They find a paper plate, a pink blanket, a wooden spoon and a blue towel. They put them on and pretend to be the princess and the prince. They talk in a fancy way and bow and curtsy. + +Mom and dad come in and see them acting. They smile and take a picture. They tell Tom and Lily they are very good at acting. Tom and Lily are happy. They hug mom and dad and say thank you. They keep acting until it is time for dinner. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the summer. They enjoy running, jumping and catching bugs. Sometimes they have races to see who is faster. + +One day, they see a big mosquito on a flower. They both want to catch it. They run to the flower and try to grab the mosquito. But the mosquito is too quick. It flies away from their hands. + +"Ha ha, I almost got it!" Ben says. He is competitive. He wants to win. + +"No, I was closer!" Lily says. She is competitive too. She does not like to lose. + +They chase the mosquito around the garden. They do not see where they are going. They bump into each other and fall on the grass. They laugh and get up. + +The mosquito lands on Ben's nose. Lily sees it and smiles. She reaches for it and says: + +"Gotcha!" + +But before she can touch it, the mosquito bites Ben. Ben yelps and rubs his nose. He feels a bump and it hurts. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben says. He is not happy. + +Lily feels sorry for Ben. She does not want to catch the mosquito anymore. She gives Ben a hug and says: + +"I'm sorry, Ben. Are you okay?" + +Ben nods and hugs Lily back. He says: + +"I'm okay, Lily. Thank you." + +They decide to stop playing with the mosquito. They go inside and have some juice and cookies. They enjoy being friends. They forget about the mosquito. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They saw a big tree with red fruits that looked yummy. They wanted to pick some fruits and eat them. + +"Let's reach for the fruits, Ben!" Lily said. "They are so red and sweet!" + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. The tree is very high and the branch is very thin." Ben said. He was a careful boy who did not like to take risks. + +Lily was a careless girl who did not listen to Ben. She climbed the tree and reached for the fruits. She did not see the bee that was buzzing near the fruits. She grabbed a fruit and the bee stung her hand. She screamed and let go of the fruit and the branch. She fell down and hurt her head. + +Ben ran to Lily and hugged her. He was scared and sad. He saw blood on Lily's head and hand. He cried and called for Mom. + +Mom heard Ben and Lily and came to the garden. She saw what happened and felt sorry for Lily. She took Lily and Ben to the house and cleaned their wounds. She gave them some ice and honey and a hug. + +"Lily, you were very careless. You should have listened to Ben. He was trying to help you." Mom said. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I was too curious. I wanted to see the wonder of the fruits. But they were not worth it. They hurt me and Ben." Lily said. + +"It's OK, Lily. I'm glad you are not badly hurt. Next time, be more careful and ask me before you climb a tree. There are other wonders in the garden that are safer and nicer." Mom said. + +"I will, Mom. Thank you for taking care of us. I love you and Ben." Lily said. + +"I love you too, Lily and Ben. Now, let's rest and read a story." Mom said. + +She took Lily and Ben to their bed and read them a story about a brave and kind boy who helped a lost bird find its way home. Lily and Ben smiled and fell asleep. They dreamed of wonders and adventures that did not hurt them. +Anna loves to play with her mom's jewelry. She likes to wear the shiny rings, the pretty necklaces and the sparkly earrings. She thinks they make her look like a princess. + +One day, her mom tells her that they are going to visit grandma. Anna is very happy, because she loves grandma. She also knows that grandma has a lot of fine jewelry, too. She hopes that grandma will let her try some of them. + +When they arrive at grandma's house, grandma gives them a big hug and a kiss. She says, "I have a surprise for you, Anna. Come with me to my bedroom. I have something to show you." + +Anna follows grandma eagerly. She wonders what the surprise is. Maybe it is a new toy, or a book, or a dress. She is very excited. + +In the bedroom, grandma opens a big wooden box. Inside, there are many beautiful jewels of different colors and shapes. Grandma says, "These are some of the jewelry that I have collected over the years. They are very special to me. And I want to share them with you, Anna. You can choose one to keep as a gift from me." + +Anna's eyes widen. She can't believe it. She can have one of these fine jewelry? She feels very lucky and grateful. She says, "Thank you, grandma. You are so kind. But how can I choose? They are all so lovely." + +Grandma smiles. She says, "Take your time, Anna. Look at them carefully. Pick the one that you like the most. The one that makes you happy." + +Anna nods. She starts to look at the jewelry one by one. She admires their beauty and their stories. She feels like she is in a fairy tale. She is very happy. +Lila and Ben were playing in the room. They liked to pretend they were explorers, looking for ancient things. They had a big box that was their boat, and some pillows that were their island. + +"Look, Ben, I found a shiny rock!" Lila said, holding up a glittery pebble. "Maybe it is a treasure from a long time ago." + +"Wow, that is cool, Lila!" Ben said. "Can I see it?" + +Lila nodded and gave him the rock. He looked at it closely, then put it in his pocket. + +"Let's keep looking, maybe we can find more ancient things," he said. + +They got out of the box and crawled under the bed. They saw some dust, some socks, and a book. + +"What is this?" Lila asked, picking up the book. It had a brown cover and yellow pages. + +"It is a book, silly," Ben said. "You know, with words and pictures." + +"But it looks so old," Lila said. "Maybe it is an ancient book. Maybe it has a secret story." + +She opened the book and tried to read the words. They were big and hard. She did not know them. + +"Ben, can you read this?" she asked. + +Ben shook his head. He did not know the words either. + +"Maybe we can ask Mom," he said. "She knows a lot of words. Maybe she can tell us what the book says." + +"Okay, let's go," Lila said. She closed the book and held it in her arms. + +They got out from under the bed and ran to the door. They opened it and saw Mom in the hall. + +"Mom, Mom, look what we found!" they shouted. + +Mom smiled and knelt down to see them. + +"What did you find, my little explorers?" she asked. + +Lila and Ben showed her the book and the rock. They told her they were ancient things. + +Mom looked at the book and the rock. She hugged them and said, "You are very clever, Lila and Ben. You found some very old and interesting things. Do you want me to help you read the book?" + +"Yes, please, Mom," they said. + +Mom took them to the couch and sat with them. She opened the book and read the words. She told them the book was a fairy tale, with a princess, a dragon, and a knight. She showed them the pictures and made funny voices. + +Lila and Ben listened and laughed. They liked the book. They liked the rock. They liked Mom. + +They felt happy and supported. They had a good day. +Tom and Lily were playing with magnets in the yard. They liked to stick them on the fence and make shapes. Tom had a big red magnet and Lily had a small blue one. + +"Look, Lily, I can make a star!" Tom said, putting his magnet on the fence with four others. + +"That's amazing, Tom!" Lily said, clapping her hands. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, here you go." Tom gave Lily his red magnet and took her blue one. + +Lily tried to make a star, but it was hard. She put the red magnet on the fence, but it did not stick. She tried again, but it fell off. + +"Why is it not working?" Lily asked, frowning. + +Tom looked at the fence and saw something shiny. It was a metal car. He had an idea. + +"Maybe the car is too close to the fence. It is taking the magnet power. Let's move it away." Tom said, picking up the car. + +"OK, let's try." Lily said, following Tom. + +They ran to the other side of the yard and put the car on the grass. Then they ran back to the fence and tried again. This time, the red magnet stuck on the fence. + +"Yay, it works!" Lily said, smiling. "Thank you, Tom!" + +"You're welcome, Lily!" Tom said, hugging her. "You're amazing!" + +They continued to play with the magnets and make shapes. They had a lot of fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the field near their house. The field has many flowers and bugs and birds. Anna and Ben like to look at them and question them. + +One day, they find a big, smooth stone in the field. It is round and shiny and has many colors. Anna and Ben are curious. They touch the stone and feel how cold and hard it is. + +"Where did this stone come from?" Anna questions. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it fell from the sky. Maybe it is a star." + +"A star?" Anna says. "But stars are hot and bright. This stone is not." + +"Maybe it is a special star. Maybe it has magic," Ben says. + +Anna and Ben decide to keep the stone. They think it is a treasure. They take it to their house and show it to their mom and dad. Their mom and dad are surprised. They tell Anna and Ben that the stone is not a star, but a marble. A marble is a toy that some children play with. They roll it and bounce it and make games with it. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They like their new toy. They thank their mom and dad and go back to the field. They play with their marble and make up stories about it. They think it is the best stone in the world. +Lily was a wild girl who liked to run and jump and play. She did not like to listen to her mom or dad or teacher. She did not like to share or say sorry or be nice. She thought she was the best and the biggest and the strongest. + +One day, Lily found a magic wand in the park. She waved it and said, "I wish I could shrink everything I don't like!" She laughed and ran around, shrinking the flowers, the birds, the cars, and the people. She felt very powerful and happy. + +But then she saw a nurse who was helping a sick boy. The nurse was kind and gentle and brave. Lily did not like the nurse, because she reminded her of her mom, who always told her to be good. She pointed the wand at the nurse and said, "Shrink, shrink, shrink!" + +But something went wrong. The wand did not shrink the nurse. It shrunk Lily! Lily became smaller and smaller, until she was as tiny as a bug. She was scared and cold and alone. She cried and cried, but no one heard her. + +The nurse saw the wand on the ground and picked it up. She saw Lily and felt sorry for her. She said, "What have you done, little girl? You have been very naughty and selfish. You have hurt many things and people. You need to learn to be kind and respectful and grateful." + +She waved the wand and said, "I wish you could grow back to your normal size, but only if you promise to change your ways." Lily nodded and said, "I promise, I promise, please help me!" She grew back and hugged the nurse. She said, "Thank you, thank you, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I will be good, I will be good!" + +The nurse smiled and said, "You're welcome, you're welcome, I forgive you, I forgive you, I hope you will keep your promise, I hope you will keep your promise!" She gave Lily the wand and said, "You can keep this, but only use it for good, not for bad. And remember, being big is not about being mean, but being kind." + +Lily nodded and said, "I will, I will, I understand, I understand!" She ran back to her mom and dad and teacher and friends and said sorry to them all. She shared and said nice things and listened to them. She was still a wild girl who liked to run and jump and play, but she was also a good girl who made everyone happy. +Sam and Lily are friends. They like to play outside. They have bikes. They like to race on their bikes. + +One day, they race to the big tree. Sam is fast. Lily is faster. She gets to the tree first. She says, "I win! I win!" + +Sam is sad. He says, "No fair! You have a big bike. I have a small bike." + +Lily says, "Sorry, Sam. Do you want to race again?" + +Sam says, "Yes, but let's race to the porch. The porch is closer. Maybe I can win." + +They race to the porch. Sam pedals hard. Lily pedals harder. She gets to the porch first. She says, "I win again! I win again!" + +Sam is very sad. He says, "No fair! You have thick tires. I have thin tires." + +Lily says, "Sorry, Sam. Do you want to race one more time?" + +Sam says, "No, I don't want to race anymore. I want to play something else." + +Lily says, "Okay, Sam. What do you want to play?" + +Sam thinks. He says, "Let's play tag. I can run fast. You can't catch me." + +Lily says, "Okay, let's play tag. But I can run fast too. I can catch you." + +They put their bikes on the grass. They run and laugh. They play tag. They have fun. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big box with a bow. It looked like a present. + +"Wow, what is that?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe it is for us!" Tom said. "Let's go and see!" + +They ran to the box and opened it. Inside, there was a big rabbit. It was white and fluffy. It had long ears and a pink nose. + +"Hello, rabbit!" Lily said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The rabbit did not say anything. It just hopped out of the box. It looked around and saw the grass and the trees. + +"Come on, rabbit!" Tom said. "We can hop together!" + +He followed the rabbit and hopped with it. Lily followed them too. They hopped and hopped. They had fun. + +But they did not see the big dog. The dog was hungry. It saw the rabbit and the children. It barked and ran to them. + +"Help!" Lily cried. "A dog!" + +"Run!" Tom said. "We have to be safe!" + +They tried to run, but the dog was faster. It caught the rabbit and bit it. The rabbit screamed and died. The dog dropped the rabbit and went for the children. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They had no place to hide. They wished they had never opened the box. They wished they had never seen the present. They wished they had stayed in the park. + +But it was too late. The dog was too big and too strong. It jumped on them and hurt them. They cried and cried. But no one heard them. No one came to help them. + +The end. +Lily liked to collect things. She collected rocks, shells, leaves, and stickers. She put them in a big box under her bed. She was very proud of her collection. + +One day, Lily saw a shiny coin on the street. She wanted to add it to her collection. She ran to pick it up, but she did not look both ways. A big car was coming fast. It hit Lily and made a loud noise. + +Lily's mom and dad heard the noise and ran outside. They saw Lily on the ground. She was not moving. They cried and called for help. A big truck with a red light and a loud siren came. It took Lily away. + +Lily's mom and dad went to the hospital. They waited for a long time. A doctor came and told them that Lily was very hurt. She had a broken leg, a broken arm, and a broken head. She was very weak. She could not wake up. + +Lily's mom and dad were very sad. They went to see Lily in a small room. She had a lot of tubes and wires on her. She had a big bandage on her head. She was lying on a white mattress. She looked very small and still. Lily's mom and dad held her hand and told her they loved her. But Lily did not hear them. She did not open her eyes. She did not collect anything anymore. +Lily and Ben liked to play with their toy boats. They had a big tub of water in the backyard, and they would sail their boats on it. Lily had a red boat and Ben had a blue boat. They pretended they were pirates and explorers. + +One day, their mom said she had to go to the grocery to buy some food. She asked Lily and Ben if they wanted to come with her. They said yes, because they liked to see all the different things at the grocery. They put on their hats and shoes and got in the car. + +At the grocery, they saw many fruits and vegetables, bread and cheese, milk and juice, and cookies and candy. Their mom let them choose one thing each as a treat. Lily picked a bag of gummy bears and Ben picked a chocolate bar. They were very happy. + +As they were leaving the grocery, they saw a man selling balloons. He had many colors and shapes of balloons, and some had pictures on them. Lily and Ben wanted a balloon, but their mom said they already had their treats. The man saw them looking at the balloons and smiled. He said, "You two are very gifted. You have such bright eyes and big smiles. I have a special balloon for each of you. Here, take them. They are my gift to you." + +He gave Lily a pink balloon with a unicorn on it, and Ben a green balloon with a dinosaur on it. Lily and Ben thanked him and hugged their balloons. They were very surprised and grateful. They got in the car and waved goodbye to the man. They sailed their balloons in the air as they drove home. They had a wonderful day. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they decided to go for a walk and admire the big mountain that they could see from their house. They put on their shoes and hats and told their moms where they were going. + +"Be careful and don't go too far," their moms said. + +Lily and Ben nodded and walked along the road. They saw many things on their way: birds, flowers, cars, and cows. They talked and laughed and had fun. They admired the big mountain that looked so tall and green. + +"Let's go closer and see what's on the mountain," Ben said. + +"OK, but not too close. Mom said to be careful," Lily said. + +They left the road and walked on a small path that led to the mountain. They were a little anxious, but also curious. They hoped to see some animals or rocks or trees on the mountain. + +But as they walked, they heard a loud noise. It sounded like thunder, but louder and scarier. They looked up and saw a lot of smoke and fire coming out of the mountain. The mountain was not just a mountain, it was a volcano! + +"Run, Lily, run!" Ben shouted. + +They turned around and ran as fast as they could. But they were too far from the road and the path was narrow and steep. They tripped and fell and hurt themselves. They cried and screamed for help, but no one heard them. + +The smoke and fire came closer and closer. The volcano was angry and wanted to hurt them. Lily and Ben hugged each other and closed their eyes. They wished they had never left the road. They wished they had listened to their moms. They wished they could go back home. + +But it was too late. The volcano caught them and burned them. They were gone. +One day, a wise cat named Mia was walking in the hall of her home. She liked to explore and find new things. She saw a door that was open a little bit. She pushed it with her paw and went inside. + +The room was dark and full of big things. Mia saw a seat that was soft and red. She jumped on it and felt cozy. She curled up and closed her eyes. She was happy. + +But then, she heard a loud noise. It was a dog that lived in the home too. He was big and noisy and liked to chase Mia. He saw the open door and ran inside. He saw Mia on the seat and barked. + +Mia was scared and angry. She hissed and scratched the dog's nose. The dog yelped and ran away. Mia jumped off the seat and ran after him. She wanted to teach him a lesson. + +She chased him out of the room and into the hall. She saw her human, who was holding a bowl of food. She ran to him and rubbed her head on his leg. He smiled and put the bowl on the floor. Mia ate the food and felt better. She was a wise cat. +Sara and Ben liked to help Mom in the kitchen. They put on their aprons and washed their hands. Mom gave them each a bowl and a spoon. "You can stir the batter for the cake," she said. "But be careful, it is very sticky." + +Sara and Ben nodded and started to stir. They stirred fast and slow, round and round, up and down. They had fun making swirls and patterns in the batter. But they also made a mess. Some batter splashed on the table, on the floor, and on their aprons. + +"Oh no!" Sara said. "We have to clean this up. Mom will be mad." + +Ben looked at his apron. He saw a big hole near the pocket. He had torn it when he played with the cat. He felt sad. He liked his apron. It had a picture of a dinosaur on it. "And we have to fix this," he said, pointing at the hole. + +Sara thought for a moment. She remembered that Grandma had taught her how to stitch. She had a needle and some thread in her room. She ran to get them. "I can help you," she said to Ben. "I can stitch your apron. It will be like new." + +Ben smiled. He was glad that Sara was his sister. She was very kind and smart. He watched as she stitched the hole with careful stitches. She made a star shape with the thread. It looked great. + +"Wow, thank you, Sara!" Ben said. "You are a great stitcher. And you made a star for me. I love stars." + +Sara hugged him. "You are welcome, Ben. I love you. And I love cake. Let's go and see if Mom needs more help." + +They ran back to the kitchen. Mom was putting the cake in the oven. She saw their aprons. She saw the star. She smiled. She was proud of her children. They were great helpers. And they were great stirrers. She gave them each a kiss. "You are the best," she said. "Now let's clean up and wait for the cake. It will be delicious." +Sara and Ben love to decorate cookies with their mom. They have many shapes of cookies, like stars, trees, and bells. They also have many colors of sauce, like red, green, and yellow. They squeeze the sauce on the cookies and make patterns and faces. + +But one day, they run out of sauce. Mom says she will make more sauce, but she needs some things from the store. She tells Sara and Ben to wait and not touch the cookies. She goes to the store and leaves them with dad. + +Sara and Ben are bored. They want to decorate more cookies. They see a jar of brown sauce on the shelf. They think it is chocolate sauce. They open the jar and smell it. It smells good. They squeeze some on a cookie and take a bite. + +But it is not chocolate sauce. It is bitter sauce. It tastes very bad. They spit out the cookie and make a face. They feel sick. They cry and call for dad. + +Dad comes and sees the mess. He sees the jar of bitter sauce. It is not sauce for cookies. It is sauce for meat. He tells Sara and Ben that they made a mistake. He hugs them and gives them some water. He says he is sorry they feel bad. He says mom will be back soon with more sauce for cookies. + +Sara and Ben say they are sorry too. They say they will not touch the cookies again. They say they will wait for mom. They say they do not like bitter sauce. They say they only like sweet sauce. Dad says he likes sweet sauce too. He says they can decorate more cookies together when mom comes back. He says they can make the cookies look very pretty. Sara and Ben smile and nod. They feel better. They love to decorate cookies with their mom and dad. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Max. One day, they see a big tent in the park. They want to go inside and look. + +"Can we go, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, but you have to listen to me," Mom says. "Stay close to me and don't touch anything." + +They go inside the tent and see many things. They see a clown, a lion, a ball, a bike, and a hat. The clown makes them laugh. The lion roars. The ball bounces. The bike spins. The hat flies. + +"Wow, this is so fun!" Ben says. + +"Yes, it is!" Sara says. + +They look at everything with big eyes. They clap their hands and smile. They are very happy. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is Max. He has followed them into the tent. He sees the hat and thinks it is a toy. He jumps and catches the hat in his mouth. He runs around the tent with the hat. + +"Hey, that's my hat!" the clown says. "Give it back!" + +The clown chases Max. Max runs faster. He knocks over the ball, the bike, and the lion. The ball hits the clown. The bike hits the lion. The lion gets angry. + +"Roar!" the lion says. + +The lion chases Max. Max runs faster. He runs out of the tent with the hat. + +"Come back here!" the clown and the lion say. + +Sara and Ben are scared. They run after Max. Mom runs after them. + +"Max, stop!" Sara and Ben say. + +"Max, come here!" Mom says. + +Max stops. He sees Mom. He drops the hat. He wags his tail. He is sorry. + +"Bad dog!" the clown and the lion say. + +"Good dog!" Sara and Ben say. + +"Charming dog!" Mom says. + +She picks up the hat and gives it back to the clown. She apologizes to the clown and the lion. She hugs Max. She hugs Sara and Ben. + +"Let's go home," she says. + +They go home. They are tired. They are happy. They love Max. Max loves them. +Anna liked to help her mom clean the house. She always wanted to use the mop, but mom said it was too big for her. One day, mom had a surprise for Anna. She gave her a small mop that was just her size. Anna was very happy. She said, "Thank you, mom! I love my mop!" + +Anna took her mop and went to the living room. She saw a big stain on the carpet. She thought, "I can clean this with my mop!" She started to mop the stain, but it did not go away. It only got bigger and wetter. Anna was confused. She said, "Why is my mop not working?" + +Mom heard Anna and came to the living room. She saw the stain and the mop. She said, "Oh, Anna, that is not a mop. That is a paintbrush. You are using paint, not water. You are making a mess, not cleaning it." + +Anna looked at her mop and saw that it was not white, but red. She realized that she had taken the paintbrush from dad's art studio. Dad was a famous painter. He liked to make pictures with bright colors. Anna said, "Oops, I'm sorry, mom. I did not know. I thought it was a mop." + +Mom smiled and hugged Anna. She said, "It's okay, Anna. You were trying to help. But next time, please ask before you use something. And don't worry, dad will not be mad. He might even like your painting. You are a little artist, just like him." +Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around for Ben, but she could not see him. She walked to the big tree and peeked behind it. No Ben. She walked to the slide and climbed up. No Ben. She walked to the bench and looked under it. No Ben. + +"Where are you, Ben?" Lily shouted. "I can't find you!" + +She heard a giggle from behind the bushes. She ran to the bushes and pushed them aside. There was Ben, hiding in the shadow. He smiled and said, "You found me, Lily!" + +Lily smiled back and said, "You are a good hider, Ben!" + +They hugged and decided to play again. This time, Ben was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran to the other side of the park and looked for a good spot. She saw a big rock and thought it was a good place to hide. She crawled behind the rock and waited for Ben. + +She heard Ben counting to ten and then saying, "Ready or not, here I come!" + +She heard his footsteps getting closer and closer. She held her breath and hoped he would not find her. She saw his shadow on the ground, moving around the rock. She felt frightened and wanted to scream, but she did not. + +She saw his head pop up from the other side of the rock. He looked at her and said, "I found you, Lily!" + +She looked at him and shrugged. She said, "You are a good seeker, Ben!" + +They laughed and decided to play again. They had fun playing hide and seek in the park. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with their toys and share their stuff. One day, they find a big orange ball in the park. It is shiny and bouncy and fun. + +"Wow, look at this ball!" Anna says. "Can we play with it?" + +"Yes, let's play!" Ben says. They take turns throwing and catching the ball. They laugh and have a good time. + +But then, a boy comes over. He is bigger and older than Anna and Ben. He has a mean face and a loud voice. + +"That's my ball!" he says. "Give it back to me!" + +Anna and Ben are scared. They don't want to fight with the boy. But they also don't want to give up the ball. They found it fair and square. + +"No, it's our ball!" Anna says. "We found it first!" + +The boy gets angry. He tries to grab the ball from Anna. But Ben holds on to it too. They pull and tug and shout. + +"Stop it!" Anna says. "You're hurting us!" + +"Let go!" the boy says. "It's mine!" + +They are stuck. No one wants to let go of the ball. They don't know what to do. + +Then, a lady comes over. She is the boy's mom. She sees what is happening. She is not happy. + +"Tommy, what are you doing?" she says. "Why are you fighting with these kids?" + +"They took my ball!" Tommy says. "It's mine!" + +The lady looks at the ball. She shakes her head. + +"Tommy, that's not your ball," she says. "Your ball is blue, not orange. Remember? You left it at home." + +Tommy looks at the ball. He sees that it is orange, not blue. He feels silly and ashamed. He lets go of the ball. + +"Sorry," he says. "I made a mistake." + +Anna and Ben are relieved. They are glad that the lady came. They are also glad that Tommy said sorry. + +"It's okay," Anna says. "We all make mistakes sometimes." + +"Can we still play with the ball?" Ben says. "It's really fun." + +Tommy thinks for a moment. He feels bad for being mean. He wants to be nice. + +"Sure," he says. "We can play together. If you want." + +Anna and Ben smile. They like that idea. They invite Tommy to join them. They share the ball and their stuff. They play and have fun. They become friends. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with crayons and draw pictures. One day, Lily found a new crayon in her box. It was shiny and purple, her favorite color. She was very happy and showed it to Ben. + +"Wow, that is a pretty crayon!" Ben said. "Can I try it, please?" + +Lily liked to share, so she said yes. She gave the crayon to Ben and watched him draw a big flower. Ben smiled and said thank you. He gave the crayon back to Lily. + +But then, something bad happened. Lily's mom came and said it was time to go home. Lily had to pack her crayons and say goodbye to Ben. She was in a hurry and did not notice that she left the purple crayon on the table. + +Ben saw the crayon and picked it up. He thought Lily forgot it and wanted to keep it. He put it in his pocket and waved to Lily. + +The next day, Lily looked for her purple crayon in her box. She could not find it. She was very sad and cried. She missed her crayon and wondered where it was. + +Ben came to play with Lily again. He saw her crying and asked what was wrong. + +"I lost my purple crayon," Lily said. "It was new and shiny and I loved it. Do you know where it is?" + +Ben felt sorry for Lily. He remembered the crayon in his pocket. He felt bad and knew what he had to do. + +He took out the crayon and gave it to Lily. He said he was sorry and that he thought she did not want it. + +Lily was surprised and happy. She hugged Ben and said thank you. She said she was sorry too and that she did not mean to leave it. + +They smiled and said they were still best friends. They played with the crayon and drew more pictures. They were happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to whistle. Every morning, he would wake up and whistle a happy tune. One day, he saw a big lumber truck go by and wondered where it was going. + +So, he decided to follow the truck and see where it was headed. As he flew along, he saw the bright sun shining down on the trees. The birdie felt so happy and free as he whistled his way through the forest. + +Finally, he arrived at a lumber yard where he saw lots of big logs. The birdie perched on a log and whistled a sweet song. He was so happy to have found a new place to explore. From that day on, the little birdie visited the lumber yard every day and whistled his happy tune for all to hear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily was in the kitchen with her mommy. She heard a loud noise and got scared. + +Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just thunder. It won't hurt you." Lily felt better and smiled. She loved being in the kitchen with her mommy. They made yummy pancakes and drank orange juice together. + +But then, Lily accidentally spilled the orange juice on the floor. She felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, mommy." Her mommy smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. Accidents happen. Let's clean it up together." And so, they cleaned up the mess and continued to have a fun day in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a big gorilla who lived in the jungle. He was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. The gorilla found a cozy spot under a tree and closed his eyes. + +While he was sleeping, a group of monkeys came by and saw the gorilla. They decided to play a trick on him and took his banana. When the gorilla woke up, he saw that his banana was gone and felt very sad. + +The monkeys felt bad for what they did and decided to return the banana to the gorilla. When they gave him back his banana, the gorilla was very happy and gave the monkeys a big hug. From that day on, the gorilla and the monkeys were good friends and played together in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a big park where many animals lived. One day, a little dog named Max lost his owner. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. He asked his friends, a cat and a rabbit, if they had seen his owner. + +The cat said, "I haven't seen your owner, but don't worry, we will help you find him." The rabbit said, "Yes, we will unite and look for him together." + +So, they all started to search for Max's owner. They looked under bushes, behind trees, and even asked other animals if they had seen him. After a while, they finally found Max's owner. He was sitting on a bench, looking for Max too. + +Max was so happy to see his owner again. He wagged his tail and licked his owner's face. His owner said, "You're such a fine dog, Max. I was so worried about you." Max barked happily and wagged his tail even more. From that day on, Max never left his owner's side again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved motorcycles. He had a toy motorcycle that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy saw his neighbor's motorcycle. It was big and shiny. Timmy wanted to own a motorcycle just like it. + +Timmy went to his mom and said, "Mom, I want a motorcycle like our neighbor's." His mom said, "No, Timmy. You are too young to own a motorcycle." Timmy was sad. + +One day, Timmy's neighbor started his motorcycle. It was very loud. Timmy thought, "I don't want a motorcycle that is loud. I want a motorcycle that is quiet." Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and said, "Timmy, let's go for a walk." They walked to a park and saw a man riding a quiet motorcycle. Timmy was happy and said, "Mom, I want to own a quiet motorcycle like that one." + +From that day on, Timmy knew that he didn't want a loud motorcycle. He wanted a quiet one. And he was happy knowing that he would own one someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a party to go to, but he didn't want to go. He was feeling sorry because he didn't want to leave his toys at home. + +When Timmy got to the party, he saw his friend Billy. Billy was waving at him to come over and play. Timmy felt happy and went over to play with Billy. They had so much fun playing together that Timmy forgot all about his toys at home. + +At the end of the party, Timmy was sad to leave his friend Billy. But he waved goodbye and promised to come back and play with him again soon. Timmy realized that going to the party was fun and he was no longer sorry that he went. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to build things. He lived in a big country with lots of trees and animals. One day, he decided to build a house in the middle of a colorful field. He used red bricks and yellow paint to make it look pretty. + +As he was building, he saw a little bird with blue feathers flying above him. The man smiled and waved at the bird. The bird landed on a nearby tree and watched the man build his house. + +Finally, the man finished building his colorful house. He invited his friends over to see it and they all loved it. They had a party and danced around the house. The little bird even joined in and chirped happily. From that day on, the man lived happily in his colorful house in the big country. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch movies with her family. One day, they went to the movie theater to watch a film about a princess and a dragon. + +Before the movie started, Lily's mom told her to be polite and not talk during the film. Lily nodded her head and promised to be good. + +As they watched the movie, Lily noticed that the picture was blurry and hard to see. She whispered to her mom, "The movie is hard to see, can we fix it?" Her mom said they couldn't do anything about it, but Lily had an idea. + +After the movie, Lily told her dad about the blurry film. He promised to restore the movie and make it better for next time. And the next time they went to the theater, the movie was clear and easy to see. Lily was happy she could help restore the movie and enjoy it even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his blue ball in the park. One day, he threw the ball too hard and it hit a tree. The ball made a loud crack sound and split into two pieces. Timmy was sad because he loved that ball very much. + +Suddenly, he saw a little bird with a blue feather fly down and pick up one of the pieces of the ball. The bird flew away with it. Timmy followed the bird and saw that it had a nest made of twigs and leaves. The bird put the blue piece of the ball in its nest. Timmy was happy to see that the little bird could use the ball piece to make its home cozy. + +From that day on, Timmy would visit the bird and its blue nest every day. He would bring some seeds for the bird to eat and play with the other half of the ball. Timmy learned that sometimes things can break or split, but they can still be useful in other ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty carpet in her room, but it was uncomfortable to sit on. One day, her mom came in and saw Lily sitting on the carpet. "Lily, why are you sitting on the uncomfortable carpet?" her mom asked. + +"I'm pretending to be a princess and I need to bow to my subjects," Lily replied. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Well, why don't we get you a soft pillow to sit on instead?" + +Lily was happy with the idea and thanked her mom. From then on, she sat on her soft pillow and practiced her royal bows on the carpet. And everyone in the kingdom was very impressed with her elegant bows. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two twins. They were both girls and they loved to play together. One day, they found a pink toy car. They both wanted to play with it, but they couldn't decide who should play with it first. + +The twins started to argue and fight over the toy car. Suddenly, one of the twins accidentally broke the toy car. They both started to cry and didn't know what to do. + +Their mom came over and saw what happened. She hugged the twins and told them it was okay. She promised to buy them a new toy car and reminded them that they should always share and play nicely together. The twins hugged each other and apologized for fighting. From then on, they always shared their toys and played together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to her garden to pick some flowers. She saw a beautiful red flower and wanted to measure how tall it was. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can we measure this flower?" + +Her mom replied, "Sure, we can measure it with a ruler." + +Lily was troubled because the flower was too tall for her to reach. Her mom saw that and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you measure it." + +Together, they measured the flower and it was 10 inches tall. Lily was happy to have measured the flower and picked it to put in a vase in her room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a man with a big sack. + +"Mommy, what's in the sack?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know, sweetie," her mom replied. + +The man opened the sack and inside were lots of olives. + +"Wow, olives!" Lily exclaimed. "I love olives!" + +The man smiled and said, "Yes, olives are very popular. Would you like one?" + +Lily nodded and tried an olive. It was salty and delicious. She thanked the man and went back to playing with her dolls, happy to have tried a new food. +Once upon a time, there was a gray cat. The cat liked to dance and twirl around. One day, the cat saw a dancer on TV. The dancer was so good that the cat wanted to be just like her. The cat practiced and practiced until she was a great dancer too. + +One day, the cat wanted to send a letter to her friend. She didn't know how to mail it, so she asked her mom. Her mom showed her how to put the letter in an envelope and put a stamp on it. The cat was so happy to learn something new! + +The next day, the cat went to the post office to mail her letter. She saw the mailman and asked him to take her letter. The mailman smiled and said, "Of course!" The cat was so excited to send her letter and couldn't wait for her friend to receive it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends went to the park to play on the swings and slide. + +As they were playing, they noticed some dark clouds in the sky. Lily's friend, Sarah, said, "I guess it's going to rain soon." + +Lily's mom had packed a towel in her bag just in case it rained. Lily remembered this and said, "Mommy has a towel! We can use it to dry off if it rains." + +Suddenly, the rain started pouring down. Lily's friends ran to find shelter, but Lily remembered the towel and told her friends to follow her. They all huddled under a tree, and Lily's mom gave them the towel to share. + +Even though they were wet and cold, they were happy to have the towel to keep them warm. Lily's graceful thinking saved the day! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine and picking flowers. One day, she saw a tall tree and decided to climb it. She struggled to climb up, but eventually made it to the top. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and saw a big, scary bear coming towards her. She tried to escape, but she was too high up in the tree. The bear climbed up after her and Lily was very scared. + +"Please don't hurt me," she said to the bear. But the bear didn't listen and Lily had to struggle to get away. She tried to climb down the tree, but the bear was too close. + +In the end, Lily couldn't escape and the bear got her. It was a very sad ending to her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to get a job so he could buy toys. He asked his mom if she could help him find a job. His mom told him to wait until he was older. + +Timmy got anxious because he really wanted to buy toys. One day, he saw his neighbor's dog running away. Timmy ran after the dog and caught him. The neighbor was very happy and gave Timmy some money for his good job. + +Timmy learned that if he worked hard and helped others, he could get what he wanted. He didn't have to be anxious about getting a job because he could always find ways to help others and earn money. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was very hungry and wanted to eat his meal. His mom made him a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly. It was incredible! Timmy loved it so much that he wanted more. + +But his sandwich was stuck on the top shelf of the fridge. Timmy couldn't reach it, so he asked his mom to help him. She came over and pulled the sandwich down for him. Timmy was so happy and took a big bite. It was the best meal he had ever had. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's mom said they needed to sell some old objects they didn't use anymore. Timmy didn't know what "sell" meant, but he knew it meant getting rid of something. + +Timmy's mom took the toy car and put it with the objects they were going to sell. Timmy felt restless, he didn't want to sell his favorite toy. But his mom told him it was okay, they could buy a new toy with the money they got from selling the old objects. + +At the yard sale, a man came and saw the toy car. He liked it a lot and asked Timmy's mom how much it cost. Timmy's mom said it was for sale and the man bought it. Timmy felt a little sad to see his toy car go, but he was happy they could buy a new toy. And that's how Timmy learned what "sell" means. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky lived near a big pond with lots of other ducks. One day, Ducky went for a swim in the pond. The water was very wet and made Ducky feel happy. After swimming for a while, Ducky got tired and decided to take a nap. + +While Ducky was sleeping, a loud noise woke him up. It was a big frog jumping into the pond! Ducky was scared at first, but then realized the frog was friendly. They played together in the pond and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Ducky was sad to say goodbye to his new friend. But he knew he could always come back to the pond to visit. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the big, wild field near his house. He would run around and chase butterflies, and sometimes even catch them in his hands! + +One day, Timmy went outside to play and he forgot to tell his mom where he was going. His mom got worried and started looking for him. She searched the whole house, but Timmy wasn't there. She looked outside and saw the big, wild field. She knew that Timmy loved to play there, so she went to look for him. + +When she got to the field, she saw Timmy running around and having fun. She was so happy to see him, but she also scolded him a little bit for forgetting to tell her where he was going. Timmy felt bad, but he promised to always remember to tell his mom where he was going from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to travel with his family. They would go to the beach and the mountains. One day, they went to a new place and Timmy saw a big monster. He was scared and ran to his mom. + +His mom told him that the monster was just a statue and it was not real. Timmy felt ashamed that he was scared of something that was not real. His mom hugged him and told him that it was okay to be scared sometimes. + +After that, Timmy felt better and they continued to travel to different places. He learned that there were many new things to see and sometimes it was okay to be scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a bee flying around the flowers. The bee was very busy collecting nectar. + +Suddenly, Lily got worried because she saw the bee drop to the ground. She thought the bee was hurt. She gently picked up the bee and placed it on a flower. The bee flew away happily. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to be very careful around the bees. She knew they were important and didn't want them to get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the forest. One day, she met a wolf who asked her to play with him. Lily was happy to invite the wolf to play hide-and-seek with her. + +The wolf was very impatient and didn't want to wait for Lily to hide. He started to look for her right away. But Lily was very good at hiding and the wolf couldn't find her anywhere. + +Finally, Lily came out of her hiding spot and the wolf was very happy to have found her. He said, "Thank you for inviting me to play, Lily. I had so much fun with you!" And from that day on, the wolf and Lily were the best of friends and played together every day in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she met a kind old lady who was sitting on a bench. + +"Hello, little one!" the lady said. "What a beautiful angel you are!" + +Lily looked up at the sky, but she couldn't see any angels. "Where?" she asked. + +The lady smiled. "In your heart, dear. You have a kind heart, just like an angel." + +Lily smiled back. "Thank you! I admire you too, you are very nice." + +The lady patted Lily's head. "I'm glad you feel safe with me. Now, let's go play!" And they spent the rest of the afternoon swinging and laughing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little green frog. He lived in a pond with his friends. One day, he saw a beautiful butterfly flying around. He admired the butterfly's wings and wished he could fly like her. + +The frog decided to climb up a tall scale to try and catch the butterfly. But as he climbed higher and higher, he lost his balance and fell down. He hurt his leg and couldn't jump anymore. + +His friends tried to help him, but the little green frog was too hurt. He couldn't even eat his favorite bugs anymore. Sadly, he passed away and his friends were very sad. They missed their friend who admired the butterfly's wings. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop around and eat carrots. One day, Benny was going to have lunch with his friends in the forest. They were going to eat yummy sandwiches and drink apple juice. + +But on his way to the forest, Benny saw a big, mean wolf. The wolf looked very rude and scary. Benny knew he had to protect his friends from the wolf. So, he hopped very fast to warn his friends about the wolf. + +When they heard about the wolf, Benny's friends got scared. But Benny told them not to worry because he would protect them. They all hopped together to a safe place where the wolf couldn't find them. They ate their lunch and had a great time together, feeling happy and safe with Benny around. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear fancy dresses and stand on her tiptoes. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a boy playing with a ball. + +"Hi, what's your name?" asked Lily. + +"My name is Timmy. Do you want to play with me?" Timmy answered. + +"Yes, please!" said Lily, excitedly. + +They played together for a while, but then Lily noticed that Timmy looked sad. "What's wrong?" she asked. + +"I lost my favorite toy," Timmy said sadly. + +"Don't worry, I can help you find it!" Lily exclaimed. + +Together, they searched the whole park and finally found Timmy's toy. He was so happy, he gave Lily a big hug. "Thank you for helping me," Timmy said. + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm happy to help. Friends always answer each other's calls for help." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and jump and play outside. His mommy told him that it was important to exercise every day to stay healthy and strong. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy was tired and didn't want to run around. Timmy felt an urge to convince Billy to come outside and play. He said, "Come on, Billy! Let's run and jump and play together. It's so much fun!" + +But Billy was still too tired. Timmy didn't want to leave his friend behind, so he decided to do some exercises with Billy. They did some stretches and jumping jacks, and soon Billy felt more energized. Timmy was proud of himself for helping his friend, and he didn't feel ashamed for wanting to exercise. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play. She saw a big pile of leaves and decided to scatter them all around. It was so much fun! + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Lily ran back inside her house and took a warm shower. She felt much better after the shower. + +When Lily's mom saw the incredible mess of scattered leaves outside, she asked, "Lily, what happened here?" Lily replied, "I scatter leaves, Mommy. It was fun!" Her mom smiled and said, "Well, let's clean up this incredible mess together." And so they did. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a green dress that she loved to wear. One day, she was playing hide-and-seek with her friends when she saw a butterfly fly into the attic. + +Lily went to the attic to catch the butterfly, but she accidentally knocked over a box. "Uh-oh!" she said. + +Her friend, Timmy, asked, "What happened?" + +"I struck the box and it fell down," Lily explained. + +Timmy helped Lily pick up the box, and they found an old toy inside. They played with the toy together and had lots of fun. From that day on, Lily and Timmy loved to play in the attic and find new treasures. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to eat cereal for breakfast every day. One day, Jerry's friend Timmy came over to play. Timmy saw Jerry eating his cereal and asked, "Can I have some?" Jerry questioned, "Do you like cereal too?" Timmy nodded his head and Jerry poured him a bowl. They enjoyed their breakfast together and had a fun day playing outside. From that day on, Jerry and Timmy had cereal together every time Timmy came over to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little hedgehog named Spike. Spike loved to play in the rain and jump in the puddles. But when he got wet, he didn't like it because he felt cold and uncomfortable. + +One day, Spike's friend, a kind rabbit, saw him shivering and offered to help. The rabbit took Spike to his cozy burrow and gave him a warm towel to dry himself. Spike felt better and thanked his friend. + +After Spike was dry, the rabbit gave him a nice clean blanket to snuggle in. Spike was very happy and felt cozy and warm. From that day on, Spike learned that it's important to stay dry and clean, especially on rainy days. +Once upon a time, there was a village full of animals. There were rabbits, squirrels, and even a big, strong bear. They all lived together but sometimes they didn't get along. The bear was too loud and the rabbits were too quiet. The squirrels were too fast and the bear was too slow. But they all loved to play together. + +One day, a big, mean wolf came to the village. He wanted to take over and make everyone do what he said. The animals were scared and didn't know what to do. But then the bear had an idea. He said, "Let's unite and fight the wolf together!" The animals all agreed and started to plan. + +The day of the big fight came and the animals were ready. The wolf was strong, but the animals were stronger together. They fought and fought until finally, they won! The animals cheered and celebrated their victory. They knew that they could do anything if they worked together. + +From that day on, the animals were even closer. They knew that they were stronger together than they were alone. And they never forgot the ancient lesson that had been passed down through the generations: unity is power. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to bake yummy cookies with her mom. One day, they decided to bake chocolate chip cookies. Lily helped her mom mix the ingredients and put the dough on the paper. + +Suddenly, Lily's brother came in and was being rude. He said he didn't like cookies and wanted to play outside. Lily's mom told him to be polite and try the cookies. To everyone's surprise, he loved them! He apologized for being rude and they all enjoyed the cookies together. + +From that day on, Lily's brother never said no to cookies again. And Lily and her mom continued to bake delicious treats together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside every day. One sunny day, Lily was playing with her dolls when her mom came outside and said, "Lily, it's time to come inside and take a bath." + +Lily didn't want to stop playing, so she said, "Mommy, can I please play for one more week?" + +Her mom replied, "No, Lily. You need to take a bath now." + +Lily was sad, but she went inside to take a bath. She was very quiet in the bathtub and didn't splash around like she usually did. After her bath, Lily's mom helped her dry off and told her to wipe her feet before getting dressed. + +Lily wiped her feet and got dressed, but as she was walking down the stairs, she slipped and fell. She hurt her leg and had to go to the hospital. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. A man with a red hat was on the boat. He had a long rope. He wanted to load the boat with some boxes. But the boxes were too heavy. The man became angry and shouted, "Oh no! These boxes are too heavy for me to load on the boat!" + +A little girl saw the man and his rope. She asked, "Why are you angry, mister?" The man said, "I can't load these boxes on the boat. They are too heavy." The little girl said, "I can help you. Let me try." + +The man gave the little girl the rope. She pulled and pulled until the boxes were on the boat. The man was so happy and said, "Thank you so much! You are a strong little girl." The little girl smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to climb a big tree. Lily was scared, but she didn't want to look like a baby in front of her friends. + +As she climbed, she saw a knot in the tree. She thought it would be a good place to mark her spot. She was proud of herself for finding it. When she reached the top, she looked down and saw how high she was. She started to feel scared again. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud crack and the branch she was standing on broke. She fell to the ground, but luckily she wasn't hurt. Her friends rushed over to make sure she was okay. Lily realized that she should have listened to her fear and not climbed so high. From then on, she was proud of herself for being safe and smart. +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 fell down and hurt her knee. She cried and cried until her mommy came to help her. + +Mommy took Lily to see a doctor. The doctor was a serious man with a white coat. He looked at Lily's knee and said, "Don't worry, it's just a little boo-boo. I'll make it all better." + +The doctor gave Lily a kiss on her forehead and put a band-aid on her knee. Lily felt much better and thanked the doctor. From that day on, Lily knew that doctors were there to help her when she got hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to bake cookies with her mom. One day, Lily's mom gave her a task. She asked Lily to spread the frosting on the cookies. Lily was so excited to help her mom, so she spread the frosting on the cookies with a big smile on her face. + +After they finished baking, Lily's mom told her they needed to go to the gas station to fill up the car. When they got to the gas station, Lily saw a big truck that was filling up with gas. She asked her mom if she could see the gas, and her mom said yes. Lily saw the gas coming out of the truck and thought it looked like a big cloud. + +When they got back home, Lily's dad came home from work. He was wearing his regular clothes and gave Lily a big hug. Lily loved spending time with her family and was happy to help spread the frosting on the cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up early in the morning because she was excited to make pancakes with her mom. Lily loved pancakes, especially when they were topped with syrup and butter. + +When Lily got to the kitchen, she saw that her mom was using an ordinary pan to make the pancakes. "Mommy, can I help you make the pancakes?" she asked. "Of course you can, sweetie," her mom replied. + +Lily helped her mom mix the batter and pour it onto the pan. They watched as the pancakes sizzled and bubbled. When they were done, Lily's mom put them on a plate and they sat down to eat. "These pancakes are delicious!" Lily exclaimed. "Thank you for helping me make them," her mom said with a smile. + +After breakfast, Lily went to play with her toys. She was happy because she had a fun morning with her mom and she got to eat her favorite food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mom and saw a balloon. She wanted it very much, but her mom said it was too expensive. + +Lily asked, "Can we buy it cheap?" + +Her mom replied, "I don't think so, sweetie. It costs a lot of money." + +Lily was sad and sat on the bench. Suddenly, she saw a man selling balloons. She ran to him and asked, "Can I buy a balloon, please?" + +The man said, "Sure! It's only one dollar." + +Lily was so happy and bought the balloon. As she played with it, she took a deep breath and said, "I love oxygen!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack liked to play outside with his toys. One day, Jack saw a big tire in the yard. He wanted to play with it, so he rolled it around. + +Suddenly, Jack heard a voice. It was his dog, Max. "Hey Jack, be careful," Max said. "That tire is crazy. It might bite you." + +Jack didn't believe Max. He thought Max was just being silly. But then, when Jack tried to pick up the tire, it moved and he fell down. Jack realized that Max was right. The tire was crazy and it could bite! From that day on, Jack always listened to Max's warnings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play by the river, but her mommy always told her to be careful. One day, Lily was playing by the river and she saw a bird singing on a branch. + +"Hello birdie, why are you singing?" asked Lily. + +"I am singing because I am happy," replied the bird. + +Lily smiled and said, "I like to sing too, but mommy says I have to be careful by the river." + +The bird nodded and said, "Yes, it's important to be careful. But it's also important to have fun and sing!" + +Lily agreed and they both sang together by the river. It was a happy day for Lily and the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oranges because they were her favorite fruit. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy to buy some oranges. When they got to the store, Lily saw a toy that she wanted. She demanded that her mommy buy it for her, but her mommy said no. + +Lily was sad, but then she remembered that she wanted to buy oranges. She picked out some oranges and her mommy paid for them. The cashier asked for Lily's name, and she told him proudly. Lily and her mommy went home and ate the juicy, delicious oranges. From that day on, Lily knew that even though she couldn't always get what she wanted, she could always enjoy her favorite fruit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Wednesdays because that was the day she got to go to her favorite park. The park was always so popular with lots of kids playing and laughing. + +One Wednesday, Lily saw a group of big kids who were decorating the trees with pretty ribbons and shiny ornaments. She wanted to decorate too, but the big kids said she was too small to help. + +Feeling sad, Lily went to play on the swings. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and saw the big kids running away. She didn't know what was happening until she saw the trees they had decorated were on fire! + +Lily was scared and ran to tell the park ranger. The ranger was able to put out the fire, but the trees were badly burned. Lily felt sad that her favorite park was ruined and wished she could have helped decorate the trees. She learned that sometimes, it's better to ask for help than to try to do things alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, they went to the park and saw a big slide. Lily and her friends climbed up the stairs and slid down the slide. They did it over and over again! + +After playing for a while, Lily's tummy started to grumble. She realized it was lunchtime. She sat down on a bench and ate her sandwich. It was so yummy! + +After lunch, Lily started to feel sleepy. She laid down on the grass and closed her eyes. She dreamed of sliding down the big slide again. When she woke up, she was ready to play some more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat spaghetti. Every day, her mom would make her a big bowl of spaghetti for dinner. One day, Lily's mom brought home a new kind of spaghetti. It was very tasty! + +Lily asked her mom, "What is this new spaghetti called?" Her mom replied, "It's called angel hair pasta. Do you like it?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I like it a lot!" + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They had a fun time playing with dolls and blocks. When it was time for dinner, Lily's mom served them the new spaghetti. Lily's friend questioned, "What kind of spaghetti is this?" Lily proudly replied, "It's new spaghetti called angel hair pasta. It's really yummy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but they were always messy. One day, her mom told her it was time to clean up. Lily didn't know where to start, but her mom showed her how to organize her toys by putting them in their proper places. + +Lily saw that her toys were all different shapes. Some were round, some were square, and some were even triangle! She liked to line them up and see how they looked next to each other. + +As she was organizing her toys, she noticed that one of her favorite dolls was broken. She was sad, but her mom told her not to worry. They could fix it together. They used glue to put the broken pieces back together and soon the doll was as good as new. + +Lily was happy that her toys were all organized and her broken doll was fixed. She learned that cleaning up can be fun and that sometimes things can be fixed even when they seem broken. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big mouse named Max. Max loved to eat cheese. One day, Max went to the store to get some cheese. He saw a small mouse named Timmy. Timmy said, "Hi Max, can I have some cheese?" Max teased Timmy and said, "No, this cheese is only for me." + +Later that day, Max was eating his cheese when he heard a loud noise. He saw a cat coming towards him. Max was scared and ran away. He saw Timmy again and said, "Timmy, I'm sorry for teasing you. Can we share this cheese together?" Timmy said, "Yes, Max. We can share the cheese and be friends." Max and Timmy enjoyed the cheese together and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her daddy. They played on the swings and the slide, but then Lily saw some other kids jogging around the park. + +She asked her daddy if they could jog too, but he said he was too tired. Lily felt sad and wanted to jog so badly. Then, a kind lady saw how sad Lily was and offered to jog with her. + +Lily was so happy and they jogged together all around the park. When they were done, the lady told Lily that it's rare to find someone who wants to exercise and it's important to always be kind and help others. Lily learned that even if her daddy was too tired, she could still have fun and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a hole underground where it was always dark. He wanted to see the world outside, but he was too scared to leave his home. + +One day, Timmy met a friendly rabbit who showed him a magic box that could print pictures. Timmy was amazed and asked the rabbit to print a picture of the outside world. + +When the picture was printed, Timmy saw a beautiful garden with lots of flowers and trees. He decided he wanted to see it in person, so he gathered his courage and left his underground home. + +Timmy was so happy to finally see the world outside and he realized that it wasn't as scary as he thought it would be. From that day on, he explored the world and made many new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy dog named Spot that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to the store to buy some things. + +Lily was excited to go to the store because she loved to walk around and see all the things. When they got to the store, Lily's mommy picked up a toy for her to play with. "This toy is very cheap, Lily," she said. + +Lily was happy to have a new toy to play with, but she wanted to test it out first. She walked around the store with her toy dog, Spot, in one hand and her new toy in the other. + +Suddenly, Lily's new toy broke! She was sad and started to cry. But her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can return it to the store and get a new one." + +Lily was happy again and they walked back to the toy aisle to pick out a new toy. This time, Lily's mommy helped her test it out before they bought it. Lily was happy to have a new toy that worked and they walked back home together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat cookies. One day, Lily went to visit her uncle who was very flexible. He could touch his toes without bending his knees! + +Lily was so happy to see her uncle that she gave him a big kiss on the cheek. Her uncle smiled and hugged her tightly. They played together and had a lot of fun. + +Before Lily went home, her uncle gave her a present. It was a toy that could bend and twist in many different ways. Lily was so excited and gave her uncle another kiss to say thank you. + +From that day on, Lily loved to visit her flexible uncle and give him lots of kisses. They always had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and daddy who had a new baby. The baby was very small and called an infant. The infant was so cute with big blue eyes. + +Mommy and daddy had to take care of the infant all the time. They had to feed the infant milk and change the infant's diaper. It was hard work, but mommy and daddy managed to take care of the infant very well. + +One day, mommy put the infant in a blue onesie. The blue onesie looked very nice on the infant. The infant looked so cute and happy in the blue onesie. Mommy and daddy were very proud of themselves for managing to take care of the infant and make the infant look so nice in the blue onesie. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved wearing his nice pants everywhere he went. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. While he was playing, he accidentally fell into a puddle of mud and got his nice pants all dirty. + +Timmy's friend, Sarah, saw what happened and said, "Oh no, Timmy! Your pants are all dirty. Let me help you remove them so we can wash them." + +Timmy was a little shy, but he knew Sarah was trying to help. So, he let her remove his dirty pants and gave them to his mom to wash. After they were clean, Timmy put his nice pants back on and went back to playing with his friends. From that day on, Timmy was more careful when playing in the mud. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved chocolate. He ate it every day after dinner. One day, his mom bought him a big bar of chocolate. It was bigger than any chocolate he had ever seen before. Timmy was very happy. + +He wanted to share the chocolate with his friends. He went to their houses and gave them each a piece. They all loved it too. Timmy thought the chocolate was ordinary, but his friends thought it was the best chocolate they had ever tasted. + +Timmy's mom weighed the chocolate to see how much was left. She told Timmy that he had eaten too much and he needed to save some for later. Timmy was sad, but he knew his mom was right. He saved the rest of the chocolate and enjoyed it over the next few days. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big band playing music in the park. All the animals came to listen to the music. The band was very good and played very loudly. + +One day, two monkeys came to the park. They wanted to join the band. The band leader said, "We can't let you join the band. We are too competitive and we don't want to split our time with new members." + +The monkeys were sad and went to sit under a tree. A little bird came to them and said, "Don't be sad. I can teach you how to make music with sticks and stones." The monkeys were happy and learned how to make music with the little bird. They made their own band and played music in the park. All the animals came to listen and dance. They were very happy and the band was not competitive. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily found a silver coin hidden in the grass. She was so happy that she wanted to tell her friends about it. + +Lily ran to her friends and told them about the silver coin she found. They were all excited and wanted to see it. Lily showed them the shiny silver coin and they all admired it. + +After playing some more, it was time to go home. Lily put the silver coin in her pocket and went home. She told her mom and dad about her exciting day and the silver coin she found. They were proud of her and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily always looked for hidden treasures and loved to tell her friends about her adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and wear her mommy's makeup. One day, Lily found a brown crayon and decided to draw on her face with it. When her mommy saw her, she frowned and told her that makeup was only for grown-ups. Lily felt sad and wiped off the brown crayon from her face. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They were having fun until they saw a big, scary dog. The dog had a brown coat and was barking loudly. Lily's friends were scared, but Lily wasn't. She walked up to the dog and petted it gently. Her friends were amazed and asked her how she wasn't scared. Lily just smiled and said, "He's just a big, brown dog." + +From that day on, Lily knew that makeup was only for grown-ups, but being brave like a superhero was for everyone, even little girls like her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a bed that he loved very much. It was a good bed because it was soft and cozy. + +One day, Tim wanted to read his favorite book in bed. He leaned back on his pillow and opened the book. As he read, he felt very happy and relaxed. + +Soon, it was time for Tim to go to sleep. He climbed into his good bed and snuggled under the covers. He leaned over to kiss his mom goodnight and then closed his eyes. Tim dreamed of all the fun things he would do the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play in the sun and feel its warm shine on his furry fur. One day, Fluffy saw a shiny nail sticking out of the ground. He was curious and wanted to touch it. But his mommy warned him not to touch it because it was sharp and could hurt him. + +Fluffy didn't listen to his mommy and touched the nail. Ouch! It hurt him and he started to cry. His mommy came running and hugged him. She told him that he should always listen to her because she knows what's best for him. Fluffy learned his lesson and promised to never touch anything that his mommy tells him not to touch. + +The moral of the story is that we should always listen to our parents because they love us and want to keep us safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to sail on his toy boat in the bathtub. One day, Timmy wanted to try sailing his toy boat in the big lake. He asked his mommy and daddy if they could take him. + +Mommy and daddy were very wealthy and had a big boat. They took Timmy to the lake and let him sail his toy boat while they sailed their big boat. Timmy was so happy and had so much fun. He tried to make his toy boat go faster by blowing on it, but it didn't work. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Timmy was sad to leave the lake, but he was happy that he got to try something new. He couldn't wait to sail his toy boat in the bathtub again. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily woke up very early in the morning. She was excited to have fun with her friends at the park. She put on her shoes and ran outside as fast as she could. + +When she got to the park, she saw her friends playing on the swings and slides. They were having so much fun! Lily joined in and went down the slide very fast. + +After playing for a while, they all sat down to have a snack. They ate apples and drank juice. It was a beautiful day and they were all happy to be together. Lily felt very lucky to have such good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he needed to wear sunscreen to prevent getting a sunburn. Timmy didn't like sunscreen because it smelled funny, but he knew it was important to keep him safe. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her with the laundry. Timmy loved to help his mom, so he happily followed her to the laundry room. They sorted the clothes and put them in the washing machine. Timmy thought the laundry was harmless, but his mom reminded him that he should never play with the washing machine because it could hurt him. + +Timmy listened to his mom and promised to always be careful around the washing machine. He was happy to help his mom and keep himself safe from harm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she was walking in the meadow and saw a spark in the grass. She went to see what it was and found a shiny rock. She picked it up and felt happy to receive such a beautiful treasure. + +Lily wanted to show her rock to her friends, so she ran to their houses. On the way, she saw a gentle butterfly and followed it for a while. When she finally got to her friends' houses, they all loved her rock and wanted to see it up close. They were very gentle with it so it wouldn't break. + +Later that day, Lily went home and put her rock on her nightstand. She felt so happy to have received such a special gift from the meadow. She fell asleep dreaming of all the adventures she would have with her new treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play soccer with her friends. One day, her team played against another team. It was a very close game, but in the end, Lily's team won! + +At the end of the game, the coach gave Lily a trophy. She was very happy to receive it! She thought it was the best trophy ever. + +On the way home, Lily saw a boy who looked sad. She asked him what was wrong, and he said he had wanted to win the trophy. Lily felt thoughtful and decided to give the boy her trophy. + +The next day, Lily's coach gave her another trophy. This time, Lily felt even happier because she knew that being kind and thoughtful was more important than winning a trophy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was walking in the park with her mommy when she saw a big fire. "Mommy, the fire is burning!" she said. "Yes, Lily, we have to be careful," replied her mommy. + +Suddenly, Lily felt something hot on her foot. "Ouch, my shoe is burning!" she cried. Her mommy quickly took off her shoe and put out the fire. Then, they saw that Lily's shoe was all black and ruined. "I'm so frustrated," said Lily. "I loved those shoes." + +"Don't worry, Lily. We'll buy you new shoes," said her mommy. And so, they went to the store and found a beautiful pair of pink shoes. Lily was very happy and she forgot all about her old shoe. +Once upon a time, there was a big storm called a hurricane. The sky was dark and black, and the wind was very strong. The trees were shaking and some houses fell down. + +A family was inside their house, and they were scared because of the hurricane. The parents tried to calm their children and discuss what they should do to stay safe. They decided to stay in a small room with no windows until the hurricane was over. + +After a few hours, the hurricane stopped and the family went outside to see the damage. They saw many trees on the ground and some houses were destroyed. But they were happy because they were safe and together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy all day long and never wanted to eat anything healthy. Her mom would always tell her to eat her vegetables, but Lily didn't want to listen. + +One day, Lily's mom allowed her to have a big bag of candy. Lily was so happy and ate it all up. But soon after, Lily got a tummy ache and had to go to the hospital. The doctor said that eating too much candy was not healthy for her body. + +Lily's mom was sad that Lily didn't listen to her about eating healthy food. From that day on, Lily promised to eat healthy and not eat too much candy. But it was too late, and Lily's tummy ache got worse, and she had to stay in the hospital for a long time. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly man named Jack. Jack loved to walk in the park every day. One day, while he was walking, he found a shiny gold coin on the ground. Jack was so happy! He picked up the gold coin and put it in his pocket. Jack continued his walk in the park, feeling very lucky to have found the gold coin. From that day on, Jack would always walk in the park hoping to find more gold coins. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and discover new things. One day, she went on a walk in the forest with her mom. Suddenly, she saw a beautiful butterfly and she became very impatient to catch it. + +Lily's mom told her to be patient and wait for the butterfly to come closer. Finally, the butterfly landed on a flower right in front of Lily's nose. She slowly reached out her hand and gently caught the butterfly. + +As she was showing the butterfly to her mom, Lily noticed that her neck was hurting. Her mom explained that she had been looking up for too long and that her neck needed a rest. From then on, Lily made sure to take breaks and rest her neck while exploring. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat celery because it was his favorite food. One day, Benny went to the garden to eat some celery. But when he took a bite, he realized it was very bitter! Benny didn't like it at all. + +Suddenly, Benny saw a big bird coming towards him. Benny was scared and wanted to escape. He ran as fast as he could and hid behind a tree. The bird looked for Benny but couldn't find him. Benny was happy that he escaped from the bird. + +From that day on, Benny made sure to taste the celery before he ate it. He didn't want to eat something bitter again. Benny lived happily ever after, eating his delicious celery and staying safe from the big bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite dress every day. The dress was pink and had a pretty flower on it. One day, Lily went to play outside and got very dirty. Her dress was covered in mud and grass stains. + +Lily's mom told her that she needed to wash her dress. Lily didn't want to because she was afraid it wouldn't be the same anymore. But her mom said that it was important to keep things clean. + +So, Lily put her dress in the washing machine and waited. When it was done, she was surprised to see that her dress looked just like it did before! It was still the original pretty dress she loved. + +Lily learned that sometimes things need to be washed to keep them nice. She was happy she listened to her mom and now knew how to take care of her things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to visit her grandfather's farm. One day, she saw a goat in the field and asked her grandpa if she could go pet it. He said, "Yes, Lily, you have my permit to go play with the goat." + +Lily ran to the goat and felt its warm fur. She said, "Hello, goat! Do you want to be my friend?" The goat looked at her and bleated, which Lily thought meant "yes." + +Suddenly, Lily heard her grandpa calling her for lunch. She said goodbye to the goat and ran back to the house. At lunch, Lily told her grandpa how much fun she had playing with the goat. He smiled and said, "I'm glad you had a good time, Lily. Maybe next time we can bring the goat inside to keep us warm." +Once upon a time, there was an old frog. He was very old and had lived for many years. One day, he wanted to show his friends how high he could jump. So, he hopped over to the pond where his friends were playing. + +When he got there, he said, "Watch me jump!" And with all his might, he leaped into the air. His friends were amazed at how high he went. They clapped and cheered for him. + +The elderly frog was very happy that he could still do something fun and show his friends. And from that day on, he continued to jump and play with his friends every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating candy, especially the bitter ones. One day, her mom gave her a big bag of candy, and Lily ate them all in one sitting. She felt happy at first, but then her tummy started to hurt. + +Lily realized that she ate too much candy and felt sick. She wished she could change her decision and not eat so much candy. Her mom told her that it's important to remember how much candy she ate, so she doesn't make the same mistake again. + +From that day on, Lily learned to enjoy candy in moderation and not eat too much of it. She also learned that memories can teach us important lessons that can help us make better choices in the future. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived by the road. He liked to sit outside and watch the cars go by. One day, a little girl walked by and said, "Hi!" The old man smiled and said, "Hello there!" + +The little girl asked the old man, "Why do you like to sit by the road?" The old man replied, "I like to see all the cars and trucks go by. It makes me happy." + +The little girl said, "I like cars too!" The old man chuckled and said, "That's great! Maybe one day you'll have a car of your own." + +The little girl waved goodbye and continued down the road. The old man sat there, watching the cars go by, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy baked muffins for her. Lily was very happy because she loves muffins. But when she took a bite, she made a yucky face and said, "This muffin is disgusting, mommy." + +Mommy said, "Oh no, I'm sorry. Let me fix it for you." Mommy took the muffin and added some sugar and butter to make it taste better. + +Lily took another bite and said, "Mmmm, this muffin is yummy now. Thank you, mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing on the swings, she saw a stranger walking towards her. The stranger looked dull and Lily felt scared. + +"Mommy, who is that?" she asked. + +"I don't know, sweetie. Let's go over and say hello," her mom replied. + +As they got closer, Lily could feel her body tremble. But the stranger smiled and said hello. They talked for a while and Lily realized that the stranger was actually very nice. From that day on, she wasn't afraid of meeting new people anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on picnics with his family. One day, they went to the park and brought a cooler full of yummy food. Timmy's mom told him to put the cooler on the ground and make sure it was safe. + +While they were eating, a sneaky squirrel came and tried to steal some food from the cooler. Timmy's dad chased the squirrel away, but he didn't notice that the cooler was now on the edge of a steep hill. Timmy's mom warned him that the cooler wasn't safe anymore, but Timmy didn't listen. + +Suddenly, the cooler fell down the hill and all of the food spilled out. Timmy was sad because he didn't get to eat his favorite sandwich. His mom told him that they should have listened and put the cooler in a better spot. From then on, Timmy always made sure to put the cooler in a safe place. +Once upon a time, there was a clever bird named Tweety. Tweety was very intelligent and knew how to find food. One day, Tweety was flying in the forest when he heard an alarm. The alarm was loud and scary. Tweety saw that there was a fire in the forest. + +Tweety quickly flew to his friends, the squirrels, and said, "There is a fire in the forest! We need to supply water to put out the fire." The squirrels quickly gathered all the water they could find and gave it to Tweety. Tweety then flew to the fire and dropped the water on it. + +The fire started to go out and the animals in the forest were safe again. The squirrels said to Tweety, "You are so smart! You saved us from the fire." Tweety replied, "I just did what I could to help. It's important to work together and supply what we need." And all the animals in the forest lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird was very lonely because it had no friends. One day, the little bird found a shiny medal on the ground. It was so happy and wanted to show it to someone. But there was no one around to show it to. + +The little bird decided to fly to the nearby tree to discuss the medal with the other birds. The other birds were amazed by the medal and congratulated the little bird. The little bird felt happy and not lonely anymore. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes, sharing things with others can make us feel less lonely and more happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very polite and loved to say "please" and "thank you". One Wednesday, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy new shoes. They found a pair that Lily really liked, but they didn't fit her feet very well. + +Lily's mom said they would have to find another pair that fit better, but Lily really wanted the shoes she had picked out. She begged and begged her mom to let her get them, even though they didn't fit right. Eventually, her mom gave in and bought the shoes. + +But when they got home, Lily tripped and fell because the shoes were too big for her. She hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. From that day on, Lily always remembered to listen to her mom and wait for shoes that fit properly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby named Lily. She was sick and had to go to the hospital to see a nurse. The nurse was very nice and gave Lily some medicine to make her feel better. + +Lily's mom held her in her arms and they sat in a big chair that rocked back and forth. The rocking made Lily feel sleepy and she fell asleep in her mom's arms. + +When Lily woke up, she felt much better! She smiled and laughed and the nurse said she was a successful patient. Lily and her mom went home happy and grateful for the kind nurse who helped them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her favorite toy, a stuffed bunny. One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. Timmy saw Lily's toy bunny and wanted to play with it too. + +Lily didn't want to share her toy bunny because she was afraid Timmy would break it. Timmy promised he would be careful and wouldn't break it. Lily thought about it and decided to let Timmy play with her toy bunny. + +But when Lily came back, she saw that Timmy had accidentally ripped the toy bunny's ear. Lily was sad and upset, but Timmy was honest and said sorry. He promised to buy her a new toy bunny. Lily forgave Timmy and they continued playing together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw a big, fat cat walking down the street. She ran over to the cat and said, "Hello, Mr. Cat! What's your name?" + +The cat stopped and looked at Lily. "My name is Jelly," he said. + +Lily was surprised. "Jelly? Like the wobbly food?" she asked. + +The cat nodded. "Yes, just like the wobbly food. Do you like jelly?" + +Lily thought for a moment. "Yes, I do! I like grape jelly the best. What's your favorite kind of jelly, Jelly?" + +Jelly thought for a moment. "I don't know. I've never tried jelly before. Maybe I'll have to give it a try!" + +Lily smiled. "You should! Jelly is yummy!" And with that, she skipped away, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of flowers and animals. One day, she wanted to send her drawing to her grandma who lived far away. So, her mom gave her a stamp to put on the envelope. + +But, Lily didn't know how to put the stamp on the envelope. She asked her mom, "Can you please show me how to do it?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. You just need to lick the back of the stamp and stick it on the envelope." + +Lily did as her mom said and put the stamp on the envelope. She felt happy and safe knowing that her drawing will reach her grandma soon. She waved goodbye to the envelope and said, "Please go to grandma's house safely!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. Lily loved pizza very much. One day, Lily's mom made a yummy pizza for dinner. Lily was so happy and she ate lots of pizza. After dinner, Lily wanted to play with her toy bow. She had so much fun shooting arrows into the air. Suddenly, Lily's little brother came and wanted to play too. Lily was kind and shared her toy bow with him. Together, they played and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach with her mommy and daddy. One day, while they were walking on the beach, Lily saw a shrimp. She was very excited because she had never seen a shrimp before. + +Lily's mommy told her that the shrimp was a little sea animal that people like to eat. Lily was nervous because she didn't want to eat the shrimp, she just wanted to look at it. Her mommy told her that it was okay and that she didn't have to eat it if she didn't want to. + +As they continued walking, Lily saw another shrimp. This time, she recognized it right away! She pointed it out to her mommy and daddy and they were very proud of her for recognizing the shrimp. From then on, every time they went to the beach, Lily always looked for shrimp and she was never nervous about them again. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. He was a loyal dog to his owner, a little girl named Lily. Max loved to play fetch and go on walks with Lily. One day, while they were on a walk, Max saw a squirrel and chased after it. He didn't pause to think about Lily and ran too far away. + +Lily was sad and scared because she couldn't find Max. She looked everywhere for him, but he was nowhere to be seen. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and saw a wrecked car on the side of the road. She was worried that Max might have gotten hurt. + +She ran towards the wreck and saw Max, who had paused to help a man who was stuck inside the car. Max had saved the man's life! Lily was so proud of Max for being a loyal and brave dog. From that day on, Max never ran too far away from Lily and always stayed by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her family. One evening, Lily's mother asked her to carry a basket of apples to their neighbor's house. Lily was happy to help, so she took the basket and walked over to the neighbor's house. + +On her way, Lily saw a bird with a broken wing lying on the ground. She felt sorry for the bird and decided to carry it to her house. When she got home, she showed the bird to her mother and they took care of it until it was better. + +The moral of the story is that even though Lily's task was modest, she still found a way to help someone in need. It's important to always be kind and helpful, no matter how small the task may seem. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He liked to play with his toys and his favorite was a big green alligator. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her fold the laundry. Timmy didn't want to help because he was playing with his alligator. His mom got frustrated and told him he couldn't play with his alligator until he helped her fold the laundry. + +Timmy didn't know how to fold the laundry, but his mom showed him how. He tried to fold the clothes, but it was hard and he got frustrated too. He looked at his alligator and wished he could play with it. But then he remembered what his mom said and kept trying to fold the clothes. + +Finally, Timmy was able to fold all the laundry with his mom's help. He felt proud of himself and his mom was happy too. She gave him a big hug and said he could play with his alligator now. Timmy was happy and played with his alligator all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they were making cookies together. Lily's mommy gave her a teaspoon to measure the ingredients. Lily thought the teaspoon was very small and cute. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Can I taste the cookie dough?" Her mommy replied, "Sure, but be careful because it's still hot." Lily tasted the cookie dough and said, "Mmm, yummy!" + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came into the kitchen and asked, "What are you doing?" Lily shrugged her shoulders and said, "We're making cookies!" Her little brother smiled and said, "Can I help too?" And so, the three of them continued to make cookies together and had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious about everything around him. One day, he saw a big plane flying in the sky. He pointed at the plane and said, "Mommy, look at the big plane!" + +His mommy replied, "Yes, Timmy. That's a plane. It's flying in the sky." + +Timmy was so curious about the plane that he asked his mommy, "Where is the plane going?" + +His mommy said, "I'm not sure, Timmy. But maybe we can mention it to Daddy when he comes home." + +Later that day, when Daddy came home, Timmy mentioned the plane to him. But Daddy said he didn't see the plane because he was too busy at work. Timmy felt sad that Daddy didn't see the plane, but he was still happy that he got to see it. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big blue ocean with his friends. They liked to swim and play games together. + +One day, Fin saw a shiny purse in the water. He thought it looked very attractive and wanted to take a closer look. But when he tried to swim towards it, a big octopus appeared and blocked his way. The octopus said that the purse belonged to him and he wouldn't let Fin have it. + +Fin didn't want to fight with the octopus, so he decided to ask his friends for help. Together, they swam around the octopus and distracted him, while Fin grabbed the purse and swam away. They all cheered and celebrated their victory, and Fin was very happy to have his new attractive purse. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to run in the park with his owner. One day, Max's owner got some mail. Max was curious about the mail and sniffed it. The mail had a famous person on it! Max's owner was excited and showed Max the famous person on the mail. Max didn't know who the famous person was, but he was happy to see his owner happy. After that, Max ran around the park with his owner, wagging his tail happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a special herb that smelled really good. She decided to bring it inside to show her mom. + +When she got inside, her mom was upset because Lily had brought dirt all over the floor. Lily didn't understand why her mom was upset, but she knew she had to clean up the mess. Her mom demanded that Lily clean the floor before she could show her the herb. + +Lily cleaned up the mess and showed her mom the herb. Her mom was happy and they both smelled the herb together. From then on, Lily always made sure to take off her shoes before coming inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mom. One day, her mom asked her to help complete a special cake for her grandma's birthday. + +Lily was excited to help. She put on her apron and started mixing the batter. Her mom showed her how to whip the cream for the cake. Lily thought it was fun to make the cream fluffy. + +Suddenly, Lily's big brother came into the kitchen. He was being bossy and told Lily she wasn't doing it right. But Lily didn't listen to him. She knew she could do it, and she did. + +When the cake was finished, Lily's grandma came over for her birthday party. She loved the cake so much that she asked who made it. Lily was so proud to say that she helped complete it. Her brother learned that being bossy doesn't always work, and Lily learned that she can do anything she sets her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved getting post from her grandma. One day, Lily went to the post box and saw there was a letter inside. She got so excited and ran back to her house to open it. + +Lily's mum asked, "What's in the post, Lily?" + +"It's a letter from grandma!" said Lily, with a big smile on her face. + +But when Lily read the letter, she felt sad. Her grandma couldn't come to visit her because she was feeling poorly. Lily's mum gave her a hug and said, "Don't worry, we can write a letter back to grandma and send her some pictures to make her feel better." Lily felt a bit better and got to work drawing some pictures to send to her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. All the animals were very excited to join. The lion, the zebra, the elephant, and even the tiny mouse wanted to race. They all lined up at the start and waited for the signal to go. + +Suddenly, the signal was given, and all the animals started running as fast as they could. The lion was roaring loudly, the zebra was galloping quickly, and the elephant was trumpeting loudly. The mouse was running as fast as its little legs could carry it. + +As they were racing, there was a sudden silence. All the animals stopped and looked around. They saw a big tree had fallen and blocked their path. They all worked together to move the tree and clear the way. Even the tiny mouse helped by nibbling on the branches. + +After the path was cleared, the race continued, but it was no longer noisy. They all ran quietly and happily towards the finish line. In the end, they all finished the race together and celebrated their teamwork. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on long car rides with her mommy and daddy. But one day, she noticed her mommy and daddy were feeling uncomfortable in the car. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Why are you uncomfortable?" Her mommy replied, "The driver's seat is broken and it's making us feel uncomfortable." + +Lily had an idea. She remembered her grandpa had told her about a mechanic who could fix anything. So, she asked her mommy and daddy to take the car to the mechanic. They did and the mechanic fixed the driver's seat. + +When they got back in the car, Lily's mommy and daddy were so happy and they admired Lily for being such a helpful girl. From that day on, Lily was known as the little girl who saved the uncomfortable car ride. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there was a large parrot named Polly. Polly loved to talk and sing all day long. One day, Polly flew too far and got lost. + +Polly tried to find the way back home, but she didn't know where to go. She asked a monkey, "Can you help me find my way back home?" The monkey replied, "I can't help you now, I'm busy collecting bananas for dinner. But if you remain calm and keep flying straight, you will find your way back home." + +Polly listened to the monkey's advice and flew straight ahead. She saw a river, a big rock, and a tall tree. She remembered seeing those things before and knew she was close to her home. Finally, she saw her nest and her family waiting for her. They were so happy to see her and Polly was happy to be home. From that day on, Polly never flew too far from home again. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe. He liked to sit under the big tree and look at the blue sky. One day, he found a key on the ground. He didn't know what it was for, but he kept it anyway. + +The giraffe asked his animal friends if they knew what the key was for, but no one knew. So, he decided to keep it safe in his pocket. One day, a sneaky fox saw the key and wanted it for himself. + +The fox tricked the giraffe and stole the key. The giraffe was very sad and couldn't sit under the big tree anymore. He missed his key and felt very lonely. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the swing in her backyard. One day, Lily saw something weird in the sky. It was a big, colorful balloon! She was so excited and ran to tell her mommy. + +Mommy said, "Lily, that's a hot air balloon. People ride in them and celebrate special occasions like birthdays and weddings." Lily was so happy to learn something new. She waved to the people in the balloon as it floated by. + +Later that day, Lily's family had a little celebration of their own. They had a picnic in the backyard and Lily got to swing some more. She was so happy to be outside with her family and have fun. It was a great day for Lily! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a thin blanket that she loved very much. One day, her friend Timmy came to visit her. Timmy saw the blanket and said it was a symbol of love. Lily didn't understand what that meant, so Timmy explained that it meant the blanket was special because it showed how much her mommy loved her. + +Lily was so happy to hear this and showed her mommy the blanket. Her mommy hugged her and said that she loved her very much. Lily realized that love is the most important thing in the world, and that her blanket was a symbol of that love. From that day on, Lily made sure to always be kind and share her love with others, just like her mommy did with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy that she loved very much. It was a teddy bear with a broken ear. One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and started to disturb her while she was playing with her teddy bear. + +"Stop it!" Lily said, "You're disturbing me!" + +But her little brother didn't listen and continued to bother her. Suddenly, he opened his mouth and accidentally bit off the other ear of her teddy bear. + +Lily was very upset and started to cry. Her little brother felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break your teddy bear." + +Lily forgave her little brother and they hugged. From that day on, they played together and Lily's little brother promised to never disturb her again. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in its feathers. One day, Blue saw a plastic bag on the ground. Blue knew that plastic could be dangerous for animals, so it was careful and picked it up with its beak. + +Blue wanted to help keep the world clean and safe for all animals to soar freely. So, Blue flew up high into the sky with the plastic bag in its beak. It soared through the clouds and over the trees until it found a trash can. Blue carefully dropped the plastic bag into the trash can and felt happy that it helped the environment. + +From that day on, Blue made sure to always be careful and help keep the world clean. It continued to soar through the sky and enjoy the feeling of the wind in its feathers, but it also made sure to keep an eye out for any plastic or other harmful things that could hurt animals. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his own bricks. He had many bricks of different colors and sizes. Every day, he would build a new castle or a tall tower with his bricks. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his room. Timmy didn't want to stop playing with his bricks, but he knew he had to obey his mom. So, he cleaned up his bricks and put them away in his toy box. + +After he finished cleaning, Timmy was proud of how clean his room looked. He decided to build a big castle with his clean bricks. He worked hard and finally, he built the most beautiful castle he had ever made. Timmy was so happy that he owned these clean bricks and could build anything he wanted with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her stuffed animals. One day, she decided to have a parade with all of her toys. She gathered them all up and started marching around the house. + +Suddenly, her little brother came over and wanted to play too. But he accidentally broke one of her toys. Lily got really upset and started crying. Her brother said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to break it." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "It's okay, we can still have an adventurous parade with the rest of our toys!" And so, they continued their parade, having fun and being silly together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Today, she woke up feeling worried. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm worried." Her mommy asked, "Why are you worried, Lily?" Lily replied, "I'm scared to go to school today." + +Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You can pretend that you are a brave princess going on an adventure to school." Lily smiled and said, "Okay, I will pretend I'm a brave princess." And so, Lily went to school pretending to be a brave princess, and she had a great day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park and play on the swings and slide. One day, she saw a big fountain in the middle of the park. It was so pretty and made a lot of noise. + +Lily saw an old man sitting by the fountain. He was deaf and couldn't hear the fountain. Lily felt sad for the old man and wanted to do something to make him happy. She remembered her mommy telling her that when someone does something good, we should applaud them. + +So, Lily went up to the old man and started clapping her hands. The old man looked surprised at first, but then he smiled and started clapping too. They both clapped and laughed together. + +From that day on, Lily learned that even small acts of kindness can make someone's day. She continued to visit the old man at the fountain and they would always applaud each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily went to the park and saw her friends playing on the swings. She ran to join them but suddenly, she felt very cold and started to shiver. + +Lily's friends noticed that she was shivering and asked her if she was okay. Lily said that she was feeling cold and they decided to go home. When they got home, Lily's mom saw that Lily was shivering and knew that she was in trouble. She gave Lily a warm blanket and made her some hot chocolate. + +Lily's mom was very organized and had everything she needed to make Lily feel better. She knew just what to do to help Lily feel warm and cozy. Lily felt much better and thanked her mom for taking care of her. From that day on, Lily knew that whenever she was in trouble, her mom would always be there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie was very hungry and wanted to find some worms to eat. He flew to the garden to look for some worms. + +As Tweetie was searching for worms, he saw a big worm that was very successful in hiding. The worm was very sneaky and didn't want to be found. But Tweetie was very determined and didn't yield in his search for food. + +After a long time, Tweetie finally found the worm and was very happy. But then he realized that the worm was too big for him to eat. The worm was too successful in growing big and strong. Tweetie felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a kind and wise owl came to help. The owl told Tweetie that he should share the worm with his bird friends. Tweetie thought that was a great idea and felt happy again. He shared the worm with his friends and they all had a yummy meal together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, she decided to go to the park with her mommy. They walked and walked until they saw a big scale. Lily's mommy lifted her up and put her on the scale. Lily giggled as she saw the numbers go up and down. + +After playing on the scale, Lily and her mommy went to get ice cream. But when they got there, they saw that the ice cream shop was closed. Lily felt miserable because she really wanted some ice cream. Her mommy hugged her and said they could go to a different ice cream shop another day. Lily smiled and they went home, happy to have gone on an adventure together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside all day long, but at night he would get very tired. One night, Timmy's mom came into his room and said, "It's time to sleep, Timmy." Timmy said, "But I'm not tired yet!" His mom said, "You need to sleep so you can have incredible adventures tomorrow." Timmy thought about it and decided to go to sleep. + +As Timmy slept, he dreamt of incredible things. He dreamt of flying in the sky like a bird and swimming in the ocean like a fish. When he woke up in the morning, he was excited to tell his mom about his incredible dreams. He said, "Mom, I had the most incredible dreams last night!" His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you got some good sleep, Timmy." + +From that night on, Timmy knew that sleep was important so he could have incredible adventures in his dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole who lived in a hole. One day, he heard a loud noise and became alert. He peeked outside and saw a little girl with a basket. She wanted to bring him some carrots to eat. The mole was happy and came out of his hole. He ate the carrots and the little girl was happy too. From that day on, the little girl would come every day to bring the mole some food. They became good friends and the mole was never hungry again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color pictures with her crayons. One day, Lily's mommy gifted her a big box of new crayons. Lily was so happy and hugged her mommy with love. + +Lily wanted to complete a special picture for her daddy's birthday. She drew a big cake with candles on it, and wrote "Happy Birthday Daddy" with her new gifted crayons. She colored it with all the colors of the rainbow. + +When Lily's daddy saw the picture, he was so happy and gave her a big hug. He said, "Lily, you are so talented and gifted. I love this picture so much!" Lily smiled and felt so proud that she could complete a special gift for her daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy sent her to the store to buy some chocolate. Lily was very happy because she loved chocolate. + +On her way to the store, Lily saw her friend, Timmy. Timmy looked troubled and sad. Lily asked him what was wrong. Timmy said he lost his favorite toy. Lily felt bad for Timmy and decided to help him find his toy. + +They looked everywhere but couldn't find the toy. Lily then remembered that her mommy always said that helping others is important. She decided to give Timmy her chocolate to make him feel better. Timmy was very happy and thanked Lily. + +Lily felt good about helping Timmy and realized that sometimes it's better to share and help others instead of just thinking about ourselves. From that day on, Lily always tried to help others whenever she could. +Once upon a time, there was a big, old elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very kind and loved to help her friends. One day, she saw an elderly turtle named Timmy who was lost. Ellie asked Timmy if he needed help and he said yes. + +Ellie told Timmy to follow her and she led him through the jungle. They went over hills and through rivers until they found a tube. Ellie knew that the tube would take them to Timmy's home. They climbed into the tube and Ellie pushed them through. They went very fast and it was very fun! + +Finally, they came out of the tube and they were right next to Timmy's home. Timmy was so happy and thanked Ellie for helping him. Ellie was happy too and said that she would always be there to help her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big boy named Tim. Tim had a huge smile and loved to play in the water. One day, Tim went to the pool with his mom. He brought his favorite wallet with him. + +When Tim got to the pool, he saw a lot of kids playing and having fun. He wanted to join them, so he jumped in the water and started to splash around. His mom watched him from the side and smiled. + +Suddenly, Tim realized that he lost his wallet in the water. He looked around, but he couldn't find it. He started to cry because his wallet was very special to him. But then, one of the kids saw the wallet and gave it back to Tim. Tim was so happy and he thanked the kid for finding his wallet. From that day on, Tim made sure to keep his wallet safe and dry while he played in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to write on paper with her colorful crayons. One day, she saw a spider crawling on the wall. The spider was small and black, but Lily thought it was impressive because it could climb up and down the wall. + +Lily decided to write a story about the spider. She drew a picture of the spider and wrote a story about how it climbed up and down the wall. She showed her story to her mom and dad, and they thought it was impressive too. + +From that day on, Lily liked to write stories about all kinds of animals, like birds, dogs, and cats. But she always remembered the spider that she saw on the wall, and how it inspired her to write an impressive story. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play with his friends. They ran around and played on the swings and slides. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a big, cheerful astronaut walking towards them. The astronaut told Timmy and his friends all about space and the stars. He taught them how to count the stars and showed them pictures of planets. Timmy was so excited to learn about space and couldn't wait to tell his mom all about it when they got home. + +From that day on, Timmy loved to learn new things and explore the world around him. He even dreamed of becoming an astronaut himself one day and exploring space just like the cheerful astronaut had taught him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her mom. One day, Lily's mom gave her some sour candy to eat while she painted. Lily twisted her face because the candy tasted yucky. + +"Mommy, this candy is sour!" Lily said. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know you didn't like sour candy," her mom replied. + +Lily continued to paint, but she kept making a sour face because of the candy. Finally, she asked her mom if they could get some different candy that wasn't so sour. Her mom agreed, and they went to the store to buy some sweet candy. From that day on, Lily always made sure to ask for sweet candy when she painted with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to send a case to her grandma. Lily was very excited because she loved her grandma very much. She quickly packed the case with her favorite toys and sent it to her grandma. + +A few days later, Lily's grandma received the case and was very happy. She opened it and saw all of Lily's lively toys. She played with them and felt very happy. She called Lily and thanked her for sending the case. Lily was very happy too because she knew that her grandma was having fun with her toys. + +From that day on, Lily and her grandma talked on the phone every day. They talked about their favorite toys, their pets and the fun things they did. Lily was very happy that she sent the case to her grandma and made her happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family. One day, Lily was playing with a toy car and she accidentally broke the knob on the door. She was sad because she knew her mom would be upset. + +Lily decided to clean her room to make her mom happy. She hated cleaning, but she knew it was important. As she was cleaning, she found a shiny new knob that she had never seen before. She was so excited to show her mom and fix the broken door. + +When her mom came home, Lily showed her the new knob and fixed the door. Her mom was so proud of her for being responsible and cleaning her room. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes doing things you hate can make you feel really good inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and feel the sun on her face. One day, she saw dark clouds in the sky and heard a loud noise. "Oh no, it's going to rain!" she said. + +Lily ran to a big building nearby and went inside to stay dry. She saw a man eating something that smelled spicy. "What are you eating?" she asked. "I'm eating hot sauce on my sandwich," the man replied. "Do you want to try some?" + +Lily tried a little bit and her mouth felt very hot. "Wow, that's spicy!" she said. Just then, it started to rain outside. Lily was happy to be inside the building with the man and his spicy sandwich. They sat and talked until the rain stopped and Lily could go back outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play basketball with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. + +"Hey Timmy, can we play basketball?" asked Billy. + +"Sure!" replied Timmy, grabbing his basketball from the shelf. + +But Billy didn't know how to play basketball. He kept throwing the ball too hard or too soft. Timmy got frustrated and said, "Billy, you're being ignorant. You need to stand closer to the basket and aim carefully." + +Billy listened to Timmy's advice and soon he was making baskets like a pro. They played until the sun went down and had so much fun. From then on, Billy always stood closer to the basket and played basketball like a champ. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a gray cat named Mittens. One day, Lily went for a walk in the woods with Mittens. She saw a boy playing a flute. + +"Hi, what's your name?" asked Lily. + +"My name is Jack," replied the boy. "Do you want to hear me play the flute?" + +"Yes, please!" said Lily. + +As Jack played his flute, Lily stumbled over a rock. Mittens meowed and ran to her. + +"Are you okay?" asked Jack. + +"Yes, I'm okay," said Lily. "Thank you for playing the flute. It was beautiful." + +"You're welcome," said Jack with a smile. + +Lily and Mittens continued their walk in the woods, happy to have met Jack and heard his music. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved animals and wanted to go on a safari. His mommy told him he had to be safe and careful. Timmy promised he would be. + +On the safari, Timmy saw many animals. He saw a lion, a giraffe, and even an elephant. Timmy wanted to touch the animals, but his mommy told him to examine them from a safe distance. + +One day, Timmy saw a little bird with a broken wing. He wanted to help the bird, but he didn't know how. His mommy told him to examine the bird and call for help. Timmy did just that and the bird was taken to the vet. Timmy learned that it's important to be safe and careful and to always help others when you can. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the birds. One day, she saw a pigeon on the ground. It had a hurt wing and couldn't fly. Lily was very careful and didn't want to scare the pigeon. She gave it some bread to eat and waited until it felt better. + +After a few days, the pigeon was strong enough to fly again. Lily was happy to see it go, but also a little sad. She had grown to like the pigeon and would miss it. However, she knew it was better for the pigeon to be free and fly in the sky. Lily didn't hate the pigeon for leaving, but she wished it could stay with her forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. Her room was always messy, and her mom would often ask her to tidy up her toys. + +One day, Lily's mom urged her to clean up her room. Lily didn't want to, but her mom explained that it was important to keep things tidy. "If we don't tidy up, the mess will increase and it will be harder to clean later," her mom said. + +Lily understood what her mom meant and started to tidy up her toys. It took some time, but she did it. Her room looked so much better! + +From that day on, Lily made sure to tidy up her room every day. She knew that it was important to keep things organized and clean. The moral of the story is that tidying up can be hard, but it's important to do it anyway. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily found a peanut on the ground. She picked it up and examined it closely. She noticed that the peanut had a hard shell and felt bumpy. + +Lily's mom saw her examining the peanut and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I found a peanut!" Lily exclaimed. + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "That's great! Are you going to eat it?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "No, I don't like peanuts. They make me upset." + +Lily's mom understood and said, "That's okay, we can find something else for you to eat." And they went inside to find a different snack for Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. It was winter outside and the snow was falling from the sky. Lily loved the winter because she could play in the snow. She put on her yellow coat and went outside to play. + +As she was walking, she saw a bird in a tree. The bird was yellow too! Lily wanted to say hello to the bird, so she said "hello birdie!" The bird chirped back and flew down to say hello. + +Lily was so happy to see the bird up close, but then she accidentally dropped her hat in the snow. She was sad because she didn't want to lose her hat. But then the bird flew down and picked up her hat with its beak. Lily was amazed! She thanked the bird and went back inside to warm up. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a little bird that was hurt. + +Timmy asked his friend, "What can we do to help the little bird?" + +His friend said, "We can protect the bird by finding a staff to make a little house for it." + +So, Timmy and his friend looked around the park and found a dirty stick. They cleaned the stick and made a little house for the bird. + +The bird was happy and safe in its new home. Timmy and his friend felt proud that they could help the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a nice kangaroo named Joey. Joey had a big pouch where he carried his baby kangaroo. One day, Joey promised his baby kangaroo that they would go on an adventure together. + +Joey and his baby kangaroo hopped through the forest, over hills and across streams. They saw lots of animals like birds, rabbits, and squirrels. The baby kangaroo was so happy to be with Joey and see all the new things. + +As the sun started to set, Joey and his baby kangaroo found a cozy spot to rest. Joey made a bed of leaves and promised to keep his baby kangaroo safe all night long. The baby kangaroo felt so loved and happy to be with Joey. They fell asleep under the stars, dreaming of their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his bed because it was so comfy. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy a new bed. Timmy saw a really cheap bed and asked his mom if they could get it. + +His mom said, "Timmy, that bed is not very good. It won't be comfy like your old bed." + +Timmy replied, "But Mom, I really want that bed. It looks so cool!" + +His mom thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, we can get the cheap bed. But if you don't enjoy sleeping on it, we will have to get a new one." + +Timmy was so happy and thanked his mom. That night, he slept on his new bed and enjoyed it very much. He told his mom, "I love my new bed! It's so comfy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in her house. One day, her mommy asked her to take her teddy bear upstairs to her bedroom. Lily was very excited to help her mommy, so she took the teddy bear and started to climb the stairs. + +As she was climbing the stairs, Lily remembered that her mommy always told her to be careful on the stairs. So, she held onto the railing and went up one step at a time. When she finally reached the top, she was very proud of herself for being so careful. + +Lily walked into her mommy's bedroom and put the teddy bear on the bed. Her mommy was so happy and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful on the stairs and loved to help her mommy whenever she could. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on an adventure and brought her dependable bag with her to collect treasures. + +As she was walking, she met a friendly dog named Max. "Woof woof!" said Max. "Do you want to play with me?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's play!" + +After playing for a while, Lily felt tired and said, "I think I need to take a nap." Max barked, "I'll watch over you while you nap." Lily felt safe with Max and closed her eyes. + +But while she was sleeping, someone came and took her bag. When she woke up, she saw that her bag was gone. She cried and cried, but her bag was nowhere to be found. Lily learned a valuable lesson that day to always keep her belongings close and never trust strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy gun and shoot at things. He would shoot at trees, rocks, and even his toys. One day, Timmy found a leather ball in his backyard. He thought it would be fun to shoot at the ball. + +Timmy aimed his toy gun at the ball and pulled the trigger. But he wasn't careful. The ball bounced and the toy gun shot a real bullet. The bullet hit Timmy's leg and he fell down. + +Timmy's mommy heard the noise and ran outside. She saw Timmy on the ground and called for an ambulance. The ambulance came quickly, but it was too late. Timmy had been shot and he didn't survive. His mommy was very sad and wished Timmy had been more careful with his toy gun. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider who lived in a big tree. The spider loved to use its web to catch flies for dinner. But one day, the spider's web was covered in cobwebs and it couldn't catch any flies. The spider felt miserable and hungry. + +The spider tried to clean its web, but it was too hard. So, the spider asked its friends for help. The ladybug and the bee came to help and together they cleaned the spider's web. The spider was so happy and grateful to its friends. + +From that day on, the spider made sure to clean its web every day so it wouldn't get covered in cobwebs again. And the spider and its friends lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play and make noise all day long. Her mom always told her to be quiet, but Lily never listened. + +One day, Lily went to a restaurant with her family. She was so excited to eat her favorite food. But when they got there, Lily started to make a lot of noise. Her mom told her to be quiet, but Lily didn't listen. + +The waiter came to take their order, but Lily was still making noise. The waiter got mad and told them to leave. Lily was sad because she couldn't eat her favorite food. She learned that it's important to be quiet and listen to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Pip. Pip lived in a big tree with lots of other birds. But Pip felt lonely because he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, Pip decided to fly to the park to make some new friends. + +On the way to the park, Pip saw some dark clouds in the sky. He knew that meant bad weather was coming. When he got to the park, he saw a little girl named Lily. She was sitting on a bench, looking sad. Pip flew over to her and said, "Hi, I'm Pip. Are you okay?" + +Lily said, "No, I'm not okay. I lost my toy bear and now I can't find him." Pip wanted to help Lily find her toy bear, so he asked some other animals in the park if they had seen it. Suddenly, they heard someone yell, "I found it!" It was a big dog named Max. Max had found Lily's toy bear and brought it back to her. + +Lily was so happy to have her toy bear back and she thanked Pip and Max for helping her. Pip was happy too because he had made a new friend. As they flew back to the tree, Pip realized that he wasn't lonely anymore. He had Lily and all his bird friends to play with. And even though the weather was bad, Pip knew he had made a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch his favorite shows on the screen. He would watch them all day long, even when his mom called him to eat or play outside. His mom would urge him to take a break, but Timmy didn't listen. + +One day, Timmy's screen broke and he couldn't watch his shows anymore. He felt sad and bored. His mom suggested they go outside and play together. At first, Timmy didn't want to, but his mom was cheerful and convinced him to come with her. + +They went outside and played together. Timmy realized that playing with his mom was more fun than watching his shows all day. He learned that it's important to take a break from screens and spend time with loved ones. From that day on, Timmy made sure to balance his screen time with other activities. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip with her family and they packed all their luggage in the car. They drove for a long time until they arrived at the hotel. + +When they got to the hotel, Lily's mom realized that she had forgotten her phone charger at home. She was very upset because she needed to call her boss. Lily wanted to help her mom, so she suggested they go to the store to buy a new charger. + +They went to the store and found a delicious candy aisle. Lily wanted to buy some candy, but her mom said no because they needed to buy the charger first. Lily was sad, but she knew it was important to help her mom. They found the charger and went back to the hotel. Lily's mom was happy that Lily helped her and they all had a good night's sleep. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to play hide and seek. Lily was very good at hiding, so her friends couldn't find her. They looked everywhere, but she was persistent and didn't make a sound. + +After a while, Lily got hungry and came out of her hiding spot. She saw a basket of apples nearby and decided to eat one. But before she did, she remembered her mom always told her to pray before eating. So, she closed her eyes and prayed. + +After she finished praying, she took an apple from the basket and ate it. It was very juicy and delicious. From that day on, Lily always remembered to pray before eating. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy saw that one of the screws on his car was loose. He felt anxious because he didn't want his car to break. + +Timmy went to his dad and said, "Daddy, my car is broken. Can you fix it?" His dad replied, "Sure, let me take a look." His dad got a screwdriver and tightened the screw. Timmy was happy and said, "Thank you, daddy!" + +Later that day, the sun started to shine and Timmy decided to take his car outside to play. He drove it around and around, watching it shine in the sunlight. Timmy was so happy that his car was fixed and shining brightly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Max who was very silly. Max liked to play tricks on Lily and sometimes he was naughty. + +One day, Lily and Max were playing hide and seek. Lily couldn't find Max and she started to believe that he was hiding in the tree. She looked up and saw Max's face peeking out from behind the leaves. + +Lily was happy to have found her friend but she told Max that it wasn't nice to be naughty. Max apologized and promised to be a good friend from then on. They continued to play and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to race around the track with his friends. One day, Red's friend Blue challenged him to a race. "Let's race to the finish line!" Blue said. + +Red revved his engine and they both took off. They were going so fast that Red's engine started to make a harsh noise. "Uh oh, I need oil," Red said. + +Blue heard him and said, "I have some oil in my trunk. Let's stop and put some in." They pulled over and Blue helped Red add the oil. + +With his engine running smoothly again, Red and Blue continued their race. It was a close race, but Red ended up winning. "Good race, Blue!" Red said. "Thanks for helping me with the oil." They both laughed and drove off into the sunset. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a princess and her stuffed animals were her loyal subjects. She even pretended to have a tea party with them! + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom called her for dinner. Lily was excited to see what her mom had made. When she got to the table, there was a big bowl of spaghetti. It smelled delicious! But her mom warned her to be careful because the bowl was delicate and could break easily. + +After dinner, Lily's mom surprised her with a prize. It was a new coloring book and some crayons! Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to start coloring. She pretended to be an artist and created a beautiful picture. She was proud of her work and showed it to her mom. Her mom was impressed and said it was a masterpiece! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her sunglasses when she went outside to play. One day, Lily's mom asked her to mail a letter to her friend. Lily wanted to help, so she said yes. + +Lily's mom gave her the letter and told her to put it in the mailbox. Lily knew the mailbox was reliable because her mom always put letters in there. So, Lily put the letter in the mailbox and felt proud of herself. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. She wore her sunglasses and had fun in the sun. Lily was happy that she could help her mom mail the letter and she knew she did a good job. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wander around his neighborhood and explore new things. One day, he wandered into the woods and got lost. He didn't know what to do, so he started to cry. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Don't cry, little one. I am here to help you," said a man. Timmy looked up and saw a hero standing in front of him. The hero was very strong and brave. + +"Are you lost?" asked the hero. Timmy nodded his head. "Don't be ashamed. It happens to the best of us. Let me help you find your way back home," said the hero. + +The hero picked Timmy up and carried him through the woods. They talked and laughed along the way. Finally, they made it back to Timmy's house. "Thank you, hero!" said Timmy. "You're welcome, little one. Anytime you need help, just call for me," said the hero. And with that, the hero wandered off into the sunset. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with colorful stickers and shiny stars. One day, she winked at her mom and asked if they could paint her walls pale pink. Her mom smiled and said yes. + +Lily was so happy that she jumped up and down. She ran to her room and started to decorate with her favorite stickers. She put a big star on her bed and a smiley face on her door. When she finished, she winked at her mom again and said, "Look how pretty my room is!" + +Her mom was so proud of her and gave her a big hug. Lily felt warm and loved inside. She knew that her room was the best because she decorated it with love. From that day on, she always smiled and winked at her room whenever she walked in. +Once upon a time, there was a big, dirty earth. It was so filthy that nobody wanted to play on it. One day, a little boy decided to clean it up. He picked up all the trash and threw it away. As he was cleaning, he found a shiny rock. He decided to part with it and give it to his mommy. She was very happy and proud of him for cleaning the earth. From that day on, the little boy made sure to always keep the earth clean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a thick blanket that she loved to snuggle with every night. One day, Lily's mom noticed that the blanket had a hole in it. "Oh no, we need to tie up that hole," said Lily's mom. + +Lily didn't understand what her mom meant by "tie up", but she watched as her mom took a piece of string and made a knot to fix the hole. "All better now," said Lily's mom. + +That night, Lily went to bed with her blanket and noticed that it felt different. "Mommy, my blanket feels funny," said Lily. "That's because I tied up the hole," said her mom. "It's all fixed now." + +Lily was happy that her blanket was fixed and she could snuggle with it again. From that day on, Lily made sure to always check her blanket for any holes and ask her mom to tie them up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys. One day, she found a shiny pink coin on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy said it was money and they could use it to buy something nice. + +Lily and her mommy went to the store and looked for something to buy. Lily saw a pretty pink dress and asked her mommy if they could buy it. Her mommy said they could only buy it if they found something else that matched the dress. + +Lily looked around and found a pink hair clip that matched the dress. Her mommy was happy and said they could buy both the dress and the hair clip with the money they found. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to wear her new pink dress and hair clip. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play hockey. He had a big stick and a round puck. He played with his friends every day. One day, they went to the park to play, but they saw an enormous dog. The dog was very angry and started to bark at them. They were scared and didn't know what to do. The boy remembered that his dad told him to call a number if he ever needed help. So, he took out his phone and called the number. The police came and took the dog away. The boy and his friends were safe and they continued to play hockey in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up early one morning because her alarm clock was ringing. She got out of bed and saw her mom was already busy making breakfast. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can we pray before we eat?" + +"Of course, Lily," her mom said. They held hands and said a little prayer. + +After breakfast, Lily went to play with her toys. She heard a loud noise outside and saw that her neighbor's car had broken down. She went to her mom and said, "Mom, let's go help our neighbor!" + +So they went outside and helped their neighbor fix the car. The neighbor was so grateful that she said a little prayer to thank them. + +Lily felt happy that she was able to help someone and that they all prayed together. She went back to playing with her toys, feeling proud of what she had done. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance to the rhythm of the music. One day, she heard a loud noise coming from her neighbor's house. She went to see what was going on and saw that her neighbor was angry because his cat had run away. + +Lily asked him if he needed help finding the cat. The neighbor said yes and they started looking for the cat together. They walked around the neighborhood, but they couldn't find the cat. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a meowing sound coming from a nearby tree. She looked up and saw the cat stuck on a branch. They quickly got the cat down and returned it to the neighbor. He was very happy and thanked Lily for her help. + +Lily went back home and resumed dancing to the rhythm of the music, feeling happy that she was able to help her neighbor find his cat. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown dog named Max. Max loved to go on adventures in the forest. One day, Max found a map that showed where a treasure was hidden. Max was very excited and started to follow the map. + +As Max was walking, he saw a little bird with a broken wing. Max knew he had to save the bird, so he gently picked it up and carried it in his mouth. Max continued on his adventure with the bird in tow. + +As Max followed the map, he came across a nosy squirrel who wanted to know what Max was doing. Max didn't want to share his treasure with the nosy squirrel, so he kept walking. Finally, Max found the treasure and it was a big bone! Max was so happy and he shared it with the little bird who he had saved earlier. They all had a big feast together and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go for walks with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went for a walk on a long path in the forest. The path was surrounded by tall trees and pretty flowers. + +Lily was so excited to explore the path, but she had to behave and stay close to her parents. As they walked, they saw a cute little rabbit hopping by. Lily wanted to pet the rabbit, but her parents told her to behave and not scare the rabbit away. + +They continued walking on the long path until they reached a beautiful pond. Lily was so happy to see the ducks swimming in the pond. She wanted to feed them, but her parents reminded her to behave and not get too close to the water. Lily learned that if she behaved, she could have fun and be safe on her adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing in his backyard when he saw a big pipe. The pipe was very long and had a pale color. Timmy wanted to play with the pipe, so he grabbed it and started to swing it around. + +Suddenly, Timmy got tired and wanted to relax. He leaned on the pipe, but the pipe was not strong enough to hold his weight. The pipe broke and Timmy fell down. He hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. + +Timmy learned that he should be careful when playing with things he doesn't know. He also learned that sometimes it's important to relax and take a break. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the sand at the beach. One day, he saw a big wave coming towards him. He said, "Oh no, the tide is coming in!" + +His mom said, "Let's tie up our beach towels so they don't fly away." + +Timmy said, "That's a useful idea!" + +They tied up their towels and watched the big wave crash onto the shore. Timmy said, "Wow, the tide is so strong!" + +His mom replied, "Yes, it's important to be careful around the tide. But we can still have fun at the beach!" + +And with that, they continued to play in the sand, enjoying the sun and the waves. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars in the driveway. One day, he left his favorite car outside and went inside for lunch. + +After lunch, Timmy went back outside to play with his cars. But, his favorite car was gone! Timmy looked around and saw that his car had been taken by a wild animal. He was very sad. + +Timmy's dad saw how sad he was and promised to help him find his car. They looked all around the neighborhood, but they couldn't find it. Just when they were about to give up, they saw the wild animal running back to the garage with Timmy's car in its mouth. Timmy was so happy to have his car return to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bike with a big wheel. She loved to ride it and feel the wind in her hair. One day, Lily went to a cafe with her mom. She saw a cake that was so adorable, she wanted to eat it. She told her mom, "I want to order that cake, please." Her mom smiled and ordered the cake for her. Lily was happy and enjoyed her treat. +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's mom gave her a letter to give to her friend, Emily. Lily was so excited to give Emily the letter. + +When Lily got to the park, she saw Emily playing with her dolls. Lily said, "Hi Emily! I have a letter for you." Emily said, "Oh, I'm so ready to read it!" Lily gave Emily the letter and they sat down on the grass. + +Emily read the letter and it said, "Dear Emily, I love playing with you in the park. Let's play together soon. Love, Lily." Emily smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily! I love playing with you too." Lily was happy that her friend liked the letter. They played together for the rest of the day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she found a nice ball in the park. She was so happy and showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +Timmy said, "That's a nice ball, can I play with it?" Lily said yes and gave the ball to Timmy. Timmy was playing with the ball and accidentally dropped it. The ball rolled down the hill and hit a man's body who was walking by. + +The man was very angry and scolded Timmy. Lily felt very sad and said, "I am sorry, we didn't mean to drop the ball on your body." The man calmed down and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. But next time, be more careful and watch where you are playing." Lily and Timmy learned their lesson and were more careful when playing with their toys. They also learned that it's important to say sorry when they make a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the pretty sky. One day, she saw a bird flying high up in the sky. + +Lily said, "Hello, bird! You look so pretty up there. Can you come down and play with me?" + +The bird replied, "Sorry, Lily. I can't come down. But watch me blink my eyes!" + +Lily watched as the bird blinked its eyes. She thought it was so cool. From that day on, every time she saw a bird in the sky, she would wave and say hello, hoping they would blink their eyes too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved bugs and would often go outside to find them. One day, she found a naughty insect that was eating her flowers. + +Lily's mom told her that it's not nice to let the insect eat her flowers. She said, "I permit you to catch the naughty insect and take it far away from our flowers." + +So, Lily caught the insect and took it far away. She felt happy that she helped her flowers. From then on, she made sure to always protect her flowers from naughty insects. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty pink princess. She had a big castle and lots of toys. One day, a handsome prince came to visit her. They played together and had lots of fun. + +After a while, the prince asked the princess if she wanted to marry him. The princess thought about it and said yes! They were very happy and hugged each other. + +But then the prince had to go away and the princess had to wait for him to come back. She missed him very much and couldn't wait to see him again. Finally, the prince came back and they got married in the castle with all their friends and family. They lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog named Max. Max loved to eat steak. He would wag his tail and bark when his owner cooked steak for dinner. One day, Max's owner asked him to design a new dog house. Max barked happily and started to dig a hole in the yard. He dug and dug until he made a big hole. His owner was not happy with the hole and scolded Max. Max felt sad and went to his dog house to be quiet. + +Later that night, Max's owner cooked a big juicy steak for dinner. Max smelled the steak and ran to the kitchen. But, he was not quiet and knocked over the steak. His owner was very angry and sent Max outside to sleep in his hole. Max was sad and lonely in his hole. He missed his owner and the steak. Suddenly, it started to rain and the hole filled up with water. Max was scared and cold. He barked and barked for help, but no one came. Max never saw his owner or ate steak again. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to a pumpkin patch with her mom. She saw a big, orange pumpkin and said, "Mommy, can we take this one home?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, we can. But first, let's pay for it." + +As they were leaving, Lily's mom's phone started to ring. She answered it and said, "Hello?" + +It was her friend, who said, "I found an ancient necklace at the thrift store. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily's mom said, "Sure, we can come over now." + +When they got to her friend's house, Lily saw the necklace and said, "Wow, that's so pretty!" + +Her mom said, "Yes, it's very ancient. It's been around for a long time." + +Lily was happy to have a pumpkin and see an ancient necklace all in one day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, they saw a big machine in the park. It was digging a hole in the ground. + +Timmy's friend asked, "What is that machine doing?" + +"It's digging a hole," Timmy replied. + +Suddenly, Timmy tripped and fell into the hole. He was scared and ashamed. His friends quickly ran to get help. A man came with a rope and pulled Timmy out of the hole. Timmy was so happy to be safe and sound. He said, "Thank you for helping me. I feel like I can spring up and play again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a thick book in her mother's room. She asked her mother what it was about. + +"It's a book about animals," her mother said. "Do you want to read it with me?" + +Lily nodded excitedly and they sat down together to discuss the different animals in the book. They talked about the lions, tigers, and bears. Lily's mother showed her pictures of each animal and they talked about what they ate and where they lived. + +After they were done discussing the animals, Lily hugged her mother and said, "I love you, Mommy." Her mother hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily." And they both smiled happily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bike and loved to ride it around her neighborhood. One day, she saw her friend, Timmy, walking on the sidewalk. + +"Hi Timmy! Do you want to ride bikes with me?" asked Lily. + +"I can't ride a bike," replied Timmy sadly. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. I can teach you! Just like in the poem I learned in school, 'Practice makes perfect,'" said Lily, feeling smart. + +So Lily helped Timmy get on her bike and held onto the back as they rode slowly down the street. Timmy was nervous at first, but with Lily's help, he started to feel more confident. + +"This is fun! I want to ride bikes every day!" exclaimed Timmy, feeling proud of himself. + +Lily smiled and said, "See, Timmy? You're a smart rider now!" +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel who lived in a tree. One day, it rained and the squirrel got wet. The squirrel appeared sad and cold. + +A little girl saw the squirrel and said, "Oh no! You're wet. Come inside with me." + +The squirrel was happy and went inside with the girl. They had a nice time together, but soon it was time for the girl to go home. + +The squirrel appeared scared and didn't want to go back outside. The girl said, "Don't worry, you can stay with me." But her mom said no and made the squirrel go back outside. The squirrel was sad and cold again. + +The bad ending is that the squirrel got sick and didn't feel well. The little girl never saw the squirrel again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going on adventures. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend had a really cool toy car that Lily wanted to play with. + +Lily asked, "Can I play with your car please?" + +Her friend said, "No, it's too expensive and I don't want it to break." + +Lily was sad because she really wanted to play with the car. She looked around and saw a door that was split in half. She said, "Look, your door is split. That's not good." + +Her friend looked at the door and said, "Oh no! I didn't even notice. I'm sorry." + +Lily smiled and said, "It's okay. Maybe we can play with something else instead." And they found another toy to play with and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her blocks every day. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to clean up her blocks and put them away. Lily was worried because she didn't want to stop playing. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy took her to the park to play. They played on the swings and the slide, but Lily was still worried about her blocks. Suddenly, Lily's mommy had an idea. She asked Lily if she wanted to bury her blocks in the sandbox. + +Lily was surprised but excited. She quickly buried her blocks in the sandbox and they covered it up with sand. Lily was happy because she knew her blocks were safe and she could play with them again another day. From that day on, Lily loved to bury her blocks in the sandbox at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun Bun. Bun Bun was very curious and loved to explore the world around him. One day, while hopping through the forest, he came across a big hole in the ground. + +Bun Bun was so curious that he decided to jump down the hole to see where it led. But when he got to the bottom, he realized he couldn't get out. He was stuck! + +Just then, a wise old owl flew down to see what was going on. "Don't worry, little bunny," the owl said. "I have a useful idea. If you stretch your legs as far as you can, you might be able to reach the top and escape!" + +Bun Bun did what the owl suggested and stretched his legs as far as he could. And with one big hop, he was out of the hole and back to exploring the forest once again. He thanked the owl for his helpful advice and continued on his adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to listen to jazz music. One day, Max heard that there was going to be a big jazz party in the park. He got very excited and wanted to go. + +Max waited and waited for his owner to take him to the party, but his owner never came. So, Max decided to go by himself. He walked and walked until he finally arrived at the park. + +When Max got to the park, he saw lots of people dancing and having fun. He was so happy! But then, something unusual happened. A big storm came and everyone had to leave the party. Max got scared and ran away. + +Max tried to find his way home, but he got lost. He was all alone and didn't know what to do. Sadly, Max never found his way back home and he was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a dove flying in the sky. She pointed and said, "Look, a bird!" Her mom said, "Yes, that's a dove. It's very pretty." + +Later that day, Lily's dad asked her to help him print some papers. Lily said, "I want to help!" Her dad showed her how to press the button, and the printer started to make noise. Lily said, "Wow, it's making sounds!" + +While they were printing, Lily's little brother did something foolish. He spilled his juice all over the floor. Lily's dad said, "Oh no, what a mess! We have to clean it up." Lily said, "I'll help!" and they all worked together to clean up the mess. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in the forest. They were all friends and loved to play together. One day, they decided to have a picnic and each brought something tasty to eat. + +As they were eating, one of the animals saw a big berry bush nearby. He wanted to try some of the berries, so he poked his head through the bush to reach them. Suddenly, a big bear appeared and got angry that the animal was taking his berries. The bear attacked the group of animals and they all ran away. + +Sadly, one of the animals didn't make it and was hurt badly by the bear. The others were very sad and wished that they had never poked their heads into the berry bush. From then on, they always stayed together and never went near the bear's berry bush again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special blanket that her mommy made for her. One day, Lily wanted to fold her blanket neatly. She tried and tried, but it was too hard. + +Suddenly, her big brother came to guard her. He saw that she was struggling and gently showed her how to fold the blanket. Lily was happy and gave her brother a big hug. + +After they finished folding the blanket, they went outside to play. The sun was shining and the weather was mild. They had so much fun playing together! +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 carry some groceries from the store. Lily was excited to help, so she put on her shoes and went with her mommy to the store. + +At the store, Lily's mommy gave her a special order to carry. It was a big bag of apples! Lily was worried that it was too heavy for her, but her mommy said she could do it. Lily tried her best and carried the bag of apples all the way home. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy opened the bag of apples and they both enjoyed a delicious snack. Lily was proud of herself for helping her mommy and carrying the heavy bag of apples. From that day on, Lily knew she could do anything she set her mind to! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily's mom promised to take her to the park to play on the swings, but when they got there, it was raining. Lily was frustrated because she couldn't play on the swings. + +Lily's mom said, "We can't play on the swings today. Let's choose something else to do." But Lily didn't want to do anything else. She only wanted to play on the swings. + +Lily's mom tried to cheer her up, but Lily was too upset. They went back home and Lily went to her room to play with her toys. But she was still frustrated and sad that she couldn't play on the swings. + +The next day, the sun was shining and Lily's mom promised to take her to the park again. This time, Lily was so excited that she promised to be happy no matter what they did at the park. But on their way there, they got into a car accident and Lily got hurt. She had to go to the hospital and couldn't go to the park. Lily was sad and her mom was sorry that they couldn't keep their promise. +Once upon a time, there was a big, bald eagle who lived high up in a tree. He loved to fly and soar through the sky, feeling the wind on his feathers. One day, he saw a little bird who was stuck in a bush. The little bird was scared and didn't know what to do. + +The big, bald eagle knew he had to rescue the little bird. He flew down and used his sharp claws to carefully free the little bird from the bush. The little bird was so happy and chirped a thank you to the big, bald eagle. + +As they were flying away, they saw a group of animals marching through the forest. The animals were angry and shouting, and the big, bald eagle knew that they needed help. He asked the little bird to come with him to see what was wrong. + +When they arrived, they saw that the animals were upset because their homes had been destroyed by a big storm. The big, bald eagle and the little bird knew they had to help. They worked together to gather sticks and leaves to build new homes for the animals. The animals were so grateful and thanked the big, bald eagle and the little bird for rescuing them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, while she was walking, she stumbled and fell down. But she didn't get hurt, she just got a little scared. + +As she got up, she saw a little worm wriggling on the ground. It was so tiny and fragile, she didn't want to hurt it. So she picked it up gently and put it on a leaf. + +Lily realized that even though she stumbled and fell, she was still able to help the little worm. She felt happy knowing that she did something good for a little creature. From that day on, she made sure to be careful when walking outside, so she wouldn't stumble again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures with her yellow crayons. One day, Lily was playing with her matchbox cars when she accidentally knocked them over. She tried to put them back together, but she couldn't find all the pieces. + +Lily was sad because she loved playing with her matchbox cars. Her mom saw how sad she was and told her not to worry. She said they would relax and find the missing pieces together. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom were cleaning up when they found a missing piece of the matchbox car. They were so happy and kept looking until they found all the pieces. Lily was overjoyed that she could play with her favorite toys again. She learned that sometimes things get lost, but if you relax and keep looking, you can find them again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike in the park. One day, she saw her shadow on the ground. It was big and dark. But she was not scared. Lily knew that shadows are gentle and always follow us. + +Lily rode her bike faster and faster, and the shadow followed her. She laughed and sang a song. The shadow danced with her. They became good friends. When Lily got tired, she sat under a big tree. The shadow sat next to her. They watched the birds and the clouds in the sky. It was a beautiful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to cook. She always helped her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they decided to prepare a special dinner for their family. + +Lily's mommy took out a big, wide pot and put it on the stove. She added some water and vegetables and then put a chicken inside. Lily watched as her mommy seasoned the chicken with salt and pepper. + +As the chicken cooked, the delicious smell filled the kitchen. Lily's tummy rumbled. She couldn't wait to eat! + +Finally, dinner was ready. Lily's mommy took the chicken out of the pot and put it on a big, wide plate. It looked so yummy! They all sat down to eat and Lily took a big bite of the juicy chicken. She smiled and said, "This is the best dinner ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family. One day, they went on a trip to the countryside. They saw many animals and plants. + +Lily's mom picked up a herb and showed it to her. "This is a herb, Lily. It smells weird, but it's good for you," she said. + +Lily wrinkled her nose and said, "Ew, it does smell weird!" They continued walking and soon they met a friendly farmer. "Hello there! Are you enjoying your trip?" the farmer asked. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, we are! We saw many animals and my mom showed me a weird-smelling herb." The farmer laughed and said, "That's great! I hope you have a safe travel back home." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his dad. They would wake up early in the morning and pack their fishing gear. Timmy's dad had a long, flexible rod that he used to catch fish. Timmy liked to hold the rod too, but his dad always reminded him to be careful because it was sharp. + +One day, while they were fishing, Timmy's dad caught a big fish. He handed the rod to Timmy so he could reel it in. Timmy was so excited, but he forgot that the rod was sharp. He accidentally poked himself with the sharp end of the rod. It hurt a little bit, but his dad quickly helped him and gave him a band-aid. + +After that, Timmy learned to be more careful around the sharp rod. He still loved to go fishing with his dad and use the flexible rod to catch fish. And whenever he held the rod, he made sure to hold it safely and not poke himself again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the theater with his mommy and daddy. They would watch movies and eat popcorn. One day, Timmy's mommy told him they were going to see a movie about a silly clown. + +Timmy was very excited and couldn't wait to see the movie. When they got to the theater, Timmy saw his friend Billy. Billy had a big bag of candy and Timmy wanted some too. But his mommy had told him not to eat too much candy or he would get sick. + +Timmy thought it would be okay to have just a little bit, but he ate too much and ended up feeling very sick. He told his mommy that he regretted eating so much candy and felt foolish for not listening to her. His mommy hugged him and said it was okay, and that they would go home and rest. From that day on, Timmy always listened to his mommy and never ate too much candy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with blocks. One day, her mommy introduced her to a new set of blocks. They were tough and strong, just like Lily! + +Lily was so excited to play with her new blocks. She built a tall tower and giggled with delight. But then, she accidentally knocked it over! + +Lily felt sad and frustrated, but her mommy reminded her that it's okay to make mistakes. Together, they built an even bigger tower, and this time, it didn't fall down. Lily was so proud of herself and her tough blocks. + +From then on, Lily played with her new blocks every day. She loved to build and create new things, and she always remembered the lesson her mommy taught her: it's okay to make mistakes, as long as you keep trying. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, Lily found a secret box in her room. She was so curious to know what was inside, but she knew it was a secret. + +Lily decided to ask her mom if she could open the box. Her mom said no and explained that it's important to keep secrets safe. Lily was sad, but she understood. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother broke her favorite toy. She was so mad, she wanted to snap it in half. But then she remembered her mom's words about keeping secrets safe. She knew it wouldn't be cool to break her toy and decided to forgive her brother instead. + +From that day on, Lily learned that keeping secrets safe is important and it's always cool to forgive others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her red pencil. One day, Lily's mom gave her a special task. She said, "Lily, I want you to study hard for your big test tomorrow." + +Lily was excited to show her mom how well she could do. She took out her red pencil and began to study. She wrote down all the important things she needed to remember. + +The next day, Lily went to school and took her test. She felt confident because she had studied so hard. When the teacher handed back the test, Lily saw that she had gotten an A+. She was so happy and proud of herself. She knew that all her hard work had paid off. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to sing and dance. One day, her mommy promised to take her to the opera. Lily was very happy. + +When they got to the opera, Lily saw lots of people dressed up in fancy clothes. She felt very excited. The show started and Lily was very obedient. She sat still and watched the singers on the stage. + +After the show, Lily's mommy asked her if she liked the opera. Lily said she loved it and promised to come back again. From that day on, Lily loved going to the opera and being obedient during the show. +Once upon a time, there was a train. The train went on a rail. The rail was long and made of metal. + +The train had a nice conductor. The conductor wore a hat and a smile. He said hello to everyone who got on the train. + +The train stopped at a station. The conductor said, "Please repeat after me: thank you for riding with us." Everyone on the train repeated, "Thank you for riding with us." + +The train started moving again. The conductor walked down the aisle and said hello to each person. It was a nice train ride. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a furry puppy named Max. Max loved to play outside in the park. One day, Max went to the playground and saw a big slide. He wanted to go down the slide, so he climbed up to the top. When he got to the top, he felt scared, but he took a deep breath and slid down the slide. It was so much fun! + +After playing for a while, Max saw some ashes on the ground. He didn't know what they were, but he knew they looked dirty. He decided to roll around in them anyway, and he got covered in ash. He looked like a little black puppy! + +Max's owner came to pick him up and saw him covered in ash. She laughed and said, "Max, you look like a little furry monster!" Max wagged his tail and licked his owner's face. He was happy to have had such a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his building blocks. He would build big towers and castles with them. + +One day, Timmy decided to build a robot with his blocks. He used all the colors he had and made a big robot with a friendly face. When he finished, he was very proud of his creation. + +Later that day, Timmy got cold and his mom gave him a warm blanket to wrap himself in. He snuggled up with his robot and the warm blanket and felt very cozy. From that day on, Timmy and his robot were best friends and they went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an old cushion that she loved to snuggle with every night. One day, her little brother came into her room and accidentally spilled juice on her cushion. Lily was very upset and cried. + +Her mother came in and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the juice on her cushion. Her mother tried to clean it, but it was too old and stained. Lily regretted not keeping it cleaner. + +Her mother hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can get you a new cushion." Lily smiled and hugged her mother back. She was happy to have a new cushion, but she would always remember her old one. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a bear and a rabbit. One day, they were playing together when suddenly a big storm came. The rabbit got scared and asked the bear, "What should we do?" The bear replied, "We should find a safe place to hide until the storm is over." + +They walked and walked until they found a big cave. They went inside and sat down. The rabbit was still scared and asked the bear, "What if the storm comes inside the cave?" The bear said, "Don't be ignorant, storms can't come inside caves." + +They waited and waited until the storm was over. When they came out of the cave, they saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. The rabbit stared at it and said, "Wow, it's so pretty!" The bear smiled and said, "Yes, it is. And we are lucky to have each other to keep us safe during the storm." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, but she also loved playing with bricks. She would build towers and castles with them, and she loved the sound they made when they fell down. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't want to. She wanted to keep playing. So, her mom told her that if she didn't clean up, she might step on a toy and hurt herself. But Lily didn't listen. + +Later that day, Lily's mom heard a loud noise. She ran to Lily's room and saw that Lily had stepped on a broken brick. She was crying and her foot was bleeding. Her mom took her to the hospital and the doctor had to put a cast on her foot. + +Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mom and clean up her toys. She also learned that broken bricks can hurt you if you don't take care of them. From that day on, Lily always made sure to clean up her toys and put away any broken bricks. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing outside with her friends when it started to rain. + +"Oh no, it's raining!" Lily exclaimed. + +"It's okay, we can go inside and have our meal," said Lily's mom. + +Lily's mom made them a delicious meal of chicken and rice. "This meal is important because it will give us energy to play more later," said Lily's mom. + +After they finished eating, Lily and her friends played games inside until the rain stopped. They were happy they had a yummy meal and a fun time together, even though it rained. The end. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy wanted to watch a movie. He asked his mom if they could watch one together. She said yes and they went to the store to pick one out. Timmy wanted to watch a movie about a superhero. + +When they got home, Timmy's mom cut some apples for them to eat while they watched the movie. Timmy said, "Mom, these apples are a perfect fit for my tummy." + +As they watched the movie, Timmy said, "Wow, that superhero is so cool! I want to be just like him when I grow up." His mom smiled and said, "I think you will be a superhero in your own way someday." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to sing. She would sing all day long, but her voice was very loud. One day, Lily's mother took her to an opera. Lily was so excited to see the show, but when she started to sing along, everyone around her was annoyed because her voice was too loud. + +Lily felt sad and embarrassed, but then she remembered something her teacher had taught her. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, and then she started to stretch her arms and legs. As she stretched, she felt her body relax and her voice became softer. + +From that day on, Lily practiced stretching and taking deep breaths before she sang. She learned that it was important to be aware of others around her and to use her voice in a way that didn't bother them. The moral of the story is that it's important to be considerate of others and to find ways to control our actions when they might affect others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, they went to the park and Lily saw a big box. She wanted to open it but it was too heavy for her. + +Lily asked her dad, "Can you help me open the box please?" Her dad said, "Sure, let's see what's inside." They opened the box and saw that it was full of toys. + +Lily was so happy and she wanted to play with all the toys. She picked up a toy staff and pretended to be a princess. Her mom said, "Look Lily, your hair is all dry from playing. Let's go home and take a bath." + +Lily said goodbye to the toys and they went home. She took a bath and went to bed dreaming about all the fun she had at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved waffles more than anything in the world. One day, she woke up and realized that she didn't have any waffles left. She decided to search the whole house for any waffles that might be hiding. + +Lily looked under her bed, in the closet and even in the fridge, but she couldn't find any waffles. She felt sad and hungry. Suddenly, her big sister came into the room and saw how sad Lily was. She felt compassionate and decided to make her little sister some waffles. + +Lily was so happy and grateful. She hugged her sister and told her how much she loved her. From that day on, Lily knew that whenever she needed help, her sister would always be there for her. And they lived happily ever after, eating waffles and being compassionate to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat beef for dinner with her family. One day, her mom made beef that was too spicy for her. Lily didn't like spicy food. She told her mom that she wanted to leave the table and go play with her toys. + +Her mom said it was okay and Lily left the table. She went to her room and played with her dolls. After a little while, her mom came in and asked if she was feeling better. Lily nodded and said she was hungry. Her mom made her a sandwich with no spicy beef and Lily was happy. + +From that day on, Lily's mom made sure to ask if she wanted spicy beef before making it. Lily was happy that she didn't have to leave the table again. She loved eating dinner with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a big animal called a rhinoceros. He lived in the jungle with his friends. One day, the rhinoceros was very hungry and he needed to eat. His friends looked for food, but there was no food available. + +Then, a kind girl came to the jungle. She had a basket of fruits and vegetables. She saw the rhinoceros and knew he was hungry. She took a banana from her basket and fed it to the rhinoceros. The rhinoceros was very happy and thanked the girl. + +From that day on, the girl visited the jungle every week and brought food for the rhinoceros and his friends. They were very grateful to her and always waited for her arrival. The rhinoceros was no longer hungry because there was always food available. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She and her family went on a trip and stayed at a big hotel. The hotel had a big pool that Lily loved to swim in every day. + +One day, Lily met a persistent boy named Max at the pool. He kept asking her to play with him, but Lily didn't want to. She told him no many times, but he wouldn't stop asking. + +Later that day, Lily's parents went out to eat and left her with a babysitter. The babysitter fell asleep, and Lily heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw Max and his friends throwing rocks at the hotel windows. + +Lily tried to stop them, but they wouldn't listen. She went to the front desk and told them what was happening, but they didn't believe her. The next morning, Lily's family had to leave the hotel early because the police came to arrest Max and his friends. + +Lily felt sad because she didn't want to leave the hotel, but she knew it was the right thing to do. She surrendered to the fact that she couldn't change what happened and hoped to come back to the hotel one day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved strawberries and would eat them every day. One day, her mom took her to the store to buy some more strawberries. + +At the store, Lily saw a big pile of strawberries and got so excited that she started to feel dizzy. Her mom picked out the best ones and put them in a bag. + +When they got home, Lily's mom asked her to help wrap the strawberries in some paper so they could stay fresh. Lily was happy to help and started to wrap the strawberries carefully. + +As they were finishing up, Lily's mom asked her, "Do you want to eat a strawberry now?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes please!" and took a big juicy bite. It was the best strawberry she had ever tasted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and feel the sun on her face. One day, her mom gave her a little bag of powder to play with. Lily loved how the powder felt on her hands and she started to sprinkle it all around. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and blew the powder everywhere! Lily tried to resist the wind, but it was too strong. The powder flew all around and made a big mess. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw the mess. She wasn't mad though, because she knew Lily was just having fun. They cleaned up the powder together and Lily promised to be more careful next time. From then on, Lily always made sure to play with the powder in a safe place where the wind couldn't blow it away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach and play in the sand. One day, she saw a big whale swimming in the ocean. She thought the whale was perfect! + +Lily wanted to be friends with the whale, so she went into the water to say hello. But the whale didn't understand what Lily was saying. Lily felt sad because she couldn't talk to the whale. + +Then, Lily had an idea! She drew a picture of herself and the whale and showed it to the whale. The whale understood and Lily was so happy! She learned that even if you can't talk the same language, you can still be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to bake with her mommy. One day, they decided to make cupcakes. Lily helped her mommy mix the batter and put them in the oven. + +After the cupcakes were done, they put them in a pretty case to take to their neighbor's house. When they got there, Lily's mommy knocked on the door. The neighbor opened the door and said, "Oh my! Thank you so much for the cupcakes. I am so grateful!" + +Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome!" She was happy to make her neighbor happy. They all sat down and enjoyed the cupcakes together. It was a fun day of baking and sharing with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play outside. One day, Spot saw a big, wide field and wanted to explore it. + +Spot's owner, Timmy, said, "Spot, come back here! You need to stay by my side and heel." + +Spot didn't listen and ran into the field. As he was exploring, he got lost and couldn't find his way back to Timmy. Spot felt scared and alone. + +Finally, Timmy found Spot and said, "Spot, I told you to listen to me and stay by my side. It's important to always listen to those who care for you and keep you safe." And from that day on, Spot always stayed by Timmy's side and never wandered off again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, famous rock. It sat on a line in the middle of a field. The rock was so big that it was taller than a house. + +One day, a little girl came to the field to play. She saw the big rock and wanted to climb it. She climbed up and sat on top of the rock. She felt like she was on top of the world! + +The little girl loved the big, famous rock. She came back to the field every day to visit it. She would climb up and sit on top of the rock, feeling like a queen. And the big, famous rock would always be there, waiting for her to come back. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a bike with pedals and she loved to ride it. One day, she saw some music playing and people dancing. Lily thought it looked cool and wanted to join in. She parked her bike and started to dance. She loved how the music made her feel and how her body moved. It was a fun day for Lily, riding her bike and dancing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, Lily's mom called her and said, "Lily, it's time to go home now. I have to deliver some papers to our neighbor." + +Lily asked her mom, "Can I come with you, please?" Her mom said yes, and they walked to their neighbor's house. When they arrived, Lily's mom knocked on the door, and a man answered. He looked very cold, and his house was dark inside. + +Lily's mom gave him the papers and said, "I hope these papers help you." The man smiled and said, "Thank you so much. You have no idea how much this means to me." Lily felt happy that her mom could help someone who needed it. They walked back home, and Lily said, "Mom, I want to help people too when I grow up!" +Once upon a time, there was a turtle named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the sand and collect shells. One day, Timmy found an ancient shell that was big and shiny. + +Timmy showed the shell to his friend, a bird named Billy. "Look at my new shell, Billy! It's so pretty," Timmy said. + +Billy looked at the shell and said, "Wow, that's amazing! Do you think it can fly?" + +Timmy didn't think the shell could fly, but he wanted to try. So, he climbed inside the shell and asked Billy to push him. + +With a big push, Timmy and the shell went flying through the air. Timmy laughed and shouted, "I'm flying! I'm flying!" + +From that day on, Timmy and Billy played with the ancient shell and flew through the sky together. They had lots of fun and adventures, and Timmy was happy he found such a special shell. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved sandwiches very much. One day, she went to a store to buy a sandwich. She asked the shopkeeper, "Do you have any sandwiches available?" + +The shopkeeper replied, "Yes, we have many sandwiches to sell. Which one would you like?" + +Lily looked at all the sandwiches and chose the one with cheese and ham. She said, "I want this one, please." + +The shopkeeper smiled and said, "That's a good choice. That sandwich is very tasty." Lily paid for the sandwich and happily went home to eat it. She enjoyed every bite of it and felt very happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pale hand and loved to play outside. One day, she went to play in the park with her friend Timmy. They played on the swings and climbed on the jungle gym. + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Lily and Timmy ran to a nearby tree to hide from the rain. Lily said, "My hand is getting wet." Timmy replied, "Mine too." + +Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's soak our hands in the puddles!" Timmy thought it was a great idea and they both put their hands in the puddles. They laughed and splashed around until the rain stopped. + +After the rain, they went home and showed their moms their wet hands. Lily's mom asked, "What did you do?" Lily said, "We soaked our hands in the puddles!" Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like fun." And Lily and Timmy smiled, happy to have had a fun day in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals who lived in the forest. They were friends and always played together. One day, they found a big orange fruit. They wanted to eat it, but it was too big for one of them to eat alone. + +The animals decided to spread the fruit into smaller pieces, so they could all share it. The rabbit suggested that they each take turns cutting the fruit, but the greedy fox didn't want to wait. He took the biggest piece for himself and ran away. + +Later, the fox realized that he made a mistake. He felt bad for being selfish and not sharing with his friends. He went back to the group and apologized. From then on, the animals learned to always share and be kind to each other. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the shop with her mom. They needed to buy some bread and milk. While they were walking, it started to rain. Lily said, "Mom, it's raining! I don't like the rain." + +Her mom replied, "It's okay, Lily. We have our umbrellas to keep us dry." + +When they arrived at the shop, they saw that the shopkeeper looked troubled. Lily's mom asked, "Is everything okay?" + +The shopkeeper replied, "No, I'm having trouble with my cash register. It's not working properly." + +Lily's mom offered to help and fixed the cash register. The shopkeeper was very grateful and gave them a free loaf of bread. Lily was happy and said, "Mom, I like the shop. They give us free bread!" +Once upon a time, there was a big fat elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to eat lots of yummy leaves and play in the mud. One day, Ellie met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hello, what's your name?" asked Ellie. + +"My name is Lily," replied the little girl. + +"I like your name, Lily," said Ellie. + +"Thank you, Ellie. You are a very big and fat elephant," said Lily. + +"I know, I love to eat lots of yummy leaves," said Ellie. + +Lily and Ellie became good friends and played together all day. They had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved flowers. She had a big garden where she grew lots of pretty flowers. One day, she noticed that one of her flowers looked silly. It had a funny face on it! + +Lily tried to solve the problem by watering the flower more and giving it extra sunlight. But the flower still looked silly. She thought it was just a little joke. + +One night, a big storm came and the wind blew very hard. The silly flower couldn't stand the strong wind and it fell down. Lily was very sad when she woke up in the morning and saw that her flower was gone. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes we can't solve every problem and that we should appreciate things while we have them. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a camera that she loved to take pictures with. One day, Lily went to the park with her friend, Sarah. Sarah saw Lily's camera and felt jealous because she didn't have one. + +Lily noticed that Sarah was sad and asked her what was wrong. Sarah told Lily that she wished she had a camera too. Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I can supply you with a camera to use!" + +Sarah was so happy and grateful. She took lots of pictures with the camera and they had a great time at the park. From that day on, Sarah and Lily shared the camera and took pictures together all the time. They were both very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play by the ocean every day. One day, she saw something in the water that seemed strange. It was an octopus! + +"Hello, little octopus," said Lily. "You look so lively in the water. Do you want to play with me?" + +The octopus seemed to nod its head and Lily giggled with joy. They played together in the water, splashing and laughing. Suddenly, the octopus seemed to disappear. + +"Where did you go, little octopus?" asked Lily. + +"I'm right here!" said a voice behind her. It was the octopus, but this time it had changed its color to match the rocks. Lily was amazed! + +"You're so clever, little octopus," said Lily. "I want to be your friend forever." + +And so, Lily and the octopus became the best of friends, playing together every day by the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his phone. He would always watch videos and play games on it. One day, Tim went on an adventurous walk in the forest. He saw many animals and trees. + +As he was walking, he got a call on his phone. It was his mom. She told him to come back home because it was getting dark. Tim didn't want to go home yet. He wanted to explore more. So, he decided to close his phone and put it in his pocket. + +Suddenly, it got really dark and Tim got lost. He couldn't find his way back home. He tried to call his mom on his phone, but it was dead. Tim was scared and alone in the dark forest. He wished he had listened to his mom and gone back home earlier. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who lived in the jungle. The monkey was very fierce and he loved to swing from tree to tree. One day, the monkey decided to pack his things and go on an adventure. + +He jumped from tree to tree until he reached a river. The monkey saw a boat and decided to pack his things and take a ride. The boat ride was very fun and the monkey saw many animals. + +After a while, the boat reached a new jungle. This jungle was very different from the one the monkey lived in. The trees were taller and the animals were bigger. The monkey was scared, but he remembered that he was fierce. So, he unpacked his things and explored the new jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint pictures of flowers and butterflies. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a man playing jazz music. The music made her feel happy and she danced around. + +Lily's mom said, "Do you want to go say hi to the jazz man?" Lily nodded her head and they walked over to him. "Hello," said Lily's mom. "My daughter loves your music. What's your name?" + +"My name is Charlie," said the jazz man. "Would you like to hear a song?" Lily clapped her hands and Charlie started to play his saxophone. It was so beautiful that Lily closed her eyes and swayed back and forth. + +After the song, Lily's mom said, "Thank you, Charlie. That was wonderful." Charlie smiled and said, "No problem. I love to play jazz for people." + +As they walked away, Lily wrinkled her nose and said, "Mommy, why does Charlie smell so smelly?" Her mom laughed and said, "I think he just forgot to take a shower today." +Once upon a time, there was a kind owl named Hoot. Hoot was very wise and always gave helpful advice to his friends in the forest. One day, Hoot saw his friend Squirrel struggling to fill his acorn basket. + +Hoot flew down and said, "Squirrel, let me help you fill your basket." Squirrel was very grateful and thanked Hoot for his helpfulness. + +As they filled the basket together, Hoot shared some of his wisdom with Squirrel. "Remember, Squirrel, it's important to help others whenever you can. It makes the world a better place." + +Squirrel listened carefully and learned an important lesson that day. From then on, he always tried to be helpful to others, just like Hoot had been helpful to him. And the forest became a happier place because of their kindness and wisdom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and sing on the stage. One day, she was practicing for a big show, but she accidentally stepped on a delicate flower. She felt very sad and guilty. + +Lily's mom came to see her practice and noticed the flower. "Oh no, Lily! You have to be careful and order your steps," said her mom. "I'm sorry, Mom," replied Lily. + +The day of the big show came, and Lily was very nervous. She went on stage and started to dance. But suddenly, she slipped and fell off the stage. Everyone gasped and ran to help her, but it was too late. Lily had hurt herself badly, and she couldn't dance anymore. + +Lily felt very sad, but her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You can still sing and be happy." Lily smiled and hugged her mom back. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful and to order her steps. She never danced again, but she sang beautifully and was always happy. +Once upon a time, there was a happy monkey named Max. Max lived on an island with his friends. One day, Max saw a big banana tree on the other side of the island. He wanted to get there fast, so he zipped through the trees. Suddenly, Max heard a loud noise. He stopped and looked around, being alert. It was just his friend, Timmy, playing with some coconuts. Max continued on his way and finally reached the banana tree. He was so happy and ate so many bananas that he fell asleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. Jack was very restless and he wanted to dance all the time. One day, Jack went to the beach to sail his boat. But the wind was too strong and Jack's boat was pushed far away from the shore. + +Jack was scared and he didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he saw a little girl on the shore. She asked Jack, "Why are you so sad?" Jack replied, "I'm scared because I'm lost." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find your way back home." Jack was so happy and he thanked the little girl. He learned that it's important to ask for help when you need it. And he also learned that sometimes, it's better to rest and enjoy the view instead of dancing all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max had a lot of fleas on his fur. They made him itch and scratch all day long. Max's owner, Sarah, tried to get rid of the fleas by giving him a bath, but they kept coming back. + +One day, Max went for a walk in the park. It was very cold outside, and the ground was icy. Max was shivering, but he still wanted to play. Suddenly, he saw a squirrel running up a tree. Max felt an urge to chase after it, but he was too cold and tired. + +As Max walked back home, he saw a sign that said "Flea Market". Max didn't know what a flea market was, but he decided to check it out. Inside, there were lots of people selling things like toys, clothes, and books. Max didn't find anything he wanted to buy, but he did find a flea collar that would help get rid of his itchy fleas. Max was happy and wagged his tail all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very bald. He had no hair on his head. One day, he went to the store to buy some milk. When he came back to his house, he realized that he forgot to lock the door. He started to worry that someone might come in and take his things. + +So, he went back to the door and locked it. He felt much better and wasn't worried anymore. From that day on, he always made sure to lock his door before leaving the house. And he never forgot to do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved her hat very much. It was a pretty hat with flowers on it. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was so excited to show them her hat. But when she got to the park, she couldn't find her hat. Lily looked everywhere, but her hat was gone. She felt anxious and sad. + +Suddenly, a boy came up to Lily and said he found her hat. Lily was so happy and relieved. She thanked the boy and put her hat back on. But then, the boy took her hat and ran away. Lily tried to catch him, but she couldn't. She felt anxious and sad again. + +Lily went home without her hat. She told her mom what happened and her mom hugged her tightly. Lily learned that sometimes bad things happen, but it's important to stay strong and keep going. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was always running around and never wanted to sit still. His owner, Emily, noticed that Max seemed very restless lately. She suggested that they take Max to the veterinarian to see if anything was wrong. + +At the veterinarian's office, Max was very scared. But the veterinarian was very kind and gentle, and Max started to feel better. The veterinarian suggested that Max needed more exercise and playtime to help him feel less restless. + +Emily started taking Max for longer walks and playing with him more often. Max started to feel much better and wasn't as restless anymore. He was happy to have more time to run and play, and Emily was happy to see him so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. He loved going to festivals with his family. One day, Timmy went to a festival and saw a man who was hurt. The man had a big cut on his arm and it looked very painful. + +Timmy's mom told him to go get a bandage from their car. Timmy ran as fast as he could and brought the bandage back to the man. He helped the man put the bandage on his arm and the man felt much better. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom said they were going to a festival in a few weeks. Timmy was excited to go again and he remembered how he helped heal the man's arm. When they went to the festival, Timmy saw the same man he helped before. The man smiled and waved at Timmy. Timmy felt happy knowing he helped someone and that the man was all better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the forest near his house. One day, Timmy found an axe on the ground. He picked it up and started playing with it. + +Suddenly, a brave squirrel came up to Timmy. The squirrel said, "Timmy, axes are not toys. They can hurt people." Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. The squirrel slapped Timmy's hand gently and said, "Promise me you won't play with the axe again." + +Timmy promised the squirrel that he would never play with the axe again. He learned that it's important to listen to others and not play with dangerous things. From that day on, Timmy became a brave boy who always listened to good advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird lived in a cozy nest on top of a chimney. The bird was very graceful and loved to sing all day long. + +One day, a big gust of wind blew the little bird's nest off the chimney. The bird was very scared and didn't know what to do. The little bird saw a tree nearby and decided to hang onto a branch. + +The little bird was safe on the branch, but now it had nowhere to live. The bird was sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, the bird saw a kind person who saw the bird's problem and made a new nest for the bird. Now, the little bird had a new home and was happy once again. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a big boat. He was very rich and had lots of money. One day, while he was sailing his boat, a big storm came and the boat started to sink. The man was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a kind fisherman saw the man in trouble and quickly came to save him. The fisherman used his small boat to rescue the wealthy man and brought him safely to shore. The wealthy man was very grateful and thanked the fisherman for saving him and his boat. + +From that day on, the wealthy man learned that having lots of money and a big boat was not as important as having kind and helpful friends like the fisherman who saved him. He realized that true wealth comes from having people who care about you and are willing to help you when you need it the most. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy vehicles. He had a red car, a blue truck, and a yellow bus. One day, Timmy was playing with his cars outside when he saw a big vehicle coming down the road. + +The vehicle was a big truck that was carrying lots of boxes. Timmy's mom came outside and said, "Timmy, be careful! That truck is very big and we don't want you to get hurt." Timmy replied, "Don't worry, Mommy. I care about being safe." + +As the truck passed by, Timmy noticed that one of the boxes fell off the truck and onto the ground. Timmy went over to the box and saw that it was full of toys! Timmy was so happy and ran over to his mom to show her. "Look, Mommy! The truck dropped off a box of toys. Can we keep them?" Timmy asked. + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. You were so careful and now you get a reward. I'm so proud of you for being safe and caring." Timmy was so excited and spent the rest of the day playing with his new toys. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog named Max. Max loved to step on the grass and feel it tickle his paws. One day, Max's owner cooked a yummy steak for dinner. Max's nose twitched with excitement as he smelled the delicious meat. + +At dinner time, Max sat patiently by the table, hoping for a bite of the steak. His owner cut a small piece and gave it to Max. Max chomped on the steak and wagged his tail with joy. + +After dinner, Max went for a walk with his owner. They saw many interesting things on their walk, like a colorful butterfly and a tall tree. Max enjoyed every step of the walk and was happy to spend time with his owner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play basketball with his friends. One day, Timmy found an unusual basket in the park. It was big and colorful. He decided to mark the basket with his name so that no one else would take it. + +Timmy played with the basket every day. He would throw the ball into the basket and try to get it in. Sometimes he missed, but he didn't give up. One day, Timmy's friends came to play with him. They saw the unusual basket and asked if they could play too. Timmy said yes and they all had fun playing together. + +From that day on, Timmy and his friends would play with the unusual basket every day. They marked it with their names so that no one else would take it. The basket became very special to them and they took good care of it. They knew that they would always have fun playing basketball together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and going to parties. One day, Timmy became very sad because he hurt his foot while playing. His mommy saw that Timmy was hurt and gave him a big hug. She said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We will have a party to make you feel better." + +Timmy's mommy invited all of his friends to the party. They played games and ate yummy snacks. Timmy's foot still hurt, but he felt much better because he was surrounded by his friends. Suddenly, Timmy's mommy brought out a big cake with candles on it. Timmy closed his eyes and made a wish. He wished that his foot would stop hurting. + +After the party, Timmy's friends went home and Timmy went to bed. When he woke up the next day, he felt much better! His foot didn't hurt anymore. Timmy was so happy that he had a party with his friends and made a wish. From that day on, Timmy knew that whenever he was hurt or sad, he could always have a party to make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, her dad gave her a special toy called a microscope. It made tiny things look big! + +Lily was so happy and she wanted to share her new toy with her friends. She offered to let them look through the microscope too. Her friends were amazed by all the cool things they could see. + +Lily was very compassionate and wanted to make sure everyone was happy. She knew that sharing her microscope was a nice thing to do. Her friends were grateful and they all had fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to travel to different countries. One day, Timmy and his mom went to the airport to start their journey to a new place. + +At the airport, Timmy's mom asked him, "Do you have your passport, Timmy?" Timmy looked in his bag and found his passport. He was happy he didn't forget it. + +As they were waiting for their flight, Timmy saw a man who was acting foolish. He was jumping around and making silly faces. Timmy laughed and said to his mom, "That man is being very foolish, isn't he?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, he is. But let's focus on our trip and have fun!" And with that, Timmy and his mom boarded the plane and started their adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a purple bridge. It was big and strong, and many cars and trucks went over it every day. But one day, it rained and rained and rained. The water came down so hard that the bridge started to soak up the water. + +The people who took care of the bridge didn't know what to do. They tried to stop the water from soaking in, but it was too much. The bridge started to shake and crack. Then, all of a sudden, the bridge fell down. + +Everyone was very sad because they couldn't go over the bridge anymore. They had to find a new way to get to where they needed to go. And that's the end of the story. +Sara and Tom love to play with their vehicles. They have cars, trucks, buses and trains. They like to make them go fast and slow, and make noises like vroom and beep. Sometimes they pretend they are drivers or passengers, and go on adventures. + +One day, they find a new vehicle in the toy box. It is round and shiny, and has wings and a tail. It is an airplane. Sara and Tom have never seen an airplane before. They wonder what it does and how it works. + +They pick up the airplane and look at it. They see a button on the side. They press it, and the airplane makes a loud noise. It sounds like zoom. They are surprised and excited. They press the button again, and the airplane starts to shake. It shakes so much that it flies out of their hands and goes up in the air. + +Sara and Tom watch the airplane fly around the room. They think it is amazing and fun. They clap and cheer. They want to catch the airplane and play with it more. They run after it, and try to reach it. But the airplane is too fast and too high. It flies over their heads, and out of the window. + +Sara and Tom stop and look out of the window. They see the airplane fly away, until it is very small and disappears. They are sad and disappointed. They wish they could have the airplane back. They think it was the most original vehicle they ever had. They hope they will find another one someday. +Lily was happy. She liked to skip and sing. She skipped to the kitchen and saw Mom. Mom was making a cake. + +"Can I help, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily. You can get the eggs from the shelf," Mom said. + +Lily skipped to the shelf. She saw the eggs. They were white and round. She reached for them. But she was too small. She could not get the eggs. + +"Mom, I can't get the eggs!" Lily said. + +Mom smiled. She picked up Lily and put her on the counter. Lily was happy. She could get the eggs now. + +"Thank you, Mom!" Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. Now, let's make the cake together," Mom said. + +Lily and Mom made the cake. They mixed the eggs, the flour, the sugar, and the butter. They poured the batter into a pan. They put the pan in the oven. + +Lily and Mom waited for the cake. They smelled the cake. It smelled good. They heard the timer. The cake was done. + +Lily and Mom took out the cake. They let it cool. They put frosting and sprinkles on it. They cut a slice for each of them. + +Lily and Mom ate the cake. It was yummy. They smiled at each other. + +Lily was happy. She liked to skip and sing. She skipped to the living room and sang a song. Mom joined her. They skipped and sang together. They had a happy day. +Tim and Mia liked to play in the sand. They had a big ship toy that they could push and fill with sand. One day, they decided to bury the ship under a big pile of sand. They dug and dug and dug until the ship was all covered. + +"Look, we made a treasure!" Mia said. "No one can find our ship now." + +Tim nodded. He was happy with their game. But he was also restless. He wanted to see the ship again. He liked how it looked and how it moved. He wondered if the ship was lonely under the sand. + +"Can we dig it out now?" he asked Mia. + +Mia shook her head. "No, we have to wait. We have to pretend we are pirates and we have to find the treasure. We need a map and a clue and a shovel." + +Tim sighed. He did not like to wait. He did not like to pretend. He liked to see and touch and play. He looked at the pile of sand. He felt a tug in his heart. + +He waited for Mia to look away. Then he sneaked to the pile of sand. He used his hands to dig a hole. He hoped to see the ship. He hoped the ship was not angry with him. + +But he dug too fast and too deep. The sand started to slide and fall. The pile of sand collapsed. The ship came out of the sand. But it was not the same. It was broken and dirty. The sand had cracked it and scratched it. + +Tim gasped. He felt a pang in his chest. He had ruined the ship. He had ruined their game. He had ruined their treasure. + +Mia saw what happened. She ran to the ship. She picked it up. She looked at it. She looked at Tim. She frowned. She was angry and sad. + +"Tim, why did you do that?" she asked. "You broke our ship. You broke our treasure. You broke our fun." + +Tim felt tears in his eyes. He did not know what to say. He was sorry and ashamed. He wished he had not been restless. He wished he had listened to Mia. He wished he had not buried the ship. +Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a tall man with a big sack on his back. The sack was red and soft, like velvet. + +"Hello, children," the tall man said. "Do you want to see what is in my sack?" + +Lila and Ben nodded. They were curious. The tall man smiled and opened his sack. He took out some toys and books and candy. + +"These are gifts for the children in the hospital," he said. "They are sick and sad, so I want to make them happy." + +Lila and Ben thought that was very nice. They wanted to help the tall man. + +"Can we give some gifts to the children, too?" Lila asked. + +"Of course, you can," the tall man said. "You are very kind. Come with me, and I will show you the way." + +Lila and Ben followed the tall man. They each carried a small sack with some gifts. They walked to the hospital and met the children. They gave them the gifts and played with them. The children smiled and thanked them. + +Lila and Ben felt happy, too. They had made new friends and done a good thing. They hugged the tall man and said goodbye. + +"Thank you for letting us help you," Ben said. + +"You are very welcome," the tall man said. "You have big hearts and bright minds. I hope you always use them well." + +Lila and Ben waved and ran back to the park. They had had a wonderful day. +Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play with bricks. They made houses and towers and walls with bricks. They had fun with bricks. + +One day, Tom and Sam saw a big pile of bricks near a new house. They wanted to play with those bricks. They did not ask anyone. They took some bricks and ran away. + +But the new house was not finished. The bricks were for the new house. The builder saw Tom and Sam. He was angry. He called them. "Hey, you! Stop! Those are my bricks!" + +Tom and Sam were scared. They dropped the bricks and ran back to their home. They hid in their room. They felt ashamed. They knew they did a bad thing. They took something that was not theirs. + +The builder came to their home. He knocked on the door. He talked to Tom and Sam's mom. He told her what they did. Tom and Sam's mom was sad. She called them. "Tom, Sam, come here. You have to say sorry to the builder. You have to give back the bricks. You have to learn to share and respect." + +Tom and Sam came out of their room. They looked at the builder. They looked at their mom. They said sorry. They gave back the bricks. They learned to share and respect. They hoped the builder and their mom would forgive them. They wanted to be good friends again. +Ben likes to visit his uncle Tom. Uncle Tom has a big house with many toys and books. Ben likes to play with the cars and the trains and the blocks. Uncle Tom likes to read to Ben and make funny faces. + +One day, Ben sees a shiny red ball on a high shelf. He wants to play with the ball. He tries to reach the ball, but he is too small. He jumps and stretches, but he cannot touch the ball. He feels sad and angry. + +Uncle Tom sees Ben trying to reach the ball. He smiles and says, "Do you want the ball, Ben?" Ben nods and says, "Yes, please." Uncle Tom says, "OK, but first you have to help me tidy the room. We have to put the toys and the books back in their places. Can you do that?" + +Ben says, "Yes, I can." He helps Uncle Tom tidy the room. He puts the cars and the trains and the blocks in the boxes. He puts the books on the low shelf. He works hard and fast. He wants the ball. + +When the room is tidy, Uncle Tom says, "Good job, Ben. You are a good helper. Now you can have the ball." He lifts Ben up and lets him reach the ball. Ben grabs the ball and hugs it. He says, "Thank you, Uncle Tom. You are the best uncle." Uncle Tom says, "You are welcome, Ben. You are a smart and kind boy. I love you." They hug and laugh. They play with the ball and have fun. +Lily was very excite to help Mommy and Daddy decorate the big tree. She saw many pretty ornament on the floor. She wanted to hang them on the tree. She picked up a shiny star ornament. It was her favorite. + +She climbed on a chair to reach the top of the tree. She wanted to put the star on the highest branch. She was very proud of herself. She thought Mommy and Daddy would be happy too. + +But the chair was not stable. It wobbled and tipped over. Lily fell down with the star ornament. She hit her head on the floor. The star ornament broke into many pieces. It cut her hand. She cried very loud. + +Mommy and Daddy ran to her. They were very scared. They saw blood on her head and hand. They hugged her and said sorry. They took her to the doctor. The doctor gave her a bandage and a sticker. He said she would be okay. + +But Lily was not okay. She was very sad. She lost her favorite ornament. She ruined the big tree. She hurt herself. She thought Mommy and Daddy would be mad at her. She wished she never climbed on the chair. She wished she never touched the star. She wished she had a happy ending. +Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to run, jump, swing and slide. But they did not like the big dog that lived next to the park. The big dog was wild and loud. He barked and growled at them. He tried to chase them and bite them. + +One day, Tom and Lily saw the big dog outside his fence. He had a big piece of beef in his mouth. He had taken it from his owner's kitchen. He was very happy and proud. He ran to the park with the beef. He wanted to eat it there. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not want the big dog to come near them. They ran to the other side of the park. They hoped the big dog would not see them. But the big dog saw them. He wanted to play with them. He wanted to share his beef with them. He ran after them with the beef. + +Tom and Lily screamed. They did not want to play with the big dog. They did not want his beef. They wanted him to go away. They ran to the gate of the park. They tried to open it. But it was locked. They could not get out. + +The big dog reached them. He dropped the beef. He wagged his tail. He licked their faces. He thought they were his friends. He thought they liked him. He did not know he was wild and loud. He did not know he scared them. + +Tom and Lily cried. They did not like the big dog. They did not like his beef. They did not like his licks. They wanted their mom and dad. They wanted them to come and get them. They wanted them to permit them to go home. They wanted them to make the big dog go away. They wanted to be safe and happy. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. She wanted to play with everything. She ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. She looked at the sky and saw many white clouds. She smiled and said, "Hello, clouds! You are so pretty and fluffy!" + +She slid down the slide and felt the wind in her hair. She giggled and ran to the swing. She asked her mom to push her. She felt like she was flying in the air. She waved to the clouds and said, "Can I join you, clouds? You look so fun and free!" + +She swung higher and higher and saw a new cloud. It was different from the others. It was pink and purple and had a big smile. It looked like a unicorn. Mia was amazed and said, "Wow, a unicorn cloud! You are so special and magical!" + +The unicorn cloud heard Mia and smiled back. It said, "Hello, Mia! You are so cheerful and brave! I like you a lot. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Mia was so happy and said, "Yes, yes, yes! I want to be your friend, unicorn cloud! You are so kind and friendly!" + +The unicorn cloud said, "I'm glad you do, Mia. You are welcome to join me anytime. We can have fun and play together. We can make rainbows and stars and flowers. We can be the best friends ever!" + +Mia and the unicorn cloud hugged and laughed. They felt a warm and fuzzy feeling in their hearts. They had found a new friend in each other. They thanked the other clouds for sharing the sky with them. They said goodbye to Mia's mom and flew away to have more adventures. They were very happy and grateful. They were the most cheerful friends in the world. +Anna and Ben love to play hide and seek at the beach. They take turns to count to ten and then look for each other. Sometimes they hide behind rocks, or under towels, or in the sand. + +One day, they find a big jellyfish on the shore. It is pink and shiny and has long tentacles. Anna thinks it is pretty, but Ben is scared. He says jellyfish can sting and hurt. + +"Let's hide it from Mom and Dad," Anna says. "Maybe it is a gifted jellyfish and it can do magic." + +Ben is not sure, but he follows Anna. They dig a hole in the sand and put the jellyfish inside. Then they cover it with more sand and a shell. + +"Shh, don't tell anyone," Anna says. "It is our secret." + +They go back to play hide and seek, but they forget about the jellyfish. The sun gets hotter and hotter, and the sand gets drier and drier. The jellyfish starts to feel thirsty and sad. It wishes it could go back to the water. + +"Help, help," it whispers, but no one hears it. + +After a while, Mom and Dad call Anna and Ben for lunch. They run to the picnic basket and eat sandwiches and fruit. They are happy and full. + +"Did you have fun, kids?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, we did," Anna says. "We played hide and seek and we found a gifted jellyfish." + +"A gifted jellyfish?" Dad says. "What do you mean?" + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They remember their secret. They feel guilty and sorry. + +"Come, we'll show you," Anna says. + +They take Mom and Dad to the hole in the sand. They remove the shell and the sand. They see the jellyfish. It is dry and limp and still. + +"Oh, no," Anna says. "It is not moving. Is it dead?" +